Discover never-before-told details of POW underground operations during the Vietnam War told through one airman's inspiring story of true love, honor, and courage.
A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the worldThere are more than 350 species of parrots in the world, and approximately 300 of these species have been transported to other countries through the caged pet trade.
An authoritative how-to guide that explains every aspect of science proposal writing This fully revised edition of the authoritative guide to science proposal writing is an essential tool for any researcher embarking on a grant or thesis application.
A valuable and engaging guide to applying for—and getting—grants in the humanities and social sciences Scholars in the humanities and social sciences need money to do research.
In this unprecedented collection of science fiction and fantasy quotations, the reader revisits the stunning moment when Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein monster first comes to life; witnesses the transformation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr.
An authoritative guide to Jewish studies, reflecting the latest research in a diverse and flourishing field Jewish studies is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that draws on the methods of the modern academyhistorical research, anthropology, literary studies, philosophy, religious studies, sociology, feminism, and the study of the arts and culture, among othersto illuminate the past and present of Jewish life, thought, and expression.
Suppose you were given two qualitative studies: one is a piece of empirically sound social science and the other, though interesting and beautifully written, is not.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Football, Second Edition, provides new and intermediate football fans with all the information they need to understand and enjoy football.
This revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience.
BRAND NEW TOPIC AND TITLE IN FULL-COLORMany people find science fascinating and there never seems to be an end to facts and figures that can be learned.
Microsoft Excel can be an overwhelming and intimidating product to use, but armed with the right knowledge, anyone can master the basics of this versatile software.
Golf is one of the most popular hobby sports among men and women of all ages, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin.
Beginning with the pre-Socratics and Eastern philosophers, including religious philosophy, all major philosophers and schools are covered, right up to present day.
Beginning with cautionary advice and enabling the reader to be sure divorce is the right answer, the book moves right to the steps one should take before confronting one's spouse with the decision.
Idiot's Guides: Numerology is a simple-to-use guide for beginners that shows readers how to use their names and birthdates to calculate a variety of personal numbers.
This full-color book opens with an introduction to wine--including what it is, how it's made, and the various types of grapes and wines available--and then clearly shows the reader how to read a wine label and how to taste wine.
Idiot's Guides : Digital Photography is not a book on using Photoshop to fix bad photos, nor is it a book loaded down with technical data telling readers which camera to buy.
Knitting is one of the most popular crafts among people all ages, but if you've never picked up a set of needles before, it's hard to know where to begin.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Math provides easy-to-understand methods, tips, and tricks to do math in one's head, on paper, and on a calculator at a faster rate and with more accuracy for anyone who is intimidated by math and for whom such calculations would otherwise require paper or calculator.
In one of Alpha's most popular titles, author Stanford Wong explores in detail the most current ways to gamble, from coinless slot machines, to scratch-off games, to online gambling.
Tarot is a fascinating practice, full of wonder and mystery, but if you have never picked up a deck before, all of that mysticism can seem overwhelming.
