Join Winnie the witch and her cat Wilbur in two hilarious stories with short chapters. In Winnie the Naughty Niece, Winnie uses her magic to hide when Auntie Aggie pays a surprise…
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring How can we remember certain events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday and then forget we did last week? Why…
Jay S. Kaufman offers a clear and accessible guide to understanding the use and abuse of statistics on racial and ethnic disparities.
Rob Brydon tells story of his slow ascent to fame and fortune in Small Man in a Book. A multi-award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter known for his warmth, humour and…
Robert the Bruce (1274–1329) famously defeated the English at Bannockburn and became the hero king responsible for Scottish independence. In this fascinating new biography of…
Meditations on environmental change and the necessity of a pact between Earth and its inhabitants
The story of broomcorn and broom art in the US, plus a do-it-yourself section Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has…
“The Great Starvation Experiment is wide-ranging, weaving progress in the war into the day-to-day suffering of the hungry volunteers.†-Saint Paul Pioneer Press…
Ordinary Affects is a singular argument for attention to the affective dimensions of everyday life and the potential that animates the ordinary. Known for her focus on the poetics…
A demonstration of drawing techniques for capturing the movement of clothed figures, and how each action of the body affects the clothing.
From Marxist revolution and class struggle to market reforms and national rejuvenation, the Communist Party of China has monopolized political power in China since 1949. In this…
The essential book on technology-related competition between nations and its impact on the world Nations have long sought to use technology as a power-multiplier for their own…
The world''s best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Essential Grammar in Use German edition is a self-study reference and practice book for elementary-level…
Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the pros This updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today.…
A propulsive and dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, and one Chinese girl fighting to claim her place''An engulfing, bighearted and…