A sharp and lively text that covers issues in depth but not to the point that they become inaccessible to beginning students, An Introduction to Architectural Theory is the first narrative history of this period, charting the veritable revolution in architectural thinking that has taken place, as well as the implications of this intellectual uphea...

This wonderful book gives children a fresh and informal introduction to both 2-D and 3-D shapes, as well as to concepts such as tessellation, symmetry, and pattern. Superb photographs celebrate the wealth of creativity that is possible by combining square...

This unique and fascinating book explores three decades of economic change in China and the consequent transformation of class relations and class-consciousness in villages and in the urban workplace....

Faces are all around us, everywhere we look. On every page of this inspiring and imaginative book, children will encounter unusual and creative ways of making faces, using printing, collage, geometric shapes, and sculpture. Surprising details are revealed by lifting flaps, looking through holes, or turning the book upside down....

This lavish book is bursting with sparkling images and intriguing activities exploring the world of shape. It gives children a fresh and informal introduction to both 2-D and 3-D shapes, as well as to concepts such as tessellation, symmetry and pattern....

Faces are all around us, everywhere we look. On every page of this inspiring and imaginative book, children will encounter unusual and creative ways of making faces, using printing, collage, geometric shapes, and sculpture. Surprising details are revealed by lifting flaps, looking through holes, or turning the book upside down....

The bestselling JavaScript reference, now updated to reflect changes in technology and best practices As the most comprehensive book on the market, the JavaScript Bible is a classic bestseller that keeps you up to date on the latest changes in JavaScript, the leading technology for incorporating interactivity into Web pages....

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Certified dental assistants job, or to apply for a better job. What you\'ll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines....

Using a clear and concise format that is appropriate for the busy recruit or professional, this easy-to-read book provides realistic scenarios that present and encourage ethical behavior among police or corrections employees. Enforcing Ethics will encourage readers to think critically and carefully about their behavior, decisions, and values....

The future of Brazilian Amazonia, the world\'s largest remaining tropical rainforest, hangs in the balance. Two decades of destructive development have provoked violent struggles for control over the region\'s resources, with disastrous social and environmental consequences....

Big Macs, chickens and cut flowers are commodities beginning to dominate the global agro-food system....

With its highly topical focus on the social, political and economic development of the Asia Pacific region this book represents a vital, up-to-date analysis for students and resesearchers in Asian Studies, International Relations, International PoliticalEconomy, as well as policy makers and professionals working in, or with, Pacific Asia....

Integrating environmental and world-systems analyses in chapters ranging from the ancient to the contemporary, from the global to the local, from West to East, and from North to South, this book is the first collection to analyze environmental issues from the world-systems perspective....

Make your Mac do what you want your Mac to do. This bestselling guide to Applescript by author Danny Goodman gives you everything you need to know to create scriptable applications....

* This new edition of the definitive guide to JavaScript has been revamped to cover the latest browsers, language updates, extensions, and JavaScript standards * Part tutorial and part reference, the book serves as a learning tool for building new JavaScript skills and a detailed reference for seasoned JavaScript developers * Danny Goodman\'s exclu...