'What grammarians say should be has perhaps less influence on what shall be than even the more modest of them realize ...' No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the stand[...]
Based on author T.W. Ward's eight and a half years in Los Angeles conducting participant observation with MS-13, Gangsters Without Borders: An Ethnography of a Salvadoran Street Gang takes an inside look at gang life in the United States and in a global context.
Taking us through their journey f[...]
The period of Muslim occupation in Spain represents the only significant contact Islam and Europe was ever to have on European soil. In this important as well as fascinating study, Watt traces Islam's influence upon Spain and European civilization - from the collapse of the Visigoths in the eighth c[...]
A dynamic visual record of typeface evolution, focusing on the last twenty years.
The digital era has entirely transformed the world of typography. This elegant and easy-to-use book provides a comprehensively illustrated record of developments in the field, clearly setting them in their historic[...]
This is the only introduction you'll need to start programming in R, the open-source language that is free to download, and lets you adapt the source code for your own requirements. Co-written by one of the R Core Development Team, and by an established R author, this book comes with real R code tha[...]
Provides an understanding of friction and wear using technologies such as lubrication and special materials. This work covers the hydrodynamic aspects of tribology as well as advances in the field of biotribology, with a focus on the engineering applications of tribology.[...]
A time-honored tradition just got better! The JOHN W. SCHAUM PIANO COURSE has been revised with 100 percent new engravings and typesetting, color highlighting f or concept emphasis, updated song titles and lyrics, and full-color illustrations.[...]
Looking for Signs of Life
Believers around the world are experiencing God's kingdom in a real and transformative way through the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit working in and through their lives. Yet some are uncertain about the purpose of signs, wonders and miracles in our modern age of [...]
This sourcebook of primary texts illustrates the history of Christianity from the first century to the death of Constantine. It covers all major persons and topics in early Christian life and thought and includes Gnostic texts and anti-Christian polemic. Now available to a wider North American audie[...]
This compact, one-semester introduction to the Bible prepares students to begin reading the biblical text as Christian Scripture, focusing on the meaning of Scripture for the church. The editors and contributors--experienced teachers with expertise in different parts of the Bible--orient students to[...]
"The Physics of Everyday Phenomena," Eighth Edition, introduces students to the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences in everyday life. Intended for use in a one-semester or two-semester course in conceptual physics, this book is written in a narrative style, frequently usin[...]
When you slip behind the parted curtain, your life will not be over. Rather, it will be just beginning--in a place of unimaginable bliss or indescribable gloom. This updated edition of the bestselling "One Minute After You Die "opens a window on eternity with a simple and moving explanation of what [...]
Walking by faith in God permeated everything Tozer wrote. In this unique compilation of Tozer's writings, each chapter was strategically chosen to take you on an exciting journey that will revive and refresh your faith in God. Fiery Faith includes questions for reflection that help make this boo[...]
Lambing can be a challenging prospect whether it's your first or 31st season. This practical manual takes you through the period approaching, during and immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations, including normal and malpresentations; the sick in-lamb ewe; [...]