A Manager’s Guide to Self-Development has become the indispensable guide for building management skills. Now in its fifth edition the book details a self-development programme aimed at helping readers improve their managerial performance, advance their careers and realize their full potential.
Now in full-color, the Second Edition of Human Evolutionary Genetics has been completely revised to cover the rapid advances in the field since publication of the highly regarded First Edition. Written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, it is the only textbook to integrate genetic, archaeological, and linguistic perspectives on human evolution, and to offer a genomic perspective, reflecting the shift from studies of specific regions of the genome towards comprehensive genomewide analyses of human genetic diversity.
“The spirit of Greek sculpture is synonymous with the spirit of sculpture. It is simple, and therefore defies definitions. We may feel it, but we can not express it. (…) “Open your eyes, study the statues, look, think and look again” is the precept to all who learn to know Greek sculpture.”
Your sexiest, most fabulous self is directly linked to what you eat. Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., will show you how to take charge of your diet to trim your waistline, boost your confidence and revitalize your love life.
Fashion is all around us: we see it, we buy it, we read about it, but most people know little about fashion as a business. Veronica Manlow considers the broader signifi cance of fashion in society, the creative process of fashion design, and how fashion unfolds in an organizational context where design is conceived and executed.
As we come to rely on technology in almost every aspect of our everyday lives, there is a large and ever-growing interest in how we would survive without the conveniences of the modern age. The Survival Book shows you not only how to adapt in such circumstances, but also how to thrive in the wilderness environment.
John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel. Cammie McGovern’s insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how we can all feel lost until we find someone who loves us because of our faults, not in spite of them.
Paper is the ideal medium to experiment with because of its versatility and availability. This craftbook explores and explains all the principal papercraft techniques including papier mache, decoupage and origami.’
IQ tests are commonplace in both the educational system and in recruitment and selection procedures. Tests and Assess Your IQ contains over 400 questions typical of those found on such tests. Organized into 10 timed tests of 40 questions, it provides ample opportunity for anyone to improve their verbal, numerical, and spatial reasoning skills. Whether practicing for an IQ test or simply for pleasure, Test and Assess Your IQ offers plenty of challenging questions.
An excellent bridge for students who want to develop their English beyond the picture-dictionary or phrase-book stage, this text helps beginning students gain basic fluency in using the language. There are sixty units that cover approximately 1,200 new vocabulary items. Firmly based on current vocabulary acquisition theory, Basic Vocabulary in Use promotes good learning habits and teaches students how to discover rules for using vocabulary correctly.
Top photographer Rick Sammon shares his greatest HDR tips and tricks. High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then “stitches” the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.
The Olympus E-5 is one of the most exciting compact interchangeable lens digital cameras on the market. It boasts 12 megapixels of resolution, an array of powerful, versatile lenses, and enough sophisticated features and customization options to please the most dedicated photographer, amateur or professional.
