The United States Navy's first ironclad warship rose to glory during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862, but there's much more to know about the USS Monitor. Historian John Quarstein has pai
In order to make the best medical recommendations or determine the best treatments, health care practitioners should rely on the peer-reviewed medical research. Often, however, one study is not enough
Volume 4 in this critically-acclaimed and popular series.The Avengers was a unique, genre-defying television series which blurred the traditional boundaries between ‘light entertainment’ and disturbin
In this fully revised edition of an established classic, expert researchers and clinicians describe in step-by-step detail updated techniques for the isolation and growth of major primary cell types,
“Hip Hop, Hip Hop what do you do?” There are 5 pillars of the Hip Hop culture, DJing, Breaking, Graffiti, Emceeing and knowledge. "I am Hip Hop” picture book embodies knowledge and understand
At some point in their careers, virtually every scientist and technician, as well as many medical professionals, regardless of their area of specialization have a need to utilize cell culture systems.
Spirited Away tells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro, a girl in the midst of a move to the suburbs who wanders into a strange town and finds a world of spirits ruled over by the mysterious Yubaba.Int
How do you meet someone new? All it takes is a little courage, a lot of kindness, and some good manners! When Ethan moves into Emily's neighborhood, both children are shy and lonely. But a simple
In the fifth book in the series, complemented by humorous illustrations and including a section of educational suggestions for parents and teachers, Amanda Bean resists her teacher's efforts to teach
One decision can end everything . . . or lead to unlikely redemption.Millions watched the CBS 60 Minutes special on Jack Barsky in 2015. Now, in this fascinating memoir, the Soviet KGB agent tells his
Violence and Maltreatment in Intimate Relationships is an introduction to the topic of family violence, including various forms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse that occur within intimate
Sticking to a Paleo diet can be hard, especially when all the recipes call for whole food cooking that takes a lot of ingredients. But Cindy Sexton, creator of the popular Paleo site PaleoDish.com, ha
A collection of holiday tales by four different authors includes "Mister Christmas," by Fern Michaels, in which attorney Claire O'Brien is summoned to Ireland a week before Christmas to change her wea
New times and new techniques are continuing to grab hold of the log-home industry. The updates are incredible. The list of resources grows. And as architects and builders continue to revolutionize th
Alexis de Tocqueville, John Stuart Mill, and the U.S. Supreme Court have all alleged that jury service promotes democratic civic attitudes and political engagement. The Jury and Democracy is the firs
Eva Hesse's distinctive process-based art exerted a powerful influence on minimalist artists of the 1960s and continues to inspire artists today. Using industrial materials such as latex and fibergla
Do women have sex simply to express love, experience pleasure, or reproduce? When clinical psychologist Cindy M. Meston and evolutionary psychologist David M. Buss, both at the University of Texas at
With her Untitled Film Stills of the 1970s, Cindy Sherman became one of the era's most important and influential artists. Since then, her metamorphosing self-portraits and appropriation of genres can
