At seventeen, Adam Rhodes is famous, living on his own, and in a downward spiral since he lost the girl he loved. Marybeth—stage name Sunshine—was his best friend from the days they were foster kids;
At seventeen, Adam Rhodes is famous, living on his own, and in a downward spiral since he lost the girl he loved. Marybeth—stage name Sunshine—was his best friend from the days they were foster kids;
Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo applies his bestselling blood type diet plan to expectant parents and infants. This one-of-a-kind guide offers methods of maximizing health from fertility through every stage of
The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand. . . .As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader, General Grievous. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to strip away constitutional liberties in the name of security while influencing public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin fears that his secret love, Senator Padme Amidala, will die. Tormented by unspeakable visions, Anakin edges closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic–and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.Based on the screenplay of the final film in George Lucas’s epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover’s novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunnin
Partners and Rivals, the latest book from acclaimed economist Wendy Dobson, examines the central role that China and the United States will play on the global stage in the next half-century.
Why is it that performing under pressure - whether in sport, at work, or on the stage – is often so difficult? What factors affect our thoughts and feelings on the big occasion, and are there strategi
The major events, people, and traditions that have shaped Pakistan.In the course of a few years, Pakistan has assumed strategic importance on the world stage, acting as both a linchpin in the global
In the course of a few years, Pakistan has assumed strategic importance on the world stage, acting as both a linchpin in the global war on terrorism and a "swing" state in the ideological conflict be
From the ancient world to modern times, the courtroom has been a stage for riveting, historic, and sensational drama. Often seen as a microcosm of the concerns of the community at the time, trials off
Buysse and Wesley (both child development, U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) present a practical handbook for early childhood professionals who provide consultation to educators and caregivers of children with disabilities from birth through age five. Coverage includes the conceptual and philosophical framework for the authors' model of consultation; a detailed, step-by-step description of their eight-stage model, with checklists and forms to support consultation practice, monitor the process, and evaluate its effectiveness; and outcomes, applications, and recommendations. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Most of the challenges facing the environment are due to the fact that the human population is straining the Earth's finite resources. Fortunately, preteens and teens are in a stage in life where the
The dramatic political struggle of Boris Pasternak and the continued success of his novel.Dr. Zhivago, have often taken center stage in discussions of this writer. Olga Raevsky Hughes chooses instead
Why the paradigm of the world-class university is an implausible dream for most institutions of higher educationUniversities have become major actors on the global stage. Yet, as they strive to be "wo
At stage center of the American drama, maintains David A. J. Richards, is the attempt to understand the implications of the Reconstruction Amendments--Amendments Thirteen, Fourteen, and Fifteen to the
A pioneer of stage naturalism, David Belasco has come to be universally recognized as one of the first important directors in the history of the American stage. Lise-Lone Marker's book is a full-lengt
A groundbreaking look at how the interrogation rooms of the Korean War set the stage for a new kind of battle—not over land but over human subjectsTraditional histories of the Korean War have long foc
Newt Scamander,the fictional "author" of the Fantastic Beasts book, takes center stage in the film adaption that tells the story of how he came to write the Hogwarts School essential text. This kit co
The selections from the polemical writings of Thoreau that make up Reform Papers represent every stage in his twenty-two years of active writing. Consequently, they are a microcosm of his literary car
