On 14 March 1964 Richard Feynman, one of the greatest scientific thinkers of the 20th Century, delivered a lecture entitled \'The Motion of the Planets Around the Sun\'. The result is a vital and absorbing account of one of the fundamental puzzles of science, and an invaluable insight into Feynman\'s charismatic

American Government: Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure highlights the necessary tension between our constitutional principles and institutions and the populist heat that sometimes roils our national politics, especially at the current political moment. Our constitutional democracy has been under pressure for some time, but few would deny that fears for its fate have deepened in just the past

Aging is a subject of concern to everyone, but is widely misunderstood. If we view it as inevitable, we miss the fact that not everyone is able to grow to an old age. Realization of this reality helps us to understand that aging presents a wonderful opportunity - an opportunity to make choices about how we live which can enhance the aging process and offer a chance to live to our potential. This book

Building a Research University: A Guide to Establishing Research in New Universities is a guide to university leaders who aim to manage the switch from being a teaching institution to one that is research-led. Drawing on the author\'s own experience leading two different universities, the book covers the importance of research in a modern university, and examines the right balance between teaching

A provocative reappraisal of Wellington\'s military career, his victory at Waterloo, and the source of his genius as a general Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, lives on in popular memory as the \"Invincible General,\" loved by his men, admired by his peers, formidable to his opponents. This incisive book revises such a portrait, offering an accurate--and controversial--new analysis of Wellington\'s

A fascinating look at how Venetian glass influenced American artists and patrons during the late nineteenth century Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass presents the first comprehensive exploration of American engagement with Venice\'s art world in the late nineteenth century. During this time, Americans in Venice not only encountered a floating city of palaces, museums, and churches, but also countless

One of the greatest figures of the French classical school, Fran ois Couperin (1668-1733), called le grand, was royal organist at the court of Louis XIV and the leading French composer of his day. Trained early as an organist, he possessed solid contrapuntal skills as well as a softness and naturalness of style characteristic of French music. His two masses for organ were his only compositions for

A gorgeous, compelling page-turner about one woman\'s journey to the heart of Ireland and the family secret she\'s destined to discover... Cordelia Mirafiore has never truly felt at home in South Florida, so when she\'s unexpectedly called to the reading of a long-lost relative\'s will in Ireland, she\'s hopeful that escaping to Willow House to meet her family might help her to figure out who she

This classic text by Fei Xiaotong, China\'s finest social scientist, was first published in 1947 and is Fei\'s chief theoretical statement about the distinctive characteristics of Chinese society. Written in Chinese from a Chinese point of view for a Chinese audience, From the Soil describes the contrasting organizational principles of Chinese and Western societies, thereby conveying the essential

Terrorism and WMD\'s, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Terrorist weapons and delivery methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated; as such, this book focuses on the chemistry and biology of WMDs, the development and history of their use, and human health effects of such weapons. Coverage of new threats, additional case

Four of DC\'s acclaimed graphic novels for kids are colected in one band new box set Dear Justice league shows the World\'s Greatest Heroes answering fan letters while fighting for justice. Superman of Smallville is about Clark Kent\'s efforts to become a hero...secretly. Black Canary: Ignite stars 13-year-old Dinah Lance, determined to win a battle of the bands while discovering her own heroic destiny.

This is a newly revised edition of one of the standard introductory preaching textbooks on the market today. Beginning with a solid theological basis, veteran preacher and best-selling author Thomas G. Long offers a practical, step-by-step guide to writing a sermon. Long centers his approach around the biblical concept of witness. To be a preacher, Long posits, is to be a witness to God\'s work in

Learn how exercising your vagus nerve, which regulates automatic functions in the body, can help you take control of your health Anatomists were stumped. How could the vagus nerve, a single nerve beginning in the brainstem, be so long and connect to so many different organs? What effects could this nerve possibly employ? With such a vast array of potential functions, what would happen if this nerve

There are lots of interesting and fun machines in the world, but there are some machines that changed the world. This series explores how certain pieces of technology have made huge impacts upon the world. Be it life-saving technology, such as the defibrillator, or a catalyst for social change, such as the washing machine, some machines are world

Vol. II: Short-Term Programs features eight OST STEM programs for females from across the United States that run one to three days in length, in most cases, a single day. In this book, the chapter authors describe their programs, the effectiveness of those programs, and practical implications of their program evaluation data. This book series is the first of its kind to offer researchers, educators,

You\'ll be firing on all cylinders with this science spectacular The exciting exploration of biology, chemistry, and physics is vital reading for curious minds. Science becomes simple and straightforward, so you never get your wires crossed again. Hundreds of pages feature stunning images, simple graphics, and crystal-clear text. What makes a firework go bang? How do plants make food from sunlight?

An inspiring and laugh-out-loud guide to building the kind of confidence it really takes to live the life of your dreams, from Impact Theory co-founder and growth mindset guru Lisa

Some say that private law ought to correct wrongs or to protect rights. Others say that private law ought to maximise social welfare or to minimise social cost. In this book, Emmanuel Voyiakis claims that private law ought to make our responsibilities to others depend on the opportunities we have to affect how things will go for us. Drawing on the work of HLA Hart and TM Scanlon, he argues that private