A detailed examination of the features which define a coast and the various types of ecosystems found along the seashore--with more than 400 photographsThis fascinating guide provides an easy-to-use, authoritative reference to commonly occurring organisms. By looking at the habitats of the coastline, it focuses on key species you are likely to find. The book explains how these organisms have adapted,

\'A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority\' Keith Wood \'Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field\' Nigel Owens \'Owen Doyle was a highly respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great

This first book by the author of the bestselling More Beautiful Than Before and The Beauty of What Remains has been reissued with a new foreword by Steve Leder, reflecting anew--20 years later--on these inspirational essays and the influence they have had.Through vignettes at times funny and poignant, Rabbi Lederpoints out those easily overlooked connections between everyday experiences andthe teachings

A gripping, beautifully written and taboo-busting debut novel about motherhood and female identity, for readers of Anna Hope\'s EXPECTATION and Sheila Heti\'s

An OCR endorsed textbookEncourage every student to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications with textbooks that draw on the well-known MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) series, updated and tailored to the 2017 OCR (MEI) specification and developed by subject experts and

In 1789, Jedidiah Morse described Newport and its environs as the \"Eden of America\" in the First Geography of the United States. America\'s Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages builds on this legendary image of a centuries-old paradise, and establishes Newport as a cultural landscape of national significance.The comprehensive history from European settlement to the present day is illustrated

This book is about the inner workings of one of nature\'s most complex animal societies: the honey bee colony. It describes and illustrates the results of more than fifteen years of elegant experimental studies conducted by the author. In his investigations, Thomas Seeley has sought the answer to the question of how a colony of bees is organized to gather its resources. The results of his research--including

A sizzling Partners In Play novel from the author of the scandalous Submissive

This two-volume book presents outcomes of the 7th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving, SocProS 2017. This conference is a joint technical collaboration between the Soft Computing Research Society, Liverpool Hope University (UK), the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, the South Asian University New Delhi and the National Institute of Technology Silchar, and brings together

Lua is spreading more and more throughout different areas of software, from embedded systems and mobile devices to the Web and the Internet of Things. Besides, it has a major role in the game industry, where knowledge of Lua has become an indisputable asset. Lua is the language of choice for anyone who needs a scripting language that is simple, efficient, extensible, portable, and free. Programming

Inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an \"average\" runnerIn her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment in running for those who consider themselves \"middle of the pack runners\" -- they\'re not trying to win Boston (or even qualify for Boston); they just want to get strong

Parallel Hamiltonian Formulation For Forward Dynamics Of Free-Flying Manipulators.- Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) for free-floating space manipulator.- Performance control of a spacecraft-robotic arm system - desired motion tracking.- Detection and decoding of AIS navigation messages by a Low Earth Orbit satellite.- Accurate Image Depth Determination for Autonomous Vehicle Navigation.-

Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and

\"The flood continued forty days on the earth; and the waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth . . . and the ark floated on the face of the waters\" (Gen 6:17-18 NRSV).In modern times the Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific, apologetic, and historical questions. It is a text that has called forth \"flood geology,\" fueled searches

Made in Africa: Hominin Explorations and the Australian Skeletal Evidence describes and documents the largest collection of modern human remains in the world from its time period. These Australian fossils, which represent modern humans at the end of their great 20,000 km journey from Africa, may be reburied in the next two years at the request of the Aboriginal community. Part one of the book provides

The Chela and the Path contains personal instruction from the master El Morya for all spiritual seekers and chelas (students of a spiritual teacher). As El Morya Khan at the conclusion of the nineteenth century, he is known for his efforts in founding the Theosophical Society with the adept Koot Hoomi and for his far-reaching work in bringing together the ancient spiritual truths of the East with the

Sparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment--in both work and love! From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all. But now that they\'re officially a couple, new challenges await, and their fledgling relationship must learn to soar! Still living separately, Minato and Shizuma are finding