An illustrated abridgment of the most authoritative reference book on sign language, with well-written and easily understood instructions for the use of each sign. More than 5,000 signs and 8,000 illustrations. And now includes more than 500 new signs and 1,500 new illustrations...
A newly updated edition from one of the most respected and authoritative experts on Crohn's and colitis.For anyone who suffers from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, an understanding of inflammatory bowel disease is the key to developing effective management strategies. Crohn's and Colitis aims..
Using strategic game theory, this innovative book carefully reviews the detailed negotiations between industry, regulating agencies and third parties in environmental policy implementation. The analysis is underpinned by an institutional comparison of German and US administrative and environmental l..
In 1928, the leaders of the world assembled in Paris to outlaw war. Within the year, the treaty signed that day, known as the Peace Pact, had been ratified by nearly every state in the world. War, for the first time in history, had become illegal. But within a decade of its signing, each state that ..
Adoo's life is fun and bubbly until a period of strike by strangers across the country forces everyone to go home for an indefinite period. In this time, her whole life changes in many ways she might never have guessed possible. She would eventually have to make a choice of where to place her heart ..
Boxed set of 10 original Curious George stories to introduce young learners to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Also includes activity cards and a teaching guide for parents.STEM topics are becoming more important to school and in our daily lives. Curious George Math and Science Re..
"Patriarchy does not respect national boundaries. It is unabashedly promiscuous in its influences and tethers. Yet, it does use nationalism very productively."An empty street at night. A crowded bus. A lecture hall. All sites of female fear, instilled in women and those who have been constructed fem..
A desperate doctor commits murder to appease his wife. A drug-dealing family comes undone following a police raid. A young foreign-educated graduate, brimming with patriotic zest, returns to Nigeria to help rebuild her country, but quickly becomes disillusioned as the hassle and unpredictability of ..
It's the first day of Ramadan, and George is celebrating with his friend Kareem and his family.George helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the c..
In "Kàmbílí", adults, young people, and children are all affected by the realities of life. The poems, ordered according to emotions, moods, seasons, or stages of grief, are an exploration of social injustices, mental health, crime, desire, belonging, and heritage — asking such existential questions..
President Obama’s former United States chief of protocol looks at why diplomacy and etiquette matter—from the international stage to everyday life.History often appears to consist of big gestures and dramatic shifts. But for every peace treaty signed, someone set the stage, using hidden influence to..
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was not trying to start a movement. She was simply tired of the social injustice. Yet, her simple act of courage started a chain of events that forever shaped the landscape of American race relation..