The astonishing diversity of ocean life will wow you in this riveting book by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton. Citizens of the Sea reveals the most intriguing organisms in the ocean, captured in action by skilled underwater photographers from National Geographic and the Census of Marine Life.
Packaging performs a number of functions in the containment, protection, shipment and selling of goods. Innovations in Food Packaging recognizes that food packaging is a fast-growing area that impacts upon the important areas of product shelf-life and food safety. Each chapter provides information on the scientific background, new material development and utilization, and case studies of the use of new system for perishable food products.
Diets and dieting have concerned—and sometimes obsessed—human societies for centuries. The dieters’ regime is about many things, among them the control of weight and the body, the politics of beauty, discipline and even self-harm, personal and societal demands for improved health, spiritual harmony with the universe, and ethical codes of existence. An A to Z encyclopedia, this innovative reference work spans many periods and cultures as the acclaimed cultural and medical historian Sander Gilman lays out the history of diets and dieting in a fascinating series of articles.
What makes good people do bad things? How can moral people be seduced to act immorally? Where is the line separating good from evil, and who is in danger of crossing it?
First published in 1923, “Reminiscences of a Stock Operator” is the most widely read, highly recommended investment book ever. Generations of readers have found that it has more to teach them about markets and people than years of experience. This is a timeless tale that will enrich your life – and your portfolio.
Star is all about entertainment, from the best and latest breaking celebrity news to the movies and music that everyone is talking about.
The UKs only Weekly IT magazine, Micro Mart is full of news, reviews, features and bargains. Written in an accessible style, the magazine informs, entertains and involves enthusiasts of all ages and shares our passion for computing with them in a humanized and opinionated manner.
Hi-Fi Choice is the essential guide to audio excellence in the home. It is a no-nonsense guide to the finest products available, from vinyl and valves, to multi-channel digital audio and high-fidelity video. Hi-Fi Choice sorts the best from the rest with rigorous test processes and a highly experienced team of reviewers.
The 20th anniversary edition of one of the most popular, authoritative, and useful books on screenwriting. A standard by which other screenwriting books are measured, it has sold over 200,000 copies in its twenty-year life. Always up-to-date and reliable, it contains everything that both the budding and working screenwriter need under one cover five books in one!
Women’s Fitness magazine is the ultimate fitness title for the modern, busy woman who wants to look and feel her best without spending hours in the gym. It is the ideal training companion for busy career women or hectic mothers juggling the work/life balance eager to incorporate some form of exercise and a healthy lifestyle into their daily schedules. Ideal for all ages and fitness levels, it features workouts, training tips, celebrity fitness secrets and nutrition advice for women who want to make the most of their limited time for exercise. Quite simply, if you’re a modern woman who cares about your figure, you can’t afford to be without it!
Interestingly, I first saw the book “Mother Gooses Words of Wit and Wisdom” in an elementary school library. I loved the bright colors and great illustrations. But it took me a while to realize that all the illustrations in the book were counted cross-stitch designs! Once I realized that, I wondered if there were charts available of these illustrations. After a bit of searching, I discovered that indeed this second book was available – a book of charts!
This is book about health, fitness and grooming with an edge. It is based on the way that we live our lives. There is a boatload of conflicting information on what is healthy and what is not healthy. Utilizing our extensive medical background, we have sorted through the information and the bullshit, to come up with advice on health, fitness, diet and everyday living. You may not agree with everything in this book, but we believe if you follow the guidelines that we set forth, you will live a healthier, longer and better life, while still having fun and enjoying yourself.
