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A distinguished interdisciplinary group of scholars examines the merits and shortcomings of Land-Value taxation, and how it compares and contrasts with the conventional property tax. The latter is shown as deterring enterprise to the detriment of employment and as pushing up the cost of improving...

This book is an expanded version of The Applied Dynamics of Ocean Surface Waves. It presents theoretical topics on ocean wave dynamics, including basic principles and applications in coastal and offshore engineering as well as coastal oceanography. Advanced analytical and numerical techniques are...

A volume of the series “Guide to the Butterflies of the Palearctic Region”, that aims to give a full account of all the Lepidoptera Papilionoidea species found in the Palearctic region. This volume deals with the species of the tribe Argynnini, genera Boloria, Proclossiana and Clossiana. For...

A powerful tool for the approximate solution of differential equations, the finite element is extensively used in industry and research. This book offers students of engineering and physics a comprehensive view of the principles involved, with numerous illustrative examples and exercises. 1983 edition.

Most existing books on wavelets are either too mathematical or they focus on too narrow a specialty. This book provides a thorough treatment of the subject from an engineering point of view. It is a one-stop source of theory, algorithms, applications, and computer codes related to wavelets. This second...

Tom Brady is one of the best football players in history. So how did this incredible quarterback rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Tom’s early life and his many achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled...

Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is one of the most amazing entertainers in history. His catchy songs became number-one hits in many countries. In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Michael’s early life and his path to the top of the charts and the pop music world....

Pharrell Wiliams is a superstar of the music world. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Pharrell’s early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled...

Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski is a star on the football field. So how did this incredible tight end rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about the Gronk’s early life and his many achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features...

Taylor Swift is a pop music icon. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Taylor’s early life and her many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with...

A great addition to the bestselling Fortune-Telling series, this charming book reveals the secrets written in the night sky with month-by-month fortunes and predictions based on Western and Chinese zodiac symbols. Covering everything from money and careers to love and friendships, this little book provides a fun and easy way to consult with the cosmos.

Becoming a widow is one of the most traumatic life events that a woman can experience. Yet, as this remarkable new collection reveals, each woman responds to that trauma differently. Here, forty-three widows tell their stories, in their own words. Some were widowed young, while others were...

This volume is a collection of papers originally delivered by an international group of researchers at a conference organized in April 2000 by Dr. F. J. Brüggemeier and Dr. Wolfgang Schenkluhn. The World in the Year 1000 is organized in four thematic sections covering five world regions: Europe,...

A masterful, epic account of the Spanish Ulcer that drained Napoleon's resources and played a pivotal role in the end of his domination of Europe. The author served with distinction in the actions of the Light Division, such as the epic march to Talavera, the battles of Fuentes d’Oñoro,...