Fisher: 1431 books

Few works can claim to form the foundation stones of one entire academic discipline, let alone two, but Thucydides's celebrated History of the Peloponnesian War is not only one of the first great works of history, but also the departure point from which the modern discipline of international relations...

First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A look at how the discussions, debates, and controversies in Germany about youth and reeducation after World War II helped Germans come to terms with their Nazi past, negotiate Allied occupation, and construct postwar German identity.

An intriguing book, quite unlike any other The Marrow of Modern Divinity defies pigeonholing. It was written in the 1600s by an author of whom we know little, yet it proved to be a critically important and controversial theological text. Penned as dialogue between a minister(Evangelista), a young...

Why spend so much on perfume when you can easily make your own sweet-smelling fragrance for cheap? Why expose yourself to carcinogenic or toxin chemicals contained in store-bought perfumes when you can pull together natural and chemical-free ingredients to keep you attractive and healthy? Aroma...

In order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math...

Once considered the antithesis of a verdant and vibrant ecosystem, cities are now being hailed as highly efficient and complex social ecological systems. Emerging from the streets of the post-industrial city are well-tended community gardens, rooftop farms and other viable habitats capable of supporting...

Although this book was painful to write, having to dredge up the garbage from my early life, I forged on, seeing that there are far too many suffering abuse or the lasting effects of it, such as hurts, inward and outward, scars, bitterness, anger, and even hate. Some of these are misplaced. Instead...

A dark portrayal of a brilliant mind with a tortured soul, a subtle wakeup call for social network enthusiasts. Richard is a gifted mathematician without means to pursue his dreams. After the death his mother and only friend, he finds himself alone in the world. He finds his match online. The resemblance...

This book is an independent study that I did to examine public housing in general and the Glenarden Housing Authority, known as Hawkins Manor, located in the Town of Glenarden, Maryland. The study is based on my tenure there for two years (1988-1990) as the executive director. I originally wrote a...

A summary of all 242 bird species recorded in Seychelles by island. Includes extinctions, residents, migrants and vagrants (with number of records of each species). Ringing recoveries and the history of records are included.

To stay competitive, firms need to build great products but they also need to lend these products to the uses and misuses of their customers and learn extensively from them. This is the first book to explore the idea that allowing customers to adapt features in online products or services to suit their needs is the key to viral growth.

Endorsed for Edexcel Help your students achieve their full potential while ensuring pace, enjoyment and motivation with this unique series from the leading History publisher; developed by expert educators who know how to instil deep subject knowledge and an appetite for lifelong learning. -...

Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors integrates a neurobiologically informed understanding of trauma, dissociation, and attachment with a practical approach to treatment, all communicated in straightforward language accessible to both client and therapist. Readers will be exposed to a...