Marianna: 97 books

The humorous adventures of an irresistible little rock who finds herself in constantly changing circumstances, Petra is a picture book that celebrates the power of perspective and believing in yourself. Petra is a little rock who believes she is a mighty mountain . . . until a dog fetches her...

Contemporary development trends are increasingly pushing cities away from a path of socially just and sustainable development that could offer a decent life to all city-dwellers. Even in cities with a vital economy we are witnessing a dramatic decoupling of economic growth from social development,...

All these poems represent a part of my life. I have opened a door into my world. I hope the words connect with you in some way. In these pages, I was able to have a voice. Every poem is a piece of me. My heart bled with each stroke of the pen. I share my inner thoughts and feelings. This has helped...

This account of the practice of traditional Maya medicine examines the work of curers in Pisté, Mexico, a small town in the Yucatán Peninsula near the ruins of Chichén Itzá. The traditions of plant use and ethnomedicine applied by these healers have been transmitted from one generation to the...

For many students, working while in college is a defining characteristic of the undergraduate experience. However, student workers often view campus employment as a money-making opportunity rather than a chance for personal development. Likewise, institutions often neglect to consider campus jobs...

A wide-ranging volume featuring contributions from some of today's leading thinkers and practitioners in the field of men, masculinities and development. Together, contributors challenge the neglect of the structural dimensions of patriarchal power relations in current development policy and practice,...

Cosmopolitanism and relevant notions are widely discussed in philosophy of education and educational studies more generally. There is a vast literature on the topic that often invites conceptual discussion and requires some work in the direction of crucial clarifications. Thinking Differently About...

Discover a modern approach to the analysis, modeling and design of high sensitivity phased arrays. Network theory, numerical methods and computational electromagnetic simulation techniques are uniquely combined to enable full system analysis and design optimization. Beamforming and array signal processing...

International Cultural Tourism: management, implications and cases provides a comprehensive exploration of the management, operations and marketing of cultural tourism attractions and resources in a global context. Topics explored include: * For the first time, an evaluation of the use...

-Have you been asked to sit a numerical or logical reasoning test? -Do you need some help preparing for the questions you'll be asked? -Do you want to make sure you perform to the best of your abilities? Perfect Numerical and Logical Test Results is an essential guide for anyone...

Explores regular structures in graphs and contingency tables by spectral theory and statistical methods This book bridges the gap between graph theory and statistics by giving answers to the demanding questions which arise when statisticians are confronted with large weighted graphs or rectangular...

The historical biography of a true Jewish heroine in her day, Gracia Mendes. Born in 1510 in Portugal, the book details this woman's extraordinary personality until her death in 1569 in Constantinople (today's Istanbul). Her life exemplified a perseverance by the Jewish culture to survive and triumph...

Il volume raccoglie gli atti del VII Convegno Nazionale dell’ARCo “Attualità delle aree archeologiche: esperienze e proposte”, svoltosi dal 24 al 26 ottobre 2013 presso la Facoltà di Architettura Roma Tre. Il Convegno ha posto temi che attengono al restauro, alla conservazione, alle metodologie...

150 Things You Should Know about Security, Second Edition covers the essential tips and techniques for the latest trends in physical security. This indispensable guide further covers the latest technological trends for managing the security needs of all kinds, from physical and corporate security,...