Peonies of the World: Part III Phylogeny and Evolution, 3 (Hong De-Yuan)(Pevná vazba)

Peonies of the World: Part III Phylogeny and Evolution, 3 (Hong De-Yuan)(Pevná vazba)

A richly illustrated source of information on the phylogeny and evolution of peonies. De-Yuan Hong's three-volume monograph of the popular genus Paeonia--more popularly known as peonies--is a comprehensive taxonomic revision based on extensive field observations, population sampling, and a

Next Factory of the World - How Chinese Investment Is Reshaping Africa (Yuan Sun Irene)(Pevná vazba)

The Two Eleanors of Henry III: The Lives of Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor de Montfort (Baker Darren)(Pevná vazba)

Power of Nunchi - The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success (Hong Euny)(Pevná vazba)

Monstrous Tales: Stories of Strange Creatures and Fearsome Beasts from Around the World (Hong Sija)(Pevná vazba)

Monstrous Tales is a collection of traditional folktales about bewitching and bloodthirsty creatures. Translated and transcribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these tales celebrate the diversity of--and surprising resonances among--folklore traditions around the world. Welcome to a

New World Monkeys: The Evolutionary Odyssey (Rosenberger Alfred L.)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive account of the origins, evolution, and behavior of South and Central American primatesNew World Monkeys brings to life the beauty of evolution and biodiversity in action among South and Central American primates, who are now at risk. These tree-dwelling rainforest inhabitants

Complete Works of Voltaire 74A - Oeuvres de 1772 (I) (Voltaire)(Pevná vazba)

Part of the complete works of the French philosopher, historian and social reformer, Voltaire. Contains his last philosophical story, 'Le Taureau blanc', and other works designed to shape his image after his death. For students and scholars of the 18th-century

Electrical Machines and Drives: Fundamentals and Advanced Modelling (Melkebeek Jan A.)(Pevná vazba)

Part I Transformers and electrical machines.- Part II Basics of Power Electronics.- Part III Electrical drives and special electric machines.- Part IV Dynamics of electrical machines and

How Global Currencies Work: Past, Present, and Future (Eichengreen Barry)(Pevná vazba)

A powerful new understanding of global currency trends, including the rise of the Chinese yuanAt first glance, the modern history of the global economic system seems to support the long-held view that the leading world power's currency--the British pound, the U.S. dollar, and perhaps someday the

Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry (Barnett Richard)(Pevná vazba)

This achingly fascinating book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to the present day, featuring captivating, grim illustrations of the tools and techniques of dentistry through the ages. It charts the changing social attitudes toward the purpose and practice

A Woven World: On Fashion, Fishermen, and the Sardine Dress (Deming Alison Hawthorne)(Pevná vazba)

Part memoir, part cultural history, A Woven World celebrates the fading crafts, industries, and artisans that have defined communities for generations. The desire to create is the cornerstone of civilization. But as we move into a world where machine manufacturing has nearly usurped craft, Alison

The Scrum Culture: Introducing Agile Methods in Organizations (Maximini Dominik)(Pevná vazba)

Part I: the Scrum Culture.- Part II: The Theory of Introducing Scrum.- Part III: The Practical Appication of Kotter's Principles.- Part IV: Case Study.- Part V: The Scientific Part of the Scrum Culture.- Part VI: Additional Information

Evolution Infographics (Brundle Harriet)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the science behind the theory of evolution and the history of its conception through factual and fascinating

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts: Twelve Journeys Into the Medieval World (de Hamel Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

An extraordinary and beautifully illustrated exploration of the medieval world through twelve manuscripts, from one of the world's leading experts. Winner of The Wolfson History Prize and The Duff Cooper Prize. Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts is a captivating examination of twelve illuminated

Snow (de la Mare Walter)(Pevná vazba)

Part of the stunning collection of Walter de la Mare's Four Seasons, illustrated by Caroline Rabei, comes Snow. This is a wonderful picture book, perfect for the festive

Portugal in European and World History (Newitt Malyn)(Pevná vazba)

Despite its modest size, Portugal has played a major part in the development of Europe and the modern world. In Portugal in European and World History Malyn Newitt offers a fresh appraisal of Portuguese history and its role in the world--from early Moorish times to the English Alliance of 1650-1900

The Fifth Wave: The Evolution of American Higher Education (Crow Michael M.)(Pevná vazba)

America's research universities lead the world in discovery, creativity, and innovation--but are captive to a set of design constraints that no longer aligns with the changing needs of society. Their commitment to discovery and innovation, which is carried out largely in isolation from the

Sturmgeschutz III on the Battlefield, Volume 3 (Pnczl Mtys)(Pevná vazba)

The eight volume of PeKo Publishing's photo-monograph series, Sturmgeschutz III on the battlefield 3, has the publisher's usual corporate image displayed. The hardcover, landscape formatted book's brief introduction is followed by more than a hundred mainly unpublished photographs, published in the

Crop Evolution and Genetic Resources: Agricultural and Horticultural Crops (Roy Darbeshwar)(Pevná vazba)

Crop Evolution and Genetic Resources discusses the theories of evolution and speciation, adaptation, domestication, centres of diversity and the concept of gene pool along with centers of origins of different crops and their gene centers for resistance to diseases. Various forces (determisnistic

Dee the Bee (Keaveney Dolores)(Pevná vazba)

Pollination is a very important part of the life cycle of plants. This title explores the role of bees in the pollination process. Readers will see that many of their favorite fruits, vegetables and plants depend on the hard work of bees. Full-color illustrations with fun, rhyming text introduces

Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World (Matyszak Philip)(Pevná vazba)

The ancient world of the Mediterranean and the Near East saw the birth and collapse of great civilizations. While several of these are well known, for all those that have been recorded, many have been unjustly forgotten. Our history is overflowing with different cultures that have all evolved over

Koreatown: A Cookbook (Hong Deuki)(Pevná vazba)

A New York Times bestseller and one of the most praised Korean cookbooks of all time, you'll explore the foods and flavors of Koreatowns across America through this collection of 100 recipes. This is not your average 'journey to Asia' cookbook. Koreatown is a spicy, funky, flavor-packed love affair

Butterflies of the World (Hoskins Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

Take a fascinating tour of the butterflies of the world guided by renowned lepidopterist and writer Adrian Hoskins, who shares hundreds of spectacular color photographs captured at butterfly hot spots around the world.In the book's opening chapters, Hoskins describes the evolution, anatomy,

Global Marketplace Pack A of 3 (Hollander Barbara)(Pevná vazba)

This series aims to introduce and familiarise students with the basics of the world financial system. From economic basics and stocks, shares and other investments, to globalization and the economic cycle, these books will help demystify the topics that money can