Assumptions are the most potent of ideas, but also the least understood.Transparent reveals what assumptions we make, how they control us, and how they are all inherently religious. Even atheists are religious at the level of their assumptions. Some assumptions are true and most are not. How can you tell without being an intellectual?Transparent introduces the Transparent App, an innovative and creative tool that helps people quickly see through the mes...

Warning: Reading this may make you laugh. Or cry. Or, if necessary—fall in love all over again!Let every kiss given to your Sweetie have the magic of your very first.Loving your Sweetie should be like breathing...you just can't stop.Never, ever forget...of all the Sweeties in the world, yours chose you!Those "Sweeties sayings" hardly scratch the surface of this cute but poignant "manual" of advice for couples in love. Whether you're...

Tired of Dotty's magical meddling, Stan swaps selling houses for a GIANT, nerve-wracking adventure in this wonderfully creative, rhyming picture book.After finally giving up on a dream move, Stan sets off on an epic road trip with Doug and the gang. Enticed by a mouth-watering prize, they enter the Giant Theme Park where huge rollercoasters, a sky-high crane and a white knuckle pig race await, but how will they cope when a mysterious thrill seeker disrupts their pl...

New scholarly research in important aspects of international economics is brought together in this volume. The unifying theme is that each chapter is devoted to a fresh analysis of a problem in international economics that had earlier received cogent and prescient attention by Professor Robert Stern of the University of Michigan, one of the major figures in international economic research in the second half of the twentieth century. Each chapter examines a significant issue in internationa...

Structural Design of Buildings: Holistic Design is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and takes a project-oriented approach, covering key issues that design professionals face in the structural design process. It introduces the concepts and principles involved in holistic structural design considerations of a building, including mult...

Structural Design of Buildings: Elemental Design is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and focuses on the introduction of building elements and materials. It also introduces retrofitting and materials for thermal upgrade of existing buildings.Broken down into the key areas for understanding and undertaking structural design, ...

Davey the Knight refuses to surrender to sleep. Determined to banish the "cursed pastime" forever, he embarks on an epic quest to conquer the night. Joined by his devoted stewardess, Momwyn, and his loyal squire, Dadrick, Davey searches for a way to defy destiny. But as the shadows lengthen and his eyelids grow heavy, he must face the ultimate question: can he stay awake to battle dragons until dawn, or will the darkness finally claim its due?

A monumental cartographic history of the African slave trade, updated and expanded in a new editionIn the first edition of Atlas of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, two leading historians explored details of the 350-year history of African slave traffic to the New World. They showed, with nearly 200 original maps, where the captives came from, how long the journeys lasted, how many died on the voyages, and what the ports and destinations were. They also pres...

Prepared by Patrick J. Sobkowski, J.D.The Law Officer’s Pocket Manual is a handy, pocket-sized, spiral-bound manual that highlights basic legal rules for quick reference and offers examples showing how those rules are applied. The manual provides concise guidance based on U.S. Supreme Court rulings on constitutional law issues and other legal developments, covering arrest, search, surveillance, and other routine as well as sensitive areas of law enforcement. It in...

Fly Away is an inspiring and introspective autobiography that chronicles the author's life journey, filled with faith, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. From the early years of struggle and growth, to higher education, leadership, and spiritual enlightenment, David Richardson, Sr. shares his personal story with candor and humility. With over eighty years of experiences, the narrative explores themes of spirituality, life's trials, and the importance of connection wit...

Structural Design of Buildings: Fundamentals in Design, Management and Sustainability is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and takes a project-oriented approach, covering key issues that design professionals face at the outset of a project such as structural design processes, managing risk, loadings, sustainability, and computationa...

An essential collection at the intersection of globalization, production supply chains, corporate finance regulation, and economic measurement.The substantial increase in the complexity of global supply chains and other production arrangements over the past three decades has challenged some traditional measures of national income account aggregates and raised the potential for distortions in conventional calculations of GDP and productivity. This volume examines a ...