An anonymous book appeared in Venice in 1547 titled L'Alcorano di Macometto, and, according to the title page, it contained "the doctrine, life, customs, and laws [of Mohammed] . . . newly translated from Arabic into the Italian language." Were this true, L'Alcorano di Macometto would have been the first printed direct translation of the Qur'an in a European vernacular language. The truth, however, was otherwise. As soon became clear, the Qur'anic sections of the book—abo...

The vital ecosystems of ponds, puddles, swamps, and more in come alive in this gorgeously illustrated exploration of wetlands.Human beings love babbling brooks and rushing rivers—but when we see water that stands still, we've historically called it unsafe, unhealthy, and even useless. Yet still water ecosystems like wetlands are teeming with life—and they're critical to our planet's survival. How? And why?Still Water is a lushly illustrated journey through...

During the fascist years in Italy, architecture and politics enjoyed a close alliance. Benito Mussolini used architecture to educate the masses, exploiting its symbolic prowess as a powerful tool for achieving political consensus.Mussolini, Architect examines Mussolini in Italy from 1922 to 1943 and expands the traditional interpretations of fascism, advancing the claim that Mussolini devised and implemented architecture as a tool capable of determining public behaviour an...

WINNER OF THE MILDRED L. BATCHELDER AWARD!In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations, a family photo album, and a powerful author’s note to readers.1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the bea...

An anonymous book appeared in Venice in 1547 titled L'Alcorano di Macometto, and, according to the title page, it contained "the doctrine, life, customs, and laws [of Mohammed] . . . newly translated from Arabic into the Italian language." Were this true, L'Alcorano di Macometto would have been the first printed direct translation of the Qur'an in a European vernacular language. The truth, however, was otherwise. As soon became clear, the Qur'anic sections of the book—abo...

A global history of commercial and cultural exchange between two great powers of the medieval ageIn the mid-thirteenth century, Europe was shaken by the Mongol invasions. Realizing the immense potential for accessing remote markets in the East, Venetian merchants, diplomats, and seafarers established far-flung commercial networks with the Mongol Empire. Venice and the Mongols tells the story of this dynamic new era in world history, one that saw one of the...

Best-selling nursing tool with millions in print, used by nurses and nursing students for over 30 years. This guide has inspired many copy-cats but this is the original. This 6 page laminated quick reference covers the need to know whether you are studying, prepping for tests, or already a working nurse. Just the facts and answers provided succinctly and in bulleted format, in tables, diagrams, photos, and illustrations at your fingertips in color coded sections to find what you need and t...

This is the definitive source for understanding the Pedograph. From proper technique to interpretation to clinical examples, this is the only book of its type.This textbook was designed out of necessity. There is no current text which comprehensively covers the technique of obtaining a reproducible pedograph, its interpretation and how it relates to clinical examination and gait. This text covers: historical perspectives of the pedograph and their traditional usage how to obtain a ...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on the cardiovascular system for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include heart anatomy, cardiac chambers, cardiac valves, coronary arteries, cardiac contraction, cardiac conduction system, cardiac cycle, cardiac reserve, structure of arteries and veins, circulation, mechanics, blood pressure and cardiac output.

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on the respiratory system for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, chest wall, pulmonary circulation, gas exchange, health history assessment, physical examination assessment, lab/diagnostic tests, analysis, interventions and supplementary questions.

This is a collection of multiple choice and true/false questions on muscle actions. Topics covered include an overview of the major skeletal muscles, muscles of the face/head, muscles of the neck, muscles of the shoulder, muscles of the thorax, muscles of the abdomen, muscles of the forearm/hand, muscles of the thigh, muscles of the ankle/foot/toes, and muscles of the arm/back. These questions are suitable for students enrolled in Human Anatomy and Physiology I or II or General Anatomy and...