Once on a time…A favorite with storytellers because of the rich, descriptive language of the retelling, this is a reissue of the classic edition of the famous Scandinavian tale.

Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney: Physiology and Pathophysiology, Sixth Edition provides a common language for nephrology researchers, fellows, and practicing nephrologists to discuss normal and abnormal renal physiology and the development and diagnosis of a wide range of renal diseases. Guided by a team of four distinguished authorities in nephrology, experts from all areas of renal research and practice take readers from the structure and function of the normal kidney, to the specific c...

Retail: the Art and Science is the ultimate “how to” book for the retail buyer. While some works may be big on nebulous generalities or filled with grand ideas that are more motivational than practical, this book offers real world lessons and sound explanations that can be applied in retail. Each chapter deals with one of the fundamentals that every merchant needs to understand. An agnostic approach with each topic allows these principles to be applicable to all channels of retail, whether...

Just an innocent, young boy when Roman invaders killed his father, Carpathimos fights back when they return to his island paradise to take away his sister and mother. While fighting to save them, he is captured and taken back to Rome where he is forced to kill in the Circus Maximus. He fights to win his freedom and ironically finds love and friendship in a place he never expected. Deceit, murder, and suspicion surround him as the Roman Republic fights to establish itself as a Mediterranean...

When the warrior sets sail on a quest for answers, he is hell-bent on retribution for those lost to him. He wants revenge. He must search Rome for the men responsible for the death of his wife and friends, but when he is thrown off course by a wicked storm on the great sea, Carpathimos’s journey back to his family takes a new turn. Cast adrift, once again, between the battles of the First Punic War, Carpathimos must choose between vengeance or risking his own destruction while opening his ...

When the warrior sets sail on a quest for answers, he is hell-bent on retribution for those lost to him. He wants revenge. He must search Rome for the men responsible for the death of his wife and friends, but when he is thrown off course by a wicked storm on the great sea, Carpathimos’s journey back to his family takes a new turn. Cast adrift, once again, between the battles of the First Punic War, Carpathimos must choose between vengeance or risking his own destruction while opening his ...

During the 1980s, widespread dissatisfaction with America's schools gave rise to a powerful movement for educational change, and the nation's political institutions responded with aggressive reforms. Chubb and Moe argue that these reforms are destined to fail because they do not get to the root of the problem. The fundamental causes of poor academic performance, they claim, are not to be found in the schools, but rather in the institutions of direct democratic control by which the schools ...

Now, in this firsthand look at school reform in Great Britain, John E. Chubb and Terry M. Moe show how the landmark Education Reform Act of 1988 imposed a radically new framework on British education-a framework built on the same types of reforms that American activists have been proposing for years: school-based management, choice, and accountability. The authors assess the sucess of the British experience with school choice and contends that it can well serve as a model for American scho...

From My Heart to Your Holiday TraditionsFrom My Heart to Your Holiday Traditions 10 Days of Christmas magic to cherish with those you love What if Santa traded his sleigh for a surfboard? Or the reindeer decided to go on strike? In this enchanting collection of ten joyful Christmas tales, magic and mischief fill every page - while the true heart of the season shines through. From silly surprises that spark laughter to thought-provoking moments that make you wonder,...

SPIRITUALLY INTACT vol. 4 is part of the Spiritually Intact series by Maurice E. Okereke a.k.a Words by MOE. These writings, driven by The Great Commission, are aimed at expounding on the Word of Truth in order to inspire faith, cultivate spiritual growth, and promote conscientious awareness. The “Spiritually Intact” series is built on the solid core values of Grace, Truth and Love. Volume 4 covers vario...

A classic nephrology reference for over 25years, Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney, is the acknowledged authority on renal physiology and pathophysiology. In this 5th edition, such new and powerful disciplines as genetics and cell biology have been deployed to deepen and widen further the explanatory framework. Not only have previous chapters been extensively updated, but new chapters have been added to incorporate additional disciplines. Individual chapters, for example, now provide detail...

Grounded in research, Vibrant Learning, focuses on language-rich, literacy-based, collaborative classrooms as the foundation for transforming content area learning. The authors emphasize three areas: (1) strategies to support student understanding of concepts, (2) ideas to encourage student engagement, and (3) creating a lively and respectful classroom environment to foster an integrative approach to learning. Knowledgeable teachers with a repertoire of effective instructional strategies m...