Thomas S : 567 books

This book analyzes how the socio-demographic and cultural diversity of societies affect the social interactions and attitudes of individuals and groups within them. Focusing on Germany, where in some cities more than one third of the population are first or second-generation immigrants, it examines...

Part of the highly popular Practical Approach to Anesthesia series, this new edition combines the comprehensive depth of a textbook and the user-friendly features of a practical handbook. Focusing on clinical issues in pediatric anesthesia, it contains the in-depth information you need for daily practice...

A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. Recent generations bear witness to the rise of "evangelical feminism"-a movement that has had a profound impact on all of life, challenging some of our basic Christian beliefs. In this new edition of an influential and award-winning...

This book details polysaccharides and other important biomacromolecules covering their source, production, structures, properties, and current and potential application in the fields of biotechnology and medicine. It includes a systematic discussion on the general strategies of isolation, separation...

Scientists have been warning for years that human activity is heating up the planet and climate change is under way. In the past century, global temperatures have risen an average of 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit, a trend that is expected to only accelerate. But public sentimhas taken a long time to catch...

Developed to complement Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering for Marine Engineers), this indispensable textbook comprehensively covers the motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets. Starting with the theoretical and practical thermodynamic operating cycles, the book is structured...

Kingdom of Fire is the first book in the epic new high fantasy series which chronicles the final war between the crumbling human empire of Werstria and the savage and unrelenting horde of the orcs at their border. In the first book of the Sword of Fire saga, the epic struggle for survival is...

It was another boring day in the life a British policeman. Gary and Matt were just minutes away from enjoying their junk food lunch when they were called to a riot. Arriving on the scene, it became quickly apparent that it was no ordinary disturbance.

It is the second day at a small medieval battle re-enactment in Australia, Bruce is fitting on his armour when he is called in as a first aider. When a simple weekend of fun turns into a zombie outbreak, Bruce is forced to lead his surviving friends to safety. Armoured up and packing some heavy iron, he must prove his mettle.

It was another boring Monday morning in the office hellhole. Dave was at the end of his tether following six years of miserable data entry under an intolerable boss. When a sick colleague is forced to come in to work, the film Savvy Dave quickly realises the horror story they are in. Armed with nothing more than office implements and two hapless friends, Dave must rise to the occasion.

After a year of survivial, Bruce has become the natural leader of a nomadic convoy. Choosing to live like a rockstar on the road, his excesses and lax discipline begin to result in carelessness. Food and water are becoming harder to find every day in the isolated safe areas. With a gung ho attitude, Bruce ventures into a city for the first time in a year, but will he ever get back out?

Ten years after the outbreak, the survivors of the Everglade have settled on Lundy Island, England. Free from infection, they are threatened by opportunistic humans. But when a huge storm lashes their small community of just sixteen people, a new threat is washed ashore, an enemy they had almost forgotten. Part...

Bruce and his crew have long since left Australia, settling with an established community in New Zealand. Living on a small safe peninsular, the survivors have built a steady existence. When an horrendous storm ravages the Island and their defences the future of every survivor is in danger. Fighting...

In the new global economy, more countries have opened up to international competition and rapid capital flows. However, in the triad the process of globalization is rather asymmetric. With a rising role of multinational companies there are favorable prospects for higher global growth and economic...