Winter: 1021 books

The Economics of Excess discusses both standard and behavioral economics as they apply to addiction, indulgence, and social policy. Chapter One provides a thorough discussion of economic models of addiction. The model developed in most detail takes into account both standard and behavioral approaches....

A fascinating and informative look at state-of-the-art nanotechnology research, worldwide, and its vast commercial potential Nanotechnology Commercialization: Manufacturing Processes and Products presents a detailed look at the state of the art in nanotechnology and explores key issues that...

One of the few points critics and readers can agree upon when discussing the fiction popularly known as New Space Opera – a recent subgenre movement of science fiction – is its canny engagement with contemporary cultural politics in the age of globalisation. This book avers that the complex political...

This ebook comprises the 4 volumes of our series named "50 Classic Christmas Stories". All 4 volumes are also available separately in the shop. This edition includes bonus streaming links to our album called "35 essential christmas songs (guitar arrangements)" (Spotify, Apple Music,...

Concierge medicine represents a relatively novel health care delivery model that is becoming more appealing both to providers and patients because of its potential to improve quality and value in health care. A gap exists in the current literature regarding the benefits and challenges associated with...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

We in ophthalmology are fortunate to be able to measure quantitatively many aspects of ocular morphology and visual function. These measurements are either objective (e. g. electroretinography, tonometry, electromyography, visually evoked responses, etc.) or subjective and psychophysical (e. g. visual...

In this very distinctive book, Images of Projects challenges how we think about projects in the most fundamental way: it rejects outright the idea of a one 'best way' to view all projects and also the idea of following a prescriptive approach. In contrast, Images of Projects seeks to encourage a more...

First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Die Methoden der Abzocker werden immer raffinierter. Dazu tragen nicht unwesentlich moderne Kommunikationswege wie Internet und Handys bei. Wenn der Gesetzgeber gerade einem neuen Trick den Riegel vorschieben will, haben die dreisten Abzocker längst ein anderes "Nachfolge-Produkt" in der...

Hauptsächlich im Sommer stehen viele ungeplante Ausgaben an. Man möchte Gartenfeste feiern und die Familie soll auch nicht zu kurz kommen . Der Blick in den Geldbeutel verrät einem, daß das Buget doch nicht reichen wird. In diesem Ratgeber finden Sie Möglichkeiten Geld zu sparen, damit Ihre Freude...

Harriet, Jack, and Toby are treasure hunters, searching the Minecraft world for its most valuable hidden secrets. In an abandoned mineshaft, they discovered a lost journal that once belonged to William, a legendary explorer who has gone missing. The first journal took them on a daring adventure to...

“Consider me a therapist of sorts… one that wields a different set of tools.” Vampire and dominatrix at Oklahoma City’s local vamp club, The Two Points, Eris offers a glimpse into her life and her hidden motivations for her chosen career. Previously published in Women of the Dark Streets , by Bold Strokes Books, 2012.

Nach Kinlochbervie, einem Küstenort in den schottischen Highlands, verirrt sich niemand zufällig. Deswegen sorgt der deutsche Tourist Julian im einzigen Hotel der Gegend durchaus für Aufsehen. Verdreckt, durchnässt und völlig verstört bittet der Backpacker um Hilfe. Seine Frau Laura, mit der...