Ben Holiday, re del magico regno di Landover, ha dovuto affrontare molte difficoltà e lottare contro numerosi e temibili avversari desiderosi di usurpare il suo trono, ma nessuna prova lo aveva preparato alla sfida più impegnativa: quella con la sua bellissima e cocciuta figlia adolescente, Mistaya. La fanciulla adesso ha quindici anni e il padre l'ha mandata a completare la sua istruzione sulla Terra, in uno dei più severi e prestigiosi colle...
Some of the most prominent sociologists working in education today have collaborated to address a wide range of empirical and theoretical issues. Adopting an international perspective, this book foregrounds cutting-edge research that highlights both the diversity and complexity of understanding education in society.
This is it. The first in the three part Conquering Divorce series. A chapter each on finding the right lawyer for you, what to expect in the interview process and what you should look for in the lawyer's contract will save you time, stress and thousands of dollars in legal fees. You get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the court process, all of the delays, and what you should expect (and not expect) from your lawyer and...
Guides Students in Understanding the Interactions between Computing/Networking Technologies and Security Issues Taking an interactive, "learn-by-doing" approach to teaching, Introduction to Computer and Network Security: Navigating Shades of Gray gives you a clear course to teach the technical issues related to security. Unlike most computer security books, which concentrate on software design and implementation, cryptographic tools, or networ...
HTML, JavaScript, and PHP are Web-based programming languages that can be used to solve computational problems in an online environment.This easy-to-read, informative guide/reference will enable readers to quickly develop a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and PHP – a valuable skill for any scientist or engineer. Updating and expanding upon the author’s previous Springer titles, An Introduction to HTML and JavaScript and An Introduction t...
Bringing the Sun Down to Earth is intended for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to understand their environment. It provides a unique perspective to monitoring the role of the sun and Earth's atmosphere in maintaining our planet as a place hospitable to advanced life as we understand it. The book first presents some science background about the sun and Earth's atmosphere and then describes the kinds of measurements that can be made wit...
Freddy, who has won so many admirers in his roles of detective, pied piper, editor, general advisor to the animals, and poet, will fascinate his readers in his role of magician. Freddy pulls from wonderful tricks, not the least of which is outwitting a fraudulent magician. Illustrations.
Freddy the pig must summon all of his courage and detective skills when the chief suspect of a series of robberies on the Bean Farm is a legendary beast from the Big Woods. Illustrations.
The author shows how using computers and FORTRAN 95 it is possible to tackle and solve a wide range of problems as they might be encountered in engineering or in the physical sciences.
This text teaches the essentials of C programming, concentrating on what readers need to know in order to produce stand-alone programs and so solve typical scientific and engineering problems. It is a learning-by-doing book, with many examples and exercises, and lays a foundation of scientific programming concepts and techniques that will prove valuable for those who might eventually move on to another language. Written for undergraduates who ...
First published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig have delighted five generations of children and are now going on to delight a sixth. They are available for the first time as Overlook paperbacks.
Strange and exciting adventures await Freddy and the two friendly ducks, Emma and Alice, when they get a chance to ride in a balloon at the Fourth of July celebration. If they or any of the other animals of Bean Farm h...
Freddy and his friends from Bean Farm migrate south for the winter, with every mile of the way a terrific adventure complete with bumbling robbers and a nasty bunch of alligators. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best. Illustrations.
This book develops a comprehensive understanding of the motivations and experiences of students who choose to study abroad for the whole or part of a degree. It includes case studies of students from East Asia, Europe and the UK, and considers the implications of their movement for contemporary higher education.