Encyclopedia of Management, 5 Edition
This specialized desktop-style encyclopedia contains more than 300 essays covering management topics such as Angels and venture capitalists, Franchising, Japanese management, Outsourcing and offshoring, and Zero sum game. Arrangement in alphabetical, but so the volume may be used as a textbook as well as a ready-reference source, a "Guide to Functional-Area Readings" arranges entries into 18 curriculum-related topic areas such as "Emerging Topics in Management," "Leadership," and "Management Information Systems."

Targeted Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases
Targeted Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases takes a patient management approach to treating adult and pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases. Michael H. Weisman, Michael Weinblatt, James S Louie, and Ronald Van Vollenhoven offer their unique insights into choosing the correct pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies for your patients.

mTOR Pathway and mTOR Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy
The main objective of this book is to provide an up-to-date survey of the rapidly advancing field of cancer therapy. Moreover, since our knowledge in this area rapidly evolves, some data have got obsolete during the process of book editing. Our understanding of the mechanisms involved in cancer genesis and progression underwent unprecedented expansion during the last decade, opening a new era of cancer treatment – targeted therapy.

Yao and Artusio's Anesthesiology: Problem-Oriented Patient Management, 6 Ed
Now in its Sixth Edition, this best-selling text is the only anesthesiology book with a case-based, problem-oriented approach. It is widely used to study for the American Board of Anesthesiology's oral exams and as a refresher for practicing anesthesiologists and CRNAs. Chapters cover 62 surgical procedures and problems in all major areas of anesthesiology. Each chapter presents a case and asks questions about preoperative evaluation, patient preparation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care.

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s fiction has left a lasting impression on writers, scholars, and readers around the world. His output includes 'The Scarlet Letter', 'The House of the Seven Gables', 'Young Goodman Brown', and 'Rappaccini's Daughter'. Bloom's How to Write about Nathaniel Hawthorne offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Hawthorne. This volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of this important writer and his works.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's transcendental novel concerning the triumph of the soul in the face of intolerance continues to be one of the most widely read works in the classroom today.

A history of the Goths, who rose as a power in the early third century and, under their famous leader Alaric, succeeded in sacking Rome in 410.

A history of the ancient Celts, from their Iron Age culture to their final conquest by the Romans in the first century CE.
Gr 6–8

Surviving the Toxic Workplace: Protect Yourself Against Coworkers, Bosses, and Work Environments That Poison Your Day
Proven techniques for dealing with workplace issues successfully Do you dread going to work?Dealing with pestering coworkers, unmanageable managers, angry clients can take its toll on your job performance. And in these difficult economic times, no one can afford to lose their jobs.

Photovoltaics in the Urban Environment: Lessons Learnt from Large Scale Projects
The concept of cities as potential photovoltaic power plants is rapidly gaining prominence, but until now there has been no large scale study of the impacts of such development on urban fabric and infrastructure, or on inhabitants. This book, based on wide-ranging studies supported by the European Commission and International Energy Agency, is the first to properly address these issues.

General Thoracic Surgery
Long considered the bible of thoracic surgery, this comprehensive two-volume textbook guides you through virtually every open and endoscopic surgical technique with expert commentary by the leaders in thoracic surgery from around the world. Coverage includes extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors. All facets of thoracic disease are covered from anatomy and embryology to diagnostics, including extensive radiological sections.

Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization
Advance Praise for Appreciative Leadership: "A must-read for leaders at all levels who believe that both common sense and business sense require engaging and encouraging rather than mandating or manipulating. It may become my most-recommended book." -- Frank Rogers-Witte, Ph.D., Director, Executive Staff Effectiveness, Hewlett-Packard IPG

EMS Pocket Drug Guide
The drug guide that belongs in the pocket of every front-line EMS provider This is the first EMS pocket drug guide that contains the detailed information typically found only in much larger reference books. EMS Pocket Drug Guide is a true must-have for any level EMS provider from basic to advanced. Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, it should always be with you for quick, reliable reference in the field.

The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols Their Meanings
From the I Ching and the Chakras to the Tarot and the Zodiac, this credible, highly readable, and vividily illustrated encyclopedic volume traces the origins and evolution of hundreds of symbols and symbol systems that have impacted human culture, history, art, and psychology since the dawn of time. 450 full-color illustrations.

Successfully Negotiating in Asia
Successful negotiation requires a close understanding of their partner’s culture, their feelings, habits and values. When planning to do business with suppliers and other partners in Asia, a thorough preparation is essential to avoid misunderstandings, confrontations and disappointments, and to ensure the mutually desired success.

Gary's Lost!Storyland Readers - Level 6
Storyland Readers: Gary's Lost!- Level 6
by Gillian Wright
Gary wanted three toys for his birthday so he went to the toy shop with his mum. But once there he disappeared!Where's Gary?

Leveled Readers provide the right level of reading support in any classroom. These fiction and nonfiction books help struggling, ie, below-level readers in fifth grade build fluency, independence, and motivation for lifelong reading success.

Little Women
Little Women: Beginner By Louisa M. Alcott
Retold by Anne Collins
The story of four sisters growing up in Massachusetts, USA, during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March live with their mother in a small town. Their father is away fighting with the Union Army.

Book & Audio

Dom's Dragon « level 2 »
Книжка для самостоятельного чтения, уровень 2.
This is a 6 level series of readers for children learning English, bringing together a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction titles. Six colour coded levels, designed for children aged 6-12, stimulate the pupils’ interest in reading and learning English.

Where's Rex?« level 2 »
Children's Readers.
Книжка для самостоятельного чтения, уровень 2.
This is a 6 level series of readers for children learning English, bringing together a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction titles.

Alissa « level Starter »
Alissa is twelve years old when her father sends her to work in the city. Soon she wants to leave her work and go to school. Is it an impossible dream?

Ski Race « level Starter »
Rebecca, Sue, Mark and David are on a skiing holiday in the mountains. It is going to be a fun-filled week with a skiing competition on the last day. Who will win?Recommended for younger readers.

Sara Says No!
Everybody in Middletown likes Mr Fruit, everybody except his daughter, Sara. She doesn't like him because he is dishonest. Can she persuade him to change his ways?

Lucky Number « level Starter »
Charlie's family is poor, so he cannot go to school. He works as a shoeshine boy and dreams of being rich. Then one day, he has a chance to make his dreams come true. Recommended for younger readers.

Leveled Readers provide the right level of reading support in any classroom. These fiction and nonfiction books help advanced, ie, beyond/above-level readers in second grade build fluency, independence, and motivation for lifelong reading success.

L.A. Detective « level Starter »
Lenny Samuel, a private investigator from Los Angeles, appears in this series at all five levels, In this story, Lenny is forced to do a job for a wealthy businessman. Lenny has to make the ransom exchange for the businessman's kidnapped daughter. But something goes wrong!
Audio added Thanks to valsi

The Mill on the Floss( level Beginner »
Love and family duty form the central threads of this classic, tragic tale by one of Britain's finest novelists.

My Cousin Rachel « level: Intermediate »
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier « Level: Intermediate »
Ambrose Ashley, Philip's cousin, guardian, and god, married Rachel in Italy and died there. Jealous of his marriage and grief-stricken by his death, Philip prepares to meet his cousin's widow with hatred in his heart. This story is told by young protagonist Philip Ashley, who is cast together with Rachel, his uncle's widow, whom he comes to suspect might have played a role in the man's demise. Is Philip next?

Core Topics in Endocrinology in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Core Topics in Endocrinology in Anesthesia and Critical Care provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the perioperative management of patients with endocrine disorders, giving clear diagnostic advice and management guidelines. This book considers the management of patients with endocrine disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, including rarer disorders such as MEN syndrome.

Good Writing for Journalists
Written by journalist and college teacher Angela Phillips, Good Writing for Journalists is a no-nonsense guide to improving the quality of one's nonfiction writing. Chapters cover genres ranging from profile writing and interviews to direct reporting, news analysis, investigation, sports writing, personal and opinion columns, "lifestyle" writing, and more. A large portion of Good Writing for Journalists is devoted to sample journalistic pieces that exemplify positive and memorable qualities, all the better to see Phillips' teachings in use.

Encyclopedia of American Popular Fiction « Literary Movements »
Geoff Hamilton received his Ph.D. in American literature from the University of Toronto and was a Killam Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia. His primary research interest is contemporary North American literature. Brian Jones studied literature, philosophy, and education at Queen's University and did his graduate work in Philosophy of Culture at Cambridge University.