A thrilling investigation into whale science and animal communication, and a poignant look at how science may change our relationship with animals forever.

In 2015, wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill was whale watching when a humpback breached onto his kayak and nearly killed him. A video clip of the event went viral, and Tom found himself inundated with theories about what happened. He became obsessed with trying to find out what the whale had been thinking. He wished he could just ask it. In th...

This concise book contains all you'll ever need to know about perspective drawing. In twenty masterfully organized chapters, from simple to complex, the author explains the basics and not-so-basics of perspective drawing. He includes suggestions on how to make your drawings a lot simpler, drawing methods for observation and space division, a "Remember" section at the end of each chapter in which he summarizes the most important information and principles presented in that chapter, and a "Prob...

Organizational Behavior: A Skill-Building Approach examines how individual characteristics, group dynamics, and organizational factors affect performance, motivation, and job satisfaction, providing students with a holistic understanding of OB. Packed with critical thinking opportunities, experiential exercises, and real-world case studies, Organizational Behavior provides students with a fun, hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of OB.

SPEKTRUM DEUTSCH A1+ ist ein modernes und kommunikatives Lehrwerk für den Anfängerunterricht. Es richtet sich an motivierte erwachsene Lernende, die zügig erkennbare Erfolge beim Erlernen des Deutschen erzielen möchten. Das Lehrwerk beinhaltet für Alltag, Beruf und Studium besonders relevanten Wortschatz und wesentliche sprachliche Strukturen, interessante Themen und alltagsnahe Dialoge und Texte.

SPEKTRUM DEUTSCH A1+ integriert Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch in einem Band. Der Gesamtband besteht...

Deze pocketversie behandelt de discipline Gynaecologie en obstetrie. Daarnaast is de pocketversie uitgebreid met algemene hoofdstukken voor tijdens je coschappen, inclusief handige tips en ezelsbruggetjes. De pocketversie is in paperback en past in de witte jas. Zo begin jij 100% voorbereid aan je coschappen!

De pocketversie bevat naast alle aandoeningen van de Gynaecologie hoofdstukken zoals Gynaecologisch onderzoek, Aanvullend onderzoek en Differentiaal diagnoses. Bovendien bevat de pocket ...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Law is at the heart of every society, protecting rights, imposing duties, and establishing a framework for the conduct of almost all social, political, and economic activity. Despite this, the law often seems a highly technical, perplexing mystery, with its antiquated and often impenetrable jargon, obsolete procedures, and endless stream of judgements and complex legislation. In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks introduces the maj...

A haunting tale of an Africa and an adolescence undergoing tremendous changes from the talented bestseller and award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Fifteen-year-old Kambili's world is circumscribed by the high walls of her family compound and the frangipani trees she can see from her bedroom window. Her wealthy Catholic father, although generous and well-respected in the community, is repressive and fanatically religious at home.

Her life is lived under his shadow and regulated by s...

A heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings. Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. Separated from their mother, they are looked after by a friendly stranger.

Life in the camp isn't always easy. The hunger is constant . .

. but there's football to look forward to, and now there's a chance Omar will get to go to school . .

. With a heart-wrenching fairytale end...

Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes understanding theories of learning accessible and practical.

A rhapsodic hymn to Black women' New York Times Book ReviewFAMILY CAN HOLD YOU TOGETHER. AND TEAR YOU APART. Joan was only a child the last time she visited Memphis.

She doesn't remember the bustle of Beale Street on a summer's night or the smell of honeysuckle as she climbs the porch steps to her aunt's house. But when the front door opens, she immediately remembers her cousin Derek. As Joan learns more about her family's past she discovers she's not the only North woman to have experienced ...