Books of Reference / Personal & Practical Guides
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Time Bomb 2000: What the Year 2000 Computer Crisis Means to You!
By Edward Yourdon, Jennifer YourdonSee The Limits to Growth by Donella H. Meadows , Dennis L. Meadows , Jorgen Randers , and William W. Behrens III ( 1972 ) . 3. Peter M. Senge , The Fifth Discipline : The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization ( Doubleday ...
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How to Care for Aging Parents
By Virginia MorrisCompassionate and thorough, it is a caregiver's bible. When love is not enough--and, regrettably, it never is--this is an essential guide. Now more than ever.
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The Independent Scholar's Handbook
By Ronald GrossThis book is, without question, the most valuable work around for those who pursue an interest in a serious, systematic way. Completely revised and updated by the author, the handbook...
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Glamour's Big Book of Dos & Don'ts: Fashion Help for Every Woman
By Cindi Leive, Rebecca Sample GerstungCiting the fashion gaffes committed by most women, a resource on how to dress effectively while avoiding style mistakes provides for a woman's professional, personal, and special occasion wardrobes while...
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California Marriage Law
By Susan Cameron, Ed Sherman, Charles Edward ShermanCompletely updated to cover recent legal changes, this latest edition includes explanations of California’s marriage laws, sample prenuptial and marriage contracts, and advice on the legal rights of unmarried couples.
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Free Stuff for Busy Moms
By Matthew Lesko, Mary Ann MartelloFree Stuff for Busy Moms is a fun read of over 2,000 government programs for moms...rich, poor, young or old on how to get free money, information, help and gifts...
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新工科背景下应用型人才培养教育研究及教学改革
By 童芸芸本书包括六个章节内容：城乡规划专业、高校教育与人才培养、工程造价专业、建筑学专业、市政与环境工程专业、土木工程专业。
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Take Charge!: The Complete Guide to Senior Living in New York City
By John VintonAvailable for sale from AAA, d 212/757-2000 Great American Vacations for Travelers with Disabilities. Available for sale from Fodor's, d 800/533-6478 Guide to Accessible Travel: Resources for Travelers with Disabilities (publication D ...
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Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide
By Janice Lieberman, Jason RaffWritten by two of America's savviest consumer investigators, this book offers shopping strategies, insider secrets of dubious sales techniques, and tips for making an informed purchase. Focusing on the ten...
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America's Top Doctors
By Castle Connolly Medical LtdWhen the nature of a disease or medical condition warrants identifying the top doctor in your region or in the nation for diagnosis or treatment of that particular problem, you...
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A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Your Child Roots and Wings
By Martha Moraghan Jablow, Kenneth R. GinsburgToday’s children face a great deal of stress — academic performance, heavy scheduling, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressures, family tension. Without healthier solutions, they often cope by talking...
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The Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors
By Laura Miller, Adam BegleySince it began in 1995, Salon.com has been showered with awards and praise. Now, its 150,000 devoted readers can devour The Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors -- an all-original,...
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Mother Knows Best: Talking Back to the Experts
By Jessica Ann Nathanson, Laura Camile Tuley"Mother Knows Best presents a sustained critique of the leading mothering advice literature of the past decade or so. With a cuttingedge approach and a frank, "talking back" tone, the...
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Creature Features: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide
By John StanleyA compendium of critical and humorous reviews of sci-fi, fantasy and horror films--from smash hits to box office bombs--the perfect gift for movie buffs! Updated to include the most recent...
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Understanding Copyright Law: A Beginner's Guide
By Linda A. TancsThis text explores and explains the basic mechanics of registering, maintaining and enforcing copyrights, and walks the reader through the complete process. Copyright is a form of legal protection for...
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Navigating Your Freshman Year: How to Make the Leap to College Life-and Land on Your Feet
By Students Helping StudentsFrom making peace with a difficult roommate to choosing the right classes, in this guide college students and recent grads tell freshman all they need to know to get through their first year with flying colors.
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The Rights of People who are HIV Positive: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to the Rights of People Living with HIV...
By William B. Rubenstein, Ruth EisenbergFirst and foremost, HIV disease presents a profound medical problem affecting a person’s health and longevity. Yet health and health care cannot be viewed outside of the social context. We...
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Living with Florida's Atlantic Beaches: Coastal Hazards from Amelia Island to Key West
By David M. BushCoastal Hazards from Amelia Island to Key West David M. Bush, William J. Neal, Norma J. Longo, Kenyon C. Lindeman, Deborah F. Pilkey, Luciana Slomp Esteves, ... Living with the Alabama - Mississippi Shore Wayne F. Canis et al .
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Special Kids Need Special Parents: A Resource for Parents of Children with Special Needs
By Judith Loseff LavinParents of children with special needs face unique emotional and practical challenges everyday. These issues are seldom addressed by the medical community--and parents' most compelling questions remain unanswered. Judith Loseff...
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Holy Cows and Hog Heaven: The Food Buyer's Guide to Farm Friendly Food
By Joel SalatinHoly Cows and Hog Heaven is written by an honest-to-goodness-dirt-under-the-fingernails, optimistic clean good farmer. His goal is to: Empower food buyers to pursue positive alternatives to the industrialized...