One of the greatest science fiction novels ever published, Stranger in a Strange Land's original manuscript had 50,000 words cut. Now they have been reinstated for this special 30th anniversary trade edition. A Mars-born earthling arrives on this planet for the first time as an adult, and the sensation he creates teaches Earth some unforgettable lessons

Sabbath's Theater is a comic creation of epic proportions, and Mickey Sabbath is its gargantuan hero. Once a scandalously inventive puppeteer, Sabbath at sixty-four is still defiantly antagonistic and exceedingly libidinous. But after the death of his long-time mistress—an erotic free spirit whose adulterous daring surpassed even his own—Sabbath embarks on a turbulent journey into his past. Bereft and grieving, besieged by the ghosts of those who loved and hated him most, he contrives a succession of farcical disasters that take him to the brink of madness and extinction

Explanations for, and origins of, more than 700 everyday American idioms, complete with kid-friendly sample sentences. The entries are amusing as well as educational. Alphabetical listing and cross-referencing index makes finding idioms a piece of cake

Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then, in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever. Hear her extraordinary story, in the voices of Sacajawea and William Clark in alternating chapters, with selections from Clark’s original diaries

For this revised thesaurus, more than 500 alphabetical headword entries and 2,500 synonyms have been specifically designed to best help beginning writers. Each headword has been carefully selected and includes the part of speech, definition, and example sentence

Приведен исторический обзор строительства зданий со стальными несущими каркасами, показаны возможности создания новых архитектурных форм при использовании металла. Даны архитектурные и планировочные решения многоэтажных зданий. Большое место уделено основным положениям проектирования и конструирования зданий со стальным каркасом: рассмотрены возможные решения элементов каркаса, вопросы противопожарной и антикоррозийной защиты стальных конструкций, особенности их изготовления и монтажа

В книге известных английских геофизиков изложены теоретические основы практически всех современных методов и этапов цифровой обработки сейсмических данных, описана вычислительная техника, используемая в обрабатывающих центрах, и самые разные способы обработки

A book that is filled with wisdom, gentle humor, and the practical concerns necessary for a satisfying life. A tender story about the fragile beginnings of a family relationship on its way to permanence

Science Magazine`s State of the Planet 2006-2007 is a unique contribution that brings together leading environmental scientists and researchers to give readers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of current issues

В книге рассказывается о каталогизации, которая занимает особое место в библиотечном деле; ее методы и принципы – это как бы специальный язык библиотекарей, без которого невозможен ни один процесс профессиональной работы с книгой