Автор: Slack Jonathan Название: Genes: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 019967650X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199676507 Издательство: Oxford Education Рейтинг: Цена: 1661.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this Very Short Introduction to the gene Jonathan Slack explores the discovery, nature, and role of genes in evolution and development. Looking at how genes are understood as a concept, the nature of genetic variation, and how their mutation can lead to disease, this is an ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how they work.
Автор: Slack, Charles Название: Hetty ISBN: 0060542578 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780060542573 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Цена: 1909.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A biography of Hetty Green, known as the “Witch of Wall Street,” who dueled with the giants of the Gilded Age and amassed a fortune of $100 million before women had the right to vote.
Описание: This book explores the complex ways in which algorithms and big data are reshaping everyday culture, while at the same time perpetuating inequality and intersectional discrimination. It situates issues of humanity, identity, and culture in relation to free will, surveillance, capitalism, neoliberalism, consumerism, solipsism, and creativity.
Автор: Slack, Adrian Название: Insect eaters ISBN: 1899296301 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781899296309 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2770.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Tells the shocking story of how the United States and its allies intentionally subjected thousands of their own servicemen to poison gas as part of their preparation for chemical warfare. In addition, it reveals the racialized dimension of these mustard gas experiments, as scientists tested whether the effects of toxic exposure might vary between Asian, Hispanic, black, and white Americans.
Автор: Slack, Michael Название: Escape From Kitty Island ISBN: 0593108418 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780593108413 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1654.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A playdate between intrepid kitties and cautious dinosaurs doesn't go quite as planned in this hilarious story of friendship and compromise Life on Dinosaur Island is so boring. Who wants to watch stuff sink in tar pits all day? So the dinosaurs are escaping to Kitty Island to play with their new kitty friends, even though the level-headed narrator warns them that it will end in cat-astrophe. After all, the kitties are fearless and feisty And these dinos? Well, cuddles are more their speed. Now these tiny kitties and hulking dinos need to find some common ground before their playdate and friendship go extinct.
Автор: Perl, Erica S. Slack, Michael Название: Truth or lie: presidents! ISBN: 1984893912 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781984893918 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 551.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A popular trend of the digital era, gender-reveal parties have captured the cultural imagination and fostered divisive discourse. This book explores several related aspects including technologies of reproduction and media; community and competition; visibility and signifying the unborn; consumerist imperatives; and those uninvited from this trend.
Автор: Vann Lelia, Reck Greg Название: The Slack Packer`s Guide to Hiking the Appalachian Trail ISBN: 0997522631 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780997522631 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1905.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Slack, Sue Название: Cambridge women and the struggle for the vote ISBN: 1445685493 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781445685496 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2374.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A compelling account in words and photographs of Cambridge`s role at the forefront of the struggle for votes for women a century ago.
Описание: The classic groundbreaking text for understanding organizational theory in the sport industry is back in an extensively revised new edition. With an added emphasis on organizational behavior and practical applications of the theory, Understanding Sport Organizations: Applications for Sport Managers, Third Edition, provides a logical progression to understanding the many components of and processes in sport organizations. Readers will gain a strong theoretical foundation while learning how it applies within the context of the ever-changing field of sport management. In this third edition, new chapters incorporate critical concepts that sport managers in the current era must be familiar with: Different policy types and the responses of sport organizations to policyPerspectives of marketing of sport and marketing through sportControl in sport organizationsSex and gender in sport organizationsVolunteer management in sportDimensions and assessment of governance in sport organizationsMental health difficulties and management strategies within sport environmentsApplying statistical analysis to support analytic decision making in sportCorporate social responsibilityProcurement and sport organizations To facilitate comprehension and application, each chapter opens with a list of key concepts and a real-world, contemporary scenario to demonstrate the relevance of theory and behavior in the sport industry. Time Out sidebars offer accounts from actual sport organization situations or from research findings to further illustrate issues being discussed. Chapter summaries and review questions are provided to stimulate discussion about the central issues from each chapter. Key Issues for Sport Managers boxes highlight how chapter content is applied at the level of sport manager, and closing Case for Analysis examples allow readers to directly apply information from each chapter. Real-world examples throughout the text provide opportunities for additional exploration and application of relevant concepts. Every chapter references key articles that build on the foundational framework presented and includes suggestions for further reading within general management and sport management literature. This thorough presentation of subject matter will guide readers to a greater and more practical understanding of core issues. Synthesizing modern conceptual and empirical research from many fields of management into a practical, engaging look at the sport management field, Understanding Sport Organizations: Applications for Sport Managers, Third Edition, is an invaluable resource for students and current practitioners alike.
Автор: Slack Teresa Название: Legacy of Faith: An Historic Christian Novel ISBN: 1732786208 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781732786202 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In a remote farmhouse, during the worst blizzard in Ohio history, an old man falls down a flight of stairs to his death. Melody Knauff cannot accept her strong, larger-than-life grandpa slipped and fell like a feeble old man. Not when everyone in the house had a reason to want to see him at the bottom of those stairs. But did they want it enough to commit murder? The more Melody learns about her beloved grandpa's past and the secrets he hid for sixty years, the more she wonders if she knew him at all. Who was Warner Beckwith? Was he a thief and a liar who was killed to preserve his secrets, or was he the strong man of faith Melody remembered? She won't rest until she finds out what happened the morning the blizzard struck, even if it means becoming a target herself. Legacy of Faith is the much anticipated fifth installment of the award winning Jenna's Creek Series. What reviewers are saying about the series..."...A heartfelt novel, reflecting the author's deeply held faith. Also recommended is the first book in the Jenna's Creek series, Streams of Mercy. -Midwest Book Review"...Slack creates a compelling plot... she] allows flawed characters to suffer the consequence of their sins and come to their own determination of a need for God... the] pacing of the book enhances the read...Slack creates descriptive movement."-Christian Library Journal
