David Phillips Boeken

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities.

Insects of North America presents over 300 insect species of North America, including dominant species and insects most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please entomologists and more serious insect enthusiasts. Including many of the rare insects that make North America unique, this is a must-have for any insect lover.Look inside to

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern concrete architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 49 of the most recently completed and influential concrete designs for both residential and commercial architecture. Each project is presented with color photographs, site plans, and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also descriptive text, detailed captions, and in-depth information for each project. A bonus CD-ROM contains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats.

This book is about questions and about statements made in the Bible. I found myself having many questions after reading from a King James Holy Bible that was revised by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Th e New Testament was also done by the same division of the churches of Christ.

The narrative explores Tobago's rich history, highlighting its agricultural significance during the tobacco, indigo, and sugar eras. The island attracted various European powers, leading to a reliance on slave labor for sugar cultivation. Throughout the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Tobago's ownership frequently changed due to European conflicts, impacting its economy, which ultimately collapsed by the mid-1800s. The book concludes with Tobago's union with Trinidad in 1899, marking a pivotal moment in its quest for stability and survival.

Focusing on the critical issue of quality of life, this book explores essential criteria for evaluating efforts to enhance well-being. It delves into the fulfillment of basic and social needs, the importance of autonomy, and the role of social connectivity. By examining these themes, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of how social policies can effectively address quality of life challenges, making it a vital resource for understanding contemporary social issues. Key topics discussed further illuminate these complex relationships.

Educating the Germans examines the role of the British in the 'reconstruction' of education in occupied Germany from 1945 to 1949. It covers war-time planning for a future role in overseeing education at all levels in Germany, looks at policy and its implementation, describes the personnel involved and their interaction with German authorities, and assesses the lasting effects of the British effort in securing the future development of education from Kindergarten to university in the emerging Federal Republic. Some comparison is made throughout with parallel efforts in the US, French, and Soviet Zones of Occupation. By way of background, there is also a discussion of Nazi education policy and its effects. Thoroughly researched and employing a wide range of sources, this is an important study for anyone looking to further their understanding of Germany, and Britain's relationship with Germany in the postwar era

To the conventional scientist, numbers are merely symbols of comparative quantities, but in the broader, metaphysical sense, they assume a deeper, more profound significance.The Complete Book of Numerology  reveals the underlying meaning behind the numbers in your life and enables you to understand the connection between your numerological patterns and your degree of abundance, health, and general well-being.Overall, delving into the world of numbers will provide you with a simple and accurate way to decipher your experiences in the same manner that a road map helps you navigate a route that you haven’t previously traveled.

Everyone's interested in the weather, because no one has control over it. This delightful, humorous, and informative look at the air above us answers many common questions about weather phenomena, describes fascinating moments in weather history, and explores weather folklore and trivia.