This new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradt\'s Armenia remains the only standalone, English-language guide to this mountainous post-Soviet republic at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Packed with detailed background information and invaluable practical advice, Bradt\'s Armenia remains the essential choice for anyone travelling to this beautiful country, which is now easily

When Charles Dickens rescued Oliver Twist from the clutches of Victorian depravity, he created villains and victims to serve his purpose. Out With Time gives some of those maligned characters a chance to redeem themselves and tell their own story. To Dickens, Mr. Bumble was the pompous beadle of the workhouse and Oliver\'s tormentor. Nancy, on the other hand, was Oliver\'s protector, but Dickens sacrifices

An illuminating history of the ancient Maurya Empire and its great leader Ashoka, offering insight into the lasting political and cultural legacies of both. At its peak in 250 BCE, the Maurya Empire was the wealthiest and largest empire in the world, extending across much of modern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. In this book, Colleen Taylor Sen explores the life, achievements, and legacy of the

By award-winning author Cai Emmons, an ambitious and transcendent novel set against the backdrop of California\'s wildfire season in which a family in crisis is thrust on a collision course with the world around them that has an outcome beyond their wildest imaginings. When Lu and George Barnes drop their only daughter, Pippa, off at college, they return to their Sonoma, California, home to face a

Your answer to the software project management gap The Complete Software Project Manager: From Planning to Launch and Beyond addresses an interesting problem experienced by today\'s project managers: they are often leading software projects, but have no background in technology. To close this gap in experience and help you improve your software project management skills, this essential text covers

Arguably his most important work, Principles of International Law was published after Kelsen\'s retirement from the University of California at Berkeley in 1952. It is an important synthesis of Kelsen\'s earlier work on international law and jurisprudence. Any contribution by Professor Kelsen to international law is always welcome. This certainly applies to the book under review. It represents an attempt-which

In Glaciers & Granite David Kendall vividly explains why Maine\'s landscape is so geologically varied and interesting. Whether you want to read about one particular place or to explore all of the state\'s outstanding features, Glaciers & Granite is the perfect

A Brighton gangster is on trial for conspiracy to murder, following the death of a rival crime family boss. As the jury file into Lewes Crown Court, 12 anonymous people selected randomly from 50, there is one person sitting in the public gallery observing them with keen interest, and secretly filming them. Later, a group of the accused\'s henchmen sit around a table with the full personal details of

The ultimate gift edition of Walden for bibliophiles, aficionados, and scholars \"Replaces all other available editions of Walden as the most attractive and reliable way to approach this great American book.\"--Joel Porte, author of Consciousness and Culture: Emerson and Thoreau Reviewed This is the authoritative edition of an American literary classic: Henry David Thoreau\'s Walden, an elegantly

A series of beautifully illustrated books that helps children understand their emotions and how different aspects of behaviour can affect them, giving practical guidance on how to gain control and feel

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? After Asim and his friends take on an evil tree, he\'s sure there\'s something supernatural going on in his town. While he\'s watching the moon for a school project, he sees a giant glowing face above the treetops! Then a strange man named Mr. Mann arrives in town, who seems weirdly spellbound by the moon. As the moon gets closer to full, he starts to glow and

As the largest and only deaf student at her school, Emma the elephant often feels singled out. Anthony the ant feels different too, being the smallest student at his school, and the only one with hearing loss and cerebral palsy. But when the two find each other-and a mutual love of sunsets-they become fast friends and discover that there is beauty in what makes us different, and serenity in shared

Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits--smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you\'ll remember your own first love--and just how hard it pulled you

Deep Learning for Engineers introduces fundamental principles of deep learning along with the explanation of basic elements required for understanding and applying deep learning models.As a comprehensive guideline for applying deep learning models in practical settings, this book features an easy-to-understand coding structure using Python and PyTorch with an in-depth explanation of four typical deep

Step inside designer and sculptor Thomas Bastide\'s studio to discover the techniques, concepts, and inspirations that lie behind his glass creations. This book retraces forty years in the creative career of Thomas Bastide. The designer and sculptor has collaborated with prestigious French and international companies, including Baccarat, Hennessy, and Christofle, and this volume pays tribute to the

If you\'re someone who regularly feels trapped in a negative thought loop, Overcome Don\'t Overthink can help you break this cycle of self-criticism so you can feel confident in everything you do. This supportive guide will help you quieten racing thoughts, declutter your mind and embrace positive