One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, Howard S. Becker's Outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. Howard S.

Becker's Outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960s-and the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. In this new edition, Becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished until now, that add fresh material for thought and discussion. "Why Was Outsiders a Hit? Why Is It Still a Hi...

"Wrenching and revelatory." An instant #1 bestseller, the widely acclaimed Turtles All the Way Down is John Green's brilliant and shattering new novel."A tender story about learning to cope when the world feels out of control." - PeopleSixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short ...

Agile Data Warehouse Design is a step-by-step guide for capturing data warehousing/business intelligence (DW/BI) requirements and turning them into high performance dimensional models in the most direct way: by modelstorming (data modeling + brainstorming) with BI stakeholders. It describes BEAM✲, an agile approach to dimensional modeling, for improving communication between data warehouse designers, BI stakeholders and the whole DW/BI development team. BEAM✲ provides tools and techniques...

Het boek Werken aan Waardestuwers helpt u in de voorbereiding op een succesvolle bedrijfsoverdracht. Het illustreert hoe u door de juiste maatregelen betere verkoop condities realiseert. Een goede stap naar overwaarde en meerprijs.

For undergraduate Mechanics of Materials courses in Mechanical, Civil, and Aerospace Engineering departments. Thorough coverage, a highly visual presentation, and increased problem solving from an author you trust. Mechanics of Materials clearly and thoroughly presents the theory and supports the application of essential mechanics of materials principles.

Professor Hibbeler's concise writing style, countless examples, and stunning four-color photorealistic art program - all shaped by the comm...

Movie tie-in edition of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller.

Now a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox, starring Amandla Stenberg

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"A classic in the making." The Times

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Read the book that inspired the movie! Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she wa...

In this nightmare vision of youth in revolt, fifteen-year-old Alex and his friends set out on a diabolical orgy of robbery, rape, torture and murder. Alex is jailed for his teenage delinquency and the State tries to reform him - but at what cost? Social prophecy? Black comedy? Study of freewill? A Clockwork Orange is all of these. It is also a dazzling experiment in language, as Burgess creates a new language - 'nadsat', the teenage slang of a not-too-distant future.

'I fell in love at slam poetry. This one will stay with you a long time.' – Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give 'This was the type of book where "I'll just do 50 pages" turned into finishing it in 2 reads. I felt very emotional, not just because the story and the words themselves were so beautiful but because I knew it was going to make so many teens who felt like no one cares about them or listens to them feel seen.' – Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling author of The Children of B...

Nueva edición actualizada. Es un material de nivel A2-B1 dirigido a jóvenes y adultos que comienzan a aprender español y quieren conocer los aspectos culturales más significativos de los países donde el español está presente. Se trata de la geografía, la historia, el día a día, la cultura y las fiestas de cada país. También se les proporciona la información más relevante para ir de viaje a cada uno de estos países.

Deze uiterst praktische, beknopte grammatica voor opleidingen in de economische sector kent een heldere en systematische opbouw.

Op de linkerbladzijden staat een overzichtelijke samenvatting van de hoofdzaken van de Engelse grammatica. Door middel van een gekleurde achtergrond krijgen elementaire structuren en kernachtig geformuleerde definities extra aandacht.

De rechterbladzijden bieden een grote verscheidenheid aan eenvoudige oefenstof. Dit oefenmateriaal is geheel ontleend aan de wereld v...