Why We Do It: Rethinking Sex and the Selfish Gene
WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE SEX? Is it solely for the purpose of passing on genetic information, or are there other reasons? "A candid, no-punches-pulled interpreter of the core ideas of evolutionary biology" "(Science News), author Niles Eldredge unravels the origins of our coital instincts. Whereas other scientists dismiss human sexuality as a helpless response to the same deep-set biological imperatives that govern the behavior of lesser animals, Eldredge points to various examples of customs, taboos, laws, and other cultural forces that run counter to our most primal desires. Directly assaulting the reductionist "selfish gene" theory, whereby sex is reduced to a purely procreative act, Eldredge draws on Darwin's ideas about evolution as well as modern economic theory to describe the delicate cultural and societal interaction that exists between survival, sex, and procreation in the human species.
The Book of Risk by Dan Borge, ISBN 0471323780
Praise for The Book of Risk
"Failure to read and to heed Borge on risk is an unacceptable risk."-Charles S. Sanford, Retired Chairman of the Board and CEO, Bankers Trust New York Corporation and Bankers Trust Company
"The essential concepts of risk set forth in clear language and an engaging manner. Dan Borge demonstrates the use of tools for decision making in uncertainty with intuitive examples and broad application."-Clinton Lively, Managing Director, Corporate Risk Management, Merrill Lynch
"Would you like a systematic way to make decisions whose risky outcomes can damage your well-being? Have you been out of school long enough so that you want the answers and not the theories? The Book of Risk brings the scientific tools of risk management to intelligent investors using Strunk and White’ s crisp and clear writing style."-Professor Alan C. Hess, School of Business, University of Washington
"Dan Borge’ s The Book of Risk provides clear insights and tools to help readers...
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My Body Lies Over the Ocean by J. S. Borthwick, ISBN 0312970404
New England English teacher Sara Deane and two family members are getting ready to board the "Queen Victoria" for a luxurious transatlantic cruise. But before they even set sail, two passengers are killed--two members of the British-American trade commission. Now Sara must wade through a sea of quirky characters to drop anchor on the killer. Martin's Press.
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Conducting the Web Designer Job Interview: IT Manager Guide with Interview Questions
Offering accumulated observations of interviews with hundreds of job candidates, these books provide useful insights into which characteristics make a good IT professional. These handy guides each have a complete set of job interview questions and provide a practical method for accurately assessing the technical abilities of job candidates. The personality characteristics of successful IT professionals are listed and tips for identifying candidates with the right demeanor are included. Methods for evaluating academic and work histories are described as well.
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Volcano by Patricia Rice, ISBN 0449006093
In her bestselling novel Blue Clouds, Patricia Rice won the hearts of readers everywhere with her delightfully fresh characters and compelling romance. Now her talent erupts once again in VOLCANO -- a fiery love story set on a tropical island paradise....
After landing in gorgeous St. Lucia on business, Penelope Albright receives the shock of her life: She is accused of smuggling drugs. Then a sexy stranger appears claiming to be her husband, "kidnapping" her before trouble begins. Or so she thinks. Trouble and Charlie Smith have met. He needs a wife -- temporarily -- to help him keep a low profile while snooping into the mysterious disappearance of his partner. And like it or not, Penny is already involved.
True, they mix like oil and water, but soon the lush setting and mounting danger put things in a very primal perspective. Like the island's legendary volcano that holds the key to a deadly scheme of greed and power, their desire is a force of nature all its own....
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Chicago Boxing
"Professor" Mike Donovan, Battling Nelson-"The Durable Dane," and "Stockyards" Harold Smith-- their stories are as colorful as their names. Chicago's boxing history is as exciting and unpredictable as any prize fight within the ring. Some of the most memorable bouts--great, infamous or otherwise--took place in the city's clubs, parks and arenas, and Chicago has seen its share of champions and top contenders over the years. The Gans-McGovern fight in 1900--the "Big Fix"--set the sport back 25 years in Chicago. The "Long Count" between Tunney and Dempsey, in 1927, may still be the most controversial bout of all time. Chicago Boxing is a story not only of great boxers, but of the fans who embraced them, the promoters who made them big, and even a few mob bosses who made good on their talent.
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New Directions in Progressive Relaxation Training: A Guidebook for Helping Professionals by Douglas A. Bernstein, ISBN 0275968375
Bernstein and Borkovec wrote this guide with two purposes in mind. The primary purpose is to set forth in detail the therapist behaviors and skills necessary for the effective application of progressive relaxation training. Second, it is designed to be used in research on stress and stress management, psychotherapy outcome, and related topics.
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The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France
Set during the Hundred Years War, this is the gripping, atmospheric true story of the "duel to end all duels" in medieval France: a trial by combat pitting a knight against a squire accused of violating the knight's beautiful young wife.
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The Mask of Apollo by Mary Renault, ISBN 0394751051
Set in fourth-century B.C. Greece, The Mask of Apollo is narrated by Nikeratos, a tragic actor who takes with him on all his travels a gold mask of Apollo, a relic of the theater's golden age, which is now past. At first his mascot, the mask gradually becomes his conscience, and he refers to it his gravest decision, when he finds himself at the center of a political crisis in which the philosopher Plato is also involved. Much of the action is set in Syracuse, where Plato's friend Dion is trying to persuade the young tyrant Dionysios the Younger to accept the rule of law. Through Nikeratos' eyes, the reader watches as the clash between the two looses all the pent-up violence in the city.
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The Golem by Gustav Meyrink, ISBN 0486250253
Most famous supernatural novel in modern European literature, set in Ghetto of Old Prague around 1890. A compelling story of mystical experiences, strange transformations, profound terror. 13 black-and-white illus.
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Advanced Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing
Computer architecture deals with the physical configuration, logical structure, formats, protocols, and operational sequences for processing data, controlling the configuration, and controlling the operations over a computer. It also encompasses word lengths, instruction codes, and the interrelationships among the main parts of a computer or group of computers. This two-volume set offers a comprehensive coverage of the field of computer organization and architecture.
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