African History For Beginners explores the rich history of this continent of contrasts. Discover the... more

Despite decades of research, poisonous plants continue to be responsible for large economic losses t... more

The polygon-mesh approach to 3D modeling was a huge advance, but today its limitations are clear. Lo... more

Late in the summer of 2005 following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, a Vicksburg resident and ... more

intellectuals, from the postwar period to the postmodern present, have wrestled with this. Joel Pfister, in Critique for What...... more

intellectuals, from the postwar period to the postmodern present, have wrestled with this. Joel Pfister, in Critique for What...... more

This volume surveys important topics in singularity theory, with a particular focus on computational... more

sense of place and customs as well as striking insights into human behavior. Always traveling on the cheap, Pfister uses a...... more

the Silk Road, Pfister takes us on a breathtaking trip through the clouds. In Turkey he seeks to pay a debt of gratitude...... more

This is a book of stories about sports persons: sports stars, less-known athletes and relatively unk... more

Pfister proposes an ingenious critical and historical reinterpretation of constructions of Indians and individuals. Native...... more

The creator of the Rainbow Fish books introduces Spanish-speaking children to a memorable new charac... more