"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.

A princess thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees, and a shepherd with a bag of words...Kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer; the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash; and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty's grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child; others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folktales have been her favourites for years, and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages. Age group of target audience is 8+.

A complete step-by-step course which shows you how to play and deepen your understanding of chess.

This important volume contains 36 chapters from such varied sources as U.S. government publications, scientific journals, and other relevant works. Together these articles offer a uniquely comprehensive discussion of water--its place in the environment; its uses, problems, and hazards; and its regulation by law, management procedures, and the economy. The authors present a rational approach to current problems and potential difficulties, stating the issues clearly without ignoring their complexity. It is crucial reading for undergraduates and graduate students of water resources in departments of geology, geography, and environmental science; as well as for hydrology students in departments of civil engineering, geology, and agriculture.

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