New Releases by David West

This book discusses the various myths about witchcraft, from antiquity to the present day.

THE STORY: Since the sudden death of his favorite student, high-school teacher Larry Morrow has been falling asleep at his desk and dreaming. The school''s guidance counselor is hanging inspirational posters designed to help everyone process their

Previous ed. published as: An introduction to Continental philosophy. 1996.

Introduces the class of dinosaurs known as duck-billed and beaked herbivores, describing the time period in which they lived, their various types, and the physical characteristics of each type, including such examples as Altirhinus, Maiasaura, and Saurolophus.

Explores the giant carnivorous dinosaurs best known as fierce hunters with powerful jaws and hind legs, who chase their prey and whose size could equal the length of four automobiles.

Introduces the class of dinosaurs known as horned herbivores, describing the time period in which they lived, their various types, and the physical characteristics of each type, including such examples as Diabloceratrops, Styracosaurus, and Zuniceratops.

Discusses the velociraptors, a group of dinosaurs that included small, bird-like carnivores that survived by forcefully taking what they needed and are believed to have been fierce hunters with several weapons.

Introduces the class of dinosaurs known as long-necked herbivores, describing the time period in which they lived, their various types, and the physical characteristics of each type, including such examples as Amargasaurus, Europasaurus, and Titanosaurus.

David West''s Project Sponsorship explains the roles and skills that lie at the heart of effective sponsorship. The sponsor acts as a lynch-pin between the Board and the Project Manager, communicating and translating requirements downwards and resource needs, progress and constraints back upwards.

Praise for the hardcover edition: Extremely practical and enjoyable. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) [Will be] devoured by history or space enthusiasts from eight to eighty. -- VOYA The foreword grabbed me, and by the prologue I was hooked. -- The Science Teacher

This book provides a description of the Ankylosaurus, featuring a graphic-style story in which a pair of young Ankylosaurs fight for survival when they fall into the river and are separated from the herd.

Streaming headlines, round-the-clock broadcasts--we live in a world of twenty-four hour news. But lately, most of what we read and hear is either negative, biased, or both. Cutting through the gloomy reports and liberal slant are Dennis Keegan and David West with their brand new book, Reality Check: The Unreported Good News About America. Contrary to what the cynical reporters and politicians say, Keegan and West prove that America is still a shining city on a hill, with a low unemployment rate, high GDP, and enviable democracy. These are not opinions, but facts--based on statistics that the media isn''t reporting because of political agendas, industry competition, and limited resources.

Sketches featuring three famous astronauts presented in graphic novel format accompany information about the requirements for the job of astronaut.

Colorfully illustrated in bold, graphic novel style, this title introduces readers to the forensic science related to ballistics, the study of firearms, bullets, and bullet impacts. In three real-life scenarios, impressive illustrations work in concert with realistic dialogue and the accompanying text to clearly explain how ballistic forensics was used to analyze evidence in criminal cases.

Sketches featuring three famous race car drivers presented in graphic novel format accompany information about the history of automobile racing and requirements for the job of race car driver.

Sketches featuring three famous fighter pilots presented in graphic novel format accompany information about the history of fighter planes and requirements for the job of fighter pilot.

In graphic novel format, presents facts about Velociraptor, and describes what the dinosaur''s life may have been like.

In graphic novel format, describes the flying dinosaurs, Pteranodon, examining what their lives may have been like.

This stunning volume contains each of Shakespeare''s sonnets presented in a beautiful collector''s format. David West draws on his distinguished career as a classicist and literary critic to examine Shakespeare''s sonnets in a new light. The application of the techniques of classical scholarship to the sonnets results in one of the most impressive contributions to Shakespeare studies in recent years. Just when familiarity with Shakespeare''s language is declining, West restores the full force of the poems'' meaning with an immediacy and thrust that will surprise and delight. The context of each poem, its relationship with its neighbours, its argument, and the details of its language and musical effects are explained in clear terms by a master of close reading. This is literary presentation at its best-a sensitive and subtle reading of the Bard at the height of his powers. Shakespeare lovers and poetry fans will enjoy this excellent companion to one of the greatest wonders in the English language-the zenith of Shakespeare''s extraordinary creative vision.

Provides information on analyzing, designing, and writing object-oriented software.

When Carrie arrives at her uncle''s race track, she finds the racing car she wants to drive doesn''t work. In fact, it''s in pieces! Luckily, her cousin, Elvis, is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the racing car, and along the way discover the science of the machine and what makes it work. This book is written in comic book format and pictures show how machines work.

Describes the history behind the myth of the Bermuda Triangle, and presents three stories in graphic novel format which illustrate true and mysterious circumstances involving ships and planes in the Triangle.

In graphic novel format, presents three mythological tales from the Aztec and Mayan peoples.

In graphic novel format, illustrates three cases of humans interacting with ghosts or poltergeists.

Adventurous explorer or ruthless imperialist? In 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés led a daring expedition to the heart of the Aztec Empire, in what is now central and southern Mexico. Within two years, this highly advanced civilization had fallen to the might of Cortésu0092s Spanish conquerors, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Aztecs. This engaging title explores two cultures in conflictu0097and the personality of a man driven by both insatiable greed and service to his country.

In graphic art format, presents the life of George Washington, commander in chief of the patriots'' Continental army during the American Revolutionary War and first president of the United States.

This book describes the explorations of Christopher Columbus, from 1492-1504.

In OBJECT THINKING, esteemed object technologist David West contends that the mindset makes the programmer--not the tools and techniques. Delving into the history, philosophy, and even politics of object-oriented programming, West reveals how the best programmers rely on analysis and conceptualization--on thinking--rather than formal process and methods. Both provocative and pragmatic, this book gives form to what''s primarily been an oral tradition among the field''s revolutionary thinkers--and it illustrates specific object-behavior practices that you can adopt for true object design and superior results. Gain an in-depth understanding of: Prerequisites and principles of object thinking. Object knowledge implicit in eXtreme Programming (XP) and Agile software development. Object conceptualization and modeling. Metaphors, vocabulary, and design for object development. Learn viable techniques for: Decomposing complex domains in terms of objects. Identifying object relationships, interactions, and constraints. Relating object behavior to internal structure and implementation design. Incorporating object thinking into XP and Agile practice.

The aim of this book is to provide a translation and commentary which will help newcomers to Horace, whether or not they know Latin, to understand how the poetry works. This third book of Odes begins with the ''Roman odes'' in praise of Augustus, the ruthless politician who had won control over the whole known world. These poems should, therefore, interest historians as poetic presentations of an ideology, and students of literature as the work of a man who found ways of praising while asserting his independence. Part of his strategy is to follow the political odes with an array of poems on love, friendship, country life, religion, and on poetry, all of them filled with delight in life and a unique sense of humour.

An essential guide with annotated photography brings to life the characters, costumes, droids, and gadgetry of the Star Wars universe in astonishing visual detail. 150,000 first printing.