New Releases by Michael Scott

Europe''s Most Amazing Plants is a Raintree title.

This title provides an introduction to almost every aspect of the French experience during World War II by integrating political, diplomatic, military, social, cultural and economic history. It chronicles the battles and campaigns that stained French soil with blood.

Predictions about where different species are, where they are not, and how they move across a landscape or respond to human activities -- if timber is harvested, for instance, or stream flow altered -- are important aspects of the work of wildlife biologists, land managers, and the agencies and policymakers that govern natural resources. Despite the increased use and importance of model predictions, these predictions are seldom tested and have unknown levels of accuracy.Predicting Species Occurrences addresses those concerns, highlighting for managers and researchers the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches, as well as the magnitude of the research required to improve or test predictions of currently used models. The book is an outgrowth of an international symposium held in October 1999 that brought together scientists and researchers at the forefront of efforts to process information about species at different spatial and temporal scales. It is a comprehensive reference that offers an exhaustive treatment of the subject, with 65 chapters by leading experts from around the world that: review the history of the theory and practice of modeling and present a standard terminology examine temporal and spatial scales in terms of their influence on patterns and processes of species distribution offer detailed discussions of state-of-the-art modeling tools and descriptions of methods for assessing model accuracy discuss how to predict species presence and abundance present examples of how spatially explicit data on demographics can provide important information for managers An introductory chapter by Michael A. Huston examines the ecological context in which predictions of species occurrences are made, and a concluding chapter by John A. Wiens offers an insightful review and synthesis of the topics examined along with guidance for future directions and cautions regarding misuse of models. Other contributors include Michael P. Austin, Barry R. Noon, Alan H. Fielding, Michael Goodchild, Brian A. Maurer, John T. Rotenberry, Paul Angermeier, Pierre R. Vernier, and more than a hundred others.Predicting Species Occurrences offers important new information about many of the topics raised in the seminal volume Wildlife 2000 (University of Wisconsin Press, 1986) and will be the standard reference on this subject for years to come. Its state-of-the-art assessment will play a key role in guiding the continued development and application of tools for making accurate predictions and is an indispensable volume for anyone engaged in species management or conservation.

Vesi, a young Etruscan noblewoman, bears Horatrim, a child who carries inexplicable knowledge and grows to manhood in only six years. After a Roman attack leaves Vesi unresponsive, Horatrim travels to Rome. All the while, his demon father is seeking him to kill him.

The Celts were renowned for their business acumen long before our boardrooms became our battlegrounds. They were hugely successful traders who over time developed a series of rules by which they conducted business. Some of it was advice, more of it just common sense. However, their foresight and wisdom are still powerful instruments in today''s challenging working environment. ''The best bargains are to be got from those in debt.'' ''Remember that the bees that come with honey in their mouths, have stings in their tails.'' ''It is no secret when three know it.'' The wisdom, proverbs and sayings you will find here are not exclusively for use in business - the Celts believed that life was business and business was life. Their insights will guide you equally well in the office or in the home. ''Reputation is more enduring than life.'' ''Character is better than wealth.''

Can Spider help Judith out of trouble when even her father''s money & connections cannot?

For over a century, the idea that African Americans are psychologically damaged has played an important role in discussions of race. In this provocative work, Daryl Michael Scott argues that damage imagery has been the product of liberals and conservative

Michael Scott, one of our most popular composers, has compiled 30 solos from his various new age piano collections. This book is arranged in three sections: original compositions, arrangements of popular classical works, and arrangements of Christmas music. All of these favorite pieces are at the intermediate level.

Here, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St Patrick to the Ireland of the present day - tales as beautiful, mystical, and enchanting as the ancient land itself.

When players of their virtual reality computer game fall into a coma, Liz and BJ O''Connor, teenage owners of a computer games company, flee from the police in an attempt to locate a copy of their game and correct the programming.

Penetrating, sometimes controversial insights into her genius, commenting on her choice of repertory, and speculating about the reasons behind the concert cancellations that brought her so much publicity. The book also features a discography, a complete list of Callas''s performances, and 31 photographs, many previously unknown. With enthusiasm and vitality, Michael Scott has brilliantly captured Callas''s life and artistic milieu in a fascinating exploration of one of.

As punishment for killing Lugh''s father, Cian, the three sons of Tuireann must recover the Seven Magical Treasures of Antiquity within twenty days--or die.

On the run from an unhappy home, Judith links up with the thoroughly unsuitable Spider.

These tales capture all the magic and mystery of Irish stories and bring Ireland''s dim and distant past to life. The author''s other work includes Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, The Song of the Children of Lir, Irish Animal Tales and Irish Fairy Tales.

A journey brings Elof to a distant land where he confronts his most evil adversary and forges a fantastical weapon.

This intermediate-level collection contains seven original piano solos by noted composer/arranger Michael Scott. Each offers a different mood, and students will love playing pieces that sound more difficult than they actually are. Titles are: * Across the Dunes * Dance of the Mountain Bluebells * Excursion * From Here to There * Oasis * Sepia Tones * Si Bheg Si Mhor.