To ordinary people, science used to seem infallible. Scientists were heroes, selflessly pursuing knowledge for the common good. More recently, a series of scientific scandals, frauds and failures have
To ordinary people, science used to seem infallible. Scientists were heroes, selflessly pursuing knowledge for the common good. More recently, a series of scientific scandals, frauds and failures have
Let Collins take you on a journey inside your amazing body. Fun and fact-filled, this is the book for you if you want to know everything about how your body works.
Can you name the world's deadliest earthquake, highest waterfall, or tiniest country? Where on Earth? includes: Key data on social indicators, globalization, economy, and conflicts Guides to the w
This book provides a description about the various government regulations of securities, securities markets, and securities transactions. The book defines, describes, and explains U.S. securities reg
A modern, comprehensive treatment of latent class and latent transition analysis for categorical data On a daily basis, researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences collect information
Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking provides a long-needed, practical, and engaging introduction to the craft of making - as well as creatively cannibalizing - electronic circuits f
Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece. Explores the widespr
Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece. Explores the wides
This history of Spain in the period between the end of Roman rule and the time of the Arab conquest challenges many traditional assumptions about the history of this period.Presents original theories
This reader brings together original and influential recent work in the field of early modern European history.Provides a thought-provoking overview of current thinking on this period. Key themes incl
This reader brings together original and influential recent work in the field of early modern European history.Provides a thought-provoking overview of current thinking on this period. Key themes incl
Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business is a reliable guide to help protect companies, their customers, and their employees from the growing problem of identity theft. Real-life examples show manag
This history of Spain in the period between the end of Roman rule and the time of the Arab conquest challenges many traditional assumptions about the history of this period.Presents original theories
Fast track route to understanding the scope and variety of virtual organisations, and the impact of information and communications technologies on the way we do businessCovers the key areas of virtual
Made to fill the major gap in the literature on public administration applied in development. This title provides a review of the state-of-the-art which is both historically-grounded and forward-looki
We are in the middle of a communications revolution, expressed in a proliferation of media forms and media technologies. Are these changes a threat or a promise? Who is to control access to the media,
We are in the middle of a communications revolution, expressed in a proliferation of media forms and media technologies. Are these changes a threat or a promise? Who is to control access to the media,
The production of optically active intermediates and products as pure enantiomers is a topic of ever-increasing importance to the chemical industry. The economic incentives of improved cost efficiency
This book, now available in paperback, is a challenging and controversial account of the history of Spain in the eighth century. In it Roger Collins assesses the political and cultural impact on Spain
Covers the basic principles of failure of metallic and non-metallic materials in mechanical design applications. Updated to include new developments on fracture mechanics, including both linear-elasti
Gracey’s Meat Hygiene is the definitive reference for veterinarians working in meat hygiene control. This new edition of a classic text reflects the recent significant changes in science, legislation
Roger Collins, a leading historian, investigates a time in Spanish history known for its multi-religious society - when Christians, Jews and Muslims lived in apparent harmony - revealing a fuller, mor
This book tells you all you need to know to become the next great scientist! From atoms, to lightening, from android robots of the future right back to the start of life on earth, you'll learn all abo
Roger Collins, a leading historian, investigates a time in Spanish history known for its multi-religious society - when Christians, Jews and Muslims lived in apparent harmony - revealing a fuller, mor
Because you don't know how many bits make a byte Covers length, area, volume, weight, energy, temperature, time, geometry, speed, and more Contains up-to-date information, including computer file an
Sports development takes place in continually evolving – and expanding – territory. If new policies are to be implemented effectively, it is vital to understand how development policy tran
From the myth of William Webb Ellis to the glory of the 2003 World Cup win, this book explores the social history of rugby union in England.Ever since Tom Brown’s Schooldays the sport has seen i
The Collins COBUILD English/Spanish Student's Dictionary of American English is specially designed for Spanish-speaking learners of English who need the extra support of their native language. This bi
Thousands of Australians have left their homeland to try their luck in the world\'s richest country, where for a small elite the rewards for success can be immense, including multimillion-dollar salar
An exploration by nine key thinkers of the popularization of elite tastes for mass audiences, High-Pop challenges the project of cultural studies to focus on all-but-ignored forms of mainstream cultur
Collins (director of product development at Harris Broadcast Division) helps systems engineers, designers, and managers in TV broadcasting make a smooth transition from analog to digital technologies.
Monosaccharides Their Chemistry and Their Roles in Natural Products Peter Collins University of London, UK Robin Ferrier Victoria University of Wellington, NZ An in-depth text for students starting th
Fascinating Facts: Weather helps introduce children to the world around them by making learning fun. Packed with information and brought to life with colourful illustrations, the series covers everyth
