Society Explained introduces students to key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that incl
The hands-on companion study guide that helps you master the proven strategies in the definitive technical analysis classicIn Study Guide for Technical Analysis Explained, Fifth Edition, technical ana
This completely new work replaces the best-selling but woefully outdated Morehouse classic by the same name. This fresh work explains the liturgy in all its aspects for the uninitiated and is written
This book discusses the most important concepts of hydropower. Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest methods of creating electricity and it is still one of the best. There are virtually no environm
This text helps students evaluate the validity of research studies in psychology and helps them write good research proposals. Focus is on basic concepts, with explanations of the logic behind researc
Fortran remains one of the principal programming languages used in high-performance scientific, numerical, and engineering computing. A series of significant revisions to the standard versions of the
Energy Explained presents a comprehensive overview of energy issues from the science, economics and public policy of electricity, oil and natural gas to the latest developments in renewable energy. Re
Intended for doctors and other medical system personnel, this slim volume provides an up to date glossary of terms used within the UK National Health Service. Each entry receives a one sentence to one
Twenty-three hundred years ago, an unnamed Hebrew sage known only as Koheleth, the Assembler of Wisdom, rocked the ancient Jewish world with a critique of society that shattered conventional notions
Ockham Explained is an important and much-needed resource on William of Ockham, one of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages. His eventful and controversial life was marked by sharp caree
Sustainability has come to be associated with cutting-edge technology, and in architecture, with glass, steel, solar panels, and wind turbines. In Britain and the United States, the majority view of s
The honeybee not only produces the rich, golden sweetener that we love so much, but it is one of the key pollinators of flowering plants and fruit trees upon which man depends.Today, bees are under t
All the design and development inspiration and direction an audio engineer needs in one blockbuster book! Douglas Self has selected the very best sound engineering design material from the Focal and N
Every four years the two governing bodies in pro golf—the R&A in St. Andrews and the United States Golf Association—come together to amend and clarify all the basic rules of the game.
Artist and designer Yorke has contributed several volumes to the series, and here describes domestic constructions built from 1485 to 1603, focusing on those that are still standing and are in good en
Chess Explained books provide an understanding of an opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at th
Celebrated for its easy-to-grasp, user-oriented approach, this book puts research design into a practical context. Emphasizing that research must be internally valid, externally valid, and ethically c
A self-contained treatment of the fundamentals of quantum computing This clear, practical book takes quantum computing out of the realm of theoretical physics and teaches the fundamentals of the fiel
Chess Explained books provide an understanding of an opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at th
The Gospel of Philip: Annotated and Explained unravels the discourses, parables and sayings of this second-century text to explore a spiritual, non-literal interpretation of the Bible. Along with his
The story of how canals work and their development from the early days in the 18th century to their modern renaissance after the Second World War. This book is fully illustrated with photographs by th
A general guide to understanding horse behaviour, how the horse learns and how horse handlers can adjust their behaviour to avoid creating anxiety in the horse. The central theme of this book is preve
Focusing on the problems of translating English legal language, Alcaraz and Hughes offer a wide-ranging view of one of the most demanding and vital areas of contemporary translation practice. Individu
The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah nowoffers readers the best introduction to the Zohar.The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition,
This cornerstone Buddhist scripture, containing all of Buddhism's key teachings, is presented in an accessible edition that offers the complete text with facing-page commentary that explains all the n
This straightforward introduction to audio techniques guides the beginner through principles such as sound waves and basic acoustics and offers practical advice for using recording and reproduction eq
This book aims to meet the needs of students studying building measurement in the early years of degree and equivalent courses in quantity surveying, building surveying and construction. It contains
One of the subject's clearest, most entertaining introductionsoffers lucid explanations of special and general theories of relativity, gravity, and spacetime, models of the universe, andm
Diamond Sutra Explained Master Nan Huai-Chin’s discourses on the treasured Buddhist Diamond Sutra bring together a lifetime of personal cultivation experience which ran the gamut of esoteric and spiritual practices. This beautiful Sutra can be a compass and a gauge when journeying towards understanding our true selves. Master Nan guides us through the Diamond Sutra providing students with a framework that combines understanding with practical cultivation. Master Nan’s teachings are unique among contemporary and historical interpretations.
Updated with over 100 new questions! This is the perfect companion to Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers, 6th edition and now comes with over 800 questions! With detailed solutions, expla
Eighty of the world’s greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics. From early creation stories to cla
Relational Database Design and Implementation: Clearly Explained, Fourth Edition, provides the conceptual and practical information necessary to develop a database design and management scheme that en
