This anthology offers a full introduction to Renaissance theatre in its historical and political context, along with newly edited and thoroughly annotated texts of the following plays:* The Spanish Tr
This primer on data mining provides introduction to the principles and techniques for extracting information, from a business-minded perspective. A basic familiarity with the field of data mining conc
Civic Republicanism is a valuable critical introduction to one of the most important topics in political philosophy. In this book, Iseult Honohan presents an authoritative and accessible account of ci
This collection of wisdom on a wide range of topics is a pocket-sized inspirational companion for anyone - and the perfect short introduction to the Dalai Lama for the beginner.
The Kingfisher Treasury of Classic Stories brings together all of your favorite characters in one glorious volume. The carefully chosen extracts from over 30 stories offer the perfect introduction to
An introduction to the genotype and genotype-by-environment (GGE) biplot method of analyzing and improving crop yields, for plant breeders, geneticists, and students and teachers who have completed a
In Capitalism and Commerce, Edward Younkins provides a clear and accessible introduction to the best moral and economic arguments for capitalism. Drawn from over a decade of business school teaching,
Provides an introduction to the software development process in a general manner, but shows real-world application using the Unified Process for Education, a modified version of Rational's Unified Pro
From 1900 to 1960, the introduction and development of four so-called urbanizing technologies–the telephone, automobile, radio, and electric light and power–transformed the rural United States. But di
The European Cinema Reader is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of national cinemas in Europe, bringing together classic writings by key filmmakers such as Sergei Eisenstein, Lui
This newly-revised and specifically American edition of the best-selling original is the perfect introduction to drug packaging Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). It is the ideal training resource for
Welfare Rights and Social Policy provides an introduction to social policy through a discussion of welfare rights, which are explored in historical, comparative and critical contexts.At a time when th
This book offers a coherant theoretical introduction to urban sociology. Based on the urban theory of Louis Wirth, it systematically examines Wirth's principal ideas in the contexts of pre-industrial
The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. The core book, Working with Texts, is the foundation text which provides an introduction
Wang (clinical psychology, U. of Hull, UK) presents an introduction to the field of sleep research. Reviewing the scientific literature, he presents chapters on investigations into the nature of dream
In his introduction to this first English translation of the Zapiski of Rostislavov (1809-77), Martin (modern European history, Oglethorpe U.) provides maps of Riazan province, a family tree, photos
Zagona's (linguistics and Spanish, U. of Washington) textbook is an introduction to Spanish syntax, and does not assume familiarity with current theory. A descriptive overview of the grammar is follo
Jung: A Feminist Revision explores the relationship between feminist theory and Jungian studies. It combines an original student-friendly introduction to Jung, his life and work, his treatment of gend
Jung: A Feminist Revision explores the relationship between feminist theory and Jungian studies. It combines an original student-friendly introduction to Jung, his life and work, his treatment of gend
Horror, The Film Reader brings together key articles to provide a comprehensive resource for students of horror cinema. Mark Jancovich's introduction traces the development of horror film from The Cab
A substantial introduction traces the Tristan and Isolde legend from the twelfth century to the present, emphasizing literary versions, but also surveying the legend's sources and its appearance in t
The introduction, discussion questions, author biography, and suggested reading list that follow are designed to enhance your group's reading of Peter Carey's True History of the Kelly Gang . We hope
The Masculinities Reader provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the key debates informing the study of masculinity. Structured in an accessible format, the book makes available in a singl
The Masculinities Reader provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the key debates informing the study of masculinity. Structured in an accessible format, the book makes available in a single
An unrivalled introduction to a fascinating subject, Law and Theology in the Middle Ages explores the relationship between law and theology in medieval Europe. Focusing on legal and theological respon
As the first book devoted to relational data mining, this coherently written multi-author monograph provides a thorough introduction and systematic overview of the area. The first part introduces the
This fourth edition of the successful textbook provides an updated introduction to the science and technology of seeds. It presents a straightforward exploration of the seed as a biological system,
An important introduction to the use of the centrifuge in the biology laboratory, Biological Centrifugation is also useful for more experienced workers. The book describes the background and the princ
This second edition provides an introduction to mathematical modeling in the areas of medicine and the life sciences. The wide diversity of applications presented range from population phenomena of g
The discussion questions, introduction, author biography, and suggested reading list that follow are intended to enhance your group's reading of Kazuo Ishiguro's When We Were Orphans . We hope they wi
This collection brings together the most influential and commonly-studied articles on the Cold War. Together with an introduction and concise headnotes, this book provides students with easy access to
Practical Social Investigation provides, within a single text, an introduction to a wide range of both long-standing and newer social research methods. Its balanced and integrated coverage of qualitat
The Science of Decision Making: A Problem-Based Introduction Using Excel, is a comprehensive, coherent, problems-based approach to learning the science of decision-making. It includes models of operat
This clear introduction to the sociology of religion combines a discussion of key theorists with a modern emphasis on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Malcolm Hamilton's expanded seco
Once again, Robert Sedgewick provides a current and comprehensive introduction to important algorithms. The focus this time is on graph algorithms, which are increasingly critical for a wide range of
This anthology of 42 readings is most appropriate for the introductory biomedical ethics course. The book begins with the author's thorough introduction to the history and theories of biomedical ethi
A comprehensive introduction to ICA for students and practitioners Independent Component Analysis (ICA) is one of the most exciting new topics in fields such as neural networks, advanced statistics, a
A guide to 242 species of birds in Seychelles illustrated in colour including 26 endemics. Information on the islands' geography, climate and birdwatching sites is also included in the introduction.
Reprint of a work first published by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York, in 1990. Written for upper-level undergraduates or beginning graduate students, this introduction to quantum chemistry de
The introduction, discussion questions, author biography, and suggested reading list that follow are designed to enhance your group's reading of V. S. Naipaul's 1961 classic, A House for Mr. Biswas .
