Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the
Civil society has become one of the key parts of the reference framework for governance, seeking to replace traditional public action in which representative democracy is combined with bureaucratic im
Symmetry is all around us. Our eyes and minds are drawn to symmetrical objects, from the pyramid to the pentagon. Of fundamental significance to the way we interpret the world, this unique, pervasive
Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for de
The rise of environmentalism has been one of the more remarkable developments in the politics of western societies in recent decades. However, as environmental awareness has become more generalized, t
In the large frame, protest movements respond to broad social or political injustices, and in the middle frame movements more often grow when challenging groups have more resources, but the sociologis
The author analyzes five American political novels from within the theoretical framework advanced by Northrop Frye's "Four Forms of Fiction." He argues that the concept of power, operating through ide
Despite its haphazard growth, the Web hides powerful underlying regularities -- fromthe organization of its links to the patterns found in its use by millions of users. Many of theseregularities have
By examining the relationship between central governments and local authorities in a number of countries, the contributors to this study show how central governments exercise control and influence ove
A colorful photo-essay is designed to teach young readers the concept of geometric shapes via the various shapes seen in nature, such as a spider web and a leaf, in order to introduce basic mathematical principles. Reprint.
Despite its haphazard growth, the Web hides powerful underlying regularities -- fromthe organization of its links to the patterns found in its use by millions of users. Many of theseregularities have
This compact volume presents the argument that a distinct combination of factors made the 1960s a watershed era. Heale (American history, Lancaster U.) describes the political events of the period an
Societies work best where citizens trust their fellow citizens, work cooperatively for common goals, and thus share a civic culture. The accumulation of reciprocal trust, as demonstrated by voluntary
Protest Politics offers the first analysis of many of the single-issue protest campaigns that have hit the news headlines in recent years; campaigns which helped give currency to the idea that party-b
Using one item to represent the faith of each religious system, acclaimed theologian William Cantwell Smith explores the nature of religious experience across the world.
Written for software designers with a background in C++, knowledge of the so-called Gang of Four patterns, and more than a casual relationship with a set of 23 design patterns in a book titled Desi
Presents a reworking of the 1994 Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software , which contained C++ patterns that changed the landscape of object-oriented software engineering. This
foreword by Hermann HakenFor the past twenty years Scott Kelso's research has focused on extending the physical concepts of self- organization and the mathematical tools of nonlinear dynamics to unde
A catalog of solutions to commonly occurring design problems, presenting 23 patterns that allow designers to create flexible and reusable designs for object-oriented software. Describes the circumstan
In this authoritative three-volume reference work, leading researchers bring together current work to provide a comprehensive analysis of the comparative morphology, development, evolution, and funct
In this breakthrough book, Stephen Arroyo discusses the two subjects that people most often want to understand through astrology: Relationship Compatibility and the Cycles that Shape Our Lives. The sp
This comprehensive anthology features 47 selected articles from the Journal of Museum Education plus ten new introductory essays by leaders in museum education and related fields. The articles and ess
Power in Wales in the early middle ages was inextricably tied to political authority. This book analyzes the nature of that power and its relationships, both in theory and in practice. Confronting c
Division of measure includes counting rest values as well as note values. A mistake in counting note values while playing is heard and corrected by the instructor, but counting rest values is a silent
"In recent years Aharon Katchalsky became deeply interested in the theory of dynamic patterns, dissipative structures, and other nonequilibrium phenomena because of their significance for theoretical
This collection graphically demonstrates the native African's struggle for peace, freedom, and equality in his native land. The Treason Trial, held from 1956 to 1961, the Mandela Trial of 1962, and
