Newly updated throughout, and now covering 118 elements, this crystal-clear guide to the periodic table illuminates the basic concepts of chemistry as it traces the history and development of our know
Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved textile mate
The increasing use of satellites for vital communication services, environmental monitoring, navigation, weather prediction, and scientific research is mirrored by the development of military capabil
An illustrated history of Norfolk's buildings, and an arguement for using traditional solutions to address the challenges of future development, concluding with a proposal for the new town of Worsted.
This collection of 38 papers and 29 posters from the May 2004 conference reports on research and development activities in computer vision, robot vision, image processing, medical imaging, and pattern
There is a huge scarcity of good, practical resources for designers and students interested in minimising the environmental impacts of products. Design + Environment has been specifically writ
Cambridge Reading is a major reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.
A practical and powerful reminder that new life in Christ gives us a whole new purpose—and a goal for every aspect of life. We have been designed to be like Him.
The brevity of Muriel Spark's novels is equaled only by their brilliance. These four novels, each a miniature masterpiece, illustrate her development over four decades. Despite the seriousness of thei
Are transnational corporations (TNCs) the solution to poverty in the Third World or are they part of the problem? They are portrayed as bringing rapid economic growth, jobs and development - yet inequ
Using a combination of practical tips and anecdotes, this essential guide provides an overview of the world market and explains in clear, non-technical language exactly how investors can realize big g
Exploring Spoken English is a practical guide to the features of natural spoken English, designed for teachers and advanced learners of English for use in groups and for self-study. The material consi
Trompe l'oeil painting, the decorative imitation of wood, fabric, marble and other materials, has become a popular art. This practical guide gives step-by-step instructions on the techniques, tools an
Ross Chambers, an eminent critic of French literature, proposes an original theory of the development of French modernism. His bold rereading of mid-nineteenth-century texts, from Madame Bovary to Les
Volume one, Cartography in prehistoric, ancient, and medieval Europe and the Mediterranean was published in 1987. Volume two focuses on mapping in non-Western cultures, an area of study historically
The Sociological Worldview is an introduction for the 1990s, offering a much needed contemporary alternative to existing texts on the development of sociological thought. Stressing the significance
"Here finally are Eliade's memoirs of the first thirty years of his life in Mac Linscott Rickett's crisp and lucid English translation. They present a fascinating account of the early development
The flash unit is the most versatile tool in the photographer's armoury, but very few photographers use it to anything like its full potential. In this practical, richly illustrated handbook, John Den
A lavishly illustrated cookbook offers 151 innovative but practical recipes, culled from McCall's magazine, for one-dish soups, stews, casseroles, stir-fry dishes, pasta, and more, many of them low in
Playing is an essential part of psychotherapy, and sandplay in particular allows for the development of an active tie between the therapist and the patient. This book analyses the elements that are introduced into therapy through sandplay: implicit memory, the embodied self and empathy, as well as the relationship that is created through the process of this type of therapy. Napoliello focuses on sandplay, but the use of the ideas here extends to the importance of activating a dimension of play in a patient as a way to bridge a link between the conscious and subconscious, on the importance of body language and using past experience to decipher the meaning of physical movements.
This book presents the work of 100 leading international interior designers—some established professionals, others young and promising creative talents—and 1,000 ideas and tips on interior design. By introducing readers to these designers and their most important works in the field of interior architecture for homes, this volume serves as an inspiring sample of the best-designed contemporary domestic spaces. Interior design: 100 designers, 1,000 ideas also offers easy-to-apply tips and ideas provided by the designers featured in the book in order to promote more precise and better-designed interiors. This volume provides the perfect opportunity to get to know the most renowned professionals from this field and to discover today's emerging designers.
James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel The Last of the Mohicans is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War of 1754-1763.Far and away the most popular volume of Co
This volume examines citizenship and belonging in a revealing array of national settings by positioning citizenship policies as state mechanisms that actively shape the outcomes of those within nation
This volume speculates on the recent past and potential future of the skyscraper, based around a selection of approximately 100 mainly contemporary skyscrapers from around the world.
Frank Robbins' masterpiece, one of the all-time greatest actiodventure newspaper comic strips, continues as the adventures of Johnny Hazard picks up the storyline where Volume 3 left off. See more
Papers included in the volume were presented at the 2011 international academic conference ‘Continuity and Destruction in Alexander's East: the transformation of monumental space from the Hellenistic
This volume contains papers presented at the international conference ‘Networks in the Hellenistic world - according to the pottery in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond' which took place at the uni
Whether you are an ardent follower of this fascinating artist, or just learning about her life and work, this lively volume offers an in-depth portrait of Niki de Saint Phalle's world, turbulent life
This unique two-volume primary source collection, expertly edited by the authors of American Horizons, provides a diverse set of documents that situate U.S. history within a global context. Covering p
This unique two-volume primary source collection, expertly edited by the authors of American Horizons, provides a diverse set of documents that situate U.S. history within a global context. Covering p
This refreshing new book, a lavishly produced and illustrated volume on the controversial nineteenth-century Romantic artist, addresses Caspar David Friedrich's modern critics while deepening our appr
The time is ripe for a block-busting retrospective of one of our most beloved series. This second volume collects stories of the non-stop carnal carnival that Rebecca lustily depicts in graphic full-c
Nearly four decades of original, subversive, and beautiful Postcard Art is collected in this magnificently packaged two-volume set designed by Gilbert & George.
Biotechnology is the applied science of using living organisms and their by-products for commercial development. It has grown and evolved to such an extent over the past few years that increasing numb
This three-volume set presents the collected works of one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in our time, published to mark his centennial celebration. A complete exposition of the stages of
This volume comprises a thorough review of excavations at a two mound site in southern Rajasthan. The occupation sequence is determined, from pre-Chalcolithic beginnings, to its height in the mid-Chal
