Gatekeeping is one of the media’s central roles in public life: people rely on mediators to transform information about billions of events into a manageable number of media messages. This process dete
Gerhard Richter is one of the foremost artists of his generation. This book provides a wider selection of Richters texts, from all periods of his career. It includes letters and interviews; private re
Realism has played an important role in art history ever since the discovery of perspective. Here, John Russell Taylor delineates the artist’s endeavor to re-create the smallest detail, from centuries
A volume of watercolors by an award-winning botanical artist reflects plants that grow wild in Ireland or are cultivated in Irish gardens, in a visual tour that is complemented by lively text on the h
Street Art, Street Life examines the street as subject matter, venue, and source of inspiration for nearly forty international artists and photographers from the 1950s to the present. "The street" is
Celebrate two new books in the merry, popular series:The Twelve Days of Christmas…state by state! ?For pure Christmas fun—and a joyful celebration of state pride—there’s nothing like the Twelve Days o
This volume showcases 116 masterpieces arranged into the four major themes that characterize Giorgio Morandi’s work: self portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and flowers. The collection represents all
Professional and continuing adult education opportunities have grown enormously in Hong Kong over the last twenty years and the University of Hong Kong has become one of the leaders in the field. Whil
Using a distinctive blend of theory-based explanations and real-world applications, Fundamentals of Instrumentation, 2E will guide users through the basics of instrumentation - from installation to w
Since the first edition that was published in 1998 we have seen manychanges in ophthalmology from advancements in laser surgery to new techniques in cataract surgery. With these new developing advance
Contemporary interior design is largely defined by the creation of diverse spaces that can be experienced with all of the senses. One aspect in this regard is the original use of materials. This also
Contemporary interior design is largely defined by the creation of diverse spaces that can be experienced with all of the senses. One aspect in this regard is the original use of materials. This also
The Student Resource DVD-ROM offers the following: Electronic Listening Guides, with listening quizzes and listening cues for each piece; Materials of Music Interactive Exercises, which allow stud
This volume features 48 works by German artist Marco Breuer. It contains photograms and pieces using chromogenic paper and photographic paper techniques that "record" his actions. They range in date f
From 1906 to 1934, Eugene de Salignac shot over twenty thousand 8-by-10-inch glass-plate negatives of New York City. As the sole photographer at the municipal Department of Bridges/Plant and Structure
Author and world-renowned chef Paul Bocuse has chosen only simple, classic French recipes that are easy to follow and prepare. According to the chef, "Simple fare is, in my opinion, the best-the kind
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western World. This Second Edition analyzes the genetics, mechanisms, and development of colorectal carcinoma and supplies
One of the most ambitious sets to be published in dermatology for some years, these comprehensive guides to dermatologic conditions, classified by physical findings, are referenced to current literatu
A visual companion to one of the most ambitious texts to be published in dermatology for some years, this is a comprehensive guide to 284 dermatologic conditions by means of up to 4000 color photograp
One of the most ambitious texts to be published in dermatology for some years, this is a comprehensive guide to dermatologic conditions, classified by physical findings, and referenced to current lite
This Second Edition of the highly popular Clinical Skills for OSCEs is the most comprehensive guide to basic clinical skills available, covering all the pertinent skills taught at medical school, from
The steel pan is the only musical instrument to have been invented in the 20th century. The story begins in Trinidad, in the Caribbean, where the people first begin to use all kinds of metal objects t
This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the spread, acculturation, functions and evolution of English in Asia. It discusses all major issues resulting from the introduction of English in cul
Robert Adams, one of America''s foremost living photographers, had spent decades considering and documenting the landscape of the American West - how it has been altered, disturbed, or harmed, but als
Written by two experienced toxicology lecturers, Principles of Toxicology is an easy-to-read, comprehensive textbook for a first course in toxicology at the undergraduate or graduate level. The book c
Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical practice, An Atlas of Human Reproductive Function is a comprehensive compilation of three-dimensional color images of various reproductive functions
This new and extensively illustrated atlas provides a differential guide to diagnosis of disorders of the hair, as well as an evidence-based critique of the options for therapy.
University of Hong Kong Libraries Publications, No. 20This publication is not a standard catalogue. Part A comprises five invited papers, each of which touches on a topic directly or indirectly relate
This master text from a living legend includes in-depth coverage of the diagnosis, evaluation, theoretical framework, and treatment of vertebral pain. Reviewing basic mainstream medical knowledge reg
'Living Outside'' is a celebration of the ultimate goal of an alfresco lifestyle -- the ability to carry out all the activities associated with normal domestic life outside the home -- eating, cooking
In The Museum Project, Korean artist Atta Kim commandeers average scenes - city streets, department stores, freight depots, and forests - and turns them into exhibition spaces. On display are people c
The full and complete text of Beatrix Potter''s world-famous and universally loved Tale of Peter Rabbit faithfully translated and transcribed page for page into the hieroglyphic script of an Egyptian
Marks the 50th anniversary of the battle against the French. The battle brought abour the end of French colonial Indochina, the independence of Vietnam and the split of the country in tow, so setting
This is the first book to focus on respiratory health and diseases in Asia, where 60% of the world’s population reside. It is well known that disease patterns and health care delivery vary in differen
The skin is often the first organ to show that a serious disease exists in the body. Too often, clues from the skin are missed or neglected when diagnosing patients. In this fascinating treatise, fift
