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Bristol University Press Transformative Teaching and Learning in Further Education: Pedagogies of Hope and Social Justice
Based on the Transforming Lives research project, this book explores the transformative power of further education. The book outlines a timely and critical approach to educational research and practice, and draws extensively on the testimonies of students and teachers to construct a model of transformative teaching and learning. It critiques reductive ‘skills’ policies in further education and illuminates the impact colleges and lifelong learning have on social justice outcomes for individuals, their families and communities. For trainee teachers, teachers, leaders, researchers and policy makers alike, the book presents a persuasive argument for transformative approaches to teaching and learning, and highlights the often unmeasured and under-appreciated holistic social benefits of further education.
£26.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians
This book reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century. A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English Reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century Covers theologians including: Chenu, the guru of the French worker priest movement; Congar who was imprisoned in Colditz; and Küng who was banned from teaching for decades because of his radical views Highlights the involvement of each theologian with the Second Vatican Council, and the dissatisfaction of most with what was achieved Includes a chapter on the controversial prelate, Pope John Paul II
£27.95
The History Press Ltd Herefordshire Pubs: Britain in Old Photographs
Illustrated with over 200 old photographs, postcards and promotional advertisements, this absorbing collection offers the reader an insight into the life of many Herefordshire pubs past and present, and highlights some of the changes and events that have taken place during the last century. The selection relates the history of Herefordshire's many pubs, from the days when they were filled with agricultural workers and gentlemen drinkers (and the occasional dentist or doctor plying his trade) to the pool tables and cigarette machines of today's establishments. The book provides a fascinating and comprehensive history of brewing in the county, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Herefordshire or pubs in general.
£14.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi: An Introduction and Study Guide: Return and Restoration
Michael R. Stead introduces the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi in light of the latest biblical scholarship. Over the past four decades, there has been an explosion of interest in the postexilic prophets and their role within the Book of the Twelve, which has coincided with paradigm shifts in biblical studies generally. This study guide integrates insights from both historio-critical and literary approaches to examine the authorship, form, structure, and composition of these texts. In particular, this guide explores how the intertextual connections with other scriptures help to shape their meaning. It includes a concise section-by-section overview that highlights key interpretive issues and guides readers in their approach to the text.
£20.60
Springer Verlag, Singapore Shock and Materials
This book highlights how the properties and structure of materials are affected by dynamic high pressures generated by explosions, projectile impacts, laser compression, electric discharge or ball milling. Starting with the basics of shock-wave physics and an outline of experimental techniques, it then surveys dynamic compressibility and equations of state of various substances, phase transitions and syntheses of novel compounds under shock. It covers various industrial applications including hardening of metals and grinding (fragmentation) of solids, saturation of solids with defects for use as catalysts, production of superhard materials (synthetic diamond, BN (boron nitride)) and nanomaterials, especially nanodiamond, and discusses state-of-the-art techniques such as combining dynamic and static compression to obtain monolithic materials.
£125.99
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Islandeering: Adventures Around the Edge of Britain's Hidden Islands
Walk, scramble, cycle, wade or even swim around the outer edge of our wildest islands. Islandeering provides all the information you need to circumnavigate 50 amazing hidden islands off the shores of England, Scotland & Wales. From Essex, Somerset and Cornwall to Pembrokeshire, Northumberland and the Hebrides; follow wild foreshores and remote coast paths. Complete each journey to discover a magical archipelago world. 50 islands to bag, with routes from easy to difficult and detailed directions with GPX downloads. Beautiful photography and maps. Hidden islands for the best wildlife, local food, swimming, wild camping, secret beaches, coasteering, legends and foraging. Engaging writing charting historical, geographical and wildlife highlights. Tips for coasteering, scrambling, camping, wild swimming and kayaking.
£16.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Marxist Thought in South Asia
Marxism is not just a Euro-American preoccupation. It has had vibrant articulations around the world, particularly in Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, and amongst Black diasporas. But South Asia has been relatively neglected in efforts to register the revolutionary theoretical traditions of the Global South. Reinvigorating the study of Marxism within the South Asian context, this volume of Political Power and Social Theory highlights lesser-known thinkers to unsettle the propensity within the Marxist cannon to disproportionately fixate on white male theorists. Forging an anti-imperialist Marxism through dialectical and historical approaches, chapters demonstrate how the South Asian facet of this revolutionary tradition can contribute to and even reenergize global Marxist theory.
£85.00
Waterford Press Ltd Japan Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Japan’s diverse habitats — ranging from alpine tundra and dense forests to subtropical islands — support a rich avifauna of more than 610 species including 13 endemics (found nowhere else) and five breeding endemics (which breed only in Japan). The area is a magnet for migratory birds, which account for 60% of the species found in Japan. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for anyone interested in Asia birds, and is ideal for field use by Japan’s residents and visitors. Made in the USA.
£7.74
Cambridge University Press Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Additional Mathematics Digital Teacher's Resource Access Card
These resources have been created for the Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Additional Mathematics syllabuses (0606/4037), for first examination from 2020. This card gives you access to your digital teacher's resource on the Cambridge Elevate platform. This teacher's resource has been designed to accompany the Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Additional Mathematics Coursebook. It contains notes for lesson planning, PowerPoint presentations to help you explain new mathematical skills, exam practice and worksheets. Cambridge Elevate is simple and easy to use – personalise the text with annotations and find your notes quickly with highlights and bookmarks. This resource contains answers to both the coursebook and practice book to save you time when marking.
£80.73
Carcanet Press Ltd New and Selected Poems
Dennis O'Driscoll is among the finest and most popular poets of his generation. "New and Selected Poems" shows him to be a poet of humanity and wit whose observant, rhythmically supple poetry is attuned to the tragedies and comedies of contemporary life. One of the book's highlights is The Bottom Line, a multi-voiced and multifaceted portrait of business managers and bureaucrats. Closing with a generous selection of previously unpublished work, "New and Selected Poems" - which follows Dennis O'Driscoll's acclaimed "Exemplary Damages", chosen as a Book of the Year by Seamus Heaney in 2002 - makes for a compelling collection, wide in its appeal and yet imbued with a distinctive and often startling world-view.
£14.99
Hachette Children's Group Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book also contains fascinating infographics and an illustrated scientific glossary. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known figures like the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists and beyond ...
£12.99
SAP Press Warehouse Management with SAP S/4HANA: Embedded and Decentralized EWM
Get your warehouses up and running in SAP S/4HANA! With this implementation guide to extended warehouse management (EWM) in SAP S/4HANA, lay the foundation by setting up your organizational and warehouse structures. Then configure your master data and cross-process settings with step-by-step instructions. Finally, customize your core processes, from inbound and outbound deliveries to value-added services and cartonization. Get the most out of SAP S/4HANA for your warehouses!Highlights include: 1) Master data 2) Warehouse structures 3) Goods receipt and issue 4) Putaway 5) Picking 6) Physical inventory 7) Monitoring 8) Shipping and receiving 9) Labor management 10) Value-added services (VAS) 11) Integration
£87.30
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd I Can Change The World... With The Flick Of A Switch
Poon Sing was about to go out and play soccer with his friends when his mother stopped him. What had Poon Sing forgotten to do before leaving? And why did it matter? Follow Poon Sing and his mother as they discover just how one little action from him could make a huge difference to the sustainability of our world.Every book in the I Can Change the World... collection contains a creative story that highlights the importance of individual action on environmental sustainability. Through engaging narratives and full-colour illustrations, the I'm a Little Scientist series introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science.
£20.32
Transcript Verlag The Politics of Affective Societies – An Interdisciplinary Essay
Many claim that political deliberation has become exceedingly affective, and hence, destabilizing. The authors of this book revisit that assumption. While recognizing that significant changes are occurring, these authors also point out the limitations of turning to contemporary democratic theory to understand and unpack these shifts. They propose, instead, to reframe this debate by deploying the analytic framework of affective societies, which highlights how affect and emotion are present in all aspects of the social. What changes over time and place are the modes and calibrations of affective and emotional registers. With this line of thinking, the authors are able to gesture towards a new outline of the political.
£22.99
Imperial War Museum Animals in Wartime
IWM holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day. Animals in Wartime highlights 50 images from this vast collection and illustrates the many and varied ways that animals have played their part in wartime over the past century. Vital in moving supplies, sending messages and in many cases for the morale boost they gave, animals have often been subject to the same dangers faced by their owners during conflict. This unique selection of images depicts incredible animal bravery and features some of the most heart-warming stories found within IWM’s photograph archive.
£12.99
Globe Law and Business Ltd Sustainable Profitability in a Disrupted Legal Market
The legal services industry is changing and, for most law firms, the greatest challenge is to remain competitive and profitable. This Special Report presents practical strategies to help law firms protect and sustain their profitability as shifting client expectations, advanced technology and global influences alter the status quo. Authors Norman Clark and Lisa Walker Johnson demonstrate that although the traditional factors influencing profitability remain valid, new strategies must be adapted in order to meet new financial realities. Key topics include: •Changes in the legal services industry •Pricing, productivity and cost management •Staff compensation This report highlights what sustainable profitability really means and how it can be achieved in any law firm.
£65.00
University of Alberta Press A Contemplative Angler: Selections from the Bruce P. Dancik Collection of Angling Books
This exhibition catalogue shows nearly 100 highlights of an extraordinary collection of rare books and print ephemera about angling. Featuring the books of a single collector, Bruce P. Dancik, who is an angler-collector in the mould of Roderick Haig-Brown, the catalogue includes titles that have contributed significantly to the development of angling as a sport and as a philosophy. Many books in the collection are titles of extreme rarity, often illustrated with woodcuts, copper or steel engravings, chromolithographs, and photoengravings. The curator, Justin Hanisch, has organized the publication into five sections: Manuals and Handbooks, Limited Editions, Angling as Adventure, Canadian Angling, and Scientific Angling. Foreword by Bruce P. Dancik.
£35.09
McGraw-Hill Education A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education: From Ancient Civilizations to the Modern World ISE
A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education has been written to engage readers with essential information while prompting critical introspection, to both inspire and educate. This edition highlights salient individuals, movements, beliefs, and events that have impacted the long and storied historical and philosophical development of sport, physical education, and kinesiology. Robert Mechikoff offers students a layered and scholarly look into the sports and physical activities of the world - ranging from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the emergence of the professional and academic disciplines of physical education and kinesiology in the modern world, as well as the political and social modern realities of the Olympic Games.
£59.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Jemma's Got the Travel Bug
A young diamondback terrapin, Jemma, responds to the migrating animals by catching a bit of the travel bug herself. Engaging text and 16 watercolor illustrations follow Jemma as she leaves her familiar cove and swims into the open waters of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. Crab traps and boat propellers make this adventure more dangerous than Jemma ever anticipated. Fortunately, the young diamondback's travels end happily when she discovers a sheltered inlet and joins the terrapins living there. This fact-based story highlights the real dangers diamondback terrapins must confront to survive, and has educational material for parents and teachers. This action-filled story is perfect for children. Early reader–ages 5-8.
£13.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Showhouse Review: An Exposé of Interior Decorating Events
Travel coast to coast and witness many of the country's premier decorator events. Though decorator showhouses are open to the public for a few weeks, these masterpieces are now preserved for your endless perusal. Showhouses let decorators pull out all the stops to show off their talents and resources. The organizers, notable charity organizations, reap significant revenue because people simply flock in. Homeowners and decorators come in droves to see all the wonderful ideas, paying upwards of $20 per ticket. This book offers admission to over 30 different events and highlights the work of over 150 designers featured in glorious color. Enjoy your tour!
£36.89
Elsevier Science & Technology Translational Approaches to Unravelling Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: Volume 174
Translational Approaches to Non-Motor Symptoms of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 173 in the International Review on Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as A general clinical overview of the non-motor symptoms, Stress/fatigue/cognitive decline Sleep/autonomic failure, A general clinical overview of the non-motor symptoms – psychiatric symptoms, Psychosis, Cognitive Decline, Non-clinical Aspect of non-motor symptoms: Animal Models, Assessment and treatment of cognitive decline in rodent and primate models, Pain in PD models, Affective disorders in PD models, Sleep and circadian dysregulation and EEG disruption in rodent models, and much more.
£130.50
Cicerone Press The Julian Alps of Slovenia: Mountain Walks and Short Treks
A guidebook to 54 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia. Exploring the beautiful Julian Alps, there’s something for both beginner and experienced walkers, from easy valley walks to scrambles and protected routes requiring mountaineering skills and a high level of fitness. Day walks range from 2 to 23km (1–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–11 hours. Four 2-day walks with overnight mountain hut stays are described, including treks to Triglav’s summit and the Lakes valley. Sketch maps are included Detailed information on refreshments, transport and accommodation Routes are organised around 5 bases – Kranjska Gora, Bohinj, Bovec, Bled and Kobarid Highlights include Lake Bled
£17.95
Cicerone Press Walking in the Ardennes: Belgium, Luxembourg and the Ardennes
A guidebook to 32 day walks and one multi-day trek across the Ardennes region. Exploring the beautiful scenery of southeastern Belgium and venturing across the border into Luxembourg and France, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 2 to 24km (1–15 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. The Sentier du Nord trek (part of the GR57 long-distance trail) from Weiswampach to Diekirch is described in 6 stages covering 68km (42 miles). 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk Detailed information on planning, refreshments and public transport Highlights include Bouillon and its castle
£16.95
Cicerone Press Walking on Guernsey: 25 routes including the Guernsey Coastal Walk, Alderney, Sark and Herm
A guidebook to 25 inland and coastal walks on the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Channel Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range in length from 5 to 13km (3–8 miles) and some of the walks can be linked together to form 61km (38 miles) of the Channel Island Way. 1:15,000 States of Guernsey maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on refreshments and public transport for each walk Easy access from St Peter Port Highlights include St Sampson and Table des Pions
£14.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd MRI: Basic Principles and Applications
This fifth edition of the most accessible introduction to MRI principles and applications from renowned teachers in the field provides an understandable yet comprehensive update. Accessible introductory guide from renowned teachers in the field Provides a concise yet thorough introduction for MRI focusing on fundamental physics, pulse sequences, and clinical applications without presenting advanced math Takes a practical approach, including up-to-date protocols, and supports technical concepts with thorough explanations and illustrations Highlights sections that are directly relevant to radiology board exams Presents new information on the latest scan techniques and applications including 3 Tesla whole body scanners, safety issues, and the nephrotoxic effects of gadolinium-based contrast media
£53.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Nonlinear Optical Borate Crystals: Principals and Applications
This clear and self-contained review of the last four decades of research highlights in the hot field of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, particularly of borate-based ultraviolet and deep-ultraviolet NLO crystals, covers three major subjects: the structure-property relationship in borate crystals, the structural and optical characteristics of various promising borate crystals, and their fruitful applications in a wide range of scientific and technological fields. Edited by the discoverers and users of these optical borate crystals, this is a readily accessible reading for semiconductor, applied and solid state physicists, materials scientists, solid state chemists, manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, and those working in the optical industry.
£150.95
Alma Books Ltd Moll Flanders: Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)
Born in Newgate Prison to an incarcerated mother, Moll Flanders is compelled from earliest childhood to make her own way in the world and to live off her wit and beauty. Her desire to climb the rungs of society leads her through a tangled web of incest, adultery, prostitution, deception and theft, before she is eventually transported to the New World for her crimes. Presented as Moll’s autobiography, and published anonymously, the novel, through its self-made protagonist, highlights the intricacies and double standards of Moll’s contemporary society, and offers an irresistible and evocative insight into both the drawing rooms and seedy back alleys of seventeenth-century England.
£7.15
Cambridge Scholars Publishing Sexing Code: Subversion, Theory and Representation
Critically investigating the gender of programming in popular culture, Sexing Code proposes that the de facto representation of technical ability serves to perpetuate the age-old association of the male with intellect and reason, while identifying the female with the body. Challenging this division, in which code is situated within the male sphere, the discussion highlights women¹s contributions in the writing and theorizing of code, particularly in the digital arts, hacking, and hacktivism. Presenting an accessible and lively discussion, Sexing Code demonstrates that the gendering of programming selectively confers the privilege of authorship and is therefore a salient factor in the production of culture in the twenty-first century.
£35.11
Countryside Books Short Walks in Derbyshire & the Peak District: 20 Circular Walks for all the Family
This collection of 20 short, circular walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District was put together with families in mind. Perfect for younger and older walkers, and those looking for a brief excursion, the shortest route is just over 11/2 miles and all are under 4 miles. Explore the woodland, farm fields, reservoirs and, of course, valleys and gorges that make Derbyshire and the Peak District one of the most beautiful and varied places to walk. Fertile plains, limestone dales and rugged moorlands all feature, and there are spectacular views throughout. All walks include parking options, highlights, easy-to-follow numbered directions and suggestions for refreshment stops along the way.
£8.88
Countryside Books Kent Dog Friendly Pub Walks: 20 Dog Walks: 2019
This collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks, all between 4 and 6 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. At the heart of every walk is a dog friendly pub. Walk highlights include classic seaside routes taking in Whitstable, Tankerton, Sandgate & Hythe; a stretch of the beautiful Pilgrims' Way; the meadows and fields around the North Downs; and the picturesque villages of Fordwich and Trottiscliffe. All the walks include details of: * Recommended dog friendly pubs * Distance and terrain * Details of livestock and stiles * Numbered route directions * Points of interest along the way * Contact details for the nearest vets
£11.24
Berghahn Books, Incorporated Theater and Political Process: Staging Identities in Tokelau and New Zealand
The Argonauts in the Pacific, famous through Malinowski's work, have not been exempt from general historical developments in the world around them. By focusing on two plays performed by the Tokelau Te Ata, a theater group, the author reveals the self-perceptions of the Tokelau and highlights the dynamic relationship between issues of representation and political processes such as nation building, infrastructural changes and increased regional migration. It is through an analysis of communicative practices, which the author carried out in the home atolls and in the diasporic communities in New Zealand, that we arrive at a proper understanding of how global processes affect local institutions and everyday interaction.
£89.10
Oxford University Press Inc Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications
EMPHASIZES CONCEPTS. Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, Third Edition, uses broad organizing concepts to provide a framework for understanding the science of animal behavior. In an engaging, question-driven style, Shawn E. Nordell and Thomas J. Valone offer readers a clear learning progression for understanding and evaluating empirical research examples. FOCUSES ON METHODOLOGY AND THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE. Featured studies illustrate each concept and emphasize the experimental designs and the hypothesis testing methods scientists use to address research questions. HIGHLIGHTS REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. Concepts are related to real life to help students understand the broader significance of animal behavior research, including applications to human behavior and conservation.
£129.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Satyendra Nath Bose -- His Life And Times: Selected Works (With Commentary)
Satyendra Nath Bose became a legendary figure of science in the 20th century in India with his revolutionary discovery on the nature of radiation. Despite the association with Einstein, however, little is known about him outside of India. This book highlights the remarkable intellect and the extraordinary personality of Bose set against the backdrop of a rich Bengali cultural tradition and British-Indian politics. Unlike other books covering the significance of Bose's discovery, this book describes his diverse scientific contributions to India's scientific community by bringing together selected articles and addresses by Bose as well as contributions from some well-known scientists on the many-faceted life of Bose, thus making it a truly unique volume.
£58.00
Motilal Banarsidass Publications Saturn
The book will enlighten the readers about the oft-misunderstood planet Saturn in its entirety. The book is divided into 8 informative chapters. The first chapter highlights the cosmic significance of Saturn and parents the necessary background in times of myths and facts related to this enigmatic planet. The second chapters is exclusively devoted to the most frightening curse and adverse period of seven and half years where formula to determine the onset and span of Sadhe Sati is explained with examples, Next chapter deals with Saturn's period and direction where the consequences of Saturn's stay in 12 signs and special effects of the sub period as well as 12 lesser known states of Saturn are discussed.
£23.99
Freytag-Berndt Elberadweg 1, Bad Schandau - Dessau, cycle tour map 1:50,000
The Elbe Cycle Route 1 cycle tour map, designed in a leporello design, presents the southern section of the 860 km long Elbe Cycle Route. The starting point is Bad Schandau, located in Saxon Switzerland. The cycle path first leads through this landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which is protected as a national park, to Dresden. In addition to other historically interesting cities such as Meissen, Wittenberg or Dessau, the cyclist also passes natural landscapes worth seeing such as the Saxon Wine Route and the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve. The user of the cycle tour map can find out more about this in the inserted information sections, which describe the highlights of the route with text and photos.
£15.90
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) The Unique, the Singular, and the Individual: The Debate about the Non-Comparable. Claremont Studies in the Philosophy of Religion, Conference 2018
Debates about the unique, the singular, and the individual raise epistemological, hermeneutical, metaphysical, ethical, and theological problems. They are often discussed in separate discourses without attention to the multiple relationships that exist among these issues. This volume seeks to remedy this by linking three areas of discussion: the theological and metaphysical debates about divine uniqueness, the epistemological and hermeneutical debates about issues of singularity and (in)comparability, and the ethical debates about issues of human individuality and ethical formation. Taken together, this highlights the complex background of the current singularity debate and shows that it is worth paying attention to debates in other fields where similar questions are explored in a different way.
£94.39
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) Apocalypticism in the Synoptic Sayings Source: A Reassessment of Q's Stratigraphy
Recently reconstructed by scholars, Q is one of the New Testament's earliest source documents. Arguing that Q's participation in the apocalyptic worldview of late Second Temple Judaism has greater consequences for its compositional history than previously recognized, Olegs Andrejevs performs a new literary-critical, narrative, and philological analysis of a number of Q passages, supplementing it with recent advances made in the study of Jewish apocalyptic literature, particularly the Enochic book of Parables and Qumran wisdom documents 4QInstruction and 1Q/4QMysteries. The end result is an updated stratigraphic model which synthesizes the insights of several scholars, most notably John S. Kloppenborg and Dale C. Allison, Jr., and highlights the feasibility of Q's diachronic study.
£94.39
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Another Philosophy of History and Selected Political Writings
Historians of ideas, and students of nationalism in particular, have traced the origins of much of our current vocabulary and ways of thinking about the nation back to Johann Gottfried Herder. This volume provides a clear, readable, and reliable translation of Auch eine Philosophie der Geschichte zur Bildung der Menschheit, supplemented by some of Herder's other important writings on politics and history. The editors' insightful Introduction traces the role of Herder's thought in the evolution of nationalism and highlights its influence on fields such as history, anthropology, and politics. The volume is designed to give English-speaking readers more ready access to the thinker whom Isaiah Berlin called the father of the related notions of nationalism, historicism, and Volksgeist.
£41.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The United States Presidents Illustrated
This highly comprehensive volume includes all 44 American presidents, from the nation's first to the most recent. Concise text highlights their lives, the times, and political climate in which they lived. American presidents all appear on a postcard or two, as well as engravings, newspapers, product premium cards, trading cards, magazine illustrations, and official White House photographs. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were featured on virtually thousands of postcards over the years, while Franklin Pierce and Rutherford Hayes appeared on considerably fewer. The remarkable illustrations bring the faces to life and make this an enjoyable and essential reference for historians, students of presidents, postcard collectors, and those interested in U.S. presidential memorabilia.
£20.69
Prestel Botticelli: Masters of Art
The Florentine painter Botticelli personifies the Golden Age of the early Renaissance. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Botticelli painted with an expressive poeticism that eschewed formal realism. He used line and colour to gorgeous effect, creating some of the most beloved and familiar images of all time. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details-allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline and suggestions for further reading.
£9.99
Cicerone Press Walking in Cyprus: 44 walks in the South and the North
A guidebook to 44 walks on Cyprus. Exploring the striking scenery of both the south and north of the island, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike. Walks range from 3 to 20km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–7 hours. They are spread across the island and include the Akamas Peninsula, the central Troodos mountains and the Kyrenia/Besparmak mountains of the north. Clear route description illustrated with 1:40,000 mapping GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access and parking provided for each route Highlights include UNESCO-listed churches and monasteries Notes on local history, religion, plants and wildlife
£16.95
Search Press Ltd The Acrylic Flower Painter’s A to Z: An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 40 Popular Flowers
An indispensable guide to painting 40 popular flowers in acrylics, perfect for flower artists. This beautiful book is a illustrated directory for acrylic flower artists, revealing how to paint 40 floral subjects, from agapanthus to zinnia, with plant-specific instructions for capturing the unique beauty of each species. All the techniques you will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analyzing the shape and structure of flowers to mixing and blending rich luminous colours, laying washes, creating textured effects, and adding highlights. Each featured flower includes information about its distinguishing characteristics, detailed step-by-step instructions, a complete colour palette, mini demonstrations showing special techniques and a stunning full-colour image of a finished painting.
£12.99
Galison Michael Storrings Snowfall on Park Avenue 1000 Piece Puzzle
Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director Michael Storrings highlights the ultimate winter experience in New York City featuring snow, a lit Christmas tree and holiday shoppers in Michael Storrings Snowfall on Park Avenue 1000 Piece Puzzle. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. 1000 pieces, Ribbon cut Box: 11.25 x 8.25 x 2, 286 x 210 x 51mm Puzzle Size: 27 x 20, 686 x 508 mm Includes Puzzle Insert Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks
£13.49
Scholastic Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians right up to the modern day fairytales of Irish storytelling. Including the Ulster Cycle, and the Fenian Cycle, the book features heroes such as Cuchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and many traditional favourites such as The Children of Lir. Bringing together 18 favourite Irish fairy tales, myths and legends Beautiful new edition of enduring and much-loved Celtic classics Lovely shiny foil highlights on the cover make this a perfect gift
£7.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers: Treating both the Illness and the Child
This textbook is a comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment in paediatric acupuncture. Ill health related to modern lifestyles is discussed, as is the role of family dynamics in childhood disease. Rebecca Avern examines treatment of children from both a TCM and a Five Element perspective. Throughout, she highlights how diagnosis and treatment should be tailored depending on the age of the child. The book includes information on a wide variety of treatment methods, including needling and pediatric tui na.The book covers all the conditions that children commonly present with in modern practice, including food allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, issues relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder, and teenage depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
£70.00
Intellect Books African Luxury: Aesthetics and Politics
Moving far beyond predominant views of Africa as a place to be 'saved', and even more recent celebratory formulations of it as 'rising', African Luxury: Aesthetics and Politics highlights and critically interrogates the visual and material cultures of lavish and luxurious consumption already present on the continent. Methodologically, conceptually and analytically, the collection dismantles taken-for-granted ideas that the West is the source and focus of high-end and hyper-desirable material cultures. It explores what the culture of consumption means in Africa in both historical and contemporary contexts, studying diverse luxury phenomena including fashion advertising, reality television, retail, gendered consumption and gardening to re-centre the discussion on existing contemporary luxury cultures across the continent.
£69.26
SAGE Publications Inc Intercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice
Winner of the 2022 Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Intercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice introduces students to the study of communication among cultures within the broader context of globalization. Author Kathryn Sorrells highlights history, power, and global institutions as central to understanding the relationships and contexts that shape intercultural communication. Promoting critical thinking, reflection, and action, the text’s social justice approach equips students with the knowledge and skills to create a more equitable world through communication. The Third Edition includes new case studies, updated examples and statistics, and expanded discussions on timely topics, like the rise of ethnonationalism and white nationalism, and the impact of new media on global communication.
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WW Norton & Co Making More: How Life Begins
From fish to mammals and plants to insects every organism on Earth must reproduce and the survival of each species—and of life itself—depends on this and on the diversity it creates. In this ground-breaking book, Katherine Roy distils the science of reproduction into its simplest components: organisms must meet, merge their DNA and grow new individuals; and she thoughtfully highlights the astonishing variety of this process with examples from across the natural world, from plants to insects to fish, birds, mammals and more. Lucid, informed and illuminated by beautiful paintings, Making More weaves a story that seamlessly explains life’s most fundamental process, answers children’s questions and provides an essential tool for parents, caregivers and educators.
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