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Rowman & Littlefield Ironies in Ulysses
This book brings a new perspective to the study of Joyce's great novel. The author argues the case for employing the concept of irony as an explicatory tool in the study of Ulyssesóand indeed of the whole Joycean canon. Moreover he uses modern critical theory to enlarge our understanding of irony itself and to suggest how such theory has an appropriate object of attention in Joyce. Wright defines irony as "the use of a 'false' textual surface to direct a reader's attention towards initially concealed premises or implications". Thus an author lays a partly false trail, but one which usually leads towards a more authenthic or appropriate understanding of the subject under discussion. Joyce's work is full of this kind of semantic counterpoint. Indeed, it is essential to his whole comic method. Both Portrait of the Artist As a Young Man and Ulysses are full of ironic contrasts between the desire for order, certainty and stability on the one hand and random meetings and perverse associations. The author argues that Joyce's other favorite techniques of ambiguity and punning are so closely related to that of irony that all three may legitimately be considered as a unity, specially formed and deployed by Joyce in his mature work. ; Contents: Preface; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; Local Ironies; Single-Episode Ironies; Inter-Episode Ironies; Ironies from Early Joyce; Ironies from Homer to Shakespeare; Bibliography; Index.
£103.50
Pearson Education Limited Human Physiology and Health
Human Physiology and Health provides complete coverage of the content for the GCSE specifications in Human Physiology and Health, and Human biology. It is also a valuable resource for students studying any of the BTEC or OCR Nationals in Health and Social Care, or Science. Advanced level Biology, Human Biology, and Health and Social Care students will also find it useful for background information to many of the topics. Clear 'bite-sized' presentation of topics in double page spreads with clear summaries of what students should know at the end of each. Plenty of clear illustrations in full colour, which explain the biological concepts visually. Discussion of real life applications and some of the ethical and social issues with which science must deal. Examination type questions at the end of each chapter, to provide practice and to check up on learning.
£35.23
The Crowood Press Ltd Modelling Branch Lines: A Guide for Railway Modellers
This comprehensive book is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to create a realistic model of a branch line. First of all it examines the origins, developments and future of branch lines in Britain and then provides useful insights into how to select a suitable branch line to model. It discusses in detail how to create scenic realism and an appropriate setting for the model, with reference to the landscape, the infrastructure, the lineside and the use of authentic colour. Detailed information about a selection of several real, and some fictitious, branch lines are presented in order to inspire the modeller and help him to select a suitable subject to lovingly recreate. Finally, track plans and superb drawings of the whole scene are shown which provides the modeller with a visual intepretation of what the completed model should look like.
£19.99
Penguin Books Ltd English Romantic Verse
English Romantic poetry from its beginnings and its flowering to the first signs of its decadence. Nearly all the famous piéces de résistance will be found here - 'Intimations of Immortality', 'The Ancient Mariner', 'The Tyger', excerpts from 'Don Juan' - as well as some less familiar poems. As far as possible the poets are arranged in chronological order, and their poems in order of composition, beginning with eighteenth-century precursors such as Gray, Cowper, Burns and Chatterton. Naturally most space has been given over to the major Romantics - Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Clare and Keats - although their successors, poets such as Beddoes and Poe, are included too, as well as early poems by Tennyson and Browning. In an excellent introduction David Wright discusses the Romantics as a historical phenomenon, and points out their central ideals and themes.
£12.99
Advantage Media Group Bonfire of the Sanities: Reset Your Retirement Portfolio for Today’s Financial Lunacy
The year 2020 brought about dramatic changes that have impacted the U.S. and the entire world, affecting different areas of our lives from financial markets, freedoms, fuels, and the future. The retirement landscape in particular is continuously evolving, and retirement portfolios must be managed effectively to avoid losses and recognize opportunities.Investors can no longer rely solely on computer-simulated allocations or robo-advisors that use algorithms to direct allocations. The current economic environment requires ongoing monitoring of changes to an investor's needs and the external environment.In Bonfire of the Sanities, author and retirement advisor David Wright outlines the unfolding economic landscape and the increasing regulatory changes to teach you how to identify the various paths available for retirement investments, implement risk-limiting tools to protect yourself from sudden surprises, recognize new initiatives or regulations early and take advantage of them, control what you can and actively watch your finances, and find the correct professional to oversee retirement portfolios or implement risk-limiting tools to take advantage of high-potential investments while protecting your accounts. Investors must be vigilant to recognize shifts, more so now than ever before, and actively manage their portfolios to avoid losses and recognize opportunities.
£22.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Passive Solar Primer: Sustainable Architecture
Architect David Wright helped pioneer the concept of passive solar architecture, and his thoughts and experiments have helped shape the evolution of solar design throughout the world. His years of exploration are distilled in this comprehensive book, which provides simple graphics and language to illuminate concepts including greenhouse effect, heat storage, surface-to-volume ratio, ventilation, and cooling.. Tips, rules-of-thumb, regional characteristics, and many other considerations are presented to help readers, from initial site selection to visionary design. Written for architects, designers, and others who seek to tap the free resources offered by earth and sun, this invaluable tool will help reduce dependence on outside energy sources. You will be inspired.
£25.19
The Crowood Press Ltd Modelling Historic Buildings and Imaginary Structures: A Guide for Railway Modellers and Diorama Model Makers
This book demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing structures, detailed illustrations and plans, followed by step-by-step photographs of the various stages in their creation; practical tips and constructive advice are provided alongside. Special emphasis has been placed on the use of scrap and low-cost materials. It gives guidance on modelling imaginary buildings and structures, with an example project presented from start to finish and also a complete fantasy-based model railway diorama, from concept and design through to the completed layout is covered. The author has written this book to inspire the modeller to try something innovative, and to attract new entrants to this creative hobby. Drawing on his own experience, he shares practical guidance to help the reader to produce models they will be proud of.
£19.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Speed at the TT Races: Faster and Faster
For over 100 years the world's best motorcycle racers have pitted themselves against the gruelling 373/4 -mile Isle of Man Mountain Course at the annual event known worldwide simply as 'the TT'. The Tourist Trophy meeting - to give its proper name - represents perhaps the greatest challenge that the sport of motorcycle racing can offer. The top names in road racing - Collier, Wood, Duke, Hailwood, Agostini, Hislop, Jefferies, McGuinness, Hutchinson and the Dunlop dynasty - have all considered the pursuit of a Tourist Trophy to be the ultimate goal. From riding the earliest single-cylinder, belt-driven machines with outputs of under 10bhp, to coping with today's sophisticated four-cylinder machines giving well over 200bhp, generations of riders have risked their lives to satisfy the desire to go faster than the next man and to win a TT. In the process they have lifted lap speeds by almost 100mph. Exactly how that huge increase has been achieved is told within these pages, set against the background of the triumphs and the tragedies of the TT history.
£25.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas
A model railway layout is greatly enhanced by a good back scene. If a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. This book is a comprehensive guide for both railway and diorama modellers to create convincing back scenes. It covers choosing the right materials; rural and urban back scenes; traditional painted back scenes; producing back scenes with camera and/or computer; the correct use of forced perspective and scale reduction; getting the transition from layout to back scene right and, finally, lighting and presentation.
£18.99
Carpet Bombing Culture Fartin Martin Sidebottom: The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Breaking Wind
£7.35
Octopus Publishing Group Philip's RGS Infant School Atlas
Written for 5 to 7 year-old this atlas is ideal for teaching Key Stage 1, helping to cover geography, history, science, citizenship and literacy requirements- Written by experts Professor David Wright and Rachel Noonan- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- 50 pages of clear, child-friendly maps showing our world today- Countries of the world brought to life with flags, illustrations and photos- Bold text, simple words and short sentences to encourage reading skills- Starts with the Earth as a Planet then zooms into each of the world's regions with maps and illustrations- Numbered balloons on each map link to photos of a real placeFully revised and updated, the atlas is for children aged 5-7 in the early stages of reading, with simple text to explain what is happening on the maps and illustrations - all compatible with National Curriculum Key Stage 1.Clear, child-friendly maps are combined with vibrant photographs and facts about the world to provide essential geographical information for young children. Guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps, encouraging the early development of map skills and knowledge of the world. Each colourful spread is illustrated with photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and simple quiz questions. Philip's RGS Infant School Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand. The text is simple and uncomplicated to encourage early reading skills.
£9.04
Award Publications Ltd How It Works: Environment
£10.99
Octopus Publishing Group Philip's RGS Children's School Atlas: 16th Edition
"This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" Amazon customer review- Philip's atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published by Philip's the UK's leading school atlas publisher, in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Quizzes, activity ideas and puzzles to make learning fun- Past winner of the Geographical Association's award for making a significant contribution to geographyThe atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America.Illustrated with captivating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip's RGS Children's Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand.Now in its 16th edition, Philip's RGS Children's Atlas is a past winner of the Geographical Association's award for making a significant contribution to geography. The atlas was judged "an excellent 'all round' children's atlas with simple yet well-designed maps, well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues, events and real people, giving a clear sense of place."
£12.99
Oxford University Press The Canterbury Tales
'Whoever best acquits himself, and tells The most amusing and instructive tale, Shall have a dinner, paid for by us all...' In Chaucer's most ambitious poem, The Canterbury Tales (c. 1387), a group of pilgrims assembles in an inn just outside London and agree to entertain each other on the way to Canterbury by telling stories. The pilgrims come from all ranks of society, from the crusading Knight and burly Miller to the worldly Monk and lusty Wife of Bath. Their tales are as various as the tellers, including romance, bawdy comedy, beast fable, learned debate, parable, and Eastern adventure. The resulting collection gives us a set of characters so vivid that they have often been taken as portraits from real life, and a series of stories as hilarious in their comedy as they are affecting in their tragedy. Even after 600 years, their account of the human condition seems both fresh and true. This new edition of David Wright's acclaimed translation includes a new critical introduction and invaluable notes by a leading Chaucer scholar. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
£8.42