European Stamp Issues: Images of Triumph, Deceit and Despair (Parker David)(Paperback)

European Stamp Issues and the First World War - Fall of Empires, Rise of Nations (Parker David)(Pevná vazba)

Images of Plague and Pestilence: Iconography and Iconology (Boeckl Christine M.)(Paperback)

Since the late fourteenth century, European artists created an extensive body of images, in paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, and other media, about the horrors of disease and death, as well as hope and salvation. This interdisciplinary study on disease in metaphysical context is the first

Into the Universe of Technical Images (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

Poised between hope and despair for a humanity facing an urgent communication crisis, this work by Vil m Flusser forecasts either the first truly human, infinitely creative society in history or a society of unbearable, oppressive sameness, locked in a pattern it cannot change. First published in

Contemporary European Security (Galbreath David J.)(Paperback)

Contemporary European Security explores the complex European security architecture and introduces students to the empirical, theoretical and conceptual approaches to studying the subject. Written by experts in each subfield, it addresses key topics within the wider strategic context of

European Art and the Wider World 1350-1550 (Christian Kathleen)(Paperback)

Focuses on issues of assimilation, translation and misunderstanding as art objects moved between cultures, either literally or imaginatively, and considers how visual culture expresses the increasing contact between Europe and the rest of the world in this

The Energy Efficient Home: A Complete Guide (Waterfield Patrick)(Paperback)

Reducing energy consumption and costs is an issue of ever-increasing importance, and European as well as international legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is tightening up minimum energy standards for new buildings and those being extended or renovated. Energy-saving measures in the home

Versions of Election: From Langland and Aquinas to Calvin and Milton (Aers David)(Paperback)

Concepts of predestination and reprobation were central issues in the Protestant Reformation, especially within Calvinist churches, and thus have often been studied primarily in the historical context of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In Versions of Election: From Langland and Aquinas to

The Pocket Meister Eckhart (O'Neal David)(Paperback)

An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic. Meister Eckhart (1260-1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the

Animal Rights: A Very Short Introduction (DeGrazia David)(Paperback)

This volume provides a general overview of the basic ethical and philosophical issues of animal rights. It asks questions such as: Do animals have moral rights? If so, what does this mean? What sorts of mental lives do animals have, and how should we understand welfare? By presenting modelsfor

Dark Triumph (LaFevers Robin)(Paperback / softback)

When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain half mad with grief and despair, the convent was only too happy to offer her refuge - but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, she could become one of their

Re-Issue, Re-Imagine & Re-Make: Appropriation in Contemporary Furniture Design (Darby Elisabeth)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines the phenomenon of the re-issue of 20th century furniture 'design classics' and their widespread re-interpretation by contemporary designers and

Day of Deceit: The Truth about FDR and Pearl Harbor (Stinnett Robert)(Paperback)

In Day of Deceit, Robert Stinnett delivers the definitive final chapter on America's greatest secret and our worst military disaster. Drawing on twenty years of research and access to scores of previously classified documents, Stinnett proves that Pearl Harbor was not an accident, a mere failure

The Gothic (Punter David)(Paperback)

This guide provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Explains the origins and development of the term Gothic. Explores the evolution of the Gothic in both literary and

Music and Probability (Temperley David (Associate Professor of Music Theory University of Rochester))(Paperback / softback)

Exploring the application of Bayesian probabilistic modeling techniques to musical issues, including the perception of key and meter.In Music and Probability, David Temperley explores issues in music perception and cognition from a probabilistic perspective. The application of probabilistic ideas

International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs (Cox David R.)(Paperback)

International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs, Second Edition draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice and its role in contributing to the international community′s efforts in combating the major global social problems

End-Of-Life Communication in the ICU: A Global Perspective (Crippen David W.)(Paperback)

Talking to patients and their families about end-of-life issues can be difficult and stressful. This book looks at ways different cultures view death and then further explores how health care providers around the world communicate about such sensitive issues as withholding or withdrawing life

Belongings (Constantine David)(Paperback)

Like the work of the European poets who have nourished him, David Constantine's poetry is informed by a profoundly humane vision of the world. The title of his eleventh collection, Belongings, signals that these are poems concerned both with our possessions and with what possesses us. Among much

European judicial systems - efficiency and quality of justice (European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice)(Paperback / softback)

European Integration Theory (Wiener Antje)(Paperback)

With coverage of both traditional and critical theories and approaches to European integration and their application, this is the most comprehensive textbook on European integration theory and an essential guide for all students and scholars interested in the subject. Throughout the text, a team of

How to Think Like Da Vinci (Smith Daniel)(Paperback)

Famed for creating some of the most iconic images in European art--including Mona Lisa and The Last Supper--Leonardo da Vinci has influenced generations of artists and thinkers, and continues to do so after more than 500 years. While we cannot hope to emulate his achievements, da Vinci showed an

Intelligent Image and Video Compression: Communicating Pictures (Bull David R.)(Paperback)

Intelligent Image and Video Compression: Communicating Pictures, Second Edition explains the requirements, analysis, design and application of a modern video coding system. It draws on the authors' extensive academic and professional experience in this field to deliver a text that is

Designing User Experience: A Guide to Hci, UX and Interaction Design (Benyon David)(Paperback)

Designing User Experience presents a comprehensive introduction to the practical issue of creating interactive systems, services and products from a human-centred perspective. It develops the principles and methods of human-computer interaction (HCI) and Interaction Design (ID) to deal with the

Southampton City Transport Buses (Hutchings David J.)(Paperback)

With a wealth of rare and previously unseen images, Southampton City Transport Buses illustrates the development of mainly diesel-powered buses operated by Southampton Corporation Transport and its successors since the early years of the 20th century until recent times. As well as covering the

Positive Body Image in the Early Years: A Practical Guide (Macconville Ruth)(Paperback)

Promote positive body image, build self-esteem and tackle body confidence issues in young children with this practical guide. Over a quarter of childcare professionals have seen body confidence issues in children aged 3-5 years old. This book explains how body image develops, highlights the warning