The End of the Beginning: Cancer, Immunity, and the Future of a Cure (Kinch Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The End of the Beginning: Cancer, Immunity, and the Future of a Cure (Kinch Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating history of our understanding and the treatment of cancer by one of the leading figures in the field--who is also a pioneer on the cusp of a breakthrough. For the first time since a 5th century Greek physician gave the name 'cancer' (karkinos, in Greek) to a deadly disease first

Formation and Development of Informal Associations of the Ural's Provincial Officials at the End of the 19th Century and the Beginning of the 20th Century (Lyubichankovskiy Sergy V.)(Pevná vazba)

The Price of Health: The Modern Pharmaceutical Enterprise and the Betrayal of a History of Care (Kinch Michael)(Pevná vazba)

From 'pharma bros' to everday household budgets, just how did the pharmaceutical industry betray its own history--and how can it return to its tradition of care? It's an unfortunate and life-threatening fact: one in five Americans has skipped vital prescriptions simply because of the cost. These

Human Frontiers - The Future of Big Ideas in an Age of Small Thinking (Bhaskar Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A provocative, exciting exploration of the future of ideas - and the history of technological and cultural progress that has taken us to

The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic (Duncan Mike)(Pevná vazba)

The creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of

Triumph Tr: From Beginning to End (Warrington Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

Beginning with the arrival of the company founder from Germany, this book tells the story of the early years, the rescue of the brand name by the Standard Motor Company following the Second World War and the inspired idea to use the Triumph name on a new sports car - the TR. The Triumph TR cars

Curepedia: An A-Z of The Cure - Simon Price

A playful literary biography of The Cure in the form of an A-Z of the band: for trainspotters and casual fans alike The Cure are arguably the biggest alternative rock band in the world. Between 1985 and 2000 every album they released went to at least Gold in the UK, the US or both. In America they

Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe (Neiberg Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive account of the 1945 Potsdam Conference: the historic summit where Truman, Stalin, and Churchill met to determine the fate of post-World War II EuropeAfter Germany's defeat in World War II, Europe lay in tatters. Millions of refugees were dispersed across the continent. Food and fuel

Prostate Cancer Survivorship (Goonewardene Sanchia S.)(Pevná vazba)

Key points summarised at the end of each chapter Covers the latest literature and management pathways Utilises author's experience and research on cancer

No Tradesmen and No Women - The Origins of the British Civil Service (Coolican Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Unique new title examining the history and future of the British civil

Charting the End Times: A Visual Guide to Understanding Bible Prophecy (LaHaye Tim)(Pevná vazba)

History's End.Eternity's Beginning. God has made the future known, and as a Christian, you have the privilege of studying it. More than just a glimpse of what is to come, Bible prophecy is a vital part of your walk with God, granting you unique insights into who He is and what He has in store for

Re-Envisioning the MLS: Perspectives on the Future of Library and Information Science Education (Percell Johnna)(Pevná vazba)

At the heart of any discussion about the future of libraries is the future of librarians-and how well our instructional programs, especially the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, prepare them for their careers. This book continues the critical conversations around preparing future

Last Futures: Nature, Technology and the End of Architecture (Murphy Douglas)(Pevná vazba)

Whatever happened to the last utopian dreams of the city? In the late 1960s the world was faced with impending disaster: the height of the Cold War, the end of oil and the decline of great cities throughout the world. Out of this crisis came a new generation that hoped to build a better future,

Futura: The Artist's Monograph (Futura)(Pevná vazba)

The most in-depth and comprehensive survey of the life and career of one of the pioneering artists of the original graffiti generation. Having forged his graphic style painting subways in New York in the late 1970s, Futura was among the first graffiti artists to be shown in contemporary galleries

The Book of Divination: A Guide to Predicting the Future - Michael Johnstone

Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot or playing cards, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one

Personalised Cancer Medicine: Future Crafting in the Genomic Era (Kerr Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Bringing the experiences of patients, carers and practitioners to the fore, this book explores how individual and collective futures are crafted through their work and care. The authors chart the different kinds of care and work involved in efforts to personalise cancer medicine, as well as the

Britain's Desert War in Egypt & Libya 1940-1942: 'the End of the Beginning' (Braddock David)(Pevná vazba)

The desert war in Libya and Egypt between 1940 and 1942 has deservedly attracted the attention of many historians. Fought in an unforgiving yet strategically important landscape, the fortunes of the implacable opponents swung wildly. While best remembered for the duel between Montgomery's Eighth

Cancer: The Art of Living Well and Finding Happiness According to Your Star Sign (Kirkman Sally)(Pevná vazba)

You are a Cancer. You are the home lover and memory keeper of the zodiac. The signs of the zodiac can give us great insight into our day-to-day living as well as the many talents and qualities we possess. But in an increasingly unpredictable world, how can we make sense of them? And what do they

Man of the Futures: The Story of Leo Melamed and the Birth of Modern Finance (Melamed Leo)(Pevná vazba)

As the founder of financial futures and initiator of Globex, the world's first global electronic trading system, Leo Melamed revolutionized the finance industry. Man of the Futures, his definitive memoir, recounts Melamed's journey from Holocaust survivor and accidental runner at the Chicago

The Fatimid Empire (Brett Michael)(Paperback)

From its foundation at the beginning of the tenth to its final disappearance towards the end of the twelfth century, the Fatimid Empire played a central but controversial role in the history of Islam. This book combines the separate histories of Isma'ilism, North Africa and Egypt with that of the

The Dancers At The End of Time - Michael Moorcock

Enter a decaying far, far future society, a time when anything and everything is possible, where words like 'conscience' and 'morality' are meaningless, and where heartfelt love blossoms mysteriously between Mrs Amelia Underwood, an unwilling time traveller, and Jherek Carnelian, a bemused denizen

Charting the Bible Chronologically: A Visual Guide to God's Unfolding Plan (Hindson Ed)(Pevná vazba)

God's Plan Made Clear from Beginning to End The Bible follows the rise and fall of kingdoms and governments, covers millennia of ancient history, and reveals God's plan for humanity through powerful accounts that still speak today. Charting the Bible Chronologically by authors Ed Hindson and Thomas

Horace - Poems (Horace)(Pevná vazba)

Horace saw the death of the Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire, and was personally acquainted with the emperor Augustus and the poet

Gordon Matta-Clark: The Beginning of Trees and the End (Matta-Clark Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

Well known for his radical 'anarchitectural' interventions throughout the 1970s, Gordon Matta-Clark (1943-78) was always deeply, though less publicly, committed to drawing. His works on paper--which span three-dimensional reliefs, calligraphy and notebook entries--capture the interdisciplinary