The Necessity for Ruins and Other Topics (Jackson J. B.)(Paperback)

The Necessity for Ruins and Other Topics (Jackson J. B.)(Paperback)

Essays examine the way we perceive landscape, the effect of gardens and cities of the past on the landscapes of the present, and the way American architecture has broken with tradition. Discussion relates the importance of space to relativism throughout

The Highway, 2 (Rudolph J.)(Paperback)

The Complex is in ruins. The zombies are everywhere. Cali Anglin and the other survivors have one slim hope: sanctuary in Idaho, thousands of miles away. They must take to the Highway - Interstate 15, the only path to safety. Their trek across a devastated America is one horror stacked on another,

Economic Reform and a Liberal Culture: And Other Essays on Social and Cultural Topics (Rubens Tom)(Paperback)

This second collection of essays for the Societas series by Tom Rubens continues the author's discussion of contemporary issues contained in 'Progressive Secular Society' (Imprint Academic 2008). The present book is divided into three main sections. The first deals with social, economic and

Searching for Life on Other Planets (Jackson Tom)(Paperback / softback)

The idea that alien life exists has gripped writers, artists, thinker, and scientists throughout history. With full-colour artwork and accessible main text and fact boxes, readers enjoy indulging in alien theories while also learning about science and

For Esme - with Love and Squalor - And Other Stories (Salinger J. D.)(Paperback)

Scottish Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

Much of Scottish mythology was imported by settlers arriving from across the Irish Sea, and so Scottish mythology in large part shares its characters and tales with the mythology of Ireland, from the Ulster Cycle featuring Conchobar mac Nessa, king of Ulster, and the great hero C chulainn, to the

Bren Gun Carrier: Britain's Universal War Machine (Jackson Robert)(Paperback)

One of the most versatile fighting vehicles in the British army and many other forces for a quarter of a century, the Universal Carrier - more popularly known by its original title of Bren Gun Carrier - was developed as a fast and agile infantry-support vehicle. In this volume in Pen & Sword's

Death, Grief, and Loss: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, Educators, Counsellors, and Other Helpers to Talk about Difficult Topics (Shirley Dallas)(Paperback)

WOODLAND WISDOM BOOKS were created to support parents, caregivers, educators, counsellors, and other helpers in the community to navigate difficult subjects with children. As a Children's Counsellor, I am often asked, 'How do I talk to a child about (insert difficult subject here)?' I wanted to

Portal Hypertension: Pathobiology, Evaluation, and Treatment (Sanyal Arun J.)(Pevná vazba)

A cutting-edge review of the latest findings on key scientific topics and the best strategies for evaluation and management of portal hypertension in the clinic. Writing in an easy-to-read style, the authors review its pathobiology, the progress being made in its experimental understanding, the

Egyptian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic

Irish Fairy Tales (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

Fairy stories, especially from the rich tradition of Ireland where the supernatural grew from the legends of the Celts, are the magic stories of everyday folk seeking solutions to the challenges of the day. This spritely new collection brings together the fables and stories of banshees, kings,

Understanding Mechanics (Sadler A. J.)(Paperback / softback)

Covers the topics required in the single-subject A Level. This title is meant for those preparing for other Mathematics examinations at A Level and for students on technical courses in further and higher education. It includes: principles introduced with worked examples; questions and exercises;

The Fall of Numenor: and Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth - Brian Sibley, J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume. J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ‘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told’. And for many years readers would need to be content

The Lottery and Other Stories (Jackson Shirley)(Paperback)

One of the most terrifying stories of the twentieth century, Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' created a sensation when it was first published in The New Yorker in 1948. 'Power and haunting,' and 'nights of unrest' were typical reader responses. Today it is considered a classic work of short fiction,

Economic Calculation in the Socialist Society (Hoff Trygve J. B.)(Paperback)

Aims to establish the theoretical impossibility of socialism - a system empirically in ruins but still advocated by

Viking Folktales (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their hard work, the honest and the faithful are valued by the gods: treasured tales from Hans

African Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs

Occultation and Other Stories (Barron Laird)(Paperback)

Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, nine stories of cosmic horror from the heir apparent to Lovecraft's throne. Laird Barron has emerged as one of the strongest voices in modern horror and dark fantasy fiction, building on the eldritch tradition pioneered by writers such as H. P. Lovecraft, Peter

Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders (Edwards Mark J.)(Paperback)

This is the second edition of the Oxford Specialist Handbook in Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders aiming to provide its readership with the latest developments and innovation across the discipline. Alongside this update in content, the addition of new, insightful sections suggested

Michael Jackson - The Magic, the Madness, the Whole Story (Taraborrelli J. Randy)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive biography of Michael Jackson, fully

Learners Without Borders: New Learning Pathways for All Students (Zhao Yong)(Paperback)

This book presents convincing evidence-based arguments about the necessity and possibility for breaking the traditional boundaries that limit learning. It outlines strategies with examples from around the world that can take learning out of the confinements of pathways, curriculum, standards, and

Culturally Competent Compassion: A Guide for Healthcare Students and Practitioners (Papadopoulos Irena)(Paperback)

Bringing together the crucially important topics of cultural competence and compassion for the first time, this book explores how to practise 'culturally competent compassion' in healthcare settings - that is, understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it using

Bloke's Progress (Jackson Kevin)(Paperback)

Darren Bloke is an ordinary, hard-working stiff until a lottery win changes--and ruins--his life. He squanders his windfall and loses everything but his beloved dog, Skittle. Then he is visited by the spirit of John Ruskin--a sharp-eyed art critic and reknowned 'holistic' thinker from the 1800s

Lottery and Other Stories (Jackson Shirley)(Paperback / softback)

'Shirley Jackson's stories are among the most terrifying ever written' Donna TarttThis is the definitive collection of Shirley Jackson's short stories, including 'The Lottery' - one of the most terrifying and iconic stories of the twentieth century, and an influence on writers such as Neil Gaiman