Looks at the background, life, and military leadership of this ruler of the ancient world
The book presents findings and analyses from six years of research on class structure and class identity in Soweto, South Africa's most populous and politically-important township. This is placed within the context of: heightened socio-economic inequalities in nearly all countries around the world; [...]
English summary: This volume publishes papers presented at a symposium held on December 1st 2012 commemorating the 100th birthday of Gerhard Kegel and the 80th birthday of Alexander Luderitz. The authors consider to what extent the legal instruments available under private international law during t[...]
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Peter-Alexander den store är en helt vanlig kille. Han bor med sin mamma och pappa i ett gult hus och gillar att spela fotboll. Dessutom har han en bästis som heter Jens. Som råkar vara hans barnvakt. En dag sviker Jens fö[...]
In early 1917 Vimy Ridge, one of the most important features on the Western Front, was considered impregnable. However, in a spectacular victory, the four Divisions of the Canadian Army Corps, under Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, took almost the entire ridge in a day. This book examines every a[...]
At 0310 hours on 7 June 1917, the pre-dawn gloom on the Western Front was shattered by the 'pillars of fire' - the rapid detonation of 19 huge mines, secreted in tunnels under the German lines and containing 450 tonnes of explosives. Admitted by the Germans to be a 'masterstroke', the devastating bl[...]
Ein Handbuch fur das schnelle, zielgerichtete Nachlesen und Umsetzen. Beispielprojekte erlautern gebrauchliche Regeldetails anhand grossmassstablicher Detailzeichnungen. Grundlagen zur Tragwerksplanung helfen bei Entwurf und Planung. Erganzend sind gangige Tragwerke an Beispielen wie Wohnungs-, Verw[...]
This text focuses on the practical aspects of crystal structure analysis and provides the necessary conceptual framework for understanding and applying the technique. Many worked examples, problems with answers, and illustrations are included throughout to reinforce the material presented. Significa[...]
This newest edition of Broadcast Journalism continues its long tradition of covering the basics of broadcasting from gathering news sources, interviewing, putting together a programme, news writing, reporting, editing, working in the studio, conducting live reports, and more. Two new authors have jo[...]
This book provides an exciting history of the discovery of Ramsey Theory, and contains new research along with rare photographs of the mathematicians who developed this theory, including Paul Erdos, B.L. van der Waerden, and Henry Baudet.[...]
2013 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Surgery! It covers all aspects of general surgery (including ermergencies, practical procedures and self-assessment) and is ideal for revision and examination preparation. This is a portable and convenient mini textbook for medical students, house off[...]
For nearly a quarter century, "Molecular Biology of the Cell" has been the leading cell biology textbook. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition, which has been completely revised and updated to describe our current, rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few exa[...]
For nearly a quarter century, "Molecular Biology of the Cell" has been the leading cell biology textbook. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition, which has been completely revised and updated to describe our current, rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few exa[...]
Silence has many causes: shame, embarrassment, ignorance, a desire to protect. The silence that has surrounded the atrocities committed against the Jewish population of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during World War II is particularly remarkable given the scholarly and popular interest in the [...]
With standardising our food, our social customs and even our language, where can the overseas visitor find a truly British experience? The answer lies in "The How To Be British Collection".[...]
This spiral hardback book features 32 postcards which depict the endearing and enduring characteristics of the British. New revised edition.[...]