Using primary sources the political, military, social, cultural and religious histories of Ancient Greece are covered. There are relevant time lines, maps, plans and photographs. Particular attention is also given to the society, literature and architecture in its golden age.[...]

This book explains what made Alexander "Great" according to the people and expectations of his time and place.[...]

The voyages of Captain Cook are endlessly fascinating to a wide audience, and no aspect of them has been more controversial than Cook's death. This book reprints one of the classic accounts of this episode, the vivid and lively narrative by one of the voyage surgeons, David Samwell. This book not on[...]

(Vocal Score). Italian/English. Translated by Martin. This revised edition features a new cover design and introductory plot synopsis in English.[...]

This text presents a clear and simple outline of Greek and Latin meters in order that the verse of the Greeks and Romans may be read as poetry. Although the Greek and Latin components are conceived as essentially independent, the arrangements of each section confirm in such a way as to facilitate th[...]

*Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, Ninth Edition takes mental disorders from the realm of theory into the complex reality of human lives. *Strong coverage of cultural, ethnic, gender, and women's issues.[...]

Completely revised, the 5th Edition of this authoritative reference delivers a wealth of new information that enables readers to identify, treat, and manage a full range of respiratory disorders more easily than ever. Edited and written by leaders in the field, the book covers the scientific princip[...]

During the early twentieth century, the eccentric and brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla blazed the path that electrical development followed for many years to come. This fascinating illustrated record of Tesla's pioneering work gathers many of his most famous findings and theories, allowing contempora[...]

Nano and micro scale "periodic" materials can exhibit unique physical properties. Interference lithography is a versatile technique for fabricating these materials in a 2D and 3D. For the first time, this book presents a comprehensive study on the theoretical design, fabrication, and practical appli[...]

?Individualisierung? ist ein zentrales Schlagwort zur Beschreibung des Zusammenhangs der Individualität sozialer Akteure und sozialer Strukturen. Dieser Band erläutert, wie dieser Zusammenhang angemessen für die Gegenwartsgesellschaft beschrieben werden kann, in der sich die kulturellen und sozia[...]