Featuring close readings of commonly studied texts, this book takes students of Children's Literature through the key works, their contexts and critical and popular afterlives. "Children's Literature in Context" is a clear, accessible and concise introduction to children's literature and its wider c[...]
The colours black and white have for centuries represented inimitable luxury and unparalleled glamour. Think of tuxedos and little black dresses, or beautifully styled interiors featuring a mix of high white period ceilings and black, mid-century modern furniture. Designers have known about the powe[...]
A visual feast of more than 500 glorious photographs A spectacular range of both classical and modern designs The most beautiful kitchen gardens and potagers of France, America, Australia, and the UK Over the past few years the kitchen garden has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance as people everywhere[...]
One of India's most fascinating states, a region steeped in tradition with its colourful tribal cultures, plush palaces and forbidding forts, Rajasthan is home to all this and more. Explore the Golden Triangle: Agra, Jaipur and Delhi, where travellers can expect to tantalize their taste buds with de[...]
The enigmatic sub-continent cannot fail to bewilder, bemuse, frustrate and captivate even the most seasoned traveller. With up-to-minute recommendations, the 18th edition of Footprint's revered and authoritative guide offers comprehensive advice on how to get the most from your trip. Whether you wan[...]
Revered the world over, the Indian Himalaya provide a unique experience and stunning backdrop for any explorer and have been capturing the imagination of travelers for centuries. The 3rd edition Indian Himalaya Handbook will help travellers get the most from this diverse and sometimes demanding regi[...]
Charter a fishing boat at Panjim and watch as the palm trees on the beach recede into the distance. Visit 200 hundred-year-old spice plantations or the Saturday Night Bazaar where live music and food stalls lend the bazaar a festival atmosphere. Travel through humble fishing villages on the Arabian [...]
A trip to Mumbai will leave your mind and senses overwhelmed. Take a taxi through town and you will see glass skyscrapers towering above rusty shacks while the elite of India rub shoulders with slum dwellers. From strolling around the British colonial centre of Fort St. George to shopping in India's[...]
Delhi bombards the senses with its vibrant chaos, yet not far away is the peace of the mountains. From spiritual pursuits to mountain trekking, FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fasc[...]
HIGHLIGHTOSGi in Action is the definitive guide to OSGi, the hottest technology availablefor creating modular enterprise Java applications.DESCRIPTIONWhat is OSGi? Simply put, OSGi is a standardized technology that allowsdevelopers to create the highly modular Java applications that are required for[...]