As befits the man behind Baldrick, Tony Robinson has uncovered life in the underbelly of history. Whether it's swilling out the crotch of a knight's soiled armour after the battle of Agincourt, risking his neck in the rigging of HMS Victory, or as 'Groomer of the Stool' going to places where none of[...]
Simulation models enable the user to better understand and explore improvements to an operations system such as a manufacturing, service, transport or supply system. It is a powerful management tool, providing a means for improving an organizationââ¬â¢s efficiency and effectiveness. Advance[...]
Nine years and thirteen printings later, "Unplug the Christmas Machine" is still showing how to creating a joyful, stress-free holiday season..[...]
Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962) is not only the greatest poet that the American West has produced but also a major poet of the twentieth century in the tradition of American prophetic poetry. This anthology serves as an introduction to Jeffers's work for the general reader and for students in courses [...]
Known for his paintings and writings on North Africa, Fromentin (1820- 1876) was a French orientalist whose artistic work was influential in shaping Western stereotypes about the East. His semi-fictional travelogue, first published in 1859, offers insight into the French imagination and provides kee[...]
"The Art of Halo" is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe, with over 400 images including sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood, detailed interiors and sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu, and Frank Capezzuto's breathtaking spacescapes, plus commentary from the artists t[...]
A 2006 study stated that 'Fat loss comes from burning sufficient number of calories. While cardio exercise tends to be an efficient calorie burner, Pilates appears to possess the potential to burn enough calories if done regularly, over the long haul and properly.' (Medicine and Science). Pilates fo[...]
William Robinson's revolutionary book, "The Wild Garden", envisioned an authentically naturalistic approach to gardening that is more vital today than ever before. First published in 1870, "The Wild Garden" evolved through many editions and remained in print through the remainder of the author's lif[...]
Hemp, Cannabis sativa, has been called the world's most versatile plant. Materials made from hemp fibre have been discovered in tombs dating back to 7000 B.C. During the Middle Ages hemp was used to treat fevers, insomnia and malaria. Columbus's ships had sails of hemp and during colonial times it w[...]
This title features pictorial coverage of the very colourful schemes and markings applied to the USAAF's 8th & 9th Air forces aircraft during Operation Overlord June to September 1944 including both US Air Forces fighters, bombers tactical bombers and heavy bombers, squadrons and units included. It [...]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, DAVID S. GOYER & GEOFF JOHNS Art by PETER SNEJBJERG, STEVE YEOWELL STEVE SADOWSKI, LEE MODER, TONY HARRIS and others Cover by TONY HARRIS In this fifth hardcover, Starman embarks on a personal space odyssey to find the long-lost brother of his girlfriend. But when a chanc[...]
New Krypton faces an attack from a newly freed Brainiac, and it'll take all their might - along with Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes - to survive! Collecting SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #3, ADVENTURE COMICS #10-11, SUPERGIRL #52 and SUPERMAN #699![...]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by PETER SNEJBJERG and others Cover by TONY HARRIS In this final STARMAN OMNIBUS hardcover featuring issues #61-81 of the classic series, Jack Knight's worst nightmare becomes reality, as Opal City burns to the ground and chaos ensues, with hundreds of villains seizing[...]