Ever since Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity burst upon the world in 1915 some of the most brilliant minds of our century have sought to decipher the mysteries bequeathed by that theory, a legacy so unthinkable in some respects that even Einstein himself rejected them. Which of these bi[...]

Part of the "Intertext" series designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. This work: explores how military discourse has entered mainstream language use; focuses on how language is used to construct opposing sides during armed conflict; and more.[...]

Introduces a strategic social responsibility framework for courses that address the role of business in society. This title presents social responsibility as the extent to which a business adopts a strategic focus for fulfilling the economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities expect[...]

This comprehensive, scholarly text offers extensive biographical detail and full coverage of psychology's pre-19th century philosophical and scientific roots. The authors make connections between recent developments in psychometrics and biological, social, and cognitive psychology and their historic[...]

"One boggles at the thought of the stupendous work ...that has gone into the book. It deserves an honored place in what promises to be one of the great stages of advance in the physics of the cosmos." Contemporary Physics[...]

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'Some writers have it, and C. J. Tudor has it big time. The Taking of Annie Thorne is terrific in every way' Lee ChildThe new spine-tingling, sinister thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man . . . _______________Then . . . One night, Annie went missing. Disappeared from he[...]

"Blended learning" is a workable solution that allows trainers and staff developers to integrate online learning within a broader range of more traditional learning techniques. Demonstrating how old and new methods of improving staff performance and learning can work together to give better results,[...]

Meta-study is an exciting new opportunity for the analysis and synthesis of qualitative research findings. Over the last two decades, a wide range of methods and approaches originating from the social and health sciences have provided a wealth of new knowledge sources from which to develop theory. [...]

The first fully comprehensive, illustrated guide to body art in all its forms, this book is the only reference source available that takes you through every step of the process. From choosing a style, placement, and finding the right artist, to ensuring safety and proper care, this book covers not o[...]

Mark Billingham is one of England's best known and top-selling crime writers. In this, the gripping ninth Tom Thorne novel, a man long thought killed by his suffering wife turns up alive. And then other people begin to turn up dead.
A decade ago, Alan Langford's charred remains were discovered i[...]