This textbook is an introduction to the theory of solitons and its diverse applications to nonlinear systems that arise in the physical sciences. The authors explain the generation and properties of solitons, introducing the mathematical technique known as the Inverse Scattering Transform. Their aim[...]

A major mix-up at Blandings Castle, in which Galahad introduces yet another imposter to Lord Emsworth's residence and the Empress of Blandings gets sloshed in her sty. Formidable comic characters designed to interrupt Lord Emsworth's peace include his overbearing sister Lady Hermione Wedge who comes[...]

When Bertie Wooster goes to stay with his Aunt Dahlia at Brinkley Court and find himself engaged to the imperious Lady Florence Craye, disaster treatens from all sides. While Florence tries to cultivate his mind, her former fiance, hefty policeman Stilton Cheesewright, threatens to beat his body to [...]

A humorous novel in which Bertie Wooster begins to wonder whether Jeeves is losing his touch when he offers Gussie Fink-Nottle some advice, which results in his becoming badly unstuck at a fancy dress party.[...]

Newly married to novelist Rosie M. Banks, Bingo bucks the current trend by being extremely happy, although he does tend to lose his shirt on various horses. This collection of wonderfully funny stories features a cast of outrageous characters.[...]

One of four volumes of Wodehouse's work to be published this month to mark the 25th anniversary of his death, the first in a collection which will eventually contain all the novels and stories edited and reset.[...]

One of four volumes of Wodehouse's work to be published this month to mark the 25th anniversary of his death, the first in a collection which will eventually contain all the novels and stories edited and reset.[...]

While staying with his Aunt Dahlia to help out in the election at Market Snodsbury, Bertie Wooster comes up against the familiar horrors of Florence Craye, his former fiancee, and Roderick Spode, head of the Black Shorts, in a plot tangle from which, as usual, only the ingenuity of Jeeves can save h[...]

The Coming of Bill (1920) is the nearest Wodehouse ever came to a serious novel, although the influence of the musical comedies he was writing at the time is never far away. Bill is the child of Ruth, a spoilt heiress, and Kirk, an impecunious artist of perfect physique. Their marriage has been arra[...]

Exclusive to "CSA Word", Martin Jarvis reads the second instalment of the excellent unabridged short story collection "Very Good, Jeeves". Full story listings: "Jeeves and the Kid Clementina"; "The Love That Purifies"; "Jeeves and the Old School Chum"; "The Indian Summer of an Uncle"; "The Ordeal of[...]

Covers various aspects of spent battery collection and recycling. This work includes an overview of the battery systems, of the chemicals used in them and their hazardous properties is made, followed by a survey of the major industrial recycling processes. It stresses the safety and efficiency of su[...]

The main part of this book deals with the basic subject of solid mechanics, or mechanics of materials. It covers virtually all that is required in the three-year syllabus of a university or polytechnic degree course in engineering, or the exams of the Engineering Council, CNAA and others.[...]