"The Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System" presents, in a readable and accessible format, key information about how the autonomic nervous system controls the body, particularly in response to stress. It represents the largest collection of world-wide autonomic nervous system authorities ever assem[...]

Suggests answers to the age-old questions of how life arose in the universe and how it might arise elsewhere. This text describes key events in the evolution of living systems, starting with the creation of an environment suitable for the origins of life. It provides a review of basic biochemistry a[...]

For sophomore-senior-level courses in DSP. Designed especially for those new to the subject who do not have a background in linear systems or electrical engineering, this text provides an earlier, intuitive presentation. It integrates computer use with DSP theory and practice in all chapters.[...]

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The most trusted general chemistry text in Canada is back in a thoroughly revised 10th edition.  General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications is recognized for its superior problems, lucid writing, precision of argument, and precise and detailed treatment of chemistry. Its innovative pedag[...]

Traces Russia's history from the settlement of Kiev through to the present day. The author argues that two nation-building movements have clashed since the rise of Tsarism and that these two nascent identities offer a chance to compare and trace continuities in Tsarist and Soviet Russia.[...]

With their astonishing diversity of tone and subject matter, The Canterbury Tales have become one of the touchstones of medieval literature. Translated here into modern English, these tales of a motley crowd of pilgrims drawn from all walks of life--from knight to nun, miller to monk--reveal a pictu[...]

The two famous Old French chronicles in this volume were composed by soldiers who took part in the Holy Wars. Villehardouin's Conquest of Constantinople is the first trustworthy and fully informed history of the Crusades. Distinguished by its simplicity and lucidity, it is an account of the Fourth C[...]

Winston Churchill's inspiring leadership in the Second World War once put him above criticism. In recent years, his record has come under attack. This book makes sense of this extraordinary man and his controversial and heroic career. Best brings out Churchill's strengths and weaknesses, looking pas[...]

School is 'wet and weedy', according to Nigel Molesworth, the 'goriller of 3B', 'curse of St Custard's' and superb chronicler of fifties English life. Nothing escapes his disaffected eye and he has little time for such things as botany walks and cissy poetry with an assortment of swots, snekes and o[...]

Offers a collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce. This book includes tales that range from the Knight's account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of Bath's Arthurian legend, to the ribald anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook.[...]

In this new edition of "Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice", Geoffrey Robertson QC explains why we must hold political and military leaders accountable for genocide, torture and mass murder. He shows how human rights standards can be enforced against cruel governments, armies a[...]