The buildings of Victorian Britain are perhaps the most varied and colorful in the country's architectural history, mirroring the great changes that were taking place in society and in technology, and expressing the delight of patrons and designers in almost every style from the world's past. The au[...]

Psychonarratology is an approach to the empirical study of literary response and the processing of narrative. It draws on the empirical methodology of cognitive psychology and discourse processing as well as the theoretical insights and conceptual analysis of literary studies, particularly narratolo[...]

This book puts forward a new approach to language change, the punctuated equilibrium model. This is based on the premise that during most of the 100,000 or more years that humans have had language, states of equilibrium have existed during which linguistic features diffused across the languages in a[...]

What was the effect of the Reformation movement on the parishioners of the German countryside? This book examines the reform movement at the level of its implementation - the rural parish. Investigation of the Reformation and the sixteenth-century parish reveals the strength of tradition and custom [...]

Complete with five new or revised chapters, the second edition of this book on the workings of organizations delves into the infrastructure required for top performance, using new case material from, among others, BP and the US Army.[...]

Provides information on practice management. This work gives guidance to veterinary surgeons setting up in practice or to practitioners keen to improve the efficiency of their business. It is also helpful to those preparing for the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management. It includes advice on[...]

All Aboard for a Major Mystery Frank and Joe have the ultimate case on their hands: to judge the sleuthing skills of five teen dtectives in a contest sponsored by "Teenway" magazine. Even more cool -- the contest takes place on a caribbean cruise ship! But it's not long before suspicious pranks thr[...]

From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, "The Practical Geologist" is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science.
Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the pl[...]

While on vacation in London, Frank and Joe learn that a new invention for spies--a voice transmitter that can be implanted in a tooth--has been stolen. To find and catch a criminal, the Hardy boys roam all over London.[...]

A Haunted Maze Has Twice The Dead Ends.
Frank and Joe are thrilled to be taking part in the grand opening celebration of a new maze in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. By solving puzzles -- their specialty -- they could win a valuable prize But once they arrive, the teens soon have a new puzzle to so[...]

This is a large size 'bible' of 600 different weaves of loom. It is organised by type, from basic 4-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, providing a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave is rated according to degree of expertise required, and feature[...]