Katherine Knollys was Mary Boleyn's first child, born in 1524 when Mary was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Katherine spent her life unacknowledged as the king's daughter, yet she was given prime appointments at court as maid of honour to both Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard. She married [...]
The stories in Battleborn all unfold in Watkins's home state of Nevada, from down south in Nye County and Las Vegas, to Reno, Lake Tahoe, Virginia City and the Black Rock Desert, the site of Burning Man. We are introduced to a very specific small-town America, to those homes and lives off the highwa[...]
From Las Vegas to the Blackrock Desert, Vaye Watkins's stories of hardship, violence and redemption take the reader right to the heart[...]
We know what happens to the body when we die, but what happens to the soul? The answer may remain a great unknown, but the question has shaped centuries of tradition, folklore and religious belief. In this vivid history of the macabre, Carl Watkins goes in search of the ancient customs, local charac[...]
"Kiln Forming Glass" captures the excitement of working with glass and explains the techniques involved in this stimulating sphere of glass making. It discusses numerous aspects of this exciting and absorbing method of working. This practical instruction is accompanied by striking visual images of k[...]
Of all the acts of gallantry in World War II few were as audacious as the attack by midget submarines on the pride of the German fleet, the battleship Tirpitz, lying in her fortified mooring in a Norwegian fjord. Lieutenant Godfrey Place was in command of submarine X7 in September 1943 and travelle[...]
Updated to reflect the changes in ISO27001:2013, this pocket guide is the ideal way to prepare all staff in an organisation for an ISO27001 audit. The audit process can be a daunting one as an auditor can direct questions at any employee within your organisation. Written in a clear plain style, this[...]
This work sets out to help teachers assess pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, multisensory impairments and other complex needs in a relevant and meaningful way. It offers teachers structure, guidance and a holistic approach to assessment, target setting, planning, recording, at[...]
A guide to successful application of the electrical installation calculations required in day-to-day electrical engineering practice. It meets the requirements of the 2330 Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds. It is suitable for those undertaking Level 3 NVQs in Elec[...]
A guide to successful application of the electrical installation calculations required in day-to-day electrical engineering practice. It meets the requirements of the 2330 Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds.[...]
Contains questions to help you prepare for CIMA official exam. Supplementing the Official Learning System, this title focuses on applying what has been learned to pass the exam. It is suitable for independent study or tutored revision courses, helping you to prepare with confidence for exam day.[...]
Contains questions to help you prepare for CIMA official exam. Supplementing the Official Learning System, this title focuses on applying what has been learned to pass the exam. It is suitable for independent study or tutored revision courses, helping you to prepare with confidence for exam day.[...]
Presents a collection of common dermatalogical cases encountered in everyday practice. This title provides concise content on the aetiology, diagnosis, management and prevention so that healthcare practitioners can effectively treat their patients.[...]
Brought back into print in 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of Vernon Watkins' death. Vernon Watkins (1906-1967) was called by Kathleen Raine: 'the greatest lyric poet of my generation.' Dylan Thomas referred to him as: 'the most profound and greatly accomplished Welshman writing poems in English',[...]
The bromoil process, first devised in 1907 and now enjoying a revival, involves bleaching out the silver image from a conventional monochrome print and replacing it with an image formed from oily pigment. The process gives the photographer impressively "painterly" and atmospheric effects. The end pr[...]
This highly practical handbook meets the need for a general guide that provides teachers with the skills, techniques and structure to help children with specific learning difficulties achieve success.[...]
Mathematician Matthew Watkins and illustrator Matt Tweed have compressed almost every familar equation from mathematics and physics into one tiny book. A quick, fun, stylish reference book with appeal to anyone interested in the sciences.[...]
People love films. Whether it is going out for an evening to the cinema or curling up at home with a DVD, movies are one of our favourite forms of entertainment. It is important for our Christian growth that we learn to watch films thoughtfully rather than just seeing them as entertainment. It's imp[...]
This comprehensive dictionary describes all the major religions and belief systems as well as many of the denominations, cults and sects that have stemmed from them. It also addresses religion's debate with and response to secularism and to secular faiths, such as deism, atheism, agnosticism, Utilit[...]
This title is aimed at both the novice and more experienced amateur, with hints & tips from professional photographers. This new series of "Expanded Guides" focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable yo[...]
A university preparation course published in collaboration with the University of Reading.