The Museum Manager's Compendium: 101 Essential Tools and Resources helps you make and implement your decisions as a museum manager and strategic planner. This book's 101 sections present a treasure trove of definitions, diagrams, processes, choices, and worksheets, in major areas of museum managemen[...]
William Boyce: A Tercentenary Sourcebook and Compendium is published in celebration of the three-hundreth anniversary of the birth in 1711 of England's leading eighteenth-century composer. It is the first book to be devoted to a musician who more than any of his contemporaries carried the flag in th[...]
Do you struggle sometimes to write good, creative copy, especially when the pressure is on and the deadline's looming? Do you sit with a dictionary, a thesaurus and the Internet open while you panic? Gabay's Copywriting Compendium is your answer, containing a wealth of inspiring tips, ideas and desc[...]
Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking series "The Goon Show" changed the face of British comedy. Now, for the first time, this box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This volume includes: "The String Robberies," [...]
All manner of lace-making projects, hints and tips are included in this comprenehsive compendium. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and [...]
This illustrated reference compiles more than 2000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colourful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals ([...]
What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crime[...]
Fill this ceramic vase with fresh flowers to add literary charm to any room. Illustrated by avowed bibliophile Jane Mount and adorned with elegant touches of gold, it's the perfect gift for book lovers. The vase measures 5 3/8 x 8 x 2 1/2 inches and features this inspiring quote by Oscar Wilde on th[...]
Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the world with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource.
This groundbreaking international tour of calligraphy now features a sumptuous new foil-stamped cover. Showcasing the work of a roster of international artists, it featur[...]
"The IMO Compendium" is the ultimate collection of challenging high-school-level mathematics problems and is an invaluable resource not only for high-school students preparing for mathematics competitions, but for anyone who loves and appreciates mathematics.The International Mathematical Olympiad ([...]
Thirteen remastered episodes of the legendary series, plus bonus material. Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking radio series changed the face of British comedy. Now, for the first time, this collection presents the available episodes in chronological order as they were schedu[...]
This book gives a complete overview of the hobby of 'wargaming with miniatures, especially suitable for the newcomer but also containing sufficient depth and breadth of information to attract the more experienced gamer. Packed with colour photographs, maps and diagrams the book is a visual treat, bu[...]
In a single volume, Roman Empire at War catalogues and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Empire from Augustus to Justinian I (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient, Late Antique, and Early Medieval te[...]
In a single volume, Roman Republic at War catalogues and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Republic between 480 and 31 BC (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient texts, in order to offer a brief descri[...]
(Guitar Solo). Bring the world of classical music to guitarists of all levels This collection features classical guitar technical studies from Sor, Tarrega, Guiliani, Carcassi, and Aguado, as well as presenting fresh guitar arrangements of well-known classical masterpieces. Repertoire compositions [...]