Provides a review of the artistic styles of Ralph Steadman from the late 1960s to the present day, in a study that features insightful autobiographical commentary from the artist himself, striking reproductions, and an introduction by Hunter S. Thompson. 35,000 first printing. Tour.[...]
In this revised and expanded reader, Thompson brings 30 classic articles and book chapter reprints together under one cover--giving students a grounding in the history, development, and current status of public personnel policy in the United States. In addition to discussion of hot topics, Thompson [...]
This series is a source for the study of every subject area which might be included in the umbrella of humanities. Almost every major literary form is represented: essay, poem, short story, play, novel, memoir, epigram, scientific discourse, philosophical treatise, political manifesto, and religious[...]
What is superstring theory and why is it important? Can superstrings offer the fulfilment of Einstein's lifelong dream of a Theory of Everything? Co-authored by Michio Kaku, one of the leading pioneers of superstrings, this is a thrilling account of the discoveries that have led scientists to the br[...]
In this revised edition of Paul Thompson's successful book, he traces oral history through its own past and weighs up the recent achievements of this international movement. He challenges myths of historical scholarship and looks at the use of oral sources by the historian. The author offers advice [...]
Amy and Matt are bored. They don't want to study for their exams. They want to have a good time. So they drive to the marina at West Palm Beach, and Matt jumps onto one of the boats. 'We can go anywhere!' he jokes. But when the owners of the boat come back and find them, Amy and Matt are in deep tr[...]
This book is supported by a MultiROM, containing a complete dramatized audio recording of the story plus interactive activities.--P. [4] of cover.[...]
This book is supported by a MultiROM, containing a complete dramatized audio recording of the story plus interactive activities.--P. [4] of cover.[...]
Dominoes are full colour readers with extensive Activities and Project pages. Quick Starters are the same level as Starter with shorter, simpler stories. They are suitable for students who need more support in their reading than is provided by traditional readers. The Activities and Projects can be [...]
'He's great, Vera, ' said Angie. When Viktor Sarav takes a job at Ballantine's, Angie and her brother Don - the young owners of the New York fashion company - are pleased. But soon there are strange deaths in the company. Is there a vampire at work at Ballantine's? Vera Donato, a company director wi[...]
About seventy years after the death of Jesus, John of Patmos sent visionary messages to Christians in seven cities of western Asia Minor. These messages would eventually become part of the New Testament canon, as The Book of Revelation. What was John's message? What was its literary form? Did he wri[...]
Mental imagery has always been a controversial topic in psychology. The major problem has been the inherently private nature of mental images, which has traditionally prevented objective assessment of their structure and function. Between researchers in cognitive psychology and computer-science, a d[...]
"This volume is the most important if not the final word on the great imagery debate. It examines issues critical to all cognition. For example, whether the brain is a general purpose computer and if the brain's structure imposes limits on what can be represented in our minds." Michael I. Posner, Pr[...]
Health and Physical Education fills the need for a text that explores contemporary Health and Physical Education curriculum issues in Australia and New Zealand. This book investigates and analyses curriculum issues and the part that proactive HPE teachers can play in reforming and improving the role[...]
Available for the first time in published form, Groups and Geometry presents the Oxford Mathematical Institute notes for undergraduates and first year postgraduates. The content is guided by the Oxford syllabus but includes much more material than is included on the syllabus. This book is about the[...]
This edition of the Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary is derived from the acclaimed Oxford Russian Dictionary, including up to date vocabulary from all areas of life today. It also includes a guide to Russian and English grammar, extra help with letter-writing, and an ultra-clear, user-friendly layo[...]