Women and Material Culture presents a collection of twelve illustrated and interdisciplinary essays on gender and material culture across the long eighteenth century. Written by scholars from the USA, the UK and Europe, these essays point to the manifold ways in which gender mediated and was shape b[...]
Eighteen Saints legends tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, pulling on the famous red-and-white stripes. From Alan Shearer's record-breaking debut hat-tric[...]
Public health is a key concern of modern dental practitioners as they continue to play a vital role in the health of populations across the world. The second edition of Essential Dental Public Health identifies the links between clinical practice and public health with a strong emphasis on evidence-[...]
A renowned philosopher of the mind, also known for his groundbreaking work on Buddhism and cognitive science, Evan Thompson combines the latest neuroscience research on sleep, dreaming, and meditation with Indian and Western philosophy of the mind, casting new light on the self and its relation to t[...]
The book begins by considering responses by French artists to the World War I, showing how Purism, Dada, and early Surrealism are related to the ethos of post-war reconstruction. The authors then discuss the language of construction in places as dissimilar as France, Germany and the Soviet Union; th[...]
In this slim, enlightening volume, internationally recognized Buddhist teacher Martine Batchelor presents the basic tenets and teachings of the Buddha through a selection of essential texts from the Pali canon, the earliest Buddhist scriptures. Viewed by scholars as the actual substance of the histo[...]
Two classic science fiction novels in one handsome volume.
Here are two masterpieces of irony and imaginative vision from the father of science fiction. "The Time Machine" propels the Time Traveller into a distant, dismal, Darwinian future. "The Invisible Man" tells of a brash young scientist w[...]
Spanning the middle ages from AD 476 to AD 1492 and Columbus' discovery of the New World, this title presents the exciting themes from this time-knights, castles, jousting, and battles. It explains why the period is called the 'Middle Ages'. It covers the making of Europe and the Crusades at home an[...]
40 drawings of Cape Hatteras, Montauk Point, Cape Canaveral, Quoddy Head, Point Reyes, and many other lighthouses. Captions.
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This is a reissue of Professor Batchelor?s text on the theory of turbulent motion, which was first published by Cambridge Unviersity Press in 1953. It continues to be widely referred to in the professional literature of fluid mechanics, but has not been available for several years. This classic acc[...]
First published in 1967, Professor Batchelorâs classic text on fluid dynamics is still one of the foremost texts in the subject. The careful presentation of the underlying theories of fluids is still timely and applicable, even in these days of almost limitless computer power. This re-issue sho[...]
Using words and photographs, this book shows how meditation can enrich your life. Itbook looks at the three main Buddhist traditions - Tibetan, Theravadan and Zen - and offers step-by-step guides to meditation on a variety of themes. Each chapter discusses one of the many different approaches to med[...]
Dig deeper than ever into God's Word and the marvel of prophecy Packed with powerful study helps about prophecy and even more useful information, this resource-rich study Bible includes all of the following features and more: 27 Complete, Topical Study Guides Explanations of Bible numbers and symbo[...]
This best-selling children's Bible includes all the great stories of the Old and New Testaments. Popular children's author Mary Batchelor retells old favourites as well as significant lesser-known stories. Evocative illustrations by John Haysom reflect the mood and content of each story. Words and p[...]
Buddhism Without Beliefs presents a new interpretation of Buddhism and proposes realistic, non-religious, Buddhist solutions to the existential anguish that most of us live in.[...]
Provides an understanding of friction and wear using technologies such as lubrication and special materials. This work covers the hydrodynamic aspects of tribology as well as advances in the field of biotribology, with a focus on the engineering applications of tribology.[...]
Alone with Others is a uniquely contemporary guide to understanding the timeless message of Buddhism, and in particular its relevance in actual human relations. It was inspired by Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life, the oral instructions of living Buddhist masters, Martin Heidegger[...]
A rare and vivid narrative of a Buddhist nun's training and spiritual awakening. In this engagingly written account, Martine Batchelor relays the challenges a new ordinand faces in adapting to Buddhist monastic life: the spicy food, the rigorous daily schedule, the distinctive clothes and undergarme[...]
A Boulder, Colorado-based entrepreneur turned-venture capitalist, drawing on his 20 years of experience, provides practical advice for adapting to change, overcoming the inevitable ups and downs associated with the entrepreneurial lifestyle and maintaining a successful marriage/relationship.[...]