Published nearly sixty years ago, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men stands as an undisputed American masterpiece, taking its place alongside works by Henry David Thoreau, Herman Melville, and Walt Whitman. In a stunning blend of prose and images, this classic offers at once an unforgettable portrait of t[...]
In the summer of 1936, Agee and Evans set out on assignment for "Fortune" magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when in 1941. "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" was first published to eno[...]
Fourier analysis is a mathematical technique for decomposing a signal into identifiable components. It is used in the study of all types of waves. This book explains the basic mathematical theory and some of the principal applications of Fourier analysis, in areas ranging from sound and vibration to[...]
Walker's goal is to help students make the connection between a conceptual understanding of physics and the various skills necessary to solve quantitative problems. The pedagogy and approach are based on over 20 years of teaching and reflect the results of physics education research. Already one of [...]
"Guitar Basics" is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory Grade. The method is set out in fifteen stages and contains original pieces and traditional tunes in an array of styles including classical, folk and world music as w[...]
Professor Fernand Mosse of the College de France is at home in all the Germanic languages and literatures, but for many years he has paid particular attention to English. Since he is a medievalist he has interested himself first and foremost in the earlier periods, and since he is a teacher as well [...]
The crack of the bat on the radio is ingrained in the American mind as baseball takes center stage each summer. Radio has brought the sounds of baseball into homes for almost one hundred years, helping baseball emerge from the 1919 Black Sox scandal into the glorious World Series of the 1920s. The m[...]
"The Rough Guide to Germany" is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic country. It is now in full colour throughout, dozens of photos illustrate Germany's stylish cities, beautiful landscapes, meandering rivers and picture-perfect castles. Detailed accounts of every attraction provide all the inf[...]
The Rough Guide to Germany is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic country - simultaneously one of the most rewarding and most overlooked travel destinations in Europe. Detailed accounts of every attraction provide all the information you need to explore the country's exceptional museums, iconi[...]
Walker's goal is to help students make the connection between a conceptual understanding of physics and the various skills necessary to solve quantitative problems. The pedagogy and approach are based on over 20 years of teaching and reflect the results of physics education research. Already one of [...]
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Germany" driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming German villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Local travel writers have carefully crafted each driving itinerary in the guide based on first-hand knowledge [...]
The concept and study of orientalism in Western culture gained a changed understanding from Edward Said's now iconic 1978 book Orientalism. Especially in Germany, however, recent debate has moved beyond Said's definition of the phenomenon, highlighting the multiple forms of orientalism within the "W[...]
An easily accessible introduction to wavelet analysis, this book explains the subject using algebra and some basic calculus, and stresses applications, such as speech compression, removing noise from audio and images, image compression, and image enhancement. Software is available for download that [...]
A re-discovered masterpiece of reporting by a literary icon and a celebrated photographer.
In the summer of 1936, James Agee set out with photographer Walker Evans on assignment for "Fortune" magazine. Their mission was to explore the plight of sharecroppers during the height of the Great Depres[...]
Gives facts, history, and data on Germany, and provides information on accommodations, restaurants, sights, walks, and drives.[...]
A comprehensive guide to walking the 740km Way of St James Pilgrim Road from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees. This is the first volume of the only guide to the whole route written in English.Completely rewalked and updated in time for the next Holy Year i[...]