Bertrand Russell was born in 1872 and died in 1970. One of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, he transformed philosophy and can lay claim to being one of the greatest philosophers of all time. He was a Nobel Prize winner for Literature and was imprisoned several times as a result[...]
One moment, New Jersey state trooper Mike Russell was working undercover, playing the role of an up-and-coming mobster hoping to infiltrate a Mafia family crew. The next, he was lying facedown in an alley after being ambushed and shot in the back of the head by a mobster over a dispute. Russell mira[...]
This book demonstrates the influence of an Edwardian 'controversy' on Russell's philosophy of the external world. It brings to our attention a debate that raged amongst Edwardian philosophers on issues of central significance to analytic philosophy before Bertrand Russell entered the discussion. In [...]
Far more than a recipe book of techniques that readers can pull out at the right time, this book encourages readers not only to use techniques sensitively and creatively in their own groups, but also to go one step further to invent their own techniques. The authors draw on their combined experience[...]
Longlisted for the CWA John Creasy New Blood Dagger Award 2013 and shortlisted for CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger Award 2014 'She looked up at the terraced house, with the closed shutters and the big room at the end of the long unlit corridor where the man who smiled too much did his work. She clim[...]
The SUNDAY TIMES top 20 bestseller! New York, 1939: A city of hope. A city of opportunity. A city hiding dark secrets ...[...]
Assessment is a daily, ongoing, integral part of teaching and learning. "Classroom Assessment: Concepts and Applications" explores how assessment is a key component of all aspects of the instructional process, including organizing and creating a classroom culture, planning lessons, delivering instru[...]
Suitable for first year undergraduate students taking law modules on Construction, Surveying, Planning and Engineering courses, this title offers an overview of the key legal issues in the construction industry.[...]
Mucosal Immunology, now in its fourth edition, is the only comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical manifestations of mucosal immunology. Most infectious agents enter the body through the various mucous membranes, and many common infections take place in or on mucous membranes[...]
Examines the ways in which beliefs and values interact with science and science teaching. This book looks at some of the spiritual, social and cultural contexts within which science has developed, and considers how these factors can affect the choice of scientific theory. It also analyses the intera[...]
Since the first edition published in 1991, this has been one of the top-selling books in the field. The first and second editions have been used as a required text in over 100 universities worldwide and have become indispensable reference for thousands of practising engineers as well. The third edit[...]
The evolution and history of adventure therapy, as chronicled in the second chapter of this book, well demonstrates how far this field has evolved from a "divergent therapy" into an efficacious form of therapy that engages clients on cognitive, affective, and behavioral levels. Adventure Therapy is [...]
Students trained in traditional exercise physiology have learned the basic concepts of energy but often don't fully understand human energy consumption at the molecular level." Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science, Fourth Edition," provides an introduction to biochemistry that will give readers [...]
For centuries fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book, a fully revised, extended and updated second edition explores the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. Its scope ranges fr[...]
"The Critical Path to Corporate Renewal" is a practical and effective agenda for revitalizing the corporation. Through an in depth analysis of six companies that have undergone fundamental changes, the authors describe what works and what doesn't in corporate renewal. It describes the many common er[...]
Organizations must choose between people and profits, right? Wrong, argue the authors of "Higher Ambition". In fact, as global competition stiffens and enterprises face increasing public scrutiny, successful leaders must win on all fronts with their people, their customers, their communities, and th[...]
Collecting the first volume of the classic 1980's comic adaptation of the Elric of Melnibone novels by fantasy legend Michael Moorcock! Bear witness to the story of Elric, Lord of Melnibone; his dark cousin - the evil Yyrkoon; their dark magics; and their terrible struggle for rule of the fabled Eme[...]
Migration has provided millions with an escape route from poverty or oppression, ensuring the survival, even prosperity, of individuals and their families. This atlas maps contemporary migration against its crucial economic, social, cultural and demographic contexts.[...]
This practice test book provides useful support for students preparing to take the Cambridge BEC Vantage examination.[...]