Lays emphasis on the continuing influence of the country's African heritage whilst also chronicling the processes of colonial conquest and of economic development stemming from the industrial revolution. This is followed by an analysis of the fundamental political changes South Africa has undergone,[...]
Mike Myers thinks he was "a genius", while John Cleese regards him as "a true cultural icon". He was an architect of British comedy, paving the way for Monty Python, and then became a major Hollywood star, forever remembered as Igor in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. A writer, director, performer an[...]
Everyone thinks they know Sid James - the Carry On star and womaniser, who drank himself to death after the end of his affair with Barbara Windsor - but despite hundreds of scandalous newspaper exposes the real story of this complex actor has never been told. Now, this fascinating biography lays bar[...]
Introduces the tools, materials, and techniques of painting, and offers sixty step-by-step demonstrations of landscape and seascape painting[...]
Everyone knows what a tree looks like, right? But have you ever really seen the delicate flowers of a red maple? The emerging leaves of a tulip poplar? The twigs of a beech? When you look at a tree up close, a whole new world of form and detail emerges-you encounter beauty that you never knew existe[...]
Robert Llewellyn's stunning photographs reveal the intricate detail of trees as you've never seen them before. Nancy Ross Hugo's text illuminates the photographs by explaining the unique characteristics of everyday trees. Together, they celebrate the rich variety of popular trees and offer us a new [...]
Presents a contemporary approach to teach the engineering graphics skills. This title covers design concepts, the use of CAD, the basic visualization and sketching techniques that enable students to create and communicate graphic ideas effectively. It includes examples of how graphics communication [...]
Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease is the landmark book in the field of infectious disease. The new, revised edition of this work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the mechanisms of microbial infection and the pathogenesis of infectious disease. Presented in a clear, accessib[...]
Many see China and the United States on the path to confrontation. The Chinese leadership violates human rights norms. It maintains a harsh rule in Tibet, spars aggressively with Taiwan, and is clamping down on Hong Kong. A rising power with enormous assets, China increasingly considers American int[...]
This book surveys South African history from the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand in the late nineteenth century to the first democratic elections in 1994. Written by many of the leading historians of the country, it pulls together four decades of scholarship to present a detailed overview of [...]
This practical, hands-on guide captures, categorizes, and builds a process of best practices to avoid creating defects during the development process?rather than fixing them after extensive analysis. While there are various proprietary and competing standards for reducing software defects, these met[...]
Vigorous training, hazardous duty. These were the words that lured prospective volunteers to the First Special Service Force, and that promised, for those who measured up, the chance of getting into the war quickly. Unique during World War II, the First Special Service Force evolved as the amalgam o[...]
Aimed at the pump user, pump designer, rotating-equipment engineer, and student, this book bridges the gap between scholarly texts and standard engineering design guides. It is a practical reference that presents both design criteria and application guidelines.[...]
This innovative resource, created by Stephen Yeaple, was developed simultaneously with the textbook as an integral part of the teaching and learning system.[...]
This widely acclaimed book is a complete, authoritative reference on nutrition and its role in contemporary medicine, dietetics, nursing, public health, and public policy. Distinguished international experts provide in-depth information on historical landmarks in nutrition, specific dietary componen[...]
Written by senior faculty at Cook County Hospital, "Cook County Manual of Emergency Procedures" presents over 100 procedures performed in the emergency department in a templated, bulleted format. This text is an invaluable guide for the clinician who may confront a wide range of emergencies, both co[...]