Stephen Chambers is one of the painter Royal Academicians who has emerged as one of the most interesting and resourceful artists of his generation with work in both public and private collections across the world.[...]
The first of a series of five books on the German army of World War II. This volume focuses on their achievements from 1935 to 1940, and how the military traditions of Germany were used by Hitler to dominate Europe. Nigel Thomas examines the ways in which this army was trained and organized to allow[...]
In recent years, new disease threats--such as SARS, avian flu, mad cow disease, and drug-resistant strains of malaria and tuberculosis--have garnered media attention and galvanized political response. Proposals for new approaches to "securing health" against these threats have come not only from pub[...]
'Gray and Harrison have assembled an impressive array of authors to analyse the changing role of the medical profession. The contributions range from historical analyses of the relationship between government and doctors, to detailed examination of the implementation of clinical governance in the NH[...]
RHS COMPANION TO SCENTED PLANTS is an authoritative guide to creating beautiful, well designed gardens that are highly scented, and shows how scent can turn a good-looking garden into an unforgettable one. Stephen Lacey analyses the different scent 'flavours' available to the gardener, and discusses[...]
This title offers a comprehensive review of Therapeutic Farriery for the equine practitioner. Topics include: the importance of therapeutic farriery in equine practice, the biomechanics of the equine foot as it pertains to farriery, equine imaging: the framework for applying therapeutic farriery, th[...]
Neurology - as only Harrison's can cover it. Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to neurology that appear in "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition", this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientifi[...]
The New York Times called Stephen Sondheim "the greatest and perhaps best known artist in the American musical theater," while two months earlier, the same paper referred to his contemporary, Andrew Lloyd-Webber as "the most commercially successful composer in history." Whatever their individual ach[...]
Several problems plague contemporary thinking about governance. From the multiple definitions that are often vague and confusing, to the assumption that governance strategies, networks and markets represent attempts by weakening states to maintain control. Rethinking Governance questions this view [...]
The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences collects newly commissioned essays that examine fundamental issues in the social sciences.[...]
Get the 411 on neuromarketing Neuromarketing is an up-and-coming field where researchers study consumers' cognitive responses to advertising and media.[...]
Cases for PACES provides a concise study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination; the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills or PACES. The new edition of this very popular study guide has been completely updated, and now includes scenarios for Station 5, introduced in October 2009. Featu[...]
Full-colour throughout, "The Rough Guide to New York" is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most iconic cities. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style "Rough Guides" cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable [...]
Pocket Rough Guide New York City is an indispensable guide to the cultural capital of the USA. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, kids in tow or a tight budget to stick to, our itineraries help you plan your trip. The Best of New York section picks out the highlights you w[...]
The best New York has to offer - in your pocket. "Pocket Rough Guide New York City" is your essential guide to the cultural capital of the USA, with all the key sights, restaurants, shops and bars in an easy-to-use format, and a full-colour, pull-out map. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days [...]