With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual. "Read this book. You[...]

Based on a national examination of English special schools providing for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties, this work identifies factors associated with good practice. It offers advice on how schools can become more effective in providing for troubled and challenging pupils.[...]

Covers important topics in the area of Survival Analysis. This book features chapters which provide a comprehensive review of the topic. It also contains examples to demonstrate the methodologies developed and includes a list of important references in the area of Survival Analysis.[...]

A highly-illustrated, case-based clinical guide for diagnosing and managing adult neuromuscular disease, starting from the case-history to mimic clinical practice.[...]

Winning unanimous praise on its publication and now available in paperback from Grove Press, Much Depends on Dinner is a delightful and intelligent history of the food we eat. Presented as a meal, each chapter represents a different course or garnish. Borrowing from Byron's classic poem "Don Juan" f[...]

In recent years, Dutch environmental policy has undergone some pivotal changes, the most significant of which have been decentralisation and deregulation, encouraging local communities to develop and deliver policies which are tailor-made to their particular situation. These changes have led to the [...]

"The first definitive guide to Canada's most beautiful and significant churches." In every city and town in Canada, churches stand as monuments to our spiritual, ethnic and architectural heritage. With as many styles as there are denominations of faith, these buildings tell the story of 250 years o[...]

An up-to-date presentation of modern dental radiology
Today it is impossible to even imagine an examination of the teeth and their supporting alveolar bone without the use of radiographs. This highly informative and easy-to-read book provides a myriad[...]

An ancient art form, encaustic art has seen a resurgence in popularity with the art and craft world's focus on mixed media. This book makes it accessible to everyone, from beginners to more experienced artists and craft workers. It shows you how to apply the coloured wax to anything from the usual g[...]