How to Write is an introductory guide to writing, aimed at people who think they can't write, or for whom writing is an ordeal. Broken down into short topic-based chapters on everything from beginning
Turning to academic work after a decade at sea, Couper (Greenwich Maritime Institute, London) has spent much time conducting research in the Pacific. Here he traces the seafaring traditions the Pacifi
Samarra, Iraq - capital of the Abbasid caliphs in the 9th century is not only one of the largest urban sites worldwide, but also gives us the essence of what the physical appearance of the caliphate w
Focusing on "out of the box" business applications, a UK management information consultant introduces Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as database management software that does not require use of dedicated g
It must be every sailor's dream to leave their home shores behind and cruise the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, but to get there you must first cross the Atlantic. A daunting prospect? Not so, is
Pennycook (language studies, U. of Technology, Sydney) continues his explorations of language use that convention would deem out of place. His topics include manjari seeds and nutmeg trees, through ot
This book provides a fresh new view of the battles of the war and goes behind the scenes to explore wartime trading activity, particularly American dealings with Napoleon and cross-border commerce, as
Samarra, north of Baghdad, was founded in 836 as a royal capital and military for the Abbasid field army by the caliph al-Mu'tasim. When first the army and then the caliph wandered off some six decade
Witness the Gadgets, the Style, and the Story. The Book of Bond examines the style and charisma of Bond himself, his most memorable confrontations, and introduces each one of his 23 films. Includes s
How were animals treated in the Classical world, and how did ancient authors respond to animals in Greek and Roman life? The place of the animal in ancient philosophy has been well-studied, but in soc
Understanding Equity & Trusts is the sister text to Professor Hudson’s heavyweight textbook Equity & Trusts. It aims to give you a clear, accessible and comprehensive overview of the main them
From the founder of flying-trapeze.com, this book illustrates the fundamental principles, techniques and equipment of Flying Trapeze. With hundreds of clear and simple diagrams illustrating tricks gat
Ownership of the family home is generally not contested until the relationship between the spouses or cohabitants breaks down. The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 gives the courts adjustive powers to deal
Ownership of the family home is generally not contested until the relationship between the spouses or cohabitants breaks down. The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 gives the courts adjustive powers to deal
