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Inventors and Inventions (Hardback - 2 Mar 2010)

Inventors and Inventions takes a refreshing look into the fascinating history of inventors and inventions. With encyclopaedic breadth, the book follows a diverse list of inventions from their earliest manifestations through to their most current incarnations, whilst also revealing how some of today’s greatest inventions came about by accident or chance.From the arcane beginnings of the frisbee, to the role of...

Edited by Black Dog Publishing

ISBN-13: 9781906155674 ; ISBN-10: 1906155674

Price: £24.95 £21.22 UK delivery 1 to 2 days

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Complex Time-Delay Systems (Hardback - 1 Feb 2010)

Time delays in dynamical systems arise as an inevitable consequence of finite speeds of information transmission. Realistic models increasingly demand the inclusion of delays in order to properly understand, analyze, design, and control real-life systems. The goal of this book is to present the state-of-the-art in research on time-delay dynamics in the framework of complex systems and networks. While the...

Edited by Fatihcan M. Atay

ISBN-13: 9783642023286 ; ISBN-10: 3642023282

Price: £81.00 £67.25 Not Available

Candidiasis GUIDELINES Pocketcards: Infectious Diseases Society of America (2009) (Paperback / softback - 20 Mar 2010)

Guidelines Pocketcards(tm) are multi-fold pocketcards containing society-endorsed evidence-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practising clinicians, quality managers, nursing, educators, and medical students 1, 2. The Candidiasis GUIDELINES Pocketcard(tm) is endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and based on the latest IDSA guidelines. This...

By (author) Peter Pappas

ISBN-13: 9780982329924 ; ISBN-10: 098232992X

Price: £10.99 UK delivery 2 to 3 days

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Global Communication: Theories, Stakeholders, and Trends (Paperback / softback - 12 Feb 2010)

The third edition of this major text in global communication has been fully revised to bring it up to date with advances in this dynamic field. Discussing the major trends, stakeholders, and global activities involved in international communication, this book provides new insights into the worldwide factors affecting media. . Global Communication is the most definitive text on multi–national communication and...

By (author) Thomas L. McPhail

ISBN-13: 9781444330304 ; ISBN-10: 1444330306

Price: £24.99 £23.74 UK delivery 2 to 3 days

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Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century (Paperback / softback - 19 Feb 2010)

Bringing together top listening scholars from various scholarly disciplines and applied, real world perspectives, Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century offers a state–of–the–art overview of what we know and think about listening behavior in the 21st century. Bringing together top listening scholars from a range of disciplines and real world perspectives, Listening and Human Communication in the...

Edited by Andrew D. Wolvin

ISBN-13: 9781405181648 ; ISBN-10: 1405181648

Price: £24.99 £23.74 UK delivery 2 to 3 days

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Comparative Perspectives on Communal Lands and Individual Ownership: Sustainable Futures (Hardback - 19 Feb 2010)

Comparative Perspectives on Communal Lands and Individual Ownership: Sustainable Futures addresses property and land title as central mechanisms governing access to communally-held land and resources. The collection assesses the effectiveness of property law and tenure models developed around concepts of individual ownership, for achieving long-term environmental and economic sustainability for indigenous peoples...

Edited by Lee Godden; Maureen Tehan

ISBN-13: 9780415457200 ; ISBN-10: 0415457203

Price: £80.00 £64.90 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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World Higher Education Database Single User 2010 (CD-ROM - 19 Mar 2010)

The most comprehensive reference tool available in the field of higher education, the World Higher Education Database 2010 incorporates the IAU database in a cross-referenced, fully searchable CD-ROM. Over 14,000 universities in more than 180 countries. The most comprehensive reference tool available in the field of higher education, the World Higher Education Database 2010 incorporates the IAU database in a...

By (author) International Association of Universities

ISBN-13: 9780230235564 ; ISBN-10: 0230235565

Price: £275.00 £242.75 Not Available

World Higher Education Database Network 2010 (CD-ROM - 19 Mar 2010)

The most comprehensive reference tool available in the field of higher education, the World Higher Education Database 2010 incorporates the IAU database in a cross-referenced, fully searchable CD-ROM. Over 14,000 universities in more than 180 countries. The most comprehensive reference tool available in the field of higher education, the World Higher Education Database 2010 incorporates the IAU database in a...

By (author) International Association of Universities

ISBN-13: 9780230235557 ; ISBN-10: 0230235557

Price: £600.00 £519.00 Not Available

Gender Diversity in Indonesia: Sexuality, Islam and Queer Selves (Hardback - 18 Feb 2010)

Indonesia provides particularly interesting examples of gender diversity. Same-sex relations, transvestism and cross-gender behaviour have long been noted amongst a wide range of Indonesian peoples. This book explores the nature of gender diversity in Indonesia, and with the world’s largest Muslim population, it examines Islam in this context. Based on extensive ethnographic research, it discusses in particular...

By (author) Sharyn Graham Davies

ISBN-13: 9780415375696 ; ISBN-10: 041537569X

Price: £80.00 £64.90 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Federalism in Asia: India, Pakistan and Malaysia (Hardback - 18 Feb 2010)

This book analyzes the successes and failures of various federal measures adopted in India, Pakistan and Malaysia for the political accommodation of diversity. Bhattacharyya then assesses their comparative significance for other countries in Asia. In particular, he examines growing tensions between nation and state-building in ethnically plural societies; modes of federation-building in Asia; persistent...

By (author) Harihar Bhattacharyya

ISBN-13: 9780415315401 ; ISBN-10: 0415315409

Price: £75.00 £60.75 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Reparations to Palestinian Refugees: A Comparative Perspective (Hardback - 17 Feb 2010)

This book delves into the issue of reparations in relation to Palestinian refugees in their search for a solution to their displacement and dispossession. Highlighting the broad spectrum of reparations available as forms of remedy for a historical injustice, the author probes the reasons behind the failure to reach a reparations agreement till the present day and discusses the significance of issues of apology,...

By (author) Shahira Samy

ISBN-13: 9780415485791 ; ISBN-10: 0415485797

Price: £75.00 £60.75 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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The History of Vegetarianism and Cow-Veneration in India (Hardback - 16 Feb 2010)

For the first time, this influential study by Ludwig Alsdorf is made available to an English speaking audience, translated by Bal Patil. It focuses on two of the most pertinent issues in Indian religion, the history of vegetarianism and cow-veneration, and its historical approach remains relevant to this day. With reference to significant brahminical texts, such as key chapters of the Book of Manu, the book centres...

By (author) Ludwig Alsdorf; Translated by Bal Patil; Edited by Willem Bollee

ISBN-13: 9780415548243 ; ISBN-10: 0415548241

Price: £80.00 £64.90 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Autocourse 2009-2010: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Now in its 59th year, this world famous motorsport annual is regarded as the definitive account of the Formula 1 season. Edited by leading F1 journalist Alan Henry, plus Formula One coverage from Simon Arron as Grand Prix editor and Mark Hughes as Technical editor, it has been long established as a genuine collector's item. Autocourse has an unrivalled heritage which is recognized by the entire motorsport...

Edited by Alan Henry

ISBN-13: 9781905334520 ; ISBN-10: 1905334524

Price: £40.00 £33.00 UK delivery 1 to 2 days

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Security, Risk and the Biometric State: Governing Borders and Bodies (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

This book examines a series of questions associated with the increasing application and implications of biometrics in contemporary everyday life. In the wake of the events of 9/11, the reliance on increasingly sophisticated and invasive technologies across a burgeoning field of applications has accelerated, giving rise to the term 'biometric state'. This book explores how these ‘virtual borders’ are created...

By (author) Benjamin J Muller

ISBN-13: 9780415484404 ; ISBN-10: 0415484405

Price: £75.00 £60.75 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Media, Culture and Society in Malaysia (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

This book presents a comprehensive, full-length analysis of the uses of media and communication technologies by different social actors in Malaysia. Unlike other studies of the media in Malaysia which concentrate on "political economy" or "freedom of the media" approaches, this book focuses on the ways in which different media forms have constituted cultural practices and power relations amongst particular...

Edited by Yeoh Seng Guan

ISBN-13: 9780415552462 ; ISBN-10: 041555246X

Price: £85.00 £68.55 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Motocourse 2009-2010: The World's Leading Grand Prix ℜSuperbike Annual (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

MotoGP and Superbike seasons, it is a highly collectable resource respected by all within the industry. The annual is bought by many teams and riders and is widely recognized as the leading annual in this exciting sport. Motocourse is packed with detailed race reports, in-depth analysis, rider profiles and outstanding photography that bring to life the excitement of this massively popular sport. MotoGP and Superbike...

Compiled by Michael Scott

ISBN-13: 9781905334537 ; ISBN-10: 1905334532

Price: £35.00 £29.50 UK delivery 1 to 2 days

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Religion and Politics in South Asia (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Religion and religio-political forces have become potent influences in the domestic politics of many countries irrespective of geographical location, stages of economic growth, and systems of governance. The growing importance of religion as a marker of identity and a tool of political mobilization is reshaping the political landscape in an unprecedented manner, and South Asia, which contains the world’s largest...

Edited by Ali Riaz

ISBN-13: 9780415778008 ; ISBN-10: 041577800X

Price: £85.00 £68.55 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Religion and Politics in South Asia (Paperback / softback - 15 Feb 2010)

Religion and religio-political forces have become potent influences in the domestic politics of many countries irrespective of geographical location, stages of economic growth, and systems of governance. The growing importance of religion as a marker of identity and a tool of political mobilization is reshaping the political landscape in an unprecedented manner, and South Asia, which contains the world’s largest...

Edited by Ali Riaz

ISBN-13: 9780415778015 ; ISBN-10: 0415778018

Price: £25.99 £23.19 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Ending the Postwar in Japan: Structure, Actors, Norms and Challenges (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

The 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2005 was a fundamental watershed in modern Japanese history. Inspired by this, much discourse has been produced on the ‘end’ of the postwar period itself. Yet, the question of ‘endings’ is perennial, and has occurred on numerous occasions in postwar Japanese history. The topic of the ending of the postwar is much more than a question of...

Edited by Hiroko Takeda; Glenn D. Hook

ISBN-13: 9780415552400 ; ISBN-10: 0415552400

Price: £92.75 Not Available

The World's Top 500 Airports (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Equally loved and loathed by the public and the media, airports are crucial to the operation of passenger and airfreight services worldwide. The WorldΣs Top 500 Airports is the leading guide on the subject. It contains a brief history of each airport, details of runways and terminals, annual passenger numbers and aircraft movements. For the ΨTop 250Σ airports there is a map, details of the main user...

By (author) David Wragg

ISBN-13: 9781844256327 ; ISBN-10: 1844256324

Price: £30.00 £21.90 UK delivery 1 to 2 days

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Reference and dictionaries

Inventors and Inventions (Hardback - 2 Mar 2010)

Complex Time-Delay Systems (Hardback - 1 Feb 2010)

Candidiasis GUIDELINES Pocketcards: Infectious Diseases Society of America (2009) (Paperback / softback - 20 Mar 2010)

Global Communication: Theories, Stakeholders, and Trends (Paperback / softback - 12 Feb 2010)

Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century (Paperback / softback - 19 Feb 2010)

Comparative Perspectives on Communal Lands and Individual Ownership: Sustainable Futures (Hardback - 19 Feb 2010)

World Higher Education Database Single User 2010 (CD-ROM - 19 Mar 2010)

World Higher Education Database Network 2010 (CD-ROM - 19 Mar 2010)

Gender Diversity in Indonesia: Sexuality, Islam and Queer Selves (Hardback - 18 Feb 2010)

Federalism in Asia: India, Pakistan and Malaysia (Hardback - 18 Feb 2010)

Reparations to Palestinian Refugees: A Comparative Perspective (Hardback - 17 Feb 2010)

The History of Vegetarianism and Cow-Veneration in India (Hardback - 16 Feb 2010)

Autocourse 2009-2010: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Security, Risk and the Biometric State: Governing Borders and Bodies (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Media, Culture and Society in Malaysia (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Motocourse 2009-2010: The World's Leading Grand Prix ℜSuperbike Annual (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Religion and Politics in South Asia (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

Religion and Politics in South Asia (Paperback / softback - 15 Feb 2010)

Ending the Postwar in Japan: Structure, Actors, Norms and Challenges (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)

The World's Top 500 Airports (Hardback - 15 Feb 2010)