Kant devoted over 10 years to writing the "Critique of Pure Reason", one of the fundamental works in all of Western philosophy. In it, Kant considers basic philosophical questions--the nature of reason, experience, science, morality, religion, truth, and reality--and attempts to reconcile the two dominant philosophical schools of his day: the ...
The most comprehensive and authoritative reference book of its kind, The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea is a completely revised and updated edition of a classic volume that was first published in 1976 to huge acclaim, hailed as 'a beguiling book' (Daily Telegraph), 'marvellous' (The Times), and 'totally absorbing' (Financial Times). It ...
Pinch analysis and related techniques are the key to design of inherently energy-efficient plants. This book shows engineers how to understand and optimize energy use in their processes, whether large or small. Energy savings go straight to the bottom line as increased profit, as well as reducing emissions. This is the key guide to process ...
This book focuses on the internal fixation of long bones by using intramedullary locked nails in a closed technique. Intramedullary fixation fulfils the biological requirements for fracture healing and minimises surgical trauma. Locked nails provide a favourable mechanical environment for fracture stabilisation and post-operative rehabilitation. ...
Provides a graphic account of the background to the assault, the men and equipment used, the tactics adopted, and how the battle evolved. Drawing upon contemporary source material and with the aid of artworks, this book provides an analysis of the raid, and its consequences.
In this study, Ian Kemp surveys the world of Sir Michael Tippett's musical and dramatic creation, combining biography with analysis of the composer's technical background and idiosyncratic rhythmic language.
During the interwar years the major European powers learned the military lessons of World War I. However, the erstwhile combatants had come to different conclusions about the nature of any future war. For the French, in particular, fearful of losing a further generation of men in another war, saw the creation of a major fortification--the Maginot ...
This atlas of cancer incidence in Scotland offers a wealth of illuminating data. International differences are large, and within Scotland itself the variations are marked. Variation of incidence is three-fold for common cancers such as large bowel and lung, and seven-fold for the less frequent cancer of the lip and leukemia. Glasgow exhibits the ...
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