Often described as the eighth Wonder of the World, the massive, underground army made from fired clay evokes both awe and curiosity. Who was this powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed these warriors to guard him in the afterlife? How were nearly 8,000 figures made on such a vast scale so long ago? This lovely little book, based on the ...
Liverpool Football Club, in stark contrast to its competitors, remains locally owned, not a conglomerate or media business. Unlike its main rivals, the Liverpool club has been loathe to pursue global markets for merchandizing - though it attracts a huge fandom around the world - and its ambitions remain resolutely fixed on footballing success. ...
This original collection revisits and re-evaluates Chomsky's classic competence/performance distinction from a wide variety of perspectives and areas of expertise. The discussion is placed within a broad framework, taking account of a view of language both as a societal construct and as internal, developing within the mind and/or brain. Renowned ...
A central tenet of globalization is that we now have all become "citizens of the world." Whether or not we are global citizens is a topic of great dispute, however those who take part in the debate agree that a global citizen is a member of the wider community of humanity, the world or a similar whole which is wider than that of a nation-state. ...
After years of near invisibility in contemporary fiction, in the shadow of the acclaimed offerings from Scotland and Ireland, today Wales can draw from a vibrant, diverse set of writers, from Trezza Azzopardi to James Hawes, from Niall Griffiths to Anna Davis. This is a vibrant, brilliant, and original collection, whose subjects range from ...
Over the past two decades, wound management and reconstruction has become an increasingly exciting and demanding area of veterinary surgery. Our knowledge of the biology of wound healing and of the factors that contribute to abnormal wound healing has expanded greatly. The application of new dressing products, and novel surgical and microsurgical ...
Australia's leading legal historian examines the chain of events that occurred between Ned Kelly's last stand at Glenrowan and the day he faced the public executioner revealing the truth behind the drama, intrigue, and pathos of the death of Australia's most notorious outlaw. In 1880, Ned Kelly was a great deal more than just an outlaw who had to ...
Designed specifically with revision in mind, the "CIM Revision Cards" provide concise, yet fundamental information to assist students in passing the CIM exams as easily as possible. A clear, carefully structured layout aids the learning process and ensures the key points are covered in a succinct and accessible manner. The compact, spiral bound ...
Imprint. Boasting lengthy coastlines on two different oceans - the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea - Thailand is virtually surrounded by water, making it ideally suited for underwater exploration. This guide includes coverage of newly discovered dive areas, along with all the old favourites.
A new edition of a well-known text in the study of football-related violence, this covers such events as the Heysel Stadium disaster and the consequent banning of English clubs from Europe.
Designed specifically with revision in mind, the "CIM Revision Cards" provide concise, yet fundamental information to assist students in passing the CIM exams as easily as possible. A clear, carefully structured layout aids the learning process and ensures the key points are covered in a succinct and accessible manner. The compact, spiral bound ...
Designed specifically with revision in mind, the "CIM Revision Cards" provide concise, yet fundamental information to assist students in passing the CIM exams as easily as possible. A clear, carefully structured layout aids the learning process and ensures the key points are covered in a succinct and accessible manner. The compact, spiral bound ...
This book is part of the "Life Cycles" series, a collection of books intended as first natural history books for children. Each book takes a familiar plant or animal and traces its life cycle from conception to adulthood, explaining and illustrating each stage of its development. The series is designed with two levels of text: large type ...
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