The Portable Community Place and Displacement in Bluegrass Festival Life This book explores the various ways in which individuals use music and culture to understand and respond to changes in their natural and built environments. Drawing on over 15 years of ethnographic fieldwork interviews and participant observation the author develops the thesis that the relationships networks and intimate forms of social interaction in the “portable” community cultivated at bluegrass festival events are significant cultural formations that shape participants’ relationships to their localities. With specific attention to the ways in which the strength of these relationships are translated into meaningful sites of community identity place and action following devastating local floods that destroyed homes and businesses displacing residents for years The Portable Community: Place and Displacement in Bluegrass Festival Life sheds light on the strength of such communities when tested and under external threat. A study of the central role of arts and music in grappling with social and environmental change including their role in facilitating disaster relief and recovery this volume will appeal to scholars of sociology with interests in symbolic interactionism the sociology of music culture and the sociology of disaster. | The Portable Community Place and Displacement in Bluegrass Festival Life GBP 38.99 1
PAT: Portable Appliance Testing In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment Fully up-to-date with the relevant parts of the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations: Amendment 3 and the 2012 Code of Practice Provides all the required information on portable appliance testing in a user-friendly manner Expert advice from an engineering training consultant supported with colour diagrams examples and tables The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires any electrical system to be constructed maintained and used in such a manner as to prevent danger. This means that inspection and testing of systems including portable appliances is needed in order to determine if maintenance is required. This book explains in clear language what needs to be done and includes expert advice on legislation as well as actual testing. The book contains an appendix providing the electrical fundamentals needed by non-specialists and also has sample questions (with answers) for the CandG 2377 exam. It is also an ideal revision guide for the non-specialist such as maintenance staff and caretakers who carry out these tasks part-time alongside their many other duties. | PAT: Portable Appliance Testing In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment GBP 175.00 1
Psyche's Lamp A Revaluation of Pyschological Principles as Foundation of All Thought Originally published in 1921 Psyche's Lamp reminds the reader that all thought and discussion to whatever aspect of confronting problems social political ethical vital and personal they may be directed posit psychological premises. In the darkness and confusion of a human world under reconstrction where immemorial landmarks lie strewn and buried under the debris of collapsed super-structures we shall vainly endeavour to thread our way to any purpose unless we can pierce the obscurity by the light of Psyche's lamp. | Psyche's Lamp A Revaluation of Pyschological Principles as Foundation of All Thought GBP 31.99 1
The Archaeology of Portable Art Southeast Asian Pacific and Australian Perspectives The development of complex cultural behaviour in our own species is perhaps the most significant research issue in modern archaeology. Until recently it was believed that our capacity for language and art only developed after some of our ancestors reached Europe around 40 000 years ago. Archaeological discoveries in Africa now show that modern humans were practicing symbolic behaviours prior to their dispersal from that continent and more recent discoveries in Indonesia and Australia are once again challenging ideas about human cultural development. Despite these significant discoveries and exciting potentials there is a curious absence of published information about Asia-Pacific region and consequently global narratives of our most celebrated cognitive accomplishment — art — has consistently underrepresented the contribution of Southeast Asia Australia and the Pacific Islands. This volume provides the first outline of what this region has to offer to the world of art in archaeology. Readers undertaking tertiary archaeology courses interested in the art of the Asia-Pacific region or human behavioural evolution along with anyone who is fascinated by the development of our modern ability to decorate ourselves and our world should find this book a good addition to their library. | The Archaeology of Portable Art Southeast Asian Pacific and Australian Perspectives GBP 38.99 1
Casting a Movement The Welcome Table Initiative Casting a Movement brings together US-based actors directors educators playwrights and scholars to explore the cultural politics of casting. Drawing on the notion of a welcome table—a space where artists of all backgrounds can come together as equals to create theatre—the book’s contributors discuss casting practices as they relate to varying communities and contexts including Middle Eastern American theatre Disability culture multilingual performance Native American theatre color- and culturally-conscious casting and casting as a means to dismantle stereotypes. Syler and Banks suggest that casting is a way to invite more people to the table so that the full breadth of US identities can be reflected onstage and that casting is inherently a political act; because an actor’s embodied presence both communicates a dramatic narrative and evokes cultural assumptions associated with appearance skin color gender sexuality and ability casting choices are never neutral. By bringing together a variety of artistic perspectives to discuss common goals and particular concerns related to casting this volume features the insights and experiences of a broad range of practitioners and experts across the field. As a resource-driven text suitable for both practitioners and academics Casting a Movement seeks to frame and mobilize a social movement focused on casting access and representation. Chapter 2 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license. | Casting a Movement The Welcome Table Initiative GBP 31.99 1
Ophthalmic Imaging Posterior Segment Imaging Anterior Eye Photography and Slit Lamp Biomicrography Ophthalmic Imaging serves as a reference for the practicing ophthalmic imager. Ophthalmic imaging combines photography and diagnostic imaging to provide insight into not only the health of the eye but also the health of the human body as a whole. Ophthalmic photographers are specialists in imaging through and in the human eye one of the only parts of the body where the circulation and nervous system is visible non-invasively. With technical perspective as context this book will provide instructional techniques as well as the background needed for problem solving in this exciting field. The book covers all aspects of contemporary ophthalmic imaging and provides image support to ophthalmologists and sub-specialties including retinal specialists corneal specialists neuro-ophthalmologists and ocular oncologists. This text serves as a reference for the practicing ophthalmic imager or to imagers just getting started in the field. | Ophthalmic Imaging Posterior Segment Imaging Anterior Eye Photography and Slit Lamp Biomicrography GBP 150.00 1
Food Feasting and Table Manners in the Late Middle Ages Volume I: The Iberian Peninsula in the European Context This book offers a study of what and how people ate in the Iberian Peninsula between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries. It has long been recognized that Mediterranean cultures attach great importance to communal meals and food cooked with great refinement. However whilst medieval feasting in England France and Italy has been thoroughly studied Spain and Portugal have both been somewhat neglected in this area of study. This volume analyses how medieval men of the Iberian Peninsula questioned themselves about different aspects deemed important in social feasting. It investigates the acquisition of table manners and rhetorical skills the interaction between medicine and eating and the presence of food in literature and religion. The book also shows how this shared society and culture as well as their attitude towards food connected them to a Western European tradition. The book will appeal to scholars and students alike interested in food and feasting from the perspectives of literature history language art religion and medicine and to those interested in a social cultural and literary overview of life in the Iberian Peninsula during the late Middle Ages. | Food Feasting and Table Manners in the Late Middle Ages Volume I: The Iberian Peninsula in the European Context GBP 130.00 1
Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production Now in its third edition Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is a comprehensive practical study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production. The book covers every aspect of power distribution from the fundamentals like basic circuits to 3-phase power power calculations grounding and bonding electrical safety portable power generators and battery power. With ample photographs and illustrations practice problems and solutions and real-world examples from experience and first-hand accounts it provides readers with the knowledge to safely design set up and monitor power distribution systems. The third edition expands on grounding and bonding portable power generators balanced and unbalanced 3-phase power calculations battery power and more. The last chapter walks readers through the process of prepping for a show setting up a portable power distribution system and monitoring every aspect of the system including voltage current and heat using an infrared camera explaining in detail best practices and the logic behind them. Covering topics that are listed in the content outline for the ETCP Entertainment Electrician Certification exam as well as the ETCP Portable Power Distribution Technician Certification exam this reference supports practicing technicians and provides new technicians the assistance they need for a successful career in the entertainment industry. Additional resources including conversion tables voltage spreadsheets articles from Lighting & Sound International Lighting & Sound America and Protocol and animations and illustrations depicting electricity and electric power distribution developed for the author’s workshops can be found on the companion website www. electrics. tech. | Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production GBP 44.99 1
London's Contemporary Architecture An Explorer's Guide London is a living architectural exhibition. This tried and trusted portable guide will help you to find your way around one of the worlds most exciting cities offering architectural experiences and insights into London‘s finest contemporary architecture. features more than 400 buildings including key venues from the 2012 Olympic Park provides a superb full colour photographic record of the capital aids navigation of the city‘s greatest architectural sights with a clear map-based format considers each district in turn identifying the buildings most worthwhile visiting and providing essential information and insights into each includes a large scale portable lightweight map for use when walking the tours Jam packed with the author‘s intimate architectural experience and knowledge of London‘s buildings the accompanying commentary is both lively and entertaining providing all the information that any architectural explorer will need to appreciate and experience London‘s contemporary architecture. | London's Contemporary Architecture An Explorer's Guide GBP 175.00 1
A Concordance to Conrad's Romance Originally published in 1985 this volume follows others in the series. An alphabetical frequency table lists all the words indexed with the frequency of their appearance in the field of reference. There is also a table arranged by descending frequency. The verbal index lists the location of the context of each word in the field of reference. This volume is part of a series which produced verbal indexes concordances and related data for all of Conrad’s works. | A Concordance to Conrad's Romance GBP 32.99 1
Building Surveyor’s Pocket Book This handy book brings together a wealth of useful information that building surveyors need on-site or in the office. It provides clear guidance and fundamental principles in key practice areas such as building pathology building performance and building forensics. The book is not overly bound by the regulation and legislation of one region and the principles can be applied internationally. Compact portable and easy to use the Building Surveyor’s Pocket Book helps surveyors anyone studying for their RICS APC and students get access to the basics fast. GBP 24.99 1
Labor/management Relations Among Government Employees Includes articles which offer a mix of theoretical analysis case history and empirical research interspersed with good practical advice from those who have sat long hours at the bargaining table. | Labor/management Relations Among Government Employees GBP 115.00 1
Introduction to Logic For more than six decades and for thousands of students Introduction to Logic has been the gold standard in introductory logic texts. In this fifteenth edition Carl Cohen and Victor Rodych update Irving M. Copi’s classic text improving on its many strengths and introducing new and helpful material that will greatly assist both students and instructors. In particular chapters 1 8 and 9 have been greatly enhanced without disturbing the book’s clear and gradual pedagogical approach. Specifically: Chapter 1 now uses a simpler and better definition of deductive validity which enhances the rest of the book (especially chapters 1 and 8-10 and their new components). Chapter 8 now has: Simpler definitions of simple statement and compound statement More and more detailed examples of the Complete Truth-Table Method. Chapter 9 now has: A detailed step-by-step account of the Shorter Truth-Table Method (with detailed step-by-step examples for conclusions of different types) A more complete and detailed account of Indirect Proof A detailed justification for Indirect Proof treating each of the three distinct ways in which an argument can be valid A new section on Conditional Proof which complements the 19 Rules of Inference and Indirect Proof Explications of proofs of tautologies using both Indirect Proof and Conditional Proof A new section at the end of the chapter explaining the important difference between sound and demonstrative arguments. The Appendices now include: A new appendix on making the Shorter Truth-Table Technique (STTT) more efficient by selecting the most efficient sequence of STTT steps A new appendix on Step 1 calculations for multiple-line shorter truth tables A new appendix on unforced truth-value assignments invalid arguments and Maxims III-V. In addition a Companion Website will offer: for Students: A Proof Checker Complete Truth Table Exercises Shorter Truth-Table Exercises A Truth-Table Video Venn Diagram Testing of Syllogisms Hundreds of True/False and Multiple Choice Questions for Instructors: An Instructor’s Manual A Solutions Manual www. routledge. com/cw/9781138500860 GBP 170.00 1
Toward The Understanding And Prevention Of Genocide Proceedings Of The International Conference On The Holocaust And Genocide This book brings together transcripts of the round table discussions from the historic International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide and emphasizes proposals for the prevention of future acts of genocide. | Toward The Understanding And Prevention Of Genocide Proceedings Of The International Conference On The Holocaust And Genocide GBP 39.99 1
The Mercurial Chemist A Life of Sir Humphry Davy First published in 1963. Humphry Davy knighted by the Prince Regent in 1812 for his contributions to science and later created baronet for his invention of the miners’ safety lamp was among the foremost European chemists in the early nineteenth century. Anne Treneer tells in full the story of Humphry Davy’s life. From letters journals and memoirs of the time Davy and his contemporaries come to life. This title will be of great interest to scientists and historians. | The Mercurial Chemist A Life of Sir Humphry Davy GBP 34.99 1
Digital Art Masters Meet some of the finest 2D and 3D artists working in the industry today and discover how they create some of the most innovative digital art in the world. More than a gallery book or a coffee table book- Digital Art Masters Volume 4 includes 50 artists and 900 unique and stunning 2D and 3D digital artworks. Beyond the breaktaking images is a breakdown of the techniques challenges and tricks the artists employed while creating stunning imagery. This volume much like the previous volumes is not your standard coffee table book nor is it our usual how-to-book. This book offers inspiration and insight for the advanced amateur and professional CG artists. The Digital Art Masters series has expanded upon the competition's gallery book concept and has added the insight and experiences of professional CG artists worldwide. Divided into 5 sections Sci-Fi Scene Fantasy Character and Cartoon Each featured artist segement will include the thought processes behind creating unique digital images and an artist portfolio for further inspiration. Find your inspiration and discover the tips tricks and techniques that really work. GBP 175.00 1
Functional Grammatics Re-conceptualizing Knowledge about Language and Image for School English This book provides a re-conceptualization of grammar in a period of change in the communication landscape and widening disciplinary knowledge. Drawing on resources in systemic functional linguistics the book envisions a ‘functional grammatics’ relevant to disciplinary domains such as literary study rhetoric and multimodality. It re-imagines the possibilities of grammar for school English through Halliday’s notion of grammatics. Functional Grammatics is founded on decades of research inspired by systemic functional linguistics and includes studies of grammatical tools useful to teachers of English research into visual and multimodal literacies and studies of the genre–grammar connection. It aims to be useful to the interpretation and composition of texts in school English portable in design across texts and contexts and beneficial for language development. The book will be of interest to researchers and teacher educators as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students and practicing teachers committed to evidence-based professional development. | Functional Grammatics Re-conceptualizing Knowledge about Language and Image for School English GBP 36.99 1
Health and Safety at Work Revision Guide for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019 specification). It provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks and will help you learn and memorise the most important areas with links provided back to the main Introduction to Health and Safety at Work text to help you consolidate your learning. ● Small and portable making it ideal for use anywhere: at home in the classroom or on the move ● Includes specimen questions and answers based on recent examination papers ● Everything you need for productive revision in one handy reference source This revision guide is written by an experienced lecturer and former Vice Chairman of NEBOSH who has spent many years helping students become accredited by NEBOSH. | Health and Safety at Work Revision Guide for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety GBP 26.99 1
Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond Written in a clear non-technical manner Introduction to Video Production focuses on the fundamental principles and aesthetics of video production and the technologies used in both studio and field environments. Ronald J. Compesi and Jaime S. Gomez cover each aspect of the process step by step from preproduction to lighting sound directing editing graphics and distribution. Taking into account the changes in workflow and production planning and distribution brought on by the advent of digital media this second edition has been updated throughout to account for the increasing popularity of DSLR cameras online distribution the rise of portable cameras and mobile video and much more. Key features include: a thorough overview of video production in studio and field environments without being overly technical allowing students to get the big picture of production; coverage of new digital production recording and editing technologies; over 300 photos and line art illustrating aesthetic elements technical issues and production planning; key words identified in boldface throughout the text and reinforced in a comprehensive glossary of terms. | Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond GBP 56.99 1
Health and Safety in Construction Revision Guide for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction is an essential revision aid for students preparing for their written assessments on the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety. Fully updated to the April 2015 specification the revision guide provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks helping readers to learn and memorise the most important topics. Throughout the book the guide links back to the Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction textbook helping students to consolidate their learning. · Small and portable making it ideal for use anywhere: at home in the classroom or on the move · Suggests useful tips on study and examination technique · Includes practice questions and answers based on NEBOSH exam questions · Everything you need for productive revision in one handy reference The Health and Safety in Construction Revision Guide written by the renowned health and safety author and former NEBOSH Vice Chairman Ed Ferrett will be an invaluable tool for students as they prepare for their NEBOSH exam and for their subsequent health and safety work. | Health and Safety in Construction Revision Guide for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety GBP 175.00 1
A Concordance to Conrad's Victory Originally published in 1979 The Concordance to Conrad’s Victory is intended to provide access to certain information on the text of the novel in a manner convenient to Conrad scholars. To this end the authors have included an alphabetical list of word frequencies and a type/token ratio table as well as a list of word frequencies in rank order. In the concordance itself each specific word in the text is listed in alphabetical order along with an identifier number and a context for the word. This volume is part of a series which produced verbal indexes concordances and related data for all of Conrad’s works. | A Concordance to Conrad's Victory GBP 44.99 1
Ludwig Tieck An Annotated Guide to Research When originally published in 1993 this was the first bibliography of the secondary literature on Tieck. Given as much secondary literature surrounding Tieck’s life and works has been generated outside of his native Germany as within this bibliography focuses particularly on his life and work from an international perspective. In order to make the information surrounding Tieck accessible the book provides a detailed table of contents with corresponding text divisions rather than a subject index. It therefore highlights Tieck’s achievements in their various national contexts so that not only students of German can get an accurate feel for Tieck’s versatility and range. | Ludwig Tieck An Annotated Guide to Research GBP 29.99 1
A Concordance to Conrad's The Nigger of the Narcissus Originally published in 1981 this volume tabulates the vocabulary of one of Conrad’s most interesting works. This volume contains a complete verbal index to the text a table of word frequencies and a field of reference allowing the user to locate the context of each word cited. This volume is part of a series which produced verbal indexes concordances and related data for all of Conrad’s works. This book is a re-issue pertaining to a title originally published in 1897. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication. | A Concordance to Conrad's The Nigger of the Narcissus GBP 29.99 1
International Trade Law Statutes and Conventions 2019-2021 International Trade Law Statutes and Conventions 2019–2021 presents all the key legislation for international trade law in one student-friendly volume. Developed in response to feedback from both lecturers and students the book: provides an up-to-date fully comprehensive collection of current legislation is curated to align with international trade law courses is an un-annotated text conforming to regulations so that it can be used during exams features a clear and attractive text design detailed table of contents and multiple indices to provide ease of reference and navigation. Ideal for coursework exam use and general reference work this is the perfect companion for anyone studying this important and fast-moving area of law. | International Trade Law Statutes and Conventions 2019-2021 GBP 43.99 1
A Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or Dissertation Educational Research and Beyond A Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or Dissertation provides clear succinct and intentional guidelines about organizing and writing a thesis or dissertation. Part I provides an overview for writing a thesis or dissertation. It describes the big picture of planning and formatting a research study from identifying a topic to focusing on writing quality. Part II describes the framework and substance of a research study. It models the pattern generally found in a formal five-chapter research study. Each chapter of a thesis or dissertation has a specific purpose and this book focuses on each in an easy-to-follow structure. Chapter One reviews the headings and contents expected in the introduction of a study. Chapter Two provides advice for writing a literature review. Chapter Three discusses what to include when describing the methodology. These first three chapters form the proposal section of a study. Two additional chapters present results (Chapter Four) and provide discussion and conclusions (Chapter Five). Appendices offer resources for instructors and students including a rubric for evaluating writing exercises to strengthen skills in APA format sample purpose statements a research planning organizer and a guide for scholarly writing. The book is designed overall to be a practical guide and resource for students for their thesis or dissertation process. Note to readers: Due to publishing limitations some of the titles within the book do not accurately conform with APA format. For precise APA format please see the APA manual (2010 pp. 62-63) or refer to Table 1. 1 (p. 8) or Table D. 1 (p. 107) in this book. | A Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or Dissertation Educational Research and Beyond GBP 16.99 1