International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2023 Now in its 38th edition this title is a comprehensive and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world whether world-famous or lesser known. This descriptive directory is revised annually by our editorial team and all entrants are given the opportunity to update their career details publications and contact information. International in scope and covering all literary genres this title will prove an invaluable acquisition for public and academic libraries journalists television and radio companies PR companies literary organizations and anyone needing up-to-date information in this field. | International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2023 GBP 650.00 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Four Volume Set This comprehensive handbook set gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser systems including the complete range of their technical applications. The first volume outlines the fundamental components of lasers their properties and working principles. The second volume gives exhaustive coverage of all major categories of lasers from solid-state and semiconductor diode to fiber waveguide gas chemical and dye lasers. The third volume covers modern applications in engineering and technology including all new and updated case studies spanning telecommunications and data storage to medicine optical measurement defense and security nanomaterials processing and characterization. The forth volume covers laser applications in the medical metrology and communications fields. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Four Volume Set GBP 750.00 1
Companion Encyclopedia of Psychology Volume Two Psychology plays an increasingly important role in today's society. Its influence can be seen all around us - be it in the home the workplace the school or our private lives. A uniquely diverse discipline it ranges from social psychology to biological aspects of behaviour and from basic research to the applied professions. This Companion Encyclopedia covers all these main branches of psychological research and professional practice. The thematic arrangement is the result of the Editor's extensive research into syllabi from which he distilled the 13 most frequently taught units. Students can consult and be referred to sections relating to their lecture programme and can find lucid definitions of frequently used terms in the Glossary. Headings and sub-headings are clearly highlighted at the beginning of each chapter - ideal for quick reference. * Provides authoritative and in-depth reference material on all major branches of psychological research and professional practice* Contributors include many of the world's most eminent psychologists* Written in a lively style without assuming previous knowledge of the subject* Structured according to the core topics appearing most often as discrete modules in contemporary psychology courses* Detailed bibliographies further reading sections exhaustive index and glossary of technical terms* Containing 165 supporting illustrations | Companion Encyclopedia of Psychology Volume Two GBP 470.00 1
Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Economics Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Economics examines in 22 volumes the establishment development growth and collapse of the Soviet economic system. Titles look at the early five-year plans the control of all aspects of economic life by the State changes in agriculture industrialisation relations between managers and workers amongst other topics and together form a close reading of state socialism as practised in the Soviet Union. GBP 1955.00 1
Routledge Library Editions: Business and Economics in Asia This set examines a vast range of topics covering all experiences of business and economics from across Asia. Dealing with early banking systems in China; the industrialisation of Korea and Taiwan; the evolution of Japanese business practices; economic development; protectionist policies; industrial investment; trade; tourism; and a host of other topics the books collected here form a vital reference resource across a wide subject area. | Routledge Library Editions: Business and Economics in Asia GBP 2500.00 1
Routledge Library Editions: Broadcasting Routledge Library Editions: Broadcasting brings together in 40 volumes a collection of previously out-of-print books that look at all aspects of television and radio broadcasting. From the early years of broadcasting as people were devising both the nature of the programmes and the technology needed to broadcast them to updates as 21st century technology changed the nature of broadcasting and changes in society brought different content these books provide a valuable overview and detailed analysis to form a key reference collection. GBP 3335.00 1
European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2024 Thoroughly updated this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union (EU): EU energy policy in the context of the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine is covered in depth as is the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on EU policy; EU citizenship after Brexit is discussed together with EU migration policy and the EU’s social framework; EU-Africa relations are reviewed and current issues in overall foreign policy and security are addressed. Key Features: an up-to date chronology of the EU from 1947 to present an A-Z section contains definitions and explanations of organizations acronyms and terms and articles on each member state. Comprising some 1 000 entries terms listed include: Brexit; the European Institute for Gender Equality; Next Generation EU; REPowerEU; and Team Europe articles written by experts on the EU provide an overview of its policies and activities. a directory of principal names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies. This information is supplemented by summaries of important treaties and details of EU-level trade and professional associations. Users will also find details of MEPs and the political groups and national parties contributing to the European Parliament a statistical survey gives tables covering: population employment agriculture energy and mining industry the environment finance trade transport and communications tourism health and welfare and education across the EU This title will prove valuable to academic and public libraries politicians and government agencies and the media as well as to all those in need of accurate and reliable information on the European Union. | European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2024 GBP 1250.00 1
European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2019 Thoroughly updated this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union (EU): the events surrounding the United Kingdom’s planned departure from the EU are covered in depth including discussion and analysis of the potential implications for the future of the EU; the EU’s migration policy is evaluated together with the EU’s legal and social frameworks; enlargement policy and environmental issues are discussed; and external relations and current security challenges are addressed. Key Features: an up-to date chronology of the EU from 1947 to present an A-Z section contains definitions and explanations of organizations acronyms and terms and articles on each member state. Comprising over 1 000 entries terms listed include: Brexit; the European Institute for Gender Equality; Erasmus+; the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; and the European System of Financial Supervision articles written by experts on the EU provide an overview of its policies and activities. a directory of principal names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies. This information is supplemented by summaries of important treaties and details of EU-level trade and professional associations. Users will also find details of MEPs and the political groups and national parties contributing to the European Parliament a statistical survey gives tables covering: population employment agriculture energy and mining industry the environment finance trade transport and communications tourism health and welfare and education across the EU This title will prove valuable to academic and public libraries politicians and government agencies and the media as well as to all those in need of accurate and reliable information on the European Union. | European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2019 GBP 1150.00 1
European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2020 Thoroughly updated this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union (EU): the events surrounding the United Kingdom’s planned departure from the EU are covered in depth including discussion and analysis of the potential implications for the future of the EU; the EU’s migration policy is evaluated together with the EU’s legal and social frameworks; enlargement policy and environmental issues are discussed; and external relations and current security challenges are addressed. Key Features: an up-to date chronology of the EU from 1947 to present an A-Z section contains definitions and explanations of organizations acronyms and terms and articles on each member state. Comprising over 1 000 entries terms listed include: Brexit; the European Institute for Gender Equality; Erasmus+; the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; and the European System of Financial Supervision articles written by experts on the EU provide an overview of its policies and activities. a directory of principal names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies. This information is supplemented by summaries of important treaties and details of EU-level trade and professional associations. Users will also find details of MEPs and the political groups and national parties contributing to the European Parliament a statistical survey gives tables covering: population employment agriculture energy and mining industry the environment finance trade transport and communications tourism health and welfare and education across the EU This title will prove valuable to academic and public libraries politicians and government agencies and the media as well as to all those in need of accurate and reliable information on the European Union. | European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2020 GBP 1050.00 1
Routledge Library Editions: Alcohol and Alcoholism 19 Volume Set This 19-volume set has titles originally published between 1951 and 1991. The books examine alcohol in a variety of ways particularly the debates around and the progression in treatment for alcoholism through the 1970s and 1980s but also in the wider social and economic sense. Still a concern today it also includes titles that focus on young drinkers and health education. This collection will be of interest to all those interested in alcohol and its impact on both the individual and society. | Routledge Library Editions: Alcohol and Alcoholism 19 Volume Set GBP 1595.00 1
Shipping and the Environment Law and Practice From the time it was first published in 1998 Shipping and the Environment has been the leading text on international and US law and practice in this field. Written by renowned legal and insurance practitioners with over 100 years of combined specialist experience including first-hand knowledge of many major incidents it is not only a comprehensive reference work but an abundant source of introductory material and practical insights all explained with a clarity appreciated by lawyers and non-lawyers alike in a broad international readership. While updating its core subjects of pollution from ships wreck removal and dumping at sea this enlarged text extends into other modern areas including pollution from offshore operations after Deepwater Horizon plastics released into the sea recycling of vessels polar operations and the fast-changing restrictions on carbon emissions from ships as well as safety threats such as cyberattacks terrorism and modern forms of piracy. With a highly readable introductory chapter amounting to a book within a book this is a volume of great importance to all whose work or studies are concerned with marine environmental affairs whether in government international bodies industry technical organizations the professions environmental NGOs the academic world or other walks of life. | Shipping and the Environment Law and Practice GBP 625.00 1
The Law of Tug and Tow and Offshore Contracts Fully updated and revised to take into account the new BIMCO Supplytime 2017 contract with a detailed analysis of the changes since the Supplytime 2005 form and including a new analysis for the first time of the BIMCO Bargehire form this is the only modern work on the law of towage and offshore vessel services. It gives a comprehensive and extensively researched account of the general law coupled with a detailed clause-by-clause commentary and analysis of all of the major standard contracts used in the international offshore towage and heavylift sectors comprising the BIMCO Towcon Towhire Supplytime and Heavylift forms the full suite of BIMCO Wreck Removal forms and now also the BIMCO Bargehire form as well as the ISU Salvcon and Salvhire forms. The Law of Tug and Tow and Offshore Contracts has rapidly established itself as a leading text and is written by Simon Rainey QC one of the foremost shipping practitioners with unrivalled experience in the field. Key reasons to buy The Law of Tug and Tow and Offshore Contracts Fourth Edition • the only clause-by-clause commentary on all of the major standard form contracts used by the offshore industry • the only in-depth analysis of the drafting history of the BIMCO standard form offshore contracts comparing the recent amended versions in their drafting context; • the only authoritative analysis of the case law and arbitration decisions affecting the towage and offshore industries • written from the perspective of a leading practitioner with unrivalled practical experience over many years of the contract forms and of the issues which arise under them (many of which are unreported) and involved in almost all of the leading cases and arbitrations in the field • written with an eye on the practicalities of how the contracts work given the everyday problems which arise in the industry with guidance where the standard forms may require amendment GBP 475.00 1
The Middle East and North Africa 2023 Now in its sixty-ninth edition this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geopolitical and economic information for this important world area. Key Features: - covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen - includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs - accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments - provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region. General Survey - introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country incorporating: - essays on the physical and social geography recent history and economy - an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators which include area and population health and welfare agriculture forestry fishing mining industry finance trade transport tourism communications media and education - a full directory with names addresses and contact details covering the constitution government legislature political organizations election commissions diplomatic representation judiciary religious groups the media finance trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas) tourism defence and education - a country-specific bibliography providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information - includes all major international organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals. | The Middle East and North Africa 2023 GBP 1150.00 1
Africa South of the Sahara 2023 The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries providing invaluable economic political statistical and directory data. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government diplomatic representation the media finance trade and industry and defence a useful bibliography providing sources for further research. Regional Information Detailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals. | Africa South of the Sahara 2023 GBP 1150.00 1
Africa South of the Sahara 2024 The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries providing invaluable economic political statistical and directory data. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government diplomatic representation the media finance trade and industry and defence a useful bibliography providing sources for further research. Regional Information Detailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals. | Africa South of the Sahara 2024 GBP 1250.00 1
The International Directory of Government 2017 The International Directory of Government is the definitive guide to people in power in every part of the world. All the top decision-makers are included in this one-volume publication which brings together government institutions agencies and personnel from the largest nations (China India Russia etc. ) to the smallest overseas dependencies (Guadeloupe Guernsey and Christmas Island etc). Institutional entries contain the names and titles of principal officials postal e-mail and internet addresses telephone and fax numbers and other relevant details. Key features: - comprehensive lists of government ministers and ministries - coverage of state-related agencies and other institutions arranged by subject heading - details of important state provincial and regional administrations including information on US states Russian republics and the states and territories of India. | The International Directory of Government 2017 GBP 475.00 1
The International Library of Essays on Aviation Policy and Management: 6-Volume Set The development of civil aviation in the early 20th century presented a range of new legal and regulatory challenges concerning the rights of an aircraft from one state to enter the aerial territory of another. International flights threatened the territorial integrity of nation states and prompted politicians to draw up new aerial legislation and regulations to govern this new form of aerial movement. Whereas some states advocated free and open access to airspace and unrestricted aerial movement other nations pursued a more protectionist stance based on regulation and reciprocal access arrangements. Technological developments in aircraft design and performance combined with changing global political relations and the introduction of new forms of economic regulation have all fundamentally affected the development of air transport. | The International Library of Essays on Aviation Policy and Management: 6-Volume Set GBP 1000.00 1
The International Directory of Government 2018 The International Directory of Government is the definitive guide to people in power in every part of the world. All the top decision-makers are included in this one-volume publication which brings together government institutions agencies and personnel from the largest nations (China India Russia etc. ) to the smallest overseas dependencies (Guadeloupe Guernsey and Christmas Island etc). Institutional entries contain the names and titles of principal officials postal e-mail and internet addresses telephone and fax numbers and other relevant details. Key features: - comprehensive lists of government ministers and ministries - coverage of state-related agencies and other institutions arranged by subject heading - details of important state provincial and regional administrations including information on US states Russian republics and the states and territories of India. | The International Directory of Government 2018 GBP 625.00 1
Creationism in Twentieth-Century America Despite the undeniable importance of anti-evolutionism in American cultural history and the plethora of publications since the 1980s few libraries have collected more than the occasional book or pamphlet on creationism and early creationist periodicals are almost impossible to find. This collection makes available works on creationism by such stalwarts as Arthur I. Brown William Bell Riley Harry Rimmer Byron C. Nelson George McCready Price Harold W. Clark and Frank Lewis Marsh. It also reprints three of the earliest and rarest creationist journals in America: the Creationist the Bulletin of Deluge Geology and the Forum for the Correlation of Science and the Bible. The collection as a whole plays an important part in the continuing debate in America over science and religion. There is a new preface to all volumes by the series editor Ronald L. Numbers. | Creationism in Twentieth-Century America GBP 1200.00 1
International Who's Who in Classical Music 2022 The International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2022 is a vast source of biographical and contact information for singers instrumentalists composers conductors managers and more. Each entrant has been given the opportunity to update his or her information for the new improved 2022 edition. Each biographical entry comprises personal information principal career details repertoire recordings and compositions and full contact details where available. Appendices provide contact details for national orchestras opera companies music festivals music organizations and major competitions and awards. International Who’s Who in Classical Music includes individuals involved in all aspects of the world of classical music: composers instrumentalists singers arrangers writers musicologists conductors directors and managers. Key Features: - about 8 000 detailed biographical entries - covers the classical and light classical fields - includes both up-and-coming musicians and well-established names. This book will prove valuable for anyone in need of reliable up-to-date information on the individuals and organizations involved in classical music. | International Who's Who in Classical Music 2022 GBP 650.00 1
Handbook of Intelligent Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Millions of patients suffer from end-stage organ failure or tissue loss annually and the only solution might be organ and/or tissue transplantation. To avoid poor biocompatibility–related problems and donor organ shortage however around 20 years ago a new hybridized method combining cells and biomaterials was introduced as an alternative to whole-organ and tissue transplantation for diseased failing or malfunctioning organs—regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This handbook focuses on all aspects of intelligent scaffolds from basic science to industry to clinical applications. Its 10 parts illustrated throughout with excellent figures cover stem cell engineering research drug delivery systems nanomaterials and nanodevices and novel and natural biomaterials. The book can be used by advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students of stem cell and tissue engineering and researchers in macromolecular science ceramics metals for biomaterials nanotechnology chemistry biology and medicine especially those interested in tissue engineering stem cell engineering and regenerative medicine. | Handbook of Intelligent Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine GBP 592.99 1
Ethnographic Survey of Africa Routledge is proud to be re-issuing this landmark series in association with the International African Institute. The series originally published between 1950 and 1977 collected information on the peoples of Africa using all available sources: archives memoirs and reports as well as ethnographic research which in 1945 had only just begun. Each volume in the Ethnographic Survey of Africa contains sections as follows: Physical Environment Linguistic Data Demography History & Traditions of Origin Nomenclature Grouping Cultural Features: Religion Witchcraft Birth Initiation Burial Social & Political Organization: Kinship Marriage Inheritance Slavery Land Tenure Warfare & Justice Economy & Trade Domestic Architecture Each of the 50 volumes will be available to buy individually in print or ebook formats and these are organized into regional sub-groups: East Central Africa North-Eastern Africa Southern Africa West Central Africa Western Africa and Central Africa Belgian Congo. The volumes are supplemented with maps which will be available to view on https://www. routledge. com/ or available as pdfs from the publishers. GBP 2900.00 1
International Who's Who in Classical Music 2020 The International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2020 is a vast source of biographical and contact information for singers instrumentalists composers conductors managers and more. Each entrant has been given the opportunity to update his or her information for the new improved 2020 edition. Each biographical entry comprises personal information principal career details repertoire recordings and compositions and full contact details where available. Appendices provide contact details for national orchestras opera companies music festivals music organizations and major competitions and awards. International Who’s Who in Classical Music includes individuals involved in all aspects of the world of classical music: composers instrumentalists singers arrangers writers musicologists conductors directors and managers. Key Features: - over 8 000 detailed biographical entries - covers the classical and light classical fields - includes both up-and-coming musicians and well-established names. This book will prove valuable for anyone in need of reliable up-to-date information on the individuals and organizations involved in classical music. | International Who's Who in Classical Music 2020 GBP 650.00 1
International Who's Who of Women 2024 The most influential and distinguished women throughout the world are brought together in this unique single-volume publication. Listing more than 7 500 entries from a variety of backgrounds this new tenth edition reflects the significant role of women in modern society. A one-stop research tool making reference quick and easy recognizing established personalities as well as women who are rising to prominence. To ensure accuracy the entrants themselves validate information wherever possible. Each entry provides comprehensive biographical details including where available Key Features: - each entry includes: name titles nationality profession date and place of birth personal details education career history honours awards and prizes publications artistic achievements leisure interests and contact details including address telephone and fax numbers e-mail and website addresses. where available - comprehensive biographies of women from all occupational fields are included: politics finance business academia science literature the media fashion the arts medicine sports and many more. | International Who's Who of Women 2024 GBP 925.00 1
The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2018 The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2018 serves as an unequalled one-volume guide to the contemporary international system. Within a clear unique framework the recent activities of all major international organizations are described in detail. Given alongside extensive background information the reader is able to assess the role and evolving functions of these organizations in today's world. The contact details key personnel and activities of more than 2 000 international and regional entities have again been thoroughly researched and updated for this 18th edition. Highlights in this edition include: - a fully revised Who's Who section with biographical details of the key players in the international system. the response of the international community to crises and conflicts throughout the world. introductory essays written and updated by experts in their field which consider topics including global environmental governance the international criminal justice system international humanitarian co-operation and governance of the global economy. GBP 675.00 1