The ink burned into the paper, the message darkening as the air settled on the ink-gall. Isabella had slit the bamboo pen into a needle-fine sliver in order to write as secretly as possible. In the silence of deep night the scratching of pen over paper reverberated around the room, so loud she thought the […]
The mind is very wild. The human experience is full of unpredictability and paradox, joys and sorrows, successes and failures. We canÑ‚ÐЩt escape any of these experiences in the vast terrain of our existence. It is part of what makes life grandÑ‚ÐФand it is also why our minds take us on such a crazy ride. […]
French philosopher Alain Badiou opens a manifesto on his theory of the subject with the question, “Why Saint Paul? Why solicit this ‘apostle’ who is all the more suspect for having, it seems, himself such and whose name is frequently tied to Christianity’s least open, most institutional aspects: the Church, moral discipline, social conservatism, suspiciousness […]
This book is aimed at providing a broad bird’s eye view of all or most of the commercially relevant culinary herbs and spices of the world. It is not a recipe book but a quick reference guide to the physical appearance, correct names, botany, geographical origin, history, cultivation, harvesting, culinary uses and flavour chemistry of […]
Way back in 1963, I was introduced to a method of exercise that was and is without equal for muscle sculpting, strength development, and physical rehabilitation. It was a method of exercise so revolutionary in its time that it was used and endorsed by professional athletes, trainers, physical culturists, doctors, and physical therapists worldwide. It […]
This book brings cognition to life by demonstrating the endless application of cognitive psychology to everyday life. While introducing the current research in this rapidly changing field, the text also introduces critical thinking exercises that highlight important phenomena and provide an engaging firsthand view of the everyday relevance of research in cognition. The book has […]
While losing weight isn’t only about what you eat, Weight Watchers realizes the critical role it plays in your success and overall good health. That’s why our philosophy is to offer great-tasting, easy recipes that are nutritious as well as delicious. We make every attempt to use wholesome ingredients and to ensure that our recipes […]
In the present volume the main aspects of high-power laser–matter interaction in the intensity range 1010–1022 W/cm2 are described. We offer a guide to this topic for scientists and students who have just discovered the field as a new and attractive area of research, and for scientists who have worked in another field and want […]
Although extremely regarded for his important philosophy, Kant has not often been regarded as a big political theorist in the identical ‘method as Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx or Mill. In this complete new important account of Kant’s political and social philosophy, Howard Williams makes an attempt to redress this imbalance.
The first International Conference on Inverse Problems was held at the City University of Hong Kong in January 2002. It addressed the theoretical (mathematics), applied (engineering) and development aspects of inverse problems. It was intended to nurture Asian-American-European collaborations in this evolving interdisciplinary area. The scope of the proceedings is wide, reflecting the current flourishing […]
An all-in-one guide containing everything there is to know about woodworking hand tools. Whether you are a beginner with an idea in mind—and not a clue where to start—or an old pro with years of experience, you need the knowledge to ensure your project comes out right. From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing […]
In America, houses are built in areas where several feet of snow accumulate, where hurricanes can be expected, or where temperatures exceed 100°F. In some areas, all these conditions might occur within the same year. Within these very different climatic regions, furthermore, individual building sites pose a wide variety of challenges. The surface of the […]