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* A collection of poetry and essays on war by one of the most prominent women writers from that period, author of the famous TESTAMENT OF YOUTH. A commemorative edition, out now in paperback

This book spans a number of interdependent and emerging topics in streaming media, offering a comprehensive collection of topics including media coding, wireless/mobile video, P2P media streaming, and applications of streaming media"--Provided by publisher.

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed and he has recently published books on the English, Scottish and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for th...

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Embitterment is a distinct state of mood known to everyone. It can be seen in the context of exceptional though "normal" negative life events. It is an emotional reaction e.g. to humiliation, to being severely disappointed by others, or to violations of basic values. Embitterment is accompanied by other emotions like feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, poor moods and a lack of drive, and aggression towards oneself and others. It can end...

First published in 1968, this quietly ironic novel of a bohemian, eccentric artist and the damage he causes to his family, perfectly displays Taylor's gift for tragedy and wry comedy.

The topic of loudness is of considerable concern both in and outside of research laboratories. Most people have developed an opinion about some aspect of loudness, and many complain about the loudness of background sounds in their daily environments and their impacts on quality of life. Moreover, such sounds interfere with the ability to hear useful sounds, and such masking can be especially problematic for people with hearing losses, children...

The second in this new series, "The Virgin Book of Hit Singles" is the most-up-to-date and comprehensive record of the music charts available today and a perfect, collectable complement to "The Virgin Book of Hit Albums" and "The Virgin Book of Top 40 Charts." Now improved and fine-tuned, and drawn from the Official Charts Company Data since 1956, "The Virgin Book of Hit Singles" features the most comprehensive, easy to read, and accessible mu...

Could the disappearance of Sir Julius Cheever 's son, a notorious rakehell, and the fact that a blackmailer is terrorizing London 's most dissolute fops be connected?

For the first time, pensioners outnumber children in the UK. This books provides everything you need to know about caring for ageing parents.

Thirty-year-old Roxanne Cary sits in a courtroom in San Diego waiting for the jury to return with a verdict ending the trial of her twenty-five-year-old sister Sheila Duran. Sheila, seven months pregnant, has been on trial for the attempted murder of her three children, six-year-old Merell, three-year-old Valli, and the thirteen-month-old baby, Olivia. Roxanne will help her sister come to terms with her illness, and together they will confront...

Featuring sturdy lift-the-flaps, a puffy fabric Christmas tree on the cover, and a glittery finale, this newest addition to the Snuggle-Me Stories finds Magsamen celebrating Christmas in her signature style. Full color.

The British at Indianapolis recounts the history of the Indianapolis 500 race through the eyes and actions of those British born or British citizens who have driven in it, or been involved in any other way - be it as a designer, mechanic, or official. It also examines the British built cars that have won the Indy 500 and the significance of the rear engined revolution brought to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Cooper in 1961, and elevated t...

Warum können Vögel singen? Dieses wunderbare Werk aus dem Jahre 1900 erklärt es ebenso wissenschaftlich wie verständlich und empfiehlt sich damit nicht nur für den Wissenschaftler, sondern ganz besonders auch für den Vogelbeobachter.

Covering the years 1890 to 1910, this volume profiles the boxers who were acting during boxing's "Golden Age, " focusing primarily on George "Kid" Lavigne, Bob Fitzsimmons, Barbados Joe Walcott, Joe Gans, Terry McGovern, Sam Langford, and Stanley Ketchel. The accomplishments of these competitors in and out of the ring, as well as their standing in boxing history, are examined in detail. Each boxer is presented in his historical context, and de...

A strange eagle has wounded a brave from Yakari's tribe and stolen his talisman. To recover it and allow the man to wake from his unnatural slumber, young Yakari will have to climb a mountain to find the eagle's nest. Forced to go alone when Little Thunder can't follow anymore, he will have to make new friends-with sure feet and warm coats-and brave the majestic bird's proud anger.

Now called Ross Tanner, XIII joins the elite SPADS (Special Assault and Destruction Squad) to try to learn more about Captain Rowlands, his last identity. As if the shadowy threats hanging over his head weren't enough, he also has to contend with gruelling training and a hostile instructor. Meanwhile, in Washington, enquiries continue into a presidential assassination, and a series of clues emerges, pointing towards people XIII thought his all...

Twenty years after the events of the Hispaniola, Lady Vivian Hastings knocks on Dr Livesey's door. Her hated husband has sent word from the Amazon: He has found the fabled city of Guyana Capac, and his brother is to sell the entire domain to pay for an expedition, dispossessing Vivian in the process. But the lady intends to get her share and has come to seek the one man who can help her gain control of the ship: Long John Silver.

A highly entertaining book which revives traditional parlour games such as Snap and Squeak Piggy Squeak. Great to stave off festive boredom, it features 100 attractive illustrations, great stories and clear instructions for playing loads of classic family games.

There have been books on the Beats, there have been books on the Beatles, but there has not been a book linking the two. Ditto Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan. Nor has there been a study of this range of writers and songwriters, in relation to a central vision. This, then, is the first sustained study of the spiritual revolution made by the Beats and of its impact on popular song. This book reveals the ideas behind the Beat vision which influenced ...