This is the first of a series of reprints by Arouca Press. It features an exact reproduction of the interior from the original work published in 1957. It includes a new and classically designed cover. From the inside of the original book: This volume is one of the most interesting in the series. It gives a full treatment of the Church, how it was considered through the ages, what others object to

This book is a comprehensive course in watercolour landscape painting by expert Society of All Artists tutor, Matthew Palmer. Matthew is renowned for his beautiful, detailed paintings and his ability to teach effective painting using simple techniques. He teaches over 150 pupils per week and also appears regularly on TV. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including, easy drawing

A riveting and revealing tale of an Egypt caught between tradition and modernity, multiculturalism and nationalism, oppression and freedom. Cairo 1925, Haret al-Yahud, the old Jewish Quarter. Esther, a beautiful young woman believed to be possessed by demons, longs to give birth after seven blissful years of marriage. Her husband, blind since childhood, does not object when, in her effort to conceive,

This book provides a comprehensive theory of mono- and multi-fractal traffic, including the basics of long-range dependent time series and 1/f noise, ergodicity and predictability of traffic, traffic modeling and simulation, stationarity tests of traffic, traffic measurement and the anomaly detection of traffic in communications networks.Proving that mono-fractal LRD time series is ergodic, the book

An in-depth examination of the novel ways young people support and learn from each other though participation in online fanfiction communities.Over the past twenty years, amateur fanfiction writers have published an astonishing amount of fiction in online repositories. More than 1.5 million enthusiastic fanfiction writers--primarily young people in their teens and twenties--have contributed nearly

This collection embodies a debate that explores what could be characterised as the tension between judging and understanding. It seems that after a particular threshold of understanding of the basic facts leading to a given moral transgression, the more we understand the context and motives leading to crime, the more likely we are to abstain from harsh retributive judgement. Martha Nussbaum\'s essayEquity

Felicia Hardy has been hired to steal the Infinity Stones! But has anyone told her that these stones are now people? Regardless, Nick Fury will do anything to stop the stone-bearers from being gathered -- even if that means taking all nine of Felicia\'s lives! The Black Cat has been picking away at the corners of the Marvel Universe, but this heist will put her square in the middle -- just where she

Let your imagination take flight and celebrate the beauty and diversity of birds throughout art, science, history, and cultureBird: Exploring the Winged World presents a visually stunning survey of birds, chronicling their scientific and popular appeal throughout the ages and around the world. Showcasing the remarkable diversity of species, from tiny hummingbirds to ostriches taller than humans, and

There\'s nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your \"smart but scattered\" 4- to 13-year-old might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: there\'s a lot you can do to help. The

Set in Singapore, and spanning fifty years, Ponti is a sweeping story of three women and the guilt that ties them to each other. For fans of Zadie Smith and Elena

For 22 years, Dr Zhisui Li was Mao Tse-tung\'s personal physician, confidant and companion. In this biography Li provides insights into social and political events in China, and details of Mao\'s private life - from his sexual appetite to the political effects of his aims, fears and

Take advantage of JavaScript\'s power to build robust web-scale or enterprise applications that are easy to extend and maintain. By applying the design patterns outlined in this practical book, experienced JavaScript developers will learn how to write flexible and resilient code that\'s easier--yes, easier--to work with as your code base grows. JavaScript may be the most essential web programming

\"This does indeed deserve comparisons with Blackadder\" Radio Times \"A knockabout, well-researched take on the working and domestic life of Shakespeare.\" The Guardian It\'s the 1590s. William Shakespeare - brought to life on screen by the inimitable David Mitchell - is at the start of his career. But no one is taking him seriously. In London, he is mercilessly mocked by his rivals and at home in

This book examines John Donne\'s theory of royal absolutism within a tradition of conformist thought.It argues that Donne displaced the conventional opposition between Catholics and Protestants and instead divided English subjects into two political categories: those who obey the law and those who break

Peter David\'s futuristic epic, collected in full! The year 2099 is full of menace, but none so insidious as the corrupt corporations that run the world! Miguel O\'Hara, his DNA rewritten in an attempt to escape his employer Alchemax, has gained amazing powers - and become the new Spider-Man! But as Miguel battles injustice in both high and low society, menaces new and familiar come calling: Venture,

Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country\'s history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came. Teacher\'s guide

Sustainable agriculture refers to the farming practices which implement the principles of sustainability. It aims at meeting present food and textile demands of society without compromising with that of future generations. It gives a potential solution to agricultural system to feed the growing population with respect to changing environmental conditions. Sustainable food system is a food system that