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This is the first intellectual history of a subject which over the last five centuries has played a significant role in the development of Western civilisation. The author describes the activities of the explorers and map-makers of Renaissance and early modern Europe; the role of geography during the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Darwinian Revolution; and the interactions between...

This concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format. Now fully supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/gastro...

In this companion to Dress Coded, an eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond—now available in paperback! When Mary Kate Murphy joins a science class focused on climate change, she becomes aware of many things she never noticed before about her small suburban town: Kids...

An evolutionary oracle inspired by the Divine Feminine Archangels The first oracle to introduce the female Archangels, why they are with us, and how to partner with them to heal and empower every area of your life. The accompanying guidebook introduces the Archangel or symbol of each card, along with an angel message, a blessing, an expanded card meaning, a...

This fully-revised comprehensive fourth edition of The Dictionary of Physical Geography covers the whole field of physical geography, including climate and atmosphere, geomorphology, biogeography, hydrology, oceans, Quaternary, environmental change, soils, remote sensing, and GIS. This new edition reflects developments in the discipline during the last decade, with the expert advisory group providing an international perspective on the discipline of physical...

Cybernetics is often thought of as a grim military or industrial science of control. But as Andrew Pickering reveals in this beguiling book, a much more lively and experimental strain of cybernetics can be traced from the 1940s to the present. The Cybernetic Brain explores a largely forgotten group of British thinkers, including Grey Walter, Ross Ashby, Gregory Bateson, R....

Comprehensive and authoritative scientific style and format rules from the leading professional association in science publishing. The CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format for Authors, Editors, and Publishers delivers complete coverage of rules and best practices in scientific publishing. Since 1960, the esteemed Council of Science Editors has offered authoritative guidance on presenting scientific writing more clearly and effectively. In...

The first book to explore how our cities gentrify by becoming social media influencers—and why it works. Cities, like the people that live in them, are subject to the attention economy. In The City Authentic, author David A. Banks shows how cities are transforming themselves to appeal to modern desires for authentic urban living through the attention-grabbing tactics of social...

What do the symbols that appear in our dreamscape mean? How can they help us to interpret our lives and untangle our thoughts? From animals and nature to magical symbols and nightmarish events, understanding what your dreams are trying to tell you is essential to becoming more in tune with your everyday needs and wellbeing—whether you're feeling particularly anxious or...

Offering insight into nineteenth- and early twentieth-century medical school dissecting rooms and anatomy museums, this book explores how collected human remains have shaped Western biomedical knowledge and attitudes towards the body. To explore the role Australia played in the narrative of Western medical development, Pacitti focuses on how and why Australian anatomists and medical students obtained human body parts. As...

Offering insight into nineteenth- and early twentieth-century medical school dissecting rooms and anatomy museums, this book explores how collected human remains have shaped Western biomedical knowledge and attitudes towards the body. To explore the role Australia played in the narrative of Western medical development, Pacitti focuses on how and why Australian anatomists and medical students obtained human body parts. As...

Embrace the big new changes in your life with this undated productivity planner! Manage the new normal during any new phase of your life with a wellness planner that helps you create routines so you can thrive! Providing the stress-free structure and wellness necessary for you to test new habits and develop meaningful routines, this 52-week undated routine builder makes...

When it was first published in 1992, The Beginnings of Western Science was lauded as the first successful attempt ever to present a unified account of both ancient and medieval science in a single volume. Chronicling the development of scientific ideas, practices, and institutions from pre-Socratic Greek philosophy to late-Medieval scholasticism, David C. Lindberg surveyed all the most important themes...

A fast-paced whirlwind of fantasy and mockery confined to a single room, The Alchemist offers a witty culmination of Jonson's experiments with city comedy. The play has been widely recognised as one of the most impressive achievements of the period's theatre; Coleridge famously described it as one of the three most perfect plots in literature. Yet it is a notoriously...

Get organized with this trifold sticky notepad collection inspired by the hit TV show Supernatural! Including six sticky notepads, these colourful die-cut sticky notes are perfect for jotting down reminders, writing short notes, and joining the hunt with the Winchester Brothers.

A study of the ways in which people feel and think about space, how they form attachments to home, neighborhood, and nation, and how feelings about space and place are affected by the sense of time. Since it is the breadth and universality of his argument that concerns Yi-Fu Tuan, experience is defined as "all the modes by which a...

The pursuit to understand the human brain in all its intricacy is a fascinatingly complex challenge, and neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing scientific fields worldwide. There is a wide range of career options open to those who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience, yet there are few resources that provide students with inside advice on how to go...

As humans continue to degrade and destroy our planet’s resources, leading to predictions of total ecological collapse, some (such as the entrepreneur Elon Musk) now suggest that a human colony elsewhere may be our species’ best hope for survival. Adam Morton examines extra-terrestrial colonization plans with a critical eye. He makes a strong case for colonization – just not by...

Bring the life-changing benefits of self-care into your life with this beautifully designed 12-month undated planner. Each month features a different self-care quote to inspire you as well as space to plan your monthly self-care priorities and record your weekly activities, self-care intentions, habit tracking, and reflections. Start Planning Now: Fill in the months and days in this 12-month undated...

The classic case for why government must support science - with a new essay by physicist and former congressman Rush Holt on what democracy needs from science today Science, the Endless Frontier is recognised as the landmark argument for the essential role of science in society and government's responsibility to support scientific endeavours. First issued when Vannevar Bush was the...

Nobility and grace are restored in this filigreed design. Originally crafted in 1675 by the Queen's Binder A, the balance of open space and intricate elements make it a shining jewel of the period. The binding reproduced for our Restoration Midi Lined Hardcover Journal (Clasp Closure) was designed to hold Richard Allestree's The Government of the Tongue.

You can blame gluten, lack of exercise, or hormones for a number of our most common maladies, but the truth is, there's often one big, overlooked culprit: dehydration. Humans are 65% water. So when we're dehydrated, our body starts to slowly shut down, causing the headaches, fatigue, joint pain, weight gain, and even some autoimmune disorders that we often attribute...

In this second edition of the bestselling title from the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook series, Public Health Nutrition has been extensively revised to ensure that it reflects the latest evidence-based knowledge and research. Ground-breaking and comprehensive in both its scope and approach, Public Health Nutrition has been fully updated by an expert editorial team to cover the most recent changes...

The Greco-Roman mathematician Claudius Ptolemy is one of the most significant figures in the history of science. He is remembered today for his astronomy, but his philosophy is almost entirely lost to history. This groundbreaking book is the first to reconstruct Ptolemy's general philosophical system—including his metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics—and to explore its relationship to astronomy, harmonics, element theory, astrology,...

Drawing from his extensive knowledge of and experimentation with brain biochemistry, the inventor of the sensory isolation tank outlines the parallels between computers and the human brain and offers methods for stepping out of the mind-body, leading readers on a profound journey of self-discovery. Programming the Human Biocomputer is a captivating exploration into the depths of human consciousness. Lilly's work...

Professionalism is a complex and highly disputed idea of crucial importance in a range of fields, not least health and social care. It can inspire people by reminding them of workplace ideals and the value of occupational expertise. However, it can also feel threatening and de-motivating, particularly if it is used to demand ever more from people working in very...

The first book to draw a direct line between the datafication and prediction techniques of past eugenicists and today's often violent and extractive "big data" regimes. Predatory Data illuminates the throughline between the nineteenth century's anti-immigration and eugenics movements and our sprawling systems of techno-surveillance and algorithmic discrimination. With this book, Anita Say Chan offers a historical, globally multisited analysis...

Pollinators Sewn Notebook Collection celebrates honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds that help pollinate the natural world with this collection of three beautifully designed notebooks. These incredible creatures ensure the growth of new plant life around the world, helping to keep our ecosystem in balance. This collection of three linen-textured notebooks features unique and stunning designs that put these precious pollinators at...

Physiology of Human Reproduction provides students with a concise and accessible overview of more than 200 vital concepts, from the basic physiology of the male and the non-pregnant female, to fertilisation, embryonic and fetal growth, labour, lactation, and more. Presented in a readable style, key terms are highlighted throughout the main text to enable students to quickly find a concept...

What role did offers of physical healing (or the hope of receiving it) play in the missionary programme of the apostle Paul? What did he do to treat the many illnesses and injuries that he endured while pursuing his mission? What did he advise his followers to do regarding their health problems? Such questions have been broadly neglected in studies...

The word "hypothermia" has Greek origins meaning "under heat." Its symptoms initially involve shivering, poorly coordinated, laborious movement, and disorientation. At extremes, heart rate decreases significantly while retrograde amnesia and confusion set in. After further decline, victims can begin to make irrational decisions and talk incoherently. For reasons poorly understood, they've even been known to take off their clothes and...

An engaging, inclusive history of the NHS, exploring its surprising survival—and the people who have kept it running. Shortlisted for the 2024 Wolfson History Prize In recent decades, a wave of appreciation for the NHS has swept across the UK. Britons have clapped for frontline workers and championed the service as a distinctive national achievement. All this has happened in...

Jacopo Zabarella's two treatises On Methods and On Regressus (1578) are among the most important Renaissance discussions of how scientific knowledge should be acquired, arranged, and transmitted. They belong to a lively debate about the order in which sciences should be taught and the method to be followed in scientific demonstration that roiled the Late Renaissance world for decades. In...

This captivating image comes from Andrew Lang's The Olive Fairy Book. Compiled in 1907 by the Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang, illustrated by Henry Justice Ford, and published under the editorial direction of Lang's wife, Leonora Alleyne, the book was one in a twelve-part series known as Lang's Fairy Books (or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colours). Each...

Professional arborist and award-winning nature writer William Bryant Logan deftly relates the delightful history of the reciprocal relationship between humans and oak trees since time immemorial. For centuries, these supremely adaptable, generous trees have supported humankind in nearly every facet of life. From the ink of Bach's cantatas to the first boat to reach the New World, the wagon, the...

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Station Wagon and Griswold Family Tree offers a delightful way to celebrate the festive season with the Griswolds. This unique collectible features a detailed station wagon and tree figurine, complete with a fun sound element. Specifications: This collectible includes a 3-inch station wagon and tree figurine on a base, equipped with a sound button. Features Five...

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Medicine is a comprehensive introduction to nanomaterials and their application in the field of medicine. The use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials more generally is an emerging field that has generated a lot of interest in the last few years. To this point, there have been few books that deal with the recent advances in nanomaterials or...

Before the nineteenth century, instrumental music was considered inferior to vocal music. Kant described wordless music as "more pleasure than culture," and Rousseau dismissed it for its inability to convey concepts. But by the early 1800s, a dramatic shift was under way. Purely instrumental music was now being hailed as a means to knowledge and embraced precisely because of its...

This Windrush pattern comes from a pencil and watercolour sketch that William Morris worked on in 1881–1883. Designed for block-printed cotton, Windrush highlights the creative approach Morris took to revealing elements from the natural world in his decorative furnishing fabrics.

French artist Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was particularly fascinated with capturing the transient beauty of nature. In a virtuoso display of flowers, this 1897 work portrays a vibrant bed of chrysanthemums from his prized garden in Giverny. Discover the elegance and charm of these famed blossoms with the Monet’s Chrysanthemums A6 Lined Cahier by...

French artist Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was particularly fascinated with capturing the transient beauty of nature. In a virtuoso display of flowers, this 1897 work portrays a vibrant bed of chrysanthemums from his prized garden in Giverny.

A thorough, practical reference on the social patterns behind health outcomes Methods in Social Epidemiology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive reference for studying the social distribution and social determinants of health. Covering the theory, models, and methods used to measure and analyze these phenomena, this book serves as both an introduction to the field and a practical manual...

Far too many of us have no idea how our bodies really work. The good news? This comprehensive guide provides a regenerative, energy-boosting approach to wellness that will empower you to live the life you want. Holistic dentist and wellness provider Dr. Michelle Jorgensen has seen patient after patient come to her overwhelmed by a deluge of options, misinformation, and...

Return to the mysterious world of Jim Henson's 1986 classic Labyrinth with this deluxe hardcover ruled journal based on the iconic film. Journey back to Jim Henson’s Labyrinth with this large hardcover ruled journal inspired by the film’s fantasy world. Including stunning art from the film, this journal lies flat when open and includes 192 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder,...

Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, our Kara-ori Pink pattern is inspired by a kimono design that dates to the Edo period, when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. This exquisite embroidery also inspired our first design, Kara-ori, from this Japanese Kimono series.

Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, our Kara-ori Pink pattern is inspired by a kimono design that dates to the Edo period, when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. This exquisite embroidery also inspired our first design, Kara-ori, from this Japanese Kimono series.

Keep your thoughts and secrets safe and secure with this officially licensed Jurassic World Invisible Ink Lock & Key Diary. This diary features 192 lined pages, eight dinosaurs hidden in invisible ink throughout, and a magic light pen to help you discover them along the way. 192 RULED PAGES: Whether you aspire to be the next great palaeontologist, need a...

Jane Austen, Persuasion (1818) is the author’s most biting and ironic work. In the novel, Austen provides a satisfying love story while also offering a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women. Here we have reproduced a rare surviving manuscript page from the story’s eleventh chapter.

Drawn from the manuscript collections at the Bodleian Library, this delightful softback notebook set features the distinctive handwriting of three remarkable women writers and thinkers: Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Ada Lovelace. The Library holds part of the manuscript of Jane Austen's unfinished novel, The Watsons, together with the original notebooks in which Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, and the personal...

Now in its third edition, the best-selling Introduction to Human Nutrition continues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text...

Practical, proven techniques for improving team performance in the healthcare world. Teams and collaboration have become an expectation in most healthcare facilities and environments. It is accepted that high-performance, patient-focused teams are critical to quality patient care. However, there is often a wide gap between traditional practices and the new behaviours and practices required for teamwork and collaboration. Improving Healthcare...

Seize the day like a badass, tackle your goals, and get sh*t done! Wake up, kick ass, and conquer your year with this f*cking undated planner! Veni, vidi, vici. Get your sht together with a sarcastic and humorous swear planner that says it like it is while keeping you organised. Packed all year with motivational profanity and lots of funny...

The Huang Di nei jing su wen, known familiarly as the Su wen, is a seminal text of ancient Chinese medicine. Yet until now, there has been no comprehensive, detailed analysis of its development and contents. At last, Paul U. Unschuld offers entry into this still-vital artifact of China's cultural and intellectual past. Unschuld traces the history of the Su...

How does a novel entice or enlist us? How does a song surprise or seduce us? Why do we bristle when a friend belittles a book we love, or fall into a funk when a favoured TV series comes to an end? What characterises the aesthetic experiences of feeling captivated by works of art? In Hooked, Rita Felski challenges the...

This is the second volume in the Loeb Classical Library's complete edition of Hippocrates' invaluable texts, which provide essential information about the practice of medicine in antiquity and about Greek theories concerning the human body. It contains eight treatises: respectively treating the prediction of acute diseases; the proper diet against them; the natural causes of epilepsy; medicine's status as an...

Record your innermost thoughts in this stunning Hearth (Blank Lined Journal) from Bushel & Peck, where for every journal we sell, we donate a children's book to kids in need! Lined, cream-coloured pages provide ample space for writing or taking notes. And at 5.5 x 8.5 in size, this smooth, beautifully designed hardcover notebook is perfect for tucking into a...

This book provides all the necessary information in a readable style that can be understood by anyone with even the most basic knowledge of mathematics. Health Economics is ideal for all health professionals who are required to make policy decisions, including hospital managers, clinical directors, and partners in family practices. It is suited to health policy makers at the national...

Health Care Professionalism at a Glance offers accessible coverage of an increasingly important aspect of medical and health professional education. This concise text includes how to identify and develop professional behaviours, how they are assessed, and how to challenge unprofessional behaviours. Health Care Professionalism at a Glance: Provides a user-friendly and thought-provoking overview of health care professionalism Introduces the main...

Celebrate your love of the WIZARDING WORLD and bring a bit of magic to your writing with this beautiful pen and mechanical pencil set featuring a classic RAVENCLAW™ design. INCLUDES PEN AND MECHANICAL PENCIL: One of each essential writing instrument that looks good in your home office or adds flair to your school supplies. RAVENCLAW™ DESIGN: This classically inspired design...

Experience the magic of Diagon Alley™ with this pouch and wand pen set, inspired by Ollivanders™ Wand Shop. Easily transport your stationery, art supplies, and chargers with this beautiful accessory pouch and Elder Wand replica pen set inspired by famous wand shop Ollivanders™. WAND PEN INCLUDED: Make your notes a little more magical with the Elder Wand replica pen. QUALITY...

Celebrate the magic of the Harry Potter™ films with this lock and key diary. Featuring the Marauder’s Map and a magic-reveal pen to help you find invisible ink surprises concealed throughout the 192 pages of the diary, this diary also includes a lock and two keys to keep your thoughts secure.

Show your Hufflepuff house pride by recording your magical adventures in this Harry Potter: Hufflepuff Ruled Notebook. This finely crafted notebook—one of six Harry Potter notebooks—is designed to display the gorgeous concept art created for the Harry Potter films, featuring fan-favourite locations such as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Fans can choose among the six notebooks—Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw,...

Travel in style while proudly displaying your love of the Wizarding World™ with this luxurious and durable travel journal with a coordinating pen. High Quality and Ethical: This softcover journal features a high-quality and durable vegan faux-leather cover with a beautiful gold foil design of the Hogwarts™ crest on the cover. 184-Page Travel Journal: This deluxe, vegan-leather travel journal includes...

Send a note of gratitude with this beautiful set of Wizarding World™–inspired thank you cards. Celebrate your love of Harry Potter™ and send a note of thanks to friends and family with this deluxe collection of thank you note cards. The set contains 15 each of two different card designs and coordinating envelopes. Perfect for wedding, birthday, or holiday gift...

Celebrate your love of the WIZARDING WORLD and bring a bit of magic to your writing with this beautiful pen and mechanical pencil set, featuring a classic GRYFFINDOR™ design. INCLUDES PEN AND MECHANICAL PENCIL: One of each essential writing instrument that looks good in your home office or adds flair to your school supplies. GRYFFINDOR™ DESIGN: This classically inspired design...

Bring a touch of Wizarding World magic on your next travel adventure with this Back to Hogwarts™ Travel Set. This deluxe travel stationery set features a collectible, Hogwarts™-inspired luggage case; a travel journal to log your experiences and memories; an Elder Wand pen to use to record your adventures; 10 Hogwarts™ inspired postcards to correspond with friends and family during...

Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control The latest tools for analysis and design of advanced GNC systems Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control is an extensive study of the latest research in hydrodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems for marine craft. The text establishes how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can be...

This glorious design comes from the revered artisans at Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Crafted in 1910 to house a collection of works entitled Hafiz of Shiraz: Selections from His Poems, it features three stunningly bejewelled peacocks, each inlaid in eight different colours and embellished with foliage and gold tooling.

An easy-to-understand reference for navigating through geographic information systems (GIS) GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called "geography on steroids." GIS is what lets you see the schools in your neighbourhood or tells you where the nearest McDonald's is. GIS For Dummies tells you all about mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate...

I ain’t afraid of no ghost! Discover this stunning hardcover journal inspired by the Ghostbusters movies. Over thirty years after the first movie was released, the Ghostbusters franchise has never been more popular. This stunning hardcover journal evokes all the fun of the films and is emblazoned with the iconic “no-ghost” symbol. It also features a gatefold that showcases stunning...

Tim Bunnell's book, featured in the movie Pulang, has recently been discussed by the author in several interviews and programmes. Bunnell shares how his fascination with the tales of Malay seamen in the UK inspired him to write this volume. From World City to the World in One City examines the changing geographies of Liverpool through and across the lives...

Friends: Yellow Frame Softcover Notebook features a classic quote from Monica Geller and the iconic yellow frame from her apartment door. This notebook includes 240 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder, and an elastic band. For 10 seasons, the classic sitcom FRIENDS™ followed the lives of six friends living in Manhattan in the 1990s and early 2000s. Now, fans both old...

Fans of the hit show FRIENDS™ can celebrate the show and their own friendships with this one-of-a-kind spiral-bound recipe journal. More than just a place to store recipes, this journal provides you with space to collect the tastiest creations from the kitchens of your friends and includes a journaling component for you to keep a record of your friendship. This...

A follow-up to the best-selling Friends: The Official Advent Calendar, this all-new advent calendar book is filled with fun Friends surprises and will encourage you to celebrate the holidays with friends along with Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. Friends: The Official Advent Calendar (2021 Edition) takes readers back to even more iconic moments from the beloved hit show....

20 notecards with envelopes featuring artwork from The Book of Cat Poems illustrated by Sarah Maycock. Features the feline friends inspired by the poems of John Keats, Margaret Atwood, and Oscar Wilde among others, alongside short quotations from the works on the back. Beautifully packaged in a presentation box. The cards are blank inside for your personal message.

The eternal appeal of a classic floral design is captured in the work of Irish illustrator William Kilburn (1745–1818). With winding twigs and colourful petals set against an inky black background, this Floralia Mini Lined Softcover Flexi Journal design is emblematic of Kilburn’s ability to blend local and exotic flora into a harmonious pattern.

Every morning offers an opportunity for a fresh start. It's so easy to start your day by hitting the snooze button or getting sucked into your phone or to-do list, but what if there was a gentle, soothing and easy alternative? As we sleep, our brains record what we've learned and experienced over the course of the day, making the...

Evidence-Based Emergency CareDiagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision RulesThird Edition Improve and streamline the diagnostic decision-making process in emergency care The newly revised third edition of Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules offers an updated review of the evidence and expert discussion of relevant issues in diagnostic testing in the everyday practice of emergency medicine. This book also...

What you really need to know, but no-one told you. The best-selling Essential Guide to Acute Care contains everything you need to know about acute care that you can't find in a standard textbook. The third edition has been extensively revised and updated, presenting new oxygen guidelines, updated evidence and practice around sepsis, fluid balance and volume resuscitation, acute kidney...

A comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the conceptual tools used to explore real-world environmental problems Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition demonstrates how theoretical approaches such as environmental ethics, political economy, and social construction work as conceptual tools to identify and clarify contemporary environmental issues. Assuming no background knowledge in the subject, this reader-friendly textbook uses clear language...