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"Power and Knowledge" charts a history of three ancient "scientiae" in the Roman Empire--astrology, medical prognosis, and physiognomy (the art of discerning character or destiny from a person's physique). Drawing on contemporary approaches in social theory and the philosophy of science, Tamsyn Bart... More

An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world, "Ancient Astrology" examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information.Visit our eBookstore at: ... More

It has been noted that there is comparably little if any, structured and practical support structures in place to deal with the broader spectrum of emotional and psychological needs/well-being of high performance or elite athletes. The physical support base of elite athletes is based on the relation... More

This mixed-genre anthology, part of the new Cambridge Collections series, is a flexible resource that brings together a wide range of high-quality texts for students of all abilities across the whole of Key Stage 3. Who We Are explores what it is to be human through a variety of genres, styles and v... More

Environmentalism began with the establishment of the first empire forest in 1855 in British India. During the second half of the nineteenth century, over ten per cent of the land surface of the earth became protected as a public trust. The empire forestry movement spread through India, Africa, Austr... More

This cross-disciplinary work offers an exceptionally relevant examination of those aspects of earth science dealing with seismic behavior of fractured media. It delivers a lucid exploration of rock mechanics, examining the strengths and weakness of structures beneath the earth's immediate surface. D... More

Following the winning formula of Getting the Buggers to Behave, this practical guide provides teachers with a range of practical strategies that can be used to motivate pupils of all ages, especially boys. Amanda Barton shows how learning languages can be transformed into a fun and exciting activity... More

If looks could kill… It's the ultimate game.To win, you have to kill.To lose, you have to die. If he's chosen you to play, then it's Game Over… A brutal serial killer is on the loose. Each victim is a former beauty queen, a single rose placed next to their mutilated bodies. The scenes of ... More

This book provides the first complete guide for students to the present state of biblical studies. The twenty-one specially commissioned chapters are written by established scholars from North America and Britain, and represent both traditional and contemporary points of view. The chapters in Part O... More