“david j sturdy”

Drawing on recent research, David Sturdy presents a concise and comparative analysis of the private and public careers of Richelieu and Mazarin. Several chapters are devoted to such central themes as the international government of France and the conduct of foreign policy, while others deal with the... More

In this concise, up-to-date analysis of Louis XIV and France in its great age of cultural achievement, David Sturdy penetrates beneath the well-known events, personalities and images of the reign to gain an understanding of the historical forces and realities with which Louis XIV and France had to c... More

From wire service machines spewing miles of paper to hi-tech computers and ISDN circuits-we have come a long way in radio braodcasting. Radio was the first electronic communication device that could directly connect with people at almost any time and in almost any location. Radio is an indicator tec... More

This book presents a narrative history of Europe, including Britain and Ireland, from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the Treaty of Nystadt in 1721. It is organized around geographical regions, paying as much attention to northern and eastern Europe, as to western and southern. The narra... More

This updated and revised edition continues to provide a clear, precise and accessible coverage of fundamentals of electromagnetic theory through lucid exposition, logical organization, and sound pedagogical order. Standard topics are dealt with exclusively in the domain of classical mechanics, save ... More

Shipboard and Marine Operations Provides all the seamanship knowledge required by cadets and more experienced seafarers alike This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Already recognised ... More

Simple project management for software development. This book examines the software development process and how Trac and Subversion help fulfill the requirements of it. It combines theory with practical knowledge and experience that most developers will relat... More

Millions of people throughout the world have improved theirlives using The Magic Of Thinking Big. Regarded as one of the foremostexperts on motivation, the author helps you to sell better, manage better, earn moremoney and, most important of all, find greater happiness and peace of mind. Thebook giv... More