“hans walter silvester”

The scent of lavender fills the air in the French region of Provence. Hans Silvester, who has lived in Provence for almost 40 years, has photographed lavender in all four seasons, capturing the changing colors, shapes, and formal beauty of the plant. This vibrant new edition of the 1996 original fea... More

This beautiful and informative volume, full of stunning photographs and whimsical illustrations, lets young readers explore every facet of their favorite feline pets. Each image transports readers into a different aspect of a cat's cozy, comfortable world--be it sleeping in the afternoon shade, stal... More

This fully revised translation of the world-renowned German edition covers the complete and modern knowledge of plant biochemistry. The book presents the topic in a concise and simplified manner so that students can digest the message and gain a basic knowledge of the entire field of plant biochemis... More

When the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Anthropology, Human Heredity and Eugenics opened its doors in 1927, it could rely on wide political approval, ranging from the Social Democrats over the Catholic Centre to the far rightwing of the party spectrum. In 1933 the institute and its founding director E... More

Have you ever wondered why those famous weight loss diets can pay millions of dollars for advertising year after year? If these diets would solve weight problems, wouldn't they have sold themselves out of business by now? Some weight loss diets may actually contribute to the overweight problem. Poo... More

In this handsome volume, renowned photographer Hans Silvester points his lens at the famous horses of the Camargue region in southern France. Since prehistoric times, these rugged animals have run free in the vast swamps of the Rhone delta, where they have adapted to harsh conditions by banding toge... More

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course... More