“kendig keith”

In 1856 Emperor Hsien Feng turned over an ornately carved jade name-plaque next to his bedchamber, an action with which he brought a much-desired new concubine to his bed and unwittingly sealed the fate of the Manchu dynasty. A centuries-old prophecy had foretold that Manchu rule in China would be b... More

The Internet continues to grow at a very rapid rate. Together with this growth there is an accompanying growth of the technologies on which it is based. These technologies make use of TCP/IP as their foundation. To start to make sense of all these interrelated systems it is important that today's co... More

Stretch fabrics are more popular than ever, used for the likes of Juicy Couture's sweats and in the trendy, ready-to-wear styles found at H&M. But it has long been a staple of designer fashion as well--from Missoni's colorful knits to Donna Karan's basics. Stretch Fashion provides the design student... More

Mixing the eclectic with the sublime, this illustrated volume is a compulsive page-turner for anyone interested in the truths at the heart of our quest for meaning.... More

Combining cutting edge-science with thought-provoking discourses about morality, religion and the meaning of life, Keith Ward provides a fascinating take on the science versus religion debate, offering 'a third way' which is guaranteed to spark debate for years to come.... More