Publishing & Books

"A Handbook to Literary Research" is a vital, one of a kind student resource, which has been written specifically for those embarking on a Masters degree in Literature. It provides an introduction to research techniques, methodologies and information sources relevant to the study of literature at po... More

In Our Own Words guides upper-intermediate to advanced students through the writing process and features engaging essays by other students and professional writers. In the Student's Book, students will find the experiences, perspectives, and cultural observations of their peers expressed in many stu... More

Presenting a thrilling diversity of today's most energetic type work, from book designs and logos to posters and CD-ROMs. In these examples, type doesn't just talk...it emotes, surprises and moves.... More

Almost all students are required to write a dissertation or thesis at some point in their academic career, and this can be an overwhelming task--particularly for those who have not written one before. When writing a dissertation or thesis, it is essential to produce a work that is well-structured an... More

Examine domain-specific research about works and the problems inherent in their storage and retrieval This book addresses the issue of focusing on known-"item" identification and retrieval vs. collocation and retrieval of "works" in the construction of catalogs. Works as Entities for Information R... More

A Guide to Writing and Editing Magazine Nonfiction. This magazine helps students develop five analytic skills for reading and writing nonfiction - focus, form, structure, authority, and voice - adapted for mass media and the reality of editors.... More

All writers are familiar with terms like plot, suspense, conflict and character. They may be less familiar with intertextuality, anachrony, and fabula, and they may be even less confident in achieving the effects these terms refer to. This book defines fictional techniques and guides the potential w... More

This comprehensive survey is the only text available to give short and accessible summaries of the life and achievements of over 200 hundred philosophers and theologians from the strict Shi'i school of Islam.This comprehensive survey is the only text available to give short and accessible summaries ... More

This bibliography is a record of British relations with Tibet in the period 1765 to 1947. As such it also involves British relations with Russia and China, and with the Himalayan states of Ladakh, Lahul and Spiti, Kumaon and Garhwal, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam, in so far as British policy towar... More

Summary This book provides a practical guide to developing and maintaining an electronic open access peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Creating such journals, particularly if it is done well, requires a great deal of specialized knowledge that spans library science, web development, intellectual prop... More

Three famous chemists married three sisters, and the women kept their husbands in close and productive collaboration throughout their lives. This novel depicts their long and fruitful relationships.It is said that behind every successful man there stands a devoted and capable woman. The three famous... More

Answers, forecasts, fantasies and farewells are illustrated here. Examples of American and British journalism for and about women, drawn from the period 1895-1915, allow today's readers to situate themselves as readers at the dawn of the twentieth century. The selections range from the iconoclastic ... More

Since its first publication, this essential guide to book commissioning has established itself as the one and only "must-read" for any successful editor, and the core training text used both within publishing houses and in publishing courses worldwide.In this new edition, Gill Davies concentrates on... More

Animals have been studied for centuries. But what are the most important and relevant reference and information sources in the zoological sciences? This work is a comprehensive, thoroughly annotated directory filled with hundreds of esteemed resources published in the field of zoology, including ind... More

Summary: The book examines the history, management and technical aspects of the Dewey Decimal Classification system (DDC), the world's most popular library classification. The main emphasis is on explaining the structure and number building techniques in the DDC. The book concentrates on all aspects... More

Packed into this book are concise overviews of the 50 best new economy books. John Middleton draws out the key ideas in each one and assesses their lasting impact and value. Writing the New Economy is a one-stop guide to the world's best e-business ideas, a unique summary of the books that are revol... More