In a devastating critique Raymond Tallis exposes the exaggerated claims made for the ability of neuroscience & evolutionary theory to explain human consciousness, behaviour, culture & society, & shows that human beings are infinitely more interesting & complex than they appear in the mirror of biologism. ...

A comprehensive introduction to the field of orthopaedics & trauma. This textbook is useful for those seeking to understand the structure & function of the musculoskeletal system, its diseases & its response to trauma. It is aimed at practicing orthopaedic surgeons, postgraduate trainees & residents in orthopaedics & general surgery. ...

Bollywood drama in which an ex-boxer whose career in the ring ended prematurely trains his son in the hope that the boy will fulfill his legacy. While Baldev's son Angad (Sunny Deol) seems on the verge of achieving the feats only dreamt of by his father, his career too is unexpectedly cut short. Though Baldev's other son Karan (Bobby Deol) is on the verge of a successful music career, family comes first for the devoted boy & he agrees to take up boxing instead. But even after Karan has achieved world fame in the ring, the question of whether his embittered father & brooding brother can truly let go of the past leaves all involved facing an uncertain future. ...

What if Troy was not destroyed in the epic battle immortalized by Homer? This work brings the scientific evidence to bear on biblical accounts, mythology, & the archaeological record to explore how ancient & modern earthquakes have shaped history
- &, for some civilizations, seemingly heralded the end of the world.
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After a dramatic accident Kit & his parents find themselves washed up on a small isl&. But there is no sanctuary here. The local community is hostile & menacing. Soon Kit's life is in danger & he is forced to face not just the inhabitants but a disturbing new arrival whose presence on the island terrifies the community. ...

For most of us, Apocalypse suggests the cataclysmic end of the world. Yet in Greek 'apocalypse' means 'revelation', & the real subject of the " Book of Revelation" is how the sacred arises in history at a moment of crisis & destiny. The author explores the significance of apocalyptic movements & the role they have played. ...

A manuscript that details the conflicts between spiritual & corporeal forces until the advent of the Third World War & describes the causes, events, battles & conclusions of the War, which culminates in the manoeuvres against Israel & the latter's Western allies. ...

For most of us, ' Apocalypse' suggests the cataclysmic end of the world. Yet in Greek 'apocalypse' means 'revelation, ' & the real subject of " The Book of Revelation." This title explores the significance of apocalyptic movements & the role they have played in the rise of the West & ' The Empire of Modernity.' ...