Since its emergence as an important research area in the early 1980s, the topic of wavelets has undergone tremendous development on both theoretical & applied fronts. This is a collection of contributions developed that feature expository & research articles covering & emerging areas in the theory & applications of wavelets. ...

Documentary examining the semi-Irish roots of today's worldwide surfing phenomenon. The film explores the little-known story of George Freeth, the son of an Irishman, who re-introduced the ancient Polynesian art of wave riding in Hawaii in the early 1900s after it had been stamped out by missionaries. By the time of his untimely death at the age of 35 he was renowned for his legendary skills as a surfer & lifeguard. The film also features footage of Irish & British surfers in action along with world champion Kelly Slater, soul surfer Kevin Naughton & the renowned Malloy brothers as they ride some of the most exciting surf ever seen in Irel&, including a monster 50-foot wave off the coast of Mullaghmore in Sligo. ...

Edward Waverley, a naive, sensitive young man, is posted to Scotland with his regiment, & becomes caught between the clans of the Jacobite Rising & the forces of the Hanoverian regime. He must decide whether he will follow the civilization he has always known, or be drawn into an older world of honour & loyalty. ...

Set during the Jacobite rising in Scotland in 1745, this novel springs from Scott's childhood recollections & his desire to preserve in writing the features of life in the Highlands & Lowlands of Scotl&. Waverley was first published anonymously in 1814 & was Scott's first novel. ...

For fifteen-year-old Hal Ditton & his family, summer has always meant six glorious weeks by the sea. But this year is different
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Experience the pure sounds of the sea with this new publication from the British Library. From the gentle lapping of water on a shingle beach to the powerful crashing of waves on a rocky shore, this collection of recordings explores the idea that each beach has its own signature sound & demonstrates the contrasting nature of Britain's shoreline. ...

This lively textbook differs from others on the subject by its usefulness as a conceptual & mathematical preparation for the study of quantum mechanics, by its emphasis on a variety of learning tools aimed at fostering the student's self-awareness of learning, & by its frequent connections to current research. ...