Using fundamental physics the theory of stellar structure & evolution can predict how stars are born how their complex internal structure changes what nuclear fuel they burn & their ultimate fate This textbook is a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy physics & applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars It uniquely emphasises the basic physical principles governing stellar structure & evolution This second edition contains two new chapters on mass loss from stars & interacting binary stars & new exercises Clear & methodical it explains the processes in simple terms while maintaining mathematical rigour Starting from general principles this textbook leads students step-by-step to a global comprehensive understanding of the subject Fifty exercises & full solutions allow students to test their understanding No prior knowledge of astronomy is required & only a basic background in physics & mathematics is necessary ...

The global economic crisis & recession that began in 2008 had at least one unexpected outcome a surge in sales of Karl Marx's Capital Although mainstream economists & commentators once dismissed Marx's work as outmoded & flawed some are begrudgingly acknowledging an analysis that sees capitalism as inherently unstable & of course there are those like Michael Heinrich who have seen the value of Marx all along & are in a unique position to explain the intricacies of Marx's thought Heinrich's modern interpretation of Capital is now available to English-speaking readers for the first time It has gone through nine editions in Germany is the standard work for Marxist study groups & is used widely in German universities The author systematically covers all three volumes of Capital & explains all the basic aspects of Marx's critique of capitalism in a way that is clear & concise He provides background information on the intellectual & political milieu in which Marx worked & looks at crucial issues beyond the scope of Capital such as class struggle the relationship between capital & the state accusations of historical determinism & Marx's understanding of communism Uniquely Heinrich emphasizes the monetary character of Marx's work in addition to the traditional emphasis on the labor theory of value this highlighting the relevance of Capital to the age of financial explosions & implosions ...

One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians & staff today concerns the profession s obligation to the animal & the sometimes conflicting demands from clients peers & society The veterinarian s role has become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal welfare increasing economic value of companion animals growth of veterinary specialization experimentation with alternative & complementary medicine & concern for pain management & mental well-being of animals Written by an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics addresses the ethical challenges that veterinarians face daily as they seek to balance obligations to animal client peers society & self The book offers a highly readable & approachable introduction to the nature of ethical theory reasoning & decision-making & its practical application to veterinary medicine Now with over 100 real-life veterinary case histories & analysis this edition also

Includes:: new discussions of animal pain distress & happiness ethics of critical care alternative medicine legal status & value of animals & Aesculapian authority An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics Theory & Cases Second Edition is recommended as essential reading for all veterinary students & practitioners as well as those interested in general animal welfare New edition from an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics Addresses ethical challenges that veterinary medicine with over 100 real-life cases
Includes: new discussion of legal status & value of animals alternative medicine Aesculapian authority ethics & critical care & animal pain distress & happiness Ideal for veterinary students & practitioners


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This reissued introduction presents the nature technique & practice of Zen A Japanese Zen master Dr Suzuki taught regularly in the USA & Europe ...

This new edition of Kenneth J Gergen's celebrated text An Invitation to Social Construction is now even more accessible for students offering a clear & thorough introduction to one of the most significant movements in contemporary social science The Third Edition
Includes:updates reflecting the many new developments in theory research & practicea more student-friendly personal writing stylethree new chapters on education & therapy & health care & organizationskey insights into how social construction can help support you in your research projects from start to finish An Invitation to Social Construction is the must-read text for all social science students academics & practitioners wishing to learn about social constructionism along with the forms of inquiry & practice central to its impact
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From one of the brightest talents in children's fiction & the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book prize comes a new novel about family & friendship Siblings Jonathan Holly & Davy have been struggling to survive since the death of their mother & are determined to avoid being taken into care When the family's wealthy but eccentric Great-Aunt Irene has a stroke they go to visit her Unable to speak or write she gives Holly some photographs that might lead them to an inheritance that could solve all their problems But they're not the only ones after the treasure ...

Sunshine warmth lemon blossom Springtime in glorious Southern Italy can go to your head Especially if you are escaping an overbearing husband the embarrassingly public loss of your company an interfering mother who still tries to run your life or the pain of a husband's affair with a girl young enough to be his daughter As the Italian sun ripens the lemons in the groves that tumble down the hillsides & the Mediterranean dazzles beneath them assertive Angela extrovert Sylvie unconfident Claire & mousy Monica find burgeoning friendship & begin to blossom in quite unexpected ways Packed with memorable characters
- from the acid-tongued Grand Old Man of Modern Art who lives next door
- to the aspiring gigolo who thinks nothing of a forty year age gap Maeve Haran's new novel is a witty & entertaining reminder of why going a little mad in the sun can sometimes be exactly what you need

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Kate Standish has been on the forest-world of Huginn less than a week & she's already pretty sure her new company murdered her boss But the little town of mill workers & farmers is more worried about eco-terrorism & a series of attacks by the bizarre sentient dogs of this planet than a death most people would like to believe is an accident That is until Kate's investigation uncovers a conspiracy which threatens them all File Under Science Fiction Colony World Into the Woods Leader of the Pack Woman's Best Friend ...

An Odyssey in Steam is renowned artist David Bell's fifth book which features his beautiful & complex paintings of steam engines & locomotives with captivating technical accuracy It is a unique look at the railways during the age of steam featuringmany of the engines currently at The National Railway Museum in York including the Rocket; the Flying Scotsman; the Evening Star; the Duke of Gloucester & the Mallard The book features chapters on the Flying Scotsman North Yorkshire Moors Railway Coronations Carr Loco Doncaster & much more This book is a eulogy that captures the skills sounds & smells of the great days of steam engines & one which will be coveted by rail enthusiasts modellers & artists alike ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017 From the award-winning best-selling writer a deeply moving tale of a father & son's transformative journey in reading
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- Homer's epic masterpiece When eighty-one-year-old Jay Mendelsohn decides to enrol in the undergraduate seminar on the Odyssey that his son Daniel teaches at Bard College the two find themselves on an adventure as profoundly emotional as it is intellectual For Jay a retired research scientist who sees the world through a mathematician's unforgiving eyes this return to the classroom is his one last chance' to learn the great literature he'd neglected in his youth
- & even more a final opportunity to understand his son But through the sometimes uncomfortable months that follow as the two men explore Homer's great work together
- first in the classroom where Jay persistently challenges his son's interpretations & then during a surprise-filled Mediterranean journey retracing Odysseus' legendary voyages
- it becomes clear that Daniel has much to learn too For Jay's responses to both the text & the travels gradually uncover long-buried secrets that allow the Daniel to understand his difficult father at last As this intricately woven memoir builds to its wrenching climax Mendelsohn's narrative comes to echo the Odyssey itself with its timeless themes of deception & recognition marriage & children the pleasures of travel & the meaning of home Rich with literary & emotional insight An Odyssey is a renowned writer's most revelatory entwining yet of personal narrative & literary exploration




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