Understanding the Victorians paints a vivid portrait of this era of dramatic change combining broad survey with close analysis & introducing students to the critical debates taking place among historians today Encompassing all of Great Britain & Ireland over the whole of the Victorian period it gives prominence to social & cultural topics alongside politics & economics & emphasises class gender & racial & imperial positioning as constitutive of human relations This second edition is fully updated throughout containing a new chapter on leisure in the Victorian period the most recent historiographical research in Victorian Studies & enhanced coverage of imperialism & working-class life Starting with the Queen Caroline Affair in 1820 & coming up to the start of World War I in 1914 Susie L Steinbach uses thematic chapters to discuss & evaluate topics such as politics imperialism the economy class gender the monarchy arts & entertainment religion sexuality religion & science There are also three chapters on space consumption & the law topics rarely covered at this introductory level With a clear introduction outlining the key themes of the period a detailed timeline & suggestions for further reading & relevant internet resources this is the ideal companion for all students of the nineteenth century ...

Understanding Video Games is a crucial guide for newcomers to video game studies & experienced game scholars alike This revised & updated third edition of the pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of game studies & highlights changes in the gaming industry advances in video game scholarship & recent trends in game design & development-including mobile casual educational & indie gaming In the third edition of this textbook students will Learn the major theories & schools of thought used to study games including ludology & narratology; Understand the commercial & organizational aspects of the game industry; Trace the history of games from the board games of ancient Egypt to the rise of mobile gaming; Explore the aesthetics of game design including rules graphics audio & time; Analyze the narrative strategies & genre approaches used in video games; Consider the debate surrounding the effects of violent video games & the impact of serious games Featuring discussion questions recommended games a glossary of key terms & an interactive online video game history timeline Understanding Video Games provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in examining the ways video games are reshaping entertainment & society ...

Understanding Viruses continues to set the standard for the fundamentals of virology This classic textbook combines molecular clinical & historical aspects of human viral diseases in a new stunning interior design featuring high quality art that will engage readers Preparing students for their careers the Third Edition greatly expands on molecular virology & virus families This practical text also

Includes:: the latest information on influenza global epidemiology statistics & the recent outbreaks of Zika & Ebola viruses to keep students on the forefront of cutting-edge virology information Numerous case studies & feature boxes illuminate fascinating research & historical cases stimulate student interest making the best-selling Understanding Viruses the clear choice in virology Each new print copy

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A jargon-free view of Waldorf education & its philosophy of a three-dimensional education Since their inception over 80 years ago Steiner-Waldorf schools have offered a much-needed model for educational reform The author provides a compelling clearly written picture of the key components of a Waldorf education focusing especially on child learning experiences that develop thought feeling & intentional purposeful activity Ideal for parents & teachers this book gives a common sense understanding of an education which answers modern needs in over one thousand schools across the world ...

The production of wine is described in detail from the creation of a vineyard through the production of grapes & their subsequent processing & quality control to the bottling of the finished wine It explains why the choice of land is important in establishing a new vineyard & how vines & soil interact & thus create the traditional links between region & grape variety The main part of the book is devoted to the incredibly complex series of operations that constitute the transformation of grape juice into wine All of this is done without recourse to the knowledge of advanced chemistry Chemical formulae & equations are kept to the basic minimum that is necessary to explain the changes that occur during these processes This third edition

Includes:: extended chapters on the production of the main categories of wine red pink white sparkling sweet & fortified This section of the book is of particular interest for those who are not studying for exams but are merely dedicated amateurs who want to know more about how their favourite wine is produced There is a chapter devoted to the faults & problems that can occur with wine giving an explanation of the causes & remedies for each With quality assurance playing a large role in modern food production this chapter has been extended to include a large section on Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) in the production of wine This process is poorly understood so the author has included a model HACCP system that can be applied to any winery in the world The chapter on European wine regulations has been brought up-to-date & the final chapter gives a brief but pertinent description of the correct way to taste wine thus enabling the drinker to get the maximum enjoyment from each bottle As Hugh Johnson states in the Foreword David's first edition has been my st&-by for years I have my Peynaud my Amerine & Joslyn my Michael Schuster for going deeper where necessary but it is always good to have Bird in the hand This third edition adds a valuable insight into the production of the principal styles of the wines of the world making it equally interesting for those who are simply lovers of wine & for those who are serious students of the Master of Wine examination The detailed explanation of the mysteries of Hazard Analysis make this book particularly useful for wineries that are faced with the problems of modern food safety legislation Essentially though it updates the second & makes it available once more to ease the pangs of students young & old Re-printed in 2012 & 2014

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From the popular anime & manga series Black Butler comes Ciel the protagonist in an awesome Pop! Vinyl stylization! This Black Butler Ciel Pop Figure stands 375" tall & makes a great gift for collectors of all kinds When you see just how cool Ciel Phantomhive looks you&ll want to collect the rest in this line of Black Butler Pop! Vinyl figures from Funko! ...

From out of the shadows comes the latest addition to the SHFiguarts WWE line the ominous SHFiguarts Undertaker! Undertaker is meticulously realized in 6 inch scale with strategically placed joints for ultimate articulation Set

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The Munns father John (Mulroney) & sons Chris (Bell) & Tim (Alan) withdraw to the woods of rural Georgia Their life together is forever changed with the arrival of Uncle Deel (Lucas) though the tragedy that follows forces troubled youngster Chris to become a man Actors Jamie Bell Josh Lucas Dermot Mulroney Kristen Stewart Devon Alan Robert Longstreet Pat Healy & Bill Mc Kinney Director David Gordon Green Certificate 15 years & over Year 2004 Screen Widescreen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Stereo Duration 1 hour & 44 minutes (approx)
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Join Redum Anshargal&s crew escape Atlantis&s stranglehold & explore the savage surface world! Through a stampede of humans warlike crustaceans & an ice-road Mammoth hunt the team comes face-to-face with the Amphibian the creature that might be the key to a life on land They expected a beast; they found a mad barbarian god! ...

' Never trust sharks ' Hal & Roger Hunt dive into danger when they join the Oceanographic institute as part of an underwater operation in the South Seas & it's sink or swim for the intrepid brothers when their aquatic adventures bring them face to face with a foe even more deadly than the sea creatures of the deep 288 pages Price Willard ...