Before Robert Jordan conquered the bestseller lists with his phenomenally successful Wheel of Time series he revived the legendary fantasy hero Conan the Cimmerian. These widely acclaimed adventures introduced the world-famous barbarian to a new generation of readers. This volume contains three tales CONAN THE DESTROYER CONAN THE MAGNIFICENT & CONAN THE TRIUMPHANT all of which feature the storytelling magic & epic splendour that have made Robert Jordan one of the best-loved fantasy authors of all time. This edition also contains CONAN THE INDESTRUCTIBLE: a history of Conan & his times by L. Sprague de Camp. ...

Conan the Barbarian is one of the most famed figures in fantasy fiction. With the success of the new film starring Jason Momoa & Ron Perlman the time is right to revisit Robert E. Howard's classic stories. Presented in chronological order over three books all of Conan's life is here from his wild adventures as a youth to the final tale of Conan the King. Howard's tales of the wanderer the reaver the thief the Barbarian have never been surpassed. In this volume Conan learns the secrets of THE SCARLET CITADEL & THE HOUR OF THE DRAGON & meets THE BLACK STRANGER & THE PHOENIX ON THE SWORD. A selection of other tales & fragments round out this new collection of a classic character. ...

Robert E. Howard was a pulpwriter who turned his hand to everything from historical adventure & detective stories to Western & boxing fiction
- & invented the genre now known as sword-&-sorcery: it is for these tales of heroic fantasy & horror that he is best remembered. His mighty heroes
- including an English Puritan adventurer sent on redressing grievous wrongs the king of a mythical antediluvian empire contemporary with Atlantis a Pictish warrior-king
- all these brothers of the sword & more bestrode the pages of WEIRD TALES & the other pulp magazines of the twenties & thirties. This companion volume follows on from the success of the first Gollancz Big Black Book featuring Howards world-famous barbarian king & contains all the stories featuring his brothers-in-arms collected together in chronological order as fresh & atmospheric today as when they were first published in the pulp magazines of more than eighty years ago. Compiled by & with an Afterword by award-winning writer & editor Stephen Jones & with cover image frontispiece & internal pictures by the award-winning artist Les Edwards.


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Fifty years on from its original publication HLA Harts The Concept of Law is widely recognized as the most important work of legal philosophy published in the twentieth century & remains the starting point for most students coming to the subject for the first time. In this third edition Leslie Green provides a new introduction that sets the book in the context of subsequent developments in social & political philosophy clarifying misunderstandings of Harts project & highlighting central tensions & problems in the work. ...

This book has been thoroughly revised & updated to reflect developments since the third edition with an emphasis on structural mechanics. Coverage is up-to-date without making the treatment highly specialized & mathematically difficult. Basic theory is clearly explained to the reader while advanced techniques are left to thousands of references available which are cited in the text. ...

Andy Rouse has gained a reputation for getting up close & personal with his subjects -ranging from lions & elephants in Africa to penguins in Antarctica & taking in a whole host of African European & North American wildlife on the way. In Concepts of Nature the author brings together some of his most memorable images from a genre-defining portfolio spanning four continents. Split into three parts Concepts of Nature begins with Visions in which Rouse presents the photographs many published here for the fist time which he feels were the landmarks in his career & in his development from a one big shot specialist to an artist who can capture the whole story of a species & its environment. In Expression he then discusses & illustrates the ideas & techniques that have enabled him to create a series of themed portfolios devoted to a single species or ecosystem -such as those he made in South Georgia & Antarctica. Finally in Inspiration Rouse turns to the work of other wildlife photographers who have inspired & influenced him. There is also an appendix giving technical details of the individual photographs. For aspiring wildlife photographers this book will itself be an inspiration showing just what can be achieved with skill patience & an extraordinary eye for the telling & dramatic shot. But it will also be treasured by the host of wildlife enthusiasts who admire Andy Rouses pictures attend his lectures or watch his television programmes. ...

From bestselling author Robert Greene comes a new guide to the strategies of war that can help us gain mastery in the modern world. Spanning world civilisations & synthesising dozens of political philosophical & religious texts The Concise 33 Strategies of War" is a guide to the subtle social game of everyday life. Based on profound & timeless lessons it is abundantly illustrated with examples of the genius & folly of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher & Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant as well as diplomats captains of industry & Samurai swordsmen." ...

The perfect gift book for the power hungry (and who doesn't want power?) at an excellent price. This is the concise edition of an international bestseller. At work in relationships on the street or on the 6 o'clock news: the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest self-defense wealth power or simply being an educated spectator The 48 Laws of Power" is one of the most useful & entertaining books ever. This book 'teaches you how to cheat dissemble feign fight & advance your cause in the modern world'
- " Independent on Sunday". The distilled wisdom of the masters
- illustrated through the tactics triumphs & failures from Elizabeth I to Henry Kissinger on how to get to the top & stay there. Wry ironic & clever this is an indispensable & witty guide to power. The laws are now famous: Law 1: Never outshine the master; Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies; Law 3: Conceal your intentions; & Law 4: Always say less than necessary."

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Containing over thirty new muscles this exciting new edition of The Concise Book of Muscles" is a comprehensive guide to the six major muscle groups. Fully illustrated & easy to use this compact reference guide provides a complete profile for each muscle clearly showing its origin insertion action & nerve supply the movements that use it & exercises & stretches that strengthen it. " The Concise Book of Muscles" shows students exactly how to locate & identify specific muscles highlighting those that are heavily used & therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports & activities. While designed for the student & early practitioner of anatomy massage/bodywork physical therapy chiropractic medicine physiotherapy or any other health-related field " The Concise Book of Muscles" is equally useful for athletes & anyone interested in the workings of the human body." ...

Most muscular aches & pains are caused or affected by untreated trigger points " localized tender spots in muscles. Understanding & treating these points can lead to rapid & lasting pain relief. Trigger point therapy is a powerful tool in the management of both acute & chronic pain including such common problems as headaches TMJ syndrome & back pain. Written in a straightforward style " The Concise Book of Trigger Points "is designed for the student & practitioner of massage/bodywork physical therapy physiotherapy osteopathy sports therapy & any other health-related field. It functions both as an entry-level textbook & an authoritative reference for even the most experienced therapist. The first four chapters describe the physiology of trigger points & the general methods of treatment. The following six chapters are organized by muscle groups; each two-page spread features detailed color illustrations of each major skeletal muscle accompanied by an explanation of each muscles origin insertion action & function. The physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle are discussed along with treatment techniques. This edition contains updated text & a self-help section addressing common pain complaints including headache neck pain shoulder pain lower back pain & TMJ syndrome." ...