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. ...

In this charming volume a noted English mathematician uses humor & anecdote to illuminate the concepts underlying new math"--groups sets subsets topology Boolean algebra & more. By the time readers finish this book they shall have a much clearer grasp of how modern mathematicians look at figures function & formulas leading them to a better comprehension of the nature of the mathematics itself." ...

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. ...

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." ...

This market-leading two colour illustrated dictionary contains 12 500 authoritative entries on all aspects of medical science. Written by a team of medical experts all entries have been revised & updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest in medical knowledge & practice. Entries are accessible & jargon-free & are complemented by over 140 illustrations & diagrams. This brand new edition

Includes:: over 500 new entries & features increased coverage of pharmacology obstetrics/gynaecology paediatrics ethics nephrology & psychiatry. Recommended web links are now provided for many entries which are accessed & kept up to date via the Medical Dictionary Companion website & appendices have been expanded to include tables of paediatric reference ranges milk formulas & additional abbreviations for blood tests. Selling almost 700 000 copies in previous editions this is an essential A-Z for students & those working in the medical & allied professions. It is also an invaluable home reference guide for the general reader.

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This title is fully revised & updated for complete coverage of statistics at Advanced Level. The use of a second color highlights key areas & formula. Summaries are included to provide consolidation of learning & understanding. Further practice sections of questions are offered for thorough exam preparation & practice. New ICT support for this key area is provided throughout. ...