E F Schumacher asserts that it is the task of philosophy to provide a map of life & knowledge which exhibits the most important features of life in their proper prominence. The questions: How am I to conduct my life? What is the nature of art & nature? What is the meaning of religion? are restored to daylight on Schumacher's map of life by his maxim 'if in doubt show it prominently'. Science is therefore restored to its home territory & its growing imperialism over the fields is reserved. ...

How do you tell how well run a company is & how well it is doing? Which ratios & benchmarks should you use to assess performance? What can be done to massage company results? How do you recognise danger signs on the corporate horizon? How do you compare companies operating in different sectors or even different countries? All these important questions as well as many more are answered in the completely updated & revised fifth edition of this clear & comprehensive guide aimed at anyone who wants to make sense & practical use of a companys annual report measure a business against its competitors judge the creditworthiness of a customer or client assess the investment potential of a company & put a value on a company. ...

This textbook aims to guide undergraduate students through the first year of their mathematics course. It provides a rigorous introduction to analysis which takes into account the difficulties students often face when making the transition from A Level mathematics to this higher level. Plenty of examples are provided some of which have full detailed solutions & others which encourage the student to discover & investigate the ideas themselves. Hints are provided but the book aims to build confidence & understanding in all topics. This new edition has two new substantial chapters covering integration & power series & is updated throughout taking into account changes in notation. ...

The world's oldest & leading bridge magazine The Bridge World said of this book; ' Guide to Better Card Play is an elementary-through-intermediate textbook on declarer play & defence. Appropriately the two phases of the book receive equal attention. The book can be used either as a self-teacher or as the basis of a series of lessons. In addition to the tutorial material which is comprehensive careful & instructive the work is choc-a-bloc with summaries reviews quizzes & example deals. There is even an appendix that allows your foursome to set up the practice deals yourself. We like almost everything about this book we especially liked the attention to partnership methods the topic selection & the carefully constructed lesson deals. There are other good texts at this level but Klinger's book has twice as much material as similar works. This is a very good buy'. ...

BREEAM is the leading environmental assessment method for buildings setting the standard for best practice in sustainable design. Yet many professionals find BREEAM difficult to understand & often miss out on opportunities to optimise the credits that can be scored from a scheme. This practical accessible guide comes to the rescue
- providing a much-needed explanation of BREEAM for all building professionals whether architects clients contractors or engineers. Focusing on those key areas to the assessment that can frequently cause confusion it explains who needs to do what & when
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Includes:: useful tips for 'quick wins' in relation to the 2011 BREEAM update. This guide provides a clear introduction to how to make the most of BREEAM.



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Most of us can tell the difference between a Blue Tit & a Blackbird or a Robin & a Wren but what happens if you close your eyes
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This is a guide for both beginner collectors & those who have already started on how where & what to buy in contemporary studio ceramics as a collector. It looks at the best venues from galleries & auctions to craft fairs & even car boot sales & explains what to look for or alternatively to avoid. It discusses the various types of studio pottery for the uninitiated as well as looking at the way people can collect items
- only buying pieces from a few specific potters or collecting just teapots from hundreds of places. Collecting Contemporary Ceramics examines the pros & cons of collecting for investment or for pleasure & how to go about doing both. It also discusses more abstract angles such as: Why do people collect? With interviews from a few noted collectors & makers this will open up a whole new world to those interested in collecting ceramics but without the knowledge of where to go & what to look for.
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This A-Z guide provides a wealth of information for every country in the world. Each entry gives a brief history & outlines contemporary social economic political & religious issues. In addition for each country there is a clear map & a quick-reference fact box containing data & statistics including languages population GDP capital city life expectancy & more. The inclusion of at least one web link for every country is a new feature to this edition & web links are conveniently accessible via the Guide to Countries of the World companion website. Invaluable supplementary material

Includes:: detailed indicator tables showing income & poverty health & population etc & list of international organizations such as the EU & the African Union with essential information about these groupings. Revised & fully up to date with the latest key facts this accessible guide is ideal for students & teachers of geography politics economics world religions & world history at all levels as well as anyone wanting a home reference book to accompany an atlas.

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Dry stone walling is one of the oldest of countryside crafts & these attractive structures form one of the most striking features of the rural landscape whether on upland pasture fell or moorl&. The author looks into the history of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs & diagrams. Topics include: how to acquire suitable stone; tools of the trade; basic walling technique; building or repairing a curved wall; walling on slopes & gapping retaining walls & variations. ...

A complete & practical guide to setting precious & semi-precious stones in any metal The Jewellery-Maker's Guide to Gemstone Settings is a detailed technical guide to stone-setting for jewellers & jewellery students. It explores traditional modern & experimental approaches to stone-setting from the purely functional to design-led solutions for securing stones. It takes the reader through the entire process of setting stones from choosing a suitable stone & designing & making the setting to seating & setting the stone. The extensive setting techniques are combined with step-by-step demonstrations precise diagrams & images of contemporary work from international jewellers. A comprehensive reference section featuring an illustrated glossary makes this book the essential stone-setting resource for both students & professional jewellers. Demonstrations produced using 3D modelling software provide the most up-to-date reflection of current practice & technology & allow explanations of skills & techniques to be presented with expert accuracy. The perfect resource for jewellers of all levels. ...