Francis: 3998 books

The Emerging City was written at a time when the great transformation from urban to suburban lifestyle was under way. It is a tribute to Scott Greer that his work understood the new contours of the city, and also well appreciated that far from spelling the end of urban life, the new developments in...

This is the first English translation of the 'Chronicle of Prussia', which was written by Nicolaus von Jeroschin, in middle German verse, during the period from 1330 to 1341. It is a history of the Teutonic Knights, encompassing the period between the foundation of the order, in 1190, and 1331. The...

Now in its second edition, Designing for the Theatre has established itself as the authoritative introduction to the processes of design for the theatre. Covering the contribution which can be made by costume, sets, props and lighting to a stage production, the author explains the purpose and process...

A comprehensive look at contemporary trends and practices in public libraries Current Practices in Public Libraries combines research, surveys, and practical experience to examine a variety of trends, issues, and practices in public library administration. The leading researchers in the field...

Collected articles from theweeklygardener.com - January through June 2014.For current articles visit The Weekly Gardener blog

Radio telescopes have transformed our understanding of the Universe. Pulsars, quasars, Big Bang cosmology: all are discoveries of the new science of radio astronomy. Here, Francis Graham-Smith describes the birth, development, and maturity of radio astronomy, from the first discovery of cosmic radio...

This e-book will teach you Mind over Matter concept Behavioral finance            - 8 behavioral finance concept Steps and tips to change your mindset S.M.A.R.T Goal setting Good financial habits

this e-book will help you know how debt will affect your life? evaluate your situation? steps to debt management?

Baron Baden-Powell is nowadays remembered best for his work as the founder of the Scouting Movement which has gone on to become a world-wide success; however his initial reputation rested on his military career centred on the Boer War. Colonel Baden-Powell, as he then was, commanded at Mafeking and...

This book is by teens for teens and covers ways of improving communication in online environments. It includes tips on dealing with cyberbullying, relating to friends and peers, and handling romantic relationships.The authors provide examples of common misunderstandings that can arise when...

Understanding why so many people across the world are so poor is one of the central intellectual challenges of our time. This book provides the tools and data that will enable students, researchers and professionals to address that issue. Empirical Development Economics has been designed as...

First published in 1969, this book examines the educational process as a whole in relation to its society. The discussion is set within a specifically sociological frame of reference and looks at the school as an organisation as well as the social environment surrounding the school. It concludes by...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Generals of the British Army - Portraits in Colour with Introductory and Biographical Notes. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly...

Shooting has erupted within the mall, machine gun bullets and gun shots are ringing out. Screams of terror as people are shot. Your heart is jumping in your chest, adrenaline pumping, fear and panic seizing you.Ordinary people caught in the midst of the terror attack on the Westgate Mall in Nairobi,...