Cohen: 1795 books

‘Absolutely beautiful’ BBC One Show ‘Really impressive’ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series. The bestselling authors of Wonders of the Universe are back with another blockbuster, a groundbreaking exploration of our Solar System as it has...

No other politician has ever had the impact on this country and its people that Pierre Elliott Trudeau did. This iconoclastic anti-politician emerged from nowhere in the mid-1960s, and from 1968-1984 governed Canada, sometimes well, sometimes poorly. Even after Trudeau left office, he remained a player,...

The slow collapse of the European colonial empires after 1945 provides one of the great turning points of twentieth century history. With the loss of India however, the British under Harold Macmillan attempted to enforce a 'second' colonial occupation - supporting the efforts of Sir Andrew Cohen of...

The midwife: medical professional, friend in a woman's hour of greatest need, potent social and cultural symbol. Though the role of midwife has existed since time immemorial, it is only since the Victorian era that it has been a recognised and regulated profession. This book, from social history expert...

Migration is a way of life for many individuals and even families in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Some who leave their rural communities go only as far as the state capital, while others migrate to other parts of Mexico and to the United States. Most send money back to their communities, and many...

Arising from the Cohens' work on the epidemiology of childhood psychopathology, this book explores the two aspects of motivational structure--ideas and values--that underlie the development of maladaptive functioning and symptoms. The first aspect is a measure of what children admire in their peers;...

Education reformers and policymakers argue that improved students’ learning requires stronger academic standards, stiffer state tests, and accountability for students’ scores. Yet these efforts seem not to be succeeding in many states. The authors of this important book argue that effective state...

Perhaps even more than the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots are the team of the entire northeast from Rhode Island to Canada. Here, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the 50 best players to ever take the field for the Patriots. Who can forget Wes Welker, Troy Brown, Jim Nance, Ted Bruschi,...

Smart Guide: Rome & Lazio is packed with advice and tips that will help newcomers and veteran travelers get the most from their visit to the Eternal City. The guide also includes dozens of fascinating locations in Northern and Southern Lazio that are off the beaten tourist path. Enjoy the journey. Smart...

The guide provides easy access to sight, shopping, entertainment, food, accommodation and practical information that makes a trip memorable. Smart Guide is the first independent travel publisher to offer digital guides to all of Italy's regions. We also operate a convenient online accommodation...

Smart Guide only make guides about Italy. We know something about it because we live and breath here every day and love sharing our experiences with travelers. Other guides in the Smart Guide Italy series include: Rome & Lazio Florence & Tuscany Milan & Lombardy Venice & Veneto Genoa & Liguria Turin & Piedmont Umbria Northern Italy

Smart Guide Italy: Rome 2014 is the most up-to-date and complete guide to the Eternal city. Travelers will find everything they need for an unforgettable visit presented in a convenient and easy-to-use format. Smart Guide includes information on planning a visit, navigating the city, experiencing...

Smart Guide Italy is packed with advice and tips that will help newcomers and veteran travelers get the most from their visit. Along with background information to all major cities and monuments readers will discover great places to eat, sleep and enjoy the dolce vita in all the regions that make...

Smart Guide Italy features details about: sights, entertainment, festivals and events, sports and recreation, food, accommodations, information and services, getting there, getting around and more. All information is accurate, up-to-date and written and researched by a dedicated team of full-time...