J Martin: 509 books

Late Quaternary Environmental Change addresses the interaction between human agency and other environmental factors in the landscapes, particularly of the temperate zone. Taking an ecological approach, the authors cover the last 20,000 years during which the climate has shifted from arctic severity to the conditions of the present interglacial environment.

A groundbreaking synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies for small island states, globally A wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS)....

Presents a clear bridge between mathematics and the liberal arts Mathematics for the Liberal Arts provides a comprehensible and precise introduction to modern mathematics intertwined with the history of mathematical discoveries. The book discusses mathematical ideas in the context of the unfolding...

The field of expressive arts is closely tied to the work of therapeutic change. As well as being beneficial for the individual or small group, expressive arts therapy has the potential for a much wider impact, to inspire social action and bring about social change. The book's contributors explore...

Fundamental Toxicology is a concise and comprehensive review of toxicology. It is based on the highly successful Fundamental Toxicology for Chemists and has been enriched and expanded. Every chapter in this new edition has been revised and updated, and four new chapters have been added. With contributions...

Dermatopathology is a specialized branch of pathology in which there has been great progress as new techniques have become available to evaluate the pathology of the skin. Many of the advances in our knowledge and understanding of the skin and the diseases that affect it have been made by people with...

Written for those who have taken a first course in statistical methods, this book takes a modern, computer-oriented approach to describe the statistical techniques used for the assessment of reliability.

Telecommunications is fundamental to modern society, with nearly everyone on the planet having access to a mobile phone, Wi-Fi, or satellite and terrestrial broadcast systems. This book is a concise analysis of both the basics of telecommunications as well as numerous advanced systems. It begins with...

This book is about the use of language in the science classroom. It discusses the evolution of scientific discourse for learning in secondary schools, and examines the form and function of language across a variety of levels including lexiogrammar, discourse semantics, register, genre and ideology....

L'art de la persuasion en 52 leçons ! Savez-vous qu'écrire un moment positif de votre vie avant un entretien d'embauche vous donnait confiance et assurance, augmentant ainsi significativement vos chances de réussite ? Ou encore que notre avis sur un sujet paraît d'autant plus expert lorsque nous...

Pocketbook of Hand and Upper Extremity Anatomy: Primus Manus features exquisitely detailed full-color photographs of dissections and line drawings of all major anatomic entities. The written descriptions of anatomy are in bulleted format to allow quick access to the material. The book also describes clinical correlations for major diseases and includes various mnemonic devices.

This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject. Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment. Does not overload...

Mehr noch als eine Anzahl bestimmter Anschauungen ist Anthroposophie eine Art der Betätigung. Sie lebt in der differenzierten Zuwendung zum Menschen und zur Welt, sie eröffnet und erweitert den Horizont zur Seele und zum Geistigen in der Welt und im Menschen. Sieben Perspektiven, die gleichsam Wege sein können zur Wirklichkeit des Lebens, schildern die Autoren.

The book, 'The monster behind the red coat,' is a collection of short stories, written by different authors, with a Christmas theme. Stories in this book range from horror, mild romance, to every other thing that can happen during the Christmas period. So, don't you think you should...