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This lavishly illustrated book provides a unique insight into the
evolution of mapmaking and the science behind it, from the stone
age to the digital age. Britain’s leading cartographic
author takes us on a historical journey through how the greatest
maps were created. Exploring key cartographers and mapmaking
methods, as well as fascinating interludes on subjects such as the
very first maps, deliberate mistakes, and superlative maps, this
comprehensive guide explores how the techniques and technology have
developed throughout human history: • Evolving methods of
surveying: from the Roman groma, through the naval instruments of
the magnetic compass, astrolabes and sextants, to the 20th century
revolution of aerial photography • Drawing tools and
materials: from Babylonian maps carved in clay, to digital maps
created via touchscreen • The introduction of various mapping
conventions and key components of a map: from Ptolemy's
introduction of longitude and latitude, through the 13th century
origins of having north at the top, to the various projections used
to represent the Earth. Â With visually stunning historic
maps and antique instruments, this book will engross readers with
its fascinating stories of how we came to chart our world.
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
This Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide yet both to the
nature and content of literature, and to literary criticism. In
ninety essays by leading international critics and scholars, the
volume covers both traditional topics such as literature and
history, poetry, drama and the novel, and also newer topics such as
the production and reception of literature. Current critical ideas
are clearly and provocatively discussed, while the volume's
arrangement reflects in a dynamic way the rich diversity of
contemporary thinking about literature. Each essay seeks to provide
the reader with a clear sense of the full significance of its
subject as well as guidance on further reading. An essential work
of reference, The Encyclopedia of Literature and Criticism is a
stimulating guide to the central preoccupations of contemporary
critical thinking about literature. Special Features * Clearly
written by scholars and critics of international standing for
readers at all levels in many disciplines * In-depth essays
covering all aspects, traditional and new, of literary studies past
and present * Useful cross-references within the text, with full
bibliographical references and suggestions for further reading *
Single index of authors, terms, topics
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
An indispensable roadmap to success, The Writer Got Screwed is the first book to untangle the legal and business aspects of writing for the entertainment industry. It is for the young TV production assistant waiting for a big break, the executive with a treatment tucked away in a bottom drawer, the techie targeting the new field of cyberspace writing, or anyone who is inspired to write screenplays. Savvy Hollywood entertainment attorney Brooke Wharton decodes legal jargon, explains how to protect creative work, shows how to read between the lines of a contract, and advises how to avoid getting sued and screwed along the way. Useful resources, including a list of agencies, competitions, fellowships, internships, and legal organizations, make The Writer Got Screwed an essential part of every writer's tool chest.
'A few tools and a wide range of skills can achieve many things
...' If you've ever wanted to make your own bow and arrows, learn
to create fire using friction, or mix up glue and dyes from the
natural resources that surround us, then this is the book for you.
John Rhyder has taught traditional woodcraft skills for several
decades and can now teach you in this no-nonsense, amusing and
easy-to-follow guide. Woodcraft will take you on a practical
learning journey - from the safe use of tools and sustainable
harvesting of wood to the subsequent uses for roots, bark and
timber. This step-by-step account is suitable for the student of
woodcraft, the naturalist and the practitioner of bushcraft skills.
All in favor of improving meeting procedures, say Aye! Trying to
keep your in-person and virtual meetings on track and running
smoothly? You need Robert's Rules of Order! These rules for
conducting meetings have stood the test of time as the gold
standard for practical and effective procedure in group settings
like corporate and nonprofit boards, councils, and more. And
there's no better way to learn the latest version of the rules than
with Robert's Rules For Dummies. This handy guide demystifies the
Rules and offers readers a practical roadmap to applying efficient
procedures to everything from conducting online and in-person
meetings to voting by email. It also: Contains brand-new, updated
content on the latest 12th Edition of Robert's Rules Offers sample
meeting agendas, minutes, scripts, and other material to show you
how the pros keep meeting records Walks you through the basic--and
not so basic--ways to nominate and elect officers and directors in
organizations Ideal for board members, convention delegates,
business owners, nonprofit executives, and anyone else trying to
maintain an orderly flow of business--online or in person--Robert's
Rules For Dummies is a need-to-read resource that will make you
wonder how you ever survived without it.
Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully
designed and packaged. A pocket-sized Times World Atlas makes this
a perfect little gift. Fully revised and improved to take account
of all recent changes from around the world. The whole world is
covered with the accuracy and authority for which Times atlases are
renowned. Main features of this atlas include: • Geographical
reference section with flags, statistics and facts for the
world’s states and territories • Statistics and world maps on
major geographical themes, including population, climate and the
environment • Over 20,000 places mapped Mapping updates include;
• Country name changes – Czechia (formerly Czech Republic),
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and North Macedonia (formerly
Macedonia) • Extensive place name changes in New Zealand and
Myanmar • Changes to capital cities in Burundi, Chad, Eswatini,
Kazakhstan and Kiribati • Railways in France, Motorways in UK,
Russia and Ireland, new rail and road bridge across Kerch Strait
• Everest height updated to 8,849m / 289,031ft This is a handy
reference atlas for home, school or office.
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