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A bitter feud between the Montagues and the Capulets keeps the city
of Verona, Italy, in a state of constant unrest. Despite the
enmity, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall passionately in
love. Enlisting the help of Friar Laurence, the young lovers wed in
secret, hoping that their marriage will finally unite the two
families. But things go terribly, tragically wrong. One of
Shakespeare's most widely performed plays, "Romeo and Juliet" has
been adapted for every conceivable format. Yet no adaptation --
film, television, radio, or opera -- can match the richness of the
original. This inspired graphic novel version depicts every scene
of the play in full-color illustrations, accompanied by every word
of the original text. Authentic yet easy to follow, this exciting
adaptation is ideal for purists, students, and readers who
appreciate Shakespeare's matchless verse. Also available are the
Original Text, with the Bard's original, unabridged work, and a
Quick Text version, with less dialogue for a fast-paced read.
Classic Graphic Novels, the new collection from Lucent Books,
brings the classics to life for a whole new generation of readers.
Designed especially for young fans of the classics, comic book
buffs and reluctant readers, this collection utilizes a fresh blend
of contemporary storytelling and captivating artwork to entertain,
educate and encourage students to return to these stories again and
again.
First published in 1927. John Macdonald (1741-96) was born, and
died, a Scottish Highlander. First published at the time of the
French Revolution, these memoirs of his days in service provide a
rich panorama of life in the company of blind fiddlers,
maid-servants, the Scottish aristocracy, soldiers, historians,
Oriental Princes, servants of the East India Company and men of
great wealth, including James Coutts the banker. In 1768 - as the
result of an errand - it fell to Macdonald to witness the death of
Laurence Sterne.
'Simply packed with interest' Sunday Times
'..a model of genuine writing' Evening Standard
'Deserves a high place among autobiographies.' Nation
Cast onto the waters by his power-hungry brother Antonio, Prospero,
the Duke of Milan, has been living on a distant island for a dozen
years along with his daughter Miranda. In his years of banishment,
Prospero has developed strong magical powers -- powers that not
only allow him to deduce that Antonio is on a nearby ship, but to
cause the ship to run aground. At long last, Prospero has a chance
to get revenge on those who have wronged him. But, will he also
ruin Miranda's chance for happiness? "The Tempest" is considered by
many critics to be Shakespeare's crowning glory. This full-color
graphic novel presents the sparkling romantic comedy just as
Shakespeare intended: in its original and unabridged format, and in
its original setting. As with the other titles in this
well-received series, it encourages readers to discover classical
literature while staying true to Shakespeare's vision. Also
available are a Plain Text version, translated into modern U.S.
English, and the Original Text version, with the Bard's unabridged
work.
Measuring Crime and Criminalityfocuses on how different approaches
to measuring crime and criminality are used to test existing
criminological theories. Each chapter reviews a key approach for
measuring criminal behavior and discusses its strengths or
weaknesses for explaining the facts of crime or answers to central
issues of criminological inquiry. The book describes the state of
the field on different approaches for measuring crime and
criminality as seen by prominent scholars in the field.Among the
featured contributions are: The Use of Official Reports and
Victimization Data for Testing Criminological Theories; The Design
and Analysis of Experiments in Criminology; and Growth
Curve/Mixture Models for Measuring Criminal Careers. Also included
are papers titled: Counterfactual Methods of Causal Inference and
Their Application to Criminology; Measuring Gene-Environment
Interactions in the Cause of Antisocial Behavior and What Has Been
Gained and Lost through Longitudinal Research and Advanced
Statistical Models?This volume of Advances in Criminological Theory
illustrates how understanding the various ways criminal behavior is
measured is useful for developing theoretical insights on the
causes of crime.
First published in 1927. John Macdonald (1741-96) was born, and
died, a Scottish Highlander. First published at the time of the
French Revolution, these memoirs of his days in service provide a
rich panorama of life in the company of blind fiddlers,
maid-servants, the Scottish aristocracy, soldiers, historians,
Oriental Princes, servants of the East India Company and men of
great wealth, including James Coutts the banker. In 1768 - as the
result of an errand - it fell to Macdonald to witness the death of
Laurence Sterne. 'Simply packed with interest' Sunday Times '..a
model of genuine writing' Evening Standard 'Deserves a high place
among autobiographies.' Nation
This fascinating study uses Domesday book data and Management
Science methods to examine manorial production efficiency in
Medieval Essex in 1086. This book reveals unexpected facts about
economic history, and is a remarkable contribution to economic
history and medieval studies. It will be of great interest to
economists, management scientists, medievalists and anyone involved
with Domesday studies.
This book will change the way Americans think about their cities.
It provides a comprehensive economic and social history of urban
America since 1950, covering the 29 largest urban areas of that
period. Specifically, the book covers 17 cities in the Northeast, 6
in the South, and 6 in the West, decade by decade, with extensive
data and historical narrative. The author divides his analysis into
three periods - urban growth (1950 to 1970), urban crisis (late
1960s to 1990), and urban rebirth (since 1990). He draws on the
concepts of the vicious circle and the virtuous circle to offer the
first in-depth explanation for the transition from urban crisis to
urban rebirth that took place in the early 1990s. "Urban America"
is both a message of hope and a call to action for students and
professionals in urban studies. It will inspire readers to
concentrate on finding ways and means to ensure that the urban
rebirth will continue.
'John Macdonald once again turns the traditional approach to health
care on its head. Instead of merely diagnosing and managing
disease, he urges health services and indeed society to foster
health ... and articulates a vision of a health promoting a
salutogenic society'. Dimity Pond, School of Medical Practice and
Population Health, University of Newcastle, Australia The vast
proportion of cash spent on health care by governments and
individuals in the world is spent on systems that are based on a
more or less Westernized acute care model. The imbalance of these
systems, with their overemphasis on cure, as opposed to care and
prevention or maintenance of health, is well documented.
Salutogenic health care takes a holistic view of the individual as
part of a social and environmental continuum rather than as an
isolated packet of symptoms, and seeks to reassess the very meaning
of health. There are some indications that we, as a global culture,
are moving towards this new salutogenic model, but the speed of the
movement has to be accelerated. This book sets out to chart the
main steps of this movement and to indicate some of the ways of
thinking and action which can help form new ways of approaching
health care.
This study uses Domesday book data and management science methods
to examine manorial production efficiency in medieval Essex in
1086. It also reveals facts about economic history. Some of the
questions examined by this work include: which tenants-in-chief ran
efficient estates; how was productivity affected by soil type, the
size of the estate, the technology and the institutional framework
of the time, and the proximity of a market centre; what input made
the major contribution to the net value of output; did slaves make
a greater contribution to the manorial systems.
Measuring Crime and Criminality focuses on how different approaches
to measuring crime and criminality are used to test existing
criminological theories. Each chapter reviews a key approach for
measuring criminal behavior and discusses its strengths or
weaknesses for explaining the facts of crime or answers to central
issues of criminological inquiry. The book describes the state of
the field on different approaches for measuring crime and
criminality as seen by prominent scholars in the field. Among the
featured contributions are: The Use of Official Reports and
Victimization Data for Testing Criminological Theories; The Design
and Analysis of Experiments in Criminology; and Growth
Curve/Mixture Models for Measuring Criminal Careers. Also included
are papers titled: Counterfactual Methods of Causal Inference and
Their Application to Criminology; Measuring Gene-Environment
Interactions in the Cause of Antisocial Behavior and What Has Been
Gained and Lost through Longitudinal Research and Advanced
Statistical Models? This volume of "Advances in Criminological
Theory" illustrates how understanding the various ways criminal
behavior is measured is useful for developing theoretical insights
on the causes of crime.
This book will change the way Americans think about their cities.
It provides a comprehensive economic and social history of urban
America since 1950, covering the 29 largest urban areas of that
period. Specifically, the book covers 17 cities in the Northeast, 6
in the South, and 6 in the West, decade by decade, with extensive
data and historical narrative. The author divides his analysis into
three periods - urban growth (1950 to 1970), urban crisis (late
1960s to 1990), and urban rebirth (since 1990). He draws on the
concepts of the vicious circle and the virtuous circle to offer the
first in-depth explanation for the transition from urban crisis to
urban rebirth that took place in the early 1990s. "Urban America"
is both a message of hope and a call to action for students and
professionals in urban studies. It will inspire readers to
concentrate on finding ways and means to ensure that the urban
rebirth will continue.
A bitter feud between the Montagues and the Capulets keeps the city
of Verona, Italy, in a state of constant unrest. Despite the
enmity, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall passionately in
love. Enlisting the help of Friar Laurence, the young lovers wed in
secret, hoping that their marriage will finally unite the two
families. But things go terribly, tragically wrong. One of
Shakespeare's most widely performed plays, Romeo and Juliet has
been adapted for every conceivable format. Yet no adaptation --
film, television, radio, or opera -- can match the richness of the
original. This inspired graphic novel version depicts every scene
of the play in full-color illustrations, accompanied by every word
of the original text. Authentic yet easy to follow, this exciting
adaptation is ideal for purists, students, and readers who
appreciate Shakespeare's matchless verse. Also available are a
Plain Text version, translated into modern U.S. English, and a
Quick Text version, with less dialogue for a fast-paced read.
How the science of urban planning can make our cities healthier,
safer, and more livable The design of every aspect of the urban
landscape-from streets and sidewalks to green spaces, mass transit,
and housing-fundamentally influences the health and safety of the
communities who live there. It can affect people's stress levels
and determine whether they walk or drive, the quality of the air
they breathe, and how free they are from crime. Changing Places
provides a compelling look at the new science and art of urban
planning, showing how scientists, planners, and citizens can work
together to reshape city life in measurably positive ways. Drawing
on the latest research in city planning, economics, criminology,
public health, and other fields, Changing Places demonstrates how
well-designed changes to place can significantly improve the
well-being of large groups of people. The book argues that there is
a disconnect between those who implement place-based changes, such
as planners and developers, and the urban scientists who are now
able to rigorously evaluate these changes through testing and
experimentation. This compelling book covers a broad range of
structural interventions, such as building and housing, land and
open space, transportation and street environments, and
entertainment and recreation centers. Science shows we can enhance
people's health and safety by changing neighborhoods
block-by-block. Changing Places explains why planners and
developers need to recognize the value of scientific testing, and
why scientists need to embrace the indispensable know-how of
planners and developers. This book reveals how these professionals,
working together and with urban residents, can create place-based
interventions that are simple, affordable, and scalable to entire
cities.
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Scotch Broth
John McDonald
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R366
Discovery Miles 3 660
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A cultural history of nature may sound like a paradox, but a second
glance proves it to be a clever theme. For though we are used to
perceiving nature and culture as opposites, they are actually
closely interwoven. This is precisely what Klaus Littman shows us
in his startling project Tree Connections. In 2019, around three
hundred trees were planted in the pitch at the Woerthersee football
stadium in Klagenfurt. The result is the extraordinary experience
of witnessing a confrontation between two otherwise strictly
separate kinds of spaces. Blending the natural and the constructed
worlds blurs their boundaries, making them practically
indistinguishable. At the same time, the breathtaking views of this
unique project offer fascinating insights into our current,
unecological ideas and activities. An exhibition curated by
Littmann will take place at the Basel H. Geiger Kulturstiftung
starting in May 2021, featuring works by Alexandre Calame, Joseph
Beuys, Christo, Jannis Kounellis, Giuseppe Penone, Gunther Uecker,
Tony Cragg, Michael Sailstorfer, Miriam Cahn, and Sol LeWitt, among
others.
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