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'Wish I Was Here is a masterpiece' Helen Macdonald, author of H is
for Hawk 'It will surprise you, sometimes astound you, and leave
you profoundly changed' Jonathan Coe, author of The Rotters' Club
M. John Harrison has produced one of the greatest bodies of fiction
of any living British author, encompassing space opera, speculative
fiction, fantasy, magical and literary realism. Every book is
subversive of genre and united by restless intelligence,
experimentation and rebelliousness of spirit. This is his first
memoir, an 'anti-memoir', written in his mid-seventies with
aphoristic daring and trademark originality and style, fresh after
winning the Goldsmiths Prize in 2020. Many of our most prominent
younger writers now recognise him as the most significant British
writer of his generation. He is 'brilliantly unsettling' (Olivia
Laing), 'magnificent' (Neil Gaiman), 'one of the best writers of
fiction currently at work in English' (Robert Macfarlane).
'Wish I Was Here is a masterpiece. Formally inventive, constantly
surprising, M John Harrison has written an archaeology of fragments
that shivers with wholeness. It's exquisite' Helen Macdonald,
author of H is for Hawk 'As always with M John Harrison, you're
never quite sure what you're reading or where it will take you
next. There are only a few certainties: that it will surprise you,
sometimes astound you, and leave you profoundly changed' Jonathan
Coe, author of The Rotters' Club 'Late style is when the people who
have all your life jumped in front of you waving their arms - No!
Careful! - jump out one more time to encourage you to run them
down, and this time you do.' M. John Harrison has produced one of
the greatest bodies of fiction of any living British author,
encompassing space opera, speculative fiction, fantasy, magical and
literary realism. Every book is subversive of genre and united by
restless intelligence, experimentation and rebelliousness of
spirit. This is his first memoir, an 'anti-memoir', written in his
mid-seventies with aphoristic daring and trademark originality and
style, fresh after winning the Goldsmiths Prize in 2020. Many of
our most prominent younger writers now recognise him as the most
significant British writer of his generation. He is 'brilliantly
unsettling' (Olivia Laing), 'magnificent' (Neil Gaiman), 'one of
the best writers of fiction currently at work in English' (Robert
Macfarlane).
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This major international Handbook offers the most up-to-date and
original viewpoints on critical debates relating to the rapidly
transforming geographies of regions and territories, as well as
related key concepts such as place, scale, networks and
regionalism. This interdisciplinary Handbook brings together
renowned specialists who have extensively theorized these spatial
concepts and contributed to rich empirical research in disciplines
such as geography, sociology, political science and international
relations. It offers fresh, cutting-edge, and contextual insights
on the significance of regions and territories in today?s dynamic
world. This is a timely and vital resource for both students and
researchers of human geography and regional studies. Political
geographers and international relations scholars will also benefit
from reading the Handbook as it offers a comprehensive yet
accessible examination of the geography of regions and territories.
Contributors include: J. Agnew, B.T. Asheim, S. Ayres, A. Beer, I.
Braverman, G. Bristow, J. Bryson, I. Calzada, R. Castriota, J.
Clark, A. Cochrane, R. Comunian, K.R. Cox, M. Deciancio, K. Dodds,
M. Dunford, L. England, J.N. Entrikin, D. Gibbs, M. Glass, J.
Harrison, A. Hemmings, Y. Herrera, R. Huggins, B. Jessop, A.E.G.
Jonas, A. Jones, M. Jones, R. Jones, J.M. Kanai, D. Kofanov, D.F.
Kogler, W. Liu, J. Loughlin, F. Mattheis, S. Moisio, R.L.
Monte-Mor, C. Nine, A. Paasi, M. Pace, K. Peters, P. Riggirozzi, D.
Rwehumbiza, S. Schindler, A. Shirikov, C. Sohn, D. Storey, N.-L.
Sum, K. Terlouw, P. Thompson, I. Turok, L. Van Langenhove, A.
Whittle
Megaregions presents an excellent collection of spatial-imaginary
cameos drawn from the US and beyond, together with theoretically
searching and provocative commentary from its editors. [The book]
provides a series of thought-provoking and question-prompting
interjections to inspire and prompt new research agendas.' - Kathy
Pain, Geographical Review 'This splendid collection both defines
and dissects trajectories of a research agenda on one of the chief,
yet contested, discursive scalar fixes on our planet in an age of
complete urbanization: the megaregion.' - Roger Keil, York
University, Toronto, Canada Are megaregions a meaningful new
spatial framework for the analysis of cities in globalization?
Drawing together a range of innovative contributions and case
studies from around the world, this book interrogates the many
claims and counter-claims made about megaregions and critically
assesses their position within global urban studies. Connecting
research on megaregions to broader theoretical debates about
globalized urbanization, the book examines the latest
conceptualizations of trans-metropolitan landscapes. It
investigates the opportunities and challenges posed by planning and
governing at the megaregional scale and moves the debate forward to
address questions of 'how', 'why' and 'by whom' megaregional spaces
are being constructed. This far-reaching book will be of
considerable interest to a broad audience, appealing to those
engaged in urban and regional studies, geography and planning, and
with direct relevance for policymakers and practitioners working at
international, state and local levels. Contributors: B. Fleming,
M.R. Glass, J. Harrison, M. Hesse, M. Hoyler, A. Schafran, P.
Schmitt, L. Smas, D. Wachsmuth, S.M. Wheeler, X. Zhang
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Planning Regional Futures
John Harrison, Daniel Galland, Mark Tewdwr-Jones
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R1,275
Discovery Miles 12 750
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Planning Regional Futures is an intellectual call to engage
planners to critically explore what planning is, and should be, in
how cities and regions are planned. This is in a context where
planning is seen to face powerful challenges â professionally,
intellectually and practically â in ways arguably not seen
before: planning is no longer solely the domain of professional
planners but opened-up to a diverse group of actors; the link
between the study of cities and regions, which traditionally had a
disciplinary home in planning schools and the like, steadily eroded
as research increasingly takes place in interdisciplinary research
institutes; the advent of real-time modelling posing fundamental
challenges for the type of long-term perspective that planning has
traditionally afforded; âregional planningâ and its mixed
record of achievement; and, the link between âregionâ and
âplanningâ becoming decoupled as alternative regional (and
other spatial) approaches to planning have emerged. This book takes
up the intellectual and practical challenge of planning regional
futures, moving beyond the narrow confines of existing debate and
providing a forum for debating what planning is, and should be, for
in how we plan cities and regions. The chapters in this book were
originally published as a special issue of Regional Studies.
Handel called Britain 'The Ringing Isle' because when he heard
bells ringing everywhere he went. Behind the quintessentially
English sound of bell-ringing lies a unique way of hanging bells
and a special way of ringing them that evolved in the late
sixteenth century. Ringing has since developed and spread, with
some 6,000 towers worldwide having bells hung in the English style,
most of them in England. Over 40,000 active ringers keep alive the
traditions and skills of change ringing that have been handed down
over many generations.
The book is an introduction to the world of bells and bell-ringing.
It explains how bells are made and how a ringing installation
works. It explains the nature of change ringing, which has
mathematical as well as musical aspects. It provides insights into
the ringing community - its origins and culture as well as its
relationships with the Church and the community.
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Aristophanes: Frogs (Paperback)
Judith Affleck, Clive Letchford; Edited by (general) Judith Affleck, John Harrison
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R376
Discovery Miles 3 760
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Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is
brought vividly to life in this series of new translations.
Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed
commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis.
Numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and
encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Frogs
is suitable for students of Classical Civilisation and Drama.
Features include a full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside
translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to
the Greek Theatre. Frogs is aimed at A-level and undergraduate
students in the UK, and college students in North America.
Having sold over one million copies worldwide since it was first
published, Secretarial Duties is well-established as a combined
textbook and workbook which covers everything the secretary needs
to know. The tenth edition has been completely revised using a new
format and layout, and updated to take account of the new NVQ
specification, and LCCI and PEI syllabi. It also focuses on the
increasing role now played by computer technology in business
adminisration. Recent advances in areas such as data storage and
retrieval, the internet, speech recognition, automatic call
distribution systems, video phones and desktop publishing are all
covered. A wide range of in-tray exercises based on realistic case
studies are provided at the end of each unit using examples of real
forms and other business documents. In working through these
realistic simulated business activities, the student is required
not only to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations,
but is also encouraged to develop NVQ and GNVQ standards of
competence. Further practice is provided with recent examination
questions from LCCI and PEI examinations. The inclusion of a list
of worldwide Chambers of Commerce and forms of address for letters
to Europe provides a good reference source for those studying or
working overseas. Key features retains proven features which have
made this book a bestseller covers knowledge for current NVQ
elements of competence provides sample examination questions for
student practice includes new international reference sources for
overseas students up-to-date with new computer technology, postal
and banking services fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams
and forms Students on NVQ level 2 and 3 administration, LCCI
private secretary's certificate and PEI office procedures level 2
courses will find this book invaluable. It will also be useful for
adult returners on NVQ level 2 and 3 business courses. For PAs and
secretaries, it provides a comprehensive reference source.
First published in 1980, The City in South Asia is a collection of
papers which were presented at an inter-disciplinary seminar on The
City in South Asia: pre-modern and modern, held at the School of
Oriental and African Studies, under the auspices of the Centre of
South Asian Studies. Some of the papers in this volume are
comparative; others are concerned with specific cities - Allahabad,
Dacca, Delhi, Karachi, Lucknow and Murshidabad. They deal with
three main themes: the city and the state, the city and society,
the city and the surrounding country. The book is appropriately
embellished with maps and contemporary illustrations, and will be
of interest to students of history, ethnic studies, and South Asian
studies.
In the late Cretaceous period of Earth's history, iguanodon Aladar
(voiced by D.B. Sweeney) is separated from his own species while
still inside his egg. He is taken in and brought up by lemurs Zini
and Plio, but when this adoptive family is all by wiped out by a
meteor shower, Aladar and his friends are forced to join a mixed
herd of dinosaurs who are migrating to a new nesting ground. This
tribe is led by the hard-headed Kron (Samuel E. Wright), whose
'survival of the fittest' approach clashes with Aladar's more
altruistic nature.
Planning Regional Futures is an intellectual call to engage
planners to critically explore what planning is, and should be, in
how cities and regions are planned. This is in a context where
planning is seen to face powerful challenges - professionally,
intellectually and practically - in ways arguably not seen before:
planning is no longer solely the domain of professional planners
but opened-up to a diverse group of actors; the link between the
study of cities and regions, which traditionally had a disciplinary
home in planning schools and the like, steadily eroded as research
increasingly takes place in interdisciplinary research institutes;
the advent of real-time modelling posing fundamental challenges for
the type of long-term perspective that planning has traditionally
afforded; 'regional planning' and its mixed record of achievement;
and, the link between 'region' and 'planning' becoming decoupled as
alternative regional (and other spatial) approaches to planning
have emerged. This book takes up the intellectual and practical
challenge of planning regional futures, moving beyond the narrow
confines of existing debate and providing a forum for debating what
planning is, and should be, for in how we plan cities and regions.
The chapters in this book were originally published as a special
issue of Regional Studies.
Megaregions presents an excellent collection of spatial-imaginary
cameos drawn from the US and beyond, together with theoretically
searching and provocative commentary from its editors. [The book]
provides a series of thought-provoking and question-prompting
interjections to inspire and prompt new research agendas.' - Kathy
Pain, Geographical Review 'This splendid collection both defines
and dissects trajectories of a research agenda on one of the chief,
yet contested, discursive scalar fixes on our planet in an age of
complete urbanization: the megaregion.' - Roger Keil, York
University, Toronto, Canada Are megaregions a meaningful new
spatial framework for the analysis of cities in globalization?
Drawing together a range of innovative contributions and case
studies from around the world, this book interrogates the many
claims and counter-claims made about megaregions and critically
assesses their position within global urban studies. Connecting
research on megaregions to broader theoretical debates about
globalized urbanization, the book examines the latest
conceptualizations of trans-metropolitan landscapes. It
investigates the opportunities and challenges posed by planning and
governing at the megaregional scale and moves the debate forward to
address questions of 'how', 'why' and 'by whom' megaregional spaces
are being constructed. This far-reaching book will be of
considerable interest to a broad audience, appealing to those
engaged in urban and regional studies, geography and planning, and
with direct relevance for policymakers and practitioners working at
international, state and local levels. Contributors: B. Fleming,
M.R. Glass, J. Harrison, M. Hesse, M. Hoyler, A. Schafran, P.
Schmitt, L. Smas, D. Wachsmuth, S.M. Wheeler, X. Zhang
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