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Starting with Berkeley (Hardcover, New): Nick Jones Starting with Berkeley (Hardcover, New)
Nick Jones
R3,544 Discovery Miles 35 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

George Berkeley (1685-1753) was one of the most important and influential philosophers in the history of Western thought. He is most famous for his controversial denial of the existence of matter, and for his idealism the claim that everyday objects are simply collections of ideas in the mind. Starting with Berkeley provides a detailed overview of Berkeley's philosophy, a user-friendly guide to the interpretation of his arguments, and the opportunity for the reader to critically engage with Berkeleys philosophical moves via an examination of some of the common objections which have been raised against them. Crucially, the book also introduces the major philosophical figures and theories that influenced and inspired Berkeleys thinking and gives a clear sense of the controversy that surrounds the interpretation and evaluation of his ideas. Nick Jones explores the full range of Berkeleys key philosophical concepts in this ideal introduction for anyone coming to the work of Berkeley for the first time.

City Evacuations: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): John Preston, Jane M. Binner, Layla Branicki, Tobias... City Evacuations: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
John Preston, Jane M. Binner, Layla Branicki, Tobias Galla, Nick Jones, …
R3,712 R3,430 Discovery Miles 34 300 Save R282 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Evacuating a city is a complex problem that involves issues of governance, preparedness education, warning, information sharing, population dynamics, resilience and recovery. As natural and anthropogenic threats to cities grow, it is an increasingly pressing problem for policy makers and practitioners.

The book is the result of a unique interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers in the physical and social sciences to consider how an interdisciplinary approach can help plan for large scale evacuations.It draws on perspectives from physics, mathematics, organisation theory, economics, sociology and education.Importantly it goes beyond disciplinary boundaries and considers how interdisciplinary methods are necessary to approach a complex problem involving human actors and increasingly complex communications and transportation infrastructures.

Using real world case studies and modelling the book considers new approaches to evacuation dynamics. It addresses questions of complexity, not only in terms of theory, but examining the latest challenges for cities and emergency responders.Factors such as social media, information quality and visualisation techniques are examined to consider the new dynamics of warning and informing, evacuation and recovery."

DC Cinematic Universe - A Celebration of DC at the Movies (Hardcover): Nick Jones, Stephen Wiacek DC Cinematic Universe - A Celebration of DC at the Movies (Hardcover)
Nick Jones, Stephen Wiacek
R795 R671 Discovery Miles 6 710 Save R124 (16%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the action-packed thrills of DC at the movies in one spectacular book.

From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history.

See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors, such as Academy-Award winners Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Viola Davis, and others transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times.

Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. All this, alongside engaging text that provides insights into DC's rich cinematic legacy, makes this the book that every DC film fan has been waiting for!

© ™ DC. (s24)

The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (Hardcover, Revised edition): Jim Lee The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (Hardcover, Revised edition)
Jim Lee; Matthew K. Manning, Stephen Wiacek, Melanie Scott, Nick Jones, …
R1,274 R1,135 Discovery Miles 11 350 Save R139 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Coward (Paperback): Nick Jones The Coward (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A period comedy set in 18th century England. A cowardly young gentleman named Lucidus initiates a pistol duel then finds that he can't go through with it. He hires a common criminal to fight in his place, only to have the scoundrel make a bloody mess of things. As duel follows duel with many shots fired, this coward finds his reputation growing beyond his wildest expectations.
Nominee Four 2011 Lucille Lortel Awards, including Outstanding Play

Hollywood Action Films and Spatial Theory (Paperback): Nick Jones Hollywood Action Films and Spatial Theory (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R1,489 Discovery Miles 14 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"This is a timely and pertinent contribution to the study of action cinema. Drawing insights from human geographers, sociologists and philosophers as well as film theorists, Jones offers a stimulating account of the ways the action sequence speaks to our interactions with the built environment and to our contemporary spatial imagination." -- Lisa Purse, University of Reading, UK This book applies the discourse of the so-called 'spatial turn' to popular contemporary cinema, in particular the action sequences of twenty-first century Hollywood productions.

Verite (Paperback): Nick Jones Verite (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Struggling writer Jo has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to write her own memoir. The only catch is that her publishers explicitly ask that she only write about her life truly, and that it be as exciting as possible. Forced to rexamine her rather dull life, strange events begin to occur, and Jo has to decide if her life is worth writing about, or worth living.

The Nosemaker's Apprentice (Paperback, New): Nick Jones, Rachel Shukart The Nosemaker's Apprentice (Paperback, New)
Nick Jones, Rachel Shukart
R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Characters: 4 male, 1 female A father weaves a magic tale for his daughter to justify his unlicensed plastic surgery practice, tracing the origins of cosmetic surgery to craftsman in medieval Europe. The hero of this tale is Gavin, a young orphan rescued from a dismal existence in the Ivanhoe Workhouse for Criminally Impoverished Boys when he is apprenticed with the local Nosemaker, and who eventually becomes one of the finest surgeons in Vienna, cradle of quack medicine. Using innovative skin grafting techniques and cutting edge alchemy, Gavin and his master seek only to do the Work of the Almighty by restoring small appendages lost to rat bites, dueling, and syphilis. But when they are unable to help a powerful and mutilated knight recently returned from the crusades, they find their feet over the fire...literally. Hilarious, subversive, quasi-historical, and thoroughly debauched...a fated collaboration between two innovative (and troubling) writers. "Boisterous intelligence that can't be contained...Infectious." -Time Out New York "The play itself has the feel of a big screen production; add in Jones and Shukert's gasping-for-air hilarious script...and you've got a much better alternative to both Brooks and the Python crew's watered down inspirations forever making the Broadway rounds. " -Theater Online "Nick Jones and Rachel Shukert's The Nosemaker's Apprentice is that rare spoof that is not only a delicious satire...but also a comedy packed from tail to snout with guffaw-inducing one-liners." -The Brooklyn Paper "Jones and Shukert are well on their way to becoming masters of the comedymaking profession." -That Sounds Cool

Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Paperback): Nick Jones Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sam Greevy is the toast of 1920s women's apparel, until the maverick fashion designer Sam Roms springs his radical creations on the world. The Sweatshirt, The Track Suit, Skater Pants: the clothes he comes up with are as from another dimension, and maybe they are. As Greevy tries to adapt to rapidly changing fashions, a parallel drama unfolds in Albany, circa 1998: a teenage stoner keeps losing articles of clothing, and a man keeps bursting out of his closet and taking them.

Gooey Media - Screen Entertainment and the Graphic User Interface: Nick Jones Gooey Media - Screen Entertainment and the Graphic User Interface
Nick Jones
R2,621 R2,266 Discovery Miles 22 660 Save R355 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Explores the influence of the graphic user interface on contemporary screen media Argues for a critical reading of screen media which centres the GUI in the production and reception of this media Offers an innovatively interdisciplinary exploration of digital screen media, employing film studies, new media studies, videogame studies, urban theory, and more Places interfaces, videogames, films, television, apps, VR, and other media on equal footing Analyses a wide variety of case studies from various contemporary mainstream media to show their connections and influences Updates ideas of media convergence and remediation for today's overlapping media environment The Graphic User Interface, or GUI, is the adhesive centre of today's screen entertainment web. From films and television to apps and videogames, it holds together a multitude of media and shapes the way they are accessed, organised, created, consumed, and manipulated. However, it does not do so without leaving viscous traces, and Gooey Media: Screen Entertainment and the Graphic User Interface examines this residue and its consequences, revealing how the GUI exerts a powerful influence on contemporary media. Focusing on aesthetics and adopting a media agnostic approach, Jones explores cinema, streaming platforms, television, user-generated content, videogames, apps, virtual reality, VFX, design software, and more in order to show how they cross-pollinate with one another and with our desktop interfaces. The result is a new approach for analysing convergent media in the digital era.

City Evacuations: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015): John Preston, Jane... City Evacuations: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
John Preston, Jane M. Binner, Layla Branicki, Tobias Galla, Nick Jones, …
R3,223 Discovery Miles 32 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Evacuating a city is a complex problem that involves issues of governance, preparedness education, warning, information sharing, population dynamics, resilience and recovery. As natural and anthropogenic threats to cities grow, it is an increasingly pressing problem for policy makers and practitioners. The book is the result of a unique interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers in the physical and social sciences to consider how an interdisciplinary approach can help plan for large scale evacuations. It draws on perspectives from physics, mathematics, organisation theory, economics, sociology and education. Importantly it goes beyond disciplinary boundaries and considers how interdisciplinary methods are necessary to approach a complex problem involving human actors and increasingly complex communications and transportation infrastructures. Using real world case studies and modelling the book considers new approaches to evacuation dynamics. It addresses questions of complexity, not only in terms of theory, but examining the latest challenges for cities and emergency responders. Factors such as social media, information quality and visualisation techniques are examined to consider the 'new' dynamics of warning and informing, evacuation and recovery.

Hollywood Action Films and Spatial Theory (Hardcover): Nick Jones Hollywood Action Films and Spatial Theory (Hardcover)
Nick Jones
R4,926 Discovery Miles 49 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book applies the discourse of the so-called 'spatial turn' to popular contemporary cinema, in particular the action sequences of twenty-first century Hollywood productions. Tackling a variety of spatial imaginations (contemporary iconic architecture; globalisation and non-places; phenomenological knowledge of place; consumerist spaces of commodity purchase; cyberspace), the diverse case studies not only detail the range of ways in which action sequences represent the challenge of surviving and acting in contemporary space, but also reveal the consistent qualities of spatial appropriation and spatial manipulation that define the form. Jones argues that action sequences dramatise the restrictions and possibilities of space, offering examples of radical spatial praxis through their depictions of spatial engagement, struggle and eventual transcendence.

Matchbox Toys (Paperback): Nick Jones Matchbox Toys (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world. Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors' toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own share of competition and challenging times over the years. In this beautifully illustrated book, Matchbox collector Nick Jones tells the story of Matchbox and its most famous toys, from the Coronation Coach to Hotwheels dragsters, and complements the story with beautiful, previously unpublished photographs.

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Ultimate Guide New Edition (Hardcover): Nick Jones Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Ultimate Guide New Edition (Hardcover)
Nick Jones
R530 R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Save R42 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Uncover the full story of the galaxy's most heroic band of misfits. Even since the 2000s, Marvel's greatest band of intergalactic outlaws have become ever more crucial to the comic book Marvel Universe and its key storylines, ultimately inspiring their inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Fans all over the world have enjoyed their comics and movie adventures, and many will be wondering how the Guardians came to be the galaxy's most wanted crew of cosmic rogues. This new, updated, and expanded edition of the Guardians of the Galaxy Ultimate Guide gives the lowdown on the motley team's entire story, from their earliest incarnations to their latest story lines and future legacy. Chronicled by Marvel-approved comics experts and illustrated with stellar comic artwork, this is a must-have guide for die-hard fans and newcomers alike. © 2022 MARVEL

Spaces Mapped and Monstrous - Digital 3D Cinema and Visual Culture (Paperback): Nick Jones Spaces Mapped and Monstrous - Digital 3D Cinema and Visual Culture (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R797 Discovery Miles 7 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Digital 3D has become a core feature of the twenty-first-century visual landscape. Yet 3D cinema is a contradictory media form: producing spaces that are highly regimented and exhaustively detailed, it simultaneously relies upon distortions of vision and space that are inherently strange. Spaces Mapped and Monstrous explores the paradoxical nature of 3D cinema to offer a critical analysis of an inescapable part of contemporary culture. Considering 3D's distinctive visual qualities and its connections to wider digital systems, Nick Jones situates the production and exhibition of 3D cinema within a web of aesthetic, technological, and historical contexts. He examines 3D's relationship with computer interfaces, virtual reality, and digital networks as well as tracing its lineage to predigital models of visual organization. Jones emphasizes that 3D is not only a technology used in films but also a tool for producing, controlling, and distorting space within systems of surveillance, corporatization, and militarization. The book features detailed analysis of a wide range of films-including Avatar (2009), Goodbye to Language (2014), Love (2015), and Clash of the Titans (2010)-demonstrating that 3D is not merely an augmentation of 2D cinema but that it has its own unique properties. Spaces Mapped and Monstrous brings together media archaeology, digital theory, and textual analysis to provide a new account of the importance of 3D to visual culture today.

The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (Hardcover): Jim Lee The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition (Hardcover)
Jim Lee; Matthew K. Manning, Stephen Wiacek, Melanie Scott, Nick Jones, …
R1,172 R993 Discovery Miles 9 930 Save R179 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The definitive guide to the characters of the DC Multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fan's bookshelf. Iconic Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC characters. This new edition of the most comprehensive A-Z guide to DC's pantheon of Super Heroes and Super-Villains includes the latest earth-shaking developments in the DC Multiverse, with profiles of more than 1,200 characters. Created in full collaboration with DC, the encyclopedia features characters and art from every key crossover event, including Dark Nights: Metal and its sequel Dark Nights: Death Metal. With a foreword by DC legend Jim Lee, a brand-new cover design, and thrilling comic artwork, the fun and excitement of more than 80 years of comics history explodes off every page. Experience the DC Multiverse like never before with The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition. Copyright (c)2021 DC Comics. All DC characters and elements (c) & (TM) DC Comics. WB SHIELD: (TM) & (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s21)

Craniofacial Trauma - An Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardcover): Nick Jones Craniofacial Trauma - An Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardcover)
Nick Jones
R3,358 Discovery Miles 33 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Over the past decade there have been major advances in the management of patients with craniofacial trauma. These have been fuelled by new concepts and techniques arising from the elective repair of congenital craniofaciald deformities, and also by the increase in survival after trauma, due to improved resuscitation techniques. More radical approaches to complex problems have been achieved by multidisciplinary teams, with close collaboration between the neurosurgeon, maxillofacial surgeon, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmic, plastic, and accident and emergency surgeon. This book is the first to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the management of craniofacial trauma. Each section has been written by a specialist involved in craniofacial trauma, from the point of view of their own particular discipline, and presents vital information on the practical manamgement strategies.

Business Improvements for Professionals - The Business Cube (Paperback): Nick Jones Business Improvements for Professionals - The Business Cube (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R615 Discovery Miles 6 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Seraph Manifesto Volume 1 (Paperback): Nick Jones, Michael Collett Seraph Manifesto Volume 1 (Paperback)
Nick Jones, Michael Collett
R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hydroponics for Beginners - Start Growing Vegetables at Home Without Soil (Paperback): Nick Jones Hydroponics for Beginners - Start Growing Vegetables at Home Without Soil (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R497 R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Save R32 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Time Management Strategies - Learn How to Stop Procrastination and Master Productivity Hacks to Gain Self-Confidence,... Time Management Strategies - Learn How to Stop Procrastination and Master Productivity Hacks to Gain Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline Hacks for Leadership Habit Stacking & Greater Joy in Life (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R478 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Time Management Strategies - Learn How to Stop Procrastination and Master Productivity Hacks to Gain Self-Confidence,... Time Management Strategies - Learn How to Stop Procrastination and Master Productivity Hacks to Gain Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline Hacks for Leadership Habit Stacking & Greater Joy in Life (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Spaces Mapped and Monstrous - Digital 3D Cinema and Visual Culture (Hardcover): Nick Jones Spaces Mapped and Monstrous - Digital 3D Cinema and Visual Culture (Hardcover)
Nick Jones
R2,778 Discovery Miles 27 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Digital 3D has become a core feature of the twenty-first-century visual landscape. Yet 3D cinema is a contradictory media form: producing spaces that are highly regimented and exhaustively detailed, it simultaneously relies upon distortions of vision and space that are inherently strange. Spaces Mapped and Monstrous explores the paradoxical nature of 3D cinema to offer a critical analysis of an inescapable part of contemporary culture. Considering 3D's distinctive visual qualities and its connections to wider digital systems, Nick Jones situates the production and exhibition of 3D cinema within a web of aesthetic, technological, and historical contexts. He examines 3D's relationship with computer interfaces, virtual reality, and digital networks as well as tracing its lineage to predigital models of visual organization. Jones emphasizes that 3D is not only a technology used in films but also a tool for producing, controlling, and distorting space within systems of surveillance, corporatization, and militarization. The book features detailed analysis of a wide range of films-including Avatar (2009), Goodbye to Language (2014), Love (2015), and Clash of the Titans (2010)-demonstrating that 3D is not merely an augmentation of 2D cinema but that it has its own unique properties. Spaces Mapped and Monstrous brings together media archaeology, digital theory, and textual analysis to provide a new account of the importance of 3D to visual culture today.

Reflections - Poetry reflected into pieces of thoughts (Paperback): Nick Jones, Beautiful Mind Reflections - Poetry reflected into pieces of thoughts (Paperback)
Nick Jones, Beautiful Mind
R305 Discovery Miles 3 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fabric (Paperback): Nick Jones Fabric (Paperback)
Nick Jones
R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A young woman receives a package from an unknown address and opens it to discover that her knitting ability is more important than she could have ever imagined. Illustrated by David Sarallo.

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