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In recent years there has been a growth in interest in studying the
heart from the perspective of the physical sciences: mechanics,
fluid flow, electromechanics. This volume is the result of a
workshop held in July 1989 at the Institute for Nonlinear Sciences
at the University of California at San Diego that brought together
scientists and clinicians with graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows who shared an interest in the heart. The chapters were
prepared by the invited speakers as didactic reviews of their
subjects but also include the structure, mechanical properties, and
function of the heart and the myocardium, electrical activity of
the heart and myocardium, and mathematical models of heart
function.
This third edition of Peter Hunter Blair's classic account of Anglo-Saxon history includes a completely new introduction written by Simon Keynes. The first two chapters survey Anglo-Saxon England: its wars and invasions, people and kings. The remaining chapters cover specific aspects of its culture: Church, government, economy and literary achievement. Blair uses illustrations and a wide range of sources--documents, archaeological evidence and place names--to depict the period realistically. (Keynes has also prepared a thoroughly updated bibliography.) Second Edition Hb (1977): 0-521-21650-8 Second Edition Pb (1977): 0-521-29219-0
This third edition of Peter Hunter Blair's classic account of Anglo-Saxon history includes a completely new introduction written by Simon Keynes. The first two chapters survey Anglo-Saxon England: its wars and invasions, people and kings. The remaining chapters cover specific aspects of its culture: Church, government, economy and literary achievement. Blair uses illustrations and a wide range of sources--documents, archaeological evidence and place names--to depict the period realistically. (Keynes has also prepared a thoroughly updated bibliography.) Second Edition Hb (1977): 0-521-21650-8 Second Edition Pb (1977): 0-521-29219-0
An engaging and accessible introduction to the writings and
intellectual development of the Venerable Bede (d.735), this book
(originally published in 1970) is available again for the enjoyment
of all those interested in the early medieval world. With an
updated preface and supplementary bibliography by Michael Lapidge,
the book is based almost entirely on primary sources, particularly
Bede's own writings. The book surveys the fragmented state of
Britain after the Anglo-Saxon conquests, tracing the - sometimes
faltering - rebirth of Christianity from the time of St. Augustine
through to the glories of the golden age of Northumbria in the
eighth century. What was Bede's contribution to the growth of
scholarship? Why is his famous Ecclesiastical History of the
English Church and People still so highly regarded? How did Bede
see his own age? What traditions most influenced him? Peter Hunter
Blair answers all these questions, assessing Bede sympatheticaly in
all the fields in which he was active, as teacher, orthographer,
moral philospher, grammarian, theologian, natural scientist and,
above all, as our first modern historian.
An engaging and accessible introduction to the writings and
intellectual development of the Venerable Bede (d.735), this book
(originally published in 1970) is available again for the enjoyment
of all those interested in the early medieval world. With an
updated preface and supplementary bibliography by Michael Lapidge,
the book is based almost entirely on primary sources, particularly
Bede's own writings. The book surveys the fragmented state of
Britain after the Anglo-Saxon conquests, tracing the - sometimes
faltering - rebirth of Christianity from the time of St. Augustine
through to the glories of the golden age of Northumbria in the
eighth century. What was Bede's contribution to the growth of
scholarship? Why is his famous Ecclesiastical History of the
English Church and People still so highly regarded? How did Bede
see his own age? What traditions most influenced him? Peter Hunter
Blair answers all these questions, assessing Bede sympatheticaly in
all the fields in which he was active, as teacher, orthographer,
moral philospher, grammarian, theologian, natural scientist and,
above all, as our first modern historian.
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Pictures of the World (Paperback)
Scott Steinkerchner, Peter Hunter; Foreword by Peter C Phan
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Pictures of the World (Hardcover)
Scott Steinkerchner, Peter Hunter; Foreword by Peter C Phan
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I was inspired to persevere with this book by the following reason
given by a leading publisher for rejecting it: 'We cannot regard a
story containing political corruption plausible now that Mr Blair
and Mr Brown are in charge' An interesting comment in an era when
members of parliament jailed for corruption - and are fiddling
their expenses with impunity - none trusted - all treated with
contempt. Industrial espionage, corrupt politicians - this fast
moving thriller has a unique plot line - interest and excitement on
every page - serving to make this a gripping story of our times.
'Spine chilling - punchy and fast moving - based on real places and
events - corrupt leaders and greedy entrepreneurs and it's all
becoming too real.'
With over thirty-five years experience - mostly running companies
in the Information Technology sector - Peter Hunter has
encapsulated his formidable know-how leading others into this very
readable book...the approach is a down to earth, common sense,
no-nonsense one - avoiding jargon and mystique. Many methods
advocated are things we instinctively know - but are often slow to
develop...reading this book will clarify such techniques and bring
them into sharp focus. Essential reading for those en route to the
top where people remain the most important asset. 'a must if you
really want to be the boss...'
Professional killer, Trakka, disputes the verdict of the death of
girlfriend Bobbi de Lorenzo - a photographer noted for erotic
pictures that attract a cult following. That Bobbi is a
nymphomaniac adds to the confusion, particularly when Trakka's own
deviant sexuality awakens...not for the faint-hearted as Bobbi and
Trakka take their slippery slope towards oblivion...
Title: My Ducats and My Daughter. ... New edition. A
novel.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe
British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It
is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150
million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals,
newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and
much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along
with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and
historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION &
PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library
digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a
perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's
most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these
works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the
world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works
the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of
satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification
fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is
provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition
identification: ++++ British Library Hunter, Peter; Whyte, Walter;
1885. viii. 483 p.; 8 . 12622.e.6.
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