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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author provides an enlightening insight into the evolution of industrial relations in England, from a backdrop of the historical and literary context of the time. It does this by examining the divergent views of employers' organizations and trade unions. The book revea…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the role of medicine during the last half century, showing how the roles of doctors, nurses and other medical servants have changed. The author does this by analysing medical advancements and the evolution of medical knowledge over this time period, and also by l…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides compelling arguments against consuming meat and the inhumane treatment of animals for food. The author argues that abstaining from animal products is not only healthier but also more ethical, proposing the adoption of a vegetarian diet. The book explores the history…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of influenza epidemics, beginning with their ancient origins and tracing developments across continents up until the early 20th century. The author presents insights from leading medical authorities, analyzing symptoms, complications, and treatments assoc…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and significance of Chinese bronzework, with a particular focus on its role in ritual and religious practices. The author examines the technical advancements that enabled the production of increasingly sophisticated and intricate pieces, tracing the devel…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The author presents a unique and multifaceted examination of Florentine painting during the era when the city's influential art scene was emerging as a dominant force in the Italian Renaissance. Through meticulous analysis and insightful observations, the book unveils the profound impa…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 456 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. First story…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the parallels and symbiotic relationship between Western and Far Eastern pictorial art forms. The author traces similarities between works of art from different cultures, exploring the ways in which these works have influenced and inspired one another throughout hist…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on a specific group of ceramic works from Orvieto. It offers an exploration of the evolution of ceramic art in Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries through the detailed analysis of these pieces. The author presents a collection of Orvietan pottery, and combines it…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the complex and often enigmatic Buddhist art found in ancient Chotscho, an oasis city located on the Silk Road in Central Asia. It presents a comprehensive overview of the art and culture found at this crossroads of civilizations, revealing a remarkable variety o…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings together essays by experts in various fields of art history to examine the life and work of English artist Thomas Rowlandson. The book presents an in-depth look at Rowlandson's artistic development, focusing on his mastery of design, vitality, beauty, and color. Going…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of racial theories and their persistent impact on how we think about ourselves and others. The author examines how racial categories were invented in the 18th century, and how they were used to justify slavery, colonization, and other forms of oppression.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought -provoking book takes a close and critical look at the history of medicine and explores its evolution from ancient practices to the groundbreaking achievements of the present day. The author presents a comprehensive exploration of the wide range of medical practices and be…

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains early P. G. Wodehouse stories 'Harrison's Slight Error', 'How Payne Bucked Up', and 'Welch's Mile Rec…

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains early P. G. Wodehouse stories 'How Pillingshot Scored' and 'The Manoeuvres of Charteris'. Colour fron…

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains early P. G. Wodehouse story 'Blenkinsop's Benefit'. 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photogra…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a proclamation of the gospel's power and the impact of the Great Awakening on the development of Christianity in New England. The author chronicles the work of early missionaries and the transformation of Native American communities as they embraced the Christian faith. It…

Hard back binding in utilitarian Brunswick green pebble cloth covered boards, simple title and volume number to the top of the spine, floral cream and brown lining papers, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Dusty page edges, surface rubbing to…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 400 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lacks pp 31…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 432 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browni…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs thr…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs thr…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges, all page edges gilt, black paste downs. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations…

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, schoolboy sportsman with his hands in his pockets to the spine and the front board, blocked and lettered gilt back, bevelled edges. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7¼''. Contains 576 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Usual browni…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delve into the depths of pharmacology and therapeutics with this comprehensive volume. Published in 1899, it meticulously summarizes the medical landscape of the time, providing a valuable historical snapshot of the medicines, remedies, and treatments used at the cusp of the 20th centu…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of American engineering education, tracing its origins in the nation's industrial revolution to its current focus on human factors and efficiency. Drawing from historical research, the author examines how engineering schools responded to the demands of…