From the Stone Age to the Space Age-an entertaining journey through our own story that asks not just how we got here, but also, where are we going In this thrilling introduction to the big ideas in history combining the latest research in history and archaeology, Aydon tells the story of our specie..
A biography of the notorious god-king of ancient Egypt Author: Aldred, Cyril Publisher: Thames & Hudson Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0500276218 ISBN-13: 9780500276211..
Recent archaeological studies form the basis of this work on the fourteenth-century B.C. civilization dominated by Akhenaten Author: Aldred, Cyril Publisher: Thames & Hudson Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0500050481 ISBN-13: 9780500050484..
A comprehensive, succinct, wide-ranging, accessible reference to architecture in America. In over 2,500 definitions and nearly 1,000 illustrations, Cyril Harris covers everything to do with the built environment, from construction materials and techniques to decorative terms and practical devices, d..
Since the Spanish established their first settlement in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565, America has been an architectural melting pot, reflecting the contributions of every immigrant group that brought its traditions across the sea and adapted them to the places where they settled.The rich diversit..
Represented here are examples of various categories of Chinese literary composition-verses, songs, stories, essays, drama, and excerpts from novels from the Y’an and Ching Dynasties, as well as the Republican Period. Highlights include Songs from the Y’an Dynasty, The Temptation of Saint Pigsy by Wu..
Byzantine Architecture is one of three major forces in the architectural world during the Middle Ages of Europe. In 476, the "Western Roman Empire" fell, while the Eastern Roman Empire, whose capital became Constantinople, preserved Roman culture (and architecture) and became the Byzantine Empire. T..
Police Inspector Mallett must call upon his knowledge of angling techniques and lore to catch the killer who suddenly strikes a group of fly fishermen vacationing in rural England Author: Hare, Cyril Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0060805552 ISBN-13: 978006080..
The picturesque village of Yew Hill, Markshire becomes an idyllic retreat for Francis Pettigrew and his wife until Francis is suddenly summoned to sit in as the County Court Judge and an elderly neighbor is brutally murdered Author: Hare, Cyril Publisher: Perennial Binding: Paperback Language: Engli..
A Publication of the National Center for Nonprofit BoardsShould be required reading for every new board member.--NonProfit TimesShows how to handle the challenges facing board members, including board organization, procedures, accountability, and more! Author: Houle, Cyril O. Publisher: Jossey-Bass ..
History of Rome from 753 B.C. to 410 A.C. Author: Robinson, Cyril E. Publisher: Methuen Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0423874209 ISBN-13: 9780423874204..
Only a small amount of Egyptian jewelry has survived the ravages of time and the grave robbers, but the remnant is staggeringly beautiful. This book presents for the first time in a single volume nearly 200 priceless objects from collections all over the world. The best known example is the virtuall..
The crucial events in modern Irish history--the Great Famine, the `48 Rebellion, movements for Tenants' Rights and Home Rule, the Easter Rising and the War of Independence--are here related, not with the detached precision of the historian, but as they were experienced by the rural poor. In MyStory,..
A tutorial for undergraduate students of electrical engineering, explaining the use of power semiconductors devices in such applications as rectification, inversion, frequency conversion, machine control, and the many non-motor applications. First published in 1981 and previously updated in 1987. An..
Rebirth: A History of Europe Since World War II examines the transition of Europe from a period of crisis to an era of political confidence and economic strength. As the title suggests, the pervasive theme of the book is that of rebirth. The most recent decades are set in the context of modern Europ..
Book by Cyril J. Barber Author: Cyril J. Barber Publisher: Moody Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0802401848 ISBN-13: 9780802401847..
New edition of a hefty handbook used since 1961 by aeronautical, acoustical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and plant engineers, as well as product designers and students. Forty-four chapters are grouped according to subject matter. The first group discusses theory; the second considers instrumentat..
Studies in Chinese literary genres Author: Birch, Cyril [editor] Publisher: University of California Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0520020375 ISBN-13: 9780520020375..
This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being, and of how the archer Yi rid the Emperor Yao of the menace of the ten suns. Engrossing folk tales about ghosts and rainmakers, poor students and magicians, and the man who was nearly madeinto fi..
A. Hays Town changed the face of the Louisiana house. In a career that includes designing more than five hundred homes, he led architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the finest elements of Louisiana's architectural past. Almost every home built in Louisiana during the last twenty years is i..
The Modernization of Japan and Russia: A Comparative Study Author: Black, Cyril E. Publisher: Free Pr Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0029068509 ISBN-13: 9780029068502..
Superb presentation of the molecular and macroscopic properties of soap films and bubbles, including many demonstrations that can be readily performed with simple household materials. Emphasis on application of soap films to solution of physical problems, e.g. the motorway and minimum area problems...
Describes the life and death of the young beauty contestant, and argues that she died accidentally while being sexually abused by someone within the household Author: Wecht, Cyril H. Publisher: Onyx Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0451408713 ISBN-13: 9780451408716..