Language and Stage in Medieval and Renaissance England
This study explores the use of other languages, especially Latin, in medieval and Renaissance English drama. Until the medieval period Latin was regarded as the sacramental language of authority, but in the newly politicized linguistic arena of th...
Handbook of the Sociology of Religion
This Handbook showcases research and thinking in the sociology of religion. The contributors, all active writers and researchers in the area, provide original chapters focusing on select aspects of their own engagement with the field. Aimed at stu...
Biopolitics of Security
Taking its inspiration from Michel Foucault, this volume of essays integrates the analysis of security into the study of modern political and cultural theory. Explaining how both politics and security are differently problematised by changing acco...
The Female Portrait Statue in the Greek World
In this book, Sheila Dillon offers the first detailed analysis of the female portrait statue in the Greek world from the fourth century BCE to the third century CE. A major component of Greek sculptural production, particularly in the Hellenistic ...
Ancient Greek Portrait Sculpture
This book offers a new approach to the history of Greek portraiture by focusing on portraits without names. Sheila Dillon considers the few original bronze and marble portrait statues preserved from the Classical and Hellenistic periods together w...
Fundamentals of Fashion Management
The Fundamentals of Fashion Management provides an in-depth look at the changing face of today's fiercely competitive fashion industry. Providing invaluable behind-the-scenes insights into the roles and processes of the industry, this book combine...
Contemporary China - An Introduction
This book presents a concise introduction to contemporary China. It is intended as a first book for those coming new to the subject, providing the essential information that most people need to know, without going into excessive detail. Its covera...
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Introduces both classical and contemporary sociological theory in a single comprehensive volume Introduction to Sociological Theory helps undergraduate and graduate students appreciate the diverse perspectives found in sociological analysis, apply...
The Roots of Platonism
How does a school of thought, in the area of philosophy, or indeed of religion, from roots that may be initially open-ended and largely informal, come to take on the features that later mark it out as distinctive, and even exclusive? That is the t...
Deconstructing International Politics
Michael Dillon is internationally regarded for his contributions by political philosophers, international relations scholars and security studies experts, as well as by philosophers more broadly. It is difficult to overrate his importance to the d...
Xinjiang and the Expansion of Chinese Communist Power
Xinjiang, China's far northwestern province where the majority of the population are Muslim Uyghurs, was for most of its history contested territory. On the Silk Road, a region of overlapping cultures, the province was virtually independent until ...
Xinjiang and the Expansion of Chinese Communist Power
Xinjiang, China's far northwestern province where the majority of the population are Muslim Uyghurs, was for most of its history contested territory. On the Silk Road, a region of overlapping cultures, the province was virtually independent until ...
The Heirs of Plato
The Heirs of Plato is the first book exclusively devoted to an in-depth study of the various directions in philosophy taken by Plato's followers in the first seventy years or so following his death in 347 BC. - the period generally known as 'The O...
2D to VR with Unity5 and Google Cardboard
The book provides an up-to-date introduction to the latest version of Unity and its workflow by guiding readers through various prototypes. These range from 2D to 3D game concepts for PC and mobile, will allow readers to get acquainted with severa...
Walking on Malta
A guidebook to 33 day walks throughout the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Exploring the beautiful Mediterranean scenery, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 3 to 22km (2-14 miles) in length and c...
Representations of War in Ancient Rome
Representations of War in Ancient Rome
The GR5 Trail - Through the French Alps
A guidebook to trekking the GR5 from Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) through the French Alps to the Mediterranean at Nice or Menton. Covering 600km (373 miles), this long-distance trek through the Vanoise, Queyras and Mercantour National Parks takes around 1 month to hike and is suitable for alpine trekkers with a good fitness level. The route is described from north to south in 28 stages, each between 15 and 29km (9–18 miles) in length. The route is divided into 6 sections with transport options given for those wanting to break the route into shorter sections. The GR55 and GR5E variants are included through the Vanoise region and the optional finish taking the GR52 to Menton is also described. * 1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage * GPX files available to download * Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary * Refreshment and facilities information given for each trek stage * Part of a 3-volume set, accompanying Cicerone guidebooks The
Walking the Great Glen Way Map Booklet
A booklet of all the mapping needed to complete the Great Glen Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails. The 120km (74 mile) route between Fort William and Inverness is suitable for those new to long-distance walking and can be completed within a week. * The full route line is shown on 1:25,000 OS maps * The map booklet can be used to walk the trail in either direction * Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket * The relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend is included * Includes low and high-level options for two stages and an alternative route via Invergarry * An accompanying Cicerone guidebook – The Great Glen Way is also available, which includes a copy of this map booklet
History on British Television
History on British television explores the production and consumption of factual history programming on British television. The chronological development of Western historiography is compared to phases of British television history production, hig...
Chinese Minorities at home and abroad
The classification of ethnic identities (minzu) remains controversial in China. Categories established in the 1950s are still used by the state to administer minority areas, despite the existence of a complicated web of subjective identities which...
Dachau and the SS
Dachau and the SS studies the concentration camp guards at Dachau, the first concentration camp and a national 'school' of violence for its concentration camp personnel. Set up in the first months of Adolf Hitler's rule, Dachau was a bastion of th...
Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts
Bestselling author Lucy Dillon's heartwarming tale of unconditional love. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde. ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2010. 'Heart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley and Me fans will love it.' - Closer When the aband...
