Giacomo Meyerbeer
Once a titan of opera, Giacomo Meyerbeer’s legacy was all but erased. Based on newly recovered private papers, this definitive biography reveals the man behind the myth, charting his downfall and modern rediscovery.
Plant Stress Physiology and Climate Change
This book guides readers from basic knowledge to advanced specifics on Plant Stress Physiology due to Climate Change. Covering the newest findings on drought and heat stress, it challenges accepted viewpoints and helps address questions fundamental to plant life itself.
A comprehensive overview of spiro compounds for academics and industry professionals. Covering modern synthesis strategies and their applications with up-to-date information, this collection will inspire future advances in the field.
This concise guide simplifies the immune system, providing a clear overview of the body’s defence mechanisms. It covers immune cells, antigen response, autoimmunity, and the latest developments in immunotherapy. Multiple-choice questions enhance understanding.
Globally, over two thirds of soils are affected by constraints, causing significant yield loss. This book brings together global experts to outline the most successful strategies to manage these constraints for sustainable food production worldwide.
Chinese characters reflect how ancient people understood the universe. This book explores their evolution, revealing the Chinese wisdom of harmony and resiliency from which to draw strength. It uniquely features calligraphy, combining philosophy with traditional art.
This book illustrates the Europe of the 1500s-1600s, focusing on England and Italy. It explores how military interventions, literature, art, and philosophy formed the continent we have inherited, and delves into the mystery of who wrote the Shakespearean works.
Managerial Capitalism, Ethics, Secrets and the Business School
Tracing centuries of managerial development, this book is an exposé on management failures and academic greed. With daring insight, it reveals how we reached our current position and, more importantly, how we can progress toward a more ethical, sustainable future.
This book examines the historical and mythological themes in Giorgio Vasari’s Hall of the Elements paintings in the Palazzo Vecchio. It analyzes Vasari’s contribution to history painting, his use of classical Antiquity, and the intricate relationship between patron and artist.
On the Macroeconomy of India
This book analyses macroeconomics under economic liberalisation using a sound theoretical framework and rigorous econometrics. Focusing on growth, the trade sector, and monetary and fiscal policy, its findings from the Indian context are relevant for other developing countries.
Coinage of the Greco-Roman World
This book is a narrative of Greco-Roman history told through its coins. Hold the images of gods in the palm of your hand as you trace the rise and fall of empires from the early Greeks to Rome, revealing the intimate histories and personal ambitions behind these iconic objects.
Computational Intelligence for Sustainable Systems
Harness computational intelligence to solve global sustainability challenges. This book moves from theory to real-world applications in energy, smart cities, and agriculture, showing how to optimize resources and build resilient systems to drive transformative solutions.
Naturalizing History
A new evolutionary framework for understanding our past. This book offers a radical approach to history and political theory, revealing fresh insights into the scientific revolution, revolutionary ideology, and the rise of constitutional government.
Adsorption Dynamics
Explore adsorption as a powerful tool for environmental challenges. This guide bridges theory with real-world application, covering fundamentals, advanced materials, and process design for water and air purification. A vital resource for researchers, students, and professionals.
This book applies random process theory to physical and biological research. Using risk and storage processes—little used in physics—it explores the first-passage time, introduces a new statistical distribution, and considers the unstudied effects of entropy changes.
Sign languages cannot be captured with symbols designed for sounds. This book introduces the main writing systems developed to put them on paper, focusing on SignWriting and Typannot. It examines their graphic forms, usability, and the challenge of creating a script for the body.
This book reveals how people in contemporary Chinese society perform image work to achieve their goals. Empirical studies of doctors, celebrities, and officials provide a unique portrayal of Chinese society and its way of communication.
Climate Change and Public Health
This timely book explores the urgent connection between climate change and public health. It portrays the complex interplay between environmental degradation and health outcomes, offering a roadmap for policymakers and professionals as both a warning and a guide.
The Patrimony of the Religious Orders in Spanish American Colonial Cities
This book documents the historical and architectural patrimony of religious orders in Spanish American cities. It provides a visual record, historical information, and details on current use for specialists and a general audience.
This pioneering book offers a statistical approach to analysing the styles of the Trinity of Carnatic music. It demonstrates that Indian music, adhering to the Markov property, is neither deterministic nor random, opening new avenues for research in comparative music.
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