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John Andrews

For more than thirty-seven years this book has, in its various editions, outsold all other books on British antique furniture. It pioneered the explanation of what to look for when assessing values. Unlike other illustrated guides, the in-depth descriptions, complete with judgements on quality or originality, help immensely in understanding the subject. Much of what has recently received adverse auction sale publicity as 'dismal brown furniture' needs to be judged by qualified eyes capable of dismissing the mediocre and the fake. This new edition of a classic guide consists of more than 1000 black and white photographs perpetuating thirty-seven years of observation, and nearly 500 colour plates, selected to show how and why values vary. Down-to-earth comments explain important features that influence prices. The reader comes to understand the rules and prejudices that currently apply. The eye becomes attuned to gradations of quality, leading to an instinctive assessment of the...

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John Gray

Humans think they are free, conscious beings, when in truth they are deluded animals, writes London University economics professor Gray (Black Mass) in a series of brief and intriguing mini-essays. His themes include the similarities between hypnotism and financial markets and uncomfortable truths behind drug use and its prohibition. In a chapter called Deception, Gray traces Humanism from Plato through Postmodernism. He critiques both science and religion: Science can advance human knowledge, it cannot make humanity cherish truth. Like the Christians of former times, scientists are caught up in the web of power; they struggle for survival and success; their view of the world is a patchwork of conventional beliefs. At a certain point, it can be difficult to see where Gray's allegiances lie. He tears down institutions, especially consciousness, self, free will and morality, and questions our ability to solve the problems of overpopulation and overconsumption: Only a breed of ex-humans...

Paul Dickson

Providing a vast collection of words developed in households across the country and through the decades, this creative reference book defines crafty words created within specific families. These words carry significant meaning within the originating family unit but are meaningless to those outside. For example, a "gluebottom" is the name for the guest who would not leave and "ootocks" became the expression for shoes and socks when a child was unable to pronounce the words individually. This dictionary includes the stories and interpretation necessary for all readers to appreciate these amusing and useful words and phrases.

Editors Frank van Harmelen, Vladimir Lifschitz, Bruce Porter

Knowledge Representation, which lies at the core of Artificial Intelligence, is concerned with encoding knowledge on computers to enable systems to reason automatically. The "Handbook of Knowledge Representation" is an up-to-date review of twenty-five key topics in knowledge representation, written by the leaders of each field. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers and practitioners in all areas of Artificial Intelligence. Make your computer smarter. Handle qualitative and uncertain information. Improve computational tractability to solve your problems easily.

Cicely Mary Barker

First published in the 1920s, Cicely Mary Barker’s original Flower Fairies books have been loved for generations. Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barker believed in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawing from life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combination of naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Now newly rejacketed in the style of bestseller Fairyopolis, this new edition makes a perfect gift for a new generation of Flower Fairy fans. The book features poems and full-color illustrations of over 20 flowers and their guardian fairies.

Peter Langille

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William Brian Morrison, Timothy G. Sanders

Elsevier's new Problem Solving in Radiology series offers you a concise, practical, and instructional approach to your most common imaging questions. In the Musculoskeletal Volume, you'll find expert guidance on how to accurately read what you see and how to perform common office procedures, including arthrography and biopsy. User-friendly features such as numerous tables, boxes, tips, rules of thumb, and an atlas-style appendix put today's best practices at your fingertips. A full-color design, including more than 700 high-quality images highlight critical elements and compliment the text, to enhance your understanding. Best of all, a bonus CD provides you with musculoskeletal CT, MRI, and ultrasound protocols, patient questionnaires, and an appendix that details how to properly image the hip.Features problem-solving advice to help you accurately identify what you see, especially those images that are not cut and dry.Offers how-to-do-it guidance on the two most commonly performed...

Flor de Maria Cordero

Like its companion titles - "C Is for China, B Is for Brazil", "J Is for Jamaica" and others - this engaging alphabet book doubles as a fabulous photographic survey of a single country. Here, acclaimed Mexican photographer and journalist Flor de Mar?a Cordero captures the people, customs, and culture of her country in simple text and brilliant full-color photos. From food and drink to lively celebrations like quinceaneras and the Day of the Dead, "M Is for Mexico" is the perfect introduction to this vibrant, beautiful country.

Steve Hosid

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