A biography of Anne Boleyn that establishes her as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right. It looks pays attention to her importance as a patron of the arts, particularly in relation to Hans Holbein. It presents evidence about Anne's spirituality and her interest in the intellectual debates of the period.

Gives an introduction to the theory and practice of tragedy. This title looks at a broad range of topics in the field of tragedy in literature, from ancient to contemporary times. It contemplates various combinations of text and topics among them the relationship between tragedy and childhood, science fiction, and the role of the gods.

Introduces the reader to Noam Chomsky's theory of language by setting the specifics of syntactic analysis in the framework of his general ideas. This book traces the development of Chomsky's thinking and of the Minimalist Program since 1995, providing a fresh picture of the model of syntactic theory.

The colour forecasting process is a major driving force in the fashion and textile industries but is complex, highly intuitive and little understood. This textbook for students of fashion and design discusses the development of the various driving forces of fashion, when colour forecasting began and how it has developed to its present day state.

Fashion buying is multi-faceted job, involving fashion forecasting, range planning, garment sourcing, budgeting, and marketing. This book explains the responsibilities of the buyer, giving you the information you may need on entering this central role of the fashion industry.

Describes the structure of the industry in the UK and globally, and explains the problems and strategic responses to global shifts in production. This title takes account of the acceleration of the decline of manufacturing in the UK since 2002, the rapid expansion of production in China, and the final demise of the system of quota control.

Intends to map out the connections between Aristotle, Nietzsche, Marx, Kierkegaard, and Metallica, to demonstrate the band's philosophical significance. This study uses themes in Metallica's work to illuminate topics such as freedom, truth, identity, existentialism, questions of life and death, metaphysics, epistemology, and the mind-body problem.

Suitable for non-specialists and specialists alike, this guide provides an introduction to imaging theory, addresses various aspects of nursing care including patient preparation, imaging procedures, and post-procedure care, and explores the role and responsibilities of the nurse. It assumes no prior knowledge.

A guide to the field of Geographic Information Science. It is designed for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information. It covers the full spectrum of research in GIS. It surveys a number of applications of GIS. It also predicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future.

A practical guide to the care and management of Central venous access devices (CVADs). It addresses patient assessment and education, relevant anatomy and physiology, appropriate device selection, and guidelines on insertion, follow-up care and management of CVADs.

Covers basic and advanced gene manipulation techniques, genome analysis, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics. This volume includes two chapters on the applications of genomics.It is suitable for upper level undergraduate and graduate students of genetics, genomics, molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.

Presents a collection of key primary texts for the study of bioethics. This title brings together writings on a range of ethical issues relating such matters as reproduction, genetics, life and death, and animal experimentation. It features coverage of the debates on topics such as genetic screening and the use of embryonic human stem cells.

A text on building technology.

A compendium of concepts, theories, and strategies that encourages students and advanced readers to think critically about ethics so that they can engage intelligently in ethical study, thought, and debate. It uses real-world and hypothetical examples. It features cross-referencing of entries that help to connect and contrast ideas.

The measurement of building elements is a core subject for all quantity surveying students. This text sets down the measurement process from first principles and covers the main building elements.

Great strides have been made in the understanding of the scientific basis of urological conditions and this has allowed the development of drugs for a wide variety of urological disorders. This book guides urologists to the rapidly growing armoury of drugs available to them.

Explores the diverse themes and issues raised in John's Gospel, and considers its influence on figures from Saint Augustine, to Dorothy Sayers and Bob Dylan. This title treats well-known interpreters such as Thomas Aquinas along with lesser-known figures such as the Gnostic Heracleon, and the sixth-century hymn-writer, Romanos.

Covers the basic forms of construction studies on professional courses. This book takes as its theme the process of choice: what the expert has to know and how he/she might think through the decisions to be made about the design, production, maintenance and disposal of buildings.

Focuses on the well-known genes, developmental processes and taxa. This book builds logically from developmental genetics and regulatory mechanisms to evolution at different genetic morphological levels.

Presents a set of 32 exercises spanning a wide range of conservation issues including genetic analysis, population biology and management, taxonomy, ecosystem management, land use planning, and the public policy process.