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Easily the most celebrated historical work in English, Gibbon's account of the Roman empire was in its time a landmark in classical and historical scholarship and remains a remarkable fresh and powerful contribution to the interpretation of Roman history more than two hundred years after its first appearance.

Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is a major problem, with serious implications for structural integrity and durability particularly for bridges and marine structures. This text provides a thorough overview of recent developments and applications in this area. It examines the durability, strength and suitability of alternative materials.

With a lead in microelectronics applications and flexible institutions, Japan, rather than Europe, is to succeed the United States' economic leadership in the post-Soviet era. This book is an inquiry into the transition economics of this era and the differences between the American and Japanese economic problems.

Focuses on the development of the skills required at each stage of the social work process, assessment, care planning implementation and evaluation. Throughout, a balance is maintained between the focus on client involvement, and the role of the social worker in an agency.

This text shows how the mechanistic principles of organic compound reaction can be applied both to acquiring a knowledge of organic synthetic processes and to planning the construction of organic compounds.

This book is a synthesis of the key developments in research on excited states and free radicals bringing together theory and research results in biomedical systems. The authors are noted in this field and the text will appeal to those engaged in research on anti-cancer therapies and also on light- and radiation-induced dermatological problems.

This succinct introductory text argues that class remains a key concept in sociology. The author examines the classic contributions of Marx and Weber and the recent works of Wright and Goldthorpe. The book provides students with an accessible review of class structures, social mobility, inequality, politics and the potential classlessnes of Britain and America.

Seeks to bring to life the dawning of American drama, to outline America's continued quest for a national drama and theatre, and to provide a survey of the development of dramatic criticism in the US. Wolter examines this century-long search for a distinct American drama.

This annual volume provides an overview of the activities of the UN system over 1992 and some months in 1993. Topics covered include: dispute settlement and decolonisation, arms control and disarmament, economics and development, global resource management, and human rights and social issues.

Subtitled, "A Study Of Economics As If People Mattered". A reissue of the classic study of world economics, to celebrate the centenary of Schumacher's birth.

The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, Like Water For Chocolate is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes.

This reference work provides a comprehensive record of the life and career of Betty Grable. The book begins with a biography that presents and discusses the most significant events in Grable's life. The chronology that follows summarizes her career in capsule form. The succeeding chapters provide a detailed account of Grable's performances in various media, including films, television, radio, stage, nightclubs, videos, and records. The entries...

Today' s competitive marketplace demands high quality and a fast track from drawing board to finished product. This guide shows how companies can gain a competitive edge by applying powerful project management tools to the product development process. The authors focus on speed to market, quality management, profitability, and multifunctional teamwork. They provide tools for handling the technical concerns of project development and maintenanc...

This thoroughly revised edition of a classic examines the recent deterioration of democratic representation in Great Britain. New Preface by the Author, Index.

Provides a detailed record of the life and career of Lucille Lortel, one of the producers of off-Broadway theatre. A biography of Lortel is followed by a chronology and a listing of her productions. Entries include plot summaries, production histories, reviews and commentaries.

Details the work and career of the American composer, Howard Hanson. The book covers his 40-year tenure as Director of the Eastman School of Music, showing the way his work has ranged from being seen as avant-garde and dissonant, to solid and conservative.

Bursting with energy and populated by a whole world of inimitable and memorable characters - including especially the theatrical troupe with whom Nicholas performs - the book is both a griping story and a series of magnificent scenes.

In the third novel of the Barsetshire series, Trollope continues his study of a small cathedral city and the surrounding rural community which he presents as a microcosm of nineteenth-century England.