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This guide to Dylan Thomas's "Collected Poems, 1934-1953" consists of detailed explications of every poem in the collection. Working from the principle that Thomas's biography offers the key to his poetry, the author integrates critical commentary with biographical detail to elucidate his works.

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For those who own or dream of building a log structure, this treasure trove of images will be a welcome delight to pour over. More than thirty homes are pictured, with floor plans plus interior and exterior shots. A gold mine of visual ideas for designing and decorating log homes, it has more than 300 dazzling images to inspire your dreams. Study and compare house profiles and room layouts, gather ideas for furnishing your great room, bedrooms...

Regression toward the mean is a complex statistical principle that plays a crucial role in any research involving the measurement of change. This primer is designed to help researchers more fully understand this phenomenon and avoid common errors in interpretation. The book presents new methods of graphing regression toward the mean, facilitating comprehension with a wealth of figures and diagrams. Special attention is given to applications re...

Lilo & Stitch ist ein super-cooles Disney-Erlebnis der anderen Art! Ein außerirdisches Gagfeuerwerk mit unverwechselbarer Musik von Elvis Presley, das einfach jedem das Hawaii-Feeling gibt! Was passiert, wenn ein als niedlicher blauer Hund getarnter Außerirdischer mit ausgesprochen schlechten Manieren auf der Sonneninsel Hawaii landet? Als das eigenwillige kleine Mädchen Lilo im Tierheim auf Stitch trifft, adoptiert sie ihn vom Fleck weg. Mit ...

Volume V Part II of the comprehensive and authoritative Germany and the Second World War series completes the analysis (begun in Volume V/I) of the administration and exploitation of the German sphere of power and of the German war economy. The authors show how, despite military success and increasingly desperate efforts at mobilizing every resource for the war effort, it was becoming apparent that the Reich's strength was spent. The consequen...

This book conducts a survey into the ways in which the word 'network' has been deployed in a wide range of literature. In particular, it offers a commentary on how the idea of networks has been used to illustrate contemporary forms of socio-economic organization broadly conceived to also include the political aspects of networks. The book brings some intellectual clarity to the discussion of networks by asking whether it is possible to constru...

Now reissued with substantial new material, The Seventh Sense is the definitive study of the aesthetic theory of the great eighteenth-century philosopher Francis Hutcheson, and its huge influence on British aesthetics. Peter Kivy's book is a seminal work on early modern aesthetics, and has been much in demand since going out of print some years ago, this new edition brings the book up to date with the addition of eight essays that Kivy has wri...

John Foster addresses the question: what is it to perceive a physical object? He rejects the view that we perceive such objects directly, and argues for a new version of the traditional empiricist account, which locates the immediate objects of perception in the mind. But this account seems to imply that we do not perceive physical objects at all. Foster offers a surprising solution, which involves embracing an idealist view of the physical wo...

Wealth and growth in today's economies are driven primarily by intangible assets. Physical and financial assets are rapidly becoming commodities, yielding at best a competitive return on investment. Abnormal profits, dominant market position and even temporary monopolies are most effectively achieved by the sound deployment of intangible assets. The aim of this book is to bring together the best research and thinking in this exciting and rapid...

This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textu...

This is the first comprehensive collection of English Renaissance literary criticism to appear for nearly a century. Brian Vickers has brought together a wide-ranging selection of texts, some well-known (such as Sir Philip Sidney's Apology for Poetry, the most brilliant critical essay of the whole Renaissance, here given complete), some little-known (Dudley North's account of Metaphysical poetry), and one being printed for the first time (John...

For well over a century, the world has noted the distinctive chairs made by Shaker communities throughout the eastern United States. A writer for House Beautiful suggested at the beginning of the twentieth century that "If you own a Shaker chair, preserve it with great care, for it will soon be considered an antique, and a rare one at that." In this definitive book, that statement is verified as the authors examine in depth the styles and prod...

A history illustrated of the Academy Awards with over 850 movie posters. It is a visual feast that provides an image from almost every winning picture in every category. Information about every winner makes this a beautiful and valuable source for research and the posters recall each movie's history and recapture in its magic. For collectors of movie memorabilia and posters, this is a great treasure trove and the price guide makes the book a n...

They're back!! "My Little Pony®" figurines that bring so much joy to pony lovers and collectors alike, are presented here in a delightfully new volume. These popular toys were made by Hasbro from 1981 to 1991 and were released again from 1997 to 1999 in a new series. My Little Pony and accessories continue to be issued in countries outside the United States. This beautifully photographed edition is dedicated to the ponies (old and new, ) play ...

Far from having a checkered past, gingham aprons were popular kitchen fashions in the mid-twentieth century. This charming volume of over 300 full color photographs is devoted to beautiful, meticulously handcrafted garments featuring a myriad of designs, styles, and techniques: cross stitching, rickrack decoration, pulled thread patterns, smocking, Teneriffe Lace and, staristep borders. Informative captions with values are included in this imp...

A wonderful gallery of labels for label artists, textile manufacturers, graphic designers, and just plan old ordinary people to enjoy. Labels dating back to the turn of the century, as well as a current roster of famous names and contemporary designs. Includes an overview of the history of garment labels and manufacturing techniques, plus a resource guide listing many of today's leading clothing-label manufacturers.

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Over 360 color photos and catalog pages display decorated glass pitchers and drinking glasses produced by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation*TM of Lancaster, Ohio, from the 1950s Fire King*TM years to today. Three pitcher styles - the 86 oz. upright, Finlandia*TM, and Chateau*TM - decorated in many patterns, including Annapolis*TM, Breezes*TM, Flair*TM, Jubilee*TM, Pagoda*TM, Shell*TM, Wexford*TM, and more. Current market values are provided.

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