The first English commentary on De Oratore in more than a century, examining Book III in depth. This important and influential text deals with the relationship between... Læs mere
Presenting the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and deploying cognitive radio networks, this book provides a unique focus on game... Læs mere
Ann Cudd and Nancy Holmstrom debate whether capitalism is valuable as an ideal for women. They cover a broad range of social and economic issues, and examine how to analyse effectively what constitutes 'capitalism' and 'women's interests'.
This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and times of the humanist Thomas More. In addition to accounts of his public life and personal... Læs mere
Covering sonnets as diverse as those by Dante, Shakespeare and e. e. cummings, distinguished scholars and poets discuss this major poetic form as a global and... Læs mere
Requiring no prior knowledge of statistics or surveys, this book provides a thorough, step-by-step guide to the design and implementation of... Læs mere
In this pioneering study Vivienne Richmond reveals the importance of dress to the nineteenth-century English poor, who valued clothing not only for its practical utility, but also as a central element in the creation and assertion of collective and individual identities.
A major new study of secular office-holding by churchmen and the negotiation of power between secular and... Læs mere
The Council Directive of 21 April 2004 sets forth the general principles applicable to takeover bids. This book discusses the Directive and its implementing rules in each Member State of the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Provides a thorough theoretical understanding of lossy compression techniques and systems, plus key features, applications, implementation issues, and design trade-offs. It... Læs mere
Many marine creatures have evolved biological rhythms and clocks which permit them to anticipate favourable phases of tidal, daily, lunar and seasonal events in the sea.... Læs mere
A major new study of Ivo of Chartres, his works and his role in the intellectual, religious and political culture of medieval Europe. It provides a new... Læs mere