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Contemporary Physician-Authors...This book examines the phenomenon of physician-authors. Focusing on the books ... This book examines the phenomenon of physician-authors. Focusing on the books that contemporary doctors write-the stories that they tell-with contributors critically engaging their work.A selection of original chapters from leading schol more
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The Journals of Captain James ...Captain James Cook's first two voyages of exploration, in 1768-71 and 1772-75,... Captain James Cook's first two voyages of exploration, in 1768-71 and 1772-75, had drawn the modern map of the South Pacific Ocean and had opened the door on the discovery of Antarctica. These expeditions were the subject of Volumes I and II of Dr more
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International Who's Who in Poe...The 13th edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry is a unique and comp... The 13th edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry is a unique and comprehensive guide to the leading lights and freshest talent in poetry today. Containing biographies of more than 4,000 contemporary poets world-wide, this essenti more
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Who's Who in World War IIFirst Published in 2004. World War II, unlike World War I, was truly a global ... First Published in 2004. World War II, unlike World War I, was truly a global conflict, fought in every one of the five continents, from the Caribbean to the South China Sea, from New Guinea to the North Cape, and by combatants from every continen more
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Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian H...Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Cent... Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the key figures in gay and lesbian history from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. Among those inclu more
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Who's Who in DickensWho's Who in Dickens is an accessible guide to the many characters in Charles ... Who's Who in Dickens is an accessible guide to the many characters in Charles Dickens' fiction. Dickens' characters are strikingly portrayed and have become a vital part of our cultural heritage - Scrooge has become a by-word for stingine more
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Who's Who in Contemporary Worl...Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a lively and accessible biographica... Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a lively and accessible biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary drama. All who enjoy the theatre will find their pleasure enhanced and their knowledge extended by this fascinating w more
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Who's Who in the Old TestamentWho's Who in the Old Testament brings vividly to life the thousands of charact... Who's Who in the Old Testament brings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament, and provides:* nearly 3000 extensive entries covering every character* detailed biographical information on each charact more
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Who Decides Who Becomes a Teac...Who Decides Who Becomes a Teacher? extends the discussions and critiques of ne... Who Decides Who Becomes a Teacher? extends the discussions and critiques of neoliberalism in education by examining the potential for Schools of Teacher Education to contest policies that are typical in K-12 schooling. Drawing on a case s more
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Who's Who in the Roman WorldWho's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of t... Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which c more
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Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian H...Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Cent... Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the key figures in gay and lesbian history from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. Among those inclu more
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Who's Who in Ancient EgyptIn this compelling guide and sourcebook, renowned author and scholar Michael R... In this compelling guide and sourcebook, renowned author and scholar Michael Rice introduces us to the inhabitants of ancient Egypt, allowing us to encounter their world through their own eyes. Here are the great and the famous, from Cleopatra to more
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The Sea Voyage NarrativeFrom The Odyssey to Moby Dick to The Old Man and the Sea, the long tradition o... From The Odyssey to Moby Dick to The Old Man and the Sea, the long tradition of sea voyage narratives is comprehensively explained here supported by discussions of key texts. more
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Performing Homer: The Voyage o...The epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, attributed to Homer, are among the o... The epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, attributed to Homer, are among the oldest surviving works of literature derived from oral performance. Deeply embedded in these works is the notion that they were intended to be heard: th more
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The Levant Voyage of the Black...This volume publishes for the first time, the journal kept by John Looker (?16... This volume publishes for the first time, the journal kept by John Looker (?1670-1715) recording his service as ship's surgeon on the Blackham Galley, a London-built merchantman on its second trading voyage to the Levant, between December more
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The Voyages of Cadamosto and O...Translation and edition. The additional documents, in translation, comprise a ... Translation and edition. The additional documents, in translation, comprise a letter by Antoine Malfante, 1447, an account of the voyages of Diogo Gomes, c. 1456, and extracts from João de Barros, Decadas de Asia. This is a new print-on-demand har more
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Exploration of the South Seas ...The publication of key voyaging manuscripts has contributed to the flourishing... The publication of key voyaging manuscripts has contributed to the flourishing of enduring and prolific worldwide scholarship across numerous fields. These navigators and their texts were instrumental in spurring on further exploration, annexation more
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Exploration of the South Seas ...The publication of key voyaging manuscripts has contributed to the flourishing... The publication of key voyaging manuscripts has contributed to the flourishing of enduring and prolific worldwide scholarship across numerous fields. These navigators and their texts were instrumental in spurring on further exploration, annexation more
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The English New England Voyage...The publication of the narrative accounts of the voyages of Gisnold (1602) and... The publication of the narrative accounts of the voyages of Gisnold (1602) and Waymouth (1605) opened up for English readers what was then known as Norumbega, the later New England; They are the first documents of exploration of that region to hav more
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The Works of Charles Darwin: v...The first volume in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's publish... The first volume in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century. His work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science more
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