Schaum's Outlines present all the essential course information in an easy-to- follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.
Focusing on the evolution of dog breeds in Britain, this comprehensive guide has been updated to reflect the growing popularity of various breeds and the practical needs of dog enthusiasts. Condensed into a single volume, it covers essential details for both novice breeders and the general dog-loving public, emphasizing modern practices over historical accounts. The revision includes contributions from specialists in the kennel world, ensuring accurate and detailed descriptions of each breed, including sporting dogs and foreign varieties commonly found in the UK.
Key Concepts in Victorian Studies is a comprehensive and accessible resource for students of the long nineteenth century. The volume is divided into a number of cross-referenced sections which address the preoccupations and historical events of this crucial period in recent history and culture. Central to the book’s function as a durable reference work is an extensive A-Z glossary which clarifies Victorian terminology and explains key historical and political events. This is supplemented with a chronology listing significant domestic, imperial and international events from 1837 to 1901; a tabulation of British Prime Ministers in office during Queen Victoria’s reign; a succinct but detailed survey of the most important acts of Parliament in the period; an explanation of pre-decimal British coinage; and a useful chart which converts imperial measurement into their metric equivalents. This book is an essential reference for scholars of Victorian literature and history from undergraduate to postgraduate level.
Key Concepts in the Gothic' provides a one-stop resource which details and defines, in accessible language, those contexts essential for the study of the Gothic in all periods and media.