Robert Stephenson, the leading engineer of the mid-nineteenth century whose substantial public works brought about considerable social change is now the subject of this excellent new biography: Robert Stephenson - The Eminent Engineer.  Meer

Offers succinct writings that will refresh your view of librarianship and invigorate your work. Stephens encourages curiosity and creativity in his students and all library workers by connecting trends from outside the profession to its bedrock values.  Meer

The second edition of An Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery builds on the success of the first, with an international selection of expert contributors to represent the current practice of foot and ankle surgery throughout the world.  Meer

First published in 1988, this book is built around the trio of interrelated themes of ‘The State’, ‘Culture’, and ‘Education’. The essays look at a variety of institutions, including the BBC, The British Library and the Arts Council, and discuss the educational roles that they adopt and how they set the national cultural agenda.  Meer

First published in 1988, this book is built around the trio of interrelated themes of ‘The State’, ‘Culture’, and ‘Education’. The essays look at a variety of institutions, including the BBC, The British Library and the Arts Council, and discuss the educational roles that they adopt and how they set the national cultural agenda.  Meer

Film noir is an American genre that has stylistic links to the German expressionist cinema of the 1920s and thematic links to the hard-boiled crime fiction that emerged in the 1930s.  Meer

A reference work to gangster films which includes films, actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, plot devices, themes and more. It contains film entries which include year of release, distributor, cast and production credits, and a brief synopsis.  Meer

A biographical dictionary which includes not only the world's great and almost-great artists, but also the unjustly neglected film designers. It includes entries which consist of biographical information, an analysis of the director's career and films, and a filmography including mentions of Academy Award nominations and winners.  Meer

First published in 1988, International Organizations in Education is a collection of essays written to explore the various roles of international organizations in the field of adult education.  Meer

First published in 1988, International Organizations in Education is a collection of essays written to explore the various roles of international organizations in the field of adult education.  Meer

Originally published in 1989, Universities, Education and the National Economy looks at changes in the structure of British industry, which have brought into question the traditional role of universities in the economy.  Meer

First published in 1984, Post-School Education attempts to compare development of post-school education in America and England in nineteenth century. Divided into eight chapters, it discusses themes like traditions and attitudes; systems of school education; middle class initiatives prior to 1850; educational provision for adults in the 19th century; the growth of technical education; the development of university education; and the role of government, to showcase the extent to which England influenced America and differences between the two experiences.  Meer

We-Topia is the true and shocking story of how ego conquered the world and how we win it back.  Meer

Originally published in 1989, Universities, Education and the National Economy looks at changes in the structure of British industry, which have brought into question the traditional role of universities in the economy.  Meer

A clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century.  Meer

The third edition of 'What is Military History?' has been thoroughly updated, and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history and world history.  Meer

The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated, and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history and world history.  Meer

Saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer Ornette Coleman has earned enduring praise as an American jazz icon. Stephans weaves together analysis of Coleman’s recordings and exploration of the free jazz movement with interviews of those who knew Coleman best to tell an inspiring story of artistic genius and resilience.  Meer