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This collection of essays honours Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499) as a Platonic philosopher. Ficino was not the first translator of Plato in the Renaissance, but he was the first to translate the entire corpus of Platonic works, and to emphasise their relevance for contemporary readers. The present work is divided into two sections: the first explores aspects of Ficino's own thought and the sources which he used. The second section follows aspects of his influence in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The papers presented here deepen and enrich our understanding of Ficino, and of the...

A comprehensive textbook for undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers of the underlying physics behind energy sources.

• Part of the Manchester Physics Series
• Provides in depth analyses into the physical principles and thermodynamics of conventional and unconventional renewable energy sources and techniques, including: nuclear, solar, wind, water and hydroelectric/geothermal power.
• Tackles important environmental issues in relation to the progression of time
• includes well-informed estimates of future global energy requirements and consumption,...

A comprehensive textbook for undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers of the underlying physics behind energy sources.

• Part of the Manchester Physics Series
• Provides in depth analyses into the physical principles and thermodynamics of conventional and unconventional renewable energy sources and techniques, including: nuclear, solar, wind, water and hydroelectric/geothermal power.
• Tackles important environmental issues in relation to the progression of time
• includes well-informed estimates of future global energy requirements and consumption,...

Yearbook - Annuaire 2010 The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention. The Tribunal is open to States Parties to the Convention. It is also open to entities other than States Parties (States and international organizations non-parties to the Convention and natural or juridical persons) in cases provided for in the Convention or other agreements conferring jurisdiction on the Tribunal....

Your Undergraduate Psychology Project: A Student Guide has been designed with the needs of the student in mind. Packed with hints and tips, and written in a simple, informal style, this 'second supervisor' is designed to ease students further into the world of research.

The second edition has been completely revised and updated with new material on focus groups and ethics and a new section entitled How to Lose Marks Instantly

• Structured chronologically around planning a project, carrying it out, and then writing it up.
• Gives practical advice on how to...

Joseph M. Forshaw, one of the world's leading authorities on parrots, calls attention to the threats they face: They are one of the most endangered groups of birds, with a growing number of species nearing extinction. The main threats arise from habitat loss through deforestation and agricultural development and from the taking of birds for the...

Readers can dig deep along with a young explorer to uncover the fascinating world of dinosaurs. A six-foot-long timeline features more than 100 dinosaurs and chronicles the different eras in which they lived through to their living descendants, the birds of today. Full color.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, all of Shakespeare's plays have been summarized and presented on a timeline according to their order of writing. See the ghosts, hunt for the murderers and discover the most romantic stories with an easy-to-follow short summary of the plot of each play as well as the main characters and key quotes, all portrayed in stunningly rich and hugely engaging illustration. Along the timeline are 126 white silhouettes on which to place the reusable stickers. Use it on a table, spread it on the floor or hang it on a wall; the 5.5-foot long detachable timeline makes a stunning...