Courtship, love, and marriage are seen today as very private affairs, and historians have generally concluded that after the late-18th century young people began to enjoy great autonomy in courtship and decisions about marriage. This work argues that freedom in 19th-century English Canada was constrained by an intricate social, institutional, and familial framework which greatly influenced the behaviour of young couples both before and after marriage.
Courtship, love, and marriage are seen today as very private affairs, and historians have generally concluded that after the late-18th century young p...
Charles Darwin's theories, first published more than 150 years ago, still set the paradigm of how we understand the evolution of life--but scientific advances of recent decades have radically altered that. Now two pioneering scientists draw on their years of experience in paleontology, biology, chemistry, and astrobiology to deliver an eye-opening narrative using a generation's worth of insights culled from new research.
Writing with zest, humor, and clarity, Ward and Kirschvink show that many of our long-held beliefs about the history of life are wrong. Three central themes emerge....
Charles Darwin's theories, first published more than 150 years ago, still set the paradigm of how we understand the evolution of life--but scientif...
TV Technical Operations is an introduction for new entrants to the broadcast industry and is designed to prepare them for working in mainstream television by discussing essential techniques, technologies and work attitudes. The author explores:* the need to develop a professional approach* the occupational skills needed to meet deadlines, work under pressure and within budget* the importance of understanding the potential of broadcast equipment in program making* the need to keep up to date with the technique and technology* the responsibility to ensure continuity of experience and training...
TV Technical Operations is an introduction for new entrants to the broadcast industry and is designed to prepare them for working in mainstream televi...
