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A History of Islamic Spain

A History of Islamic Spain

The period of Muslim occupation in Spain represents the only significant contact Islam and Europe was ever to have on European soil. In this important as well as fascinating study Watt traces Islam's influence upon Spain and European civilization - from the collapse of the Visigoths in the eighth century to the fall of Granada in the fifteenth and considers Spain's importance as a part of the Islamic empire. Particular attention is given to the golden period of economic and political stability achieved under the Umayyads. Without losing themselves in detail and without sacrificing complexity the authors discuss the political social and economic continuity in Islamic Spain or al-Andalus in light of its cultural and intellectual effects upon the rest of Europe. Medieval Christianity Watt points out found models of scholarship in the Islamic philosophers and adapted the idea of holy war to its own purposes while the final reunification of Spain under the aegis of the Reconquista played a significant role in bringing Europe out of the Middle Ages. A survey essential to anyone seeking a more complete knowledge of European or Islamic history the volume also includes sections on literature and philology by Pierre Cachia. This series of Islamic surveys is designed to give the educated reader something more than can be found in the usual popular books. Each work undertakes to survey a special part of the field and to show the present stage of scholarship here. Where there is a clear picture this will be given; but where there are gaps obscurities and differences of opinion these will also be indicated. Full and annotated bibliographies will afford guidance to those who want to pursue their studies further. There will also be some account of the nature and extent of the source material. The series is addressed in the first place to the educated reader with little or no previous knowledge of the subject; its character is such that it should be of value also to university students and others whose interest is of a more professional kind. | A History of Islamic Spain

GBP 130.00
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Radiation in Medicine and Biology

Radiation in Medicine and Biology

This book focuses on the conventional and emerging applications of radiations which include radio waves and ultraviolet and gamma radiations. It discusses new techniques in radiation therapy and the effects of ionizing radiations on biological systems. The applications of radiations in the synthesis and use of nanoparticles along with the effects of hypergravity indicate a new trend. The book offers a concise account of the latest studies carried out so far and shows the new initiatives to be undertaken in the field of medicine and biology. It covers the medical use of radiations such as ferrous sulfate–benzoic acid–xylenol orange dosimetry Co-60 tomotherapy radio-electro-chemotherapy and fractional radiotherapy and radiobiological effects such as the effects of cell phone radiations on human health parameters and the combined effects of radiations and hypergravity on plants. | Radiation in Medicine and Biology

GBP 95.00
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Trust in Risk Management Uncertainty and Scepticism in the Public Mind

Trust in Risk Management Uncertainty and Scepticism in the Public Mind

Trust is an important factor in risk management affecting judgements of risk and benefit technology acceptance and other forms of cooperation. In this book the world's leading risk researchers explore all aspects of trust as it relates to risk management and communication. The authors draw on a wide variety of disciplinary approaches and empirical case studies on topics such as mobile phone technology well-known food accidents and crises wetland management smallpox vaccination cooperative risk management of US forests and the disposal of the Brent Spar oil drilling platform. The book integrates diverse research traditions and provides new insights into the phenomenon of trust including the factors that lead to the establishment and erosion of trust. Insightful analyses are provided for researchers and students of environmental and social science and professionals engaged in risk management and communication in both public and private sectors. | Trust in Risk Management Uncertainty and Scepticism in the Public Mind

GBP 130.00
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Radio Production

Radio Production

Radio Production is for professionals and students interested in understanding the radio industry in today’s ever-changing world. This book features up-to-date coverage of the purpose and use of radio with detailed coverage of current production techniques in the studio and on location. In addition there is exploration of technological advances including handheld digital recording devices the use of digital analogue and virtual mixing desks and current methods of music storage and playback. Within a global context the sixth edition also explores American radio by providing an overview of the rules regulations and purpose of the Federal Communications Commission. The sixth edition includes: Updated material on new digital recording methods and the development of outside broadcast techniques including Smartphone use. The use of social media as news sources and an expansion of the station’s presence. Global government regulation and journalistic codes of practice. Comprehensive advice on interviewing phone-ins news radio drama music and scheduling. This edition is further enhanced by a companion website featuring examples exercises and resources: www. focalpress. com/cw/mcleish.

GBP 130.00
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The Routledge Companion to Urban Media and Communication

The Routledge Companion to Urban Media and Communication

The Routledge Companion to Urban Media and Communication traces central debates within the burgeoning interdisciplinary research on mediated cities and urban communication. The volume brings together diverse perspectives and global case studies to map key areas of research within media cultural and urban studies where a joint focus on communications and cities has made important innovations in how we understand urban space technology identity and community. Exploring the rise and growing complexity of urban media and communication as the next key theme for both urban and media studies the book gathers and reviews fast-developing knowledge on specific emergent phenomena such as: reading the city as symbol and text; understanding urban infrastructures as media (and vice-versa); the rise of global cities; urban and suburban media cultures: newspapers cinema radio television and the mobile phone; changing spaces and practices of urban consumption; the mediation of the neighbourhood community and diaspora; the centrality of culture to urban regeneration; communicative responses to urban crises such as racism poverty and pollution; the role of street art in the negotiation of ‘the right to the city’; city competition and urban branding; outdoor advertising; moving image architecture; ‘smart’/cyber urbanism; the emergence of Media City production spaces and clusters. Charting key debates and neglected connections between cities and media this book challenges what we know about contemporary urban living and introduces innovative frameworks for understanding cities media and their futures. As such it will be an essential resource for students and scholars of media and communication studies urban communication urban sociology urban planning and design architecture visual cultures urban geography art history politics cultural studies anthropology and cultural policy studies as well as those working with governmental agencies cultural foundations and institutes and policy think tanks.

GBP 170.00
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Pet Photography 101 Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat

Pet Photography 101 Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat

Selected Tips and Photographs From Pet Photography 101 by Andrew Darlow: Tip #1 Should you buy a DSLR or a high-end Point and Shoot (a. k. a. a compact camera) to photograph your pets and other family members? What about a camera that can do both stills and video? Andrew gives an overview of what's out there and how to find just the right camera (or cameras) for you and your family. He also covers tips for taking better photos with your camera phone/smartphone. Tip #24 Learn how to find inexpensive yet powerful handheld reflectors around the house in your local hardware store or at another retailer and find out what specific light stands and accessories you can use to hold them in place. Also learn techniques for using the sun as a lightbulb in the sky. Tip #49 Valuable tips for getting your pets to stand still so that you can get great photographs of them (this is the pet photography question Andrew is most frequently asked!). Other suggestions in this tip include ways to get your pets moving around in interesting ways for better still photos or video clips. Tip #83 This tip covers an important yet often overlooked topic-organizing your photos. Andrew introduces the process and links to an online step-by-step tutorial with downloadable folders for keeping your images organized (whether you use Mac or Windows). Tip #99 This tip covers the reasons why continuous-tone photo prints from a photo lab or retail store are a great option. It also includes additional resources including a link to a 4 x 6-inch calibration file on the companion site to help make sure you are getting proper color density and sharpness. The book's companion site: www. PhotoPetTips. com contains additional links tips and information as well as free excerpts-including all of Chapter 2 as a free downloadable PDF. | Pet Photography 101 Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat

GBP 175.00
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