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Ian Nathan
A richly illustrated updated retrospective charting the extraordinary life and films of Ridley Scott.
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Kirsty McHugh, Ian Scott, National Library of Scotland
An engaging exploration of the stories behind forty famous pen names from the nineteenth century to the present day.
Rural Planning Futures charts the critical societal challenges that are reshaping rural places across the UK and Ireland. The book evaluates current planning processes and explores the prospects for an…
Ian Scott
A Letter from North Ronaldsay 1990-1999
In 1990 Orkney islander Ian Scott wrote his first article for The Orcadian newspaper under the title "A Letter from North Ronaldsay". This and…
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A native of the most northerly Orkney island, North Ronaldsay, gathers letters written for the local newspaper for 35 years. As artist, farmer and fisherman, Ian creates a rich portrayal…
Polybius
Presenting Punic War in 264 BC, this title records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction…
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Plutarch
Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the…
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Offers a collection of ten biographies that spans the period from the start of the fourth century BC to the early third, and covers some of the most important figures…
This book describes and analyses the role of the public sector in the often-charged political atmosphere of post-1997 Hong Kong. In this second edition, Ian Scott explores public sector accountability…
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Talks about the restoration of wooden boats.
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How is the American political landscape represented in cinema? What is the relationship between Hollywood and Washington? From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s rise to the Governorship of California through to the drama…
The first sociohistorical examination of Robert Riskin’s life and work.
The focus of this book is the question of whether the institutions for post-1997 Hong Kong are likely to receive public support and are appropriate for continuing political stability. Divided…
Victory Hall Press
For Ian Charles Scott, New York City seems only a larger version of the community he knew in his hometown of Wick- a bigger village.The works in this book cover…
Learn about the fascinating origin of the rock and roll band Led Zeppelin. This amazingly detailed peek into their lives features an explanation of the impetus and development of each…
Ian Scott,Ian Sutherland
A unique resource for all those interested in the impact of worms on livestock, the anthelmintics used to get rid of them and the emerging problem of anthelmintic resistance. This…
This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors…
Ian Scott-Kilvert
One of an expanding reference work, providing introductions to the works, lives, and thoughts of the writers who have shaped the cultural heritage of the Western world. This work includes…
Ian Scott Kilvert
This collection of critical essays covers 286 writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the end of the 20th century.
Scott Crowley
Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city’s founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the…
Ian Scott,Deborah Mazhindu
‘This is a really good text which will support students through their dissertation proposal and project. It covers statistics in a simple understandable way’ - Mrs Pamela Williams, School of…
A collection of memoirs, reminiscences and biographical details about organic chemist Sir Derek Barton (1918-1998). The chapters are contributed by some of his many students, co-workers and scientific colleagues, all…
This title assesses the state of governance and public sector reforms in 11 Asian countries. It analyzes reform efforts comparatively against a backdrop of governance problems and seeks to establish…
This book assesses the current state of governance and public sector reforms in eleven Asian countries and jurisdictions, especially in the wake of the recent regional financial crisis that seriously…
This book addresses the theories, issues, and trends in corruption and anticorruption reform that have emerged from the diverse experience of Asia. The book is divided into four major parts…
Ian Scott,Henry Thompson
An insightful study of the master filmmaker’s work, enriched by unprecedented access to the director himself. – .
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Presents nine biographies that illuminate the careers, personalities and military campaigns of some of Rome’s greatest statesmen, whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of…
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Ian Scott,Jenny Spouse
Work-based learning facilitation, mentoring and coaching are all integral to the healthcare professions.
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Ian Moncrief-Scott
Collecting historical financial documents, bonds and share certificates.
The history and development of the Euro.
Life itself is one huge balance. It swings one way, then the other. Keeping the scale positive demands luck, skill, and perseverance but most of all technique.
Negotiate to Win…
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS OF ANY TYPE BEFORE SPENDING MONEY
Dwarfing the first heartbeats of the infant Euro, England’s Pound spans almost an entire millennium. Even the mighty US Dollar and the vanishing Franc, Mark and Lira can only muster…
The history and development of De La Rue.
The history and development of the Bank of England.
The history & development of the Ionian Bank.
The history and development of the Isle of Man.
A carefully chosen selection of holiday destinations, written in differing styles, to form a millennium time capsule for future generations.
This continuation of critical essays covers 18 writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors analyze…
Melanie Pomeroy-Kellinger,Ian Scott
The papers published in this volume were presented at a seminar on ‘Recent Developments in Research and Management at World Heritage Sites’ held at the Institute of Archaeology, University College…
