Through a case study of two remarkable shipyards, In the Storms of Transformation offers a new perspective on the shift from socialism to market capitalism in Central and Eastern Europe.

Peter Hodges rejects the long-held view that ramps were used to build the pyramids; his alternative is that it could all have been done with levers. This book explains how…

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows…

The American Civil War was the world’s first full-blown ‘railroad war’. This work presents the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a…

This book reports on research and practice on computational thinking and the effect it is having on education worldwide, both inside and outside of formal schooling.

This volume examines the Supreme Court’s rulings in U.S. v. Windsor and Obergefell v. Hodges in light of its earlier rulings while also incorporating several prominent accounts of marriage and…

This book collectively discusses and reviews empirical data on health-promoting properties of major fresh produce types. It provides detailed information on identity, nature, bioavailablity, chemopreventative effects and postharvest stability of…