John Parker Libri

The highly-illustrated single volume study guides have been combined into one 'all you need for A Level' revision aid. This new updated edition provides the same comprehensive coverage of the AS and A2 specifications but at outstanding value. The Mathematics title has been fully revised for the new Mathematics courses being taught in schools from September 2004. All titles are written by experienced examiners. They contain in-depth coverage of the key information plus hints, tips and guidance from examiners. Progress check questions test recall and understanding, and end of unit sample questions and model answers provide essential practice to improve students exam technique

"Why do people die and where do they go when they are dead? How should the dead be buried and mourned in order to ensure that they continue to work for the benefit of the living? How have perceptions and experiences of death and the ends of life changed over the centuries? In My Time of Dying considers these questions from the perspective of African history. In what is the first history of death in Africa, John Parker examines mortuary culture and the ongoing relationship between the living and the dead over a four-hundred year period. Focusing anecdotally on West Africa but with a comparative awareness of comparable practices throughout the continent, Parker highlights how Africans developed the world's most vibrant and recognizable cultures of death"--

Focusing on the intersection of 3D deep learning and object-centric geometric perception, this guide delves into recent advancements in the field. It explores innovative techniques and methodologies that enhance the understanding and interpretation of three-dimensional objects, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in the implications of deep learning in geometric contexts.

The historical development of submarines and underwater vessels, with 700 photographs, newly updated and extended.

From the ancient Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia and on to the forests, lakes and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the world's most impressive kingdoms. Yet Africa's history is often little known beyond the devastation wrought by the slave trade and European colonial rule. In this groundbreaking new book, nine leading historians of Africa take a fresh look at these great kingdoms and empires over five thousand years of recorded history. How was kingship forged in Africa and how did it operate? Was dynastic power maintained by consent or by coercion? Did kings - and queens - display and project that power for all to see, or did they hide it away, as beneath the fringed crowns that concealed the faces of sacred Yoruba rulers? In what ways have African peoples themselves recorded, celebrated and critiqued the deeds of their kings? Great Kingdoms of Africa explores some of the most important questions in the continent's deep past

Revise AS & A2 Biology gives complete study support throughout the two A Level years. This Study Guide matches the curriculum content and provides in-depth course coverage plus invaluable advice on how to get the best results in the exams.

Originally self-published in 1978 and now in hardcover for the first time, "Once a Runner" is by far the most accurate fictional portrayal of the world of the serious runner . . . a marvelous description of the way it really is

Predicts that the Russian economy will grow at a rapid pace in the next few years and analyzes privatization in the country, the money supply, and the development of the Russian economy

Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere threat of their kukri knives has put the fear of God into opposing forces throughout the world. John Parker's book is a fascinating testimony to the Gurkhas - a fighting force that stands dramatically apart in British military history.