There has been a resurgence of interest in classical invariant theory driven by several factors: new theoretical developments; a revival of computational methods coupled with powerful new computer algebra packages; and a wealth of new applications, ranging from number theory to geometry, physics to [...]

The purpose of this book is to introduce the basic ideas of mathematical proof to students embarking on university mathematics. The emphasis is on helping the reader in understanding and constructing proofs and writing clear mathematics. This is achieved by exploring set theory, combinatorics and nu[...]

The macroeconomic experience of emerging and developing economies has tended to be quite different from that of industrial countries. Compared to industrial countries, emerging and developing economies have tended to be much more unstable, with more severe boom/bust cycles, episodes of high inflatio[...]

This is a completely revised 2003 edition of volumes I and II of The Organ Music of J. S. Bach (1980), a bestselling title, which has subsequently become a classic text. This edition takes account of Bach scholarship of the 25 years prior to publication. Peter Williams's piece-by-piece commentary pu[...]

Peter Pan teaches the Darling children to fly. They fly off and have adventures in Neverland where there are mermaids and pirates and the scary Captain Hook...[...]

For most dermatological conditions several treatment and/or management options are available, making the situation even more complicated. "Small Animal Dermatology" is a handy reference for these cases and encourages the practitioner to pursue a definitive diagnosis and plan effective management eve[...]

John William Waterhouse is among the most popular Victorian artists, and many of his paintings, such as The Lady of Shalott, Hylas and the Nymphs and Ophelia, have become icons of femininity recognized the world over. With their compelling composition, glowing colour and Impressionist-inflected tech[...]

In this important new book, Peter J. Martin explores the interface between musicological and sociological approaches to the analysis of music, and in doing so reveals the differing foundations of cultural studies and sociological perspectives more generally. Building on the arguments of his earlier [...]

Liquid crystals combine the material properties of solids with the flow properties of fluids. As such they have provided the foundation for a revolution in low-power, flat-panel display technology (LCDs). This book introduces the essential elements of liquid crystal science.[...]

Praise for the First Edition: 'Totally reliable! the authors have produced a book urgently needed by all those charged with introducing students to the classics! quite indispensable' - Times Higher Education Supplement This is a fully updated and expanded new edition of the successful undergraduate [...]

This self-teaching book explains the accounting equation, describes financial statements, and guides students through the process of recording business transactions, maintaining special journals, and accounting for receivables and payables, inventories, payroll, tangible and intangible assets, and m[...]