A new perspective on a book that transformed Victorian illustration into a stand-alone art.Edward Moxon’s 1857 edition of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s Poems dramatically redefined the relationship between images and words in print. Cooke’s study, the first book to address the subject in over 120 years, presents a sweeping analysis of the illustrators and the complex and challenging ways in which they interpreted Tennyson’s poetry. This book considers the volume...

Do Aliens Exist? A Journey Through Mysteries That Could Define Humanity's Future takes you on an exhilarating exploration of the universe’s most profound questions—questions that challenge everything we think we know about life, time, and the cosmos.What if we’re not alone? What if the answers to the mysteries of space, black holes, time travel, and extraterrestrial life could reshape humanity’s destiny? This book is not just an inquiry into the possibility of alien life; it’s a vo...

What if everything you thought you knew about life, death, and what it means to be human was on the brink of transformation?From the dawn of reproduction in sterile laboratories to the rise of AI-powered avatars that preserve our essence long after we’re gone, The Death of Biology’s Rules takes you on a mind-bending journey through the breakthroughs reshaping our existence. Imagine a future where babies are created from skin cells, diseases are treated on virtual twins before they ...

What if everything you thought was secure—your bank details, private messages, even government secrets—could be cracked wide open in mere minutes? What if the encrypted world we’ve trusted for decades is now a ticking time bomb? Welcome to the dawn of quantum computing, where the unimaginable is becoming a reality.This is not just a technological revolution—it’s a reckoning. In "HOW QUANTUM COMPUTERS BREAK THE INTERNET," you’ll uncover the shocking truth behind the rise of quantum ...

What does it mean to bring life into the world when biology isn’t the only answer? How do love, science, and ethics converge to redefine family and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible? In this thought-provoking exploration, The Science, Stories, and Ethics of Surrogacy: Wombs and Wonders invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of modern parenthood.From the breathtaking triumphs of surrogacy to the heartaches and hurdles along the way, this book unveils the in...

Set in the town of Milton, Team Seven follows young Andre Battel from age eight through his teenage years as he grows away from his Jamaican family, discovers genuine prowess on the basketball court, and eventually falls into a routine of dealing drugs for the local street gang, Team Seven. The story is told primarily through Andre's voice, but we also see things through the voices and points of view of his mother Ruby, a hard-working medical secretary, his older sister Nina, his mostly no...

Thomas Pynchon’s fiction has been considered masculinist, misogynist, phallocentric, and pornographic: its formal experimentation, irony, and ambiguity have been taken both to complicate such judgments and to be parts of the problem. To the present day, deep critical divisions persist as to whether Pynchon’s representations of women are sexist, feminist, or reflective of a more general misanthropy, whether his writing of sex is boorishly pornographic or effectually transgressive, whether q...

World Heritage: Concepts, Management and Conservation presents an insight into discussions and debates surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the properties on it.Since its creation 50 years ago, the World Heritage Convention has been lauded as one of the most successful international expressions of cooperation, whilst at the same time being widely criticised as producing an overly commercialised and globalised sense of heritage. Offering an in-depth discussion of...

This new collection of classic gothic horror stories featuring the master of horror in classic black and white like it was meant to be seen! Be afraid!

Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition, affecting children and adults, and can occur in a variety of medical settings. It has many causes and many forms, and a variable prognosis. Mortality and morbidity are high, social and legal consequences can stretch well beyond the purely medical, and its management is often poor. Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology (OTCN) series, this volume covers the scientific basis, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy...

Meet the tiny troublemaker before he became the lasagna-loving legend in this accessible graphic novel anthology for young readers featuring a series of sweet and silly first milestones.A baby’s big little moments are some of the most special and cherished experiences for doting parents—pet parents included! Join the sassy but oh-so-adorable baby Garfield in navigating a series of universal “firsts” like first word, first lasagna, first Monday, and the often overlo...

What if you were suddenly in charge? After the initial excitement of a "battlefield promotion" wears off, you need to get in the trenches and get the job done. And if you are already in the trenches, you need quick access to information that will make your job easier. A comprehensive desk reference and guide, Clinical Studies Management: A Practica