Collection: Reference

This title shows that mining and associated activities can be impressive, attractive, and even spectacular. The book illustrates most if not all aspects of mining and mineral processing, and from different environments throughout the world

Features Wade figurines and miniatures from the 1930s through to the present time. Over 2,500 items shown in color. A complete illustrated list identifying the many Wade backstamps from the late 1800s through to the present.

In 231 alphabectically arranged chapters, 226 of the greatest world philosophers of all time, plus 5 of the most influential ancient works of indeterminable authorship. Biographical essays and overviews of representatv-ive works.

18 excerpted writings, speeches, and sacred texts from across the religious spectrum.

This work illustrates the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe. Every aspect of materials and techniques are covered, with summaries of characteristics, making and geographical distribution.

Extensive and detailed ethnography of the Yaraldi (a dialect unit of the Kukabrak/Narrinyeri); physical environment; economic geography; population and disease; social composition, territorial organisation and their neighbours; kinship, clan structure and hierarchy; marriage, polygamy and the sta...