Perspective for Interior Designers

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Perspective for Interior Designers
John Pile
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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Binding: Paperback

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Ok for reference.......2006-02-25

When I first started looking at the explanation for perspective I thought it was pretty good. But as it went on, I thought no one is going to pay me to take this much time to do a rendered drawing! This book could be good for developing your eye and understanding of perspective but there are short cuts that will give you better than acceptable results. There are also books that have more to offer in terms of rendering the presentation. I have found that no one singular book completely communicates everything you need. This one, I could have done without.

perspecitve for interior designers.......2005-10-24

This book is a helpful tool for those of us struggling with perspectives. Page by page written and visual instructions assist in not just drawing perspectives, but really understanding how they are put together! Even for those who are new to the world of drawing and explaining concepts via drawing! THANKS!

Friendly.......2005-07-27

I really like the book!...
The content of this book it's easy to understand.

Very Helpful.......2004-08-07

This is a great book to have. Easy reading, nice illustrations, great information.

Worth every penny! A must have for anyone who renders.......2004-01-14

This book takes perspective to another level. I have been taught perspective before with 1, 2, and/ or 3 vanishing points, so I thought that I knew what I was doing. But sometimes I just had to eyeball some of the perspective in my drawings, because objects would look too distorted. This book showed me what I was doing (and taught at art school) that was acceptable but not perfect. Within the first few pages, I easily learned the correct rules to doing perspective from a floor plan at any point of view that I choose. I am a graphic designer for retail interiors and "Perspective for Interior Designers" has made my life so much easier. It's very easy to understand and follow...a must have!

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Perspective for Interior Designers
John Pile
Manufacturer: Whitney Library of Design
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PRP8EQ

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Nothing much is known about the 11th century Indian master Tilopa, yet his mystical insight into Tantra in the form of a song passed on to his disciple Naropa, has lived for the past ten centuries. In these talks Osho explains many significant meditation techniques that are as helpful and powerful today as when Tilopa first sang his song.

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THE AGONY AND THE ECTASY

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Burning Nights (Candlelight Ectasy Romance;)

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Burning Nights (Candlelight Ectasy Romance;)
Edith Delatush
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Dangerous Encounter (Candlelight Ectasy Romance;)

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A Hollywood Romance...

Dangerous Encounter (Candlelight Ectasy Romance;)
Alice Bowen
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A Hollywood Romance..........2002-06-05

The setup: A handsome Hollywood director and a sassy movie critic meet and sparks fly. No matter how much they want to hate each other, their bodies refuse, and it's only a matter of time before they have the perfect Hollywood ending.

This novel started very well. I was instantly hooked but before long the story began to drag. The leading lady wasn't very likeable. She also kept complaining about how unimpressive Hollywood parties, actors and films were, yet her job was a movie critic. Most film critics go into the business because they are intrigued by it. Her complaining was annoying and unrealistic.

The conflict between the two lovers turned silly towards the end. The misunderstanding was so ridiculous, I almost didn't even finish reading the novel but since Alice Bowen's other novel (Dangerous Promise by Alyce Bowen) is one of my favorite novels ever, I decided to finish it.

The ending was sweet and left me happy for the two characters, but all in all this novel was a major dissapointment. I was expecting so much more. I recommend Bowen's other novel Dangerous Promise (p. 1982). It's also about the Hollywood industy, but it's so well done.

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The Divinity of Sex : The Search for Ectasy in a Secular Age.
Charles Pickstone
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Binding: Hardcover
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ECTASY
IRVINE WELSH
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Ectasy (Temptation)
Hans-Jurgen Dopp
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Release Date: 2005-01-01

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The climax to the act of love casts an indefinable expression on the face--an expression of urgent intensity. A women, a man, in that moment experiences an ecstasy that for an instant is visible in the eyes and on the lips. A wave of pleasure runs through the body, marking the transition between desire and orgasm. For this fleeting second, when just how violent the sense can be is laid bare, the person immediately before or the person immediately after. With the help of prints and etchings from former centuries, author Hans-Jurgen Dopp looks for an explanation of this very personal mystery that leads to fulfillment.

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The Ectasy of Owen Muir
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Fever Pitch (Candlelight Ectasy Romance)
Pamela Toth
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LOST ECTASY
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART
Manufacturer: George H Doran
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LY7TB8

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This highly visual, full colour text is a must have purchase for all student and professional interior photographers, from residential to industrial. Michael Harris provides a complete guide through the vast choice of equipment and materials available, sharing his professional knowledge to help you improve your images.

New coverage of digital photography is included in this third edition helping you decide on film versus digital for your capture medium. The pros and cons of both are evaluated through a close look at the practice of Ashley Morrison, an interior photographer working digitally. The theory of lighting and composition is combined with practical tips and suggestions for overcoming day-to-day problems, and advice is given on how best to present and store images so you can concentrate on taking the images.

If you are just beginning a career in interior photography this book offers a good, comprehensive resource for ideas and techniques whilst encouraging individual interpretation. Illustrated with stunning colour pictures throughout, the text is written in an easy digestible style, making theory clear and simple to understand.

The interviews with the masters of interior photography have been expanded and updated to include their views on digital, and now include senior English Heritage photographer Derek Kendall alongside Brian Harrison, Andreas von Einsiedel and Peter Aprahamian.

*New information on the pros and cons of digital photography to keep you up to date
*Practical advice on which equipment to use to achieve professional results
*Inspirational colour photographs throughout, including images from top master photographers

Customer Reviews:

Good reference book.......2005-08-21

A good reference book for photographers breaking in the field of interior photography,with digital and/or film equipment.

Not the right book for you.......2005-01-06

This book is not good at anything in particular especially if you are doing or planning to do any kind of digital photography. It seems to me that the author is not a very good architectural photographer himself because most of the pictures you see in the book are terrible, even when used to ilustrate different points. When it comes to digital photography he speaks like he knows very little about what is possible to do today with a digital camera.
Not a source of inspiration or good complete information for anybody seriously getting into architectural photography.
First time I return a book to Amazon.

It's Just What the Title Says!.......2004-06-09

This book is a very useful and informative. It does a very good job of covering what makes professional interior photography work. Definitely a book for advanced amateurs or professionals. Would be great for a professional who is expanding their scope of work to include interior photography or who is looking for techniques or useful ideas. Harris does a very good job of describing appropriate camera and lighting equipment, lighting techniques, color correction processes, etc. The book is pretty much up-to-date and covers digital photography reasonably well. It is a very "hands-on" book from someone who obviously knows what they are doing. I probably would not recommend this to "snapshot" photographers, you might not get too much out of it.

A great book!.......2000-08-16

Michael Harries does a great job on this book. In this book he recommends the view camera (instead of the typical 35mm). This book isn't really going to teach all aspects of how to use this camera or the equipment. However, there is pretty good coverage concerning lights and how to correct color with filters. He also gives a really good run down on what equipment to buy, composition, and different types of film.

If you want to learn a lot about architectural photography and its equipment, this is a really good book. If you want lots of specifics on view cameras, you'll need a different book.

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Professional Interior Photography, Third Edition (Professional Photography Series) (Professional Photography Series)
Michael Harris
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQ8PRK

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Professional Interior Photography, Third Edition (Professional Photography Series) (Professional Photography Series)
Michael Harris
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Picking up where their island hopping adventures left off, Jack and company go inland, where they discover (what may or may not be) a fountain of youth, a lost Seminole empire, Rip Van Winkle, and Teela the mermaid as a barmaid. The volume concludes with a new ship and a showdown with the notorious pirate Smokebeard.

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Biographical recollections of J. Earl Moreland, a Texas farmboy who was in the first class enrolled at Southern Methodist University, co-founder and second president of Porto Alegra College in Brazil, and president of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, 1939-1968

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Fun and fast-paced, the Hockey's Hottest series is packed with fascinating facts about the talents, tricks and best hockey moments of the NHL's current stars. In Wingers, kids will discover who scored the most goals during the 1990s and which player holds the NHL rookie scoring record. The dynamic design, bold photos and exciting text make this book a sure-fire hit with young hockey fans everywhere. They'll want to collect all four titles in the series! Additional bonus with each book includes a fold-out, full-color banner with club addresses and Web sites.

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The Happy Family: Restoring the 11 Essential Elements That Make Families Work
Richard Eyre , and Linda Eyre
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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In their new book The Happy Family: Restoring the 11 Essential Elements That Make Families Work, NY Times #1 bestselling authors Linda and Richard Eyre argue that the social problems that are ravishing America--family breakups, escalating substance abuse, teen pregnancy--are the unfortunate result of hearts and minds turned away from the essentials of parenting, marriage and families. In this landmark work, the Eyres help parents to understand what is happening to their families and why parenting is so difficult today. The Eyres present powerful, practical parenting practices, including how to * Make a conscious recommitment to return your heart to the priority of marriage and family * Teach understanding and discretionary use of the culture at large. * Reinvent time management with an emphasis on family * Make communication your constant goal * Create identity, security and motivation for children through family traditions and responsibilities. * Use "values therapy" in which the focus shifts away from wrong to the rewards and fulfillment of right. AUTHORBIO: Linda and Richard Eyre are the co-authors of seven bestselling books and were the co-hosts of the national weekly cable television show "Families are Forever." They live with their family in Salt Lake City, UT and McLean, VA, and lecture throughout the world on family, balance and values.

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HAPPY FAMILY : RESTORING THE 11 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS THAT MAKE FAMILIES WORK
LINDA/ EYRE, RICHARD EYRE
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: B000OTLKDI

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Humorous and nostalgic stories about Marines in Boot Camp, told by Marines on themselves and others

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Outstanding!.......2005-09-14

Picked this up after hearing about it through a buddy from the "Together We Served" website. You Devil Dogs who don't know about that site, need to check it out. Anyway, back to the book, not going to go on and on and on about, except to say that it really hits home and brings back floods of memories. Those who served know, and wherever your dividing line for your USMCRD was, it makes no difference...this book is the same for all of us. Get it, and get it for your family members who are in or going in. You'll love it and so will they.

A Few Good Memories.......2003-07-01

A real marine book. I bought one for each of my two sons in the Corps and they love it. Tells it like it is in Boot Camp.

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The Worlds Largest Collection in Print
New third edition now includes 28 volume index to the Irish Families series
The Best and Final Edition.

Over 45,000 entries total:

700 illustrated coats of arms
Origins & Locations
Includes families settled from Scotland, England, etc...
Ancient Maps and illustrations
All 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland (Ulster).
396 full size pages.

There is no other like this one ! A magnificent world class illustration of Irish Family History, this book is the culmination of 4 decades of research by the I.G.F.. Hundreds of families from each county are given in Part One with family history. Over 45,000 family names are given in specific counties or Poor Law Unions.
This is the new third edition (2003), which includes select family histories. For the first time ever, the index for the first 28 volumes in the Irish Families set is also included. The famous and large families like Murphy, Kelly, Sullivan, O'Brien, Ryan, Kennedy, Walsh, Daugherty and Donahue are of course in this book, as are thousands more, including rarely found families that settled in Ireland from England, Scotland, Wales, and the continent. Among the hundreds of settler names are those of Betagh; Coppinger; Trench; Coplan; Hall; Green; Hunter; McKenzie; Baker; Howell; Bellew and many more.

Families from England
Many English families have settled in Ireland from the 12th century onwards. Often, the native Irish were forced to "translate" their names into English sounding ones. The 50 most numerous names from England in 1853 are given, along with hundreds of family history extracts on specific families like Smith; Jones; Williams and Taylor.

Families from Scotland
Due to the proximity of the north of Ireland and the south of Scotland, migration between the two countries has been constant. A great settlement of Scottish families took place in the 17th century during the plantation of Ulster by the British Crown. Later, some of these 'planter' families came to America, becoming known as the Scotch Irish or Scots Irish. The 50 most numerous names of Scotland are given, along with hundreds of family histories, including families like McDonald; Brown; Thomson and Robertson.

Families from the German Palatinate

Families came to Ireland in the 18th century from the Palatinate of the Rhine. In 1709 some 7,000 arrived in England and many settled in Co. Limerick, Ireland and America. Some of these are families like Bowen, Baker; Delmege and Pyper.

Danish or Viking Families

The Danes (Lochlainders, Ostmen or Vikings), had colonies in Ireland for centuries. Centered in Dublin and Meath (in Fingall), and in Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, settling primarily in the coastal counties of Ireland from the 8th century on. These Viking families include: Betagh; Coppinger; Palmer; Plunket and Skiddy, among many others given in this work.

Jewish Families in Ireland

Many Russian and Polish Jews settled on the south side of Dublin city from the late 1800's. These included the families of Coplan, Fridberg, Greenberg, Weiner, Maisell and many others given in this work.

Welsh Families in Ireland

Families by the name of "Walsh" (in Irish, Brannagh or Breathnach), meaning a Briton or Welshman, are found early in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Killarney, Tipperary, Wexford, Waterford and Galway. Some of these families were: Howell, Lawless, Lillis, Lynagh and Rossiter. Many are included in this work

Anglo Norman Families in Ireland

The Anglo Norman invasions of the 12th century brought many new families to Ireland. Some took on Irish names. Anglo Norman families in Ireland include: Barry; Bellew; Bermingham; Burke; Carew and Clare, among hundreds of others given in this book along with family history notes.

Huguenot Families in Ireland

French and Fleming Huguenot families settled in the 17th century in Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, and Lisburn, etc... They were noted for making linen, cloth and lace. Some of these families were those of Barre; Perrin; Hazard; Hassard; Lefanu; Trench and many others as given in this work.

'Irish Families' Contains many family names left out of other popular works, including those of Edward MacLysaght, Patrick Woulfe and John O'Hart. The best single book for finding any Irish family surname, there are more names, arms, and locations here than in any other book . Truly a 'must have' resource for finding numerous and scarce names in Ireland.Format of this Book

Entries on family names are arranged in the following order:

(1) When available, the coat of arms linked to the name appears above the name which is in bold type. All arms shown in this volume were actually used by families in Ireland, acknowledged by recognized authorities.

(2) Beneath the name is the source from which the arms are taken.

(3) Occasionally we list a Gaelic or more ancient form of the name on the next line in regular type. (note we have not punctuated these). We suggest those interested in the gaelic consult Irish Names and Surnames by the Rev. P. Woulfe. The IGF edition of that work contains a new surname index, which proves most helpful to researchers.

(4) The next line, in italics, gives variant spellings of the name as available.

(5) The history associated with the name

The amount of information found will vary with each name. Please consult all possible spellings of the name. More information may appear in other volumes to this Irish Families set. Names not covered here will appear in other volumes of our Irish Families, great & small series. The surname index to this first volume , (and to volumes 2 through 28), is found in part III of this book. The researcher should consult that index as well as the location index found in part II of this book.

The location index (see part II) represents extracts taken from larger, more detailed listings found in the Master Book of Irish Surnames. Space limitations do not allow reprinting all the index listings found in that book. In fact, there are over 50,000 listings from that book which we did not have room for at all! We have included as many surnames as possible to give hope to Irish family researchers. These listings may prove particularly helpful for those with less common names. The student of Irish family names would do well to consult that work independently.

Maps and Illustrations

Province Map

showing Munster; Leinster; Connacht; Meath;

Oriel; Aileach; and Ulster.

Key to Terms

Including useful terms and abbreviations used.

Ancient Map

Showing territorial divisions upon the coming of the Vikings to Ireland. Includes Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; Uriel; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Hy Many; West Meath; East Meath; Offelan; Fine Gall; Offaly; Omurethy; Leix; Ormond; Thomond; Desmond; Decies; and Hy Kinshelagh.

13th Century Norman Map

Showing unconquered areas, and areas of Norman Rule & influence.

Administrative Divisions

Listing the major territorial divisions of Ireland, including: The Province; The County; The Barony; The Parish; The Townland; and Poor Law Unions.

Ireland, showing railways map

Showing railway routes in Ireland on the map.

Source List

List of helpful resources.

Key to Poor Law Unions and registrars dist.

A Listing of the Unions along with registrars districts that they contained.

Family Research sources and tips

Tips for the family researcher.

Barony Map

Showing 325 baronies of Ireland on the map by county. The barony was used an a unit in 19th century land valuations.

Ireland Map

Written Chart naming Families settling in Ireland

Showing families from other nations known to have settled in Ireland.

Ireland upon coming of the Vikings.

Showing the divisions of Thomond; Desmond; Decies; Ossory; Hy Kinshelagh; Ormond; Hy Many; Offaly; Leix; Omurethy; Offelan; Fine Gall; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; and Uriel.

A One of A Kind Resource

This is the number one collection of Irish Families ever to appear in print. This Master volume alone, exceeds any other single book in the field. It is a one of a kind beauty - never equalled. There are more Irish Family names, spellings, locations, arms and sources here than in any other single book ever published.

The Final Word This book contains information on families in all 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Later volumes in this series focus on individual counties, and contain additional information, not found in this volume.

New Third Edition. Available only with Thread sewn soft binding. 396 pages. maps, resource list for family research. Family Histories. Additionally includes Master Index to the Irish Families series. Full 8 1/2 x 11 in size.

Customer Reviews:

Total Waste Of Money.......2007-09-08

This book is a huge disappointment. All it lists is surnames and if any a short sentence about the name. For instance Moylan: an old irish family.

Totally a huge waste of money.

Irish Family names.......2007-08-01

A great book giving information on Irish Family names and regions they are found in. A very useful book for those doing Irish family research.

Disappointed.......2007-01-14

This book covers a huge range of Irish names, however only provides minimal information on each and coat of arms for the select few. It provided the same information that is easily found on the web.

Be sure you get the third edition.......2005-04-29

The third edition of this work is definitely the best. It contains the index to the entire 28 volumes in the series, which covers every county in Ireland. The second edition was published earlier, and does not contain the complete index to the series. The third edition has all the family history information from the second edition, PLUS the complete series info. This book contains the largest collection of Irish Family Names, locations and arms ever put to print.

A solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference.......2003-02-14

Now in an expanded and updated third edition, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small by genealogy expert Michael C. O'Laughlin (Editor of the monthly "Journal of Irish Families) is a solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference based upon ancient and modern manuscripts. Offering 20,000 Irish family names, 700 illustrated coats of arms, ancient maps and illustrations, step-by-step guides for tracing Irish family roots, and so much more, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small is a first-rate and enthusiastically recommended reference for any dedicated genealogist or aspiring family historian seeking to track down their Irish roots.

The Origins of the English Gentry (Past and Present Publications)

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The Origins of the English Gentry (Past and Present Publications)
Peter Coss
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Although the gentry played a central role in medieval England, this study is the first sustained exploration of its origins and development between the mid-thirteenth and the mid-fourteenth century. Arguing against views which see the gentry as formed or created earlier, the text investigates as well the relationship between lesser landowners and the Angevin state; the transformation of knighthood; and the role of lesser landowners in society and politics.

The Origins of the English Gentry.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History

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The Origins of the English Gentry.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History
Andy King
Manufacturer: University of Saskatchewan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 816 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Origins of the English Gentry.(Book Review)
Author: Andy King
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: University of Saskatchewan
Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Page: 85(2)

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The Origins of the English Gentry.(Book Review): An article from: The Historian
W.M. Ormrod
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000B9DUB6
Release Date: 2005-09-03

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This digital document is an article from The Historian, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2005. The length of the article is 502 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Origins of the English Gentry.(Book Review)
Author: W.M. Ormrod
Publication: The Historian (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 67 Issue: 1 Page: 144(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Based on lectures given by the authors at Moscow and Leningrad Universities, this textbook gives a systematic exposition of the main parts of Topology: Homology, Homotopy, Fibre Bundles, and Smooth Manifolds.

The main purpose is to present all parts of topology as a unified whole. As a methodological innovation a coordinateless approach to the theory of fibre bundles and an exposition of the foundation of differerential topology without use of differential equations is presented.

Many descriptive examples and drawings are included; each section is followed by a set of well chosen exercises. The reader needs only a basic knowledge of set theory, algebra and calculus; so first-year graduate students will find a thorough an profound introduction into the advanced theory of Differential Manifolds.

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