A New Theory for American Poetry: Democracy, the Environment, and the Future of Imagination
Amid gloomy forecasts of the decline of the humanities and the death of poetry, Angus Fletcher, a wise and dedicated literary voice, sounds a note of powerful, tempered optimism. He lays out a fresh approach to American poetry at large, the first in several decades, expounding a defense of the art that will resonate well into the new century.
Providing non-scientific readers with basic toxicological concepts, Toxicology for Non-Toxicologists explains how those concepts and their applications affect everyday life. Readers will find an introduction to the study of toxic chemicals on humans and the environment, close examinations of toxicology issues, and a discussion of the general approach to risk assessment.
This is a travel guide to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur exploring all the major sights including Delhi's National Museum, Rastrapati Bhawan, Chandi Chowk Red Fort and Qutb Minar, Agra's Mahal and Itmad-ul-Daula, Deeg, Fatehpur Sikra, Jaipur's City Palace and Amber, Sariska, Samode, Pushkar and Ranthambhore.with special features on Northern India's history, culture, architecture and natural environment. It also includes material on India's religions, performing arts, miniature painting, Indian design and festivals.
Conserving Living Natural Resources is an introductory textbook for students of conservation biology and resource management. It presents the historical and conceptual contexts of three seminal approaches to the management of living natural resources: utilitarian management for harvest of featured species and control of unwanted species, protection and restoration of populations and habitats to maintain biodiversity, and management of complex ecosystems to sustain both productivity and biodiversity.
Academic Vocabulary in Use is the perfect study aid for anyone using English for their academic work. Ideal for students of any discipline, from engineers or social scientists to business students or lawyers, it covers all the key vocabulary they will come across in academic textbooks, articles, lectures and seminars, allowing them to function confidently in an English-speaking academic environment. The book is designed for students at good intermediate level and above as well as those preparing for IELTS and other university entrance examinations.
