Faking Nature explores the arguments surrounding the concept of ecological restoration. This is a crucial process in the modern world and is central to companies' environmental policy; whether areas restored after ecological destruction are less valuable than before the damage took place. Elliot discusses the pros and cons of the argument and examines the role of humans in the natural world. This volume is a timely and provocative analysis of the simultaneous destruction and resto...

Both a great survey and monograph of the life, creative spirit and career of Robert W. Ebendorf, whose work challenges cultural preconceptions about jewelry.Objects of Affection presents 50 pieces by Ebendorf covering the full span of his career from the 1950s to the 2010s, and encompasses major themes in his work, from Scandinavian modernism, and the use of found objects—crab claws, sea glass, plastic, paper—, and recycled products of industry—keys, butto...

“An amazing audio adventure…David Warner is a terrific Rune…the thing’s so flipping entertaining, you’d be perfectly happy to sit through another six-and-a-half hours. 5/5” – SFXThis is the tale of two incredible people – one who knows he is incredible and the other who learns to be incredible. Set in 1960 in the UK south-coast resort of Brighton, self-styled guru and magus Hugo Rune rescues a young man from drowning and persuades ...

In "Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore," Robert H. Elliot offers a rich tapestry of experiences that intertwine the socio-economic landscapes of late 19th-century India. The book is a vivid chronicle, marked by Elliot's keen observational prowess and a literary style that blends descriptive narrative with analytical commentary. He intricately explores the burgeoning coffee plantation industry in Mysore, set against the backdrop of colonial enterprise, sporting pursuits, and the que...

'Groundbreaking . . . [provides] a deep history of the invention of the "normal" mind as one of the most damaging and oppressive tools of capitalism. To read it is to see the world more clearly' Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribesNeurodiversity is on the rise. Awareness and diagnoses have exploded in recent years, but we are still missing a wider understanding of how we got here and why. Beyond simplistic narratives of normativity and difference, this g...

This book contains the fundamental works of Marxism, Anarchism and Bolshevism:The Communist Manifesto, originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party, by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels;Reform or Revolution by Rosa Luxemburg;The Conquest of Bread by the Russian anarcho-communist Peter Kropotkin;Anarchism: What it Really Stands For by Emma Goldman;The State and Revolution by Vladimir Lenin;Fascism: What It Is and How To Fight It by Leon Trotsk...

Explore the Fascinating History of Cataract Surgery with 'The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract' by Robert Henry ElliotDelve into the rich history of ophthalmology and the ancient art of cataract surgery with 'The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract' by Robert Henry Elliot. This insightful book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the origins and evolution of one of the oldest surgical procedures known to humanity.Uncover Ancient Techniques and Traditions...

Robert Henry Elliot (1837 – 1914), was an early British coffee planter in Mysore, India, and author of books on plantation life in Mysore. He arrived in Bombay in 1855 at 18 years of age. From there he sailed to Mangalore, then headed inland through the ghauts to the high plateau of Mysore where he joined Frederick Green, who had begun his plantation in 1843.The first European coffee plantation to its south had just started in 1854, while the second some 70 miles (110 km) north was...

Explore the Fascinating History of Cataract Surgery with 'The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract' by Robert Henry ElliotDelve into the rich history of ophthalmology and the ancient art of cataract surgery with 'The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract' by Robert Henry Elliot. This insightful book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the origins and evolution of one of the oldest surgical procedures known to humanity.Uncover Ancient Techniques and Traditions'The Indian Oper...

Perhaps because we have no royalty, Americans especially are fascinated by the pageantry and fairy-tale romance of British weddings. Few events capture the worlds heart and imagination like a British royal wedding. In 1981, we were enchanted as Prince Charles wed lovely Lady Di, generating worldwide attention and massive sales of wedding-related products. As the young managing editor of a photo-news agency, Cohen directed a team of five photojournalists who covered the wedding for several ...

The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract by Robert Henry Elliot is a specialized work on the medical practice of couching for cataract, a historical method used to treat cataracts. Couching involves displacing the cataract lens within the eye to restore vision, a technique practiced in various cultures, including traditional Indian medicine.Elliot’s work provides an in-depth examination of this method as it was used in India, detailing its techniques, practice...

Bloomsbury presents Generalship on the Eastern Front, 1941–45: A Study in Command by Robert Forczyk, read by Elliot ChapmanA comprehensive evaluation of generalship on the most important front in World War II.The war on the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1945 was the largest sustained air-ground conflict in military history and played the decisive role in the defeat of the Third Reich. This new study seeks to analyse the command and ge...