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  • THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE BICYCLE
    JOHN NORRIS
    Almost as soon as a viable metal-framed bike was invented, it was put to military use, offering a much cheaper, less fragile and less logistically demanding alternative to horse transport. Widely used in many armies from the late 19th century, through both world wars and beyond, the bicycle really is the forgotten war machine. John Norris traces traces the development of milita...

    $383.99

  • A MIDDLE FRENCH VOWING POEM
    JOHN L. GRIGSBY AND NORRIS J. LACY
    Published in 1992, this text discusses Les Voeux du Heron, a short text, comprising only 442 lines that was popular in the late Middle Ages but is virtually unknown today. This book includes and English translation, as well as a reconstruction of Manuscript U, published in its entirety for the first time. ...

    $980.00

  • THE ECONOMICS OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
    KEITH NORRIS / JOHN VAIZEY
    Originally published in 1973 this book applies economic analysis to scientific research and to industrial reserch and development and analyses the interactions between these activities and economic activities in general. The book begins by looking at the relationships between science and technology and then: Analyses research and development in manufacturing industry Explains t...

    $1,000.00

  • RAIL HUMAN FACTORS
    JOHN WILSON / BEVERLEY NORRIS / ANN MILLS
    In recent years, for reasons connected to the organization of the industry, technical developments, and major safety concerns, rail human factors has grown in importance at an international level. Despite its importance, however, supporting literature has been largely restricted to specialist journal publications and technical reports. Rail Human Factors addresses this imbalanc...

    $1,600.00

  • SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ADULT LEARNERS
    JOHN M. NORRIS / JOHN MCE. DAVIS / VERONIKA TIMPE-LAUGHLIN
    Second Language Educational Experiences for Adult Learners provides an up-to-date review of the theory and practice of adult second language education. The primary objective is to introduce core ideas that should inform the design, development, and delivery of language learning experiences that take the typical forms of materials, courses, teaching, and assessment. Divided into...

    $1,160.00

  • PEOPLE AND RAIL SYSTEMS
    JOHN R. WILSON / BEVERLEY NORRIS / ANN MILLS
    Following on from 2005's Rail Human Factors: Supporting the Integrated Railway, this book brings together an even broader range of academics and practitioners from around the world to share their expertise and experience on rail human factors. The content is both comprehensive and cutting-edge, featuring more than 55 chapters addressing the following topics: ¢ Passengers an...

    $4,500.00

  • CURRICULUM, PEDAGOGY AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
    ELLIOTT, JOHN / NORRIS, NIGEL
      Lawrence Stenhouse was one of the most distinguished, original and influential educationalists of his generation. His theories about curriculum, curriculum development, pedagogy, teacher research, and research as a basis for teaching remain compelling and fresh and continue to be a counterpoint to instrumental and technocratic thinking in education. In this book, renowned edu...

    $1,240.00

  • CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
    IAN MARSH / GAYNOR MELVILLE / KEITH MORGAN / GARETH NORRIS / JOHN COCHRANE
    Crime and Criminal Justice provides students with a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the study of criminology by taking an interdisciplinary approach to explaining criminal behaviour and criminal justice. The book is divided into two parts, which address the two essential bases that form the discipline of criminology. Part One describes, discusses and evaluates a rang...

    $1,760.00

  • FIX BAYONETS!
    JOHN NORRIS
    The bayonet is an essential item of a soldier's kit even on today's modern hi-tech battlefield. This work examines the origins of this humble weapon and the 'cult of the bayonet' as espoused by the Russian General Alexander Suvorov who asserted that The bullet misses, the bayonet does not. The first bayonets appeared in France in the early 17th century and soon they were being ...

    $249.00

  • CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A CASE STUDY GUIDE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS
    INNES, JOHN / NORRIS, GWENETH
    Corporate Social Responsiblity is based on critical insight gained by analysing four large companies’ experiences of corporate social responsibility. This study highlights the inadequacies of social and ethical reporting by business, both in terms of the ad-hoc nature of the information currently reported, and the absence of internal reporting. It will serve as evidence to co...

    $928.00

  • VEHICLE ART OF WORLD WAR TWO
    JOHN NORRIS
    The nose art that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military vehicles of both Allied and Axis forces. Both official unit markings, such as divisio...

    $279.00

  • LOGISTICS IN WORLD WAR II, 1939–1943
    JOHN NORRIS
    A history of the Second World War with a focus on supply, transport, and other crucial operations—includes photos.   Logistics, though less dramatic or glamorous than other aspects of war, nevertheless play a decisive role in the outcome of campaigns and battles. This book focuses on the role of logistics in World War II, marshaling some astounding facts and figures to convey t...

    $229.00

  • MORTARS IN WORLD WAR II
    JOHN NORRIS
    Mortars were used throughout the Second World War by all armies and in all theatres. Although a very simple weapon they could greatly enhance the firepower of infantry formations, giving them their own mobile artillery arm. They repeatedly proved their worth in both offensive and defensive situations, breaking up or supporting infantry attacks and laying smoke or illumination r...

    $314.00

  • ON MESSAGE
    PIPPA NORRIS / JOHN CURTICE / DAVID SANDERS / MARGARET SCAMMELL / HOLLI A SEMETKO
    To what extent are the techniques of campaigning and media management critical to the outcome of modern elections? This book brings together a group of leading scholars to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role and impact of political communications during election campaigns. They set the context of election campaigning in Britain, and the methodology used to undertand me...

    $2,041.41