This volume describes the occurrence, production, and use of lignites/brown coal as a fuel resource. It explains their physical properties, petrography, use in pre-industrial times and in the early in
Expanded and updated, this new edition of a bestseller treats this important field in a holistic manner. The structure of the previous book has been retained, but enhanced with new text and illustrati
This dictionary provides a synthesis of information currently available but only in a diverse array of sources. Through judicious choice and careful scrutiny, the author has gathered together a very h
This comprehensive new dictionary provides an extremely useful ready-reference work on solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, including information on the scenes of production of many fuels, such as major
This is the illustrations volume which accompanies the Old Testament series of the Cambridge Bible Commentary. It is arranged on the same general plan as Mr Jones's successful companion volume on the New Testament. It contains 201 photographs, maps and drawings arranged in groups with a connected commentary which describes each picture in detail, explaining its significance. The whole collection provides a background study of the Old Testament lands and peoples. The sections deal with the geographical setting, the archaeology of the region, the periods of Old Testament history from the earliest times to the Hellenistic period, the social background, the Old Testament books as literary productions, the background of Jewish religious life. Maps are skilfully simplified to give only the information relevant to understanding the Old Testament itself The diagrams explain technical subjects. The photographs, of scenes, buildings and works of art, and the continuing tradition of Jewish religi
This series of commentaries on the New English Bible is designed for use in schools and training colleges, and for the minister and the layman. It replaces the old Cambridge Bible for Schools. Each volume comments on one book, or two or three short books, of the Bible, beginning with the New Testament. In each the text is given in full. Sections of text and commentary alternate, so that the reader does not have to keep two books open, or turn from one part of the book to the other, or refer to a commentary in small type at the foot of the page. Great care is being taken to see that the commentary is suitable to the student and the layman: there is no Greek or Hebrew, and no strings of biblical references, but the commentary does convey the latest and best scholarship. The general editors all have experience of teaching or examining in school and working with adults. In addition to this volume of maps and plates, New Testament Illustrations, there is also a general introductory volume,
This book aims to understand how both specific planning and broader public sector reforms have been experienced and understood by chartered town planners working at local levels of authority across Gr
While the global trade regime has made significant strides in eliminating tariffs and other barriers to free trade, it has yet to develop a consistent and enforceable antitrust and competition policy
Older people suffer and die from avoidable disorders that simple lifestyle changes can prevent. Here, a seasoned doctor helps readers understand what causes these threats and stresses the importance o
A rich new volume in Judson Press's best-selling "Star Book" series for ministers! Pastor and author Clifford Jones has compiled a rich collection of practical and biblical resources for church leader
