Human-Animal Relations in Bronze Age Crete

by Andrew Shapland

2022 · Cambridge University Press

Archaeologists have long admired the naturalistic animal art of Minoan Crete, often explaining it in terms of religion or a love of the natural world. In this book, Andrew Shapland provides a new way of understanding animal depictions from Bronze Age Crete as the outcome of human-animal relations. Drawing on approaches from anthropology and Human-Animal Studies, he explores the stylistic development of animal depictions in different media, including frescoes, ceramics, stone vessels, seals and wall paintings, and explains them in terms of 'animal practices' such as bull-leaping, hunting, fishing and collecting. Integrating zooarchaeological finds, Shapland highlights the significance of objects and their associated human-animal relations in the history of the palaces, sanctuaries and tombs of Bronze Age Crete. His volume demonstrates how looking at animals opens up new perspectives on familiar sites such as Knossos and some of the most famous objects of this time and place.

Managing biodiversity in agricultural landscapes

by Emeritus Professor Nick C. H. Reid, Professor Andrew F. Bennett, Professor G. R. Squire, Professor Theodore Alter, Professor David Johnson, Dr Jane Morrison, Dr Ian Montgomery, Dr Ruth Little, Emeritus Professor Gordon Rausser, Dr Dean Ansell, Dr Liz Lewis-Reddy, Professor Ruurd van Diggelen, Professor Thomas A. Jones, Professor David Lindenmayer, Professor Adrian D. Manning, Professor Christopher R. Dickman

2024 · Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restoration practices Reviews the importance of habitat and animal rewilding in promoting biodiversity and other key ecosystem services

The Oxford Book of Poetry

by Walt Whitman, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, George MacDonald, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Emily Brontë, William Wordsworth, George Meredith, Andrew Lang, Edmund Spenser, Julius Caesar, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Christopher Marlowe, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Burns, Thomas Love Peacock, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Gilbert Parker, Robert Browning, Oliver Goldsmith, John Milton, Virgil, William Blake, Ovid, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alexander Pope, John Keats, T. W. Rolleston, William Butler Yeats, Alfred Tennyson, Sir Walter Scott, Quintus Tullius Cicero, Claudius, Porcius Licinius, Gaius Maecenas, Numa Pompilius, Sir Thomas Wyatt, Sir Walter Raleigh

2023 · DigiCat

The Oxford Book of Poetry masterfully curates a rich tapestry of poetic voices and styles, spanning centuries and cultures, to encapsulate the evolving landscape of verse. This anthology showcases the grandeur of classical epics, the intricacies of Romantic meditations, and the quintessential charm of Victorian sentimentality. Within its pages, readers will uncover stirring sonnets, haunting elegies, and narrative ballads, with standout pieces offering luminous insights into the human condition and the natural world. The collection's authenticity and depth render it a testament to poetry's enduring significance in literature, as it dances between the ineffable beauty of nature, the complexities of human emotions, and profound philosophical inquiries. The assemblage of authors contributing to this anthology hails from diverse historical epochs and literary movements, including the powerful passions of the Romantics, the ingenious narratives from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, and the introspective vigor of Victorian poets. The renowned editors have drawn together voices as varied as the eloquent harmonies of Shakespeare and the visionary musings of Blake and Yeats, weaving a dialogue that traverses time and space. This gathering, thus, not only celebrates poetic achievements but also reveals the universal themes that bind disparate generations. For anyone seeking a profound immersion into the realm of poetry, The Oxford Book of Poetry offers an unparalleled exploration of a multitude of cultures and eras. It stands as a bridge across temporal divides, inviting readers into a classroom of the past and present. The power of this anthology lies in its educational potential, providing insights into the minds of poetic geniuses, while nurturing an appreciation for the rich dialogue of styles and themes that have shaped literary history. Engage with this collection to experience firsthand the transcendental nature of poetry itself.

Retina

by David R. Hinton, Stephen J. Ryan, Andrew P. Schachat, Charles P. Wilkinson

2005 · Elsevier Health Sciences

Praised by JAMA as "The most complete description of the development, structure, function, pathophysiology, and treatment of the retina and its diseases to be found anywhere," this monumental three-volume work puts all of today's scientific and clinical knowledge of the retina at readers' fingertips. The New Edition has been comprehensively updated and reorganized to reflect all of the very latest scientific and genetic discoveries, diagnostic imaging methods, drug therapies, treatment recommendations, and surgical techniques. The result is an indispensable reference and diagnostic tool for generalists and specialists alike. Delivers the editorial expertise of four highly respected authorities, as well as contributions from internationally recognized leaders in visual science, ophthalmology, and vitreoretinal studies. Presents more than 3,400 superb illustrations (2,200 in full color) that capture all forms of retinal disease from every perspective. Offers the very latest information on the genetic basis of retinal disease, diagnostic retinal imaging, photodynamic therapy, and age-related macular degeneration. Examines the most recent advances in diagnostic indocyanine green angiography � optical coherence tomography (OCT) and quantitative fluoroscein angiography � macular translocation with 360� peripheral retinectomy � surgery for diffuse macular edema due to multiple causes, including proliferative vitreoretinopathy � artificial vision � and much more. Features a completely restructured section on age-related macular degeneration that includes epidemiology and risk factors � prophylaxis and prevention knowledge gained from large clinical trials like AREDS � proven and experimental treatments for AMD � and pharmacotherapy. Incorporates a multitude of new full-color images, 2200 in all.