New Releases by Ian Robertson

"This outline concentrates on the main military actions, described from the point of view of the British and their Portuguese allies"--Page [17].

Written by a team of experts and specialist contributors this comprehensive guide has proved to be an invaluable resource for professional designers and service engineers. Each chapter is written by a leading author, including Don Aldous, John Borwick, Dave Berriman and John Linsley Hood, which provides as wide a perspective as possible on high-quality sound reproduction as well as a wealth of expertise. This third edition has been fully updated to include modern valve amplifier designs, Nicam and satellite radio, and including a new section on servicing. Ian Sinclair has written over 140 books on aspects of electronics and computing and has been a regular contributor to the electronics and computing press. New chapters on valve amplifiers, in-car audio, NICAM and satellite radio, and servicing Contributors include world experts like John Linsley Hood, Nick Beer, Don Aldous, Fred Mornington-West A wide ranging guide for professionals and hobbyists alike

Blue Guide Cyprus brings to life the history of this beguiling island. All major archaeological sites are explored and descriptions are given of collections in all the major and minor museums. The author provides indispensable practical advice on how to get around the island, where to stay, and what to eat-all you need to get the most out of this fascinating Mediterranean destination.

Written for the beginner and the more experienced user, this reference to Windows 98 provides: descriptions of the most-needed actions; a cross-reference index; clear topic identification; hints and tips about common requirements; tables of items that are not easy to find; instructions for the most difficult tasks; quick access to assistance.

A printer is often bought separately from a computer, and is often retained when a computer is changed. In terms of spending, the printer comes only slightly lower down in the scale than the computer itself, and because it is more of a mechanical item, its long life can be accompanied by problems, many of which can be the result of a bad choice of printer in the first place.

Windows 98 is not just a cosmetic improvement on Windows 95, but a performance upgrade as well. Some of the performance improvements are obvious, others are hidden by the way that Windows 98 installs itself, with no options and taking the existing Windows setup as a guide.

Problem Drinking aims to bridge the gap that exists between the popular understanding of the subject and the modern, scientific account of the nature of alcohol problems.

Students'' Guide to Information Technology is more than just a guide - it is a student-centred text which aims to develop knowledge and understanding in a dynamic way, introducing theoretical aspects through familiar context, and encouraging an active learning process with objectives and numerous in-text questions. This book is a well-established and popular text for a wide range of courses - Advanced GNVQ, BTEC National, City & Guilds 7261, A-Level IT, and post-basic introductory courses run by colleges and businesses. The new edition is based on the latest technology and software applications, with new material on developments such as e-mail and the Internet. It is also presented in a new student-friendly format with a larger paper size and a more spacious layout. To complement this, the style of the text and activities has been made more accessible to facilitate independent study.

A behind-the-scenes, on-the-road account of the multi-platinum-selling, hugely popular British band, Oasis, this honest, jarring, and unforgettable account of rock-and-roll at its most extreme is as irreverent and fascinating as the band itself. of photos.

This edition is a largely rewritten description of France from an historical perspective. It includes 165 itineraries, together with many sub-routes, intended to allow the traveller to explore at leisure the country''s architectural heritage and its varied landscape.

This forth and last edition by the present of Blue Guide Portugal has been considerably revised and several routes rearranged and entirely rewritten. In general it follows the successful pattern set by the previous editions, the demand for which confirmed the revival in interest in the country. Younger, democratised generations, now integrated into the European Union, have already done much to bring about this revival.

Multimedia is already the main growth area of PC computing, and its importance is set to increase as the already large selection of CD ROMs becomes even greater and less costly. This book explains how to create your own multimedia package that contains text, your own photos (if you have a scanner), a soundtrack with your own voice recorded as commentary even animation and edited video footage. You''ll also find out how to hear your typed text spoken by your computer.

This concise, elegantly written paperback volume on the essential elements of sociology is perfect as the sole textbook for a brief introductory course or as a core text to be supplemented with other readings.

This concise, elegantly written paperback volume on the essential elements of sociology is perfect as the sole textbook for a brief introductory course or as a core text to be supplemented with other readings.