Most Popular Books by Ian Robertson

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.

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.

A definitive concise history of Portugal, from its earliest beginnings right up to the politics and life of the present day. It was not until the twelfth century that Portugal became a country in its own right, having been a Roman colony and then having suffered both Barbarian and Islamic invasions. The golden age of discoveries, the reign and foresight of Henry the Navigator, and great seamen such as Vasco da Gama led to the founding of Portugal’s empire and wealth. Troubled times followed: in 1755 Lisbon was virtually leveled by the Great Earthquake, and the country had hardly recovered its former prosperity when it was overrun by Napoleon’s troops at the start of the Peninsular War, to be followed not long after by the Miguelite civil war. The middle decades of the nineteenth century saw the port wine trade flourishing, and further expansion into Africa. During the last quarter of the twentieth century, ever since the bloodless revolution of 1974 overthrew the right-wing dictatorship of Salazar, the country has regained its stability, and now takes its rightful place in the European Community.

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.

Robertson (history, U. of Melbourne, Australia) has written a history of the power struggle between Pope Paul II (1464-1471) and the commune of Bologna. The political motivations of Paul II are analyzed to show the importance of the state of Bologna to the Papal State and Paul''s frustration with the ruling oligarchy. The history of Bologna''s governing system is vividly told, with many quotes from primary sources included (in both Italian and English translation). The audience will be historians of Italy''s city- states and Renaissance political history. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Electronic and Electrical Servicing Level 3 is the key to success in City & Guilds / Electronics Examination Board courses in electronic servicing, providing a thorough grounding in the electronics and electrical principles required by service engineers. Ian Sinclair and Geoff Lewis have been the leading authors of books for electronic servicing courses for over 20 years, helping thousands of students through their college courses and NVQs into successful careers. This textbook is designed to provide complete coverage of the four core units of the new Level 3 Progression Award from EEB / C&G (6958): Electrical and Electronics Servicing (Consumer / Commercial Electronics). It also remains appropriate for City & Guilds 2240 Part 2 and ideal to provide underpinning knowledge for Level 3 NVQs from C&G and EMTA. Electronic and Electrical Servicing Level 3 is the new title replacing Servicing Electronic Systems: Basic Principles and Circuitry, Volume 2 Part 1 (ISBN: 1-85628-167-1). It complements the new Level 2 core text: Electrical and Electronic Servicing Level 2 (ISBN: 0-7506-5423-6) which is the successor to Volume 1 of the Servicing Electronic Systems series. Endorsed by the Electronics Examining Board for the the new Level 3 Progression Award (also covers 2240 Part 2)Covers all 5 core units of the Level 3 Progression Award in one book Based on the classic Servicing Electronic Systems series by Sinclair & Lewis.

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

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.

In this account of the closing months of the Peninsular War, Ian Robertson details the difficult and brutal fighting which so characterized this phase of a stubborn six-year conflict.

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 comprehensive introduction to sociology, known for its captivating writing, cross-cultural examples, and careful applications of theory, has long been a classroom favorite for both students and professors. Centered on the unifying theme of the U.S. as an emerging postindustrial society, it provides a framework for exploring family life, religion, sexuality, gender roles, deviance, religion, and the economy. The sociology of art-as a recurring subtheme-is woven into the text and emphasized through numerous paintings and photographs. Specific chapters focus on medicine, technology and the environment, and war and peace."