Product Description: A cultural history of this indonesian island idyllBali is unlike anywhere else. Despite the advent of international tourism, this Indonesian island remains an untarnished cultural gem set in an idyllic landscape. Spirit-haunted as is the rest of Southeast Asia, Bali boasts a unique mixture of beliefs because Hinduism overlays a much older relationship with the physical world...read more

Product Description: A fascinating exploration of the mythologies of Ancient Greece and Rome. Over 150 alphabetical entries describe the gods, goddesses and heroes, from Agamemnon to Zeus. The special focus spreads highlight key themes such as The Lovers of Zeus, Forces of Nature, and Monsters and Fabulous Beasts...read more

Right across the Old World from Ireland, through Rome, Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China, the use of the chariot is recounted in epic and history. The author also looks at its legacy and provides a broad-ranging view of the world's first revolutionary war machine.

Product Description: Top specialists concerned with information technology address the question of its impact on industry, education, research, and society in general. The contributors include academics, labor leaders, and industrial directors.