Provides a polemic on the importance of forecasting to the future. This title demonstrates how and why properly constructed analysis of the future operating environment is an essential first step to improving competitiveness and performance in an ever-globalising world.

Offers an introduction to the Rails framework, an overview of commands and configurations, and a comprehensive reference to various methods. This title helps you to: understand the basics of Ruby; and build clean and maintainable applications with models, controllers, views, migrations, mail, and web services.

The first book in the Magnus Editions series, Alyson's new line of literary classics introduced and packaged with the queer reader in mind. A gay modern library.

From "Frankenstein" to "Peeping Tom," the imaginative flair of the horror film has always shocked and delighted viewers. Packed with images of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this definitive volume traces the genre decade by decade, providing a witty and informative critique of more than 200 movies from all over the world. A team of seasoned, top horror experts leads the way with...

Another sumptuous story featuring the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina in the most famous ballet of all, Swan Lake!

A guide to world coinage, since its origins in the 7th century BC, featuring coins and collectables for 200 countries. It includes over 3000 colour images of wonderful coins, including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium, the bronze tokens of the Chinese dynasties, the emergency World War One issues, the Vatican coins, and many more.

People with learning disabilities are at greater risk of physical and psychiatric illness than the population at large, but their health needs are often not adequately supported. This book is a practical guide for those caring for people with learning disabilities living in community settings.

Ossian is a collection of epic poems that bring out the figure of the hero, Fingal.The Poems of Ossian achieved international success and have been compared with Homer's Iliad, inspiring many later writers such as Walter Scott and Goethe.

An essential collection of some of the best plays for young performers, all selected and produced by the UK's leading theatre companies working with young people. For youth theatre groups, schools and festival productions this diverse selection will be invaluable.