Jonathan Rose is a historian focusing on British history, intellectual history, and the history of the book. His work delves into the intellectual lives of British working classes, exploring how these communities shaped and were shaped by the literary world. Rose's scholarship is recognized for its insightful examination of social and cultural influences.
This prizewinning book provides an intellectual history of the British working classes from the pre-industrial era to the twentieth century. Drawing on workers' memoirs, social surveys, library registers, and more, the author discovers how members of the working classes educated themselves, which books they read, and how their reading influenced them.
Between 1933 and 1945 Nazi Germany destroyed an estimated 100 million books throughout occupied Europe, an act inextricably linked with the murder of 6 million Jews. This volume examines this bleak chapter in the history of printing, reading, censorship, and libraries.
Now completely revised and updated! The ultimate guide to taking care of your feet. Written by leading experts with decades of experience in podiatry, this new edition of The Foot Book covers everything you need to know to care for your feet. It addresses the entire foot, inside and out, describing in plain English its anatomy and biomechanical operations. The second edition: • Provides an overview of common and rare foot injuries and syndromes • Includes information on alignment and balance problems, heel pain, skin and toe conditions, flat feet, arthritis and more • Offers guidance on medications, exercises, stretches, inserts, therapy, and surgery • Explains how to select the right footwear for you and provides shoe recommendations • Covers foot issues in children, athletes, people with diabetes, and people with nerve or vascular problems • Includes links to supplemental YouTube videos that guide you through stretching, flexibility, and strengthening exercises Lushly illustrated with nearly one hundred images, The Foot Book walks you through tips, stretches, and practices that are essential to caring for your feet.
The study uncovers the true nature of maintenance through the analysis of primary sources, revealing new insights into its legal implications. By examining historical and legal contexts, it challenges existing perceptions and provides a fresh perspective on the concept of maintenance in law.