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Athenian Army 507–322 BC
Authors: Sekunda Nicholas 
Published: February 2025

This fully illustrated study explores the formidable Athenian army, rivalled only by the Spartan army in terms of battlefield prowess and influence.
In 508 BC, the reforms of Kleisthenes established the ten tribes of Athens, inaugurating a system of military organization that remained in place for nearly 200 years until Athens’ eclipse by the growing power of Macedon in the early 3rd century BC. Fully illustrated, this lively study investigates the development and effectiveness of the armies fielded by Athens during its many wars with its Greek neighbours, notably Sparta, and other opponents such as the Persian Empire. A variety of different troop types made up these armies, ranging from formidably armed and armoured hoplite heavy infantry to lightly armed archers, peltasts and cavalry.
In this book, Athens’ major wars and battles of the period are summarized, and important aspects contributing to the Athenian army’s battlefield prowess, influence and legacy, ranging from mobilization and training to the evolution of arms and armour, are examined in the light of the latest scholarship and archaeological finds. The eight colour plates reconstruct the appearance of components of the Athenian army at various stages of its development. The authoritative text is complemented by carefully chosen photographs, many in colour, depicting a variety of surviving artefacts, supported by informative captions.
Goths AD 200–700
Authors: D’Amato Raffaele , Salimbeti Andrea 
Published: February 2025

An illustrated study of Rome’s key enemies from the Late Principate and Dominate: the western Visigoths and the eastern Ostrogoths.
The Goths were a Germanic people who, under pressure from the Huns, migrated during the 2nd century AD to the Balkans, where they split into the Visigoths to the west, and the Ostrogoths to the east. After first raiding and looting Roman territory, some eventually came to serve as allies to the Empire, but this allegiance would collapse following a Hun advancement that saw the Goths forced south against the Danube. Failure to negotiate settlement in this new, Roman-held territory led to wars, during which the Ostrogoths won a decisive victory over a Roman army at Adrianople (AD 378), and the Visigoths finally sacked Rome itself (AD 410).
In this fascinating study, Roman military historians Raffaele D'Amato and Andrea Salimbetiand Andrea Salimbeti examine Rome’s fierce clashes with the Gothic peoples, exploring their role in the fall of the Western Empire and eventual transition from Roman to early medieval Europe. Newly commissioned artwork, artefact photos and expert research combine to bring to life key events in the Goths’ history, including the Ostrogoths’ defeat by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, the establishment of Gothic kingdoms in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula, and their service as subjects and soldiers in Byzantine Crimea.
German Navy 1935–45
Authors: Thomas Nigel 
Published: February 2025

An illustrated study of the uniforms and personal equipment worn by the personnel of the Kriegsmarine, the German Navy of the Third Reich, from 1935–45.
Founded in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles, the Kriegsmarine was established in 1935 and reached a peak strength of more than 800,000 personnel in 1944. Its original aim of amassing a surface fleet on parity with Great Britain’s Royal Navy shifted with the outbreak of World War II, after which focus moved to submarine warfare, with the Kriegsmarine’s U-boats exacting a heavy toll on Allied shipping across the globe. Meanwhile, several of its formidable capital ships – notably theGraf Spee, Bismarck,Tirpitz,ScharnhorstandGneisenau– saw widespread action as Nazi Germany strove to defeat the Allies at sea.
In this new study, Nigel Thomas examines the evolving organization, uniforms and equipment used by the Kriegsmarine during its ten-year existence, spanning its pre-war beginnings, the invasion of Norway in 1940, and through to the deployment of Kriegsmarine personnel as grounds troops from 1943–45. The different gear worn by its various branches of service is described in detail and illustrated with newly commissioned colour artwork and an array of specially selected photographs.
Tanks in the Gulf War 1991
Authors: Zaloga Steven J. 
Published: February 2025

An essential guide to the tanks that fought the greatest armored clashes of modern times, between Saddam Hussein's Soviet-supplied army and the advanced tanks fielded by the Coalition.
The Gulf War of 1991 was the largest tank-vs-tank confrontation of the modern era, and the only large-scale tank combat ever to involve major NATO armies. With the Iraqi Army equipped primarily with modern Soviet- and Warsaw Pact-built tanks, it was also a rare example of how NATO tanks performed in combat against their Eastern Bloc rivals.
In this book, world expert on tank technology Steven J. Zaloga examines the numerous tank types used in this conflict and how they compared, both in technology and battlefield performance. Besides covering the tanks of the United States, Britain, and France, it also examines those of other Allied forces including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It not only covers Iraq's Soviet- and Warsaw Pact-built tanks, but also its vigorous indigenous military industry, which produced a number of notable innovations such as the “Enigma” tank with laminate armor.
Unravelling the detail behind the greatest tank war of modern times, packed with data and illustrated with superb new artwork and numerous photos, including some never-before-published, and detailed descriptions of the little-known Iraqi armored division markings.
B-29 Superfortress vs Japanese Nightfighter
Authors: Lardas Mark 
Published: February 2025

An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944–45.
The USAAF’s B-29-led strategic bombing offensive against Japan succeeded when XX Bomber Command switched from high-level daytime precision bombing to low-level night time area bombing. The latter tactic required Superfortresses to attack their target individually, without a formation or escorting fighters for protection. Despite this, Japanese nightfighters proved unable to stop the B-29s.
In this study, Mark Lardas examines the capabilities of the aircraft involved, and reveals the conditions under which both sides fought. He evaluates the cutting-edge technology of both sides and how it affected the outcome of the battle. Maps, tactical diagrams, photographs and specially commissioned artwork bring the action to life as the individual US bombers and Japanese nightfighters fight a classic military duel.
Soviet Motor Torpedo Boats of World War II
Authors: Budzbon Przemysław 
Published: February 2025

In the 1920s and 30s, aircraft designer Andrey Tupolev designed a series of advanced torpedo boats for the USSR. Superbly illustrated, this is their first history in English.
The Soviet Navy's fast attack craft were inspired by the 1919 Kronstadt raid, conducted by British hydroplaning, torpedo-armed Coastal Motor Boats (CMBs). The first were to be CMB copies, but with Soviet shipbuilding incapable of the project, it was handed to the Aerodynamic Institute, headed by Andrey Tupolev. Built with aircraft engines and technology, his 50kt boats were as photogenic as they were bumpy and noisy, and made a vivid impression on propaganda newsreels. Some were adapted with remote control guidance, a pioneering development of the naval drone.
Written by a former Soviet naval architect, this book is the first in English to offer a history of these fascinating, dashing craft. He explains that, technically advanced but flawed, theSh-4andG-5had no opportunity to act in their designated role in World War II. Instead, some were employed instead as landing craft, while others were rearmed and used as minelayers or subchasers. Many were adapted as fire support craft with Katyusha rocket launchers installed.
Packed with superb new artwork and unpublished photos, it examines Tupolev's torpedo boats as well as the handful of other MTBs the Soviet Union fielded. It is an account of a rare impressive design in the prewar Soviet Navy.
Kriegsmarine Atlantic Command 1939–42
Authors: Paterson Lawrence 
Published: February 2025

Germany’s legendary Atlantic surface war was fought by Naval Group West. Superbly illustrated, this unpacks the details of how it operated and fought.
Having spent the 1930s on an ambitious but confused bid to build a new battle fleet, Germany began World War II woefully unprepared. UnderMarinegruppenkommandoWest, its heavy ships and raiders were tasked with challenging Allied dominance of the Atlantic.
In this book, Kriegsmarine specialist Lawrence Paterson explores how Naval Group West took on the challenge. He reassesses the qualities of the fleet, and how the confusion over their original role meant that ships like theBismarckwere less than ideal for raiding. Operating as far afield as the Indian Ocean also relied on an elaborate tanker and supply network, as well as Germany’s superb signals intelligence. He also explains the complex Kriegsmarine command structure during the 1930s and early war, how responsibility for the ships veered between Naval Group West, the Naval Staff, and type commanders, and how the conquest of France transformed the command. He also explains how the Luftwaffe failed the surface fleet, both in scouting at sea and defending them in port.
With superb artwork, 3D diagrams, maps and archive photos, this book explores and assesses Germany’s commerce war, from theGraf Spee’s cruise to the ill-fated exploits ofBismarck, and the final high-risk retreat from Brest, the Channel Dash.
Law of Statutory Audits
Authors: O’Leary Dáibhí 
Published: February 2025

An in-depth practical examination of the law relating to statutory auditors and audit firms, and the relationship of Irish companies to those auditors and firms.
Irish companies generally appoint one or more statutory auditors for each financial year of the company and these auditors have a legal obligation to report on the company’s financial statements.
This book covers every facet of the statutory auditor’s role from their appointment to their duties, rights and powers, and their removal and resignation. It also deals with the legal issues that arise in the course of this work and looks at the auditor’s oversight and regulation by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority.
This book is essential for all Irish companies who deal with statutory auditors and for any individual or firm providing audit services.
Succession Act 1965 and Related Legislation: A Commentary
Authors: Spierin Brian E 
Published: February 2025

Written by one of the leading experts in the field, the aim of this book is to make it as accessible as possible in assisting solicitors, barristers and judges alike. The Succession Act has long acted as a weathervane of social change in Ireland, taking into account changes such as the status of illegitimacy and the introduction of divorce.
Each section of the 1965 Act (as amended) is set out in full, and followed by a detailed narrative commentary which explains the sections and examines how they have been interpreted by the courts. Up-to-date appendices contain the relevant Probate Office and Superior Court forms and the sixth edition includes discussion around the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and the implication for costs in probate cases.
Covers the following important cases:
- Naylor v Maher[2018] IECA 32 -K v K[2018] IEHC 615 -GS v MB[2022] IEHC 65
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Wills and Probate online service.
Irish Income Tax 2024
Authors: Maguire Tom 
Published: February 2025

"The Bible of Irish income tax ...",Irish Independent, 28 January 2018.
This tax essential, formerly known asJudge, is the leading income tax book for tax practitioners, accountants and tax lawyers. Indispensable in practice, it will help you to apply the relevant legislation with ease and precision.
It provides a complete analysis of the principles and practice of income tax in Ireland. It also provides an examination of recent key decisions by the courts both in Ireland and in the UK, as well as by the Tax Appeal Commissioners. This new edition is updated to Finance Act 2023.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Tax online service.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Authors: Krämer Peter 
Published: February 2025

Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is widely regarded as one of the best films ever made. It has been celebrated for its beauty and mystery, its realistic depiction of space travel and dazzling display of visual effects, the breathtaking scope of its story, which reaches across millions of years, and the thought-provoking depth of its meditation on evolution, technology and humanity’s encounters with the unknown. 2001 has been described as the most expensive avant-garde movie ever made and as a psychedelic trip, a unique expression of the spirit of the 1960s and as a timeless masterpiece.
Peter Krämer’s insightful study explores the complex origins of the film, the unique shape it took and the extraordinary impact it made on contemporary audiences. Drawing on new research in the Stanley Kubrick Archive at the University of the Arts London, Krämer challenges many of the widely-held assumptions about the film. He argues that 2001 was Kubrick’s attempt to counter the deep pessimism of his previous film, Dr Strangelove (1964), which culminates in the explosion of a nuclear ’doomsday’ device, with a more hopeful vision of humanity’s future, facilitated by the intervention of mysterious extra-terrestrial artifacts.
This study traces the project’s development from the first letter Kubrick wrote to his future collaborator Arthur C. Clarke in March 1964 all the way to the dramatic changes Kubrick made to the film shortly before its release by MGM in April 1968. Krämer shows that, despite – or, perhaps, because of – Kubrick’s daring last-minute decision to turn the film itself into a mysterious artifact, 2001 was an instant success with both critics and general audiences, and has exerted enormous influence over Hollywood’s output of science fiction movies ever since. The book argues that 2001 invites us to enjoy and contemplate its sounds and images over and over again, and, if we are so inclined, to take away from it an important message of hope.
Medical Tourism
Authors: Gan Lydia 
Published: February 2025

Medical tourism, a complex interplay of healthcare, economics, and culture, offers both opportunities and challenges for patients, providers, and nations alike.
Who seeks medical services abroad, and why? Which procedures are most commonly performed, and which countries are hotspots for medical tourism? What role do intermediary healthcare facilitators play? This book offers an accessible introduction to this multifaceted topic, answering all of these questions and more. The book also explores a variety of issues related to medical tourism, including patients’ concerns about quality of care and safety and regulatory gray areas that can arise when medical care crosses national boundaries. A collection of five engaging case studies help bring the subject to life, illustrating concepts and issues discussed in the text. A glossary and annotated directory of resources round out the volume.
Ministry's The Land of Rape and Honey
Authors: Pettigrew Jason 
Published: February 2025

This is the definitive chronicle of Ministry’s 1988 industrial rock release,The Land of Rape and Honey, that details the zeitgeist where post-punk, metal, funk and straight-up noise converge.
Ministry mainstay Al Jourgensen got a taste of bitter record-biz backwash early on with his first major label bow for Arista (1983’s With Sympathy), and then vowed never to drink from that cup again. His pursuit of artistic freedom culminated in Ministry’s 1988 release, the record that left an entry wound on the world’s assorted underground scenes while helping to foment the industrial rock revolution that inspired a countless number of bands across all sonic frontiers.
Featuring interviews with Al Jourgensen, Paul Barker, Chris Connelly, Jello Biafra, Adrian Sherwood, deadmau5, Fear Factory, and many more famous fans and pundits, this deeply sourced book traces back the climate surrounding Ministry’s first two full length releases before examining the vision, methods, and controversies that helped ascend The Land of Rape and Honey to its rightful legend status. The Land of Rape and Honey may be the one common album members of Nine Inch Nails, AFI, and ZZ Top have in their collections, be it phonograph or phone. And the story behind it remains fascinating.
Bandwidths
Authors: LaRocca David 
Published: February 2025

Distinguished literary and film theorists convene to engage with Garrett Stewart’s twenty books of inter-medial analysis, shelved across several disciplines, in a collection of essays as multifaceted and resonant as Stewart's own writing.
Critical luminaries from the fields of literary and film studies assess the methods and scope of Garrett Stewart’s career-long work across the fields of literary history and poetics, cinema and media studies. The unprecedented scope of Stewart’s interests also embraces certain lines of development in art history down through the so-called post-medium condition, including abstract as well as figurative painting, conceptual book sculpture—followed by an interactive e-text monograph on the place of time-based images in contemporary gallery installation. Through it all, under the rubric of what Stewart calls “narratography,” there is a continual return to microplots of fictional phrasing, from Victorian novels to post-millennial American fiction. Given Stewart’s steadily tuned ear for the play of vocal enunciation, his interests arc in this way from a performative phonetics of print text to a study of star-singing on screen.
Assorted essays variously analyze directly, or extrapolate from, Stewart’s evolving methodology: a “signature” analytic intensity tested in its yield on interpretive challenges from literary prose and art history through cinema theory and screen stardom.Bandwidthsaccompanies a companion volume,Attention Spans—Stewart’s “autobiographical,” or better, autophilosophical chronicle of method and evolution. Contributors toBandwidthseither address Stewart’s aims and achievements directly or build implicitly on them in fresh investigations of their own.
Bandwidthsis a rare window into the genealogy, and contested energies, of interpretive endeavor, and offers interpretive and methodological interventions into fields ready to be reminded and recharged by Stewart’s stalwart catalogue of indefatigable literary-critical and intermedial offerings.
Daily Life in Postcolonial Africa
Authors: Falola Toyin 
Published: February 2025

Delve into the ways Africa has transformed since the continent was freed from colonial rule.
In its exploration of the complex and ever-changing fabric of African lives after the end of colonial power, this book offers readers insight into how daily life has changed for Africans over the last 75 years and what it looks like today. The book covers various aspects of the lives of the peoples of Africa in the post-colonial era, such as domestic life, economic activities, intellectual pursuits, material culture, political power, leisure, and spiritual engagements.
This addition to theDaily Life through Historyseries recognizes the anguish of previous experiences of colonial rule while simultaneously commemorating the optimism and liveliness of the present and future of Africa. Discussing large moments – Nelson Mandela’s presidency or South Africa hosting the FIFA world cup – to the small – what a typical meal or holiday might look like for those across the continent – this book is an homage to the eternal essence of Africa and its inhabitants. Ultimately, the volume provides readers a glimpse into the diverse lived experiences across this remarkable continent, as it navigates the intricacies of post-colonial existence and establishes its trajectory on the international platform.
FORMULASI SEDIAAN SABUN CAIR EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN SAMBUNG NYAWA (Gynura procumbens) SEBAGAI ANTIJAMUR TERHADAP JAMUR Candida albicans
Authors: Thaib Cut Masyithah , Chandra Devina , Anggraini May 
Published: February 2025

Latar belakang: Keanerakaman tanaman obat dindonesia menjadi potensi besar dalam bidang kesehatan dan industri farmasi salah satunya tanaman obat sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr.), termasuk tanaman perdu yang tersebar luas di negara Asia. Tanaman ini memiliki kandungan senyawa flavonoid, sterol tak jenuh, triterpenoid, polifenol, saponin, steroid, asam klorogenat, asam kafeat, asam vanilat, asam para kumarat, asam para hidroksi benzoate, dan minyak atsiri (Uthia, et al., 2020).
Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah kombinasi ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa dan minyak zaitun dapat di formulasikan menjaadi sabun cair yang memenuhi standar dan memiliki aktifitas antijamuri terhadap bakteri Candida albicans.
Metode: ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental, dengan mengekstraksi menggunakan pelarut etanol dan dibuat sediaan sabun cair dengan konsentrasi 2%, 4%, dan 6%. Sediaan dievaliasi pH, viskositas, dan daya busa. Kemudian diuji Aktivitas antibakteri dengan metode difusi cakram.
Hasil: Hasil evaluasi sediaan sesuai dengan SNI. Uji aktivitas antijamur sabun mandi cair ekstrak daun sambung nyawa terhadap jamur Candida albicans pada konsentrasi 2% menunjukkan diameter zona hambat 13,23 mm, konsentrasi 4% zona hambat 14,36 mm, konsentrasi 6% zona hambat 19,43 mm. Ekstrak daun sambung nyawa dapat diformulasikan dalam bentuk sediaan sabun mandi cair yang memenuhi kriteria SNI serta memiliki aktivitas antijamur terhadap jamur Candida albicans
Kesimpulan: Ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens) dapat diformulasikan sebagai sediaan sabun mandi cair.Sediaan sabun mandi cair ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa(Gynura procumbens) memenuhi persyaratan evaluasi sediaan yang ditentukan. Sabun mandi cair ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens) memiliki efektivitas antijamur Candida albicans. Dimana pada sediaan sabun mandi cair ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa yang memiliki aktivitas antijamur yang paling kuat pada Formulasi F3 ( konsentrasi 6%) zona hambat rata-rata sebesar 19,43 mm, mendekati kategori "kuat".