This detailed encyclopedia is the first to explore the many peoples of early European civilization. Viewed as "barbarian" through the lens of ancient Greece and Rome, these civilizations were responsible for such accomplishments as the rise of farming in the Neolithic era and the building of Stonehenge. Coverage extends from prehistoric origins through the early Middle Ages (8000 B.C. to A.D. 1000) when tribal movements helped define the end of ancient culture and the rise of the modern European world. Arrange topically and chronologically Ancient Europe, 8000 B.C. to A.D. 1000 features include 200 illustrations (including the black & white images, color images, and line drawings); 70 maps; a chronology; index; two eight-page color inserts; cartographic endpapers; glossary of key archaeological terms and more.

A comprehensive, one-stop reference to the science, technology, and economics of aquaculture Technological advances, coupled with the mounting pressures of global food production, have dramatically changed aquaculture in recent decades. And while there has been an explosion of books and articles on its different facets, none of these provide a single comprehensive reference to this evolving and fascinating field. With an emphasis on current trends and sustainable practices, the Encyclopedia of Aquaculture presents complete A-to-Z coverage for a multitude of scientific, technical, and economic topics encompassed by the discipline.

Ben van Berkel was trained to the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and the Architectural Association School in London, where he locked 1987 its study. After he had worked short time for Zaha Hadid and Santiago Calatrava, he established himself in Amsterdam. It realized its first work in in Amersfoort, among other things factory (1990-91) and the Exterieur of a transformatorenhauses (1989-93). Van Berkels so far largest project is the draft for the Erasmusbruecke in Rotterdam (1990-95).

"Album number four from the Wellington, New Zealand, jazz trio known as Twinset finds the Yeabsley brothers (Christopher on organ and Daniel on saxophone) and drummer Paul Hoskin moving back to the denser instrumental "boogaloo" sound of their superb 'It's A Summer Feeling' album. Hoskin's subtle yet busy rhythmic drumming and the deep minimal funk of Yeabsley's organ power the swingin' Blue Note inspired tunes (think Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff etc), while the second Yeabsley adds colourful and inspired tenor, alto and soprano sax flourishes as required. The album has a tougher (and welcome) overall sound also, reflecting the trio's growing maturity in the studio (the album is self produced) and the influential assistance of both Nick McGowan (recording engineer) and The Drop's Mu (mastering). Easily the best New Zealand jazz record I have heard in 2004, 'Lifestyle' should find plenty of fans throughout this summer - and deservedly so. Recommended."

"…During a 30-year recording career of many highs and a few lows, Footprints stands as one of Pat Martino's very best. The musicianship is superior, dynamic and attention grabbing. Best of all, this ideal quartet's interplay is outstanding and often astounding. Very highly recommended."
– Douglas Payne, All About Jazz

This is the record that put the legendary Ramsey Lewis on the map. Lewis is known as an incredible stylist on piano, comfortably adapting almost any kind of music into his own jazz fusion vision. Film scores, pop, light classical hall fit comfortably into his music, and this album is an excellent example of his vision. But, it's not only Lewis alone. His absolutely fabulous rhythm section of Red Holt (drums) and Eldee Young on (bass/cello) frame all of Ramsey's performances with funk and grace and a superior forward momentum. Aside from the groovin' hit "The in Crowd," the album contains fantastic readings of Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday" and the "Love Theme From Spartacus." This album is one of the places where Afro and funk-jazz started, and aside from it's historical significance, it's a stone groove.
– Matthew Greenwald, All Music Guide

“Larry Carlton is one of the few great guitarists whose style is so distinctive that you recognise it the moment you hear it. His smooth, expressive tone is what many guitarists can only dream of coming close to…A brilliant musician and a great disc!” – Frederick Baptist

For his fifth album as a leader (not counting the many he recorded as part of the Joe Zawinul Syndicate and as a member of Grover Washington, Jr.'s backing band), six-string bassist Gerald Veasley pushes the smooth jazz envelope a bit. Those who like their grooves gentle and their textures lush will still find plenty to like here – the rich strings on his cover of Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do," for instance, or the sweet and lovely "Goodnight Moon," written in honor of Washington. But there's a certain toughness at the center of the music this time out, and a greater willingness to let loose. The massed horns of "Kickin' 22 Express," the driving mid-tempo funk of his arrangement of the Ramsey Lewis classic "The In Crowd," the snaky and virtuosic unison lines on "You Asked for It" – all of these point to someone who is not ultimately satisfied with just creating pleasantly swinging background music. More power to him. – Rick Anderson, All Music Guide