Bøker av John Henderson

Bringing together a varied selection of texts on Roman horticulture, celebrating herb and vegetable gardening in verse and prose spanning five centuries, these translations bring to life the techniques and obstacles, delights and exasperations of the Roman gardener.

Attempts to provide an understanding of the economic theory underlying health economics, supplemented with practical case study material to show how the theory has been applied.

A full reading of St Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae. This presents a systematic survey of the world according to Judaic, Graeco-Roman, and Christian civilization in the form of a vast thesaurus of Latin vocabulary, and was one of the most influential books in European culture through the whole medieval period.

The essays in Fighting for Rome confront the traumatic disjunction between the militarist culture of classical Rome, with its heavy investment in valour, conquest and triumph, and the domination of its history by civil war, where Roman soldiers killed so many Romans for control of Rome.

John Henderson explores three letters of Seneca describing visits to Roman villas, and surveys the whole collection to show how these villas work as designs for contrasting lives. Seneca's own place is ageing drastically; a recent Epicurean's paradise is a seductive oasis away from the dangers of Nero's Rome; once a fortress of the dour Rome of yesteryear, the legendary Scipio's lair was now a shrine to the old morality: Seneca revels in its primitive bath-house, dark and cramped, before exploring the garden with the present owner. Seneca brings the philosophical epistle to Latin literature, creating models for moralizing which feature self-criticism, parody and re-animated myth. Virgil and Horace come in for rough handling, as the Latin moralist wrests ethical practice and writing away from Greek gurus and texts, and into critical thinking within a Roman context. Here is powerful teaching on metaphor and translation, on self-transformation and cultural tradition.

Teach Yourself - the world's leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don't have much time, don't worry - every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.With over 95% of accidents caused by preventable human error, insurance costs increasing yearly by 20% and few drivers willing to spare the time or money for an advanced driving course, Better Driving is an essential book that will be suitable for almost every motorist, whether newly qualified or with many years' experience. It it not only targeted at those who want to learn advanced techniques, but all those who lack confidence either overall or in specific areas. It covers not only the basic advanced driving techniques, but also introduces mental strategies such as observation and cynicism. It will cover such practical scenarios as bad weather driving and breakdowns, and provide advice for every driving environment, from rural roads and motorways to urban roads and driving abroad. With plenty of supporting resource material, including further reading and useful diagrams, it will be an ideal companion for motorists old and new.

Explores the series of classic commentaries on the most important Latin texts published by Oxford University Press between 1933 and 1976. This book uncovers the individual and often surprising stories behind these publications, and brings out the personalities and negotiations that shaped them.

A vivid recreation of how the governors and governed of early seventeenth-century Florence confronted, suffered, and survived a major epidemic of plague

Towing a horse trailer is not something to be taken lightly, but neither should you be scared of trying. This book, now in its third updated edition, explains how to buy and use a trailer safely and within the law, covering all the topics a responsible horse owner needs to know in a clear and concise way, supported by photographs and diagrams.

Examines the relationship between religion and society in late medieval Florence through the vehicle of the religious confraternity. This book also provides an account of the development of confraternities in relation to other communal and ecclesiastical institutions in Florence.

Provides a recreation of the enormous barn-like wards exploring the lives of those who received and those who administered treatment there. This book draws on a range of visual and documentary evidence, and overturns the popular view of the pre-industrial hospital as a hellish destination for the dying poor.

The Glovebox Guide to Transporting Horses is a comprehensive reference book specializing in all aspects of moving horses in trailers and lorries, from the driving licence requirements to handling horses. It has detailed chapters on buying trailers, towcars and lorries, what to do if things go wrong, maintenance, loading and unloading.