New Releases by Mark Burgess

This 2002 book discusses the classical foundations of field theory, using the language of variational methods and covariance. It explores the limits of what can be achieved with purely classical notions, and shows how these have a deep and important connection with the second quantized field theory, which follows on from the Schwinger Action Principle. The book takes a pragmatic view of field theory, focusing on issues which are usually omitted from quantum field theory texts and cataloging results which are often hard to find in the literature. Care is taken to explain how results arise and how to interpret them physically, for graduate students starting out in the field. Many physical examples are provided, making the book an ideal supplementary text for courses on elementary field theory, group theory and dynamical systems. It will also be a valuable reference for researchers already working in these and related areas.

Mark Burgess''s much-loved ten little teddy bears are back in a tell-the-time book. The teddy bears are having a party. There is a lot to be done; food to cook, friends to invite, and of course putting up a party tent in the back garden. Follow the friends through their day and learn to tell the time too! A large clock is featured at the bottom of every spread, with the time clearly picked out for children to recognise. And within each picture there are clocks to spot too. With a rhyming text to carry the reader through the story of the teddies'' day, this book functions both as a delightful picture book, and also as a perfect introduction to the concept of time. AGE 3-5

The teddy bears like to dance, skate and have parties together--and there''s always one more surprise bear ready to jump out and enjoy the fun. Join in the verses and lift the flaps to count along. Full-color illustrations.

Teddy & Rabbit come to the rescue when Mouse''s washing blows away.

A new edition of the best-selling computer guide covers all vital aspects of the new PC database programming environment, including the new compiler technology, template language, and database drivers. Original.