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New Pop-Up Paper Projects Step-by-step paper engineering for all ages

New Pop-Up Paper Projects is an inspirational book for everyone who wants to learn and share the magic of pop-up paper engineering. Illustrated throughout with colour diagrams and photographs this book guides you through basic techniques and foundation skills offers advice on classroom planning and health and safety and shows you how to ensure that learners of all ages can develop and progress their skills. Guiding you through 90- 180- and 360-degree engineering this book presents step-by-step instructions and ideas for over 200 cross-curricular themes from cityscapes to magical creatures. Aiming to challenge and inspire Paul Johnson uses over 150 paper-engineering techniques including: storybooks pop-ups without folds zigzag pop-ups pulleys wheels and levers asymmetrical pop-ups intricate toy theatres diagonal pop-ups with movables. This book brimming with pop-up techniques and how to teach them is for everyone � from the self-styled �visually illiterate� to the art graduate from parents keeping creativity alive at home to classroom teachers planning an engaging curriculum for their class of 30 plus pupils. | New Pop-Up Paper Projects Step-by-step paper engineering for all ages

GBP 175.00

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Revision Guide for MRCPsych Paper B

This text covers the key information necessary to pass Paper B of the postgraduate examination and become a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). It provides candidates with comprehensive coverage of the Paper B syllabus including information from a wide variety of sources to save candidates crucial time during exam revision. The content is accessible and presented in manageable sections highlighting key information using tables lists and graphics. This text is essential for psychiatry trainees revising for their written examinations and is also suitable for individuals/healthcare professionals with an interest in psychiatry and a desire to learn more. | Revision Guide for MRCPsych Paper B

GBP 27.99

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Salted Paper Printing A Step-by-Step Manual Highlighting Contemporary Artists

Salted Paper Printing: A Step-by-Step Manual Highlighting Contemporary Artists makes one of the oldest known photographic processes easy for the 21st century using simple digital negative methods. Christina Z. Anderson’s in-depth discussion begins with a history of salted paper printing then covers the salted paper process from beginner to intermediate level with step-by-step instructions and an illustrated troubleshooting guide. Including cameraless imagery hand-coloring salt in combination with gum and printing on fabric Salted Paper Printing contextualizes the practice within the varied alternative processes. Anderson offers richly-illustrated profiles of contemporary artists making salted paper prints discussing their creative process and methods. Salted Paper Printing is perfect for the seasoned photographer looking to dip their toe into alternative processes or for the photography student eager to engage with photography’s rich history. | Salted Paper Printing A Step-by-Step Manual Highlighting Contemporary Artists

GBP 48.99

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The Handmade Silver Gelatin Emulsion Print Creating Your Own Liquid Emulsions for Black & White Paper

The Handmade Silver Gelatin Emulsion Print is a cookbook of simple basic recipes for making black and white printing paper and paper negatives along with creative options for printing toning and coloring. Author Denise Ross draws from photographic literature from the last 135 years adapting old recipes to fit modern tools materials and work spaces and modern twists have been applied to traditional techniques. The book is divided into three sections: Section One lays the groundwork for this unique alternative process; Section Two provides the recipes; Section Three highlights contemporary silver gelatin artists. The book features over 200 full-color images and covers key topics including: Vocabulary: a list of terms used by traditional photographers and emulsion makers Creating work spaces with the right tools and materials Basic emulsion chemistry and paper coating techniques Working with various negative options analog and digital Gaslight chloride contact printing paper Kodabromide-type chlorobromide all-purpose paper Bromide enlarging paper Warm tone paper and developers Making and toning your own printing-out paper (POP) Matte surface and baryta coating surface paper Paper negatives and making hand-drawn and digital masks Toning handmade paper Gum printing over handmade paper Troubleshooting handmade paper Artists working with handmade paper The Handmade Silver Gelatin Emulsion Print is for photographers who love the look and creative potential of black and white traditional photography but who want more control over the process and the end product. It is written for the beginner to experienced photographer with processes initially explained in such a way that anyone will feel comfortable getting started as well as information in increasing levels of complexity so that experienced photographers who enjoy a challenge will also find one. | The Handmade Silver Gelatin Emulsion Print Creating Your Own Liquid Emulsions for Black & White Paper

GBP 48.99

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How to Structure a Thesis Report or Paper A Guide for Students

How to Structure a Thesis Report or Paper provides concise practical guidance for students to help make their writing more structured at any level. It assists students in demonstrating what they have learned in the relevant course or degree programme in a way that is accessible to the supervisor and the examiner. Drawing on almost 20 years of supervision experience the author presents the eight sections of a well-structured thesis report or paper together with discussing other relevant issues. Each chapter provides a detailed description of why each section of a thesis report or paper is structured in the way it is and its relationship to the whole piece of work. Good and bad examples are provided throughout the book and there is a focus on key areas such as the six parts of an Introduction and its relationship to the Conclusion how to phrase clear research questions and hypotheses to the use of references and how to make the thesis report or paper easier to read. The structure presented in this book can be used to support many courses on the student’s entire degree programme as the structure can be adapted by re-arranging or deleting sections. This book is an invaluable aid to students at all stages in higher education from their first report or paper until they write their final thesis. It provides clear guidelines for when students should ask their supervisors for advice and when students can use their own initiative to learn the most. It makes writing a thesis report or papers more straightforward! | How to Structure a Thesis Report or Paper A Guide for Students

GBP 16.99

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Energy Storage Systems and Components

This book will provide the technical community with an overview of the development of new solutions and products that address key topics including electric/hybrid vehicles ultrafast battery charging smart grids renewable energy (e. g. solar and wind) peak shaving and reduction of energy consumption. The needs for storage discussed are within the context of changes between the centralized power generation of today and the distributed utility of tomorrow including the integration of renewable energy sources. Throughout the book methods for quantitative and qualitative comparison of energy storage means are presented through their energy capacity as well as through their power capability for different applications. The definitions and symbols for energy density and power density are given and relate to the volume and weight of a given system or component. A relatively underdeveloped concept that is crucial to this text is known as the theory of Ragone plots. This theory makes possible the evaluation of the real amount of energy that can possibly release out of a given system with respect to the level of power dependency chosen for the discharge process. From systems using electrochemical transformations to classical battery energy storage elements and so-called flow batteries to fuel cells and hydrogen storage this book further investigates storage systems based on physical principles (e. g. gravitational potential forces air compression and rotational kinetic energy). This text also examines purely electrical systems such as superconductive magnets and capacitors. Another subject of analysis is the presentation of power electronic circuits and architectures that are needed for continuously controllable power flow to and from different storage means. For all systems described the elementary principles of operation are given as well as the relationships for the quantified storage of energy. Finally Energy Storage: Systems and Components contains multiple international case studies and a rich set of exercises that serve both students and practicing engineers. | Energy Storage Systems and Components

GBP 140.00

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A Pen and Paper Introduction to Statistics

Statistics is central in the biosciences social sciences and other disciplines yet many students often struggle to learn how to perform statistical tests and to understand how and why statistical tests work. Although there are many approaches to teaching statistics a common framework exists between them: starting with probability and distributions then sampling from distribution and descriptive statistics and later introducing both simple and complex statistical tests typically ending with regression analysis (linear models). This book proposes to reverse the way statistics is taught by starting with the introduction of linear models. Today many statisticians know that the one unifying principle of statistical tests is that most of them are instances of linear models. This teaching method has two advantages: all statistical tests in a course can be presented under the same unifying framework simplifying things; second linear models can be expressed as lines over squared paper replacing any equation with a drawing. This book explains how and why statistics works without using a single equation just lines and squares over grid paper. The reader will have the opportunity to work through the examples and compute sums of squares by just drawing and counting and finally evaluating whether observed differences are statistically significant by using the tables provided. Intended for students scientists and those with little prior knowledge of statistics this book is for all with simple and clear examples computations and drawings helping the reader to not only do statistical tests but also understand statistics. | A Pen and Paper Introduction to Statistics

GBP 31.99

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Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

This book focuses on latent heat storage which is one of the most efficient ways of storing thermal energy. Unlike the sensible heat storage method the latent heat storage method provides much higher storage density with a smaller difference between storing and releasing temperatures. Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials is structured into four chapters that cover many aspects of thermal energy storage and their practical applications. Chapter 1 reviews selection performance and applications of phase change materials. Chapter 2 investigates mathematical analyses of phase change processes. Chapters 3 and 4 present passive and active applications for energy saving peak load shifting and price-based control heating using phase change materials. These chapters explore the hot topic of energy saving in an overarching way and so they are relevant to all courses. This book is an ideal research reference for students at the postgraduate level. It also serves as a useful reference for electrical mechanical and chemical engineers and students throughout their work. FEATURES Explains the technical principles of thermal energy storage including materials and applications in different classifications Provides fundamental calculations of heat transfer with phase change Discusses the benefits and limitations of different types of phase change materials (PCM) in both micro- and macroencapsulations Reviews the mechanisms and applications of available thermal energy storage systems Introduces innovative solutions in hot and cold storage applications

GBP 44.99

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Data Center Storage Cost-Effective Strategies Implementation and Management

We overspend on data center storage … yet we fall short of business requirements. It's not about the technologies. It's about the proper application of technologies to deliver storage services efficiently and affordably. It’s about meeting business requirements dependent on data center storage. Spend less deliver more. Data Center Storage: Cost-Effective Strategies Implementation and Management provides an industry insider’s insight on how to properly scope plan evaluate and implement storage technologies to maximize performance capacity reliability and power savings. It provides business and use-case focused coverage of storage technology including storage area networks (SAN) capacity-optimized drives and solid-state drives. It offers key insights on financially responsible spending for data center storage. Delivered in accessible language the book starts with a discussion of the business merits of replacing direct attached compartmentalized storage with consolidated SAN-attached storage. The author advises on the use of service level applications (SLAs) as a tool to drive business unit collaboration with IT and prioritize those actions that impact productivity and profit from those that are less critical. This business guide to applied technologies disassembles big problems into digestible segments to help you understand quantify and fix any problems that arise as you work towards meeting your growing storage needs. The book builds on the consolidation and SLA driven approach to take advantage of the compelling benefits and potential savings of managed hosting and cloud storage. | Data Center Storage Cost-Effective Strategies Implementation and Management

GBP 56.99

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Conducting Polymers-Based Energy Storage Materials

Conducting polymers are organic polymers which contain conjugation along the polymer backbone that conduct electricity. Conducting polymers are promising materials for energy storage applications because of their fast charge–discharge kinetics high charge density fast redox reaction low-cost ease of synthesis tunable morphology high power capability and excellent intrinsic conductivity compared with inorganic-based materials. Conducting Polymers-Based Energy Storage Materials surveys recent advances in conducting polymers and their composites addressing the execution of these materials as electrodes in electrochemical power sources. Key Features: Provides an overview on the conducting polymer material properties fundamentals and their role in energy storage applications. Deliberates cutting-edge energy storage technology based on synthetic metals (conducting polymers) Covers current applications in next-generation energy storage devices. Explores the new aspects of conducting polymers with processing tunable properties nanostructures and engineering strategies of conducting polymers for energy storage. Presents up-to-date coverage of a large rapidly growing and complex conducting polymer literature on all-types electrochemical power sources. This book is an invaluable guide for students professors scientists and R&D industrial specialists working in the field of advanced science nanodevices flexible electronics and energy science.

GBP 42.99

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Energy from Waste Production and Storage

Conversion of waste into value-added products such as energy transforms a potential environmental problem into a sustainable solution. Energy from Waste: Production and Storage focuses on the conversion of waste from various sources for use in energy production and storage applications. It provides the state-of-the-art in developing advanced materials and chemicals for energy applications using wastes and discusses the various treatment processes and technologies. Covers synthesis of usable materials from various types of waste and their application in energy production and storage Presents an overview and applications of wastes for green energy production and storage Provides fundamentals of electrochemical behavior and understanding of energy devices such as fuel cells batteries supercapacitors and solar cells Elaborates on advanced technologies used to convert waste into green biochemical energy This work provides new direction to scientists researchers and students in materials and chemical engineering and related subjects seeking to sustainable solutions to energy production and waste management. | Energy from Waste Production and Storage

GBP 150.00

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Large Energy Storage Systems Handbook

In the current push to convert to renewable sources of energy many issues raised years ago on the economics and the difficulties of siting energy storage are once again being raised today. When large amounts of wind solar and other renewable energy sources are added to existing electrical grids efficient and manageable energy storage becomes a crucial component to allowing a range of eco-friendly resources to play a significant role in our energy system. In order to fulfill our intended goal of diminishing dependence on non-renewable sources of energy and reducing our carbon footprint we must find a way to store and convert these novel resources into practical solutions. Based on the efforts of a University of Colorado team devoted to increasing the use of renewable energy production within the current electrical power grid Large Energy Storage Systems Handbook examines a number of ways that energy can be stored and converted back to electricity. Examining how to enhance renewable generation energy storage relative to economic and carbon impact this book discusses issues of reliability siting economics and efficiency. Chapters include the practicalities of energy storage generation and absorption of electrical power; the difficulties of intermittent generation; and the use of pumped and underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage. The book highlights the storage of compressed air battery energy solar thermal and natural gas sources of energy. Heavily referenced and easily accessible to policy makers developers and students alike this book provides contributions from those active in the field for coverage of many important topics. With this book as a foundation these pioneers can develop the capacity of power grids to handle high renewable energy generation penetration and provide a brighter future for generations to come.

GBP 74.99

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An Enquiry into the Nature and Effects of the Paper Credit of Great Britain

This book first edited with an introduction by F. A. v. Hayek in 1939 explores some of the popular errors which related to the suspension of the cash payments of the Bank of England and to the influence of our paper currency on the price of provisions. The introduction provides an interesting overview of the life thoughts and achievements of Henry Thornton. An Enquiry into the Nature and Effects of the Paper Credit of Great Britain will be of interest to students of the history of economic thought.

GBP 38.99

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Museum Storage and Meaning Tales from the Crypt

Beyond their often beautiful exhibition halls many museums contain vast hidden spaces in which objects may be stored conserved or processed. Museums can also include unseen archives study rooms and libraries which are inaccessible to the public. This collection of essays focuses on this domain an area that has hitherto received little attention. Divided into four sections the book critically examines the physical space of museum storage areas the fluctuating historical fortunes of exhibits the growing phenomenon of publicly visible storage and the politics of objects deemed worthy of collection but unsuitable for display. In doing so it explores issues including the relationship between storage and canonization the politics of collecting the use of museum storage as a form of censorship the architectural character of storage space and the economic and epistemic value of museum objects. Essay contributions come from a broad combination of museum directors curators archaeologists historians and other academics. | Museum Storage and Meaning Tales from the Crypt

GBP 39.99

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Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety

Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety is an introduction for students and professionals involved in the maritime industry. It provides an overview of the merchant navy from its beginnings to the present day entry and training requirements shipboard hierarchy and roles and responsibilities shipboard safety organisation inductions and new crew member familiarisation safe means of access to enclosed spaces general housekeeping risk assessment and risk management. In addition it examines specific hazardous activities such as cargo loading and unloading drydocking drills and actions to take in the event of an emergency. This textbook provides a concise overview of core concepts and practices in the maritime industry that is appropriate for the cadet experienced seafarer industry professional and the general maritime enthusiast.

GBP 44.99

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Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to a set of technologies and methods for the mitigation remediation and storage of industrial CO2 emissions the most imminent and virile of the greenhouse gases (GHG). The book addresses the methods and technologies currently being applied developed and most in need of further research. The book:• Discusses methods of carbon capture in industrial settings • Presents biological and geological approaches to carbon sequestration • Introduces ionic liquids as a method of carbon capture • Introduces new approaches to capturing CO2 from ambient air | Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies

GBP 82.99

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Urban Drainage and Storage Practices

Urban Drainage and Storage Practices focuses on the latest developments in urban stormwater design methods using drainage and storage approaches for both water quality and quantity control. It covers both the conventional approaches to flood mitigation and low-impact methods for stormwater quality enhancement. Theory practice and modeling methods are presented to illustrate how to build a holistic stormwater drainage and storage system using urban open space and parks through multiple land use. Each chapter provides background theory numerical experiments illustrations and Excel spreadsheets that outline design and calculation procedures. All urban watersheds are modeled as a series of cascading planes to drain stormwater from upstream roofs and parking lots onto downstream grass areas and vegetal beds. The drainage system is designed as a three-layer cascading system with various low-impact units for micro events conveyance elements for minor events and storage facilities for macro events. This book: presents the theory and practice of designing and building a stormwater system explains green approaches to designing and managing urban stormwater systems. This text is ideal for senior and graduate students studying urban hydrology hydraulic engineering and water resource management. It will also be useful for engineers requiring a technical book with hands-on practical examples.

GBP 130.00

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Smallscale Processing And Storage Of Tropical Root Crops

Tropical root crops—basic staples for millions of people—are highly perishable and tremendous losses occur after harvest because of the lack of storage and processing technology. This book is the first to fully describe small-scale processing and storage methods for these root crops particularly taro sweet potato and yams. The authors emphasize methods of handling and preserving the crops that require little in the way of energy or technology and they discuss traditional methods of storage and processing in Africa Asia and the Pacific. They also describe small machines suitable for processing and highlight examples of higher-level technology. The book is a milestone in the search for ways to appropriately modernize traditional agriculture and food systems. | Smallscale Processing And Storage Of Tropical Root Crops

GBP 125.00

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Polymers in Energy Conversion and Storage

The research and development activities in energy conversion and storage are playing a significant role in our daily lives owing to the rising interest in clean energy technologies to alleviate the fossil-fuel crisis. Polymers are used in energy conversion and storage technology due to their low-cost softness ductility and flexibility compared to carbon and inorganic materials. Polymers in Energy Conversion and Storage provides in-depth literature on the applicability of polymers in energy conversion and storage history and progress fabrication techniques and potential applications. Highly accomplished experts review current and potential applications including hydrogen production solar cells photovoltaics water splitting fuel cells supercapacitors and batteries. Chapters address the history and progress fabrication techniques and many applications within a framework of basic studies novel research and energy applications. Additional Features Include: Explores all types of energy applications based on polymers and its composites Provides an introduction and essential concepts tailored for the industrial and research community Details historical developments in the use of polymers in energy applications Discusses the advantages of polymers as electrolytes in batteries and fuel cells This book is an invaluable guide for students professors scientists and R&D industrial experts working in the field.

GBP 170.00

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Polymer and Ceramic Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Two-Volume Set

Polymer and Ceramic Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices features two volumes that focus on the most recent technological and scientific accomplishments in polymer ceramic and specialty electrolytes and their applications in lithium-ion batteries. These volumes cover the fundamentals in a logical and clear manner for students as well as researchers from different disciplines to follow. The set includes the following volumes: Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Volume I offers a detailed explanation of recent progress and challenges in polymer electrolyte research for energy storage devices. Ceramic and Specialty Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Volume II investigates recent progress and challenges in a wide range of ceramic solid and quasi-solid electrolytes and specialty electrolytes for energy storage devices. These volumes will be invaluable to researchers and engineers working on the development of next-generation energy storage devices including materials and chemical engineers as well as those involved in related disciplines. | Polymer and Ceramic Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Two-Volume Set

GBP 205.00

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Above Ground Storage Tanks Practical Guide to Construction Inspection and Testing

Covers All Site Activities after DesignAbove Ground Storage Tanks: Practical Guide to Construction Inspection and Testing is an ideal guide for engineers involved in the mechanical construction of above ground storage tanks. This text details the construction of storage tanks in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute requirements for API 650 and is the first book to cover every stage subsequent to the design of storage tanks. The author focuses on the mechanical construction inspection and testing of storage tanks and all aspects on-site after design and explains the relevance of code requirements. In addition he incorporates real-world applications based on his own experience and provides a host of practical tips useful in avoiding repair and reworks during construction of storage tanks. Presents material compiled according to the requirements of API 650 for the construction of storage tanksIncludes coverage of the practical aspects of tank farm layout design foundation erection welding inspection and testing Explains the details of construction /welding sequences and NDT with simple sketches and tablesSpells out applicable codes and specifications and provides logical explanations of various code requirementsA reference for beginners and practitioners in the construction industry Above Ground Storage Tanks: Practical Guide to Construction Inspection and Testing contains valuable information on API 650 code requirements and specifications and the construction of above ground storage tanks. | Above Ground Storage Tanks Practical Guide to Construction Inspection and Testing

GBP 46.99

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Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices Sustainable Materials and Methods

The book discusses the materials devices and methodologies that can be used for energy harvesting including advanced materials devices and systems. It describes synthesis and fabrication details of energy storage materials. It explains use of high-energy density thin films for future power systems flexible and biodegradable energy storage devices fuel cells and supercapacitors nanogenerators for self-powered systems and innovative energy harvesting methodologies. Features: Covers all relevant topics in energy harvesting research and focuses on the current state-of-the-art techniques and materials for this application. Showcases the true potential of the nature in energy harvesting industry by discussing various harvesting mechanisms based on renewable and sustainable energy sources. Explains the recent trends in flexible and wearable energy storage devices that are currently being used in IoT-based smart devices. Overviews of the state-of-the-art research performed on design and development of energy harvesting devices. Highlights the interdisciplinary research efforts needed in energy harvesting and storage devices to transform conceptual ideas to working prototypes. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in emerging materials energy engineering including harvesting and storage. | Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices Sustainable Materials and Methods

GBP 115.00

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Solar Heat Storage Volume I: Latent Heat Material

Several hundred technically acceptable PCMs were identified in Volume I of this set and some of their thermodynamic and physical properties were present. Out of these practical considerations have reduced the list to a few commercial PCMs for solar energy thermal storage heating and cooling applications. In Volume II these PCMs and their technology and discussed. | Solar Heat Storage Volume I: Latent Heat Material

GBP 180.00

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Paper Heritage in Italy France Spain and Beyond (16th to 19th Centuries) Collector Aspirations & Collection Destinies

This book takes a long-term approach spanning from the end of the 16th to the end of the 19th centuries to explore how men and women in Italy France and Spain collected displayed and passed down various types of papers. The contributors share a core interest in the relationship between social actors and their paper heritage. The collectors who come from diverse cultural social and gender backgrounds provide insights into the reasons and processes behind the accumulation valorisation and transmission of their paper heritage. Unlike most studies on collecting this book shifts the focus away from collections and institutions to the owners of the collected objects and their desires for their accumulated papers. This volume covers three centuries and provides insights into the aspirations of collectors and the fate of their papers after transmission. It takes place against the backdrop of major social political and cultural changes affecting the Italian peninsula the Spanish monarchy and France. The cultural interests and the collector networks often extended beyond Europe as noted by many of the essays in this volume. Paper Heritage in Italy France Spain and Beyond (16th to 19th Centuries) will interest scholars and students of Early Modern and Modern European History across various fields including social and cultural history intellectual history gender history history of collecting and patronage. | Paper Heritage in Italy France Spain and Beyond (16th to 19th Centuries) Collector Aspirations & Collection Destinies