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| "Making Good Progress? : The future of Assessment for Learning" |
| "Making Good Progress? is a research-informed examination of formative assessment practices that analyses the impact Assessment for Learning has had in our classrooms Making Good Progress? outlines practical recommendations and support that Primary and Secondary teachers can follow in order to achieve the most effective classroom-based approach to ongoing assessment Written by Daisy Christodoulou Head of Assessment at Ark Academy Making Good Progress? offers clear up-to-date advice to help develop and extend best practice for any teacher assessing pupils in the wake of life beyond levels"
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| "Oxford Reading Tree: Level 3: Stories: A Cat in the Tree by Roderick Hunt, Gill Howell (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The Level 3 Biff Chip and Kipper Stories written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills Stories More Stories A and More Stories B build on the reading skills from Level 2 and are slightly longer First Sentences include a range of high frequency vocabulary with repetitive text to continue to build fluency Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading Help with childrens reading development is also available at wwwoxfordowlcouk"
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| "The Island of Doctor Moreau" |
| "'The creatures I had seen were not men had never been men They were animals humanised animals' A shipwrecked Edward Prendick finds himself stranded on a remote Noble island the guest of a notorious scientist Doctor Moreau Disturbed by the cries of animals in pain and by his encounters with half-bestial creatures Edward slowly realises his danger and the extremes of the Doctor's experiments Saturated in pain and disgust suffused with grotesque and often unbearable images of torture and bodily mutilation The Island of Doctor Moreau is unquestionably a shocking novel It is also a serious and highly knowledgeable philosophical engagement with Wells's times with their climate of scientific openness and advancement but also their anxieties about the ethical nature of scientific discoveries and their implications for religion Darryl Jones's introduction places the book in both its scientific and literary context; with the Origin of Species and Gulliver's Travels and argues that The Island of Doctor Moreau is like all of Wells's best fiction is fundamentally a novel of ideas"
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| "European Union Law 9/e (Core Texts Series) Paperback" |
| "Providing wide-ranging coverage and clear explanations European Union Law is a trusted guide to the subject with a no-fuss style Written in its trademark concise prose the text distils complex ideas without sacrificing academic integrity Focusing on the key debates surrounding EU law this is the book for the thinking student; critiquing and applying the law throughout to give a contextual approach to the subject Students are invited to consider the key concepts in the law and to think for themselves with self-test questions and numerous suggestions for further reading This text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which features a range of resources including updates to the law an interactive map and timeline showing the development of the EU and archive video footage from the European Commission"
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| "The Masnavi. Book Four" |
| "'Joking is teaching so take care to listen - Don't look at just the joke's form of expression To jesters every serious thing's hilarious While to the wise hilarious jokes are serious' Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian and the Masnavi is his masterpiece Divided into six books and consisting of some 26000 verses the poem was designed to convey a message of divine love and unity to the disciples of Rumi's Sufi order known today as the Whirling Dervishes Like the earlier books Book Four interweaves amusing stories with homilies to instruct pupils in understanding of God's meaning It has a special focus on the mystical knowledge of the spiritual guide elaborated through stories such as Solomon's inspiration to the Queen of Sheba and animal fables This is the first ever verse translation of Book Four of the Masnavi It follows the original by presenting Rumi's most mature mystical teachings in simple and attractive rhyming couplets"
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| "The Extended Selfish Gene" |
| "The Selfish Gene is a classic exposition of evolutionary thought In it Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information and in which organisms can be seen as vehicles for the replication of genes The book provoked widespread and heated debate which in part led Dawkins to write The Extended Phenotype in which he gave a deeper clarification of the central concept of the gene as the unit of selection as well as contributing his own development of this insight For the first time The Extended Selfish Gene brings these two books together by including two key chapters from The Extended Phenotype These chapters provide Dawkins's detailed and powerful response to two issues raised by critics of The Selfish Gene the accusations of genetic determinism (the idea that our behaviour is entirely determined by our genes) and of adaptationism (that all traits are indiscriminately perceived to be adaptations resulting from natural selection) While written in particular for the biology community Dawkins's clarity of expression allows these chapters to be accessible to all who are seriously engaged with the gene's eye view and its implications The imaginative powerful and stylistically brilliant Selfish Gene not only brought the insights of Neo-Darwinism to a wide audience but galvanized the biology community generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research Forty years later its insights remain as significant as on the day it was published Along with the two extra chapters The Extended Selfish Gene includes a new epilogue to The Selfish Gene from the author which highlights the relevance of the gene's eye view to evolutionary biology today"
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| "Oxford First Learner's French Dictionary by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "A new edition of Oxford's primary bilingual dictionary for all first learners of French The Oxford First Learner's French Dictionary is a bilingual French dictionary the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11 This alphabetical dictionary has a colour user-friendly design the alphabet down the side of each page and colour headwords that lead the pupil straight to the translation they are looking for It gives core vocabulary with phrases and context examples as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage and cultural tips about life in France The dictionary has been designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages and will be a useful resource not only for pupils but also for primary teachers who may be teaching the language for the first time and for parents who need to help their child with homework This dictionary will support and guide and help create an enthusiasm for finding out about other languages and cultures"
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| "Oxford School Atlas by Patrick Wiegand (Hardback, 2012)" |
| "This new edition of the Oxford School Atlas includes country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps The atlas covers key curriculum themes such as earthquakes and volcanoes climate economic activity and development It includes comprehensive coverage of the British Isles and case studies of Italy Kenya Brazil Japan China California the Indian Ocean tsunami Hurricane Katrina and Antarctica Also availablee-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas suitable for both individual study and whole-class display"
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| "The First World War: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Howard (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "By the time the First World War ended in 1918 eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known This Very Short Introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the 'Great War' focusing on why it happened how it was fought and why it had the consequences it did It examines the state of Europe in 1914 and the outbreak of war; the onset of attrition and crisis; the role of the US; the collapse of Russia; and the weakening and eventual surrender of the Central Powers Looking at the historical controversies surrounding the causes and conduct of war Michael Howard also describes how peace was ultimately made and the potent legacy of resentment left to Germany ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "Repetition and Philosophical Crumbs by Edward F. Mooney, Soren Kierkegaard (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "'The love of repetition is in truth the only happy love' So says Constantine Constantius on the first page of Kierkegaard's Repetition Life itself according to Kierkegaard's pseudonymous narrator is a repetition and in the course of this witty playful work Constantius explores the nature of love and happiness the passing of time and the importance of moving forward (and backward) The ironically entitled Philosophical Crumbs pursues the investigation of faith and love and their tense relationship with reason Written only a year apart these two works complement each other and give the reader a unique insight into the breadth and substance of Kierkegaard's thought The first reads like a novel and the second like a Platonic dialogue but both engage in different ways the same challenging issues These are the first translations to convey the literary quality and philosophical precision of the originals They were not intended however for philosophers but for anyone who feels drawn to the question of the ultimate truth of human existence and the source of human happiness ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Major Works by William Wordsworth (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "This authoritative edition was formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode It brings together a unique combination of Wordsworth's poetry and prose - all the major poems complemented by important letters prefaces and essays - to give the essence of his work and thinking William Wordsworth (1770-1850) has long been one of the best-known and best-loved English poets The Lyrical Ballads written with Coleridge is a landmark in the history of English romantic poetry His celebration of nature and of the beauty and poetry in the commonplace embody a unified and coherent vision that was profoundly innovative This volume presents the poems in their order of composition and in their earliest completed state enabling the reader to trace Wordsworth's poetic development and to share the experience of his contemporaries It includes a large sample of the finest lyrics and also longer narratives such as The Ruined Cottage Home at Grasmere Peter Bell and the autobiographical masterpiece The Prelude (1805) All the major examples of Wordsworth's prose on the subject of poetry are also included ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Twenty Years After (1845) the sequel to The Three Musketeers is a supreme creation of suspense and heroic adventure Two decades have passed since the musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady Time has weakened their resolve and dispersed their loyalties But treasons and strategems still cry out for justice civil war endangers the throne of France while in England Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time the malevolence of men and the forces of history But their greatest test is a titanic struggle with the son of Milady who wears the face of Evil In his Introduction to this edition David Coward sets both the author and his exciting tale in their historical and cultural contexts ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "John Donne - The Major Works by John Donne (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "This authoritative edition was formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode It brings together a unique combination of Donne's poetry and prose - all the major poems complemented by rarely published letters and extracts from Donne's sermons - to give the essence of his work and thinking John Donne (1572-1631) is today celebrated as one of the greatest of the metaphysical poets whose verse was daringly original and whose use of imagery and conceits marked a new intellectual approach to poetry His Satires Elegies and Songs and Sonnets which contain his most famous love poems were complemented by his religious writing both verse and prose He was one of the most renowned preachers of his day and this volume does equal justice to the full range of his work In addition to nearly all his English poetry this volume includes over 130 extracts from Donne's sermons as well as the full text of his last sermon 'Death's Duel' A distinguishing feature of the selection is that the works are arranged in the chronological order of their composition ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "More than a century after the Norman Conquest England remains a colony of foreign warlords The dissolute Prince John plots to seize his brother's crown his barons terrorize the country and the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood haunts the ancient greenwood The secret return of King Richard and the disinherited Saxon knight Ivanhoe heralds the start of a splendid and tumultuous romance featuring the tournament at Ashby-de-la-Zouche the siege of Torquilstone and the clash of wills between the wicked Templar Bois-Guilbert and the sublime Jewess Rebecca In Ivanhoe Scott fashioned an imperial myth of national cultural identity that has shaped the popular imagination ever since its first appearance at the end of 1819 The most famous of Scottish novelists drew on the conventions of Gothic fiction including its risky sexual and racial themes to explore the violent origins and limits of English nationality This edition uses the 1830 Magnum Opus text corrected against the Interleaved Set and incorporates readings from Scott's manuscript The introduction examines the originality and cultural importance of Ivanhoe and draws on current work by historians and cultural critics ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays by John Webster (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "This volume offers John Webster's two great Jacobean tragedies The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi together with his brilliant tragicomedy The Devil's Law-Case and the comedy written with William Rowley A Cure for a Cuckold Webster is a radically and creatively experimental dramatist His tragedies deploy shifting dramatic perspectives which counteract and challenge conventional moral judgements while the predominantly gentler tone of his comedies and tragicomedies responds inventively to contemporary changes in dramatic taste and fashion All four plays display the provocative intelligence of a profoundly original playwright Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation In addition there is detailed annotation a glossary and a critical introduction which traces Webster's artistic development defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence and explores his sophisticated staging and scenic forms ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Nature of the Gods by Marcus Tullius Cicero (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "'My present intention is to clear myself of any suspicion of partiality by presenting the views of the generality of philosophers concerning the nature of the gods' Cicero's philosophical works are now exciting renewed interest in part because he provides vital evidence of the views of the (largely lost) Greek philosophers of the Hellenistic age and partly because of the light he casts on the intellectual life of first century Rome The Nature of the Gods is a text of central significance presenting a detailed account of the theologies of the Epicureans and of the Stoics together with the critical objections to these doctrines raised by the Academic school When these Greek theories of deity are translated into the Roman context a fascinating clash of ideologies results This fine translation by P G Walsh includes a summary of the Text and an Index and Glossary of Names ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "Boethius composed the De Consolatione Philosophiae in the sixth century AD whilst awaiting death under torture condemned on a charge of treason which he protested was manifestly unjust Though a convinced Christian in detailing the true end of life which is the soul's knowledge of God he consoled himself not with Christian precepts but with the tenets of Greek philosophy This work dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; writers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas Jean de Meun and Dante were inspired by it In England it was rendered in to Old English by Alfred the Great into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation The circumstances of composition the heroic demeanour of the author and the 'Menippean' texture of part prose part verse have combined to exercise a fascination over students of philosophy and literature ever since ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "Major Works by John Clare (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode It brings together a generous selection of Clare's poetry and prose including autobiographical writings and letters John Clare (1793-1864) is now recognized as one of the greatest English Romantic poets after years of indifference and neglect Clare was an impoverished agricultural labourer whose genius was generally not appreciated by his contemporaries and his later mental instability further contributed to his loss of critical esteem But the extraordinary range of his poetical gifts has restored him to the company of his contemporaries Byron Keats and Shelley and this fine selection illustrates all aspects of his talent It contains poems from all stages of his career including love poetry and bird and nature poems Written in his native Northamptonshire Clare's work provides a fascinating reflection of rural society often underscored by his own sense of isolation and despair Clare's writings are here presented with the minimum of editorial interference and with a new Introduction by the poet and scholar Tom Paulin ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction by Lawrence M. Principe (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed such fervent investigations of the natural world that the period has been called the 'Scientific Revolution' New ideas and discoveries not only redefined what human beings believed knew and could do but also forced them to redefine themselves with respect to the strange new worlds revealed by ships and scalpels telescopes and microscopes experimentation and contemplation Driven by religious devotion by practical need by the promise of fame and profit or by the simple desire to know a broad range of thinkers and workers explored and reconceptualized the world around them Explanatory systems were made discarded and remade by some of the best-known names in the entire history of science - Copernicus Galileo Newton - and by many others less recognized but no less important In this Very Short Introduction Lawrence M Principe explores the exciting developments in the sciences of the stars (astronomy astrology and cosmology) the sciences of earth (geography geology hydraulics pneumatics) the sciences of matter and motion (alchemy chemistry kinematics physics) the sciences of life (medicine anatomy biology zoology) and much more The story is told from the perspective of the historical characters themselves emphasizing their background context reasoning and motivations and dispelling well-worn myths about the history of science ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "Martin Luther: A Very Short Introduction by Professor Scott H. Hendrix (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "This introduction presents Martin Luther as historians now see him Instead of singling him out as a modern hero the book emphasizes the context in which Luther worked the colleagues who supported him and the opponents who adamantly opposed his agenda for change Scott H Hendrix explains the religious reformation and Luther&39;s importance without ignoring the political and cultural forces that led the reformation down paths Luther could neither foresee nor influence This Very Short Introduction pays tribute to Luther&39;s genius but also recognizes the self-righteous attitude that alienated contemporaries offering a unique explanation for that behaviour ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Oxford Essential German Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Essential German Dictionary is a new compact German-English and English-German dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40000 words and phrases and 60000 translations This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel work or study The latest words in each language have been added reflecting all aspects of life today from computing and technology to lifestyle and business Additional features include guides to German and English pronunciation as well as help with both German and English verbs The Oxford Essential German Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference An essential book for the study of German"
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| "The Computer: A Very Short Introduction by Darrel Ince (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "There is a companion web site asssociated with the book (httpvsicomputerwordpresscom) It contains chapter summaries links to relevant material and posts about items of news relevant to the book's contents Computers have changed so much since the room-filling bulky magnetic tape running monsters of the mid 20th century They now form a vital part of most people's lives And they are more ubiquitous than might be thought - you may have more than 30 computers in your home not just the desktop and laptop but think of the television the fridge the microwave But what is the basic nature of the modern computer? How does it work? How has it been possible to squeeze so much power into increasingly small machines? And what will the next generations of computers look like?In this Very Short Introduction Darrel Ince looks at the basic concepts behind all computers; the changes in hardware and software that allowed computers to become so small and commonplace; the challenges produced by the computer revolution - especially whole new modes of cybercrime and security issues; the Internet and the advent of 'cloud computing'; and the promise of whole new horizons opening up with quantum computing and even computing using DNA ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "Ancient Greece: A Very Short Introduction by Paul Cartledge (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The contribution of the Ancient Greeks to modern western culture is incalculable In the worlds of art architecture myth literature and philosophy the world we live in would be unrecognizably different without the formative influence of Ancient Greek models Ancient Greek civilization was defined by the city - in Greek the polis from which we derive 'politics' It is above all this feature of Greek civilization that has formed its most enduring legacy spawning such key terms as aristocracy oligarchy tyranny and - last but by no means least - democracy This stimulating Very Short Introduction to Ancient Greece takes the polis as its starting point Paul Cartledge uses the history of eleven major Greek cities to illuminate the most important and informative themes in Ancient Greek history from the first documented use of the Greek language around 1400 BCE through the glories of the Classical and Hellenistic periods to the foundation of the Byzantine empire in around CE 330 Covering everything from politics trade and travel to slavery gender religion and philosophy it provides the ideal concise introduction to the history and culture of this remarkable civilization that helped give birth to the world as we know it ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "Lyrical Ballads: 1798 and 1802 by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "'Listen Stranger!' Wordsworth and Coleridge's joint collection of poems has often been singled out as the founding text of English Romanticism Within this initially unassuming anonymous volume were many of the poems that came to define their age and which have continued to delight readers ever since including 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' the 'Lucy' poems 'Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey' 'A Slumber did my Spirit seal' and many more Wordsworth's famous Preface is a manifesto not just for Romanticism but for poetry in general This is the only edition to print both the original 1798 collection and the expanded 1802 edition with the fullest version of the Preface and Wordsworth's important Appendix on Poetic Diction It offers modern readers a sense of what it was like to encounter Lyrical Ballads for the first time and to see how it developed Important letters are included as well as a wide-ranging introduction and generous notes ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "On Life and Death by Cicero (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "'any service I may have rendered my countrymen in my active life I may also extend to themnow that I am at leisure' Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) Rome's greatest orator had a career of intense activity in politics the law courts and the administration mostly in Rome His fortunes however followed those of Rome and he found himself driven into exile in 58 BC only to return a year later to a city paralyzed by the domination of Pompey Crassus and Caesar Cicero though a senior statesman struggled to maintain his independence and it was during these years that frustrated in public life he first started to put his excess energy stylistic brilliance and superabundant vocabulary into writing these works of philosophy The three dialogues collected here are the most accessible of Cicero's works written to his friends Atticus and Brutus with the intent of popularizing philosophy in Ancient Rome They deal with the everyday problems of life; ethics in business the experience of grief and the difficulties of old age"
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| "Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "'For certain men the stronger their desire the less likely they are to act' With his first glimpse of Madame Arnoux Frederic Moreau is convinced he has found his romantic destiny but when he pursues her to Paris the young student is unable to translate his passion into decisive action He also finds himself distracted by the equally romantic appeal of political action in the turbulent years leading up to the revolution of 1848 and by the attractions of three other women each of whom seeks to make him her own a haughty society lady a capricious courtesan and an artless country girl Flaubert offers a vivid and unsparing portrait of the young men of his generation struggling to salvage something of their ideals in a city where corruption consumerism and a pervasive sense of disenchantment undermine all but the most compromised erotic aesthetic and social initiatives Sentimental Education combines thoroughgoing irony with an impartial but unexpectedly intense sympathy"
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| "Christianity: A Very Short Introduction by Professor (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "At a time when Christianity is flourishing in the Southern hemisphere but declining in much of the West this Very Short Introduction offers an important overview of the world's largest religion Exploring the cultural and institutional dimensions of Christianity and tracing its course over two millennia Linda Woodhead provides a fresh lively and candid portrait of Christianity's past and present Addressing topics including the competition for power between different forms of Christianity the churches' use of power and its struggles with modernity this new edition includes up to date information on the growth and geographical spread of Eastern Christianity reflecting the global nature of Christianity in our ever-shifting contemporary culture ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "The Sjogren's Book by Oxford University Press Inc (Hardback, 2011)" |
| "Afflicting one in seventy Americans Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes dryness of the eyes mouth and nose and that can lead to complications including profound fatigue depression and lymphoma While there is no cure for Sjogren's much can be done to alleviate the suffering of patients This extensively revised handbook offers everything you need to know to cope with this disease The Sjogren's Book Fourth Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative guide produced by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and its medical advisors and edited by physician Daniel J Wallace a leading authority on autoimmune disorders This expanded edition provides readers with the best medical and practical information on this disorder bringing together the current thinking about Sjogren's in an easily readable and understandable book with an entirely new section on lifestyle issues aimed at improving the quality of life for Sjogren's sufferers With more than thirty chapters written by leading experts the handbook illuminates the major clinical aspects of the syndrome and is loaded with practical tips and advice Indeed it offers a wide-ranging look at the many faces of Sjogren's covering diagnosis the various organ systems that can be affected the possible psychological problems and the many treatment options as well as a concluding chapter listing the web print and media resources available It is a valuable aid that patients can use while discussing their illness with their physician and an excellent resource for family members And because Sjogren's is greatly underdiagnosed this handbook is a particularly valuable resource for healthcare professionals Recognized as the bible for Sjogren's suffers this reliable and informative guide is the first place for patients to look when they have questions about this little known but serious chronic disease"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Friday Night Lights : A Town, a Team, and a Dream" |
| "In the state of Texas American football is a religion And nowhere is more fanatical about its football than the small town of Odessa There every Friday night from September to November a bunch of seventeen-year-old kids play their hearts out for the honour of their high school In front of 20000 people In 1988 HG Bissinger spent a season in Odessa discovering just what makes a town pin its hopes on eleven boys on a football field He lived with the students coaches and townspeople who dedicate their lives to their team sharing their joys and triumphs their pains injuries and bitter disappointments He returned with a compassionate but hard-eyed story of a town riven by money race and class where a high school can spend more on medical supplies for its athletic program than on its English department Friday Night Lights is one of the best books about sport ever written It is the story of how dreams and reality collide at once glorious and immensely sad Because for the 30-odd boys of the Permian Panthers these days will have been the best of their lives"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Improve Your IELTS - Writing Skills" |
| "Improve your IELTS Skills is aimed at students between bands 45 and 75 The series has three preparation courses Academic Reading Academic Writing and Listening and Speaking The courses develop language skills and test techniques to help students achieve a higher IELTS score The three books in the series may be used together as a complete course or may be used to target specific skills Or they may be used separately to supplement other coursebooks"
Price: 19.99 |
