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| "The Expedition of Cyrus by Xenophon (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "'Men the enemy troops you can see are all that stands between us and the place we have for so long been determined to reach We must find a way to eat them alive!' The Expedition of Cyrus tells the story of the march of the Ten Thousand The exploits of this famous army of Greek mercenaries in modern-day Turkey Syria and Iraq were described by one of their leaders the Athenian historian and philosopher Xenophon They were recruited at the end of the fifth century BC by a young Persian prince Cyrus who rose in revolt against his brother the king of Persia After Cyrus' death the army was left stranded in the desert of Mesopotamia a thousand miles from home Their long march across mountains and plateaux to the sight of 'The sea! The sea!' and back to the fringes of the Greek world is the most exciting adventure story to survive from the ancient world Xenophon's gripping narrative offers a unique insight into the character of a Greek army struggling to survive in an alien world It is also the most sustained eyewitness account of the landscape of the vast and wealthy Persian empire 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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| "Selected Poems: With Parallel Spanish Text by Federico Garcia Lorca (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "'Lorca brought an understanding of the paradox that was Spain - sensuality chafing under a rigid moral code individual desire at war with tradition' Manuel Duran Federico Garcia Lorca is perhaps the most celebrated of all twentieth-century Spanish writers known not only for his plays but also for several collections of poems published both in his short lifetime and after Lorca's poetry is steeped in the land climate and folklore of his native Andalusia though he writes memorably of New York and Cuba too Often in modernist idiom and full of startling imagery he evokes a world of intense feelings silent suffering and dangerous love This selection balances poems from Lorca's early collections with his better-known work to give a clear vision of his poetic development Martin Sorrell's accomplished translations are complemented by D Gareth Walters's shrewd Introduction with its distinctive focus on the achievements of the poet 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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| "Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction by David Seed (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Science Fiction has proved notoriously difficult to define It has been explained as a combination of romance science and prophecy; as a genre based on an imagined alternative to the reader's environment; and as a form of fantastic fiction and historical literature It has also been argued that science fiction narratives are the most engaged socially relevant and responsive to the modern technological environment This Very Short Introduction doesn't offer a history of science fiction but instead ties examples of science fiction to different historical moments in order to demonstrate how science fiction has evolved over time David Seed looks not only at literature but also at drama and poetry as well as film Examining recurrent themes in science fiction he looks at voyages into space the concept of the alien and alternative social identities the role of technology in science fiction and its relation to time - in the past present and future 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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| "Oxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus by Oxford Dictionaries," |
| "The Oxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus is a great value-for-money product It is the ultimate one-stop reference containing both a dictionary and a thesaurus in one handy reference volume The dictionary and thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried and tested with users to speed up browsing and look-up The dictionary has excellent coverage of everyday English containing over 90000 words phrases and definitions and incorporating the newest words and phrases from Oxford's language research programmes The thesaurus provides over 100000 synonyms and antonyms This handy dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for anyone who needs an affordable and portable all-in-one reference work"
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| "Compact Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus by Oxford Dictionaries (Hardback, 2009)" |
| "The Compact Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ultimate one-stop reference containing both a dictionary and a thesaurus in one handy reference volume The dictionary and thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried and tested with users to speed up browsing and look-up The dictionary has excellent coverage of everyday English containing over 90000 words phrases and definitions and incorporating the newest words and phrases from Oxford's language research programmes The thesaurus provides over 100000 synonyms and antonyms This dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for anyone who needs an all-in-one reference work"
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| "Children's Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Kimberley Reynolds (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Children's literature takes many forms - works adapted for children in antiquity picture books and pop-ups - and now includes the latest online games and eBooks This vast and amorphous subject is both intimately related to other areas of literary and cultural investigation but also has its own set of concerns issues and challenges From familiar authors including Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl classic books such as Pooh Alice in Wonderland and The Secret Garden to modern works including Harry Potter and the Twilight series thisVery Short Introduction provides an overview of the history of children's literature as it has developed in English whilst at the same time introducing key debates developments and figures in the field Raising questions about what shape the future of literature for children should take and exploring the crossover with adult fiction Reynolds shows that writing for children - whether on page or screen - has participated in shaping and directing ideas about culture society and childhood 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: 6.49 |
| "The Oxford Dictionary of Dance by Debra Craine, Judith Mackrell (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "With over 2600 entries the second edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Dance is a unique single volume reference on all aspects of dance performance written by two leading dance writers Debra Craine and Judith Mackrell The work covers all aspects of the diverse dance world from classical ballet to modern from flamenco to hip-hop from tap to South Asian dance forms and includes detailed entries on technical terms steps styles works and countries in addition to many biographies of dancers choreographers and companies During the last thirty years the boundaries of dance have been radically redrawn There has been an explosion of new activity within traditional forms like ballet a stream of new dance languages invented by fresh generations of choreographers and there is a growing appreciation of cultural dance forms from around the world Fans today are likely to attend performances as varied as Spanish flamenco Indian bharata natyam Japanese butoh classical ballet and post-modern dance With an emphasis on performance - the dance we see in our theatres today - readers will find both fact and analysis on a wide range of subjects from styles of dance and the history of dance companies and their productions to dancers choreographers and technical terms With 150 new entries this new edition charts developments that have occurred over the last ten years including the rise of new digital technology in the creation and staging of dance and the move to the mainstream of formerly fringe genres such as hip-hop as well as the arrival of a new generation of dancers and choreographers to the scene"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Anxiety: A Very Short Introduction by Daniel Freeman, Jason Freeman (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Are we born with our fears or do we learn them? Why do our fears persist? What purpose does anxiety serve? How common are anxiety disorders and which treatments are most effective? What's happening in our brain when we feel fear? And what are Colombian worry dolls? This Very Short Introduction draws on the best scientific research to offer a highly accessible explanation of what anxiety is why it is such a normal and vital part of our emotional life and the key factors that cause it Insights are drawn from psychology neuroscience genetics epidemiology and clinical trials Providing a fascinating illustration of the discussion are two interviews conducted specifically for the book with the actor writer director and television presenter Michael Palin and former England football manager Graham Taylor The book covers in detail the six major anxiety disorders phobias; panic disorder and agoraphobia; social anxiety; generalised anxiety disorder; obsessive compulsive disorder; and post-traumatic stress disorder With a chapter devoted to each disorder Daniel and Jason Freeman take you through the symptoms prevalence and causes of each one A final chapter describes the treatments available for dealing with anxiety problems 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 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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| "Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Oxford University Press (Hardback, 2009)" |
| "Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features 2000 proverbs and sayings from around the world and across 250 subjects - from 'Cats' and 'Dogs' to 'Achievement' and 'Extravagance' Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of key elements in the proverbial treatment of the topic and each entry provies information on the date source and meaning of the phrase Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring this book unearths sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia Africa Middle East and many other cultures Together with proverbs more traditional to the English language it includes many new phrases such as 'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago The second best is now' (modern saying) Go from 'Let sleeping dogs lie' (English late 14th century) to 'Let's be careful out there' (the catchphrase from the Hill Street Blues) from 'Poke a bush a snake comes out' (Japanese proverb) to 'Caution is the parent of safety' (American early 18th century) from 'Delhi is far away' (an Indian proverb deriving from the 14th century) to 'Once bitten by a snake a man will be afraid of a piece of rope for three years' (China 20th century) Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book"
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| "Documents of the Christian Church by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work providing insights into 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings These illustrate the Second Vatican Council; the theologies of liberation; Church and State from 'Thatcher's Britain' to Communist Eastern Europe; Black feminist and ecological theology; ecumenism; and inter-faith dialogue The emphasis on moral debate in the contemporary churches is reflected in selections discussing questions about homosexuality divorce AIDS and in-vitro fertilization amongst other issues This further expanded fourth edition brings the anthology up-to-date with a new section looking at issues facing the twenty-first century churches This includes extracts exploring the churches' responses to questions of social justice international politics trade and debt environmental change and technological development New material also covers the global growth of Christianity the progress of Christian unity and mission in multi-faith and postmodern societies"
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| "English Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Bate (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Sweeping across two millennia and every literary genre acclaimed scholar and biographer Jonathan Bate provides a dazzling introduction to English Literature The focus is wide shifting from the birth of the novel and the brilliance of English comedy to the deep Englishness of landscape poetry and the ethnic diversity of Britain's Nobel literature laureates It goes on to provide a more in-depth analysis with close readings from an extraordinary scene in King Lear to a war poem by Carol Ann Duffy and a series of striking examples of how literary texts change as they are transmitted from writer to reader The narrative embraces not only the major literary movements such as Romanticism and Modernism together with the most influential authors including Chaucer Donne Johnson Wordsworth Austen Dickens and Woolf but also little-known stories such as the identity of the first English woman poet to be honoured with a collected edition of her works Written with the flair and passion for which Jonathan Bate has become renowned this book is the perfect Very Short Introduction for all readers and students of the incomparable literary heritage of these islands 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: 6.99 |
| "The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms by Michael Clarke (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Concise Dictionary of Art Terms is an accessible and useful A-Z covering a wide range of terms from the visual art world including materials techniques and important styles and periods In this new edition the text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field It has also been expanded with more than 100 brand new entries focusing primarily on modern and contemporary art materials and techniquesThe Dictionary has also been enhanced with the addition of over 100 weblinks to selected entries which are accessed and kept up-to-date via a companion website These links will add another dimension to the print book by visually illustrating various materials and techniques whilst also providing easy access to important collections that are freely available online From abstract art to woodcuts and the Baroque Revival to ziggurats this highly browsable dictionary is the ideal reference source for students of Art and all related subjects for gallery visitors and for all people interested in the visual arts"
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| "The Laws of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction by Peter W. Atkins (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas or the cooling of a hot metal to the unfolding of a thought in our minds and even the course of life itself everything is governed by the four Laws of Thermodynamics These laws specify the nature of 'energy' and 'temperature' and are soon revealed to reach out and define the arrow of time itself why things change and why death must come In this Very Short Introduction Peter Atkins explains the basis and deeper implications of each law highlighting their relevance in everyday examples Using the minimum of mathematics he introduces concepts such as entropy free energy and to the brink and beyond of the absolute zero temperature These are not merely abstract ideas they govern our lives In this concise and compelling introduction Atkins paints a lucid picture of the four elegant laws that between them drive the Universe 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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| "Utopianism: A Very Short Introduction by Lyman Tower Sargent (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "There are many debates about utopia - What constitutes a utopia? Are utopias benign or dangerous? Is the idea of utopianism essential to Christianity or heretical? What is the relationship between utopia and ideology? This Very Short Introduction explores these issues and examines utopianism and its history Lyman Sargent discusses the role of utopianism in literature and in the development of colonies and in immigration The idea of utopia has become commonplace in social and political thought both negatively and positively Some thinkers see a trajectory from utopia to totalitarianism with violence an inevitable part of the mix Others see utopia directly connected to freedom and as a necessary element in the fight against totalitarianism In Christianity utopia is labelled as both heretical and as a fundamental part of Christian belief and such debates are also central to such fields as architecture town and city planning and sociology among many others Sargent introduces and summarizes the debates over the utopia in literature communal studies social and political theory and theology 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"
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| "Jesus: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Bauckham (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Two billion people today identify as Christians with the implication that Jesus is the focus of their relationship with God and their way of living in the world Such followers of Jesus are now more numerous and make up a greater proportion of the world's population than ever before Despite its decline in the West Christianity is rapidly increasing in areas such as Africa and China Richard Bauckham explores the historical figure of Jesus evaluating the sources and concluding that they provide us with good historical evidence for his life and teaching In order to place Jesus in his proper historical context as a Jew from Galilee in the early first century of our era Bauckham looks at Jewish religion and society in the land of Israel under Roman rule He explores Jesus' symbolic practices as well as his teachings looks at his public career and emphasises how his actions such as healing and his association with notorious sinners were just as important as his words Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah but did so in his own distinctive way With a discussion about the way Jesus understood himself and what finally led to his death as a criminal on a Roman cross he concludes by considering the significance Jesus has come to have for Christian faith worldwide 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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| "Logic for Philosophy by Theodore Sider (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Logic for Philosophy is an introduction to logic for students of contemporary philosophy It is suitable both for advanced undergraduates and for beginning graduate students in philosophy It covers (i) basic approaches to logic including proof theory and especially model theory (ii) extensions of standard logic that are important in philosophy and (iii) some elementary philosophy of logic It emphasizes breadth rather than depth For example it discusses modal logic and counterfactuals but does not prove the central metalogical results for predicate logic (completeness undecidability etc) Its goal is to introduce students to the logic they need to know in order to read contemporary philosophical work It is very user-friendly for students without an extensive background in mathematics In short this book gives you the understanding of logic that you need to do philosophy"
Price: 18.49 |
| "Oxford Essential French Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is a new compact French-English and English-French 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 French and English pronunciation as well as help with both French and English verbs The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference An essential book for the study of French"
Price: 4.99 |
| "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"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary is a new compact Italian-English and English-Italian 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 Italian and English pronunciation as well as help with both Italian and English verbs The Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference An essential book for the study of Italian"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Oxford Essential Russian Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Essential Russian Dictionary is a new compact Russian-English and English-Russian 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 Russian and English pronunciation as well as help with both Russian and English verbs The Oxford Essential Russian Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference An essential book for the study of Russian"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary is a new compact Spanish-English and English-Spanish 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 Spanish and English pronunciation as well as help with both Spanish and English verbs Covers both European and Latin American Spanish The Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference An essential book for the study of Spanish"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Vathek by William Beckford (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "'Woe to the rash mortal who seeks to know that of which he should remain ignorant; and to undertake that which surpasseth his power!' The Caliph Vathek is dissolute and debauched and hungry for knowledge When the mysterious Giaour offers him boundless treasure and unrivalled power he is willing to sacrifice his god the lives of innocent children and his own soul to satisfy his obsession Vathek's extraordinary journey to the subterranean palace of Eblis and the terrifying fate that there awaits him is a captivating tale of magic and oriental fantasy sudden violence and corrupted love whose mix of moral fable grotesque comedy and evocative beauty defies classification Originally written by Beckford in French at the age of only 21 its dreamlike qualities have influenced writers from Byron to H P Lovecraft This new edition reprints Beckford's authorized English text of 1816 with its elaborate and entertaining notes In his new introduction Thomas Keymer examines the novel's relations to a range of literary genres 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"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Engineering: A Very Short Introduction by David Blockley (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Engineering is part of almost everything we do - from the water we drink and the food we eat to the buildings we live in and the roads and railways we travel on In this Very Short Introduction David Blockley explores the nature and practice of engineering its history its scope and its relationship with art craft science and technology He considers the role of engineering in the modern world demonstrating its need to provide both practical and socially acceptable solutions and explores how engineers use natural phenomena to embrace human needs From its early roots starting with Archimedes to some of the great figures of engineering such as Brunel and Marconi right up to the modern day he also looks at some of its challenges - when things go wrong - such as at Chernobyl Ultimately he shows how engineering is intimately part of who and what we are 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 |
| "The Oxford History of Britain by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day Encompassing political social economic and cultural developments throughout the British Isles the dramatic narrative is taken up in turn by ten leading historians who offer the fruits of the best modern scholarship to the general reader in an authoritative form A vivid sometimes surprising picture emerges of a continuous turmoil of change in every period and the wider social context of political and economic tension is made clear But consensus no less than conflict is a part of the story in focusing on elements of continuity down the centuries the authors bring out that special awareness of identity which has been such a distinctive feature of British society By relating both these factors in the British experience and by exploring the many ways in which Britain has shaped and been shaped by contact with Europe and the wider world this landmark work brings the reader face to face with the past and the foundations of modern British society The new edition brings the story into the twenty-first century covering the changes to British society and culture during the Blair years and the invasion of Iraq and its aftermath"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary Oxford Dictionaries" |
| "The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is a new compact Polish-English and English-Polish dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 4600 words phrases and 57000 translations This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for students travel and quick reference Designed for both native English and Polish speakers the supplementary sections offer guidance on English irregular verbs and Polish declensions and verb tables as well as pronunciation help The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is the ideal companion for anyone needing a reliable and portable Polish-English and English-Polish dictionary for study work or travel"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Russian History: A Very Short Introduction by Geoffrey Hosking (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Spanning the divide between Europe and Asia Russia is a multi-ethnic empire with a huge territory strategically placed and abundantly provided with natural resources But Russia's territory has a harsh climate is cut off from most maritime contact with the outside world and has open and vulnerable land frontiers It has therefore had to devote much of its wealth to the armed forces and the sheer size of the empire has made it difficult to mobilise resources and to govern effectively especially given the diversity of its people In this Very Short Introduction Geoffrey Hosking discusses all aspects of Russian history from the struggle by the state to control society the transformation of the empire into a multi-ethnic empire Russia's relationship with the WestEurope the Soviet experience and the post-Soviet era 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 |
| "The Eudemian Ethics by Aristotle (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "'We are looking for the things that enable us to live a noble and happy lifeand what prospects decent people will have of acquiring any of them' The Eudemian Ethics is a major treatise on moral philosophy whose central concern is what makes life worth living Aristotle considers the role of happiness and what happiness consists of and he analyses various factors that contribute to it human agency the relation between action and virtue and the concept of virtue itself Moral and intellectual virtues are classified and considered and finally the roles of friendship and pleasure It deals with the same issues as the better-known Nicomachean Ethics with which it holds three books in common and its special qualities as well as the similarities and differences between the two works are of fundamental concern to anyone interested in Aristotle's philosophy This is the first time the Eudemian Ethics has been published in its entirety in any modern language Anthony Kenny's fine translation is accompanied by a lucid introduction and explanatory notes which assist the reader in understanding this important work 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"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction by David C. Catling (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Astrobiology is the study of the origin and development of life on this and other planets What fascinates people about astrobiology is that it seeks answers to long-standing unsolved questions How quickly did life evolve on Earth and why did life persist here? Is there life elsewhere in the Solar System or beyond? The research of astrobiology has become more crucial than ever in recent decades as biologists have discovered microbes that live in ever more extreme settings such as bubbling hot springs in acid or deep within rocks Rooted in strong and rigorous research astrobiology incorporates the work of microbiologists geologists and astronomers In this Very Short Introduction David C Catling introduces the origins of astrobiology and demonstrates its impact on current astronomical research and potential future discoveries 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: 6.99 |
