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| "Education: A Very Short Introduction by Gary Thomas (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "From the schools of ancient times to the present day Gary Thomas explores how and why education has evolved has it has Examining education worldwide he explains the way schools work noting how curricula are remarkably consistent around the world Delving into some of the big questions Thomas explores the history of education in this Very Short Introduction Considering various styles such as progressive versus formal he also explores the ideas of some of the big theorists including Piaget and Vygotsky Looking at different forms of education and styles of teaching he considers the ways in which education is being improved by matching styles of learning to teaching and ensuring that schools are more inclusive and meaningful for a broader range of students He finishes by considering the ways in which education may develop over the coming century 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 |
| "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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| "Epigrams: With Parallel Latin Text by Martial (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "'If you're one of those terribly serious readers now is a good time to leave' The poet we call Martial Marcus Valerius Martialis lived by his wits in first-century Rome Pounding the mean streets of the Empire's capital he takes apart the pretensions addictions and cruelties of its inhabitants with perfect comic timing and killer punchlines Social climbers and sex-offenders rogue traders and two-faced preachers - all are subject to his forensic annihilations and often foul-mouthed verses Packed with incident and detail Martial's epigrams bring Rome vividly to life in all its variety; biting satire rubs alongside tender friendship lust for life beside sorrow for loss Gossipy clever and above all entertaining they express amusement as much as indignation at the vices they expose This selection brings Martial to a twenty-first century readership in a prose translation that pulls no punches and presents him in all his moods It establishes his originality as a literary author and the significance of his achievement as the poet who conquered epigram for Rome 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: 7.49 |
| "Rhetoric: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Toye (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Rhetoric is often seen as a synonym for shallow deceptive language and therefore as something negative But if we view rhetoric in more neutral terms as the 'art of persuasion' it is clear that we are all forced to engage with it at some level if only because we are constantly exposed to the rhetoric of others In this Very Short Introduction Richard Toye explores the purpose of rhetoric Rather than presenting a defence of it he considers it as the foundation-stone of civil society and an essential part of any democratic process Using wide-ranging examples from Ancient Greece medieval Islamic preaching and modern cinema Toye considers why we should all have an appreciation of the art of rhetoric 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 Masnavi, Book Three by Jalal al-Din Rumi (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "'Your soul each moment struggles hard with death - Think of your faith as though it's your last breath Your life is like a purse and night and day Are counters of gold coins you've put away' 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 Three interweaves amusing stories with homilies to instruct pupils in mystical knowledge It has a special focus on epistemology illustrated with narratives that involve the consumption of food This is the first ever verse translation of Book Three 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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| "A New History of Western Philosophy Paperback" |
| "This book is no less than a guide to the whole of Western philosophy-the ideas that have undergirded our civilization for two-and-a-half thousand years Anthony Kenny tells the story of philosophy from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages and the Enlightenment into the modern world He introduces us to the great thinkers and their ideas starting with Plato Aristotle and the other founders of Western thought In the second part of the book he takes us through a thousand years of medieval philosophy and shows us the rich intellectual legacy of Christian thinkers like Augustine Aquinas and Ockham Moving into the early modern period we explore the great works of Descartes Hobbes Locke Leibniz Spinoza Hume and Kant which remain essential reading today In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries Hegel Mill Nietzsche Freud and Wittgenstein again transformed the way we see the world Running though the book are certain themes which have been constant concerns of philosophy since its early beginnings the fundamental questions of what exists and how we can know about it; the nature of humanity the mind truth and meaning; the place of God in the universe; how we should live and how society should be ordered Anthony Kenny traces the development of these themes through the centuries we see how the questions asked and answers offered by the great philosophers of the past remain vividly alive today Anyone interested in ideas and their history will find this a fascinating and stimulating read"
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| "Corporate Social Responsibility: A Very Short Introduction by Jeremy Moon (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Corporate social responsibility has been defined as 'the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society' Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) just window dressing or is it a contradiction in terms? In this Very Short Introduction Jeremy Moon shows that CSR holds much more value than it first appears and shows how it has come of age in recent years Illustrating the sorts of CSR investments companies make the ways in which they practice CSR and the challenges this brings Moon considers how the principles migrated from their US roots to become a global business phenomenon Exploring the place of CSR in different economic social political and managerial contexts this short guide considers the many positives but also challenges that CSR can present for companies societies and governments 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"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Structural Engineering: A Very Short Introduction by David Blockley (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Have you ever wondered how it's possible to build a skyscraper a big bridge a jumbo jet or a cruise liner? Everything has structure Structure is the difference between a random pile of components and a fully functional object Through structure the parts connect to make the whole Natural structures vary from the very smallest part of an atom to the entire cosmology of the universe Man-made structures include buildings bridges dams ships aeroplanes rockets trains cars and fair-ground rides and all forms of artefacts even large artistic sculptures The wide range of different industries in which structural engineers work includes construction transport manufacturing and aerospace In this Very Short Introduction David Blockley explores in non-technical language what structural engineering is all about including examples ranging from the Shard in London and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to jumbo jets like the A380 and the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner 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 |
| "Clinical Biochemistry by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Biomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control Without biomedical scientists the diagnosis of disease the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science Clinical Biochemistry provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the biochemical basis of disease processes and how these diseases can be investigated in the biomedical laboratory New clinical case studies have been added to the second edition to further emphasize the link between theory and practice and help engage students with the subject"
Price: 38.49 |
| "The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction by John Guy (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history John Guy presents a compelling and fascinating exploration of the Tudors in the new edition of this Very Short Introduction Looking at all aspects of the period from beginning to end he considers Tudor politics religion and economics as well as issues relating to gender and minority rule and the art architecture and social and material culture of the time Introducing all of the key Tudor monarchs Guy considers the impact the Tudor period had not only at the time but also the historical legacy it left behind 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 Linguistics by P. H. Matthews (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The third edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics is an authoritative and invaluable reference source covering every aspect of its wide-ranging field In 3250 entries the Dictionary spans grammar phonetics semantics languages (spoken and written) dialects and sociolinguistics Clear examples - and diagrams where appropriate - help to convey the meanings of even the most technical terms It also incorporates entries on key scholars of linguistics both ancient and modern summarising their specialisms and achievements With existing entries thoroughly revised and updated and the addition of 100 new entries this new edition expands its coverage of semantics as well as recently emerging terminology within for example syntactic theory and sociolinguistics Wide-ranging and with clear definitions it is the ideal reference for students and teachers in language-related courses and a great introduction to linguistics for the general reader with an interest in language and its study"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Poetic Edda by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "'She sees coming up a second time Earth from the ocean eternally green; the waterfalls plunge an eagle soars above them over the mountain hunting fish' After the terrible conflagration of Ragnarok the earth rises serenely again from the ocean and life is renewed The Poetic Edda begins with The Seeress's Prophecy which recounts the creation of the world and looks forward to its destruction and rebirth In this great collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry the exploits of gods and humans are related The one-eyed Odin red-bearded Thor Loki the trickster the lovely goddesses and the giants who are their enemies walk beside the heroic Helgi Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer Brynhild the shield-maiden and the implacable Gudrun New in this revised translation are the quest-poem The Lay of Svipdag and The Waking of Angantyr in which a girl faces down her dead father to retrieve his sword Comic tragic instructive grandiose witty and profound the poems of the Edda have influenced artists from Wagner to Tolkien and a new generation of video-game and film makers 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: 7.49 |
| "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom (Hardback, 2014)" |
| "The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws but we have cleverer brains If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence then this new superintelligence could become very powerful As the fate of the gorillas now depends more on us humans than on the gorillas themselves so the fate of our species then would come to depend on the actions of the machine superintelligence But we have one advantage we get to make the first move Will it be possible to construct a seed AI or otherwise to engineer initial conditions so as to make an intelligence explosion survivable? How could one achieve a controlled detonation? To get closer to an answer to this question we must make our way through a fascinating landscape of topics and considerations Read the book and learn about oracles genies singletons; about boxing methods tripwires and mind crime; about humanity's cosmic endowment and differential technological development; indirect normativity instrumental convergence whole brain emulation and technology couplings; Malthusian economics and dystopian evolution; artificial intelligence and biological cognitive enhancement and collective intelligence This profoundly ambitious and original book picks its way carefully through a vast tract of forbiddingly difficult intellectual terrain Yet the writing is so lucid that it somehow makes it all seem easy After an utterly engrossing journey that takes us to the frontiers of thinking about the human condition and the future of intelligent life we find in Nick Bostrom's work nothing less than a reconceptualization of the essential task of our time"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry by Laura Mitchell, David A. Mitchell (Part-work (fasciculo), 2014)" |
| "After more than twenty years of recognition as the indispensable guide for all dental students and practitioners the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry has been fully revised and updated for its new sixth edition now better than ever! The authors have distilled the essentials of clinical practice into a readily accessible style Concise and practically focused the handbook balances a pragmatic approach alongside evidence-based clinical knowledge guidelines and protocols This handbook is in full colour with even more images and diagrams to aid understanding It has been fully updated with sources and further reading including the most up-to-date e-learning and web resources The handbook includes revised chapters on fast-moving areas of dental practice such as therapeutics and anaesthesia as well as updates on the aetiology and management of cancer reflecting recent discoveries New material also includes the impact of bisphosphonates and new approaches to the management of Class III malocclusions in the growing child Sections on the differences in healthcare and legal requirements of the UK devolved countries have been added and all life support protocols have been updated This concise and practical distillation of the essential knowledge and skills for dental practice has been highly regarded by dental students and practitioners for over twenty years Now it is more vital than ever for you to ensure the most up-to-date edition is always close to hand!"
Price: 30.99 |
| "Theology: A Very Short Introduction by David F. Ford (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief including the centrality of salvation to most major religions the concept of God in ancient modern and postmodern contexts the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship and the issue of sin and evil He also probes the nature of experience knowledge and wisdom in theology and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts In this new edition Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology including the effect of globalization and digitized communication examines the theological responses to change and development in science considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths 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 |
| "Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Atkins (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor smelly and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point except for the most introverted in coming to terms with its grubby concepts spells recipes and rules Peter Atkins wants to change all that In this Very Short Introduction to Chemistry he encourages us to look at chemistry anew through a chemist's eyes in order to understand its central concepts and to see how it contributes not only towards our material comfort but also to human culture Atkins shows how chemistry provides the infrastructure of our world through the chemical industry the fuels of heating power generation and transport as well as the fabrics of our clothing and furnishings By considering the remarkable achievements that chemistry has made and examining its place between both physics and biology Atkins presents a fascinating clear and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure core concepts and exciting contributions to new cutting-edge technologies 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 |
| "Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction by Jens Zimmermann (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Hermeneutics is the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation a behaviour that is intrinsic to our daily lives As humans we decipher the meaning of newspaper articles books legal matters religious texts political speeches emails and even dinner conversations every day But how is knowledge mediated through these forms? What constitutes the process of interpretation? And how do we draw meaning from the world around us so that we might understand our position in it? In this Very Short Introduction Jens Zimmermann traces the history of hermeneutic theory setting out its key elements and demonstrating how they can be applied to a broad range of disciplines theology; literature; law; and natural and social sciences Demonstrating the longstanding and wide-ranging necessity of interpretation Zimmermann reveals its significance in our current social and political landscape 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 |
| "Fascism: A Very Short Introduction by Kevin Passmore (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "What is fascism? Is it revolutionary? Or is it reactionary? Can it be both? Fascism is notoriously hard to define How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world-tracing its origins in the intellectual political and social crises of the late nineteenth century the rise of fascism following World War I including fascist regimes in Italy and Germany and the fortunes of 'failed' fascist movements in Eastern Europe Spain and the Americas He also considers fascism in culture the new interest in transnational research and the progress of the far right since 2002 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 |
| "Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction by Raymond Wacks (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life Legal philosophy or jurisprudence explores the notion of law and its role in society illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice rights and morality In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature and purpose of the legal system and the practice by courts lawyers and judges Wacks reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory In this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism changes to the approach to the analysis of law and legal theory and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence 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 |
| "Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2000 years since the days of the Bible This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals prayers customs and various sects - and goes on to consider how Judaism has responded to and dealt with a number of key issues and debates including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel In this new edition Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century 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 |
| "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"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Concise Medical Dictionary by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Written by a team of medical experts this market-leading illustrated dictionary contains 12400 authoritative entries covering all aspects of medical science The text has been fully revised and updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest in medical knowledge and practice Entries are accessible and jargon-free and are complemented by over 145 illustrations and diagrams This brand new edition includes over 450 new entries and features up-to-date coverage of public health medicine and general practice drugs and pharmacology endocrinology (particularly diabetology) and cardiology amongst other specialist areas Recommended web links are provided for many entries accessible and kept up to date via a companion webpage on oxfordreferencecom and appendices have been expanded to include units of alcohol and the calculation of alcohol by volume and a table of inherited medical conditions Selling over 800000 copies in previous editions this is an essential A-Z for students and those working in the medical and allied professions including nurses pharmacists physiotherapists social workers hospital administrators and medical secretaries It is also an invaluable home reference guide for the general reader"
Price: 9.49 |
| "Voltaire: A Very Short Introduction by Nicholas Cronk (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "Voltaire (1694-1778) best remembered as the author of Candide is one of the central actors - arguably the defining personality - of the European Enlightenment In this Very Short Introduction Nicholas Cronk explores Voltaire's remarkable career and demonstrates how his thinking is pivotal to our notion and understanding of the Enlightenment In a fresh and modern examination of his writings Cronk examines the nature of Voltaire's literary celebrity demonstrating the extent to which his work was reactive and practical and therefore made sense within the broader context of the debates to which he responded The most famous living author in Europe in the 18th century Cronk emphasises Voltaire's skills of 'performance' as a writer and his continued relevance today He concludes by looking not only at Voltaire's impact in literature and philosophy but also his influence on French political values and modern French politics 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 |
| "Physical Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Atkins (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "With the development of a variety of exciting new areas of research involving computational chemistry nano- and smart materials and applications of the recently discovered graphene there can be no doubt that physical chemistry is a vitally important field It is also perceived as the most daunting branch of chemistry being necessarily grounded in physics and mathematics and drawing as it does on quantum mechanics thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics With his typical clarity and hardly a formula in sight Peter Atkins' Very Short Introduction explores the contributions physical chemistry has made to all branches of chemistry Providing an insight into its central concepts Atkins reveals the cultural contributions physical chemistry has made to our understanding of the natural world 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 |
| "Microeconomics: A Very Short Introduction by Avinash K. Dixit (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Microeconomics - individuals' choices of where to live and work how much to save what to buy and firms' decisions about location hiring firing and investment - involves issues that concern us on a daily basis But when people think about economics they tend to place importance on the bigger picture - macroeconomics - including issues such as unemployment inflation and the competitiveness of nations In this Very Short Introduction Avinash Dixit argues that the microeconomy has a large impact on the economic world arguably as much as the issues of macroeconomics Dixit steers a clear path through the huge number of issues related to microeconomics explaining what happens when things go well as well as showing how they fail why that happens and what can be done about it Using real-life examples from around the world using the minimum of mathematics and including simple graphs he provides insights into economics from psychology and sociology to explain economic behaviour and rational choice An ideal introduction for anyone interested in business and economics 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 Story of Pain: From Prayer to Painkillers by Joanna Bourke (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "Everyone knows what is feels like to be in pain Scraped knees toothaches migraines giving birth cancer heart attacks and heartaches pain permeates our entire lives We also witness other people - loved ones - suffering and we 'feel with' them It is easy to assume this is the end of the story 'pain-is-pain-is-pain' and that is all there is to say But it is not In fact the way in which people respond to what they describe as 'painful' has changed considerably over time In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for example people believed that pain served a specific (and positive) function - it was a message from God or Nature; it would perfect the spirit 'Suffer in this life and you wouldn't suffer in the next one' Submission to pain was required Nothing could be more removed from twentieth and twenty-first century understandings where pain is regarded as an unremitting evil to be 'fought' Focusing on the English-speaking world this book tells the story of pain since the eighteenth century addressing fundamental questions about the experience and nature of suffering over the last three centuries How have those in pain interpreted their suffering - and how have these interpretations changed over time? How have people learnt to conduct themselves when suffering? How do friends and family react? And what about medical professionals should they immerse themselves in the suffering person or is the best response a kind of professional detachment? As Joanna Bourke shows in this fascinating investigation people have come up with many different answers to these questions over time And a history of pain can tell us a great deal about how we might respond to our own suffering in the present - and just as importantly to the suffering of those around us"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Social Research Methods by Alan Bryman (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "This best-selling introduction to research methods provides students and researchers with unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research Bridging the gap between theory and practice Social Research Methods is packed full of engaging examples and practical tips to equip students with the tools and knowledge needed for them to complete their own research projects In addition to providing practical advice Bryman deftly explores the nature of social research and the wider issues impinging on it This book is supported by an Online Resource Centre which includes For Students A researcher's toolkit to take students step by step through the research process Multiple choice questions to help students test their knowledge and understanding A guide to using Excel in data analysis to help develop analytical skills For Lecturers A test bank of questions which can be customized to meet teaching needs PowerPoint slides for each chapter New seminar outlines including suggested activities and tasks New exam and course work questions to set in class"
Price: 36.99 |
| "Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine by Oxford University Press (Part-work (fasciculo), 2014)" |
| "The Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine fourth edition is the definitive resource for medical problems in tropical regions and in low-resource settings Comprehensive in scope and concise in style this portable guide ensures that you always have the vital information you need at your fingertips Fully revised and updated for its fourth edition it includes brand new chapters on humanitarian crises poisoning and envenoming nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance The paediatric illness sections have been expanded and website links have been fully updated and extended With the clear easy-reference style of the trusted Oxford Handbook format written and reviewed by an international team of clinical experts this is a truly global handbook and an essential resource Make sure you never leave home without it!"
Price: 32.99 |
| "Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "This is the reissued Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus - now in an attractive new format This small dictionary and thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential everyday vocabulary with over 40000 words phrases and definitions and 65000 synonyms and antonyms based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus a unique databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English Definitions are easy to understand given in a clear simple style and avoiding technical language Thesaurus entries are integrated into the dictionary entries so you can find synonyms and antonyms easily The centre section provides extra help with spelling grammar and vocabulary"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Oxford French Mini Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "This is the reissued Oxford French Mini Dictionary - now in an attractive new format This small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential everyday vocabulary with over 40000 words and phrases and 60000 translations Easy-to-use colour design and a centre section of useful words and expressions listed by topic make this dictionary ideal for travel and quick reference"
Price: 5.49 |
