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| "Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery by Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, William S. Walker (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Following on from the success of the international best-seller Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery the long-awaited Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery will be the next book in the Key Questions series to be released This book will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a thoracic surgeon It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American College of Chest Physicians British Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society) and up-to-date information based on current literature Each chapter will be structured to include aetiology pathophysiology clinical features indications for surgery perioperative management surgical options and postoperative care Possible complications will be discussed and the results of current practice presented Importantly there will be a section on basic sciences related to the practising thoracic surgeon and a further section on thoracic investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies Each chapter will also contain important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all thoracic surgical trainees at any stage of their training programme It will provide residents fellows and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties Respiratory physicians and thoracic intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients as they are integral to the thoracic surgical process Another important group is the nursing staff physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine working with patients with adult thoracic disease either pre-operatively or post-operatively as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding thoracic surgical disease Most importantly the book is ideal as a revision aid for residentsregistrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world Although these examinations vary in format in different countries this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees Its concise yet complete coverage of the important topics make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in thoracic surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination"
Price: 58.99 |
| "IELTS Target 5.0 Teacher book by Chris Gough (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "IELTS Target 50 Preparation for IELTS General Training - Leading to IELTS Academic IELTS Target 50 is aimed at students wishing to prepare for the IELTS exam while studying at pre-intermediate level The main focus of preparation is IELTS General Training as this is more appropriate for this level of student Additional bridging material is incorporated later in the course for those students wishing to continue with IELTS Academic The IELTS General Training section consists of three five-unit sections that take the student from a strong elementary to intermediate level The earlier units focus on basic skills and basic language including sentence structure and spelling The IELTS Academic section consists of five units that prepare students for the academic content of reading passages and the more challenging writing tasks By the end of the course students will be working with text and language that is close to that found in the exam Exam tips are provided throughout the course to familiarize students with the various exam tasks and to provide advice on how to obtain the highest score possible The Teacher's Book includes Comprehensive teaching notes on all exercises to help teachers prepare effective lessons Complete answer keys to all exercises Full tapescripts of listening exercises Each General Training unit consists of five modules 1 Speaking and Vocabulary This prepares students for the type of interaction they can expect with the examiner The vocabulary selected is that most frequently encountered during the Speaking test 2 Listening This module is in two sections The first section engages students in a topic and pre-teaches key vocabulary before focusing on a key skill or particular IELTS exam technique The second section practises the skill 3 Reading As with the Listening Module 4 Writing This deals with both parts of the Writing test each unit focusing on a different writing skill or technique There is a focus on guided writing with model compositions and reports for all tasks 5 Consolidation and Exam Practice The first part revises the speaking focus and vocabulary in the first module The second part practises listening reading or writing skills under exam-type conditions Each Academic unit consists of Reading and Writing Modules only The course also includes end-of-section review material and mock tests See accompanying combined Course Book and Workbook and Interactive Course Book CD-ROM"
Price: 17.99 |
| "WJEC AS Mathematics Core 1 & 2: Study and Revision Guide by Stephen Doyle (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Written by bestselling author Stephen Doyle and edited by Tony Holloway the Chair of Examiners for a major awarding body This book is endorsed by WJEC and is the only book available that precisely matches WJEC AS Mathematics (Core 1 & 2) Designed to support you through your AS course and prepare you for the exams the book contains essential underpinning notes to enhance knowledge support course study and ensure you perform well in the exams Features to aid study support include Detailed explanations within numerous examples help you understand the thinking behind each step and consolidate learning Examiner pointers help you focus on what is needed for the exams Key terms are clearly defined on each page Features to aid revision support include Questions of sufficient complexity give you plenty of exam practice Q&A sections provide further exam-style questions to test and reinforce knowledge skills and understanding in preparation for the exams Grade boost tips help refine exam technique and avoid common mistakes Summaries provide a visual prompt for remembering key results and technique"
Price: 19.49 |
| "WJEC A2 Mathematics Core 3 & 4: Study and Revision Guide by Stephen Doyle (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Written by bestselling author Stephen Doyle and edited by Howard Thomas former Senior Examiner for a major awarding body This book is endorsed by WJEC and is the only book available that precisely matches WJEC A2 Mathematics (Core 3 & 4) Designed to support you through your A2 course and prepare you for the exams the book contains essential underpinning notes to enhance knowledge support course study and ensure you perform well in the exams Features to aid study support include Detailed explanations within numerous examples help you understand the thinking behind each step and consolidate learning Examiner pointers help you focus on what is needed for the exams Key terms are clearly defined on each page Features to aid revision support include Questions of sufficient complexity give you plenty of exam practice Q&A sections provide further exam-style questions to test and reinforce knowledge skills and understanding in preparation for the exams Grade boost tips help refine exam technique and avoid common mistakes Summaries provide a visual prompt for remembering key results and technique"
Price: 19.49 |
| "WJEC A2 Biology: Student Book by Gareth Rowlands (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "The first textbook available for WJEC A2 Level Biology Written by leading author and former Principal Examiner Gareth Rowlands this student book reflects the experience of teaching and examining this course since its introduction in 2008 It provides detailed explanations and underpinning knowledge in clear uncomplicated language so that students can perform well in their exams Numerous practice exam-style questions for each topic ensure plenty of exam practice and knowledge reinforcement The vibrant colour design makes the information accessible and appealing Features include You should know provides specific learning objectives for the sub-topic ahead How Science Works helps students understand something about science itself how scientists work how scientific knowledge has been obtained and how reliable it is Study points help with understanding and using the knowledge content Examiner tips provide advice to help students with their studies and prepare them for the exam Links provide a reference to any parts of the course where sections relate to one another They may suggest a recap of a topic before beginning to study the current topicKey term definitions both on the page and within the glossary at the end help students prepare for their correct use in the exams Knowledge check questions check understanding of the subject and help with applying the knowledge Answers are provided at the end of the book The textbook combines perfectly with Illuminate's Study & Revision Guide to give your students everything they need to support them through their studies and prepare them for their final exams"
Price: 22.99 |
| "WJEC AS Mathematics S1 Statistics: Study and Revision Guide by Stephen Doyle (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Written by bestselling author Stephen Doyle and edited by Howard Thomas former Senior Examiner for a major awarding body This book is endorsed by WJEC and is the only book available that precisely matches WJEC AS Mathematics Statistics (S1) Designed to support you through your Statistics course and prepare you for the exams the book contains essential underpinning notes to enhance knowledge support course study and ensure you perform well in the exams Features to aid study support include Detailed explanations within numerous examples help you understand the thinking behind each step and consolidate learning Examiner pointers help you focus on what is needed for the exams Key terms are clearly defined on each page Features to aid revision support include Questions of sufficient complexity give you plenty of exam practice Q&A sections provide further exam-style questions to test and reinforce knowledge skills and understanding in preparation for the exams Grade boost tips help refine exam technique and avoid common mistakes Summaries provide a visual prompt for remembering key results and technique"
Price: 14.99 |
| "WJEC AS Law: Study and Revision Guide by Louisa Walters, Sara Davies, Sara Phillips (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Written by senior examiners and endorsed by WJEC this book includes everything you need for success in your study and exams The only study and revision guide available that precisely matches the WJEC AS Law course you are studying - all you need to support you through your AS course and prepare you for the exams Now fully updated to include Provisions of the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 the Revised Crown Prosecution Service Full Code Test recent cases surrounding juries and contempt of court as well as the latest statistics and cases across all topic areas The book contains essential underpinning knowledge to support course study as well as revision Features to aid study support include Numerous references to law legal cases and process clearly explain each concept Key terms are clearly defined on each page Stretch and challenge encourage students to read wider and increase their detailed legal understanding Ideal for topic introduction and summary by teachers as the course progresses Features to aid revision support include Q&A section provides numerous exam-style questions with two levels of student answers and examiner commentaries and marks so you can see where mistakes are typically made and where marks can be gained Exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions are set and marked and how to boost grades Grade boost tips help refine exam technique improve grades and avoid common mistakes Unit summaries provide a visual prompt for remembering key knowledge"
Price: 19.49 |
| "English for Writing Research Papers by Adrian Wallwork (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Publishing your research in an international journal is key to your success in academia This guide is based on a study of over 1000 manuscripts and reviewers' reports revealing why papers written by non-native researchers are often rejected due to problems with English usage and poor structure and content With easy-to-follow rules and tips and examples taken from published and unpublished papers you will learn how toprepare and structure a manuscriptincrease readability and reduce the number of mistakes you make in English by writing concisely with no redundancy and no ambiguitywrite a title and an abstract that will attract attention and be readdecide what to include in the various parts of the paper (Introduction Methodology Discussion etc)highlight your claims and contributionavoid plagiarismdiscuss the limitations of your researchchoose the correct tenses and stylesatisfy the requirements of editors and reviewersThis new edition contains over 40 new material including two new chapters stimulating factoids and discussion points both for self-study and in-class useEAP teachers will find this book to be a great source of tips for training students and for preparing both instructive and entertaining lessonsOther books in the series cover presentations at international conferences; academic correspondence; English grammar usage and style; interacting on campus plus exercise books and a teacher's guide to the whole seriesPlease visit httpwwwspringercomseries13913 for a full list of titles in the seriesAdrian Wallwork is the author of more than 30 ELT and EAP textbooks He has trained several thousand PhD students and academics from 35 countries to write research papers prepare presentations and communicate with editors referees and fellow researchers"
Price: 18.99 |
| "Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces by Kristopher Tapp (Hardback, 2016)" |
| "This is a textbook on differential geometry well-suited to a variety of courses on this topic For readers seeking an elementary text the prerequisites are minimal and include plenty of examples and intermediate steps within proofs while providing an invitation to more excursive applications and advanced topics For readers bound for graduate school in math or physics this is a clear concise rigorous development of the topic including the deep global theorems For the benefit of all readers the author employs various techniques to render the difficult abstract ideas herein more understandable and engagingOver 300 color illustrations bring the mathematics to life instantly clarifying concepts in ways that grayscale could not Green-boxed definitions and purple-boxed theorems help to visually organize the mathematical content Color is even used within the text to highlight logical relationshipsApplications abound! The study of conformal and equiareal functions is grounded in its application to cartography Evolutes involutes and cycloids are introduced through Christiaan Huygens' fascinating story in attempting to solve the famous longitude problem with a mathematically-improved pendulum clock he invented mathematics that would later be applied to optics and gears Clairaut's Theorem is presented as a conservation law for angular momentum Green's Theorem makes possible a drafting tool called a planimeter Foucault's Pendulum helps one visualize a parallel vector field along a latitude of the earth Even better a south-pointing chariot helps one visualize a parallel vector field along any curve in any surfaceIn truth the most profound application of differential geometry is to modern physics which is beyond the scope of this book The GPS in any car wouldn't work without general relativity formalized through the language of differential geometry Throughout this book applications metaphors and visualizations are tools that motivate and clarify the rigorous mathematical content but never replace it"
Price: 40.49 |
| "History: A Very Short Introduction by John Arnold (Paperback, 2000)" |
| "There are many stories we can tell about the past and we are not perhaps as free as we might imagine in our choice of which stories to tell or where those stories end John Arnold's Very Short Introduction is a stimulating essay about how we study and understand history The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history and explores the ways these questions have been answered in the past Concepts such as causation interpretation and periodization are introduced by means of concrete examples of how historians work giving the reader a sense of the excitement of discovering not only the past but also ourselves 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 |
| "Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Coles (Paperback, 2001)" |
| "This book is a simple non-technical introduction to cosmology explaining what it is and what cosmologists do Peter Coles discusses the history of the subject the development of the Big Bang theory and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology superstrings and dark matter 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 |
| "IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science Course Book: Oxford IB Diploma Programme by John Sproule (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "This book fully addresses all the components of this new course which ranges from anatomy and physiology to psychological skills training to nutrition Full of activities illustrations diagrams and photographs this book will bring the subject to life and provide a deep understanding of the science behind the body and physical activity clearly relating this to human well-being Included are the essential IB elements of TOK international-mindedness and the learner profile so you can trust your teaching links up with the IB ethos Make sure students fully understand - lots of full colour diagrams illustrations and photographs clearly explain scientific concepts Trust that everything is covered - the entire syllabus is addressed in an accessible format Provide the best exam preparation - lots of activities are included along with support for all aspects of the examination Know learning is in line with the IB ethos - support for TOK international-mindedness and the learner profile is included Be confident in quality - written by an experienced IB teacher About the series The only DP resources developed directly with the IB the Oxford IB Course Books are the most comprehensive core resources to support learners through their study Fully incorporating the learner profile resources are assessed by consulting experts in international-mindedness and TOK to ensure these crucial components are deeply embedded into learning"
Price: 39.99 |
| "Theogony and Works and Days by Hesiod (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Hesiod who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC is one of the oldest known and possibly the oldest of Greek poets His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of the struggles of the Titans In contrast Works and Days is a compendium of moral and practical advice on husbandry and throws unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society As well as offering the earliest known sources for the myths of Pandora Prometheus and the Golden Age Hesiod's poetry provides a valuable account of the ethics and superstitions of the society in which he lived Unlike Homer Hesiod writes about himself and his family and he stands out as the first personality in European literature This new translation by a leading expert on the Hesiodic poems combines accuracy with readability It is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory 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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| "Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction by Rodolfo Saracci (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "What is epidemiology? What are the causes of a new disease? How can pandemics be prevented? Epidemiology is the study of the changing patterns of disease and its main aim is to improve the health of populations It's a vital field central to the health of society to the identification of causes of disease and to their management and prevention Epidemiology has had an impact on many areas of medicine; from discovering the relationship between tobacco smoking and lung cancer to the origin and spread of new epidemics However it is often poorly understood largely due to misrepresentations in the media In this Very Short Introduction Rodolfo Saracci dispels some of the myths surrounding the study of epidemiology He provides a general explanation of the principles behind clinical trials and explains the nature of basic statistics concerning disease He also looks at the ethical and political issues related to obtaining and using information concerning patients and trials involving placebos 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 |
| "Measurements and their Uncertainties: A practical guide to modern error analysis by Ifan Hughes, Thomas Hase (Paperback,..." |
| "This hands-on guide is primarily intended to be used in undergraduate laboratories in the physical sciences and engineering It assumes no prior knowledge of statistics It introduces the necessary concepts where needed with key points illustrated with worked examples and graphic illustrations In contrast to traditional mathematical treatments it uses a combination of spreadsheet and calculus-based approaches suitable as a quick and easy on-the-spot reference The emphasis throughout is on practical strategies to be adopted in the laboratory Error analysis is introduced at a level accessible to school leavers and carried through to research level Error calculation and propagation is presented though a series of rules-of-thumb look-up tables and approaches amenable to computer analysis The general approach uses the chi-square statistic extensively Particular attention is given to hypothesis testing and extraction of parameters and their uncertainties by fitting mathematical models to experimental data Routines implemented by most contemporary data analysis packages are analysed and explained The book finishes with a discussion of advanced fitting strategies and an introduction to Bayesian analysis"
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| "Genes: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Slack (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "In this exploration of the concept of the gene Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery nature and role of genes in both evolution and development Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration and can also used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime He also explores issues such as the role of genetic heritability and IQ as well as the changes that occur in the genes of populations during evolution An ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how genetics can be put to use this Very Short Introduction demonstrates the ways in which the gene concept has been understood and used by molecular biologists population biologists and social scientists around the 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"
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| "Crude Volatility: The History and the Future of Boom-Bust Oil Prices by Robert McNally (Hardback, 2017)" |
| "As OPEC has loosened its grip over the past ten years the oil market has been rocked by wild price swings the likes of which haven't been seen for eight decades Crafting an engrossing journey from the gushing Pennsylvania oil fields of the 1860s to today's fraught and fractious Middle East Crude Volatility explains how past periods of stability and volatility in oil prices help us understand the new boom-bust era Oil's notorious volatility has always been considered a scourge afflicting not only the oil industry but also the broader economy and geopolitical landscape; Robert McNally makes sense of how oil became so central to our world and why it is subject to such extreme price fluctuations Tracing a history marked by conflict intrigue and extreme uncertainty McNally shows how-even from the oil industry's first years-wild and harmful price volatility prompted industry leaders and officials to undertake extraordinary efforts to stabilize oil prices by controlling production Herculean market interventions-first by Rockefeller's Standard Oil then by US state regulators in partnership with major international oil companies and finally by OPEC-succeeded to varying degrees in taming the beast McNally a veteran oil market and policy expert explains the consequences of the ebbing of OPEC's power debunking myths and offering recommendations-including mistakes to avoid-as we confront the unwelcome return of boom and bust oil prices"
Price: 24.49 |
| "Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System by Abul K. Abbas, Shiv Pillai, Andrew H. H. Lichtman..." |
| "In this updated edition of Basic Immunology the authors continue to deliver a clear modern introduction to immunology making this the obvious choice for today's busy students Their experience as teachers course directors and lecturers helps them to distill the core information required to understand this complex field Through the use of high-quality illustrations relevant clinical cases and concise focused text it's a perfectly accessible introduction to the workings of the human immune system Concise clinically focused content is logically organized by mechanism for efficient mastery of the materialFeatures an appendix of clinical cases and CD moleculesIncludes numerous full-color illustrations useful tables and chapter outlines Focus questions within each chapter are ideal for self-assessment and reviewKey points bolded throughout the text make it easy to locate important informationPresents information in a format and style that maximizes usefulness to students and teachers studying medicine allied health fields and biologyFully updated content equips you with the latest relevant advances in immunologyRevised and updated artwork enhances your visual learning of important principles and reduces the excessive factual details found in larger textbooksTwelve brand-new animations available on Student Consult help further explain complex conceptsStudent Consult eBook version included with purchase This enhanced eBook experience gives you access to the text figures images glossary of immunology terms self-assessment questions and references on a variety of devices"
Price: 39.49 |
| "Evolution by Carl T. Bergstrom, Lee Alan Dugatkin (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Evolution presents foundational concepts through a contemporary framework of population genetics and phylogenetics that is enriched by current research and stunning art In every chapter new critical thinking questions and expanded end-of-chapter problems emphasising data interpretation reinforce the second edition&39;s focus on helping students think like evolutionary biologists"
Price: 83.99 |
| "Preparing for the BMAT: The official guide to the Biomedical Admissions Test New Edition by Pearson Education Limited..." |
| "The only BMAT preparation book approved by Cambridge Assessment Written by the people who set the BMAT tests so teachers know the information is concise relevant and useful New practice questions and answers ensure students get maximum practice and know what to expect on the day of the test Examiner hints and tips and worked examples show students the best way to approach questions"
Price: 25.99 |
| "International Law by Jan Klabbers (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Written by one of the world's leading international lawyers this is a landmark publication in the teaching of international law International law can be defined as 'the rules governing the legal relationship between nations and states' but in reality it is much more complex with political diplomatic and socio-economic factors shaping the law and its application This refreshingly clear concise textbook encourages students to view international law as a dynamic system of organizing the world Bringing international law back to its first principles the book is organised around four questions where does it come from? To whom does it apply? How does it resolve conflict? What does it say? Building on these questions with both academic rigour and clarity of expression Professor Klabbers breathes life and energy into the subject Footnotes point students to the wider academic debate while chapter introductions and final remarks reinforce learning"
Price: 25.99 |
| "Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced Band 6.5+ with Answers and Audio CD by Pauline Cullen (Mixed media product, 2012)" |
| "The book covers all the vocabulary needed by students aiming for band 65 and above in the IELTS tests and provides students with practice of exam tasks from each paper Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced focuses on moving students to 65 and beyond by working on vocabulary-building strategies necessary for success at advanced levels It includes useful tips on how to approach IELTS exam tasks and covers especially tricky areas such as paraphrase and collocation It is informed by the Cambridge English Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary is presented in genuine contexts and includes real learner errors The Audio CD contains the listening and pronunciation exercises from each unit The material is suitable for self-study or homework tasks and may also be used in class with the teacher"
Price: 20.99 |
| "The University Murders Level 4 by Richard MacAndrew (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Award-winning original fiction for learners of English At seven levels from Starter to Advanced this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities Billy Marr a local misfit claims he has murdered someone in an Edinburgh park Inspector Logan and Sergeant Grant don't believe him - Billy has lied many times in the past about crimes he hasn't committed But then a young woman is found dead in the park Soon there is another body Perhaps Billy is not so innocent after all Paperback-only version Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Dutch Revolt, 1559-1648 by P. Limm (Paperback, 1989)" |
| "The Dutch Revolt 1559-1648 begins by illustrating the historical background and causes of the revolt This is followed by chronological sections devoted to each phase of the revolt and an assesment section that takes a more thematic approach looking at the military economic political and constitutional issues"
Price: 24.99 |
| "Modern China by Edwin Moise (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "The past hundred years in China have seen almost continuous transformation and upheaval From Confucianist monarchy to warlordism from fanatically doctrinaire socialist tyranny to almost doctrineless social-capitalism China has experienced political cultural and economic disintegration reunion and revolution on an unprecedented scale Beginning with the overthrow of the Emperor in 1911 Moise guides us through a century of ever-unfolding drama with characteristic clarity and balance Examining the effects of the communist revolution he argues that in the early days Mao Zedong established the most effective government China had ever known and that even during the bizarre excesses and blood-letting of the Cultural Revolution there were still issues that were dealt with in a rational and effective manner Moving on to the developments since the death of Mao in 1976 in a section fully revised and updated for this new edition Moise gives a nuanced account of the two sides of China its spectacularly successful programme of capitalist economic development and its continuing dictatorship He contends that dictatorship is now much less total than it was until the mid-70s; although dissenters are still persecuted their very existence is evidence of a significant loosening of repression However there is a heavy price being paid for the Chinese economic miracle The environmental effects of this boom already stretch well beyond the borders of China Modern Chinasends us a clear message the rapid and fundamental change that has framed the last century has not slowed or stalled but acts as a pointer to the near certainty of significant further change To understand China s future we must understand its past Edwin E Moise is Professor of History at Clemson University South Carolina and a specialist in the history of China and Vietnam His previous works include Land Reform in China and North Vietnam(1983) and Tonkin Gulf and the Escalation of the Vietnam War (1996)"
Price: 34.49 |
| "Hamlet: York Notes Advanced by Lynn Wood, William Shakespeare, Jeffrey Wood (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "York Notes Advanced offer a fresh and accessible approach to English Literature This market-leading series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students Written by established literature experts York Notes Advanced intorduce students to more sophisticated analysis a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Othello by Rebecca Warren, William Shakespeare (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "This is our best-selling York Notes Advanced title This book will be packed with features to help the students improve their grade Talking extensively to teachers examiners and students there seems to be a need for more information outside what the students already know Features like check the book check the film and check the net will now offer students more opportunity to develop their researching skills and provide that extra information More importantly there will be features that address the specific needs of students studying for the new AS and A2 exams There will now be text boxes in the margin labelled 'Context' which will describe the literary historical cultural religious or philisophical context of specific references in the text (contextualisation is the new buzz word in the exam syllabuses) There will be at least 20 of these boxes in every book The glossaries are now integrated in the text so that students don't need to turn the page to find out the meaning of a word There will also be regular exam questions integrated in the text which will help students revise Summaries will be cut down and bulleted where appropriate to make way for extra features (meaning extent remains the same) so that the books are now not only appropriate for students who buy the book to cram they are also important for higher-level students who need more information to get themselves the top grade"
Price: 5.99 |
| "The Duchess of Malfi A Level Edition by Monica Kendall, John Webster (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "Ferdinand forbids his widowed sister to marry again When he discovers that she is not only married but had a child he is driven mad with fury The Duchess of Malfi is a study in strong characters dark deeds and dreadful revengeThis edition includes close textual analysis notes on different interpretations interviews with actors and directors and a selection of critical scenes"
Price: 12.49 |
| "JUNOS Enterprise Switching by Harry Reynolds, Doug Marschke (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "JUNOS Enterprise Switching is the only detailed technical book on Juniper Networks' new Ethernet-switching EX product platform With this book you'll learn all about the hardware and ASIC design prowess of the EX platform as well as the JUNOS Software that powers it Not only is this extremely practical book a useful hands-on manual to the EX platform it also makes an excellent study guide for certification exams in the JNTCP enterprise tracks The authors have based JUNOS Enterprise Switching on their own Juniper training practices and programs as well as the configuration maintenance and troubleshooting guidelines they created for their bestselling companion book JUNOS Enterprise Routing Using a mix of test cases case studies use cases and tangential answers to real-world problems this book covers Enterprise switching and virtual LANs (VLANs) The Spanning tree protocol and why it's needed Inter-VLAN routing including route tables and preferences Routing policy and firewall filters Switching security such as DHCP snooping Telephony integration including VLAN voice Part of the Juniper Networks Technical Library JUNOS Enterprise Switching provides all-inclusive coverage of the Juniper Networks EX product platform including architecture and packet flow management options user interface options and complete details on JUNOS switch deployment"
Price: 35.49 |
| "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success by Ken Segall (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Ken Segall put the 'i' in iPad Now he explains why simplicity is the secret of Apple's success in Insanely SimpleTo Steve Jobs Simplicity wasn't just a design principle It was a religion and a weapon The obsession with Simplicity is what separates Apple from other technology companies It's what helped Apple recover from near death in 1997 to become the most valuable company on Earth in 2011 and guides the way Apple is organized how it designs products and how it connects with customers It's by crushing the forces of Complexity that the company remains on its stellar trajectoryAs creative director Ken Segall played a key role in Apple's resurrection helping to create such critical campaigns as 'Think Different' and naming the iMac Insanely Simple is his insider's view of Jobs' world It reveals the ten elements of Simplicity that have driven Apple's success - which you can use to propel your own organisation Reading Insanely Simple you'll be a fly on the wall inside a conference room with Steve Jobs and on the receiving end of his midnight phone calls You'll understand how his obsession with Simplicity helped Apple perform better and faster'A blueprint for running a company the Steve Jobs way should be required reading for anyone interested in management and marketing' The Times 'Punchy Segall gets inside Apple's branding and marketing to explain its directness and power' Financial Times Ken Segall worked closely with Steve Jobs as ad agency creative director for NeXT and Apple He was a member of the team that created Apple's legendary 'Think Different' campaign and he's responsible for that little i that's a part of Apple's most popular products Segall has also served as creative director for IBM Intel Dell and BMW He blogs about technology and marketing at kensegallcomblog and has fun with it all at scoopertinocom Follow Segall on Twitter ksegall"
Price: 7.99 |
