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| "Oxford German Mini Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "This is the reissued Oxford German 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: 6.49 |
| "Oxford Spanish Mini Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "This is the reissued Oxford Spanish 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: 5.99 |
| "Marine Biology: A Very Short Introduction by Philip V. Mladenov (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The marine environment is the largest most important and yet most mysterious habitat on our planet It contains more than 99 of the world's living space; produces half of its oxygen; plays a critical role in regulating its climate; and supports a remarkably diverse and exquisitely adapted array of life forms from microscopic viruses bacteria and plankton to the largest existing animals As the 21st century progresses human activities such as overfishing coastal development plastic pollution oil spills nutrient pollution the spread of exotic species and the emission of climate changing greenhouse gases are posing a significant threat to the marine environment and to many of its life forms In this unique Very Short Introduction Philip Mladenov provides a comprehensive overview of marine biology providing a tour of marine life and marine processes that ranges from the polar oceans to tropical coral reefs; and from the intertidal to the hydrothermal vents of the deep sea 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 Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses by John S. Dryzek (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "The Politics of the Earth provides an accessible and engaging introduction to thinking about the environment by looking at the way people use language on environmental issues Leading scholar John S Dryzek analyses the various approaches which have dominated environmental issues over the last three decades and which are likely to be influential in the future including survivalism environmental problem solving sustainability and green radicalism This new edition includes more on global environmental politics as well as updated and expanded examples including more material on China Dryzek looks at the most modern discourses including discussions surrounding climate change and has reworked the material on justice and green radicalism to include more on climate justice and new developments such as transition towns and radical summits An engaging writing style and helpful boxed material make this complex subject accessible to students"
Price: 30.99 |
| "Meaning: A Slim Guide to Semantics by Paul Elbourne (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "This book offers an introduction to the analysis of meaning Our outstanding ability to communicate is a distinguishing feature of our species To communicate is to convey meaning but what is meaning? How do words combine to give us the meanings of sentences? And what makes a statement ambiguous or nonsensical? These questions and many others are addressed in Paul Elbourne's fascinating guide He opens by asking what kinds of things the meanings of words and sentences could be are they for example abstract objects or psychological entities? He then looks at how we understand a sequence of words we have never heard before; he considers to what extent the meaning of a sentence can be derived from the words it contains and how to account for the meanings that can't be; and he examines the roles played by time place and the shared and unshared assumptions of speakers and hearers He looks at how language interacts with thought and the intriguing question of whether what language we speak affects the way we see the world Meaning as might be expected is far from simple Paul Elbourne explores its complex issues in crystal clear language He draws on approaches developed in linguistics philosophy and psychology - assuming a knowledge of none of them -in a manner that will appeal to everyone interested in this essential element of human psychology and culture"
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| "The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs (Hardback, 2011)" |
| "Is reading under threat? No says Alan Jacobs-but people do need help iand encouragemnt to enjoy it to the full Jacobs's experience as a lecturer and many-time author suggests that many readers lack confidence; they wonder whether they are reading well with proper focus and attentiveness with due discretion and discernment Many have absorbed the puritanical message that reading is first and foremost good for you-the intellectual equivalent of eating your Brussels sprouts For such people indeed for all readers Jacobs offers some simple powerful and much needed advice read at whim read what gives you delight and do so without shame whether it be Stephen King or the King James Version of the Bible He offers an insightful accessible and playfully irreverent guide for aspiring readers Each chapter focuses on one aspect of approaching literary fiction poetry or nonfiction and the book explores everything from the invention of silent reading reading responsively rereading and reading on electronic devices Invitingly written with equal measures of wit and erudition The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction will appeal to all readers whether they be novices looking for direction or old hands seeking to recapture the pleasures of reading they first experienced as children"
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| "Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity by Philip Jenkins (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "In this new and substantially expanded Third Edition Philip Jenkins continues to illuminate the remarkable expansion of Christianity in the global South-in Africa Asia and Latin America Drawing upon the extensive new scholarship that has appeared on this topic in recent years he asks how the new Christianity is likely to affect the poor among whom it finds its most devoted adherents How should we interpret the enormous success of prosperity churches across the Global South? Politically what will be the impact of new Christian movements? Will Christianity contribute to liberating the poor to give voices to the previously silent or does it threaten only to bring new kinds of division and conflict? Does Christianity liberate women or introduce new scriptural bases for subjection? Acclaim for previous editions of The Next Christendom Named one of the Top Religion Books of 2002 by USA Today Named One of the Top Ten Religion Books of the Year by Booklist Winner of the Christianity Today Book Award in the category of Christianity and Culture Jenkins is to be commended for reminding us throughout the often gripping pages of this lively workthat the history of Christianity is the history of innovative-and unpredictable-adaptations -The New York Times Book Review This is a landmark book Jenkin's thesis is comprehensively researched; his analysis is full of insight; and his projection of the future may indeed prove to be prophetic -Baptist Times A valuable and provocative look at the phenomenon widely ignored in the affluent North but likely to be of enormous importance in the century aheadThe Next Christendom is chillingly realistic about the relationship between Christianity and Islam -Russell Shaw Crisis If the times demand nothing less than a major rethinking of contemporary global history from a Christian perspective The Next Christendom will be one of the significant landmarks pointing the way -Mark Noll Books & Culture"
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| "Ethnomusicology: A Very Short Introduction by Professor Timothy Rice (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Ethnomusicologists believe that all humans not just those we call musicians are musical and that musicality is one of the essential touchstones of the human experience This insight raises big questions about the nature of music and the nature of humankind and ethnomusicologists argue that to properly address these questions we must study music in all its geographical and historical diversity In this Very Short Introduction one of the foremost ethnomusicologists Timothy Rice offers a compact and illuminating account of this growing discipline showing how modern researchers go about studying music from around the world looking for insights into both music and humanity The reader discovers that ethnomusicologists today not only examine traditional forms of music-such as Japanese gagaku Bulgarian folk music Javanese gamelan or Native American drumming and singing-but also explore more contemporary musical forms from rap and reggae to Tex-Mex Serbian turbofolk and even the piped-in music at the Mall of America To investigate these diverse musical forms Rice shows ethnomusicologists typically live in a community participate in and observe and record musical events interview the musicians their patrons and the audience and learn to sing play and dance It's important to establish rapport with musicians and community members and obtain the permission of those they will work with closely over the course of many months and years We see how the researcher analyzes the data to understand how a particular musical tradition works what is distinctive about it and how it bears the personal social and cultural meanings attributed to it Rice also discusses how researchers may apply theories from anthropology and other social sciences to shed further light on the nature of music as a human behavior and cultural practice About the Series Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects-from Islam to Sociology Politics to Classics Literary Theory to History and Archaeology to the Bible Not simply a textbook of definitions each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative-yet always balanced and complete-discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society Eventually the series will encompass every major academic discipline offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable"
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| "Colonial Africa, 1884-1994 by Dennis Laumann (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "African World Histories is a series of retellings of some of the most commonly discussed episodes of the African and global past from the perspectives of Africans who lived through them Integrating primary sources produced or informed by Africans with accessible scholarly interpretation African World Histories will give students insights into African experiences and perspectives into many of the events and trends that are commonly discussed in the history classroom"
Price: 11.99 |
| "On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears by Stephen T. Asma (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Hailed as a feast (Washington Post) and a modern-day bestiary (The New Yorker) Stephen Asma's On Monsters is a wide-ranging cultural and conceptual history of monsters-how they have evolved over time what functions they have served for us and what shapes they are likely to take in the future Beginning at the time of Alexander the Great the monsters come fast and furious-Behemoth and Leviathan Gog and Magog Satan and his demons Grendel and Frankenstein circus freaks and headless children right up to the serial killers and terrorists of today and the post-human cyborgs of tomorrow Monsters embody our deepest anxieties and vulnerabilities Asma argues but they also symbolize the mysterious and incoherent territory beyond the safe enclosures of rational thought Exploring sources as diverse as philosophical treatises scientific notebooks and novels Asma unravels traditional monster stories for the clues they offer about the inner logic of an era's fears and fascinations In doing so he illuminates the many ways monsters have become repositories for those human qualities that must be repudiated externalized and defeated Asma suggests that how we handle monsters reflects how we handle uncertainty ambiguity and insecurity And in a world that is daily becoming less secure and more ambiguous he shows how we might learn to better live with monsters-and thereby avoid becoming one"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Complexity: A Guided Tour by Melanie Mitchell (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "What enables individually simple insects like ants to act with such precision and purpose as a group? How do trillions of neurons produce something as extraordinarily complex as consciousness? In this remarkably clear and companionable book leading complex systems scientist Melanie Mitchell provides an intimate tour of the sciences of complexity a broad set of efforts that seek to explain how large-scale complex organized and adaptive behavior can emerge from simple interactions among myriad individuals Based on her work at the Santa Fe Institute and drawing on its interdisciplinary strategies Mitchell brings clarity to the workings of complexity across a broad range of biological technological and social phenomena seeking out the general principles or laws that apply to all of them Richly illustrated Complexity A Guided Tour-winner of the 2010 Phi Beta Kappa Book Award in Science-offers a wide-ranging overview of the ideas underlying complex systems science the current research at the forefront of this field and the prospects for its contribution to solving some of the most important scientific questions of our time"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction by Jack A. Goldstone (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "From 1789 in France to 2011 in Cairo revolutions have shaken the world In their pursuit of social justice revolutionaries have taken on the assembled might of monarchies empires and dictatorships They have often though not always sparked cataclysmic violence and have at times won miraculous victories though at other times suffered devastating defeat This Very Short Introduction illuminates the revolutionaries their strategies their successes and failures and the ways in which revolutions continue to dominate world events and the popular imagination Starting with the city-states of ancient Greece and Rome Jack Goldstone traces the development of revolutions through the Renaissance and Reformation the Enlightenment and liberal constitutional revolutions such as in America and their opposite-the communist revolutions of the 20th century He shows how revolutions overturned dictators in Nicaragua and Iran and brought the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and examines the new wave of non-violent colour revolutions-the Philippines' Yellow Revolution Ukraine's Orange Revolution-and the Arab Uprisings of 2011-12 that rocked the Middle East Goldstone also sheds light on the major theories of revolution exploring the causes of revolutionary waves the role of revolutionary leaders the strategies and processes of revolutionary change and the intersection between revolutions and shifting patterns of global power Finally the author examines the reasons for diverse revolutionary outcomes from democracy to civil war and authoritarian rule and the likely future of revolution in years to come About the Series Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects-from Islam to Sociology Politics to Classics Literary Theory to History and Archaeology to the Bible Not simply a textbook of definitions each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative-yet always balanced and complete-discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society Eventually the series will encompass every major academic discipline offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable 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 |
| "Sociolinguistics: A Very Short Introduction by John Edwards (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "This Very Short Introduction deals with the social life of language language in its sociocultural context The field ranges from micro-analyses to broadly-based policy and planning undertakings As such this book draws from sociolinguistics the sociology of language and psycholinguistics The relationship between language and identity - whether of an individual or a group - is a strong thread linking all the topics covered in the book The ordinary instrumental communicative aspects of language cannot be adequately understood without paying attention to the symbolic features that powerfully underpin feelings and attributions of groupness and belonging The book therefore focuses more on macro sociological areas than to fine-grained analyses of variation in linguistic features (though the latter are not ignored) Edwards explains the differential social evaluations of languages and dialects how names (and naming) are much more than simple designations why some languages come to dominate others as well as questions about the relationship between language and gender sexist language the language of poverty the intertwining of language and religion and politically driven language planning and policy These matters have always been timely and of great social interest The book demonstrates the connections and continuities that exist within the language arena in which we all participate and about which all of us have opinions preferences and prejudices This is the first short treatment that acquaints the educated non-specialist with the social life of language 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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| "Nine Theories of Religion by Daniel L. Pals (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call religious so deeply affect the human personality and so subtly weave their way through human society? Revised and updated in this third edition Nine Theories of Religion considers how these fundamental questions have engaged the most important thinkers of the modern era Accessible systematic and succinct it considers the Victorian anthropology of E B Tylor and J G Frazer the reductionist social science of Sigmund Freud Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx the non-reductionist approaches of Max Weber William James and Mircea Eliade and the alternative paradigms that have arisen from the work of E E Evans-Pritchard and Clifford Geertz The third edition features a new chapter on William James Each chapter offers biographical background theoretical exposition conceptual analysis and critical assessment Ideal as a supplementary text in introductory religion courses or as the main text in theory and method in religious studies or in sociology of religion courses Nine Theories of Religion Third Edition offers an illuminating treatment of this controversial and fascinating subject It can be used as a stand-alone text or with the author's companion reader Introducing Religion Readings from the Classic Theorists"
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| "Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know by Allan Friedman, Peter W. Singer (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Dependence on computers has had a transformative effect on human society Cybernetics is now woven into the core functions of virtually every basic institution including our oldest ones War is one such institution and the digital revolution's impact on it has been profound The American military which has no peer is almost completely reliant on high-tech computer systems Given the Internet's potential for full-spectrum surveillance and information disruption the marshaling of computer networks represents the next stage of cyberwar Indeed it is upon us already The recent Stuxnet episode in which Israel fed a malignant computer virus into Iran's nuclear facilities is one such example Penetration into US government computer systems by Chinese hackers-presumably sponsored by the Chinese government-is another Together they point to a new era in the evolution of human conflict In Cybersecurity What Everyone Needs to Know noted experts Peter W Singer and Allan Friedman lay out how the revolution in military cybernetics occurred and explain where it is headed They begin with an explanation of what cyberspace is before moving on to discussions of how it can be exploited and why it is so hard to defend Throughout they discuss the latest developments in military and security technology Singer and Friedman close with a discussion of how people and governments can protect themselves In sum Cybersecurity is the definitive account on the subject for the educated layman who wants to know more about the nature of war conflict and security in the twenty first century"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Doing History: An Introduction to the Historian's Craft, with Workbook Activities by Wendy Pojmann, Karen Mahar, Barbara..." |
| "In this era of Twitter and text-messaging which calls into question previously accepted notions of literacy today's students need a new and more pragmatic approach to developing writing and research skills While a number of guides to historical research and writing and several historical methodology texts have appeared in the past several years no single text accomplishes what Doing History An Introduction to the Historian's Craft does Through a unique two-part organization authors Wendy Pojmann Barbara Reeves-Ellington and Karen Ward Mahar offer specific assignments to identify students' weaknesses and build their skills They provide concrete examples of historical approaches and theories and detailed guidelines to help students complete their work within the constraints of the academic term The text integrates the complexities of historical research and writing into a single comprehensive narrative without compromising depth and breadth Its lively and accessible writing style helps students grapple with sophisticated ideas while also avoiding the pitfalls that commonly entrap them as they learn to think and write as historians The book's intellectually engaging discussions of the discipline of history in Part One the Historian's Craft are enriched by solid examples of published scholarship Students preparing research projects will benefit from straightforward guidelines for the research and writing process In addition the integrated workbook in Part Two Doing History Workbook Exercises allows them to hone their skills with assessment exercises and skill-building assignments"
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| "Ritual: A Very Short Introduction by Barry Stephenson (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Ritual is part of what it means to be human Like sports music and drama ritual defines and enriches culture putting those who practice it in touch with sources of value and meaning larger than themselves Ritual is unavoidable yet it holds a place in modern life that is decidedly ambiguous What is ritual? What does it do? Is it useful? What are the various kinds of ritual? Is ritual tradition bound and conservative or innovative and transformational? Alongside description of a number of specific rites this Very Short Introduction explores ritual from both theoretical and historical perspectives Barry Stephenson focuses on the places where ritual touches everyday life in politics and power; moments of transformation in the life cycle; as performance and embodiment He also discusses the boundaries of ritual and how and why certain behaviors have been studied as ritual while others have not Stephenson shows how ritual is an important vehicle for group and identity formation; how it generates and transmits beliefs and values; how it can be used to exploit and oppress; and how it has served as a touchstone for thinking about cultural origins and historical change Encompassing the breadth and depth of modern ritual studies Barry Stephenson's Very Short Introduction also develops a narrative of ritual's place in social and cultural life 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 Jewish Study Bible by Oxford University Press (Hardback, 2014)" |
| "First published in 2004 The Jewish Study Bible is a landmark one-volume resource tailored especially for the needs of students of the Hebrew Bible It has won acclaim from readers in all religious traditions The Jewish Study Bible combines the entire Hebrew Bible-in the celebrated Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation-with explanatory notes introductory materials and essays by leading biblical scholars on virtually every aspect of the text the world in which it was written its interpretation and its role in Jewish life The quality of scholarship easy-to-navigate format and vibrant supplementary features bring the ancient text to life This second edition includes revised annotations for nearly the entire Bible as well as forty new and updated essays on many of the issues in Jewish interpretation Jewish worship in the biblical and post-biblical periods and the growing influence of the Hebrew Bible in the ancient world The Jewish Study Bible Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Hebrew Bible"
Price: 20.49 |
| "The Logic Of Failure: Recognizing And Avoiding Error In Complex Situations by Dietrich Dorner (Paperback, 1997)" |
| "Why do we make mistakes? Are there certain errors common to failure whether in a complex enterprise or daily life? In this truly indispensable book Dietrich Doerner identifies what he calls the logic of failurecertain tendencies in our patterns of thought that while appropriate to an older simpler world prove disastrous for the complex world we live in now Working with imaginative and often hilarious computer simulations he analyzes the roots of catastrophe showing city planners in the very act of creating gridlock and disaster or public health authorities setting the scene for starvation The Logic of Failure is a compass for intelligent planning and decision-making that can sharpen the skills of managers policymakers and everyone involved in the daily challenge of getting from point A to point B"
Price: 10.49 |
| "An Introduction To Quantum Field Theory by Michael E. Peskin, Daniel V. Schroeder (Hardback, 1995)" |
| "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory is a textbook intended for the graduate physics course covering relativistic quantum mechanics quantum electrodynamics and Feynman diagrams The authors make these subjects accessible through carefully worked examples illustrating the technical aspects of the subject and intuitive explanations of what is going on behind the mathematics After presenting the basics of quantum electrodynamics the authors discuss the theory of renormalization and its relation to statistical mechanics and introduce the renormalization group This discussion sets the stage for a discussion of the physical principles that underlie the fundamental interactions of elementary particle physics and their description by gauge field theories"
Price: 84.49 |
| "Introduction to Parallel Computing by Ananth Grama, Anshul Gupta, George Karypis, Vipin Kumar (Hardback, 2003)" |
| "Introducation to Parallel Computing is a complete end-to-end source of information on almost all aspects of parallel computing from introduction to architectures to programming paradigms to algorithms to programming standards It is the only book to have complete coverage of traditional Computer Science algorithms (sorting graph and matrix algorithms) scientific computing algorithms (FFT sparse matrix computations N-body methods) and data intensive algorithms (search dynamic programming data-mining)"
Price: 53.99 |
| "Fallen Angel : The Passion of Fausto Coppi" |
| "Voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the twentieth century Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo - champion of champions The greatest cyclist of the immediate post-war years he was the first man to win cycling's great double the Tour de France and Tour of Italy in the same year - and he did it twice He achieved mythical status for his crushing solo victories world titles and world records But his significance extends far beyond his sport Coppi's scandalous divorce and controversial early death convulsed a conservative staunchly Roman Catholic Italy in the 1950s At a time when adultery was still illegal Coppi and his lover were dragged from their bed in the middle of the night excommunicated and forced to face a clamorous legal battle The ramifications of this case are still being felt today In Fallen Angel acclaimed cycling biographer William Fotheringham tells the tragic story of Coppi's life and death - of how a man who became the symbol of a nation's rebirth after the disasters of war died reviled and heartbroken Told with insight and intelligence this is a unique portrait of Italy and Italian sport at a time of tumultuous change"
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| "Merckx: Half Man, Half Bike" |
| "What makes a man the greatest of all time?Eddy Merckx is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing or Pele to football quite simply the best there has ever been Merckx was a machine It wasn't just the number of victories (445); it was his remorseless domination that created the legend He didn't just beat his opponents he crushed them But his triumphs only tell half a story that includes horrific injury a doping controversy and tragedy He was nicknamed 'The Cannibal' for his insatiable appetite for victory but the moniker did scant justice to a man who was handsome sensitive and surprisingly anxious Britain's leading cycling writer William Fotheringham goes back to speak to those who were there at the time and those who knew Merckx best to find out what made Eddy Merckx so invincible"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Maths for Mums and Dads by Mike Askew, Rob Eastaway (Hardback, 2010)" |
| "In a new edition fully revised and updated to reflect key new curriculum topics and methods Maths for Mums and Dads guides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted with including number bonds place value and decimals long multiplication and division fractions percentages and decimals basic geometry shapes symmetry and angles data-handling combinations and chanceComplete with sample questions mock exam papers and examples of children's errors Maths for Mums and Dads will challenge and reassure in equal measure"
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| "Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "From the bestselling author of Persepolis comes this humorous and enlightening look at the sex lives of Iranian women Embroideries gathers together Marjane&39;s tough-talking grandmother stoic mother glamorous and eccentric aunt and their friends and neighbours for an afternoon of tea-drinking and talk Naturally the subject turns to loves sex and vagaries of men"
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| "David Astor by Jeremy Lewis (Hardback, 2016)" |
| "A New Statesman Book of the YearFew newspaper editors are remembered beyond their lifetimes but David Astor of the Observer is a great exception to the rule He converted a staid Conservative-supporting Sunday paper into essential reading admired and envied for the quality of its writers and for its trenchant but fair-minded views Astor grew up at Cliveden the country house on the Thames which his grandfather had bought when he turned his back on New York the source of the family fortune His liberal-minded father was a constant support but his relations with his mother Nancy were always embattled At Oxford he suffered the first of the bouts of depression that were to blight his life; a lost soul for much of the Thirties he became involved in attempts to put the British Government in touch with the German opposition in the months leading up to the war George Orwell had urged Astor to champion the decolonisation of Africa and Nelson Mandela always acknowledged how much he owed to the Observer's long-standing support A generous benefactor to good causes he helped to set up Amnesty International and Index on Censorship A good man and a great editor he deserves to be better remembered"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Running Free : A Runner's Journey Back to Nature" |
| "Shortlisted for the 2015 Thwaites Wainwright prize for nature writing Richard Askwith wanted more Not convinced running had to be all about pounding pavements buying fancy kit and racking up extreme challenges he looked for ways to liberate himself His solution running through muddy fields and up rocky fells running with his dog at dawn running because he's being (voluntarily) chased by a pack of bloodhounds running to get hopelessly enjoyably lost running fast for the sheer thrill of it Running as nature intended Part diary of a year running through the Northamptonshire countryside part exploration of why we love to run without limits Running Free is an eloquent and inspiring account of running in a forgotten rural way observing wildlife and celebrating the joys of nature An opponent of the commercialisation of running Askwith offers a welcome alternative with practical tips (learned the hard way) on how to both start and keep running naturally - from thawing frozen toes to avoiding a stampede when crossing a field of cows Running Free is about getting back to the basics of why we love to run"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Today We Die a Little : Emil Zatopek, Olympic Legend to Cold War Hero" |
| "LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The definitive biography of one of the greatest most extraordinary runners and Olympic heroes of all time from the author of running classic Feet in the Clouds Emil Zatopek won five Olympic medals set 18 world records and went undefeated over 10000 metres for six years He redefined the boundaries of endurance training in Army boots in snow in sand in darkness But his toughness was matched by a spirit of friendship and a joie de vivre that transcended the darkest days of the Cold War His triumphs put his country on the map yet when Soviet tanks moved in to crush Czechoslovakia's new freedoms in 1968 Zatopek paid a heavy personal price for his brave defence of socialism with a human face' Rehabilitated two decades later he was a shadow of the man he had been - and the world had all but forgotten him Today We Die A Little strips away the myths to tell the complex and deeply moving story of the most inspiring Olympic hero of them all"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Community Care : Policy and Practice" |
| "This new edition has been updated to reflect recent shifts in community and social care whilst still providing the authoritative account of its historical development Particular attention is paid to partnerships between health and social care the regulation of social care direct payments and individual budgets and usercarer empowerment"
Price: 27.49 |
| "Coriolanus by Eric Rasmussen, William Shakespeare, Jonathan Bate (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern definitive edition of Shakespeare's gripping political and personal tragedy With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate this unique edition presents a historical overview of Coriolanus in performance takes a detailed look at specific productions and recommends film versions Included in this edition are interviews with two leading directors - Gregory Doran and David Farr - providing an illuminating insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible This edition also includes an essay on Shakespeare's career and Elizabethan theatre and enables the reader to understand the play as it was originally intended - as living theatre to be enjoyed and performed Ideal for students theatre-goers actors and general readers the RSC Shakespeare editions offer a fresh accessible and contemporary approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century"
Price: 8.99 |
