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| "Feral : Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life" |
| "How many of us sometimes feel that we are scratching at the walls of this life seeking to find our way into a wider space beyond? That our mild polite existence sometimes seems to crush the breath out of us? Feral is the lyrical and gripping story of George Monbiot's efforts to re-engage with nature and discover a new way of living He shows how by restoring and rewilding our damaged ecosystems on land and at sea we can bring wonder back into our lives Making use of some remarkable scientific discoveries Feral lays out a new positive environmentalism in which nature is allowed to find its own way"
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| "How to See the World" |
| "In recent decades we have witnessed an explosion in the number of visual images we encounter as our lives have become increasingly saturated with screens From Google Images to Instagram video games to installation art this transformation is confusing liberating and worrying all at once since observing the new visuality of culture is not the same as understanding it Nicholas Mirzoeff is a leading figure in the field of visual culture which aims to make sense of this extraordinary explosion of visual experiencesAs Mirzoeff reminds us this is not the first visual revolution; the 19th century saw the invention of film photography and x-rays and the development of maps microscopes and telescopes made the 17th century an era of visual discovery But the sheer quantity of images produced on the internet today has no parallels In the first book to define visual culture for the general reader Mirzoeff draws on art history theory and everyday experience to provide an engaging and accessible overview of how visual materials shape and define our lives"
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| "Germany : Memories of a Nation" |
| "From Neil MacGregor the author of A History of the World in 100 Objects this is a view of Germany like no otherFor the past 140 years Germany has been the central power in continental Europe Twenty-five years ago a new German state came into being How much do we really understand this new Germany and how do its people now understand themselves?Neil MacGregor argues that uniquely for any European country no coherent over-arching narrative of Germany's history can be constructed for in Germany both geography and history have always been unstable Its frontiers have constantly floated Koenigsberg home to the greatest German philosopher Immanuel Kant is now Kaliningrad Russia; Strasbourg in whose cathedral Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany's greatest writer discovered the distinctiveness of his country's art and history now lies within the borders of France For most of the five hundred years covered by this book Germany has been composed of many separate political units each with a distinct history And any comfortable national story Germans might have told themselves before 1914 was destroyed by the events of the following thirty yearsGerman history may be inherently fragmented but it contains a large number of widely shared memories awarenesses and experiences; examining some of these is the purpose of this book Beginning with the fifteenth-century invention of modern printing by Gutenberg MacGregor chooses objects and ideas people and places which still resonate in the new Germany - porcelain from Dresden and rubble from its ruins Bauhaus design and the German sausage the crown of Charlemagne and the gates of Buchenwald - to show us something of its collective imagination There has never been a book about Germany quite like it"
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| "Winnie and Wilbur at the Seaside by Valerie Thomas (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Zoom! Winnie and Wilbur are off to the seaside Winnie is having a whale of a time but Wilbur hates getting wet He'd much rather go home So when Winnie's broomstick is swept out to sea will they end up stranded on the beach? It's an action-packed Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul's intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over The spellbinding new look of this bestselling series celebrates the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie the Witch and her big black cat Wilbur Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987 they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold Winnie and Wilbur will be hitting TV screens worldwide in 2017 airing in the UK on Milkshake Channel 5's popular pre-school slot A Winnie and Wilbur stage show is set to run in Birmingham in 2017 followed by a national UK tour A new look for the website too! wwwwinnieandwilburcom"
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| "Grettir's Saga by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "'You will be made an outlaw forced always to live in the wilds and to live alone' A sweeping epic of the Viking Age Grettir's Saga follows the life of the outlaw Grettir the Strong as he battles against sorcery bad luck and the vengefulness of his enemies Feared by many Grettir is a warrior and also a poet and a lover who is afraid of the dark Unable to resolve the dispute that has outlawed him he lives outside the bounds of family life and he roams the countryside ridding Iceland and Norway of berserker warriors trolls and the walking dead The saga presents a poignant story of medieval Icelandic society combining details of everyday legal disputes with folklore and legend Written in the fourteenth century but based on earlier oral and written sources Grettir's Saga with its scathing humour explicit verses and fantastic monsters is among the most famous and widely read of Iceland's sagas This new translation features extensive illustrative material to elucidate the story 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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| "Hegel: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Singer (Paperback, 2002)" |
| "Many people regard Hegel's work as obscure and extremely difficult yet his importance and influence are universally acknowledged Professor Singer eliminates any excuse for remaining ignorant of the outlines of Hegel's philosophy by providing a broad discussion of his ideas and an account of his major works 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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| "Democracy: A Very Short Introduction by Bernard Crick (Paperback, 2002)" |
| "No political concept is more used and misused than that of democracy Nearly every regime today claims to be democratic but not all 'democracies' allow free politics and free politics existed long before democratic franchises This book is a short account of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy from ancient Greece and Rome through the American French and Russian revolutions and of the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world It argues that democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for good government and that ideas of the rule of law and of human rights should in some situations limit democratic claims 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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| "Ideology: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Freeden (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary exciting both revulsion and inspiration This book examines the reasons for those views and explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking It investigates the centrality of ideology both as a political phenomenon and as an organizing framework of political thought and action It explores the changing understandings of ideology as a concept and the arguments of the main ideologies By employing the latest insights from a range of disciplines the reader is introduced to the vitality and force of a crucial resource at the disposal of societies through which sense and purpose is assigned to the political 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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| "Derrida: A Very Short Introduction by Dr. Simon Glendinning (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Jacques Derrida the French philosopher developed his critical technique known as 'deconstruction' His work is associated with ideas surrounding both post-structuralism and post-modern philosophy and he was known to have challenged some of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition In this Very Short Introduction Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty and significance of the work of Derrida He presents Derrida's challenging ideas as making a significant contribution to and providing a powerful reading of our philosophical heritage Defending Derrida against many of the charges that were placed against him he attempts to show why Derrrida's work causes such extreme reactions Glendinning explains Derrida's distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition and shows that this is not a merely negative thing By exploring his most famous and influential texts Glendinning shows how and why Derrida's work of deconstruction is inspired not by a 'critical frenzy' but by a loving respect for philosophy 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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| "Feminism: A Very Short Introduction by Margaret Walters (Paperback, 2005)" |
| "How much have women's lives really changed? In the West women still come up against the 'glass ceiling' at work most earning considerably less than their male counterparts What are we to make of the now commonplace insistence that feminism deprives men of their rights and dignities? And how does one tackle the issue of female emancipation in different cultural and economic environments - in for example the Middle East the Indian sub-continent and Africa? This book provides an historical account of feminism exploring its earliest roots as well as key issues including voting rights the liberation of the sixties and its relevance today Margaret Walters touches on the difficulties and inequities that women still face more than forty years after the 'new wave' of 1960s feminism such as how successful women are at combining domesticity motherhood and work outside the house She brings the subject completely up to date by providing an analysis of the current situation of women across the globe from Europe and the United States to Third World countries 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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| "Twentieth-century Britain: A Very Short Introduction by Kenneth O. Morgan (Paperback, 2000)" |
| "First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain Kenneth Morgan's Very Short Introduction to Twentieth-Century Britain examines the forces of consensus and of conflict in twentieth-century Britain The account covers the trauma of the First World War and the social divisions of the twenties; fierce domestic and foreign policy debates in the thirties; the impact of the Second World War for domestic transformation popular culture and the loss of empire; the transition from the turmoil of the seventies to the aftermath of Thatcherism and the advent of New Labour Throughout cultural and artistic themes are woven into the analysis along with the distinct national experiences of Scotland Wales and Ireland The profound tension that shook the United Kingdom are juxtaposed against equally deep forces for stability cohesion and a sense of historic identity 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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| "Fiddle Time Runners: A second book of easy pieces for violin Paperback â 4 Jul 2013" |
| "Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists Packed with lively original tunes well-known pieces and easy duets the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way This new edition still contains all your favourite pieces back by popular demand plus five new pieces a brand new download and fantastic new illustrations"
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| "Carols for Choirs: Bk. 3: Vocal Score by Oxford University Press (Sheet music, 1978)" |
| "A third collection of 50 carols mostly for SATB some unaccompanied and some having accompaniments for piano or organ or orchestra The carols reflect a diversity of styles and periods while remaining within the capacity of an average group of amateur performers Includes compositions and arrangements by Britten Holst Howells Hurford Vaughan Williams and Walton Orchestral and brass accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire"
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| "The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction by William F. Bynum (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care this Very Short Introduction surveys the history of medicine from classical times to the present Focussing on the key turning points in the history of Western medicine such as the advent of hospitals and the rise of experimental medicine Bill Bynum offers insights into medicine's past while at the same time engaging with contemporary issues discoveries and controversies 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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| "Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction by Malcolm Gaskill (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Witchcraft is a subject that fascinates us all and everyone knows what a witch is - or do they? From childhood most of us develop a sense of the mysterious malign person usually an old woman Historically too we recognize witch-hunting as a feature of pre-modern societies But why do witches still feature so heavily in our cultures and consciousness? From Halloween to superstitions and literary references such as Faust and even Harry Potter witches still feature heavily in our society In this Very Short Introduction Malcolm Gaskill challenges all of this and argues that what we think we know is in fact wrong Taking a historical perspective from the ancient world to contemporary paganism Gaskill reveals how witchcraft has meant different things to different people and that in every age it has raised questions about the distinction between fantasy and reality faith and proof Telling stories delving into court records and challenging myths Gaskill examines the witch-hunts of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and explores the reinvention of witchcraft - as history religion fiction and metaphor 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 Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know by Philip J. Cook, Kristin A. Goss (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Even before the recent Newtown CT massacre gun violence and gun control has preoccupied public officals and legislators at all levels of government as well as powerful special interest groups for years The Gun Debate What Everyone Needs to Know tours the issues that Americans debate when they talk about guns The volume includes information on gun control pertaining to US history jurisprudence cultural beliefs political agendas epidemiologcal data criminology law and regulation and policy effectivness Throughout economist Philip J Cook and political scientist Kristin Goss illustrate for readers which questions and issues are contentious and on which there is something approaching consensus They answer basic questions like Where do people acquire guns? Is gun violence rising or falling? Who is at risk for being shot? How much does gun violence cost? And tackle tougher ones such as Do video games and the media contribute to gun violence? Why is the gun control movement relatively weak? Is it better to enforce the laws we have or enact new ones?The answers to these questions will help the general reader to make sense of the volley of ideologically driven statistics and slogans that characterize our national conversation on firearms This book is a must-read for anyone interested in getting a clear view of the highly polarizing topic of gun control"
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| "The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "The Communist Manifesto is one of the most influential pieces of political propaganda ever written It is a summary of the whole Marxist vision of history and is the foundation document of the Marxist movement Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels were aged 29 and 27 respectively when The Communist Manifesto was published on the eve of the 1848 revolutions The authors had been close collaborators since 1844 and the Manifesto is a condensed and incisive account of the world-view they had evolved during their hectic intellectual and political involvement of the previous few years This new edition is critically and textually up to date and includes the Prefaces written by Marx and Engels subsequent to the 1848 edition 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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| "Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Shelley's suspenseful and intellectually rich gothic tale confronts some of the most important and enduring themes in all of literture-the power of human imagination the potential hubris of science the gulf between appearance and essence the effects of human cruelty the desire for revenge and the need for forgiveness and much more 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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| "Lord Byron - The Major Works by Lord George Gordon Byron (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode It brings together a unique combination of Byron's poetry and prose - all the major poems complemented by important letters journals and conversations - to give the essence of his work and thinking Byron is regarded today as the ultimate Romantic whose name has entered the language to describe a man of brooding passion Although his private life shocked his contemporaries his poetry was immensely popular and influential especially in Europe This comprehensive edition includes the complete texts of his two poetic masterpieces Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan as well as the dramatic poems Manfred and Cain There are many other shorter poems and part of the satire English Bards and Scotch Reviewers In addition there is a selection from Byron's inimitable letters extracts from his journals and conversations as well as more formal writings 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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| "Louise de la Valliere by Alexandre Dumas (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "Louise de la Balliere is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or Ten Years After Against a tender love story Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de Bragelonne and will end with The Man in the Iron Mask It is early summer 1661 and the royal court of France is in turmoil Can it be true that the King is in love with the Duchess d'Orleans? Or has his eye been caught by the sweet and gentle Louise de la Valliere? No one is more anxious to know the answer than Raoul son of Athos who loves Louise more than life itself Behind the scenes dark intrigues are afoot Louis XIV is intent on making himself absolute master of France Imminent crisis shakes the now aging Musketeers and d'Artagnan out of their complacent retirement but is the cause just? This new edition of the classic English translation of 1857 is richly annotated and sets Dumas's invigorating tale in its historical and cultural context 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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| "Phaedo by Plato (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's greatest masterpieces showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers For its moving account of the execution of Socrates the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity It is also a seminal document for many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture and provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought This new edition is a revised version of the Clarendon Press translation and is eminently suitable for readers new to Plato and ideal for classroom use thanks to the provision of Stephanus page and letter numbering ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and Sophists by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "The first philosophers paved the way for the work of Plato and Aristotle - and hence for the whole of Western thought Aristotle said that philosophy begins with wonder and the first Western philosophers developed theories of the world which express simultaneously their sense of wonder and their intuition that the world should be comprehensible But their enterprise was by no means limited to this proto-scientific task Through for instance Heraclitus' enigmatic sayings the poetry of Parmenides and Empedocles and Zeno's paradoxes the Western world was introduced to metaphysics rationalist theology ethics and logic by thinkers who often seem to be mystics or shamans as much as philosophers or scientists in the modern mould And out of the Sophists' reflections on human beings and their place in the world arose and interest in language and in political moral and social philosophy This volume contains a translation of all the most important fragments of the Presocratics and Sophists and of the most informative testimonia from ancient sources supplemented by lucid commentary ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Republic and The Laws by Cicero (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "'However one defines Man the same definition applies to us all This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind' (Laws l29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato Drawing on Greek political theory the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization on justice in society and on the qualities needed in a statesman Its sequel The Laws expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law which applies to all mankind and sets out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic already half in the realm of utopia This is the first complete English translation of both works for over sixty years and features a lucid Introduction a Table of Dates notes on the Roman constitution and an Index of Names ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "Greek Lyric Poetry: Includes Sappho, Archilochus, Anacreon, Simonides and many more by Oxford University Press (Paperback,..." |
| "The Greek lyric elegiac and iambic poets of the two centuries from 650 to 450 BC - Archilochus and Alcman Sappho and Mimnermus Anacreon Simonides and the rest - produced some of the finest poetry of antiquity perfect in form spontaneous in expression reflecting all the joys and anxieties of their personal lives and of the societies in which they lived This new poetic translation by a leading expert captures the nuances of meaning and the whole spirit of this poetry as never before It is not merely a selection but covers all the surviving poems and intelligible fragments apart from the works of Pindar and Bacchylides and includes a number of pieces not previously translated The Introduction gives a brief account of the poets and explanatory Notes on the texts will be found at the end 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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| "Neoliberalism: A Very Short Introduction by Manfred B. Steger, Ravi K. Roy (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Anchored in the principles of the free-market economics 'neoliberalism' has been associated with such different political leaders as Ronald Reagan Margaret Thatcher Bill Clinton Tony Blair Augusto Pinochet and Junichiro Koizumi In its heyday during the late 1990s neoliberalism emerged as the world's dominant economic paradigm stretching from the Anglo-American heartlands of capitalism to the former communist bloc all the way to the developing regions of the global South At the dawn of the new century however neoliberalism has been discredited as the global economy built on its principles has been shaken to its core by a financial calamity not seen since the dark years of the 1930s So is neoliberalism doomed or will it regain its former glory? Will reform-minded G-20 leaders embark on a genuine new course or try to claw their way back to the neoliberal glory days of the Roaring Nineties? Is there a viable alternative to neoliberalism? Exploring the origins core claims and considerable variations of neoliberalism this Very Short Introduction offers a concise and accessible introduction to one of the most debated 'isms' of our time ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary Oxford Dictionaries (2010) by Oxford Dictionaries (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary is a brand-new compact Arabic-English and English-Arabic dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of essential day-to-day vocabulary and includes more than 16000 words and phrases carefully selected according to frequency of use Portable and easy to use this dictionary is designed for both English and Arabic speakers and is ideal for business travel and quick reference For Arabic and English speakers there are many user-friendly features For Modern Standard Arabic vowels are included in the headwords to help with pronunciation and headwords are ordered alphabetically rather than by the more traditional root order For English phonetic transcriptions are given for every headword In both sides of the dictionary there is clear help for words that have more than one meaning There is also a supplement giving extra help for tricky areas such as English irregular verbs Arabic verb forms and Arabic numbers Presented with a brilliantly clear and open design the Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary is the ideal companion for anyone needing a reliable and portable Arabic-English and English-Arabic Dictionary for business travel and home"
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| "Romanticism: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Ferber (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "What is Romanticism? In this Very Short Introduction Michael Ferber answers this by considering who the romantics were and looks at what they had in common - their ideas beliefs commitments and tastes He looks at the birth and growth of Romanticism throughout Europe and the Americas and examines various types of Romantic literature music painting religion and philosophy Focusing on topics Ferber looks at the 'Sensibility' movement which preceded Romanticism; the rising prestige of the poet; Romanticism as a religious trend; Romantic philosophy and science; Romantic responses to the French Revolution; and the condition of women Using examples and quotations he presents a clear insight into this very diverse movement and offers a definition as well as a discussion of the word 'Romantic' and where it came from 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 Qur'an: English translation with parallel Arabic text by Oxford University Press (Hardback, 2010)" |
| "The Qur'an believed by Muslims to be the word of God was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic the sacred text has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations First published in 2004 MAS Abdel Haleem's translation has been acclaimed for its success in avoiding archaism and cryptic language to produce a version that is both faithful to the original and easy to read Now for the first time it is published with the original Arabic text to give a greater appreciation and understanding of the holy book The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation which has been revised for this new edition A useful general introduction on the revelation stylistic features issues of interpretation and translation of the Qur'an is included together with summaries of each sura essential footnotes and an index The verses are individually numbered to facilitate comparison with the Arabic It is an edition both for those familiar with the Qur'an and for those coming to it for the first time; the message of the Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class gender or age and this dual-language edition is equally accessible to everyone"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Civil Engineering: A Very Short Introduction by David Muir Wood (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Civil engineering produces the structures of all human settlements worldwide and is a vital discipline for many aspects modern life underlying housing transport and our major areas and buildings related to work study and leisure In this Very Short Introduction David Muir Wood demonstrates the nature and importance of civil engineering not only in the history of civilization and urbanization but its range of facets today and its challenges for the future Beginning with the challenge of creating a settlement on a deserted island which sets out the problems that civil engineers need to solve he looks at the social and environmental considerations as well as the science technology and craft of building bridges tunnels houses and areas of recreation He highlights the lives of some major civil engineers including Brunel and Bazalgette considers the challenges of managing water and energy and looks at our increasing sensitivity to building and the environment 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 Oxford Handbook of International Relations by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Oxford Handbook of International Relations offers the most authoritative and comprehensive overview to date of the field of international relations Arguably the most impressive collection of international relations scholars ever brought together within one volume the Handbook debates the nature of the field itself critically engages with the major theories surveys a wide spectrum of methods addresses the relationship between scholarship and policy making and examines the field's relation with cognate disciplines The Handbook takes as its central themes the interaction between empirical and normative inquiry that permeates all theorizing in the field and the way in which contending approaches have shaped one another In doing so the Handbook provides an authoritative and critical introduction to the subject and establishes a sense of the field as a dynamic realm of argument and inquiry The Oxford Handbook of International Relations will be essential reading for all of those interested in the advanced study of global politics and international affairs"
Price: 28.49 |
