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| "Probability and Random Processes" |
| "The third edition of this successful text gives a rigorous introduction to probability theory and the discussion of the most important random processes in some depth It includes various topics which are suitable for undergraduate courses but are not routinely taught It is suitable to the beginner and provides a taste and encouragement for more advanced work There are four main aims 1) to provide a thorough but straightforward account of basic probability giving the reader a natural feel for the subject unburdened by oppressive technicalities 2) to discuss important random processes in depth with many examples 3) to cover a range of important but less routine topics 4) to impart to the beginner the flavour of more advanced work The books begins with basic ideas common to many undergraduate courses in mathematics statistics and the sciences; in concludes with topics usually found at graduate level The ordering and numbering of material in this third edition has been mostly preserved from the second Minor alterations and additions have been added for clearer exposition Highlights include new sections on sampling and Markov chain Monte Carlo geometric probability coupling and Poisson approximation large deviations spatial Poisson processes renewal-reward queueing networks stochastic calculus Ito's formula and option pricing in the Black-Scholes model for financial markets In addition there are many (nearly 400) new exercises and problems that are entertaining and instructive; their solutions can be found in the companion volume 'One Thousand Exercises in Probability' (OUP 2001)"
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| "Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms" |
| "Printed music and writing about music involve the use of complex systems of notation and a wealth of technical terms in several languages The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms provides clear succinct definitions of a comprehensive range of the musical terms in English and other European languages that are likely to be encountered in Western music Over 2500 A-Z entries range across a spectrum of subjects among them rhythm metre forms genres pitch scales chords harmony and counterpoint notational systems composition and analysis performance practice tempo expression musical periods artistic movements computer applications acoustics and many more Entries provide etymologies and are fully cross-referenced Some are illustrated with music examples and tables An appendix lists all composers mentioned in the Dictionary with their dates It is an ideal book for students and teachers of music - it covers all the terms required in the SMAB musical theory exams - as well as for professional musicians those learning to play musical instruments and members of choirs and musical groups It will also be a useful quick reference book for concert-goers CD-collectors and radio listeners"
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| "Pocket Kenkyusha Japanese Dictionary" |
| "The Pocket Kenkyusha Japanese Dictionary is an essential reference for any English-speaker learning Japanese whether they're studying the language at school or university or learning it on their own It offers detailed coverage of Japanese vocabulary giving headwords and examples in both romanized and script form along with thousands of examples that help you find the translation you need quickly and easily Translations for each entry are clear and concise and offer guidance on grammar and usage with slang formal and derogatory terms clearly marked Additional supplements include a guide to grammar; help with pronunciation numbers and days of the week; and cultural information covering topics such as the government political parties and historical periods of Japan"
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| "The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology" |
| "The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology is the most comprehensive dictionary of the English language ever published It is based on the original edition of the Oxford English Dictionary but much augmented by further research on the etymology of English and other languages Providing a fascinating insight into the development of English it describes 38000 words in 24000 articles which include current meanings of each word; date of first recorded appearance in English; chronology of the development of each word's senses; earliest written form in English; related words in other languages; pronunciation"
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| "Little Oxford English Dictionary" |
| "This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford English Dictionary offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential everyday vocabulary Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus a unique databank with hundreds of millions of words of English it provides a fresh selection of 90000 words phrases and definitions Definitions are given in a clear simple style avoiding technical language and are easier to understand than ever before and there are hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right A brand-new Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and their capitals kings and queens and weights and measures as well as help with spelling and punctuation A new clear design makes the Little Oxford English Dictionary easy to use and ideal for use at school at home and in the office"
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| "Little Oxford Thesaurus" |
| "This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford Thesaurus offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential vocabulary for all your writing needs It provides 140000 alternative and opposite words and gives the closest and most frequently used synonyms first making the thesaurus quick and easy to use Thousands of real examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus show synonyms in context and help you to identify the correct sense A brand-new Wordfinder centre section provides lists of extra words eg types of food clothes transport and more and helps you to expand your vocabulary The Little Oxford Thesaurus is perfect for word games and for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary or improve their writing skills Its robust and durable format make it ideal for use at home school and the office"
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| "The Island of Doctor Moreau" |
| "'The creatures I had seen were not men had never been men They were animals humanised animals' A shipwrecked Edward Prendick finds himself stranded on a remote Noble island the guest of a notorious scientist Doctor Moreau Disturbed by the cries of animals in pain and by his encounters with half-bestial creatures Edward slowly realises his danger and the extremes of the Doctor's experiments Saturated in pain and disgust suffused with grotesque and often unbearable images of torture and bodily mutilation The Island of Doctor Moreau is unquestionably a shocking novel It is also a serious and highly knowledgeable philosophical engagement with Wells's times with their climate of scientific openness and advancement but also their anxieties about the ethical nature of scientific discoveries and their implications for religion Darryl Jones's introduction places the book in both its scientific and literary context; with the Origin of Species and Gulliver's Travels and argues that The Island of Doctor Moreau is like all of Wells's best fiction is fundamentally a novel of ideas"
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| "The Invisible Man : A Grotesque Romance" |
| "'The man's become inhuman He has cut himself off from his kind His blood be upon his own head' One night in the depths of winter a bizarre and sinister stranger wrapped in bandages and eccentric clothing arrives in a remote English village His peculiar secretive activities in the room he rents spook the locals Speculation about his identity becomes horror and disbelief when the villagers discover that beneath his disguise he is invisible Griffin as the man is called is an embittered scientist who is determined to exploit his extraordinary gifts developed in the course of brutal self-experimentation in order to conduct a Reign of Terror on the sleepy inhabitants of England As the police close in on him he becomes ever more desperate and violent In this pioneering novella subtitled 'A Grotesque Romance' Wells combines comedy both farcical and satirical and tragedy - to superbly unsettling effect Since its publication in 1897 The Invisible Man has haunted not only popular culture (in particular cinema) but also the greatest and most experimental novels of the twentieth century"
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| "Poetry of the First World War : An Anthology" |
| "'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?' The First World War produced an extraordinary flowering of poetic talent from poets whose words commemorate the conflict as enduringly as monuments in stone Their poems have come to express the feelings of a nation about the horrors and aftermath of war This new anthology provides a definitive record of the achievements of the Great War poets As well as offering generous selections from the celebrated soldier-poets including Wilfred Owen Siegfried Sassoon Rupert Brooke and Ivor Gurney it also incorporates less well-known writing by civilian and women poets Music hall and trench songs provide a further lyrical perspective on the War The work of each poet is prefaced with a biographical account that sets the poems in their historical context In addition Tim Kendall's introduction charts the history of the war poets' reception and challenges prevailing myths about their progress from idealism to bitterness 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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| "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance" |
| "The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today's students lecturers and postgraduate researchers The rigorous yet accessible treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research Moreover cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry The learning features provided including questions at the end of every chapter and online multiple-choice questions encourage active learning and promote understanding Furthermore frequent diagrams margin notes and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student's understanding of these essential areas of chemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance offers a concise and accessible introduction to the physical principles of liquid-state NMR a powerful technique for probing molecular structures Examples applications and exercises are provided throughout to enable beginning undergraduates to get to grips with this important analytical technique Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Nuclear Magnetic Resonance features For registered adopters of the text Figures from the book available to download For students Multiple-choice questions for self-directed learning Full worked solutions to the end-of-chapter exercises"
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| "The Castle of Otranto : A Gothic Story" |
| "'Look my lord! See heaven itself declares against your impious intentions!' The Castle of Otranto (1764) is the first supernatural English novel and one of the most influential works of Gothic fiction It inaugurated a literary genre that will be forever associated with the effects that Walpole pioneered Professing to be a translation of a mysterious Italian tale from the darkest Middle Ages the novel tells of Manfred prince of Otranto whose fear of an ancient prophecy sets him on a course of destruction After the grotesque death of his only son Conrad on his wedding day Manfred determines to marry the bride-to-be The virgin Isabella flees through a castle riddled with secret passages Chilling coincidences ghostly visitations arcane revelations and violent combat combine in a heady mix that terrified the novel's first readers In this new edition Nick Groom examines the reasons for its extraordinary impact and the Gothic culture from which it sprang The Castle of Otranto was a game-changer and Walpole the writer who paved the way for modern horror exponents 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 Oxford Companion to Wine" |
| "Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddich and Julia ChildIACP awards as well as writer and woman of the year accolades for its editor on both sides of the Atlantic Combining meticulously-researched fact with refreshing opinion and wit The Oxford Companion to Wine presents almost 4000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable from regions and grape varieties to the owners connoisseurs growers and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine from its origins to the present day More than 180 esteemed contributors (including 58 new to this edition) range from internationally renowned academics to some of the most famous wine writers and wine specialists in the world Now exhaustively updated this fourth edition incorporates the very latest international research to present 300 new entries on topics ranging from additives and wine apps to WSET and Zelen Over 60 per cent of all entries have been revised; and useful lists and statistics are appended including a unique list of the world's controlled appellations and their permitted grape varieties as well as vineyard area wine production and consumption by country Illustrated with almost 30 updated maps of every important wine region in the world many useful charts and diagrams and 16 stunning colour photographs this Companion is unlike any other wine book offering an understanding of wine in all of its wider contexts-notably historical cultural and scientific-and serving as a truly companionable point of reference into which any wine-lover can dip and browse"
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| "Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue Indeed human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally and must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly This Very Short Introduction in its second edition brings the issue of human rights up to date considering the current controversies surrounding the movement Discussing torture and arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism Andrew Clapham also considers new challenges to human rights in the context of privacy equality and the right to health Looking at the philosophical justification for rights the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law Clapham explains what our human rights actually are what they might be and where the human rights movement is heading 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 Industrial Revolution: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "The 'Industrial Revolution' was a pivotal point in British history that occurred between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries and led to far reaching transformations of society With the advent of revolutionary manufacturing technology productivity boomed Machines were used to spin and weave cloth steam engines were used to provide reliable power and industry was fed by the construction of the first railways a great network of arteries feeding the factories Cities grew as people shifted from agriculture to industry and commerce Hand in hand with the growth of cities came rising levels of pollution and disease Many people lost their jobs to the new machinery whilst working conditions in the factories were grim and pay was low As the middle classes prospered social unrest ran through the working classes and the exploitation of workers led to the growth of trade unions and protest movements In this Very Short Introduction Robert C Allen analyzes the key features of the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the spread of industrialization to other countries He considers the factors that combined to enable industrialization at this time including Britain's position as a global commercial empire and discusses the changes in technology and business organization and their impact on different social classes and groups Introducing the 'winners' and the 'losers' of the Industrial Revolution he looks at how the changes were reflected in evolving government policies and what contribution these made to the economic transformation 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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| "Human Anatomy: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "A vast subject that includes a strange vocabulary and an apparent mass of facts human anatomy can at first appear confusing and off-putting But the basic construction of the human body - the skeleton the organs of the chest and abdomen the nervous system the head and neck with its sensory systems and anatomy for breathing and swallowing - is vital for anyone studying medicine biology and health studies In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Klenerman provides a clear concise and accessible introduction to the structure function and main systems of the human body including a number of clear and simple illustrations to explain the key areas 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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| "International Relations Theories : Discipline and Diversity" |
| "Bringing together the most influential scholars in the field the fourth edition of this best-selling text provides unrivalled coverage of International Relations theories and arguments Dunne Kurki and Smith explore the full spectrum of theoretical perspectives and debates ranging from the historically dominant traditions of realism liberalism and Marxism to postcolonialism and green theory Each chapter is dedicated to a particular theory and features a case study that bridges theory and practice and shows how theory can be used to explain real-world political dilemmas Spotlights on key books and articles encourage readers to go beyond the textbook and explore important works in the field and new case study questions encourage analytical thinking and help readers understand the value of applying theory to concrete political problems The text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which provides additional resources for both lecturers and students For students - Expand your reading with web links organized by chapter that point you to pertinent articles and useful websites - Test your understanding of key terms with the flashcard glossary - Use our revision guide as a basis for your notes and exam preparation For lecturers - Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as hand-outs in class"
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| "Human Rights: Politics and Practice" |
| "Human Rights Politics and Practice is the most comprehensive most topical and most student-friendly introduction to human rights Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists philosophers lawyers and policy-makers the book provides students with a broad range of perspectives on the theoretical and practical issues in this constantly evolving field In addition to in-depth theoretical content the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events and latest research developments in the area Two new chapters have been added one on religion and human rights and one on sexual orientation and gender identity and human rights introducing students to these important topics and expanding the theoretical and practical discussion of issues of universalism and relativism The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning encourage critical analysis and challenge students to question their own assumptions The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre to enhance students' learning and provide valuable support for lecturers For students - Revise key terms with a flashcard glossary - Take your learning further with links to key human rights documents - Use carefully selected web links as a first step towards independent research For registered lecturers - Enhance your seminars with a specially developed active learning exercise - Use adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as handouts in-class - Save time preparing assessments with a fully updated test bank of questions"
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| "European Union Politics" |
| "European Union Politics is the most complete current issues-led textbook on the European Union Written by an expert team of contributors it fully equips students to understand the European Union and the topical debates and issues which surround it Alongside comprehensive coverage of the history theory institutions and policies of the EU the book features a whole section on contemporary issues and current debates including democracy and legitimacy in the EU public opinion the economic crisis and a brand new chapter on the future of the EU which is written by a leading expert in the subject The accessible and wide-ranging nature of this text makes it the ideal starting point for all those wishing to fully understand the workings of this ever-evolving subject Helpful learning features throughout the text including key points questions and examples support students' learning and the book is fully supported by an extensive Online Resource Centre designed to help students take their learning further For students - Test your knowledge of the chapters and receive instant feedback with online multiple choice questions - Take your learning further with relevant web links to reliable online content and links to OUP journal articles - Revise key terms and concepts from the text with a digital flashcard glossary - Prepare effectively for assessments with help from the online revision guide - Expand your knowledge of the EU's member states with an interactive map of Europe - Remind yourself of key actors in the EU with short biographies of important figures in its history For registered lecturers - Reinforce key themes from each chapter with suggested seminar and essay questions - Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as hand-outs in class - Encourage students to participate in active learning with examples of simulation exercises"
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| "Equity and Trusts Law Directions" |
| "Did you hear that equity and trusts law is boring and old-fashioned? Equity and Trusts Law Directions is a lively and engaging text that challenges such preconceptions The text is written in an informal engaging and lively manner with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on equity and trusts courses with clarity Gary Watt draws on varied sources to demonstrate how equity and trusts law applies to the world around us including news items and extracts from artistic including literary works The substantive content of the text is designed to emphasize the relationship between equity trusts property contract and restitution to enable you to map out connections between related legal ideas There is also a focus on modern cases in the commercial sphere to reflect the constantly changing and socially-significant role of trusts and equity A number of learning features are used throughout the text encouraging you to engage with the subject-matter test your knowledge and check your understanding of the law These features include self-assessment questions and exercises chapter summaries diagrams and guides to further reading Online Resources Centre An Online Resource Centre accompanies this book providing additional support for both students and lecturers Student resources Video clips giving an introduction to equity and trusts along with three mini-lectures presented by Gary Watt General guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios Pointers to answering self-assessment questions and exercises in the text Key legal developments since publication Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid your understanding Flashcard glossary to help test your knowlegde of key terms Lecturer resources Test bank comprising 200 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback"
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| "Translation: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "Translation is everywhere and matters to everybody Translation doesn't only give us foreign news dubbed films and instructions for using the microwave without it there would be no world religions and our literatures our cultures and our languages would be unrecognisable In this Very Short Introduction Matthew Reynolds gives an authoritative and thought-provoking account of the field from ancient Akkadian to World English from St Jerome to Google Translate He shows how translation determines meaning how it matters in commerce empire conflict and resistance and why it is fundamental to literature and the arts 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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| "Animal Behaviour: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "How animals behave is crucial to their survival and reproduction The application of new molecular tools such as DNA fingerprinting and genomics is causing a revolution in the study of animal behaviour while developments in computing and image analysis allow us to investigate behaviour in ways never previously possible By combining these with the traditional methods of observation and experiments we are now learning more about animal behaviour than ever before In this Very Short Introduction Tristram D Wyatt discusses how animal behaviour has evolved how behaviours develop in each individual (considering the interplay of genes epigenetics and experience) how we can understand animal societies and how we can explain collective behaviour such as swirling flocks of starlings Using lab and field studies from across the whole animal kingdom he looks at mammals butterflies honeybees fish and birds analysing what drives behaviour and exploring instinct learning and culture Looking more widely at behavioural ecology he also considers some aspects of human behaviour ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
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| "Molecular Biology of Cancer : Mechanisms, Targets, and Therapeutics" |
| "Molecular Biology of Cancer Mechanisms Targets and Therapeutics offers an accessible engaging and optimistic account of cancer biology for undergraduate and graduate students Using the hallmarks of cancer as a starting point the book looks at the cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning the transformation of cells into cancer cells After discussing the theory each chapter then demonstrates how this knowledge can be directly applied to the development of new targeted therapies giving the reader a clear appreciation of how the theory translates to tackling the disease Drawing on the latest research in this dynamic field the author makes cutting edge science readily accessible The book features a variety of learning features - 'Pause and think' 'How do we know that?' self-tests and activities - to help students engage with and master the concepts presented The emphasis is not on exhaustive coverage of the subject to the point of overwhelming with detail but on acquiring a solid understanding of the essentials and an appreciation of how a theoretical understanding can be transformed into therapeutic benefit Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre features For registered adopters of the book - Figures from the book ready to download - A test bank of multiple choice questions with feedback linked to the book For students - Web links to a range of additional cancer biology resources on the internet"
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| "Nuclear Physics: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "Nuclear physics began long before the identification of fundamental particles with J J Thomson's discovery of the electron at the end of the 19th century which implied the existence of a positive charge in the atom to make it neutral In this Very Short Introduction Frank Close gives an account of how this area of physics has progressed including the recognition of how heavy nuclei are built up in the cores of stars and in supernovae the identification of quarks and gluons and the development of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) Exploring key concepts such as the stability of different configurations of protons and neutrons in nuclei Frank Close shows how nuclear physics brings the physics of the stars to Earth and provides us with important applications particularly in medicine 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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| "Leibniz: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was a man of extraordinary intellectual creativity who lived an exceptionally rich and varied intellectual life in troubled times More than anything else he was a man who wanted to improve the life of his fellow human beings through the advancement of all the sciences and the establishment of a stable and just political order In this Very Short Introduction Maria Rosa Antognazza outlines the central features of Leibniz's philosophy in the context of his overarching intellectual vision and aspirations Against the backdrop of Leibniz's encompassing scientific ambitions she introduces the fundamental principles of Leibniz's thought as well as his theory of truth and theory of knowledge Exploring Leibniz's contributions to logic mathematics physics and metaphysics she considers how his theories sat alongside his concerns with politics diplomacy and a broad range of practical reforms juridical economic administrative technological medical and ecclesiastical Discussing Leinbniz's theories of possible worlds she concludes by looking at what is ultimately real in this actual world that we experience the good and evil there is in it and Leibniz's response to the problem of evil through his theodicy 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 Handbook of Clinical Specialties" |
| "Covering the core clinical specialties the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties contains a comprehensive chapter on each of the clinical areas you will encounter through your medical school and Foundation Programme rotations Now updated with the latest guidelines and developed by a new and trusted author team who have contemporary experience of life on the wards this unique resource presents the content in a concise and logical way giving clear advice on clinical management and offering insight into holistic care Packed full of high-quality illustrations boxes tables and classifications this handbook is ideal for use at direct point of care whether on the ward or in the community and for study and revision Each chapter is easy to read and filled with digestible information with features including ribbons to mark your most-used pages and mnemonics to help you memorize and retain key facts while quotes from patients help the reader understand each problem better enhancing the doctorpatient relationship With reassuring and friendly advice throughout this is the ultimate guide for every medical student and junior doctor for each clinical placement and as a revision tool This tenth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties remains the perfect companion to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine together encompassing the entire spectrum of clinical medicine and helping you to become the doctor you want to be"
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| "Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "Climate change is still arguably the most critical and controversial issue facing the world in the twenty-first century Previously published as Global Warming A Very Short Introduction the new edition is now Climate Change A Very Short introduction reflecting an important change in the terminology of the last decade In the third edition Mark Maslin includes crucial updates from the last few years including the results of the 2013 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report the effects of ocean acidification and the impact of changes to global population and health Exploring all of the key topics in the debate Maslin makes sense of the complexities climate change involves from political and social issues to environmental and scientific Looking at its predicated impacts he explores all of the controversies and also explains the various proposed solutions 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 Handbook of Anaesthesia" |
| "Now on its fourth edition the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia provides authoritative concise guidance on all aspects of anaesthesia Evidence-based up-to-date and clinically-focused it is indispensable for both anaesthetic trainees and experienced practitioners Building on the award-winning success of previous editions the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is as relevant and important as ever Fully revised with the latest guidelines drugs and procedures this book ensures readers have the most up-to-date knowledge easily to hand The fourth edition includes new content on obesity surgery colloids vs crystalloids and enhanced recovery as well as intraoperative fluid management new anticoagulants BIS updates pulse contour analysis and much more Wherever you are on your career path in anaesthesia this handbook is your essential companion"
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| "The Atmosphere: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "The atmosphere is the thin diffuse fluid that envelops the Earth's surface Despite its apparent fragility the existence of this fluid is vital for human and other life on Earth In this Very Short Introduction Paul Palmer describes the physical and chemical characteristics of different layers in the atmosphere and shows how the interactions where the atmosphere is in contact with land ocean and ice affect its observed physical and chemical properties He also looks at how movement in the atmosphere driven by heat from the sun transports heat from lower latitudes to higher latitudes and is a fundamental feature of the general circulation in the atmosphere Finally Palmer presents an overview of the types of measurements used to understand different parts of the atmosphere and identifies the future challenges for atmospheric scientists 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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| "A Dictionary of Chemistry" |
| "Fully revised and updated the seventh edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry either at school or at university With over 5000 entries-over 175 new to this edition-it covers all aspects of chemistry from physical chemistry to biochemistry The seventh edition boasts broader coverage in areas such as nuclear magnetic resonance polymer chemistry nanotechnology and graphene and absolute configuration increasing the dictionary's appeal to students in these fields New diagrams have been added and existing diagrams updated to illustrate topics that would benefit from a visual aid There are also biographical entries on key figures featured entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects and a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory biochemistry explosives and plastics"
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| "Combinatorics: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "How many possible sudoku puzzles are there? In the lottery what is the chance that two winning balls have consecutive numbers? Who invented Pascal's triangle? (it was not Pascal) Combinatorics the branch of mathematics concerned with selecting arranging and listing or counting collections of objects works to answer all these questions Dating back some 3000 years and initially consisting mainly of the study of permutations and combinations its scope has broadened to include topics such as graph theory partitions of numbers block designs design of codes and latin squares In this Very Short Introduction Robin Wilson gives an overview of the field and its applications in mathematics and computer theory considering problems from the shortest routes covering certain stops to the minimum number of colours needed to colour a map with different colours for neighbouring 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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