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| "How To Interpret Literature: Critical Theory for Literary and Cultural Studies by Robert Dale Parker (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Offering a refreshing combination of accessibility and intellectual rigor How to Interpret Literature Critical Theory for Literary and Cultural Studies Third Edition presents an up-to-date concise and wide-ranging historicist survey of contemporary thinking in critical theory The only book of its kind that thoroughly merges literary studies with cultural studies this text provides a critical look at the major movements in literary studies since the 1930s including those often omitted from other texts It is also the only up-to-date survey of literary theory that devotes extensive treatment to Queer Theory and Postcolonial and Race Studies How to Interpret Literature is ideal as a stand-alone text or in conjunction with an anthology of primary readings such as Robert Dale Parker's Critical Theory A Reader for Literary and Cultural Studies Distinctive Features A conversational and engaging tone that speaks directly to today's students Wider coverage than any book of its kind A rich assortment of pedagogical features (charts text boxes photos and suggestions for further reading)"
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| "Agricultural and Food Controversies: What Everyone Needs to Know by Sarah Lancaster, Michelle S. Calvo-Lorenzo, Pascal A...." |
| "The public is more interested in agricultural and food issues than ever before as is evident in the many agricultural controversies debated in the media Why is it that some people embrace new agricultural technologies while others steadfastly defend traditional farming methods? Why do some prefer to buy food grown around the world while others patronize small local farmers? In the debates about organic food genetically modified organisms and farm animal welfare it is not always clear what the scientific literature actually says To understand these controversies the authors encourage readers to develop first an appreciation for why two equally intelligent and well-intentioned people can form radically different notions about food Sometimes the disputes are scientific in nature and sometimes they arise from conflicting ethical views This book confronts the most controversial issues in agriculture by first explaining the principles of both sides of the debate and then guiding readers through the scientific literature so that they may form their own educated opinions Is food safe if the farm used pesticides or are organic foods truly better for your health?Are chemical fertilizers sustainable or are we producing cheap food today at the expense of future generations? What foods should we eat to have a smaller carbon footprint? Is genetically-modified food the key to global food security and does it give corporations too much market power? Is the prevalence of corn throughout the food system the result of farm subsidies? Does buying local food stimulate the local economy? Why are so many farm animals raised indoors and should antibiotics be given to livestock? These are the issues addressed in Agricultural and Food Controversies What Everyone Needs to Know While it doesn't claim to have all the answers it provides a synthesis of research and popular opinions on both sides of these important issues allowing readers to decide what they value and believe for themselves"
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| "The Poems of Catullus by Gaius Valerius Catullus (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Of all the classical poets Gaius Valerius Catullus (c 84-54 BC) is the most accessible to the modern reader Presented alongside the original Latin text this new translation reflects Catullus' mastery of poetic forms as diverse as the lyric the inventive epigram and the romantic legend and shows his passionate and sometimes dedicated to his lover Lesbia This edition also includes a introduction to the poet's life and work and full explanatory notes ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Elementary Forms of Religious Life by Emile Durkheim (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "'If religion generated everything that is essential in society this is because the idea of society is the soul of religion' In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912) Emile Durkheim set himself the task of discovering the enduring source of human social identity He investigated what he considered to be the simplest form of documented religion - totemism among the Aborigines of Australia Aboriginal religion was an avenue 'to yield an understanding of the religious nature of man by showing us an essential and permanent aspect of humanity' The need and capacity of men and women to relate socially lies at the heart of Durkheim's exploration in which religion embodies the beliefs that shape our moral universe The Elementary Forms has been applauded and debated by sociologists anthropologists ethnographers philosophers and theologians and continues to speak to new generations about the origin and nature of religion and society This new lightly abridged edition provides an excellent introduction to Durkheim's ideas 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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| "Forensic Psychology: A Very Short Introduction by David V. Canter (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Lie detection offender profiling jury selection insanity in the law predicting the risk of re-offending the minds of serial killers and many other topics that fill news and fiction are all aspects of the rapidly developing area of scientific psychology broadly known as Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology A Very Short Introduction discusses all the aspects of psychology that are relevant to the legal and criminal process as a whole It includes explanations of criminal behaviour and criminality including the role of mental disorder in crime and discusses how forensic psychology contributes to helping investigate the crime and catching the perpetrators It also explains how psychologists provide guidance to all those involved in civil and criminal court proceedings including both the police and the accused and what expert testimony can be provided by a psychologist about the offender at the trial Finally David Canter examines how forensic psychology is used particularly in prisons to help in the management treatment and rehabilitation of offenders once they have been convicted 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 Complete Odes and Epodes by Horace (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Horace (65-8 BC) is one of the most important and brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled Horace's Odes and Epodes constitute a body of Latin poetry equalled only by Virgil's astonishing us with leaps of sense and rich modulation masterly metaphor and exquisite subtlety The Epodes include proto-Augustan poems intent on demonstrating the tolerance humour and the humanity of the new leaders of Rome robust love poems and poems of violent denunciation; the Odes echo Greek lyric poetry reflecting on war politics and the gods and celebrating the pleasures of wine friendship love poetry and music Steeped in allusion to contemporary affairs Horace's verse is best read in terms of his changing relationship to the public sphere and David West's superb new translation is supplemented by a lucid introduction illuminating these complexities extensive notes a chronological survey and a glossary 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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| "Concepts in Thermal Physics by Katherine M. Blundell, Stephen J. Blundell (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "An understanding of thermal physics is crucial to much of modern physics chemistry and engineering This book provides a modern introduction to the main principles that are foundational to thermal physics thermodynamics and statistical mechanics The key concepts are carefully presented in a clear way and new ideas are illustrated with copious worked examples as well as a description of the historical background to their discovery Applications are presented to subjects as diverse as stellar astrophysics information and communication theory condensed matter physics and climate change Each chapter concludes with detailed exercises The second edition of this popular textbook maintains the structure and lively style of the first edition but extends its coverage of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to include several new topics including osmosis diffusion problems Bayes theorem radiative transfer the Ising model and Monte Carlo methods New examples and exercises have been added throughout"
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| "Deserts: A Very Short Introduction by Nick Middleton (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "Deserts make up a third of the planet's land surface but if you picture a desert what comes to mind? A wasteland? A drought? A place devoid of all life forms? Deserts are remarkable places Typified by drought and extremes of temperature they can be harsh and hostile; but many deserts are also spectacularly beautiful and on occasion teem with life Nick Middleton explores how each desert is unique through fantastic life forms extraordinary scenery and ingenious human adaptations He demonstrates a desert's immense natural beauty its rich biodiversity and uncovers a long history of successful human occupation This Very Short Introduction tells you everything you ever wanted to know about these extraordinary places and captures their importance in the working of our planet 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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| "Leadership: A Very Short Introduction by Keith Grint (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The subject of leadership raises many questions What is it? How does it differ from management and command? Are leaders born or bred? Who are the leaders? Do we actually need leaders? Inevitably the answers are provocative and partial; leadership is a hugely important topic of debate There are constant calls for 'greater' or 'stronger' leadership but what this actually means how we can evaluate it and why it's important are not very clear In this Very Short Introduction Keith Grint prompts the reader to rethink their understanding of what leadership is He examines the way leadership has evolved from its earliest manifestations in ancient societies highlighting the beginnings of leadership writings through Plato Sun Tzu Machiavelli and others to consider the role of the social economic and political context undermining particular modes of leadership Exploring the idea that leaders cannot exist without followers and recognising that we all have diverse experiences and assumptions of leadership Grint looks at the practice of management its history future and influence on all aspects of society 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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| "Optical Properties of Solids by Mark Fox (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The second edition of this successful textbook provides an up-to-date account of the optical physics of solid state materials The basic principles of absorption reflection luminescence and light scattering are covered for a wide range of materials including insulators semiconductors and metals The text starts with a review of classical optics and then moves on to the treatment of optical transition rates by quantum theory In addition to the traditional discussion of crystalline materials glasses and molecular solids are also covered The first edition included a number of subjects that are not normally covered in standard texts notably semiconductor quantum wells molecular materials vibronic solid state lasers and nonlinear optics The basic structure of the second edition is unchanged but all of the chapters have been updated and improved Futhermore a number of important new topics have been added including Optical control of spin Quantum dots Plasmonics Negative refraction Carbon nanostructures (graphene nanotubes and fullerenes) NV centres in diamond The text is aimed at final year undergraduates masters students and researchers It is mainly written for physicists but might also be useful for electrical engineers materials scientists and physical chemists The topics are written in a clear tutorial style with worked examples chapter summaries and exercises A solutions manual is available on request for instructors"
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| "Risk: A Very Short Introduction by Baruch Fischhoff, John Kadvany (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "We find risks everywhere-from genetically modified crops medical malpractice and stem-cell therapy to intimacy online predators identity theft inflation and robbery They arise from our own acts and they are imposed on us In this Very Short Introduction Baruch Fischhoff and John Kadvany draw on the sciences and humanities to explore and explain the many kinds of risk Using simple conceptual frameworks from decision theory and behavioural research they examine the science and practice of creating measures of risk showing how scientists address risks by combining historical records scientific theories probability and expert judgmentRisk A Very Short Introduction describes what has been learned by cognitive scientists about how people deal with risks applying these lessons to diverse examples and demonstrating how understanding risk can aid choices in everyday life and public policies for health safety environment finance and many other topics 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 Cell: A Very Short Introduction by Terence Allen, Graham J. Cowling (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "All living things on Earth are composed of cells A cell is the simplest unit of a self-contained living organism and the vast majority of life on Earth consists of single-celled microbes mostly bacteria These consist of a simple 'prokaryotic' cell with no nucleus The bodies of more complex plants and animals consist of billions of 'eukaryotic' cells of varying kinds adapted to fill different roles - red blood cells muscle cells branched neurons Each cell is an astonishingly complex chemical factory the activities of which we have only begun to unravel in the past fifty years or so through modern techniques of microscopy biochemistry and molecular biology In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen and Graham Cowling describe the nature of cells - their basic structure their varying forms their division their differentiation from initially highly flexible stem cells their signalling and programmed death Cells are the basic constituent of life and understanding cells and how they work is central to all biology and 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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| "The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction by Jamie Woodward (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The study of the Quaternary ice age has revolutionized ideas about Earth system change and the pace of landscape and ecosystem dynamics The Ice Age A Very Short Introduction looks at evidence from the continents the oceans and the ice core records and the human stories behind it all Jamie Woodward examines the remarkable environmental shifts that took place during the Great Ice Age of the Quaternary Period He explores the evolution of ideas evaluates the contributions of the leading players in the great debates and presents some of the ingenious methods that have been used to retrieve information about the recent geological past In an era of warming climate the study of the ice age past is now more important than ever This book examines the wonders of the Quaternary ice age - to show how ice age landscapes and ecosystems were repeatedly and rapidly transformed as plants animals and humans reorganized their worlds 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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| "Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen J. Blundell (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Magnetism is a strange force mysteriously attracting one object to another apparently through empty space It has been claimed as a great healer with magnetic therapies being proposed over the centuries and still popular today Why are its mysterious important to solve? In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J Blundell explains why For centuries magnetism has been used for various exploits; through compasses it gave us navigation and through motors generators and turbines it has given us power Blundell explores our understanding of electricity and magnetism from the work of Galvani Ampere Faraday and Tesla and goes on to explore how Maxwell and Faraday's work led to the unification of electricity and magnetism thought of as one of the most imaginative developments in theoretical physics With a discussion of the relationship between magnetism and relativity quantum magnetism and its impact on computers and information storage Blundell shows how magnetism has changed our fundamental understanding of the Universe 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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| "Stars: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew King (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star Our very own star the Sun is crucial to the development and sustainability of life on Earth This Very Short Introduction presents a modern authoritative examination of how stars live producing all the chemical elements beyond helium and how they die sometimes spectacularly to end as remnants such as black holes Andrew King shows how understanding the stars is key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit and thus the history of our entire Universe as well as the existence of planets like our own King presents a fascinating exploration of the science of stars from the mechanisms that allow stars to form and the processes that allow them to shine as well as the results of their inevitable death 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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| "Public Law: Text, Cases, and Materials by Andrew Le Sueur, Jo E. Murkens, Maurice Sunkin (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Public Law Text Cases and Materials offers a fresh approach to the study of constitutional and administrative law Three of the subject's foremost scholars provide you with clear and insightful commentary on the key institutions legal principles and conventions and blend this with a carefully selected and diverse range of materials and case studies You'll acquire both a thorough knowledge of public law and practice and an understanding of the theoretical and political debates in this fascinating and dynamic field of law Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing detailed updates to the law following publication web links to useful sites and for lecturers a test bank of multiple choice questions with answers and feedback"
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| "Child Psychology: A Very Short Introduction by Usha Goswami (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "This Very Short Introduction provides an up-to-date authoritative and accessible guide to modern child psychology from birth to early adolescence Beginning with infancy Usha Goswami considers the process of attachment and 'bonding' showing how secure attachments enable the development of self-understanding Exploring childhood learning ranging from aspects of language and thinking to cognitive reasoning Goswami looks at how babies and toddlers develop an understanding of the physical biological and social worlds and develop complex abilities like language and morality Demonstrating how learning is shaped by the environments surrounding the child; at home school with peers and in wider society Goswami emphasizes the importance of childhood friendships and siblings for psychological development Introducing the key theories in child psychology Goswami explains why children develop as they do and how society can further optimize their development through the adolescent years 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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| "In All Likelihood: Statistical Modelling and Inference Using Likelihood by Yudi Pawitan (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Based on a course in the theory of statistics this text concentrates on what can be achieved using the likelihoodFisherian method of taking account of uncertainty when studying a statistical problem It takes the concept ot the likelihood as providing the best methods for unifying the demands of statistical modelling and the theory of inference Every likelihood concept is illustrated by realistic examples which are not compromised by computational problems Examples range from a simile comparison of two accident rates to complex studies that require generalised linear or semiparametric modelling The emphasis is that the likelihood is not simply a device to produce an estimate but an important tool for modelling The book generally takes an informal approach where most important results are established using heuristic arguments and motivated with realistic examples With the currently available computing power examples are not contrived to allow a closed analytical solution and the book can concentrate on the statistical aspects of the data modelling In addition to classical likelihood theory the book covers many modern topics such as generalized linear models and mixed models non parametric smoothing robustness the EM algorithm and empirical likelihood"
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| "The Oxford Solid State Basics by Steven H. Simon (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The study of solids is one of the richest most exciting and most successful branches of physics While the subject of solid state physics is often viewed as dry and tedious this new book presents the topic instead as an exciting exposition of fundamental principles and great intellectual breakthroughs Beginning with a discussion of how the study of heat capacity of solids ushered in the quantum revolution the author presents the key ideas of the field while emphasizing the deep underlying concepts The book begins with a discussion of the EinsteinDebye model of specific heat and the DrudeSommerfeld theories of electrons in solids which can all be understood without reference to any underlying crystal structure The failures of these theories force a more serious investigation of microscopics Many of the key ideas about waves in solids are then introduced using one dimensional models in order to convey concepts without getting bogged down with details Only then does the book turn to consider real materials Chemical bonding is introduced and then atoms can be bonded together to crystal structures and reciprocal space results Diffraction experiments as the central application of these ideas are discussed in great detail From there the connection is made to electron wave diffraction in solids and how it results in electronic band structure The natural culmination of this thread is the triumph of semiconductor physics and devices The final section of the book considers magnetism in order to discuss a range of deeper concepts The failures of band theory due to electron interaction spontaneous magnetic orders and mean field theories are presented well Finally the book gives a brief exposition of the Hubbard model that undergraduates can understand The book presents all of this material in a clear fashion dense with explanatory or just plain entertaining footnotes This may be the best introductory book for learning solid state physics It is certainly the most fun to read"
Price: 23.99 |
| "Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction by Nicholas P. Money (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "In recent decades we have come to realize that the microbial world is hugely diverse and can be found in the most extreme environments Fungi single-celled protists bacteria archaea and the vast array of viruses and sub-viral particles far outnumber plants and animals Microbes we now know play a critical role in ecosystems in the chemistry of atmosphere and oceans and within our bodies The field of microbiology armed with new techniques from molecular biology is now one of the most vibrant in the life sciences In this Very Short Introduction Nicholas P Money explores not only the traditional methods of microscopy and laboratory culture but also the modern techniques of genetic detection and DNA sequencing genomic analysis and genetic manipulation In turn he demonstrates how advances in microbiology have had a tremendous impact on the areas of medicine agriculture and biotechnology 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 Business and Management by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "This wide-ranging and authoritative dictionary contains over 7100 entries covering all areas of business and management including marketing organizational behaviour business strategy law and taxation In its sixth edition it features the very latest developments such as those relating to information technology (including mobile technology) and the financial crisis and the subsequent sovereign debt crisis Entries have been updated to refer to recent events and news in the field for example the LIBOR scandal Over 100 new entries have been added including bitcoin Cog's Ladder mobile commerce Six Sigma social media theory of institutional deficiencies and zero-hours contract Furthermore there is expanded coverage of areas such as financial regulation and corporate social responsibility with a number of new entries offering insight into these topics including aw-shucks defence and Financial Conduct Authority The new edition of this established bestselling dictionary elucidates modern financial and management jargon defining entries in a clear concise and accessible manner With recommended web links for many entries accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Business and Management companion website this edition is more informative than ever This A-Z reference work is essential for business students teachers and professionals and useful for anyone needing a guide to business terminology"
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| "Banking: A Very Short Introduction by John O. S. Wilson, John Goddard (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Banks are of central importance for economic growth the allocation of capital competitiveness and financial stability Propelled by technological advances in financial analysis and financial deregulation the banking industry's investment played a key role in enhancing national economic growth in the early 21st century The global financial crisis in 2007 revealed the banking world's feet of clay Since 2007 the turmoil in the global financial system has prompted a fundamental reappraisal of the scale scope governance performance safety and soundness of banks and other financial institutions In this Very Short Introduction John Goddard and John Wilson explore the world of banking describing the role of central banks in national and global economies and analysing the increasing supervision and regulation imposed on the banking industry Looking to the future the authors consider proposals for reform of the banking industry and the prospects of a resolution of the closely-related banking and sovereign debt crises 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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| "Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Culler (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact what is literature and does it matter? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this Very Short Introduction to literary theory Often a controversial subject said to have transformed the study of culture and society in the past two decades literary theory is accused of undermining respect for tradition and truth and encouraging suspicion about the political and psychological implications of cultural projects rather than admiration for great literature Here Jonathan Culler explains 'theory' not by describing warring 'schools' but by sketching key 'moves' theory has encouraged and speaking directly about the implications of theory for thinking about literature human identity and the power of language In this new edition Culler takes a look at new material including the 'death of theory' the links between the theory of narrative and cognitive science trauma theory ecocriticism and includes a new chapter on 'Ethics and aesthetics' This lucid introduction is useful for anyone who has wondered what all the fuss is about or who wants to think about literature today 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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| "Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare by Vicky Melfi, Geoff Hosey, Sheila Pankhurst (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The keeping of zoo animals is a central tool in the conservation of some of the world's most fascinating yet threatened species But how do zoos operate on a day-to-day basis? What are the key challenges they face in trying to feed manage and keep healthy the animals in their care? How can they play their part in conserving biodiversity? Zoo Animals Behaviour Management and Welfare addresses the key questions surrounding the keeping of exotic animals in captivity and reveals how we can apply our ever-growing understanding of animal behaviour and use an evidence based approach to ensure zoo animals are managed as effectively as possible Drawing on their extensive experience of zoo research practice and teaching the authors blend together theory with a broad range of both mammalian and non-mammalian examples to give a highly-readable overview of this burgeoning field Zoo Animals Behaviour Management and Welfare is the ideal resource for anyone needing a thorough grounding in this subject whether as a student or as a zoo professional Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Zoo Animals features For all readers Updates - surveys of key developments in the field Multiple choice questions with instant feedback to aid self-assessment For registered adopters of the book Figures from the book in electronic format and full colour available for download"
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| "Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization by Andrew Crane, Dirk Matten..." |
| "The fourth edition of 'Business Ethics' explores throughout the text in the context of business ethics the three major challenges that businesses face when making ethical decisions Globalization Sustainability Corporate citizenship Crane and Matten provides a truly global approach with a strong European perspective as well as examples from emerging economies and all around the world The text's accessible style and easy-to-follow narrative ensure it is engaging for students new to the subject The text features excellent case studies and unique pedagogical features that show how theory relates to real-life practice including Ethics on Screen Ethics Online and Ethics in Action It also focuses on skills such as key decision-making skills through in-text features including Skill Checks Think Theory boxes and Key Concept boxes This text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which provides Student resources - Additional case study web links - Additional 'Ethics in Action' web links - Additional 'Ethics on Screen' web links - Useful ethics web links - Further reading - Link to Crane & Matten blog and feeds from new blogs - Think Theory Answers - short responses to the 'Think Theory' features that are currently in the text - Trailers of movies featured in the Ethics on Screen boxes - Video links - 'Ethics careers' section for students Lecturer resources Teaching notes for case studies Teaching notes for 'Ethical Dilemmas' Teaching notes for 'Ethics in Action' Teaching notes for 'Ethics on Screen' PowerPoint slides Think Theory Answers - short responses to the 'Think Theory' features that are currently in the text Crane and Matten 'Case Bank' - cases no longer in book will be provided on the ORC for use by instructors Additional Week 1 PowerPoint slides with details of book ORC and blog Test bank Sample course outline for instructors specifying course aims student skills weekly subjects and key readings"
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| "The Sjogren's Book by Oxford University Press Inc (Hardback, 2011)" |
| "Afflicting one in seventy Americans Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes dryness of the eyes mouth and nose and that can lead to complications including profound fatigue depression and lymphoma While there is no cure for Sjogren's much can be done to alleviate the suffering of patients This extensively revised handbook offers everything you need to know to cope with this disease The Sjogren's Book Fourth Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative guide produced by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and its medical advisors and edited by physician Daniel J Wallace a leading authority on autoimmune disorders This expanded edition provides readers with the best medical and practical information on this disorder bringing together the current thinking about Sjogren's in an easily readable and understandable book with an entirely new section on lifestyle issues aimed at improving the quality of life for Sjogren's sufferers With more than thirty chapters written by leading experts the handbook illuminates the major clinical aspects of the syndrome and is loaded with practical tips and advice Indeed it offers a wide-ranging look at the many faces of Sjogren's covering diagnosis the various organ systems that can be affected the possible psychological problems and the many treatment options as well as a concluding chapter listing the web print and media resources available It is a valuable aid that patients can use while discussing their illness with their physician and an excellent resource for family members And because Sjogren's is greatly underdiagnosed this handbook is a particularly valuable resource for healthcare professionals Recognized as the bible for Sjogren's suffers this reliable and informative guide is the first place for patients to look when they have questions about this little known but serious chronic disease"
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| "Animal Cognition : Evolution, Behavior and Cognition" |
| "What occupies the mind of an animal? To what extent do they experience consciousness? Is there such a thing as culture in the animal kingdom? For those new to this fascinating topic this innovative text delivers an apt and comprehensive introduction to the rich and complex world of animal behaviour and cognition Discover pivotal case studies and experiments that have irrevocably shaped how we view the psychological and social lives of animals and discover such key cognitive topics as memory communication and sensory perception Projecting an insightful scope into the cognitive world of animals from considering the use of tools in birds to the dance communication system of the honey bee Wynne and Udell analyse and explain the importance of the observations and studies that have led to the greater understanding of how animals learn perceive social relations form concepts experience time and navigate space Written with the student-reader in mind this text provides the ideal introduction to this excitingly progressive field in psychology to any undergraduate undertaking courses in animal behaviour and comparative psychology This book is for those who desire to learn an up-to-date history of cornerstone theories in the field thus far and gain a comprehensive introductory understanding into the function and evolution of the broad range of cognitive and behavioural faculties in animals"
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| "Business Vocabulary Builder: Student Pack by Paul Emmerson (Mixed media product, 2009)" |
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| "Teaching English Grammar by Jim Scrivener (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The perfect companion for both trainees and teacher trainers following courses such as the Cambridge CELTA and the Trinity Certificate in TESOL as well as teachers who are unsure of how to present grammar or those who are looking for new ways to present it Teaching English Grammar aims to combine language information and methodological help in a straightforward authoritative way and thus help English language teachers prepare and deliver grammar lessons within their syllabus The book provides teachers with an authoritative and practical handbook on teaching grammar and helps to make preparing grammar lessons easy and straightfoward"
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