British Civilization: An Introduction (Oakland John)(Paperback)

British Civilization: An Introduction (Oakland John)(Paperback)

Thoroughly updated and revised, the ninth edition of the highly regarded British Civilization: An Introduction continues to be the ideal textbook on Britain, its country and people, religion, politics and government, international relations, legal system, economy, education, media and culture for

American Civilization: An Introduction (Mauk David)(Paperback)

The eighth edition of the hugely successful American Civilization offers students the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life, examining the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment to government and politics, religion,

Ancient Egypt: An Introduction (Ikram Salima)(Paperback)

This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilization of all time ancient Egypt. Beginning with a geographical overview that explains the development of Egyptian belief systems as well as its subsequent political development, it examines methodology, the history of the discipline

Circles of Power: An Introduction to Hermetic Magic (Greer John Michael)(Paperback)

Animal Learning & Cognition: An Introduction (Pearce John M.)(Paperback)

Animal Learning and Cognition: An Introduction provides an up-to-date review of the principal findings from more than a century of research into animal intelligence. This new edition has been expanded to take account of the many exciting developments that have occurred over the last ten years. The

An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Locke John)(Paperback)

John Locke's classic work An Essay Concerning Human Understanding laid the foundation of British empiricism and remains of enduring interest today. Rejecting doctrines of innate principles and ideas, Locke shows how all our ideas, even the most abstract and complex, are grounded in human

Postwar British Politics in Perspective (Marsh David)(Paperback)

This broad-ranging and original text provides an accessible introduction to British politics since 1945, challenging many well-established

Racing Motorcycle - Volume 3: An Introduction to Chassis Set Up (Bradley John)(Paperback / softback)

Brief Guide to Classical Civilization (Kershaw Dr Stephen P.)(Paperback / softback)

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to Classical history, myth and the ancient

The Linguistics of British Sign Language: An Introduction (Sutton-Spence Rachel)(Paperback)

This is the first textbook dealing specifically with British sign linguistics. It provides essential support for learners of British Sign Language and others interested in the structure and use of BSL, and assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics and sign language. Technical terms and

Worm Forgives the Plough (Collis John Stewart)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANEDuring the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war

An Introduction to the Desert Fathers (Wortley John)(Paperback)

Christian monasticism emerged in the Egyptian deserts in the fourth century AD. This introduction explores its origins and subsequent development and what it aimed to achieve, including the obstacles that it encountered; for the most part making use of the monks' own words as they are preserved (in

Psychoanalytic Aesthetics: An Introduction to the British School (Glover Nicky)(Paperback)

Psychoanalytic Aesthetics is an in-depth study of the Kleinian school's longstanding concern with aesthetics, which resulted in rethinking the classical account of the relation between art and madness, creativity and psychoneurosis, primary and secondary

Deep Learning (Kelleher John D.)(Paperback)

An accessible introduction to the artificial intelligence technology that enables computer vision, speech recognition, machine translation, and driverless cars.Deep learning is an artificial intelligence technology that enables computer vision, speech recognition in mobile phones, machine

Medieval Philosophy: An Historical and Philosophical Introduction (Marenbon John)(Paperback)

This new introduction replaces Marenbon's best-selling editions Early Medieval Philosophy (1983) and Later Medieval Philosophy (1987) to present a single authoritative and comprehensive study of the period. It gives a lucid and engaging account of the history of philosophy in the Middle Ages,

British Counterinsurgency (Newsinger John)(Paperback)

British Counterinsurgency challenges the British Army's claim to counterinsurgency expertise. It provides well-written, accessible and up-to-date accounts of the post-1945 campaigns in Palestine, Malaya, Kenya, Cyprus, South Yemen, Dhofar, Northern Ireland and more recently in Iraq and

Islamic Civilization in Thirty Lives - The First 1000 Years (Robinson Chase F.)(Paperback / softback)

An accessible introduction to pre-modern Islam, showcasing the individuals - caliphs, law-makers, theologians, poets, mystics and scholars - who shaped the course of early Islamic

Science and Technology in World History: An Introduction (McClellan James E.)(Paperback)

Tracing the relationship between science and technology from the dawn of civilization to the early twenty-first century, James E. McClellan III and Harold Dorn's bestselling book argues that technology as 'applied science' emerged relatively recently, as industry and governments began funding

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief (Frame John M.)(Paperback)

'Systematic Theology' is the culmination and creative synthesis of John Frame's writing on, teaching about, and studying of the Word of God. This magisterial opus at once biblical, clear, cogent, readable, accessible, and practical summarizes the mature thought of one of the most important and

Vital Nerves - A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists (Gibbons John)(Paperback / softback)

Osteopath, lecturer and author John Gibbons offers an accessible introduction to the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Alongside real case studies and guidelines for hands-on work with clients and patients, The Vital Nerves demystifies and makes accessible everything from how to diagnose nerve

Understanding the European Union: A Concise Introduction (McCormick John)(Paperback)

This is the must-have, leading introduction to the European Union. Offering an ideal primer on the EU's history, institutions, and politics, this concise textbook also covers the various challenges and opportunities faced by the EU, from the democratic deficit and the potential of future

The Histories (Herodotus)(Paperback)

Translated by Aubrey de S lincourt with an introduction and Notes by John M. Marincola. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best

European Union Politics (McCormick John)(Paperback)

European Union Politics provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics and policy in the EU. It gives readers a sense of the colour and flavour of EU politics, while systematic coverage of different theoretical perspectives encourages a more sophisticated understanding of how and

The Empire Project (Darwin John)(Paperback)

The British Empire, wrote Adam Smith, 'has hitherto been not an empire, but the project of an empire' and John Darwin offers a magisterial global history of the rise and fall of that great imperial project. The British Empire, he argues, was much more than a group of colonies ruled over by a