The Oxford Handbook of Cities in World History (Clark Peter)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Cities in World History (Clark Peter)(Paperback)

In 2008 for the first time the majority of the planet's inhabitants lived in cities and towns. Becoming globally urban has been one of mankind's greatest collective achievements over time, and raises many questions. How did global city systems evolve and interact in the past? How have historic

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine (Jackson Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine celebrates the richness and variety of medical history around the world. In recent decades, the history of medicine has emerged as a rich and mature sub-discipline within history, but the strength of the field has not precluded vigorous debates about

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management (Morris Peter W. G.)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management presents and discusses leading ideas in the management of projects. Positioning project management as a domain much broader and more strategic than simply 'execution management', this Handbook draws on the insights of over 40 scholars to chart the

The Great Cities in History (Norwich John Julius)(Paperback)

Today, the majority of people in the world live in cities. The implications and challenges associated with this fact are enormous. But how did we get here?From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, this book explores how great cities have marked the

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics (Buchwald Jed Z.)(Paperback)

Paris Revealed - The Secret Life of a City (Clarke Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

PARIS - one of the most visited cities in the world. BUT do you know

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Reformation (Marshall Peter)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Megaproject Management (Flyvbjerg Bent)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Megaproject Management provides state-of-the-art scholarship in the emerging field of megaproject management. Megaprojects are large, complex projects that typically cost billions of dollars and impact millions of people, like building a high-speed rail line, a megadam, a

Silk Roads - A New History of the World (Frankopan Peter)(Paperback / softback)

The sun is setting on the Western world. Slowly but surely, the direction in which the world spins has reversed: where for the last five centuries the globe turned westwards on its axis, it now turns to the east. For centuries, fame and fortune was to be found in the west in the New World of the

Oxford Handbook of Neonatology (Fox Grenville)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Neonatology is the essential user-friendly guide for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of newborns. Accessible, practical, and updated with the latest evidence, this is a key resource designed for use at the cot-side. Using guidance

The Oxford Handbook of War (Lindley-French Julian)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of War is the definitive analysis of war in the twenty-first century. With over forty senior authors from academia, government and the armed forces world-wide the Handbook explores the history, theory, ethics and practice of war. The Handbook first considers the fundamental

The Oxford Handbook of the Trinity (Emery O. P. Gilles)(Paperback)

This handbook examines the history of Trinitarian theology and reveals the Nicene unity still at work among Christians today despite ecumenical differences and the variety of theological perspectives. The forty-three chapters are organized into the following seven parts: the Trinity in Scripture,

The Oxford Handbook of European Romanticism (Hamilton Paul)(Paperback)

TThe Oxford Handbook to European Romanticism brings together leading scholars in the field to examine the intellectual, literary, philosophical, and political elements of European Romanticism. The book focuses on the cultural history of the period extending from the French Revolution to the

Oxford Handbook of Midwifery 3e (Medforth Janet)(Paperback)

Now in its third edition the Oxford Handbook of Midwifery continues to be the essential one-stop guide to the key principles of the care and management of pregnancy, birth and beyond. Concise yet comprehensive, with its recognisable and easy-to-use Oxford Handbook format, midwives will find this a

Time in World History (Stearns Peter)(Paperback)

In this book, Peter Stearns presents the fascinating concept of time through a global historical lens. Covering both calendrical time and clock time, the volume shows how significant changes in conceptions of time are in world history, as they translate many key historical developments from

Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine (Wyatt Jonathan P.)(Paperback)

Now in its fifth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the essential rapid-reference guide to emergency medicine for everyone from junior doctors to specialist registrars, nurse practitioners, and paramedics. New and improved, the Handbook has been thoroughly revised throughout,

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pathology 2e (Carton James)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pathology is the concise and rapidly accessible guide to general pathologic principles, and the pathology behind common and important conditions across all the major medical and surgical specialties. Fully updated and now including abrand

The Oxford History of the Biblical World (Coogan Michael D.)(Paperback)

In this impressive volume, leading scholars offer compelling glimpses into the biblical world, the world in which prophets, poets, sages, and historians created one of our most important texts--the Bible. For more than a century, archaeologists have been unearthing the tombs, temples, texts, and

The Oxford Handbook of Modern Scottish History (Devine T. M.)(Paperback)

Over the last three decades major advances in research and scholarship have transformed understanding of the Scottish past. In this landmark study some of the most eminent writers on the subject, together with emerging new talents, have combined to produce a large-scale volume which reconsiders in

Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine 3e (Bowker Lesley K.)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine provides user-friendly advice in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy (Wiffen Philip)(Paperback)

Complementing the guidelines in the British National Formulary, the third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy remains the indispensable guide to clinical pharmacy, providing all the information needed for practising and student pharmacists. It presents handy practical guidance in a

Prague in Black and Gold - The History of a City (Demetz Peter)(Paperback / softback)

From the Velvet Revolution to the disturbing world of Franz Kafka, from the devestation of the Thirty Years War to the musical elegance of Mozart and Dvorak, Prague is steeped in a wealth of history and culture. PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is a first class history of this unique city, allowing us to

The Oxford History of Western Music (Gibbs Christopher H.)(Paperback)

The Oxford History of Western Music, College Edition, Second Edition, immerses students in the engaging story of the Western musical tradition. By emphasizing the connections among works, both within each cultural era and across time and place, the text goes beyond a basic retelling of the music's

Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology 4e (Clunie Gavin)(Paperback)

This updated edition of the Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology builds on the strengths of the previous editions, providing detailed information on rheumatological diseases and conditions, including a new and improved section on paediatric