The University of Oxford: A Brief History (Brockliss Laurence)(Paperback)

The University of Oxford: A Brief History (Brockliss Laurence)(Paperback)

The University of Oxford is the third-oldest university in Europe and remains one of the greatest universities in the world. Institutions have waxed and waned over the centuries, but Oxford has always succeeded in reinventing itself to meet the demands of a new age. This book offers a succinct

The University of Oxford: A History (Brockliss L. W. B.)(Pevná vazba)

This fresh and readable account gives a complete history of the University of Oxford, from its beginnings in the eleventh century to the present day. Written by one of the leading authorities on the history of universities internationally, it traces Oxford's improbable rise from provincial

My Brief History (Hawking Stephen (University of Cambridge))(Paperback / softback)

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Stephen Hawking has dazzled readers worldwide with a string of bestsellers exploring the mysteries of the universe. Now, for the first time, perhaps the most brilliant cosmologist of our age turns his gaze inward for a revealing look at his own life and intellectual evolution

A History of Women's Lives in Oxford (Darby Nell)(Paperback)

Underneath the dreaming spires of Oxford's world-famous university, generations of women have lived their lives, fighting for the right to study there, and for a role within the city's educational, political and social spheres. Although a few of these women's names have been recorded for posterity,

Oxford Scene - A view of the University and City (Andrews Chris)(Paperback / softback)

A book of colour photographs showing the University City of Oxford: Colleges, buildings, life and

A Brief History of the House of Windsor (Paterson Michael)(Paperback)

This Brief History tells the story of The House of Windsor. Starting with George V and going through Charles, Prince of Wales, all the way to Queen Elizabeth II. Plus it will touch on the next generations of the monarchy, with Prince William, Duchess Kate, and their son. The book will shed light on

A Brief History of the Spanish Language (Pharies David a.)(Paperback)

Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language's Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin

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 Illustrated History of Theatre (Brown John Russell)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and

Brief Illustrated History of Exploration (Hibbert Clare)(Pevná vazba)

A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East, to the African coast, to the Northwest Passage and through to the discovery of North

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

Brief History of the Vikings (Clements Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The last pagans or the first modern Europeans? A consice history of the

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt (Shaw Ian)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive

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

The Oxford History of English (Mugglestone Lynda)(Paperback)

Lynda Mugglestone's hugely popular The Oxford History of English is now updated and entirely reset in a new edition featuring David Crystal's new take on the future of English in the wider world. In accounts made vivid with examples from a vast range of documentary evidence that includes letters,

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

Brief History Of Time - From Big Bang To Black Holes (Hawking Stephen (University of Cambridge))(Paperback / softback)

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest

Brief History of the Celts (Ellis Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Uncovering one of the world's greatest

A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI - Max Bennett

A Brief History of Intelligence bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the evolutionary story of how the brain came to be. The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first

A Brief History of Slavery: A New Global History (Black Jeremy)(Paperback)

A new global history of slavery from its ancient origins through the horrors of the Atlantic trade to the present

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Shaw Ian)(Paperback)

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700,000 BC to AD 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable

Oxford Dictionary of Law, 10th Edition - Law Jonathan

The bestselling title in the Oxford Quick Reference series, A Dictionary of Law is an essential reference work, described by leading university lecturers as 'the best law dictionary' and favoured by law students and legal professionals alike.The tenth edition features over 4,900 clear and concise

Black Oxford - The Untold Stories of Oxford University's Black Scholars (Roberts Pamela)(Paperback / softback)

A history of black scholars at Oxford

Psychopharmacology - Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior (Meyer Jerrold S. (University of Massachusetts Amherst))(Paperback / softback)

Published by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press. Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior, Second Edition is appropriate for undergraduate or beginning level graduate courses in psychopharmacology or drugs and behavior that emphasize relationships between the