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Alan Stripp, Sir F. H. Hinsley |
Oxford
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Codebreakers: The Inside Story of Bletchley Park
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"Codebreakers: The Inside Story of Bletchley Park" gives you direct access to the clandestine world of WWII intelligence through the first-hand accounts of the very individuals who lived it. If you're drawn to the enigma of secret codes and the high stakes of wartime espionage, this compelling narrative will not only satisfy your curiosity but also provide a profound understanding of how these historical undertakings shaped our modern world. It's a rare opportunity to walk alongside unsung heroes whose genius and determination were pivotal to the Allied victory.
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Marjorie Perloff
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University
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Chicago
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Wittgenstein's Ladder : Poetic Language and the Strangeness of the Ordinary
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Recommendation: Wittgenstein's Ladder is a must-read for those interested in contemporary language poetry. Marjorie Perloff's adaptation of Wittgenstein's conception of meaning and use offers significant insights into the current state of poetry, literature, and literary study. This book emphasizes the vitality of reading and thinking about poetry, and the absolute necessity of pushing against the boundaries that define and limit our worlds.
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Andrew Sheng
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Cambridge
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From Asian to Global Financial Crisis: An Asian Regulator's View of Unfettered Finance in the 1990s and 2000s
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If you're intrigued by the intricate world of finance and keen to unravel the complex causes behind major economic downturns, this book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look. It's penned by someone who experienced the tumultuous waves of market upheaval firsthand, giving you a front-row seat to the decisions and policies that shaped the financial landscape of the '90s and '00s. This could really resonate if you enjoy deep dives into economic history and policy analysis.
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Andreas G. Erdmann
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Cambridge
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Concise Anatomy for Anaesthesia
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This book is a must-read for anyone preparing for the Primary and Final FRCA examinations in anaesthesia. With its clear illustrations and straightforward explanations, it provides a concise and comprehensive guide to the core anatomical knowledge required for these exams. Not only will it help you understand complex anatomical concepts, but it also includes sample examination questions to test your knowledge and reinforce your learning. Whether you're a candidate preparing for the exams or a busy anaesthetist in need of a quick reference, this book is an invaluable resource that will enhance your understanding and clinical practice.
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Peter Frederick Strawson
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Oxford
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Analysis and Metaphysics : An Introduction to Philosophy
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All developed human beings possess a practical mastery of a vast range of concepts, including such basic structural notions as those of identity, truth, existence, material objects, mental states, space, and time; but a practical mastery does not entail theoretical understanding. It is that understanding which philosophy seeks to achieve. In this book, one of the most distinguished of living philosophers, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject on the part of the reader, sets out to explain and illustrate a certain conception of the nature of analytical philosophy. Strawson draws on his many years of teaching at Oxford University, during which he refined and developed what he regards as the most productive route to understanding the fundamental structure of human thinking. Among the distinctive features of his exposition are the displacement of an older, reductive conception of philosophical method (the ideal of "analyzing" complex ideas into simpler elements) in favorof elucidating the interconnections between the complex but irreducible notions which form the basic structure of our thinking; and the demonstration that the three traditionally distinguished departments of metaphysics (ontology), epistemology, and logic are but three aspects of one unified enquiry. Strawson has produced an elegant work that will be invaluable to students and stimulating for professional philosophers and general readers alike.
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David Stone Potter
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Oxford
University
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Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint - Women in Antiquity
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The story of Theodora is like an epic deemed for the silver screen, but it's drenched in authentic historical grandeur. Imagine a trajectory from the fringes to the zenith of power, Theodora's journey is as astonishing as it sounds. David Potter cuts through ancient biases to deliver a narrative that isn't just regal and insightful, but resonates with anyone inspired by tales of profound resilience and influence. Giving it a read might just redefine what you think possible, especially for women with formidable spirit in eras gone by.
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Minxin Pei
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Harvard
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China's Crony Capitalism : The Dynamics of Regime Decay
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This book provides a critical analysis of China's economic reform and the consequences of incomplete reforms, shedding light on the pervasive corruption and the power dynamic among government officials, businessmen, and organized crime members. It offers compelling evidence of the illegitimate accumulation of wealth by the well-connected elites and the absence of democracy in China's one-party system. This book is recommended for readers seeking a deep understanding of China's contemporary issues beyond its rapid economic growth.
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Oxford University Press
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Oxford
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The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Japanese & English Dictionary
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The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Japanese & English Dictionary provides parallel English and Japanese word-lists containing 28,000 items for each language. It presents vocabulary relating to various subjects with illustrations. The dictionary covers a broad range of subjects in fields such as science, medicine, technology, industry, commerce, and arts and leisure. It includes fully alphabetized indexes in both languages and serves as a valuable supplement to English-Japanese and Japanese-English dictionaries.
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John R. Hicks
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Harvard
University
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Collected Essays on Economic Theory: Wealth and Welfare v. 1
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Cover faded and worn, page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.
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Wole Soyinka
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Oxford
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The Open Sore Of A Continent - A Personal Narrative Of The Nigerian Crisis
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Recommendation: "The Open Sore Of A Continent" provides a raw, personal insight into Nigeria's political and social struggles. Wole Soyinka expertly traces the nation's post-colonial journey, from success to dictatorship. This book is recommended for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Nigeria's history and its uncertain future.
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Harald Bathelt, Johannes Gluckler |
Oxford
University
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The Relational Economy : Geographies of Knowing and Learning
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This book is a valuable resource for those who want to gain knowledge about the impact of global changes in technology, demand, and competition on the organization of production and the circulation of knowledge across local, national, and global flows. The book employs a novel relational framework, which recognizes values, interpretative frameworks, and decision-making practices as subject to the contextuality of the social institutions that characterize the relationships between the human agents. This book is highly recommended for researchers, academics, and students studying social sciences.
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Pedro C. Gonzales, Edward C. Dickinson, Robert S. Kennedy |
Oxford
University
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A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines
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This guidebook is perfect for avid birdwatchers who are interested in the unique and endangered avifauna of the Philippines. With detailed illustrations and information on all 572 bird species, including 170 endemics, this book is the go-to standard for Philippine Ornithology. The expert team of authors and artists, with a combined field experience of over 100 years, have created a comprehensive and detailed guide that includes plumage, voice, range, distribution, status, habitat, life history and behavior of each bird. A must-read for birdwatchers and conservation workers in the region.
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Throsby
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Cambridge
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Economics and Culture
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This book could be a good read for someone who wants to explore the fascinating relationship between economics and culture. It offers a fresh and thought-provoking analysis of how these seemingly separate domains intersect and influence each other. With its engaging and accessible writing style, this book will expand your understanding of cultural value, creativity, and sustainability, while shedding light on the role of culture in economic development. Prepare to see economics from a whole new perspective!
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Thomas Bender
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Johns
Hopkins
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Community and Social Change in America
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Did urbanization kill 'community' in the nineteenth century, or even earlier? In this highly regarded volume Bender argues not only that community survivedthe trials of industrialization and urbanization but that it remains a fundamental element of American society today.
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David Bates
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Yale
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William The Conqueror
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Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European historyIn this magisterial addition to the Yale English Monarchs series, David Bates combines biography and a multidisciplinary approach to examine the life of a major figure in British and European history. Using a framework derived from studies of early medieval kingship, he assesses each phase of William’s life to establish why so many trusted William to invade England in 1066 and the consequences of this on the history of the so-called Norman Conquest after the Battle of Hastings and for generations to come. A leading historian of the period, Bates is notable for having worked extensively in the archives of northern France and discovered many eleventh- and twelfth-century charters largely unnoticed by English-language scholars. Taking an innovative approach, he argues for a move away from old perceptions and controversies associated with William’s life and the Norman Conquest. This deeply researched volume is the scholarly biography for our generation.
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Henry Kamen
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Yale
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The Spanish Inquisition : A Historical Revision
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If you're interested in Spanish history, religion, or just want a riveting read, this book is for you! Kamen provides a meticulously researched, nuanced view on the Spanish Inquisition that goes beyond popular myths. His analysis of how the Inquisition impacted Spanish intellectual life and the broader social context is insightful and thought-provoking.
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Joseph M. Williams, Gregory G. Colomb |
University
Of
Chicago
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Style : Toward Clarity and Grace
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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to write persuasively and with clarity. It includes step-by-step strategies for crafting effective sentences and organizing paragraphs. One of the most unique and distinctive features of the book is its emphasis on not following simplistic rules or endless lists of dos and don'ts, but rather learning how to be concise, focused, and organized in your writing. It's a practical and disciplined text that will help transform even your roughest drafts into polished works of clarity, coherence, impact, and personality.
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Susan Francis Gray, Kevin Gray |
Oxford
University
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Elements of Land Law
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This book is a must-read for law students and legal professionals who want to understand the complicated world of land law. The book provides comprehensive coverage of land law, including recent legislation and case law in England and Wales, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. The book also explains the social and political context of land law, making it accessible to readers who have limited knowledge of the subject. The concise chapters allow readers to focus on specific areas of interest, and the thorough footnoting and referencing encourage readers to explore topics in-depth.
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Margaret Atwood
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Cambridge
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Negotiating With The Dead - A Writer On Writing
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What is the role of the Writer? Prophet? High Priest of Art? Court Jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain--or excuse!--their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift? Atwood's wide reference to other writers, living and dead, is balanced by anecdotes from her own experiences, both in Canada and elsewhere. The lightness of her touch is offset by a seriousness about the purpose and the pleasures of writing, and by a deep familiarity with the myths and traditions of western literature. Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. Throughout her thirty years of writing, Atwood has received numerous awards and honorary degrees. Hew newest novel, The Blind Assassin, won the 2000 Booker Prize for Fiction. She is the author of more than twenty-five volumes of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include Alias Grace (1996), The Robber Bride (1994), Cat's Eye (1988), The Handmaid's Tale (1983), Surfacing (1972) and The Edible Woman (1970). Acclaimed for her talent for portraying both personal lives and worldly problems of universal concern, Atwood's work has been published in more than thirty-five languages, including Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic, and Estonian.
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Michael Swan
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Oxford
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Practical English Usage, Third Edition: Hardback
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Recommended for non-native English speakers to improve grammar. Would be a great resource for ESL teachers. The book covers many essential topics in English grammar, including usage, idioms, style, usage, spelling and pronunciation.
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Akhil Gupta, James Ferguson |
University
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California
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Anthropological Locations : Boundaries and Grounds of a Field Science
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Among the social sciences, anthropology relies most fundamentally on "fieldwork"―the long-term immersion in another way of life as the basis for knowledge. In an era when anthropologists are studying topics that resist geographical localization, this book initiates a long-overdue discussion of the political and epistemological implications of the disciplinary commitment to fieldwork.These innovative, stimulating essays―carefully chosen to form a coherent whole―interrogate the notion of "the field," showing how the concept is historically constructed and exploring the consequences of its dominance. The essays discuss anthropological work done in places (in refugee camps, on television) or among populations (gays and lesbians, homeless people in the United States) that challenge the traditional boundaries of "the field." The contributors suggest alternative methodologies appropriate for contemporary problems and ultimately propose a reformation of the discipline of anthropology.
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Joanna Turnbull
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Oxford
University
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Oxford Wordpower Dictionary
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Written specifically for intermediate learners and their needs, with a focus on building vocabulary through topics, and on boosting accuracy and confidence.
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Thomas Harrison
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University
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California
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1910 - The Emancipation Of Dissonance
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"This book is perfect for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in Europe and World War I. It provides a compelling look at the intellectual intricacies surrounding the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian empire and is full of fascinating portraits of the cultural and intellectual elite of the time."
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Philippe Espinasse
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Hong
Kong
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IPO : A Global Guide
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The guide explains, in a straightforward, jargon-free style, the pros and cons of turning private businesses into listed companies.
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Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy
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Singapore
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Yaa Baa: Production, Traffic and Consumption of Methamphetamines in Mainland Southeast Asia
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"Yaa Baa" is not just informative, it's an alarming exploration of a drug crisis that's reshaping communities. If you're someone who is intrigued by the undercurrents of societal change or someone looking to understand the complex interaction between politics, economy, and narcotics, this book is an eye-opener. It's a socio-political journey through the dark alleys of addiction, policy, and human cost.
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Jill Poole
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Oxford
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Casebook On Contract Law
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Jill Poole's best-selling Casebook on Contract Law provides a clear and well-structured explanation of the principles and rules of contract law through a comprehensive selection of case law, addressing all aspects encountered on undergraduate courses. The coverage in this new edition has been revised to incorporate all recent significant decisions and judgments made by the House of Lords and the Court of Appeal.Extracts have been chosen from a wide range of historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the reasoning processes of the court and how legal principles are developed, thus enabling cases to be analyzed and discussed independently while, taken as a whole, the chapters provide a sound understanding of the modern law of contract. Succinct author commentary focuses the reader on the key elements within the extracts, while thought-provoking questions are posed throughout to develop a more in-depth appreciation of the subject.Online resource centreStudent resources·Updates·Guidance on answering questions·Guidance on reading cases·Questions and answers
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Liz Soars, John Soars |
Oxford
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New Headway: Advanced: Teacher's Book : Six-level general English course
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Notes with hints and suggestions Photocopiable activities for every unit Stop and Check sections Progress Tests
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Robert Allen
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Oxford
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Oxford School Thesaurus
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The Oxford School Thesaurus is an excellent resource for students who need to expand their vocabulary. It not only provides synonyms for commonly used words, but also includes topic panels that cover specific vocabulary related to common writing topics. The clear and straightforward design makes it easy to use, and the 50 tinted panels for overused words provide additional options for more creative writing. The wealth of material in this package makes it an essential tool for any student looking to improve their writing skills.
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Paul Farmer
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University
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AIDS and Accusation : Haiti and the Geography of Blame
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This book could be a good read for people who want to understand how social inequalities such as poverty, racism, and ethnocentrism create a ripple effect in epidemics such as AIDS. It is a thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between social factors and public health outcomes, using the case of AIDS in Haiti as an example. Through his ethnographic study, author Paul Farmer underscores the importance of recognizing the role of systemic inequality in disease spread, which gives readers a much-required global perspective on HIV/AIDS.
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Nicholas Tarling
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National
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Britain And The Neutralisation Of Laos
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This book is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the political and diplomatic intricacies of Southeast Asia during the Cold War era. Nicholas Tarling's in-depth analysis of the Geneva conference on Laos of 1961-2 provides unique insights into Britain's policy in the region. The book covers modern Southeast Asian history, the history of Laos, the Vietnam War, and international relations. It is a must-read for students, researchers, and general readers interested in the Cold War's impact on Southeast Asia.
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Ken Bain
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Harvard
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What the Best College Teachers Do
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This book would be a good read for educators of all levels who are looking to improve their teaching abilities. What sets this book apart from other teaching guides is its focus on the teacher's mindset and understanding of their subject matter. The author provides real-life examples of teachers who were able to engage and challenge their students, while also fostering an environment of compassion and encouragement. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to become a better teacher and make a lasting impact on their students' lives.
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Scott Freeman, Bruce Champ |
Cambridge
University
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Modeling Monetary Economies
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The approach of this text for upper-level undergraduates is to teach monetary economics using the classical paradigm of rational agents in a market setting. By teaching from first principles, the authors aim to instruct students not only in the monetary policies and institutions that exist today in the United States but also in what policies and institutions may or should exist tomorrow and elsewhere. The text builds on a simple, clear monetary model and applies this framework consistently to a wide variety of monetary questions. The authors have added in this second edition new material on speculative attacks on currencies, social security, currency boards, central banking alternatives, the payments system, and the Lucas model of price surprises. Discussions of many topics have been extended, presentations of data greatly expanded, and new exercises added.
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Sumit Ganguly
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Cambridge
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The Crisis In Kashmir - Portents Of War, Hopes Of Peace
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This book is a comprehensive analysis of the Kashmir conflict. It provides a detailed account of the history of the crisis and the potential for either peaceful resolution or further escalation towards war. Recommended for those interested in South Asian politics and global conflicts. Users will appreciate how the author presents both sides of the conflict and provides potential solutions to the issue.
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Robert Garner, Gary L. Francione |
Columbia
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The Animal Rights Debate - Abolition Or Regulation?
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If animal welfare sparks your conscience or curiosity, this book serves as an intellectual feast. Francione and Garner don't just pontificate—they debate vigorously, representing contrasting views in the animal rights conversation. You will be thrust into the ethical whirlwind that is the treatment of animals in human society. Whether you're an activist or a scholar, this book offers a comprehensive, thought-provoking dialogue that might just redefine your perspective on animal welfare and rights.
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Rémy Inglis Hall, Albert Soboul |
Princeton
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The Sans-Culottes : The Popular Movement and Revolutionary Government, 1793-1794
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This book would be a good read for history buffs interested in the French Revolution and the role of working-class individuals in political movements. The unique feature of this book is its sympathetic portrayal of the Sans-Culottes and their contributions to the revolution, which is often overlooked in other historical accounts.
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Randall Johnson, Pierre Bourdieu |
Stanford
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Practical Reason : On the Theory of Action
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Do social classes really exist? Is disinterested action really possible? What do the family, the church, and the intellectual world have in common? Can morality be founded on hypocrisy? What is the "subject" of action? In this new volume, one of France's foremost social thinkers of our time responds to these major questions and to others, thus tracing the outlines of a work that could be called "Pierre Bourdieu by himself." In these texts, the author tries to go to the essential, that is, the most elementary and fundamental, questions. He thereby explains the philosophical principles that have led to his social science research and the idea of the human that guides his choices there. With the lucidity allowed by retrospect, Bourdieu brings out the fundamental theories of his greatest books, notably Outline of a Theory of Practice and The Logic of Practice (Stanford, 1990), and, with an eye to the future, presents the first results of his most recent work on the state, the anthropological moorings of the economy, and male domination. Bourdieu's theory is both a philosophy of science dedicated to revealing the objective relations that shape and underpin social life, and a philosophy of action that takes account of agents' dispositions as well as the structured situations in which they act. This philosophy of action is condensed in a small number of key concepts―habitus, field, capital―and it is defined by the two-way relationship between the objective structures of social fields and the incorporated structures of the habitus. All in all, this book should be an indispensable introduction to Bourdieu's work, not only to students and scholars in sociology, anthropology, political science, and philosophy, but throughout the social sciences and humanities generally.
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Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow |
Stanford
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Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process
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"Books and articles come and go, endlessly. But a few do stick, and this book is such a one. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process broke fresh ground in the understanding of strategy at a time when thinking about strategy was still in its early days, and it has not been displaced since." ―David J. Hickson, Emeritus Professor of International Management & Organization, University of Bradford School of Management Originally published in 1978, Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process became an instant classic, as it bridged the formerly separate fields of strategic management and organizational behavior. In this Stanford Business Classics reissue, noted strategy scholar Donald Hambrick provides a new introduction that describes the book's contribution to the field of organization studies. Miles and Snow also contribute new introductory material to update the book's central concepts and themes. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process focuses on how organizations adapt to their environments. The book introduced a theoretical framework composed of a dynamic adaptive cycle and an empirically based strategy typology showing four different types of adaptation. This framework helped to define subsequent research by other scholars on important topics such as configurational analysis, organizational fit, strategic human resource management, and multi-firm network organizations.
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Gordon Wells
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Cambridge
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Dialogic Inquiry : Towards a Socio-cultural Practice and Theory of Education
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Dialogic Inquiry is a fascinating read for anyone interested in education that emphasizes on co-construction of knowledge. Wells' comparative analysis of Vygotsky's social constructivist theory and M.A.K. Halliday's work provides unique insights. The book's focus on joint activity and semiotic mediation makes it essential for sociolinguists, psychologists, and educators who're interested in finding an alternative solution to the traditional teacher-directed curriculum.
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Anthony Giddens
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Cambridge
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Capitalism and Modern Social Theory : An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber
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Giddens's analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber has become the classic text for any student seeking to understand the three thinkers who established the basic framework of contemporary sociology. The first three sections of the book, based on close textual examination of the original sources, contain separate treatments of each writer. The author demonstrates the internal coherence of their respective contributions to social theory. The concluding section discusses the principal ways in which Marx can be compared with the other two authors, and discusses misconceptions of some conventional views on the subject.
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Kieran Egan
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The Educated Mind : How Cognitive Tools Shape Our Understanding
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"The Educated Mind is a thought-provoking book, offering a unique perspective on the different educational ideas that clash at every level of the educational process. It is a must-read for teachers and educators looking to understand the flaws in the current educational system and how they can be remedied. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is its presentation of a new and practical proposal for changing teaching and curriculum to fit how people actually learn, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in education reform."
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A Little History of the World
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In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited by a publishing acquaintance to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and Eine kurze Weltgeschichte für junge Leser was published in Vienna to immediate success, and is now available in seventeen languages across the world.Toward the end of his long life, Gombrich embarked upon a revision and, at last, an English translation. A Little History of the World presents his lively and involving history to English-language readers for the first time.Superbly designed and freshly illustrated, this is a book to be savored and collected. In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties.The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history.
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Schoolteacher : A Sociological Study
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"Schoolteacher" is a must-read for those interested in understanding the history and culture of teaching in America. Lortie provides an engaging analysis of the recruitment, organization, and logic that defines the profession. His observations serve as an important lens through which to view and critique modern-day teaching.
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The Tudor Revolution in Goverment: Administrative changes in the reign of Henry VIII
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Gathering Medicines: Nation and Knowledge in China’s Mountain South
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In the early 2000s, the central government of China encouraged all of the nation’s registered minorities to “salvage, sort, synthesize, and elevate” folk medical knowledges in an effort to create local health care systems comparable to the nationally supported institutions of traditional Chinese medicine. Gathering Medicines bears witness to this remarkable moment of knowledge development while sympathetically introducing the myriad therapeutic traditions of southern China.Over a period of six years, Judith Farquhar and Lili Lai worked with seven minority nationality groups in China’s southern mountains, observing how medicines were gathered and local healing systems codified. Gathering Medicines shares their intimate view of how people understand ethnicity, locality, the body, and nature. This ethnography of knowledge diversities in multiethnic China is a testament to the rural wisdom of mountain healers, one that theorizes, from the ground up, the dynamic encounters between formal statist knowledge and the popular authority of the wild.
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Alexei M. Tsvelik
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Cambridge
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Quantum Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics
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This book is a comprehensive guide to quantum field theory and its applications to condensed matter physics. It covers both perturbative and non-perturbative techniques and provides clear explanations of complex concepts such as path integrals and Feynman diagrams. The book is highly recommended for graduate students and researchers in the field who are seeking a deeper understanding of quantum field theory.
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Talking to Strangers : Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their understanding of trust and citizenship in modern society. Allen tackles issues around interracial distrust, personal and political alienation, and suspicion of others by proposing techniques of citizenship based on political friendship. Sacrifice is central to this book, as it bridges citizenship and trust. Allen's insights are both trenchant and incisive, and she offers practical solutions for recognizing and reciprocating our daily sacrifices in a democracy. Talking to Strangers provides a renewed sense of hope for a revitalized democratic citizenry.
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Mark Fisher, Medi Houghton, Veenu Jain |
Cambridge
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Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies Coursebook with CD-ROM
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This revised set of resources for Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies syllabus 0450 (and Cambridge O Level Business Studies syllabus 7115) is thoroughly updated for the latest syllabus for first examinations from 2015. Written by experienced teachers, the Coursebook provides comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. Accessible language combined with the clear, visually-stimulating layout makes this an ideal resource for the course. Questions and explanation of key terms reinforce knowledge; different kinds of activities build application, analytical and evaluation skills; case studies contextualise the content making it relevant to the international learner. It provides thorough examination support for both papers with questions at the end of each chapter and an extensive case study at the end of each unit. The CD-ROM contains revision aids, further questions and activities. A Teachers CD-ROM is also available.
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