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A Reader's Guide to Contemporary Literary Theory
$8.91
Reflecting the continuing change and development in modern literary theory, the key features of this book includes its clarity, brevity, equal coverage of the main literary theories and useful bibliographies of further reading.Literature students will find its clearly defined sections easy to naviga..
A Reasonable Public Servant: Constitutional Founda...
$251.09
An essential text for PA courses on Human Resource Management as well as Public Management and Law, this book illuminates the role of the reasonable public servant, who strives to perform authorized functions efficiently, yet in a manner that aligns with constitutional values embodied in the Bill of..
A Reasonable Public Servant: Constitutional Founda...
$12.69
An essential text for PA courses on Human Resource Management as well as Public Management and Law, this book illuminates the role of the reasonable public servant, who strives to perform authorized functions efficiently, yet in a manner that aligns with constitutional values embodied in the Bill of..
A Short Guide to Political Risk (Short Guides to B...
$22.21
In a competitive and increasingly internationalised business world, many companies rely on the high risk/reward ratio of operating in unstable areas. Those companies willing to engage in emerging or developing countries can often be exposed to a politically volatile environment over which they have ..
A Short History of Linguistics (Longman Linguistic...
$40.52
This complete revision and updating of Professor Robins' classic text offers a comprehensive account of the history of linguistic thought from its European origins some 2500 years ago to the present day. It examines the independent development of linguistic science in China and Medieval Islam, and e..
A Short History of Modern Philosophy: From Descart...
$17.80
Discover for yourself the pleasures of philosophy Written both for the seasoned student of philosophy as well as the general reader, the renowned writer Roger Scruton provides a survey of modern philosophy. Always engaging, Scruton takes us on a fascinating tour of the subject, from founding father ..
A Short History of Roman Law
$21.96
The most important creation of the Romans was their law. In this book, Dr Tellegen-Couperus discusses the way in which the Roman jurists created and developed law and the way in which Roman law has come down to us. Special attention is given to questions such as `who were the jurists and their law s..
A Short History of the French Revolution
$10.73
Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era offers a concise alternative to the longer texts geared to advanced study in the field. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the di..
A Short History of the French Revolution (3rd Edit...
$9.55
Written for today's undergraduates, this up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era offers a concise alternative to the longer texts geared to advanced study in the field. This text introduces students to the major events that comprise the story of the French Revolution; to the di..
A Short History of the Papacy in the Middle Ages
$18.64
This classic text outlines the development of the Papacy as an institution in the Middle Ages. With profound knowledge, insight and sophistication, Walter Ullmann traces the course of papal history from the late Roman Empire to its eventual decline in the Renaissance.The focus of this survey is on t..
A Social History of Modern Spain (A Social History...
$14.78
Insightful and accessible, A Social History of Modern Spain is the first comprehensive social history of modern Spain in any language. Adrian Shubert analyzes the social development of Spain since 1800. He explores the social conflicts at the root of the Spanish Civil War and how that war and the su..
A Special Scar, 2nd Edition: The Experiences of Pe...
$14.77
Every 85 minutes someone in the UK takes their own life, but what happens to those left behind In a society where suicide is often viewed with fear or disapproval, it can be difficult for those personally affected by a suicide death to come to terms with their loss and seek help and support. A Spec..
A Student's Dictionary of Language and Linguistics...
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The terminology used in linguistics can be confusing for those encountering the subject for the first time. This dictionary provides accessible and authoritative explanations of the terms and concepts currently in use in all the major areas of language and linguistics, (pronunciation, word structure..
A Student's Guide to Analysis of Variance
$14.63
In the investigation of human behaviour, statistical techniques are employed widely in the social sciences. Whilst introductory statistics courses cover essential techniques, the complexities of behaviour demand that more flexible and comprehensive methods are also employed. Analysis of Variance (AN..
A Suitable Amount of Crime
$17.98
Crime and punishment are social and cultural manifestations; they are closely bound up with people's perceptions of morality, norms and values. In this book, Nils Christie argues that crime is a fluid and shallow concept - acts that could be construed as criminal are unlimited and crime is therefore..
A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric
$76.32
Continuing its tradition of providing students with a thorough review of ancient Greek and Roman rhetorical theory and practices, A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric is the premier text for undergraduate courses and graduate seminars in the history of rhetoric. Offering vivid examples of each c..
A Theology for Pastoral Psychotherapy
$11.10
The role of the pastoral psychotherapist requires balance between the individual, the community, and God. Are you ready to take on this challenge This unique book examines the role of pastoral psychotherapy as it relates to the individual, the community, and God, and describes the process of pastora..
A Theology Of Reading: The Hermeneutics Of Love
$19.56
If the whole of the Christian life is to be governed by the "law of love" the twofold love of God and one's neighbor what might it mean to read lovingly That is the question that drives this unique book. Through theological reflection interspersed with readings of literary texts (Shakespeare and Ce..
A Theory of Adaptation
$45.93
Renowned literary scholar Linda Hutcheon explores the ubiquity of adaptations in all their various media incarnations and challenges their constant critical denigration. Adaptation, Hutcheon argues, has always been a central mode of the story-telling imagination and deserves to be studied in all its..
A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Raci...
$12.13
A little more than a century ago, the famous social scientist W.E.B. Du Bois asserted that a true understanding of African American offending must be grounded in the "real conditions" of what it means to be black living in a racial stratified society. Today and according to official statistics, Afri..
A Thinker's Guide to the Philosophy of Religion
$9.91
With an approachable, reader-friendly style, A Thinker's Guide to the Philosophy of Religion provides up-to-date themes in contemporary, analytic philosophy of religion. This provocative collection of readings stimulates clear thinking and careful attention to the reasons for taking up views on reli..
A Well-Founded Fear: The Congressional Battle to S...
$33.25
In 1996, powerful anti-immigrant forces in Newt Gingrich's 104th Congress worked hard to pass the most restrictive immigration law in decades. The new law has changed virtually every aspect of immigration policy, including the rules for political and religious refugees. However, the law is not as ha..
A Wolf in the Attic
$30.42
A Wolf in the Attic: Even though she was only two, the little girl knew she must never go into the attic. Strange noises came from there. Mama said there was a wolf upstairs, a hungry, dangerous wolf . . . but the truth was far more dangerous than that. Much too dangerous to tell a Jewish child mark..
Aaron Copland: A Reader: Selected Writings, 1923-1...
$30.38
This book presents a selection of the best writings, of the American composer and music legend Aaron Copland, on a wide variety of topics. It features excerpts from his correspondence and recommendations he wrote for other composers. Author: Kostelanetz, Richard Publisher: Routledge Binding: Hardcov..
Abbot Suger of St-Denis (The Medieval World)
$18.02
Based on a fresh reading of primary sources, Lindy Grant's comprehensive biography of Abbot Suger (1081-1151) provides a reassessment of a key figure of the twelfth century. Active in secular and religious affairs alike - Suger was Regent of France and also abbot of one of the most important abbeys ..