Perception - A Very Short Introduction
Perception is one of the oldest and most deeply investigated...
Philosophy of Science - Very Short Introduction
How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? I...
Literary Theory - A Very Short Introduction
What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between lit...
The Russian Revolution - A Very Short Introduction
This Very Short Introduction provides an analytical narrativ...
Eighteenth-Century Britain - A Very Short Introduction
First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illus...
The History of Mathematics - A Very Short Introduction
Mathematics is a fundamental human activity that can be prac...
Sexuality - A Very Short Introduction
What shapes our sexuality? Is it a product of our genes, or ...
Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction
Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction - University text...
Poststructuralism: A Very Short Introduction
Poststructuralism changes the way we understand the relation...
Poststructuralism: A Very Short Introduction
Poststructuralism changes the way we understand the relation...
Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction
What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between lit...
Global Catastrophes: A Very Short Introduction
Life on earth will come to an end. It's just a matter of whe...
Diplomacy: A Very Short Introduction
Like making war; diplomacy has been around a very long time;...
Perception - A Very Short Introduction
Applying Uml & Patterns: An Introduction To Object-oriented A
âThis edition contains Larmanâs usual accurate and thoughtful writing. It is a very good book made even better.ââAlistair Cockburn; author; Writing Effective Use Cases and Surviving OO ProjectsâToo few people have a knack for explaining things. Fewer still have a handle on software analysis and design. Craig Larman has both.ââJohn Vlissides; author; Design Patter...
Nothing Short of Dying - A Clyde Barr Thriller
DISCOVER A NEW HERO
`Very, very good. Reacher is keeping an eye on this guy LEE CHILD `Nothing short of brilliant. It grabs you from page one and simply doesnt let go JEFFERY DEAVER Clyde Barr has been on the run for sixteen years. Now hes back in the Colorado wilderness, hoping for some peace and quiet. Then Clyde receives a frantic phone call for help from his sister Jen. But ...
Nothing Short of Dying - A Clyde Barr Thriller
DISCOVER A NEW HERO
`Very, very good. Reacher is keeping an eye on this guy LEE CHILD `Nothing short of brilliant. It grabs you from page one and simply doesnt let go JEFFERY DEAVER Clyde Barr has been on the run for sixteen years. Now hes back in the Colorado wilderness, hoping for some peace and quiet. Then Clyde receives a frantic phone call for help from his sister Jen...
Social Work Practice in Mental Health - An Introduction
An invaluable resource for social workers in all practice settings, not just mental health, and a core text for social work students. Dr Valerie Gerrand, former AASW representative and board member of the Mental Health Council of Australia An outstanding and very original contribution to the scholarship on mental health policy, research and service. Associate Professor Maria Harries...
Short
Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, shell realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasnt ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive one of the adults with dwarfism whove jo...
When We Were Very Young
When We Were Very Young is A. A. Milnes classic book of poetry for children. This is the first volume of rhymes written especially for children by A.A. Milne as popular now as when they were first written. Featuring E. H. Shepards original illustrations, When We Were Very Young is a heart-warming and funny introduction to childrens poetry, offering the same sense of humour, imagination an...
When We Were Very Young
When We Were Very Young is A. A. Milnes classic book of poetry for children. This is the first volume of rhymes written especially for children by A.A. Milne as popular now as when they were first written. Featuring E. H. Shepards original illustrations, When We Were Very Young is a heart-warming and funny introduction to childrens poetry, offering the same sense of humour, imagination an...
Foundations of Sensation and Perception
Do you wonder how movies â sequences of static frames â appear to move; or why 3-D films look different from traditional movies? Why does ventriloquism work; and why can airliner flights make you feel disoriented? The answers to these and other questions about the human senses can be found within the pages of Foundations of Sensation and Perception. This third edition maintains the stand...
Geopolitics - A Very Short Introduction
Geopolitics is a way of looking at the world: one that considers the links between political power, geography, and cultural diversity. In certain places such as Iraq, Lebanon, or Israel, moving a few feet either side of a territorial boundary can be a matter of life or death, dramatically highlighting the connections between place and politics. Even far away from these danger zones in Europ...
The Complete Short Stories - Volume Two
The Complete Short Stories of Roald Dahl in the second of two unsettling and sinister volumes. Dahl finds the child in the adult and the adult in the child and, with a little smile, he sticks the knife in both Anthony Horowitz, from his introduction Roald Dahl is one of the worlds most popular writers, equally at home writing for both children and adults. In this, the second of two vo...
Avène Very High Protection Mineral Lotion SPF50+ 100ml
Avène Very High Protection Mineral Lotion SPF50+ 100ml Avene Very High Protection Mineral Lotion SPF50+ has the following features:High protection for intolerant or allergic skin.Effective protection against all sunrays (short and long UVB-UVA rays).Free from chemical filters and fragrance.Very water-resistant and photostable.Gives extra cell protection with Pre-tocopheryl, a photostable Vitami...
Cognitive Neuroscience - A Very Short Introduction
Up to the 1960s, psychology was deeply under the influence of behaviourism, which focused on stimuli and responses, and regarded consideration of what may happen in the mind as unapproachable scientifically. This began to change with the devising of methods to try to tap into what was going on in the black box of the mind, and the development of cognitive psychology. With the study of pati...
Introduction to Networks v6 Companion Guide
Introduction to Networks Companion Guide v6 is the official supplemental textbook for the Introduction to Networks course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Routing and Switching curriculum. The course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, medi...
Introduction to Tantra - The Transformation of Desire
New edition of this perennial classic. The best introductory work on Tibetan Buddhist tantra available today.Janet Gyatso, Harvard University What is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism,...
Children's Literature - A Very Short Introduction
Childrens literature takes many forms works adapted for children in antiquity, picture books and pop-ups and now includes the latest online games and eBooks. This vast and amorphous subject is both intimately related to other areas of literary and cultural investigation but also has its own set of concerns, issues and challenges. From familiar authors including Beatrix Potter and Roald Dah...
Person and Society: Introduction to Global Issues and Identities;
Table of Contents WEEK 1: Introduction â The Sociological Imagination Chapter 1 of Textbook 1 Macionis; J & Plummer; K (2017) Person and Society: Introduction to Global Issues and Identities; Custom Edition; Pearson Education Australia Pty Ltd; New South Wales; Chapter 1: The Sociological Imagination. WEEK 2: Globalisation Chapter 2 of Textbook 33 M...
Introduction to Leadership - Concepts and Practice
Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. Northouses Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, Third Edition provides readers with practical strategies for becoming more effective leaders in organizational settings and in their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory, this applied and reader-friendly text emphasizes the invaluable how-to...
Introduction to Real World Statistics
Introduction to Real World Statistics provides students with the basic concepts and practices of applied statistics; including data management and preparation; an introduction to the concept of probability; data screening and descriptive statistics; various inferential analysis techniques; and a series of exercises that are designed to integrate core statistical concepts. The authorâs sy...
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)
Vintage Feminism- classic feminist texts in short form WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE WILLIAMS The term feminism did not yet exist when Mary Wollstonecraft wrote this book, but it was the first great piece of feminist writing. In these pages you will find the essence of her argument for the education of women and for an increased female contribution to society. Her work made the first ripples ...
Introduction to Corporate Finance - Asia-Pacific Edition with Student Resource Access 12 Months
Introduction to Corporate Finance offers a dynamic, modern and practical approach that illustrates how financial management really works. It features up-to-date content including the impact of the Global Financial Crisis and capital budgeting. Introduction to Corporate Finance is distinguished by the cash-flow arc of the narrative, which gives a practical learning path, and the use of real op...
The Devil - A Very Short Introduction
Why do the innocent suffer in a world created by a loving God? Does this mean that God cannot prevent this suffering, despite His supposed omnipotence? Or is God not loving after all? This in brief is the problem of evil. The Devil provides one solution to this problem: his rebellion against God and hatred of His works is responsible for evil. The Christian Devil has fascinated writers and ...