Why do the innocent suffer in a world created by a loving Go...

Philosophy of Science - Very Short Introduction

How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? I...

The Russian Revolution - A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction provides an analytical narrativ...

Perception - A Very Short Introduction

Perception is one of the oldest and most deeply investigated...

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...

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...

Beauty - A Very Short Introduction

Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can...

Sexuality - A Very Short Introduction

What shapes our sexuality? Is it a product of our genes, or ...

Global Catastrophes: A Very Short Introduction

Life on earth will come to an end. It's just a matter of whe...

Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction - University text...

Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction

What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between lit...

The Devil - A Very Short Introduction

The Devil Is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 4 (light novel)

With his beloved MgRonald closed for renovations, the Devil Kings out of work! Worse, the apartment he shares at Villa Rosa Sasazuka has gotten damaged thanks to his fight with Gabriel, which means the household has to temporarily vacate the premises. Having lost both his title and his vast land holdings, the Devil King takes a part-time job at his landladys nieces beach houseand of course...

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 Devil's Star - Harry Hole 5

Nesbo sets a cracking pace A series of spectacular plot twists leads to a thrilling finale Guardian THE MARK OF THE DEVIL, THE SIGN OF A KILLER A young woman is murdered in her flat and a tiny red diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star is found behind her eyelid. Detective Harry Hole is assigned to the case, alongside his long-time adversary Tom Waaler, and initially wants no part ...

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...

MÃ¶tley CrÃ¼e Shout at the Devil 10 Function Bullet Vibrator

Gear up for all-consuming ecstasy with a super-strength bullet vibrator from the world's most notorious rock band. Capable of 3 strong speeds and 7 raucous riffs, the shuddering bullet drives intense arousal with a pinpoint focus. Part of the MÃ¶tley CrÃ¼e Official Pleasure Collection, the bullet is emblazoned with artwork from the band's second studio album, Shout at the Devil, and is a must-...

Sam & Max: The Devilâs Playhouse Steam CD Key

Sam & Max: The Devilâs Playhouse Steam CD KeyPlatform:Steam Release Date: 15/04/2010 Product Description5 Games, 1 Price! Delivered monthlyWield psychic powers against fearsome foes in epic comedy saga over 5 monthly episodesAn otherworldy power for controlling matter and space calls to the strongest and strangest who might wield it -- intergalactic warlords and eldritch gods, under-dwellers...

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...

Sam & Max: The Devilâs Playhouse Steam CD Key

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 ...

Apathy for the Devil

Pitched somewhere between Almost Famous and Withnail and I, Apathy for the Devil is a unique document of this most fascinating and troubling of decades a story of inspiration, success and serious burn out. As a 20-something college dropout Nick Kents first five interviews as a young writer were with the MC5, Captain Beefheart, The Grateful Dead, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed. Along with Charles Shaa...

Game Theory - A Very Short Introduction

Games are everywhere: Drivers manoeuvring in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game. A firm negotiating next years wage is playing a bargaining game. The opposing candidates in an election are playing a political game. The supermarkets price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. Game theory is about how to pla...

Philosophy of Science - Very Short Introduction

How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully objective? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these. Starting at the very ...

The Science of Politics - An Introduction

A broad, accessible, and rigorous overview of politics, The Science of Politics: An Introduction introduces students to the most substantive and important issues in the field. Josep M. Colomer takes a unique approach to the study of politics, addressing it from two points of departure: as a fundamental human activity to pursue the common interests of the members of a community (i.e., the public ...

Beauty - A Very Short Introduction

Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variety of ways. Yet it is never viewed with indifference. In this Very Short Introduction the renowned philosopher Roger Scruton explores the concept of beauty, asking what makes an object either in art, in nature, or the human form beautiful, and ex...

The Devil Is A Part-timer Volume 5

With the repairs to his dingy one-bedroom apartment completed, Maou needs a new TV, so...the Devil's going digital! The trouble is, Maou and Ashiya don't know the first thing about flat-screens, so they bring Emi's friend Rika along with them to the local big-box electronics outlet. For some reason, Suzuno ends up coming along, and it turns into a shopping tour with the whole gang! Abo...

The Devil Is A Part Timer! High School!: Volume 5

Having been banished to modern-day Japan to attend high school, the Devil King (Maou) and the Hero (Emi) have been fighting a high-stakes battle to control the student council! When Maou manages to win, the defeated Emi feels a terrible pang in her chest for...Maou?! Surely not! Did the high school foibles of these fated rivals just get a lot more complicated? Meet the Author Kurone Mishima is the...

Sons Of The Devil Volume 3

This series by New York Times bestselling writer BRIAN BUCCELLATO and artist TONI INFANTE can be described as TRUE DETECTIVE and ORPHAN BLACK gone completely HELTER SKELTER. SONS OF THE DEVIL is a psychological horror story about TRAVIS, an average guy trying to get by, who discovers that he has familial ties to a deadly cult. Told across three decades, SONS OF THE DEVIL is an exploration of cults...

The Devil Is A Part-timer! High School!: Volume 4

The Devil King and the Hero clash in an epic battle—in high school? Maou and Emi's latest feud centers on the race for student council president. The day of the election has arrived, but what will happen when the truth of Chiho's long-held crush on Maou comes to light? If only high school were as easy as a demonic reign of terror! About the Author Kurone Mishima is the artist behind ...

The Devil Is a Part-timer!, Vol. 2 (manga)

Old Friends, new enemies! In the Sasazuka neighborhood of the Shibuya district of Tokyo, newly minted part-time burger-flipper and former Devil King Satan (now known as Sadao Maou) clashes with Lucifer, a fallen angel who used to serve him! But how will the onetime king deal with his rival now that his magic power's run dry? Now that the devil is one of us, he's going to have to get creati...

The Devil Is A Part-timer! Volume 9

The Devil King's on the beach, but there's no time to relax! People are packed into the eatery, and Maou's crew can barely keep up with the demand. Looks like the girls will have to come to their rescue! Everything's fun on the shore, but with the appearance of Maou's military adviser, is there trouble on the horizon? Meet the Author Akio Hiiragi is the artist behind the manga ...