Ancient Philosophy. Julia Annas This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. Из
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Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction. Edward Craig It emphasizes throughout the point of doing philosophy, explains how different areas of philosophy are related, and explores the contexts in which philosophy was and is done. How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This book
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Human Rights. Andrew Clapham An appeal to human rights in the face of injustice can be a heartfelt and morally justified demand for some, while for others it remains merely an empty slogan. Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue.
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Law. Raymond Wacks The punishment of crime, compensation of the injured, and the enforcement of contracts are merely some of the tasks of a modern legal system. Introduces the essentials of law and legal systems in a lively, accessible, and stimulating manner
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The Vikings. Julian D. Richards Yet Vikings were also traders, settlers, and farmers, with a complex artistic and linguistic culture, whose expansion overseas led them to cross the Atlantic for the first time in European history. The Viking reputation is of bloodthirsty seafaring
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The Roman Empire. Christopher Kelly It had a population of sixty million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from drizzle-soaked northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates in Syria, and from the Rhine to the North African coast. The
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The French Revolution. William Doyle Continuing with a brief survey of the old regime and how it collapsed, Doyle continues to ellucidate how the revolution happened: why did the revolutionaries quarrel with the king, the church and the rest of Europe, why this produced Terror, and
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The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction. Christopher Tyerman Whether the Crusades are regarded as the most romantic of Christian expeditions, or the last of the barbarian invasions, they have fascinated generations ever since, and their legacy of ideas and imagery has resonated through the centuries,
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Archaeology. Paul G. Bahn 5 million years. This entertaining very short introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology-a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2. Из серии: Very
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Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction. Ian Shaw We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization? In this absorbing introduction, Ian Shaw describes how our current ideas about Egypt are based not only on the
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Writing And Script. Andrew Robinson Writing is an integral and essential part of our lives; but when did it start? Why do we all write differently and how did writing develop into what we use today? All of these questions are answered in this Very Short Introduction. Without
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Poststructuralism. Catherine Belsey Following a brief account of the historical relationship between structuralism and poststructuralism, this Very Short Introduction traces the key arguments that have led poststructuralists to challenge traditional theories of language and culture.
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Postcolonialism. Robert Young Robert Young examines the political, social, and cultural after-effects of decolonization by presenting situations, experiences, and testimony rather than going through the theory at an abstract level. This innovative and lively book is quite
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Photography. Steven Edwards In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Edwards combines a sense of the historical development of photography with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context. Photographs are an integral part of our daily
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Myth. Robert A. Segal The fate of the preternaturally beautiful Adonis is one of the main fables upon which Segal focuses, in an attempt to analyse the various different theories of myth. This book is not about myths, but about approaches to myth, from all of the major
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Music. Nicholas Cook The world teems with different kinds of music-traditional, folk, classical, jazz, rock, pop-and each type of music tends to come with its own way of thinking. This stimulating Very Short Introduction to music invites us to really think about music
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Hieroglyphs. Penelope Wilson They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianness, and for rarefied communication with the gods.
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German Literature. Nicholas Boyle This Very Short Introduction presents an engrossing tour of the course of German literature from the late Middle Ages to the present, focussing especially on the last 250 years. German writers, from Luther and Goethe to Heine, Brecht, and Gunter
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Classics. John Henderson, Mary Beard We are all Classicists - we come into touch with the Classics daily: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. This Very Short Introduction to Classics links a haunting temple on a lonely mountainside to the glory
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Classical Mythology. Helen Morales But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond
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Christian Art. Beth Williamson This fascinating new book explores the changing nature of the representation of key themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. Christian images have a long history within
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Architecture. Andrew Ballantyne It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach in favour of giving an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us, and what it is that makes them important artistically and culturally. This highly original and sophisticated look at
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Voices Video Activity Book Authentic English provides excellent listening and speaking practice for the FCE exam.
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Vocabulary In Practice 6. Liz Driscoll Vocabulary in Practice 6 covers about 600 useful words for upper-intermediate students. A series of handy vocabulary books aimed at busy learners who want to fit in some extra practice outside the classroom. It is ideal for self-study. Contains
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Vocabulary In Practice 5. Liz Driscoll, Glennis Pye Vocabulary in Practice 5 covers about 600 useful words for intermediate to upper-intermediate students. A series of handy vocabulary books aimed at busy learners who want to fit in some extra practice outside the classroom. It is ideal for
Vocabulary In Practice 3. Simon Greenall, Diana Pye Offering plenty of practice for vocabulary learners, these small and easy-to-carry books are ideal for busy people to use outside the classroom. A series of handy vocabulary books aimed at busy learners who want to fit in some extra practice
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Vocabulary In Practice 2. Simon Greenall, Diana Pye This book is designed for busy people to use outside the classroom and is short and easy to carry. Vocabulary in Practice 2 contains 30 units of enjoyable vocabulary exercises for elementary students. The vocabulary is arranged by topic and there
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Vocabulary In Practice 1. Glennis Pye Offering plenty of practice for vocabulary learners, these small and easy-to-carry books are ideal for busy people to use outside the classroom. A series of handy vocabulary books aimed at busy learners who want to fit in some extra practice
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Vocabulary Game S And Activities Book 2. Watcyn-Jones Peter *60 photocopiable activities requiring minimum preparation, including ice-breakers, quizzes, pair work, and much more *Organised according to level from Beginners to Advanced for ease of reference *Improved teaching notes, including preparation
Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais Des Affaires. Jean-Luc Penfornis Concu pour etre utilise comme complement de methode ou comme guide pour un auto-apprentissage, il comprend sur la page de gauche, une lecon de vocabulaire les mots sont mis en contexte dans des phrases, des histoires, des dialogues, des temoignages,
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Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais Des Affaires Corriges. Jean-Luc Penfornis Из серии: Vocabulaire Progressif du francais
2004. Le Vocabulaire Progressif du Francais des Affaires s adresse a des etudiants ou a des professionnels de niveaux intermediaire ou avance desireux d apprendre le francais dans un objectif
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Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais Debutant. Claire Miquel Veritable outil pour les debuts de l apprentissage en francais, le Vocabulaire progressif du francais est concu comme complement de methode en classe ou comme guide pour un auto-apprentissage. Un vocabulaire simple et complet pour les debutants en
Viva La Cultura! Intermedio Solucionario. Balea y Pilar Ramos Amalia For young adults and adults with an Intermediate to Advanced level who want to know about Spanish culture through its geography, history, economics, politics, art, traditions and lifestyle. Viva la Cultura has updated information about the culture,
Viva La Cultura! Intermedio For young adults and adults with an Intermediate to Advanced level who want to know about Spanish culture through its geography, history, economics, politics, art, traditions and lifestyle. Viva la Cultura has updated information about the culture,
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Viva La Comunicacion! Iniciacion. Abia Belen Garcia On the right there are abundant exercices and activities. Each unit is designed using a double page structure: on the left, there are simple explanations together with illustrations which contextualize the communicative situations. 2008.
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Viva La Comunicacion! Iniciacion. Belen Garcia Abia On the right there are abundant exercices and activities. Each unit is designed using a double page structure: on the left, there are simple explanations together with illustrations which contextualize the communicative situations. 2008.
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Viva Et Vocabulario!. Josefina Rodriguez, Maria Sol Nueda On the right there are abundant exercices and activities. Each unit is designed using a double page structure: on the left, there are simple explanations together with illustrations which contextualize the communicative situations. 2007.
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Viva Et Vocabulario! In Iciacion. Rodriguez y Maria Sol Nueda Josefina On the right there are abundant exercices and activities. Each unit is designed using a double page structure: on the left, there are simple explanations together with illustrations which contextualize the communicative situations. 2009.
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Vite Et Bien! 1 (+Cd). Claire Miquel Предназначенный для интенсивного изучения, VITE ET BIEN способствует быстрому овладению коммуникативными компетенциями, разговорным
Charles Dickens. Michael Slater Drawing on a lifetime’s study of this prodigiously brilliant figure, Michael Slater explores the personal and emotional life, the high-profile public activities, the relentless travel, the charitable works, the amateur theatricals and the