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HarperCollins Publishers Collins World Atlas Reference Edition
Book SynopsisA beautiful gift for the adventurers in your family.
£21.25
Oxford University Press The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
Book SynopsisThis bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear and concise definitions, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy. Entries include over 400 biographies of famous and influential philosophers, in-depth analysis of philosophical terms and concepts, and a chronology of philosophical events stretching from 10,000 BC to the present day. New entries on philosophy of economics, social theory, neuroscience, philosophy of the mind, and moral conceptions bring the third edition of this dictionary fully up to date.Fully cross-referenced and containing over 3,300 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, and it is an indispensable work of reference for students and teachers.Trade ReviewEvery student in philosophy should have this, as well as anyone interested in philosophy. * Michel Petheram, Reference Reviews *Review from previous editionan excellent source book * Times Higher Education Supplement *the most comprehensive dictionary of philosophy in English * Times Literary Supplement *A very useful and handy dictionary with clearly written notices, which focus on the essential aspects. It should belong to the bookshelf of any student or scientist interested in the impact of philosophical questions. I shall recommend it for the part of my course devoted to the nature of science. * Bernard Leyh, University of Liäge *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; THE OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY; APPENDIX 1: LOGICAL SYMBOLS; APPENDIX 2: KEY INTRODUCTORY TERMS; APPENDIX 3: SPECIALIST TERMS; CHRONOLOGY
£12.59
Princeton University Press Edible Fungi of Britain and Northern Europe
Book SynopsisTrade Review"If learning about fungi and foraging in the wild is your thing, you won’t go wrong with this excellent book."---Lee Senior, Towpath Talk"Jens is well known for his beautiful photographs of fungi and every page here is a demonstration of his skill and artistry. . . . If you are thinking of venturing into the world of eating wild fungi then you could not pick a more informative and well illustrated guide."---Geoffrey Kibby, Field Mycology"Well laid out from start to finish and is a very easy read. Every page has excellent full colour illustrations to complement an informative text. It has the potential to become the forager's handbook - the only one you might ever need."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds"Nicely produced with many excellent colour photographs. It contains a comprehensive introduction, explaining what fungi are, habitats where they are found, how to collect and cook fungi, and legal aspects of collection."---Christopher J. McInerny, The Glasgow Naturalist""Easily the best book on the market for identification of edible fungi in Britain and Northern Europe.""---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association
£16.19
Atlantic Books The Joy of X: A Guided Tour of Mathematics, from
Book SynopsisAward-winning Steven Strogatz, one of the foremost popularisers of maths, has written a witty and fascinating account of maths' most compelling ideas and how, so often, they are an integral part of everyday life.Maths is everywhere, often where we don't even realise. Award-winning professor Steven Strogatz acts as our guide as he takes us on a tour of numbers that - unbeknownst to the unitiated - connect pop culture, literature, art, philosophy, current affairs, business and even every day life. In The Joy of X, Strogatz explains the great ideas of maths - from negative numbers to calculus, fat tails to infinity - with clarity, wit and insight. He is the maths teacher you never had and this book is perfect for the smart and curious, the expert and the beginner.Trade ReviewThe format works brilliantly because The Joy of X's bite-size chapters can be read, chewed over and digested independently... Strogatz exhibits a journalistic eye for startling facts and memorable illustrations... the perfect maths lesson: lucid, illuminating and short * Daily Telegraph *For those who feel insecure with symbols and formulae, the books is delightfully wordy... [it] offer[s] gloriously simple proof of Pythagoras' Theorem * Daily Express *
£10.44
Barcharts Python Standard Library
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HarperCollins Publishers English Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThe must-have English dictionary and thesaurus for use anywhere you go.Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you'll never be stuck for words again!This Dictionary and Thesaurus is easy on the eye and will help you find all the words, definitions and alternatives you need and fast.Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today''s language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms.And you can always rely on Collins to provide you with today's English as all our words, definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on our unrivalled language monitoring programme.
£9.49
Oxford University Press The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Book SynopsisThis unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source them. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, broadening the cultural range of the proverbs selected, and covering sayings of international origins. With a strong emphasis on concisely explaining the meaning of the proverbs described, the dictionary also provides additional examples of usage, and includes a fascinating history for many entries. Arranged in A-Z order and with a useful thematic index, A Dictionary of Proverbs is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and find the answer to that crossword clue. It is never too late to learn: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.Trade Review... Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs is an indispensable reference tool for every library shelf. Like the content, this dictionary will never go out of style or fall into disuse after all, "a good beginning makes a good ending". * Refrence Reviews *Table of ContentsEditor's Preface ; Abbreviations ; Introduction ; Dictionary ; Bibliography ; Thematic Index
£12.34
Oxford University Press Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical
Book SynopsisHow do you approach an essay or discussion question? How do you review what claims others have made and offer counter-claims? And how do you weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of your own argument before putting together a persuasive conclusion?This accessible book takes you step by step through the art of argument, from thinking about what to write and how you might write it, to how you may strengthen your claims, and how to come to a strong conclusion. Engagingly written and featuring useful summaries at the end of each chapter, this new book offers easily transferable practical advice on assessing the arguments of others and putting forward effective arguments of your own. The book''s strength lies in its clear guidance and the use of real-life arguments - both contemporary and historical - and real-life essay questions from a variety of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. These interesting, relevant, and often entertaining, examples are used not to illustrate, but to make essential points about what can be learnt, what techniques can be borrowed, and what pitfalls to avoid in the area of analytical thinking and writing. The Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical Thinking is sure to improve the written work of any student required to demonstrate the key skills of critical writing and thinking. It is equally as valuable for professionals needing these skills (e.g. journalists, lawyers, researchers, politicians) as well as for anyone who has a case to put forward and would like to do so convincingly.Trade Reviewbrilliantly informative [...] I know of no other book that so clearly sets out the best ways in which to structure an argument, whether by way of a speech, an essay or even a book. * Network Review *From how to approach an argument, to creating counter-claims and perfecting persuasive conclusions, author Colin Swatridge has the answers. * Lynn News *Table of Contents1. What do you do when you argue a case? ; 2. How will you make yourself clear? ; 3. What case have others made? ; 4. What do you make of these arguments? ; 5. How will you support your case ; 6. How much can you be sure about? ; 7. How much is a matter of belief? ; 8. Are you oversimplifying the issue? ; 9. Does your argument hang together? ; 10. How will you lay out your case? ; A Summary of Recommendations for Effective Argument Made in This Book ; Exemplar Arguments ; Responses to Questions ; Index
£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Knitting Stitches StepbyStep
Book SynopsisMore than 150 eye-catching, stash-busting stitches to take your knitting to the next level.Take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Stitches Step by Step. Whatever your knitting ability, this essential guide will help you master a huge range of techniques and patterns, including colourwork, textural patterns, and openwork and lace knitting. Find inspiration for your next knitting project, or adapt a design you know and love with tips on incorporating different stitches into your work.Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with the trickiest stitches illustrated with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow the methods with ease, while the Tools chapter will help you get to grips with the right needles, yarn, and other tools you''ll need to recreate each technique.With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for knitters of all ages and abil
£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Sports Book
Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate guide to sports and the perfect reference for the Paris Olympics 2024 - an amazing year for sport.Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in Tokyo and Beijing. Get the authoritative inside scoop from leading experts in each sport. Discover match-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world''s top competitors. And learn all of the facts, stats, and stories behind the Olympic Games - the most spectacular sporting event on the planet.Whether you love your sports or want to learn more about this worldly topic, this book will be a great guide. The Sports Book includes profiles of the major sporting competitions and the most successful players and sporting nations. Explore chapters about football, watersports, motorsports and more! In this book, you will find: -More than 200 of the world''s most popular sports from football and basketball to less widely-known sports such as korfball and dragon boat racing-Details updated with the latest rules and stats for every featured sport and competition, including the stories behind every Olympic Games leading up to Paris-Clear step-by-step artworks explain key sporting skills and techniques, fields of play, and player positions-Fascinating insights and fun anecdotes that capture the lighter side of each sportFully revised with the latest facts, stats, rules, and results of world sport, The Sports Book also includes details of the current world and Olympic records. It is perfect for sports buffs needing an ultimate quick-reference guide or anyone looking to improve their knowledge.
£17.00
Random House USA Inc Princeton Review MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review 5th Edition
£33.60
Princeton University Press - WILDGuides British and Irish Wild Flowers and Plants
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£12.34
Anness Publishing The Complete Illustrated History of the First
Book SynopsisA comprehensive chronicle and analysis of the two deadliest conflicts, and how they were fought.
£17.00
McGraw-Hill Education Schaums Outline of Mathematical Handbook of
Book SynopsisTough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Textbook too Pricey?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 2,400 fully solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Plus, you will have access to the revised online Schaumâs.com website-- it's just like having your own virtual tutor! You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. Helpful tables and illustrations increase your understanding of the subject at hand.Schaumâs Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables, Fifth Edition features:â More tTable of ContentsFormulas:1. Elementary Constants, Products, Formulas2. Geometry3. Elementary Transcendental Functions4. Calculus5. Differential Equations and Vector Analysis6. Series7. Special Functions and Polynomials8. Laplace and Fourier Transforms9. Elliptic and Miscellaneous Special Functions10. Inequalities and Infinite Products11. Probability and Statistics12. Numerical Methods Tables:1. Logarithmic, Trigonometric, Exponential Functions2. Factorial and Gamma Function, Binomial Coefficients3. Bessel Functions4. Legendre Polynomials5. Elliptic Integrals6. Financial Tables7. Probability and Statistics
£14.24
Wiley Raising Chickens for Dummies
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£18.52
Barcharts, Inc PHP Programming
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VeloPress The Running Bucket List
£16.58
US Naval Institute Press The Admirals Bookshelf
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£18.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Gin Dictionary
Book Synopsis"Comprehensive...will enhance your gin appreciation" - The New York TimesAn A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about gin, from botanicals to the perfect G&T. Includes 20 gin cocktail recipes.Gin is the spirit of the moment, the discerning drinker's tipple of choice. But with a gin revolution currently sweeping the world, it has never been a more fascinating - and complex - subject.The Gin Dictionary is the gin-drinker's guide to this special spirit. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails and the many varieties of gin around the world, award-winning gin expert David T. Smith explores the key factors behind your drink.
£13.50
Profile Books Ltd A Spotter’s Guide to the Countryside: Uncovering
Book SynopsisDiscover the answers behind the mysteries of the countryside in all their fascination and beauty... Ever wondered about the masses of twigs in bare-branched trees that look like abandoned nests? Seen fuzzy red balls on roses? A stranded pond on a hilltop? Or even considered the shaded ways we walk along? One of Britain's best-known naturalists, John Wright describes and explores fifty of the natural (and unnatural) puzzles of the countryside that might confound the ever-curious. He reveals the histories and practicalities of those that are man-made and the astounding and intricate lives of the natural wonders around us. From the enormous to the truly tiny he illuminates the oddities that pepper our countryside and reveals the many pleasures of spotting and understanding them. Informative, entertaining and beautifully illustrated, this is for anyone who has ever gone outside and wondered what is that?Trade ReviewBEST NATURE BOOKS OF 2021 'Highly readable ... Apart from his ready knowledge of nature, [John Wright] has a sharp eye, a ready wit and a keen nose for a good story. Superb. * Countryfile Magazine *Praise for The Forager's Calendar: 'He writes so engagingly ... [This book] is a treasure. It is beautifully produced, designed and illustrated. -- John Carey * The Sunday Times *John Wright writes as though he's talking directly to you, a good friend in the same room. His harvest of fascinating information is worn lightly, with funny, whimsical observations... this wonderful book should be well-thumbed by anyone who is interested in the natural world. * BBC Countryfile *A hugely useful, well-illustrated and often funny book * The Times *
£11.69
Class Publishing Ltd JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2025 Reference Edition
£56.99
Lulu and Bell Quinceañera guest book, Mis Quince Anos Guest
Book SynopsisBeautiful Quinceañera guest book, perfect addition to your quince party. This stunning book allows guests to share wishes and comments. A lovely keepsake to look back on and remember the special day. This book is 8.5 x 8.5, it has 70 pages and a matt finish.
£15.99
Methuen Publishing Ltd Dictionary of Labour Biography
Book SynopsisA unique source of reference, the "Dictionary of Labour Biography" brings together biographies of more than 300 individuals who have made significant contributions to the history of the Labour Party or the development of socialism in Britain.
£27.00
Mondadori Electa Atlas of Performing Culture
Book SynopsisThrough examining more than 120 organizations on a global scale, this work shows how almost every human expression involves performing culture. Atlas of Performing Culture is an illustrated voyage across five continents Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas involving the study of venues and events related to performance, the dynamic and unrepeatable mode of artistic activity capable of uniting the audience who becomes the protagonist with artists and works of art, architecture, and nature. The volume is organized around five thematic sections related to the physical spaces, venues, and typologies of events. The unique experience of performing art can involve an island museum in Japan, the Rio Carnival, a Brussels theatrical debut, a rave party in the British countryside, and a cultural center housed in a former funeral home in the outskirts of Paris. Alongside theaters, concert halls, and festivals, we also find museums, sculpture parks, and hybrid cultural centers that elude any attempt of cataloging. By breaking down the traditional frontiers between performance art, visual art, and performing arts, this volume takes the reader whether specialist, practitioner, academic, or simply art aficionado on a journey to some of the main cultural sites and performative experiences around the world. Each section offers a specific overview into leading cultural organizations, as well as a selection of similar international institutions.
£41.60
Double 9 Books The Khasis
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£12.59
Princeton University Press Data Analysis for Social Science
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£34.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wheelocks Latin 7th Edition
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£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Sew Step by Step
Book SynopsisAlison Smith is a sewing expert and tutor. Her sewing school, the Alison Victoria School of Sewing, is the largest independent sewing school in England, and offers courses and workshops on all aspects of sewing. Alison regularly speaks at specialist sewing shows and has had projects and articles published in a variety of UK magazines. She is a regular contributor to Sewing World magazine, and has appeared on the ITV television series Ladette to Lady teaching dressmaking skills. In 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to sewing and corsetry.
£17.09
Anness Publishing Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Guns
Book SynopsisAn authoritative historical guide to the world of military, antique and law-enforcement firearms, photographed throughout.
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning Spanish Grammar and Practice
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for revising Spanish Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Spanish with hundreds of practical exercises.Designed for all those learning Spanish at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full.Explains the essential points of Spanish grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of exercises help you to practise each grammar point.Thousands of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Coffee Book
Book SynopsisAnette Moldvaer is the co-founder and green coffee buyer of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, an award-winning roasting company. Anette has judged international trade competitions, such as the World Barista Championships, and leads workshops in Europe, the US, Latin America, and Africa; she is also a World Cup Tasting Champion. She began her career as a barista in Norway in 1999, and now visits coffee producers around the globe, sourcing the very best coffees.
£18.00
Princeton University Press Europes Birds
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of New Statesman's Books of the Year 2021""A Birdwatcher's Yearbook Best Bird Book of the Year""Ninth Place for the 2022 BB/BTO Best Bird Book of the Year, British Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology""Beautiful to hold and to ponder . . . A glorious piece of political advocacy."---Mark Cocker, New Statesman"A guiding light for all bird fans. . . . This 640-page tour de force follows in the finest traditions of the WildGuides . . . a must-have addition to birdwatchers' libraries."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express"The most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe’s birds ever produced. . . . Essential if your birding takes you a little further afield."---John Miles, Birdwatching Magazine"A beautifully produced book, crammed with some of the most exquisite bird photography I’ve seen in any field guide to date."---Calvin Jones, Ireland's Wildlife"Must-have . . . comprehensive and dazzling photographic guide."---Stephen Moss, Stephen Moss's 2021 Round-up of Nature Books"Europe’s Birds is superbly planned, executed and produced, and is a joy to pick up and browse. It comes highly recommended."---Chris Kehoe, British Birds"Astonishingly beautifully and technically masterful . . . pin-sharp pictures of hard-to-separate species in almost perfect analogue poses. . . . placed in close proximity to the well-chosen words of a master of fieldguide prose, Mr Rob Hume. The combination is truly superb."---Mark Cocker, Unofficial Bookclub"One of the best and the most complete [field guide] out there."---Stephen Menzie, British Birds and British Trust for Ornithology"The book brings the quality of the genre to a new high."---Ian (DIM) Wallace, Honorary Life President of Flamborough Ornithological Group, and contributing author to The Birds of the Western Palearctic"Very useful. . . . The layout is excellent."---Gordon Hamlett, Birdwatchers’ Yearbook"Essential for anyone visiting this bird-rich area of southern England."---Jeremy Brock, Scottish Birds"It’s impossible to see how this latest WILDGuide can be anything but another winning-formula best seller. . . . The quality of the photographs from 350 worldwide photographers displayed in Europe’s Birds is mostly stunning, exceptional or simply the best on offer. . . . Open to birdwatchers of all abilities and experience with many, many pages to simply enjoy or from which to verify, learn or check understanding - there is something for everyone."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog"If you are in the market for a new field guide to the birds of Europe, you could do little better than this important new addition to the literature."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"The most inclusive and up to date photographic guide of Europe’s birds available at a bargain price. Containing all the UK species, this may be the only guide you will ever need."---Eric Brown, News Shopper"The latest identification guide from WildGuides and as is to be expected is of a very high standard and is the most comprehensive and ambitious one yet. . . . The best identification to Europe’s birds."---Mike King, Gloster Birder"Europe’s Birds is accessible to birdwatchers of all abilities and experience with many, many pages to simply enjoy or from which to learn or verify an ID – there is something for everyone."---Frank Lambert, Birder's Library"This is the best photographic guide to the birds of Europe currently available!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report"This will become the new go to book for our next generation of birders."---Steven Rutherford, British Naturalists Association"Cleverly created multiple-image plates of great photographs laid out to show you 928 species in a variety of plumages and different poses. . . . Amazing value."---Keith Betton, Kingfisher"The artwork of “Europe’s Birds: An Identification Guide” is dazzling, the text condensed and comprehensive, and the layout and design are without peer. Highly recommended."---Dragan Simic, 10,000 Birds
£19.00
Barcharts Python Programming Language
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening New Edition
Book SynopsisAll your gardening questions are answered in this updated classic guide to planning, planting, and caring for your outside space. Create and maintain your perfect garden with the world''s finest and most authoritative source of gardening tips and advice from the experts at the RHS, now fully revised and updated to encompass the eco-conscious gardener of today. Marking 30 years since its first publication, this revised edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening provides dependable, essential gardening advice while expanding on key topics that are important to the next generation of gardeners, such as wildlife gardening and sustainability. Packed with unrivalled detail and a vast breadth of information, you''ll find advice and clearly photographed step-by-step guides that show you how to garden, whether you''re tackling your vegetable plot or tending to cacti and succulents. Updated with the latest guidance to help your plants withstand pests and diseases and
£40.00
David C Cook Publishing Company Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament BIBLE
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£63.74
HarperCollins Publishers French Conversation
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.A unique guide to communicating in French. It will help you to find out more about French culture and to practise your spoken French with a free downloadable audio file of key phrases found in the One-Stop Phrase Shop section found towards the end of the book.An ideal tool for learners of French at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes, or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural French. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural French.Easy to read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily.Easy to understand: thousands of examples show how French is really used.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Welsh Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe clear layout of this dictionary makes it easy to use, and its handy format and durability make...
£5.99
Anness Publishing Martial Arts The Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisHow-to tuition from the experts in a wide range of martial arts, with clear photographs showing the movements, techniques and equipment, with historical overview.
£13.50
HarperCollins Publishers Vietnamese Visual Dictionary
Book SynopsisA photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Vietnamese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Vietnam and Vietnamese language and culture.Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases, and an English and Vietnamese index help you to find words quickly as you learn.3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in Vietnam are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment.Great care has been given to represent modern Vietnamese culture and enhance your experience of Vietnam, including customs, celebrations, and festivals.Plus, download your free audio to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and get your pronunciation pitch perfect, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual
£6.99
Oxbow Books Dictionary of Classical Mythology
Book SynopsisJenny March’s acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A – Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures – nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few.In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the post-classical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths.Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.Praise for the first edition:“… the Dictionary of Classical Mythology is exemplary, indeed the best I have consulted … clearly and engagingly written …it not only gives reliable answers but also encourages reading on.” Simon Goldhill, Times Literary Supplement“a prodigious, authoritative gazetteer, each entry both typographically and stylistically readable, and if you know more than is contained in these pages then you have no need of it.” Nicholas Lezard, Guardian Book of the Week“Greek myths pervade our own art and literature almost as much as they influenced that of classical times, and this will be an invaluable guide.” The Good Book Guide“… a modern encyclopaedia of myth and legend which is user-friendly in layout, presentation and style … vivid and readable.” Paula James, The Classical Review“These stories are frequently the spark that ignites a wider interest in the classical world, and March provides a wealth of inflammatory material.” Charles Paterson, JACT Review“This dictionary will still be valuable all through the next century.” Sir Hugh Lloyd-Jones“… vivid, detailed where it matters, yet concise, accurate, no padding, always to the point – it’s a joy to read.” Herwig MaehlerTable of ContentsContents:PrefaceIntroductionThe DictionaryAppendices:MapsGenealogical TablesGreek and Latin AuthorsSelect BibliographyIllustrations
£43.46
Princeton University Press Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] marvelous read."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"[An] excellent book."---Mike Walley, Everything Dinosaur
£22.50
Adams Media Corporation The Ultimate RPG Worldbuilding Deck
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HarperCollins New York Nicos Guide to NYC
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£25.20
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of Sociology
Book SynopsisNicholas Abercrombie is Emeritus Fellow of Sociology at Lancaster University. Stephen Hill is the Principal of Royal Holloway, University of London. Bryan S. Turner is professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge. These three authors have collaborated extensively, particularly in writing The Dominant Ideology Thesis (1980), Sovereign Individulas of Captialism (1986) and Dominant Ideologies (1990).
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and
Book Synopsis''An indispensable work of reference'' Times Literary SupplementThe Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for students, teachers and general readers alike.- Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia, iamb, zeugma) and critical jargon (aporia, binary opposition, intertextuality)- Explores literary movements (neoclassism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory- Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (haiku, ottava rima, sonnet)Trade ReviewAccomplishes cameo wonders of literary history ... generously and urbanely compiled * New York Times *Scholarly, succinct, comprehensive and entertaining ... an indispensable work of reference * Times Literary Supplement *
£17.09
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Nursing
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this bestselling and trusted dictionary has been fully revised to take account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. Updates to this edition cover many areas, with a particular focus on radiography, public health and the NHS, theoretical concepts familiar in nursing education, and key vocabulary used in the 2018 Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses.Written by medical and nursing specialists, and offering more than 10,500 clear and concise entries on nursing theory and practice, the dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. As well as nursing-specific terms, there are also many entries in the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, ethics, psychiatry, nutrition, dentistry, statistics, and pharmacology. Almost 100 helpful illustrations and tables, and 16 appendices covering the calculation of drug dosages, religion and nursing practice, reTrade ReviewThe latest edition of the bestselling, comprehensive and authoritative A Dictionary of Nursing has been fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. * Lindsey Curtis, Reference Reviews Vol.31.8 2017 *[This dictionary] is a comprehensive and easy access guide to common medical terms, allowing members of the profession to understand and competently deal with rare and specific conditions. * Allison Crocker, theatre practitioner, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Nursing Times *The ideal book for those on the front line of medicine. * Northern Echo *Contains every definition a nurse could possibly need * Independent i *
£12.34
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media
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£41.25
Princeton University Press The Little Book of Trees
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