A brand new literary title in the renowned graphic novel-style of the Introducing Graphic Guide series.From Plato to Virginia Woolf, Structuralism to Practical Criticism, Introducing Literary Criticism charts the history and development of literary criticism into a rich and complex discipline.Tackling disputes over the value and meaning of literature, and exploring theoretical and practical approaches, this unique illustrated guide will help readers of all levels to get more out of their reading.Owen Holland is a doctoral student at St Catharine's college, Cambridge, where he teaches the history of literary criticism.
How do emotions affect your basic decision making? Why do certain smells prompt long-forgotten memories, and what makes us suddenly self-conscious? How does the biological organ, the brain, give rise
Why did countries engage in a nuclear arms race? How do we make decisions when we don’t have all the information? What makes international environmental cooperation possible? Game theory is the study
Epigenetics is the most exciting field in biology today, developing our understanding of disease, hereditary traits, and evolution.In a striking comic-book style, Introducing Epigenetics pulls apart t
Carl Gustav Jung was a controversial disciple of Sigmund Freud. This elegantly written, crisply illustrated guide explains the theories that led Jung to break away from Freud and describes his own nea
Introducing Personal Finance by economics expert Michael Taillard—who has a PhD in economics—teaches you everything you need to know about on how to save, earn and get the most out of your money.Make
From comfort eating and skipping meals to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, our relationship with food is at breaking point.With expert advice from Patricia Furness-Smith, fellow of the National C
Introducing Persuasion, by Anthony McLean, managing director of Social Influence Consulting Group and persuasion strategist, teaches you how to influence the people around you in an ethical way.Increa
Icon's Graphic Guide box sets make our world-famous, four-million-copy selling illustrated series into the perfect gift for the intellectually curious. This season Icon presents four new sets, curated
After Slavoj Zizek, Frenchman Alain Badiou?whose work ranges from novels, poems, "romanoperas," and political treatises to math theory?is probably the world's best-known living philosopher. Featuring
Accessibly written by Boris Wiseman and beautifully illustrated by Judy Groves, Introducing Levi-Strauss also explores the major contribution that Claude Levi-Strauss made to contemporary aesthetic hi
A Graphic Guide to Walter Benjamin, tracing his influence on modern aesthetics and cultural history as well as his particular focus on the tension between Marxism and Zionism, and between word and ima
What really happens at the most fundamental levels of nature? From the earliest history of the atomic theory through to the Higgs boson, practicing physicist and CERN contributor Tom Whyntie gives us a mind-expanding tour of cutting-edge science in this brand new graphic guide.
A fascinating graphic guide to the political movements and philosophical roots of fascism, tracing the origins of its ideas to nineteenth-century traditions.Stuart Hood is a WWII POW escapee and subse
Designed to accompany the more extensive Teaching Numbers by Adrian Reynolds, this short book will not take long to read, but will be a great help to all those seeking to understand the book of Number
Designed to accompany Teaching Romans volume 1 and volume 2, this book will help you to understand the message of Romans. The sheer scale and depth of Romans make it challenging to teach, but Christ
The authors argue that the Nazis did not intend to physically destroy the European Jewish population but did so only because Hitler was unable to expel all the Jews because Western nations refused to
This is Richard Appignanesi's erudite investigation of Existentialism, the philosophical and cultural movement that prioritizes individual experience.Richard Appignanesi is a novelist, editor, publish
One of the most controversial figures in classical music, Richard Wagner's influence reaches as far as the film Apocalypse Now. Written by leading music critic Michael White, this graphic guide looks
How can you learn to be a better leader? Introducing Leadership is packed with examples of famous leaders who achieved brilliant things against all odds. You'll discover their ideas, strategies, and s
The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is regarded as the founder of Existentialism and a forerunner of postmodernism. Philosophy, in Kierkegaard's radical view, was of no use unless it permanently changed
This brand new graphic guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the schools of thought and key figures in continental philosophy. Christopher Kul-Want is the course director for the MA in Fine A
How can being more assertive help you? This book will teach you to overcome passive behavior and take ownership of your own thoughts and feelings without becoming aggressive. Experienced life coach Da
A brand new graphic guide from Brian Clegg, author of the best-selling Inflight Science, Introducing Infinity will teach you all you need to know about this big idea, from mathematicians driven mad by
The ability to make a successful transition into management is vital to anyone who wants to advance their career.Introducing Management explores the different management techniques and how to develop
Half a century of research has resulted in machines capable of beating the best human chess players and humanoid robots that can interact. But can machines really think? Is the mind just a complicated
What is psychotherapy? How can we choose wisely from so much on offer?This book provides a valuable summary of the main therapies: the "talking cures" of psychoanalysis, behavioral and cognitive techniques, somatic solutions, humanist gestalt and existential approaches, and individual and group therapies.
Mindfulness is about teaching yourself to be more aware of your body and your environment, more present in the here and now, more focused and able to make choices about where you direct your attention
G.W.F. Hegel's influential writings on philosophy, politics, history, and art are parts of a larger systematic whole. They are also among the most difficult in the entire literature of philosophy. Int
Dubbed "The Elvis of Philosophy," Slavoj Zizeck is both a serious revolutionary and an absurdist prankster, published in academic journals and Abercrombie & Fitch catalogs. Besides his work on pop
Introducing Genetics takes readers on a journey through this new science to the discovery of DNA and the heart of the human gene map. In everyday life, many of us increasingly have to make moral decis
Introducing Mathematics traces the story of mathematics from the ancient world to modern times, describing the great discoveries and providing an accessible introduction to topics such as algebra and
Margaret Thatcher's political career was one of the most remarkable of modern times. She rose to become the first woman to lead a major Western democracy, serving as British Prime Minister. Admired by
What does it take to be the best in sports? Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or just want to perform a little better, this Introducing Practical Guide reveals clear mental exercises, point-by-point
What do scientists actually do? Is science ?value-free”? How has science evolved through history? Where is science leading us? Introducing Philosophy of Science is a clear and incisively illustrated m
