This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers the compelling story of Wu Zhao - one woman’s unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal so
The Mind’s Eye, written by a published poet, focuses on imagery and sound and has the added benefit of being concise, inexpensive, and handy. Contemporary poetry as well as traditional form is discus
Europe?s rapacious hunger for other people?s lands is one of the key shaping forces of our contemporary world. Everything is touched by our colonial past, from the way we see the world to the food we
Charles I was a complex man whose career intersected with some of the most dramatic events in English history. He played a central role in provoking the English Civil War, and his execution led to the
The New British Politics is one of the most comprehensive and successful introductions to British politics ever published. Now available in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, this clear, live
Historian Robson (emeritus, Trent U., Canada) introduces students to the events and consequences of the First World War. His narrative is augmented by a glossary, a chronology, and a "Who's Who" secti
Part of the Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy,” this edition ofFrege's Foundations of Arithmetic is framed by a pedagogical structure designed to make this important work of philosophy
Part of the ?Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy,? this edition of Hobbes's The Leviathan is framed by a pedagogical structure designed to make this important work of philosophy more acce
Part of the ?Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy,? this edition of Chuang Tzu is framed by a pedagogical structure designed to make this important work of philosophy more accessible and m
In this new edition of Terrorism: Understanding the Global Threat, David J. Whittaker explores terrorist scenarios across the globe, from Northern Ireland to the United States. He considers terrorism
Legends, Lore, and Lies presents critical readings in five sections–urban legends, alternative medicine, the media’s role in public gullibility, psychics and the paranormal, and pseudo science–to d
Youth Subcultures uses a cultural studies lens to explore contemporary American youth subcultures such as skateboarding, punk, Goth, and raves in a brief, flexible, and inexpensive reader .
This book equips students with a detailed analysis of important international issues that impact upon diplomacy and its relationship with international politics. The subject is 'brought to life' throu
This comprehensive course provides intermediate students (TOEFL test scores 380-480) with the skills, strategies, practice, and confidence they need to improve their scores on all sections of the pape
The idea of the crusade remains a potent one.In this compelling account, Jonathan Philips moves away from modern constructs and possible misconceptions of the crusades, to explore the origins and deve
The years 1934-1944 remain most contentious and dramatic decade in modern French history. After the bourgeois self-confidence of the 1020s, France was plunged into a depression out of which there seem
Francisco Franco is the most important and controversial figure in the emergence of modern Spain How did Franco rise to power and of what use did he make of it? Examines the formative influence
Lenin, from the October Revolution to the U.S.S.R. Lenin's life and thoughts and the importance of ideology in both. The cultural revolution is examined. Explores Lenin's cult and the re-evalua
This is the first study in English of the political history of Muslim Spain and Portugal, based on Arab sources. It provides comprehensive coverage of events across the whole of the region from 711 to
For Your Information 1, 2, 3 and 4 feature multi-genre readings from authentic sources. The stimulating, high-interest selections will capture students' imaginations and motivate them to strive for gr
No new information or exotic theories, but a brief summary of the accepted views of the church from the decline of the Roman Empire to the 15th century. Reviews the internal workings of the hierarchy,
For courses in first-year composition and rhetoric. A refreshing new choice that addresses writing in all college-level coursesA Guide to College Writing is both an excellent introduction to col
For Introduction to the Short Story and Introduction to Fiction.A collection of carefully chosen, interesting stories with literary merit, the best-selling text-anthologyFiction 100 continues to offer
From Longman's Cultural Editions series, Antony and Cleopatra, edited by David Quint, presents William Shakespeare's classic work along with a critical introduction and contextual materia
Proceeds logically from literal comprehension to critical interpretation and responseGuide to College Reading empowers students by helping them develop the skills needed for the diverse reading demand
Writing is one of the central pillars of language learning and of major interest and concern to teachers, students and researchers. This book covers the historical and conceptual background to the fie
Accessible and engaging, this unique text offers concrete, practice strategies for critical and creative thinking and includes many opportunities for practicing these fundamental skills. The Art
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