Hegel is regarded as one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development. After painting Hegel's life and times in broad strokes, Peter Singer goes on to tackle some o
As doctors and biologists have learned, to their dismay, infectious disease is a moving target: new diseases emerge every year, old diseases evolve into new forms, and ecological and socioeconomic uph
A brief introduction to genes describes their discovery and role in evolution and development, as well as the nature of genetic variation and different conceptions of the gene.
In places such as Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel, moving a few feet in a territorial boundary can be a matter of life or death, dramatically highlighting the connections between place and politics. Even fa
Is one person's terrorist another's freedom fighter? Is terrorism crime or war? Can there be a 'War on Terror'? For many, the terrorist attacks of September 2001 changed the face of the world, pushing
Exploring a range of issues from foreign policy, arms, and terrorism, to the environment and world poverty, Paul Wilkinson covers the topics essential to an understanding of modern international rela
Postcolonialism explores the political, social, and cultural effects of decolonization, continuing the anti-colonial challenge to western dominance. This lively and innovative account of both the hist
Suppose we took everything that all the various world cultures have to tell us about human potential—about psychological, spiritual, and social growth—and identified the basic patterns that connect th
This short introduction conveys the complexities associated with the term "territory" in a clear and accessible manner. It surveys the field and brings theory to ground in the case of Palestine.A clea
Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History looks at a whole host of great (and not so great) Scots and their influence on the world. The book features a short history of each person, detailing their achieve
Climate Change: A Very Peculiar History arms you with an introduction to the scientific concepts behind climate change, then hits you hard with the bizarre and at times disputed facts that go along wi
Since the second edition of this popular Very Short Introduction published in 2007, the world has faced huge economic and political change. Showing how and why the EU has developed from 1950 to the
Thirteen-year-old Merilee Monroe maintains a Very Ordered Existence, VOE for short. As long as she keeps up with her minute-by-minute daily schedule, she can avoid the internal trauma caused by change
Functioning as its own fully cross-referenced index, this volume lists composers and their dates, followed by their teachers and their notable students. A short introduction lays out the parameters by
DESIRE IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITHWhen it comes to training K-9 patrol dogs, Yardley Summers always trusts her instincts. But when it comes to dating men, she keeps her heart on a very short leash.
In A Halloween Treat, kids and cats go trick or treating, and gather loot that might be tricks--or perhaps the best treat imaginable: their very own monsters. A short vignette, published in book form
A boy and a bear go to sea, equipped with a suitcase, a comic book, and a ukulele. The bear assures the boy that they are traveling a short distance and it really shouldn't take very long. But then th
Follow Billy and Milly through thirteen adventures in these funny and simple short stories. Through very basic storytelling, these brief narratives are told in only three or four words apiece. For exa
With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. During his tragically short life, Stephen Crane gained fame as a vividly distinctive wr
Despite what many investors believe, short selling can be a risk-averse strategy for traders and investors alike. What Is Short Selling? provides a complete introduction to the basics and nuances of s
This text introduces students of human geography to the fundamental concept of place, marrying everyday uses of the term with the complex theoretical debates that have grown up around it. A short intr
This text introduces students of human geography to the fundamental concept of place, marrying everyday uses of the term with the complex theoretical debates that have grown up around it. A short intr
Very Little Cinderella is adorably recast as a very little precocious toddler in this modern retelling of the classic tale.Very Little Cinderella is upset when her ugly Sisters are off to a party with
This book combines a short biography with over 250 of Ansel Adam's photographs. Starting with a pen portrait of the master photographer, the introduction continues with a timeline of his life and work
The debut short novels--nearly thirty years out of print-- by the internationally acclaimed writer, newly retranslated and in one English-language volume for the first time, with a new introduction by
Just like her pal, Red Riding Hood, Very Little Cinderella is little. Very little. But she's got a very big personality and one way or another she usually seems to bend others to her will. Albeit very
A stunning collection of short stories and poetry containing the very best of the master of the macabre. Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror stories are both thought-provoking and entertaining.
After a video of ten-year-old Louie Burger is aired on a comedy television show, Louie hopes that he will no longer be a Boy Used to Ridicule and Put-downs (B.U.R.P.), but his popularity is very short
Your very first introduction to Abraham Lincoln!This brand-new easy reader series are perfect introductory biographies for young readers. Each book will feature a recognizable face and name and will
Your very first introduction to Sally Ride!This brand-new easy reader series are perfect introductory biographies for young readers. Each book will feature a recognizable face and name and will take
A hilarious, illustrated holiday gift book that celebrates the rich Klingon Christmas traditions—perfect for Star Trek fans everywhere.A Very Klingon Khristmas recounts, in rhyming verse, the treasure
A potted history of some of Britain's most famous and infamous sons and daughters. From ghastly criminals to pioneering inventors, this book features a short biography of each personality, featuring f
From noted illustrator Lisa McCue, this short story of a very busy day for a bunny family is presented in the best-selling CarryAlongR format.Each of the ten spreads in this book focuses on a differen
A picture-book treat for the youngest dog lovers. Dog loves books SO much he opens his very own bookstore. At first he’s short of customers. But that’s all right, because when Dog is surrounded by boo
'This is an excellent introduction to ethics, and will be of great help and interest to undergraduate students, their tutors, and their lecturers … It presents a very fair and balanced – not to
