This book provides a new introduction to Augustine's "City of God" and his doctrine of the two cities, sources of this doctrine in Manichaeism, (Neo)Platonism and the pre- Augustinian Jewish and Jewis
The Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics serves as an introduction and reference point to key areas in the field of applied linguistics.The five sections of the volume encompass a wide range of t
This highly readable introduction to modern physics was written by Nobel laureate Max Born. The book begins with an explanation of the kinetic theory of gases, providing a step-by-step development of
An introduction to the principles of climate change science with an emphasis on the empirical evidence for climate change and a warming world. Additional readings are given at the end of each chapter.
This fascinating fact and project book is the perfect introduction to Viking history. Discover how these amazing people lived their lives, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, their gods and hero
Add up the money in a wallet full of yen and follow a maze through the sights of Kyoto. These and dozens of other activities offer a fun-filled introduction to Japanese culture.
A jargon-free, plain language introduction to the foundational ideas of Buddhism and real-world tips for practicing Buddhism while balancing life in the real, modern world. This book goes easy on the
Here’s a perfect introduction to our farm friends. Is there anything cuter than a little lamb or playful piglet? Farm animals are fascinating, and they are full of surprises, too. Naturally, cows make
On the Farm starter stencils from Mudpuppy are a great introduction to tracing and drawing for the preschool set. Steve Mack illustrated the barnyard scene: cow, hen and eggs, goat, sheep, pig, horse,
What is for a professional pilot required to fly as safe as possible? Written by pilots the book gives a detailed introduction into the basics of accident prevention in air traffic. Explicit backgroun
This engaging argument for the future of Jewish theology, written by a renowned Jewish scholar, provides a rounded introduction to the faith, its history, and its place in the modern world. Explores f
This engaging argument for the future of Jewish theology, written by a renowned Jewish scholar, provides a rounded introduction to the faith, its history, and its place in the modern world. Explores f
INCOME TAX FUNDAMENTALS 2013 provides readers with a concise, practical, and time-tested introduction to the most important areas of tax law. For more than 30 years, this textbook has been the market-
The Sounds of the Silents in Britain explores the sonic dimension of film exhibition in Britain, from the emergence of cinema through to the introduction of synchronized sound. Edited by Julie Brown a
The Sounds of the Silents in Britain explores the sonic dimension of film exhibition in Britain, from the emergence of cinema through to the introduction of synchronized sound. Edited by Julie Brown a
Poetry. Introduction by John Beer. Joel Craig's poems first reach out with quiet Midwestern sincerity—precise craft mixed with personal invention—but quickly thicken: "Let me try to lay out what I thi
"You will not find a finer introduction to the genius of Dante and his Divine Comedy than Wilson's book."---The Wichita Eagle Fueled by a lifetime obsession with Dante, acclaimed novelist and biograph
By way of introduction to this fascinating book, let me highlight two of its many contributions. First, it is a good example of something all too rare in sociology: testing competing general theories.
This concise book is an introduction to the role of international law in international relations. Written for lawyers and non-lawyers alike, the book first appeared in 1928 and attracted a wide reader
Using a thematic approach, David A. deSilva gives a brief introduction and summary of the largely unknown and unappreciated books of the Apocrypha. He also gives an overview to the social and cultural
Using a thematic approach, David A. deSilva gives a brief introduction and summary of the largely unknown and unappreciated books of the Apocrypha. He also gives an overview to the social and cultural
SummaryHello! HTML5 & CSS3 is written for the web designer or developer who wants a fast, example-oriented introduction to the new HTML and CSS features. This snappy, user-friendly, and fun guide
This coffee table book blends text and over 200 b&w photographs to present historical images and contexts for the disabled. After an introduction, the book is divided into sections examining portr
Young children learn the delightful and not so delightful aspects of smell in this humurous introduction to the sense of smell I smell . . .. . . fish. . . lemons. . . a scent trail a few days old Wh
What is Contemporary Art? is the ideal introduction for children aged eight and over to art made since the 1960s. Featuring artworks from one of the worlds leading collections of modern and contempora
In his introduction the author summarizes his study stating that he uses "...Anglo-Swiss arms sales during the early Cold War to explore four areas of historical debate: Anglo-Swiss relations, arms an
This book addresses issues surrounding the evolution of the Arab Spring in North Africa. After a general introduction and explanation of the events on a region-wide basis, it turns to examine aspects
Art historical theory is a forum of intense, often passionate debate. This book provides an accessible introduction to the range of critical theories used in analyzing art. It covers a broad range of
Gain new insight into the Roman past, its people, its psychology and its societyUnderstand Roman Civilization is an ideal introduction to Roman civilization. The book begins with a tour of Rome and us
The title of this book says it all: a carefully documented journey that took place over the course of forty years being horribly addicted to pornography. This book describes in detail the introduction
Social Semantics: The Search for Meaning on the Web provides a unique introduction to identity and reference theories of the World Wide Web, through the academic lens of philosophy of language and dat
Land Law: Directions provides a lively introduction to land law and makes this traditionally daunting subject both clear and engaging. All the key topics covered on a typical land law module are expla
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR Dr. Kay Scarpetta, now freelancing from south Florida, returns to the city that turned its back on her five years ago. Richmond, Virginia’s recently appointed chi
When Curacao came under Dutch control in 1634, the small island off South America’s northern coast was isolated and sleepy. The introduction of increased trade (both legal and illegal) led to a dramat
When Curacao came under Dutch control in 1634, the small island off South America’s northern coast was isolated and sleepy. The introduction of increased trade (both legal and illegal) led to a dramat
I Love Sweet Treats! Activity Book is packed full of fun that will keep young sweet treat lovers entertained for hours. An introduction to sweet treats around the world starts the adventure, followed
This multi-sensory first word and picture board book is a stimulating introduction to animals for infants and toddlers. Simple photographs, one per page, of real-life animals from around the house, ne
This multi-sensory first word and picture board book is a stimulating introduction to favorite first toys for infants and toddlers. Simple photographs, one per page, of fun toys that baby will recogni
This work is a concise introduction to spectral theory of Hilbert space operators. Its emphasis is on recent aspects of theory and detailed proofs, with the primary goal of offering a modern introduct
Metal Lathe for Home Machinists is a project-based course that provides a complete introduction to the lathe and lathe metalworking. It assumes no prior knowledge and works through the process of us
