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Revised and updated, Robert Kee's book is an introduction to the fascinating history that has made modern Ireland, and a thought-provoking examination of how past facts have bred present myths.
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This new book provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society
From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth."Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I p
Now in paperback! A super-simple introduction to the human body from the author and illustrator of Me on the Map.What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the
An introduction to creating art describes the many different kinds of tools and supplies that artists use to draw and paint, and teaches about the three primary colors and how other colors can be made
The field of quantum optics has witnessed significant theoretical and experimental developments in recent years. This book provides an in-depth and wide-ranging introduction to the subject, emphasizin
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Full color, full-page photographs throughout with straightforward and engaging text, the 'I Want to Be...' series is an appealing and engaging introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations.
with Marcela Depiante and Arthur StepanovThisbook provides an introduction to some classic ideas and analyses of transformational generativegrammar, viewed both on their own terms and from a more mode
These ancient verses offer a compelling introduction to Buddhist thought, revealing the Four Truths ? concerning the nature of the world and our lot in it ? and the Eightfold Path to enlightenment, th
A concise, easy-to-read introduction to informal logic, With Good Reason offers both comprehensive coverage of informal fallacies and an abundance of engaging examples of both well-conceived and fault
Local Area Networks, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to Local Area Networks including theory, concepts, and installation. This edition includes significant updating due to the constantl
This book provides a classic introduction to a key period in the history of Europe - the transition from medieval to Renaissance Europe.In this updated edition, Professor Holmes traces the main politi
An introduction to life in a desert Pueblo village explores the traditional way of life and the history of the Hopi Indians through a series of questions and answers
This book provides a synoptic introduction to the key fundamental and operational principles of MRI for medical physicists, radiologists,biochemists, and students. It addresses basic NMR principles,
This textbook provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of media studies. Written by two highly experienced lecturers, the volume covers media texts, media instit
Provides an introduction to disease problems - other than those of an infectious or parasitic nature - that afflict free-ranging and captive wildlife. This title covers a range of dangers to wildlife
An all-you-need-to-know introduction to purchasing a home--ideal for beginners as well as veterans wary of today's roller-coaster market * Smart Strategies for surviving the crucial negotiation stage-
A volume in the IEEE/OUP Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory Donald G. Dudley, Series Editor This IEEE Classic Reissue presents a unified introduction to the fundamental theories and applications of
This important course provides a comprehensive basic introduction to teaching languages, for use in pre-service or early experience settings. It can be used by groups of teachers working with a traine
Focusing on the essentials, the Concise Handbook is an introduction to anatomy, a revision aid and a handy reference. Clear jargon-free descriptive text is supported by brilliant labelled dissections,
This is the first in a new series of highly illustrated books for the model maker. Basic Aviation Modelling is an excellent introduction to the art of making model aeroplanes from kits. High definit
Provides the user with a step-by-step introduction to Fortran 77, BLAS, LINPACK, and MATLAB. It is a reference that spans several levels of practical matrix computations with a strong emphasis on exam
Serving as a combination puzzle book and alphabet book, a series of surreal and imaginative visual images, accompanied by a whimsical, sophisticated text, offers an introduction to the English languag
In writing this textbook the author's objective was to provide students with a non-trivial, reasonably priced introduction to astronomy. Starting with problems astronomers face on Earth connected with
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This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed introduction to the basic physics and engineering aspects of lasers, as well as to the design and operational principles of a wide range of optical syst
Based on an introductory course on natural-language semantics, this book provides an introduction to type-logical grammar and the range of linguistic phenomena that can be handled in categorial gramma
