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The official publication from OCR and Bloomsbury for the set texts to be studied at GCSE level, with first teaching in September 2016. Starting with an introduction to ancient Greek history and cultur
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A first introduction to the natural world that looks at the myriad ways in which plants and animals have adapted to give themselves the best chance of survival.Natural World explores and explains why
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Presents what you need to know about modern physics, the universe and our place in the world in seven lessons. In this introduction to modern physics, the author explains Einstein's theory of general
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A leading writer and researcher on Tibet, Sam van Schaik offers an accessible and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by examining its key texts, from its origins in the eighth century to t
In this book, editor and translator Eliot Maunder presents readers with a collection of three of Roman philosopher Seneca’s letters to his friend Lucilius. The text makes for a great introduction to b
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The delightful correspondence between Benjamin Franklin and his favorite sister, with an introduction and notes by Carl Van Doren. Franklin wrote more letters to Jane Mecom than he is known to have wr
First published in 1931, this book provides a brief overview of the essentials of philosophy. It aims to combat the notion of the inaccessibility of philosophy by providing an introduction to its hist
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This revised and updated introduction to World War One crosses the boundaries of national histories to examine the various connections between the 400-mile-long Western Front and the home fronts of th
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Sex Crime, Third edition offers a comprehensive and integrative introduction to sex crime, written by an expert in the field. The third edition has been fully expanded and updated to include further c
This revised and updated introduction to World War One crosses the boundaries of national histories to examine the various connections between the 400-mile-long Western Front and the home fronts of th
This text provides an introduction to the science that governs the interaction of light and matter (in the gas phase). It provides readers with the basic knowledge to exploit the light-matter interact
Your hands-on introduction to research methods in psychologyLooking for an easily accessible overview of research methods in psychology? This is the book for you! Whether you need to get ahead in clas
One of the leading texts in the field, The Economics of Recreation, Leisure and Tourism is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of economics in these industries, helping you to pass an economics
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Introducing Anthropology is the first book of its kind. It offers a serious but accessible introduction to anthropology and is the perfect starting point for anyone new to the subject. Across a series
30,000 Years of Art is an accessible, chronological introduction to art history from 28,000 BC to the present day. Providing a truly global and comprehensive perspective,30,000 Years of Art charts a c
This extended and revised edition will serve as a concise, self-contained, up-to-date introduction to Photonics for undergraduate students. It can also be used as a primer by researchers and professio
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An introduction to nature's role in honey making, written by an amateur beekeeper, explains how plants, the soil and insects work together to create honey, and includes a child-friendly recipe and rel
