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This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Encompassing political, social, economic, and cultural developments throughout the British Isles, the dramatic narrative is taken up in turn by ten leading historians who offer the fruits of the best modern scholarship to the general reader in an authoritative form, illuminating their text with carefully chosen pictures and maps. A vivid, sometimes surprising picture emerges of a continuous turmoil of change in every period, and the wider social context of political and economic tension is made clear. But consensus, no less than conflict, is a part of the story: in focusing on elements of continuity down the centuries, the authors bring out that special awareness of nationality and patriotism which has been such a distinctive feature of British society. By relating both these factors in the British experience, and by exploring the many ways in which Britain has shaped and been shaped by contact with Europe and the wider world, this comprehensive work brings the reader face to face with the past, and the foundations of modern British society.

This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Encompassing political, social, economic, and cultural developments throughout the British Isles, the dramatic narrative is taken up in turn by ten leading historians who offer the fruits of the best modern scholarship to the general reader in an authoritative form, illuminating their text with carefully chosen pictures and maps. A vivid, sometimes surprising picture emerges of a continuous turmoil of change in every period, and the wider social context of political and economic tension is made clear. But consensus, no less than conflict, is a part of the story: in focusing on elements of continuity down the centuries, the authors bring out that special awareness of nationality and patriotism which has been such a distinctive feature of British society. By relating both these factors in the British experience, and by exploring the many ways in which Britain has shaped and been shaped by contact with Europe and the wider world, this comprehensive work brings the reader face to face with the past, and the foundations of modern British society.

Cool! is a three-level course for young learners (age 6-9), offering an integrated class book/activity book in one volume. Features include: a wealth of dialogue sketches featuring two zany kids, Speedy and Flash, with their family and friends, which children will enjoy acting out; a humorous cartoon strip, Betty and Bronto, based on a prehistoric world of cave people and dinosaurs; a fascinating insight into the lives of children in Britain through the photo scrapbook of Katy, a real eight-year-old. Regular support and assessment activities play a key role in allowing teachers to reinforce children's learning and monitor their success. A clear and concise Teacher's Book guides teachers through the course with the support of a cassette, flashcards, and wordcards.

Cool! is a three-level course for young learners (age 6-9), offering an integrated class book/activity book in one volume. Features include: a wealth of dialogue sketches featuring two zany kids, Speedy and Flash, with their family and friends, which children will enjoy acting out; a humorous cartoon strip, Betty and Bronto, based on a prehistoric world of cave people and dinosaurs; a fascinating insight into the lives of children in Britain through the photo scrapbook of Katy, a real eight-year-old. Regular support and assessment activities play a key role in allowing teachers to reinforce children's learning and monitor their success. A clear and concise Teacher's Book guides teachers through the course with the support of a cassette, flashcards, and wordcards.

This entertaining very short introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology-a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past.

Logic is often perceived as having little to do with the rest of philosophy, and even less to do with real life. In this lively and accessible introduction, Graham Priest shows how wrong this conception is. He explores the philosophical roots of the subject, explaining how modern formal logic deals with issues ranging from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability and decision theory. Along the way, the basics of formal logic are explained in simple, non-technical terms, showing that logic is a powerful and exciting part of modern philosophy.

Although retaining many original features, the new edition of Projekt Deutsch" features lots of changes making it thoroughly up-to-date. It is still the ideal course for those taking German as a first foreign language and this second edition offers: new references to the euro; and full incorporation of the Neue Rechtschreibung so students learn the new spellings from the start."

This entertaining very short introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology-a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past.

This text offers an authoritative account of Europe's history from the French Revolution in the late 18th century to the 1990s. Each chapter portrays both change and continuity, revolutions and stability, and covers the political, economic, social, cultural, and military life of Europe.

Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions: Why is the greatest 'Jihad' (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world?

This title gives a fascinating insight into Australian life and culture.

Drawing on studies of social class, crime and deviance, work in bureaucracies, and changes in religious and political organizations, this very short introduction explores the tension between the individual's role in society and society's role in shaping the individual, and demonstrates the value of sociology as a perspective for understanding the modern world.

This work gives detailed examples of classrom activities that exploit the language-learning opportunities the Internet offers. They include searching on the Web, evaluating Web pages, creating language learning material and communicating using the Internet. A companion website provides regular updates to the information and ideas in the book.

This title gives a fascinating insight into Australian life and culture.

This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown's book provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.

This entertaining very short introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology-a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past.