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William Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: »»They do not love that do not show their love.»» Two Gentlemen of Verona « « Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of the classic comedy of courtship and delicious rivalry. THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: — an original Introduction to «Two Gentlemen of Verona» — incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and…

Eric Rasmussen: The Shakespeare Thefts: In Search of the First Folios

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The first edition of Shakespeare's collected works, the First Folio, published in 1623, is one of the most valuable books in the world and has historically proven to be an attractive target for thieves. Of the 160 First Folios listed in a census of 1902, 14 were subsequently stolen-and only two of these were ever recovered. In his efforts to catalog all these precious First Folios, renowned…

Asle Toje: The European Union as a Small Power

Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: The post-Cold War is drawing to a close. For the first time since 1945 Europe is about to experience the centrifugal forces of multipolarity. It does so after two decades of intense institution with a collective presence in the shape of the European Union. Asle Toje asks the question, what place will the EU take in a multipolar global order? In examining the historical forces that converged in…

John Lee: The Churchills: A Family Portrait

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: The Churchills dominated world politics for generations — but, like every family, they too have their secrets. Winston's mother, Jennie, had an affair with the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and her spendthrift habits devastated the family's reputation. The younger brother, Jack, played a crucial role both in Winston's successes and in holding the family together during tough times. From…

Simon Askey: Studying Law

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Concise and engaging, this book provides students of law with the fundamental knowledge, skills and techniques required to succeed on their course. Essential reading for both specialists and students on inter-disciplinary courses, the new edition incorporates changes resulting from the Treaty of Lisbon and the creation of the Supreme Court.

Trevor Morris: PR Today: The Authoritative Guide to Public Relations

Скачать книгу (размер 1 880 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 370) Аннотация: Whether you're a student of public relations, someone who hopes to break into one of today's most popular growth industries or someone who wants or needs to understand PR better, this book is for you. PR Today is a new and comprehensive guide to public relations, spanning all aspects of PR work, from fashion to government and from celebrity PR to corporate communications and digital PR. It…

Hamsa Thota: Key Concepts in Innovation

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: A comprehensive glossary of the major terms and concepts that characterize innovation, covering specific areas such as product development, creativity, finance and policy. Making complex terminology clear, it is ideal for both students and practitioners in the field.

Steve Fuller: Humanity 2: 0

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: Social thinkers in all fields are faced with one unavoidable question: what does it mean to be 'human' in the 21st century? As definitions between what is 'animal' and what is 'human' break down, and as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and nano — and bio — technologies develop, accepted notions of humanity are rapidly evolving. Humanity 2.0is an ambitious and groundbreaking…

Terrence Casey: The Legacy of the Crash: How the Financial Crisis Changed America and Britain

Скачать книгу (размер 1 585 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 312) Аннотация: September 2008 saw the most spectacular financial crash since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The crisis prompted record-breaking financial bail-outs in America and Britain. The legacy is record government debt and low growth on both sides of the Atlantic, which is profoundly reshaping society on both sides of the Atlantic. The Legacy of the Crash brings together a stellar cast of contributors…

John A. G. Roberts: A History of China

Скачать книгу (размер 2 156 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 424) Аннотация: It has been said that the twenty-first century will be China's century. Such a remark highlights the importance of being informed about China's long and tumultuous history. J. A. G. Roberts traces the main course of that history, from the earliest times, through the centuries of imperial government, to the present day. Chapters on China's imperial history identify the main political and economic…

William Shakespeare: Cymbeline

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: A fresh new edition of Shakespeare's magical late play, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Dominic Cooke and Emma Rice, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and an illuminating introduction to the play by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate.

Stella Cottrell: Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument

Скачать книгу (размер 1 503 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 296) Аннотация: The second edition of this leading guide helps students to develop reflective thinking skills, improve their critical analysis and construct arguments more effectively. Written by Stella Cottrell, leader in the field with over 1/2 million book sales to date, this text breaks down a complex subject into easily understood blocks, providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations and practice…

Robert Guest: Borderless Economics

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Acentury ago, migrants often crossed an ocean and never saw their homelands again. Today, they call — or Skype — home the moment their flight has landed, and that's just the beginning. Thanks to cheap travel and easy communication, immigrants everywhere stay in intimate contact with their native countries, creating powerful cross-border networks. In Borderless Economics, Robert Guest, The…

William Shakespeare: All's Well That Ends Well

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: A fresh new edition of Shakespeare's ambiguous, bittersweet fairy tale, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Gregory Doran and Stephen Fried, and actor Guy Henry, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and an illuminating introduction by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate.

Xavier Mendik: 100 Cult Films

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: An accessibleand up to date guide toone hundredof World Cinema's most interesting and influential cult movies. Covering a diverse range of genresand films from 1920 to the present day, this lavishly illustrated volume includes entries on films ranging from 'This is Spinal Tap' to 'Donnie Darko'.

Lisa Cherkassky: Legal Skills

Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: A comprehensive and accessible guide to the academic and practical skills needed in the study of law, including essential techniques for legal research, reasoning, writing, advocacy, negotiation, interviewing and advising. Also features an extensive section on career development.

Andrew Heywood: Global Politics

Скачать книгу (размер 2 972 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 584) Аннотация: This book is a major new introduction to international relations/global politics. Written by a leading textbook author, it is engaging, stimulating and forward-looking, covering all the topics and theory students require at an introductory level.

Deborah J. Lockton: Employment Law

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. This eighth edition of Employment Law has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the area, most notably in the form of the Equality Act 2010. In what is one…

Ewan McKendrick: Contract Law

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: A new edition of this popular and highly respected text, providing a concise and readable guide to contract law for those embarking on a first degree or conversion course in law. Fully revised and updated, the book combines a clear and straightforward account of the basic ruleswith coverage of many of the subject's more complex issues.

Simon Mainwaring: We First

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A social media expert with global experience with many of the world's biggest brands — including Nike, Toyota and Motorola — Simon Mainwaring offers a visionary new practice in which brands leverage social media to earn consumer goodwill, loyalty and profit, while creating a third pillar of sustainable social change through conscious contributions from customer purchases. These innovative private…