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Marshall C. Eakin: The History of Latin America

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: This narrative history of Latin America surveys five centuries in less than five hundred pages. The first third of the book moves from the Americas before Columbus to the wars for independence in the early nineteenth century. The construction of new nations and peoples in the nineteenth century forms the middle third, and the final section analyzes economic development, rising political…

Solopova Elizabeth: Key Concepts in Medieval Literature

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Key Concepts in Medieval Literature introduces students to the major authors, themes and genres of the English Middle Ages. These are discussed in concise focused essays, accompanied by summaries and recommendations for further reading. The emphasis is on key historical and literary-critical concepts and ideas essential for the study of Old and Middle English literature. The book highlights…

Black Jeremy: Studying History

Скачать книгу (размер 1 319 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 260) Аннотация: The third edition of this best-selling book has been thoroughly revised to reflect the changing nature of the discipline. New forms of history are included in the text, including popular and TV histories. Illustrative matter from more up-to-date works now sit alongside a broader discussion of postmodernism and the balance of canonical historians has now been readdressed to reflect current trends.…

Alan Charlesworth: Key Concepts in e-Commerce

Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: E-Commerce is making an ever-bigger impact on the way businesses operate. Key Concepts in e-Commerce offers readers an introduction to the many words, terms and phrases that abound in this fast developing and increasingly popular discipline.

Graham Stephenson: Core Statutes on Commercial and Consumer Law 2007-08

Скачать книгу (размер 1 829 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 360) Аннотация: Compiled in response to student need, the Core Statutes on Commercial and Consumer Law is designed to be clear and easy to use, providing the essential statutory material and nothing more, making it easily navigable and ideal for exam use.

Christina McAlhone: Core Statutes on Evidence 2007-08

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: Compiled in response to student need, Core Statutes on Evidence is designed to be clear and easy to use, providing the essential statutory material and nothing more, making it easily navigable and ideal for exam use.

John Traynor: Mastering Modern German History 1864-1990

Скачать книгу (размер 1 993 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 392) Аннотация: Mastering Modern German History 1864-1990 addresses the key political, social and economic developments in German history from 1864, to unification, through to the collapse of the Berlin Wall and re-unification. Completely accessible and written in an engaging and lucid style, this text provides students with an in-depth look at Germany and its complex past. .

Loykie Lomine: Key Concepts in Tourism

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the major themes, concepts, terms and theorists encountered by students of Tourism. Concepts are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced for ease of use. Tables and figures complement the text, and to help explain complex terminology.

Nicole Busby: Core Statutes on EU Legislation 2007-08

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: This is an ideal series for students studying law at undergraduate level as it contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners and updated annually, the books are excellent for exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date. Importantly they do not include commentary or annotation. «The Core Statutes» series…

Dominique Lauterburg: Core Statutes on Employment Law 2007-08

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: This is an ideal series for students studying law at undergraduate level as it contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners and updated annually, the books are excellent for exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date. Importantly they do not include commentary or annotation. The «Core Statutes» series…

Adam Roberts: The History of Science Fiction

Скачать книгу (размер 1 993 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 392) Аннотация: The first comprehensive critical history of SF for thirty years, this book traces the origin and development of science fiction from Ancient Greece, via its rebirth in the seventeenth century, up to the present day. Concentrating on literary SF and (in the later chapters) cinema and TV, it also discusses the myriad forms this genre takes in the contemporary world, including a chapter on graphic…

Anthony Davis: Mastering Public Relations

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: »Mastering Public Relations» takes a strategic management approach to exploring this complex and critical dimension of management and planning. This wide-ranging, detailed and highly readable insight into public relations includes multiple case studies and examples to provide a well-balanced interpretation of both theory and practice. The second edition has been revised throughout to include…

John Gorham: Mastering Personal Finance

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Personal financial planning is a life skill that involves both knowledge of theory and the ability to apply this theory to practice. Personal Finance aims to equip you with the competence needed to confidently navigate your way around the complex world of finance and ensure you are considering your options at the earliest opportunity, even if there is limited scope for you to act in the present…

Andrew Heywood: Politics

Скачать книгу (размер 2 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 496) Аннотация: Stimulating, succinct and accessible, this highly successful text offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of politics, written from an international perspective. Including a new chapter on the mass media and political communication it contains substantial new material on developments such as the 'War on Terror' and state transformation.

Margaret Wilkie: Landlord and Tenant Law

Скачать книгу (размер 2 074 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 408) Аннотация: Landlord & Tenant Law is an easily accessible introductory text. The clear, concise style allows the authors to cover the subject in admirable breadth and depth. Summaries, exercises and workshops concluding each chapter help the reader to make sense of a complex area of law. This is an extensively revised fifth edition of this popular text, particularly in terms of its coverage of the effects of…

Richard Sakwa: Contemporary Europe

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: The second edition of this very successful textbook updates and expands its coverage of the many facets of life in Europe in the new century. It retains the strengths of the first edition with its focus on both East and West but expands its coverage of the themes of convergence and divergence, and includes a new chapter on the European Economy. It asks «what is Europe» and «where is Europe…

Padley Steve: Key Concepts in Contemporary Literature

Скачать книгу (размер 1 177 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 232) Аннотация: Key Concepts in Contemporary Literature offers a comprehensive overview of the literature and critical debates of the period since 1945. Setting texts in their historical, political and cultural contexts, it demonstrates how literature has dealt with and been shaped by the changing face of the modern world. Divided into three clear sections, the volume serves to introduce the significant literary…

Purchase Sean: Key Concepts in Victorian Literature

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Key Concepts in Victorian Literature is a lively, clear and accessible resource for anyone interested in Victorian literature. It contains major facts, ideas and contemporary literary theories, and is packed with close and detailed readings of a variety of novels, poems and plays. Structured into three, easy-to-use sections, the book guides readers through all the major concepts, themes and…

Polley Martin: Sports History: A Practical Guide

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Sports History is designed to help students new to this area of study by providing them with guidance on the ideas, theories and methods that they need in order to excel as sports historians. Using examples from many sports and academic traditions, and featuring a glossary and many practical exercises and activities, this essential introduction will help students become more sophisticated and…

Sky Marsen: Communication Studies

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: This book is innovative and diverse in bringing together the main sub-topics of communication studies — text analysis, business communication, mass communication, the media industry and film. Drawing from popular culture examples, the book explains the concepts that guide the study of communication in all its forms.