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McLeod Ian: Legal Theory

Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: Why do some rules have the status of law while others do not? Is law simply a matter of rules anyway? What is justice? Legal Theory asks questions such as these and explains some of the answers that legal theorists have given over the ages, from Ancient Greece to the present day.

Getting to Grips with Doctoral Research

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: 'I would definitely recommend this book to students who are accepted into PhD programmes. As I was reading it, I kept thinking about my own experience as a doctoral student — and how spot on the book is' — Professor Kristen Williams, Clark University, USA Confused about your doctoral studies? Not sure what's required but feel unable to ask? This book is for you! Addressing common concerns about…

Black Jeremy: A History of the British Isles

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: Jeremy Black's vigorous and fascinating study tells the story of a group of islands, their peoples, and their remarkable impact on the rest of the world. From the earliest pre-history right up to the present day, this stirring account describes the astonishingly varied stages through which the British Isles have passed to achieve their current identity. Unlike most other texts, 'A History of the…

Jenkins Philip: A History of the United States

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: This established introductory text provides a lucid, authoritative account of the course of American history, discussing political, social, economic and cultural developments. In this revised and updated new edition, Jenkins discusses the Obama presidency, the economic crisis and recent environmental issues.

Lambin Jean-Jacques: Market-Driven Management: Strategic and Operational Marketing

Скачать книгу (размер 3 176 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 624) Аннотация: In response to the increasing complexity of markets, this book challenges the traditional, functional role of marketing departments, integrating both the strategic and operational dimensions. It offers international cases, considerable online resources, and is ideal for MBAs and postgraduate and undergraduate students of marketing.

Bauer Laurie: Beginning Linguistics

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: This introduction to linguistics for the absolute beginner focuses on the core topics of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Theoretically-neutral, each essential topic is covered in depth and the author's engaging style encourages interaction from students by using regular short questions to check comprehension.

Harrison Mark: Improve Your Grammar

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: An accessible study and practice book for UK students, covering in detail all the areas where grammatical mistakes are typically made. Using realistic academic contexts, each unit explains the key grammar in a clear and lively way, and then checks understanding with easy-to-use practice exercises that build the user's confidence.

O'Grady Gerard: Key Concepts in Phonetics and Phonology

Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: Key Concepts in Phonetics and Phonology is a comprehensive and up-to-date A to Z of the core areas of phonetics and phonology. If you are new to these fields, this book will be an invaluable resource for quickly familiarizing yourself with the jargon and specialist terms. Each of the 136 entries starts with a brief definition of a key concept and, where appropriate, more detail is given, along…

Tefula Michael: How to Get a First: Insights and Advice from a First-Class Graduate

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: 'Thank you for picking up my book. My name is Michael and I hope that you will join me on a journey of inspiration, motivation and academic success. Getting a first is not as daunting as it seems, yet many students don't even bother trying. I hope this book will change that. A first-class degree is now, more than ever, one of the best ways of getting the most value out of university and enhancing…

Carter Susan: Structuring Your Research Thesis

Скачать книгу (размер 524 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 104) Аннотация: Based on the experience of students worldwide, this book offers practical advice to research students struggling with the complexities of structuring their arts, humanities or social science thesis. Real-life case studies vividly introduce a number of alternative approaches, providing students with new ideas for structuring their work.

Nunan David: What is This Thing Called Language

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: David Nunan provides an overview of the key topics and concepts that constitute our current understanding of language. This new edition has been extensively reworked and updated, including additional coverage of language and culture, language variation, second language acquisition and bilingualism. New discourse examples are also included.

Cottrell Stella: You2Uni: Decide, Prepare, Apply

Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: Is Uni right for you — and which subject and Uni would suit you best? What do Unis look for — and how can you impress them in your application? And how do students survive at Uni? How do they end up where they should be, fed and watered, with money in their pockets? You2Uni is the ideal book for those thinking about going to university after school or college. Through illustrations of student…

Macrine Sheila: Critical Pedagogy in Uncertain Times: Hope and Possibilities

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This book provides comprehensive analyses of issues related to the struggle against the forces of imperial-induced privatization, not just in education, but in all of social life. It situates Critical Pedagogy in the twenty-first century and offers not only critiques but also practical applications, suggestions, and strategies on how attacks can be collectively resisted, challenged, and…

Krugman Paul: Macroeconomics: Third edition

Скачать книгу (размер 2 962 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 582) Аннотация: When it comes to explaining current economic conditions, there is no economist readers trust more than «New York Times» columnist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman. Term after term, Krugman is earning that same level of trust in the classroom, with more and more instructors introducing students to the fundamental principles of economics via Krugman's signature storytelling style. The new Third…

Alex Boese: Elephants on Acid

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Have you ever wondered if a severed head retains consciousness long enough to see what happened to it? Or whether your dog would run to fetch help, if you fell down a disused mineshaft? And what would happen if you were to give an elephant the largest ever single dose of LSD? The chances are that someone, somewhere has conducted a scientific experiment to find out...'Excellent accounts of some of…

Alastair Mullis: Torts

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) 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. The previous editions of Torts were highly regarded for their clarity of explanation and engaging writing style, and this new fourth edition fully retains each of these qualities. The…

June Breton Fisher: When Money Was in Fashion

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This epic biography tells the story of the rise of Wall Street and the growth of Goldman Sachs from a small commercial paper company to the international banking business we know today. At its heart is the story of Henry Goldman, a man who spoke out passionately for his beliefs, understood the importance of the bottom line, and was known to chuckle, draw on his cigar, and remind his young…

John McCormick: Understanding the European Union: A Concise Introduction

Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: With 27 member states and nearly half a billion residents, the European Union is a major actor on the world stage. It has changed the way Europeans live, as well as the way the rest of the world relates to Europe. Yet it remains widely misunderstood and a source of puzzlement to many: * How does the EU work, and what impact has it had on the lives of Europeans? * What difference has it made to…

William Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus and Timon of Athens: Two Classical Plays

Скачать книгу (размер 1 585 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 312) Аннотация: From the Royal Shakespeare Company — a fresh new edition of two of Shakespeare's classical plays. This book includes: — Illuminating introductions to Titus Andronicus and Timon of Athens by award-winning scholar Jonathan Bate; — The two plays — with clear explanatory notes on each page; — Helpful scene-by-scene analyses and key facts about both plays; — An introduction to Shakespeare's career and…