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…

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…

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.

Susan L. Carruthers: The Media at War

Скачать книгу (размер 1 748 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 344) Аннотация: Drawing on examples from the twentieth-century's total and limited wars, The Media at War provides a uniquely comprehensive assessment of the role of the media before, during and after wars. The new edition has been updated to take account of the war on terror and the influence of new forms of media.

McFarquhar Helena: Key Concepts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: The book provides an accessible guide to the major concepts, terminology, theories, processes and agencies that concern those in the field of criminology and criminal justice. Arranged alphabetically and providing comprehensive explanations, the volume also acts as an important point of reference and revision aid.

Worthington Heather: Key Concepts in Crime Fiction

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: An insight into a popular yet complex genre that has developed over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The volume explores the contemporary anxieties to which crime fiction responds, along with society's changing conceptions of crime and criminality. The book covers texts, contexts and criticism in an accessible and user-friendly format.

Asteriou Dimitrios: Applied Econometrics

Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: DRAFT FROM REVISED EDITION This new revised edition of Applied Econometrics is an ideal text for students who are looking for a reliable and practical grounding in the subject. Students are introduced to the various forms of econometric data and how they are formatted in electronic media, and shown how to transfer and use the data in the most popular software packages. Each chapter begins with a…

Michael De Kare-Silver: E-Shock 2020: How the Digital Technology Revolution is Changing Business and All Our Lives

Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: What effect have innovations in digital technology had on the way we communicate and work, and what can we expect from the future? Following on from the hugely successful e-Shock, Michael de Kare Silver analyses the developments in digital technology over the past decade, and how they have changed our lives both at home and in the workplace.

Stokes Peter: Key Concepts in Business and Management Research Methods

Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: This is a detailed and concise handbook clarifying all the major terms needed for a thorough understanding of key research methodology concepts in business and management. An invaluable guide for students at all levels seeking assistance with project work, research proposals, dissertations and theses. Includes case studies and suggestions for further reading.

Rees Wyn: The US-EU Security Relationship: The Tensions Between a European and a Global Agenda

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: A wide-ranging assessment by a leading authority on contemporary US-EU security relations. This book systematically examines the development of the relationship since the Cold War and considers how global and European issues such as EU enlargement, international terrorism and the war on terror have affected security relations.

O'Sullivan Barry: Language Testing: Theories and Practices

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Language Testing: Theories and Practices offers, a coherent overview of some of the key issues currently dominating the language testing profession. By bringing together a large group of authors from across the world who are actively engaged in language testing in different ways, from the practitioner to the academic, the book succeeds in highlighting a number of central ideas, the interpretation…

Deane Mary: Writing in the Disciplines

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: 'Writing in the Disciplines' (WiD) is a growing field in which discipline-based academics, writing developers, and learning technologists collaborate to help students succeed as subject specialists. This book places WiD in its theoretical and cultural contexts and reports on initiatives taking place at a range of UK higher education institutions. Also includes surveys of current developments and…