Colloquial Slovak: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Slovak as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible ... Zobraziť viac
In the 1960s a radical concept emerged from the great French thinker Jacques Derrida. Read the book that changed the way we think; read Writing and Difference, the classic introduction... Zobraziť viac
Bertrand Russell’s recipe for good living - this is popular philosophy, or even self-help, as it should be written. Zobraziť viac
Noel Carroll, film scholar and philosopher, offers the first serious look at the aesthetics of horror. In this book he discusses the nature and narrative structures of the genre, dealing with horror as a "transmedia" phenomenon... Zobraziť viac
Would you want to be a student in your own classroom? In Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, author Pernille Ripp challenges both novice and seasoned teachers to create a positive, interactive learning environment where... Zobraziť viac
Lively, original and highly readable, An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is the essential guide to literary studies. A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry and dauntingly theoretical, this book will open the reader’s... Zobraziť viac
Why do we readily dispose of some things, whereas we keep and maintain others for years, despite their obvious wear and tear? Can a greater understanding of aesthetic value lead to a more strategic and sustainable approach to product design? ... Zobraziť viac
Widely hailed as a tour de force and one of Butler’s most important books, which in light of current debates on freedom of speech, ‘no platform’ and cancel culture, remains more relevant now than ever. Includes a new Preface by the author. Zobraziť viac
This second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded. A superb, concise starting point for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction to this rich and fascinating subject. Zobraziť viac
This updated sixth edition of the classic Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory. It is an essential resource for students and thinkers studying the... Zobraziť viac
In this classic introductory work, Holmes and Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts.It is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of English... Zobraziť viac
What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits? The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson's piercing challenge to conventional economics openly... Zobraziť viac
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now firmly established as an important and often obligatory part of proposing or launching any development project. Delivering a successful EIA needs not only an understanding of ... Zobraziť viac
This book opens up ways to engage critically with what counts as innovatory practice in lifelong learning today, locating its discussion of innovations in lifelong learning within an international and comparative framework... Zobraziť viac
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar provides an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and... Zobraziť viac
Power Without Responsibility is a classic introduction to the history, sociology, theory and politics of the media in Britain. Hailed by the Times Higher as the 'seminal media text', and translated into Arabic, ... Zobraziť viac
Author Christopher Beorkrem shows how material performance drives the digital fabrication process and determines technique. He has recreated and dissected thirty-six of the most progressive works of architecture of the last few years, ... Zobraziť viac
The fourth edition of this well established and highly regarded work on EU law maintains its character by combining comprehensive yet accessible coverage with in-depth analysis of the law and student-friendly pedagogy... Zobraziť viac
American pragmatism has always had at its heart a focus on questions of communities and ethics. This book explores the interrelated work of three thinkers influenced by the pragmatist tradition: Josiah Royce, Wilfrid Sellars, and Richard Rorty... Zobraziť viac
Religion provides comfortable responses to the questions that have always beset humankind - why are we here, what is the point of being alive, how ought we to behave? Russell snatches that comfort away, leaving us instead with other, ... Zobraziť viac
