Traces the development and evolution of modern drama since 1880
Considers drama from a diverse range of cultures and societies
Emphasizes the dual nature of drama, exploring how it behaves on b ... Read more
An approachable, case-driven account of global military ethics
Raises and responds to some of the most important and provocative questions about the proper role and conduct of military organization ... Read more
Visions of the Heart: Issues Involving Aboriginal Peoples in Canada is a contributed volume that offers a rich, in-depth study of contemporary issues facing Aboriginal peoples in Canada. This collecti ... Read more
Examines the modern history, politics, economy, and thriving cultural scene of contemporary China, and its relations with the wider world
Covers a range of social issues from the position of wome ... Read more
Blackstone's Senior Investigating Officers' Handbook is designed specifically to meet the quick-reference needs of any officer conducting a serious investigation. The only portable step-by-step guide ... Read more
Offers a succinct and accessible introduction to one of the world's major religions
Covers all aspects of Hinduism - its key texts, beliefs, and practices, both in the past and the present
Addr ... Read more
I envy no body but him, and him only, that catches more fish than I do.' A unique celebration of the English countryside and the most famous book on angling ever published, Walton's Compleat Angler f ... Read more
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I was much entertained last summer with a tame bat, which would take flies out of a person's hand.' Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne (1789) reveals a world of wonders in nature. Over a pe ... Read more
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Over 3,300 entries, including the most recent terms and concepts, and biographical entries for over 400 philosophers
Includes definitions relating to Western, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish ... Read more
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Approaches the words of slang thematically, considering their various users and settings
Discusses the lexicography of slang and traces the 500 year history of slang dictionaries
Considers the ... Read more
