Explains both the Special Theory of Relativity, and the General Theory, and how they differed from existing Newtonian and Euclidian concepts of space and time
Looks at the evidence that gave rise ... Read more
Addresses the question of what was distinctive about Byzantine civilization as it developed in the Eastern Mediterranean
Details the urban, architectural, and social development of Byzantium
Co ... Read more
Looks at many contemporary concerns and issues in Japan - exploring its history, economy, politics, and culture
Examines what it means to call Japan a 'modern' society, and what 'modern' has mean ... Read more
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Thankamma V. Ajithkumar; Natalie Cook; Helen Hatcher; Ann Barrett
Pub date
Jun 2011
Series
Oxford Desk Reference Series
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Explores the history and origins of Paganism
Reveals attitudes towards the practices of pagans from the ancient world to the present day
Written in a concise and lively style, providing an enga ... Read more
Explains how galaxies are not only fascinating astronomical structures in themselves, but also how their study has revealed much of what we know today about the cosmos
Shows how galaxies provide ... Read more
A pocket-fitting Greek and English dictionary in paperback
Over 40,000 words and phrases, and 60,000 translations, including updated entries in each language
Phrasefinder section covering key w ... Read more
Deathly Deception tells the true story of the classic World War Two intelligence plan to pass misleading strategic information to Hitler and his Generals that was immortalized in the 1956 Hollywood f ... Read more
Psychiatry introduces medicine students to the subject in a concise, innovative and memorable way. Its patient-centred approach blends a discussion of the theoretical basis of different psychiatric di ... Read more
Reveals the power of statistics as an essential tool for understanding modern life
Shows how rapid advances in computers and number-crunching software has revolutionised the discipline
Looks at ... Read more
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