Authoritative coverage of over 175,000 words and phrases, and over 240,000 translations Comprehensive English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionary with new words and phrases based on findings f ... 続きを読む

An authoritative new reference title in this enduringly popular subject - now available as part of the acclaimed Oxford Paperback Reference series Over 350 in-depth entries cover the modern view ... 続きを読む

A new contemporary look for Roger Lonsdale's widely praised anthology Gives the most comprehensive picture of the period available in a single volume Features the work of such great writers as ... 続きを読む

Examines various leaders and regimes; and their related neoliberal ideas Explores the major political, economic, and social dimensions of neoliberalism Clearly and concisely explains the ideas and ... 続きを読む

A new, up-to-date edition of one of the most popular and successful adventure stories ever written, with entertaining and useful additional features. Fascinating Introduction discusses Stevenson, ... 続きを読む

児童文学とは何かを探る本書は、それがなぜおもしろいのか、文化に対しどのような貢献をしているのか、文学としてはどのように研究されているのかについて、説得力のある解説を提供します。絵本から青少年向けの物語、さらにはコンピュータ・ゲームや電子ブックまで、さまざまなタイプの児童文学を例に挙げながら、主な議論、展開、人を紹介します。    Considers how child ... 続きを読む

西欧諸国や日本において最も多い死因の一つとして多くの人に恐れられているのが悪性新生物、つまり癌（がん）です。日本人の場合2人に1人が生涯で癌に罹患するとされており、直接的であれ間接的であれ、事実上すべての人に係わる問題です。治療法の開発へ向けて行われている努力や研究、未来の治療法についても見ていきながら、癌を取り巻く状況や治療法についても分析します。     Expl ... 続きを読む

The Legal System provides an overview of the institutions, personnel, and procedures that make up the legal system in England and Wales. Current changes are explained and critically evaluated, and the ... 続きを読む

How important are genetic influences on behavior? How many genes influence an individual behavior, and how much influence does a single gene have? How do genes interact with the environment to influen ... 続きを読む

Many heart conditions are inherited and if not diagnosed and managed appropriately place the patient at risk of blackouts, weakening of the heart, or sudden death.While individually uncommon, inherite ... 続きを読む