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Acting: the Basics by Bella Merlin
Category: Performing Arts | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Now in a vibrantly revised second editon, Acting: The Basics remains a practical and theoretical guide to the world of the professional actor, which skilfully combines ideas from a range of practitioners and linking the academy to the industry. Retaining a balance between acting history, a discussion of ...Show more
Archaeological Theory: The Basics by Robert Chapman
Category: History | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Archaeological Theory: The Basics is an accessible introduction to an indispensable part of what archaeologists do. The book guides the reader to an understanding of what theory is, how it works and the range of theories used in archaeology. The growth of theory and the adoption of theories drawn from ...Show more
Archaeology: the Basics by Clive Gamble
Category: Ancient History | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Now in an updated third edition, Archaeology: The Basics provides a straightforward and engaging introduction to the world of Archaeology. This book answers key questions about how and why we practice archaeology and examines the theories and themes underpinning the subject. Fully updated, this new edit ...Show more
As a Man Thinketh: the Complete Original Edition (with Bonus Material) by James Allen
Category: Personal Development | Series: The\Basics of Success Ser.
James Allen's classic guide to harnessing the power of your own mindAlso includes the bonus book From Poverty to Power In As A Man Thinketh, New Thought teacher James Allen reveals the fundamental truth of human nature: "A man is literally what he thinks." Allen's deceptively simple principle has change ...Show more
C.G. Jung: the Basics by Ruth Williams
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
C. G. Jung: The Basicsis an accessible, concise introduction to the life and ideas of C. G. Jung for readers of all backgrounds, from those new to Jung's work to those looking for a convenient reference. Ruth Williams eloquently and succinctly introduces the key concepts of Jungian theory and paints hi ...Show more
Christian Ethics: the Basics by Robin Gill
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Christian Ethics: The Basics sets out clearly and critically the different ways that Augustine, Aquinas and Luther continue to shape ethics today within and across Christian denominations. It assumes no previous knowledge of the subject and can be read by religious believers and non-believers alike. Rea ...Show more
Close Reading: the Basics by David Greenham
Category: Culture | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Close reading is the most essential skill that literature students continue to develop across the full length of their studies, and this book is the ideal guide to the practice, providing a methodology that can be used for poetry, novels, drama, and beyond. Using classic works of literature, such as Ham ...Show more
Criminology: the Basics by Sandra Walklate
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Criminology is a discipline that is constituted by its subject matter rather than being bound by an agreed set of concepts or way of thinking. This fully updated third edition of Criminology: The Basics is a lively and engaging guide to this compelling and complex subject. Topics covered include: the ...Show more
Critical Thinking: The Basics by Stuart Hanscomb
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance to decision making (in personal, professional and civic life), academic literacy and personal development, this book ...Show more
Critical Thinking: the Basics by Stuart Hanscomb
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance both to academic literacy and to decision making in a range of contexts, this book introduces and explains the knowle ...Show more
Dementia: the Basics by Anthea Innes; Lesley Calvert; Gail Bowker
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support, increasing care needs and end of life care. Co-authored by an ac ...Show more
Economics: the Basics by Tony Cleaver
Category: Business Finance Management | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Now in its third edition, Economics: The Basics continues to provide an engaging and topical introduction to the key issues in contemporary economics. Fully updated to take into account the global recession, ongoing problems in Eurozone economies, changing patterns in world trade, housing and currency m ...Show more