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Philosophy of Religion: the Basics by Samuel Lebens
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: Basics Ser.
This book introduces students and other interested readers to the philosophy of religion--a vibrant and growing field of academic philosophy. Readers will be guided through an exploration of classic and contemporary arguments for and against theism. In addition to this crucial, but standard fare, this b ...Show more
Physics: Why Matter Matters (Basher Science) by Dan Green
Category: unmapped | Series: Basher Basics
From Simon Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light, comes a book that puts a fresh spin on physics. The science of physics is full of wacky characters and crazy concepts, but it often seems daunting and unapproachable. This pocket-sized guide with its simplified inform ...Show more
Play Directing - The Basics by Damon Kiely
Category: Fiction | Series: Basics Ser.
Play Directing: The Basics introduces theatre students to a step-by-step process for directing plays, including advice on devising.Beginning with a historical overview of directing, this book covers every aspect of the director's job from first read to closing night. Practical advice on finding plays to ...Show more
Pocket Basics for English and Maths by Lyn Magree
Category: Education | Series: Pocket basics
The "Pocket Basics" aim to assist parents in helping their children get the best academic start in life by teaching them the essentials in both English and Maths. The information in the book is designed to cater to the child's own ability to learn.
Poetry by Jeffrey Wainwright
Category: Reference | Series: The Basics
Now in its third edition Poetry: The Basics remains an engaging exploration of the world of poetry. Drawing on examples ranging from Chaucer to children's rhymes, Cole Porter to Carol Ann Duffy, and from around the English-speaking world, it shows how any reader can understand and gain more pleasure fro ...Show more
Poetry: The Basics by Jeffrey Wainwright
Category: Poetry | Series: The Basics
Now in its second edition, Poetry: The Basics demystifies the traditions and forms of the world of poetry for all those who find it daunting or bewildering. Covering a wide range of poetic voices from Chaucer to children's rhymes, song lyrics and the words of contemporary poets, this book will help read ...Show more
Pogue's Basics: Money: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) about Beating the System by David Pogue
Category: Business | Series: Pogue's Basics
Following the success of the "New York Times" bestsellers "Pogue's Basics: Tech" and "Pogue's Basics: Life "comes the next book in the series: "Pogue's Basics: Money" which will be a timeless reference book of 200 simple tips and tricks for making managing your finances easier. This book will shed light ...Show more
Politics by Stephen D. Tansey
Category: History | Series: The\Basics Ser.
This highly successful introduction to the world of politics has been fully revised and updated in collaboration with a new co-author, Nigel Jackson, to explore the varieties of political systems, the main political movements and key issues at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The new edition b ...Show more
Politics: The Basics by Nigel Jackson
Category: History | Series: The Basics
Now in its fifth edition, Politics: The Basics explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. A highly successful introduction to the world of politics, it offers clear and concise coverage of a range of issues and addresses fundamental questions such as: * Why does p ...Show more
Positive Psychology by Rona Hart
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
This book provides an accessible and balanced introduction to positive psychology scholarship and its applications, incorporating an overview of the development of positive psychology. Positive Psychology: The Basics delineates positive psychology's journey as a discipline, takes stock of its achievemen ...Show more
Pruning, Training and Tidying by Bob Flowerdew
Category: Gardening | Series: Bob's Basics
Correct pruning is essential to keep plants healthy and free of pests, but for many gardeners, it can seem confusing and even daunting. In "Pruning and Tidying", Bob Flowerdew draws on his long experience as an organic gardener to guide you through the process in his customary clear and straightforward ...Show more
Psychopathy - The Basics by Sandie Taylor; Lance Workman
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Psychopathy: The Basics is an accessible text that provides a compact introduction to the major findings and debates concerning this complex personality disorder. The book provides an overview of the field and covers a wide range of research findings from genetics to psychosocial developmental explanati ...Show more