The definitive guide to historical linguistics, covering all the most important issues in the field. >
Schopenhauer's "The World as Will and Representation" is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential texts in... Læs mere
Introduces how science works, the way science is now taught in secondary schools, to all teachers whether trainee, recently qualified or... Læs mere
This textbook seeks to explore the purpose and values of the philosophy of education, and specific issues of contemporary relevance.
Political philosophy is dominated by a myth, the myth of the necessity of the state. The state is considered necessary for the provision of many things, but... Læs mere
A staple of undergraduate courses in Classical Studies, Latin, English and Comparative Literature, Ovid's "Metamorphoses" is arguably one of the most important,... Læs mere
A guide to communication, language and literacy in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that promotes a holistic approach with examples of good practice. It is suitable for trainee and qualified early years professionals.
Corpus linguistics uses large electronic databases of language to examine hypotheses about language use. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the ways in which... Læs mere
A comprehensive analysis of the most important Shakespearean critics, editors, actors and directors. It offers a systematic account of those figures... Læs mere
David Hume (1711-1776), philosopher, historian, and essayist, is widely considered to be the most important philosopher ever to write in English. This guide to Hume's... Læs mere
James McGill Buchanan (B 1919) is an American economist best known for his public choice theory. The founder of a new Virginia school of political economy, he has written extensively on... Læs mere
Presents Buddhism as a living, practical religion, giving readers an enlightening insight into an often mystifying tradition. This book offers a fascinating... Læs mere