Quantum mechanics is an extraordinarily successful scientific theory. It is also completely baffling. From the moment of its... Læs mere
The Viking Great Army that landed in East Anglia in late 865 had a lasting impact on English society, culture, politics, and economy. This book uses new archaeological evidence to explore how the people in this army lived during its 15 year long occupation of England.
464 pages, paperback. 'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was... Læs mere
Illustrated by Ingrid Nyman. When Pippi Longstocking moves in next door to Tommy and Annika they are completely amazed by their new playmate. Pippi is cheeky, courageous and... Læs mere
Have you ever performed at the circus? Pippi has! Can you wiggle your toes while you're sleeping? Pippi can! Are you going to be a pirate when you grow up? Pippi is! Pippi is the... Læs mere
Provides a brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of a large part of the vocabulary of modern English, including both basic words and a wide selection of derivative forms.
Reprinted from the posthumous edition of 1777 and edited with introduction, comparative tables of contents, and analytical index by L. A. Selby-Bigge. Third edition with text revised and notes by P. H. Nidditch.
This brand-new edition of the Oxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus is a great value product, combining a dictionary and thesaurus integrated in one volume, making it an ideal reference tool for all your language needs.
Grown-ups have had their turn at running things, and let's face it, they've been rubbish! It's time that a kid was in charge. Where there is grumpiness, may we bring giggles, where there is jelly, may we bring ice-cream, where there are chairs, may we bring whoopee cushions!
The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series is a collection of some of the best known stories from around the world carefully... Læs mere
Featuring a wealth of digital content, this concept-based Print and... Læs mere
Twelfth Night is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.