The greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte Darthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, `knight prisoner'. This... Læs mere
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The world's most trusted adult English course - a perfectly balanced syllabus and proven methodology, now with a new generation of digital support.
The Ring of Words describes the unique relationship between Tolkien's creative use of the English language in his fiction and his work on the... Læs mere
Is philosophy a unique discipline, or are its methods more like those of other sciences than many philosophers think? Timothy Williamson explains clearly and concisely how contemporary philosophers think and work, and reflects on their powers and limitations.
This accessible primer has been completely revised and updated to provide a concise but comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts of population genetics and genomics.
Wilkie Collins's fifth novel, The Dead Secret explores the relationship between a fallen woman, her illegitimate daughter and the recovery of a hidden secret. Set in rugged Cornwall, the... Læs mere
Shewring's superb prose translation comes as close to the spirit of the original Greek as our language will allow.