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Madness and Modernism provides a phenomenological study of schizophrenic disorders, criticizing some standard conceptions of these disorders. Sass argues that many aspects of this group of disorders can actually involve more sophisticated (albeit dysfunctional) forms of mind and experience.

Read and discover all about plastic ... How do we make plastic? Can we recycle plastic?

Read and discover all about camouflage ... Where do lions hide? What animals hide in trees?

Read and discover all about trees ... What do seeds do? What animals live in trees?

Read and discover all about amazing animal life cycles ... Which animals hatch from eggs? What is metamorphosis?

Read and discover all about why we recycle waste ... What waste materials can we recycle? How long does plastic take to decompose?

Humour is a universal feature of human life. In this Very Short Introduction Noel Carroll considers the nature and value of humour, from its leading theories and its relation to emotion and cognition, to ethical questions of its morality and its significance in shaping society.

The English File Third Edition Workbook reinforces what is learned in each English File lesson, and can be used as extra practice during class, or set as homework. Also available without key.

With English definitions and Turkish translations, the Oxford Wordpower Dictionary English-English-Turkish gives intermediate Turkish-speaking learners of English all the words they need, together with plentiful guidance on how to build their vocabulary.

In A Hero of Our Time, the first great Russian novel, a young officer, passionate and world-weary, is posted to the Caucasus and becomes involved in a series of adventures. A dazzlingly original work of fiction, the novel is newly translated together with Pushkin's travel narrative, A Journey to Arzrum, with introduction and notes.

Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. This third edition contains over 6,000 entries, and has been revised and updated. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Christianity.

This volume looks at the meaning of "right" and asks - what makes right acts right?.

Causation is at once familiar and mysterious-we can detect its presence in the world, but we cannot agree on the metaphysics of the causal relation. L. A. Paul and Ned Hall guide the reader through the most important philosophical treatments of causation, and develop a broad and sophisticated understanding of the issues under debate.

Justine's attachment to virtue attracts nothing but misfortune, and she is subjected to an unending catalogue of sexual abuse. Sade's best-known novel, it overturns all religious, moral, and political norms, and still has the power to shock. This new translation of the 1791version is the first for over 40 years, and the first critical edition.

This book is a rigorous yet accessible introduction to contemporary practice theories, discussing their distinctive contribution to the study of work and organizations. It surveys their origins, theoretical assumptions, concepts, and application.

The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is the only dictionary of word origins for schools, featuring histories of many thousands of words. Also includes a thematic topic section ideal for project work.

The Solutions Student's Book is bursting with interesting, teen-appropriate texts and topics that will engage your students. The clear one page per lesson structure of Solutions makes it an easy-to-use course and the supported approach to speaking, writing and exam practice ensure every student can achieve success.

A delightful phonics story by Julia Donaldson, the best-selling author of The Gruffalo. The structured Songbird Phonics programme enables quick progression in learning all 44 grapheme-phoneme correspondences. This book is also available in the More Songbirds Level 4 pack of all 6 titles or in the More Songbirds Level 4 class pack of 36.

Frustrated at school and haunted by her mother's disappearance, Kara only feels truly alive when she is sailing the ocean's waves. But when she and Felix make a startling discovery on the beach, it sets in motion a dramatic chain of events. And soon they must make an impossible choice. Risk their own lives or face losing everything . . .

Songbirds Phonics are beautifully illustrated stories written by Julia Donaldson. The rich, patterned language in the stories is decodable making them perfect for phonics teaching and practice. Level 1+ Songbirds Phonics books focus on matching one sound to one letter, for example o as in dog. This pack contains 6 different books.

Arrian's account of Alexander's life and campaigns, published as the Anabasis and its companion piece the Indica, is our prime source for the history of Alexander, told with great narrative skill. This edition features a new translation of both texts, introduction, notes, guide to military systems and terminology, maps and a full index.

A compact, intermediate-level dictionary covering over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations ideal for the home, office, or school.

There are many interpretations of the word 'Gothic'. Nick Groom explores the rich history and chronology of the term, bringing together various underlying and disparate elements to clarify its meaning. By examining its history, he argues that we can better interpret and understand society today.

Fifty distinguished contributors survey the entire history of political philosophy. They consider questions about how the subject should best be studied; they examine historical periods and great theorists in their intellectual contexts; and they discuss aspects of the subject that transcend periods, such as democracy, the state, and imperialism.

The British Empire influenced many aspects of the world we live in today. The international system remains heavily marked by British imperialism, and the borders, nations, and federations it created. This Very Short Introduction introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing how it evolved into such a force, and the legacy it left behind.

for SATB and SATBB unaccompaniedA collection of short, simple chordal pieces from a range of periods to Latin texts, suitable for the communion service.

MyMaths for Key Stage 3 works with MyMaths to fully deliver the new curriculum. This student book is for lower ability students moving through KS3. Its unique emphasis on visible progression and visual engagement, along with direct links to the MyMaths site, all help to bring maths alive. Features of the whole series include:

Objectivity is both an essential and elusive philosophical concept. This Very Short Introduction explores the theoretical and practical problems raised by objectivity, and also deals with the way in which particular understandings of objectivity impinge on social research, science, and art.

Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and literature, William James's classic survey of religious belief gathers testimony from a huge range of diverse sources to construct a defence of the individual religious experience. It speaks powerfully to the modern debate on atheism and faith, in the most critically up-to-date edition available.

This new dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of essential Portuguese and English, and extra help with Portuguese and English verbs and pronunciation, all in a compact and affordable format.