A History of Western Society is one of the most successful textbooks available because it captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past, tying social history to politics and culture. The tenth edition has been thoroughly revised to strengthen readability and the attention to daily lif[...]

This text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development. The thoroughly revised and updated new edition takes account of the impact of the global financial crisis, the economic rise of China and India and the further ramifications of global warmi[...]

This volume provides an accessible introduction to the global past (from prehistory to 1600 CE) through social history. Thoroughly revised, the ninth edition now contains more global comparisons, documents, features and activities to aid and reinforce students' learning.[...]

This volume introduces students to the global past (from 1775 to the present) through social history, and provides insights into the stories and voices of the people who lived it. Thoroughly revised, the ninth edition now contains more global comparisons, documents, features and activities to aid an[...]

"A History of World Societies" introduces students to the global past through social history and the stories and voices of the people who lived it. Now published by Bedford/St. Martin's, and informed by the latest scholarship, the book has been thoroughly revised with students in mind to meet the ne[...]

"A History of World Societies" introduces students to the global past through social history and the stories and voices of the people who lived it. Now published by Bedford/St. Martin's, and informed by the latest scholarship, the book has been thoroughly revised with students in mind to meet the ne[...]

More than any other text, "A History of World Societies" introduces students to the families, foods, workplaces, religions, and diversions of peoples of the past through lively, descriptive writing and extensive primary sources that give voice to a wide range of individuals. This hallmark treatment [...]

Are you your own worst enemy? Are you devastated by criticism? Do you have trouble telling your loved ones what you really need? If you said yes, you're a victim of low self-esteem.Learn to be your own best friend! This easy, step-by-step program can start changing that today! You can radically impr[...]

It's December, and Robin, his friend Dan, and Sun Dance are laid low with chickenpox. To keep them amused, Robin's mother entertains them with memories of the summer when she was eleven and Nick and Charley stayed at her house. When they met Harriet, a strange, shabbily dressed girl who seemed full[...]

Meet Saffy, Indigo, Rose and Caddy: Hilary McKay's Casson family are eccentric, artistic, and very real![...]