In this concise and accessible new biography, Martyn Bennett examines the life of Oliver Cromwell - one of the most controversial figures in world history. This study challenges long-held perceptions of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, arguing that they need to be placed at the core of early Modern Br[...]

Introduces students to the skills of reading communication texts and understanding the link between communication and culture, as well as taking students through the tasks expected of them to pass the AQA AS Communication and Culture exam.[...]

Follows the GCE specification and features over 100 colour images, contemporary case studies and examples. This book introduces students to the skills of reading communication texts and understanding the link between communication and culture, taking students through the tasks expected of them to pa[...]

What is morality? How does moral theory help us deal with ethical issues in the world around us? This title covers topics such as: life and death issues such as abortion and global poverty; the meaning of life Major moral theories such as Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics and Virtue Ethics; and, critiq[...]

A guide for the WJEC A2 Media Studies syllabus. It deals with the areas such as: Research and Production Skills; Passing MS3: Media Investigation and Production; Developing Textual Analysis; Issues and Debates; and, Passing MS4: Media - Text, Industry and Audience.[...]

Children are born naturally mathematical, so why is it sometimes so difficult to observe children being mathematical? Why do so many of us think we are 'bad' at maths and how does this subconsciously affect the provision, experiences and opportunities we provide for young children who are starting t[...]

Redefining Mainstream Popular Music is a collection of seventeen essays that critically examines the idea of the "mainstream" in and across a variety of popular music styles and contexts. Notions of what is popular vary across generations and cultures - what may have been considered alternative to o[...]

In 1993, William J. Clinton began his eight year stint as forty-second president of the United States. A key figure of change in the Democratic Party, Clinton's political and personal actions ensured his lasting status as an important if controversial leader at a critical moment in recent American h[...]

Addresses the specific challenges faced by the clinician treating individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance abuse disorders. This work incorporates various treatment components, from motivational interviewing and social skills training to education, among others. It offers the clinic[...]

It's the Roaring Twenties in foggy San Francisco. Prohibition is on, inhibitions are low, and dark magic is rolling into town...
Archaeologist Lowe Magnusson is packing something everyone wants. The "djed" amulet, a priceless Egyptian artifact, will fetch Lowe a hefty paycheck from one of San F[...]

A student resource that supports readers through the transition from GCSE to Further Education. It integrates 'How Science Works' throughout to help students understand the underlying principles of science. It includes worked examples and exam-style questions that demonstrate how to approach complex[...]

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Detective Michael Bennett arrests an infamous Mexican crime lord in a deadly chase that leaves Bennett's lifelong friend Hughie McDonough dead. From jail, the prisoner vows to rain epic violence down upon New York City-and to get revenge on Michael Bennett.
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