One route to understanding the nature of specifically religious violence is the study of past conflicts. Distinguished ancient historian Brent D. Shaw provides a new analysis of the intense sectarian battles between the Catholic and Donatist churches of North Africa in late antiquity, in which Augus[...]

This is the first new translation for forty years of a fascinating work of political theory, until now only available in academic libraries. Dante?s Monarchy addresses the fundamental question of what form of political organization best suits human nature; it embodies a political vision of startling[...]

Malcolm Shaw's engaging and authoritative International Law has become the definitive textbook for instructors and students alike, in this increasingly popular field of academic study. The hallmark writing style provides a stimulating account, motivating students to explore the subject more fully, w[...]

Complex Analysis with Mathematica offers a way of learning and teaching a subject that lies at the heart of many areas of pure and applied mathematics, physics, engineering and even art. This book offers teachers and students an opportunity to learn about complex numbers in a state-of-the-art comput[...]

One of our most inspiring Americans comes to life in this complete and unabridged reading. Written as a letter to his son, which was never finished, Franklin's account of his life from his childhood in Boston to his years in Philadelphia ends in 1757 with his first mission to England. It includes hi[...]

The Italian Wars of 1494-1559, in which France and Spain battled for control of the Italian peninsula, had a major impact on the whole of Renaissance Europe. This important text combines analysis of developments in military strategy and the tactical use of firearms with consideration of the social [...]

Seventeen-year-old Joan of Arc is told by voices from God that she will drive the enemy English army from her beloved country and see the French king crowned at last. This peasant girl succeeds against all odds. Two years later, she is on trial for her life! The penalty will be death at the stake.[...]

A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book.

Aimed at undergraduates, Contemporary Ethics presupposes little or no familiarity with ethics and is written in a clear and engaging style. It provides students with a sympathetic but critical guide to utilitarianism, explaining its different forms and exploring the debates it has spawned. The book [...]

This textbook offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to central themes in the principles and practice of teaching English as a foreign/second language. It is written both for teachers and for those taking professional courses in English language teaching.[...]