This is a reinterpretation of Locke's political thought. The author restores Locke's ideas to their exact context, and so stresses the historical question of what Locke in the "Two Treatises of Government" was intending to claim, and its predominantly theological character.[...]
Briefly describes the life of the English philosopher, discusses the major themes of his work, and assesses Locke's influence on modern thought.[...]
Written by Thomas Hobbes and first published in 1651, "Leviathan" is widely considered the greatest work of political philosophy ever composed in the English language. Hobbes' central argument - that human beings are first and foremost concerned with their own fears and desires, and that they must r[...]
Eminent political theorist John Dunn argues that democracy is not synonymous with good government in this timely and important work. The author explores the labyrinthine reality behind the basic concept of democracy, demonstrating how the political system that people in the West generally view as st[...]
"Modern Russian Grammar: A Practical Guide" is an innovative reference guide to Russian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The 'Grammar' is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part[...]
Modern Russian Grammar Workbook is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Russian. The book is divided into two parts. Section 1 provides exercises based on essential grammatical structures. Section 2 practises everyday functions such as making introductions, apologi[...]
An essential guide to political theory by one of the world's eminent theorists.. John Dunn is the founding father of the Cambridge school, which introduced an approach to political theory that emphasizes the importance of historical context in the formation and interpretation of arguments and ideas[...]
A student-oriented intermediate level textbook on the fundamentals and application of financial reporting regulations. It explains the meaning behind the rules of financial reporting, as opposed to just the implementation of these rules.[...]
This first edition of Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis is intended to be a companion volume to the existing Wiley title Financial Reporting and Analysis by John Dunn, published in Jan 2010.[...]
Many political regimes today draw such legitimacy as they have from a revolution: the destruction of an existing political elite and its replacement by a different group or groups drawn from inside the same society. A large part of the ideological dispute in world politics has come in consequence to[...]
John Lunn's theme tune to ITV's critically acclaimed costume drama Downton Abbey arranged for piano solo. Lunn's music possesses a wonderfully unique voice that spans the spectrum of musical style. Classically trained yet contemporary in attitude, he combines a highly intelligent and sensitive appr[...]
Supplementing the "Official CIMA Learning Systems and Revision Cards", this kit helps CIMA students to prepare and pass the syllabus first time. It provides worked answers to fully explain the correct answer, and analysis of incorrect answers - helping CIMA students avoid common pitfalls.[...]
"Loopers" is a treasure of a memoir about the uncommon world of the club caddy and the improbable journey it resulted in for one man. It is a perennial account that touches on the animating force of the game itself, reminding us of the reason we continue to tee the ball up, year in and year out.
The Achilus Assault is a sourcebook for Deathwatch, and it includes descriptions of the fires of war raging in the Jericho Reach, from the numberless tides of the Tyranids in Hive Fleet Dagon to the hellish legions of Chaos pouring forth from the Hadex Anomaly and the expansionist aggression of the [...]
Why does democracy, both as a word and an idea, linger so large in the political imagination in the modern world? Answering this question, this book charts its slow but insistent metamorphosis from its roots in Ancient Greece to its triumph in the years, since 1945.[...]
Linked to one of the most respected texts in surgery, this is the review of choice for all surgeons and residents taking the ABSITE and Surgery Board Exam[...]
Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World examines the many facets of America's most extraordinary founding father. Politician, diplomat, scientist, printer, and civic improver, Franklin influenced every aspect of American life, from his own time to the present. This book, designed to accompany[...]
A quick reference manual for the busy veterinarian in first opinion practice, helping save both time and money on referral of samples to diagnostic labs. Describes techniques for obtaining good quality cytological specimens, and guides the reader through the interpretation of cytological findings.[...]
Presents the modelling of dynamic chemical engineering processes in an understandable way using the combination of simplified fundamental theory and direct hands-on computer simulation.[...]
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