Poet, philosopher, and sensitive misanthrope, a spectacular fly in the ointment of the refined eleventh-century Andalusian-Jewish elite, Solomon Ibn Gabirol comes down to us as one of the most complicated intellectual figures in the history of post-biblical Judaism. Unlike his worldly predecessor Sh[...]
Peter Cole has been called "an inspired writer" (The Nation) and "one of the handful of authentic poets of his own American generation" (Harold Bloom). In this, his fourth book of poems, he presents a ramifying vision of human linkage. At the heart of the collection stands the stunning title poem, w[...]
For almost a decade during the 1910s and 1920s, the Philadelphia waterfront was home to the most durable inter-racial, multiethnic union seen in the United States prior to the CIO era. For much of its time, Local 8 was majority black, always with a cadre of black leaders. The union also claimed immi[...]
The Access to Religious Studies series offers a concise and readable introduction to the key areas of religious studies for students and the general reader. Religious Experience looks at the ways we can define religious experience and at religious experience as a basis for faith.[...]
The third edition of this popular title complete with new accessible design, revised content and revision aids to allow all AS and A level students develop the knowledge and understanding needed for exam success.[...]
Are newspapers faced with an existential threat or are they changing to meet the challenges of a digital world? This book offers an analysis of newspapers in the context of their historical importance to society. It is suitable for students of journalism and media.[...]
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This book offers a novel, incisive and wide- ranging account of Libya's '17 February Revolution' by tracing how critical towns, communities and political groups helped to shape its course. Each community, whether geographical (e.g. Misrata, Zintan), tribal/communal (e.g. Beni Walid) or political (e.[...]
The most student-friendly and engaging resource for OCR GCSE Specification B. Written to match the demands of the specification, this Student Book motivates your students with accessible, interesting content and up-to-date case studies, while retaining exam-driven rigour.[...]
This text focuses on the practical aspects of crystal structure analysis and provides the necessary conceptual framework for understanding and applying the technique. Many worked examples, problems with answers, and illustrations are included throughout to reinforce the material presented. Significa[...]
Written by an experienced author team, this work offers resources for the two-tier specification. Difficult concepts are explained to encourage learner success. This work contains fully blended books and software that allows the reader to deliver interactive lessons.[...]
Based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who built a nest and hatched a chick together, this book tells a heartwarming story for all families. Full color.[...]
Part novel and part memoir, Yoel Hoffmann s Moods is flooded with feelings about his family, losses, loves, the soul s hidden powers, old phone books, and life in the Galilee, with its every scent, breeze, notable dog, and odd neighbor. Carrying these shards is a general tenderness accentuated by a [...]
Presents forty case studies featuring some of the most important human infectious diseases worldwide. Suitable for students of microbiology and medicine, this book describes the natural history of infection from point of entry of the pathogen through pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis an[...]
The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition.
At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. A[...]