Conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, Religions of the World offers the most broad coverage of world religions supported by primary source documents, coverage of religions as they exist today, and integrated media resources. In preparing the eleventh edition of Religions of the World, Mark ...
A comprehensive introduction to research methods in business for students planning or undertaking a dissertation or extensive research project in business and management. The fifth edition of Research Methods for Business Students brings the theory, philosophy and techniques of research to life and enables students to understand the practical ...
This revised and fully-updated edition continues to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and necessary skills to complete a piece of business research. The content is academically rigorous with an engaging and accessible style. Written as a self-study guide, the reader is taken step-by-step through the research process, while ...
After the collapse of the Han dynasty in the third century CE, China divided along a north-south line. Mark Lewis traces the changes that both underlay and resulted from this split in a period that saw the geographic redefinition of China, more engagement with the outside world, significant changes to family life, developments in the literary and ...
Asia's diverse cultures, cuisines and religions collide in Singapore. In the ethnic enclaves of Chinatown, Little India and the Arab quarter, visitors glimpse customs and traditions unchanged for centuries. For tourists wishing to experience this melting pot, this new edition of "The Rough Guide to Singapore" is the perfect travelling companion. ...
"The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei" is the ultimate travel guide to these three exciting Southeast Asian destinations. Discover this dynamic region; from the turquoise beaches of Thailand, spectacular Gunung Mulu National Park, Mount Kinabalu, historic temples and the Perhentian Islands, to amazing Singaporean cuisine and lively ...
Welcome to Wonderland and the topsy-turvy world of Lewis Carroll, where nothing means quite what it seems and nobody might pass you on the street! Journey down the rabbit hole and through the looking-glass and enter into the mythical, magical imagination of Lewis Carroll and his beloved heroine, Alice. Editor Linda Sunshine, in her follow-up to ...
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, America's oldest museum and school of fine arts, was founded in Philadelphia in 1805. Today the Academy boasts one of the nation's finest collections of American art and a roster of alumni embracing the greatest artists this country has produced. This volume celebrates two centuries of the Academy's ...
This book examines the formation of the Chinese empire through its reorganization and reinterpretation of its basic spatial units: the human body, the household, the city, the region, and the world. The central theme of the book is the way all these forms of ordered space were reshaped by the project of unification and how, at the same time, that ...
For introductory courses in World Religions; also appropriate as a supplementary text for courses in Anthropology, Sociology of Religion and Political Science course concerned with the role of religion in the modern world. This introduction to World Religions is ideal for students with no previous exposure to Religious Studies or the study of ...
Published to coincide with his 60th birthday, this unique, authorized account of one of the icons of the 20th century is told by the sportsmen, entertainers, and politicians close to him. 100 photos. Tie in with a TV documentary, video and DVD, as well as a Columbia Pictures movie starring Will Smith.
This classic series has been adapted into a hugely popular and lavish multimedia format and presented in a timeline. The stories, heroes, enemies, creatures, places, and magic are offered in a contemporary design with interactive features and memorabilia.
Mark Lewis' films are remarkable, not only for their rich and highly seductive use of light and colour, but also for the way in which they pay homage to both classical Hollywood cinema and the avant-garde while remaining outside of both traditions. "Mark Lewis" is the first book to explore this acclaimed Canadian's art, and it features lush images ...
This guide offers 20 driving itineraries, selected and driven by a National Geographic regional travel writer, showcasing the best the area has to offer. Whether you are discovering the beauty of Cedar Breaks National Monument or working on developing your own inner beauty at Sedona, there is something for everyone in this book. It is perfect for ...
This practical guide to the wide range of problems associated with focal nerve lesions aims to reflect advances made and an increased understanding of the field. Following an introductory chapter and a general discussion on pathophysiology, the work takes an in-depth look at carpal tunnel syndrome, median and radial nerve entrapment, ulnar nerve ...
This text is a core book or supplement for biology courses or math biology courses. It will also be used in advanced courses in ecology, cell biology, and physiology found in various biology departments. This inexpensive paperback exposes students to some of today's most exciting and progressive research topics. This diverse compilation of case ...
In 221 B.C., the First Emperor of Qin unified the lands that would become the heart of a Chinese empire. Though forged by conquest, this vast domain depended for its political survival on a fundamental reshaping of Chinese culture. With this informative book, we are present at the creation of an ancient imperial order whose major features would ...
Princeton theologian Mark Taylor analyzes right-wing Christian movements in the United States amid the powers of religion, politics, empire, and corporate classes in post-9/11 USA. The real gift of Taylor's book is his argument that this militant Christian faith must be viewed against a backdrop of the American political romanticism and ...
"The Myth of the Imperial Judiciary" explores the anti-judicial ideological trend of the American Right. Mark Kozlowski first assesses the validity of the conservative view of Founding Fathers' intent, arguing that courts have played an assertive role in our politics since their establishment. He then considers contemporary judicial powers to show ...
In this sixth volume in The Library of America's authoritative collection of Mark Twain's writing, America's greatest humorist emerges in a surprising range of roles: as the savvy satirist of "The Gilded Age, " the brilliant plotter of its inventive sequel, "The American Claimant, " and, in two Tom Sawyer novels, as the acknowledged master ...
Christian theology needs to be reconstructed in light of recent and momentous intellectual changes, social revolutions, and steep pedagogical challenges. That is the conviction of many of North America's leading theologians whose close collaboration over several years bring us this exciting volume. Reconstructing Christian Theology introduces ...
Biological invasions are one of the strongest drivers of global environmental change, and invasive species are now often in the public discourse. At the same time, economists have begun to take a real interest in determining how invasive species interact with economic systems, and how invaders should be controlled to optimize societal welfare. ...
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