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Hobson: Dreaming: A Very Short Introduction

Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: What is dreaming, and what causes it? Why are dreams so strange and why are they so hard to remember? Replacing dream mystique with modern dream science, J. Allan Hobson provides a new and increasingly complete picture of how dreaming is created by the brain. Focusing on dreaming to explain the mechanisms of sleep, this book explores how the new science of dreaming is affecting theories in…

Garfield Leon: Jack Holborn

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. When orphan Jack stows away on the Charming Molly, he never guesses that he'll be sailing off on the adventure of a lifetime with a crew of pirates. There are ghosts, treasure, mutiny, and secrets galore — and…

Annas: Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of…

Cook: The Koran: A Very Short Introduction

Скачать книгу (размер 820 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 162) Аннотация: The Koran has constituted a remarkably strong core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth,…

Allen-Gray Alison: Unique

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Dominic has always been a disappointment to his ambitious father, but he has never understood why. Then he discovers that he had an older brother who died before he was born. Where his brother was a brilliant academic and scientist, Dominic prefers to 'waste' his time painting. His father cannot forgive him for it. Dominic decides to try to find out about his brother, but he discovers more than…

Cane: The New Oxford Companion to Law

Скачать книгу (размер 2 161 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 425) Аннотация: For any reader needing a concise yet expert explanation of a subject in law The New Oxford Companion to Law is the ideal reference work. Providing greater depth than can be found in legal dictionaries but always accessible to the non-specialist, entries in the Companion cover all areas of law and legal systems and are extensively cross-referenced for ease of navigation. The Companion draws upon…

Phillips: The Marquis de Sade: A Very Short Introduction

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Were it not for the Marquis de Sade's explicit use of language and complete disregard for the artificially constructed taboos of a religious morality he despised, the novelty and profundity of his thought, and above all, its fundamental modernity, would have long since secured him a place alongside the greatest authors and thinkers of the European Enlightenment. This Very Short Introduction aims…

Fitzgerald F.Scott: This Side of Paradise

Скачать книгу (размер 1 472 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 290) Аннотация: This Side of Paradise tells the story of Amory Blaine as he grows from pampered childhood to young adulthood, and learns to know himself better. At Princeton he becomes a literary aesthete and makes friends with other aspiring writers. As he moves out into the world and tries to find his true direction he falls in love with a succession of beautiful young women. Youthful exuberance and immaturity…

Prucher Jeff: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction

Скачать книгу (размер 1 901 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 374) Аннотация: From Ray Bradbury to Neil Gaiman, from Blade Runner to Battle Star Galactica, science fiction has emerged from the margins of popular culture to claim a significant presence across media in print, film, and television. It has shaped our vision of the future and the way we talk about it. Brave New Words, the first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction, has been described by the Library…

Saunders Mark: Oxford English: An International Approach: Workbook 1

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: This is a lively and exciting resource which includes writing frames, grammar and vocabulary development and language practice exercises. Each workbook is closely linked to the student books and so provides opportunities for students to gain a deeper understanding of the main content while developing all of the four language skills, reading and writing, listening and speaking. Packed with…

Compact Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus

Скачать книгу (размер 5 705 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 1120) Аннотация: The Compact Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ultimate one-stop reference, containing both a dictionary and a thesaurus in one handy reference volume. The dictionary and thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried and tested with users to speed up browsing and look-up. The dictionary has excellent coverage of everyday English, containing over 90,000 words, phrases and…

Dent Susie: What Made the Crocodile Cry? 101 Questions About the English Language

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them.

Owen Laura: Winnie's Big Catch

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Winnie the Witch is thinking big! In 'Winnie's Knickers', Winnie and Wilbur decide to market big padded pants perfect for broomstick-bruised bottoms; in 'Crash, Smash, Winnie!', Winnie decides to raise funds to buy a big cupboard for all her knick-knacks... by selling all her knick-knacks at the car-boot sale (logic was never her strong point!); in 'Winnie Scores!', Winnie joins the little…

Family and Friends 3: Workbook

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: An exceptionally strong skills training programme which covers language skills, phonics, and civic education skills.

Iannuzzi Susan: First Friends 2: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: A two-level beginners' course for young children that integrates the teaching of phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy.

Iannuzzi Susan: First Friends 2: Class Book (+ Audio CD)

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: A two-level beginners' course for young children that integrates the teaching of phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy.

Maidment Stella: Happy House 2: Class Book

Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: One of the worlds most successful primary courses, the Happy Series is a six-level course thats perfectly in step with your students development.

Iannuzzi Susan: First Friends 1: Class Book (+ Audio CD)

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: A two-level beginners' course for young children that integrates the teaching of phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy.

Bradgate Robert: Commercial Law

Скачать книгу (размер 5 093 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 1000) Аннотация: - Established as an authoritative text with a contextual and practical emphasis — Excellent breadth of coverage and in-depth analysis of the legal problems created by modern commercial practice, including sale of goods — A user-friendly structure, layout and style of writing that addresses this complex area of law in plain English, decompartmentalising the various elements — Complemented by an…