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by John C Polkinghorne  Publisher Comments Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies 
by Barry W. Cunliffe Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-149) and index.... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Mass Market) check for used and sale copies
by David Cottington Publisher Comments Public interest in modern art continues to grow, as witnessed by the spectacular success of the Tate Modern in London and the Bilbao Guggenheim. Modern Art: A Very Short Introduction engages general readers, offering them not only information and ideas... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Julian Baggini Publisher Comments Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterised by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Mary Henders Beard Publisher Comments We are all classicists--we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Jonathan Culler Publisher Comments What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These questions and more are addressed in Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, a book which steers a clear path... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Leonard Smith Publisher Comments Chaos exists in systems all around us. Even the simplest system can be subject to chaos, denying us accurate predictions of its behavior, and sometimes giving rise to astonishing structures of large-scale order. Here, Leonard Smith shows that we all have... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Julia Annas Publisher Comments The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving away from the... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Brian Charlesworth Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-135) and index.... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Mass Market) check for used and sale copies
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by Michael Allingham Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-124) and index.... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Ken Binmore Publisher Comments Games are everywhere: Drivers maneuvering in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game. The supermarket's price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. This Very Short... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Philip Ball Publisher Comments The Elements: A Very Short Introduction is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements. Author Philip Ball traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Michael Cook Publisher Comments The Koran has constituted a remarkably resilient core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Malise Ruthven Publisher Comments Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions. But few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam, both as Ideology and religion. Islam: A Very Short Introduction offers essential insight into the... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Mass Market) check for used and sale copies
by Timothy H. Lim Publisher Comments Everyone has heard of of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate myth from reality. Here, Timothy Lim explores the cultural and historical background of the scrolls, and... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Mass Market) check for used and sale copies
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Read an original essay by Simon Winchester and save 30% on The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom.
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