Very Short Introductions #94: The Celts: A Very Short Introduction
by Barry W. Cunliffe


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Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-149) and index.... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #67: Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction
by Samir Okasha


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What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with... (read more)

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Evolution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Brian Charlesworth


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Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-135) and index.... (read more)

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Design: A Very Short Introduction
by John Heskett


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Design touches virtually every aspect of our lives, imbuing the most humdrum of objects with meaning. In Toothpicks and Logos, John Heskett illuminates a subject as vast and complex as human life itself, ranging from the earliest found implements in our... (read more)

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Dinosaurs (Very Short Introductions)
by David Norman


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The popularity of dinosaurs seems never ending, as evidenced by the popularity of films such Jurassic Park and documentaries like Walking with Dinosaurs. But how much do these types of entertainment really tell us about recent scientific discoveries and... (read more)

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Hieroglyphs Very Short Introduction
by Penelope Wilson


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Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years. This ancient form of expression was used as art, as a means of identifying... (read more)

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Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Linda Woodhead


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At a time when Christianity is flourishing in the Southern Hempisphere but declining in much of the West, Linda Woodhead offers a bold new overview of the world's largest religion, exploring the cultural and institutional dimensions of Christianity over... (read more)

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The History of Astronomy (Very Short Introductions)
by Michael Hoskin


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This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #10: Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction
by Paul G Bahn


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This volume aims to reflect the enduring popularity of archaeology - a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years.... (read more)

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Eighteenth-Century Britain: A Very Short Introduction
by Paul Langford


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While the rest of eighteenth century Europe was embroiled in revolution and unrest, Britain embarked on an era of comparative calm and stability. Two attempts by the Stuarts to reclaim the throne were easily put down, not through the power of the British... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #99: Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
by Julian Baggini


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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)

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The Marquis de Sade: A Very Short Introduction
by John Phillips


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This book introduces the Marquis de Sade as writer and philosopher to new readers, offering concise but comprehensive surveys of his most controversial works, based on contemporary theoretical approaches. The style is lively and accessible without... (read more)

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The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Jerry Brotton


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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands out as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #117: Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction
by Harry Sidebottom


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Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War," in which the aim is an open, decisive battle--won by courage instilled, in... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #42: Paul: A Very Short Introduction
by E P Sanders


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Missionary, theologian, and religious genius, Paul is one of the most powerful human personalities in the history of the Church. E.P. Sanders, an influential Pauline scholar, analyzes the fundamental beliefs and vigorous contradictions in Paul's thought,... (read more)

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Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Geraldine A Johnson


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Artists like Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Durer, and Michelangelo and works such as the Last Supper fresco and the monumental marble statue of David, are familiar symbols of the Renaissance. But who were these artists, why did they produce such... (read more)

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Gandhi: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Bhikhu C. Parekh


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This new edition of a well received title provides a sound introduction to 'what management is really like.' It gives the reader many practical insights within a broad conceptual framework, explaining in an easy-to-understand straightforward manner what... (read more)

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Fossils: A Very Short Introduction
by Keith Thomson


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Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins of life. However, their impact has not been limited to debates about geology and evolution: attempts to explain their existence has shaken religion at its very... (read more)

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