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Very Short Introductions #78: Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #78: Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction
by Charles Townshend
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This book charts a path through the outpouring of efforts to understand and explain modern terrorism, by asking what makes terrorism different from other forms of political, military action; what makes it effective; and what can be done about it. It... (read more)

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The Computer: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Computer: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Darrel Ince
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What is the basic nature of the modern computer? How does it work? How has it been possible to squeeze so much power into increasingly smaller machines? What will the next generations of computers look like? In this Very Short Introduction, Darrel Ince... (read more)

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The Great Depression and the New Deal: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Great Depression and the New Deal: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Eric Rauchway
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The New Deal shaped our nation's politics for decades, and was seen by many as tantamount to the "American Way" itself. Now, in this superb compact history, Eric Rauchway offers an informed account of the New Deal and the Great Depression, illuminating... (read more)

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American History (Very Short Introductions)
American History (Very Short Introductions)
by Paul S Boyer
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In a miracle of concision, Paul S. Boyer provides a wide-ranging and authoritative history of America, capturing in a compact space the full story of our nation. Ranging from the earliest Native American settlers to the presidency of Barack Obama, this... (read more)

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The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by D Kern Holoman
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In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall... (read more)

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The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Lawrence M Principe
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The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed such fervent investigations of the natural world that the period has been called the "Scientific Revolution." New ideas and discoveries not only redefined what human beings believed, knew, and could do... (read more)

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Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Ian Shaw
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Examines the impact of Egyptology on various aspects of popular culture such as cinema, fiction writing and opera.... (read more)

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English Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
English Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Jonathan Bate
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A renowned critic, biographer, and Shakespeare scholar, Jonathan Bate provides in this Very Short Introduction a lively and engaging overview of the literature that Jorge Luis Borges called "the richest in the world." From the medieval "Hymn of Caedmon... (read more)

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Numbers: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Numbers: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Peter M Higgins
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Numbers are integral to our everyday lives and factor into almost everything we do. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter M. Higgins, a renowned popular-science writer, unravels the world of numbers, demonstrating its richness and providing an overview... (read more)

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The Mongols: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Mongols: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Morris Rossabi
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In the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the Mongols carved out the largest land-based empire in world history, stretching from Korea to Russia in the north and from China to Syria in the south, and unleashing an unprecedented level of violence. But... (read more)

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Continental Philosophy : a Very Short Introduction (01 Edition)
Continental Philosophy : a Very Short Introduction (01 Edition)
by Simon Critchley
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In this enlightening new Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic... (read more)

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Islamic History (10 Edition)
Islamic History (10 Edition)
by Adam J. Silverstein
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Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to the twenty-first century, this Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history, charting the evolution of what was originally a small, localized community... (read more)

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The Aztecs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Aztecs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by David Carrasco
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This Very Short Introduction employs the disciplines of history, religious studies, and anthropology as it illuminates the complexities of Aztec life. Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture, astronomy, city planning, poetry, and philosophy... (read more)

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The Devil: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Devil: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Darren Oldridge
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The Devil has fascinated Christians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many haunting works of art. This Very Short Introduction looks at the Devil in the history of ideas and in the lives of real people. Darren Oldridge shows us that the... (read more)

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Postcolonialism (03 Edition)
Postcolonialism (03 Edition)
by Robert J.c. Young
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Robert Young is one of the leading figures in postcolonial studies and here he explores globalization, the internet and mass media. 10 b/w illus.... (read more)

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Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by P H Matthews
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Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science, on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Beginning at the 'arts' end of the subject with the common origins of languages, and finishing at the... (read more)

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Russian History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Russian History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Geoffrey Hosking
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Russia's sheer size has made it difficult to mobilize resources and to govern effectively, especially given its harsh climate, vast and vulnerable borders, and the diversity of its people. In this Very Short Introduction, Geoffrey Hosking discusses all... (read more)

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Magna Carta (Very Short Introductions)
Magna Carta (Very Short Introductions)
by Nicholas Vincent
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The Magna Carta is arguably the greatest constitutional document in recorded history, yet few people today understand either its contents or its context. This Very Short Introduction, which includes a full English translation of the 1215 Magna Carta... (read more)

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American Political Parties and Elections: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
American Political Parties and Elections: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by L Sandy Maisel
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Few Americans and even fewer citizens of other nations understand the electoral process in the United States. Still fewer understand the role played by political parties in the electoral process or the ironies within the system. Participation in... (read more)

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Meaning of Life: a Very Short Introduction (07 Edition)
Meaning of Life: a Very Short Introduction (07 Edition)
by Terry Eagleton
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The phrase "the meaning of life" for many seems a quaint notion fit for satirical mauling by Monty Python or Douglas Adams. But in this spirited Very Short Introduction, famed critic Terry Eagleton takes a serious if often amusing look at the question... (read more)

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