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The Russian Economy
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringRussia is one of the largest economies in the world; it is one of the world's most important exporters of oil and gas, and of other natural … [lees verder]
The History of Life
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring There are few stories more remarkable than the evolution of life on earth. Where did humans come from? Where did life come from? New fields of … [lees verder]
The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School (From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster)
The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of … [lees verder]
Why? The Purpose of the Universe
Why are we here? What's the point of existence? On the 'big questions' of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. In this … [lees verder]
Oxford English Dictionary for Schools
Carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, this English Dictionary for Schools has clear signposting, an accessible design, and expertly levelled … [lees verder]
Ovid
"Vivam" is the very last word of Ovid's masterpiece, the Metamorphoses: "I shall live." If we're still reading it two millennia after Ovid's death, this is by definition a remarkably accurate … [lees verder]
Myth
Where do myths come from? What is their function and what do they mean? In this Very Short Introduction Robert Segal introduces the array of approaches used to understand the study of myth. These … [lees verder]
Art in China
China boasts a history of art lasting over 5,000 years and embracing a huge diversity of forms - objects of jade, lacquer and porcelain, painted scrolls and fans, sculptures in stone, bronze and … [lees verder]