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The Body in Pain
The Making and Unmaking of the World
Häftad, 1988
4,5 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
263 kr
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Part philosophical meditation, part cultural critique, this profoundly original work explores the nature of physical suffering. Elaine Scarry bases her study on a wide range of sources: literature and art, medical case histories, documents on torture compiled by Amnesty International, legal …
What Is It Like to Be a Bat?
Av Thomas Nagel
Inbunden, 2024
193 kr
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A 50th anniversary edition of one of the most widely influential articles of 20th Century philosophy“Consciousness is what makes the mind-body problem really intractable.” So begins Thomas Nagel's classic 1974 essay “What is it Like to be a Bat?” Nagel's essay initiated the now widespread attention …
Human-Centered AI
Häftad, 2025
227 kr
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A HUMAN-CENTERED APPROACH TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL ENSURE HUMAN CONTROL OVER POWERFUL AND HELPFUL FUTURE MOBILE DEVICES AND SERVICESResearchers, developers, business leaders, policy makers, and others are expanding the technology-centered scope of artificial intelligence (AI) to include …
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A Life
Häftad, 2012
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
396 kr
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This is the life story of one of the most interesting human beings who ever lived. A political genius who remade Europe and united Germany between 1862 and 1890 by the sheer power of his great personality. It takes the reader into close proximity with a human being of almost superhuman abilities. …
Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary
Av Morwood, James Morwood
Häftad, 2005
170 kr
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This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It takes account of the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. It covers over …
Fifth Sun
A New History of the Aztecs
Häftad, 2021
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
253 kr
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In November 1519, Hernando Cortés walked along a causeway leading to the capital of the Aztec kingdom and came face to face with Moctezuma. That story--and the story of what happened afterwards--has been told many times, but always following the narrative offered by the Spaniards. After all, we …
The Oxford Bible Commentary
Häftad, 2007
563 kr
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The Oxford Bible Commentary is an exciting new ecumenical verse-by-verse commentary on the whole Bible, including all the books of the Apocrypha, for use by Christians, Jews, and members of other religious traditions, or of none. 1.5 million words long, it has been written by a team of …
Philosophical Devices
Proofs, Probabilities, Possibilities, and Sets
Häftad, 2012
310 kr
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This book is designed to explain the technical ideas that are taken for granted in much contemporary philosophical writing. Notions like 'denumerability', 'modal scope distinction', 'Bayesian conditionalization', and 'logical completeness' are usually only elucidated deep within difficult …
The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha
New Revised Standard Version
Av Michael (Lecturer on Old Test... Coogan, Marc Brettler m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
429 kr
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For over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly …
The Problems of Philosophy
Häftad, 2001
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
158 kr
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'Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?'Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we might deal with them in ordinary life, but critically, after analysing how and why the questions arise …
The Elephant in the Brain
Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
Inbunden, 2018
435 kr
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Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less …
Oxford English Dictionary for Schools
Inbunden, 2021
161 kr
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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 definitions, making it the perfect language resource for schoolwork and GCSE preparation. Key …
Oxford Grammar of Classical Greek
Häftad, 2001
3,5 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
158 kr
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This is the first dedicated grammar of Classical Greek for students for almost a century. It provides exceptional clarity, helpfulness, and ease of use for GCSE and A level students, as well as anyone with an interest in Ancient Greek. Generous help with grammatical terms, pronunciation, and …
Oxford Japanese Grammar and Verbs
Häftad, 2003
124 kr
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This handy grammar provides clear and simple explanations of today's written and spoken Japanese. Comprehensive and easy to use, with coverage of all the key points of Japanese grammar, it is the ideal reference tool for beginner and intermediate students, whether at school, college, or learning on …
The Wonder Book of Geometry
A Mathematical Story
Inbunden, 2020
176 kr
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How can we be sure that Pythagoras's theorem is really true? Why is the 'angle in a semicircle' always 90 degrees? And how can tangents help determine the speed of a bullet?David Acheson takes the reader on a highly illustrated tour through the history of geometry, from ancient Greece to the …
Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering
Häftad, 2020
120 kr
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'The crystal keeper gazed around him at the shards of impure crystal, glittering furiously on the floor, and shivered with a terrible sense of foreboding.' Twins, Victoria Stitch and Celestine, are denied their royal birth-right. Celestine accepts the decision with good grace, but Victoria Stitch …
Conservation and the Genomics of Populations
Av Fred W. Allendorf, W. Chris Funk m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
818 kr
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The relentless loss of biodiversity is among the greatest problems facing the world today. The third edition of this established textbook provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, and tools required to understand how genetics can be used to conserve …
Oxford School Thesaurus
Children's English Thesaurus for Age 10+ - Year Group 6 & 7 - Ideal for Homework, Literacy & KS2-KS3 Support
Inbunden, 2023
161 kr
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The hardback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus is perfect for use by children aged 10+ in the classroom or at home. Complete with focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms this dictionary is ideal for building vocabulary and helping children to progress from primary to …
Napoleon: A Concise Biography
Inbunden, 2016
176 kr
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This book provides a concise, lively, up-to-date portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's character and career, including his most important battles, while situating him firmly in historical context.David Bell emphasizes the astonishing sense of human possibility - for both good and ill - that Napoleon …
Social
Why our brains are wired to connect
Häftad, 2015
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
176 kr
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Why are we influenced by the behaviour of complete strangers? Why does the brain register similar pleasure when I perceive something as 'fair' or when I eat chocolate? Why can we be so profoundly hurt by bereavement? What are the evolutionary benefits of these traits? The young discipline of …
The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic
Av Jean-Manuel Roubineau, Phillip Mitsis
Inbunden, 2023
227 kr
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An engaging look at the founder of one of the most important philosophical schools of ancient Greece.The ancient philosopher Diogenes--nicknamed "The Dog" and decried by Plato as a "Socrates gone mad"--was widely praised and idealized as much as he was mocked and vilified. A favorite subject of …
Bond 11+ 10 Minute Tests Bundle for Age 8-9 | For GL Assessment & other 11 plus exams | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-verbal Reasoning
Av Bond 11+
Häftad, 2022
407 kr
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Written by 11+ experts, these 10 Minute Tests provide focused bite-sized practice for all of the key English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning skills assessed in the 11+ GL Assessment and other school entrance exams, including the Kent Test. Designed to fit easily into busy …
To Mock a Mockingbird: and Other Logic Puzzles
Häftad, 2000
182 kr
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In this entertaining and challenging collection of logic puzzles, Raymond Smullyan -- author of Forever Undecided -- continues to delight and astonish us with his gift for making available, in the thoroughly pleasurable form of puzzles, some of the most important mathematical thinking of our …
Compact Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Inbunden, 2009
203 kr
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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 …
The Colonialist
The Vision of Cecil Rhodes
Inbunden, 2025
460 kr
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This is the first comprehensive biography of Cecil Rhodes in a generation. This critical work elaborates the life and times of Rhodes, showing how his racist politics impacted mining, industry, transportation, warfare, and society, while discussing how his controversial policies fueled a lasting …
Jane Austen's Letters
Inbunden, 2011
396 kr
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Jane Austen's letters afford a unique insight into the daily life of the novelist: intimate and gossipy, observant and informative, they bring alive her family and friends, her surroundings and contemporary events with a freshness unparalleled in biography. Above all we recognize the unmistakable …
The Old Scofield® Study Bible, KJV, Classic Edition
Inbunden, 2002
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
340 kr
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This easy-to-carry edition of the renowned Old Scofield® Study Bible offers a wealth of study materials at a fantastic price. Featuring a traditional type setting cherished by many long-time Scofield readers, the Classic Edition, whose notes date from 1917, is the best cross-reference study Bible …
The Oxford History of Greece and the Hellenistic World
Av John Boardman, Jasper Griffin m. fl.
Häftad, 2001
218 kr
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A comprehensive view of the ancient Greek world, its history and its achievements. The legacy of the Hellenistic world is vast--it ranges from architecture to philosophy, literature, and the visual arts to military strategy and science. This authoritative study covers the period from the eighth …
Force of Nature
Understanding Evolution's Deepest Logic—and Putting It to Use
Inbunden, 2026
219 kr
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While plenty of books tell readers how natural selection works, Force of Nature focuses on why understanding it has enormous practical value for reader's lives, right now.Natural selection never signs its work, earns awards, or collects the praise of peers. Still, the closer we look, the more …
