Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space & time from the Big Bang to black holes via spiral galaxies & strong theory To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon & its succinct & clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe & its wonders This new edition

Includes:: updates from Stephen Hawking with his latest thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal & offers new information about dark energy the information paradox eternal inflation the microwave background radiation observations & the discovery of gravitational waves It is published to accompany the launch of a new app Stephen Hawking's Pocket Universe

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This textbook offers the perfect introduction to the complex world of social work theory giving a concise yet comprehensive overview of how practice is influenced by each theoretical approach described The book begins by outlining the origins & historical context of social work which allows the reader to see show how theoretical fashions have changed & adapted to certain times & concludes with advice on the best way forward for the modern-day social worker Packed with thought-provoking discussions surrounding the topic students will be encouraged to question the theories portrayed
- a skill crucial to being a truly effective social work practitioner Written by one social work's most highly regarded commentators the book's accessible & easy-to-read writing style makes it a must-have companion for students & practitioners looking to gain an overall view of social work theory
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Featuring vibrant full color throughout A Brief Introduction to the New Testament Fourth Edition is a concise version of Bart D Ehrman's best-selling The New Testament A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings Sixth Edition Retaining the approach of the longer textbook while condensing & simplifying much of its material this volume looks at the New Testament from a consistently historical & comparative perspective & emphasizes the rich diversity of the earliest Christian literature Distinctive to this study is its emphasis on the historical literary & religious milieux of the Greco-Roman world including early Judaism The text incorporates a wealth of pedagogical resources including an extensive text box program study questions maps timelines & more than eighty photos (including three photo essays) A comprehensive glossary contains more than 200 key terms; these terms appear in boldface type the first time they are used in each chapter & are also listed at the end of each chapter in which they appear Ideal for undergraduate & seminary classes in the New Testament Biblical Studies & Christian Origins A Brief Introduction to the New Testament Fourth Edition is an engaging & accessible introduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (wwwoxfordbiblicalstudiescom)-a 180 value-is available with the purchase of every new copy of this text ...

Engaging & accessible to students from all backgrounds A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament The Hebrew Bible in Its Context Third Edition is an updated & concise version of Michael D Coogan's best-selling The Old Testament A Historical & Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures Third Edition (OUP 2013) Coogan works primarily from a historical & critical methodology but also introduces students to literary analysis & other interpretive strategies Providing a nondenominational & nondoctrinal treatment this text offers a unique & captivating introduction to the Hebrew scriptures themselves & to how they have been-and can be-interpreted PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES Chapter introductions connecting each chapter to the preceding material & previewing the material to come Chapter summaries that highlight key points & link each chapter to the rest of the book Important terms boldfaced at their first appearance & defined in the glossary Numerous strategically placed text boxes that offer interesting & useful supplementary information Timelines photos illustrations maps & a four-color insert on Jerusalem in biblical times Review questions suggestions for further reading a general bibliography & annotated bibliographies at the end of each chapter A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (wwwoxfordbiblicalstudiescom)-a 180 value-with the purchase of every new copy of this text ...

Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time has been a landmark volume in scientific writing Its author's engaging voice is one reason & the compelling subjects he addresses is another the nature of space & time the role of God in creation the history & future of the universe But it is also true that in the years since its publication readers have repeatedly told Professor Hawking of their great difficulty in understanding some of the book's most important concepts This is the origin of & the reason for A Briefer History of Time its author's wish to make its content accessible to readers
- as well as to bring it up-to-date with the latest scientific observations & findings Although this book is literally somewhat 'briefer' it actually expands on the great subjects of the original Purely technical concepts such as the mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions are gone Conversely subjects of wide interest that were difficult to follow because they were interspersed throughout the book have now been given entire chapters of their own including relativity curved space & quantum theory This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest & recent progress from the latest developments in string theory to exciting developments in the search for a complete unified theory of all the forces of physics Like prior editions of the book-but even more so
- A Briefer History of Time will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time & space Thirty-eight full-colour illustrations enhance the text & make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating addition in its own right to the literature of science

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A young mother struggles to survive in wartime London A poignant & touching saga by Pam Evans the much-loved author of DANCE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY & WHEN THE LIGHTS GO DOWN 288 pages Evans Pamela ...

0pt;font-family" Verdana""sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family Verdana;colorblack' Ella is mourning her dead mother & suffering the cruelty of a new step-mother But when Martha an old lady falls in the street & Ella helps her get home she feels Martha's strange magical power Soon her life begins to change for the better 0pt;font-family" Verdana""sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family Verdana;colorblack' 0pt;font-family" Verdana""sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family Verdana;colorblack'A Brightness out of the Blue is a beautiful modern-day fairytale with a twist in the tale ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Tortured by his own mediocrity Max (Tom Sizemore) decides to commit suicide & recruits his only friend Bud a struggling filmmaker to record his last day on Earth Bent on exacting revenge Max tracks down & finally confronts his overbearing boss & his ex-wife His rage builds until his last day is turned upside down by the kindness of a young woman in a wheelchair Just moments from his own end Max finds hope
- but is it too late to fix what is broken? Actors Tom Sizemore Ving Rhames Corey Sevier Grace Kosaka Saul Rubinek Arcadiy Golubovich Cynthia Dale Kristen Holden-Ried Danya Nearon & Faye Ly Director Neil Coombs Certificate 15 years & over Year 2008 Screen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
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Academy Award winner Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver Raging Ball) & Chazz Palminteri (Bullets Over Broadway The Usual Suspects) star in a riveting drama about two men battling to save a young man&s life Calogero Anello is a street-wise nine year old who lives in an apartment under the strict guidance of his bus driver father Lorenzo One day Calogero witnesses a murder committed by a local gangster boss Sonny (Chazz Palminteri) After Calingero refuses to identify Sonny the gangster takes the boy under his wing gradually introducing him to a new way of life Soon Calogero finds himself torn between two fathers & two very different ways of life Vividly evoking the sights & sounds of the Bronx Robert De Niro&s directorial debut is a compelling tale of love & loyalty Actors Robert De Niro Chazz Palminteri Lillo Brancato Francis Capra Taral Hicks Kathrine Narducci Clem Caserta Alfred Sauchelli Jr Frank Pietrangolare Joe Pesci & Robert D& Andrea Director Robert De Niro Certificate 15 years & over Year 1993 Languages English
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Solving Crime in Record Time! One priceless painting A mysterious letter Some cheese so stinky it's deadly From the galleries of Paris to the palaces of Moscow detective Wily Fox is on the trail of a stolen painting But Dimitri Gottabottomitch is doing whatever he can to throw Wily off the scent It seems there's more to this painting than meets the eye Wily Fox is on the case Fun & fast-paced detective stories perfect for fans of Geronimo Stilton & The Dragon Detective Agency ...