' An indispensable work of reference' Times Literary Supplement The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms & Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex & varied field of literary criticism Now in its fifth edition it remains the most comprehensive & accessible work of its kind & is invaluable for students teachers & general readers alike- Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia iamb zeugma) & critical jargon (aporia binary opposition intertextuality)- Explores literary movements (neoclassism romanticism vorticism) & schools of literary theory- Covers genres (elegy fabliau pastoral) & literary forms (haiku ottava rima sonnet) ...

A definitive workexplains clearly & succinctly concepts & theories at the heart of European & American philosophy'
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The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology has become a byword for demystifying the language of this complex subject Now fully updated for its fourth edition this wide-ranging & accessible dictionary is invaluable for both students & professionals & an indispensable guide to all areas of psychology & psychiatry-Covers related fields such as neuroscience & social psychology-Describes how terms are employed their wider connotations & past usage-Looks in detail at such key concepts as addiction & instinct ...

Contains French words & phrases for travellers This book

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The Penguin Guide to Punctuation is indispensable for anyone who needs to get to grips with using punctuation in their written work Whether you are puzzled by colons & semicolons unsure of where commas should go or baffled by apostrophes this jargon-free succinct guide is for you ...

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire traces the emergence of the world's greatest empire from its earliest beginnings in the British Isles through its ascendancy in Victorian times to its ultimate collapse in the mid-20th century It examines the impact of British dominance in America India & Africa & the enormous changes brought by Britain's settlement of Australasia Coverage of major events
- the colonization of Ireland the American Revolution the South African wars
- is complemented by discussion of themes such as Imperial exploitation & trade hunting for plants & animals the Imperial exhibitions & the importance of British naval power Also assessed are the impact of the Empire on different areas of the world & the legacy it has bestowed Richly illustrated with photographs & full-colour maps this is an illuminating & multi-faceted one-volume introduction to the rise & fall of the British Empire

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This new historical atlas
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Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe striking terror into the hearts of peasants & rulers alike for two centuries But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors & this atlas shows their development as traders & craftsmen explorers settlers & mercenaries With over sixty full colour maps it follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor's bodyguard at Constantinople & Viking mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America ...

A very clear reliable & readable history of economic thought from the ancient world to the present day From Homer to Marx to John Stuart Mill Backhouse shows how to keep your Keynsians from your post-Keynsians & New Keynsians A core book ...

Russia's recent past has encompassed revolution civil war mass terror & two world wars & the country is still undergoing huge change In his acclaimed history now updated to 2015 Robert Service provides a superb panoramic viewpoint on Russia exploring the complex changing interaction between rulers & ruled from Nicholas II Lenin & Stalin through to Gorbachev Yeltsin Putin & beyond This new edition also discusses Russia's unresolved economic & social difficulties & its determination to regain its leading role on the world stage & explains how despite the recent years of de-communization the seven decades of communist rule which penetrated every aspect of life still continue to influence Russia today ...