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The Penguin Dictionary of Economics" explains a host of economic terms from acceleration principle to venture capital Euro to X-efficiency globalisation to zero-sum game. The eighth edition has been fully revised & updated to include those terms that have become so familiar since the global recession begun (quantitative easing & sub-prime among them) but whose meanings escape most of us. Wide-ranging & accessible this detailed practical & international guide will be indispensable for students of economics & professionals (in business finance or the public sector) & for anyone wishing to follow economic discussions in the media today." ...

To put the cart before the horse have the cheek of the devil or be a pillar of society
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The Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms & Antonyms is the ideal work of reference for both home & office. Anyone who has found themselves stumped for the best & most appropriate word or who wants to avoid repetition whether student or writer politician or advertiser after-dinner speaker or crossword fanatic will find this easy-to-use dictionary invaluable on every occasion. ...

What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect for names are steeped in history & myth & have much to tell us about our past our beliefs
- even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition with 150 new entries The Penguin Dictionary of First Names" takes a close look at over 5 000 examples ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed & informative it is essential reading for expectant parents & for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name."
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Islam today is a truly global faith yet it remains somewhat of an enigma to many of us. Each & every day our newspapers are saturated with references to Islam; Quran Taliban Hijab Fatwa Allah Sunni Jihad Shia the list goes on. But how much do we really understand? Are we in fact misunderstanding? The Penguin Dictionary of Islam" provides complete impartial answers. It

Includes:: extensive coverage of the historical formations of the worldwide Muslim community & highlights key modern Muslim figures & events. Understanding Islam is vital to understanding our world & this text is the definitive authority designed for both general & academic readers."

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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 fourth edition it remains the most comprehensive & accessible work of its kind & is invaluable for student teachers & general readers alike. ...

A topic with ever-increasing appeal & scope Media Studies is attracting more & more higher education students as well as the thousands of practitioners within its various fields. Written by two prominent experts The Penguin Dictionaries of Media Studies" gives the definitive overview of this huge area covering print digital & broadcast media as well as the theories technicalities & key figures involved. This new addition to the highly-successful series of Penguin subject dictionaries is comprehensive authoritative & user-friendly
- a must for anyone with an interest in the media & the wider cultural arena."
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A definitive work...explains clearly & succinctly concepts & theories at the heart of European & American philosophy.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Science" covers all the important topics in this key subject area including chemistry physics molecular biology biochemistry human anatomy mathematics astronomy & computing. Superbly comprehensive & accessible this dictionary is the ideal reference tool for anyone who needs to understand scientific terms whether student researcher or enthusiastic layperson. This title provides clear definitions of some 7 000 scientific terms; gives succinct explanations of fundamental terms (ammonia base pairing cell) & more specialist concepts (allosteric enzyme Bravais lattice close packing); covers individual elements & chemical compounds in detail; contains appendices ranging from lists of SI units & fundamental constants to the periodic table & an outline classification of living organisms; &

Includes:: hundreds of illustrations & diagrams."

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