English Renaissance Studies - Presented to Dame Helen Gardner in honour of her seventieth birthday - Bok av John Carey - Inbunden

English Renaissance Studies Presented to Dame Helen Gardner in honour of her seventieth birthday

Kant and the Historical Turn - Philosophy as Critical Interpretation - Bok av Karl (University of Notre Dame) Ameriks - Inbunden

Kant and the Historical Turn - Philosophy as Critical Interpretation - Bok av Karl (University of Notre Dame) Ameriks - Inbunden

Notre-Dame de Paris - Bok av Victor Hugo - Häftad

Three extraordinary characters caught in a web of fatal obsession are at the centre of Hugo's novel. The grotesque hunchback Quasimodo, bell-ringer of Notre-Dame, owes his life to the austere archdeacon, Claude Frollo, who in turn is bound by a hopeless passion to the gypsy dancer Esmeralda. She, meanwhile, is bewitched by a handsome, empty-headed officer, but by an unthinking act of kindness wins Quasimodo's selfless devotion. Behind the central figures moves a pageant of picturesque characters,..

Themes and Theories - Selected Essays, Speeches, and Writings in International Law - Bok av Dame Rosalyn ( Higgins - Boxset

As President of the International Court of Justice, Dame Rosalyn Higgins is the world's most senior Judge. This two volume set collects together all of her most important writings as a scholar, a member of the UN Human Rights Committee, and as a Judge on the International Court of Justice.

Oxford Literature Companions: Der Besuch der alten Dame - With all you need to know for your 2022 assessments - Bok av Rene Koglbauer - Häftad

This guide for Der Besuch der alten Dame is ideal for use in the classroom or for independent revision, providing insight into characters, theme and language,with activities in German that prompt a closer analysis of the text. UK schools save 40% off the RRP! Discount will be automatically applied when you order on your school account.

A Commentary on the Penitential Psalms - A Commentary on the Penitential Psalms translated from French into English by Dame Eleanor Hull - Bok - Inbun

The first edition of a translation of an Old French Commentary on the Penitential Psalms, made in the fifteenth century by Dame Eleanor Hull. She is the first woman to have made translations into English whose name is known, and about whom there is any information: she is a significant figure in English literary history, who has remained virtually unknown until now.

A History of the Vikings - Bok av Gwyn (Emeritus Professor of English Language and Literature Jones - Häftad

Illustrated throughout, this classic study traces the development of the northern peoples and kingdoms from their origins and legendary pre-history to the triumphs of Canute and the defeat of Harald Hardradi at Stamford Bridge in 1066.

The Relational Economy - Geographies of Knowing and Learning - Bok av Harald ( Bathelt - Häftad

How are firms, networks of firms, and production systems organized and how does this organization vary from place to place? This book synthesizes theories from across the social sciences with empirical research and case studies in order to answer this question.

The Relational Economy - Geographies of Knowing and Learning - Bok av Harald ( Bathelt - Inbunden

How are firms, networks of firms, and production systems organized and how does this organization vary from place to place? This book synthesizes theories from across the social sciences with empirical research and case studies in order to answer this question.

La Dame aux Camelias - Bok av Alexandre Dumas - Häftad

This new translation successfully combines a feeling for the formal proprieties of Dumas's style with a supple and colloquial liveliness that once again proves this story irresistible.

The New Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1950 - Bok - Inbunden

Seven centuries of verse, from 1250 to 1950. Dame Helen Gardner reflects the critical consensus of the day in broadening her choices beyond those of Quiller-Couch's lyrical tastes. The anthology balances poems dealing with public events and historic occasions, poems of private life, and religious, moral.

Cicely Saunders - Founder of the Hospice Movement - Selected letters 1959-1999 - Bok av David (Professor of Medical Sociology and Director Clark - Häf

Dame Cicely conceived of an approach, for dealing with the variety of symptoms and suffering often experienced by patients, with progressive debilitating disease. This book provides an insight into the establishment of the hospice movement and its development world-wide, as recorded through the letters of its founder.

Kant's Elliptical Path - Bok av Karl (University of Notre Dame) Ameriks - Inbunden

Kant's Elliptical Path explores the main stages and key concepts in the development of Kant's Critical philosophy, from the early 1760s to the 1790s. Karl Ameriks devotes essays to each of the three Critiques, and explores post-Kantian developments in German Romanticism, accounts of tragedy up through Nietzsche, and contemporary philosophy.

Kant's Elliptical Path - Bok av Karl (University of Notre Dame) Ameriks - Häftad

Kant's Elliptical Path explores the main stages and key concepts in the development of Kant's Critical philosophy, from the early 1760s to the 1790s. Karl Ameriks devotes essays to each of the three Critiques, and explores post-Kantian developments in German Romanticism, accounts of tragedy up through Nietzsche, and contemporary philosophy.

Nothing Like a Dame : Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater

Nothing Like a Dame : Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater

Project X Origins: Dark Red Book Band, Oxford Level 18: A Super Sleuth's Manual - Bok av Jillian Powell - Häftad

On a stormy night in February, Dame Gloria Glossop's million-pound necklace was stolen. Take on the case and see if you can solve the crime in this non-fiction book A Super Sleuth's Manual. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Global Order - Bok av Harald (Senior Researcher and Director of International Programmes Muller - Inbunden

This study presents different views on nuclear disarmament and arms control. It offers a brief history of nuclear non-proliferation policy and the nuclear test ban issue.

A Dictionary of Opera Characters - Bok av Joyce Bourne - Inbunden

A unique reference work containing over 2,500 A-Z entries on operatic characters. Includes synopses for over 200 operas and operettas, as well as feature articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Placido Domingo and Dame Janet Baker. It is an essential book for anyone with an interest in opera.

Rationality and Religious Commitment - Bok av Robert (University of Notre Dame) Audi - Inbunden

Can it be rational to be religious? Robert Audi gives a persuasive positive answer through an account of rationality and a rich, nuanced understanding of what religious commitment means. It is not just a matter of belief, but of emotions and attitudes such as faith and hope, of one's outlook on the world, and of commitment to live in certain ways.

Rationality and Religious Commitment - Bok av Robert (University of Notre Dame) Audi - Häftad

Can it be rational to be religious? Robert Audi gives a persuasive positive answer through an account of rationality and a rich, nuanced understanding of what religious commitment means. It is not just a matter of belief, but of emotions and attitudes such as faith and hope, of one's outlook on the world, and of commitment to live in certain ways.

Cicely Saunders - Selected writings 1958-2004 - Bok av The late Cicely (Founder of St Christopher's Hospice Saunders - Inbunden

Recognising the unmet needs of dying patients in hospital, Dame Cicely established St Christopher's Hospice and, with others, conceived of a comprehensive approach to dealing with the variety of symptoms and suffering often experienced by patients with progressive debilitating disease. This book covers a selection of Cicely Saunders' most important writings throughout a period of over forty years.

From Rationality to Equality - Bok av James P. (University of Notre Dame) Sterba - Inbunden

James P. Sterba offers something that philosophers have long sought: an argument showing that morality is rationally required. Furthermore he argues that morality requires substantial equality. Even libertarian perspectives, which would seem to require minimal enforcement of morality, are shown to lead to a requirement of equality.

The Phenomenal and the Representational - Bok av Jeff (University of Notre Dame) Speaks - Häftad

We differ from things without minds in two main ways. First, we are conscious: we instantiate phenomenal properties. Second, we represent our world as being certain ways: we instantiate representational properties. Jeff Speaks explores the nature of phenomenal properties and of representational properties, and the relationship between them.

From Rationality to Equality - Bok av James P. (University of Notre Dame) Sterba - Häftad

James P. Sterba offers something that philosophers have long sought: an argument showing that morality is rationally required. Furthermore he argues that morality requires substantial equality. Even libertarian perspectives, which would seem to require minimal enforcement of morality, are shown to lead to a requirement of equality.