Helen Beebee

Nikk Effingham

Philip Goff

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

Philosophy

'Informative, accessible, and fun to read-- this is an excellent reference guide for undergraduates and anyone wanting an introduction to the fundamental issues of metaphysics. I know of no other resource like it.'- Meghan Griffith, Davidson College, USA

'Marvellous! This book provides the very best place to start for students wanting to take the first step into understanding metaphysics.Undergraduates would do well to buy it and consult it regularly. The quality and clarity of the material are consistently high.' - Chris Daly, University of Manchester, UK

Ever wondered about Gunk, Brains in a Vat or Frankfurt's Nefarious Neurosurgeon?

With complete explanations of these terms and more, Metaphysics: The Key Concepts is an accessible and engaging introduction to the most widely studied and challenging concepts in metaphysics. The authors clearly and lucidly define and discuss key terms and concepts, under the themes of:

 * time
 * particulars & universals
 * realism & antirealism
 * free will
 * personal identity
 * causation and laws.

Arranged in an easy to use A-Z format, each concept is explored and illustrated with engaging and memorable examples, and accompanied by an up-to-date guide to further reading. Fully cross-referenced throughout, this remarkable reference guide is essential reading for students of philosophy and all those interested in the nature of reality.

Metaphysics: the Key Concepts

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Ivan Morris

Court Life in Ancient Japan

The World of the Shining Prince, Ivan Morris's widely acclaimed portrait of the ceremonious, inbred, melancholy world of ancient Japan, has been a standard in cultural studies for nearly thirty years. Using as a frame of reference The Tale of Genji and other major literary works from Japan'sHeian period, Morris recreates an era when woman set the cultural tone. Focusing on the world of the emperor's court-the world so admired by Virginia Woolf and others-he describes the politics, society, religious life, and superstitions of the times, providing detailed portrayals of the daily lifeof courtiers, the cult of beauty they espoused, and the intricate relations between the men and women of this milieu.

The World of the Shining Prince

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Jerome Shostak

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

English

Vocabulary Workshop, Student Text, Level H

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Mary Berry

Marlena Spieler

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Cooking Essentials

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Exploring Language

Lesley Grant-Adamson

And Getting Published

Analyzes the elements of a good crime story or suspense novel and outlines the creation process from developing an idea to presenting the finished work to a publisher

Writing Crime and Suspense Fiction

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Gary Blake

Robert W. Bly

This essential guidebook covers the fundamentals of writing for technical professions. The short, easy-to-use book outlines the major principles of technical writing and is filled with examples from real situations, as well as tips on writing reports and user manuals.

Elements of Technical Writing

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John J. McCarthy

Math

Applying Theory to Data

Doing Optimality Theory brings together examples and practical, detailed advice for undergraduates and graduate students working in linguistics. Given that the basic premises of Optimality Theory are markedly different from other linguistic theories, this book presents the analytic techniques and new ways of thinking and theorizing that are required. Explains how to do analysis and research using Optimality Theory (OT) - a branch of phonology that has revolutionized the field since its conception in 1993 Offers practical, in-depth advice for students and researchers in the field, presented in an engaging way Features numerous examples, questions, and exercises throughout, all helping to illustrate the theory and summarize the core concepts of OT Written by John J. McCarthy, one of the theory’s leading proponents and an instrumental figure in the dissemination and use of OT today An ideal guide through the intricacies of linguistic analysis and research for beginning researchers, and, by example, one which will lead the way to future developments in the field.

Doing Optimality Theory

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K. M. Weiland

Can Outlining Help You Write a Better Story?Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer's arsenal.Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success will: -Help you choose the right type of outline for you-Guide you in brainstorming plot ideas-Aid you in discovering your characters-Show you how to structure your scenes-Explain how to format your finished outline-Instruct you in how to use your outline-Reveal the benefits-Dispel the misconceptionsIncludes exclusive interviews with ten respected authors, answering important questions about outlining.Outlining can organize your writing and help you take your stories to the next level. Find out how

Outlining Your Novel

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V. K. Balakrishnan

This concise, undergraduate-level text focuses on combinatorics, graph theory with applications to some standard network optimization problems, and algorithms. Geared toward mathematics and computer science majors, it emphasizes applications, offering more than 200 exercises to help students test their grasp of the material and providing answers to selected exercises. 1991 edition.

Introductory Discrete Mathematics

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Howard Pospesel

Predicate Logic

Introduction to Logic

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Lynn M. Berk

From Word to Discourse

Providing an introduction to English syntax and grammar, this text is written from a discourse-functional perpsective. It aims to teach students, who have little background in syntax, the basics as well as a comprehensive view of English grammar.

English Syntax

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Julie Checkoway

Presents over a hundred fiction writing exercises from notable authors and writing teachers including Jane Smiley, W.D. Wetherell, and Stephen Dixon.

Creating Fiction

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Janet Burroway

A Guide to Narrative Craft

The most widely used and respected book on writing fiction, Writing Fiction guides the writer from first inspiration to final revision. Supported by an abundance exercises, this guide/anthology explores and integrates the elements of fiction while offering practical techniques and concrete examples. A focus on the writing process in its entirety provides a comprehensive guide to writing fiction, approaching distinct elements in separate chapters while building on what has been covered earlier. Topics include free-writing to revision, plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view. An anthology of diverse and contemporary short stories followed by suggestions for discussion and writing exercises, illustrates concepts while offering variety in pacing and exposure to this increasingly popular form. The book also discusses key issues including writing workshops, using autobiography as a basis for fiction, using action in stories, using dialogue, and maintaining point of view. The sixth edition also features more short short stories than any previous edition and includes quotation boxes that offer advice and inspirational words from established writers on a wide range of topics--such as writing from experience, story structure, openings and endings, and revision. For those interested in developing their creative writing skills.

Writing Fiction

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Endocrine and Nonendocrine Function

The Pineal

Silvanus P. Thompson

Martin Gardner

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A new version of this classic math primer explains the timeless theories of calculus in a contemporary and comprehensible way, with updated method and terminology, and twenty new recreational problems for practice and enjoyment. 20,000 first printing.

Calculus Made Easy

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Stephen Few

Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten

"Offers comprehensive, practical training in effective table and graph design." - cover.

Show Me the Numbers

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Joe Ben Hoyle

Thomas Schaefer

Timothy Doupnik

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

The approach used by Hoyle, Schaefer, and Doupnik in the new edition allows students to think critically about accounting, just as they will do while preparing for the CPA exam. With this text, students gain a well-balanced appreciation of the Accounting profession. The 9th edition introduces the students to the field’s many aspects, while focusing on past and present resolutions. The text continues to show the development of financial reporting as a product of intense and considered debate that continues today and into the future.

Advanced Accounting

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Michael Chazan

History

Pathways Through Time

World Prehistory and Archaeology

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World Languages

Imaginez 4e Student Edition (PB)

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James Stewart

Early Transcendentals

Success in your calculus course starts here! James Stewart’s CALCULUS texts are world-wide best-sellers for a reason: they are clear, accurate, and filled with relevant, real-world examples. With CALCULUS: EARLY TRANCENDENTALS, Sixth Edition, Stewart conveys not only the utility of calculus to help you develop technical competence, but also gives you an appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of the subject. His patient examples and built-in learning aids will help you build your mathematical confidence and achieve your goals in the course! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Single Variable Calculus

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Michael H. Ebert

Peter T. Loosen

Barry Nurcombe

James F. Leckman

Science

A convenient, up-to-date, time-saving reference for the diagnosis, psychopharmacologic treatment, and psychotherapeutic management of the full range of psychiatric disorders. Includes a highly useful separate section devoted to psychiatric disorders occurring in infancy, childhood, and adolescence

CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Psychiatry, Second Edition

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Thomas W. Judson

Theory and Applications

Abstract Algebra

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Steven H. Gifis

This valuable desk reference defines more than 3000 basic legal terms clearly and simply, without sacrificing technical accuracy. Terms apply to civil procedure, commercial law and contracts, constitutional law, criminal law, property law, and torts. Here's a fine reference book for law students, legal professionals, and anyone who deals with legal terminology.

Law Dictionary

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Randy Waszkiewicz

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