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History of Russia
Автор: Bartlett Roger Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2005 Страниц: 505 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20092006-06-25
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Roger Bartlett traces the history of Russia from its beginnings in Kiev Russia, through the Muscovite and Imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet periods, to the end of the twentieth-century. While offering a broad perspective on Russia's historical development, Bartlett focuses on the origins of Russian political culture and the place of the majority peasant population in the Russian/Soviet polity.
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Mastering Modern European History 2nd rev: ed
Автор: Miller Stuart T. Жанр: Palgrave Год: 1997 Страниц: 528 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 20092000-04-17
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Mastering Modern European History traces the development of Europe from the French Revolution to the present day. Political, diplomatic and socio-economic strands are woven together and supported by a wide range of pictures, maps, graphs and questions. Documentary extracts are included throughout to encourage the reader to question the nature and value of various types of historical evidence. The second edition brings us fully up to the present day. Chapters on European Decolonisation, Communist Europe 1985-9, and European Unity and Discord have been added, and others have been substantially rewritten. An even wider range of illustrations and documentary source questions are included. The book is presented in a readable and well ordered format and is an ideal reference text for students.
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Core Statutes on Evidence 2007-08
Автор: Christina McAlhone Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 280 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 20122008-06-11
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Compiled in response to student need, Core Statutes on Evidence is designed to be clear and easy to use, providing the essential statutory material and nothing more, making it easily navigable and ideal for exam use.
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Mastering Counselling Theory
Автор: Ray Colledge Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2002 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20092005-04-12
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Mastering Counselling Theory provides comprehensive coverage of all the major concepts and ideas integral to the theory of counselling from behavioural to existential to psychodynamic studies. Fully explaining complicated terms and theories, the book includes an extensive glossary, making this complex area of study easy to understand. Exploring popular areas such as Freud, Jung, and Cognitive Counselling, this is an invaluable guide to counselling theory for students, lecturers and the general reader alike.
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Mastering the Novels of Jane Austen
Автор: Richard Gill Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2002 Страниц: 384 Дата загрузки: 28 июня 20092005-02-29
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Mastering the Novels of Jane Austen is the ideal companion for anyone studying the works of this endearing literary figure. An engaging account of the six most-read Austen novels, this book captures the imagination with its fresh and lively approach. — Provides a detailed critique of Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion — Links the significance of the works from the past to the present day in the light of contemporary attitudes to women, tradition, and innovation — Explores the influence of art, architecture, music, literature, theology, philosophy, history and politics in the novels — Discusses both traditional and contemporary literary theory, and examines Austen's use of wit and irony, and the nuances of her vocabulary If you are looking for a book that will entertain, challenge, and illuminate your understanding of Jane Austen, this is it! A must-have guide for anyone preparing for exams or looking to gain the maximum satisfaction from their reading of the novels of this much-loved author.
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Mastering Twentieth-Century Russian History
Автор: Norman Lowe Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2002 Страниц: 528 Дата загрузки: 04 июля 20092007-08-23
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Mastering Twentieth Century Russian History presents a vivid and informative account of the events which befell the Russian people during the course of the twentieth century. — explores the major developments of the last century, from the revolution of 1905, to the First and Second World Wars, to the Cold War and the rise and fall of the USSR — examines key figures and their actions — from Nicholas II, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev and Yeltsin to Putin — deals with events right up to 2000, enabling the Soviet experiment to be placed in context a decade after its collapse — incorporates the latest research from British, American and Russian historians, examining key controversies and debates — includes primary source material, maps, photographs, posters and a full chronology of events This text is the ideal companion for anyone seeking a clear yet detailed introduction to the fascinating events of twentieth century Russian history.
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Mastering Modern German History 1864-1990
Автор: John Traynor Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 392 Дата загрузки: 17 апреля 20112010-02-29
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Mastering Modern German History 1864-1990 addresses the key political, social and economic developments in German history from 1864, to unification, through to the collapse of the Berlin Wall and re-unification. Completely accessible and written in an engaging and lucid style, this text provides students with an in-depth look at Germany and its complex past. .
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Key Concepts in Human Resource Management
Автор: Jonathan Sutherland Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2004 Страниц: 320 Дата загрузки: 18 июня 20092007-02-09
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Key Concepts in Human Resource Management is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for anyone studying a business-related course or those simply wishing to understand what human resource management is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.
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Key Concepts in Business Practice
Автор: Jonathan Sutherland Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2004 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 27 сентября 20092007-04-24
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Key Concepts in Business Practice is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for anyone studying a business-related course or those simply wishing to understand what business practice is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.
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Key Concepts in Management
Автор: Jonathan Sutherland Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2004 Страниц: 336 Дата загрузки: 13 августа 20092007-02-26
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Key Concepts in Management is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for anyone studying a business-related course or those simply wishing to understand what management is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.
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Key Concepts in International Business
Автор: Jonathan Sutherland Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2004 Страниц: 296 Дата загрузки: 22 марта 20092009-08-03
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«Key Concepts in International Business» is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive reference for anyone studying a business related course or those simply wishing to understand what international business is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.»
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Key Concepts in Strategic Management
Автор: Jonathan Sutherland Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2004 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 16 апреля 20082008-03-12
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«Key Concepts in Strategic Management» is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive reference for anyone studying a business related course or those simply wishing to understand what strategic management is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.»
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Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics
Автор: Geoffrey Finch Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2005 Страниц: 264 Дата загрузки: 17 августа 20092010-08-21
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An invaluable glossary of significant language and linguistic terms and concepts designed for students of English Language and Linguistics. The book also provides a very useful overview of the subject as well as covering principal figures in linguistic criticism and their contribution to the subject. Organized into the core subject areas of language and linguistics, it enables the reader to contextualize each particular definition and gain a wider understanding of each topic. This edition has been updated to include more extensive coverage, particularly of language terms.
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Key Concepts in Information and Communication Technology
Автор: Roger I. Cartwright Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2005 Страниц: 232 Дата загрузки: 12 марта 20082008-09-22
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the synergy between computers and communication devices and forms an important part of the modern world. ICT features in more and more courses as its use expands beyond computing and information systems into other areas of study. Key Concepts in Information and Communication Technology is a comprehensive glossary with entries arranged alphabetically. It is designed to provide an easy reference guide to the bewildering array of terms and concepts that students are likely to encounter as part of their course. Complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for students undertaking courses where a knowledge of ICT is required.
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Key Concepts in Tourism
Автор: Loykie Lomine Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 апреля 20112011-03-19
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This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the major themes, concepts, terms and theorists encountered by students of Tourism. Concepts are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced for ease of use. Tables and figures complement the text, and to help explain complex terminology.
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Core Statutes on EU Legislation 2007-08
Автор: Nicole Busby Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 448 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20092009-05-25
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«This is an ideal series for students studying law at undergraduate level as it contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners and updated annually, the books are excellent for exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date. Importantly they do not include commentary or annotation. «The Core Statutes» series provides valuable help in a simple format.»
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Core Statutes on Employment Law 2007-08
Автор: Dominique Lauterburg Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 384 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20102012-08-31
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«This is an ideal series for students studying law at undergraduate level as it contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners and updated annually, the books are excellent for exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date. Importantly they do not include commentary or annotation. The «Core Statutes» series provides valuable help in a simple format.»
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Employment Law
Автор: Deborah J. Lockton Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2006 Страниц: 552 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20082011-08-11
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Employment law is one of the fastest moving areas in the law today with statutory changes, European Directives and new cases changing the detail very rapidly. This book steers the student confidently through the complexities, providing summary points at the end of each chapter plus exercises and additional reading. This edition has been fully updated to reflect recent changes including the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and the Employment Equality (Sex Discrimination) Regulations 2005.
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Business Law
Автор: Stephen Judge Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2009 Страниц: 624 Дата загрузки: 19 марта 20122010-06-18
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«This text is an accurate and to-the-point summary of the major areas of law relating to business and is a great companion for students on business law and commercial law courses. Accurate and to-the-point summaries of the major areas of law pertaining to business, make this a great companion for law students and lawyers intending to practice in a commercial environment. It is built upon thirty years of teaching experience and research within company law, so this text can be relied upon to provide expert analyses and summaries of the law. It is underpinned hroughout with rigorous research and plentiful references to the relevant legal authorities, providing a guide to further research for the interested student. Main points are explored with helpful questions and hot topics, providing additional insights and valuable rehearsal of concepts in readiness for exam time. This title is entirely updated throughout with relevant corporate and commercial case law and statute. With its real-world business-orientated approach, «Business Law» has been fully updated in line with the Companies Act 2006, and also streamlined to address the needs of today's student of this Top page fascinating and fast-moving subject. Providing a salient introduction to law in a business context, this is a valuable learning companion.»
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Mastering Financial Management
Автор: John Whiteley Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2003 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 23 августа 20092005-05-26
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«This work offers a blend of academic rigour and practical insight and uses examples and illustrations drawn from a wide range of real life situations. «Mastering Financial Management» aims to help readers tease out meaning from company accounts, make financial reports interesting and influential, manage budgets and motivate people to achieve targets, and much more. It is useful as a text for all students requiring an introduction to financial management and for business managers with no financial background.»
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