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The Victorian period may have come to an end over 120 years ago, but the Victorians continue to be a vital presence in the modern world. In this book Martin Hewitt offers a guide through the thickets of judgement and debate which have grown around the period and its people, to offer a historical overview of the Victorians and their legacies.

We live today in an interconnected world with unprecedented levels of planetary integration and disruption. This phenomenon is known as globalization. The sixth edition of this Very Short Introduction provides definitions of the key terms and concepts of globalization, offers an overview of its history, and an examination of its major dimensions.

Health is weird. Health is weird in a way that resists simple explanations or elegant theorizing. This book is a philosophical explanation of that weirdness, and an argument that grappling with the distinctive weirdness of health can give us insight into how we might approach difficult questions about social reality.

José L. Zalabardo defends a pragmatist account of the meaning of central semantic discourses-ascriptions of truth, of propositional attitudes, and of meanings. On Zalabardo's account, what makes the sentences of these discourses have the meanings they have are the procedures that regulate their acceptance and rejection.

This book explores nearly 2000 years of the history of the Arabic language, from pre-Islamic Arabic via the Classical era of the Arabic grammarians up to the present day. Jonathan Owens advocates a multiple pathways approach to the development of Arabic, which he shows to be alinear in many respects but multilinear in others.

In this book, Peter Adamson introduces the most important philosopher of the Islamic world, Ibn Sina. After describing the historical context in which he lived, what we know of the man, and his surviving works, Adamson discusses the different areas of Ibn Sina's thought.

Democracy refers to both ideal and real forms of government. The concept of democracy means that those governed - the demos - have a say in government. But different conceptions of democracy have left many out. Here, Naomi Zack takes us through key conceptions of democracy, from ancient Athens to the modern world.

The idea that truth might be relative has recently been taken seriously again in philosophy, after years of ill repute. Crispin Wright has been a leading critic of the new relativism: this volume charts the development of his thinking on the topic over two decades.

The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important challenges facing the world today. In this Very Short Introduction, David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes it involves. He considers not only the threats to biodiversity but looks at solutions for the future.

Julia Annas gives a succinct account of ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, emphasizing its freshness and variety of themes, and its approach of lively discussion and argument.

Blackstone's Police Investigators Manual and Workbook 2023 is the latest masterpiece from the renowned author, Glenn Hutton. Published on 18th November 2022, this book is a comprehensive guide for any aspiring or professional investigator. It is a fascinating blend of factual information, practical tips, and engaging exercises. The genre of this book is predominantly non-fiction, with a strong emphasis on law enforcement and investigation. Published by the prestigious Oxford University Press, this manual and workbook is not just a book, but a tool of trade for those in the police force or anyone interested in the field. Get your copy today and embark on a journey of knowledge and skill enhancement.

This second edition of Nelson Mandela VSI focuses on a far-reaching critical look at meanings of reconciliation and Mandela's ethic of reciprocity.

Gaelic literati were an elite group in the social hierarchy of late medieval and early modern northern European societies, influencing many areas of public life, including education, law, medicine, farming, culture, and politics. FitzPatrick explores the archaeological and historical records to understand this intellectual culture and exercise of power.

1837 was a critical moment in Russia's history. The year's noteworthy occurrences extend from the realms of culture, religion, and ideas to those of empire, politics, and industry. This book argues that the 1830s in Russia were a period of dynamism and culture, and that 1837 was pivotal for the country's entry into the modern age.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 17 covers CCCVCC words. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 1, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 15 covers CCVCC words. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 16 covers GPCs CCCVC. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 1, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 7 covers GPCs y, z, zz, qu and ch. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 6 covers GPCs j, v, w and x. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 5 covers GPCs h, b, f and ff. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 4 covers GPCs ck, e, u and r. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 3 covers GPCs g, o, c and k. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 2 covers GPCs i, n, m and d. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Book 1 covers GPCs s, a, t and p. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Pegasus and Griffin allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1 , Summer 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.