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W.V. Quine, a champion of philosophical naturalism and pioneer of mathematical logic, was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. This volume provides a full picture of the development of Quine's views on structure and how it permeates and shapes his attitude to a range of philosophical questions.

Isadora is going to be a bridesmaid at her aunt's wedding, and she's SO excited! The dress. The flowers. The cake!But, oh no, where has Baby Honeyblossom gone?Can Isadora make sure there's a happy ending to the big day. . . ?

Inspired by nature and excelling at science, Frankenstein learns how to create life, yet is left so horrified at his creation that he abandons it. Frankenstein is a powerful, disturbing and cautionary tale, as relevant now as when it was written. This edition of Shelley's classic story comes complete with study notes.

Dr Jekyll, a well-respected and successful scientist, and Mr Hyde, the perpetrator of a number of horrific crimes, seem unlikely allies. But when Gabriel Utterson investigates the strange happenings, the truth is far more sinister than anyone could have imagined... This edition of Stevenson's thrilling tale comes complete with study notes.

It's Christmas Eve and Scrooge is refusing to join in the festivities. A visit from the ghost of Jacob Marley warns Scrooge that three spirits will show him who he really is: but will this be enough to move his stubborn soul? This Essential Student Texts edition of Dickens's classic tale comes with accessible and informative notes.

This is the first book providing a detailed overview of the law and practice in relation to intellectual property rights enforcement in all 54 African countries. It lays out how trade mark, copyright and patent owners can enforce their rights in Africa through the civil and criminal courts, and at the borders through customs.

Containing detailed instructions on all aspects of heart catheterization and angiography, Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Intervention acts as a concise and invaluable guide for the cardiology trainee.

The 51st edition of the SIPRI Yearbook analyses developments in 2019 in security and conflicts; military spending and armaments; non-proliferation; arms control; and disarmament.

Public finance is an important branch of economics. Over the years it has become more important, more controversial, and more complex. This book aims to highlight to both economists and policymakers the need for simplicity in policies and to inform students of public finance and public policy about this growing problem.

This book studies the peasantry during the Algerian War of Independence to uncover the long-term ability of this community to sustain an autonomous political culture.

The Complete Recovery Room Book, Sixth edition is an essential resource for health care professionals involved in post-operative care.

Lyndsey Stonebridge presents a new way to think about the relationship between literature and human rights that challenges the idea that empathy inspires action.

A wide-ranging analysis of the impact on European freedom and equality of the Great Recession of 2008.

The most comprehensive, interdisciplinary and student-focused introduction to international development available.

Parallel Scientific Computation presents a methodology for designing parallel algorithms and writing parallel computer programs for modern computer architectures with multiple processors.

Equip your students for success with complete support for the latest Cambridge AS & A Level English Language syllabus (9093), for examination from 2021. Written by Cambridge examiners, the accessible, exam-focused approach embeds complex language skills and fully equips students for their exams.

This work argues that Christ's atonement disarms human resistance to God's love and so brings about acceptance of divine forgiveness.

A scholarly edition of a work by Bernard Mandeville. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.

Jonathan Webster articulates an interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. This view is developed in contrast with some central literary and philosophical works. Hot topics are discussed accessibly and the broad implications of this conception across disciplines are sketched out.

Jonathan Dancy aims to establish the possibility of reasoning to action, by showing how similar it is to reasoning to belief. He offers a general theory of reasoning, which smoothly admits the differences there may be between the two types, while also considering the possibility of reasoning to hope, to fear, to doubt, and to intention.

J.C.D. Clark demythologizes the history of Thomas Paine, understanding the impact he has had on modern human rights, democracy, and internationalism.

Italy is a country of recent decline and long-standing idiosyncratic traits- a rich society where the rule of law is weak and political accountability is low. This book draws on political economic literature and historical analysis to argue that a battle of ideas can ease the shift to a fairer and more efficient equilibrium.

War should be recognised as one of the defining features of life in the England of Henry VIII. Henry fought many wars throughout his reign, and this book explores how this came to dominate English culture and shape attitudes to the king and to national history, with people talking and reading about war, and spending money on weaponry and defence.

This book provides teachers with an entirely new approach to developing and using classroom-based language assessments. This approach is based on current theory and practice in the field of language assessment and on an understanding of the assessment needs of classroom teachers.

This exciting new series, produced in partnership with the RSC, is designed to introduce students to Shakespeare's plays. Using trusted and established RSC approaches and vibrant RSC performance photographs, the series brings Shakespeare's plays to life in the classroom and establishes a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation of his work.

The first full-length study of Scottish royal government in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, detailing how, when, and where the kings of Scotland started ruling through their own officials, developing their own system of courts, and fundamentally extending their power over their own people.

This new and comprehensive volume on the subfield of comparative political economy in political science provides a detailed overview over its intellectual roots, clarifies its contents, and introduces the readers to key debates while identifying new and exciting avenues for future research.

The most trusted and thought-provoking introduction to employment relations, this book examines key employee relations issues from a critical perspective using contemporary research and a wealth of real-life examples and carefully designed learning features.