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Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide by William J. Prior
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Philosophers didn't always busy themselves with life's big questions. The earliest ancient philosophers were primarily concerned with the world of nature, including phenomena such as earthquakes and eclipses. But one enigmatic Greek named Socrates began to explore abstract ideas about human existence. W ...Show more
Anthropology: A Beginner's Guide by Joy Hendry
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The first introductory guide to explore both biological and cultural approaches to the study of humanity, from the origin of our species, to universal traits, to the vast range of sacred rituals.. Covering key study topics, including communication and hierarchy, social and personal identity, rites of pa ...Show more
Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner's Guide by Blay Whitby
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Tomorrow begins right here as we embark on an enthralling and jargon-free journey into the world of computers and the inner recesses of the human mind. Readers encounter everything from the nanotechnology used to make insect-like robots, to the computers that perform surgery and, reminiscent of films li ...Show more
Buddhisms: An Introduction by John S. Strong
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Buddhism or Buddhisms? By the time they move on to Buddhism in Japan, many students who have studied its origins in India ask whether this is in fact the same religion, so different can they appear. In Buddhisms: An Introduction, Professor John S. Strong provides an overview of the Buddhist tradition in ...Show more
Cancer: A Beginner's Guide by Paul Scotting
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Cancer is the second biggest killer in the world, but few of us understand how it works or how we treat it. In this illuminating introduction, Paul Scotting explains the science behind the disease and explores why some of us are more likely to develop it than others. Arguing that we're in a new age of u ...Show more
Cancer: A Beginner's Guide by Paul Scotting
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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and one of the most feared diagnoses a patient can face. The number of new cases is expected to rise by 70% over the next two decades, but few of us understand what it is, how it affects the body or what can be done to treat and even prevent it. In this illu ...Show more
Criminal Psychology: A Beginner's Guide by Ray Bull
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It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history: how do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If they don't see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully refor ...Show more
Economics: A Beginner's Guide by James Forder
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Almost everyone appreciates that economics is important. Promises are constantly made which relate to economic outcomes - 'no more boom and bust' was one from the last government - but rarely do things turn out as expected. Whether things go right or wrong, the consequences affect all of us. A proper un ...Show more
Ethics - A Beginner's Guide by Peter Cave
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From Confucianism to Kant's Categorical Imperative, from the Ancient Greeks to Amnesty International, Peter Cave presents ethics through a fascinating global historical lens, and relates it to everyday life and 21st century politics. He traces the development of this key branch of philosophy up to the p ...Show more
Fair Trade (A Beginner's Guide) by Jacqueline DeCarlo
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The European Union and United States pay fourteen billion dollars a year in illegal agricultural subsidies. In textiles and agriculture, where developing world countries have a natural economic advantage, they are effectively priced out of the market, with devastating consequences for millions of people ...Show more
Feminism: A Beginners Guide by Sally J. Scholz
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Feminism is arguably the most significant social movement of the last century and it is far from over. But what appears as a single, unified movement on behalf of women's liberation is really a fascinating coalition of social and political causes, goals, and ideals. By highlighting the themes that form ...Show more
Forensic Science by Jay Siegel
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The most remarkable weapon in the fight against crime, forensic science turns bullet trajectories, bodily fluids, and the very structure of our DNA into damning witnesses of our every act. Packed with examples from real-life cases, this Beginner Guide covers all major areas of forensic science, includi ...Show more