2017, ISBN: 9780199686315

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While the newspaper op-ed page, the Sunday morning political talk shows on television, and the evening cable-news television lineup have an obvious and growing influence in American polit… Meer...

While the newspaper op-ed page, the Sunday morning political talk shows on television, and the evening cable-news television lineup have an obvious and growing influence in American politics and political communication, social scientists and media scholars tend to be broadly critical of the rise of organized punditry during the 20th century without ever providing a close empirical analysis. What is the nature of the contemporary space of opinion? How has it developed historically? What kinds of people speak in this space? What styles of writing and speech do they use? What types of authority and expertise do they draw on? And what impact do their commentaries have on public debate? To describe and analyze this complex space of news media, Ronald Jacobsand Eleanor Townsley rely on enormous samples of opinion collected from newspapers and television shows during the first years of the last two Presidential administrations. They also employ biographical data on authors of opinion to connect specific argument styles to specific types of authors, and examine the distribution of authors and argument types across different formats. The result is a close mapping that reveals a massive expansion and differentiation of the opinion space. It tells a complex story of shifting intersections between journalism, politics, the academy, and the new sector of think tanks. It also reveals a proliferation of genres and forms of opinion; not only have the people who speak within the space of opinion become more diverse over time, but the formats of opinion-claims to authority, styles of speech, and modes of addressing publics-have also become more varied. Though Jacobs and Townsley find many changes, they also find continuities. Despite public anxieties, the project of objective journalism is alive and well, thriving in the older, more traditional formats, and if anything, the proliferation of newer formats has resulted in an intensified commitment (by some) to core journalistic v ...|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/06293d98/the-space-of-opinion-ronald-n-jacobs-9780199797936.jpg|9780199797936|The Space of Opinion : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199797936 : 24 Nov 2011 : The Space of Opinion describes and analyzes the complex space of commentary and opinion in the news media.|new|1|1|999|32.99|0|GBP|Ronald N. Jacobs|Oxford University Press Inc|24 Nov 2011|Media studies 9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology|111.19|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476|Animals have played a fundamental role in shaping human history, and the study of their remains from archaeological sites--zooarchaeology--has gradually been emerging as a powerful discipline and crucible for forging an understanding of our past. The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that transcends environmental, economic, and social approaches, seeking instead to provide a holistic view of the roles played by animals in past human cultures. Incisive chapters written by leading scholars in the field incorporate case studies from across five continents, from Iceland to New Zealand and from Japan to Egypt and Ecuador, providing a sense of the dynamism of the discipline, the many approaches and methods adopted by different schools and traditions, and an idea of the huge range of interactions that have occurred between people and animals throughout the world and its history. Adaptations of human-animal relationships in environments as varied as the Arctic, temperate forests, deserts, the tropics, and the sea are discussed, while studies of hunter-gatherers, farmers, herders, fishermen, and even traders and urban dwellers highlight the importance that animals have had in all forms of human societies. With an introduction that clearly contextualizes the current practice of zooarchaeology in relation to both its history and the challenges and opportunities that can be expected for the future, and a methodological glossary illuminating the way in which zooarchaeologists approach the study of their material, this Handbook will be invaluable not only for specialists in the field, but for anybody who has an interest in our past and the role that animals have played in forging it.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/920d7066/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476.jpg|9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686476 : 23 Mar 2017 : The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that seeks to provide a holistic view of ...|new|1|1|999|110|0|GBP|Umberto Albarella|Oxford University Press|23 Mar 2017|Archaeology books 9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy|36.99|https://wordery.com/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830|Dan Zahavi offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of central and contested aspects of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What is ultimately at stake in Husserl's phenomenological analyses? Are they primarily to be understood as investigations of consciousness or are they equally about the world? What is distinctive about phenomenological transcendental philosophy, and what kind of metaphysical import, if any, might it have? Husserl's Legacy offers an interpretation of the more overarching aims and ambitions of Husserlian phenomenology and engages with some of the most contested and debated questions in phenomenology. Central to its interpretative efforts is the attempt to understand Husserl's transcendental idealism. Husserl's Legacy argues that Husserl was not an internalist, nor a quietist when it comes to metaphysical issues; that he assigned a fundamental importance to facticity and intersubjectivity; and that he was not opposed to all forms of naturalism.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/1221ab53/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830.jpg|9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199684830 : 14 Dec 2017 : Dan Zahavi presents a rich new study of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What kind of philosophical project was Husserl engaged in? Wh ...|new|1|1|999|33.99|0|GBP|Dan Zahavi|Oxford University Press|14 Dec 2017|Phenomenology & Existentialism 9780199683758|The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China|21.99|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-modern-china-jeffrey-n-wasserstrom-9780199683758|Chronicles the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty to the present, covering such significant events as the Taiping Civil War, the Boxer Uprising, and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/5a0006b7/the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-modern-china-jeffrey-n-wasserstrom-9780199683758.jpg|9780199683758|The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683758 : 23 Jun 2016 : This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present ...|new|1|1|343|30|0|GBP|Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom|Oxford University Press|23 Jun 2016|Asian history 9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy|36.99|https://wordery.com/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830|Dan Zahavi offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of central and contested aspects of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What is ultimately at stake in Husserl's phenomenological analyses? Are they primarily to be understood as investigations of consciousness or are they equally about the world? What is distinctive about phenomenological transcendental philosophy, and what kind of metaphysical import, if any, might it have? Husserl's Legacy offers an interpretation of the more overarching aims and ambitions of Husserlian phenomenology and engages with some of the most contested and debated questions in phenomenology. Central to its interpretative efforts is the attempt to understand Husserl's transcendental idealism. Husserl's Legacy argues that Husserl was not an internalist, nor a quietist when it comes to metaphysical issues; that he assigned a fundamental importance to facticity and intersubjectivity; and that he was not opposed to all forms of naturalism.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/1221ab53/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830.jpg|9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199684830 : 14 Dec 2017 : Dan Zahavi presents a rich new study of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What kind of philosophical project was Husserl engaged in? Wh ...|new|1|1|999|39.99|0|GBP|Dan Zahavi|Oxford University Press|14 Dec 2017|Phenomenology & Existentialism 9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000|64.99|https://wordery.com/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377|The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005, creating a new statutory 'right to open government'. It imposed new duties on public authorities regarding the disclosure and handling of information. The fifth edition of this popular Guide offers the most up-to-date guidance on the Act, taking into account all the changes since the publication of the last edition. Most significantly, the developments have been in relation to the case law and this Guide features expert analysis of the most noteworthy decisions and their impact on this area of law. The Guide is essential reading those working within, or advising, public bodies; those advising clients with a personal, professional, or commercial interest in obtaining information; and those advising business clients on the accessibility of commercially sensitive information. The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. First published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They provide a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/e6bc77d5/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377.jpg|9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686377 : 05 Dec 2013 : The fifth edition of this popular guide offers a comprehensive overview of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, combined wi ...|new|1|1|999|64|0|GBP|John Wadham|Oxford University Press|05 Dec 2013|Confidential information law 9780199683857|The Brain Supremacy|15.99|https://wordery.com/the-brain-supremacy-kathleen-taylor-9780199683857|In a world full of science, the balance of power between sciences is changing. Advances in physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences have given us extraordinary control over our world. Now the younger sciences of brain and mind are applying the scientific method not only to our environments, but to us. In recent years funding and effort poured into brain research. We are entering the era of the brain supremacy. What will the new science mean for us, as individuals, consumers, parents and citizens? Should we be excited, or alarmed, by the remarkable promises we read about in the media - promises of drugs that can boost our brain power, ever more subtle marketing techniques, even machines that can read minds? What is the neuroscience behind these claims, and how do scientists look inside living human brains to get their astonishing results? The Brain Supremacy is a lucid and rational guide to this exciting new world. Using recent examples from the scientific literature and the media, it explores the science behind the hype, revealing how techniques like fMRI actually work and what claims about using them for mindreading really mean. The implications of this amazingly powerful new research are clearly and entertainingly presented. Looking to the future, the book sets current neuroscience in its social and ethical context, as an increasingly important influence on how all of us live our lives.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/f50301ba/the-brain-supremacy-kathleen-taylor-9780199683857.jpg|9780199683857|The Brain Supremacy : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683857 : 28 Aug 2014 : The human mind and brain are now among the hottest subjects in scientific research. Breakthrough techniques mean we are on the verge of being able to read minds, ...|new|1|1|24|14.99|0|GBP|Kathleen Taylor|Oxford University Press|28 Aug 2014|Popular science 9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000|64.99|https://wordery.com/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377|The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005, creating a new statutory 'right to open government'. It imposed new duties on public authorities regarding the disclosure and handling of information. The fifth edition of this popular Guide offers the most up-to-date guidance on the Act, taking into account all the changes since the publication of the last edition. Most significantly, the developments have been in relation to the case law and this Guide features expert analysis of the most noteworthy decisions and their impact on this area of law. The Guide is essential reading those working within, or advising, public bodies; those advising clients with a personal, professional, or commercial interest in obtaining information; and those advising business clients on the accessibility of commercially sensitive information. The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. First published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They provide a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/e6bc77d5/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377.jpg|9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686377 : 05 Dec 2013 : Th, [PU: Oxford University Press]<

2017, ISBN: 9780199686315

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While the newspaper op-ed page, the Sunday morning political talk shows on television, and the evening cable-news television lineup have an obvious and growing influence in American polit… Meer...

While the newspaper op-ed page, the Sunday morning political talk shows on television, and the evening cable-news television lineup have an obvious and growing influence in American politics and political communication, social scientists and media scholars tend to be broadly critical of the rise of organized punditry during the 20th century without ever providing a close empirical analysis. What is the nature of the contemporary space of opinion? How has it developed historically? What kinds of people speak in this space? What styles of writing and speech do they use? What types of authority and expertise do they draw on? And what impact do their commentaries have on public debate? To describe and analyze this complex space of news media, Ronald Jacobsand Eleanor Townsley rely on enormous samples of opinion collected from newspapers and television shows during the first years of the last two Presidential administrations. They also employ biographical data on authors of opinion to connect specific argument styles to specific types of authors, and examine the distribution of authors and argument types across different formats. The result is a close mapping that reveals a massive expansion and differentiation of the opinion space. It tells a complex story of shifting intersections between journalism, politics, the academy, and the new sector of think tanks. It also reveals a proliferation of genres and forms of opinion; not only have the people who speak within the space of opinion become more diverse over time, but the formats of opinion-claims to authority, styles of speech, and modes of addressing publics-have also become more varied. Though Jacobs and Townsley find many changes, they also find continuities. Despite public anxieties, the project of objective journalism is alive and well, thriving in the older, more traditional formats, and if anything, the proliferation of newer formats has resulted in an intensified commitment (by some) to core journalistic v ...|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/06293d98/the-space-of-opinion-ronald-n-jacobs-9780199797936.jpg|9780199797936|The Space of Opinion : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199797936 : 24 Nov 2011 : The Space of Opinion describes and analyzes the complex space of commentary and opinion in the news media.|new|1|1|999|29.99|0|GBP|Ronald N. Jacobs|Oxford University Press Inc|24 Nov 2011|Media studies 9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology|111.19|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476|Animals have played a fundamental role in shaping human history, and the study of their remains from archaeological sites--zooarchaeology--has gradually been emerging as a powerful discipline and crucible for forging an understanding of our past. The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that transcends environmental, economic, and social approaches, seeking instead to provide a holistic view of the roles played by animals in past human cultures. Incisive chapters written by leading scholars in the field incorporate case studies from across five continents, from Iceland to New Zealand and from Japan to Egypt and Ecuador, providing a sense of the dynamism of the discipline, the many approaches and methods adopted by different schools and traditions, and an idea of the huge range of interactions that have occurred between people and animals throughout the world and its history. Adaptations of human-animal relationships in environments as varied as the Arctic, temperate forests, deserts, the tropics, and the sea are discussed, while studies of hunter-gatherers, farmers, herders, fishermen, and even traders and urban dwellers highlight the importance that animals have had in all forms of human societies. With an introduction that clearly contextualizes the current practice of zooarchaeology in relation to both its history and the challenges and opportunities that can be expected for the future, and a methodological glossary illuminating the way in which zooarchaeologists approach the study of their material, this Handbook will be invaluable not only for specialists in the field, but for anybody who has an interest in our past and the role that animals have played in forging it.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/920d7066/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476.jpg|9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686476 : 23 Mar 2017 : The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that seeks to provide a holistic view of ...|new|1|1|999|110|0|GBP|Umberto Albarella|Oxford University Press|23 Mar 2017|Archaeology books 9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy|32.99|https://wordery.com/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830|Dan Zahavi offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of central and contested aspects of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What is ultimately at stake in Husserl's phenomenological analyses? Are they primarily to be understood as investigations of consciousness or are they equally about the world? What is distinctive about phenomenological transcendental philosophy, and what kind of metaphysical import, if any, might it have? Husserl's Legacy offers an interpretation of the more overarching aims and ambitions of Husserlian phenomenology and engages with some of the most contested and debated questions in phenomenology. Central to its interpretative efforts is the attempt to understand Husserl's transcendental idealism. Husserl's Legacy argues that Husserl was not an internalist, nor a quietist when it comes to metaphysical issues; that he assigned a fundamental importance to facticity and intersubjectivity; and that he was not opposed to all forms of naturalism.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/1221ab53/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830.jpg|9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199684830 : 14 Dec 2017 : Dan Zahavi presents a rich new study of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What kind of philosophical project was Husserl engaged in? Wh ...|new|1|1|999|33.99|0|GBP|Dan Zahavi|Oxford University Press|14 Dec 2017|Phenomenology & Existentialism 9780199683857|The Brain Supremacy|15.27|https://wordery.com/the-brain-supremacy-kathleen-taylor-9780199683857|In a world full of science, the balance of power between sciences is changing. Advances in physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences have given us extraordinary control over our world. Now the younger sciences of brain and mind are applying the scientific method not only to our environments, but to us. In recent years funding and effort poured into brain research. We are entering the era of the brain supremacy. What will the new science mean for us, as individuals, consumers, parents and citizens? Should we be excited, or alarmed, by the remarkable promises we read about in the media - promises of drugs that can boost our brain power, ever more subtle marketing techniques, even machines that can read minds? What is the neuroscience behind these claims, and how do scientists look inside living human brains to get their astonishing results? The Brain Supremacy is a lucid and rational guide to this exciting new world. Using recent examples from the scientific literature and the media, it explores the science behind the hype, revealing how techniques like fMRI actually work and what claims about using them for mindreading really mean. The implications of this amazingly powerful new research are clearly and entertainingly presented. Looking to the future, the book sets current neuroscience in its social and ethical context, as an increasingly important influence on how all of us live our lives.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/f50301ba/the-brain-supremacy-kathleen-taylor-9780199683857.jpg|9780199683857|The Brain Supremacy : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683857 : 28 Aug 2014 : The human mind and brain are now among the hottest subjects in scientific research. Breakthrough techniques mean we are on the verge of being able to read minds, ...|new|1|1|25|14.99|0|GBP|Kathleen Taylor|Oxford University Press|28 Aug 2014|Popular science 9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy|32.99|https://wordery.com/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830|Dan Zahavi offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of central and contested aspects of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What is ultimately at stake in Husserl's phenomenological analyses? Are they primarily to be understood as investigations of consciousness or are they equally about the world? What is distinctive about phenomenological transcendental philosophy, and what kind of metaphysical import, if any, might it have? Husserl's Legacy offers an interpretation of the more overarching aims and ambitions of Husserlian phenomenology and engages with some of the most contested and debated questions in phenomenology. Central to its interpretative efforts is the attempt to understand Husserl's transcendental idealism. Husserl's Legacy argues that Husserl was not an internalist, nor a quietist when it comes to metaphysical issues; that he assigned a fundamental importance to facticity and intersubjectivity; and that he was not opposed to all forms of naturalism.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/1221ab53/husserls-legacy-dan-zahavi-9780199684830.jpg|9780199684830|Husserl's Legacy : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199684830 : 14 Dec 2017 : Dan Zahavi presents a rich new study of the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology. What kind of philosophical project was Husserl engaged in? Wh ...|new|1|1|999|35.99|0|GBP|Dan Zahavi|Oxford University Press|14 Dec 2017|Phenomenology & Existentialism 9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000|64.99|https://wordery.com/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377|The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005, creating a new statutory 'right to open government'. It imposed new duties on public authorities regarding the disclosure and handling of information. The fifth edition of this popular Guide offers the most up-to-date guidance on the Act, taking into account all the changes since the publication of the last edition. Most significantly, the developments have been in relation to the case law and this Guide features expert analysis of the most noteworthy decisions and their impact on this area of law. The Guide is essential reading those working within, or advising, public bodies; those advising clients with a personal, professional, or commercial interest in obtaining information; and those advising business clients on the accessibility of commercially sensitive information. The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. First published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They provide a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/e6bc77d5/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377.jpg|9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686377 : 05 Dec 2013 : The fifth edition of this popular guide offers a comprehensive overview of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, combined wi ...|new|1|1|999|64|0|GBP|John Wadham|Oxford University Press|05 Dec 2013|Confidential information law 9780199683925|The IMLI Manual on International Maritime Law|156.99|https://wordery.com/the-imli-manual-on-international-maritime-law-david-attard-9780199683925|This three-volume Manual on International Maritime Law presents a systematic analysis of the history and contemporary development of international maritime law by leading contributors from across the world. Prepared in cooperation with the International Maritime Law Institute, the International Maritime Organization's research and training institute, this a uniquely comprehensive study of this fundamental area of international law. Volume I: The Law of the Sea addresses the major issues which arise in the law of the sea. It provides a detailed understanding of the historical development of the law of the sea; the role of the International Maritime Organization; the law surrounding maritime zones; the legal regime of islands; the international sea-bed area; the legal regime governing marine scientific research; the rights and obligations of land-locked and geographically disadvantaged states; the legal regime of Arctic and Antarctic; and the settlements of disputes. This volume also considers the ways in which human rights and the law of the sea interact. The forthcoming Volume II will address shipping law; Volume III will provide analysis of marine environmental law and maritime security law. The full three-volume Manual will set out the entirety of international maritime law, re-stating and re-examining its fundamental principles, how it is enacted, and the issues that are shaping its future. It will be a superlative resource for those working with or studying this area of law.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/5a7149aa/the-imli-manual-on-international-maritime-law-david-attard-9780199683925.jpg|9780199683925|The IMLI Manual on International Maritime Law : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683925 : 30 Oct 2014 : This is the first of a three-volume set which will bring together the law of the sea, shipping law, maritime environmental law, and mari ...|new|1|1|999|175|0|GBP|David Attard|Oxford University Press|30 Oct 2014|International maritime law 9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000|64.99|https://wordery.com/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377|The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005, creating a new statutory 'right to open government'. It imposed new duties on public authorities regarding the disclosure and handling of information. The fifth edition of this popular Guide offers the most up-to-date guidance on the Act, taking, [PU: Oxford University Press]<

2017, ISBN: 9780199686315

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The civil wars that brought down the Roman Republic were fought on more than battlefields. Armed gangs infested the Italian countryside, in the city of Rome mansions were besieged, and bo… Meer...

The civil wars that brought down the Roman Republic were fought on more than battlefields. Armed gangs infested the Italian countryside, in the city of Rome mansions were besieged, and bounty-hunters searched the streets for 'public enemies.' Among theastonishing stories to survive from these years is that of a young woman whose parents were killed, on the eve of her wedding, in the violence engulfing Italy. While her future husband fought overseas, she staved off a run on her father's estate. Despitean acute currency shortage, she raised money to help her fiancâe in exile. And when several years later, her husband, back in Rome, was declared an outlaw, she successfully hid him, worked for his pardon, and joined other Roman women in staging a public protest. The wife's tale is known only because her husband had inscribed on large slabs of marble the elaborate eulogy he gave at her funeral. Though no name is given on the inscriptions, starting as early as the seventeenth century, scholars saw similarities between the contents of the inscription and the story, preserved in literary sources, of one Turia, the wife of Quintus Lucretius. Although the identification remains uncertain, and in spite of the other substantial gaps in the text of the speech, the 'Funeral Speech for Turia' (Laudatio Turiae), as it is still conventionally called, offers an extraordinary window into the life of a high-ranking woman at a critical moment of Roman history. In this book Josiah Osgood reconstructs the wife's life morefully than it has been before by bringing in alongside the eulogy stories of other Roman women who also contributed to their families' survival while working to end civil war. He shows too how Turia's story sheds rare light on the more hidden problems of everyday life for Romans, including a high number of childless marriages. Written with a general audience in mind, Turia : A Roman Woman's Civil War will appeal to those interested in Roman history as well as war ...|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/334eae93/turia-josiah-osgood-9780199832354.jpg|9780199832354|Turia : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199832354 : 28 Aug 2014 : A reconstruction of the remarkable life of a woman who became a combatant in the civil wars that ended the Roman Republic, Turia shows how her life can shed light on Roman ...|new|1|1|999|26.99|0|GBP|Josiah Osgood|Oxford University Press Inc|28 Aug 2014|Ancient history: to c 500 CE 9780199838844|The Oxford Handbook of Science Fiction|124.99|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-handbook-of-science-fiction-rob-latham-9780199838844|The excitement of possible futures found in science fiction has long fired the human imagination, but the genre's acceptance by academe is relatively recent. No longer marginalized and fighting for respectability, science-fictional works are now studied alongside more traditional art forms. Tracing the capacious genre's birth, evolution, and impact across nations, time periods, subgenres, and media, The Oxford Handbook of Science Fiction offers an in-depth, comprehensive assessment of this robust area of scholarly inquiry and considers the future directions that will dictate the terms of the scholarly discourse. The Handbook begins with a focus on questions of genre, covering topics such as critical history, keywords, narrative, the fantastic, and fandom. A subsequent section on media engages with film, television, comics, architecture, music, video games, and more. The genre's role in the convergence of art and everyday life animates a third section, which addresses topics such as UFOs,|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/5f0621cd/the-oxford-handbook-of-science-fiction-rob-latham-9780199838844.jpg|9780199838844|The Oxford Handbook of Science Fiction : Hardback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199838844 : 23 Oct 2014 : The Oxford Handbook of Science Fiction encompasses the genre's development in a wide array of media that includes literature, film, comics, ...|new|1|1|999|125|0|GBP|Rob Latham|Oxford University Press Inc|23 Oct 2014|Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose w ... 9780199845880|The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies|26.39|https://wordery.com/the-death-of-scripture-and-the-rise-of-biblical-studies-michael-c-legaspi-9780199845880|The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the fragmentation of biblical interpretation in the centuries after the Reformation, Michael Legaspi shows how the weakening of scriptural authority in the Western churches altered the role of biblical interpretation. Focusing on renowned German scholar Johann David Michaelis (1717-1791), Legaspi explores the ways in which critics reconceived the role of the Bible. This book offers a new account of the origins of biblical studies, illuminating the relation of the Bible to churchly readers, theological interpreters, academic critics, and people in between. It explains why, in an age of religious resurgence, modern biblical criticism may no longer be in a position to serve as the Bible's disciplinary gatekeeper.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/1145dc49/the-death-of-scripture-and-the-rise-of-biblical-studies-michael-c-legaspi-9780199845880.jpg|9780199845880|The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199845880 : 01 Mar 2012 : The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the f ...|new|1|1|999|26.49|0|GBP|Michael C. Legaspi|Oxford University Press Inc|01 Mar 2012|Biblical studies & exegesis 9780199827350|Popular Music and the New Auteur|32.49|https://wordery.com/popular-music-and-the-new-auteur-arved-ashby-9780199827350|MTV utterly changed the movies. Since music television arrived some 30 years ago, music videos have introduced filmmakers to a new creative vocabulary: speeds of events changed, and performance and mood came to dominate over traditional narrative storytelling. Popular Music and the New Auteur charts the impact of music videos on seven visionary directors: Martin Scorsese, Sofia Coppola, David Lynch, Wong Kar-Wai, the Coen brothers, Quentin Tarantino, and Wes Anderson. These filmmakers demonstrate a fresh kind of cinematic musicality by writing against pop songs rather than against script, and allowing popular music a determining role in narrative, imagery, and style. Featuring important new theoretical work by some of the most provocative writers in the area today, Popular Music and the New Auteur will be required reading for all who study film music and sound. It will be particularly relevant for readers in popular music studies, and its intervention in the ongoing debate on auteurism will make it necessary reading in film studies.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/fd3257d1/popular-music-and-the-new-auteur-arved-ashby-9780199827350.jpg|9780199827350|Popular Music and the New Auteur : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199827350 : 05 Dec 2013 : Popular Music and the New Auteur looks at seven contemporary directors whose feature films are characterized by music-video aesthetics. Demonstr ...|new|1|1|999|32.49|0|GBP|Arved Ashby|Oxford University Press Inc|05 Dec 2013|Theory of music & musicology 9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology|109.99|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476|Animals have played a fundamental role in shaping human history, and the study of their remains from archaeological sites--zooarchaeology--has gradually been emerging as a powerful discipline and crucible for forging an understanding of our past. The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that transcends environmental, economic, and social approaches, seeking instead to provide a holistic view of the roles played by animals in past human cultures. Incisive chapters written by leading scholars in the field incorporate case studies from across five continents, from Iceland to New Zealand and from Japan to Egypt and Ecuador, providing a sense of the dynamism of the discipline, the many approaches and methods adopted by different schools and traditions, and an idea of the huge range of interactions that have occurred between people and animals throughout the world and its history. Adaptations of human-animal relationships in environments as varied as the Arctic, temperate forests, deserts, the tropics, and the sea are discussed, while studies of hunter-gatherers, farmers, herders, fishermen, and even traders and urban dwellers highlight the importance that animals have had in all forms of human societies. With an introduction that clearly contextualizes the current practice of zooarchaeology in relation to both its history and the challenges and opportunities that can be expected for the future, and a methodological glossary illuminating the way in which zooarchaeologists approach the study of their material, this Handbook will be invaluable not only for specialists in the field, but for anybody who has an interest in our past and the role that animals have played in forging it.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/920d7066/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476.jpg|9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686476 : 23 Mar 2017 : The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that seeks to provide a holistic view of ...|new|1|1|20|110|0|GBP|Umberto Albarella|Oxford University Press|23 Mar 2017|Archaeology books 9780199683956|Oxford Case Histories in Sleep Medicine|45.96|https://wordery.com/oxford-case-histories-in-sleep-medicine-himender-makker-9780199683956|This book provides a case-based illustrative approach to the understanding and management of common and important sleep disorders, including snoring and sleep disordered breathing, insomnia and circadian-rhythm disorders, as well as primary neurological sleep disorders. Case histories are written by well-established experts from University College London Hospitals who have long-standing experience of providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of sleep disorders. Cases focus on the recognition of presenting features of sleep disorders and their clinical importance, using real life patients from sleep clinic. Each case report provides a detailed clinical description followed by a clear explanation of the salient points. The text is supported by photographs, diagrams and line drawing and concludes with a list of key learning points. Each case history reads as stand-alone, although a common theme of presenting features, clinical features, investigation and treatment is adhered to. Cases are written in an easy-flowing prose style in an attempt to simulate the experience of seeing and discussing a real life patient case in clinical practice. The book is of interest to all clinicians who are likely to come across patients with sleep disorders in their clinical practice and wish to improve their understanding and knowledge of sleep disorders.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/bf33d973/oxford-case-histories-in-sleep-medicine-himender-makker-9780199683956.jpg|9780199683956|Oxford Case Histories in Sleep Medicine : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683956 : 26 Mar 2015 : This book provides a case-based approach to the understanding of common and important sleep disorders as well as primary neurological sleep d ...|new|1|1|20|51|0|GBP|Himender Makker|Oxford University Press|26 Mar 2015|Sleep disorders & therapy 9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000|64.00|https://wordery.com/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377|The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005, creating a new statutory 'right to open government'. It imposed new duties on public authorities regarding the disclosure and handling of information. The fifth edition of this popular Guide offers the most up-to-date guidance on the Act, taking into account all the changes since the publication of the last edition. Most significantly, the developments have been in relation to the case law and this Guide features expert analysis of the most noteworthy decisions and their impact on this area of law. The Guide is essential reading those working within, or advising, public bodies; those advising clients with a personal, professional, or commercial interest in obtaining information; and those advising business clients on the accessibility of commercially sensitive information. The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. First published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They provide a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/e6bc77d5/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wadham-9780199686377.jpg|9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686377 : 05 Dec 2013 : The fifth edition of this popular guide offers a comprehensive overview of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, combined wi ...|new|1|1|1|64|0|GBP|John Wadham|Oxford University Press|05 Dec 2013|Confidential information law 9780199683994|Alfred Russel Wallace|16.98|https://wordery.com/alfred-russel-wallace-john-van-wyhe-9780199683994|Presents the letters of the great Victorian naturalist who, while on his journey in the Malay Archipelago, derived the theory of evolution independent of Darwin.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/b50814a4/alfred-russel-wallace-john-van-wyhe-9780199683994.jpg|9780199683994|Alfred Russel Wallace : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683994 : 24 Oct 2013 : This volume of newly transcribed letters documents the travels of the Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the Malay Archipelago, during which he famou ...|new|1|1|46|16.99|0|GBP|John van Wyhe|Oxford University Press|24 Oct 2013|Evolution 9780199686377|Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000|64.00|https://wordery.com/blackstones-guide-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-2000-john-wa, [PU: Oxford University Press]<

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The civil wars that brought down the Roman Republic were fought on more than battlefields. Armed gangs infested the Italian countryside, in the city of Rome mansions were besieged, and bo… Meer...

The civil wars that brought down the Roman Republic were fought on more than battlefields. Armed gangs infested the Italian countryside, in the city of Rome mansions were besieged, and bounty-hunters searched the streets for 'public enemies.' Among theastonishing stories to survive from these years is that of a young woman whose parents were killed, on the eve of her wedding, in the violence engulfing Italy. While her future husband fought overseas, she staved off a run on her father's estate. Despitean acute currency shortage, she raised money to help her fiancâe in exile. And when several years later, her husband, back in Rome, was declared an outlaw, she successfully hid him, worked for his pardon, and joined other Roman women in staging a public protest. The wife's tale is known only because her husband had inscribed on large slabs of marble the elaborate eulogy he gave at her funeral. Though no name is given on the inscriptions, starting as early as the seventeenth century, scholars saw similarities between the contents of the inscription and the story, preserved in literary sources, of one Turia, the wife of Quintus Lucretius. Although the identification remains uncertain, and in spite of the other substantial gaps in the text of the speech, the 'Funeral Speech for Turia' (Laudatio Turiae), as it is still conventionally called, offers an extraordinary window into the life of a high-ranking woman at a critical moment of Roman history. In this book Josiah Osgood reconstructs the wife's life morefully than it has been before by bringing in alongside the eulogy stories of other Roman women who also contributed to their families' survival while working to end civil war. He shows too how Turia's story sheds rare light on the more hidden problems of everyday life for Romans, including a high number of childless marriages. Written with a general audience in mind, Turia : A Roman Woman's Civil War will appeal to those interested in Roman history as well as war ...|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/334eae93/turia-josiah-osgood-9780199832354.jpg|9780199832354|Turia : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199832354 : 28 Aug 2014 : A reconstruction of the remarkable life of a woman who became a combatant in the civil wars that ended the Roman Republic, Turia shows how her life can shed light on Roman ...|new|1|1|999|26.99|0|GBP|Josiah Osgood|Oxford University Press Inc|28 Aug 2014|Ancient history: to c 500 CE 9780199845880|The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies|26.49|https://wordery.com/the-death-of-scripture-and-the-rise-of-biblical-studies-michael-c-legaspi-9780199845880|The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the fragmentation of biblical interpretation in the centuries after the Reformation, Michael Legaspi shows how the weakening of scriptural authority in the Western churches altered the role of biblical interpretation. Focusing on renowned German scholar Johann David Michaelis (1717-1791), Legaspi explores the ways in which critics reconceived the role of the Bible. This book offers a new account of the origins of biblical studies, illuminating the relation of the Bible to churchly readers, theological interpreters, academic critics, and people in between. It explains why, in an age of religious resurgence, modern biblical criticism may no longer be in a position to serve as the Bible's disciplinary gatekeeper.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/1145dc49/the-death-of-scripture-and-the-rise-of-biblical-studies-michael-c-legaspi-9780199845880.jpg|9780199845880|The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies : Paperback : Oxford University Press Inc : 9780199845880 : 01 Mar 2012 : The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the f ...|new|1|1|999|26.49|0|GBP|Michael C. Legaspi|Oxford University Press Inc|01 Mar 2012|Biblical studies & exegesis 9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology|109.99|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476|Animals have played a fundamental role in shaping human history, and the study of their remains from archaeological sites--zooarchaeology--has gradually been emerging as a powerful discipline and crucible for forging an understanding of our past. The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that transcends environmental, economic, and social approaches, seeking instead to provide a holistic view of the roles played by animals in past human cultures. Incisive chapters written by leading scholars in the field incorporate case studies from across five continents, from Iceland to New Zealand and from Japan to Egypt and Ecuador, providing a sense of the dynamism of the discipline, the many approaches and methods adopted by different schools and traditions, and an idea of the huge range of interactions that have occurred between people and animals throughout the world and its history. Adaptations of human-animal relationships in environments as varied as the Arctic, temperate forests, deserts, the tropics, and the sea are discussed, while studies of hunter-gatherers, farmers, herders, fishermen, and even traders and urban dwellers highlight the importance that animals have had in all forms of human societies. With an introduction that clearly contextualizes the current practice of zooarchaeology in relation to both its history and the challenges and opportunities that can be expected for the future, and a methodological glossary illuminating the way in which zooarchaeologists approach the study of their material, this Handbook will be invaluable not only for specialists in the field, but for anybody who has an interest in our past and the role that animals have played in forging it.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/920d7066/the-oxford-handbook-of-zooarchaeology-umberto-albarella-9780199686476.jpg|9780199686476|The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199686476 : 23 Mar 2017 : The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology offers a cutting-edge compendium of zooarchaeology the world over that seeks to provide a holistic view of ...|new|1|1|21|110|0|GBP|Umberto Albarella|Oxford University Press|23 Mar 2017|Archaeology books 9780199683987|What is Chemistry?|11.99|https://wordery.com/what-is-chemistry-peter-atkins-9780199683987|Explores the world of chemistry, including its structure, core concepts, and contributions to human culture and material comforts.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/35711a99/what-is-chemistry-peter-atkins-9780199683987.jpg|9780199683987|What is Chemistry? : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683987 : 22 Aug 2013 : If humans had not harnessed chemistry, we would all literally still be living in the Stone Age. Peter Atkins celebrates the importance of this most fundamental sci ...|new|1|1|1218|11.99|0|GBP|Peter Atkins|Oxford University Press|22 Aug 2013|Popular science 9780199683758|The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China|23.95|https://wordery.com/the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-modern-china-jeffrey-n-wasserstrom-9780199683758|Chronicles the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty to the present, covering such significant events as the Taiping Civil War, the Boxer Uprising, and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/819aba93/the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-modern-china-jeffrey-n-wasserstrom-9780199683758.jpg|9780199683758|The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683758 : 23 Jun 2016 : This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present ...|new|1|1|4|30|0|GBP|Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom|Oxford University Press|23 Jun 2016|Asian history 9780199684007|Alfred Russel Wallace|14.99|https://wordery.com/alfred-russel-wallace-john-van-wyhe-9780199684007|Presents the letters of the great Victorian naturalist who, while on his journey in the Malay Archipelago, derived the theory of evolution independent of Darwin.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/be7189cb/alfred-russel-wallace-john-van-wyhe-9780199684007.jpg|9780199684007|Alfred Russel Wallace : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199684007 : 03 Sep 2015 : This volume of newly transcribed letters documents the travels of the Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the Malay Archipelago, during which he famo ...|new|1|1|1|14.99|0|GBP|John van Wyhe|Oxford University Press|03 Sep 2015|Popular science 9780199683857|The Brain Supremacy|14.99|https://wordery.com/the-brain-supremacy-kathleen-taylor-9780199683857|In a world full of science, the balance of power between sciences is changing. Advances in physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences have given us extraordinary control over our world. Now the younger sciences of brain and mind are applying the scientific method not only to our environments, but to us. In recent years funding and effort poured into brain research. We are entering the era of the brain supremacy. What will the new science mean for us, as individuals, consumers, parents and citizens? Should we be excited, or alarmed, by the remarkable promises we read about in the media - promises of drugs that can boost our brain power, ever more subtle marketing techniques, even machines that can read minds? What is the neuroscience behind these claims, and how do scientists look inside living human brains to get their astonishing results? The Brain Supremacy is a lucid and rational guide to this exciting new world. Using recent examples from the scientific literature and the media, it explores the science behind the hype, revealing how techniques like fMRI actually work and what claims about using them for mindreading really mean. The implications of this amazingly powerful new research are clearly and entertainingly presented. Looking to the future, the book sets current neuroscience in its social and ethical context, as an increasingly important influence on how all of us live our lives.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/f50301ba/the-brain-supremacy-kathleen-taylor-9780199683857.jpg|9780199683857|The Brain Supremacy : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199683857 : 28 Aug 2014 : The human mind and brain are now among the hottest subjects in scientific research. Breakthrough techniques mean we are on the verge of being able to read minds, ...|new|1|1|55|14.99|0|GBP|Kathleen Taylor|Oxford University Press|28 Aug 2014|Popular science 9780199684137|The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings|8.85|https://wordery.com/the-passions-of-the-soul-and-other-late-philosophical-writings-rene-descartes-9780199684137|'Those most capable of being moved by passion are those capable of tasting the most sweetness in this life.' Descartes is most often thought of as introducing a total separation of mind and body. But he also acknowledged the intimate union between them, and in his later writings he concentrated on understanding this aspect of human nature.The Passions of the Soul is his greatest contribution to this debate. It contains a profound discussion of the workings of the emotions and of their place in human life - a subject that increasingly engages the interest of philosophers and intellectual and cultural historians. It also sets out a view of ethics that has been seen as a radical reorientation of moral philosophy. This volume also includes both sides of the correspondence with Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia, one of Descartes's keenest disciples and shrewdest critics, which played a crucial role in the genesis ofThe Passions, as well as the first part of The Principles of Philosophy, which sets out the key positions of Descartes's philosophical system. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/4e84d735/the-passions-of-the-soul-and-other-late-philosophical-writings-rene-descartes-9780199684137.jpg|9780199684137|The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199684137 : 12 Nov 2015 : The Passions of the Soul is Descartes's greatest contribution to the understanding of the union of mind and body. It d ...|new|1|1|3|10.99|0|GBP|Rene Descartes|Oxford University Press|12 Nov 2015|Western philosophy: Enlightenment 9780199684021|Origen|174.99|https://wordery.com/origen-john-behr-9780199684021|On First Principles by Origen of Alexandria, written around 220-230 AD, is one of the most important and contentious works of early Christianity. It provoked controversy when written, provoked further debate when translated into Latin by Rufinus in the fourth century, and was the subject, together with its author, of condemnation in the sixth century. As a result, the work no longer survives intact in the original Greek. We only have the complete work in the Latin translation of Rufinus, and a few extensive passages preserved in Greek by being excerpted into the Philokalia of Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus. John Behr provides a new edition and translation of one of the most important texts from early Christianity. He includes an invaluable introduction, which provides a clear structure of the work with significant implications for how the text is to be read and for understanding the character of theology in the early Christian tradition.|Books|https://wordery.com/jackets/7aac2278/origen-john-behr-9780199684021.jpg|9780199684021|Origen : Multiple copy pack : Oxford University Press : 9780199684021 : 07 Dec 2017 : A two-volume set providing a new edition and translation of one of the most important and controversial texts from early Christianity. It offers a sympathetic unders ...|new|1|1|66|175|0|GBP|John Behr|Oxford University Press|07 Dec 2017|The Early Church 9780199683956|Oxford Case Histories in Sleep Medicine|47.51|https://wordery.com/oxford-case-histories-in-sleep-medicine-himender-makker-9780199683956|This book provides a case-based illustrative approach to the understanding and management of common and, [PU: Oxford University Press]<

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Atrial Fibrillation is becoming a twenty-first century epidemic. It remains the most common form of sustained arrhythmia with significant mortality, morbidity and cost to the health care … Meer...

Atrial Fibrillation is becoming a twenty-first century epidemic. It remains the most common form of sustained arrhythmia with significant mortality, morbidity and cost to the health care system. It is the most common cause of hospital admissions among all arrhythmias. Its prevalence increases with the aging population and is often associated with many other cardiac and noncardiac conditions, most notably congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. Although significant progress in understanding the epidemiology, natural history and mechanism has been made, the antiarrhythmic therapy in patients with Atrial Fibrillation is less satisfactory. Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Practical Approach is the perfect pocket guide for those who care for patients afflicted by Atrial Fibrillation. From the history of the condition and the subsets of patients, to therapeutic and preventive procedures, Management of Atrial Fibrillation comprehensively covers all aspects in managing this increasingly prevalent disorder. Written by leading authorities in the field with vast experience in practical medicine, the book creates a clinically orientated, evidence based "fast fact" type resource for cardiologists, trainees and related healthcare professionals. Books, [PU: Oxford University Press]<