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Literary Theory: An Anthology (Blackwell Anthologies)
Blackwell Publishers, 1998
Almost incomparably superior to other anthologies
With all apologies to Alan Lopez, I have never seen a better anthology of literary theory. I am a college faculty member, one who teaches primarily first-year students. I use literary theory in both literature and writing classes, and there is just no other book ...
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Contemporary Strategy Analysis: Concepts, Techniques, Applications (5th Edition)
Robert M. Grant
Blackwell Publishers, 2004
Great Business Tool
I got this book as part of my MBA studies in the UK. The whole course on Strategy leverages this book as a reader throughout and it is truly a wonderful collection tools, techniques and models for the student and business manager alike. A must have for people involved ...
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Christian Theology: An Introduction 3rd Edition
Alister E. McGrath
Blackwell Publishers, 2001
as described fast shipping
Book was described well came in better condition than description fash shipping no problemsThe Christian Theology Reader
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Basic Virology
Edward Karl Wagner, Martinez J. Hewlett
Blackwell Publishers, 2003
A good investment for any microbiology student.
The information presented in this book was very helpful in my understanding of virology. The text was very easily followed and subjects presented in a straightforward manner. Basic Virology is a must have!
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Clinical Oncology (Book with CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh)
Blackwell Publishers, 2001
Clinical Oncology, the American Cancer Society's textbook of cancer, was conceived and produced as a source of information on the wide range of issues in cancer. It offers practical and immediate information and clinical approaches and serves as a bridge to more specialised and comprehensive textbooks and the literature. Although it is directed ...
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Nations And Nationalism
Blackwell Publishers, 1983
classic modernist account of nationalism
Truly one of the most important books ever written about nationalism, this is also one of the few modernist accounts of nationalism that ages well. While this book was published in 1983, it is basically an expanded version of a chapter from Gellner's earlier ...
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Masculinities
R. W. Connell
Blackwell Publishers, 2005
Brilliant views on thinking about men and masculinities!
This book is a must-have for all students of men's studies--in fact, for all gender related--courses. The book is truly interdisciplinary. Dr. Raewyn Connell is a leading sociologist from Australia. She combines her past academic efforts in education, political ...
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Blueprints Q&A Step 3, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Aaron B. Caughey, Deirdre J. Lyell, ...
Blackwell Publishers, 2004
Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of Blueprints Q&A Step 3 Obstetrics & Gynecology critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, these questions are divided into different practice settings: community-based health ...
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Western Philosophy: An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies)
Blackwell Publishers, 1996
Very condensed and infomative reference book.
This book is a God send. It covers all the major figures of Western Philosophy and their thoughts on various subjects central to philosophy. As a student of philosophy this is a great compilation and reference book. This will help manage all the minutia of thought ...
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American English: Dialects and Variation (Language in Society)
Walt Wolfram, Natalie Schilling-Estes
Blackwell Publishers, 1998
Much more than just a description of American English
The book offers much more than the title suggests. It is not only an up-to-date presentation of American English and its varieties ("white varieties," African American Vernacular English, Native American Vernacular English, and even Creole varieties). These varieties ...
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Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach
Ronald Wardhaugh
Blackwell Publishers, 1995
Section on sounds is very misleading
This book devotes several chapters to the sounds and phonology of spoken English. This part of the book is extremely misleading because Wardhaugh assumes that the speaker uses a particular accent, which I presume is Canadian because Wardhaugh is based in Toronto.
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A Book of Middle English
J. A. Burrow, Thorlac Turville-Petre
Blackwell Publishers, 1996
Comprehensive Resource
For those looking to study Middle English, this is a very comprehensive package. After the fall of the house of Wessex, and before the Renaissance, English went through a very turbulent period. This book describes Middle English through all of its changes, with at ...
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Futures, Options, and Swaps
Robert W. Kolb
Blackwell Publishers, 2002
Comprehensive book on Derivatives
Got many books on derivatives, but Kolb's is my favourite one. He covers the topic in a slightly less quantitative way than Hull does and goes straight to all the different derivatives while avoiding any further explanations like Ito's Lemma etc. I especially liked ...
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A History of Latin America: Empires and Sequels 1450-1930 (The Blackwell History of the World)
Peter Bakewell
Blackwell Publishers, 1997
Mining for History in Latin America
This is an outstanding book, at the same time sweeping and universal as at is nuanced and paying particular attention to the impact of history on individuals and the impact of individuals on history. Professor Bakewell's career as a Latin Americanist historian had ...
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The Christian Theology Reader
Blackwell Publishers, 2001
Christian Theology an Introduction
The most impressive part of the context is the laying down a foundation for the readers and students to acquire the necessary backbround of the Christian theology in order for them to have comprehensive understanding of the main part, the Christian theology. By means ...
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