Mike Edwards

Danny Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer, a psychologist, and Edwards, a political scientist, draw on cutting-edge research in their fields to investigate the question and suggest an answer.

Why a System that Shouldn't Work at All Works So Well

Democracy Despite Itself

"A practical approach to Charlotte Bront'︠s best- known novels, which shows how coherent criticism can be evolved from close reading. The intention is to help students develop skills in practical criticism and encourage them to follow through their ideas. The major part of the book contains worked examples, with detailed guidance and suggestions for further work which will be useful for both teachers and students. There is additional material on Bront'︠s background, and on critical views of her work. The novels covered are Jane Eyre , Shirley and Vilette."--

The Novels

Charlotte Brontë

Master Basic DIY

Dimos Spatharas

Forensic Narratives in Athenian Courts breaks new ground by exploring different aspects of forensic storytelling in Athenian legal speeches and the ways in which forensic narratives reflect normative concerns and legal issues. The chapters, written by distinguished experts in Athenian oratory and society, explore the importance of narratives for the arguments of relatively underdiscussed orators such as Isaeus and Apollodorus. They employ new methods to investigate issues such as speeches’ deceptiveness or the appraisals which constitute the emotion scripts that speakers put together. This volume not only addresses a gap in the field of Athenian oratory, but also encourages comparative approaches to forensic narratives and fiction, and fresh investigations of the implications of forensic storytelling for other literary genres. Forensic Narratives in Athenian Courts will be an invaluable resource to students and researchers of Athenian oratory and their legal system, as well as those working on Greek society and literature more broadly.

Forensic Narratives in Athenian Courts

Paradise Lost is for many the greatest poem written in English. Composed late in the author's life, it deals with nothing less than the destiny of mankind. This essential introductory guide: - Leads the reader into the epic poem through detailed analysis of key extracts, exploring Milton's original thought and style - Provides useful sections on 'Methods of Analysis' and 'Further Work' to aid independent study - Offers valuable information on Milton's life, times and literary legacy - Examines the development of critical opinion and discusses some recent critical views of the poem. John Milton: Paradise Lost is ideal for anyone who is studying this complex and beautiful work for the first time. It will enable you to approach your own critical analysis of the poem with confidence.

John Milton: Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

John Milton

Voters often make irrational decisions based on inaccurate and irrelevant information. Politicians are often inept, corrupt, or out of touch with the will of the people. This BIT examines how democracy can lead to successful outcomes even when the defining characteristic of democracy, elections, is flawed.

A BIT of Democracy Despite Itself

Don't Know Much About... Well Anything, Really..., digital original edition

Fraser MacLean loses the only girl he has ever loved and spends the rest of his life trying to prove himself as a man. He joins the Army to whet his appetite for adventure and a series of events in war and peace takes him to Afghanistan, and a bizarre plot involving the most powerful man in the world - and the most wanted man in the world.

Friendly Fire

Charlotte Bronte: The Novels

This volume guides students through Eliot's most widely studied novels: The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner and Middlemarch. The first part of the book is based on analysis of extracts grouped by themes including relationships, society and morality. At the end of each chapter, a 'Methods' section offers ideas for independent study. The second part describes Eliot's biographical, cultural and intellectual environment, and gives readings of representative critical writing.

George Eliot: The Novels

Quiz Books International

Our Extra Large Print Word Search Books Are PERFECT For Anyone With Vision Problems! When we decided to make a series of extra large word search books we never dreamed how many lives we would touch. We have received so many glowing reviews from people that bought them for a loved one that had vision problems like macular degenration or are legally blind and it makes us so happy that we can bring a little joy into their lives. If my Mom were still with us she would be smiling as the idea came from her frustration with store bought large print word search puzzle books. You see, the print in those books just wasn't large enough for her failing eyes so I designed a series of "Extra Large" word find books for her and she was thrilled when we gave her our first one. This fun book features words that are actual funny city names: There are 50 puzzles (one for each state) each having 20 silly city word clues like CHICKEN and ROWDY. The left page has the word clues in two columns and is the largest font possible for an 8.5 x 11 book! The right page has the puzzle which also fills the entire page. The answers to the puzzles are all full-page and conveniently placed in the back and numbered to match the actual puzzles; Puzzle 1, Puzzle 2, etc. I am confident that even those with the poorest eyesight will be able to work these extra large word search puzzles. Just do a "Look Inside" to see how large the clues and puzzles are and then order one for yourself or a loved one today!

Extra Large Print Silly Cities Word Search

In spite of the outrage occasioned by her personal life, George Eliot's novels were the most popular fictions of her time. Her vivid evocation of place, lively and sympathetic characters, realistic dramatisation of moral dilemmas and deep understanding of people brought her a devoted readership. A successful writer in her own age, Eliot remains one of the most widely read of Victorian novelists. In this essential volume, Mike Edwards guides students through Eliot's most popular novels: The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner and Middlemarch. The first part of the book provides detailed analyses of extracts groupe by themes, including relationships, society and morality, whilst at the end of each chapter a 'Methods' section offers ideas for independent study. The second part describes Eliot's biographical, cultural and intellectual contexts and gives readings of sample criticism of her three major novels. Through detailed study, readers are invited to explore for themselves the richness and subtlety of Eliot's prose, and share in the pleasure of discovering the remarkable range of comedy and passion in the work of one of our greatest writers.

Louisa Gosling

Toolkits povides practitioners, academics and students with all they need to effectively monitor and evaluate development projects and programmes. It looks systematically at the whole process - from the initial assessment of the problem to assessing how far you've achieved your objectives. It provides 14 tools that can be used to put these ideas into practice.This new edition has been substantially revised and updated to cover recent developments and new challenges. There are new tools dealing with evaluating advocacy, impact assessment, and monitoring and evaluation in emergencies.

Mike Edwards

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