This book covers four important areas within Buddhist Studies, namely Vinaya Studies and ethics, the history of Buddhist schools, Western Buddhism, and Inter-religious dialogue. These are ...more on ebook "Buddhist Studies from India to Amer..."

In the early days of the Roman empire, Augustus was keen to present himself as the head of the family, even receiving the title Pater Patriae in 2 BCe, whilst imperial power came to be in ...more on ebook "Augustus and the Family at the Birt..."

The works of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari have had an impact far beyond philosophy. A Shock to Thought brings together a collection of excellent essays that explore the implic ...more on ebook "A Shock to Thought..."

The book will give tips on revising efficiently, writing essays under exam conditions and reading/reacting to texts under pressure, as well as gives students an idea of how exams are mark ...more on ebook "A2 Media Studies..."

The archaeology of religion is a much neglected area, yet religious sites and artifacts constitute a major area of archaeological evidence. Timothy Insoll here presents an introductory st ...more on ebook "Archaeology, Ritual, Religion..."

The first complete introduction to the subject ever available, A History of Irish Thought presents an inclusive survey of Irish thought and the history of Irish ideas against the b ...more on ebook "A History of Irish Thought..."

What is the role of art in everyday life?
Art writing normally contrasts art with "everyday life." This book explores art as integral to the everyday life of modern society, providing ...more on ebook "Art In Its Time..."

Alien Chic sets out to provide a cultural history of the alien since the 1950s, asking why our attitudes to aliens have changed from fear to affection, and what this can tell us ab ...more on ebook "Alien Chic..."

Folklore and archaeology are traditionally seen as taking very different approaches to the significance of ancient and historic monuments and to the interpretation of life in the past. ...more on ebook "Archaeology and Folklore..."

Drawing extensively on primary resources, George Franklin traces the evolution of all the various parts of Britain's anti-submarine capability, including sensors, weapons, ships, aircraft ...more on ebook "Britain's Anti-submarine Capability..."