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How did life begin? What really was 'snowball earth'? Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Are we all descended from 'African Eve'? Will humans be responsible for the next major extinction? All of these questions are addressed in this fascinating book. This book presents a comprehensive and well-illustrated guide to the story of life, from the origin...

Walter E. A. van Beek draws on over four decades of fieldwork to offer an in-depth        study of the religion of the Kapsiki/Higi, who live in the Mandara Mountains on the        border between North Cameroon and Northeast Nigeria. Concentrating on ritual as the        core of traditional religion, van Beek shows how Kapsiki/Higi practices have...

Iran Under His SuccessorsSaid Amir Arjomand paints a subtle and perceptive portrait of contemporary Iran. This work, a sequel to Arjomand's acclaimed The Turban for the Crown, examines Iran under the successors of Ayatollah Khomeini up to the present day. Arjomand draws clear distinctions between the moderates of the initial phrase of the...

Only forty years ago, English identity was not in question. Indeed it was hardly recognized as a subject for discussion, except perhaps in rather an ironic vein. Now, as certainty has given way to concern and every aspect of national life is changing with revolutionary speed, the 'national question' is back on the agenda. Robert Colls's    Identity...

This authoritative dictionary includes country entries for every country in the world (with maps and historical summaries) as well as coverage of military conflict, major world events, and key political and cultural figures. Essential reading for all with an interest in history and current affairs....

The Oxford Handbook of Midwifery is the first pocket-sized handbook to provide midwives with everything they need for successful practise. It contains concise, practical and expert guidance on all aspects of the midwife's role. An invaluable guide enabling any midwife to deliver safe and effective care, the handbook is written by practising...