Oxford University Press

Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion        and way of life. In addition to answering questions such as Who are Jews? and How        did Judaism Develop?, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical        Judaism-its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns...

This generous selection from Galileo's writings contains all the essential texts. Newly translated by Mark Davie and William R. Shea, the contents include full representation from his scientific masterpieces, his contributions to the debate on science and religion, and key documents from his trial before the Inquisition in 1633....

An understanding of thermal physics is crucial to much of modern physics, chemistry and engineering. This book provides a modern introduction to the main principles that are foundational to thermal physics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. The key concepts are carefully presented in a clear way, and new ideas are illustrated with copious...

The Third Reich met its end in the spring of 1945 in an unparalleled wave of        suicides. Hitler, Goebbels, Bormann, Himmler and later Goering all killed        themselves. These deaths represent only the tip of an iceberg of a massive wave of        suicides that also touched upon ordinary lives. As this suicide epidemic has...

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Kafka's story about a man seeking acceptance and access to the mysterious castle is among the central works of modern literature. This translation follows the German critical text and includes a detailed introduction and notes to this famously enigmatic novel....