Oxford University Press

A Very Short IntroductionDrawing on new research on the history of Ireland since 1800 this new look at modern Ireland challenges some of the assumptions which underpin this research. It explores the notion of the 'Irish Question' and argues that there were in fact many Irish Questions which were continually articulated and reassessed according to...

An authoritative history of protein science written by authors who have themselves made major contributions to our knowledge of proteins, the molecules that make chemical reactions happen in living things, transmit signals in the body, and kill foreign invaders. It involves heroes from the past, working mostly alone or in small groups, usually with...

This book presents a new theory of discourse, arguing that our understanding of texts ultimately rests on our practices and on what we do. It will be welcomed by students and researchers looking for a form of discourse analysis that is explicit and methodical as well as socially and critically relevant....

A Comprehensive Reference Guide for ParentsChildren can and do survive cancer; the last decade has seen many major advancements in treatment. Written honestly, yet in a reassuring tone, by a reference librarian whose child has survived cancer, Children with Cancer draws together a wealth of up-to-date information essential for anyone who wishes to...

Weimar's Greatest StatesmanGustav Stresemann was the exceptional German political figure of his time. His        early death in 1929 has long been viewed as the beginning of the end for the Weimar        Republic and the opening through which Hitler was able to come to power.          Stresemann's personality and talents as a politican held...

Will we ever discover a single scientific theory that tells us everything that has happened, and everything that will happen, on every level in the Universe? What might such a theory look like, and what would it mean? John D. Barrow presents and explains the latest theories, predictions and controversies surrounding the ultimate explanation, from...