Oxford University Press

The Second World War is a compact but comprehensive and absorbing history of the        war. It examines the causes of the war, how it was won and lost, and its        far-reaching consequences for humanity. In tracing the key events of both the        European and the Far Eastern wars, R. A. C. Parker outlines clearly the strategies        of the...

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This book presents the most important problems of reference and considers their solution. It presupposes no technical knowledge, presents analyses from first principles, illustrates every stage with examples, and is written with verve and clarity. This is the ideal introduction to reference for students of linguistics and philosophy of language....

This new volume in the Short Oxford History of Europe series traces the history of Europe in the central middle ages (c.950-1320), an age of far-reaching change for the continent. Seven expert contributors consider the history of this period from a variety of perspectives, including political, social, economic, religious and intellectual history....

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In this easy-to-understand introduction, Stephen Mumford explores one of the four        main branches of philosophy: metaphysics. Using practical examples to explore the        main issues, he presents the ideas in a clear and simple way, helping to clarify and        unravel the basic questions of this complex and abstract concept....