Oxford University Press

In   Drawn With the Sword, James W. McPherson offers a series of thoughtful and engaging essays on some of the most enduring questions of the Civil War. Each essay in    Draw With the Sword reveals McPherson's own profound knowledge of the Civil War and of the controversies among historians, presenting all sides in clear and lucid prose....

This comprehensive text is addressed at scientists who are interested in considering crystalline materials from a non-conventional but inspiring viewpoint. It contains the first systematic theoretical and illustrative presentation of crystalline materials built from modules....

This pocket guide provides an in-depth introduction to 29 of the most widely used data sets in social work and the social sciences. Readers will find in-depth information about each data set, how to locate and use the data, what types of questions the data may answer, and the key variables in the data....

Ben Bradley investigates what is good about life and what is bad about death. He        argues that pleasure is what makes life go well, and that death is bad for its        victim even though the victim ceases to exist, because it deprives him of a        continuing good life. Bradley considers intriguing related questions, including...

Signs, Strategies, and Brand ValueThe book discusses the concept of brand equity and its impact on the financial        performance of a company through analysis of the 'semiotics' of the brand and its        sign systems. Including case studies, it provides an actionable strategy for        steering brands through internal and external changes and...

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