Palgrave Macmillan

Mastering Philosophy introduces the beginner to all the main areas of this fascinating subject. A wide range of problems are investigated within a generally historical framework from the Ancient Greeks through to the present day. The book provides guided answers and comments to encourage the reader to engage in philosophical `dialogue` and contains...

Mastering Modern US History covers the key developments in American History from 1900 to 1980. The text provides comprehensive coverage of each president from Theodore Roosevelt to Jimmy Carter. Dramatic events such as the Wall Street Crash, Pearl Harbor, Cuban Missile Crisis and the Watergate Scandal are fully explored. It is an ideal text for...

The third edition of this highly successful book covers all the essential information needed to master statistics. Fully revised to match examination and course developments. Clear calculations, diagrams and accessible explanations. Up-to-date sections on all aspects of statistics, including probability, vital statistics, market research,...

Contract Law introduces the current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and the wider controversies which surround some of the basic doctrines. This text is praised time and again by lecturers and students for being compact yet comprehensive in coverage, well written, well-structured, and an overall stimulating read....

J. A. G. Roberts offers a clear account of China`s history for both students and general readers. A History China spans the whole timeframe of the world`s longest civilization, from prehistory and the empire to the Communist revolution and the dramatic economic rise of today`s China. This long and complex history is presented in a clear and...

Mastering Accounting Skills is a clear explanatory text designed for beginners with no prior knowledge or experience of the discipline. Step-by-step illustrations enable students to gain a real understanding of the principles and procedures of Book-keeping and Accounting....