Cambridge University Press Books

This series contains poetry and prose anthologies composed of writers from across the English-speaking world.

This book, first published in 2005, explores the whole range of black African experience and representation across Renaissance Europe. It offers an interdisciplinary guide to the variety and complexity of black African life in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Europe, and how it was affected by Renaissance ideas and conditions.

This book is the perfect starting point for those who want to read their way through New Orleans, for it orchestrates all of the most important writing of five different parts of town, both historic and contemporary, as well as the recent writing of its flood-prone outskirts.

The sixth volume of The New Cambridge Medieval History offers an authoritative synthesis of the major themes in European fourteenth-century history, providing a wide-ranging account of a period of major social, political and cultural change, punctuated by the greatest natural disaster experienced by mankind, the Black Death.

In this first substantial, comprehensive introduction to Aristotle's biology, leading scholars discuss the key texts and topics and demonstrate how fundamental his ideas in this area are for understanding his broader philosophy and theology. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students as well as non-specialist scholars.

An up-to-date, innovative, highly accessible introduction to Quaker studies, the first that is explicitly global in its authorship and giving full coverage of the different branches of Quakerism. Includes major sections on the history of Quaker faith and practice, expressions of Quaker faith, regional studies, and emerging spiritualities.

This Companion features thirteen essays from leading international experts on William Carlos Williams, covering his major poetry and prose works.

This volume explores contemporary Christian political theology, discussing its traditional sources, its emergence as a discipline, and its key issues.

This volume challenges our understanding of Wittgenstein's philosophy on well- known themes like thought and intentionality, and language games.

This volume contains cutting-edge work on natural law ethics. It will appeal to philosophers, theologians, political theorists, bioethicists and economists, whether students or researchers. The book addresses both theoretical and applied ethical issues, centring on the question: are ethical norms derived from human nature, God, both or neither?

The first collection of academic essays devoted to the Rolling Stones. Designed for use by students, rock scholars, and serious fans, it discusses the Stones' music and history from a wide range of interpretive perspectives, and covers the entire span of the group's career.

The Cambridge Companion to Philosophical Methodology provides clear and comprehensive coverage of the main methodological debates and approaches within philosophy.

This Companion offers an accessible, comprehensive guide to the contents, context, and enduring influence of Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae.

A vivid portrait of this extraordinary thinker, assessing his place in Western thought since the Renaissance.

This collection of essays provide a comprehensive survey of one of America's greatest living playwrights, Edward Albee, and includes an exclusive, original interview with Mr Albee, on topics spanning his whole career. Written in an engaging and accessible way, the book will appeal equally to students, scholars, and theatre-goers.

MINDSET, the multi-level course from the organisation that produces the IELTS test, develops students' English skills and leaves them fully prepared for test day.

Authentic examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real test.

David Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, first published in 1748, is a concise statement of Hume's central philosophical positions. This volume offers helpful annotation for the student reader, together with an introduction that sets this profoundly influential work in its philosophical and historical contexts.

This 2006 volume provides the broadest and deepest introduction to Kant currently available.

This Companion offers an in-depth overview of the Beat era, one of the most popular literary periods in America.

A fully updated paperback edition of the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary with new, up-to-date vocabulary (e.g. sex-up, speed-dating, whiteboard), new 'mini-collocation' boxes, and new frequency information to highlight the most important words to learn.

This book explores the Gothic across literature, film, and cyberspace, revealing how it has proliferated since 1900 as an expression of modernity.

A new, hands-on approach to social inquiry for social scientists who wish to make a difference to policy and practice.

This volume presents Augustine's writings on free will and divine grace in a new translation by Peter King.

A lively overview of the current state and development of the field, including suggestions for further reading.

An authoritative guide to Plath's work, her importance to contemporary literature and culture, and the controversies that surround her.

Teachers and writers describe the approaches and techniques they have incorporated into their own teaching.

Comprehensive and incisive, with three new chapters, this updated edition sees world-renowned scholars explore a rich and complex philosophical movement.

MINDSET, the multi-level course from the organisation that produces the IELTS test, develops students' English skills and leaves them fully prepared for test day. MINDSET from Cambridge gets you inside the IELTS test with a unique blend of print and online content. Topic-based units cover each of the four skills in turn, making it easy to find what you want. This Teacher's Book accompanies MINDSET Student's Book Foundation, targeting learners currently at level A2. Designed to help teachers feel more confident in the classroom, it introduces general features of assessment plus elements of the IELTS test. Alternative exercises and extension activities help you get the most out of your class. Audio content can be downloaded using the code printed on the inside front cover.

The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy is a wide-ranging 2003 introduction to the study of philosophy in the ancient world. It will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the philosophical thought of this rich and formative period.

The essays in this volume explore the full range of Husserl's work and reveal just how systematic his philosophy is.

Aristotle is one of the very greatest thinkers in the Western tradition, but also one of the most difficult. The contributors to this volume do not attempt to disguise the nature of that difficulty, but at the same time they offer a clear exposition of the central philosophical concerns in his work.

The most convenient, accessible guide to Hobbes available.

Using a combination of historical and thematic approaches, this volume engages with the fascinating and complex genre of utopian literature.

A collection of essays concerning the literature and culture of the fin de siecle period.

The Cambridge Companion to Charles Dickens offers a valuable introduction to Dickens for students and general readers.

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This volume completes the major six-volume Commentary on Homer's Iliad prepared under the General Editorship of Professor G. S. Kirk. It opens with two introductory chapters: the first on Homeric diction, the second on the contributions that comparative studies have made to seeing the Homeric epics in sharper perspective.

Friedrich Nietzsche was quite simply one of the most influential of modern thinkers. New readers and non-specialists will find this the most convenient, accessible guide to Nietzsche currently available. Advanced students will find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of Nietzsche. This book was first published in 1996.

This volume collects Kant's ethical and anthropological writings from the 1760s, before he developed his critical philosophy. It includes previously untranslated and difficult to access material such as the Remarks Kant wrote in his copy of the Observations, and reveals Kant's progression towards the philosophy that eventually made him famous.

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare's history and Roman plays, making it accessible for readers of all backgrounds. It explores the thematic and historical contexts of these works, providing insights into their significance and impact. With a wide-ranging approach, it delves into the intricacies of Shakespeare's storytelling, character development, and the cultural influences that shaped his writing. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, it enhances understanding of these classic plays.

The revised edition of the Cambridge translation of one of the most powerful texts in the history of ethical thought.

The Cambridge Social Science course takes learners on a journey as they discover the wonders of history, geography and other areas of the curriculum. The Pupil's Book provides 6 beautifully designed units presenting the contents of the Social Science syllabus in an appealing and accessible way. Every lesson is based on a question: an enquiry-based approach for a better understanding of the concepts and the development of thinking skills. Extra help with language is included, along with help for the preparation of Cambridge Qualifications such as Young Learners. Extra sections include self-assessment and mini-projects.

Featuring fifteen new essays, this book is the only volume devoted to a scholarly study of Kant's lectures on ethics.

A2 Key for Schools Trainer 2 contains six full practice tests plus easy-to- follow expert guidance and tips designed to guarantee exam success. The 'with answers' edition can be used to practice the exam at home or in class, providing an excellent opportunity for teachers and students to familiarise themselves with the A2 Key for Schools examination format. The six practice tests feature explanatory keys and model answers, and include ideas for extending tasks in class. The first two tests also include step-by-step advice on how to tackle each paper. Extra practice activities, informed by a bank of real Key for Schools candidates' exam papers, focus on areas where students typically need most help. Downloadable audio includes the recordings for the listening tests.

What is freedom? What is equality? What is sovereignty? Few texts have offered more influential answers to these questions than Rousseau's Social Contract, and in this new Cambridge Companion, a multidisciplinary team of contributors provide new ways to navigate a masterpiece of political philosophy- and its animating questions.

How did elites gain and retain power and resources in the medieval Latin West, Byzantium and the Islamic world? This set of parallel studies offers readers an invaluable framework for understanding and comparing the political cultures and societies surrounding the medieval Mediterranean.

This history, the first in a century to trace the novel in French from its beginnings to the present, will appeal to undergraduate and post-graduate students of French, comparative literature and world literature, as well as scholars in these areas. Accessible, chronologically arranged chapters by specialists encourage comparative cross-reference.

The first comprehensive exploration of Jewish communities across the entire continent of Asia in modern times, this unique and ground-breaking volume addresses their rise and fall in each major region while assessing fresh signs of recent communal resurgence. It is essential reading for scholars... číst celé

This volume examines the history of Muslim societies from 1800 to the present. Contributors explore how Muslims responded to the challenges of Western conquest and domination, revealing that the social, economic, political and historical circumstances which influenced these responses have empowered Muslim societies and encouraged transformation and religious revival.

Examines the role and influence of Greek philosophy in the final days of the Roman republic. Focuses primarily on the works and views of Cicero, premier politician and Roman philosopher of the day, and Lucretius, foremost among the representatives and supporters of Epicureanism at the time.

This volume examines how the United States became an imperial power in the nineteenth century and how the rest of the world shaped the United States in this pivotal era. It places the United States, Indigenous nations, and their peoples in the context of a rapidly integrating world. číst celé

Up-to-date edition of the latter of the two dramatic books of Thucydides' Peloponnesian War to deal with the Sicilian Expedition that ended so catastrophically for Athens (415-413 BCE). Aimed principally at undergraduates and graduate student studying Ancient Greek. Published simultaneously with an edition of Book 6.

This volume in the Cambridge History of Music series aims to recover how people in the sixteenth century experienced music as part of their daily lives, and in doing so goes beyond traditional histories of genres, composers or individual countries to shed new light on the varied contexts of Renaissance music.

C1 Advanced 4 authentic examination papers provide the perfect preparation and practice because they are exactly like the real exam. Inside C1 Advanced 4 you'll find four complete examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English. Be confident on exam day by working through each part of the exam so you can familiarise yourself with the format and practise your exam technique. This book does not contain the audio recordings, answer keys, sample Writing answers or Speaking test scripts. A Student's Book with answers with Audio with Resource Bank is available separately.

The first in a planned three-volume translation of books 14-20 of Diodoros of Sicily's Bibliotheke Historike, covering a crucial period of Greek history and providing an important competing source to Xenophon's Hellenika. Accompanied by extensive notes and a substantial Introduction to Diodoros and his work.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes in Greek and Roman science, medicine, mathematics and technology. It will spark renewed discussion about the character of 'ancient' versus 'modern' science.

In the face of rapid changes in social norms, demographics and political expectations, families and family law have faced significant challenges. This book takes a jurisdictional approach and explores how different countries have tackled these issues. It is aimed at students, practitioners and academics across a variety of disciplines.

This Teacher's Book contains detailed teacher's notes, answer key and extra teaching ideas. The Downloadable Resource pack includes Class Audio, access to B1 Preliminary for Schools Speaking Test Videos, and worksheets containing extra skills practice for the exam and extension skills work to stretch students further.

This book is for all students and scholars interested in the nature of human ethics and morality. The themed chapters introduce the history and text behind the naturalistic fallacy, its role in shaping twentieth-century theorising about ethics, and its ongoing use in attempts to understand the nature of normativity.

This collection explores the boundaries between Brahms' professional identity and his lifelong engagement with private and amateur music-making.

Henry David Thoreau in Context provides original research on Thoreau's influences, the topics he explored, the intellectual currents he was inspired by, and how he has been received since his death, making it a valuable resource to students, teachers, scholars, and general readers. číst celé

This book analyzes estates and trusts cases through a feminist lens to demonstrate how the law has limited the property rights of women and other marginalized groups. This book will be useful to law students learning to read cases and to anyone else interested in understanding ways in which the law has been applied inequitably.

This collection of essays is the first comprehensive volume dedicated to Kant's lectures on anthropology and their philosophical importance.

Four authentic Cambridge English Language Assessment examination papers for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam.

Descartes' Meditations, one of the most influential works in western philosophy, continues to provoke discussion and debate. These essays by leading established and emerging early modern scholars examine a range of central and less-studied topics in the Meditations.

Four authentic Cambridge English Language Assessment examination papers for the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam from 2015

This project is the first large-scale commentary on The Iliad for nearly 100 years.

A timely study by leading authorities of China's role in international dispute resolution in the context of the 'Belt and Road Initiative'. Providing the first comprehensive analysis of China's policy and practice in international dispute resolution, particularly in the fields of trade, commerce, investment laws and the law of the sea.

Advancing an integrative view that captures the diversity of innovation among companies and organizations in emerging markets, this book highlights the rapid evolution of emerging markets from imitators to innovation leaders. It will be of interest to scholars in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and international business.

An update of the well-loved course for young learners - now fully in line with the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests.

This set provides the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content of the exam and to practise exam techniques. Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5 is included with each test, enabling students to prepare for the paired interview (Paper 5). Some of the material for the tests in this book has been previously published in Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 6, now updated to reflect the latest FCE exam specifications.

Authentic examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real test.The Student's Book with answers allows students to familiarise themselves with IELTS General Training and to practise examination techniques using authentic tests.An introduction to these modules is included in the book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge English Language Assessment.There is a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts at the back of the book.Audio CDs containing the material for the Listening Tests, and a Student's Book with answers with downloadable Audio are sold separately. These tests are also available as IELTS General Training Tests 5-8 on Testbank.org.uk

This is a reference book for French-speaking learners of English containing 6,000 phrasal verbs translated into natural-sounding, idiomatic French. English example sentences are provided for every phrasal verb, and these are also translated into French, making the information even more accessible.

Authentic examination papers for learners preparing for the revised Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers exams as introduced in 2018.

Compact Preliminary for Schools Student's Book nabízí intenzivní opakování a cvičení pro rychlé zlepšení výkonu studentů. Tento kurz vám pomůže upevnit jazykové dovednosti a znalosti potřebné pro úspěch u zkoušek prostřednictvím jasného a stručného tréninku. Compact vám pomůže vybudovat si sebevědomí díky jedinečnému krokovému přístupu a učí základní strategie pro zkoušky prostřednictvím uživatelsky přívětivých tipů na zkoušky. Online Workbook poskytuje další cvičení jazykových a slovníkových znalostí představených ve Student's Book. Online praxe doprovázející každou Student's Book nabízí další cvičení v gramatice a slovní zásobě.