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The ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and providing a wonderfully entertaining and revealing portrait of the world of the theatre across four hundred years.

Conscious sensations ground our sense of self, but is it only humans who feel this way? Do other animals? Will future machines? Nicholas Humphrey tells the story of his quest to understand the evolutionary history of consciousness and explains the startling answers he has come to.

International Law presents a comprehensive yet student-focused approach to the subject, providing a contemporary and stimulating account of international law. With critical coverage delivered through a wide range of learning features, students are encouraged to engage with legal debates and controversies.

Fully revised for this third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health is a concise, practice-based guide to the area. Bringing together the latest legislation and guidance with current practice in the field, this is an authoritative reference to assessing and managing health risks in the workplace.

Bridging intermediate and advanced macroeconomics study, the authors use empirical examples to introduce students step-by-step to methods of formal macroeconomic analysis, helping them to develop a thorough understanding of fundamental models in growth theory and business cycle theory.

In this insightful memoir Lennie Goodings takes the reader behind the scenes at Virago, the feminist press that she has led for twenty years. Moving from Virago's early days of independence, through its various commercial incarnations, the author reflects on idealistic publishing and how it feels to be a beacon for change.

Mirabelle is looking forward to her family holiday to a fancy witch resort, but when she makes a new friend and meets her match in the mischief stakes, she finds herself in a heap of trouble . . . with dragons involved!Will Mirabelle's family believe that Mirabelle is (mostly) innocent this time or is it just a case of double the trouble?

Carefully designed self-assessment pinchpoint tasks tackle key concepts and identify areas for improvement and extension. A large variety of practice questions, activities, and checklists build skills and confidence throughout. UK schools save 40% on the RRP! The discount will be automatically applied when you order on your school account.

Carefully designed self-assessment pinchpoint tasks tackle key concepts and identify areas for improvement and extension. A large variety of practice questions, activities, and checklists build skills and confidence throughout. UK schools save 40% on the RRP! The discount will be automatically applied when you order on your school account.

Carefully designed self-assessment pinchpoint tasks tackle key concepts and identify areas for improvement and extension. A large variety of practice questions, activities, and checklists build skills and confidence throughout. UK schools save 40% on the RRP! The discount will be automatically applied when you order on your school account.

Introducing 'AQA Activate for KS3: Workbook 1 (Higher)', a phenomenal work by the esteemed author, Gardom Hulme. Published in 2021, this book falls under the genre of educational literature, specifically designed to aid KS3 students in their academic journey. The book comes with a promise of providing a comprehensive learning experience, with its content meticulously curated to cater to the higher level of KS3 curriculum. Gardom Hulme, with his vast experience and expertise, has crafted a book that is not just informative but also engaging, making learning an enjoyable experience. Published by the renowned Oxford University Press, this book stands as a testament to their commitment to delivering quality educational resources. 'AQA Activate for KS3: Workbook 1 (Higher)' is a must-have resource for every KS3 student aiming for academic excellence.

After a chance meeting with a genie in the park, young Karl travels to Farawayland where he learns that his true name is Mio, and that his real father is the king. There he receives the love that he craved, but never had, from his foster parents back in Stockholm. But an evil tyrant terrorizes the land, and Mio is the one who must save the kingdom.

For very young readers, this is a new edition of one of Pippi's adventures, now with glorious two-colour illustration throughout. Do YOU know what a snirkle is? Pippi doesn't either - but she is going to find out!

Adamsom offers a lively and accessible tour through 600 years of intellectual history, offering a feast of new ideas in every area of philosophy. He introduces us to some of the greatest thinkers of the Western tradition including Abelard, Anselm, Aquinas, Hildegard of Bingen, and Julian of Norwich.

Explores the history of China from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to the present day. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this rising superpower in what promises to be the 'Chinese century'.

This book draws on the wealth of new evidence for Bronze Age burials, settlements, and landscapes to explore the construction of social relationships and community identities during this period.

Offering an unparalleled level of assessment support, IB Prepared: Theory of Knowledge has been developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment.

A complete six-year primary English language and literacy course that teaches young learners the language and skills they need to become confident, independent students, and supports the transition to secondary school.

A complete six-year primary English language and literacy course that teaches young learners the language and skills they need to become confident, independent students, and supports the transition to secondary school.

The Cambridge Lower Secondary Complete English 8 Student Book embeds a solid foundation at Lower Secondary level and helps students reach their full potential, as well as preparing them to progress seamlessly to IGCSE English.

John MacKinnon's fully updated and refreshed work remains a truly comprehensive, taxonomically modern, fully illustrated, and authoritative field guide.

This book provides a comprehensive account of the emergence of the customary law of human rights. It examines a range of human rights norms, and provides a useful guide to identifying those which can be described as customary.

Over the last 20 years, there has been a huge increase in the number of scientific papers published on these remarkable creatures, and an authoritative synthesis is now timely. This accessible text goes beyond their natural history to describe the impacts on humans, conflict mitigation, animal husbandry, management, and conservation.

All the cases you need, together with the tools to understand them. Now updated by Professor Robert Merkin and Dr Severine Saintier, Poole's Casebook on Contract Law takes a uniquely supportive approach, to give you the confidence to engage with and analyse judgments.

The Cambridge Lower Secondary Complete Chemistry Workbook, part of the trusted Complete Science series, supports independent practice both inside and outside the classroom to help learners reach their full potential and progress seamlessly to IGCSE Chemistry.

Billy has two pirates for mums. He wishes his family could be more like everyone else's. Until a swashbuckling adventure changes everything!

An absorbing A-Z which explores the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases.

Mirabelle is having a BAD DAY! Everything seems to be going wrong, and when her brother eats the last chocolate biscuit, Mirabelle finally loses her temper, with dramatic consequences! Will Mirabelle be able to turn her bad day around?

Progress with Oxford Fractions, Multiplication and Division Age 5-6 builds skills while helping your child to work independently. Engaging activities, fun characters and stickers keep them motivated and a progress chart captures their achievements, and further activities and support can be found on oxfordowl.co.uk.