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Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Since Mill's seminal work On Liberty, philosophers and political theorists have accepted that we should respect the decisions of individual agents when those decisions affect no one other than themselves. Indeed, to respect autonomy is often understood to be the chief way to bear witness to the intrinsic value of persons. In this book, Sarah Conly rejects the idea of autonomy as inviolable.…

Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: The ninth edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion's famous guide to the night sky is updated with planet positions and forthcoming eclipses to the end of the year 2017. It contains twelve chapters describing the main sights visible in each month of the year, providing an easy-to-use companion for anyone wanting to identify prominent stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies; to…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg combines his exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition to provide a concise introduction to modern quantum mechanics. Ideally suited to a one-year graduate course, this textbook is also a useful reference for researchers. Readers are introduced to the subject through a review of the history of quantum mechanics and an account of classic…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 376) Аннотация: This book applies the conceptual framework of Douglass C. North, John Joseph Wallis and Barry R. Weingast's Violence and Social Orders (Cambridge University Press, 2009) to nine developing countries. The cases show how political control of economic privileges is used to limit violence and coordinate coalitions of powerful organizations. Rather than castigating politicians and elites as simply…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 676 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 330) Аннотация: This attractive, full-colour coursebook, written by two highly experienced IB teachers, is tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB's Environmental Systems and Societies syllabus. The text is divided into seven topics, following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications, and is written in clear, accessible English. The coursebook is designed to develop…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This coursebook covers Higher Level option 5, Topic 5, Imperial Russia, Revolutions and the Emergence of the Soviet State 1853-1924. The text is divided into clear sections following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications. It offers a sound historical account along with detailed explanations and analysis, and an emphasis on historical debate to prepare students for the in-depth,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: An exciting new series that covers the three prescribed subjects for Paper 1 of the IB 20th Century World History syllabus. This coursebook covers Paper 1, Prescribed Subject 1, Peacemaking, Peacekeeping — International Relations 1918-36, in the 20th Century World History syllabus for the IB History programme. The text is divided into clear sections following the IB syllabus structure and content…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 444) Аннотация: Written for the University of Cambridge International Examinations' AS and A Level Computing syllabus (9691) by experienced authors and a CIE examiner. It is written with clear explanations using diagrams, screenshots and photos, making it accessible for International students. Self-assessment questions in each chapter and answers at the back of the book give students the opportunity to assess…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: The concept of yinyang lies at the heart of Chinese thought and culture. The relationship between these two opposing, yet mutually dependent, forces is symbolized in the familiar black and white symbol that has become an icon in popular culture across the world. The real significance of yinyang is, however, more complex and subtle. This brilliant and comprehensive analysis by one of the leading…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 431 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 478) Аннотация: An understanding of the ethical implications of their work is now essential for all scientists. This accessible textbook clearly explains bioethical theories and their philosophical foundations to science students, enabling them to confidently take part in the key ethical debates of biotechnology. Over 200 activities introduce topics for personal reflection and discussion points encourage…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 207 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 238) Аннотация: Billions of people throughout the world are paid for their work. This book was written to explain why they earn what they earn and, in doing so, to help readers understand how they can earn more in both the short and long run. It describes wages, wage differences across groups, wage inequality, how organizations set pay and why, executive and 'superstar' pay, the difference between pay and 'total…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 559 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 503) Аннотация: How does Google sell ad space and rank webpages? How does Netflix recommend movies and Amazon rank products? How can you influence people on Facebook and Twitter and can you really reach anyone in six steps? Why doesn't the Internet collapse under congestion and does it have an Achilles' heel? Why are you charged per gigabyte for mobile data and how can Skype and BitTorrent be free? How are cloud…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 452 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 286) Аннотация: This book presents a new history of the most important conflict in European affairs during the 1930s, the Spanish Civil War. It describes the complex origins of the conflict, the collapse of the Spanish Republic and the outbreak of the only mass worker revolution in the history of Western Europe. Stanley Payne explains the character of the Spanish revolution and the complex web of republican…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 585 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 312) Аннотация: Since 9/11, the Jordanian Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi (b. West Bank, 1959) has emerged as one of the most important radical Muslim thinkers alive today. While al-Maqdisi may not be a household name in the West, his influence amongst like-minded Muslims stretches across the world from Jordan — where he lives today — to Southeast Asia. His writings and teachings on Salafi Islam have inspired terrorists…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 220) Аннотация: Augustus, Rome's first emperor, is one of the great figures of world history and one of the most fascinating. In this lively and concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus' life from childhood to deification. He chronicles the mosaic of vicissitudes, challenges, setbacks and successes that shaped Augustus' life, both public and private. How did he use his power? How did he manage to keep…

Скачать книгу (размер 968 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 191) Аннотация: The twenty-first century is replete with uncertainty and complexity: game-changing events and trends are transforming the world beyond recognition. For the first time in human history more people live in cities than in the countryside and greater numbers suffer from obesity than from hunger. Emerging economies now represent half of the global economy and during the next few decades India will be…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: In this thought-provoking book, Mona Siddiqui reflects upon key themes in Islamic law and theology. These themes, which range through discussions about friendship, divorce, drunkenness, love, slavery and ritual slaughter, offer fascinating insights into Islamic ethics and the way in which arguments developed in medieval juristic discourse. Pre-modern religious works contained a richness of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 819 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 358) Аннотация: The institution of marriage is at a crossroads. Across most of the industrialized world, unmarried cohabitation and nonmarital births have skyrocketed while marriage rates are at record lows. These trends mask a new, idealized vision of marriage as a marker of success as well as a growing class divide in childbearing behavior: the children of better educated, wealthier individuals continue to be…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 452 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 286) Аннотация: What if the Hebrew Bible wasn't meant to be read as revelation? What if it's not really about miracles or the afterlife — but about how to lead our lives in this world? The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture proposes a new framework for reading the Bible. It shows how biblical authors used narrative and prophetic oratory to advance universal arguments about ethics, political philosophy and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 840 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 362) Аннотация: A Concise History of Modern India by Barbara D. Metcalf and Thomas R. Metcalf, has become a classic in the field since it was first published in 2001. As a fresh interpretation of Indian history from the Mughals to the present, it has informed students across the world. In the third edition of the book, a final chapter charts the dramatic developments of the last twenty years, from 1990 through…