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The Oxford Handbook of Economic Inequality

Скачать книгу (размер 3 910 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 768) Аннотация: The Oxford Handbook of Economic Inequality presents a new and challenging analysis of economic inequality, focusing primarily on economic inequality in highly developed countries. Bringing together the world's top scholars this comprehensive and authoritative volume contains an impressive array of original research on topics ranging from gender to happiness, from poverty to top incomes, and from…

Atkins Peter: Reactions

Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: Through an innovative, closely integrated design of images and text, and his characteristically clear, precise, and economical exposition, Peter Atkins explains the processes involved in chemical reactions. He begins by introducing a 'tool kit' of basic reactions, such as precipitation, corrosion, and catalysis, and concludes by showing how these building blocks are brought together in more…

C. Marjorie Malley: Radioactivity

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: This is the story of a new science. Beginning with an obscure discovery in 1896, radioactivity led researchers on a quest for understanding that ultimately confronted the intersection of knowledge and mystery. Mysterious from the start, radioactivity attracted researchers who struggled to understand it. What caused certain atoms to give off invisible, penetrating rays? Where did the energy come…

Emsley John: Nature's Building Blocks

Скачать книгу (размер 3 665 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 720) Аннотация: John Emsley's Nature's Building Bocks was published in paperback in 2003. In this readable, informative, and fascinating guide to the elements are entries on each of the 100-odd chemical elements, arranged alphabetically from actinium to zirconium. Each entry comprises an explanation of where the element's name comes from, followed by Body element (the role it plays in living things), Element of…

Vanessa R. Schwartz: Modern France

Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: In this Very Short Introduction, Vanessa Schwartz argues that modern France, as both a world stage and a global crossroads, is an essential actor in the development of contemporary culture. Indeed, French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents, and more people still visit France than anywhere else in the world. French fashion continues to dominate haute couture and, at…

Cartledge Paul: Ancient Greece

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: The contribution of the Ancient Greeks to modern western culture is incalculable. In the worlds of art, architecture, myth, literature, and philosophy, the world we live in would be unrecognizably different without the formative influence of Ancient Greek models. Ancient Greek civilization was defined by the city — in Greek, the polis, from which we derive politics. It is above all this feature…

Faraday Michael: The Chemical History of a Candle

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Michael Faraday's celebrated series of lectures, The Chemical History of a Candle, turned into one of the most successful science books ever published and was a classic work of Victorian popular science. They also reflect how Faraday, the bookbinder's apprentice turned scientist, was a remarkable communicator of science. First published in 1861 they have remained continuously in print ever since.…

Northcott Richard: Sound and Music

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: MUSIC. Read and discover all about sound and music... What are sound waves? What type of musical instrument is a koto? Oxford Read and Discover is specially designed to make reading other subjects in English easy and fun. Students read about Science, Arts, and Social Studies — and develop their language skills at the same time. Colour photos help understanding and stunning diagrams develop…

Styring James: All About Islands

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: Read and discover all about islands around the world... How do islands form? Which island has dragons?

Quinn Robert: Earth Then and Now

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: How did the Earth form? What natural resources does our planet give us? And how many different species of plant are there in the world? Answering these questions, this book allows the reader to develop a fuller understanding of the world we live in.

Festivals Around the World: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Read and discover all about festivals around the world... When is the festival of Diwali? What do people do at Halloween?

McCallum Alistair: How We Make Products: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Read and discover all about how we make different products... How many parts are there in a car? How do we make chocolate bars?

How to Stay Healthy: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Read and discover all about how to stay healthy... How much water should you drink every day? Why is exercise good for you?

Northcott Richard: Our World in Art

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: Read and discover all about our world in art... What are still lifes? Why do artists use perspective?

Raynham Alex: Materials To Products

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: Read and discover all about the materials that people use to make products... How is glass made? What are microchips?

Louise Spilsbury Spilsbury: Medicine Then and Now

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: Read and discover all about medicine in the past and medicine today... What was the worlds first antibiotic? What medicine can cure malaria?

Our World in Art: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Read and discover all about our world in art... What are still lifes? Why do artists use perspective?

Materials to Products: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Read and discover all about the materials that people use to make products... How is glass made? What are microchips?

Medicine Then and Now: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Read and discover all about medicine in the past and medicine today... What was the worlds first antibiotic? What medicine can cure malaria?

Helping Around the World: Activity Book

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Read and discover all about helping around the world... Who helps refugees? What do animal charities do?