Number theory is the branch of mathematics primarily concerned with the counting numbers, especially primes. It dates back to the ancient Greeks, but today it has great practical importance in cryptography, from credit card security to national defence. This book introduces the main areas of number theory, and some of its most interesting problems.
International relations affects everyone's lives: their security, economic well-being, rights and freedoms, and the environment they share. This book explores international relations' central concerns with the changing way that political authority is organized globally, and provides the theoretical tools to understand the dynamics of the field.
With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out. Pride encounters prejudice, upward-mobility confronts social disdain, and quick-wittedness challenges sagacity, as misconceptions and hasty judgements lead to heartache and scandal.
The crisis in Syria has transformed not just the Middle East, but much of the rest of the world. This book helps to explain how and why, serving as a comprehensive yet accessible guide. The question-and-answer format helps readers focus on the questions that pique their interest and shows multiple sides of this evolving issue.
The four essays in this volume examine the most central issues that face liberal democratic regimes. They tackle the protection of individual liberty, the basic principles of ethics, the benefits and the costs of representative institutions, and the central importance of gender equality in society.
The Oxford Companion to Wine is an essential reference for both the novice and professional wine lover, written by a vast team of experts. Covering the entire world of wine, it avoids jargon to deliver clear, concise entries on the winemaking process, and practical advice on everything from opening a bottle to finding sustainably produced wines.
<em>Haematology</em> provides a broad-ranging overview of the study of blood, from its physiology to the key pathophysiological states that can arise. It demonstrates throughout how the physiology underpins the key investigations carried out by a biomedical scientist, forging a clear link between science and practice.
Nazi Germany may have only lasted for 12 years, but it has left a legacy that still echoes with us today. This book discusses the emergence and appeal of the Nazi party, the relationship between consent and terror in securing the regime, the role played by Hitler himself, and the dark stains of war, persecution, and genocide left by Nazi Germany.
Nuclear Weapons are the most deadly weapon ever invented. This Very Short Introduction discusses the history and politics of nuclear weapons since their development in the 1940s. It describes the successes and failures of treaties that have aimed for their control and reduction, and their impact on international relations today.
Fully updated, the Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics , third edition is a practical quick-reference guide to nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease and the maintenance of good health.
Winner of the British Army Military Book of the Year 2019; Joint winner of the 2018 Norman B. Tomlinson, Jr. Prize<br /><br />The war on the Western Front as seen through the eyes of one of Germany's leading First World War generals, Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria. A fascinating and highly revealing view from the 'other side of the wire', which casts the story of the Western Front in an entirely new light.
This new edition of this key analytical commentary on the competition procedures of the EU provides in-depth coverage of the relevant rules. It discusses in detail the Commission's package of regulations and guidelines and their interaction in practice, as well as the relevant case law of the European Courts.
The second level in the Oxford Practice Grammar series. Grammar structures are explained in detail with extended practice activities to build your confidence.
Blackstone's Statutes on Employment is edited and designed to help you succeed in your law studies. With a reputation for accuracy and authority spanning over 30 years, Blackstone's Statutes remain first-choice for students and lecturers, providing a careful selection of updated legislation needed for exam/course use.
The first book to combine discussion of quantum electrodynamic theory of stimulated scattering and multiphoton excitation processes with the most recent discoveries in stimulated scattering effects. An essential resource for academics, research scientists, and students working in optics and other related fields.
Man and Superman, John Bull's Other Island, and Major Barbara are widely considered to be three of the most important in the canon of modern British theatre.
While fear and anxiety have historically been associated with authoritarian regimes, Frank Biess demonstrates the ambivalent role of these emotions in the democratization of West Germany, where fears and anxieties about the country's catastrophic past and uncertain future both undermined democracy and stabilized the emerging Federal Republic.