San Antonio College Library

The first of a series of three volumes which trace the history of English literature from its earliest beginnings to the present day, this volume contains a complete study of English literature up to the Restoration. It includes invaluable synopses and commentaries on all major and many minor works; useful, information-pacied biographies of major and lesser figures, and a detailed examination of all important literary trends covering the remarkable...

'British History for Dummies' is an account of the people, events and institutions that helped shape Britain today. Stories of high treason, power-mad kings, executions, invasions, global empire -building, and forbidden love are all covered. Previous ed.: 2004.

This book presents a history of English written from the perspective of sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, relating changes in the language to major social events and cultural changes and at the same time providing a framework for research.

The reader is guided through such scientific writings as: The Origin of Species, Leviathan, Summa Theologica, etc.

Although physiological psychology is a required component of most degrees, the authors recognise that many students come from non-scientific backgrounds and may find the subject daunting. This title covers all of the essential topics in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision for students from all backgrounds.

From the Publisher: What's so friendly about William Shakespeare? Haven't we all spent dutiful hours trying to make ourselves enjoy reading the Bard-with mixed results? The Friendly Shakespeare will change all that-it's a book that will delight anyone who ever shuddered at a soliloquy or nodded off the moment an actor said "doth." It's crammed full of solid but never simplistic information; it's intelligent without being overly intellectual, but with...