books: a very short

books: a very short

books:

A very short

Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Jonathan Culler

Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

Great
The book arrived in a good amount of time and was in great condition as specified by the seller.

The Integral Vision: A Very Short Introduction to the Revolutionary Integral Approach to Life, God, the ...

Ken Wilber

Shambhala, 2007

Integral Vision
This little book is an excellent introduction to Ken Wilber's "map" and would serve as an excellent outline for an introductory course on his theory. It gives a brief description of the states, stages/levels, types, lines and quadrants as well as the concepts of ...

Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Manfred B. Steger

Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

Excellent overview of globalization
Steger begins by defining the term "globalization": A "set of processes" (not a "condition") towards greater interdependence and integration among the various cultures of the world. He makes a point to emphasize that economics is only ONE aspect of globalization: ...

The Great Depression and the New Deal: A Very Short Introduction: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short ...

Eric Rauchway

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

The Depression and New Deal Discussed Concisely
The Oxford University Press publishes a series called "Very Short Introductions" written by authorities in their fields. The series helps to introduce busy and curious readers to a wide variety of subjects. The series numbers nearly 200 volumes and includes subjects ...

The Raggedy Ann Stories: The Very First Raggedy Ann Stories

Johnny Gruelle

Derrydale, 1994

Unlimited Stars for imagination value
When my daughter was 3, I started reading these Raggedy Ann stories to her from the original book I had as a child. She so loved them I added Raggedy Andy Stories (new) and Stories from the Deep Dark Woods (also my own) to her nightly reading list. Yes, the stories ...

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together

Mary Ann Hoberman

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2004

very good book!
This is a cutely written rhyming book of short stories that my 1st grader and I love to read together.

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Scary Tales to Read Together

Mary Ann Hoberman

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007

You Read to Me Series
KIDS LOVE THESE BOOKS. THEY ARE READ OVER AND OVER. ADULTS LOVE THEM TOO. A CAN'T MISS ITEM.

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

Mary Ann Hoberman

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006

Childrens book
Great children's book. It's a fun way to encourage and read with your child.

Mouse Tales (I Can Read Book 2)

HarperCollins, 1978

Mouse Tales
There are seven short tales, all involving mice, and bookended by a father mouse who is telling these stories to his children at bed time, one per child. The seven stories included are: The Wishing Well, Clouds, Very Tall Mouse and Very Short Mouse, The Mouse and the ...

Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction

Timothy Gowers

Oxford University Press, USA, 2002

a beautifully written introduction to (some of) what mathematics is
Like many mathematicians, I often wish that I could give my non-mathematical acquaintances a better idea of what I actually do, and I was hoping that this book would serve that purpose. However, this book isn't so much about what mathematicians do and why, but rather ...

Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

John Monaghan, Peter Just

Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

Get a first impression of the field
This is a great little book to get a first impression of anthropology. The two authors present different historical developments and schools of thought. I had not know anything about this academic field before, but this book made me want to read more. Especially ...

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Damien Keown

Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

Brief Introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism is a subject that has spawned a huge and bewildering number of books, all meant to encourage the Westerner in understanding its message and way. Like the other volumes in the VSI series, this book provides a succinct introduction into a field in general, ...

What Does It All Mean?: A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy

Thomas Nagel

Oxford University Press, USA, 1987

A Small Taste of Success to Begin the Scholarly Life
During that first week of the first semester of the freshman year, before the social fraternities might have planned and executed their first parties, before the sports tryouts, play auditions, talent shows, and football games can begin in earnest, for those very few ...

Game Theory: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Ken Binmore

Oxford University Press, USA, 2007

An Ideal Introduction to Game Theory for the General Reader
*Brilliant, brilliant! This is a marvellous book in a series which is fairly uneven and appears to have little editorial oversight, but the author has no need of an editor. Binmore is famous for being an outstanding teacher, a great textbook writer, a prolific ...

Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Susan Blackmore

Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

A great scientist takes a wrong turning
I first encountered Blackmore's work when, after searching long and hard for a scientific explanation of out-of-body experiences, I came across her book Beyond the Body. It was astonishingly well researched and offered a rational, convincing explanation for phenomena ...