Книги издательства Oxford University Press
Название: Organizational Behaviour
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
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- An engaging text that unites psychology of organizational behaviour and work and organization theory components New to this edition — All chapters revised and updated to include recent research and more critical perspectives. — New chapter on 'Management Knowledge' looking at the massive expansion of this area over the past two decades. The role of consultancies, management gurus and business schools will be examined. — New case studies and research on Enron and the British Royal Infirmary. — New pedagogical features: 'Think about it' and 'Next Steps' sections and boxed author biographies. Also more case studies. — Expanded coverage of IT and E-Business. Offering a strong combination of theor and analysis, Organizational Behaviour is an engaging text that looks at the debates surrounding the subject, encouraging students to think critically about the key issues involved. been fully revised and updated to include the latest Drawing on areas of psychology and sociology, the authors take disciple-based approaches, dividing the text into four distinctive levels of analysis: individual, group, organizational, and social (IGOS). This IGOS framework encompasses the approaches to explain social action and behaviour, and provides and insight into this fascinating subject. ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE For lecturers: an extensive Instructor's Manual PowerPoint slides, seminar exercises, and a test bank of questions. For students: answer outlines to the end-of-chapter study questions, web links, and a glossary.
Название: Hard Times
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 1998
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Hard Times is Dickens's shortest novel, and arguably his greatest triumph. A useful appendix of the author's working notes, together with an enlightening introduction and full explanatory notes, will ensure that this edition becomes the obvious choice for anyone studying the novel. Paul Schlike is Lecturer in English at the University of Aberdeen.
Название: Oxford Colour Thesaurus
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- A major new edition of this robust, portable thesaurus, based on the authority of the Oxford English Corpus — Up-to-date coverage of 140,000 alternative and opposite words with the most useful synonyms given first — Thousands of real examples of usage help you select the synonym you need — NEW: Better Writing centre section provides help with getting the best out of your thesaurus, and advice on how to improve your writing skills — Durable flexi cover and clear colour design for ease of use This is a major new edition of the Colour Oxford Thesaurus offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential vocabulary for all your writing needs. Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank with hundreds of millions of words of English, it provides a fresh selection of 140,000 alternative and opposite words, and gives the closest and most frequently used synonyms first, making the thesaurus quick and easy to use. Thousands of real examples of usage show synonyms in context and help you to identify the correct sense. A brand-new Better Writing centre section offers advice to improve your writing skills and how to get the best out of your thesaurus. There is a new clear design, and headwords and core synonyms are given in colour for easy look up. All of these features are packed into a durable, and portable format.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 1993
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- A fascinating guide to our language and its history. — The principal authority on the origin and development of English words.
Название: Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
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- Over 3,500 entries — Comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, corporate finance and auditing — Straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon — New features include worked examples, web links, mini-chronologies of key events, and feature entries on key topics — Includes highlighted, worked examples to help clarify difficult concepts This authoritative dictionary will be invaluable to a range of students and professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Over 3,500 entries provide comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. Coverage is international, and includes important terms from US accounting. Substantially updated and expanded, this new edition includes a wealth of invaluable added features including worked examples of difficult concepts, web links, and expanded feature entries on key topics. Clear, accessible entries give straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon, making this a valuable guide to the often-confusing world of accountancy terms.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2004
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- New entries written on Iain Duncan Smith, terrorism, and Prince William — Topical entries updated to bring text in line with events up to 2003 — A-Z text details all aspects of British history from 55 BC to the present day — Useful chronology spanning 2,000 years of history new to the Dictionary and updated for this reissue — Multi-disciplinary approach to history — Wide breadth of coverage: people, domestic, and local issues, economic, social, and political history, conflicts and wars New to this edition — The A-Z text has been updated for 2003 with new entries on Iain Duncan Smith, terrorism, and Prince William — Existing entries on Tony Blair, Iraq, Northern Ireland, Plaid Cymru, SNP, Sinn Fein, Acts of Uniformity, and the United Nations are brought up to date for 2003 When was the first motorway opened? What did the Levellers believe in? What was the book of sports? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? What prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? How long did the Hundred Years War last? When was the treaty of Worms for? Drawing on from the highly acclaimed Oxford Companion to British History , published in 1997, The Dictionary of British History published in the very popular OPR series first in 2001 and now reissued for 2003 is a handy and invaluable reference work essential for anyone with an interest in British history and in need for a compact reference source covering 2,000 years of people, events, and places, and political, economic, local, domestic, military, and social change. In more than 3,600 entries, over 100 specialist contributors describe the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain over the past two millennia. The A-Z text is completely up to date with new entries on Iain Duncan Smith, terrorism, and Prince William. Existing entries on Tony Blair, Iraq, Northern Ireland, Plaid Cymru, SNP, Sinn Fein, Acts of Uniformity, and the United Nations have been updated. The text covers a wide breadth of subject matter — people: philosophers (John Locke, Herbert Spencer), writers (Dickens, T. S. Eliot, Chaucer), composers (Elgar), politicians (Dilke, Disraeli) actors (Charlie Chaplin), royalty (Joan of Kent, house of Tudor). events: disasters (fire of London, Titanic), diseases (cholera). domestic history: legal issues (jury system), technical terms, newspapers and periodicals (The Times ), sport (squash) and leisure (chess), scholarship and education (public schools). local history: counties (Derbyshire, Warwickshire), towns (Chester, Ipswich), cities (London). military history: battles (Battle of Britain, battle of Mynydd Carn, battle of Dollor), treaties (treaties of Locarno, treaty of Troyes), conflicts and wars (War of Spanish succession, War of 1812). political history: reform (Speenhamland), civil unrest (Tolpuddle martyrs, Peterloo masacre), acts of parliament (Chimney Sweeps Act, Intolerable Acts, Riot Act), governmental issues. economic and social history: important inventions and innovators (Richard Trevithick), movements for change (chartism, British Association for the Advancement of Science, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), reform, changes in the economic climate (industrial revolution).
Название: Oxford Dictionary Of Economics
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2003
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- The most comprehensive and up-to-date paperback dictionary of economics available — Over 2,500 up-to-date entries — Recommended on course reading lists — Clear definitions and useful illustrations — International coverage of all aspects of economic theory and practice New to this edition — Reissue with new covers but has been corrected to bring it as up-to-date as possible The most up-to-date and comprehensive paperback dictionary of economics available. This fully up-to-date edition provides comprehensive definitions of over 2,500 economic terms. Covering all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade, organizations, and institutions. Clear and jargon-free definitions provide an indispensable source of reference for school and university students of economics and related fields, as well as for anyone who comes into contact with the vocabulary of economics. Up-to-date entries on topics such as e-commerce and the Euro have been added. Mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance, are widely covered. The first edition of this dictionary was 'strongly recommended' by the Times Higher Educational Supplement and this edition continues to provide accurate and wide-ranging coverage of economic terms.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
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- Written by one of the best known authorities on Shakespeare, Professor Stanley Wells — Covers all Shakespeare's work, and includes entries on actors, directors, composers and theatres connected with Shakespeare — Includes box entries containing passages on Shakespeare by famous authors including Dr Samuel Johnson, Jane Austen and Bernard Levin — Invaluable reference for students, actors, directors, and anyone with a general interest in the life and works of Britain's most famous playwright New to this edition — Information about the Globe Theatre in London. Compiled by the general editor of The Oxford Shakespeare , and one of the best-known authorities on the playwright's works, this dictionary offers information on all aspects of Shakespeare, both in his own time and in later ages. The wide-ranging entries cover Shakespeare's plays, as well as everything from famous actors, writers, and directors connected with Shakespeare, to theatres, historical figures and places of particular interest relating to his life and work. The dictionary also includes box features of passages on Shakespeare by other famous authors, from Dr Johnson and Jane Austin to Bernard Levin and Virginia Woolf. Ideal reference for the student, actor, or director, and fascinating browsing for the general reader interested in Shakespeare's life and work.
Название: Oxford Dictionary Of Slang
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2003
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- Thematically arranged by chapter for easy browsing — Words are arranged chronologically within themes to show how the language has changed — Contains word origins, illustrative examples from literature, and an easy-to-use A-Z index — Includes over 10,000 slang words and phrases — By the author of the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang and the Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang Our longstanding love affair with the undignified bits of our language — the unguarded vocabulary of conversation, the quirky slang of in-groups, the colourful outbursts of lexis in extremis — has assured us a continuing tradition of collecting such words together in dictionaries. Rather than using the alphabetical format favoured by most of these, however, the Oxford Dictionary of Slang takes in turn each area of life and each aspect of the world that generates significant amounts of slang, and builds up a picture of how our off-guard speech has changed down the years. There is also a full alphabetical index. Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is the ideal reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language. Including surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox, this fascinating book is sure to provide a stonking good read for all.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2008
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- Contains over 6,000 entries and over 250 illustrations — Fully revised and updated: new edition includes landscape terms, biographies of important modern architects, and over 50 new illustrations — Comprehensive coverage of architectural terms with clear definitions — 1st edition was critically acclaimed: this new edition expands the dictionary and brings it completely up-to-date, while maintaining the high standard of the previous edition — Cross-referenced for ease of use New to this edition — Fully revised and updated including extensive bibliographic references, and terms covering landscape architecture — Expanded by over 200 pages — Over 50 beautiful new line drawings, including labelled cross-sections and typical period features — Includes biographies of modern architects Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat , this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture available. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complimented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. The first edition of the Dictionary of Architecture received excellent reviews. Now it has been fully revised, and expanded, bringing it completely up-to-date. New entries include definitions of landscape terms, and biographies of modern architects. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. It also contains over 50 new illustrations. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architecture. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
Название: Oxford Dictionary of Islam
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2004
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- An easy-to-use, information-packed, authoritative reference on the modern Islamic world — Designed for general readers with little or no knowledge of this burgeoning and increasingly important world religion — Esposito is the bestselling and expert author of What Everyone needs to Know about Islam, and Unholy War — This superb Oxford Dictionary provides more than 2,000 vividly written and up-to-date entries — Part of the market-leading Oxford Paperback Reference series The Dictionary focuses primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries, stressing topics of most interest to Westerners. What emerges is a highly informative look at the religious, political, and social spheres of the modern Islamic world. Naturally, readers will find many entries on topics of intense current interest, such as terrorism and the Taliban, Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, the PLO and HAMAS. But the coverage goes well beyond recent headlines. There are biographical profiles, ranging from Naguib Mahfouz (the Nobel Prize winner from Egypt) to Malcolm X, including political leaders, influential thinkers, poets, scientists, and writers. Other entries cover major political movements, militant groups, and religious sects as well as terms from Islamic law, culture, and religion, key historical events, and important landmarks (such as Mecca and Medina). A series of entries looks at Islam in individual nations, such as Afghanistan, the West Bank and Gaza, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the United States, and there are discussions of Islamic views on such issues as abortion, birth control, the Internet, the Rushdie Affair, and the theory of evolution. Whether we are listening to the evening news, or reading a book on current events, references to Muslims and the Islamic world appear at every turn. The Oxford Dictionary of Islam offers a wealth of information for anyone curious about this burgeoning and increasingly important world religion.
Название: Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
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- Over 5,000 slang words and phrases — Thousands of illustrative quotations-from John Lennon to Woody Allen — Full information for each entry-definitions, origins, and the date of the first use in print International coverage From ambulance chaser to zoot suit , this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary , and packed with illustrative quotations from John Lennon to Woody Allen, it is a comprehensive and entertaining collection of over 5,000 slang words and phrases. Providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use, the text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as dork and cockamamie (America) and giggle-house and Jimmy Woodser (Australia).
Название: Oxford Dictionary of World History
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- Fully revised and updated history dictionary, containing over 4,000 clear and concise entries — Biographies of key figures in world history, from Alexander the Great to George W. Bush, Elizabeth I to Nelson Mandela — International coverage, with detailed entries for every country in the world — Subject entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places — 25 detailed maps covering events and topics such as the Black Death, the Normandy Campaign, and the African slave trade New to this edition — Revised edition: fully updated to take into account border changes, major changes in regions (e.g. former Yugoslavia), and the addition of recent major events (e.g. the 2004 Tsunami) — Key biographies extended and updated (e.g. Tony Blair ), with others added (e.g. Vladimir Putin, Benedict XVI ) This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise entries include biographies of key figures in world history, seperate entries for every country in the world (summarising key historical events), and subject entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places. This new edition of the dictionary has been thoroughly updated to cover recent changes in world affairs. It includes new biographies for recent key figures (e.g. Vladimir Putin, Benedict XVI ), updated biographies for other major figures (e.g. Tony Blair ), and the addition of recent major events and their after-effects (including the Orange Revolution and the 2004 tsunami). The book also contains twenty-five detailed maps linked to key historical events and topics. These include the African slave trade, the Black Death, and the Normandy campaign. Encyclopedic in scope, this ambitious dictionary provides an excellent overview of world history both for students and the general reader.
Название: Oxford English Grammar
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 1996
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- The first comprehensive and authoritative grammar for native English speakers. — Incorporates an authoritative review of and topic reference for English grammar. — Written by one of the world's leading grammarians, The Oxford English Grammar is a completely new book which combines an authoritative review of and topic reference for English grammar. Opening with an outline of national, regional, and social variation in English, the book details descriptive and prescriptive approaches, and attitudes to English amongst both native and non-native speakers. This is followed by an account of the development of grammar, and a review of modern approaches to this complex subject. The central section of the book is a presentation of current English grammar at sentence, clause, phrase, and word level; with the last chapters covering grammar in relation to discourse, word-formation, lexis, pronunciation and intonation, punctuation, and spelling. A full index is provided, and examples of usage are drawn from a wide range of sources, including use of the new International Corpus of English at University College London. Written in a readable and absorbing style, The Oxford English Grammar is an essential reference for English-speakers around the world.
Название: Oxford Paperback French Dictionary
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2002
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- Brand-new text with over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations — Completely revised and updated to cover the latest vocabulary — Warning symbols make slang and informal language instantly identifiable — Special layout and usage notes provide extra help with translation of frequently-used words — Verb tables at the back for easy access — ISBNs 0-19-280014-0 and 0-19-860331-2 are replaced by this edition. This major new edition of the Oxford Paperback French Dictionary has been completely revised and updated to cover the latest vocabulary: *Over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations: up-to-date coverage of all the essential vocabulary *Special treatment of key words: frequently-used words, which are the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout and usage notes to help users deal with them correctly *New warning symbols: slang and infomal words and expressions are instantly identifiable *Also includes: guide to French pronunciation and French verb tables.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2003
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- Covers each topic on a single page, leaving space opposite for the reader to add their own notes or information — Supports students in the first two years of the dental course, remaining a useful reference tool in later years — Relates the medical sciences to a clinical dental background The Oxford Handbook of Applied Dental Sciences covers the medical sciences for the preclinical dental student in a concise and easily accessible format. An international team of experts in dental education and research provide information on the applied basic sciences to ensure a sound understanding of why the medical sciences are relevant to clinical dental practice. Anatomy and development, pain and behavioural sciences, biochemistry, genomics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, and physiology are all covered. Emphasis is placed on advances in the sciences, the changed content of subjects, and the relevance to dental clinical practice, ensuring that this Handbook will provide all the information necessary for a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2003
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- New paperback edition of this comprehensive survey of international business — 28 chapter contributions from leading international scholars such as John H. Dunning, John Child, Alan Rugman, Bruce Kogut, Peter Buckley, Mark Casson, Eleanor Westney, George Yip, Gordon Redding, etc. — Demonstrates fresh analytical insight and critical thinking — Invaluable resource for academics, students, and professionals The Oxford Handbook of International Business comprises twenty-eight original chapters from the world's most distinguished scholars in the field of international business. United as a whole, these reflect both the present structure of the field and the major intellectual issues of current and likely future interest. Demonstrating analytical insight and critical thinking, the authors are all authorities on their chosen topics and have been active as leaders in the Academy of International Business. Their chapters survey and synthesize relevant literature of recent years, ensuring that the volume will be a primary reference for students and scholars throughout the social sciences. The book is split into five major sections, providing comprehensive coverage of the following areas: the history and theory of the multinational enterprise; the political and policy environment of international business; strategies of multinational enterprises; the financial areas of the multinational enterprise (marketing, finance and accounting, HRM, and innovation); and business systems in Asia, South America, and the transitional economies.
Название: The Oxford History of the 20th Century
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2002
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- Edited by two pre-eminent historians — Contributions from 26 of the world's leading scholars — Early chapters take a global overview of the century as a whole, from a variety of perspectives — demographic, scientific, economic, and cultural. — An invaluable repository of information, offering unparalleled insights into the last century In 1900 Queen Victoria still ruled over the British Empire, the imperial Manchu dynasty over China, and the Romanov Tsars over Russia. The cinema was in its infancy, with radio and television still to be developed. The earliest cars were on the road, but air travel was yet to come. Before antibiotics and effective vaccines against many common diseases, death rates were high. Over the course of the twentieth century, the human population of the world tripled, space travel left the realms of science fiction and became reality, two cataclysmic world wars and a host of other conflicts were fought, the internal combustion engine replaced the horse as the basic means of transport, and computer technology revolutionized communications. In this ambitious book, some of the most distinguished historians in the world survey the momentous events and the significant themes of recent times, with a look forward to what the future might bring.
Название: The Oxford History of the British Army
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2003
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- Distinguished team of contributors which includes former servicemen and expert military historians — Debates the future role of the British army at home and abroad — Each chapter can be read as a self-contained piece. — The most authoritative and comprehensive history of the British Army available — ideal reading for military enthusiasts. — Chronologically structured, but with additional chapters covering themes such as the British army in India, and the amateur military tradition. From longbow, pike, and musket to Challenger tanks, from the Napoleonic Wars to the Gulf Campaign, from the Duke of Marlborough to Field Marshal Montgomery, this stimulating and informative book recounts the history of the British army from its medieval antecedents to the present day. Commanders, campaigns, battles, organizations, and weaponry are all covered in detail within the wider context of the social, economic, and political environment in which armies exist and fight, making this the definitive one-volume history of the British army for specialists and non-specialists alike.
Название: The Oxford History of Ireland
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2001
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- Written by a distinguished team of Irish scholars — Roy Foster is one of the best-known writers of Irish History — Huge general interest in Irish history, politics and literature — An authoritative and balanced account of over two thousand years of Irish history — Covers events from prehistoric communities and Christian settlements to the Troubles of the present day Under the editorship of R. F. Foster, a team of distinguished Irish historians has produced a challenging assessment of Ireland's history, invaluable for the student and general reader alike. Their approach stresses the ancient, rooted nature of Irish culture, but also looks beyond received ideas of Irish history to explore the patterns of fragmentation and change which have been characteristic of Ireland's past. The long-contested question of Irish identity and its relation to language is also fruitfully examined. The text of this book, originally published in The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland, is usefully supplemented with a chronology of Irish history, maps, and suggestions for further reading.
