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1	Man and His Symbols more books like this by Carl Gustav Jung A collection by Jung and several of his followers on the importance of symbols as expressions of the human consciousness. They are intended as an introduction to Jung's theories concerning the relation of symbols to the individual, cultural and collective consciousness. see all copies from £3.87! new only from £6.28! \| first editions
2	The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark more books like this by Carl Sagan Scientist Dr Carl Sagan argues that modern tales of the paranormal, such as alien abduction stories, are in fact simply a modern version of fairy tales and only exist in the mind, and asserts that these accounts come from a potentially hazardous lack of scientific thought and knowledge, a situation which he feels should be remedied. see all copies from £6.07! new only from £9.53! \| first editions
3	Climbing Mount Improbable more books like this by Richard Dawkins "Mount Improbable" is Dawkins's metaphor for natural selection, and the central message of this text is that DNA transcends the significance of the organism, and that organisms are merely vehicles for genes. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Comparative Politics Today: A World View more books like this by Gabriel Abraham Almond (Editor) Comparative Politics Today is the text that helped define the discipline of comparative politics, and it continues to set the standard in examining the purpose of government and comparing the world's diverse political systems. Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, this text's opening chapters outline key concepts in ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £38.19! \| first editions
5	The Casebook of Forensic Detection: How Science Solved 100 of the World's Most Baffling Crimes more books like this by Colin Evans Discover the surprising answers in The Casebook of Forensic Detection, a true-crime treasury of 100 of the most fascinating cases of all time. More than two centuries in the development of modern forensic procedures come to vivid life as everything from handwriting analyses and voiceprints to ballistics, DNA testing, and psychological profiles ... see all copies from £4.22! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
6	Greening of America more books like this by Charles A Reich A reissue of this controversial best-seller on the 25th anniversary of its original publication. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £23.82! \| first editions
7	Political Science: An Introduction more books like this by Michael G Roskin For one semester/quarter courses on Introducation to Political Science. Exceptionally up-to-date and rich in cross-national examples, Political Science offers an thorough introduction to the basic concepts and theories of political science. With a critical look at the major theories, it exposes students to many ways of thinking, and challenges ... see all copies from £3.42! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
8	Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges more books like this by Charles Hauss Balancing theory with application and featuring an exciting full-colour design and engaging, student-friendly writing style, Dr. Hauss' "Comparative Politics" is the best-selling comprehensive text for "Introduction to Comparative Politics". The book uses a unique theme - Domestic Responses to Global Challenges - to introduce key concepts and ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.01! \| first editions
9	Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture more books like this by Michael G Roskin For undergraduate courses in comparative politics. Providing country-by-country studies of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran, Countries and Concepts highlights points that can apply to many countries for comparative analysis and covers key countries with greater depth than any other text. The 9th edition of ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £26.44! \| first editions
10	A Writer's Resource (Comb) with Student Access to Catalyst 2.0 more books like this by Elaine Maimon, Janice Peritz, Kathleen Yancey The second edition of "A Writer's Resource" draws on its authors' 20 years of research into writing in college and provides the most extensive technological support available, forming an indispensable resource for learning, writing, researching, and editing. The second edition features a stronger focus on visual rhetoric, new documentation ... see all copies from £11.41! new only from £24.42!
11 view cover	The Oxford Guide to Library Research more books like this by Thomas Mann, PH.D. Let a general Reference Librarian at the Library of Congress show you the best ways to find the information you need. With all the changes in information storage and retrieval, anyone doing research today may feel unsure of the most efficient ways to use the library. Through clear explanations of nine fundamental methods of searching, Thomas Mann ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £11.71!
12 view cover	Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society more books like this by Professor Raymond Williams Now revised to include new words and updated essays, Keywords focuses on the sociology of language, demonstrating how the key words we use to understand our society take on new meanings and how these changes reflect the political bent and values of society. see all copies from £3.07! new only from £12.38! \| first editions
13 view cover	"To the Best of My Ability": The American Presidents more books like this by James M McPherson (Editor), David Rubel (Editor) An engaging look at the 42 men who have served as President. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £18.39! \| first editions
14 view cover	Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article more books like this by Howard Saul Becker Students and researchers all write under pressure, and those pressures - most lamentably, the desire to impress your audience rather than to communicate with them - often lead to pretentious prose, academic posturing, and, not infrequently, writer's block. Sociologist Howard S. Becker has written the classic book on how to conquer these pressures ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.25! \| first editions
15 view cover	Political Science Research Methods more books like this by Janet Buttolph Johnson Teaches students to effectively evaluate the research of others and learn how to conduct their ownWhen exposing students to political science's most important research methods, comprehensive coverage as well as clear and straightforward language are paramount. In the trusted tradition of previous editions, this new fifth edition covers all of the ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.93!
16 view cover	Social Work Dictionary more books like this by Professor Robert L Barker The highly acclaimed "Social Work Dictionary" gains even more distinction with its new, updated third edition. The latest release of this NASW Press best-seller provides 5,000 succinct, comprehensive definitions. There are nearly 1,500 new listings, including updated names of government agencies, disorders covered in DSM-IV & terms from the ... see all copies from £33.10! new only from £47.89!
17 view cover	CRC handbook of chemistry and physics more books like this by David R Lide (Editor) The main aim of this reference work is to provide broad coverage of data commonly required by physical scientists. This edition has been restructured to include new information and tables. There are revised sections on thermodynamics and physical properties, including vapour pressure, enthalpy of vaporization, enthalpy of combustion, thermal ... see all copies from £10.69! new only from £29.81! \| first editions
18 view cover	Kant: Political Writings more books like this by Immanuel Kant, H S Reiss (Editor), Raymond Geuss (Editor) The original edition of Kant: Political Writings was first published in 1970, and has long been established as the principal English-language edition of this important body of writing. In this new, expanded edition, two important texts illustrating Kants's view of history are included for the first time: his reviews of Herder's Ideas on the ... see all copies from £7.48! new only from £10.91! \| first editions
19 view cover	Reference and Information Services: An Introduction more books like this by Richard E Bopp (Editor), Linda C Smith (Editor) Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect current developments in the field, this text is designed to provide the beginning student of library and information science with an overview of the most important tools for general reference work and the concepts and theory behind today's reference services. The 21 chapters are divided into two parts. ... see all copies from £8.06! new only from £27.67! \| first editions
20 view cover	Developing Library and Information Center Collections more books like this by G. Edward Evans A guide to developing library and information centre collections. Emphasizing collection development in general rather than the process in any particular institutional setting, the author provides a discussion of information needs assessment, policies of collection development, and the selection process itself. The volume is part of the "Library ... see all copies from £2.65! new only from £9.50! \| first editions
21 view cover	CRC handbook of chemistry and physics a ready-reference book of chemical and physical data more books like this by Lide The Handbook of Chemistry and Physics has always provided a thorough range of critically evaluated data in a convenient, one-volume format. Over the last ten years, revisions to the book have supported the advances in semiconductors and high-temperature superconductors; addressed environmental concerns by providing data on pollutants, contaminants ... see all copies from £11.58! new only from £21.84!
22 view cover	Full House: The Spread of Excellence from Plato to Darwin more books like this by Stephen Jay Gould This title shapes a unified and rational picture of nature, history, and life that is often at odds with what we intuitively 'know' to be true. The book asks the reader to reconceptualize their view of natural reality in a fundamental way. Just as a full house in poker expresses an excellence of all parts together, fortuitous in origin but shaped ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.49! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Essentials of Comparative Politics more books like this by Patrick H O'Neil "Essentials of Comparative Politics" supplies a framework that enables students to navigate and organize the material they will encounter in the course--and to make increasingly sophisticated comparisons between actual countries. In the first chapter, Patrick O'Neil explains the basic methodologies of comparative politics, discusses current issues ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £17.74!
24 view cover	The Ascent of Science more books like this by Brian Silver 'This book is a report of the scientific campaign up to now. It is not a history of science but rather an account of the major battles, the frequently eccentric generals and the ways in which science has deeply influenced man's picture of the world and of himself. It is not a final summing-up. We know that we are far from a real understanding of ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £22.53! \| first editions
25 view cover	Almanac of American Politics more books like this by Michael Barone The unequivocal 2006 election results suggest we have entered a new period in American politics. When America's votes were tallied this past November, Democrats had won Election Day majorities in both the Senate and the House for the first time since 1992. The House Democrats' margin of victory, furthermore, was very similar to the House ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £26.96! \| first editions

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