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A new edition of our bestselling A2 level French coursebook to comply with the new specifications.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

Once seen in the heat of battle, Captain Stryker is never forgotten. A hardened veteran of the wars in the Low Countries, he has come home to England to seek revenge on the man who left him for dead and scarred him for life. Stryker is driven by loyalty rather than conviction to serve King Charles`s cause. He has no truck with aristocracy, preferring the company of a handful of trusted men, including sometime actor Lancelot Forreseter and his foul-mouthed sergeant, Skellen. But when the existence of a dangerous spy at the heart of the Royalist establishment is discovered, it is Stryker whom Prince Rupert chooses to capture the man before he realises the game is up. Lightly armed and with only a handful of men, Stryker must journey across...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: июль 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2019

Thomas Kydd has dragged himself up in the navy from press-ganged seaman to captain of his own ship. Now he faces disgrace. After losing favour with his superiors, and suffering terrible personal tragedy, Kydd and his ship are sent to guard the Channel Islands from Napoleons forces. When he is brutally betrayed off the Normandy Coast and removed from command, only his old friend Renzi is willing to stick by him. Kydd is determined to clear his name, but soon finds himself fighting yet another battle he seems to have no chance of winning. Can he defeat his enemies on both sides, and win back the glory taken from him?

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: февраль 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2015

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2013

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2020

This book is the essential introduction to the history of Western thought. Covering all the key thinkers, both ancient and modern, and all the major branches of philosophy, it will give you new insights about the world we live in. Packed full of examples and clear explanations, and with key terms defined and explained, it is ideal whether you are student looking for a quick refresher or just want to explore this fascinating topic out of personal interest.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Do you want to better understand the statistics you hear everyday - and recognize if you`re being misled? Here is a straightforward introduction to the principles of this vital field of mathematics. Assuming minimal knowledge and using examples from a wide variety of everyday contexts, this book makes even complex concepts and techniques easy to grasp.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Teach Yourself - the world`s leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don`t have much time, don`t worry - every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started. A bestseller, now fully updated with the very latest on body language and non-verbal communication. The only title to give you practical exercises to help you understand your own and other peoples` body language. Unlike...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

For Josh Harper, being in show-business means everything he ever wanted - money, fame, a beautiful wife, and a lead role on the London stage. For Stephen C. McQueen, it means a disastrous career playing passers-by and dead people. Stephen is stuck with an unfortunate name, a hopeless agent, a daughter he barely knows, and a job as understudy to Josh Harper, the 12th Sexiest Man in the World. And when Stephen falls in love with Josh`s clever, funny wife Nora, things get even more difficult. But might there yet be a way for Stephen to get his Big Break? THE UNDERSTUDY is a scintillating comedy of ambition, celebrity, jealousy and love.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011

Understand Psychology will take you through every aspect of the subject, from child development and social influences to the role of memories and emortions. The clear structure of the book, packed full of practical examples, makes it easy to learn the essentials whether for an exam or just out of personal interest.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

Understand Electronics will enable you to grasp the fundamental concepts of electronics as well as the more complex principles. Offering support and clarity throughout, this book covers everything from voltage, dividers and resisors to logic gates and Boolean algebra. You will gain a solid understanding and feel confident in demonstrating your knowledge.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Understand Political Philosophy is an in-depth guide to the philosophers and political ideas who have shaped our society. Quickly and easily get to grips with the key thinkers and theories, from Aristotle to Wollstonecraft, from capitalism to utilitarianism. With exploration of contemporary issues and current debates, this book will put political philosophy in the context of the world we live in today.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

UnderstandTax for Small Businesses is aimed at small businesses and fills a conspicuous gap in the market. Following the business lifecycle, it provides highly relevant information and advice on the real events that business people experience, whether self-employed or running a company. Throughout this book the reader gains a basic understanding of tax principles, the operation of the tax system and knows when to ask for help, rather than being told how to fill in forms or `save` tax. It empowers the reader to transact with an accountant or the tax authorities on a more equal footing. An appendix provides a matrix for readers to complete with details of the new tax rates following each Finance Act, together with details of where this...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

This book is a comprehensive guide to a fascinating history. Taking you from ancient Ireland up to recent conflicts, it will give you an understanding of the background to events that have dominated the headlines in recent years. Consider the impact of recent political events on society and culture and discover the key figures who have characterised this dramatic history, in a book that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

King`s return to supernatural horror is uncomfortably bulky, formidably complex and irresistibly compelling. When the smalltown of Chester`s Mill, Maine, is surrounded by an invisible force field, the people inside must exert themselves to survive. The situation deteriorates rapidly due to the dome`s ecological effects and the machinations of Big Jim Rennie, an obscenely sanctimonious local politician and drug lord who likes the idea of having an isolated populace to dominate. Opposing him are footloose Iraq veteran Dale "Barbie" Barbara, newspaper editor Julia Shumway, a gaggle of teen skateboarders and others who want to solve the riddle of the dome. King handles the huge cast of characters masterfully but ruthlessly, forcing them to...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: март 2011

This book is a complete introduction to politics and the workings of government, Focusing on the institutions of government and the political systems operating in liberal democratic states, it will give you an understanding of the operations of these political systems, the key political themes and the differences that exist between them. Using contemporary examples from all over the world, this title is essential reading for all those who want to know more about our world today. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Are you interested in art? Do you want to develop your own opinions? Would you like to get more out of your visits to galleries and exhibitions? Art History: Teach Yourself is a comprehensive and unpretentious guide that will ensure you gain a solid grounding in this fascinating subject. It begins by asking the fundamental question, `what exactly is art?` before delving into the main historical approaches and interpretations, such as formalism, postmodernism and context. The different art periods, styles and genres are all considered in detail and illustrated with well-known examples, as are painting techniques and the way in which art is presented in museums and galleries. So, whether you are preparing for a course in art history or...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

The Teach Yourself History series offers an alternative to academic historical books, its content being extensive yet extremely accessible and the approach refreshingly different. The books are informative and compelling, and engage the reader from beginning to end. They assume no prior historical knowledge, and are full of anecdotes and details that provide a very personal appeal. The Cold War provides a fascinating insight into this complicated and hidden conflict, from how it began to the main characters involved and the culture it created. It will help you understand how the superpowers grew and vied for dominance, and how the balance was lost. All the important aspects of the war are covered, from what JFK and his assassin had in...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2014

We say a lot about ourselves by what we don`t say. Words and phrases like `collateral damage`, `wardrobe malfunction`, `vertically challenged`, and old favourites like `unmentionables` (trousers, apparently) or `lady of the night` - all are ways of not using particular words. UNMENTIONABLES is a rollicking exploration of the history of euphemistic usage, looking at how taboos connected to sex, death, religion, war, politics, business and matters of status have produced an extraordinary linguistic creativity, and how euphemistic speech has changed over the centuries. It looks at how euphemisms are born, and how they die (or `experience a negative outcome`) and it explores why it is that we create euphemisms, and the different purposes -...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

Ryan Bingham`s job as a Career Transition Counselor (he fires people) has kept him airborne for years. He hates his job, but loves `Airworld, finding happiness in pressurized cabins and anonymous hotel rooms, and pursuing a noble ultimate goal: one million frequent flier miles. With sharp wit, and wisdom, `Up in the Air` combines brilliant social observation with an acute sense of the modern mind. It is a story for unsettled times.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

The Awakening: Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants and she wants mysterious new boy, Stefan. But Stefan is hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena’s life for ever ... The Struggle: Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and a tragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elena astray - and he’d rather kill Stefan than let him possess her ...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: июль 2011