7947 results for 'Bloomsbury Academic'

The Archers fandom has been extensively studied in academic circles, but this is the first time that the fans themselves have shared their perspectives. Fandom Culture and The Archers explores how...

This delightful story from Maggie Pearson is perfect for children learning to read by themselves. Princess Imelda has come up with a way to escape her palace and see the world, but when she's gone,...

Nancy Meyers: A Key Contemporary US Filmmaker Deborah Jermyn's comprehensive study rectifies the omission of one of Hollywood's most successful female filmmakers. This book provides detailed...

The Semiotics of Clowns and Clowning Rituals of Transgression and the Theory of Laughter by Paul Bouissac is a groundbreaking analysis of the cultural significance of circus clowns. This book offers...

This IELTS Reading Academic Practice Test Book provides four complete IELTS practice reading tests to help you prepare for the Academic Module. The book builds on the original IELTS Reading Practice...

This concise guidebook sets out to demystify first-class degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences, providing advice on teaching and learning styles, time management, and how to make the...

A Concise Guide to Lecturing in Higher Education and the Academic Professional Apprenticeship provides essential guidance for lecturers new to delivering higher education. Organised specifically to...

Veteran educator Marilee Sprenger offers a comprehensive guide to teaching academic vocabulary. By drawing on research and experience, she provides engaging strategies to help educators across all...

Debora Weber-Wulff explores the complex issue of academic plagiarism in her comprehensive analysis. Since its inception, plagiarism has been a persistent problem in writing, with teachers worldwide...

American Academic Culture in Transformation Fifty Years, Four Disciplines by Thomas Bender and Carl E. Schorske Over the past fifty years, American academic culture has undergone significant...

Tamara de Lempicka: A Life of Deco and Decadence Born to Russian aristocrats in 1899, Tamara de Lempicka's life was marked by a dramatic escape from the Bolsheviks, which led her to begin a career...

Freeman A. Hrabowski III explores how colleges and universities can create an empowering experience for students and faculty in this practical guide to institutional culture and leadership.The...

The Reflective Journal for Researchers and Academics is a comprehensive tool designed to support social scientists, humanities scholars, and philosophers in their research projects. This journal...

English for Academic Purposes: An Advanced Resource Book provides a comprehensive introduction to the major theories, approaches and controversies in the field of Applied Linguistics. This book...

Cinema II: The Time-Image by Gilles Deleuze explores the cinematic treatment of time and memory, thought and speech. Building on his earlier work, Deleuze offers a compelling analysis of film as an...

Rudolf Steiner's Reimagining Academic Studies presents a unique vision for the future of science and philosophy. In this collection of lectures, Steiner explores the intersection of Anthroposophy...

Cinema I: The Movement-Image by Gilles Deleuze explores the fundamental concepts of cinema through a philosophical lens. Drawing on the work of Henri Bergson, Deleuze sets out to isolate key...

The Tomb of Tutankhamun: Volume 1 Search, Discovery and Clearance of the Antechamber by Howard Carter and A.C. Mace. In November 1922, one of history's greatest archaeological finds was made,...

GIS Research Methods by Nick Bearman provides a comprehensive overview of geographic information systems and geographic information science for those without a technical background. From its origins...

Academic Writing and Referencing for your Policing Degree provides essential guidance on producing high-quality academic work in the field of policing. This book covers key strategies for writing...

Academic Writing and Referencing for your Nursing Degree provides a comprehensive guide to writing and referencing in nursing. This book helps you develop the knowledge and skills needed to achieve...

A comprehensive guide to manga, this book explores the diverse world of Japanese comics, from their earliest beginnings to the global phenomenon they have become. It delves into the history of...

A comprehensive quick reference guide for nursing students and professionals. This 6-page laminated guide provides essential information on various aspects of nursing practice, including the nursing...

Academic Writing and Referencing for your Education Degree provides essential guidance on producing high-quality academic writing in education. This comprehensive resource covers key strategies for...

Second Language Identities explores how identity is a crucial aspect in various second language learning contexts. Drawing on poststructuralist thought and the work of prominent authors such as...

Illustration and Heritage by Rachel Emily Taylor explores how illustrative practice can uncover and share absent stories. This book examines the role of illustration in cultural heritage, positioning...

The Dialectics of Aesthetic Agency Revaluating German Aesthetics from Kant to Adorno by Ayon Maharaj explores how key figures in the German aesthetic tradition approached the role of art in modernity...

A Thousand Plateaus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia This second part of Deleuze and Guattari's groundbreaking philosophical project, 'Capitalism and Schizophrenia', offers a radical analysis of social...

This comprehensive introduction to studying children's and young adult literature covers a diverse range of writing styles and genres. From picture books to graphic novels, fiction, nonfiction, and...

Plautus: Casina by David Christenson is an in-depth analysis of this enduring Roman comedy. This first volume in a new series explores the play's historical context, themes, performance, and...

Teaching Primary History offers an exciting new approach to planning and delivering effective primary lessons in a fun and refreshing way. With three carefully structured lesson plans in each...

The Actor Speaks: Voice and the Performer by Patsy Rodenburg is a comprehensive guide to voice work for actors. This book brings together exercises and methods to release the actor's voice, covering...

The French Revolution: A History in Documents by Micah Alpaugh presents a comprehensive exploration of this pivotal moment in history. Drawing from first-hand accounts and lesser-known sources,...

The Need for Words: Voice and the Text by Patsy Rodenburg explores the complexities of language and communication. By examining various texts, including Shakespeare and Romantic poetry, Rodenburg...

Lysistrata, one of Aristophanes' most notorious comedies, was first staged in 411 BCE. Its provocative subject matter revolves around a sex strike launched by Greek women to force their husbands to...

Gilles Kepel's landmark study explores the rise of Islamic extremism from its origins in the 1970s to its impact on the West in 2001. He examines how the concept of jihad, or 'Holy Struggle', clashes...

The Deleuze and Guattari Dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari. This meticulously researched book provides a firm grounding in their...

This book provides an introduction to using corpora in discourse analysis, covering major techniques and tools for corpus-assisted analysis of discourse. It explores how to apply different analytical...

Genre Analysis provides a clear and authoritative guide to understanding specialist areas of language. This book explores approaches to varieties of language in relation to communication and...

The Last Intellectuals: American Culture In The Age Of Academe by Russell Jacoby In this provocative book, Russell Jacoby examines the disappearance of the public intellectual in America. For over...

Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher is set in a world where the forces of nature take physical form. Here, human nature poses an even greater threat to stability. For centuries, the people have harnessed...

Academic Belonging in Higher Education: Fostering Student Connection, Competence, and Confidence This book explores how institutions can support students' sense of belonging through collaborative...

Corpus Linguistics for English for Academic Purposes provides a comprehensive introduction to corpus analyses and their applications in the field of English for Academic Purposes. This accessible...

Academic Biliteracies: Multilingual Repertoires in Higher Education by David Palfreyman and Christa Van der Walt explores how students use multiple languages when engaging with academic content, and...

Becoming Mead: The Social Process of Academic KnowledgeDaniel R. Huebner explores how knowledge is produced and understood in academia, using George Herbert Mead as a case study.By examining the...

Developing clarity and coherence in academic writing is a career-long skill that requires practice and attention to linguistic procedures. This concise introduction by David Nunan and Julie Choi...

An Anthology of British Neo-Latin Literature by Gesine Manuwald, L. B. T. Houghton and Lucy R. Nicholas offers a comprehensive collection of Latin texts from the British Isles between 1500 and 1800...

Academic Life and the Publishing Landscape provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the changing world of publishing. This book offers valuable insights from experts in the field, covering topics...

Building Classroom Success: Eliminating Academic Fear and Failure by Andrew Martin Effective teaching is about creating an environment that fosters confidence and encourages students to learn. This...

The Alps are home to an incredible array of wildlife, and this comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking its secrets. With detailed photography and expert identification tips, Field Guide to...

The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic by Monique Roelofs explores how our everyday aesthetic experiences are intertwined with cultural existence. Roelofs examines the complex relationships between...

Write No Matter What offers practical advice for academics struggling to find time and motivation to write. Joli Jensen argues that universities are not supportive environments, but rather arenas...

Barbara Pym's witty and engaging novel follows Caro Grimstone, a dissatisfied faculty wife, as she becomes embroiled in her husband's ambitions. When she volunteers to read to a blind, esteemed...

This fully updated edition of English for Academic Study: Listening will help you develop the listening and note-taking skills you need to participate effectively in academic lectures and seminars...

Madmen, Intellectuals, and Academic Scribblers presents a simple economic framework for understanding the systematic causes of political change. The authors examine how policies that impose net costs...

Academic Advising Approaches: Strategies That Teach Students to Make the Most of College By Jayne K. Drake, Peggy Jordan, and Marsha A. Miller Effective academic advising is crucial for student...

Departing Radically in Academic Writing offers an alternative approach to writing and methods in qualitative research. This book provides creative solutions for researchers seeking to balance...

Feminist Academics Creative Agents for Change by Louise Morley and Val Walsh explores how feminism can be used to create change in academic institutions. The authors examine the structure and culture...

Behind the scenes of a leading academic journal lies a complex world of editorial decision-making. In "Scholarship, Money, and Prose", Michael Chibnik offers an intimate look at his experiences as...

This guide provides essential tools and confidence for non-native English speakers to respond effectively in university writing assignments. It supports students in developing key writing skills,...

The Engaged Scholar Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today's World by Andrew J. Hoffman. Academic research is facing a critical challenge: its relevance to the wider world. As "truth...

Refining Your Academic Writing Strategies for Reading, Revising and reframing by Pat Thomson is a practical guide to help you complete your writing project. It offers a reading, revising and...

The World Crisis Volume II 1915 by Sir Winston S. ChurchillThis second volume of Churchill's history covers the pivotal year of 1915, when the conflict on the western front showed no signs of...

Academic freedom is under threat from a stifling culture of conformity in higher education. This provocative book challenges this trend and argues for the defence of academic free speech, essential...

The Academic Face of Psychoanalysis brings together contributions from experts in philosophy, psychoanalysis, sociology and literary theory to explore different understandings and applications of...

Mapping Your Academic Career offers guidance and wisdom for navigating the challenges and triumphs of a professor's life. Drawing on decades of teaching, writing, and mentoring experience, Gary Burge...

Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village: A Comprehensive Look at an Architectural Masterpiece The University of Virginia is widely regarded as Thomas Jefferson's greatest architectural achievement, a...

The New Advisor Guidebook: Mastering the Art of Academic Advising As the importance of academic advising continues to grow, it's essential for advisors to provide knowledgeable and realistic counsel...

The MICASE Handbook: A Resource for Users of the Michigan Corpus of Academic Spoken English is a valuable tool for navigating and utilizing the online corpus of academic speech. This comprehensive...

Civility, Free Speech, and Academic Freedom in Higher Education: Faculty on the Margins examines the complex relationship between civility, free speech, and academic freedom in higher education. This...

René Girard presents a groundbreaking global theory of culture in Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, a work that challenges conventional views of literature, anthropology, philosophy,...

Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students by Julio Gimenez Master the basics of university writing with this comprehensive guide, tailored to the needs of nursing, midwifery, and health students...

Discover the fascinating world of British spiders with this comprehensive illustrated guide. Featuring 130 species of spiders, this pocket guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in...

The Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the region's diverse reptile population. Spanning over 500 species, this detailed field guide features concise...

The Student's Guide to Reflective Writing by Martin McMorrow is an essential resource for anyone looking to develop their reflective writing skills. This practical guide provides clear and supportive...

This collection of essays explores the crisis of free speech in higher education from various philosophical, political, and legal perspectives. It delves into topics such as trigger warnings, safe...

Cuba's Academic Advantage: Why Students in Cuba Do Better in School This book explores the surprising success of the Cuban educational system, where students consistently outperform their peers in...

This comprehensive guide provides healthcare students with clear and effective learning support, helping them apply their knowledge effectively in initial studies and build upon it in future practice...

Janet Vaughan was a trailblazing doctor and medical researcher who dedicated her life to improving the lives of others. Her pioneering work in haematology, combined with her advocacy for social and...

Old Mistresses: Women, Art and Ideology by Rozsika Parker and Griselda Pollock offers a radical challenge to traditional Art History. This groundbreaking book critiques the sexism that has long...

How to Write Differently: A Quest for Meaningful Academic Writing offers a refreshing approach to academic writing in a practical format. It explores how authors can write differently by embracing...

Academics Engaging with Student Writing tackles two major issues in UK higher education: student writing and assessment. Drawing on real-life experiences from various institutions, this book explores...

Building Academic Leadership Capacity: A Guide to Best Practices By Walter H. Gmelch and Jeffrey L. Buller John Wiley & Sons, 2015 Effective campus leadership development is crucial for institutions...

The World Crisis Volume I 1911-1914A comprehensive and insightful account of the events leading up to and during World War I, this volume explores the international tensions that triggered the...

Disability in Higher Education Investigating Identity, Stigma, and Disclosure Amongst Disabled Academics by Gayle Brewer. The experience of being a disabled academic in higher education can be...

For those considering alternative academic careers, this practical guide offers tools and prompts to help navigate the changing job market. With case studies from across North America, it provides...

This collection of essays offers a unique glimpse into the personal spiritual awakenings of scientists and academics. The authors share their experiences, including the challenges they faced in...

Academic Achievement in Bilingual and Immersion Education is a comprehensive guide to two innovative teaching methods for improving academic achievement among bilingual students. Transacquisition...

Academical dress has been worn by students and graduates for hundreds of years, remaining an enduring part of academic tradition. This volume provides a comprehensive guide to the robes worn by...

Assessing Academic English for Higher Education Admissions provides an overview of advances in theories and practices relevant to assessing academic English skills for higher education admissions...

Alain Badiou's Logics of Worlds Being and Event II is a complex and ambitious work that builds upon his earlier masterpiece. In this sequel, Badiou tackles the questions left open by Being and Event,...

A Companion to Liturgy in the 21st Century The Catholic liturgy has been a subject of interest and debate since the Second Vatican Council. However, the expected reforms of that era have not yet...

This guide provides an approachable overview of the academic publishing process in the health and social sciences. Dr. Schwartz shares his experience as a mentor and publisher to demystify each stage...

Negotiating the Glass Ceiling: Careers of Senior Women in the Academic World This collection of personal reflections from 16 eminent women working in higher education offers a unique insight into the...

Michael Rosen's poems for children are known for their infectious informality and irreverence, capturing the funny (and sometimes sad) moments of family life. With Quentin Blake's witty and...

Online Research: Research Methods provides a concise and accessible introduction to online research, covering key topics such as ethics, surveys, focus groups, ethnographies, experiments, and data...

Writing in Social Spaces: A Research-Based Approach to Academic Writing by Rowena Murray. Academic writing is often seen as a solitary activity, but in reality, many writers work in social spaces...

Teaching Academic Writing in UK Higher Education provides a comprehensive introduction to this growing field, essential for university teachers, researchers and administrators seeking to develop...

Get to know the world's cetaceans with this comprehensive field guide, featuring over 500 accurate illustrations and detailed annotations. Covering all 93 species and every subspecies, this...