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The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary Edition--with a new Introduction by the Author

285 reviews
Richard Dawkins

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

The Selfish Gene
A mind blowing book. I read it 30 years ago and just re-read the slightly enhanced newer edition. Chapter 2, which introduces the idea that genes, not organisms, are the focus of evolution always gives me a feeling of awe, the closest I can come to a religious experience -- but, of course, Dawkins would not approve of that. Some of the chapters could be heavy going to a casual reader, ...

How Languages Are Learned (Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers S.)

8 reviews
Patsy Lightbown, Nina Spada

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

Great Resource
...for the study of second language acquisition. Brief and concise, easy and quick read.

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)

76 reviews
Christopher Alexander

Oxford University Press, USA, 1977

Not just for architects - good for software engineers too
This book talks specifically about what works and doesn't work when building cities and towns and how to take the human element into consideration when doing so. However, I found its conclusions and most of its patterns applicable to software engineering. There are good books on software design patterns such as "Head First Design Patterns", and there are some good books on user interface design ...

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Augmented Third Edition, New Revised Standard Version

5 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 2007

The Best of the Real Study Bibles
If you are searching for a study Bible that focuses on the best modern scholarship around concerning the texts that make up the Bible, you will soon find out from most reviews on Amazon (as well as from other places such as universities) the best of the more objective ones are The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Augmented Third Edition, New Revised Standard Version - this ...

What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 (Oxford History of the United States)

26 reviews
Daniel Walker Howe

Oxford University Press, USA, 2007

Essential American History
This is a book every American lover of history should read and own. The detail of research is both exhaustive and often entertaining. Whether its military, religious, political or cultural, Daniel Howe covers it in telling detail. Enjoy this as a good, long read, or simply explore the chapters or areas of interest you are investigating. A wonderful reference for social studies teachers who seek ...

Massacre at Mountain Meadows

16 reviews
Ronald W. Walker, Richard E. Turley, ...

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Massacre at Mountain Meadows
This book is an astute history of a painful episode in Mormon history: the massacre of an immigrant train in southern Utah while it was on its way to California in September 1857. This has been a difficult subject for members and leaders of the LDS Church to deal with, but these three Mormon historians and scholars write with candor and great detail about the incident in ways that will not ...

St. Augustine Confessions (Oxford World's Classics)

44 reviews
Saint Augustine

Oxford University Press, USA, 1998

An amazing look at the life of a spiritual giant
This book is a very powerful, memorable spiritual autobiography and Augustine tells his story like none other. He is transparent and honest at every turn, holding nothing back. He tells of his faith struggles, his sins and his temptations very candidly. The story of his conversion is truly beautiful and will stay with you. He has written in such a way that you truly see the hand of God at ...

The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War

60 reviews
Andrew J. Bacevich

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

In depth understanding of U.S. culture, history & current fiasco
Judging by his track record, Bacevich might appear as a true-blue conservative, a West Point graduate, Vietnam veteran, and soldier for 23 years. He currently teaches at Boston University and has contributed to conservative magazines such as the Weekly Standard and the National Review. He was a former Bush Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin. Nevertheless, his analysis of evolving military ...

The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It

41 reviews
Paul Collier

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Excellent Book Should Be Read By Everyone Concerned with Poverty
Collier is a serious scholar in the world of development and here he has written a very important book. Here is the basic argument - while it sucks to be poor in countries like India, India is heading for relative prosperity. Where is really, really sucks to be poor is in a number of countries, concentrated in Africa where there is little hope of breaking out of a cycle of severe poverty. Collier ...

Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication

10 reviews
Ronald B. Adler, Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, ...

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

College text
The price beats what most college bookstores charge. I always reccommend purchasing online it could cut the cost of the book in half. However if your going to purchase your college book online you should visit the college bookstore and find out what the instructor requires for the class a few weeks ahead of time so you dont get stuck paying for expedited shipping.

Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia

7 reviews
Marshall I. Goldman

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Excellent Background!
"Petrostate" provides good insights into Russia's comeback after its late 1990s nadir, as well as an understanding of its economic-political strategies. Russia regained its place as the world's largest oil producer in 2007; energy generates about 30% of Russia's GDP and 60% of its exports. Russia is a major energy provider to Europe and the U.S. The U.S. buys $10 billion of Russian ...

The Jewish Study Bible: featuring The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation

52 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 2004

The Jewish Study Bible
This product is superbe. I was not happy with the way it was packaged. This is a havy book and it must be wrapped individually. The outer jackets of all of the books I ordered were damaged and wrinkled.

Documents of the Christian Church

14 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 1999

Documents of the Christian Church
Book so far is a wealth of historical documents adding to my knowledge about the early Christian Church. I am barely into the book as it supplements my Education for Ministry course; this third part of the course being one year in length.

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Augmented Third Edition, New Revised Standard Version, ...

136 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 2007

Well Organized
The information is concisely presented without going into a lot of detail. However there is certainly depth. Good cross-referencing is a key factor in my decision to recommending this great study bible volume.

Understanding Human Communication

3 reviews
Ronald B. Adler, George Rodman

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Pretty amusing and fun - for a college text book
This book uses humor and slang to present the points needed for Human Communication and the classes it is used for. Between using quotes and comics (Calvin & Hobbes, especially), the points come across, as well as a chuckle here and there.

Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

Introduction to Philosophy, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Building on the exceptionally successful tradition of previous editions, this edition for the first time incorporates the insights of a new coeditor, John Martin Fischer, and has been updated and revised to make it more accessible. Ideal for introductory philosophy courses, the text includes ...

The Globalization of World Politics

9 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

An excellent compilation of World Politics papers
It is one of the most comprehensive and exhaustive IR books a proffesional, academic or student, can have. I recommend it without any doubt.

Modern Latin America, Sixth Edition

11 reviews
Thomas E. Skidmore, Peter H. Smith

Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

Great introductory look at Latin America
How many North Americans really know what Latin America is like? How many can name more than six countries in the region? The history and politics of the region are rich and complex. Skidmore and Smith make this rich region understandable for a layperson who is not a specialist in the Latin American region. The first two chapters of the book are a general historical overview, beginning with ...

Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

10 reviews
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: there are also political, cultural and ideological aspects. Moreover, he dedicates one chapter to showing that globalization is by no ...

Classical Mythology

8 reviews
Mark P. O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

thru a distant lens
This well honed 8th edition is an entrancing and beautiful description of the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome. The emphasis is Greece, naturally, since the Romans based so much of their beliefs on the Greeks. No prior knowledge of the subject is assumed. But the book is not some simple entry level exposition, like some freshman texts. Instead, Morford goes into a fair amount of detail ...

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