Choose a Region
Polar Regions
North America
Middle America
South America
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Middle East
Africa
Central & East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Australia & The Pacific
Advanced
Search
Best of 2008
Globes
Journals
Favorites
For the Whole Family
Gift Certificates
ABOUT US
The Business
The People
SMALL PRINT
Ordering
Shipping
Customer
Service
Visiting
Very Short Introductions
E-mail
Print
Buddhism, A Very Short Introduction
Damien Keown
RELIGION
One of a series of very brief, authoritative introductions by Oxford University Press with chapters on The Buddha, Karma, the Mahayana, Buddhism in Asia, Buddhist practices and ethics.
(ASA53, $11.95)
The Celts: A Very Short Introduction
Barry W Cunliffe
HISTORY
A concise, revealing social history of the Celts, by a reigning authority and popular writer.
(CLT03, $11.95)
The Earth: A Very Short Introduction
Martin Redfern
NATURAL HISTORY
A compact survey of plate tectonics, seismology and other the earth sciences written for the curious novice.
(GEO33, $11.95)
The European Union, A Very Short Introduction
John Pinder
HISTORY
This pocket primer covers the development of the EU, its history, policies, growth, governance and impact on world affairs. With 17 maps.
(EUR231, $11.95)
Hinduism, A Very Short Introduction
Kim Knott
RELIGION
An introduction to the beliefs and practice of Hinduism, and a consideration of its influence in India and around the world.
(IDA329, $11.95)
Paul, A Very Short Introduction
E.P. Sanders
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
A brief biography of St. Paul and his role in the formation of the Christian religion. E.P. Sanders is professor of religion at Duke and a well-known biblical scholar.
(MED93, $11.95)
Roman Britain, A Very Short Introduction
Peter Salway
ARCHAEOLOGY
An excellent, brief overview of the Roman period in Britain by a leading specialist.
(GBR541, $11.95)
The Roman Empire, A Very Short Introduction
Christopher Kelly
HISTORY
A concise history of the Roman Empire, from its infrastructure to its imperial history, political struggles to artistic and technological developments, and the Empire's lasting legacy and influences.
(ITL776, $11.95)
The Vikings, A Very Short Introduction
Julian D. Richards
HISTORY
This slim volume is a stimulating, concise introduction to the Vikings.
(VIK24, $14.99)
home map
|
book bag
|
advanced search
|
contact us
(800) 342-2164 (212) 904-1144 115 West 30th St., Suite 1206 New York, NY 10001 USA
Choose a Region
Polar Regions
North America
Middle America
South America
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Middle East
Africa
Central & East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Australia & The Pacific
Copyright 2009 Geographica, Inc.
site created by
bitflip interactive group
powered by
metarhythm