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Very Short Introductions
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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, $11.95)
 
 
 




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