Buddhism, A Very Short Introduction  •  Damien Keown RELIGION •  2000 •  PAPER  • 152 PAGES 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 •  2003 •  PAPER  • 161 PAGES 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 •  2003 •  PAPER  • 141 PAGES A compact survey of plate tectonics, seismology and other the earth sciences written for the curious novice in the series by Oxford University Press of short overviews by experts. (GEO33, $11.95)
The European Union, A Very Short Introduction  •  John Pinder HISTORY •  2007 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A brief primer on the development of the European Union, its history, policies, governance and impact. (EUR231, $11.95)
Hinduism, A Very Short Introduction  •  Kim Knott RELIGION •  2000 •  PAPER 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 •  2001 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES 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 •  2002 •  PAPER  • 88 PAGES 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 •  2006 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES A pocket history of the Roman Empire, organized thematically, covering conquest, Imperial power, wars, society and culture, and Roman legacy. (ITL776, $11.95)
The Vikings, A Very Short Introduction  •  Julian D. Richards HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 152 PAGES This slim volume is a stimulating, concise introduction to the Vikings. (VIK24, $14.99)