Introduces students to the full range of Indian philosophical thought. This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to all the major philosophical concepts and issues in Indian thought. Ideal for undergraduate students, it describes the various relationships and disputes between Indian traditions of thought in a chronological framework.

Providing an introduction to the Psalms, this book introduces readers to some of the key issues arising from different approaches to the biblical text. It examines how the methods of interpretation - historical/cultural, literary, liturgical and theological - differ and complement each other.

'What is a German's fatherland?' This has arguably been the central question of modern German history. Germany explains the diverse ways in which national identity has been constructed over more than three centuries.

Dealing with parents is often harder than dealing with pupils, and can cause anxiety and distress amongst teachers. Stern offers practical advice on how to involve parents with school life so as to improve relations and thereby alleviating the stress and reduce the teacher's workload.

This book provides a fascinating history of Ireland, focusing on the ways in which the nation has been depicted by competing interests, from political factions to religious groups to commercial powers.

This volume offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied in 'Irish Fiction' include Maria Edgeworth, Sydney Owenson, Gerald Griffin, Charles Lever, Edith Somerville, George Moore and James Joyce.

Throughout history, philosophers have devised ingenious thought experiments to find solutions to the most fiendish of problems. The world's greatest thinkers have grappled with puzzles such as Free Will, Personal Identity and the Problem of Other Minds. Step into this intriguing world and try your own hand at such conundrums. Weigh up the possible outcomes to decide What Will the Crocodile Do?; ask yourself Can You Be Responsible for What is Unavoidable?; shake up your logical thinking and ponder Is It Rational to Believe in Monsters under the Bed? and figure out an honorable solution to Should You Run Over the Fat Man? This book will hone your mental skills, blow your preconceptions out of the water, and make you think twice about your daily decisions.