English law is often taught and understood in a non-historical way, but historical context helps us see how many of the ideas and institutions that we think of as being fixed are nothing of the sort. Accessibly written for those new to studying law, this book provides the fascinating 'back story' of how the English common law developed.

This revised and updated edition reveals the vibrant, colourful past of Bangladesh, chiefly known in the West through media images of poverty, underdevelopment and disasters. Based on the latest academic research and richly illustrated, this is a fascinating and highly readable account of life in Bangladesh over the last two millennia.

Now in its third edition, this widely acclaimed history of Palestine from the Ottomans in the nineteenth century to the present day, features updated and expanded material on contemporary events in the region in a rich and accessible format for students and general readers.

This book is an essential resource for individuals entering the field of second language (L2) teaching. It provides a complete set of instructional materials and is written in easy-to-understand language. It provides concrete examples of activities for the L2 classroom, along with the theories and research that support them.

The first overview of early modern English social history since the 1980s, with thematic chapters by leading scholars arranged to provide a comprehensive overview of social and cultural change in a period vital to the development of English social identities. Essential reading for students, teachers and general readers.

A parallel analysis of the collective transmission of the key foundational traumas in Israeli-Jewish and Palestinian society, this book illustrates how the Holocaust and the Nakba have been narrated by the two peoples since the signing of the Oslo Accords and contribute to the intractable nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Tasks for teachers of English that help to develop language awareness and invite consideration of the pedagogical implications and classroom applications.

This book captures the essence of Said's intellectual and political contribution, as well as his extensive impact. It aims to reorient imperial studies back to capital, class, and politics. It will be a key resource for students, graduates and instructors studying postcolonial literary theory and the works of Edward Said.