Claire Preston

John Anthony Cuddon

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fourth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for student, teachers and general readers alike.

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

Written in a lively, engaging style, and containing many fascinating bee facts, anecdotes, fables, and images, 'Bee' is a wide-ranging, highly-illustrated meditation on the natural and cultural history of this familiar and much-admired insect.

Claire Preston argues that Thomas Browne's work can be fully understood only within the range of disciplines and practices associated with natural philosophy and early modern empiricism. Early modern methods of cataloguing, collecting, experimentation and observation organised his writing on many subjects from medicine and botany to archaeology and antiquarianism. Browne framed philosophical concerns in the terms of civil behaviour, with collaborative networks of intellectual exchange, investigative selflessness, courtesy, modesty and ultimately the generosity of the natural world itself, all characterising the return to 'innocent' knowledge, which, for Browne, is the proper end of human enquiry. In this major evaluation of Browne's oeuvre, Preston examines how the developing essay form, the discourse of scientific experiment, and above all Bacon's model of intellectual progress and cooperation determined the unique character of Browne's contributions to early modern literature, science and philosophy.

Thomas Browne and the Writing of Early Modern Science

Vernon Knight

With its cartoons and 'quick scan' format, this maintenance manual is an instant personal reference for anyone exiting menopause with vaginal miseries. 'Happy Vaginas for the Over 40s' provides tips for DIY fixing of common vaginal problems and highlights the 'must get medical help' ones. This light hearted read helps you to soothe your way to a juicier vagina and more comfortable sex while providing proven ways to keep your 'lady garden' flourishing for the rest of her days. 'Happy Vaginas for the Over 40s' is for the average goddess, mother, lover, grannie and 'single again' darling who would appreciate some private, practical, self help support for their 'Department of the Interior'.

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