This book gives a 3-4 page evaluation on each of the 100 companies and looks at what is meant by a 'good' company in terms of personnel, pay, benefits, career opportunities as well as company 'image' and performance.

Black holes, quasars, nuclear reactors and many other topics keep physics at the forefront of science and technology. This book provides a fresh look at key ideas in physics through short, easy-to-read entries.

Offering an alternative to academic historical books, this assumes no prior knowledge and is full of anecdotes and details that provide a personal appeal. It will help you to understand the current situation in the Middle East and the reasons behind it, from the foundation of Israel to the Iranian Revolution and the fall of Saddam Hussein.

This course, for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Swedish, is aimed at those with no previous knowledge but is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up on previous knowledge. Key structures are introduced in 18 thematic units.

Learn how to become a ballroom babe or a latin lover from dance and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge teaches all the basic moves in a fun, lively and straightforward way that will help you to get to grips with all types of ballroom dancing.

Covering the key events that allowed Stalin to claim control of Russia, this book also looks at the effects of his policies on the people, the struggle for power between Stalin and Trotsky and the many factors that ultimately left Stalin in sole command.

'Backgammon'is a practical and informative introduction to the world's most ancient yet enduring board game. It offers plenty of practical exercises to perfect strategy, and insider tips on moves and techniques.

Aimed at readers who already have a basic knowledge of chess, this guide allows players to improve their skill and technique through a program of 75 easy-to-follow lessons designed by an international chess master and former British champion.

This user-friendly, grammar-free approach to language learning concentrates on the most important structures and starts students speaking straight away. It aims to have students communicating in Greek from week one.