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BOOKLIST FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS COMMENCING OCTOBER 2019 These lists can be viewed at jc.um.edu.mt

Key: (AM) Advanced Matriculation Level (IM) Intermediate Matriculation Level

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Accounts (AM)* Business Accounting Book I Wood & Sangster (Pitman) 9781292084664

Cost & Management Accounting for A Level Caruana J & Abela M. 9789993286769

Cost & Management Accounting – Principles and Practice

Pace A & Xuereb J 9789995702199

Accounts (IM)* A Level and AS Level Accounting Randall H, Cambridge University Press 9781107690622

Business Accounting Book I Wood & Sangster (Pitman) 9781292084664

Art (AM)* The Renaissance – A Very Short Introduction Brotton J (2005) Oxford University Press 9780192801630

The Story of Art Gombrich E (1995) 16th edition London Phaidon Press

9780714832470

Art History for Dummies Bryant Wilder J & Garton J (2007) Chichester John Wiley & Sons Ltd

9780470099100

-isms:Understanding Art Little S (2004). New York:Universe 9780713670110

Janson’s History of Art : The Western Tradition H.W.Janson 2010 (8th Edition) Pearson Education : Upper Saddle River

978-0133884883

Biology (AM)* Suggested Textbooks

Either:Biology

Raven, Johnson, Losos, Mason and Singer, McGraw Hill (latest edition)

9781259254765

Or: Biological Science 1 and 2 Taylor, Green, Stout Editor, Soper, Cambridge University Press Preferably 3rd Edition

978 0 521 56178 5

Biology (IM)** Biological Concepts for Intermediate Level BUttigieg K, Tanti R, (2nd Edition) Malta University Publishers Ltd

978 99909 44 55 6

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Chemistry (AM)** Chemistry Coursebook Lawrie Ryan, Regen Norris (2nd edition) Cambridge University Press

978 1107638457

A Guide to Advanced Level Practical Chemistry Tabone Adami JP (4th edition) Progress Press 978 9995783358

Chemistry (IM)** Chemistry Lewis R and Evans W (4th edition) Palgrave Foundations Series/Macmillan

9780230291829

Classical Studies (IM)* Suggested Resources

History of Greece J B Bury, R Meiggs St Martin‘s Press 1996

9780333154939

A History of Rome M Cary, H H Scullard Bedford/St Martin’s Press 1976

9780333278307

A Handbook of Greek Mythology Rose H J (Routledge 1990) 9780415046015

Athenian Black Figure Vases J Boardman (London 1993) 9780500201381

Athenian Red Figure Vases, the Archiaic period J Boardman (London 1993) 9780500201435

Roman Art D Strong (Yale University Press 1992)

Computing (AM)* A-Level Computing Heathcote, P.M., Langfield S., Payne-Gallway Publishers

1-903112-21-4

Recommended textbooks An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java -

Wu, C.T., McGraw-Hill 13:978-0073523309 10:0073523305

An Introduction to Java Programming Cuschieri R. & Grima M., (2012) BDL 978 99957 33 60 5

Computing (IM)* A-Level Computing Heathcote, P.M., Langfield S., Payne-Gallway Publishers

1-903112-21-4

Recommended textbooks An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java -

Wu, C.T., McGraw-Hill 13:978-0073523309 10:0073523305

An Introduction to Java Programming Cuschieri R. & Grima M., (2012) BDL 978 99957 33 60 5

Economics (AM)** Economics John Sloman (latest edition) FT Prentice Hall

9781292064772

Additional Reading Foundations of Economics Blegg David (2009) McGraw Hill 9780077145606

‘AS’ and ‘A’ Level Economics through diagrams Oxford Revision Guides (2009 or latest edition

9780199180899

Economics (IM)** Stanlake’s Introductory Economics Grant, S.J. (2000 or latest edition) Publishers : Longman

9780582405486

Additional Reading Revision Guide to ‘AS’ Level Economics Cramp P., and Keefe J., Anforme (2009 or latest edition)

9781780140162

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

English (AM)** Wuthering Heights (required first year) Bronte E., Oxford 978019954898

Revision Express AS & A2 English Language (first year) Gardiner, Pearson Ed Ltd 978-1-4082-06539

Opened Ground: Seamus Heaney Faber&Faber 9780571194933

Othello (required second year) Shakespeare W., Oxford School Shakespeare 978-0198328735

The Handmaid’s Tale (required second year) Atwood M., Vintage Classics 978-0099496953

Material for Literary Criticism and Language – To be advised by Lecturer

English (IM)** Short Story Collection Merlin Library 9789995753559

Material for Language – To be advised by Lecturer

Environmental Science (IM)**

Environmental Science – A Maltese Perspective Mark C Mifsud – Agenda Publishers 1st Edition

9789995737696

French (AM)** La Malade Imaginaire Moliere, Bibliocollege, Classiques Hachette 1999

Concerto a la memoire d’un ange Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Livre de poche 2011 9782253160304

La jeune fille au pair Joseph Joffo, Livre de poche 9782253137504

Cles pour la France Denis C. Meyer, Hachette 9782011557360

French – French Dictionary Robert Micro (Paperback) 9782321006442

French (IM)** Oscar et la dame rose Eric Emmanuel Schmitt, Edition Classique et contemporains, Magnard 2006

9782210754904

Cles pour la France Denis C. Meyer, Hachette 9782011557360

French – French Dictionary Robert Micro (Paperback) 9782321006442

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Geography (AM)* Geography:An Integrated Approach Waugh D – Nelson (Latest edition) 9781408504079

The Complete A – Z Geography Handbook Skinner M., Redfern D. and Farmer G (2009) Hodder and Stoughton – 4th edition

9780340991046

Suggested Reading List Ilma, Blat u Hajja, Is-Sisien ta l-ambjent naturali Malti Schembri PJ & Baldacchino AE, (1992) Malta University Services Ltd

9789990944488

Fieldwork Techniques and Projects in Geography (Landmark Geography)

Barnaby Lenon (Author) & Paul Cleves (Author) (2001) Harper Collins UK 2nd edition

9780007114429

L-Ambjent Naturali tal-Gzejjer Maltin S. Lanfranco PIN Publications (2002) 99932-41-36-9

Fieldwork Investigations – a self study guide Holmes, D. & Warn S. (2003) Hodder & Stoughton

978-0340679692

Geography (IM)* Geography – An Integrated Approach Waugh D. – Nelson (latest edition) 9781408504079

The Complete A – Z Geography Handbook Skinner M., Redfern D. and Farmer G. (2009) Hodder and Stoughton 4th edition

9780340991046

Suggestion Reading List L-Ambjent Naturali tal-Gzejjer Maltin Lanfranco S., PIN Publications (2002) 99932-41-36-9

Advanced Geography, Nagle G. Oxford University Press (2001) Latest edition

9780199134076

German (AM)** Ausblick 2 – Deutsch fur Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene

Kursbuch, Mitziviris (2010) 978-3-19-001861-1

Dreimal Deutsch, Uta Matecki unter Mitarbeit Adler S., Ernst Klett International Gmbh Stuttgart (latest edition)

3 12 6752357

Maya und Domenico (Taschenbuch) Wittpennig Susanne 9783038480303

German (IM)** Dreimal Deutsch, Uta Matecki unter Mitarbeit Adler S., Ernst Klett International Gmbh Stuttgart (latest edition)

3 12 6752357

Graphical Comm. (AM) * Geometric and Engineering Drawing Morling K 9780415536196

Manual of Engineering Drawing:Technical Product Specifications and documentation to British and International Standards (paperback)

Simmons C., Macguire D., Phelps N. 9780080966526

Graphical Statics Dalli F 9789995702311

Engineering Drawing & Graphical Comm. (IM)*

Geometric and Engineering Drawing Morling K 9780415536196

Manual of Engineering Drawing : Technical Product specifications and documentation to British and International Standards (paperback)

Simmons C., Macguire D., Phelps N 9780080966526

Graphical Statics Dalli F 9789995702311

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

History (AM)* Storja ta Malta, Zmien l-Inglizi, Is-Seklu Dsatax*** Frendo H. KKM 9789993239741

Nineteenth-Century Europe*** Rapport M., Macmillan (2005) 1st edition 9780333652466

Europe since Napolean*** Thomson D., Penguin 9780140135619

A Concise History of Malta*** Cassar C., 9781870579520

Blue-Water Empire- The British in the Mediterranean since 1800***

Holland R., Penguin Books 2013 978 0 141 03610 6

World Politics since 1945**** Calvacoressi P., Longman (2009) 9th Edition 9781405899383

Modern World History**** Lowe N., (latest edition) 9781137276940

L-Istorja Kostituzzjonali u l-Isfond Storiku(1942-2004)****

Pirotta, J.M., 9993241709

History (IM)* Storja ta Malta, Zmien l-Inglizi,Is-Seklu Dsatax Frendo H., KKM 9789993239741

Nineteenth-Century Europe Rapport M., Macmillan (2005) 1st edition 9780333652466

Home Economics & Human Ecology (AM)*

Hammond’s Cooking Explained latest edition Davies J. (2006) London : Longman 9780582305731

Recommended Text Books Understanding Nutrition Whitney, E., Rofles, S.R., UK:Thomson Wadsworth (2015) latest edition

978-1133587538

OCR Home Economics for A2 – Food, Nutrition and Health Today

Rickus, A. & Saunder, B, London: Hodder Education (2009)

978-0-340-97366-0

OCR Home Economics for AS – Food, Nutrition and Health Today

Rickus, A. & Saunder, B. London:Hodder Education (2008)

978-0-340-96803-1

Food and Nutrition Tull A., Oxford University Press (1996) 9780198327660

Home Economics & Human Ecology (IM)*

Hammond’s Cooking Explained Latest edition Davies J. (2006) London:Longman 9780582305731

Recommended Text Books Food and Nutrition Tull A. (1996) Oxford University Press 0198327668

OCR Home Economics for AS-Food, Nutrition and Health Today

Rickus, A. & Saunder B., London:Hodder Education (2008)

978-0-340-96803-1

OCR Home Economics for A2-Food, Nutrition and Health Today

Rickus, A. & Saunder, B. London:Hodder Education (2009) 978-0-340-97366-0

978-0-340-97366-0

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Information Technology (AM)* Recommended TextBooks

Head First Java Sierra K., & Bates B., O’Reilly Media (2nd Edition)

13:978-0596009205

Databases DeMYSTiFieD McGraw Hill, Osborne Media 2010 2nd edition

13:978-0071747998

Fluency with Information Technology: Skills, Concepts & Capabilities

Lawrence Snyder, Ray Henry 7th edition illustrated. Pearson Publishers 2017

0134448723 9780134448725

Using Information Technology Williams B., Sawyer S., Stacey McGRaw Hill, Higher Education 8th edition

9780071318006

Introduction to Information Systems R. Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince 6th edition Wiley Publishers 2015

1119107997 9781119107996

A Level Computing Heathcote P.M. Payne-Gallway Publishers Ltd 4th edition

1 903 112 214

Understanding Computer Science for Advanced Level Stanley Thornes Ltd 4th edition 9780748740468

An Introduction to Java Programming Cuschieri R. & Grima M (2012) BDL 978 99957 33 60 5

Information Technology (IM)* Recommended TextBooks

Essential ICT, A Level:Essential ICT for WJEC A2 Level (Essential ICT)

Oxford:OUP 2008 1850084130

Fluency with Information Technology:Skills, Concepts and Capabilities

Lawrence Snyder, Ray Henry, 7th edition illustrated- Pearson Pubishers 2017

0134448723 9780134448725

Using Information Technology Williams B., Swyer S., McGraw Hill, Higher Education 8th edition

13:978-0073516752

Introduction to Information Systems R. Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince 6th edition Wiley Publishers 2015

1119107997 9781119107996

‘A’ Level Computing Heathcote P.M. Payne-Gallway Publishers Ltd 4th edition

1-903112-21-4

Understanding Computer Science for Advanced Level Stanley Thornes Ltd 4th edition 0-7487-4046-5

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Italian (AM)** L’italiano e l’Italia, Grammatica con note di stile Silvestrini M., Guerra 9788855701525

L’italiano e l’Italia, Esercizi e prove per la certificazione Silvestrini M., Guerra 978-88-557-0151-8

A Miracol Mostrare. Antologia della letteratura italiana, esercizi e glossario per student maltesi

Vella M. – Merlin publications (2nd edition) Volume 1 and Volume 2

978999091483-2 978999091484-9

Il Gattopardo – Tomasi di Lampedusa Feltrinelli Publishers 978-88-07-88382-8

Italian (IM)** La Ragazza di Bube Carlo Cassola, Mondadori, Milano 9788804668107

L’italiano e l’Italia, Grammatica con note di stile Silvestrini M., Guerra 88*7715-202-8

L’italiano e l’Italia, Esercizi e prove per la certificazione Silvestrini M., Guerra 978-88-557-0151-8

Malti (AM)** Ħelsien Bonnici Guze, SKS L-Aħħar Edizzjoni

Mal-Fanal Hemm Ħarstek Tixgħel Friggieri Oliver, Merlin, L-Aħħar Edizzjoni 9789990911701

Xi Drabi Mqar Persuna Galea Simone KKM 978-99932-7-339-4

Xemghat Zahra Trevor, Merlin 978999091687-4

Karnival (Dan il-ktieb qieghed fil-ħames Volum Tat-Tlett Drammi ta dan l-Awtur

Ebejer Francis, KKM, L-Aħħar Edizzjoni

Malti (IM)** Ħelsien Bonnici Guze, SKS, L-Aħħar Edizzjoni

Xi Drabi Mqar Persuna Galea Simone, KKM 978-99932-7-339-4

Marketing (AM)** Principles of Marketing, European Edition Kotler, Armstrong, Harris and Piercy. Pearson From 6th Edition onwards

Marketing (IM)** Essentials of Marketing Jim Blythe, Pearson, Prentice Hall, (latest edition)

Principles of Marketing, European Edition Kotler, Armstrong, Harris and Piercy. Pearson From 6th Edition onwards

Mathematics Pure (AM)* Pure Mathematics Book 1A Curmi F., Spiteri J. and Vassallo C. 9789993286363

Pure Mathematics Book 1B Curmi F., Spiteri J. and Vassallo C., 9789993286950

Pure Mathematics Book 2A Curmi F., Spiteri J. and Vassallo C., 9789990921151

Pure Mathematics Book 2B Curmi F., Spiteri J. and Vassallo C., 9789995737832

Mathematics:The Core Course for A-Level L. Bostock and S Chandler, Oxford Publishers 9780859503068

Further Pure Mathematics L. Bostock, S Chandler, C.Rourke Oxford Publ 9780859501033

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Mathematics Pure (IM)* Intermediate Pure Mathematics Gauci C. & Asciak K., Progress Press 9789995752408

A Revision Guide to Pure Mathematics at Intermediate Level

M. Scerri, M.A. Buhagiar, P. Gauci, Agenda Publishers

9789995737665

Mathematics Applied (AM)*

Introducing Mechanics) B. Jefferson & T. Beadsworth, Oxford University Press

9780199147106

Reference only Further Mechanics B. Jefferson & T. Beadsworth, Oxford University Press

9780199147380

Mathematics Applied (IM)* Understanding Mechanics Sadler A. J., & Thorning., DWS Oxford Press 9780199146758

Music (AM)* First Year Harmony William Lovelock, A. Hammond & Co London 9781173107505

Free Counterpoint William Lovelock, A. Hammond & Co London

The Concise Oxford History of Music O.U.P. 978-0192840103

Music (IM)* First Year Harmony William Lovelock, A. Hammond & Co London 9781173107505

Free Counterpoint William Lovelock, A. Hammond & Co London

A Short History of Western Music Arthur Jacobs, David & Charles 978-0140214215

Philosophy (AM)* Either - Philosophy:History and Problems Or In-Nisga tal Hsieb Volume 1 And In-Nisga tal-Hsieb Volume 2

Stumpf, E.S. McGraw Hill Friggieri J., Media Centre Malta 2000 Friggieri J., Media Centre Malta

9780073535760 9789990920420 9789990921052

Theories of Ethics Graham G., Routledge, 2011 9780415999472

Logic Basics J. Buttigieg and N. Galea BDL Books 978-99957-46-38-4

Philosophy (IM)* Theories of Ethics Graham G., Routledge, 2011 9780415999472

Logic Basics J Buttigieg and N Galea, BDL Books 978-99957-46-38-4

Physical Education (IM)** OCR A Level – PE for A Level – Year 1 (2016) J. Honeybourne, Sarah Powell Hodder Educ 978-147-1-85173-5

OCR A Level – PE for A Level - Year 2 (2016) J. Honeybourne, Sarah Powell Hodder Educ 978-1-4718-5174-2

Physics (AM)* Sixth Form College Physics A.C. Xuereb. Allied Publications 2nd edition 9789990914108

Advanced Level Physics Q & A Volume 2 Farrell M.P. Agenda Publications 978-99957-52-217

Mathematical Requirements for Advanced and Intermediate Level Physics Prospective Physics students who do not hold a Grade 1 or 2 in SEC Mathematics are urged to buy a copy

Azzopardi Carmel Agenda Publications 978-99932-86-39-4

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Physics (IM)* Intermediate Physics (16-18) This book is printed in full colour. Please do not accept black and white versions from certain booksellers

Farrell M.P. Agenda Publications 5th Edition

9789995774967

Mathematical Requirements for Advanced and Intermediate Level Physics Prospective Physics students who do not hold a Grade 1 or 2 in SEC Mathematics are urged to buy a copy

Azzopardi Carmel Agenda Publications 978-99932-86-39-4

Psychology (IM)* Simply Psychology Eysenck, M.W., New York:Psychology Press (3rd edition)

9781848721029

Pearson Baccalaureate:Psychology for IB Diploma Pearson, International Baccalaureate Diploma International Editions (2010. Chapter 1, (8-12), (14-17), (19-22),(26-32)

9781447990659

Psychology Myers, D.G. New York:Worth Publishers 9th edition Prologue (1-6), Chapter 14 (593-597), (601-608),(611-624),(628-630)

Religious Knowledge (AM)* An Introduction to Catholicism Cunningham Lawrence S., Cambridge University Press (2009)

9780521608558

Christianity:An Introduction McGrath Alister E, Oxford:Blackwell Publishers 2004

Suggested Readings Understanding the Bible:A Basic Introduction to Biblical Interpretation

George T. Montague, New York:Paulist Press (2007)

9780809143443

How to understand the Sacraments Ph.Beguerie & Cl. Duchesneau, London:SCM Press (1991)

0824510267

How to understand the Creed J.N. Bezancon, Ph.Ferlay & J.M. Onfray, SCM Press (1987)

9780334020387

Religious Knowledge (IM)* The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth Singer-Town Brain et al, Saint Mary’s Press, Winona MN, 2008 – 2nd edition

9781599821603

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Libreria Editrice Vaticana (2005) Available online at www.vatican.va Maltese Printed version English Printed version

999-32-49-32-7 9781853909986

SUBJECT/LEVEL NAME OF TEXTBOOK AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ISBN NO

Sociology (AM)* Sociology for AQA Vol 1 : AS and First Year A Level Polity Publishers – 5th edition 978-0745691305

Sociology Anthony Giddens, Philip W. Sutton Polity Pubishers – 8th edition

978-0745696683

Sociology (IM)* Sociology for AQA Vol 1 : AS and First Year A Level Polity Publishers – 5th edition 978-0745691305

Sociology Anthony Giddens, Philip W. Sutton, Polity Publishers – 8th edition

978-0745696683

Spanish (AM)** La casa de Bernarda Alba Federico Garcia Lorca, Editorial Castalia SA 9788497403771

Aula Internacional 2 (Nueva Edicion) VV.AA. 2013 Difusion Publishers 978-84-15640-10-3

Spanish (IM)** La casa de Bernarda Alba Federico Garcia Lorca, Editorial Castalia SA 9788497403771

Aula International 2 (Nueva Edicion) VV.AA. 2013 Difusion Publishers 978-84-15640-10-3

Systems of Knowledge (IM)**

Systems of Knowledge:An Interdisciplinary Approach M. Debono, et al., editors. Agenda 2017 9789995752934

Theatre & Performance (AM)*

A History of the Theatre Glynne Wickman – Phaidon Press 2nd edition 9780714827360

Love and Information Caryl Churchill, Nick Hern Books 9781848422889

Waiting for Godot Samuel Beckett, Faber &Faber Publishers 978057122916

Theatre & Performance (IM)*

Either: Theatre History Explained Or : A History of the Theatre

Fraser, N., Crowood Press (2004) Glynne Wickman – Phaidon Press 2nd edition

9781861266590 9780714827360

Studying Plays Wallis, M. & Shepherd S., London & New York, Hodder Education (2002)

9780340985144

*Students are advised to consult their lecturers before purchasing textbooks **Students are expected to purchase textbooks before commencement of lectures ***Required First Year **** Required Second Year Revised 20 August 2019