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And Yet... : Essays - Thryft
Christopher Hitchens

And Yet... : Essays

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Christopher Hitchens was an unparalleled, prolific writer, who raised the polemical essay to a new art form, over a lifetime of thinking and debating the defining issues of our times. As an essayist he contributed to the New Statesman, Atlantic Monthly, London Review of Books, TLS and Vanity Fair. Any publication of a volume of Hitchens’ essays was a major event on both sides of the Atlantic. Now comes the last of the last; a volume of Hitchens’ previously uncollected essays, covering the themes that define Hitchens the thinker: literature, religion and politics. These essays remind us, once more, of the fierce, brilliant and trenchant voice of Christopher Hitchens.

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Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits - Thryft
Raven Smith

Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits

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Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits is a perfect read for anyone who enjoys witty insights into modern life. Smith's ability to find humor in the mundane creates a refreshing and relatable experience that is difficult to put down. The author's unique perspective on ordinary topics, combined with his personal anecdotes, creates a charming and captivating read that is sure to make readers laugh and reflect on their own trivial pursuits.

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Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It : Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir - Thryft
Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It : Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir

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This book is perfect for individuals seeking inspiration and an uplifting read. It consists of true stories from various people who have embarked on transformative journeys inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love. These stories cover a range of experiences, from embracing motherhood to overcoming illness and fears, making this book a celebration of the human spirit. The unique feature of this book is its ability to inspire readers to pursue their passions and take risks towards self-discovery and fulfillment.

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The Wrong Way to Save Your Life : Essays - Thryft
Megan Stielstra

The Wrong Way to Save Your Life : Essays

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“Stielstra is a masterful essayist.” —Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist and Hunger From an important new writer comes this powerful collection of personal essays on fear, creativity, art, faith, academia, the Internet, and justice. In this poignant and inciting collection of literary essays, Megan Stielstra tells stories to ward off fears both personal and universal as she grapples toward a better way to live. In her titular piece “The Wrong Way To Save Your Life,” she answers the question of what has value in our lives—a question no longer rhetorical when the apartment above her family’s goes up in flames. “Here is My Heart” sheds light on Megan’s close relationship with her father, whose continued insistence on climbing mountains despite a series of heart attacks leads the author to dissect deer hearts in a poetic attempt to interrogate her own feelings about mortality.  Whether she's imagining the implications of open-carry laws on college campuses, recounting the story of going underwater on the mortgage of her first home, or revealing the unexpected pains and joys of marriage and motherhood, Stielstra's work informs, impels, enlightens, and embraces us all. The result is something beautiful—this story, her courage, and, potentially, our own. Intellectually fierce and viscerally intimate, Megan Stielstra's voice is witty, wise, warm, and above all, achingly human.

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The authority of law : Essays on law and morality - Thryft
Joseph Raz

The authority of law : Essays on law and morality

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This classic collection of essays, first published in 1979, has had an enduring influence on philosophical work on the nature of law and its relation to morality. Raz begins by presenting an analysis of the concept of authority and what is involved in law's claim to moral authority. He then develops a detailed explanation of the nature of law and legal systems, presenting a seminal argument for legal positivism. Within this framework Raz then examines the areas of legal thought that have been viewed as impregnated with moral values - namely the social functions of law, the ideal of the rule of law, and the adjudicative role of the courts. The final part of the book is given to understanding the proper moral attitude of a citizen towards the law. Raz examines whether the citizen is under a moral obligation to obey the law and whether there is a right to dissent. Two appendices, added for the revised edition, develop Raz's views on the nature of law, offering a further dialogue with the work of Hans Kelsen, and a reply to Robert Alexy's criticisms of legal positivism. This revised edition makes accessible one of the classic works of modern legal philosophy, and represents an ideal companion to Raz's new collection, Between Authority and Interpretation.

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Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar - Thryft
Kelly Oxford

Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar

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"Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar" is a must-read for fans of Kelly Oxford's hilarious Twitter feed. Her biting wit and self-deprecating humor are on full display in this honest memoir that finds hilarity in everyday life. Get ready to laugh out loud as Oxford tackles topics such as marriage, motherhood, and the challenges of navigating life in your twenties and thirties. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and appreciates a refreshingly honest take on life's ups and downs.

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Religio Medici : The Religion of a Doctor - Thryft
Thomas Browne

Religio Medici : The Religion of a Doctor

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Religio Medici could be a good read for those looking for an introspective and intellectual exploration of one's faith and religious beliefs. Thomas Browne's unique perspective, rejecting religious dictations and instead relying on reason and the Bible, can offer readers a refreshing take on the Christian faith. The book's structure upon Christian virtues allows for a deeper exploration of the self, making it a great choice for those who enjoy spiritual and philosophical reads.

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An Outline of Philosophy - Thryft
Bertrand Russell

An Outline of Philosophy

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If you're intrigued by the deeper questions of existence and knowledge, then "An Outline of Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell might be for you. It's a thought-provoking dive into philosophical inquiry by one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. Russell will guide you through complex ideas with clarity, providing insights that could shift the way you perceive the world and your place in it.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul : 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit - Thryft
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Barbara Bergman

Chicken Soup for the Soul : 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit

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This book is a great read for anyone seeking comfort and inspiration. The collection of stories is filled with heartfelt experiences that will open your heart and rekindle your spirit. Each story serves as a metaphor for the author's truths about life, making it a great resource for teachers, therapists, seminar givers, and workshop leaders who want to uplift and motivate others. Prepare to be moved and find solace in the power of storytelling.

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The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten : And 99 Other Thought Experiments - Thryft
Julian Baggini

The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten : And 99 Other Thought Experiments

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The author presents 100 thought experiments which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way, and invites the reader to think about possible answers for him/herself. Experiments cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and many more. Baggini offers some ways of approaching each problem.

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Imaginary Borders - Thryft
Ashley Lukashevsky, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Imaginary Borders

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Recommended for readers seeking passionate environmental advocacy.

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Our Knowledge of the External World : As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy - Thryft
Bertrand Russell

Our Knowledge of the External World : As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy

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Recommended for those seeking a logical analysis of philosophy.

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From Max Weber : Essays in Sociology - Thryft
C. Wright Mills, Max Weber, Hans H. Gerth

From Max Weber : Essays in Sociology

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An introduction to the work of the greatest German sociologist and a key figure in the development of present-day sociological thought.

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I Remember Nothing and other reflections : Memories and wisdom from the iconic writer and director - Thryft
Nora Ephron

I Remember Nothing and other reflections : Memories and wisdom from the iconic writer and director

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Nora Ephron's I Remember Nothing is a humorous yet poignant reflection on growing old. Her sharp observations on life, aging, and memory loss are relatable to readers of all ages. Through her witty and wise musings, the book offers a unique and refreshing perspective on the later years of life.

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How To Be Parisian : Wherever You Are - Thryft
Caroline de Maigret, Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan

How To Be Parisian : Wherever You Are

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This book is for the woman who wants to capture the effortless chic and sophistication of a Parisian. With wit and humor, the authors break down the secrets behind French culture, fashion, and attitude. From navigating first dates to surviving hangovers, they provide invaluable advice on how to be mysterious, sensual, and stylish. If you want to feel like a true Parisienne, this book is your ultimate guide.

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Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy : The Footprints of a Gigantic Mind - Thryft
Josef Steiff

Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy : The Footprints of a Gigantic Mind

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This entertaining collection of essays deserves to exist because Sherlock Holmes sees things others don’t. He sees the world in a different way, and by so doing, allows us to see that same world – and human behavior – in different ways as well. Oh, sure, there have been countless detectives who have followed in his footsteps and who seem to rival his abilities. Just turn on the TV or browse the local bookshop and you’ll find idiosyncratic super sleuths using forensics and reasoning to solve a whole host of crimes and misdeeds. And yet no one rivals our dear, dear Holmes. Why does Sherlock reign, even more than a century later, as king? Can this mystery be solved? Unable to reach either Holmes or Watson (or Doyle for that matter, though we’ve tried every medium we can think of), we’ve been forced to gather our own team of investigators to practice their powers of observation and perception, to apply their own reasoning and methodologies to the task at hand. The results, I fear, have led us to a number of cases that must be solved first.Is Holmes simply eccentric or a sociopath? s he human, a dog or something from the holodeck? Is he as dangerous on the page as he is in person? Wait – does he even exist? For that matter, do you? (I fear several investigators have been forced to take a much needed holiday after wrestling with that one.)What is the source of his faculty of observation and facility for deduction? Systematic training as Watson surmises? Genetic? Or is he just really lucky?And is this whole logic thing compatible with emotions? Are Holmes and Watson good friends or soul mates? Just what is the nature of friendship? Do they complete each other or just get on each other’s nerves? And why all the secrecy? Disguises? Deceptions?The plot thickens. What is the essence of consciousness? Is the observable world subject to our intentions? Why does Holmes debunk mysticism when Doyle so readily embraces it? Why is Holmes our favorite drug user?Our notebooks are filled with clues and, dare I say, answers. Is there more than one way to define the concept, justice? Is hope necessary in the world? Is boredom? Play? Can any thing really be understood? Objectively?And just what is the last unresolved mystery involving Sherlock Holmes? The game that's afoot isn't just the thing being pursued but the fun to be had as well.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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100 Artists' Manifestos : From the Futurists to the Stuckists - Thryft
Alex Danchev

100 Artists' Manifestos : From the Futurists to the Stuckists

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If you are interested in the history of art movements and enjoy reading manifestos, this book is perfect for you. It features 100 manifestos from various art movements over the last 100 years, including Futurism and Surrealism, and introduces the authors and their associated movements. The book is ideal for students of art, architecture, and film who want to understand the revolutionary ideas that have shaped the art world as we know it.

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Missing Out : In Praise of the Unlived Life - Thryft
Adam Phillips

Missing Out : In Praise of the Unlived Life

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Recommendation: This book is perfect for readers who like philosophical contemplation and are interested in exploring the concept of yearning for a life unfulfilled. Adam Phillips offers fascinating insights on how our unlived lives are essential in shaping our character, and how accepting our limitations can lead to a fuller life. With relatable examples and clear arguments, this book provides an engaging read for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.

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Notes on a Nervous Planet - Thryft
Matt Haig

Notes on a Nervous Planet

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This book would be a great read for individuals who are struggling with anxiety and stress in our fast-paced technological world. Matt Haig provides a personal perspective on how to maintain mental well-being and stay human in the face of overwhelming negativity. This book is unique in its ability to blend memoir with self-help advice, making it a refreshing and relatable read.

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Traveling Mercies : Some Thoughts On Faith - Thryft
Anne Lamott

Traveling Mercies : Some Thoughts On Faith

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Traveling Mercies is a must-read for those who are questioning their own faith, or those who are skeptical about religion. Anne Lamott's distinct and sharp humor adds a unique edge to her exploration of faith and spirituality, and her unwavering honesty in sharing her own struggles and questions makes this book relatable to anyone on their own faith journey.

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ME Talk Pretty One Day - Thryft
David Sedaris

ME Talk Pretty One Day

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"Me Talk Pretty One Day" is a collection of essays about the everyday life of the author, David Sedaris. In it, he sheds light on the little details of everyday life, highlighting strange encounters he has had in a number of different contexts. Accordingly, there are too many small interactions laid out in the book to mention here. What’s important to grasp, though, is that Sedaris is interested in exposing not only the absurdities that people overlook in daily life, but also the humor that can be found in even the most mundane situations.

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Abandon Me - Memoirs - Thryft
Melissa Febos

Abandon Me - Memoirs

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- This book could be a good read for anyone who appreciates deep introspection and raw emotions. Melissa Febos delves into the complexities of love, exploring its arrival and eventual disappearance with stunning honesty. Through her beautifully constructed narratives, she invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with love and abandonment. Prepare to be moved and challenged by this captivating memoir.

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Hope In The Dark : Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities - Thryft
Rebecca Solnit

Hope In The Dark : Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities

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At a time when political, environmental and social gloom can seem overpowering, this remarkable work offers a lucid, affirmative and well-argued case for hope.Hope in the Dark traces a history of activism and social change over the past five decades – from the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the worldwide marches against the war in Iraq. Following in the footsteps of the last century's thinkers – including Woolf, Gandhi, Borges, Benjamin and Havel – Solnit conjures a timeless vision of cause and effect that will light our way through the dark, and lead us to profound and effective political engagement.

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Race : Vintage Minis - Thryft
Toni Morrison

Race : Vintage Minis

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Morrison's exploration of race is a beautifully written, hard-hitting reminder of the impact of racism on individuals, society, and the world at large. Through her masterful storytelling, Morrison takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the legacy of racism and its impact on our lives. This book is perfect for anyone looking to better understand the complexities of race and its impact on our lives.

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Basic Writings - From Being and Time (1927) to The Task of Thinking (1964) - Thryft
Martin Heidegger

Basic Writings - From Being and Time (1927) to The Task of Thinking (1964)

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If you're interested in delving into the works that have sculpted contemporary philosophical discussions, "Basic Writings" by Martin Heidegger is a treasure. Heidegger's influence is undeniable, and this collection of his key writings provides a window into his complex ideas. It's a read that promises to enrich your understanding of topics like the essence of being, art, and technology, which remain profoundly relevant today.

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On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts
Thomas de Quincey

On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts

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If you're intrigued by the macabre yet appreciate the satirical, "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts" by Thomas de Quincey will delight your darker sensibilities. This essay weaves philosophy with a gallows humor that scrutinizes the idea of aestheticizing the heinous. De Quincey's unique perspective and wit may just have you reevaluating the fine line between art and morality.

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A Short History Of Truth - Consolations For A Post-Truth World - Thryft
Julian Baggini

A Short History Of Truth - Consolations For A Post-Truth World

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A Short History of Truth provides a comprehensive exploration of truth and falsehood, identifying ten types of supposed truth and explaining how each can lead to falsehood. Baggini emphasizes the need for skepticism and autonomy in the search for truth, and provides a guide for those seeking to restore faith in the value and possibility of truth as a social enterprise. This book may be a good read for those interested in philosophy, epistemology, and current debates surrounding truth and "alternative facts".

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Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives - Thryft
Megan Marshall, Robert D. Richardson Jr.

Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives

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From their acclaimed biographer, a final, powerful book about how Emerson, Thoreau, and William James forged resilience from devastating loss, changing the course of American thoughtIn Three Roads Back , Robert Richardson, the author of magisterial biographies of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and William James, tells the connected stories of how these foundational American writers and thinkers dealt with personal tragedies early in their careers. For Emerson, it was the death of his young wife and, eleven years later, his five-year-old son; for Thoreau, it was the death of his brother; and for James, it was the death of his beloved cousin Minnie Temple. Filled with rich biographical detail and unforgettable passages from the journals and letters of Emerson, Thoreau, and James, these vivid and moving stories of loss and hard-fought resilience show how the writers’ responses to these deaths helped spur them on to their greatest work, influencing the birth and course of American literature and philosophy.In reaction to his traumatic loss, Emerson lost his Unitarian faith and found solace in nature. Thoreau, too, leaned on nature and its regenerative power, discovering that “death is the law of new life,” an insight that would find expression in Walden . And James, following a period of panic and despair, experienced a redemptive conversion and new ideas that would drive his work as a psychologist and philosopher. As Richardson shows, all three emerged from their grief with a new way of seeing, one shaped by a belief in what Emerson called “the deep remedial force that underlies all facts.”An inspiring book about resilience and the new growth and creativity that can stem from devastating loss, Three Roads Back is also an extraordinary account of the hidden wellsprings of American thought.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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"The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton is the perfect read for those curious about the philosophical aspects of travel. This book uses the insights of various artists and writers to delve into why travel can be such a transformative experience. The author provides a refreshing take on the subject matter, exploring how travel can teach us about ourselves and the world around us. If you're looking for a unique and enlightening read on the joys and challenges of travel, this is the book for you."

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Anarchist Communism - Thryft
Pyotr Kropotkin

Anarchist Communism

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The humane yet devastating critique of how modern society is organized with the brutal few clinging onto their wealth and privileges at the expense of the manyPeter Kropotkin's anarchist texts had a fundamental impact on 19th and 20th century radicals of all kinds. These essays from T he Conquest of Bread are bravura examples of his optimistic and angry vision of a world in which the just actions of the many can destroy the grip of the few.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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Mimesis : The Representation of Reality in Western Literature - Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition - Thryft
Erich Auerbach, Willard R. Trask

Mimesis : The Representation of Reality in Western Literature - Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition

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A half-century after its translation into English, Erich Auerbach's Mimesis still stands as a monumental achievement in literary criticism. A brilliant display of erudition, wit, and wisdom, his exploration of how great European writers from Homer to Virginia Woolf depicted reality has taught generations how to read Western literature. This new expanded edition includes a substantial essay in introduction by Edward Said as well as an essay, never before translated into English, in which Auerbach responds to his critics.A German Jew, Auerbach was forced out of his professorship at the University of Marburg in 1935. He left for Turkey, where he taught at the state university in Istanbul. There he wrote Mimesis , publishing it in German after the end of the war. Displaced as he was, Auerbach produced a work of great erudition that contains no footnotes, basing his arguments instead on searching, illuminating readings of key passages from his primary texts. His aim was to show how from antiquity to the twentieth century literature progressed toward ever more naturalistic and democratic forms of representation. This essentially optimistic view of European history now appears as a defensive--and impassioned--response to the inhumanity he saw in the Third Reich. Ranging over works in Greek, Latin, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and English, Auerbach used his remarkable skills in philology and comparative literature to refute any narrow form of nationalism or chauvinism, in his own day and ours.For many readers, both inside and outside the academy, Mimesis is among the finest works of literary criticism ever written.

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This Young Monster - Thryft
Charlie Fox

This Young Monster

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This book is a must-read for those interested in the unconventional, exploring the essence of what it means to be a "freak" in today's society. It delves deep into the intricacies of queerness, disability, and the unique experiences of young people. The book uses well-known examples such as Twin Peaks and Alice in Wonderland to tell its story and is a brilliant read for those looking to challenge their beliefs and expand their worldview.

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War Talk - Thryft
Arundhati Roy

War Talk

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As the United States pushes for war on Iraq, Arundhati Roy, the internationally acclaimed author of The God of Small Things, addresses issues of democracy and dissent, racism and empire, and war and peace in this collection of new essays. The eloquence, passion, and political insight of Roy’s political essays have added legions of readers to those already familiar with her Booker Prize-winning novel. -Invited to lecture as part of the prestigious Lannan -Foundation series on the first anniversary of the unconscionable attacks of September 11, 2001, Roy challenged those who equate dissent with being "anti-American." Her previous essays on globalization and dissent have led many to see Roy as "India's most impassioned critic of globalization and American influence" ( New York Times ). War Talk collects new essays by this prolific writer. Her work highlights the global rise of religious and racial violence. From the horrific pogroms against Muslims in Gujarat, India, to U.S. demands for a war on Iraq, Roy confronts the call to militarism. Desperately working against the backdrop of the nuclear recklessness between her homeland and Pakistan, she calls into question the equation of nation and ethnicity. And throughout her essays, Roy interrogates her own roles as "writer" and "activist." "If [Roy] continues to upset the globalization applecart like a Tom Paine pamphleteer, she will either be greatly honored or thrown in jail," wrote Pawl Hawken in Wired Magazine. In fact she was jailed in March 2002, when -India's Supreme Court found Roy in contempt of the court after months of attempting to silence her criticism of the government. Fully annotated versions of all Roy's most recent -essays, including her acclaimed Lannan Foundation -lecture from September 2002, are included in War Talk . Arundhati Roy is the winner of the Lannan Foundation’s Prize for Cultural Freedom, 2002, and will be returning to the U.S. in association with the Lannan Foundation in 2003. Roy’s most recent collection of essays, Power Politics , now in its second edition, sold over 25,000 copies in its first 12 months.

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The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir - Thryft
Vivian Gornick

The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir

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A memoir of self-discovery and the dilemma of connection in our time, The Odd Woman and the City explores the rhythms, chance encounters, and ever-changing friendships of urban life that forge the sensibility of a fiercely independent woman who has lived out her conflicts, not her fantasies, in a city (New York) that has done the same. Running steadily through the book is Vivian Gornick's exchange of more than twenty years with Leonard, a gay man who is sophisticated about his own unhappiness, whose friendship has "shed more light on the mysterious nature of ordinary human relations than has any other intimacy" she has known. The exchange between Gornick and Leonard acts as a Greek chorus to the main action of the narrator's continual engagement on the street with grocers, derelicts, and doormen; people on the bus, cross-dressers on the corner, and acquaintances by the handful. In Leonard she sees herself reflected plain; out on the street she makes sense of what she sees.Written as a narrative collage that includes meditative pieces on the making of a modern feminist, the role of the flaneur in urban literature, and the evolution of friendship over the past two centuries, The Odd Woman and the City beautifully bookends Gornick's acclaimed Fierce Attachments, in which we first encountered her rich relationship with the ultimate metropolis.

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The Myth Of Sisyphus - Thryft
Albert Camus, Justin O'Brien

The Myth Of Sisyphus

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Inspired by the myth of a man condemned to ceaselessly push a rock up a mountain and watch it roll back to the valley below, The Myth of Sisyphus transformed twentieth-century philosophy with its impassioned argument for the value of life in a world without religious meaning.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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The Rebel - Thryft
Oliver Todd, Albert Camus, Anthony Bower

The Rebel

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"The Rebel" could truly speak to you if you find yourself captivated by the intersections of history, philosophy, and human action. Albert Camus masterfully ponders over the role of rebellion throughout the ages, dissecting it as a force for potential good against oppressive systems. It's more than a historical account; it's a deep, existential consideration of our desire to resist and transform the world, framed by a mind that's both poetic and critical. If you're into works that challenge your perspective, this will resonate with you.

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Last Steps: The Late Writings of Leo Tolstoy - Thryft
Jay Parini, Leo Tolstoy

Last Steps: The Late Writings of Leo Tolstoy

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This book could be a good read for those who are interested in Tolstoy's life and work. The book gives insight into the final year of Tolstoy's life, including his diary entries, along with letters and autobiographical writing. This book is a must-read for literature lovers who want an intimate look into the life and mind of one of history's greatest writers.

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Dostoyevsky Reads Hegel in Siberia and Bursts Into Tears
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Ottilie Mulzet, László F. Földényi

Dostoyevsky Reads Hegel in Siberia and Bursts Into Tears

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If you find yourself drawn to profound contemplations that grapple with the grand consequences of a post-religious world, Laszlo F. Földenyi's essay collection might just resonate with you. With a style that echoes Montaigne's reflections, Benjamin's cultural scrutiny, and Mann's literary depth, this book offers a labyrinth of thoughts that aren't just intellectually stimulating but also woven with a passionate quest for metaphysical and moral understanding. It's a dense read, but if you're the type who embraces a challenge and seeks to explore the depths of human thought and history, you'll find this collection a rewarding endeavor.

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Do I Feel Better Yet?: Questionable Attempts at Self-Care and Existing in General - Thryft
Madeleine Trebenski

Do I Feel Better Yet?: Questionable Attempts at Self-Care and Existing in General

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This book is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the constant flood of self-help advice. Madeleine Trebenski takes a humorous and honest approach as she delves into the world of popular self-care practices, exposing the absurdity and unattainable promises they make. Through witty essays, she offers readers a sense of camaraderie, making them feel less alone in their search for genuine well-being. So if you're tired of the endless suggestions and looking for a good laugh, this book is for you. It's a refreshing reminder that self-care doesn't always come in a fancy package but rather through genuine connection and self-acceptance.

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Untimely Meditations - Thryft
Friedrich Nietzsche, R.J. Hollingdale, J.P. Stern

Untimely Meditations

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本书是尼采中晚期作品，收录了尼采四篇“沉思”：《《施特劳斯――表白者和作家》《历史学对于生活的利与弊》《作为教育者的叔本华》和《瓦格纳在拜雷特》，前两篇探讨消极的，令人忧虑的现象：“知识庸人”施特劳斯和历史学，后两篇是对神圣的救世主形象叔本华和瓦格纳的颂歌。尼采在本书中完成了一种彻底的重新评价，他将“不合时宜”等同于单纯性和真诚性的高贵品质，认为被敬仰和喜爱的哲学家在其关于生活价值的问题中想到的从来不是合乎时宜的德性，而是一种应当追求的更高和更纯洁的品质。

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The Guinea Pig Diaries - My Life As An Experiment - Thryft
A.J. Jacobs

The Guinea Pig Diaries - My Life As An Experiment

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The Guinea Pig Diaries is a great read for fans of comedic memoirs. A.J. Jacobs explores a variety of activities through experiments including going undercover as a woman and outsourcing to India. The book is full of funny and insightful vignettes that leave the reader wondering what Jacobs will try next.

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At Home in the World : Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life - Thryft
Thich Nhat Hanh, Jason DeAntonis

At Home in the World : Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life

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This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenage novice, as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites and influence world leaders.The tradition of Zen teaching stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses story–telling to engage people’s interest so he can share important teachings, insights and life lessons.

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On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes
Alexandra Horowitz

On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes

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If you delight in discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, you'll savor Alexandra Horowitz's "On Looking." It's like a series of mini-adventures through familiar settings, each chapter revealing how much we overlook in our daily lives. Horowitz, with her expertise in cognitive science, turns a simple walk down the street into a series of revelations. Engaging experts in various fields, she peels back layers of the environment we think we know, inviting you to experience the world with fresh senses. It's a book that will change how you perceive your daily surroundings long after you've turned the last page.

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Dress Your Family In Corduroy And Denim - Thryft
David Sedaris

Dress Your Family In Corduroy And Denim

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Recommended for readers who enjoy humorous memoirs. Sedaris' essays are full of self-deprecating humor and sarcastic observations, providing an offbeat look at everyday life. Each story is a glimpse into his quirky family's dynamics and peculiarities, making for an entertaining and quick read.

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I Wear the Black Hat : Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined) - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

I Wear the Black Hat : Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined)

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I would recommend this book to those interested in analyzing modern culture's understanding and fascination with villainy. Klosterman's humorous tone and thought-provoking hypotheticals make for an accessible yet perceptive read. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the complexity of antiheroes and the contradictory ways we perceive them in American culture.

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She Speaks : Women's Speeches That Changed the World, from Pankhurst to Thunberg - Thryft
Yvette Cooper

She Speaks : Women's Speeches That Changed the World, from Pankhurst to Thunberg

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Looking at the greatest speeches of all time, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Elizabeth I and Boudica were about the only women to have dipped a toe into the pool of public oratory. But the truth is very different - countless brave and bold women have used their voices to inspire change, transform lives and radically alter history.In this timely and personal anthology, Yvette Cooper MP tells the story of 30 inspirational speeches given by women. From Boudica to Margaret Thatcher and from Malala to gun-control activist Emma Gonzalez, each speech will be reproduced in full and introduced by Yvette. This is not only a much-needed celebration of women's speeches throughout history, but also proof that powerful and persuasive oratory can be decidedly female.

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God Was Right - Thryft
Diana Hamilton

God Was Right

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"God Was Right" is a unique collection of poems and essays that challenges traditional views on love, sex education, and heartbreak. Diana Hamilton's writing is thought-provoking, daring, and absurdly humorous, making this book a great choice for readers looking for a fresh and unconventional take on poetry. If you're someone who enjoys works that push boundaries and make you question your assumptions, this book is definitely for you.

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The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness - Thryft
Anne Boyer

The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness

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The Undying could be a good read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of illness and the modern healthcare system. Anne Boyer's memoir delves into the complexities of her own battle with cancer, while also examining societal and cultural attitudes towards illness. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those living with illness and serves as a powerful critique of the healthcare industry.

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On Liberty
John Stuart Mill

On Liberty

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If you're intrigued by the vital importance of personal freedom and the dangers of societal conformity, John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty" is a cornerstone text that you shouldn't miss. This engaging classic offers a profound insight into the rights of individuals versus the powers of society and government, and its arguments continue to resonate in today's discussions on liberty and individuality. It's a compelling read for anyone who appreciates thoughtful, philosophical contemplation on human rights.

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