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How to Survive Summer Camp - Thryft
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Jacqueline Wilson | Oxford University Press

How to Survive Summer Camp

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"How to Survive Summer Camp" is a great read for children who are looking for a funny and engaging book to help them pass the time this summer. Jacqueline Wilson's writing style is both entertaining and accessible, making it easy for young readers to enjoy. The book has a strong and relatable protagonist in Stella, who is initially reluctant to attend summer camp but ends up having a great time. Overall, "How to Survive Summer Camp" is a perfect choice for children who are looking for a fun-filled summer adventure.
The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West - Thryft
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Anthony C. Yu, Wu Cheng'en  | University Of Chicago Press

The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West

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Anthony C. Yu’s celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literature’s most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu’s abridgment of his four-volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk , finally distills the epic novel’s most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of Xuanzang, a seventh-century monk who became one of China’s most illustrious religious heroes after traveling for sixteen years in search of Buddhist scriptures. Powerfully combining religious allegory with humor, fantasy, and satire, accounts of Xuanzang’s journey were passed down for a millennium before culminating in the sixteenth century with The Journey to the West . Now, readers of The Monkey and the Monk can experience the full force of his lengthy quest as he travels to India with four animal disciples, most significant among them a guardian-monkey known as “the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.” Moreover, in its newly streamlined form, this acclaimed translation of a seminal work of world literature is sure to attract an entirely new following of students and fans. “A new translation of a major literary text which totally supersedes the best existing version. . . . It establishes beyond contention the position of The Journey to the West in world literature, while at the same time throwing open wide the doors to interpretive study on the part of the English audience.”— Modern Language Notes , on the unabridged translation
Confessions
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Henry Chadwick, Augustine of Hippo  | Oxford University Press

Confessions

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If you're drawn to the intersection of philosophy, religion, and introspection, "Confessions" by Augustine may resonate deeply with you. Augustine's candid account of his tumultuous journey to Christian faith reveals the vulnerabilities and philosophical curiosities that define human experience. Henry Chadwick's clear, modern translation makes this classic spiritual autobiography accessible, inviting you to explore Augustine's transformative personal narrative alongside helpful explanatory notes that enrich understanding.
On Liberty and Other Essays - Thryft
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John Gray, John Stuart Mill  | Oxford University Press

On Liberty and Other Essays

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Collected here in a single volume for the first time are John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, Utilitarianism, Considerations on Representative Governmen t, and The Subjection of Women . These essays show Mill applying his liberal utilitarian philosophy to a range of issues that remain vitaltoday--the nature of ethics, the scope and limits of individual liberty, the merits of and costs of democratic government, and the place of women in society. In his Introduction John Gray describes these essays as applications of Mill's doctrine of the Art of Life , as set out in A System ofLogic . Using the resources of recent scholarship, he shows Mill's work to be far richer and subtler than traditional interpretations allow.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expertintroductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Songs of Innocence and Experience - Thryft
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Geoffrey Keynes, William Blake  | Oxford University Press

Songs of Innocence and Experience

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Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an independent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretension and falsity in others. His "Songs of Innocence" are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the "Songs of Experience" resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the suffering of mankind.The "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," containing some of Blake's finest and best-loved poems, are present here in the form which satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand, are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.
Human Rights in International Relations - Thryft
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David P. Forsythe | Cambridge University Press

Human Rights in International Relations

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This third edition of David P. Forsythe's successful textbook provides an authoritative overview of the place of human rights in an age of upheaval in international politics. Human rights standards are examined at the global, regional and national levels, with separate chapters on transnational corporations and advocacy groups. The third edition has been completely updated to include the latest developments on terrorism and counter-terrorism, pro-democracy protests in the Middle East, disputed elections in developing countries, criminal courts and truth commissions, and applications of the laws of war. New sections have been added on subjects such as women's rights and new case studies have been added in each chapter which show how specific rights fare in contemporary political contexts. Containing chapter-by-chapter guides to further reading and discussion questions, this book will be of interest to all students of human rights and their teachers.
Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era - Thryft
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James M. McPherson | Oxford University Press

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era

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Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, Battle Cry of Freedom will unquestionably become the standard one-volume history of the Civil War. James McPherson's fast-paced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of one war in Mexico to the ending of another at Appomattox. Packed with drama and analytical insight, the book vividly recounts the momentous episodes that preceded the Civil War--the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry--and then moves into a masterful chronicle of the war itself--the battles, the strategic maneuvering on both sides, the politics, and the personalities. Particularly notable are McPherson's new views on such matters as the slavery expansion issue in the 1850s, the origins of the Republican Party, the causes of secession, internal dissent and anti-war opposition in the North and the South, and the reasons for the Union's victory. The book's title refers to the sentiments that informed both the Northern and Southern views of the conflict: the South seceded in the name of that freedom of self-determination and self-government for which their fathers had fought in 1776, while the North stood fast in defense of the Union founded by those fathers as the bulwark of American liberty. Eventually
Spider Eaters : A Memoir - Thryft
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Rae Yang | University Of California Press

Spider Eaters : A Memoir

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Spider Eaters is at once a moving personal story, a fascinating family history, and a unique chronicle of political upheaval told by a Chinese woman who came of age during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution. With stunning honesty and a lively, sly humor, Rae Yang records her life from her early years as the daughter of Chinese diplomats in Switzerland, to her girlhood at an elite middle school in Beijing, to her adolescent experience as a Red Guard and later as a laborer on a pig farm in the remote northern wilderness. She tells of her eventual disillusionment with the Maoist revolution, how remorse and despair nearly drove her to suicide, and how she struggled to make sense of conflicting events that often blurred the line between victim and victimizer, aristocrat and peasant, communist and counter-revolutionary. Moving gracefully between past and present, dream and reality, the author artfully conveys the vast complexity of life in China as well as the richness, confusion, and magic of her own inner life and struggle.Much of the power of the narrative derives from Yang's multi-generational, cross-class perspective. She invokes the myths, legends, folklore, and local customs that surrounded her and brings to life the many people who were instrumental in her her nanny, a poor woman who raised her from a baby and whose character is conveyed through the bedtime tales she spins; her father; and her beloved grandmother, who died as a result of the political persecution she suffered.Spanning the years from 1950 to 1980, Rae Yang's story is evocative, complex, and told with striking candor. It is one of the most immediate and engaging narratives of life in post-1949 China.
Juvenescence : A Cultural History of Our Age - Thryft
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Robert Pogue Harrison | University Of Chicago Press

Juvenescence : A Cultural History of Our Age

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How old are you?  The more thought you bring to bear on the question, the harder it is to answer.  For we age simultaneously in different ways: biologically, psychologically, socially. And we age within the larger framework of a culture, in the midst of a history that predates us and will outlast us. Looked at through that lens, many aspects of late modernity would suggest that we are older than ever, but Robert Pogue Harrison argues that we are also getting startlingly younger―in looks, mentality, and behavior. We live, he says, in an age of juvenescence. Like all of Robert Pogue Harrison's books, Juvenescence ranges brilliantly across cultures and history, tracing the ways that the spirits of youth and age have inflected each other from antiquity to the present. Drawing on the scientific concept of neotony, or the retention of juvenile characteristics through adulthood, and extending it into the cultural realm, Harrison argues that youth is essential for culture’s innovative drive and flashes of genius. At the same time, however, youth―which Harrison sees as more protracted than ever―is a luxury that requires the stability and wisdom of our elders and the institutions. “While genius liberates the novelties of the future,” Harrison writes, “wisdom inherits the legacies of the past, renewing them in the process of handing them down.” A heady, deeply learned excursion, rich with ideas and insights, Juvenescence could only have been written by Robert Pogue Harrison. No reader who has wondered at our culture's obsession with youth should miss it.
A Practical Dictionary of German Usage - Thryft
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K.B. Beaton | Oxford University Press, Usa

A Practical Dictionary of German Usage

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Book by Beaton, K. B.
Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 7: Plughole - Thryft
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Geoff Havel | Oxford University Press

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 7: Plughole

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Glug, glug, glug ...Whats below the plug? A little boy is curious about where the water goes when it disappears down the plughole - could there be a monster down there, drinking all the bath water? What will happen when the little boy dives down the plughole ...and how will he get back up? Plughole is a rhyming story about how one little boy's imagination led him down the plughole ...Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog - Thryft
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Pippa Goodhart | Oxford University Press, Usa

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog

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Miss Petal has a very bad dog called Growly, who is always getting into trouble for behaving badly. But it turns out that Growly isn't the one behaving badly after all ...Children will enjoy using the illustrations to work out what is really happening in this entertaining story about a dog with a heart of gold. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at
Flares of Memory : Stories of Childhood During the Holocaust - Thryft
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Anita Brostoff | Oxford University Press

Flares of Memory : Stories of Childhood During the Holocaust

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In a series of writing workshops at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, survivors who were children or teens during World War II assembled to remember the pivotal moments in which their lives were irreparably changed by the Nazis. These "flares of memory" preserve the voices of over forty Jews from throughout Europe who experienced a history that cannot be forgotten.Ninety-two brief vignettes arranged both chronologically and thematically recreate the disbelief and chaos that ensued as families were separated, political rights were abolished, and synagogues and Jewish businesses were destroyed. Survivors remember the daily humiliation, the quiet heroes among their friends, and the painful abandonment by neighbors as Jews were restricted to ghettos, forced to don yellow stars, and loaded like cattle into trains. Vivid memories of hunger, disease, and a daily existence dependent on cruel luck provide penetrating testimonies to the ruthlessness of the Nazi killing machine, yet they also bear witness to the resilience and fortitude of individual souls bombarded by evil."I don't think that there will be many readers who will be able to put this book down."--Jerome Chanes, National Foundation for Jewish Culture
Practical English Grammar: Exercises 2 (Low-priced edition) : Grammar exercises to accompany <em>A Practical English Grammar</em> - Thryft
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Audrey Jean Thomson, A.V. Martinet  | Oxford University Press

Practical English Grammar: Exercises 2 (Low-priced edition) : Grammar exercises to accompany A Practical English Grammar

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A clear, comprehensive reference grammar.
Taking Flight : Inventing the Aerial Age, from Antiquity Through the First World War - Thryft
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Richard P. Hallion | Oxford University Press

Taking Flight : Inventing the Aerial Age, from Antiquity Through the First World War

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"Taking Flight" is an excellent read for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The book provides a comprehensive history of the evolution of flight, beginning with the earliest forms of flight and leading up to the Wright brothers' historic flight and beyond. With a focus on the global roots of aviation, the author stresses the impact of air power on world affairs. The book is full of rare photographs and drawings and is written in a graceful and detailed manner. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of flight.
Pippi Longstocking - Thryft
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Astrid Lindgren | Oxford University Press

Pippi Longstocking

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Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren's nine-year-old heroine, burst onto the bookshelf in 1945 and has remained a firm favourite with children the world over. Here her story is illustrated with flair and humour by Lauren Child, known to children everywhere as the creator of Charlie and Lola, and winner of the Kate Greenaway and Nestle Gold Awards.--global.oup.com
The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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H.J. Oliver, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare

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One of Shakespeare's most rollicking and beloved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew was also one of his earliest, probably written about 1592. The introduction to this edition offers a full and original consideration of the play's textual problems, a study of sources, a survey of scholarship and criticism, with the editor's own critical appreciation, and a study of the comedy's fortunes in the theatre.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Big World, Small Planet : Abundance within Planetary Boundaries - Thryft
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Mattias Klum, Peter Miller, Johan Rockström  | Yale University Press

Big World, Small Planet : Abundance within Planetary Boundaries

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A profoundly original vision of an attainable future that ensures human prosperity by safeguarding our threatened planet “If you have time to read one book on this subject, I highly recommend the new Big World, Small Planet , by Johan Rockström , director of the Stockholm Resilience Center, and Mattias Klum, whose stunning photographs of ecosystem disruptions reinforce the urgency of the moment.”—Thomas L. Friedman, New York Times Big World, Small Planet probes the urgent predicament of our How is it possible to create a positive future for both humanity and Earth? We have entered the Anthropocene—the era of massive human impacts on the planet—and the actions of more than seven billion residents threaten to destabilize Earth’s natural systems, with cascading consequences for human societies. In this extraordinary book, the authors combine the latest science with compelling storytelling and amazing photography to create a new narrative for humanity’s future. Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum reject the notion that economic growth and human prosperity can only be achieved at the expense of the environment. They contend that we have unprecedented opportunities to navigate a “good Anthropocene.” By embracing a deep mind-shift, humanity can reconnect to Earth, discover universal values, and take on the essential role of planetary steward. With eloquence and profound optimism, Rockström and Klum envision a future of abundance within planetary boundaries—a revolutionary future that is at once necessary, possible, and sustainable for coming generations.
The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting : A Facsimile of the 1887-1888 Shanghai Edition - Thryft
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Mai-mai Sze | Princeton University Press

The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting : A Facsimile of the 1887-1888 Shanghai Edition

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Originally published as Volume 2 of The Tao of Painting , this is the first English translation of the famous Chinese handbook, the "Chieh Tzu Yüan Hua Chuan" (original, 1679-1701). Mai-mai Sze has translated and annotated the texts of instructions, discussions of the fundamentals of painting, notes on the preparation of colors, and chief editorial prefaces.
Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Thryft
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello

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Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes that are easy to find and crystal clear. Each volume also includes decorative and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, rigorous but accessible commentary, up-to-date reading lists, the addresses of relevant websites, and classroom notes - all to help students to better appreciate the great works of Shakespeare. Now the six most popular books in the series have received a fresh new look.
Fault Lines - How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten The World Economy - Thryft
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Raghuram G. Rajan | Princeton University Press

Fault Lines - How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten The World Economy

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Raghuram Rajan was one of the few economists who warned of the global financial crisis before it hit. Now, as the world struggles to recover, it's tempting to blame what happened on just a few greedy bankers who took irrational risks and left the rest of us to foot the bill. In "Fault Lines," Rajan argues that serious flaws in the economy are also to blame, and warns that a potentially more devastating crisis awaits us if they aren't fixed.Rajan shows how the individual choices that collectively brought about the economic meltdown--made by bankers, government officials, and ordinary homeowners--were rational responses to a flawed global financial order in which the incentives to take on risk are incredibly out of step with the dangers those risks pose. He traces the deepening fault lines in a world overly dependent on the indebted American consumer to power global economic growth and stave off global downturns. He exposes a system where America's growing inequality and thin social safety net create tremendous political pressure to encourage easy credit and keep job creation robust, no matter what the consequences to the economy's long-term health; and where the U.S. financial sector, with its skewed incentives, is the critical but unstable link between an overstimulated America and an underconsuming world.In "Fault Lines," Rajan demonstrates how unequal access to education and health care in the United States puts us all in deeper financial peril, even as the economic choices of countries like Germany, Japan, and China place an undue burden on America to get its policies right. He outlines the hard choices we need to make to ensure a more stable world economy and restore lasting prosperity.
The Strategy of Conflict : With a New Preface by the Author - Thryft
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Thomas C. Schelling | Harvard University Press

The Strategy of Conflict : With a New Preface by the Author

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This book is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of strategic thinking and conflict resolution. Schelling proposes a new way of looking at negotiations, war, and criminal deterrence, showing enlightening similarities between these seemingly disparate situations. This book offers insights into human psychology and helps readers understand why we behave the way we do in certain situations, making it a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills or enhance their knowledge of game theory.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
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Thomas Piketty, Arthur Goldhammer  | Belknap Press: An Imprint Of Harvard University Press

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

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If you're curious about the forces that shape our economic destiny, "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" could fascinate you. Thomas Piketty offers a meticulous exploration of wealth accumulation and its implications on inequality. It's not just a treasure trove of data across centuries; it's a discourse on how our past and present economic systems could inform our future. You might find it an insightful guide through the complex landscape of political economy.
The Beautiful and Damned - Thryft
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Alan Margolies, F. Scott Fitzgerald  | Oxford University Press

The Beautiful and Damned

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Fitzgerald's ironic epigraph to The Beautiful and the Damned exemplifies his attitude toward the young rootless post-World War I generation. Fitzgerald here once again displays a wariness of the upper classes - "an abiding distrust, and animosity toward the leisure class, not the conviction of a revolutionist but the smoldering hatred of a peasant." About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
More Than You Know : Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places - Thryft
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Michael J. Mauboussin | Columbia University Press

More Than You Know : Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places

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One of Wall Street's most creative and influential minds offers provocative new ways of thinking about the stock market, investing, and how we make decisions.
The Prince - Thryft
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Niccolò Machiavelli, Mark Musa, Peter Bondanella  | Oxford University Press

The Prince

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First published in 1532, several years after Machiavelli's death, The Prince immediately fired a debate which has raged until the present day. It has variously been described as the first work to analyse the role of the political élite; as the book which established the independence of politics from theology; as an early formulation of the political 'myth' required to galvanize apolitical masses into revolutionary action; as a practical rule-book containing timeless precepts for the diplomat; and, most frequently, as the handbook of evil. Certainly it is a work of the greatest originality, based upon Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe. He provides an analysis of the means -- often violent -- by which political power is seized and retained, and the circumstances in which it is lost. His treatment of major philosophical and political issues, especially the relationship between public deeds and private morality, added a dimension of incisive realism to traditional discourse on the nature of the State. Above all, The Prince provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised.
Floating on a Malayan Breeze : Travels in Malaysia and Singapore - Thryft
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Sudhir Vadaketh | Hong Kong University Press

Floating on a Malayan Breeze : Travels in Malaysia and Singapore

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What happens after a country splits apart? Forty-five years ago Singapore separated from Malaysia. Since then, the two countries have developed along their own paths. Malaysia has given preference to the majority Malay Muslims -- the bumiputera, or sons of the soil. Singapore, meanwhile, has tried to build a meritocracy -- ostensibly colour-blind, yet more encouraging perhaps to some Singaporeans than to others. How have these policies affected ordinary people? How do these two divergent nations now see each other and the world around them? Seeking answers to these questions, two Singaporeans set off to cycle around Peninsular Malaysia, armed with a tent, two pairs of clothes and a daily budget of three US dollars each. They spent 30 days on the road, cycling through every Malaysian state, and chatting with hundreds of Malaysians. Not satisfied, they then went on to interview many more people in Malaysia and Singapore. What they found are two countries that have developed economically but are still struggling to find their souls.
Molecules at an Exhibition : Portraits of Intriguing Materials in Everyday Life - Thryft
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John Emsley | Oxford University Press, U.s.a.

Molecules at an Exhibition : Portraits of Intriguing Materials in Everyday Life

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What ingredient in Coke can remove rust from chrome? What is the bitterest substance on earth? What is the worst smelling one? In this entertaining tour of chemistry, John Emsley answers these and many other questions as he illuminates the materials that make up our world. Dozens of lively articles explore such well-known molecules as water, oxygen, and glass; versatile plastics like polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyurethane; even "elements from hell" such as Sarin (a lethal nerve gas). With no formulas, equations, or molecular diagrams to baffle the non-expert, each piece blends history, science, and anecdote, with many intriguing facts added to the mix. "The world of chemistry has never been made as entertaining," writes Nobel Prize-winning chemist Roald Hoffmann. Indeed, this book will fascinate everyone curious about the chemicals in the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, and the air we breathe.
Tube of Plenty : The Evolution of American Television - Thryft
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Erik Barnouw | Oxford University Press

Tube of Plenty : The Evolution of American Television

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Based on the classic History of Broadcasting in the United States , Tube of Plenty represents the fruit of several decades' labor. When Erik Barnouw--premier chronicler of American broadcasting and a participant in the industry for fifty years--first undertook the project of recording its history, many viewed it as a light-weight literary task concerned mainly with "entertainment" trivia. Indeed, trivia such as that found in quiz programs do appear in the book, but Barnouw views them as part of a complex social tapestry that increasingly defines our era.To understand our century, we must fully comprehend the evolution of television and its newest extraordinary offshoots. With this fact in mind, Barnouw's new edition of Tube of Plenty explores the development and impact of the latest dramatic phases of the communications revolution.Since the first publication of this invaluable history of television and how it has shaped, and been shaped by, American culture and society, many significant changes have occurred. Assessing the importance of these developments in a new chapter, Barnouw specifically covers the decline of the three major networks, the expansion of cable and satellite television and film channels such as HBO (Home Box Office), the success of channels catering to special audiences such as ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) and MTV (Music Television), and the arrival of VCRs in America's living rooms. He also includes an appendix entitled "questions for a new millennium," which will challenge readers not only to examine the shape of television today, but also to envision its future.
Twenty Years After - Thryft
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David Coward, Alexandre Dumas  | Oxford University Press

Twenty Years After

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Two decades have passed since the famous swordsmen triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady in The Three Musketeers . Time has weakened their resolve, and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and strategems still cry out for civil war endangers the throne of France, while inEngland, Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold. Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But their greatest test is the titanic struggle with the son of Milady who wears the face of evil.
The Book of Mormon : A Biography - Thryft
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Paul C. Gutjahr | Princeton University Press

The Book of Mormon : A Biography

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Late one night in 1823, Joseph Smith, Jr., was reportedly visited in his family’s farmhouse in upstate New York by an angel named Moroni. According to Smith, Moroni told him of a buried stack of gold plates that were inscribed with a history of the Americas’ ancient peoples, and which would restore the pure Gospel message as Jesus had delivered it to them. Thus began the unlikely career of the Book of Mormon, the founding text of the Mormon religion and perhaps the most important sacred text ever to originate in the United States. Paul Gutjahr traces the life of this remarkable book, showing how it launched one of the fastest-growing new religions on the planet and has featured in everything from comic books and action figures to movies and an award-winning Broadway musical.
Biology and Ideology from Descartes to Dawkins - Thryft
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Ronald L. Numbers, Denis R. Alexander  | University Of Chicago Press

Biology and Ideology from Descartes to Dawkins

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Over the course of human history, the sciences, and biology in particular, have often been manipulated to cause immense human suffering. For example, biology has been used to justify eugenic programs, forced sterilization, human experimentation, and death camps—all in an attempt to support notions of racial superiority. By investigating the past, the contributors to Biology and Ideology from Descartes to Dawkins hope to better prepare us to discern ideological abuse of science when it occurs in the future.   Denis R. Alexander and Ronald L. Numbers bring together fourteen experts to examine the varied ways science has been used and abused for nonscientific purposes from the fifteenth century to the present day. Featuring an essay on eugenics from Edward J. Larson and an examination of the progress of evolution by Michael J. Ruse, Biology and Ideology examines uses both benign and sinister, ultimately reminding us that ideological extrapolation continues today. An accessible survey, this collection will enlighten historians of science, their students, practicing scientists, and anyone interested in the relationship between science and culture.
The Autobiography of a Super Tramp - Thryft
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W.H. Davies | Oxford University Press

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

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Recommendation: This book is recommended for those who enjoy reading autobiographies of people who have lived unconventional lives. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its narrative style, which is unvarnished and straightforward. It offers insight into the difficult life of a traveling tramp, and provides a glimpse into the harsher side of American life during the Great Depression. Readers who appreciate a raw human experience and a unique perspective on life will appreciate this book.
Silas Marner : The Weaver of Raveloe - Thryft
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George Eliot, Terence Cave  | Oxford University Press

Silas Marner : The Weaver of Raveloe

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Falsely accused, cut off from his past, Silas the weaver is reduced to a spider-like existence, endlessly weaving his web and hoarding his gold. Meanwhile, Godfrey Cass, son of the squire, contracts a secret marriage. While the village celebrates Christmas and New Year, two apparently inexplicable events occur. Silas loses his gold and finds a child on his hearth. The imaginative control George Eliot displays as her narrative gradually reveals causes and connections has rarely been surpassed. This new edition, which is based on the carefully corrected text George Eliot prepared a few months after the first edition, is accompanied by an introduction which illuminates the intellectual context of what has often been presented as a nostalgic, sentimental tale.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Le Morte Darthur : The Winchester Manuscript - Thryft
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Helen Cooper, Thomas Malory  | Oxford University Press

Le Morte Darthur : The Winchester Manuscript

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The greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte D'Arthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, knight prisoner. This edition is the first designed for the general reader to be based on the Winchester manuscript which represents what Malory wrote more closelythan the version printed by William Caxton. Extensively annotated, this edition is highly user-friendly.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary: Special Price Edition - Thryft
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Oxford University Press | Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary: Special Price Edition

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This dictionary is a must-have for anyone learning English as a second language or looking to improve their existing knowledge. With clear definitions and examples, this revised edition delivers comprehensive coverage of the language. The special price edition is a great value and a valuable addition to any language learner's collection.
The Best of Pippi Longstocking : Three Books in One - Thryft
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Tony Ross, Astrid Lindgren  | Oxford University Press

The Best of Pippi Longstocking : Three Books in One

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Pippi celebrates Christmas --Pippi Longstocking --Pippi in the South Seas --Pippi goes aboard.
Textbook on Administrative Law - Thryft
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Gordon Anthony, Peter Leyland  | Oxford University Press

Textbook on Administrative Law

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This revised edition of Textbook on Administrative Law provides a concise and topical account of this fast-moving area of law. It explores the core areas of the subject and sets them in a contextual framework, making it a valuable core text for LLB and CPE students. The book's guiding theme is how accountability is achieved. It provides a stimulating introduction to administrative law for postgraduates and for non-law undergraduates with an interest in the field.
A Dictionary of Modern English Usage : The Classic First Edition - Thryft
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David Crystal, Henry Watson Fowler  | Oxford University Press

A Dictionary of Modern English Usage : The Classic First Edition

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No book had more influence on twentieth-century writers of English than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage . It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humor, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered by many to be the best arbiter of good practice. Now Oxford is bringing back the original long-out-of-print first edition of this beloved work, enhanced with a new introduction by one of today's leading experts on the language, David Crystal. Drawing on a wealth of entertaining examples, Crystal offers an insightful reassessment Fowler's reputation and his place in the history of linguistic thought. Most important, Crystal examines nearly 300 of Fowler's entries in detail, offering a modern perspective on them, and showing how English has changed since the 1920s. This exciting paperback edition of one of the classicworks of English reference will delight everyone interested in language.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Interplay : A Kind of Commonplace Book - Thryft
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D.J. Enright | Oxford University Press

Interplay : A Kind of Commonplace Book

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A "commonplace book," must, by its very nature, be unique, a mixture of personal, critical, playful, and profound musings. In Interplay , the noted critic and poet D. J. Enright has arranged and expanded his jottings, thoughts, observations, and impressions from over the years, resulting in amoving, lucid, and inviting mixture of autobiography and commentary.Much of what Enright shares concerns literary the eccentricities of reviewing; the reductiveness of current fiction; reflections on modern biography; the necessity and impossibility of censorship; irony and sentimentality; treason among intellectuals; linguistic hanky-panky; literarytheory and literary practice (Proust versus Paul de Man); and some of his new poetry. Interspersed are such fascinating asides as a layman's look at Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Freud, and Barthes; curious points of theology; an account of racial stereotypes, their use and limitations; ars eroticaancient and modern; sidelights on Chinese and Japanese thought; the obsolete notion of integrity in politics and business; and dreams in life and literature.To all of these questions and subjects Enright brings his inimitable style and manner, as well as varying moods--sad, humorous, ironic--bound together by his overwhelming humanism that makes life and literature inseparable. This is a brilliant book, full of wit, insight, and intriguing miscellany,one that serves as an eclectic self-portrait of a leading literary mind and a very telling account of modern attitudes and life as we know it.
The External Control of Organizations: A Resource Dependence Perspective
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Jeffrey Pfeffer, Gerald R. Salancik  | Stanford University Press

The External Control of Organizations: A Resource Dependence Perspective

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If you're delving into organization studies or managing any kind of business, "The External Control of Organizations" could be invaluable for you. It's not just about theories; it's about practical understanding of how organizations really operate within their environments. The book is a touchstone in the field that'll give you a perspective shift on how you see these entities interact with the world around them. With its blend of foundational knowledge and contemporary insights, it's a read that could shift how you approach organizational management.
Philosophy of Religion: A Very Short Introduction - Thryft
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Tim Bayne | Oxford University Press

Philosophy of Religion: A Very Short Introduction

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What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as "eternal"? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence of God, or is religious belief only authentic in the absence of these good arguments?In this Very Short Introduction Tim Bayne introduces the field of philosophy of religion, and engages with some of the most burning questions that philosophers discuss. Considering how "religion" should be defined, and whether we even need to be able to define it in order to engage in the philosophy of religion, he goes on to discuss whether the existence of God matters. Exploring the problem of evil, Bayne also debates the connection between faith and reason, and the related question of what role reason should play in religious contexts. Shedding light on the relationship between science and religion, Bayne finishes by considering the topics of reincarnation and the afterlife.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Think : A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy - Thryft
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Simon Blackburn | Oxford University Press, Usa

Think : A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy

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Here at last is a coherent, unintimidating introduction to the challenging and fascinating landscape of Western philosophy. Written expressly for "anyone who believes there are big questions out there, but does not know how to approach them," Think provides a sound framework for exploring the most basic themes of philosophy, and for understanding how major philosophers have tackled the questions that have pressed themselves most forcefully on human consciousness.
Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare
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Michael Neill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare

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"Othello" is a profound read that offers a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of humanity, from jealousy and betrayal to racial tensions and the complexity of relationships. The Oxford edition’s modernized spelling makes the text more accessible, while extensive critical analysis and on-page commentary provide deeper understanding of Shakespeare's intentions and the play's historical impact. A must-read for anyone deeply engaged with classic literature's treatment of enduring social issues.
Principles And Problems In Physical Chemistry For Biochemists - Thryft
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Raymond A. Dwek, Mark Wormald, Nicholas C. Price  | Oxford University Press

Principles And Problems In Physical Chemistry For Biochemists

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What use is physical chemistry to the student of biochemistry and biology? This central question is answered in this book mainly through the use of worked examples and problems. The book starts by introducing the laws of thermodynamics, and then uses these laws to derive the equations relevant to the student in dealing with chemical equilibria (including the binding of small molecules to proteins), properties of solutions, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction processes. The student is thus shown how a knowledge of thermodynamic qualities makes it possible to predict whether, and how, a reaction will proceed.Thermodynamics, however, gives no information about how fast a reaction will happen. The study of the rates at which processes occur (kinetics) forms the second main theme of the book. This section poses and answers questions such as `how is the rate of a reaction affected by temperature, pH, ionic strength, and the nature of the reactants? These same ideas are then shown to be useful in the study of enzyme-catalysed reactions.
Thank You, Anarchy - Notes From The Occupy Apocalypse - Thryft
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Nathan Schneider, Rebecca Solnit  | University Of California Press

Thank You, Anarchy - Notes From The Occupy Apocalypse

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Thank You, Anarchy is an up-close, inside account of Occupy Wall Street’s first year in New York City, written by one of the first reporters to cover the phenomenon. Nathan Schneider chronicles the origins and explosive development of the Occupy movement through the eyes of the organizers who tried to give shape to an uprising always just beyond their control. Capturing the voices, encounters, and beliefs that powered the movement, Schneider brings to life the General Assembly meetings, the chaotic marches, the split-second decisions, and the moments of doubt as Occupy swelled from a hashtag online into a global phenomenon.A compelling study of the spirit that drove this watershed movement, Thank You, Anarchy vividly documents how the Occupy experience opened new social and political possibilities and registered a chilling indictment of the status quo. It was the movement’s most radical impulses, this account shows, that shook millions out of a failed tedium and into imagining, and fighting for, a better kind of future.
The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable - Thryft
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Amitav Ghosh | University Of Chicago Press

The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable

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Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.The extreme nature of today’s climate events, Ghosh asserts, make them peculiarly resistant to contemporary modes of thinking and imagining. This is particularly true of serious literary fiction: hundred-year storms and freakish tornadoes simply feel too improbable for the novel; they are automatically consigned to other genres. In the writing of history, too, the climate crisis has sometimes led to gross simplifications; Ghosh shows that the history of the carbon economy is a tangled global story with many contradictory and counterintuitive elements.Ghosh ends by suggesting that politics, much like literature, has become a matter of personal moral reckoning rather than an arena of collective action. But to limit fiction and politics to individual moral adventure comes at a great cost. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence—a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all cultural forms. His book serves as a great writer’s summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.
Dog's Best Friend - Annals Of The Dog-Human Relationship - Thryft
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Mark Derr | University Of Chicago Press

Dog's Best Friend - Annals Of The Dog-Human Relationship

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A comprehensive, humane, and bemused tour of the dog-human relationship, Dog's Best Friend combines anecdote, research, and reportage to illuminate our complex rapport with our cherished canine companions. Tracking our national obsession with an animal that now outnumbers children in American households, Mark Derr chronicles the evolution of "the culture of the dog" from the prehistoric domestication of tamed wolves to the modern horrors of overbreeding and inbreeding.Passionate about his subject and intent on sharing his zeal, Derr defends dogs with wit and flare, producing here a quirky, informative, and fitting tribute to our love affair with canines big and small.
Seeing like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed - Thryft
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James C. Scott | Yale University Press

Seeing like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed

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Compulsory ujamaa villages in Tanzania, collectivization in Russia, Le Corbusier’s urban planning theory realized in Brasilia, the Great Leap Forward in China, agricultural "modernization" in the Tropics—the twentieth century has been racked by grand utopian schemes that have inadvertently brought death and disruption to millions. Why do well-intentioned plans for improving the human condition go tragically awry?In this wide-ranging and original book, James C. Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields. Centrally managed social plans misfire, Scott argues, when they impose schematic visions that do violence to complex interdependencies that are not—and cannot—be fully understood. Further, the success of designs for social organization depends upon the recognition that local, practical knowledge is as important as formal, epistemic knowledge. The author builds a persuasive case against "development theory" and imperialistic state planning that disregards the values, desires, and objections of its subjects. He identifies and discusses four conditions common to all planning disasters: administrative ordering of nature and society by the state; a "high-modernist ideology" that places confidence in the ability of science to improve every aspect of human life; a willingness to use authoritarian state power to effect large- scale interventions; and a prostrate civil society that cannot effectively resist such plans.
Selling China - Foreign Direct Investment During The Reform Era - Thryft
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Yasheng Huang | Cambridge University Press

Selling China - Foreign Direct Investment During The Reform Era

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This book about China's integration into the world economy proposes a radically different perspective. Most economists view China's large foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as the result of China's economic success. This study views the same phenomenon as a function of the imperfections in the Chinese economic system. It uses economic theory to explain FDI to a greater extent than previous studies on the same topic. It also presents comparative FDI data of additional countries, making it more comprehensive than previous studies which focused only on China.