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Slavoj Žižek
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Verso
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First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
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Billions of dollars have been hastily poured into the global banking system in a frantic attempt at financial stabilization. So why has it not been possible to bring the same forces to bear in addressing world poverty and environmental crisis?In this take-no-prisoners analysis, Slavoj Žižek frames the moral failures of the modern world in terms of the epoch-making events of the first decade of this century. What he finds is the old one-two punch of history: the jab of tragedy, the right hook of farce. In the attacks of 9/11 and the global credit crunch, liberalism dies twice: as a political doctrine, and as an economic theory.First as Tragedy, Then as Farce is a call for the Left to reinvent itself in the light of our desperate historical situation. The time for liberal, moralistic blackmail is over.
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A. Wilkes
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Educational
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First Cook Book
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-- Easy recipes cover all the basic skills a beginner needs to know-- Gives tips on nutrition and safety in the kitchen
Six colour-coded sections in alphabetical order make this an ideal science
encyclopedia for young readers. With a new topic on every page, finding
information is fast, fun and impressively simple with the help of
directional cross referencing guides.
Author: Steve Parker
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 01 May 2005
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A contemporary novel of romance and renewal from perennial bestseller Jude Deveraux, First Impressions is an emotionally charged story of one woman's bid to start over.Eden Palmer knows how to make it on her own. The forty-something single mother has worked hard to raise her beloved daughter, but sooner or later a woman must come into her own, and that's what Eden tries to do when she moves to Arundel, North Carolina, to take ownership of Farrington Manor. Arriving in the South's prettiest small town, Eden quickly learns that looks can be deceiving when her move is met with delight in some quarters and jealousy in others. Pursued by two eligible bachelors -- the rugged Jared McBride and Braddon Granville, small-town lawyer and town catch -- Eden is flattered and more than a little suspicious. Juggling the attentions of two men is hard enough, but soon Eden's bid to start over plunges her in the middle of a mystery that threatens not just her reputation, but her very life. Can she use one man to save her from the other?
Rikki Beadle-Blair
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Oberon
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FIT
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FIT is a must-read for anyone interested in youth theatre, providing valuable guidance for both students and teachers. Rikki Beadle-Blair's experience and expertise shines through, offering practical advice on everything from script analysis to directing techniques. What sets FIT apart is its emphasis on empowering young people through drama, encouraging them to explore their identity, express themselves creatively, and develop confidence and teamwork skills. Users are sure to find this book inspiring and informative, with a wealth of insights from one of the UK's top youth theatre practitioners.
Enid Blyton's work has made a significant contribution to twentieth century literature and literacy, delighting and captivating generations of children. These Millennium editions of her bestselling books take her work forward into the twenty first century, underlining the author's classic status and timeless appeal to young readers.
Author: Enid Blyton
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Hodder Children's
Publication Date: 15 Jun 2000
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E. Nesbit
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Vintage
Children's
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Five Children And It
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"I love E. Nesbit -- I think she is great and I identify with the way that she writes. Her children are very real children and she was quite a groundbreaker in her day." --JK Rowling 'Don't you know a sand-fairy when you see one?' I dare say you have often thought about what you would do if you were granted three wishes. The five children -- Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother -- had often talked about it but when they are faced with the grumpy sand-fairy they find it difficult to make up their minds. And that is just the beginning of their dilemmas. As they discover, there is nothing quite like a wish for getting you into terrible trouble.
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E. Nesbit
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Wordsworth
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Five Children and It
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Its eyes were on long horns like a snail's eyes... it had ears like a bat's ears, and its tubby body was shaped like a spider's and covered with thick, soft fur... and it had hands and feet like a monkey's.'It' was the Psammead, the grumpy sand-fairy that could, if in the mood, grant a wish a day. When the five children befriend him they find that each wish granted often has a sting in its tail. Golden guineas are too difficult to spend, wings let them down in a most inconvenient way, and when they wish for Red Indians, the children forget that they can sometimes be a little warlike.Generations of children have come to love the fantasy and the whimsy of the stories in the classic book from the author of The Railway Children.
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Wendy Millstine, Wendy-O Matik, Jeffrey Brantley |
New
Harbinger
Publications
Five Good Minutes - 100 Morning Practices To Help You Stay Calm & Focused All Day Long
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The 100 simple practices found in Five Good Minutes® are designed to help even the busiest person start the day right. Using just five minutes of mindfulness, relaxation, or imagery techniques during their morning routines, readers can set their intentions and greet the day feeling calm, centered, and energized. What difference can five minutes make in the crazy, nonstop course of a sixteen-hour day? For people feeling overwhelmed with responsibility, bored with the same tired routine, or frustrated about how to create meaning in their lives, a little time well spent can lead to extraordinary changes. This book shows readers how to dramatically improve their lives in just a few moments each day. The concept is powerfully Readers take the time each morning to be fully present, to set a clear intention for themselves, and to really engage in any of 100 fun and easy-to-follow practices. Soon they will discover that amazing things can happen in just five minutes. The book provides guided imagery, relaxation, mindfulness, and meditation practices-fun activities that relieve stress and create meaning and purpose in the reader's day. These practices help readers feel good, get motivated, and become inspired to change their lives for the better. Over time, these activities become guideposts readers will return to throughout the day, providing energy and inspiration when they need them most. In other words, the time readers of this book take for themselves in the morning might just be the five good minutes that change their lives. Five Good Minutes is a trademark of New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
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Gloria Arenson
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Touchstone
Five Simple Steps to Emotional Healing : The Last Self-Help Book You Will Ever Need
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Tap Your Troubles AwayIt's that simple. Meridian Therapy is a self-healing system that can be learned in minutes and can relieve a lifetime of emotional pain. A cutting-edge technique based on the ancient art of acupressure, it involves stimulating the energy meridians in the body by tapping on specific energy points and awakening their healing power.In Five Simple Steps to Emotional Healing, noted therapist Gloria Arenson explains the scientific basis of Meridian Therapy and teaches readers the five easy-to-follow steps that will allow them to break free from stress and negative emotions. Meridian Therapy can be practiced any time, anywhere, in order toImprove performance in sports, work, and the bedroomStop the fears that limit activities and ruin relationshipsEliminate the urge to procrastinateConquer cravings and compulsionsHeal emotional scars and painful memoriesImprove self-esteemDissolve panic attacks before they start
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2009 Financial Book of the Year, China Business News The latest book from Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf explains why global imbalances cause financial crises―including the one ravaging the United States right now―and outlines the steps for ending this destructive cycle. Reviewing global financial crises since 1980, Wolf lays bare the links between the microeconomics of finance and the macroeconomics of the balance of payments, demonstrating how the subprime lending crisis in the United States fits into a pattern that includes the economic shocks of 1997, 1998, and early 1999 in Latin America, Russia, and Asia. He explains why the United States is now the “borrower and spender of last resort,” makes the case that this is an untenable arrangement, and argues that global economic security depends on the ability of emerging economies to develop robust financial systems based on domestic currencies. Sharply and clearly argued, Wolf’s prescription for fixing global finance illustrates why he has been described as "the world's preeminent financial journalist."
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You will be punished… Celestine North lives a perfect life. She's a model daughter and sister, she's well-liked by her classmates and teachers, and she's dating the impossibly charming Art Crevan. But then Celestine encounters a situation where she makes an instinctive decision. She breaks a rule and now faces life-changing repercussions. She could be imprisoned. She could be branded. She could be found flawed. In her breathtaking young adult debut, bestselling author Cecelia Ahern depicts a society where perfection is paramount and flaws lead to punishment. And where one young woman decides to take a stand that could cost her everything.
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Wayne Lotherington
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Wiley
Flicking Your Creative Switch - Developing Brighter Ideas For Business
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Today we need to have a more new, fresh, competitive, superior, big, standard-setting, world-class, or as Wayne writes “brighter ideas for business” than ever, in order to keep our industry (advertising) relevant and alive. Wayne’s world of thoughts for finding those high caliber ideas are inspiring. We’ve put some of them into practice, with great success. Wayne’s book cures the fear of the blank page; I wish it came in pocket size. – Michael Conrad , Vice Chairman, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett Worldwide Inc. (1997-2002) This is a book for everybody who wants to be more creative but doesn’t know where to start. It’s also for creative people who like the rest of us mortals need to jump-start their engines once in a while. Wayne Lotherington has a special gift for helping people generate big ideas and realize their creative potential. In Flicking Your Creative Switch , he shares some of his proven methods, based on 20 years in leading creative organizations, in simple language, with easy-to-use tools. — Peter Wilken , Partner, The Brand Company, Hong Kong At last, a powerful look at the ‘how to’ ; of creativity in a way that’s inspiring, witty, and most importantly, actionable. Wayne Lotherington is the new Edward de Bono —Dr. Michael Llewellyn-Williams , Founder & President, BrandMechanics Inc., San Francisco Nowadays successful businesses must be able to come up with new, breakthrough business ideas on-demand, and must be able to implement them at the speed of ‘e’. Wayne Lotherington offers them the best handbook on creative thinking that I’ve read. It is simple, clear, concise, actionable and inspirational. It will help any business generate better ideas than ever. If you need your business to be more creative, you need to ‘flick your creative switch’ right now. — Chris Jaques , CEO, The Bigthinking Group, UK A surprising number of people, even in so-called creative industries such as advertising, suffer from the belief that they themselves are not creative. Wayne Lotherington will quickly prove you wrong. This book lays out Wayne’s theory of creative thinking in a simple, easy-to-grasp way. There are numerous exercises to try, and useful tools that you can apply immediately to your daily life. Having attended Wayne’s courses, I can assure any reader that your mind will be bussing with possibilities, and eager to take on new creative challenges. Anyone can be creative. Wayne’s book will give you the courage to try. —Kate Bristow , Director of Strategic Planning, M & C Saatchi, Singapore
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Let it be flour babies. Let chaos reign. When the annual school science
fair comes round, Mr Cartwright's class don't get to work on the Soap
Factory, the Maggot Farm or the Exploding Custard Tins. To their intense
disgust they get the Flour Babies - sweet little six-pound bags of flour
that must be cared for at all times.
Author: Anne Fine
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication Date: 2017
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"Flour Babies" is an excellent read for both parents and children. Anne Fine's story is brilliantly crafted, and it is a unique way to learn about the responsibilities of parenting. Readers will love how the students took care of their flour babies, and the relationships they formed. It is an entertaining and informative read that shouldn't be missed.
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Gabriel Wyner
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Harmony
Fluent Forever : How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.
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Take a romp in the swamp with this New York Times bestselling mystery adventure set in the Florida Keys from Newbery Honoree Carl Hiaasen !Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor—which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can't prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noah's dad is in the local lock-up.Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. He will prove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow.“The writing is pitch perfect.” — The New York Times “A royal flush.” — Chicago Sun-Times “Classic Hiaasen—laugh-out-loud satire in a Florida setting.” — LifeFrom the Hardcover edition.
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This book is great for anyone going through a midlife crisis or interested in fishing. Raines tells his own story of going through middle age while providing humorous and historical insights into the sport of fly fishing. This book is unique because it is a combination of a memoir, fishing guide, and self-help book all in one. Raines uses his own experiences to teach lessons about life transitions, and his passion for fly fishing serves as a central metaphor throughout the book.
Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.
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Fodor's
Fodor's Paris
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Fodor's Paris is the ultimate travel guide to explore the enchanting city of Paris. With multiple itineraries catering to various interests, it provides a comprehensive view of the city, including offbeat destinations. The guide has hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating the top picks. The special breakout features on The Seine, Notre Dame, and Musee du Louvre are a cherry on top. The handy pullout map makes navigation a breeze. It's a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Paris.
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Mohamed Choukri, Paul Bowles |
Telegram
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For Bread Alone
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Driven by famine from their home in the Rif, Mohamed's family walks to Tangiers in search of a better life. But his father is unable to find work and grows violent, beating Mohamed's mother and killing his sick younger brother in a moment of mad rage.On moving to another province Mohamed learns how to charm and steal, and discovers the joys of drugs, sex and alcohol. Proud, insolent and afraid of no-one, Mohamed returns to Tangiers, where he is caught up in the violence of the 1952 independence riots. During a short spell in a filthy Moroccan jail, a fellow inmate kindles Mohamed's life-altering love of poetry.The book itself was banned in Arab countries for its sexual explicitness. Dar al-Saqi was the first publishing house to publish it in Arabic in 1982, thirty years after it was written, though many translations came out before the Arabic version.Translated by Paul Bowles.Mohamed Choukri is one of North Africa's most controversial and widely read authors. At the age of twenty he decided to learn to read and write classical Arabic. He went on to become a teacher and writer, finally being awarded the chair of Arabic Literature at Ibn Batuta College in Tangier.Paul Bowles, perhaps best known for his novel The Sheltering Sky, collaborated closely with Choukri on the translation of For Bread Alone.The story of Choukri's life is continued in Streetwise.
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Alfred H. Marks, Yukio Mishima |
Vintage
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Forbidden Colors
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From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating poisoned cocktail. An aging, embittered novelist sets out to avenge himself on the women who have betrayed him. He finds the perfect instrument in Yuichi, a young man whose beauty makes him irresistible to women but who is just discovering his attraction to other men.As Yuichi's mentor presses him into a loveless marriage and a series of equally loveless philanderings, his protégé enters the gay underworld of postwar Japan. In that hidden society of parks and tearooms, prostitutes and aristocratic blackmailers, Yuichi is as defenseless as any of the women he preys on. Mordantly observed, intellectually provocative, and filled with icy eroticism, Forbidden Colors is a masterpiece.
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Suraya Sadeed
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Virago
Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse - The True Story of One Woman who Risked Everything to Bring Hope to Afghanistan
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Set amidst some of the most inhospitable conditions in war-torn, Taliban-seized Afghanistan, "Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse" is an adventure story with heart that tells Sadeed's inspiring fight to bring aid, education, and peace training to Afghan citizens.
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Matthew Quick
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Little,
Brown
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For
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Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
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This book is a powerful and emotional journey of a troubled teenage boy, Leonard Peacock, who is struggling with mental illness and a traumatic past. The author, Matthew Quick, explores the themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and forgiveness as the reader follows Leonard on his 18th birthday, where he has decided to commit a horrific act before taking his own life. The book shows the importance of acceptance and the damaging effects of society's expectations on young people. This book would be a good read for anyone who enjoys a thought-provoking and emotional story that delves deep into the human psyche.
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Liang Neng, Harbir Singh, Michael Useem |
Publicaffairs
Fortune Makers : The Leaders Creating China's Great Global Companies
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Fortune Makers analyzes and brings to light the distinctive practices of business leaders who are the future of the Chinese economy. These leaders oversee not the old state-owned enterprises, but private companies that have had to invent their way forward out of the wreckage of an economy in tatters following the Cultural Revolution.Outside of brand names such as Alibaba and Lenovo, little is known, even by the Chinese themselves, about the people present at the creation of these innovative businesses. Fortune Makers provides sharp insights into their unique styles -- a distinctive blend of the entrepreneur, the street fighter, and practices developed by the Communist Party -- and their distinctive ways of leading and managing their organizations that are unlike anything the West is familiar with.When Peter Drucker published Concept of the Corporation in 1946, he revealed what made large American corporations tick. Similarly, when Japanese companies emerged as a global force in the 1980s, insightful analysts explained the practices that brought Japan's economy out of the ashes -- and what managers elsewhere could learn to compete with them. Now, based on unprecedented access, Fortune Makers allows business leaders in the United States and the rest of the West to understand the essential character and style of Chinese corporate life and its dominant players, whose businesses are the foundation of the domestic Chinese market and are now making their mark globally.
Matthew Arnold, E. K. Brown (Ed.) |
Appleton-century-crofts,
Inc.
Four Essays on Life and Letters
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Henrik Ibsen, Rolf Fjelde, Joan Templeton |
Signet
Four Major Plays Vol.1 : Centennial Edition
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Four Major Volume IA Doll House • The Wild Duck • Hedda Gabler • The Master BuilderAmong the greatest and best known of Ibsen’s works, these four plays brilliantly exemplify his landmark contributions to the his realistic dialogue, probing of social problems, and depiction of characters’ inner lives as well as their actions. Rich in symbolism and often autobiographical, each of these dramas deals convincingly and provocatively with such universal themes as greed, fear, and sexual hostility, and confronts the eternal conflict between reality and illusion. These Rolf Fjelde translations have been widely acclaimed as the definitive versions of the major works of the father of modern theater.Translated and with a Foreword by Rolf FjeldeAnd an Afterword by Joan Templeton
Janet De Neefe
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Periplus
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Fragrant Rice: My Continuing Love Affair with Bali
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If you've ever dreamed of basking in the vibrant culture of Bali, "Fragrant Rice" is a must-read. Janet De Neefe takes you on an exquisite journey through the heart of Bali and its culinary traditions. For the food enthusiast with a wanderlust spirit, this book is a perfect blend of personal memoir and gastronomic adventure, enriched with the intimacy of family recipes that promise to delight your palate and feed your soul.
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Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven Lenton |
Pan
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India
Framed
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Nicola Williams, Steve Fallon, Lonely Planet |
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France is a great read for travelers who want to explore the rich culture, history, and flavors of the country. The extensive itineraries, cross-referenced maps, and "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists are valuable tools that will help readers make the most out of their trip. The book captures the essence of France's diverse regions, cities and landmarks with helpful recommendations and authoritative background information.
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Unknown
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International
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France Insight Guide
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If you're planning to travel to France, this guide is a must-have! It provides a comprehensive overview of the country's history, culture, architecture, cuisine, and wine. The book also offers practical travel tips, from transportation to accommodation. With beautiful photos and detailed maps, Insight Guide France will make your travel planning much more comfortable and exciting.
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Frankie Dettori
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Collinswillow
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Frankie : The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
William
Morrow
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Freakonomics - A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side Of Everything
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Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? How much do parents really matter? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He studies the riddles of everyday life—from cheating and crime to parenting and sports—and reaches conclusions that turn conventional wisdom on its head.Freakonomics is a groundbreaking collaboration between Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, an award-winning author and journalist. They set out to explore the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, and much more.Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, they show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives—how people get what they want or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
William
Morrow
Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life-; from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing-; and whose conclusions regularly turn the conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book: freakonomics.Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives-; how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. In "Freakonomics," they set out to explore the hidden side of ... well, everything. The inner workings of a crack gang. The truth about real-estate agents. The myths of campaign finance. The telltale marks of a cheating schoolteacher. The secrets of the Ku Klux Klan.What unites all these stories is a belief that the modern world, despite a surfeit of obfuscation, complication, and downright deceit, is not impenetrable, is not unknowable, and-; if the right questions are asked-; is even more intriguing than we think. All it takes is a new way of looking. Steven Levitt, through devilishly clever and clear-eyed thinking, shows how to seethrough all the clutter."Freakonomics" establishes this unconventional premise: If morality represents how we would like the world to work, then economics represents how it actually does work. It is true that readers of this book will be armed with enough riddles and stories to last a thousand cocktail parties. But "Freakonomics" can provide more than that. It will literally redefine the way we view the modern world.(front flap)
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In the winter of 1922 Edith Thompson and her younger lover, Freddy Bywaters, were found guilty of murdering Percy Thompson, Edith's boorish husband. The two lovers were executed in a whirl of publicity in 1923. The case caused a sensation, a crime of passion that gripped the nation's imagination and became the raw material for Jill Dawson's sensual and captivating novel Fred and Edie, a fictional account of the lovers' romance and their subsequent trial, predominantly told through Edie's imaginary letters addressed to her lover, "Darlint Freddie". This is a remarkable novel, that brilliantly evokes the suburban world of 1920s London (T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, published the same year as the trial, runs like a leitmotif throughout the novel). Edie, viewed from the public gallery as "silly, vain" is a superb literary creation--sensual, intelligent, articulate and liberated, bitterly denouncing in her letters to Freddy a world that denies "that our love might be a real love, on a par with other great loves. That just because you are from Norwood and work as a ship's laundry man and I grew up in Stamford Hill and read a certain kind of novel, we are not capable of true emotions, of having feelings and experiences that matter".Dawson's novel gradually reveals that Edie's "crime" is actually her articulate, contradictory and assertive femininity. "I am not all sweetness and light" she insists, but it is her independent behaviour that ultimately stands trial, as Freddy becomes an increasingly enigmatic and questionable figure on the margins of the novel. Elegantly written and carefully researched, Fred and Edie is as passionate and assured as the tragic heroine it portrays. --Jerry Brotton
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If you enjoyed "Pachinko," Min Jin Lee's "Free Food for Millionaires" might just captivate you with its sharp observation of Korean-American life juxtaposed with themes of ambition, class, and identity. Through the lens of a daughter of immigrants trying to find her way among New York City's elite, you'll explore complex characters that are both flawed and deeply human. It's a vivid social commentary with a heart, just waiting to resonate with you.
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Desmond M. Tutu, Václav Havel |
Penguin
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Freedom from Fear : And Other Writings
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Freedom from Fear - collected writings from the Nobel Peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi's collected writings - edited by her late husband, whom the ruling military junta prevented from visiting Burma as he was dying of cancer - reflects her greatest hopes and fears for her fellow Burmese people, and her concern about the need for international co-operation in the continuing fight for Burma's freedom. Bringing together her most powerful speeches, letters and interviews, this remarkable collection gives a voice to Burma's 'woman of destiny', whose fate remains in the hands of her enemies. Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, and leader of Burma's National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the world's greatest living defenders of freedom and democracy, and an inspiration to millions worldwide. This book sits alongside Nelson Mandela's memoir Long Walk to Freedom. 'This book is bound to become a classic for a new generation of Asians who value democracy even more highly than Westerners do, simply because they are deprived of the basic freedoms that Westerners take for granted'The New York Times 'Aung San Suu Kyi's extraordinary achievement has been to confront the regime peacefully, reasonably and persuasively... [in] one of the most laudable continuing acts of political courage' Financial Times 'Such is the depth of passion and learning that she brings to her writings about national identity and its links with culture and language that she has attracted the admiration of intellectuals around the world' Sunday Times Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of Burma's National League for Democracy. She was placed under house arrest in Rangoon in 1989, where she remained for almost 15 of the 21 years until her release in 2010, becoming one of the world's most prominent political prisoners. She is also the author of Letters from Burma.
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Dalai Lama XIV
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Freedom in Exile : The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama
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Tibet's exiled spiritual and secular leader describes his childhood, the Chinese invasion of Tibet, and how exiled Tibetans have rebuilt their lives and explains Tibetan Buddhism along with his philosophy of peace
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Tobias Churton
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Lewis
Masonic
Freemasonry : The Reality
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This remarkable new book is about to bring the picture into focus in a way never before possible. Discover the true story of the world's most influential brotherhood. Join the author on a journey into the mystical past that reveals the true source of Masonic wisdom. Discover the amazing world of the Alchemists, mystics and political visionaries who made the order what it is today. Discover the secret divine aim at the heart of Freemasonry and see the real meanings in the now completely misinterpreted rituals and symbols of the craft. Written by academic historian and Freemason Tobias Churton, this book will allow you to see the Masonic lodge and brotherhood in a completely new light.
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The chansons in this collection are examples of polyphonic settings of French secular verse, nearly ten thousand of which appear in printed or manuscript sources during the sixteenth century. The eighty-four pieces were chosen for their musical value; great masters as well as lesser known composers, who made significant contributions to the genre, are represented. Primarily, the chansons are for four mixed voices. A number of settings for other combinations, from two-part to seven-part, are also included. he
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Friend of My Youth is a poignant memoir that explores the themes of loss, memory and identity through a nostalgic trip back to Bombay. The book is an introspective reflection on the city's past and present, making for a great read for anyone who enjoys contemplative literature. The author's lyrical prose, combined with its evocative depictions of Bombay, are sure to leave readers captivated, and encourage them to delve deeper into their own personal histories.
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"Friend or Foe" could be a good read for science fiction fans who enjoy action-packed adventures with unlikely heroes. The book's unique feature is the concept of the Outernet - an intergalactic computer network beyond our own and the battle between the Friends and FOES to control it. The story is made even more entertaining with the addition of a comedic duo, a dog, and a cat. Readers will enjoy this wild ride through strange galaxies and unexpected adventures.
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Josephine Chia
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Times
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International
Frog Under a Coconut Shell
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This book is based on the author's true story of how her own mother struggled for her right to educate her daughters despite her own parochial existence in a small kampong. This highly nostalgic and evocative book pays tribute to her mother's courageous journey from the bloom of youth to her affliction with Alzheimer's disease in old age.
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Daniel C. Dennett
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Penguin
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Uk
From Bacteria to Bach and Back : The Evolution of Minds
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What is human consciousness and how is it possible? These questions fascinate thinking people from poets and painters to physicists, psychologists, and philosophers.This is Daniel C. Dennett's brilliant answer, extending perspectives from his earlier work in surprising directions, exploring the deep interactions of evolution, brains and human culture. Part philosophical whodunnit, part bold scientific conjecture, this landmark work enlarges themes that have sustained Dennett's career at the forefront of philosophical thought. In his inimitable style, laced with wit and thought experiments, Dennett shows how culture enables reflection by installing a profusion of thinking tools, or memes, in our brains, and how language turbocharges this process. The result: a mind that can comprehend the questions it poses, has emerged from a process of cultural evolution.An agenda-setting book for a new generation of philosophers and thinkers, From Bacteria to Bach and Back is essential for anyone who hopes to understand human creativity in all its applications.
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Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives
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Frommer's Singapore and Malaysia
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This travel guide offers a comprehensive insight into Singapore and Malaysia, from the bustling city to idyllic islands. The author provides practical advice and accurate information for readers. The book is recommended for individuals who are planning to explore Singapore and Malaysia’s cultural and natural diversity.
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George McDonald, Arthur Frommer, Eric Inglefield |
*frommers
Frommer's< America's Best-Loved Driving Tours, 3rd Edition
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Everything You Need to See the Best of America by Car Let Frommer's Take You To: New England's colonial villages and Revolutionary battlegroundsThe rich, rolling farmlands of Pennsylvania Dutch CountryShenandoah National Park's scenic Skyline DriveThe Mississippi bayous, Bluegrass Country, and the land of LincolnThe old mining towns of the Rockies and the pueblos of the SouthwestSteinbeck's Monterey and the spectacular Big Sur coastAnd much, much more Inside You'll Find: 30 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries--all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photosExact directions, distances, and driving times for each routeAll the sights along the way--with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kidsScenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walksDetailed, accurate full-color route-planning mapsFrommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com or on America Online at Keyword: Frommers
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Amanda Hocking
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Tor
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Frostfire
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Hidden deep in the heart of a snow-covered wilderness lays the secret kingdom of the Kanin—a magical realm as beautiful as it is treacherous.…Bryn Aven has never fit into Kanin society. Her blond hair and blue eyes set her apart as an outsider—a half-blood unable to hold a respectable rank. But she’s determined to prove herself as a loyal protector of the kingdom she loves. Her dream is to become a member of the King’s elite guard, and she’s not going to let anything stand in her way…not even her growing feelings for her boss, Ridley Dresden. A relationship between them is strictly forbidden, but Bryn can’t fight her attraction to him. And she’s beginning to think he feels it too.Meanwhile, there’s an attack on the kingdom—one that will test Bryn’s strength like never before. Finally, she has the chance to confront Konstantin Black, the traitor who tried to kill her father years ago. It’s up to Bryn to put a stop to him before he strikes again. But is she willing to risk everything to protect a kingdom that doesn’t accept her for who she really is? And when her mission brings her closer to Ridley, will she be able to deny her heart?