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Always the Bride
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Always the Bride completes the HEN NIGHT PROPHECIES series with the bride's story of fulfilling her destiny of marrying twice. This is a book for those who love a good romantic-comedy with twists and turns. The author, Jessica Fox, provides an entertaining read with relatable characters, making it a perfect option for a light-hearted and enjoyable read.
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Greg Harrison
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Whitehorse
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AMA Ride Guide to America : Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA
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Edited by Greg Harrison. From the corkscrews of California to the scenic mountain notches of New England, the AMA Ride Guide to America reveals the enticing backroads that motorcyclists dream about. With maps and point-to-point trip outlines for 36 different trips nationwide, riders can explore rocky shorelines, through sweeping valleys, up to mountain peaks, and across everything in between. A must-have travel book for those who long to take two wheels to the best of the open road Featuring trips from Whitehorse Press authors Clement Salvadori, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner and others, this full-color travel guide includes 40 detailed, topographic road maps to help riders follow the recommended routes and know what kind of terrain they'll encounter along the way. Include are trips in the Pacific Northwest, California, the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, Texas, the Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic, and New England.
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Yvonne Low, Stephen H. Whiteman, Sarena Abdullah |
Power
Publications,
Sydney
Ambitious Alignments : New Histories in Southeast Asian Art, 1945-1990
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This new volume explores the art and architecture of Southeast Asia in the postwar period. Ten essays by emerging scholars draw upon unexplored archives and works of art, bearing witness to rich local histories and uncovering complex artistic exchanges across Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond. The collection sheds new light on the significance of architecture, painting, installation, photography, and sculpture in the historical narratives of this period and offers fresh insights into artistic production and reception within the cultural and political contexts of postcolonialism and the Cold War, the legacies of which continue to shape the region today.This book will appeal to readers interested in intersections of art history and the histories of modernism, postcolonialism, and the Cold War; the disciplines of architecture, photography, installation; and the histories and cultures of Southeast Asia.
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When Penny Birch discovers that her niece Jemima has been seduced into making a working tour of some of the USA's most notorious pornographers, she feels she has no choice but to save her from the clutches of these dangerous men. But Jemima is not to be dissuaded, and as aunt and niece travel west from New York they get themselves into all kinds of kinky trouble.American Blue takes a light-hearted but unashamedly perverse look at the American porno industry from the perspective of an innocent young model.
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T.H. Breen
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Hill
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Wang
American Insurgents, American Patriots - The Revolution Of The People
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Before there could be a revolution, there was a rebellion; before patriots, there were insurgents. Challenging and displacing decades of received wisdom, T. H. Breen's strikingly original book explains how ordinary Americans―most of them members of farm families living in small communities―were drawn into a successful insurgency against imperial authority. A few celebrated figures in the Continental Congress do not make for a revolution. It requires tens of thousands of ordinary men and women willing to sacrifice, kill, and be killed. Breen not only gives the history of these ordinary Americans but, drawing upon a wealth of rarely seen documents, restores their primacy to American independence. Mobilizing two years before the Declaration of Independence, American insurgents in all thirteen colonies concluded that resistance to British oppression required organized violence against the state. They channeled popular rage through elected committees of safety and observation, which before 1776 were the heart of American resistance. American Insurgents, American Patriots is the stunning account of the insurgency that led to the nation's founding.
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Christine Stansell
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Princeton
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American Moderns - Bohemian New York And The Creation Of A New Century
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In the early twentieth century, an exuberant brand of gifted men and women moved to New York City, not to get rich but to participate in a cultural revolution. For them, the city's immigrant neighborhoods--home to art, poetry, cafes, and cabarets in the European tradition--provided a place where the fancies and forms of a new America could be tested. Some called themselves Bohemians, some members of the avant-garde, but all took pleasure in the exotic, new, and forbidden.In American Moderns , Christine Stansell tells the story of the most famous of these neighborhoods, Greenwich Village, which--thanks to cultural icons such as Eugene O'Neill, Isadora Duncan, and Emma Goldman--became a symbol of social and intellectual freedom. Stansell eloquently explains how the mixing of old and new worlds, politics and art, and radicalism and commerce so characteristic of New York shaped the modern American urban scene. American Moderns is both an examination and a celebration of a way of life that's been nearly forgotten.
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Philip Roth
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Vintage
Books
American Pastoral : Vintage 21
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Swede Levov, a legendary athlete at his Newark high school, grows up in the booming post-war years to marry a former Miss New Jersey, inherit his father's glove factory, and move into a stone house in the idyllic hamlet of Old Rimrock. And then one day in 1968, Swede's beautiful American luck deserts him. His teenage daughter has become capable of an outlandishly savage act of political terrorism, wrenching Swede out of the longed-for American pastoral and into the indigenous American beserk.
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"Las estrellas te guiarán. Confía en ellas."Polly O'Keefe se marcha a pasar una temporada con sus abuelos, Alex y Kate Murry, pues desea tomar un respiro del ajetreado ambiente en casa, donde debe convivir con sus padres, Calvin y Meg, y sus seis hermanos: Charles, Sandy, Dennys, Peggy, Johnny y Rosy. No podría ser mayor su sorpresa al descubrir en carne propia las fuerzas místicas que rodean el terreno en que se erige la antigua granja de los abuelos. Polly pronto se encontrará en un paisaje envuelto por relámpagos, neblina, una tierra temblorosa bajo sus pies… y un grupo de jóvenes armados con lanzas que se dirige hacia ella. ¿Por qué se abrió el umbral del tiempo que condujo a Polly a la prehistoria de los druidas, tres mil años en el pasado? ¿Podrá volver al presente antes de que esa puerta se cierre y la abandone entre un grupo de personas que ve en el sacrificio humano la única respuesta a sus problemas?
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Diane Arbus was one of the most brilliant and revered photographers in the history of American art. Her portraits, in stark black and white, seemed to reveal the psychological truths of their subjects. But after she committed suicide in 1971, at the age of forty-eight, the presumed chaos and darkness of her own inner life became, for many viewers, inextricable from her work.
In the spirit of Janet Malcolm's classic examination of Sylvia Plath, The Silent Woman, William Todd Schultz's An Emergency in Slow Motion reveals the creative and personal struggles of Diane Arbus. Schultz veers from traditional biography to interpret Arbus's life through the prism of four central mysteries: her outcast affinity, her sexuality, the secrets she kept and shared, and her suicide. He seeks not to diagnose Arbus, but to discern some of the private motives behind her public works and acts. In this approach, Schultz not only goes deeper into Arbus's life than any previous writer, but provides a template with which to think about the creative life in general.
Schultz's careful analysis is informed, in part, by the recent release of some of Arbus's writing and work by her estate, as well as by interviews with Arbus's psychotherapist. An Emergency in Slow Motion combines new revelations and breathtaking insights into a must-read psychobiography about a monumental artist-the first new look at Arbus in twenty-five years.
Author: William Todd Schultz
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 03 Oct 2011
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Henrik Ibsen, Arthur Miller |
Penguin
Books
An Enemy of the People
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When Dr. Stockmann discovers that the water in the small Norwegian town in which he is the resident physician has been contaminated, he does what any responsible citizen would do: reports it to the authorities. But Stockmann's good deed has the potential to ruin the town's reputation as a popular spa destination, and instead of being hailed as a hero, Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people. Arthur Miller's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama is a classic in itself, a penetrating exploration of what happens when the truth comes up against the will of the majority. This edition includes Arthur Miller’s preface and an introduction by John Guare.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding : with Hume's Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature and A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh
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A landmark of Enlightenment thought, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh, Hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of advocating extreme skepticism, and of undermining the foundations of morality; and his Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature, which anticipates discussions developed in the Enquiry.
In his concise Introduction, Eric Steinberg explores the conditions that led Hume to write the Enquiry and the work's important relationship to Book I of Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature.
Author: David Hume
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 151
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date: 15 Nov 1993
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David Hume
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The
Library
Of
Liberal
Arts
An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding
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Walter Benesch
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Palgrave
Macmillan
An Introduction To Comparative Philosophy - A Travel Guide To Philosophical Space
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This original and accessible text is more than an introduction to comparative philosophy in the East and West. It is also a guide to 'philosophizing' as a thinking process. In addition to outlining the presuppositions of different traditions, it discusses their methods and techniques for reasoning in what the author calls four dimensions of 'philosophical space': object, subject, the situational and the aspective/perspective dimension.
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If you thought drawing meant only black-and-white sketches, think again! Colored oil pencils, crayons, even paints--they all work, as long as you see the world pictorially and understand the proper techniques. Master the marvelous art of drawing, applying a variety of mediums and styles. Try your hand at landscapes, still lifes, townscapes and buildings, nature, portraits and figures, animals, and the decorative arts--and tackle the individual challenges each one entails. See how to create perspective, picture plane, and tonal space, and examine how even a subtle change of composition can affect a drawing's appearance. Simple exercises will train your eye to notice detail and appraise the objects before you. Along the way, different drawing techniques are introduced, including continuous line drawing, cross-hatching, tonal effects, and pointillism. Hundreds of examples, both from famous painters such as Leonardo, Durer, and Seurat and from beginners like yourself, clearly illustrate exactly how the draw ings work. Often, highlighted sections of a drawing point to areas of particular interest. Bonus: A thorough review of materials and equipment, presentation, and framing round out this invaluable, richly illustrated guidebook. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.
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From the rather bland titles one might think that these were two indistinguishable basic drawing books. Fortunately, they are two very different animals. Bays, a cheerful artist from the south of England, assumes that the student may know nothing more about drawing than printing the alphabet. Jackson writes for the artist, or would-be-artist, who already has a developed sense of line and form. The differences are apparent from the start: Bays's first chapter is called "Making Marks" and covers, obviously, making marks on paper. Jackson's first chapter, "Perception," offers sophisticated exercises in perceptual processes and methods of translating observation into drawings. Jackson stretches the boundaries of drawing into full color and multimedia. Both books are worthwhile purchases, but for different audiences: Bays for beginners, and Jackson for advanced students. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Author: John Jackson
Format: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Grange Books Ltd
Publication Date: 01 May 1996
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David R. Anderson
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South
Western
College
An Introduction to Management Science : Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making
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Learn today's management science concepts and techniques from a leader in the field. The key purpose of this book is to provide a sound conceptual understanding of the role that management science plays in the decision-making process. AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE is applications-oriented and continues to use the problem-scenario approach in which a problem is described in conjunction with the management science model that's introduced. The model is then solved to generate a solution and recommendation to management.
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Jonathan Wolff
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Oxford
University
Press
An Introduction To Political Philosophy
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What would life be like without the state? What justifies the state? Who should rule? How much liberty should the citizen enjoy? How should property be justly distributed? This book examines the central problems involved in political philosophy and the past attempts to respond to theseproblems. Jonathan Wolff looks at the works of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, and Rawls (among others), examining how the debates between philosophers have developed, and searching for possible answers to these provocative questions. His final chapter looks at more recent issues,particularly feminist political theory.
Margery Morris
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Eastern
Universities
Press
Ltd
An Introduction to Shakespeare's Macbeth for Students in Southeast Asia
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Daniel Mendelsohn
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Vintage
An Odyssey: A Father, A Son and an Epic : Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2017
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When eighty-one-year-old Jay Mendelsohn decides to enroll in the undergraduate Odyssey seminar his son teaches at Bard College, the two find themselves on an adventure as profoundly emotional as it is intellectual. For Jay, a retired research scientist this return to the classroom is his "one last chance" to learn the great literature he'd neglected in his youth--and, even more, a final opportunity to more fully understand his son, a writer and classicist. But through the sometimes uncomfortable months that the two men explore Homer's great work together--first in the classroom, where Jay persistently challenges his son's interpretations, and then during a surprise-filled Mediterranean journey retracing Odysseus's famous voyages--it becomes clear that Daniel has much to learn, too: Jay's responses to both the text and the travels gradually uncover long-buried secrets that allow the son to understand his difficult father at last.
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Chigozie Obioma
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Back
Bay
Books
An Orchestra of Minorities
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A contemporary twist on the Odyssey, An Orchestra of Minorities is narrated by the chi, or spirit of a young poultry farmer named Chinonso. His life is set off course when he sees a woman who is about to jump off a bridge. Horrified by her recklessness, he hurls two of his prized chickens off the bridge. The woman, Ndali, is stopped in her tracks.Chinonso and Ndali fall in love but she is from an educated and wealthy family. When her family objects to the union on the grounds that he is not her social equal, he sells most of his possessions to attend college in Cyprus. But when he arrives in Cyprus, he discovers that he has been utterly duped by the young Nigerian who has made the arrangements for him. Penniless, homeless, we watch as he gets further and further away from his dream and from home.
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Robert Nozick
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Basic
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Anarchy, State, and Utopia
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The foundational text of libertarian thought, named one of the 100 Most Influential Books since World War II ( Times Literary Supplement)First published in response to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice , Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia has since become one of the defining texts in classic libertarian thought. Challenging and ultimately rejecting liberal, socialist, and conservative agendas, Nozick boldly asserts that the rights of individuals are violated as a state's responsibilities increase—and the only way to avoid these violations rests in the creation of a minimalist state limited to protection against force, fraud, theft, and the enforcement of contracts.Winner of the 1975 National Book Award, Anarchy, State and Utopia remains one of the most philosophically rich defenses of economic liberalism to date. With a new foreword by Thomas Nagel, this revised edition introduces Nozick and his work to a new generation of readers.
"It's like having an anatomy book at your fingertips." -- Collectors' Corner
This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist. Explaining the subject in simple terms and with an extensive series of dynamic illustrations, the author identifies parts of the body and demonstrates a wide array of physical activities through his sketches.
Following notes on proportion and drawing, chapters cover the human skeleton, head and neck, torso, arm, hand, leg, foot, and musculature. Numerous illustrations depict various views of these structures, movements of the human figure, as well as changes in the relative proportions of features at different ages.
One of the best books in its field, Anatomy and Drawing helps demystify a complex subject by enabling students to visualize the muscles and bones under the skin, and covers just about everything a beginner needs to know about drawing the human anatomy.
Author: Victor Perard
Format: Paperback
Edition: Annotated
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date: 30 Jul 2004
100 Facts Ancient Egypt is bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and fun activities to help children aged 6-10 years learn everything they need to know about the ancient world of Egyptians.
- Specially commissioned images to bring history to life.
- Supports history topics at key stage 1 and key stage 2.
- Fun activities and amazing facts throughout to help the information seem less daunting.
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100 Facts Ancient Egypt covers all key topics about ancient Egypt for kids in interesting numbered facts. Amazing information is accompanied by fantastic illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. One of our bestselling ancient Egypt books for kids aged 6-10 years, this title is perfect for school projects.
Topics covered in 100 Facts Ancient Egypt:
- Pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramesses II.
- The building of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- The art of mummification, including wrapping bodies and bottling organs.
'I don't believe it' fascinating facts:
- Ancient Egyptians had three different calendars.
- Temple visitors had to shave off their hair and eyebrows before they were allowed to enter the sacred buildings!
- Fly swatters made from giraffe tails were a popular fashion item in ancient Egypt!
Activities to make learning accessible and interactive:
- Make a magic eye charm using modelling clay.
- Quiz question: Where was the first step pyramid built?
- Write your name in hieroglyphics using the guide in this book.
Author: Jane Alison Walker
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 48
Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing
Publication Date: 15 Aug 2015
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Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig |
Viking/puffin,
Angelina and Alice
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Angelina loves to do gymnastics with her new friend, Alice. But when Angelina wobbles over while trying to do a handstand, all the older children laugh at her, and Alice joins in too. But Alice becomes a real friend again as they practise hard for the gymnastics display at the village festival - and Angelina and her friends put on a magnificent display!
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Free Delivery if order value from the seller is greater than 399. Used Book in good condition. No missing/ torn pages. No stains. Note: The above used product classification has been solely undertaken by the seller. Amazon shall neither be liable nor responsible for any used product classification undertaken by the seller. A-to-Z Guarantee not applicable on used products.
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If you're drawn to stories that blend the thrill of suspense with the warmth of romance, "Angels Fall" by esteemed author Nora Roberts could be just the book for you. As you follow the protagonist's struggle to piece together her life after a traumatic event, you'll be engrossed by the book's intricate plot and emotionally charged character development. The backdrop of a small, tight-knit community adds an extra layer of intrigue as relationships and secrets unfold on the pages.
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Animation Unleashed : 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, Video Artist, a...
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Make your animation say what you want it to say. Animation's potential as a powerful tool for communication is just beginning to be understood. This book reveals key principles, useful for both professionals and beginners, which will help you harness the full power of this exciting and ever expanding medium.
Author: Bryce Hallett
Format: Paperback
Edition: Illustrated
Number of Pages: 280
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008
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Ruud van der Rol
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Kampen,
The
Netherlands;
Lrv
Info
Anne Frank
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Recommended for young readers to understand the harsh realities of the Holocaust through Anne Frank's perspective presented in an easy-to-understand manner with vivid illustrations. The book can leave readers with a profound realization of the atrocities of war and their impact on innocent lives.
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Christian Soe
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Mcgraw-hill/dushkin
Annual Editions: Comparative Politics 07/08
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From McGraw-Hill Contemporary Learning Series (formerly known as McGraw-Hill/Dushkin), this Twenty-Fifth Edition of ANNUAL COMPARATIVE POLITICS provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. Organizational features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; a general introduction; brief overviews for each section; a topical index; and an instructor’s resource guide with testing materials. USING ANNUAL EDITIONS IN THE CLASSROOM is offered as a practical guide for instructors. ANNUAL EDITIONS titles are supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online.
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Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen |
St.
Martin's
Press
Anonymous Girl : A Novel
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The next novel of psychological suspense and obsession from the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us Seeking women ages 18-32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she'll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. Question #1: Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt? But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she's thinking...and what she's hiding. Question #2: Have you ever deeply hurt someone you care about? As Jess's paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields' manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly. Question #3: Should a punishment always fit the crime? From the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and just how much you can trust someone. Praise for The Wife Between Us"A fiendishly smart cat-and-mouse thriller" -- New York Times Book Review "[A] seamless thriller that will keep readers on their toes to the very end...Readers will enjoy the dizzying back-and-forth as they attempt to figure out just who to root for and as the suspense ratchets up to one hell of a conclusion. " -- Booklist
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Akhil Gupta, James Ferguson |
University
Of
California
Press
Anthropological Locations : Boundaries and Grounds of a Field Science
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Among the social sciences, anthropology relies most fundamentally on "fieldwork"―the long-term immersion in another way of life as the basis for knowledge. In an era when anthropologists are studying topics that resist geographical localization, this book initiates a long-overdue discussion of the political and epistemological implications of the disciplinary commitment to fieldwork.These innovative, stimulating essays―carefully chosen to form a coherent whole―interrogate the notion of "the field," showing how the concept is historically constructed and exploring the consequences of its dominance. The essays discuss anthropological work done in places (in refugee camps, on television) or among populations (gays and lesbians, homeless people in the United States) that challenge the traditional boundaries of "the field." The contributors suggest alternative methodologies appropriate for contemporary problems and ultimately propose a reformation of the discipline of anthropology.
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Sarah Stacey
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Kyle
Cathie
Limited
Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible
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The authors bring together everything a woman needs to know about feeling great, looking gorgeous and being fabulous, whatever her age. The book includes guidance on skin, hair, make-up, hands, feet and nails, sleep, exercise, and much more.
Lynda Page
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Headline
Paperbacks
Any Old Iron : A gripping post-war saga of family, love and friendship
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"Any Old Iron" is a tale of raw emotional struggle during the challenging post-war era, resonating deeply with anyone who's faced adversity and the need to rebuild. Kelly's journey, entwined with themes of love and redemption, paints a vivid picture of the human spirit’s tenacity. It's a reminder of how, even in the darkest times, new beginnings can blossom with the support of those around us. This book would comfort those who've been through tough times, offering a story of hope and the power of perseverance.
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Ethel Wood
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Woodyard
Publication
AP Comparative Government and Politics: A Study Guide, 3rd Edition
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This all new study guide helps to prepare students for the AP Comparative Government and Politics Exam. It is fully updated, and includes all new multiple-choice and free-response questions.
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Marika Cobbold
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Bloomsbury
Uk
Aphrodite's Workshop for Reluctant Lovers
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"Aphrodite's Workshop for Reluctant Lovers" is a delightful romantic comedy that is perfect for anyone who has ever felt disillusioned by love. Marika Cobbold's clever writing and witty dialogues make this book a light, fun read that will leave you smiling. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is how it interweaves the mythology of ancient Greece with modern-day romance, creating a delightful blend that will appeal to history and romance enthusiasts alike.
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June Schlueter
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Modern
Language
Assn
Of
Amer
Approaches To Teaching Beckett's Waiting For Godot
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Now at seventy-three volumes, this popular MLA series (ISSN 1059-1133) addresses a broad range of literary texts. Each volume surveys teaching aids and critical material and brings together essays that apply a variety of perspectives to teaching the text. Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, student teachers, education specialists, and teachers in all humanities disciplines will find these volumes particularly helpful.
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John N. Miksic
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National
Museum
Singapore
Archaeological Research on the "Forbidden Hill" of Singapore: Excavations at Fort Canning, 1984
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Frank Beddor
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Dial
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ArchEnemy
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ArchEnemy could be a good read for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure books. It's a perfect conclusion to the Wonderland saga with intense satisfaction and page-turning complexity. The unique feature of the book is its ability to revive creative drive and take the reader on a journey to imaginative worlds.
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David Landau
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Knopf
Arik : The Life of Ariel Sharon
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From the former editor in chief of Haaretz, the first in-depth, comprehensive biography of Ariel Sharon, the most dramatic and imposing Israeli political and military leader of the last forty years.The life of Ariel Sharon spans much of modern Israel’s history. A commander in the Israeli Army from its inception in 1948, Sharon participated in the 1948 War of Independence, played decisive roles in the 1956 Suez War and the Six-Day War of 1967, and is credited here with the shift in the outcome of the Yom Kippur War of 1973.After leaving the professional army, Sharon became a political leader and served in numerous governments, most prominently as the defense minister during the 1982 Lebanon War in which he bore “personal responsibility,” according to the state’s commission of inquiry, for massacres of Palestinian civilians by Lebanese militia. As a general and as a politician, he championed the construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. But as prime minister, he performed a dramatic orchestrating Israel’s unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip.Landau brilliantly chronicles Sharon’s surprising about-face, combining the immediacy of firsthand reportage with the analysis and independent insight of a historian’s perspective. Sharon suffered a stroke in January 2006 and remains in a persistent vegetative state. This biography recounts the life of the man who is considered by many to be Israel’s greatest military leader and political statesman, illustrating how Sharon’s leadership transformed Israel, and how his views were shaped by the changing nature of Israeli society.
Eden Maguire
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Arizona : Book 2
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"Arizona: Book 2" could be a good read for young adults who enjoy mystery, drama, and supernatural themes. The book explores themes of grief, loss, and friendship, all with a supernatural twist. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is its exploration of the afterlife, and the idea that death is not the end. Readers who enjoyed the first book in the series will appreciate the continued character development and unresolved plot points.
A useful introduction to the culture, history and monuments of Cambodia, a country which is increasing in popularity as a tourist destination for the more adventurous traveller.
Author: Helen Ibbitson Jessup
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date: 17 Jun 2004
Alberto Carlo Carpiceci
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Bonechi
Art and History of Egypt: 5000 Years of Civilization
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Delving into 'Art and History of Egypt' is like unfolding a treasure map of the country's past. It's a visually stunning guide that not only recounts historical events but also immerses you in breathtaking artistry. Whether you're holding onto memories of the Nile's banks or dreaming of pyramids under the sun, this book promises to fuel your fascination and perhaps inspire your next adventure.
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Paul Morrison
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Templar
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Art For Baby
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Twelve images by famous artists, from Damien Hurst to Keith Haring and Julian Opie, jump off the pages of this chunky board book. Babies respond most to high-contrast black and white images and the artwork has been specifically chosen for the maximum visual stimulation.
Victor D'Amico, Frances Wilson, Moreen Maser |
The
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Art for the Family
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Language Notes:
Text: English, French (translation)
Author: Nicos Hadjinicolaou
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Publication Date: 01 Feb 1978
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The Lions have arrived!Despite its popularity as a form of cultural entertainment and competitive sport, the Lion Dance has a mystical aspect which is often not told and only known by the most traditional masters of the art. Now for the first time, Joey Yap s The Art of Lion Dance will lift the veil and bring to light the metaphysical elements, the rich cultural history and symbolism behind the ancient dance.Aside from revealing the development of the Lion Dance through the ages, this book will explore the various components and traditional practices that make the performance what it is today from the subtle designs of the lion costume, to the incorporation of the ancient art of Qi Men Dun Jia as a powerful tool to activate time, space and event.What You'll Learn:- The origins and traditional folklores associated with Lion Dance-The power, purpose and story behind every step and formation used in Lion Dance performances- How ritual and entertainment come together in making Lion Dance a powerful metaphysical tool to activate-positive Qi and dispel negative forces- The various traditional practices and taboos still observed today in Lion Dance
About the Author:
Joey Yap is the founder of the Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics, a global organisation devoted to the teaching of Feng Shui, BaZi, Qi Men Dun Jia, Mian Xiang and other Chinese Metaphysics subjects. He is also the Chief Consultant of Joey Yap Consulting Group, an international consulting firm specialising in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology services.Joey Yap first began learning Chinese Metaphysics from masters in the field when he was fifteen. Despite having graduated with a Commerce degree in Accounting, Joey never became an accountant. Instead, he began to give seminars, talks and professional Chinese Metaphysic consultations around the world, and has become an avid property investor who also holds an interest in diverse businesses. By the age of twenty-six, he became a self-made millionaire. In 2008, he was listed in The Malaysian Tatler as the Top 300 Most Influential People in Malaysia and Prestige s Top 40 Under 40. In 2013, in recognition of his work and contribution to the industry, society and country, he received the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP), a prestigious award which carries the official title of Dato .He is also the bestselling author of over 120 books on Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology (BaZi), Qi Men Dun Jia, Face Reading and Yi Jing, which has sold more than three million copies to-date. Many of his titles have topped the Malaysian and Singaporean MPH Bookstores bestseller lists. Some of his books have been translated to French, Polish, Russian, Thai and Indonesian and have also topped the respective countries bestseller lists.Thousands of students from all around the world have learnt and mastered BaZi, Classical Feng Shui, and other Chinese Metaphysics subjects through Joey s structured learning programs, books and online training. His courses are currently taught in over thirty countries worldwide and now, many of these courses are also available online for those who wish to study in the comfort of their own homes.Every year, Joey conducts his Feng Shui and Astrology seminar to a crowd of more than 7,000 people at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. He also takes his annual seminar on a world tour to Frankfurt, San Francisco, New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, Ljubljana, Manila, Singapore and beyond. In addition to being a regular guest on various radio and TV shows, Joey has also written columns for The New Straits Times, The Star and The Edge Malaysia s leading newspapers. He has also been featured in many popular global publications and networks like Time International, Forbes International, the International Herald Tribune and Bloomberg. He was an invited speaker at the prestigious CEO Space in Las Vegas, where top CEOs and successful entrepreneurs worldwide converged to learn from the best of the best.He has hosted his own TV series, Discover Feng Shui with Joey Yap on 8TV, a local Malaysian network in 2005; and Walking The Dragons with Joey Yap in 2008 on Astro Wah Lai Toi, Malaysia s biggest cable network; and his popular annual Chinese New Year astrology programs aired for both TV and radio.Joey Yap has done work for HSBC, Bloomberg, Credit Suisse, Microsoft, Samsung, IBM, HP, Alliance, Great Eastern, Citibank, Standard Chartered, OCBC, SIME UEP, Mah Sing, SP Setia, Auto Bavaria, MRCB, Shell, Volvo, AXA, Singtel, ABN Amro, CIMB, Hong-Leong, Manulife and many more.
Author: Joey Yap
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 263
Publisher: Joey Yap Research International Sdn Bhd
Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017
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Phil Metzger
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North
Light
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Art of Perspective : The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium
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Everything you need to know to put your drawings and paintings into perspective!If the concept of perspective makes you think of confusing angles, fancy measuring gadgets and complicated theories, get ready for a very pleasant surprise. In this comprehensive guide, Phil Metzger demystifies perspective, presenting it simply as a matter of mimicking the way we see--like the way a distant mountain appears blue, or a road seems to narrow in the distance.The Art of Perspective offers simple but powerful techniques for achieving a convincing illusion of depth and distance, whether it's a few inches in a still life or miles in a landscape.- Start simple, with atmospheric perspective and intuitive techniques, and gradually progress to linear perspective and more complex challenges such as stairways, curves and reflections. - Use the engaging, step-by-step demonstrations and exercises to try out each essential concept for yourself, making lessons clearer and more memorable. - Learn theories that apply to all mediums, with specific advice for achieving effects using acrylic, oil, watercolor and pencil. - Get the inside scoop on professional tricks and shortcuts that make perspective easier than ever! Forget everything you think you know (or don't know) about perspective. This book builds an easy-to-follow, ground-up understanding of how to turn a flat painting or drawing surface into a living, breathing, dimensional scene that lures viewers in. No matter how you look at it, it's the ultimate guide to perspective for artists of every medium and skill level.