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Advice to Young Men: And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life, in a Series of Letters Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, and a Citizen or a Subjectby William CobbettISBN 0192812971 (0-19-281297-1)
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Afoot in Englandby W. H. HudsonISBN 0192813560 (0-19-281356-0)
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The Ancient Olympicsby Nigel SpiveyISBN 0192806041 (0-19-280604-1)
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Art History: A Very Short Introductionby Dana ArnoldISBN 0192801813 (0-19-280181-3)
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Art Theory: A Very Short Introductionby Cynthia A. FreelandISBN 0192804634 (0-19-280463-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction'Book summary:In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts. Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, alongside the latest research on the brain's role in perceiving art. This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art. [via]
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The Artful Universe Expandedby John BarrowISBN 019280569X (0-19-280569-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Artful Universe Expanded'Book summary:Our love of art, writes John Barrow, is the end product of millions of years of evolution. How we react to a beautiful painting or symphony draws upon instincts laid down long before humans existed. Now, in this enhanced edition of the highly popular The Artful Universe, Barrow further explores the close ties between our aesthetic appreciation and the basic nature of the Universe.
Barrow argues that the laws of the Universe have imprinted themselves upon our thoughts and actions in subtle and unexpected ways. Why do we like certain types of art or music? What games and puzzles do we find challenging? Why do so many myths and legends have common elements? In this eclectic and entertaining survey, Barrow answers these questions and more as he explains how the landscape of the Universe has influenced the development of philosophy and mythology, and how millions of years of evolutionary history have fashioned our attraction to certain patterns of sound and color. Barrow casts the story of human creativity and thought in a fascinating light, considering such diverse topics as our instinct for language, the origins and uses of color in nature, why we divide time into intervals as we do, the sources of our appreciation of landscape painting, and whether computer-generated fractal art is really art.
Drawing on a wide variety of examples, from the theological questions raised by St. Augustine and C.S. Lewis to the relationship between the pure math of Pythagoras and the music of the Beatles, The Artful Universe Expanded covers new ground and enters a wide-ranging debate about the meaning and significance of the links between art and science. [via]More editions of The Artful Universe Expanded:
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Bad Medicine: Doctors Doing Harm Since Hippocratesby David WoottonISBN 0192803557 (0-19-280355-7)
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Battlefield: Decisive Conflicts in Historyby Richard HolmesISBN 019280653X (0-19-280653-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Battlefield: Decisive Conflicts in History'Book summary:Salamis, Agincourt, Lepanto, Trafalgar, Gettysburg, Iswandlana, the Somme, Stalingrad--Battlefield: Decisive Conflicts in History tells the stories of the most dramatic, memorable, and important conflicts in world history. It begins with the battle of Megiddo in ancient Egypt in 1476 BC and takes the reader through to the Second Gulf War, covering almost 300 battles from around the world-- including the Middle East, Asia, Africa, as well as from Europe and the Americas. This important book is edited by Richard Holmes, who has written over 20 books, including The Oxford Companion to Military History.
The battles are grouped within chapters that tell the wider story of a particular era or region, for instance the ancient world, nineteenth-century Europe, World War I, or the Americas. Each chapter includes an introduction by Richard Holmes that sets out the historical, tactical, and technological context, and looks at current debates. In addition, individual battles are placed clearly within the wars and campaigns of which they formed a part, making it possible for the reader to follow the details of the battle, and at the same time to understand its military and historical implications.
Detailed maps portray the course of famous battles and campaigns, and a range of illustrations--many from contemporary sources--bring the narrative to life. An extensive index gives the reader quick access to historical figures, locations, battle formations, and much more. Battlefield summarizes the best of contemporary scholarship on battles and war in an accessible, engaging narrative, and it will be of interest to anyone interested in military history.
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Beauty And Artby Elizabeth PrettejohnISBN 0192801600 (0-19-280160-0)
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Bitter Revolution: China's Struggle With the Modern Worldby Rana MitterISBN 019280605X (0-19-280605-X)
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The Civil Wars: A Military History of England, Scotland, and Ireland 1638-1660by John Kenyon, Jane Ohlmeyer, John S. MorrillISBN 019280278X (0-19-280278-X)
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The Cold War: A Very Short Introductionby Robert J. McMahonISBN 0192801783 (0-19-280178-3)
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politicsby Iain McLean, Alistair McMillanISBN 0192802763 (0-19-280276-3)
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Countryman on the Moorsby John Gerard O'Leary, J. C. AtkinsonISBN 0192814141 (0-19-281414-1)
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The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introductionby Timothy LimISBN 0192806599 (0-19-280659-9)
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Democracy: A Very Short Introductionby Bernard CrickISBN 019280250X (0-19-280250-X)
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This book is a short account of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy, from ancient Greece and Rome through the American, French, and Russian revolutions, and of the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world. It argues that democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for good government, and that ideas of the rule of law, and of human rights, should in some situations limit democratic claims. [via]More editions of Democracy: A Very Short Introduction:
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Dickens Worldby John HouseISBN 0192810022 (0-19-281002-2)
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A Dictionary Of Celtic Mythologyby James MacKillopISBN 0192801201 (0-19-280120-1)
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A Dictionary of English Surnamesby R. M. Wilson, Percy H. ReaneyISBN 0192806637 (0-19-280663-7)
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A Dictionary of Scientistsby John Daintith, Derek GjertsenISBN 0192800868 (0-19-280086-8)
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A Dictionary of World Historyby Oxford University Press, Alan Isaacs, Market House BooksISBN 0192801058 (0-19-280105-8)
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E.M. Forster: A Lifeby Philip Nicholas FurbankISBN 0192812637 (0-19-281263-7)
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Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introductionby Geraldine PinchISBN 0192803468 (0-19-280346-8)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction'Book summary:Egyptian myths articulated the core values of one of the longest lasting civilizations in history, and myths of deities such as isis and osiris influenced contemporary cultures and became part of the western cultural heritage. Egyptian mythology: a very short introduction explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme.to show the variety of source material for egyptian myth, each chapter features a particular object--such as the obelisk known as cleopatra's needle, a golden statue of tutankhamun, and a papyrus containing a story in which the egyptian gods behave outrageously--which is illustrated by a photograph or line-drawing. The myth "the contendings of horus and seth" is looked at in detail, and the many interpretations it has provoked are examined. In addition to a list of major deities and myths, there are explanations of related topics such as how hieroglyphs work, royal names and titles, and the egyptian cosmos. There is also a timeline of egyptian history, a glossary of technical terms and an up-to-date bibliography [via]
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Emmaby Jane Austen, James Kinsley, Adela PinchISBN 0192802372 (0-19-280237-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Emma'Book summary:Of all Jane Austen's heroines, Emma Woodhouse is the most flawed, the most infuriating, and, in the end, the most endearing. Pride and Prejudice's Lizzie Bennet has more wit and sparkle; Catherine Morland in Northanger Abbey more imagination; and Sense and Sensibility's Elinor Dashwood certainly more sense--but Emma is lovable precisely because she is so imperfect. Austen only completed six novels in her lifetime, of which five feature young women whose chances for making a good marriage depend greatly on financial issues, and whose prospects if they fail are rather grim. Emma is the exception: "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." One may be tempted to wonder what Austen could possibly find to say about so fortunate a character. The answer is, quite a lot.
For Emma, raised to think well of herself, has such a high opinion of her own worth that it blinds her to the opinions of others. The story revolves around a comedy of errors: Emma befriends Harriet Smith, a young woman of unknown parentage, and attempts to remake her in her own image. Ignoring the gaping difference in their respective fortunes and stations in life, Emma convinces herself and her friend that Harriet should look as high as Emma herself might for a husband--and she zeroes in on an ambitious vicar as the perfect match. At the same time, she reads too much into a flirtation with Frank Churchill, the newly arrived son of family friends, and thoughtlessly starts a rumor about poor but beautiful Jane Fairfax, the beloved niece of two genteelly impoverished elderly ladies in the village. As Emma's fantastically misguided schemes threaten to surge out of control, the voice of reason is provided by Mr. Knightly, the Woodhouse's longtime friend and neighbor. Though Austen herself described Emma as "a heroine whom no one but myself will much like," she endowed her creation with enough charm to see her through her most egregious behavior, and the saving grace of being able to learn from her mistakes. By the end of the novel Harriet, Frank, and Jane are all properly accounted for, Emma is wiser (though certainly not sadder), and the reader has had the satisfaction of enjoying Jane Austen at the height of her powers. --Alix Wilber [via]
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The Enigmas of Easter Island: Island on the Edgeby Paul Bahn, John FlenleyISBN 0192803409 (0-19-280340-9)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Enigmas of Easter Island: Island on the Edge'Book summary:Easter Island, an unimaginably remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, produced one of the most fascinating and yet least understood prehistoric cultures, a people who vanished but left behind the giant statues known around the world. Who were these people and where did they come from? Why, and equally intriguingly, how did they erect the giant stone statues found all over the island?
Paul Bahn and John Flenley tackle these and a host of other questions, introducing us, along the way, to the bizarre birdman cult found in the island's art, and the only recently deciphered Rongorongo script engraved on wooden panels. The Enigmas of Easter Island combines a wealth of new archaeological evidence, intriguing folk memories and the records of Captain Cook and other early explorers, to reveal how the island's decline may stem from ecological catastrophe. The result is a fascinating portrait of a civilization that still retains many of its mysteries. This book provides a wealth of new material, including much information only recently discovered and not available in any other book for general readers.
One of the most mysterious places on the planet, Easter Island has been an object of intense fascination since rediscovered by European explorers. Attractively illustrated with numerous photographs throughout the book, The Enigmas of Easter Island is the finest volume ever written on this inscrutable and tantalizing isle, the latest word on one of the world's great conundrums. [via]More editions of The Enigmas of Easter Island: Island on the Edge:
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Eroticism & Artby Alyce MahonISBN 0192801872 (0-19-280187-2)
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Eroticism and Artby Alyce MahonISBN 0192807331 (0-19-280733-1)
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Fascism: A Very Short Introductionby Kevin PassmoreISBN 0192801554 (0-19-280155-4)
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Feminism: A Very Short Introductionby Margaret WaltersISBN 019280510X (0-19-280510-X)
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Fighting For Christendom: Holy War And The Crusadesby Christopher TyermanISBN 0192803255 (0-19-280325-5)
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Flatlandby Edwin Abbott Abbott, Rosemary JannISBN 0192805983 (0-19-280598-3)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Flatland'Book summary:How would a creature limited to two dimensions be able to grasp the possibility of a third? Edwin A. Abbott's droll and delightful "romance of many dimensions" explores this conundrum in the experiences of his protagonist, A Square, whose linear world is invaded by an emissary Sphere bringing the gospel of the third dimension. Part geometry lesson, part social satire, this classic work of science fiction brilliantly succeeds in enlarging all readers' imaginations beyond the limits of their "respective dimensional prejudices."
This new edition begins with an introduction by Rosemary Jann that illuminates the social and intellectual context that produced the work and explains its relationship to the theological issues central to Abbott's career. It also provides the most extensive discussion to date of the class and gender issues raised by the text and of the debates over the limits of scientific and mathematical knowledge in which it participated.
Flatland's unique combination of astute social, philosophical, and mathematical observations with wit and humor can be read at many different levels, and will prove especially enjoyable to readers of Victorian literature and philosophy. [via]More editions of Flatland:
Foucault: A Very Short Introductionby Gary GuttingISBN 0192805576 (0-19-280557-6)
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Four Essays on Libertyby Isaiah BerlinISBN 0192810340 (0-19-281034-0)
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France Since 1945by Robert GildeaISBN 0192801317 (0-19-280131-7)
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Frankensteinby Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyISBN 0192811169 (0-19-281116-9)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Frankenstein'Book summary:Frankenstein, loved by many decades of readers and praised by such eminent literary critics as Harold Bloom, seems hardly to need a recommendation. If you haven't read it recently, though, you may not remember the sweeping force of the prose, the grotesque, surreal imagery, and the multilayered doppelgänger themes of Mary Shelley's masterpiece. As fantasy writer Jane Yolen writes of this (the reviewer's favorite) edition, "The strong black and whites of the main text [illustrations] are dark and brooding, with unremitting shadows and stark contrasts. But the central conversation with the monster--who owes nothing to the overused movie image & but is rather the novel's charnel-house composite--is where [Barry] Moser's illustrations show their greatest power ... The viewer can all but smell the powerful stench of the monster's breath as its words spill out across the page. Strong book-making for one of the world's strongest and most remarkable books." Includes an illuminating afterword by Joyce Carol Oates. [via]
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From the Other Shore, Translated from the Russian by Moura Budberg and the Russian People and Socialism, Translated from the French by Richard wollheiby Aleksandr Ivanovich HertzenISBN 0192812688 (0-19-281268-8)
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The Gamekeeper at Home: The Amateur Poacherby Richard JefferiesISBN 0192812408 (0-19-281240-8)
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George Herbert and Henry Vaughanby George Herbert, Louis C. MartzISBN 0192813420 (0-19-281342-0)
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Hero of Our Timeby Mikhail Lermontov, Dmitri Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich NabokovISBN 019281401X (0-19-281401-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Hero of Our Time'Book summary:This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features the table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the Kindle, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including the Kindle, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ************ Translated by J. H. Wisdom & Marr Murray A Hero of Our Time is a short novel by Mikhail Lermontov, written in 1839 and revised in 1841. It is an example of the superfluous man novel, noted for its compelling Byronic hero (or anti-hero) Pechorin and for the beautiful descriptions of the Caucasus. There are several English translations, including one by Vladimir Nabokov in 1958. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. More e-Books from MobileReference - Best Books. Best Price. Best Search and Navigation (TM) All fiction books are only $0.99. All collections are only $5.99. Search for any title, enter MobileReference and keyword; for example: MobileReference ShakespeareTo view all books, click on the MobileReference link next to a book title Literary Classics: Over 4,000 complete works by Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Dostoevsky, Alexandre Dumas, and other authors Religion: The Illustrated King James Bible, American Standard Bible, World English Bible (Modern Translation), Mormon Church's Sacred Texts Travel Guides, Maps, and Phrasebooks: FREE 25 Language Phrasebook, New York, Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Florence, Prague, Bangkok, Greece, Portugal, Israel - Travel Guides for all major cities and national parks Medicine: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Medical Abbreviations and Terminology, Human Nervous System, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry - Quick-Study Guides for most medical/nursing school classes Science: FREE Periodic Table of Elements, FREE Weight and Measures, Physics Formulas and Tables, Math Formulas and Tables, Statistics - Quick-Study Guides for every College class Humanities: English Grammar and Punctuation, Rhetoric and Composition, Philosophy, Psychology, Greek and Roman Mythology History: Art History, American Presidents, European History, U.S. History, American Cinema, 100 Most Influential People of All Times Health: FREE Hangover Remedy, Acupressure Guide, First Aid Guide, Diabetes Care, Asthma Care Reference: Encyclopedia - the World's Biggest English Encyclopedia. 1.5 Million Articles. CIA World Factbook - detailed info and maps for over 270 countriesSelf-Improvement: Art of Love, Cookbook, Cocktails and Drinking Games, Feng Shui, Astrology, Chess Guide [via]
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A History of the Soviet Union 1945-1991: Last of the Empiresby John L. H. KeepISBN 0192803190 (0-19-280319-0)
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The History of Time: A Very Short Introductionby Leofranc Holford-StrevensISBN 0192804995 (0-19-280499-5)
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The Homeric Hymnsby Michael CruddenISBN 0192802402 (0-19-280240-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Homeric Hymns'Book summary:Most people are familiar, at least by repute, with Homer's two great epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, but few are aware that other poems survive that were attributed to Homer in ancient times. The Homeric Hymns are now known to be the work of various poets working in the same tradition, probably during the seventh and sixth centuries BC. They honor the Greek gods, and recount some of the most attractive of the Greek myths. Four of them (Hymns 2-5) stand out by reason of their length and quality. The Hymn to Demeter tells what happened when Hades, lord of the dead, abducted Persephone, Demeter's daughter. The Hymn to Apollo describes Apollo's birth and the foundation of his Delphic oracle. In the Hymn to Hermes Apollo's cattle are stolen by a felonious infant--Hermes, the god of thieves. In the Hymn to Aphrodite the goddess of love herself becomes infatuated with a mortal man, the Trojan prince Ankhises.
This volume offers a faithful verse translation of all the hymns, Explanatory Notes, and a Glossary of Names. [via]More editions of The Homeric Hymns:
Hunted Through Central Asiaby Paul Nazaroff, Malcolm BurrISBN 0192803689 (0-19-280368-9)
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A Journal of the First Afghan Warby Florentia Sale, Patrick MacRory, Jane RobinsonISBN 0192803905 (0-19-280390-5)
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Kant: A Very Short Introductionby Roger ScrutonISBN 0192801996 (0-19-280199-6)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Kant: A Very Short Introduction'Book summary:Immanuel Kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but is also one of the most difficult. In this illuminating Very Short Introduction, Roger Scruton--a well-known and controversial philosopher in his own right--tackles his exceptionally complex subject with a strong hand, exploring the background to Kant's work and showing why Critique of Pure Reason has proved so enduring.
About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam. [via]More editions of Kant: A Very Short Introduction:
Keatsby John Keats, H.W. GarrodISBN 0192810677 (0-19-281067-7)
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Key Thinkers in Christianityby Adrian Hastings, Alistair Mason, Hugh S. PyperISBN 0192802798 (0-19-280279-8)
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Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introductionby Patrick GardinerISBN 0192802569 (0-19-280256-9)
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Leaps In The Darkby John WallerISBN 0192804847 (0-19-280484-7)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Leaps In The Dark'Book summary:In Leaps in the Dark, John Waller presents another collection of revelations from the world of science. He considers experiments in which the scientists' awareness was not perhaps as keen as they might have claimed in retrospect; he investigates the jealousy and opposition that scientific ideas can provoke; he celebrates the scientists who were wrong, but for very good reasons; and he demonstrates how national interest can affect scientists and their theories. The result is an entertaining and highly readable re-examination of scientific discoveries and reputations from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. The tales in Leaps in the Dark range across a wide historical field, from a seventeenth-century witch-finder, Joseph Glanvill, to Sir Robert Watson-Watt, the self-proclaimed 'Father of radar'. Each story underscores the rich, fascinating complexity of scientific discovery. Writing in a clear and engaging style, and skilfully weaving history in with the science, John Waller brings these scientists to life, illustrating how their work and their discoveries influenced their careers and the wider world around them. [via]
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Leonardoby Martin KempISBN 0192806440 (0-19-280644-0)
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Literary Pilgrim in Englandby Edward ThomasISBN 0192812912 (0-19-281291-2)
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London Child of the 1870'sby M. Vivian HughesISBN 0192812165 (0-19-281216-5)
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The Longest War: Northern Ireland's Troubled Historyby Marc MulhollandISBN 0192802925 (0-19-280292-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Longest War: Northern Ireland's Troubled History'Book summary:"The Troubles" in Northern Ireland have proved to be one of the most intractable conflicts in Europe since the Second World War, consistently attracting international attention, particularly from the United States. This highly readable exploration of the central issues and debates about Northern Ireland sets them in the historical context of hundreds of years of conflict. It introduces all the key figures and organizations involved in current violent and political conflicts and tackles many questions, such as: What accounts for the perpetuation of ethnic and religious conflict in Ireland? Why has armed violence proven so hard to control? Who are the major figures and issues in the conflict? Can we expect more "Northern Irelands" in the future? A concise, reliable introduction to the historical and current situation, this book is ideal reading for anyone wanting to know more about the political climate of Northern Ireland. [via]
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Madame Bovaryby Gustave Flaubert, Margaret Mauldon, Mark Overstall, Malcolm BowieISBN 0192805495 (0-19-280549-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Madame Bovary'Book summary:One of the acknowledged masterpieces of 19th century realism, Madame Bovary is revered by writers and readers around the world, a mandatory stop on any pilgrimage through modern literature. Flaubert's legendary style, his intense care over the selection of words and the shaping of sentences, his unmatched ability to convey a mental world through the careful selection of telling details, shine on every page of this marvelous work. Now the award-winning translator Margaret Mauldon has produced a modern translation of this classic novel, one that perfectly captures the tone that makes Flaubert's style so distinct and admired.
Madame Bovary scandalized its readers when it was first published in 1857. And the story itself remains as fresh today as when it was first written, a work that remains unsurpassed in its unveiling of character and society. It tells the tragic story of the romantic but empty-headed Emma Rouault. When Emma marries Charles Bovary, she imagines she will pass into the life of luxury and passion that she reads about in sentimental novels and women's magazines. But Charles is an ordinary country doctor, and provincial life is very different from the romantic excitement for which she yearns. In her quest to realize her dreams she takes a lover, Rodolphe, and begins a devastating spiral into deceit and despair. And Flaubert captures every step of this catastrophe with sharp-eyed detail and a wonderfully subtle understanding of human emotions.
Malcolm Bowie, a leading authority on French literature, explores Flaubert's genius in his masterly introduction to this must-have book for all lovers of great literature. [via]More editions of Madame Bovary:
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Mary Bartonby Shirley Foster, Elizabeth GaskellISBN 0192805622 (0-19-280562-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mary Barton'Book summary:Set in Manchester in the 1840s, Mary Barton depicts the effects of economic and physical hardship upon the city's working-class community. Paralleling the novel's treatment of the relationship between masters and men, the suffering of the poor, and the workmen's angry response, is the story of Mary herself--a factory-worker's daughter who attracts the attentions of the mill-owner's son, who becomes caught up in the violence of class conflict when a brutal murder forces her to confront her true feelings and allegiances.
This new edition reproduces the last edition of the novel supervised by Gaskell. The introduction provides historical and biographical context to the novel, a survey of critical responses to Mary Barton, and argues that Gaskell was chiefly concerned with the importance of communication as a means of healing breaches between people. In addition, the book contains an up-to-date critical biography, revised notes and appendixes that include Gaskell's rough draft and outline of the novel's conclusion. [via]More editions of Mary Barton:
Measure for Measureby William Shakespeare, N. W. BawcuttISBN 019281446X (0-19-281446-X)
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Myth: A Very Short Introductionby Robert SegalISBN 0192803476 (0-19-280347-6)
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Northern Ireland: A Very Short Introductionby Marc MulhollandISBN 0192801562 (0-19-280156-2)
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The Oxford Book of the Seaby Jonathan RabanISBN 0192801945 (0-19-280194-5)
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The Oxford Book of Victorian Detective Storiesby Michael CoxISBN 0192804480 (0-19-280448-0)
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Here readers will find tales displaying a vast array of detectives and villains--and a multitude of murder methods and motives--all chronologically arranged so that readers can follow the genre as it develops over time. For instance, in Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" we see an example of the many Sherlock Holmes escapades that popularized and came to typify the detective story for the Victorian public. And in the progression of the stories, we witness the evolution of the investigator from Poe's brilliant and eccentric Chevalier C. August Dupin, to Doyle's scientific Sherlock Holmes, into Robert Barr's cavalier Valmont (a possible model for Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot).
Including well-known stories by famous authors, as well as little known gems reprinted, this book offers hours of enjoyment and escape for all lovers of crime fiction. [via]More editions of The Oxford Book of Victorian Detective Stories:
The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Namesby Elizabeth Gidley WithycombeISBN 0192812130 (0-19-281213-0)
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Paradise Lostby John Milton, Philip PullmanISBN 019280619X (0-19-280619-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Paradise Lost'Book summary:Paradise Lost is the great epic poem of the English language, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle ranges across heaven, hell, and earth, as Satan and his band of rebel angels conspire against God. At the center of the conflict are Adam and Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love.
This marvelous edition boasts an introduction by one of Milton's most famous modern admirers, the best-selling novelist Philip Pullman. Indeed, Pullman not only provides a general introduction, but also introduces each of the twelve books of the poem. In these commentaries, Pullman illuminates the power of the poem and its achievement as a story, suggests how we should read it today, and describes its influence on him and his acclaimed trilogy His Dark Materials, which takes its title from a line in the poem. His observations offer a tribute that is both personal and insightful, and his enthusiasm for Milton's language, skill, and supreme gifts as a storyteller is infectious. He encourages readers above all to experience the poem for themselves, and surrender to its enchantment.
Pullman's tremendous admiration and passion for Paradise Lost will attract a whole new generation of readers to this classic of English literature. An ideal gift, the book is beautifully produced, printed in two colors throughout, illustrated with the twelve engravings from the first illustrated edition published in 1688, with ribbon marker. [via]More editions of Paradise Lost:
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Passages in the Life of a Radicalby Samuel BamfordISBN 0192814133 (0-19-281413-3)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Passages in the Life of a Radical'Book summary:Unavailable in any form for years, PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF A RADICAL, originally published in 1843, is a key document of British radicalism. For author Samuel Bamford, this compelling work was a direct attack on the intractable political forces of the British government, which were never more oppressive than in the early-19th century. His claim to literary fame was writing poetry and prose in support of the common man, and works like "Passages" found an eager, passionate readership among British textile workers. A man of lively and independent spirit, Bamford was a natural opponent of the political and industrial interests of the British government throughout his long and unusual life. Though never a fire-and-brimstone radical, Bamford was nevertheless a much-loved character commanding respect among his literary peers as well as the working classes. He deserves to be remembered not only for the saltiness of his writing, but also for his effective political voice against the forces of governmental tyranny. SAMUEL BAMFORD (1788-1872) was an English weaver, poet, and social reformer. Jailed by the British government in 1819 for his part in the "Battle of Peterloo," Bamford was well known for his compassionate view of the working classes and for his revulsion toward the Britain's landed gentry. Additional works include: Early Days (1849). [via]
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The Picture of Dorian Grayby Oscar Wilde, Joseph BristowISBN 0192807293 (0-19-280729-3)
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As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment." [via]
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Plato Phaedrusby Plato, Robin WaterfieldISBN 0192802771 (0-19-280277-1)
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The shifts of topic and register have given rise to doubts about the unity of the dialogue, doubts which are addressed in the introduction to this volume. Full explanatory notes also elucidate issues throughout the dialogue that might puzzle a modern reader. [via]More editions of Plato Phaedrus:
The Plays of Christopher Marloweby Christopher Marlowe, Roma GillISBN 0192810626 (0-19-281062-6)
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Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introductionby Robert J. C. YoungISBN 0192801821 (0-19-280182-1)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction'Book summary:Postcolonialism explores the political, social, and cultural effects of decolonization, continuing the anti-colonial challenge to western dominance. This lively and innovative account of both the history and key debates of postcolonialism discusses its importance as an historical condition, and as a means of changing the way we think about the world. Key concepts and issues are considered, with reference to particular cultural and historical examples, such as the status of aboriginal people, cultural nomadism, Western feminism, the innovative fiction of Garcia Marquez and Salman Rushdie, and the postcolonial cities of London, Bombay and Cairo. The work of theorists such as Homi Bhabha, Edward Said, Frantz Fanon, and Gayatri Spivak are woven into the discussion, making this fascinating subject relevant and accessible to a wider audience.
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Postmodernism: A Very Short Introductionby Christopher ButlerISBN 0192802399 (0-19-280239-9)
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Poststructuralism: A Very Short Introductionby Catherine BelseyISBN 0192801805 (0-19-280180-5)
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Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introductionby Geraldine A. JohnsonISBN 0192803549 (0-19-280354-9)
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A Ride to Khiva: Travels and Adventures in Central Asiaby Frederick Burnaby, Peter HopkirkISBN 0192803670 (0-19-280367-0)
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Romantic Agonyby Mario PrazISBN 0192810618 (0-19-281061-8)
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Rosa Luxemburgby J. P. NettlISBN 0192810405 (0-19-281040-5)
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Samuel Johnsonby Samuel JohnsonISBN 0192813404 (0-19-281340-4)
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Selected Lettersby Jane Austen, Vivien JonesISBN 0192801848 (0-19-280184-8)
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Sense And Sensibilityby Jane Austen, James Kinsley, Margaret Anne DoodyISBN 0192804782 (0-19-280478-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sense And Sensibility'Book summary:Though not the first novel she wrote, Sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen published. Though she initially called it Elinor and Marianne, Austen jettisoned both the title and the epistolary mode in which it was originally written, but kept the essential theme: the necessity of finding a workable middle ground between passion and reason. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Whereas the former is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. Commenting on Edward Ferrars, a potential suitor for Elinor's hand, Marianne admits that while she "loves him tenderly," she finds him disappointing as a possible lover for her sister:
Oh! Mama, how spiritless, how tame was Edward's manner in reading to us last night! I felt for my sister most severely. Yet she bore it with so much composure, she seemed scarcely to notice it. I could hardly keep my seat. To hear those beautiful lines which have frequently almost driven me wild, pronounced with such impenetrable calmness, such dreadful indifference!
Soon however, Marianne meets a man who measures up to her ideal: Mr. Willoughby, a new neighbor. So swept away by passion is Marianne that her behavior begins to border on the scandalous. Then Willoughby abandons her; meanwhile, Elinor's growing affection for Edward suffers a check when he admits he is secretly engaged to a childhood sweetheart. How each of the sisters reacts to their romantic misfortunes, and the lessons they draw before coming finally to the requisite happy ending forms the heart of the novel. Though Marianne's disregard for social conventions and willingness to consider the world well-lost for love may appeal to modern readers, it is Elinor whom Austen herself most evidently admired; a truly happy marriage, she shows us, exists only where sense and sensibility meet and mix in proper measure. --Alix Wilber [via]More editions of Sense And Sensibility:
Silent China; Selected Writings of Lu Xunby Gladys Yang, Hsun LuISBN 0192811509 (0-19-281150-9)
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Socialism: A Very Short Introductionby Michael NewmanISBN 0192804316 (0-19-280431-6)
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Not just another history of socialist ideas, this book aims for a different approach that looks at practice as well as theory--centering on the contrast between Communism and Social Democracy. The relationship between socialism and notions of democracy, freedom, and equality is also discussed. Newman brings the subject entirely up to date by tackling contemporary forms of socialism. While the book's focus is on Europe and the Soviet Union, it is set in a broader geographical context. Newman's fresh approach to the subject enables the reader to re-evaluate socialism.
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The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introductionby Helen GrahamISBN 0192803778 (0-19-280377-8)
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The Tempestby William Shakespeare, Stephen OrgelISBN 0192814508 (0-19-281450-8)
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However, the play is full of extraordinary anomalies and fantastic interludes, including Gonzalo's fantasy of a utopian commonwealth, Prospero's magical servant Ariel, and the "poisonous slave" Caliban. The creation of Caliban has particularly fascinated critics, who have noticed in his creation a colonial dimension to the play. In this respect Caliban can be seen as an American Indian or African slave, who articulates a particularly powerful strain of anti-colonial sentiment, telling Prospero that "this island's mine, by Sycorax my mother,/ Which thou tak'st from me". This has led to an intense reassessment of the play from a post-colonial perspective, as critics and historians have debated the extent to which the play endorses or criticises early English colonial expansion. --Jerry Brotton [via]
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Terrorism: A Very Short Introductionby Charles TownshendISBN 0192801686 (0-19-280168-6)
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book For Everyone And Nobodyby Friedrich W. Nietzsche, Graham ParkesISBN 0192805835 (0-19-280583-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book For Everyone And Nobody'Book summary:hus Spake Zarathustra is a masterpiece of literature as well as philosophy. It was Nietzsche's own favorite and has proved to be his most popular. In this book he addresses the problem of how to live a fulfilling life in a world without meaning, in the aftermath of "the death of God." His solution lies in the idea of eternal recurrence, which he calls "the highest formula of affirmation that can ever be attained." A successful engagement with this profoundly Dionysian idea enables us to choose clearly among the myriad possibilities that existence offers, and thereby to affirm every moment of our lives with others on this "sacred" earth.
Grahm Parkes's new translation is more accurate than previous versions, and is the first to retain the musicality of the original, by paying attention to the rhythms and cadences of the German. His introduction examines the work's three most important philosophical ideas and for the first time annotates the abundance of allusions to the Bible and other classic texts with which Nietzsche's masterpiece is in conversation. [via]More editions of Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book For Everyone And Nobody:
Titus Andronicusby William Shakespeare, Eugene M. WaithISBN 0192814427 (0-19-281442-7)
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Toothpicks and Logos: Design in Everyday Lifeby John HeskettISBN 0192804448 (0-19-280444-8)
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Troilus and Cressidaby William Shakespeare, Kenneth MuirISBN 0192814397 (0-19-281439-7)
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Twenty Years A-Growingby Maurice O'SullivanISBN 0192813250 (0-19-281325-0)
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Wayward Women: A Guide to Women Travellersby Jane RobinsonISBN 019280233X (0-19-280233-X)
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The Western Island or the Great Blasketby Robin Flower, Ida M. FlowerISBN 0192812343 (0-19-281234-3)
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Who's Who in the Classical Worldby Simon Hornblower, Antony SpawforthISBN 0192801074 (0-19-280107-4)
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Why Read Marx Today?by Jonathan WolffISBN 0192805053 (0-19-280505-3)
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Jonathan Wolff argues that if we detach Marx the critic of current society from Marx the prophet of some never-to-be-realized worker's paradise, he remains the most impressive critic we have of liberal, capitalist, bourgeois society. The author shows how Marx's main ideas still shed light on wider concerns about culture and society and he guides the reader through Marx's notoriously difficult writings. Wolff also argues that the value of a great thinker does not depend on his or her views being true, but on other features such as originality, insight, and systematic vision. From this perspective, Marx still richly deserves to be read.
Why Read Marx Today? reinstates Marx as an important critic of current society, and not just a figure of historical interest. [via]More editions of Why Read Marx Today?:
Wilfred Owen: A Biographyby Jon StallworthyISBN 0192812157 (0-19-281215-7)
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The Wood Beyond the Worldby William MorrisISBN 0192813013 (0-19-281301-3)
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