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The Story of Aston Martin: A Tribute to Automotive Excellence - Hardcover

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by Peter Tomalin (Author)The Story of Aston Martin is a compact and beautifully designed celebration of the iconic car manufacturer. With their stunning looks and powerful engineering, Aston Martin's cars have been synonymous with speed and luxury for more than 110 years. In The Story of Aston Martin, every aspect of the legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its pre-WWI beginnings to its current position at the summit of design and construction. Mixing heritage and creativity, Aston M...

Violence: Six Sideways Reflections - Paperback

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by Slavoj Zizek (Author)Philosopher, cultural critic, and agent provocateur Slavoj Zizek constructs a fascinating new framework to look at the forces of violence in our world. Using history, philosophy, books, movies, Lacanian psychiatry, and jokes, Slavoj Zizek examines the ways we perceive and misperceive violence. Drawing from his unique cultural vision, Zizek brings new light to the Paris riots of 2005; he questions the permissiveness of violence in philanthropy; in daring terms, he refle...

By Order of the President: The Use and Abuse of Executive Direct Action - Paperback

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by Phillip Cooper (Author)Scholars and citizens alike have endlessly debated the proper limits of presidential action within our democracy. In this revised and expanded edition, noted scholar Phillip Cooper offers a cogent guide to these powers and shows how presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama have used and abused them in trying to realize their visions for the nation. As Cooper reveals, there has been virtually no significant policy area or level of government left untouched by...

Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy - Paperback

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by Damien Lewis (Author)The New Yorker, Best Books of 2022 Vanity Fair, Best Books of 2022 Booklist, Best Books of 2022 Singer. Actress. Beauty. Spy. During WWII, Josephine Baker, the world's richest and most glamorous entertainer, was an Allied spy in Occupied France. Prior to World War II, Josephine Baker was a music-hall diva renowned for her singing and dancing, her beauty and sexuality; she was the highest-paid female performer in Europe. When the Nazis seized her adopted city, Pari...

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by Cornelia Stabenow (Author)Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a clerk in the Paris customs service who dreamed of becoming a famous artist. At the age 49, he decided to give it a try. At first, Rousseau's bright, bold paintings of jungles and exotic flora and fauna were dismissed as childish and simplistic, but his unique and tenacious style soon won acclaim. After 1886, he exhibited regularly at Paris's prestigious Salon des Indépendants, and in 1908 he received a legendary banquet of honor, h...

Landscape Painting Now: From Pop Abstraction to New Romanticism - Hardcover

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by Barry Schwabsky (Author), Todd Bradway (Editor), Robert Shane (Contribution by)From fantastical worlds to political topologies: a global survey of landscape painting in the 21st centuryAlthough the fact may be surprising to some, landscape painting is positively thriving in the 21st century--indeed, the genre has arguably never felt as vital as it does today. The reasons why, if speculative, surely include our imminent environmental collapse and increasingly digitally mediated existence. L...

The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 2. 1960-Today - Hardcover

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by Jens Müller (Author), Julius Wiedemann (Editor)Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design--with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea--has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society's cultural aspirations and values. This second volume rounds off our in-de...

The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American - Paperback

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by Andrew L. Seidel (Author), Susan Jacoby (Foreword by), Dan Barker (Preface by)Was America founded on Judeo-Christian principles? Are the Ten Commandments the basis for American law? In the paperback edition of this critically acclaimed book, a constitutional attorney settles the debate about religion's role in America's founding. In today's contentious political climate, understanding religion's role in American government is more important than ever. Christian nationalists assert that ou...

The Indian World of George Washington: The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of the Nation - Paperback

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by Colin G. Calloway (Author)George Washington's place in the foundations of the Republic remains unrivalled. His life story--from his beginnings as a surveyor and farmer, to colonial soldier in the Virginia Regiment, leader of the Patriot cause, commander of the Continental Army, and finally first president of the United States--reflects the narrative of the nation he guided into existence. There is, rightfully, no more chronicled figure. Yet American history has largely forgotten what Washi...

The King's Two Bodies: A Study in Medieval Political Theology - Paperback

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by Ernst Kantorowicz (Author), Conrad Leyser (Introduction by), William Chester Jordan (Preface by)Originally published in 1957, this classic work has guided generations of scholars through the arcane mysteries of medieval political theology. Throughout history, the notion of two bodies has permitted the postmortem continuity of monarch and monarchy, as epitomized by the statement, "The king is dead. Long live the king." In The King's Two Bodies, Ernst Kantorowicz traces the historical dilemm...

Korea: A New History of South and North - Paperback

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by Victor Cha (Author), Ramon Pacheco Pardo (Author)A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day "Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account."--Christopher Harding, The Telegraph Korea has a long, riveting history--it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled b...

End of the Line: A History of Railways in Papua New Guinea

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Report copyright infringementby Bob McKillop (Author), Michael Pearson (Author)Papua New Guinea is commonly thought to be a land without railways. At the very least, railways do not immediately come to mind as a topic for historical research in Papua New Guinea. Nevertheless, we set out to document and record something of the history of local railways in 1971, initially as individual projects. Inevitably, our interest in the topic of railways brought us together and we have been working colla...

Clarity is Power: How to stop comparing and step into your personal authority

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Report copyright infringementby Ruth Saw (Author)CLARITY IS POWER"Like a diamond, the more clarity we have, the more value we bring" Ruth SawHave you ever wondered if there is more to you and your life? Or have you ever hoped to step up into a bigger authority with strength and confidence? Maybe you've stopped believing there is more because when you start sharing your dreams with others, you get conflicting feedback. Or perhaps, you may have compared yourself with friends around you and felt...

West Indian Business History: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

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Report copyright infringementby B. W. Higman (Editor), Kathleen E. a. Monteith (Editor)The study of business history as a distinct discipline is well established in many places but relatively neglected in the anglophone Caribbean. West Indian Business History: Essays in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship locates the regional history of business within the scope of Caribbean/Atlantic world economic history, placing it within the broader context of business history. As well as providing the founda...

Lonely Planet Kids the Flag Book - Hardcover

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by Moira Butterfield (Author)Welcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it?In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colors, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts.What's the only country that doesn't have a rectangular flag? Why does Hawaii's state flag feature the...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - Hardcover

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by Frederick Douglass (Author)Families trapped in poverty and systemic injustices. Children denied civil rights because of race. A nation with immense potential for freedom spiraling into prejudice, violence, and hate. The country Frederick Douglass knew over one-hundred years ago is strikingly similar to the one we live in today. The truth, lessons, and hope he offered during his remarkable lifetime not only helped shape Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the American Civil Rights movement, t...

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Report copyright infringementby Frederic Bastiat (Author)Essays on Political Economy is a collection of political science essays by Frederic Bastiat. Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.53 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 11, 2020

American Slave Trade: Or, An Account Of The Manner In Which The Slave Dealers Take Free People From Some Of The United States Of America

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Report copyright infringementby Jesse Torrey (Author)American Slave Trade: Or, An Account Of The Manner In Which The Slave Dealers Take Free People From Some Of The United States Of America, And Carry Them Away, And Sell Them As Slaves In Other Of The States; And Of The Horrible Cruelties Practised In The Carrying On Of This Most Infamous Traffic This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an att...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Henry Tawney (Author)This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high qu...

Closer to Vermeer: New Research on the Painter and His Art

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Report copyright infringementby Ige Verslype (Author), Abbie Vandivere (Author), Dorothy Mahon (Author)Even 350 years after his death, Johannes Vermeer remains an inexhaustible source of fascination for art lovers and researchers alike. Closer to Vermeer provides a captivating analysis of research conducted during and after the Rijksmuseum's blockbuster 2023 Vermeer exhibition.The book reveals new insights into Vermeer's creative process, materials, and painting techniques, exploring the mean...

The Quakers: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Pink Dandelion (Author)Here is the perfect introductory guide to the history and ideas of the Quakers, one of the world's most fascinating and enigmatic religious groups. Emerging in England in the 1650s as a radical sect challenging the status quo, the Quakers are now best known for their anti-slavery activities, their principled stance against war, and their pioneering work in penal reform. Famous Quakers include Thomas Paine, Walt Whitman, Lucretia Mott, Herbert Hoover, James Dean, Judi...

I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity - Paperback

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by Izzeldin Abuelaish (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER Search for Common Ground AwardMiddle East Institute AwardFinalist, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of ThoughtStavros Niarchos Prize for SurvivorshipNobel Peace Prize nominee A necessary lesson against hatred and revenge -Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate In this book, Doctor Abuelaish has expressed a remarkable commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation that describes the foundation for a permanent peace in the Holy Land. -President Jimmy C...

Architecture: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Andrew Ballantyne (Author)This highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach and instead gives us an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us, and what it is that makes them important artistically and culturally. The book begins by looking at how architecture acquires meaning through tradition, and concludes with the exoticism of the recent ...

Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Harry Sidebottom (Author)Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War," in which the aim is an open, decisive battle--won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Sidebottom looks at how this Western Way of War was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans and why this concept is so prevalent today. All aspects of ancient warfare are ...

Haboo: Native American Stories from Puget Sound - Paperback

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by VI Hilbert (Translator), Jill La Pointe (Foreword by), Thom Hess (Introduction by)The stories and legends of the Lushootseed-speaking people of Puget Sound represent an important part of the oral tradition by which one generation hands down beliefs, values, and customs to another. Vi Hilbert grew up when many of the old social patterns survived and everyone spoke the ancestral language.Haboo, Hilbert's collection of thirty-three stories, features tales mostly set in the Myth Age, before th...

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Report copyright infringementby Hartley Withers (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS War-Time Financial Problems This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional lay...

The Truth About Opium: Being A Refutation Of The Fallacies Of The Anti-Opium Society And A Defence Of The Indo-China Opium Trade.

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Report copyright infringementby William H. Brereton (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Truth About Opium: Being A Refutation Of The Fallacies Of The Anti-Opium Society And A Defence Of The Indo-China Opium Trade. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worke...

The World-Struggle For Oil: Translated From The French Of Pierre L Espagnol De La Tramerye By C. Leonard Leese

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Pau L. Espagnol de la Tramerye (Author), Charles Leonard Leese (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The World-Struggle For Oil: Translated From The French Of Pierre L Espagnol De La Tramerye By C. Leonard Leese This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the ...

Economy of the Peoples Republic of China

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Report copyright infringementby S. K. Shah (Author)Today, China's economy is behaving in a rather similar way to most other countries. This is true even after the government's influence on the industry which in some sectors is similar to what we see in some European countries such as France. China uses the same measurement yardsticks for GDP, foreign trade, inflation, industrial output, etc. as almost every other country. As such, comparisons are possible and called for. The People's Republic...

A Revision Of The Treaty: Being A Sequel To The Economic Consequences Of The Peace

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Report copyright infringementby John Maynard Keynes (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS A Revision Of The Treaty: Being A Sequel To The Economic Consequences Of The Peace This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: ...

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Report copyright infringementby Gabriel Carvalho (Author)Gabriel Carvalho's "American Dreams: Stories of Hope and Failure in the United States" takes you on an interesting trip through the heart of what it means to be American. In this fascinating look at the history of the country, Carvalho skillfully weaves together stories of success and tragedy, showing how complicated the American Dream really is.This book tells the stories of pioneers, immigrants, and visionaries who changed the course ...

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Report copyright infringementby Canada Department of the Interior (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Canada West This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional l...