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The Interpretation of Cultures

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A classic work of anthropology that offers a groundbreaking exploration of what culture isNamed one of the 100 most important books published since World War II by the Times Literary Supplement“As an anthropologist, philosopher, political scientist, literary critic, and all-around, all-star intellectual, Clifford Geertz helped a vast public make sense of the human condition.” —Robert Darnton, New ... Läs mer

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av Bart D. Ehrman ...

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In Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of the person at the heart of the Christian tradition.Known as a master explainer with deep knowledge of the
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Life in a Medieval Village

av Frances Gies, Joseph Gies ...

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The reissue of Joseph and Frances Gies’s classic bestseller on life in medieval villages.This new reissue of Life in a Medieval Village, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made ... Läs mer

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The reissue of Joseph and Frances Gies’s classic bestseller on life in medieval villages.This new reissue of Life in a Medieval Village, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made
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Freud and Beyond

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av Stephen A. Mitchell, Margaret J. Black ...

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**The definitive history of a century of psychoanalytic thought“Absolutely crucial in reformulating the psychoanalytic project to meet the intellectual and emotional demands upon it a century after its birth.” —The Guardian**Sigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological vocabulary: unconscious thoughts and feelings, the meaning of dreams, the sensuality of childhood. But
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How Civil Wars Start

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Civil wars are the biggest danger to world peace today - this book shows us why they happen, and how to avoid them.'When one of the world's leading scholars of civil war tells us that a country is on the brink of violent conflict, we should pay attention' Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies DieWe are now living in the world's greatest era of civil wars. While violence has declined ... Läs mer

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Civil wars are the biggest danger to world peace today - this book shows us why they happen, and how to avoid them.'When one of the world's leading scholars of civil war tells us that a country is on the brink of violent conflict, we should pay attention' Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies DieWe are now living in the world's greatest era of civil wars. While violence has declined
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IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

av Russ ...

**Instant National Bestseller!**Wall Street Journal bestseller; USA Today bestseller; Publishers Weekly bestseller; international bestseller.An inspirational book by self-made musical superstar, Russ, reminding you that it starts with YOU, to believe in yourself, and to get out of your own way.Twenty-seven-year-old rapper, songwriter, and producer Russ walks his own path, at his own pace. By doing ... Läs mer

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The Poverty of Historicism

av Karl Popper ...

Serie serie Routledge Classics
On its publication in 1957, The Poverty of Historicism was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.'A devastating criticism of fixed and predictable laws in history, Popper dedicated the book to all those 'who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in Inexorable Laws of Historical Destiny.' Short and beautifully written, it ... Läs mer

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On its publication in 1957, The Poverty of Historicism was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.'A devastating criticism of fixed and predictable laws in history, Popper dedicated the book to all those 'who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in Inexorable Laws of Historical Destiny.' Short and beautifully written, it
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Serie Bok 1 - On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down
Sh!t happens. Every day.Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refused to “drop bombs and bullets on brown people” in Vietnam. A dog sled relay carried life-saving medicine 674 miles through –50 temperatures to rescue children ... Läs mer

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Sh!t happens. Every day.Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refused to “drop bombs and bullets on brown people” in Vietnam. A dog sled relay carried life-saving medicine 674 miles through –50 temperatures to rescue children
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Millennium

The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom

av Tom Holland ...

Bestselling historian and broadcaster Tom Holland gives a thrilling panoramic account of the birth of the new Western Europe in the year 1000'An exhilarating sweep across European history either side of the year 1000; riveting' ALLAN MASSIE, SPECTATOR'I relished the blood and thunder narrative - the work of a great storyteller at his best' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, EVENING STANDARD'A splendid, h... ... Läs mer

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Bestselling historian and broadcaster Tom Holland gives a thrilling panoramic account of the birth of the new Western Europe in the year 1000'An exhilarating sweep across European history either side of the year 1000; riveting' ALLAN MASSIE, SPECTATOR'I relished the blood and thunder narrative - the work of a great storyteller at his best' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, EVENING STANDARD'A splendid, h...
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Fall of Civilizations

Stories of Greatness and Decline

av Paul Cooper ...

**"A treasure trove of myths and terror… Atmospheric as hell… Immersive."―**The TimesBased on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse.Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and ... Läs mer

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**"A treasure trove of myths and terror… Atmospheric as hell… Immersive."―**The TimesBased on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse.Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and
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Wargaming on a Budget

Gaming Constrained by Money or Space

av Iain Dickie ...

Wargaming can be a very expensive hobby, but it needn't be. Iain Dickie, one of the best-known names in the hobby shares dozens of hints and tips on how to cut the cost of your gaming and get 'more bang for your buck'. He offers sound practical advice on buying and building your armies (should you opt for metal, plastic, or even card, and in which scale?), gaming tables, terrain, buildings and ... Läs mer

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Wargaming can be a very expensive hobby, but it needn't be. Iain Dickie, one of the best-known names in the hobby shares dozens of hints and tips on how to cut the cost of your gaming and get 'more bang for your buck'. He offers sound practical advice on buying and building your armies (should you opt for metal, plastic, or even card, and in which scale?), gaming tables, terrain, buildings and
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My Revision Notes: OCR AS/A-level History: Britain 1930-1997

av Mike Wells ...

Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-LevelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2016Target success in OCR AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen... ... Läs mer

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Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-LevelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2016Target success in OCR AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen...
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The Interpretation of Cultures

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The Greatest Knight

Knowing What We Know

Apología de la historia o el oficio de historiador

The Dirt

Tao Te Ching

Medium Raw

The Frontiers of Knowledge

Maths on the Back of an Envelope

The End of History and the Last Man

Did Jesus Exist?

Life in a Medieval Village

Freud and Beyond

How Civil Wars Start

IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

The Writing Life

The Poverty of Historicism

On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down

Millennium

Fall of Civilizations

Wargaming on a Budget

My Revision Notes: OCR AS/A-level History: Britain 1930-1997