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States of Terror

History, Theory, Literature

by David Simpson ...

How have we come to depend so greatly on the words terror and terrorism to describe broad categories of violence? David Simpson offers here a philology of terror, tracking the concept's long, complicated history across literature, philosophy, political science, and theology—from Plato to NATO.Introducing the concept of the "fear-terror cluster," Simpson is able to capture the wide range of terms ... Read more

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How have we come to depend so greatly on the words terror and terrorism to describe broad categories of violence? David Simpson offers here a philology of terror, tracking the concept's long, complicated history across literature, philosophy, political science, and theology—from Plato to NATO.Introducing the concept of the "fear-terror cluster," Simpson is able to capture the wide range of terms
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Romanticism and the Question of the Stranger

by David Simpson ...

In our post-9/11 world, the figure of the stranger—the foreigner, the enemy, the unknown visitor—carries a particular urgency, and the force of language used to describe those who are "different" has become particularly strong. But arguments about the stranger are not unique to our time. In Romanticism and the Question of the Stranger, David Simpson locates the figure of the stranger and the ... Read more

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In our post-9/11 world, the figure of the stranger—the foreigner, the enemy, the unknown visitor—carries a particular urgency, and the force of language used to describe those who are "different" has become particularly strong. But arguments about the stranger are not unique to our time. In Romanticism and the Question of the Stranger, David Simpson locates the figure of the stranger and the
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Mutiny on the Bounty

by Mr Punch Audiobooks ...

Narrated by Oliver Reed, Linus Roach, Roger Daltrey, Lionel Jeffries, David Healey, Lyndham Gregory, Mamta Kaash, Steve Hodson, Andrew Schofield, Vincent Friel, Joe Dunlop, Charles Simpson, David Roper, Richard Pearce, Russell Floyd, Clive Hill, Jonathan Keeble, Ali James, Full Supporting Cast ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

Mutiny on the Bounty: An epic award-winning full-cast dramatisation. BBC Radio Drama.“Television would give an eyetooth for the cast of Mutiny on the Bounty. What is more, they are all very good. Mutiny on the Bounty is Outstanding.” Daily Telegraph“It’s an altogether stunning cast which serves the intelligent, historically aware script splendidly.” Daily Mail“It is a very good production.” The ... Read more

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Mutiny on the Bounty: An epic award-winning full-cast dramatisation. BBC Radio Drama.“Television would give an eyetooth for the cast of Mutiny on the Bounty. What is more, they are all very good. Mutiny on the Bounty is Outstanding.” Daily Telegraph“It’s an altogether stunning cast which serves the intelligent, historically aware script splendidly.” Daily Mail“It is a very good production.” The
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Sub-Human

Post-Human Series, #1

by David Simpson ...

Series Book 1 - Post-Human Series
When World War III strikes, Dr. Craig Emilson is sent to take out a powerful artificial intelligence. Unexpectedly, he becomes the greatest hope for humanity. He must choose between saving mankind or saving himself as he faces impossible odds and an army of super soldiers on a mission to destroy him. "Sub-Human" is the first book in a new series of page turners that will keep you guessing until ... Read more

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When World War III strikes, Dr. Craig Emilson is sent to take out a powerful artificial intelligence. Unexpectedly, he becomes the greatest hope for humanity. He must choose between saving mankind or saving himself as he faces impossible odds and an army of super soldiers on a mission to destroy him. "Sub-Human" is the first book in a new series of page turners that will keep you guessing until
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Mutiny on the Bounty

An award-winning three-part classic serial. A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama

by Mr Punch ...

Narrated by Oliver Reed, Linus Roach, Ali Hames, Andrew Schofield, Charles Simpson, Clive Hill, David Healey, David Roper, Jonathan Keeble, Lionel Jeffries, Lynhdam Gregory, Mamta Kaash, Richard Pearce, Roger Daltrey, Russell Floyd, Steve Hodson, Vincent Friel ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Mutiny on the Bounty is a gripping adventure of the high seas and a story of treachery and betrayal.First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, this epic three-part serial tells the true story of Fletcher Christian’s dramatic mutiny against his tyrannical Captain and how Lieutenant Bligh when cast adrift in an open rowing boat with 18 loyal men makes an incredible voyage across 3,600 miles of hostile and ... Read more

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Mutiny on the Bounty is a gripping adventure of the high seas and a story of treachery and betrayal.First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, this epic three-part serial tells the true story of Fletcher Christian’s dramatic mutiny against his tyrannical Captain and how Lieutenant Bligh when cast adrift in an open rowing boat with 18 loyal men makes an incredible voyage across 3,600 miles of hostile and
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The 3-Plan Retirement

by David Simpson ...

The 3-Plan Retirement: Take Control of Your Finances and Retire More Comfortably by David Simpson.Many Canadians believe they need millions to retire comfortably, but the truth is, you can achieve a great retirement with far less-if you take the right steps. In The 3-Plan Retirement, David Simpson reveals how you can take control of your financial future and maximize your retirement savings, ... Read more

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The 3-Plan Retirement: Take Control of Your Finances and Retire More Comfortably by David Simpson.Many Canadians believe they need millions to retire comfortably, but the truth is, you can achieve a great retirement with far less-if you take the right steps. In The 3-Plan Retirement, David Simpson reveals how you can take control of your financial future and maximize your retirement savings,
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Post-Human Omnibus Edition

Post-Human Series

by David Simpson ...

Series series Post-Human Series
The Multiverse needs a hero...Craig Emilson, is an immortal super soldier, from another era; James Keats, is the world's last natural-born genius and the commander of the Venus terraforming project. Now, in an upgraded future world of post-humans, they must work together to rally humanity against a superhuman artificial intelligence before it succeeds in destroying the multiverse. ... Read more

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The Multiverse needs a hero...Craig Emilson, is an immortal super soldier, from another era; James Keats, is the world's last natural-born genius and the commander of the Venus terraforming project. Now, in an upgraded future world of post-humans, they must work together to rally humanity against a superhuman artificial intelligence before it succeeds in destroying the multiverse.
... Read more
Striding With Economic Giants

Business and Public Policy Lessons From Nobel Laureates

by David Simpson ...

Striding explores the modernization process by outlining the economics of agriculture, growth theories of economic development, and problems with growth.During the last century, policy makers and the public acquired a considerable interest in economics. As a result, this heightened awareness enhanced the well-being of society.In 1969, the Nobel Foundation initiated the new prize category of ... Read more

$18.69 CAD

Striding explores the modernization process by outlining the economics of agriculture, growth theories of economic development, and problems with growth.During the last century, policy makers and the public acquired a considerable interest in economics. As a result, this heightened awareness enhanced the well-being of society.In 1969, the Nobel Foundation initiated the new prize category of
... Read more
Engaging Violence

Civility and the Reach of Literature

by David Simpson ...

Series series Cultural Memory in the Present
Recent thinking has resuscitated civility as an important paradigm for engaging with a violence that must be deemed endemic to our lives. But, while it is widely acknowledged that civility works against violence, and that literature generates or accompanies civility and engenders tolerance, civility has also been understood as violence in disguise, and literature, which has only rarely sought to ... Read more

$30.79 CAD

Recent thinking has resuscitated civility as an important paradigm for engaging with a violence that must be deemed endemic to our lives. But, while it is widely acknowledged that civility works against violence, and that literature generates or accompanies civility and engenders tolerance, civility has also been understood as violence in disguise, and literature, which has only rarely sought to
... Read more
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Change of Command (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

Serrano Legacy 6

by Elizabeth Moon ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Nanette Savard, Sunny Lasskey, Colleen Delany, Ren Kasey, Steven Carpenter, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Sherri Simpson, Terence Aselford, M.B. Van Dorn, Elisabeth Demery, Andy Clemence, Mort Shelby, Jeff Baker, Thomas Penny, Tim Getman, Peter Stray, Elizabeth Jernigan, Michael John Casey, Casie Platt, Tom Simpson, Dylan Lynch, James Lewis, Tess Rohan, Corrie James, James Konicek ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Serrano Legacy
Unabridged

5 hours 48 min

Rejuvenates fear the backlash caused by bad drugs: they want nothing to interfere with their pursuit of long life—or the profit that comes from promising it to others. Neighbor states fear the aggressive expansion of the Familias Regnant, fuelled by population growth and extended lifespan. Within the Regular Space Service, those who have received experimental rejuvenations fear they may have been ... Read more

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Rejuvenates fear the backlash caused by bad drugs: they want nothing to interfere with their pursuit of long life—or the profit that comes from promising it to others. Neighbor states fear the aggressive expansion of the Familias Regnant, fuelled by population growth and extended lifespan. Within the Regular Space Service, those who have received experimental rejuvenations fear they may have been
... Read more
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Once a Hero (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

Serrano Legacy 4

by Elizabeth Moon ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Nanette Savard, Elisabeth Demery, Sherri Simpson, Peter Stray, Kate Foster, Scott McCormick, James Konicek, David Coyne, Tom Simpson, Tim Carlin, Jeff Baker, Tim Getman, Mort Shelby, Thomas Penny, Eric Messner, Michael Glenn, Sunny Lasskey, Jason Stiles, Dylan Lynch, Andy Clemence, Ken Jackson, Richard Rohan, Colleen Delany, Terence Aselford ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Serrano Legacy
Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

Esmay Suiza wasn't a member of a great Navy family like the Serranos. She'd had to make her way on grit alone, which meant it wasn't likely she'd ever make admiral and "hoist her own flag." Well, that was fine with her: all Esmay wanted was a secure berth where she could be part of something greater than herself, and otherwise just live her life in peace. But what we want or think we want from ... Read more

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Esmay Suiza wasn't a member of a great Navy family like the Serranos. She'd had to make her way on grit alone, which meant it wasn't likely she'd ever make admiral and "hoist her own flag." Well, that was fine with her: all Esmay wanted was a secure berth where she could be part of something greater than herself, and otherwise just live her life in peace. But what we want or think we want from
... Read more
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Rules of Engagement (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

Serrano Legacy 5

by Elizabeth Moon ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Nanette Savard, Elisabeth Demery, Sunny Lasskey, Peter Stray, Jeff Baker, Thomas Penny, James Konicek, Mort Shelby, Jonathan Watkins, Tim Getman, James Lewis, Andy Clemence, David Coyne, Michael Glenn, Tom Simpson, M.B. Van Dorn, Richard Rohan, Christopher Graybill, Colleen Delany, Tim Carlin, Ken Jackson, Steven Carpenter, Lily Beacon, Elizabeth Jernigan, Dylan Lynch, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Sherri Simpson, Karen Carbone, Bobby Aselford ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Serrano Legacy
Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

Esmay Suiza and Brun Meager should be friends—they're both bright, brave, likable and adventurous. But true friendship doesn't run any smoother than true love. Brun thinks Esmay's a stuck-up prig, and Esmay thinks Brun's a spoiled rich brat who's making a play for Barin Serrano, Esmay's first love. So when Brun falls into the hands of a repressive religious militia movement, Esmay finds herself n ... Read more

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Esmay Suiza and Brun Meager should be friends—they're both bright, brave, likable and adventurous. But true friendship doesn't run any smoother than true love. Brun thinks Esmay's a stuck-up prig, and Esmay thinks Brun's a spoiled rich brat who's making a play for Barin Serrano, Esmay's first love. So when Brun falls into the hands of a repressive religious militia movement, Esmay finds herself n
... Read more

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