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  • A Modest Proposal

    by Jonathan Swift ...
    Series series Svenska Ljud Classica
    In a time when poor Irish families struggled to feed their children, Jonathan Swift wrote an essay, which he published anonymously, making a few suggestions. He called it 'A Modest Proposal' (1729) or 'A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People from Being a Burthen to their Parents, or the Country, and for Making them Beneficial to the Publick.' The solution was simple: Fatten up ... Read more

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  • What Do We Need Men For?

    A Modest Proposal

    by E. Jean Carroll ...
    A The Washington Post 50 notable works of nonfiction in 2019"A work of comic genius." — Mary Norris, The New Yorker"Darkly humorous and deadly serious." –Sibbie O'Sullivan, Washington Post"A compulsively interesting feminist memoir." –Virginia Heffernan, Slate"Somehow hilarious, in the way that only E. Jean could have written it" –Leigh Habe... ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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  • Philosophical Letters: or, modest Reflections upon some Opinions in Natural Philosophy

    Enriched edition. Challenging Philosophical Reflections in 17th Century Science

    by Duchess of Margaret Cavendish Newcastle, Spencer Fletcher ...
    In "Philosophical Letters: or, Modest Reflections upon some Opinions in Natural Philosophy," Duchess of Margaret Cavendish Newcastle presents a fascinating exploration of early modern scientific thought through a series of letters that blend personal reflection with rigorous philosophical inquiry. Known for her innovative and often provocative style, Cavendish weaves her arguments with vivid ... Read more

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  • A Modest Proposal + The Benefits of Farting Explained (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Eighteenth-Century Satire, Irish Poverty Critique, and Scatological Social Comedy

    by Jonathan Swift, Romy Jasperwell ...
    A Modest Proposal and The Benefits of Farting Explained bring together two works that display the sharpest edge of eighteenth-century satirical prose. In the first, Swift's notorious persona coolly recommends cannibalistic economics as a remedy for Irish poverty, exposing the inhuman logic of colonial policy and fashionable rationalism. The second turns scatological comedy into social critique, ... Read more

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  • Well Fed, Flat Broke

    Recipes for Modest Budgets and Messy Kitchens

    by Emily Wight ...
    A down-to-earth cookbook that proves you don't need a lot of money to create nutritious, beautiful meals at home.In this winsome cookbook, blogger Emily Wight offers fantastic recipes, ideas, and advice on how to prepare imaginative, nutritious, and delectable meals without breaking the bank. Perfect for students, families, and anyone on a budget. Well-Fed, Flat Broke proves that while you may ... Read more

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  • A Modest Proposal

    by Jonathan Swift ...
    A Mosest Proposal is a short classic written by Jonathan Swift and first published in 1719. A Modest Proposal and Other Satires" includes the following works: A Tale of a Tub, The Battle of the Books, An Argument Against the Abolishment of Christianity, A Modest Proposal, A True and Faithful Narrative, A Meditation Upon a Broomstick, Predictions for the Year 1708, and The Accomplishment of the ... Read more

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  • The Bagel

    The Surprising History of a Modest Bread

    by Maria Balinska ...
    A "scrumptious little book" about the cultural and historical background of this humble and hearty treat ( The New York Times).If smoked salmon and cream cheese bring only one thing to mind, you can count yourself among the world's millions of bagel mavens. But few people are aware of the bagel's provenance, let alone its adventuresome history. This charming book tells the remarkable story of the ... Read more

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  • The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky

    by Modeste Tchaikovsky ...
    IN offering to English and American readers this abridged edition of The Life and Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, my introduction must of necessity take the form of some justification of my curtailments and excisions. The motives which led to this undertaking, and the reasons for my mode of procedure, may be stated in a few words. In 1900 I published a volume dealing with Tchaikovsky, which ... Read more

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  • The Future of the Dutch Colonial Past

    Curating Heritage, Art and Activism

    Edited by Emma Bijnen, Pepijn Brandon, Karwan Fatah-Black, Imara Limon, Wayne Modest ...
    Institutions across the globe are increasingly questioned on how their foundations are rooted in colonialism and how they aim to ‘decolonize’. The Future of the Dutch Colonial Past provides an overview of critical scholarly reflections on the history of Dutch slavery and colonization, as well as how this translates into critical cultural practices. It also explores possible futures: What can ... Read more

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  • A Modest Independence

    by Mimi Matthews ...
    Series Book 2 - Parish Orphans of Devon
    "Fans of the series will enjoy exploring secondary characters' lives and the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves." -Library JournalHe Needed Peace…Solicitor Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others. As for his own problems, they’re nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance can’t remedy. But that’s all over now. He’s ... Read more

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  • A Modest Proposal

    by Jonathan Swift ...
    In 1729, Jonathan Swift composed one of the most famous satires in Western literature, A Modest Proposal. In his essay, Swift straight-facedly suggests that Ireland could solve its hunger problems by using its children for food. Its full title is A Modest Proposal For preventing the Children of Poor People From being a Burthen to Their Parents or Country, and For making them Beneficial to the ... Read more

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  • Arnesto Modesto: The World's Most Ineffectual Time Traveler

    by Darren Johnson ...
    What if you could go back and do it all over again?By sending his memories back in time, Arnesto Modesto gives himself a do-over. Of course, his much younger self may not be prepared to handle all that foreknowledge...Encouraged by his friend Pete, Arnesto attempts to use his limited recall to do some good — and winds up stumbling through some of the biggest events of the past quarter-century.Take ... Read more

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