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An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants

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Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained: An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants is a comprehensive and accessible guide designed to demystify the workings of gas and oil engines for beginners and those responsible for their operation. Authored with clarity and practicality in mind, this book breaks down the fundamental principles of internal combustion engines, making ... Read more

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The Handover

How We Gave Control of Our Lives to Corporations, States and AIs

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**“[W]itty and refined . . . Runciman’s point is that the alliance between even a democratic government and a safe-ish A.I. could derail civilization.” —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New YorkerAn eminent political thinker uses our history with states and corporations—“artificial agents” to which we have granted immense power—to predict how AI will remake society.**Countless books, news reports, and opinion ... Read more

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**“[W]itty and refined . . . Runciman’s point is that the alliance between even a democratic government and a safe-ish A.I. could derail civilization.” —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New YorkerAn eminent political thinker uses our history with states and corporations—“artificial agents” to which we have granted immense power—to predict how AI will remake society.**Countless books, news reports, and opinion
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Purcell

Enriched edition. Exploring the Baroque Musical Genius of Henry Purcell

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In "Purcell," John F. Runciman crafts a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of the eminent composer Henry Purcell. This scholarly work delves into the intricate tapestry of 17th-century England, contextualizing Purcell's music within the socio-political and cultural frameworks of the time. Runciman employs a rich narrative style interwoven with meticulous musicological analysis, ... Read more

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In "Purcell," John F. Runciman crafts a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of the eminent composer Henry Purcell. This scholarly work delves into the intricate tapestry of 17th-century England, contextualizing Purcell's music within the socio-political and cultural frameworks of the time. Runciman employs a rich narrative style interwoven with meticulous musicological analysis,
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The History of Ideas

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THE TIMES BEST IDEAS BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024'A splendid book: economical, invigorating and surprising' The Times'He has that gift, both as a podcaster and as a writer, to illuminate abstruse and abstract ideas with human charm' ObserverIn this bold new follow-up to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind... ... Read more

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THE TIMES BEST IDEAS BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024'A splendid book: economical, invigorating and surprising' The Times'He has that gift, both as a podcaster and as a writer, to illuminate abstruse and abstract ideas with human charm' ObserverIn this bold new follow-up to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind...
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The Ethics Of Drink And Other Social Questions

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The ethics of drink and other social questions: or joints in our social armour incisive treatise confronts the moral and societal toll of alcohol in British life, blending personal testimony with urgent calls for empathy over dogma. It critiques hollow statistics and preachy lectures that fail to touch the human cost of addiction, favouring vivid anecdotes of shattered lives and lost potential ... Read more

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The ethics of drink and other social questions: or joints in our social armour incisive treatise confronts the moral and societal toll of alcohol in British life, blending personal testimony with urgent calls for empathy over dogma. It critiques hollow statistics and preachy lectures that fail to touch the human cost of addiction, favouring vivid anecdotes of shattered lives and lost potential
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How Democracy Ends

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How will democracy end? And what will replace it? A preeminent political scientist examines the past, present, and future of an endangered political philosophySince the end of World War II, democracy's sweep across the globe seemed inexorable. Yet today, it seems radically imperiled, even in some of the world's most stable democracies. How bad could things get?In How Democracy Ends, David Runciman ... Read more

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How will democracy end? And what will replace it? A preeminent political scientist examines the past, present, and future of an endangered political philosophySince the end of World War II, democracy's sweep across the globe seemed inexorable. Yet today, it seems radically imperiled, even in some of the world's most stable democracies. How bad could things get?In How Democracy Ends, David Runciman
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Windjammers And Sea Tramps

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Windjammers and sea tramps is a historical account exploring the world of sailors and the development of seamanship within the mercantile marine, focusing on lived experiences at sea and the transformation of maritime work across generations It portrays the dual nature of seafaring life, blending hardship, danger, discipline, and moments of adventure, while also revealing the cultural beliefs and ... Read more

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Windjammers and sea tramps is a historical account exploring the world of sailors and the development of seamanship within the mercantile marine, focusing on lived experiences at sea and the transformation of maritime work across generations It portrays the dual nature of seafaring life, blending hardship, danger, discipline, and moments of adventure, while also revealing the cultural beliefs and
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The Social Animal

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The Social Animal is a classic investigation of human beings as social animals.The Social Animal is a short, wide-ranging, witty and accessible book that sets out the present extent of our knowledge about how human societies and institutions really work, and what motivates the people who live within them.W. G. Runciman’s superb book is a welcome corrective to the view that there are no societies, ... Read more

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The Social Animal is a classic investigation of human beings as social animals.The Social Animal is a short, wide-ranging, witty and accessible book that sets out the present extent of our knowledge about how human societies and institutions really work, and what motivates the people who live within them.W. G. Runciman’s superb book is a welcome corrective to the view that there are no societies,
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Where Power Stops

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Lyndon Baines Johnson, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Barack Obama, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, and Donald Trump: each had different motivations, methods, and paths, but they all sought the highest office. And yet when they reached their goal, they often found that the power they had imagined was illusory. Their sweeping visions of reform faltered. They faced bureaucratic obstructions ... Read more

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Lyndon Baines Johnson, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Barack Obama, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, and Donald Trump: each had different motivations, methods, and paths, but they all sought the highest office. And yet when they reached their goal, they often found that the power they had imagined was illusory. Their sweeping visions of reform faltered. They faced bureaucratic obstructions
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Political Hypocrisy

The Mask of Power, from Hobbes to Orwell and Beyond, Revised Edition - Second Edition

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What kind of hypocrite should voters choose as their next leader? The question seems utterly cynical. But, as David Runciman suggests, it is actually much more cynical to pretend that politics can ever be completely sincere. Political Hypocrisy is a timely, and timeless, book on the problems of sincerity and truth in politics, and how we can deal with them without slipping into hypocrisy ourselves ... Read more

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What kind of hypocrite should voters choose as their next leader? The question seems utterly cynical. But, as David Runciman suggests, it is actually much more cynical to pretend that politics can ever be completely sincere. Political Hypocrisy is a timely, and timeless, book on the problems of sincerity and truth in politics, and how we can deal with them without slipping into hypocrisy ourselves
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The Handover

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An eminent political thinker uses our history with states and corporations—"artificial agents" to which we have granted immense power—to predict how AI will remake society.Much has been written about the arrival of artificial intelligence, but according to political philosopher David Runciman, we've been living with AI for 300 years—because states and corporations are robots, too. In this mind ... Read more

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An eminent political thinker uses our history with states and corporations—"artificial agents" to which we have granted immense power—to predict how AI will remake society.Much has been written about the arrival of artificial intelligence, but according to political philosopher David Runciman, we've been living with AI for 300 years—because states and corporations are robots, too. In this mind
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Richard Wagner

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This short biography of the famous composer Richard Wagner details his life, his works and gives the reader an interesting guide to the style that defined this master of operas and other musical works. This version has been specifically edited and formatted for today's e-readers, and makes an excellent addition to any music-related book collection. ... Read more

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This short biography of the famous composer Richard Wagner details his life, his works and gives the reader an interesting guide to the style that defined this master of operas and other musical works. This version has been specifically edited and formatted for today's e-readers, and makes an excellent addition to any music-related book collection.
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