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Drawing Lots

From Egalitarianism to Democracy in Ancient Greece

by Irad Malkin, Josine Blok ...

For the first time, this volume by two leading historians offers a comprehensive study of drawing lots as a central institution of ancient Greek society. Drawing lots expressed an egalitarian mindset that guided selection, procedure, and distribution by lot and was eventually introduced for polis governance, a Greek innovation that appears to be of increasing relevance today. The authors explore ... Read more

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For the first time, this volume by two leading historians offers a comprehensive study of drawing lots as a central institution of ancient Greek society. Drawing lots expressed an egalitarian mindset that guided selection, procedure, and distribution by lot and was eventually introduced for polis governance, a Greek innovation that appears to be of increasing relevance today. The authors explore
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The Routledge Companion to Actor-Network Theory

Edited by Anders Blok, Ignacio Farias, Celia Roberts ...

This companion explores ANT as an intellectual practice, tracking its movements and engagements with a wide range of other academic and activist projects. Showcasing the work of a diverse set of ‘second generation’ ANT scholars from around the world, it highlights the exciting depth and breadth of contemporary ANT and its future possibilities.The companion has 38 chapters, each answering a key ... Read more

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This companion explores ANT as an intellectual practice, tracking its movements and engagements with a wide range of other academic and activist projects. Showcasing the work of a diverse set of ‘second generation’ ANT scholars from around the world, it highlights the exciting depth and breadth of contemporary ANT and its future possibilities.The companion has 38 chapters, each answering a key
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Into the Fire

by Rachael Blok ...

'I tore through it' Erin Kelly'Perfect storytelling' Victoria Selman'A wicked plot' The TimesEleven guests. Three nights. One murderer.In a stately mansion in the Hertfordshire countryside, sisters Lois and Ebba throw a launch party for their new venture: Archipelago, a virtual reality game.In attendance are their celebrity investors including a glamorous British couple, a broo... ... Read more

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'I tore through it' Erin Kelly'Perfect storytelling' Victoria Selman'A wicked plot' The TimesEleven guests. Three nights. One murderer.In a stately mansion in the Hertfordshire countryside, sisters Lois and Ebba throw a launch party for their new venture: Archipelago, a virtual reality game.In attendance are their celebrity investors including a glamorous British couple, a broo...
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The Cultural Construction of Safety and Security

Imaginaries, Discourses and Philosophies that Shaped Modern Europe

Edited by Gemma Blok, Jan Oosterholt ...

This volume analyses cultural perceptions of safety and security that have shaped modern European societies. The articles present a wide range of topics, from feelings of unsafety generated by early modern fake news to safety issues related to twentieth-century drug use in public space. The volume demonstrates how ‘safety’ is not just a social or biological condition to pursue but also a ... Read more

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This volume analyses cultural perceptions of safety and security that have shaped modern European societies. The articles present a wide range of topics, from feelings of unsafety generated by early modern fake news to safety issues related to twentieth-century drug use in public space. The volume demonstrates how ‘safety’ is not just a social or biological condition to pursue but also a
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Imagining Communities

Historical Reflections on the Process of Community Formation

Edited by Gemma Blok, Vincent Kuitenbrouwer, Claire Weeda ...

Series series Heritage and Memory Studies
In his groundbreaking Imagined Communities, first published in 1983, Benedict Anderson argued that members of a community experience a deep, horizontal camaraderie. Despite being strangers, members feel connected in a web of imagined experiences., Yet while Anderson's insights have been hugely influential, they remain abstract: it is difficult to imagine imagined communities. How do they evolve ... Read more

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In his groundbreaking Imagined Communities, first published in 1983, Benedict Anderson argued that members of a community experience a deep, horizontal camaraderie. Despite being strangers, members feel connected in a web of imagined experiences., Yet while Anderson's insights have been hugely influential, they remain abstract: it is difficult to imagine imagined communities. How do they evolve
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The Fall

The new twisty and haunting psychological thriller that's impossible to put down

by Rachael Blok ...

'Twisty, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric.' Harriet Tyce'An electrifying crime thriller.' Woman's OwnThe bigger the sin, the further the fall...With Easter approaching, the verger of St Albans Cathedral was supposed to be readying the church. Instead he discovers a man lying dead, fallen from the famous 150-foot-high tower. Did he jump, or was he pushed?For DCI Maarten Jansen, it's a simple case ... Read more

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'Twisty, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric.' Harriet Tyce'An electrifying crime thriller.' Woman's OwnThe bigger the sin, the further the fall...With Easter approaching, the verger of St Albans Cathedral was supposed to be readying the church. Instead he discovers a man lying dead, fallen from the famous 150-foot-high tower. Did he jump, or was he pushed?For DCI Maarten Jansen, it's a simple case
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Under the Ice

The chilling, impossible-to-put-down debut thriller that's perfect for a cold winter night...

by Rachael Blok ...

Don't miss The Fall, the twisty psychological thriller from highly acclaimed author, Rachael Blok.'Twisty, atmospheric and haunting... I devoured this thriller in one tense sitting' Erin KellyIt is the week before Christmas and the cathedral city of St Albans is blanketed by snow. But beneath the festive lights, darkness is stirring. The frozen body of a young girl is discovered by... ... Read more

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Don't miss The Fall, the twisty psychological thriller from highly acclaimed author, Rachael Blok.'Twisty, atmospheric and haunting... I devoured this thriller in one tense sitting' Erin KellyIt is the week before Christmas and the cathedral city of St Albans is blanketed by snow. But beneath the festive lights, darkness is stirring. The frozen body of a young girl is discovered by...
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The Scorched Earth

by Rachael Blok ...

Nothing stays buried forever...'A blistering mystery' Erin Kelly'Supremely atmospheric' Daily Mail'Gripping and original' Clare EmpsonTwo years ago, Ben Fenton went camping for the night with his brother Leo. When Ben woke up, he was drenched in blood, and his brother had gone. Days later, Ben was facing a charge of murder.Ben's girlfriend, Ana Seabrook, has al... ... Read more

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Nothing stays buried forever...'A blistering mystery' Erin Kelly'Supremely atmospheric' Daily Mail'Gripping and original' Clare EmpsonTwo years ago, Ben Fenton went camping for the night with his brother Leo. When Ben woke up, he was drenched in blood, and his brother had gone. Days later, Ben was facing a charge of murder.Ben's girlfriend, Ana Seabrook, has al...
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A Usable Collection

Essays in Honour of Jaap Kloosterman on Collecting Social History

Edited by Jan Lucassen, Aad Blok, Huub Sanders ...

Series series Work around the Globe: Historical Comparisons
Established in 1935, the International Institute of Social History (IISH) is one of the world’s leading research institutes focused on social history and holds one of the richest collections in the field. This volume brings together thirty-five essays in honor of the IISH’s longtime director Jaap Kloosterman, who built the institute into a world leader in the field. ... Read more

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Established in 1935, the International Institute of Social History (IISH) is one of the world’s leading research institutes focused on social history and holds one of the richest collections in the field. This volume brings together thirty-five essays in honor of the IISH’s longtime director Jaap Kloosterman, who built the institute into a world leader in the field.
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BLOK 42

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by Debrianna Obara ...

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Aniela Majewska, beautiful daughter of one of Kraków's most respected families, is ready to marry her dashing childhood sweetheart, Henryk Bartosz. But the Nazi invasion of Poland separates the young lovers, as Henryk chooses to fight for their country's freedom as part of the underground resistance and Aniela uses her beauty, wit, and indomitable spirit to navigate the Reich's brutal occupation ... Read more

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Aniela Majewska, beautiful daughter of one of Kraków's most respected families, is ready to marry her dashing childhood sweetheart, Henryk Bartosz. But the Nazi invasion of Poland separates the young lovers, as Henryk chooses to fight for their country's freedom as part of the underground resistance and Aniela uses her beauty, wit, and indomitable spirit to navigate the Reich's brutal occupation
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The Family Matriarch

A Labor and A Legacy of Love

by Carol Denise ...

Narrated by Sarra Blok ...

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6 hours 27 min

The Family Matriarch centers around the topic of the family matriarch and the significance of the role. It is a personal take on the traditional, yet evolving role of a woman in a family. The author, Carol, wrote this book as a love letter to her daughter, whom she considers a matriarch-in-training. Carol hopes that her words will inspire not only her daughter, but countless other matriarchs-in ... Read more

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The Family Matriarch centers around the topic of the family matriarch and the significance of the role. It is a personal take on the traditional, yet evolving role of a woman in a family. The author, Carol, wrote this book as a love letter to her daughter, whom she considers a matriarch-in-training. Carol hopes that her words will inspire not only her daughter, but countless other matriarchs-in
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Aleksandr Blok's Trilogy of Lyric Dramas

A Puppet Show, The King on the Square and the Unknown Woman

Edited by Timothy C. Westphalen ...

Aleksandr Blok's Trilogy of Lyric Dramas gathers together for the first time in English translation the first three plays by Aleksandr Blok, the pre-eminent poet of Russian Symbolism and one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. The three plays that constitute the trilogy - A Puppet Show, The King on the Square and The Unknown Woman - are pivotal documents in the development of modernist ... Read more

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Aleksandr Blok's Trilogy of Lyric Dramas gathers together for the first time in English translation the first three plays by Aleksandr Blok, the pre-eminent poet of Russian Symbolism and one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. The three plays that constitute the trilogy - A Puppet Show, The King on the Square and The Unknown Woman - are pivotal documents in the development of modernist
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