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  • Audiobook

    The Anglo-Saxon World

    Unabridged

    17 hours 13 min

    The Anglo-Saxon period, stretching from the fifth to the late eleventh century, begins with the Roman retreat from the Western world and ends with the Norman takeover of England. Between these epochal events, many of the contours and patterns of English life that would endure for the next millennium were shaped. In this authoritative work, N. J. Higham and M. J. Ryan reexamine Anglo-Saxon England ... Read more

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  • Mafia Raj

    The Rule of Bosses in South Asia

    Series series South Asia in Motion
    "Mafia" has become an indigenous South Asian term. Like Italian mobsters, the South Asian "gangster politicians" are known for inflicting brutal violence while simultaneously upholding vigilante justice—inspiring fear and fantasy. But the term also refers to the diffuse spheres of crime, business, and politics operating within a shadow world that is popularly referred to as the rule of the mafia, ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • The Fundamental Concepts of Metaphysics

    World, Finitude, Solitude

    Series series Studies in Continental Thought
    The renowned academic expounds on how Western philosophy went wrong in these translated lectures from 1929 and 1930."An important addition to the translations of Heidegger's lecture-courses." — International Philosophical QuarterlyFirst published in German in 1938 as volume 29/30 of Heidegger's collected works, The Fundamental Concepts of Metaphysics includes an extended treatment of the history ... Read more

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  • Florence Foster Jenkins

    The Inspiring True Story of the World's Worst Singer

    This is the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins—now the basis of a major motion picture starring Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep!She was a woman with a dream. Nobody believed in her talent. But nothing could stop her. . .She had no pitch, no rhythm, and no tone. Still, Florence Foster Jenkins (Streep) became one of America's best-known sopranos. Born in 1868, Florence was a talented ... Read more

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  • Fighting the Fangs

    A Guide to Vampires and Werewolves

    Series series The Making of a Monster: Vampires & Were
    Do you need a field guide to vampires and shape-shifters? Do you really think zombies are just badly dressed vampires? Can you identify a potential werewolf before the moon starts to rise? Is she a vampire or just a girl with an "Emo"-thing? And even more important, do you know how to fight them off if you happen to cross paths with a hungry being of the furry kind or a walking corpse with blood ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Regional Perspectives on the EU's Indo-Pacific Strategy

    Beyond Brussels

    Series series Rethinking Asia and International Relations
    This edited volume examines how elite policymakers in key Indo-Pacific locations - Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand - view the European Union’s (EU's) strategy in the region.Centred on gauging the opinions of key people involved in the foreign policy making process in each location, the expert international contributors find that while the EU has ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Wiseguy

    The 25th Anniversary Edition

    Nicholas Pileggi’s vivid, unvarnished, journalistic chronicle of the life of Henry Hill—the working-class Brooklyn kid who knew from age twelve that “to be a wiseguy was to own the world,” who grew up to live the highs and lows of the mafia gangster’s life—has been hailed as “the best book ever written on organized crime” (Cosmopolitan).This is the true-crime bestseller that was the basis for ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Massacre of Tlatelolco - The role of the United States in the incidents of 1968

    Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject History - America, grade: A, San Diego State University (History Department), course: Modern Mexico, language: English, abstract: The Massacre of Tlatelolco on October the 2nd 1968 on the Plaza de las Tres Culturas is generally acknowledged to have been a watershed for Mexico’s history. Some call it Mexico’s Tiananmen Square to emphasize the ... Read more

    $17.61 USD

  • Commentary on Genesis (Complete Edition)

    Enriched edition. Reformation-Era Exegesis of Creation, Sin, and Redemption in the Genesis Narratives

    by Martin Luther ...
    Translated by John Nicholas Lenker, Henry Cole ...
    In "Commentary on Genesis (Complete Edition)," Martin Luther meticulously expounds upon the first book of the Bible, engaging deeply with its theological implications and historical contexts. His commentary reflects the early Reformation's emphasis on Scripture, intertwining rigorous exegesis with personal reflection and pastoral concern. Luther's literary style is accessible yet profound, ... Read more

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  • Mafia Raj

    The Rule of Bosses in South Asia

    Series series South Asia in Motion
    "The authors . . . illustrate the 'art of bossing'—techniques and methods used by such figures to climb to power and maintain their sovereignty." —A. Y. Lee, Choice"Mafia" has become an indigenous South Asian term. Like Italian mobsters, the South Asian "gangster politicians" are known for inflicting brutal violence while simultaneously upholding vigilante justice—inspiring fear and fantasy. But ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Politics, Landlords and Islam in Pakistan

    Series series Exploring the Political in South Asia
    This book offers unique insights into the changing nature of power and hierarchy in rural Pakistan from colonial times to present day. It shows how electoral politics and the erosion of traditional patron–client ties have not empowered the lower classes. The monograph highlights the persistence of debt-bondage, and illustrates how electoral politics provides assertive landlord politicians with ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Luther's Commentary on Genesis

    Enriched edition. Critical and Devotional Remarks on the Creation, the Sin and the Flood

    In "Luther's Commentary on Genesis," Martin Luther presents a profound theological exposition of the Book of Genesis, articulating his revolutionary views on creation, sin, and redemption. The commentary is characterized by a vibrant and accessible literary style that incorporates both rigorous scholarship and heartfelt piety, aiming to bridge the gap between scholarly analysis and devotional ... Read more

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