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Enlightenment Now : The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress (9780141979090)

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'My new favourite book of all time' Bill Gates TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Is modernity really failing? Or have we failed to appreciate progress and the ideals that make it possible? If you follow the headlines, the world in the 21st century appears to be sinking into chaos, hatred, and irrationality. Yet Steven Pinker shows that this is an illusion - a symptom of historical amnesia and statistical fallacies. If you follow the trendlines rather than the headlines, you discover that our lives have become longer, healthier, safer, happier, more peaceful, more stimulating and more prosperous - not just in the West, but worldwide. Such progress is no accident: it's the gift of a coherent and inspiring value system that many of us embrace without even realizing it. These are the values of the Enlightenment: of reason, science, humanism and progress. The challenges we face today are formidable, including inequality, climate change, Artificial Intelligence and nuclear weapo...

Essays on the History of Parliamentary Procedure : In Honour of Thomas Erskine May (9781509900206)

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8 February 2015 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Erskine May. May is the most famous of the fifty holders of the office of Clerk of the House of Commons. His continued renown arises from his Treatise upon the Law, Privileges, Proceedings and Usage of Parliament, first published in 1844 and with its 25th edition currently in preparation. It is known throughout those parts of the world that model their constitutional arrangements on Westminster as the 'Bible of Parliamentary Procedure'. This volume celebrates both the man and his book. Bringing together current and former Clerks in the House of Commons and outside experts, the contributors analyse May's profound contribution to the shaping of the modern House of Commons, as it made the transition from the pre-Reform Act House to the modern core of the UK's constitutional democracy in his lifetime. This is perhaps best symbolised by its enforced transition between 1834 and 1851 from a mediaeval slum t...

Content Strategy at Work : Real-world Stories to Strengthen Every Interactive Project (9780123919229)

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Content is king... and the new kingmaker... and your message needs to align with your model and metrics and other mumbo jumbo, right? Whether you're slogging through theory or buzzwords, there's no denying content strategy is coming of age. But what's in it for you? And if you're not a content strategist, why should you care? Because even if content strategy isn't your job, content's probably your problem-and probably more than you think. You or your business has a message you want to deliver, right? You can deliver that message through various channels and content types, from Tweets to testimonials and photo galleries galore, and your audience has just as many ways of engaging with it. So many ways, so much content... so where's the problem? That is the problem. And you can measure it in time, creativity, money, lost opportunity, and the sobs you hear equally from creative directors, project managers, and search engine marketing specialists. The solut...

Now That You're Back (9780099457114)

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Exposing and exploring the sinuous undercurrents of violence, anguish and love, A.L. Kennedy examines the nature of the individual, both in isolation and society, as characters define and deny their chosen identities. While showing us the unlikeliness of intimacy and the impossibility of communication, Kennedy also reveals the subversive liberation of impotence, the humour of discomfort as human beings chafe together, the crazed claustrophobia of the family adn the wildly funny results of an eccentricity unleashed. Product details Format Paperback | 256 pages Dimensions 129 ...

Writing and Literacy in Early China : Studies from the Columbia Early China Seminar (9780295993379)

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The emergence and spread of literacy in ancient human society an important topic for all who study the ancient world, and the development of written Chinese is of particular interest, as modern Chinese orthography preserves logographic principles shared by its most ancient forms, making it unique among all present-day writing systems. In the past three decades, the discovery of previously unknown texts dating to the third century BCE and earlier, as well as older versions of known texts, has revolutionized the study of early Chinese writing. The long-term continuity and stability of the Chinese written language allow for this detailed study of the role literacy played in early civilization. The contributors to Writing and Literacy in Early China inquire into modes of manuscript production, the purposes for which texts were produced, and the ways in which they were actually used. By carefully evaluating current evidence and offering groundbreaking new interpretations, the book illuminat...

Much Obliged, Jeeves : (Jeeves & Wooster) (9780099513964)

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A Jeeves and Wooster novel Just as Bertie Wooster is a member of the Drones Club, Jeeves has a club of his own, the Junior Ganymede, exclusively for butlers and gentlemen's gentlemen. In its inner sanctum is kept the Book of Revelations, where the less than perfect habits of their employers are lovingly recorded. The book is, of course, pure dynamite. So what happens when it disappears into potentially hostile hands? Tossed about in the resulting whirlwind you'll find lots of Wodehouse's favourite characters - and a welcome return to Market Snodsbury, in the middle of one of the most chaotic elections of modern times. Product details Format Paperback | 224 pages ...

BMW R1200 Twins 2004-2009 : Maintenance - Troubleshooting - Repair (9781620923047)

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Each Clymer manual provides specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete overhaul of the machine. This manual covers the BMW R1200 Twins built from 2004 to 2009. Do-it-yourselfers will find this service and repair manual more comprehensive than the factory manual, making it an indispensable part of their tool box. Product details Format Paperback | 624 pages Dimensions 211 x 274 x 33mm | 1...

Fox Notebook Grid : Wildlife Animal Grid Paper Page Journal Squared Graph Sheet Graphing Doodling Drawing Sketching Journaling Women Girl Men Boy Teen Writing Winter Snow Snowflake Diary School Zoo Plan Orange Note Pad Composition Notebook (Letter, Large, 8.5x11) (9781723387029)

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Grid paper Squared Graph Sheet 121 Page Large Letter Size 8.5 x 11 Inches Paperback Product details Format Paperback | 122 pages Dimensions 216 x 279 x 7mm | 299g Publication date 16 Aug 2018 Publisher ...

Fox Notebook Grid : Wildlife Animal Grid Paper Page Journal Squared Graph Sheet Graphing Doodling Drawing Sketching Journaling Women Girl Men Boy Teen Writing Diary School Autumn Flower Leaves Nature Bird Plan Orange Note Pad Composition Notebook (Letter, Large, 8.5x11) (9781723388866)

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Grid paper Squared Graph Sheet 121 Page Large Letter Size 8.5 x 11 Inches Paperback Product details Format Paperback | 122 pages Dimensions 215.9 x 279.4 x 6.6mm | 299.37g Publication date 16 Aug 2018 Publisher ...

Bulletin Des Sciences Technologiques, Volume 5 (9781245626255)

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Bulletin Des Sciences Technologiques, Volume 5 AndrE FErussac (baron de) Au Bureau du Bulletin (etc.), 1826 Science; General; Science / General; Science / History Product d...

Your Ascension Mission : Embracing Your Puzzle Piece (9781891824098)

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This book shows how each person's puzzle piece is just as vital and necessary as any other. All aspects of living the fullest expression of your individuality. Product details Format Paperback | 250 pages Dimensions 152 x 228 x 15.49mm | 386g Publication date 01 May 1999 ...

Baker's Funeral Handbook : Resources for Pastors (9780801090103)

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Don't let the convenient pocket size fool you-these comprehensive guides to conducting funerals, weddings, and worship services provide everything from pre-planning resources to complete services for several denominations. Each book is packed with suggestions, illustrations, prayers, quotations, and ideas for special services. Product details Format Hardback | 188 pages Dimensions 121 x 184 x 14.73mm | 181g ...

Empire Fashions Colouring Book (9780486418698)

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This coloring book panorama of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century French fashions offers a fascinating survey of the changes in clothing style worn during and after the Revolution, and of clothing of the Napoleonic era in general. Forty-five plates of detailed, accurate illustrations include representative of claw-hammer frock, coats and vests for the well-dressed man, loose pantaloons and shorter skirts for the working classes, high-waisted promenade gowns for fashionable ladies, the coronation gown worn by Empress Josephine of France, and other examples of period dress. Footwear, walking sticks, reticules (purses), top hats, turbans, a "poke" bonnet, and dozens of other period accessories are included, along with hairdos for men and women. A highly informative Introduction and detailed captions complete this new addition to Dover's popular coloring book series on the history of costume. Product details ...

Art Deco Fashions Paper Dolls (9780486441580)

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Introduced on a grand scale at the 1925 Paris International Exposition, the new Art Deco style expressed modernity and new technologies that were changing the world. In the realm of fashion, it was the new "chic," representing glamour, luxury, and a sleek style. Tom Tierney captures fashion highlights from that period in this spectacular paper doll review. Two dolls and 28 costumes focus on an array of dramatic creations by outstanding designers of the early twentieth century. Included are a fur-trimmed cloak with an abstract modern design by Paul Poiret; a tightly pleated and richly colored gown by Mariano Fortuny; Helen Dryden's day dress in stark zebra stripes; a daring, two-piece knit swimsuit, featuring a bare midriff; as well as dramatic designs by Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Coco Chanel, and other noted designers. An additional page features hats of the period -- everything from an exotic Poiret turban to Schiaparelli's novel "shoe" hat. An exci...

Principles of the Theory of Solids (9780521297332)

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Professor Ziman's classic textbook on the theory of solids was first pulished in 1964. This paperback edition is a reprint of the second edition, which was substantially revised and enlarged in 1972. The value and popularity of this textbook is well attested by reviewers' opinions and by the existence of several foreign language editions, including German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Polish and Russian. The book gives a clear exposition of the elements of the physics of perfect crystalline solids. In discussing the principles, the author aims to give students an appreciation of the conditions which are necessary for the appearance of the various phenomena. A self-contained mathematical account is given of the simplest model that will demonstrate each principle. A grounding in quantum mechanics and knowledge of elementary facts about solids is assumed. This is therefore a textbook for advanced undergraduates and is also appropriate for graduate courses. ...

The Mowry Family Monument, Near Woodsocker, R. I. Erected by Hon. Arlon Mowry (9781113285188)

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. Product details Format Paperback | 36 pages Dimensions 137.16 ...

Heinemann Psychology 1 (9781740810548)

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Fully revised and updated to match the new VCE Psychology Design. Product details Format Mixed media product | 275 pages Publication date 01 Dec 2004 Publisher Harcourt Education Imprint Heinemann Secondary ...

Memoirs of the Duc de Saint-Simon on the Times of Louis XIV, and the Regency (9781342135667)

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservatio...

Mathematics for the IB MYP 1 (9781471880919)

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Exam Board: IB Level: MYP Subject: Mathematics First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 A concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to Mathematics teaching and learning. - Approaches each chapter with statements of inquiry framed by key and related concepts, set in a global context - Supports every aspect of assessment using tasks designed by an experienced MYP educator - Differentiates and extends learning with research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities - Applies global contexts in meaningful ways to offer an MYP Mathematics programme with an internationally-minded perspective Rita Bateson was, until very recently, the Curriculum Manager for MYP Mathematics and Sciences at the International Baccalaureate (R) (IB) and continues to be involved in curriculum review. She is an experienced teacher of MYP and DP Mathematics and Sciences, and is Head of Mathematics in her current school. She has taught in many international schools in Europe as well as Nort...

The Crucible : A Play in Four Acts (9780141182551)

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Arthur Miller's classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692 - 'one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history' - and the American anti-communist purges led by Senator McCarthy in the 1950s. The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations. A depiction of innocent men and women destroyed by malicious rumour, The Crucible is also a powerful indictment of McCarthyism and the 'frontier mentality' of Cold War America. Product details Format Paperback | 144 pages ...

Mexico : Its Progress and Commercial Possibilities (1892) (9781166974404)

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This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! Product details Format Paperback | 220 pages ...

Money Island (9781175271754)

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Product details Format Paperback | 88 pages Dimensions ...

An Historical Account of the Rise and Development of Presbyterianism in Scotland (Classic Reprint) (9780364887134)

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Excerpt from An Historical Account of the Rise and Development of Presbyterianism in Scotland Throughout the whole history of the Reformed Church in Scotland one of the most outstanding features will be found to be the overwhelming desire to maintain the independence of the Church from all secular control, and the most characteristic feature of the disputes which went on during the reigns of the Stewart Kings (especially James VI and I, and Charles I), was the failure of those Monarchs to appreciate the Scottish sentiments Of Patriotism, Protestantism and Freedom. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish...

International Union of Operating Engineers Local No 12, Afl V. N L R B U.S. Supreme Court Transcript of Record with Supporting Pleadings (9781270425984)

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The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this ...

CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control All-in-One Exam Guide (9780071847117)

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An all-new exam guide for the industry-standard information technology risk certification, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Prepare for the updated Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification exam with this comprehensive exam guide. CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control All-in-One Exam Guide covers all four exam domains effective as of June 2015 and contains hundreds of realistic practice exam questions. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, this reference guide serves as a test preparation tool AND an on-the-job reference that will serve you well beyond the examination. To aid in self-study, each chapter includes Exam Tips that highlight key information about the exam, chapter summaries that reinforce the chapter's salient points, and end-of-chapter questions that are accurate to the content and question format of the real exam. 100% coverage of the CRISC certification job practice areas effective as ...

The Adventures Of King Arthur (9780746080566)

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The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, he is proclaimed King of Britain. However many challenges lie ahead, including treacherous knights, a mysterious lady in a lake and a fight for his kingdom. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Product details Format Hardback | 64 pages Dimensions 137 x 202 x 12mm ...