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The Phantom Atlas

The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps

de Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Discover the mysteries within ancient maps — Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient maps: The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Discover the mysteries within ancient maps — Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient maps: The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands
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How to Write One Song

de Jeff Tweedy ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity
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Familia Mala, Vol. I: Saturnus et Iuppiter

A Latin Novella

de Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Libro 5 - Comprehensible Classics
They’re the original dysfunctional family! Rivalry! Jealousy! Poison! Betrayal! Gods! Titans! Cyclopes! Monsters! Magical Goats!But all good things must come to an end.Read all about the trials and tribulations of Greek mythology’s original royal family!Suitable for all novice Latin readers in their first year of study (and beyond), this novella is an adaption of myth of Saturn (Chronos) and his ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

They’re the original dysfunctional family! Rivalry! Jealousy! Poison! Betrayal! Gods! Titans! Cyclopes! Monsters! Magical Goats!But all good things must come to an end.Read all about the trials and tribulations of Greek mythology’s original royal family!Suitable for all novice Latin readers in their first year of study (and beyond), this novella is an adaption of myth of Saturn (Chronos) and his
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The Genealogist's U.S. History Pocket Reference

Quick Facts & Timelines of American History to Help Understand Your Ancestors

de Nancy Hendrickson ...

Unlock new records in your family history research by understanding the historic events of your ancestors' eras. This quick and convenient guide outlines the major political, military and social events in the United States from the colonial era through 1940. It also includes immigration trends and census dates to help you narrow your research focus and find genealogy records faster.Use The ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Unlock new records in your family history research by understanding the historic events of your ancestors' eras. This quick and convenient guide outlines the major political, military and social events in the United States from the colonial era through 1940. It also includes immigration trends and census dates to help you narrow your research focus and find genealogy records faster.Use The
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Success Without Victory

Lost Legal Battles and the Long Road to Justice in America

de Jules Lobel ...

Series Libro 70 - Critical America
Winners and losers. Success and failure. Victory and defeat. American culture places an extremely high premium on success, and firmly equates it with winning. In politics, sports, business, and the courtroom, we have a passion to win and are terrified of losing.Instead of viewing success and failure through such a rigid lens, Jules Lobel suggests that we move past the winner-take-all model and ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Winners and losers. Success and failure. Victory and defeat. American culture places an extremely high premium on success, and firmly equates it with winning. In politics, sports, business, and the courtroom, we have a passion to win and are terrified of losing.Instead of viewing success and failure through such a rigid lens, Jules Lobel suggests that we move past the winner-take-all model and
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Generation Roe

Inside the Future of the Pro-Choice Movement

de Sarah Erdreich ...

Inextricably connected to issues of autonomy, privacy, and sexuality, the abortion debate remains home base for the culture wars in America. Yet, there is more common ground than meets the eye in favor of choice. Sarah Erdreich’s Generation Roe delves into phenomena such as "abortion-recovery counseling," "crisis pregnancy centers," and the infamous anti-choice "black children are an endangered ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Inextricably connected to issues of autonomy, privacy, and sexuality, the abortion debate remains home base for the culture wars in America. Yet, there is more common ground than meets the eye in favor of choice. Sarah Erdreich’s Generation Roe delves into phenomena such as "abortion-recovery counseling," "crisis pregnancy centers," and the infamous anti-choice "black children are an endangered
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Elements of Fiction

de Walter Mosley ...

The renowned novelist and author of This Year You Write a Novel shares a "compact but insight-rich" guide to fiction writing ( Publishers Weekly).In his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel, Walter Mosley supplied aspiring writers with the basic tools to write a novel in one year. In this complementary follow up, Mosley guides the writer through the elements of not just any ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The renowned novelist and author of This Year You Write a Novel shares a "compact but insight-rich" guide to fiction writing ( Publishers Weekly).In his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel, Walter Mosley supplied aspiring writers with the basic tools to write a novel in one year. In this complementary follow up, Mosley guides the writer through the elements of not just any
... Leer más
Urban Theory

New critical perspectives

Edición de Mark Jayne, Kevin Ward ...

Urban Theory: New Critical Perspectives provides an introduction to innovative critical contributions to the field of urban studies. Chapters offer easily accessible and digestible reviews, and as a reference text Urban Theory is a comprehensive and integrated primer which covers topics necessary for a full understanding of recent theoretical engagements with cities.The introduction outlines the ... Leer más

$79.99 USD

Urban Theory: New Critical Perspectives provides an introduction to innovative critical contributions to the field of urban studies. Chapters offer easily accessible and digestible reviews, and as a reference text Urban Theory is a comprehensive and integrated primer which covers topics necessary for a full understanding of recent theoretical engagements with cities.The introduction outlines the
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Teacher By Teacher

The People Who Change Our Lives

de John B. King Jr. ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERTeacher By Teacher traces the remarkable journey of the tenth U.S. Secretary of Education and is a deeply personal love letter to all the teachers in our lives.The story of John B. King Jr.’s inspiring path to President Obama’s Cabinet begins the day that his mother died. He insisted on going to school that day, knowing he would find comfort in his classroom. While some might ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERTeacher By Teacher traces the remarkable journey of the tenth U.S. Secretary of Education and is a deeply personal love letter to all the teachers in our lives.The story of John B. King Jr.’s inspiring path to President Obama’s Cabinet begins the day that his mother died. He insisted on going to school that day, knowing he would find comfort in his classroom. While some might
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Plain, Honest Men

The Making of the American Constitution

de Richard Beeman ...

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in dispute—the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all, ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in dispute—the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all,
... Leer más
Language Myths

de Laurie Bauer ...

A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some ... Leer más

$11.39 USD

A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some
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Radical Hope

A Teaching Manifesto

de Kevin M. Gannon ...

Series series Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Higher education has seen better days. Harsh budget cuts, the precarious nature of employment in college teaching, and political hostility to the entire enterprise of education have made for an increasingly fraught landscape. Radical Hope is an ambitious response to this state of affairs, at once political and practical—the work of an activist, teacher, and public intellectual grappling with some ... Leer más

$8.69 USD

Higher education has seen better days. Harsh budget cuts, the precarious nature of employment in college teaching, and political hostility to the entire enterprise of education have made for an increasingly fraught landscape. Radical Hope is an ambitious response to this state of affairs, at once political and practical—the work of an activist, teacher, and public intellectual grappling with some
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The Taliban Shuffle

Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan

de Kim Barker ...

A true-life Catch-22 set in the deeply dysfunctional countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan, by one of the region’s longest-serving correspondents.Kim Barker is not your typical, impassive foreign correspondent—she is candid, self-deprecating, laugh-out-loud funny. At first an awkward newbie in Afghanistan, she grows into a wisecracking, seasoned reporter with grave concerns about our ability to ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A true-life Catch-22 set in the deeply dysfunctional countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan, by one of the region’s longest-serving correspondents.Kim Barker is not your typical, impassive foreign correspondent—she is candid, self-deprecating, laugh-out-loud funny. At first an awkward newbie in Afghanistan, she grows into a wisecracking, seasoned reporter with grave concerns about our ability to
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You Must Be This Tall to Ride

Contemporary Writers Take You Inside The Story

de B.J. Hollars ...

Compelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder: It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this mysterya combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and mirrorsthat makes writing feel momentous. But it can also feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite ready for the "big" rides, such ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Compelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder: It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this mysterya combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and mirrorsthat makes writing feel momentous. But it can also feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite ready for the "big" rides, such
... Leer más
Index, A History of the

A Bookish Adventure from Medieval Manuscripts to the Digital Age

de Dennis Duncan ...

**A New York Times Editors' Choice Book and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 So FarNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub and GoodreadsA playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives.**Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history, ... Leer más

$12.29 USD

**A New York Times Editors' Choice Book and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 So FarNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub and GoodreadsA playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives.**Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history,
... Leer más
Across the Universe

The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle

de Natan Last ...

**An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of crossword puzzles, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture"Should be at the top of every gift guide for word nerds and puzzle enthusiasts everywhere.” —Chicago Review of Books“A gridful of insight and pleasure.”—Stefan Fatsis, bestselling author of Word Freak and Unabridged**From ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of crossword puzzles, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture"Should be at the top of every gift guide for word nerds and puzzle enthusiasts everywhere.” —Chicago Review of Books“A gridful of insight and pleasure.”—Stefan Fatsis, bestselling author of Word Freak and Unabridged**From
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The Cambridge Handbook of Japanese Linguistics

Edición de Yoko Hasegawa ...

Series series Cambridge Handbooks in Language and Linguistics
The linguistic study of Japanese, with its rich syntactic and phonological structure, complex writing system, and diverse sociohistorical context, is a rapidly growing research area. This book, designed to serve as a concise reference for researchers interested in the Japanese language and in typological studies of language in general, explores diverse characteristics of Japanese that are ... Leer más

$46.79 USD

The linguistic study of Japanese, with its rich syntactic and phonological structure, complex writing system, and diverse sociohistorical context, is a rapidly growing research area. This book, designed to serve as a concise reference for researchers interested in the Japanese language and in typological studies of language in general, explores diverse characteristics of Japanese that are
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Friends at the Bar

A Quaker View of Law, Conflict Resolution, and Legal Reform

de Nancy Black Sagafi-nejad ...

A Quaker lawyer looks at Friends' relationship with the American legal system and at Friends' legal ethics.George Fox, founder of the Religious Society of Friends, admonished his followers against "going to law." In this fascinating, wide-ranging book, a Quaker lawyer explores the relationship between Quakers and the American legal system and discusses Friends' legal ethics. A highly influential ... Leer más

$33.29 USD

A Quaker lawyer looks at Friends' relationship with the American legal system and at Friends' legal ethics.George Fox, founder of the Religious Society of Friends, admonished his followers against "going to law." In this fascinating, wide-ranging book, a Quaker lawyer explores the relationship between Quakers and the American legal system and discusses Friends' legal ethics. A highly influential
... Leer más
Froth and Scum

Truth, Beauty, Goodness, and the Ax Murder in America's First Mass Medium

de Andie Tucher ...

Two notorious antebellum New York murder cases — a prostitute slashed in an elegant brothel and a tradesman bludgeoned by the brother of inventor Samuel Colt — set off journalistic scrambles over the meanings of truth, objectivity, and the duty of the press that reverberate to this day. In 1833 an entirely new kind of newspaper — cheap, feisty, and politically independent — introduced American ... Leer más

$28.49 USD

Two notorious antebellum New York murder cases — a prostitute slashed in an elegant brothel and a tradesman bludgeoned by the brother of inventor Samuel Colt — set off journalistic scrambles over the meanings of truth, objectivity, and the duty of the press that reverberate to this day. In 1833 an entirely new kind of newspaper — cheap, feisty, and politically independent — introduced American
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On the Lam

A History of Hunting Fugitives in America

de Jerry Clark, Ed Palattella ...

Fugitives occupy a unique place in the American criminal justice system. They can run and they can hide, but eventually each chase ends. And, in many cases, history is made along the way.John Dillinger’s capture obsessed J. Edgar Hoover and helped create the modern FBI. Violent student radicals who went on the lam in the 1960s reflected the turbulence of the era. The sixteen-year disappearance and ... Leer más

$37.29 USD

Fugitives occupy a unique place in the American criminal justice system. They can run and they can hide, but eventually each chase ends. And, in many cases, history is made along the way.John Dillinger’s capture obsessed J. Edgar Hoover and helped create the modern FBI. Violent student radicals who went on the lam in the 1960s reflected the turbulence of the era. The sixteen-year disappearance and
... Leer más
Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger?

And Other Questions People Ask Vegans

de Colb, Sherry F. ...

What about plants? Don't animals eat other animals? There are no perfect vegans, so why bother? If you're vegan, how many times have you been asked these, and other similarly challenging, questions from non-vegans? Using humor and reason, Sherry F. Colb takes these questions at face value and also delves deeply into the motivations behind them, coming up with answers that are not only intelligent ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

What about plants? Don't animals eat other animals? There are no perfect vegans, so why bother? If you're vegan, how many times have you been asked these, and other similarly challenging, questions from non-vegans? Using humor and reason, Sherry F. Colb takes these questions at face value and also delves deeply into the motivations behind them, coming up with answers that are not only intelligent
... Leer más
Planning Your Perfect Road Trip

A Step-by-Step Guide to Hittin' the Road

de Theresa L. Goodrich ...

Looking for the ultimate guide to planning your perfect road trip? You've found it!This comprehensive guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of planning an unforgettable road trip. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or embarking on a solo adventure, this book has everything you need to make your journey a success.Inside, you'll find practical advice on choosing road trip ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Looking for the ultimate guide to planning your perfect road trip? You've found it!This comprehensive guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of planning an unforgettable road trip. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or embarking on a solo adventure, this book has everything you need to make your journey a success.Inside, you'll find practical advice on choosing road trip
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Meditaciones de Gato Aurelio

de Pictoline ...

Series series Filosofía estoica
La Pictoline version, 100% ilustrada y para el siglo XXI, del gran clásico del estoicismo: Meditaciones, de Marco Aurelio.Descubre, de la ̶m̶a̶n̶o̶ patita del adorable Gato Aurelio, cómo controlar tus prejuicios, juicios y reacciones, a ver cada cotratiempo como oportunidad y a aprender a procurar lo que de verdad importa para ser feliz.Para gatitos y gatitas estoicas. ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

La Pictoline version, 100% ilustrada y para el siglo XXI, del gran clásico del estoicismo: Meditaciones, de Marco Aurelio.Descubre, de la ̶m̶a̶n̶o̶ patita del adorable Gato Aurelio, cómo controlar tus prejuicios, juicios y reacciones, a ver cada cotratiempo como oportunidad y a aprender a procurar lo que de verdad importa para ser feliz.Para gatitos y gatitas estoicas.
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Law and the Rise of Capitalism

de Michael Tigar ...

Against a backdrop of seven hundred years of bourgeois struggle, eminent lawyer and educator, Michael E. Tigar, develops a Marxist theory of law and jurisprudence based upon the Western experience. This well-researched and documented study traces the role of law and lawyers in the European bourgeoisies's conquest of power and in the process complements the analyses of such major figures as R.H. ... Leer más

$15.19 USD

Against a backdrop of seven hundred years of bourgeois struggle, eminent lawyer and educator, Michael E. Tigar, develops a Marxist theory of law and jurisprudence based upon the Western experience. This well-researched and documented study traces the role of law and lawyers in the European bourgeoisies's conquest of power and in the process complements the analyses of such major figures as R.H.
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