democracy in chains nancy maclean

An explosive exposé of the man who devoted his career to shackling democracy ⠔ and succeeded. Libertarian billionaires are using their wealth and power to drastically curtail the US democratic process, disempowering ordinary citizens whilst entrenching the influence of corporations as never before. In Democracy in Chains, award-winning historian Nancy MacLean reveals how the ideas of Nobel Prize-winning political economist James McGill Buchanan have been used to undermine the power of voters in a country whose Constitution is founded on the principle ⠘We the people⠙. Now, with Mike Pence as Vice President, this chilling movement has a loyalist in the White House, as well as supporters in the House, the Senate, a majority of state governments, and the courts. Democracy in Chains is a timely, important book, which should be read by anybody interested in the future of democracy.

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Hudební CD - Alice in Chains (česky „Alenka v řetězech”) je americká rocková - grungeová skupina. Rainier Fog je album z roku 2018 a je první po dvaceti letech natáčené v domovském Seattlu, kde natáčeli naposledy eponymní album „Alice In Chains” Alice in Chains (česky „Alenka v řetězech”) je americká rocková - grungeová skupina. Prosluli jako jedni z čelných představitelů hudebního stylu grunge, tedy scény, která vznikla ve městě Seattle v 80. letech a mimo něj se proslavila v 90. letech. Dalšími typickými představiteli tohoto stylu byly skupiny Nirvana, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, nebo Pearl Jam. Rainier Fog je album z roku 2018 a je první po dvaceti letech natáčené v domovském Seattlu, kde natáčeli naposledy eponymní album „Alice In Chains” Seznam stop CD The One You Know / Rainier Fog / Red Giant / Fly / Drone / Deaf Ears Blind Eyes / Maybe / So Far Under / Never Fade / All I Am

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A study of the conditions of being a citizen, belonging and democracy in suburban Britain, this book focuses on understanding how a community takes on the social responsibility and pressures of being a good citizen through what they call ?stupid? events, festivals and parades. Building a community is perceived to be an important and necessary act to enable resilience against the perceived threats of neoliberal socio-economic life such as isolation, selfishness and loss of community. Citizenship, Democracy and Belonging in Suburban Britain{::}** explores how authoritative knowledge is developed, maintained and deployed by this group as they encounter other ?social projects?, such as the local council planning committee or academic projects researching participation in urban planning.The activists, who call themselves the ?Seething Villagers?, model their community activity on the mythical ancient village of Seething where moral tales of how to work together, love others and be a community are laid out in the Seething Tales. These tales include Seething ?facts? such as the fact that the ancient Mountain of Seething was destroyed by a giant. The assertion of fact is central to the mechanisms of play and the refusal of expertise at the heart of the Seething community. The book also stands as a reflexive critique on anthropological practice, as the author examines their role in mobilising knowledge and speaking on behalf of othersCitizenship, Democracy and Belonging in Suburban Britain is of interest to anthropologists, urban studies scholars, geographers and those interested in the notions of democracy, inclusion, citizenship and anthropological practice.Praise for Citizenship, Democracy and Belonging in Suburban Britain [This book s] wider significance is in drawing attention to the practical labour and contested knowledges that are intrinsic to community-building. Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute This book will be useful for a multiplicity of practitioners working across disciplines, including urbanists, planners and anyone engaging with what it takes to shape a resilient community. LSE Review of Books Citizenship, Democracy and Belonging in Suburban Britain offers a detailed ethnographic study of people?s desires and needs in making sense of their places and spaces, where they work and live, and how they are valued. *International Journal of Heritage Studies

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From America s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system, Democracy in America--first published in 1835--enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. Philosopher John Stuart Mill called it among the most remarkable productions of our time. Woodrow Wilson wrote that de Tocqueville s ability to illuminate the actual workings of American democracy was possibly without rival. For today s readers, de Tocqueville s concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His shrewd observations about the almost royal prerogatives of the president and the need for virtue in elected officials are particularly prophetic. His profound insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember. From America s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system Democracy in America enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. De Toqueville s concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember.

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For two centuries classical Athens enjoyed almost uninterrupted democratic government. This was not a parliamentary democracy of the modern sort but a direct democracy in which all citizens were free to participate in the business of government. Throughout this period Athens was the cultural centre of Greece and one of the major Greek powers. This book traces the development and operation of the political system and explores its underlying principles. Christopher Carey assesses the ancient sources of the history of Athenian democracy and evaluates criticisms of the system, ancient and modern. He also provides a virtual tour of the political cityscape of ancient Athens, describing the main political sites and structures, including the theatre. With a new chapter covering religion in the democratic city, this second edition benefits from updates throughout that incorporate the latest research and recent archaeological findings in Athens. A clearer structure and layout make the book more accessible to students, as do extra images and maps along with a timeline of key events.

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One of the most influential political texts ever written on America, and an indispensable authority on the nature of democracy In 1831 Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and civil servant, made a nine-month journey through eastern America. The result was Democracy in America, a monumental study of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation s evolving politics. Tocqueville looked to the flourishing democratic system in America as a possible model for post-revolutionary France, believing its egalitarian ideals reflected the spirit of the age. This edition, the only one that contains all Tocqueville s writings on America, includes the rarely translated Two Weeks in the Wilderness , an evocative account of Tocqueville s travels among the Iroquois and Chippeway, and Excursion to Lake Oneida . Translated by Gerald Bevan with an Introduction and Notes by Isaac Kramnick

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Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Modern StudiesFirst Teaching: August 2018First Exam: June 2019A course textbook covering the most recent political developments and fully updated to take on board the latest SQA course assessment changes. Written specifically to match the Higher syllabus offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, Democracy in Scotland and the UK covers all of the topics that students will encounter in this unit of the course: UK constitutional arrangements, representative democracy and the political process, electoral systems and voting behaviour. - Questions to help monitor progress throughout the topics - Case studies and fact files to focus attention on specific areas - Assessment guides to prepare students for the final exam

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A stellar group of America s leading political thinkers explore how to reboot our democracyThe presidential election of 2016 highlighted some long-standing flaws in American democracy and added a few new ones. Across the political spectrum, most Americans do not believe that democracy is delivering on its promises of fairness, justice, shared prosperity, or security in a changing world. The nation cannot even begin to address climate change and economic justice if it remains paralyzed by political gridlock.Democracy Unchained is about making American democracy work to solve problems that have long impaired our system of governance. The book is the collective work of thirty of the most perceptive writers, practitioners, scientists, educators, and journalists writing today, who are committed to moving the political conversation from the present anger and angst to the positive and constructive change necessary to achieve the full promise of a durable democracy that works for everyone and protects our common future. Including essays by Yasha Mounk on populism, Chisun Lee on money and politics, Ras Baraka on building democracy from the ground up, and Bill McKibben on climate, Democracy Unchained is the articulation of faith in democracy and will be required reading for all who are working to make democracy a reality.Table of ContentsForeword IntroductionDavid W. OrrPart I. The Crisis of DemocracyPopulism and Democracy Yascha MounkReconstructing Our Constitutional DemocracyK. Sabeel RahmanRestoring Healthy Party CompetitionJacob S. Hacker and Paul PiersonWhen Democracy Becomes Something Else: The Problem of Elections and What to Do About ItAndrew GumbelThe Best Answer to Money in Politics After Citizens United: Public Campaign Financing in the Empire State and BeyondChisun LeeRemaking the Presidency After TrumpJeremi SuriThe Problem of PresidentialismStephen SkowronekPart II. Foundations of DemocracyRenewing the American Democratic Faith Steven C. RockefellerAmerican Land, American Democracy Eric FreyfogleRace and Democracy: The Kennedys, Obama, Trump, and Us Michael Eric DysonLiberty and Justice for All: Latina Activist Efforts to Strengthen Democracy in 2018 Maria HinojosaWhat Black Women Teach Us About Democracy Andra Gillespie and Nadia E. BrownEngines of Democracy: Racial Justice and Cultural Power Rashad RobinsonCivic and Environmental Education: Protecting the Planet and Our Democracy Judy BrausThe Supreme Court s Legitimacy Crisis and Constitutional DemocracyÂ’s Future Dawn JohnsenPart III. Policy ChallengesCan Democracy Survive the Internet? David HicktonThe New New Deal: How to Reregulate Capitalism Robert KuttnerFirst Understand Why They re Winning: How to Save Democracy from the Anti-ImmigrantFar Right Sasha Polakow-SuranskyNo Time Left: How the System Is Failing to Address Our Ultimate Crisis Bill McKibbenPowering Democracy Through Clean Energy Denise G. FairchildThe Long Crisis: American Foreign Policy Before and After Trump Jessica Tuchman MathewsPart IV. Who Acts, and How? The Case for Strong Government William S. BeckerThe States Nick RathodDemocracy in a Struggling Swing State Amy HanauerCan Independent Voters Save American Democracy? Why 42 Percent of American Voters Are Independent and How They Can Transform Our Political System Jaqueline Salit and Thom ReillyPhilanthropy and Democracy Stephen B. HeintzKeeping the Republic Dan MoulthropThe Future of Democracy Mayor Ras BarakaBuilding a University Where All People MatterMichael M. Crow, William B. Dabars, and Derrick M. AndersonBiophilia and Direct Democracy Timothy BeatleyPurpose-Driven Capitalism Mindy LubberRestoring Democracy: Nature s Trust, Human Survival, and Constitutional Fiduciary Governance 397Mary Christina WoodConclusion Ganesh Sitaraman

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Lively. . . This is one of those rare books about a pressing subject that reads less like a forced march than an inviting stroll . . . A book that encourages thinking, observation and discernment New York TimesOne of our most essential political thinkers offers a vital account of democracy in the twenty-first centuryEveryone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Political philosopher Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded on three vital principles: liberty, equality, and also uncertainty. The latter, he argues, is crucial for ensuring democracy s dynamic and creative character. Authoritarians, as well as Big Tech, seek to render politics (and individual citizens) predictable; democracy holds open the possibility that new ideas, movements and identities can be created.Acknowledging fully the dangers posed by populism, by kleptocratic autocracies like Russia s and by the digital authoritarianism of Xi, Müller also challenges the assumptions made by many liberals defending democracy in recent years. He shows how the secession of plutocratic elites in the West has undermined much of democracy s promise. In response, we need to re-invigorate our institutions, especially political parties and professional media, but also make it easier for citizens to mobilize. Taking on many of the most difficult political questions we face, this book is a vital rethinking of what democracy is, and how we can reinvent our social contract.

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What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power. But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world. The brilliant new picture book from bestselling Australian author–illustrator Philip Bunting, created in consultation with The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra. Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way.

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Democracy refers to both ideal and real forms of government. The concept of democracy means that those governed â ” the demos â ” have a say in government. But different conceptions of democracy have left many out. Naomi Zack provides here a fresh treatment of the history of this idea and its key conceptions. In the ancient world, direct and representative democracy in Athens and Rome privileged elites, as did democratic deliberative bodies in Africa, India, the Middle East, and China. Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero were sceptical of mob-rule dangers of democracy. The medieval and renaissance periods saw legislative checks on monarchy, notably the Magna Carta. The social contract theories of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau matched political expectations that national government be based on consent, for the benefit of those governed. The American Revolution established a new sovereignty, based on British government tradition. By contrast, the French Revolution heralded universal humanitarian ideals.In the nineteenth century, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant, and Karl Marx focused on the democratization of society. Mary Wollstonecraft had championed women s education and rights and Mill advocated further for that cause. Movements for the abolition of slavery, women s suffrage, and labour unionization were organized. World War II brought a reset in the twentieth century, with new democratic governments for many countries, including India and South Africa, and new ideals. Karl Popper, Hannah Arendt, and John Rawls emphasized orderly government transition, inclusion, and fairness. Equalitarian goals have concerned racial and ethnic minorities, as well as women. The twenty-first century has brought fresh challenges, including disasters and uninformed electorates. Democracy among nations is a future goal.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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A WATERSTONES BEST POLITICS BOOK OF 2024This is an exceptional moment for democracy.In the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means - and why it matters. In 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. It s a thrilling, unprecedented opportunity for change - yet democracy is also under threat.Women are at the forefront of the fight for democratic rights, as well as being the most vulnerable when those rights disappear. Here, eleven extraordinary women - leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists - explore democracy s power to uplift our societies. Between its ancient origins and its modern challenges, they share a vision for a better future - one we can build together.

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How the everyday habits and attitudes of ordinary liberals and conservatives shape the health of American democracy. In Everyday Democracy, Jeffrey M. Berry, James M. Glaser, and Deborah J. Schildkraut study Americans⠙ views of several manifestations of ⠜everyday democracy,⠝ which they define as the attitudes, behaviors, and processes that people experience in daily life and their routine considerations of politics and community. Examples include engaging in dialogue with political opponents and giving politicians license to compromise. Ordinary political moments like these constitute much of politics, and they can lay the foundation that shapes if, when, and how crisis moments unfold. Paying particular attention to the role of ideology in shaping how Americans emulate daily democratic ideals, this book considers such questions as: How do liberals and conservatives support different aspects of democratic practice, and are there ideological asymmetries between the two groups? If and when asymmetries emerge, what factors might explain them? The authors consider what their findings mean for the health of American democracy broadly.

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HE S EVERY PARENT S WORST NIGHTMARE . . .In the early hours of the morning, Detective Inspector Paolo Sterling receives a tip-off about a group of children being trafficked on to the streets of Bradchester as sex workers. Hoping he is one step closer to bringing down a notorious syndicate of twisted criminals, it soon becomes clear that Paolo and his team have been misled and that the gang have once again evaded arrest. Then a young girl is found dead in a shop doorway and, with all signs pointing towards the investigation, it quickly gathers momentum. As DI Sterling delves deeper into the darkest corners of society, he begins to unravel the most unimaginable crimes but with the shadowy leader always one step ahead, Paolo must work harder than ever before to bring the culprits to justice - before another child s life is taken.Lorraine Mace brings us the second unflinching and totally gripping instalment in her dark and gritty series featuring DI Paolo Sterling. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, M. J. Arlidge and Karin Slaughter. Lorraine Mace has done it again. Crime fiction at its absolute finest MARION TODD What an opening! Lorraine certainly knows how to write a gripping thriller. A chilling read KAREN KINGLOVE FOR LORRAINE MACE S WRITING: I. Am. Not. Okay. That ending - mind blown!!!! Rage and Retribution deserves ALL the stars! It is AMAZING! 5* Reader Review Wow, just wow is all I can say. The whole series is just too good to miss. 5* Reader Review I am an absolutely massive fan of this series . . . the books are just getting better and better 5* Reader Review I am blown away by this story and LOVE everything about it. I cannot wait for the next instalment. 5* Reader Review OMG! That opening scene 5* Reader Review I could not put my kindle down while reading this! 5* Reader Review

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The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead. Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, Princess Briony Rosewood is stripped of her magic and auctioned off to the highest bidder. She’s sold to Toven Hearst: scion of a family known for their cruel control of magic – and her long-time, and unresolved, infatuation.Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost. Help – and hope – may yet arise in the most unlikely of places…

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The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead. Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, Princess Briony Rosewood is stripped of her magic and auctioned off to the highest bidder.She s sold to Toven Hearst: scion of a family known for their cruel control of magic - and her long-time, and unresolved, infatuation.Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost.Help - and hope - may yet arise in the most unlikely of places...

Objev podobné jako Rose in Chains - Julie Soto

The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead.Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, Princess Briony Rosewood is stripped of her magic and auctioned off to the highest bidder.She’s sold to Toven Hearst: scion of a family known for their cruel control of magic – and her long-time, and unresolved, infatuation. Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost.Help – and hope – may yet arise in the most unlikely of places…

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From ⠜the nation⠙s leading cultural historian⠝ (David Brooks, New York Times), the long-developing cultural divisions beneath our present political crisis  Liberal democracy in America has always contained contradictions⠔most notably, a noble but abstract commitment to freedom, justice, and equality that, tragically, has seldom been realized in practice. While these contradictions have caused dissent and even violence, there was always an underlying and evolving solidarity drawn from the cultural resources of America⠙s ⠜hybrid Enlightenment.⠝  James Davison Hunter, who introduced the concept of ⠜culture wars⠝ thirty years ago, tells us in this new book that those historic sources of national solidarity have now largely dissolved. While a deepening political polarization is the most obvious sign of this, the true problem is not polarization per se but the absence of cultural resources to work through what divides us. The destructive logic that has filled the void only makes bridging our differences more challenging. In the end, all political regimes require some level of unity. If it cannot be generated organically, it will be imposed by force.  Can America⠙s political crisis be fixed? Can an Enlightenment-era institution⠔liberal democracy⠔survive and thrive in a post-Enlightenment world? If, for some, salvaging the older sources of national solidarity is neither possible sociologically, nor desirable politically or ethically, what cultural resources will support liberal democracy in the future?

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Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Endorsed for EdexcelEnable your students to develop high-level skills in their Edexcel A level History breadth and depth studies through expert narrative and extended reading, including bespoke essays from leading academics- Build a strong understanding of the period studied with authoritative, well-researched content written in an accessible and engaging style- Ensure continual improvement in students essay writing, interpretation and source analysis skills, using practice questions and trusted guidance on successfully answering exam-style questions- Encourage students to undertake rolling revision and self-assessment by referring to end-of-chapter summaries and diagrams across the years- Help students monitor their progress and consolidate their knowledge through note-making activities and peer-support tasks- Provide students with the opportunity to analyse and evaluate works of real history, with specially commissioned historians essays and extracts from academic works on the historical interpretations

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Penny Baker is winning at life. Sort of.Her work is demanding, her kids are demanding and her husband seems to be undergoing some weird midlife crisis but she is juggling it all ⠓ with the added delights of the menopause.But when the charity she works for is thrown into crisis and her mother⠙s dementia advances, the strain starts to show.Can she navigate it all and still somehow keep a smile on her - flushed - face?A witty, relatable story of motherhood, menopause and managing the heck out of it all.Praise for Hot Mother: A book that looks at what it means to be a middle-aged woman in today s society. Funny, wise and downright wonderful. Nicola Gill⠘Warm, witty and entirely relatable.⠙ Jenni Keer⠘Hilarious, sharply observed and oh so heartfelt, Peach is a Queen of Momcom.⠙ Pernille Hughes⠘A beautifully crafted, intelligent and moving story.⠙ Rebecca Rogers Wonderfully witty writing which had me laughing right from the start. Beautifully crafted, funny and tender. Chuffing brilliant! Kirsty Eyre Had me laughing - and yes, weeping - in recognition. Nancy Peach is a talented writer, full of joy. Faye Brann Hilarious and scarily relatable! Nancy Peach⠦brings warmth and humour to a situation that so many women face...I cried frequently, but mainly with laughter. A five-star read.⠙ Kathleen Whyman Hot Mother hits the perfect note between laugh-out-loud funny and poignantly moving. It should be prescribed alongside HRT. I laughed, I cried and totally related to Penny Baker and her beautiful, chaotic life. Annie Lyons⠘Heartbreaking, hilarious and wonderful... So refreshing to read a story about a woman from this oft-neglected demographic.⠙ Zoe Allison⠘I absolutely LOVED it... funny, real, moving and heartwarming all at once.⠙ Hannah DolbyPraise for Nancy Peach:⠘I absolutely loved this book... funny, heartwarming and just brilliant. If you like Motherland, this is a book for you!⠙ Olivia Beirne⠘One of the best books I have read this year. An absolute triumph.⠙ Jenni Keer Hilarious, heartbreaking and so relatable - a brilliant yet poignant take on the struggles of real life. Nina Kaye⠘Frank, fun and touching...crafted beautifully to tell a story many ⠘sandwiched⠙ readers will identify with...a very special read.⠙ Faye Brann⠘What a glorious book - warm, hilarious and utterly relatable. Nancy Peach⠙s writing is delicious.⠙ Donna Ashcroft⠘Poignant yet hilarious.⠙ Helga Jensen⠘Brilliantly written and utterly refreshing.⠙ Zoe Allison⠘Properly hilarious and equally heartbreaking...a timely and relevant portrayal of today⠙s Sandwich Generation, brilliantly cloaked in sparkling humour and hope.⠙ Pernille Hughes⠘Absolutely hilarious and heartwarming all at the same time.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘Captivating, witty, hilarious, emotional, raw and real! One of the best books I⠙ve read in the last few months!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘What an absolutely beautiful story this was. I laughed out loud, I cried and I had many moments of self-reflection⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘Great, totally relatable read, particularly for women of a certain age...Would highly recommend this.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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Mary Poppins meets Bridgerton in a blend of cosy fantasy, historical romance and humour, as a recently graduated nanny finds her supernatural abilities are little help when it comes to falling for the shy, mysterious inventor who happens to be her employer. For readers of Heather Fawcett, India Holton and Freya Marske.London, 1851: Emmeline Chase, 25-year-old widow and recent graduate of the Parasol Academy for Exceptional Nannies and Governesses, is more high-spirited than her peers would like. Few graduates, however, could turn a mismanaged teleportation onto a duke’s rooftop into an offer of employment. Emmeline will need every trick in her nanny’s handbook to manage eccentric horologist Xavier Mason, Duke of St Lawrence, and his three rambunctious wards. Xavier’s wards have already sent two nannies packing thanks to frogs, firecrackers and general mayhem. And the duke has his own fair share of quirks, requiring absolute peace to work on his design for a clock to grace London’s Westminster Palace. Emmeline is determined to restore order, but someone seems intent on sabotaging the duke’s plans. As she and Xavier work to identify the saboteur, Emmeline finds herself drawn to him, even though the nanny’s handbook forbids fraternising with employers. But she’s fairly sure the duke is falling under her spell, too…

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This is a book about men who love women. But it is not a collection of love stories. It is a study of the secret, erotic fantasies that men have always kept hidden, a taboo-shattering investigation that reveals the deepest, most conflicting feelings that men have about women, men and their own sexuality. Men in Love goes beyond the socio-sexual cliché of woman seen as either madonna or whore to reveal the conflict of love and rage at the centre of men s emotions and erotic desires. Based on thousands of candid responses from men ranging from their teens to their sixties, Men in Love - startling and shocking - will change men s deepest feelings about their sexuality and make the women who care about them understand them as never before.

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In 1919, Nancy Astor became the first woman to take a seat in parliament.She was not what had been expected. Far from a virago who had suffered for the cause of female suffrage, she was already near the centre of the ruling society that had for so long resisted the political upheavals of the early twentieth century, having married into the family of one of the richest men in the world. She was not even British. She would prove to be a trailblazer and beacon for the generations of women who would follow her into Parliament.This new biography charts Nancy Astor s incredible story, from penury in the American South, to a lifestyle of the most immense riches, from the luxury of Edwardian England, through the Jazz Age , and on towards the Second World War: a world of great country estates, lavish town houses and the most sumptuous entertainments, peopled by the most famous and powerful names of the age. But hers was not only the life of power, glamour and easy charm: it was also defined by principles and bravery, by war and sacrifice, by love and bitter disputes. With glorious, page-turning brio, Adrian Fort has brought to life this restless, controversial American dynamo, an unforgettable woman who left a deep and lasting imprint on the political life of our nation.

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In Afterlives, Nancy Mandeville Caciola explores this extraordinary phenomenon of the living s relationship with the dead in Europe during the five hundred years after the year...

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On Thanksgiving night, 1915, a small band of hooded men gathered atop Stone Mountain, an imposing granite butte just outside Atlanta. With a flag fluttering in the wind beside them, a Bible open to the twelfth chapter of Romans, and a flaming cross to light the night sky above, William Joseph Simmons and his disciples proclaimed themselves the new Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, named for the infamous secret order in which many of their fathers had served after the Civil War. Unsure of their footing in the New South and longing for the provincial, patriarchal world of the past, the men of the second Klan saw themselves as an army in training for a war between the races. They boasted that they had bonded into an invisible phalanx...to stand as impregnable as a tower against every encroachment upon the white man s liberty...in the white man s country, under the white man s flag. Behind the Mask of Chivalry brings the invisible phalanx into broad daylight, culling from history the names, the life stories, and the driving passions of the anonymous Klansmen beneath the white hoods and robes. Using an unusual and rich cache of internal Klan records from Athens, Georgia, to anchor her observations, Nancy MacLean combines a fine-grained portrait of a local Klan world with a penetrating analysis of the second Klan s ideas and politics nationwide. No other right-wing movement has ever achieved as much power as the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s, and this book shows how and why it did. MacLean reveals that the movement mobilized its millions of American followers largely through campaigns waged over issues that today would be called family values : Prohibition violation, premarital sex, lewd movies, anxieties about women s changing roles, and worries over waning parental authority. Neither elites nor poor white trash, most of the Klan rank and file were married, middle-aged, and middle class. Local meetings, or klonklaves, featured readings of the minutes, plans for recruitment campaigns and Klan barbecues, and distribution of educational materials--Christ and Other Klansmen was one popular tome. Nonetheless, as mundane as proceedings often were at the local level, crusades over morals always operated in the service of the Klan s larger agenda of virulent racial hatred and middle-class revanchism. The men who deplored sex among young people and sought to restore the power of husbands and fathers were also sworn to reclaim the white man s country, striving to take the vote from blacks and bar immigrants. Comparing the Klan to the European fascist movements that grew out of the crucible of the first World War, MacLean maintains that the remarkable scope and frenzy of the movement reflected less on members power within their communities than on the challenges to that power posed by African Americans, Jews, Catholics, immigrants, and white women and youth who did not obey the Klan s canon of appropriate conduct. In vigilante terror, the Klan s night riders acted out their movement s brutal determination to maintain inherited hierarchies of race, class, and gender.Compellingly readable and impeccably researched, Behind the Mask of Chivalry is an unforgettable investigation of a crucial era in American history, and the social conditions, cultural currents, and ordinary men that built this archetypal American reactionary movement. In this thirtieth anniversary edition, MacLean reflects on this history amidst the resurgence of right-wing populism, white power activism, and political violence in the twenty-first century.

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The QUEENS OF THE RESISTANCE series will proclaim the glory of some of the most beloved women in Congress. The daughter of a Congressman and a Democratic party organiser in Maryland, Nancy Pelosi worked her way to the top over the course of three decades and became the most powerful woman in America. In other words, she learned to play the game better than anyone. And in the wake of the 2016 election, Pelosi led the charge to take back the House and regain her place as Speaker of the House.

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The second book in his acclaimed trilogy on the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, Richard J. Evans The Third Reich in Power: How the Nazis Won Over the Hearts and Minds of a Nation explores how Hitler turned Germany from a vibrant democracy into a one-party state. Before Hitler seized power in 1933, Germany had been famous for its sophistication and complexity. So how was it possible for a group of ideological obsessives to re-mould it into a one-party state directed at war and race hate? How did the Nazis win over the hearts and minds of Germany s citizens, twist science, religion and culture, and transform the country s politics to achieve total dominance so quickly? From the Nuremberg Laws to the Olympic Games, Kristallnacht to the Hitler Youth, this gripping account shows how a whole population became enmeshed in a dictatorship that was consumed by hatred and driven by war. Impressive ... perceptive ... humane Ian Kershaw Excellent ... powerful ... it makes an indelible impression Robert Service, Sunday Times Likely to be the standard work for some years to come Spectator Books of the Year A rich and detailed description of just what the Third Reich did in every compartment of the state and every corner of society ... Evans s magisterial study should be on our shelves for a long time to come Economist Written with great style and human sympathy Daily Telegraph Books of the Year Evans brilliantly conveys how the Fuhrer reignited Germans pride as he led them to catastrophe Neal Ascherson, Observer Sir Richard J. Evans is Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University. His previous books include In Defence of History, Telling Lies about Hitler and the companions to this title, The Coming of the Third Reich and The Third Reich at War.

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THE NO. 1 BESTSELLERShortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025 Classic Moriarty territory: emotional, relatable and rooted in the messiness of real family life⠙ RTÉ Guide---Family life is enough of a juggle without ... The In-LawsAmanda. Katie. Melanie. Three wildly different women with one big problem ⠓ their impossible mother-in-law, Nancy. When an unexpected crisis hits the family business, the sisters-in-law find themselves navigating stormy waters. Amanda is back in town and ready to reclaim her spot at the top. Katie, the feisty outsider, knows she ll never earn Nancy⠙s approval ⠓ and has stopped caring. Melanie, ambitious and savvy, is more than capable of running the business, if only Nancy would loosen her iron grip. Forced to confront messy truths about marriage, motherhood, succession and family loyalty, the three women soon realize their greatest strength might just be each other. The In-Laws is a sharp, funny, and relatable novel about surviving the family you didn⠙t choose.

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Inspired by the success of the US Christian Right and the rise of the global far-right, ultraconservative Christians in Europe are joining forces and seek to reshape Europe. By assembling in anti-gender movements and sharing anti-Muslim narratives, they actively influence the political landscape and shape government policies. The contributors offer new perspectives on the protagonists and the entangled networks that work to abolish liberal democracy in Europe behind the scenes. This anthology is the first to bring together case studies on the Christian Right in over 20 European countries, providing a transnational perspective and an accessible insight for clergy, politicians, and academics alike.

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In a sweeping narrative that traverses 600 years, one that eloquently weaves precise historical detail with poignant personal reportage, Pulitzer Prize finalist Howard W. French retells the story of medieval and emerging Africa, demonstrating how the economic ascendancy of Europe, the anchoring of democracy in America and the fulfillment of so-called Enlightenment ideals all grew out of Europe s dehumanising engagement with the darkest continent. Born in Blackness dramatically retrieves the lives of major African historical figures whose stories have been repeatedly etiolated and erased over centuries, from unimaginably rich medieval African emperors who traded with Asia; to Kongo sovereigns who heroically battled seventeenth-century European powers; to ex-slaves who liberated Haitians from bondage.In doing so, French tells the story of gold, tobacco, sugar and cotton-and the greatest commodity of all, the millions of people brought in chains from Africa to the New World, whose reclaimed histories fundamentally help explain our present world.

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Toto vynikající Veltlínské se vyznačuje svěží ovocnou vůní s decentními tóny mandlí. Bag-in-boxy z Habánských sklepů nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvích v ideálním balení. Chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

• Svěží ovocná vůně
• Decentní tóny mandlí
• Vyvážená chuť s příjemnou kyselinkou

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Toto Chardonnay z Habánských sklepů je charakteristické svou vůní s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů. Bag-in-boxy nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvi, ale v ideálním balení pro setkání nebo večeři. Toto balení chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

• Plná a jemně kořenitá chuť
• Vůně s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů
• Ideální balení pro setkání nebo večeři s rodinou a přáteli

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Enter the world of the Grishaverse and Shadow and Bone, soon to be a Netflix original series! Dive into the epic world of international bestselling author Leigh Bardugo with this beautifully illustrated replica of The Lives of Saints, the Istorii Sankt ya, featuring tales of saints drawn from the beloved novels and beyond. Out of the pages of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, from the hands of Alina Starkov to yours, the Istorii Sankt ya is a magical keepsake from the Grishaverse. These tales include miracles and martyrdoms from familiar saints like Sankta Lizabeta of the Roses and Sankt Ilya in Chains, to the strange and obscure stories of Sankta Ursula, Sankta Maradi, and the Starless Saint. This beautiful collection includes stunning full-colour illustrations of each story.

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A is for Activism, B is for Ballots, C is for Country. An ABC of Democracy introduces complicated concepts surrounding politics and government to the youngest of children.Everyone has the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it.Each right-hand page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colourful illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities lead the way through the alphabet. F is for Freedom. We all deserve to be free to choose.N is for Need. Democracy needs everyone’s participation to run at its best.Q is for Questions. Go ahead and ask!V is for Voting. Everyone should be able to have their say.A follow-up to the bestselling An ABC of Equality, this beautiful book will teach the youngest of readers about liberty and justice for all.

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When Norman Maclean sent the manuscript of A River Runs through It to New York publishers, he received a slew of rejections. One editor, so the story goes, replied, It has trees in it. Forty years later, the title novella is recognized as one of the great American tales of the twentieth century, and Maclean as one of the most beloved writers of our time. The finely distilled product of a long life of often surprising rapture for fly fishing, for the woods and their people, and for the interlocked beauty of life and art A River Runs through It has over the decades established itself as a classic of the American West. This new edition will introduce a fresh audience to Maclean s beautiful prose and understated emotional insights. Elegantly redesigned, A River Runs through It includes a new foreword by Robert Redford, whose film adaptation of River turns twenty-five in 2017. Based on Maclean s own experiences as a young man, the two novellas and short story it contains are set in the small towns and mountains of western Montana. It is a world populated with drunks, loggers, card sharks, and whores, but also one rich in the pleasures of fly fishing, logging, cribbage, and family. By turns raunchy and elegiac, these superb tales express, in Maclean s own words, a little of the love I have for the earth as it goes by. Though he grew up in the first decades of the twentieth century in the western Rockies working summers in logging camps and for the US Forest Service and cultivating a lifelong passion for the dry fly it was only at the age of seventy, as a retired English professor, that Norman Maclean discovered what he was meant to do: write. Moving and profound, A River Runs through It honors the literary legacy of a man who improbably gave voice to an essential corner of the American soul. I am haunted by waters, Maclean writes at the close of A River Runs through It. So, now, are we all.

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Sparkling . . . a page-turner full of wit, original insight and unassuming erudition Guardian Enjoyable vitality The Times Highly stimulating . . . wonderfully readable . . . her analysis of democracy s key strengths and weaknesses is forensic Literary ReviewDemocracy is a living, breathing thing and Erica Benner has spent a lifetime thinking about the role ordinary citizens play in keeping it alive: from her childhood in post-war Japan, where democracy was imposed on a defeated country, to working in post-communist Poland, with its sudden gaps of wealth and security. This book draws on her experiences and the deep history of self-ruling peoples â “ going back to ancient Greece, the French revolution and Renaissance Florence â “ to rethink some of the toughest questions that we face today. What do democratic ideals of equality mean in a world obsessed with competition, wealth, and greatness? How can we hold the powerful to account? Can we find enough common ground to keep sharing democratic power in the future? Challenging well-worn myths of heroic triumph over tyranny, Benner reveals the inescapable vulnerabilities of people power, inviting us to consider why democracy is worth fighting for and the role each of us must play.

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Elucidates the political dynamics that link the Umbrella Movement to the anti-extradition protests and helps explain the key character of the latter movement. Presenting an analytical account of the relational dynamics linking the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Contention in Hong Kong aims to explain not only the relationship between two spectacular protest campaigns but also why the anti-extradition protests exhibited a high degree of internal solidarity and public sympathy toward confrontational and at times violent protest actions. The analysis moves beyond the typical focus on the peaks of social mobilization to examine the contingent and dynamic evolution of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. Drawing upon a range of research materials, including in-depth interviews with protesters and leading activists, surveys of protesters conducted onsite, population opinion surveys, systematic analyses of media materials, and examination of the verdicts of protest-related court cases, Francis L. F. Lee offers theoretical insights on various important issues in the study of social movements, including, among others, the possibility of movement transformation during abeyance, the relationship between protest events and elections, the role of ideological brokers in movement dynamics, and the nature of spontaneous protests. Readers interested in Chinese and Hong Kong politics or interested in social movement studies and analyses of political dynamics in hybrid regimes will find value in Lee s analysis.

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Nancy Mitford s Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels casts a finely gauged net to capture perfectly the foibles and fancies of the English upper class, and includes an introduction by Philip Hensher in Penguin Modern Classics.Nancy Mitford s brilliantly witty, irreverent stories of the upper classes in pre-war London and Paris conjure up a world of glamour, gossip and decadence. In The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate and The Blessing, her extraordinary heroines deal with armies of hilariously eccentric relatives, the excitement of love and passion, and the thrills of the social Season. But beneath the glittering surfaces and perfectly timed comic dialogue, Nancy Mitford s novels are also touching hymns to a lost era and to the brevity of life and love from one of the most individual, beguiling and creative users of the language.Nancy Mitford (1904-1973) was born in London. A member of one of the aristocracy s more eccentric families, and educated at home with a clutch of siblings, Mitford used childhood experience, lightly fictionalised, in her comic novels, including The Pursuit of Love (1945). She also wrote biographies, translated from the French and edited a celebrated symposium on English Aristocrats.If you enjoyed Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels, you might like Evelyn Waugh s Brideshead Revisited, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Very funny ... inimitable and irresistible ... one of the most individual, beguiling and creative users of English this century Philip Hensher

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The true story of the 1972 Andes plane crash and rescue dramatised in Netflix s Society of the SnowIn October 1972, Nando Parrado and his rugby club teammates were on a flight from Uruguay to Chile when their plane crashed into a mountain. Miraculously, many of the passengers survived but Nando s mother and sister died and he was unconscious for three days.Stranded more than 11,000 feet up in the wilderness of the Andes, the survivors soon heard that the search for them had been called off - and realise the only food for miles around was the bodies of their dead friends ...In a last desperate bid for safety, Nando and a teammate set off in search of help. They climbed 17,000-foot-high mountains, facing death at every step, but inspired by his love for his family Nando drove them on until, finally, 72 days after the crash, they found rescue.

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An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series Peterborough Telegraph A brilliant family saga The Sun_______________________________1945, Sunderland. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life.1953, County Durham. Idaâ ™s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor â “ looked after by their eldest sibling Angie and her husband.But their world is about to be rocked once again when their mother turns up out of the blue for the first time in eight years.She has come back bearing a secret she can no longer keep from her family.Will telling the truth cause more harm than good?Only their love for one another will carry them through the turbulent times ahead._______________________________Readers love Nancy Revell: This was so worth waiting for An unforgettable story Nancy is a fantastic storyteller A great read and a superb writer Everything I expected and more This book held me from beginning to end So looking forward to the next one Wow. What an amazing read! Just brilliant! Praise for Nancy Revell: Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart! Northern Echo Stirring and heartfelt storytelling Peterborough Evening Telegraphâ ˜A well-written story with vivid charactersâ ™ Anna Jacobsâ ˜An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusionâ ™ Rosie Goodwin

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Fitztroy Maclean was one of the real-life inspirations for super-spy James Bond. After adventures in Soviet Russia before the war, Maclean fought with the SAS in North Africa in 1942. There he specialised in hair-raising commando raids behind enemy lines, including the daring and outrageous kidnapping of the German Consul in Axis-controlled Iraq. Maclean s extraordinary adventures in the Western Desert and later fighting alongside Tito s partisans in Yugoslavia are blistering reading and show what it took to be a British hero who broke the mould . . .

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A thorough and stunning look at The MacLean Collection Asian Art Museum, which consists of more than five thousand objects, from Neolithic times to the present, focused in three media--pottery, bronze, and stone from primarily China and Southeast Asia.A selection of Chinese pottery from the MacLean Collection of Asian art, dating from the Neolithic period (ca. 10, 000-2000 BCE) to the Tang dynasty (618-906), providing insights into the material culture, belief systems, and social development of early to medieval China. Nowhere in the world has such a rich, distinguished, and continuous tradition of pottery production developed as in China. From the Neolithic period (ca. 10, 000-2000 BCE) to the Tang dynasty (618-906), the art of Chinese pottery making has developed as much in response to functional and aesthetic considerations as to technological improvement. The forty-eight objects selected from the MacLean Collection Asian Art Museum represent some of the most important stages of this unparallel tradition when the forms, the artistic styles, and the techniques of pottery making emerged, improved, and sophisticated. They also provide insights into the material culture, belief systems, and social development of early and medieval China. OFFICIAL MUSEUM COLLECTION: An inside look into the rare collection of Asian Art both achived pieces and those currently on display in the museum located in Chicago, Illinois PERFECT FOR ART LOVERS: With enthralling photography and it s sleek hardcover, this book makes an exquisite gift for museum and art lovers everywhere CURATED FOR YOU BY THE BEST: Authored by three of the finest doctors and curators of ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese art and pottery

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Gary Maclean is celebrating the very best in Scottish food and culture - with a few surprising tweaks.Scotland loves to celebrate an occasion, and we always serve up great food. Covering the most beloved national dishes and local specialities, Scottish Celebrations takes the reader on a journey through Scotland #39;s culinary calendar, from Burns Night in January to the biggest night of the year, Hogmanay. Scotland #39;s National Chef Gary Maclean, owner of seafood eatery Creel Caught, puts a contemporary spin on the nation #39;s classics. In this book he shows readers how they can prepare a bountiful Braemar feast for hungry Highland game fans or concoct a hearty meal as Martinmas brings the cold weather nearer. From Shetland to the Borders, this book is a perfect resource for readers who wish to celebrate the best of Scotland #39;s traditions, wherever they are in the world. #39;Gary brings us inspiration and influences from around the world, but these are all very much a celebration of Scotland, both the traditional and the modern. #39;From the foreword by Succession #39;s BRIAN COX #39;On every page of this book, I was transported back to Scotland #39;From the foreword to Gary Maclean #39;s Scottish Kitchen by Outlander #39;s SAM HEUGHAN #39;Gary is a very talented chef, and this book is testament to his skillset and knowledge. #39;MARCUS WAREING on Kitchen Essentials: the Joy of Home Cooking

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Eighteenth-century Britain was the worldâ ™s leading centre for the slave trade. Bury the Chains by Adam Hochschild, author of the Duff Cooper prize-winning King Leopold s Ghost, charts the history of the moment everything changed. In 1788, the slave trade flourishing across the British Empire, amassing wealth beyond measure. Bury the Chains is the remarkable story of the men who sought to end slavery and brought the issue to the heart of British political life.Hochschild, lauded for his scholarly prowess and engrossing storytelling, transports us from London s bustling coffee houses to the West Indies backbreaking sugar plantations. Exploring the roles of key figures in the movement such as John Newton, Thomas Clarkson, William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp, and former slave Olaudah Equiano, it tells the history of the battle against an era of abhorrent human exploitation, illuminating the inception of the international human rights movement.Bury the Chains, a journey through some of the darkest times in history, compells us to honour the courageous heroes who dared to question, challenge, and ultimately bury the chains of social injustice.

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Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. When Nan is not in, the kids can make a din! Is Nan really not in? Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Pink A Phonics phase: 2

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A bracingly provocative challenge to one of our most cherished ideas and institutionsMost people believe democracy is a uniquely just form of government. They believe people have the right to an equal share of political power. And they believe that political participation is good for usâ ”it empowers us, helps us get what we want, and tends to make us smarter, more virtuous, and more caring for one another. These are some of our most cherished ideas about democracy. But Jason Brennan says they are all wrong.In this trenchant book, Brennan argues that democracy should be judged by its resultsâ ”and the results are not good enough. Just as defendants have a right to a fair trial, citizens have a right to competent government. But democracy is the rule of the ignorant and the irrational, and it all too often falls short. Furthermore, no one has a fundamental right to any share of political power, and exercising political power does most of us little good. On the contrary, a wide range of social science research shows that political participation and democratic deliberation actually tend to make people worseâ ”more irrational, biased, and mean. Given this grim picture, Brennan argues that a new system of governmentâ ”epistocracy, the rule of the knowledgeableâ ”may be better than democracy, and that it s time to experiment and find out.A challenging critique of democracy and the first sustained defense of the rule of the knowledgeable, Against Democracy is essential reading for scholars and students of politics across the disciplines.Featuring a new preface that situates the book within the current political climate and discusses other alternatives beyond epistocracy, Against Democracy is a challenging critique of democracy and the first sustained defense of the rule of the knowledgeable.

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Nesmeky do města pro velikost boty 41, 42, 43 a 41-43, černá barva, pár o hmotnosti 150 g Nesmeky jsou ideální volbou pro všechny milovníky hor i pracovníky v lesích či jiných zasněžených oblastech. Yaktrax chains jsou opatřeny protiskluzovými řetízky s hranatými články z tvrzené oceli, které byly individuálně svařené speciální metodou WIG. Tyto ostré hrany nbsp;se zaseknou do ledu a zabraňují skluzu. Naopak žebříkový vzor zlepšuje stabilitu na udupaném sněhu. Díky gumovým úchytům z přírodního kaučuku na svrchní části se snadno instalují na obuv. Tento materiál je odolný a bezpečný i vůči teplotám pod bodem mrazu, drží celý nesmek pohromadě a k botě dokonale přiléhá. nbsp;Yaktrax chains jsou dostupné v několika velikostech.Klíčové vlastnosti nesmeků nbsp;Yaktrax chainsNesmeky jsou ideální volbou pro všechny milovníky hor i pracovníky v zasněžených oblastechYaktrax chains jsou opatřeny protiskluzovými řetízky s hranatými články z tvrzené oceliByly individuálně...

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Najpredávanejšia autorka USA Today a držiteľka mnohých ocenení za romantickúliteratúru Julianne MacLean prichádza so zdrvujúcim a očarujúcim príbehom ženy, ktorása vydá na cestu do bujných toskánskych viníc a zapletie sa do záhady tragickéhorodinného tajomstva.Ak sa Fiona v živote niečo naučila, tak to, ako udržať tajomstvo. Neprezradí ho aniotcovi, ktorý ju vychoval. Nikto okrem nej nevie o ľúbostnom romániku jej matky spredtridsiatich rokov v Toskánsku a ona na tom nemieni nič meniť. Až jej jedného dňa zavoláprávnička a oznámi prekvapujúcu novinku: jej biologický otec zomrel a zanechal jejohromné dedičstvo. A k tomu má dvoch súrodencov.Fiona sa vydá do Talianska, kde otcova rodina zažije šok, keď sa dozvie o jej existencii.Jej nevlastní súrodenci sa zo všetkých síl snažia poprieť jej právo na podiel v poslednejvôli. Zatiaľ čo sa záhada matkinej aféry pomaly odhaľuje, musí Fiona zdolať ťažkérodinné vzťahy a napätú súrodeneckú rivalitu. Má strach, no zároveň túži prijať svojnový údel a popri tom pátra po pravde toho osudného leta, ktoré jej mama strávila vTaliansku s otcom, ktorého nikdy nepoznala.Román Zamotané vinice prekypuje honosnými chuťami a romantikou Toskánska.Čitateľov vezme na srdcervúcu jazdu naprieč láskou, tajomstvami, obeťou, odvahou, nopredovšetkým skutočným zmyslom rodiny. Hneď po vydaní si táto novinka z peraJulienne MacLean získala pozornosť čitateliek a ich ohlasov, ktoré jej počas letaumožnili kraľovať prvému miestu najpredávanejších elektronických kníh na Amazone.

Objev podobné jako Zamotané vinice - Julianne MacLean

Proslulé svědectví sira Fitzroye Macleana o jeho diplomatickém a vojenském působení mezi lety 1937-1945. Macleanovo dobrodružné vyprávění, podané s nezaměnitelným vtipem a osobním šarmem, posloužilo jako jeden ze vzorů pro Flemingovu sérii románů o Jamesi Bondovi. První část se odehrává v Sovětském svazu v letech 1937-1939, kdy je Maclean na diplomatické misi v Moskvě a za značného rizika cestuje po odlehlých částech Ruska a Střední Asie nebo pozorně sleduje stalinské monstrprocesy. Druhá líčí jeho válečné působení v pouštním komandu v severní Africe, kde bojuje proti Rommelově armádě. Třetí část mapuje roky 1943-1945, kdy byl Churchillem pověřen vedením výsadku, který měl podporovat a koordinovat Titovy partyzány v Bosně a Srbsku. Maclean s Titem navázal přátelský vztah a věnuje hodně prostoru právě Titově osobě a peripetiím jeho vztahu se Spojenci - účastní se i zásadních jednání a mírových dohod. Macleanovy paměti jsou žánrově mnohostranné - mají charakter poutavého cestopisu, dobrodružného válečného románu i pronikavých geopolitických esejů. Přinášejí zásadní svědectví o stalinismu, bojích druhé světové války, o Titovi a tehdejší situaci na Balkáně. Kniha je psána poutavým a svižným stylem a její četba přináší vedle historického poznání také mimořádný čtenářský zážitek.

Objev podobné jako Výpravy na Východ - Fitzroy Maclean

#39;Superb regional guide ... Shots of the distilleries combine with wonderful landscape photography #39; Country Life #39;Mr MacLean serves up dram after dram of useful detail... This is armchair travel at its best #39; Wall Street Journal A new handbook sized editon of Spirit of Place, a wide-ranging and evocative portrait of Scotland #39;s distilleries, with text by renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean and photographs by Lara Platman and Alan MacDonald.Treating Scotland as eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the #39;cultural terroir #39; of the country #39;s fifty greatest distilleries; the ingredients, practices and traditions that result in such an exquisite range of whiskies. Specially commissioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding landscapes and communities through the changing seasons, as well as portraits of those craftsmen who work there, and the fabric of the buildings themselves.Spirit of Place is a unique addition to the literature on Scotch whisky, from the world #39;s greatest expert on the subject. The perfect gift for anyone planning a tour of Scotland #39;s distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home.

Objev podobné jako Spirit of Place - Charles Maclean