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| "Othello by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Inexorably poisoned against the woman he loves by his trusted friend Iago Shakespeare&39;s Othello is a timeless tragic figure This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by Kenneth Muir with an introduction by Tom McAlindon&39;O! beware my lord of jealousy;It is the green-eyed monster which doth mockThe meat it feeds on&39;A popular soldier and newly married man Othello seems to be in an enviable position And yet when his supposed friend Iago sows doubts in his mind about his wife Desdemona&39;s fidelity and his friend Cassio&39;s true intentions he is gradually consumed by suspicion In this powerful tragedy innocence is corrupted and trust is eroded as every relationship is drawn into a tangled web of jealousiesThis book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare&39;s life and Elizabethan theatre a separate introduction to Othello a chronology suggestions for further reading an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen and a commentaryWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain) many of which are regarded as the most exceptional works of drama ever produced including Romeo and Juliet (1595) Henry V (1599) Hamlet (1601) Othello (1604) King Lear (1606) and Macbeth (1606) as well as a collection of 154 sonnets which number among the most profound and influential love-poetry in EnglishIf you enjoyed Othello you might like Richard III also available in Penguin Shakespeare&39;Uncannily brilliant truly fascinating because it makes evil specific and precise and human&39;Sam Mendes director of American Beauty"
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| "How a Ghastly Story Was Brought to Light by a Common or Garden Butcher's Dog by Johann Peter Hebel (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "'The devil gave the woman a nudge Look at that belt full of money peeping out from under the butcher's shirt!'Written for a local German journal and published in 1811 these fabulous funny jewel-like miniature tales describe con men tricksters disasters murders rascals and lovers and include Franz Kafka's favourite storyIntroducing Little Black Classics 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics with books from around the world and across many centuries They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millionsJohann Peter Hebel (1760-1826) Hebel's The Treasure Chest is available in Penguin Classics"
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| "Princess Smartypants Breaks the Rules! by Babette Cole (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "When the Queen packs off Princess Smartypants to finishing school it seems that our favourite royal might become a perfect princess after all huh no chance! Instead Princess Smartypants makes her own school rules and teaches those other do-goody princesses just exactly how to have fun"
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| "How to Run A Government : So That Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" |
| "Billions of citizens around the world are frustrated with their governments Why is this? And what can we do about it? In this groundbreaking book Michael Barber draws on his wealth of international experience advising political leaders to show how those in power can make good on their promises 'Refreshingly ruthless has an uplifting brio to it' Economist'Michael Barber is a source of inspiration and wisdom' Andrew Adonis New Statesman'Excellent there is a lot of common sense and practical wisdom a breath of fresh air' David WillettsStandpoint'Barber is the global overlord of public policy a record around the world of actually achieving change' Philip Collins Prospect"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Empire of Cotton : A New History of Global Capitalism" |
| "WINNER OF THE 2015 BANCROFT PRIZE WINNER OF THE 2015 PHILIP TAFT PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR HISTORYSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 CUNDHILL PRIZE IN HISTORICAL LITERATUREEconomist BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2015'Knowledgeable and stunning' Orhan Pamuk 'A masterpiece of the historian's craft' The NationFor about 900 years from 1000 to 1900 cotton was the world's most important manufacturing industry It remains a vast business - if all the cotton bales produced in 2013 had been stacked on top of each other they would have made a somewhat unstable tower 40000 miles high Sven Beckert's superb new book is a history of the overwhelming role played by cotton in dictating the shape of our world It is both a gripping narrative and a brilliant case history of how the world works"
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| "Evicted : Poverty and Profit in the American City" |
| "WINNER OF THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'Beautifully written thought-provoking and unforgettable If you want a good understanding of how the issues that cause poverty are intertwined you should read this book' Bill Gates Best Books of 2017Arleen spends nearly all her money on rent but is kicked out with her kids in Milwaukee's coldest winter for years Doreen's home is so filthy her family call it 'the rat hole' Lamar a wheelchair-bound ex-soldier tries to work his way out of debt for his boys Scott a nurse turned addict lives in a gutted-out trailer This is their world And this is the twenty-first century where fewer and fewer people can afford a simple roof over their head'Essential A compelling and damning exploration of the abuse of one of our basic human rights shelter' Owen Jones'If I could require the president to read one book it would be Evicted' Zadie Smith"
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| "Ai Weiwei Speaks : With Hans Ulrich Obrist" |
| "A new edition of conversations between the artist Ai Wei Wei and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist coming up to the present dayAi Weiwei - artist architect curator publisher poet and urbanist - extended the notion of art and is one of the world&39;s most significant creative and cultural figures In this series of interviews conducted over several years with the curator Hans Ulrich Obrist he discusses the many dimensions of his artistic life ranging over subjects including ceramics blogging nature philosophy and the myriad influences that have fed into his work He also talks candidly about his father his childhood spent in exile and his criticism of the Chinese state Together these extraordinary discussions are an essential reminder of the need for personal political and artistic freedom"
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| "Nothing but a Circus : Misadventures among the Powerful" |
| "'Brilliant observations on the anthropology of power You will laugh aloud and you won't put it down' Daniel Kahneman In this eye-opening exploration of the human weakness for power Daniel Levin takes us on a hilarious journey through the absurd world of our global elites drawing unforgettable sketches of some of the puppets who stand guard and the jugglers and conjurers employed within Most spectacular of all however are the astonishing contortions performed by those closest to the top in order to maintain the illusion of integrity decency and public service Based on the author's first-hand experiences of dealing with governments and political institutions around the world Nothing but a Circus offers a rare glimpse of the conversations that happen behind closed doors observing the appalling lengths that people go to in order to justify their unscrupulous choices from Dubai to Luanda Moscow to Beijing and at the heart of the UN and the US government"
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| "Globalization and Its Discontents" |
| "Over 1 million copies sold worldwideMAJOR NEW EDITIONFrom Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz Globalization and its Discontents is the bestselling expose of the all-powerful organizations that control our livesJoseph Stiglitz's landmark book lifted the lid on how globalization was hurting those it was meant to help Many of its predictions came true and it became a touchstone in the debate This major new edition looks afresh at the continuing mismanagement of globalization and how it has led to our current political and economic discontents Globalization can still be a force for good Stiglitz argues But the balance of power has to change Here he offers real tough solutions for the future 'A massively important political as well as economic document we should listen to him urgently' Will Hutton Guardian 'Stiglitz is a rare breed an heretical economist who has ruffled the self-satisfied global establishment that once fed him Globalization and its Discontents declares war on the entire Washington financial and economic establishment' Ian Fraser Sunday Herald 'Gripping this landmark book shows him to be a worthy successor to Keynes' Robin Blackburn Independent"
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| "The Portable Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "A newly edited collection of the seminal writings and speeches of a legendary writer orator and civil rights leaderThe life of Frederick Douglass is nothing less than the history of America in the 19th century from slavery to reconstruction His influence was felt in the political sphere major social movements literary culture and even international affairs His resounding words tell not only his own remarkable story but also that of a burgeoning nation forced to reckon with its tremulous moral ground This compact volume offers a full course on a necessary historical figure giving voice once again to a man whose guiding words are needed now as urgently as ever The Portable Frederick Douglass includes the full range of Douglass's writings from autobiographical writings that span from his life as a slave child to his memories of slavery as an elder statesman in the late 1870s; his protest fiction (one of the first works of African American fiction); his brilliant oratory constituting the greatest speeches of the Civil War era which launched his political career; and his journalistic essays that range from cultural and political critique toart literature law history philosophy and reform"
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| "Death of a Hero by Richard Aldington (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "One of the great World War I antiwar novels - honest chilling and brilliantly satiricalBased on the author's experiences on the Western Front Richard Aldington's first novel Death of a Hero finally joins the ranks of Penguin Classics Our hero is George Winterbourne who enlists in the British Expeditionary Army during the Great War and gets sent to France After a rash of casualties leads to his promotion through the ranks he grows increasingly cynical about the war and disillusioned by the hypocrisies of British society Aldington's writing about Britain's ignorance of the tribulations of its soldiers is among the most biting ever published Death of a Hero vividly evokes the morally degrading nature of combat as it rushes toward its astounding finishAbout the authorRichard Aldington (1892-1962) was known as a translator critic biographer and poet of distinction He joined the British Army in 1916 and was wounded in 1918"
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| "The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction by Robert J. Allison (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Here is a brisk accessible and vivid introduction to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States-the American Revolution Between 1760 and 1800 the American people cast off British rule to create a new nation and a radically new form of government based on the idea that people have the right to govern themselves In this lively account Robert Allison provides a cohesive synthesis of the military diplomatic political social and intellectual aspects of the Revolution paying special attention to the Revolution's causes and consequences The book recreates the tumultuous events of the 1760s and 1770s that led to revolution such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party as well as the role the Sons of Liberty played in turning resistance into full-scale revolt Allison explains how and why Americans changed their ideas of government and society so profoundly in these years and how the War for Independence was fought and won He highlights the major battles and commanders on both sides-with a particular focus on George Washington and the extraordinary strategies he developed to defeat Britain's superior forces-as well as the impact of French military support on the American cause In the final chapter Allison explores the aftermath of the American Revolution how the newly independent states created governments based on the principles for which they had fought and how those principles challenged their own institutions such as slavery in the new republic He considers as well the Revolution's legacy the many ways its essential ideals influenced other struggles against oppressive power or colonial systems in France Latin America and Asia Sharply written and highly readable The American Revolution A Very Short Introduction offers a concise introduction to this seminal event in American history About the Series Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects-from Islam to Sociology Politics to Classics Literary Theory to History and Archaeology to the Bible Not simply a textbook of definitions each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative-yet always balanced and complete-discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society Eventually the series will encompass every major academic discipline offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable"
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| "What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss (Mixed media product, 2015)" |
| "This is a stunningly beautiful book featuring the lyrics from What a Wonderful World accompanied by joyful illustrations from award-winning illustrator Tim Hopgood It follows one little boy as he discovers just how wonderful this world of ours can be The book comes with an accompanying CD which includes the much-loved recording of the song by Louis Armstrong and an exclusive reading by Sophie Aldred"
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| "Bond 11+: Non-verbal Reasoning: Assessment Papers : 6-7 years" |
| "Bond is the number 1 provider of 11 practice helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams Bond Non-verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers for 6-7 years introduces children to non-verbal reasoning problem-solving skills encouraging thinking skills and providing early preparation for Common Entrance and 11 exams"
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| "Bond 11+: CEM: Standard Test Papers : Pack 1" |
| "Bond is the number 1 provider of 11 plus practice helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams Bond CEM (Durham University) Mixed 11 Standard Test Papers Pack 1 are realistic 11 plus exam-style papers with separate question and answer booklets in standard format Each paper is designed to take 45 minutes to replicate 11 plus test conditions and develop essential skills for 11 plus exam success Bond CEM (Durham University) Mixed 11 Standard Test Papers Pack 2 (ISBN 9780192742193) is also available"
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| "One Thousand and One Arabian Nights by Geraldine McCaughrean (Paperback, 1999)" |
| "This is a completely original version of the Arabian Nights Stories by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean In order to delay her inevitable execution Queen Shaharazad tells her murdering husband King Shahryar a wonderfully exciting story every night The King is used to a new wife every day only to put her to death the following day but finds himself so intrigued in the magical stories Shaharazad tells he can't bring himself to kill her Night after night she tells her wonderful stories until the King starts to realize that he won't be able to live without them"
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| "Winnie and Wilbur: Gigantic Antics and other stories" |
| "Winnie and Wilbur are up to all sorts of antics from baby-sized to giant-sized and everything in between! Join them in twelve hilarious Winnie and Wilbur adventures for reading alone or sharing in this young fiction collection brilliantly illustrated by Korky Paul"
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| "Modern Art: A Very Short Introduction by David Cottington (Paperback, 2005)" |
| "As public interest in modern art continues to grow as witnessed by the spectacular success of Tate Modern and the Bilbao Guggenheim there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers offering them not only information and ideas about modern art but also explaining its contemporary relevance and history This book achieves all this and focuses on interrogating the idea of &39;modern&39; art by asking such questions as What has made a work of art qualify as modern (or fail to)? How has this selection been made? What is the relationship between modern and contemporary art? Is &39;postmodernist&39; art no longer modern or just no longer modernist - in either case why and what does this claim mean both for art and the idea of &39;the modern&39;? Cottington examines many key aspects of this subject including the issue of controversy in modern art from Manet&39;s Dejeuner sur L&39;Herbe (1863) to Picasso&39;s Les Demoiselles and Tracey Emin&39;s Bed (1999); and the role of the dealer from the main Cubist art dealer Kahnweiler to Charles Saatchi 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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| "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake (Paperback, 1975)" |
| "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell was created early in Blake's series of illuminated books each of which was presented by him as an attractive work of art made entirely by his own hand Written principally in prose The Marriage represents Blake's first full-scale attempt to present his philosophic message In it he expresses his extreme humanist views through a system in which Angels and Devils change places Good becomes Evil Heaven is Hell The 27 colour plates are the work of Blake himself with commentary and introduction by Sir Geoffrey Keynes"
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| "Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Tanner (Paperback, 2001)" |
| "The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life which came to an abrupt end in 1889 Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people whose interpretations of his thought range from the highly irrational to the firmly analytical Thus Spoke Zarathustra introduced the 'superman' and The Twilight of the Idols developed the 'Will to Power' concept; these term together with 'Sklavenmoral' and 'Herrenmoral' became confused with the rise of nationalism in Germany Idiosyncratic and aphoristic Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative and temptingly easy to dip into Michael Tanner's readable introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings It also explodes the many misconceptions fostered in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote prophetically 'Do not above all confound me with what I am not!' 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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| "Television: The Critical View by Oxford University Press Inc (Paperback, 2006)" |
| "This anthology first published in 1976 is used in courses on television criticism television history media & society and broadcasting The 7th edition which is comprised of virtually all new selections features a slightly revamped organization adding sections on History and Reception In addition this revision expands its international focus with pieces on the Chinese soap opera Brazilian telenovelas and the role of race in Puerto Rican television among others Finally this book remains current in its treatment of technology making it the gold standard of anthologies on television"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Move to Global War: IB History Course Book: Oxford IB Diploma Programme" |
| "Drive critical engaged historical learning Helping learners more deeply understand historical concepts the student-centred approach of this new Course Book enables broader big picture understanding Developed directly with the IB and fully supporting the new syllabus for first examination 2017 the clear structured format helps you logically and easily progress through the new course content Cover the new syllabus in the right level of depth with rich thorough subject content Developed directly the with IB with the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus Truly engage learners with topical relevant material that convincingly connects learning with the modern global world Streamline your planning with a clear and thorough structure helping you logically progress through the syllabus Decipher source evaluation refine and progress analytical thinking and fully embed vital Paper 1 skills strengthening exam performance Integrate Approaches to learning with ATLs like thinking communication research and social skills built directly into learning Help learners think critically about improving performance with extensive examiner insight and samples based on the latest exam format Build an advanced level thematic understanding with fully integrated Global Contexts Key Concepts and TOK Also available as an Online Course Book"
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| "Oxford School French Dictionary" |
| "This new edition has been revised to offer up -to-date vocabulary for students learning French at primary school and into their first years in secondary school in a format that is ideal for carrying in school bags Students can build their French words and phrases the easy way both at home at school The simple and clear translations are quick to find using the alphabet down the side of the page and the guide words at the top of the page Grammar support is given in the full verb tables in the middle of the dictionary to support recognizing different verb inflections and tenses A flavour of French culture is given in the special section on everyday life Clear and easy to use it is the ideal dictionary to grow vocabulary and build confidence creating and translating sentences in French"
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| "GCSE 9-1 Geography AQA Exam Practice" |
| "Student-friendly and engaging exam practice written for the 2016 AQA GCSE Geography (9-1) specification Uses Oxford's On Your Marks step-by-step framework so that students know how to answer exam questions effectively while familiarising themselves with the demands of the exam papers so that they are fully prepared for their final assessment"
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| "Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1: First Words: Who Is It? by Thelma Page, Roderick Hunt (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The Level 1 Biff Chip and Kipper Stories written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta provide both wordless stories and a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills with simple first words and sentences Wordless Stories A and Wordless Stories B introduce the characters and children learn that the pictures tell a story where a story begins and how to turn the pages First Words and More First Words introduce children to simple words and the characters' names Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading Help with children's reading development is also available at wwwoxfordowlcouk"
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| "Oxford Reading Tree: Level 7: Stories: The Broken Roof by Mr. Alex Brychta, Roderick Hunt (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The Level 7 Biff Chip and Kipper Stories written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills Stories More Stories A and More Stories B involve familiar situations and a variety of fantasy settings through the magic key adventures Longer stories help to build reading stamina which is important for later reading success Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading Help with childrens reading development is also available at wwwoxfordowlcouk"
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| "The Invisible Man : A Grotesque Romance" |
| "'The man's become inhuman He has cut himself off from his kind His blood be upon his own head' One night in the depths of winter a bizarre and sinister stranger wrapped in bandages and eccentric clothing arrives in a remote English village His peculiar secretive activities in the room he rents spook the locals Speculation about his identity becomes horror and disbelief when the villagers discover that beneath his disguise he is invisible Griffin as the man is called is an embittered scientist who is determined to exploit his extraordinary gifts developed in the course of brutal self-experimentation in order to conduct a Reign of Terror on the sleepy inhabitants of England As the police close in on him he becomes ever more desperate and violent In this pioneering novella subtitled 'A Grotesque Romance' Wells combines comedy both farcical and satirical and tragedy - to superbly unsettling effect Since its publication in 1897 The Invisible Man has haunted not only popular culture (in particular cinema) but also the greatest and most experimental novels of the twentieth century"
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| "Infinity: A Very Short Introduction" |
| "Infinity is an intriguing topic with connections to religion philosophy metaphysics logic and physics as well as mathematics Its history goes back to ancient times with especially important contributions from Euclid Aristotle Eudoxus and Archimedes The infinitely large (infinite) is intimately related to the infinitely small (infinitesimal) Cosmologists consider sweeping questions about whether space and time are infinite Philosophers and mathematicians ranging from Zeno to Russell have posed numerous paradoxes about infinity and infinitesimals Many vital areas of mathematics rest upon some version of infinity The most obvious and the first context in which major new techniques depended on formulating infinite processes is calculus But there are many others for example Fourier analysis and fractals In this Very Short Introduction Ian Stewart discusses infinity in mathematics while also drawing in the various other aspects of infinity and explaining some of the major problems and insights arising from this concept He argues that working with infinity is not just an abstract intellectual exercise but that it is instead a concept with important practical everyday applications and considers how mathematicians use infinity and infinitesimals to answer questions or supply techniques that do not appear to involve the infinite 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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| "American Political History: A Very Short Introduction by Donald Critchlow (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The Founding Fathers who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 distrusted political parties popular democracy centralized government and a strong executive office Yet the country's national politics have historically included all those features In American Political History A Very Short Introduction Donald Critchlow takes on this contradiction between original theory and actual practice This brief accessible book explores the nature of the two-party system key turning points in American political history representative presidential and congressional elections struggles to expand the electorate and critical social protest and third-party movements The volume emphasizes the continuity of a liberal tradition challenged by partisan divide war and periodic economic turmoil American Political History A Very Short Introduction explores the emergence of a democratic political culture within a republican form of government showing the mobilization and extension of the mass electorate over the lifespan of the country In a nation characterized by great racial ethnic and religious diversity American democracy has proven extraordinarily durable Individual parties have risen and fallen but the dominance of the two-party system persists Fierce debates over the meaning of the US Constitution have created profound divisions within the parties and among voters but a belief in the importance of constitutional order persists among political leaders and voters Americans have been deeply divided about the extent of federal power slavery the meaning of citizenship immigration policy civil rights and a range of economic financial and social policies New immigrants racial minorities and women have joined the electorate and the debates But American political history with its deep social divisions bellicose rhetoric and antagonistic partisanship provides valuable lessons about the meaning and viability of democracy in the early 21st century 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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| "The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "'The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it' When Dorian Gray has his portrait painted he is captivated by his own beauty Tempted by his world-weary decadent friend Lord Henry Wotton he wishes to stay forever young and pledges his very soul to keep his good looks Set in fin-de-siecle London the novel traces a path from the studio of painter Basil Hallward to the opium dens of the East End As Dorian's slide into crime and cruelty progresses he stays magically youthful while his beautiful portrait changes revealing the hideous corruption of moral decay Ever since its first publication in 1890 Wilde's only novel has remained the subject of critical controversy Acclaimed by some as an instructive moral tale it has been denounced by others for its implicit immorality Combining elements of the supernatural aestheticism and the Gothic The Picture of Dorian Gray is an unclassifiable and uniquely unsettling work of fiction ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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