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This book critically engages with the proliferation of literature on postcapitalism, which is rapidly becoming an urgent area of inquiry, both in academic scholarship and in public life. It collects the insights from scholars working across the field of Critical International Political Economy to interrogate how we might begin to envisage a political economy of postcapitalism.
The authors foreground the agency of workers and other capitalist subjects,...
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Since it first went to press in 1996, BlackBook has established itself as an arbiter of style, and a forum for new and dynamic writing. The Revolution Will Be Accessorized gathers many of the magazine's strongest pieces, and the result is a star-studded collection that addresses the intersection of pop culture, the arts, politics, and fashion, with provocative contributions from many of today's best writers, including:
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Augusten Burroughs on...
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A collection of major plays as well as lesser-known gems by the classical Greek dramatist Aristotle called "the most tragic of poets."
To read The Tragedies of Euripides is to revel in the astonishing range of emotions Euripides attributed to his characters, both human and immortal, revealing inner lives with a complexity not seen before by fifth century BC audiences, and making his plays just as relevant and riveting to today's theater enthusiast.
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'This illuminating, vivid volume is a fitting tribute to the experiences of migration' - Hanif Kureishi
Between the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and the passing of the 1971 Immigration Act, half a million people came to the UK from the Caribbean. In the aftermath of the 2018 Windrush Scandal, the story of the Windrush Generation is more widely known than ever. But is it the whole story?
Through a series of biographical essays,...
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This is a one-stop introduction to the multifaceted phenomenon of the 'Arab Spring', from the writers of Jadaliyya.
Covering the full range of issues involved in these historic events, from political economy and the role of social media, to international politics, gender, labour and the impact on culture, these firsthand accounts explore the inspirational uprisings in a way unavailable through mainstream Western and Arab media.
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In a game where players are expected to call their own penalties and scoring the least points leads to victory, decorum takes precedence over showmanship and philosophical questions become par for the course. Few other sports are as suited for ethical and metaphysical examination as golf. It is a game defined by dichotomies - relaxing, yet frustrating, social, yet solitary - and between these extremes there is room for much philosophical inquiry.
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Human security is a key element in the measure of well-being, and a hot topic in anthropology and development studies. A World of Insecurity outlines a new approach to the subject.
The contributors expose a contradiction at the heart of conventional accounts of what constitutes human security, namely that without taking non-material considerations such as religion, ethnicity and gender into account, discussions of human security, academically...
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From the author of the bestselling Phryne Fisher Series comes Murder and Mendelssohn, the next murder mystery novel featuring the unstoppable, elegant amateur sleuth. To the accompaniment of heavenly choirs singing, the fearless Miss Fisher returns in her 20th adventure with musical score in hand.
"Like her heroine, Greenwood has never been more confident and confronting..."-Sydney Morning Herald
A master of Australian historical fiction, Kerry...
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Moving beyond abstract economic models and superficial descriptions of the market, Beyond the Developmental State analyses the economic, political and ideological interests which underpin current socio-economic processes.
Through this approach, the contributors show the close interrelation between states and markets in both national and international contexts. Drawing on a wide range of case studies and themes, the book exposes the theoretical...
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One of the core aspects of the Palestinian refugee question is that of compensation or reparations for Palestinian refugees forcibly displaced by the establishment of Israel.
The Nakba saw the displacement of 85% of the Palestinian Arab population and the descendants of these displaced peoples numbers almost 5 million. Despite the gravity of the situation and the importance of restorative justice, many of the complex technical issues compensation...
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With funding cuts well under way and many institutions already promising to charge the maximum 9,000 pounds yearly tuition fee, university education for the majority is under threat. This book exposes the true motives behind the government's programme and provides the analytical tools to fight it.
Widespread student protests and occupations, often supported by staff, unions and society at large, show the public's opposition to funding cuts and...
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"A fun, nostalgia-filled anthology of twenty-three original, lighthearted horror tales riffing on the movie monsters of both modern cinema and B-movie favorites." -Publishers Weekly
Lights! Camera! Monsters?
Sometimes you go to the movies. And sometimes, the movies-and their monsters-come to you. At any moment, without notice, monsters once relegated to the screen become a reality. Aliens and demons, dragons and ghosts, werewolves, vampires,...
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Crime forms only a small and often insignificant amount of the harm experienced by people. While custom and tradition play an important role in the perpetuation of some types of harm, many forms of harm are rooted in the inequalities and social divisions systematically produced in - and by - contemporary states.
Exploring a range of topics including violence, indifference, corporate and state harms, murder, children, asylum and immigration policies,...
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Sometimes less is more and in this summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, you'll be blown away by all the small but mighty projects! Ranging in size from a whittled aquarium that can fit inside a matchbox to a summery Circle of Chips wall hanging, the projects featured in this stunning issue are unlike anything you've seen before. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, patterns, and expert guidance, you'll carve a petite unicorn,...
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Use your fat quarter cuts to create dozens of toys-stuffed animals, playmats, glove puppets, and more!
A celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts, Christmas makes and more-all made using fat quarter cuts of fabric, the most popular way that sewers buy fabric. Continuing the series from 50 Fat Quarter Makes, this fun collection features beautiful photography, step-by-step diagrams, and templates for over...
76) Delhi Noir
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Brand new stories by: Irwin Allan Sealy, Omair Ahmad, Radhika Jha, Ruchir Joshi, Nalinaksha Bhattacharya, Meera Nair, Siddharth Chowdhury, Mohan Sikka, Palash K. Mehrotra, Hartosh Singh Bal, Hirsh Sawhney, Tabish Khair, Uday Prakash, and Manjula Padmanabhan. The eyes of the world are gazing at India-the world's largest democracy. But the books you read about this Asian giant only show part of the picture. Delhi Noir's fourteen original stories are...
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Inequality and unfairness still stalk Scotland after more than twenty years of devolution. Having done little to shield against austerity, Brexit and an increasingly right-wing Westminster agenda, calls for further constitutional reform to solve pressing political, economic and social problems grow ever louder. The debate over further devolution or independence continues to split the population.
In A New Scotland, leading activists and academics...
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Lily and Blue Kangaroo, a friendship forever! A heart warming festive story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark. This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Emilia Fox. It's Christmas Eve, and Lily is excitedly wondering if Father Christmas will come. She has made cards for everyone, helped to decorate the house and put presents under the...
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Kevin Crossley-Holland's award-winning Arthur trilogy comes to its triumphant and moving close -- now in paperback!
Arthur de Caldicot waits eagerly in Venice for the start of the Fourth Crusade. But it's now, when Arthur's future should be clearest, that he feels the most doubt. Jealousies and greed threaten the Crusade, leading him to question its true mission. Back in England, his engagement to Winnie remains uncertain, as his search for his birth...
80) Larga herida
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"Larga Herida" de Artemisa Téllez, es un contratiempo. El no sistema de un tiempo que hubo sido. Un lapso. Entre el dolor y la espera, la arenilla de la reconciliación con una misma, doliente, caminando hacia la reconciliación. La eterna pregunta sobre el tiempo detenido que no es sino el "Mito del eterno retorno ". ¿Cómo se vuelve al amor primigenio si éste se ha evaporado? La pulsión poética de Artemisa echa raíces en una tierra aparentemente...