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Waiting for the Resistance

Sylvia Lawson

Social & political philosophy; Society & Social Sciences; Political activism

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Marking the centenary of Simone de Beauvoir's birth and the 40th anniversary of Paris's legendary political carnival in 1968,... [more]

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The SS: A New History

Adrian Weale

History; European history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Political parties

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The SS was one of the most important institutions of Third Reich Germany, yet it is also among the least well understood.... [more]

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The Conflict: Woman and Mother

Elisabeth Badinter

Society & Social Sciences; Cultural studies; Gender studies: women

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Today, to be pregnant seems not far from entering into a religious order. There is an expectation that mothers will fit the... [more]

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The Gun: The Story of the AK-47

C. J. Chivers

History; Weapons & equipment

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The AK-47, or 'Kalashnikov', is the most abundant and efficient firearm on earth. It is so light it can be used by children.... [more]

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Rupert Murdoch: An Investigation of Political Power

David McKnight

Biography; Media studies; Press & journalism

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Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation is the most powerful media organisation in the world. Murdoch's commercial success is obvious,... [more]

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The Indian Army 1914-1947

Ian Sumner

History; Land forces & warfare; Weapons & equipment; Military life & institutions

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The Indian divisions made a huge contribution to the British war effort in both World Wars, fighting in the trenches of the... [more]

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The Cambridge Companion to Nozick's 'anarchy, State, and Utopia'

John Meadowcroft, Ralf M. Bader

Social & political philosophy; Politics & government; Political science & theory; Constitution: government & the state

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Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974) is recognised as a classic of modern political philosophy. Along with John... [more]

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Intelligence for an Age of Terror

Gregory F. Treverton

Politics & government; Espionage & secret services; Terrorism, armed struggle

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During the Cold War, U.S. intelligence was concerned primarily with states; non-state actors like terrorists were secondary.... [more]

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Ethics and the Media: An Introduction

Stephen J. A. Ward

Philosophy; Ethics & moral philosophy; Media studies

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This book is a comprehensive introduction to media ethics and an exploration of how it must change to adapt to today's media... [more]

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Managing Depression Growing Older: A Guide for Professionals and Carers...

Gordon Parker, Henry Brodaty, Kerrie Eyers

Care of the elderly; Care of the mentally ill; Health & Self-Help

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Even when he's grey around the muzzle, the black dog of depression can still deliver a ferocious bite. Depression can strike... [more]

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Liberty and Property: A Social History of Western Political Thought from...

Ellen Meiksins Wood

History: specific events & topics; Politics & government

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The formation of the modern state, the rise of capitalism, the Renaissance and Reformation, the scientific revolution and... [more]

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Kokoda Spirit

Patrick Lindsay

History; Second World War; Battles & campaigns; Travel writing

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In 1942 a small band of young Australian soldiers overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to preserve Australia's freedom along... [more]

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The Electronic Reporter: Broadcast Journalism in Australia

Barbara Alysen

Society & Social Sciences; Media studies; Press & journalism

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The Electronic Reporter has become a staple for all tertiary journalism students in Australia. The expanded and updated 3rd... [more]

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Reform and Resistance in Aboriginal Education

Gary Partington, Graeme Gower, Quentin Beresford

History; Indigenous peoples; Educational strategies & policy; Teaching of special educational needs

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The revised edition of Reform and Resistance in Aboriginal Education takes a fresh look at the challenges and achievements... [more]

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I Live in the Future & Here's How It Works: Why Your World, Work & Brain...

Nick Bilton

Society & Social Sciences; Business strategy

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Are we driving off a digital cliff and heading for disaster, unable to focus, maintain concentration, or form the human bonds... [more]

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On Radji Beach

Ian W. Shaw

Biography: historical, political & military; History; Second World War; Prisoners of war

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On 12 February 1942, Singapore was just days away from its fall to the Japanese. As the city burned, hundreds of desperate... [more]

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WikiLeaks

Charlie Beckett, James Ball

Society & Social Sciences; Media studies

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Women in Ancient Egypt

Barbara Watterson

History; African history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Gender studies: women

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Women in Ancient Egypt is a detailed and fascinating study of the often overlooked contributions made by women of all classes... [more]

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Abandoned Women: Scottish Convicts Exiled Beyond the Seas

Lucy Frost

History; Australasian & Pacific history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Gender studies: women

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In the early 19th century crofters and villagers streamed into the burgeoning cities of Scotland, settling in the crowded... [more]

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Reframe: How to Solve the World's Trickiest Problems

Eric Knight

Society & Social Sciences; Politics & government

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How to solve the world's trickiest problems - terrorism, climate change, financial insanity and more. In the tradition of... [more]

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Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room

Geoff Dyer

Films, movies & cinema; Society & Social Sciences; Popular culture

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Geoff Dyer, described by the Daily Telegraph as 'possibly the best living writer in Britain', takes on his biggest challenge... [more]

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Samurai: The Japanese Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual

Stephen Turnbull

History; Special & elite forces

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Young samurai, do you wish to obtain the martial skills to master the Way of the Warrior? The strategic know-how to lay siege... [more]

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This Means This, This Means That: A User's Guide to Semiotics

Sean Hall

linguistics; Semiotics & semiology

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Semiotics is the theory of signs, and reading signs is a part of everyday life: from road signs that point to a destination,... [more]

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