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The Oxford Companion to Beer
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Garrett Oliver, Tom Colicchio

The Oxford Companion to Beer

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If you’ve found yourself fascinated by the frothy depths of a beer glass, The Oxford Companion to Beer could be your new best friend. Imagine an all-encompassing journey that not only dives into the beverage’s rich history but also explores the nuances that go into brewing it. Whether you're a casual sipper or a homebrew hero, this tome is like a beer festival in book form, serving up a world of knowledge with a side of cultural zest. Cheers to that!

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The World Encyclopedia - Thryft
Oxford University Press

The World Encyclopedia

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Recommended as a great resource for students, educators and anyone seeking comprehensive knowledge, with engaging illustrations, timelines and feature boxes.

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Prodigal Sons: The New York Intellectuals and Their World - Thryft
Alexander Bloom

Prodigal Sons: The New York Intellectuals and Their World

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If you're drawn to the inner workings of intellectual circles and the evolution of thought through pivotal historical moments, "Prodigal Sons" will feel like a personal backstage pass. Alexander Bloom's meticulous research translates into a narrative brimming with the life stories of the influential figures you might have only previously encountered in bylines and bibliographies. As you trace their journeys from the fringes to the core of American intellectual life, the book itself becomes an exploration of cultural change, identity, and the power of ideas.

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Merdeka and Much More: The Reminiscences of a Raffles Professor, 1953-67 - Thryft
Kennedy G. Tregonning

Merdeka and Much More: The Reminiscences of a Raffles Professor, 1953-67

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If you're into personal stories woven into historical tapestries, "Merdeka and Much More" could be a fascinating pick. It's more than just a memoir; it's a front-row seat to Singapore's transformation, seen through the eyes of someone who rubbed shoulders with the architects of its future. This book offers unique insights into a vibrant period of Singapore's history, making it a compelling read for those interested in the human side of political and social change.

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The Revolution Remembered: Eyewitness Accounts of the War for Independence - Thryft
John C. Dann

The Revolution Remembered: Eyewitness Accounts of the War for Independence

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If you're looking to connect with history on a personal level, "The Revolution Remembered" offers a compelling and intimate experience. By delving into these firsthand accounts, you'll step into the boots of those who witnessed the American Revolution. It's a rare opportunity to hear directly from the mouths of the warriors who fought for independence, bridging the gap between past and present through their stories. This book not only educates but also enthralls, bringing to life the voices of a fledgling nation's struggle.

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Young Men & Fire - Thryft
Norman Maclean

Young Men & Fire

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"Young Men & Fire" is a poignant exploration of the Mann Gulch tragedy that goes beyond the mere recounting of events. Norman Maclean masterfully weaves a narrative that is as much about the psychology of the men involved as it is about the terrifying force of nature they faced. His quest for understanding lends a raw authenticity to the story, making it a gripping read for anyone drawn to true-life adventures, tales of heroism, or the complex dance between humankind and the natural world.

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Life in Renaissance France - Thryft
Lucien Febvre

Life in Renaissance France

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For anyone with a taste for history, particularly the rich tapestry of Renaissance France, Febvre's "Life in Renaissance France" will transport you back in time. With a focus on the transformation of human thought and daily existence, it's as if you're walking alongside the French of the sixteenth century, witnessing firsthand their leaps toward modern civilization. Febvre's vivid storytelling, combined with Rothstein's sensitive translation, makes this a compelling read for those looking to delve deep into the past's intimate details.

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The Huguenots in America: A Refugee People in New World Society - Thryft
Jon Butler

The Huguenots in America: A Refugee People in New World Society

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If history fascinates you, especially tales of resilience and cultural integration, "The Huguenots in America" should be on your reading list. Jon Butler provides a fascinating window into how a refugee community shaped, and was shaped by, the New World. You'll journey through their struggles and adaptations in societies as varied as Boston, New York, and South Carolina, gaining insights into the complexities of immigration and assimilation. It's a nuanced exploration that will enrich your understanding of the American fabric.

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American Judicial Tradition : Profiles of Leading American Judges - Thryft
G. Edward White

American Judicial Tradition : Profiles of Leading American Judges

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White, G. Edward, American Judicial Tradition, Profiles Of Leading American Judges

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Steep: The Precipitous Rise of the Tea Party
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Lawrence Rosenthal, Christine Trost

Steep: The Precipitous Rise of the Tea Party

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If you're fascinated by the shifts in American political landscapes, "Steep" offers an in-depth exploration of the Tea Party movement. Lawrence Rosenthal and Christine Trost provide a comprehensive look at how this faction rose to prominence and its significant influence on conservative politics. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone keen on dissecting modern political strategies or movements.

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Ronald Reagan, the Movie: And Other Episodes in Political Demonology - Thryft
Michael Rogin

Ronald Reagan, the Movie: And Other Episodes in Political Demonology

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Reflections of a Cold Warrior: From Yalta to the Bay of Pigs - Thryft
Jonathan E. Lewis, Frances T. Pudlo, Richard M. Bissell Jr.

Reflections of a Cold Warrior: From Yalta to the Bay of Pigs

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If you're into history, particularly the cloak-and-dagger intricacies of the Cold War, "Reflections of a Cold Warrior" offers a front row seat to the strategic chess game between superpowers. Bissell's unique vantage point as a high-ranking official provides a deeply personal and detailed account of U.S. foreign policy decisions that shaped the world. You'll find his insights particularly fascinating if you're drawn to the behind-the-scenes maneuvers that aren't typically found in history textbooks.

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Stauffenberg: A Family History, 1905-1944 - Thryft
Peter Hoffmann

Stauffenberg: A Family History, 1905-1944

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If you're drawn to the human elements behind historic events, "Stauffmanberg: A Family History, 1905-1944" will surely resonate with you. It's not just a recount of an assassination attempt; it's a deep dive into the core of a family's unity against tyranny. It bridges personal convictions with the broader scope of World War II, making it an insightful read for anyone fascinated by moral courage in the face of oppressive power.

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The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic - Thryft
John Rhodehamel

The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic

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If you're into the founding moments of the United States, 'The Great Experiment' by John H. Rhodehamel might just be the kind of book you'll appreciate. It dives into George Washington's complex character, illustrating his growth from a British loyalist to a revolutionary leader, and eventually, to a figure who shaped democratic institutions. It's filled with vivid imagery and details that could satiate your hunger for both historical depth and transformative personal narratives.

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Another Such Victory: President Truman and the Cold War, 1945-1953 - Thryft
Arnold A. Offner

Another Such Victory: President Truman and the Cold War, 1945-1953

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If you're interested in reevaluating historical figures with a critical eye, "Another Such Victory" offers a compelling reinterpretation of President Truman and his foreign policy decisions. Arnold A. Offner's research rides against the currents of typical historical praise, challenging you to reconsider the origins of the Cold War through the lens of Truman's leadership and actions. Supporting his argument with newly accessible Cold War documents, Offner provides a fresh perspective for those passionate about understanding the complex and often controversial nuances of American history.

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A Death in the Delta: The Story of Emmett Till - Thryft
Stephen J. Whitfield

A Death in the Delta: The Story of Emmett Till

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If you're looking to grasp the historical events that helped fuel the civil rights movement, "A Death in the Delta" is an essential read. The book delves into the horrifying lynching of Emmett Till and serves as a powerful reminder of America's dark history of racism. It's a stark, eye-opening account that beckons reflection and underscores the long struggle for justice and equality.

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Learned Hand - The Man & The Judge - Thryft
Gerald Gunther

Learned Hand - The Man & The Judge

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If you have a keen interest in the judiciary's impact on American society, "Learned Hand - The Man & The Judge" is a treasure trove of wisdom and jurisprudence. Gerald Gunther provides a meticulous account of Hand's professional and personal life, offering insights into the thoughts of a judge whose work still resonates in the legal sphere today. This book promises to be both a historical journey and a masterclass in legal philosophy.

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The Wrong Carlos: Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution - Thryft
James S. Liebman

The Wrong Carlos: Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution

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If you've ever pondered the grim reality of wrongful convictions, "The Wrong Carlos" is a startling deep-dive into such a nightmare. The meticulous research by the Columbia Law team unravels the chilling story of Carlos DeLuna, creating a compelling narrative that’s as much about the failings of the criminal justice system as it is about DeLuna himself. Engrossing and unsettling, it’s a poignant reminder of the human cost of judicial errors and a call to reform.

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First of Men: A Life of George Washington - Thryft
John Ferling

First of Men: A Life of George Washington

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Given the vast array of portraits of George Washington, this one by John Ferling might intrigue you for its unvarnished examination of his character. It delves beyond the typical hero narrative to give you a figure who is profoundly human, grappling with familiar flaws while achieving the extraordinary. If the humanity behind historical titans fascinates you, “First of Men” presents a multidimensional Washington that might just redefine your understanding of what made him truly revolutionary.

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Ralph Tailor's Summer: A Scrivener, His City and the Plague - Thryft
Keith Wrightson

Ralph Tailor's Summer: A Scrivener, His City and the Plague

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This book invites you into the heart of a city besieged by the plague, offering a poignant glimpse of human resilience and the shifting sands of social order through Ralph Tailor's intimate records. If you're fascinated by the interplay between disease and humanity, or if you appreciate historical accounts brimming with authenticity and emotional depth, this meticulously researched tale by Keith Wrightson will captivate and enlighten you. It's a somber yet engaging journey back to a time where the scribbles of a scrivener were the final testaments of many lives.

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Leonard Bernstein - The Political Life Of An American Musician - Thryft
Barry Seldes

Leonard Bernstein - The Political Life Of An American Musician

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If you're intrigued by the intersections of art and politics, Barry Seldes's biography of Leonard Bernstein presents a compelling portrait that goes beyond his musical achievements. Seldes peels back the layers of Bernstein's public persona to reveal how his compositions and career were inextricably linked with his social and political values. It's an enlightening read that might deepen your appreciation for the man's work and his commitment to social change through music.

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Noel And Cole - The Sophisticates - Thryft
Stephen Citron

Noel And Cole - The Sophisticates

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Born an ocean apart--one in Peru, Indiana, to great wealth, the other in Teddington, England, to an itinerant piano salesman--Cole Porter and Noel Coward have come to represent the ultimate in sophistication and urbanity. "You Do Something to Me," Gay Divorce , "I Get a Kick Out of You," "JustOne of Those Things," Anything Goes , "Begin the Beguine," Private Lives , "Night and Day," Blithe Spirit , "Let's Do It," Hay Fever , "It's De-Lovely"--the list of witty and irreverent songs and plays goes on and on. It is a body of work that was tremendously exciting when it first appeared and remainsremarkably popular today.Based on access to previously unpublished manuscripts, lyrics, scores and letters, plus dozens of interviews, Noel and Cole presents a fresh and often surprising portrait of these two geniuses and their work, packed with numerous photographs, some of which have never been published before.Stephen Citron interweaves the biographical strands with consummate skill, providing insight into both men's private lives--including a frank discussion of their homosexuality--while illuminating their musical achievements. Indeed Citron, a composer and lyricist himself, excels at musical analysis,and throughout the volume he sheds considerable light on Porter's and Coward's art. He tells us, for instance, that in composing the melody of "Night and Day," Cole Porter restricted himself to mid-range notes, with hardly any vocal leaps that would betray a breathless dancer, especially as thedancer was Fred Astaire, who had never studied singing seriously, and was just launching his solo career. (Citron also tells us that Astaire wanted "Night and Day" dropped from the show, because he feared that with its long-held notes, especially on the word "day," his voice would crack.) Citronalso shows how fast a worker Noel Coward could Coward wrote Hay Fever in three days, for instance, and his finest play, Private Lives , took him four days (while he was laid low with a bout of influenza in Shanghai).Packed with information, including a quintuple chronology and a fifty-page section devoted to the analysis of selected songs, Noel and Cole will be an essential reference as well as a fascinating dual biography of two men who brought style and dazzle to the art of popular entertainment.

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Italo Calvino : Letters, 1941-1985 - Updated Edition - Thryft
Italo Calvino, Martin McLaughlin, Michael Wood

Italo Calvino : Letters, 1941-1985 - Updated Edition

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Diving into Italo Calvino's letters offers a unique backstage pass to the thoughts and influences of a literary maestro. You're not just reading correspondence; you're peering into the intellectual dialogues that shaped his and other luminaries' works. It's like witnessing the creative process unfold, a narrative in itself that enriches your understanding of his novels and the literary landscape of his time.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Music
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Joyce Bourne, Michael Kennedy

The Oxford Dictionary of Music

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Whether you're an aspiring musician or someone with a keen interest in understanding the nuances of music, "The Oxford Dictionary of Music" could be a treasure trove for you. It's packed with insightful details about composers across history, offering a rich context to their work. Imagine having a backstage pass into the world of music terminology and history; this book is precisely that.

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The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy
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George Arthur Holmes

The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy

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If you're fascinated by how a fragmented collection of city-states and duchies evolved into the Italy we know today, brimming with rich cultural and artistic heritage, "The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy" is for you. This book doesn't just recount historical facts; it brings to life the astonishing journey of a nation through vivid narrative and captivating illustrations. It could be a splendid window into understanding the Italy that existed from the days of ancient Rome to the uncertainty of modern-day politics.

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Broken Lives: How Ordinary Germans Experienced the Twentieth Century - Thryft
Konrad H. Jarausch

Broken Lives: How Ordinary Germans Experienced the Twentieth Century

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If history fascinates you, especially the human aspects within monumental events, "Broken Lives" offers a profound collective memoir. It’s eye-opening to observe World War II and its aftermath through the authentic voices of those who lived it. Konrad Jarausch brings forth an emotional and reflective narrative, giving us a chance to learn from the past—a past shared by ordinary individuals whose experiences led to a redefined national identity. This read isn't just informative; it's a deep dive into the resilience and transformation of the human spirit.

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Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern - Jewish Lives
Francine Prose

Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern - Jewish Lives

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If you're someone who appreciates the blend of personal biography with the evolution of modern art, you'll find "Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern" engaging. Prose brings to life a figure who was as complex as she was influential, showcasing how Guggenheim's eye for art and her personal eccentricities carved a permanent space for her in the history of modern art. It's a read that offers not just a study of a person, but a window into the transformative world of modern art through the lens of an extraordinary art patron.

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Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives - Thryft
Megan Marshall, Robert D. Richardson Jr.

Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives

RM89.30 MYR

From their acclaimed biographer, a final, powerful book about how Emerson, Thoreau, and William James forged resilience from devastating loss, changing the course of American thoughtIn Three Roads Back , Robert Richardson, the author of magisterial biographies of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and William James, tells the connected stories of how these foundational American writers and thinkers dealt with personal tragedies early in their careers. For Emerson, it was the death of his young wife and, eleven years later, his five-year-old son; for Thoreau, it was the death of his brother; and for James, it was the death of his beloved cousin Minnie Temple. Filled with rich biographical detail and unforgettable passages from the journals and letters of Emerson, Thoreau, and James, these vivid and moving stories of loss and hard-fought resilience show how the writers’ responses to these deaths helped spur them on to their greatest work, influencing the birth and course of American literature and philosophy.In reaction to his traumatic loss, Emerson lost his Unitarian faith and found solace in nature. Thoreau, too, leaned on nature and its regenerative power, discovering that “death is the law of new life,” an insight that would find expression in Walden . And James, following a period of panic and despair, experienced a redemptive conversion and new ideas that would drive his work as a psychologist and philosopher. As Richardson shows, all three emerged from their grief with a new way of seeing, one shaped by a belief in what Emerson called “the deep remedial force that underlies all facts.”An inspiring book about resilience and the new growth and creativity that can stem from devastating loss, Three Roads Back is also an extraordinary account of the hidden wellsprings of American thought.

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The Autobiography of a Super Tramp - Thryft
W.H. Davies

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

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A vagrant de Tocqueville gives an eloquent, dry-eyed report of his tramping adventures in the violent underworld of late 19th century America and BritainAn untutored Welsh tramp who became a popular poet acclaimed by the conservative Georgians and the vanguard Ezra Pound alike, W. H. Davies surprised his contemporaries with the unlikeliest portrait of the artist as a young man ever written.After a delinquent childhood Davies renounced home and apprenticeship and at twenty-two sailed to America—the first of more than a dozen Atlantic crossings, often made by cattle boat. From 1893 to 1899 he was schooled by the hard men of the road, disdaining regular work and subsisting by begging. Crossing Canada to join the “Klondyke” gold rush, Davies fell while hopping a train. His foot was crushed and his leg amputated. “All the wildness had been taken out of me,” Davies wrote, “and my adventures after this were not of my own seeking.”Praised by Osbert Sitwell for his “primitive splendour and directness,” Davies evokes the beauty and frontier violence of turn-of-the-century America in prose that George Bernard Shaw commended to “literary experts for its style alone.” The insurgent wanderlust that found an American voice in Jack London and Jack Kerouac is expressed here in a raucous true adventure story by the man Shaw called “the incorrigible Supertramp who wrote this amazing book.”

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Selected Poetry - Thryft
John Carey, John Donne

Selected Poetry

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Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.

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A Short Life of Kierkegaard - Thryft
Alastair Hannay, Walter Lowrie

A Short Life of Kierkegaard

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Imagine delving into the depths of a misunderstood genius's life, feeling the weight of his melancholic reflections and the wit beneath his despair. 'A Short Life of Kierkegaard' gives you that rare blend of personal drama and intellectual vigor. It's a biography that's as much a philosophical journey as it is a narrative about the peculiar, leggy Danish thinker who sought to challenge the world with his ideas. For an intimate look at the man whose existential musings shaped modern thought, this read is both enlightening and deeply humanizing.

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Descartes: An Intellectual Biography - Thryft
Stephen Gaukroger

Descartes: An Intellectual Biography

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René Descartes's insights into the nature of knowledge and the mind have inspired awe and debate through the centuries. But while philosophers have sought to understand the ramifications of his theories, they have paid much less attention to how, exactly, he arrived at his ideas. What twists and turns of his intellect brought him to his epochal conclusions? How did his personal ambitions and the social conditions of his era shape his thought? These questions and more are masterfully answered in Stephen Gaukroger's Descartes , a fascinating look at this most influential of all Renaissance thinkers.In his quest to retrace Descartes's development as a scientist and philosopher, Gaukroger leaves no stone unturned. From the great man's first book on music theory ( Compendium Musicae ) to his masterworks Discours , Essais , Meditationes , and Principia , from his study of mathematics while attending a Jesuit college at age ten, through his dying days in the service of Christina, Queen of Sweden, Descartes brims with penetrating and often surprising insights into the philosopher's life and work. We discover, for example, that he wasn't as concerned with developing an all-encompassing theory of knowledge as he was with establishing a natural philosophy that supported the teachings of Copernicus, a man whose work he deeply admired. We also learn that Descartes was willing to alter his publicly stated views to accommodate church doctrine--especially after witnessing Galileo's condemnation in 1633. We observe how his personal triumphs and failures--from his rumored nervous breakdown in1614, to his joy at the popular reception of Discours and Essais , to his protracted and very public dispute with the implacable professor Voetius--affected his intellectual development. Along the way, Gaukroger details how Descartes's theories of metaphysics, mechanics, cognition, and cosmology have been both championed and distorted by philosophers of all stripes for over three hundred years. Packed with helpful diagrams and in-depth interpretations of Descartes's most celebrated works, the book also includes a useful chronology that highlights his important accomplishments and personal milestones.Descartes is an exhaustively detailed, magisterial look at the dazzling intellectual achievements of the father of modern philosophy. Splendidly written by a renowned authority on the subject, it will serve as the definitive guide to Descartes's thoughts, works, and life for years to come.

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Home Is Not Here - Thryft
Wang Gungwu

Home Is Not Here

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This book would be a good read for someone who is interested in exploring their own identity and understanding the complexities of history. Wang Gungwu takes us on an intimate journey through his own life, from being born in Java and raised in a multiethnic town in Malaya, to studying in China and eventually returning to his homeland. Through his personal story, the book delves into the themes of family, identity, and belonging, while also providing insights into the historical currents that have shaped Asia and the world. It is a wise and moving reflection that will resonate with those who appreciate the power of personal stories in understanding the broader complexities of our world.

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Cleopatra: A Biography - Women in Antiquity - Thryft
Duane W. Roller

Cleopatra: A Biography - Women in Antiquity

from RM32.15 MYR

Imagine rethinking everything you've heard about Cleopatra. Duane Roller's biography invites you on an intellectual journey to meet the true Cleopatra—a deeply strategic and complex monarch, far from the simplistic charmer of legend. Engage with a narrative grounded on primary sources, where a woman's intellect, political savvy, and cultural contributions overshadow her romantic entanglements. This read isn’t just about revisiting history; it's about uncovering the prowess of an enduring, yet often misrepresented, figure.

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A Little History of Philosophy - Thryft
Nigel Warburton

A Little History of Philosophy

from RM27.49 MYR

Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them how little they genuinely understood. This engaging book introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the world and how best to live in it.In forty brief chapters, Nigel Warburton guides us on a chronological tour of the major ideas in the history of philosophy. He provides interesting and often quirky stories of the lives and deaths of thought-provoking philosophers from Socrates, who chose to die by hemlock poisoning rather than live on without the freedom to think for himself, to Peter Singer, who asks the disquieting philosophical and ethical questions that haunt our own times.Warburton not only makes philosophy accessible, he offers inspiration to think, argue, reason, and ask in the tradition of Socrates. A Little History of Philosophy presents the grand sweep of humanity's search for philosophical understanding and invites all to join in the discussion.

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The Autobiography of a Super Tramp - Thryft
W.H. Davies

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

from RM18.33 MYR

Recommendation: This book is recommended for those who enjoy reading autobiographies of people who have lived unconventional lives. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its narrative style, which is unvarnished and straightforward. It offers insight into the difficult life of a traveling tramp, and provides a glimpse into the harsher side of American life during the Great Depression. Readers who appreciate a raw human experience and a unique perspective on life will appreciate this book.

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Albert Einstein, The Human Side - New Glimpses From His Archives - Thryft
Banesh Hoffman, Helen Dukas

Albert Einstein, The Human Side - New Glimpses From His Archives

from RM15.37 MYR

Modesty, humor, compassion, and wisdom are the traits most evident in these personal papers, most of them never before published, from the Einstein archives. The illustrious physicist wrote as thoughtfully to an Ohio fifth-grader, distressed by her discovery that scientists classify humans as animals, as to a Colorado banker, who asked whether he believed in a personal God. Witty rhymes, and exchange about fine music with Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, and expressions of his devotion to Zionism are but some of the highlights found in this rare, warm enriching book.

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Confessions
Henry Chadwick, Augustine of Hippo

Confessions

from RM32.15 MYR

If you're drawn to the intersection of philosophy, religion, and introspection, "Confessions" by Augustine may resonate deeply with you. Augustine's candid account of his tumultuous journey to Christian faith reveals the vulnerabilities and philosophical curiosities that define human experience. Henry Chadwick's clear, modern translation makes this classic spiritual autobiography accessible, inviting you to explore Augustine's transformative personal narrative alongside helpful explanatory notes that enrich understanding.

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Interplay : A Kind of Commonplace Book - Thryft
D.J. Enright

Interplay : A Kind of Commonplace Book

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A "commonplace book," must, by its very nature, be unique, a mixture of personal, critical, playful, and profound musings. In Interplay , the noted critic and poet D. J. Enright has arranged and expanded his jottings, thoughts, observations, and impressions from over the years, resulting in amoving, lucid, and inviting mixture of autobiography and commentary.Much of what Enright shares concerns literary the eccentricities of reviewing; the reductiveness of current fiction; reflections on modern biography; the necessity and impossibility of censorship; irony and sentimentality; treason among intellectuals; linguistic hanky-panky; literarytheory and literary practice (Proust versus Paul de Man); and some of his new poetry. Interspersed are such fascinating asides as a layman's look at Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Freud, and Barthes; curious points of theology; an account of racial stereotypes, their use and limitations; ars eroticaancient and modern; sidelights on Chinese and Japanese thought; the obsolete notion of integrity in politics and business; and dreams in life and literature.To all of these questions and subjects Enright brings his inimitable style and manner, as well as varying moods--sad, humorous, ironic--bound together by his overwhelming humanism that makes life and literature inseparable. This is a brilliant book, full of wit, insight, and intriguing miscellany,one that serves as an eclectic self-portrait of a leading literary mind and a very telling account of modern attitudes and life as we know it.

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Bruce Dawe - Thryft
Peter Kuch

Bruce Dawe

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This book could be a good read for those interested in delving deeper into Australian poetry and literature. It offers an insightful critique of the works of one of Australia's most popular poets, Bruce Dawe. The book analyzes his poetry in the context of Australian culture and society, providing a unique perspective on his works. Readers who enjoy critical analysis and are curious about Australian poets will find this book particularly interesting.

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Undertones of War - Thryft
Edmund Blunden

Undertones of War

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“I took my road with no little pride of fear; one morning I feared very sharply, as I saw what looked like a rising shroud over a wooden cross in the clustering mist. Horror! But on a closer study I realized that the apparition was only a flannel gas helmet. . . . What an age since 1914!”In Undertones of War , one of the finest autobiographies to come out of World War I, the acclaimed poet Edmund Blunden records his devastating experiences in combat. After enlisting at the age of twenty, he took part in the disastrous battles at the Somme, Ypres, and Passchendaele, describing them as “murder, not only to the troops but to their singing faiths and hopes.”All the horrors of trench warfare, all the absurdity and feeble attempts to make sense of the fighting, all the strangeness of observing war as a writer—of being simultaneously soldier and poet—pervade Blunden’s memoir. In steely-eyed prose as richly allusive as any poetry, he tells of the endurance and despair found among the men of his battalion, including the harrowing acts of bravery that won him the Military Cross.Now back in print for American readers, the volume includes a selection of Blunden’s war poems that unflinchingly juxtapose death in the trenches with the beauty of Flanders’s fields. Undertones of War deserves a place on anyone’s bookshelf between Siegfried Sassoon’s poetry and Robert Graves’s Goodbye to All That .

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Our Minds, Our Selves - A Brief History Of Psychology - Thryft
Keith Oatley

Our Minds, Our Selves - A Brief History Of Psychology

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Our Minds, Our Selves provides an engaging and comprehensive history of modern psychology, exploring the consciousness, brain physiology, emotion, mental development, and mental illness. Through biographical sketches of eminent figures in psychology including Darwin, Piaget and Skinner, Oatley highlights the major breakthroughs and application of the field. For anyone interested in understanding psychology’s evolution and key thinkers/cases, this book is highly recommended.

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The English governess at the Siamese court - being recollections of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok - Thryft
Anna Harriette Leonowens

The English governess at the Siamese court - being recollections of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok

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If you're intrigued by royal dynamics and cross-cultural exchanges, Leonowens’s memoir could be a good read for you. It offers an authentic peek into 19th-century Siam through the eyes of an English governess. Her unique perspective as an educator and her close interactions with the royal family provide historical enthusiasts and memoir readers with rich, cultural insights that are both educational and entertaining.

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Demosthenes of Athens and the Fall of Classical Greece - Thryft
Ian Worthington

Demosthenes of Athens and the Fall of Classical Greece

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If you're drawn to the complexities of history where politics, oratory, and personal resolve intertwine, you'll find Demosthenes' story compelling. Ian Worthington vividly portrays the life of a man who overcame personal struggle to shape the course of Greek history, a narrative that resonates with themes of perseverance and the bittersweet taste of defeat. His biography does more than recount events; it gives us a window into the soul of Classical Greece during its decline, through the eyes of one of its most influential figures.

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Devotion - Thryft
Patti Smith

Devotion

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If you're intrigued by the mystique of artistry, "Devotion" is something special. Patti Smith, a revered artist and writer, invites you into her world, offering a rare look at the intimate details of her creative process. As you read, you'll find yourself on a personal trek through inspiring locales, mingling with the spirits of literary greats. It's not just a book; it's a window into the soul of creation itself.

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Home Is Not Here - Thryft
Wang Gungwu

Home Is Not Here

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As someone who has studied history for much of my life, I have found the past fascinating. But it has always been some grand and even intimidating universe that I wanted to unpick and explain to myself.Wang Gungwu is one of Asia’s most important public intellectuals. He is best-known for his explorations of Chinese history in the long view, and for his writings on the Chinese diaspora.  With Home is Not Here, the historian of grand themes turns to a single life his own.Wang writes about his multicultural upbringing and life under British rule. He was born in Surabaya, Java, but his parents’ orientation was always to China. Wang grew up in the plural, multi-ethnic town of Ipoh, Malaya (now Malaysia). He learned English in colonial schools and was taught the Confucian classics at home. After the end of WWII and Japanese occupation, he left for the National Central University in Nanjing to study alongside some of the finest of his generation of Chinese undergraduates. The victory of Mao Zedong’s Communist Party interrupted his education, and he ends this volume with his return to Malaya.Wise and moving, this is a fascinating reflection on family, identity, and belonging, and on the ability of the individual to find a place amid the historical currents that have shaped Asia and the world.

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The Lives of the Artists - Thryft
Giorgio Vasari, Julia Conway Bondanella, Peter Bondanella

The Lives of the Artists

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Packed with facts, attributions, and entertaining anecdotes about his contemporaries, Vasari's collection of biographical accounts also presents a highly influential theory of the development of Renaissance art.Beginning with Cimabue and Giotto, who represent the infancy of art, Vasari considers the period of youthful vigour, shaped by Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, and Masaccio, before discussing the mature period of perfection, dominated by the titanic figures of Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo.This specially commissioned translation contains thirty-six of the most important lives as well as an introduction and explanatory notes.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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The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong : The Autobiographical Writings of a Crown Princess of Eighteenth-Century Korea - Thryft
Lady Hyegyeong, JaHyun Kim Haboush

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong : The Autobiographical Writings of a Crown Princess of Eighteenth-Century Korea

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The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong offers a fascinating glimpse into Korean court life of the eighteenth-century. The book's unique feature is its depiction of a deeply intelligent and articulate woman amidst conflicting passions, political intrigue, and daily concerns. Readers interested in historical and cultural perspectives will find this autobiography a worthy read.

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The Essential Holmes : Selections from the Letters, Speeches, Judicial Opinions, and Other Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. - Thryft
Richard A. Posner, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

The Essential Holmes : Selections from the Letters, Speeches, Judicial Opinions, and Other Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world. In this collection of his speeches, opinions, and letters, Richard Posner reveals the fullness of Holmes' achievements as judge, historian, philosopher, and master of English style. Thematically arranged, the volume covers a rich variety of subjects from aging and death to themes in politics, personalities, and law. Posner's substantial introduction firmly places this wealth of material in its proper biographical and historical context."A first-rate prose stylist, [Holmes] was perhaps the most quotable of all judges, as this ably edited volume shows."— Washington Post Book World"Brilliantly edited, lucidly organized, and equipped with a compelling introduction by Judge Posner, [this book] is one of the finest single-volume samplers of any author's work I have seen. . . . Posner has fully captured the acrid tang of him in this masterly anthology."—Terry Teachout, National Review"Excellent. . . . A worthwhile contribution to current American political/legal discussions."— Library Journal"The best source for the reader who wants a first serious acquaintance with Holmes."—Thomas C. Grey, New York Review of Books

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The Pearl: A True Tale of Forbidden Love in Catherine the Great's Russia - Thryft
Douglas Smith

The Pearl: A True Tale of Forbidden Love in Catherine the Great's Russia

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"The Pearl" immerses you into the opulence and rigidity of Catherine the Great's Russia, recounting a poignant love story that defies the era's stringent social hierarchies. If you are drawn to tales where passion and societal norms collide, this book not only satiates with historical detail but also with the timeless turmoil of love's complexities. Douglas Smith's meticulous research offers authenticity that makes the past almost palpable. This isn't just history; it's a testament to the resilience of the human heart.

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