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"They're Racing!" is the perfect read for anyone interested in the history of Australian horse racing. The book presents a complete story of the sport, from its origins to the present day, as well as providing fascinating insights into the personalities, rivalries, and scandals that have shaped this beloved pastime. With its detailed research, entertaining anecdotes, and insightful analysis, "They're Racing!" will appeal to both fans of the sport and casual readers looking for an engaging and informative read.

Revised to cover modern instrumental techniques, recent research and publications, current terminology, and changes in present-day Received Pronunciation (RP), this edition retains the characteristics that have made it a standard reference text on the pronunciation of British English. A new section on stylistic variation in RP has been added and there is clarification of various rules concerning connected-speech processes. The editor is a former pupil of A.C.Gimson. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.

If you've ever wondered how language influences thought and society, "On Language" by Noam Chomsky could offer you some compelling insights. This book blends the intricacies of linguistic theory with cogent political critique. It's perfect for someone who appreciates deep intellectual exploration without the dense academic jargon.

This book could be a good read for anyone looking for practical advice on how to balance their career and personal life while attaining financial success. The author's writing style is concise and engaging, making it an easy read. The book offers practical advice on how to avoid overworking and stress while still achieving financial success. Readers will appreciate how the author provides quick tips and strategies that can be applied in real life.

This book is a captivating journey into the mind of Carl Jung, the revolutionary thinker who created analytical psychology. Through simple language and references to his own texts, it unravels the complexities of Jung's ideas - from the collective unconscious to archetypes in dreams. With a particular focus on Jung's spiritual exploration, this book brings to life his fascination with the inner world and the self-realization of the unconscious. It's an essential read for anyone intrigued by the power of the psyche and the profound impact of Jung's groundbreaking work.

"Out of the secret world I once knew, I have tried to make a theatre for the larger worlds we inhabit. First comes the imagining, then the search for reality. Then back to the imagining, and to the desk where I'm sitting now." From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels. Whether he's writing about the parrot at a Beirut hotel that could perfectly mimic machine gun fire or the opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth, visiting Rwanda's museums of the unburied dead in the aftermath of the genocide, celebrating New Year's Eve 1982 with Yasser Arafat and his high command, interviewing a German woman terrorist in her desert prison in the Negev, listening to the wisdoms of the great physicist, dissident, and Nobel Prize winner Andrei Sakharov, meeting with two former heads of the KGB, watching Alec Guinness prepare for his role as George Smiley in the legendary BBC TV adaptations, or describing the female aid worker who inspired the main character in The Constant Gardener, le Carré endows each happening with vividness and humor, now making us laugh out loud, now inviting us to think anew about events and people we believed we understood.Best of all, le Carré gives us a glimpse of a writer's journey over more than six decades, and his own hunt for the human spark that has given so much life and heart to his fictional characters.

If you're venturing into the diverse and complex world of childhood studies, this textbook could be your compass. Whether you're a student new to the field or a seasoned practitioner seeking fresh perspectives, Mary Jane Kehily's "An Introduction to Childhood Studies" distills a wide array of topics into an accessible and thought-provoking read. As it weaves through anthropological, sociological, and psychological dimensions of childhood, this text doesn't just inform—it engages and invites you to consider the profound impact of society on childhood.

“Recounted with the storytelling élan of a master raconteur — by turns dramatic and funny, charming, tart and melancholy.” -Michiko Kakutani,  The New York TimesThe New York Times bestselling memoir from John le Carré, the legendary author of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ;  The Spy Who Came in from the Cold ; and  The Night Manager , now an Emmy-nominated television series starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie.  John le Carré’s new novel , A Legacy of Spies,  is now available.From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels. Whether he's writing about the parrot at a Beirut hotel that could perfectly mimic machine gun fire or the opening bars of Beethoven’s Fifth; visiting Rwanda’s museums of the unburied dead in the aftermath of the genocide; celebrating New Year’s Eve 1982 with Yasser Arafat and his high command; interviewing a German woman terrorist in her desert prison in the Negev; listening to the wisdoms of the great physicist, dissident, and Nobel Prize winner Andrei Sakharov; meeting with two former heads of the KGB; watching Alec Guinness prepare for his role as George Smiley in the legendary BBC TV adaptations of  Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy  and Smiley’s People ; or describing the female aid worker who inspired the main character in  The Constant Gardener , le Carré endows each happening with vividness and humor, now making us laugh out loud, now inviting us to think anew about events and people we believed we understood.Best of all, le Carré gives us a glimpse of a writer’s journey over more than six decades, and his own hunt for the human spark that has given so much life and heart to his fictional characters.

If you want to understand the basics of law without getting bogged down in technical jargon, this book is for you. An Introduction to Law is an ideal read for undergrad students, or anyone with an interest in social sciences. The clarity of writing makes it easier for you to comprehend and apply legal concepts.