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The Federalist (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) - Thryft
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

The Federalist (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

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The Federalist, by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. A classic of American political thought, The Federalist is a series of eighty-five essays by three authors—Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay—the purpose of which was to gain support for the proposed new Constitution of the United States, a document that many considered too radical. Most of the “papers” were published in periodicals as the vote on approving it drew near. Without the support of these powerfully persuasive essays, the Constitution most likely would not have been ratified and America might not have survived as a nation. Beginning with an assault upon the country’s first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the authors of The Federalist present a masterly defense of the new system. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay—three of our most influential founders—comment brilliantly on issue after issue, whether it be the proper size and scope of government, taxation, or impeachment. Today lawmakers and politicians frequently invoke these commentaries, more than 200 years after they first appeared. Written in haste and during a time of great crisis in the new American government, the articles were not expected to achieve immortality. Today, however, many historians consider The Federalist as the third most important political document in American history, just behind the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution itself. They have become the benchmark of American political philosophy, and the best explanation of what the Founding Fathers were trying to achieve. Robert A. Ferguson is George Edward Woodberry Professor in Law, Literature, and Criticism at Columbia University; he teaches in both the Law School and the English Department. His books include Law and Letters in American Culture, The American Enlightenment, 1750–1820, and Reading the Early Republic.

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From Max Weber : Essays in Sociology - Thryft
C. Wright Mills, Max Weber, Hans H. Gerth

From Max Weber : Essays in Sociology

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An introduction to the work of the greatest German sociologist and a key figure in the development of present-day sociological thought.

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What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures - Thryft
Malcolm Gladwell

What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures

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This book could be a good read for anyone who enjoys non-fiction that challenges the way they see the world. Each essay offers a unique perspective on a wide range of topics, from the history of birth control to the secrets of successful dog training. Gladwell's writing style is both accessible and thought-provoking, making this book an enjoyable and enlightening read for anyone interested in understanding how the world works.

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House and Philosophy : Everybody Lies - Thryft
William Irwin, Henry Jacoby

House and Philosophy : Everybody Lies

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Is being nice overrated?Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence?Would reading less and watching more television be good for you?Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude?Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there more to this self-important genius than gray matter and ego? This book takes a deeper look at House to reveal the philosophical underpinnings of this popular medical drama and its cane-waving curmudgeon's most outrageous behavior. What emerges is a remarkable character who is part Sherlock Holmes, part Socratic philosopher, part Nietzschean superman, part Taoist rhetorician, and not at all as screwed up as you might think. With everything from Aristotle to Zen, House and Philosophy takes an engaging look at everyone's favorite misanthropic genius and his team at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital.

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We Were Eight Years in Power : 'One of the foremost essayists on race in the West' Nikesh Shukla, author of The Good Immigrant - Thryft
Ta-Nehisi Coates

We Were Eight Years in Power : 'One of the foremost essayists on race in the West' Nikesh Shukla, author of The Good Immigrant

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'I've been wondering who might fill the intellectual void after James Baldwin died. Clearly it is Ta-Nehisi Coates' Toni Morrison'Searing. One of the foremost essayists on race in the West... [He] is responsible for some of the most important writing about what it is to be black in America today' Nikesh Shukla, editor of The Good ImmigrantAn essential account of modern America, from Obama to Trump, from black lives matter to white supremacists rising - by the bestselling author of Between the World and MeObama's presidency was a watershed moment in American history. From 2008-2016, the leader of the free world was a black man. In those eight years, Obama transformed the conversation around race, gender, class and wealth - inspiring hope but also attracting criticism and breeding discontent.In this unflinching book, Ta-Nehisi Coates takes stock of Obama's eight years in power, through such iconic, unmissable essays as 'Fear of a Black President' and 'The Case for Reparations'. His account traverses the intersections of the political, the ideological and the cultural, presenting an America in radical flux and yet still in the grip of racial injustice, class warfare and institutional conspiracy. And it reflects on the author's own journey through these eight years, charting the public through the private in passages of startling intimate and piercingly relevant memoir.Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of our most brilliant, most fearless and most essential living writers - and his work is crucial to understanding race in America today.Finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize 2018Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence 2018RAVE READER REVIEWS:'Brilliantly written, incisive, and extremely relevant. Read it with your families, use it in your classrooms, give copies to your friends' (Liz)'Coates thinks more deeply and writes more clearly about the national tragedy and disgrace that is our collective failure to confront the legacy of White Supremacy than just about anyone... I can't recommend it highly enough' (Worddancer Redux)'Every white person who wants to really know how it looks from 'the other side' should take on the responsibility of reading Coates' eye-opening, informative book... A must read for everyone of every colour' (Indy JV)'A masterful understanding of how the USA really works' (shedgirl)'If you want to know the wellsprings of racism in America - then read this book!' (David C. R. Hancock)

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Traveling Mercies : Some Thoughts On Faith - Thryft
Anne Lamott

Traveling Mercies : Some Thoughts On Faith

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Traveling Mercies is a must-read for those who are questioning their own faith, or those who are skeptical about religion. Anne Lamott's distinct and sharp humor adds a unique edge to her exploration of faith and spirituality, and her unwavering honesty in sharing her own struggles and questions makes this book relatable to anyone on their own faith journey.

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Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

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"Better" could be a good read for anyone interested in medicine and healthcare, or anyone looking to improve their performance and reach their full potential. Atul Gawande's vivid stories and honest insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles and ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals as they strive for excellence. The book not only gives readers a blueprint for success but also encourages them to embrace the challenges they face and learn from their mistakes. Users would appreciate the author's compassionate yet unflinching approach to tackling such sensitive issues, making it a must-read for anyone in the medical profession or anyone interested in self-improvement.

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Consider The Lobster - And Other Essays - Thryft
David Foster Wallace

Consider The Lobster - And Other Essays

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If you're looking to be intellectually stimulated and entertained, "Consider the Lobster" will not disappoint. David Foster Wallace had a reputation for deeply insightful, yet accessible writing, and this collection captures that balance perfectly. It's a thought-provoking read that challenges readers to consider the everyday in new ways, and it's sure to leave you with plenty to ponder long after you’ve turned the final page.

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Chuck Klosterman X - A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History Of The Early 21St Century - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

Chuck Klosterman X - A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History Of The Early 21St Century

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Chuck Klosterman X is a great read for pop culture enthusiasts who want to delve into the intricacies of 21st-century art, books, sports, and TV shows. Klosterman provides a unique perspective that is both informative and witty, making the book enjoyable and engaging. The book's most distinctive feature is the author's way of analyzing complex phenomena in a way that makes sense to average readers.

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The Joy of Small Things : 'A not-so-small joy in itself.' Nigella Lawson - Thryft
Hannah Jane Parkinson

The Joy of Small Things : 'A not-so-small joy in itself.' Nigella Lawson

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"The Joy of Small Things" can be a good read for those seeking to find happiness and contentment in the everyday experiences of life. Hannah Jane Parkinson, through her own experiences, teaches us to find joy in seemingly insignificant things. The book is a love letter to the small pleasures of life that often go unnoticed. Parkinson's writing is relatable, easy to read and witty, making it a great daily diversion.

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You'll Grow Out of It - Thryft
Jessi Klein

You'll Grow Out of It

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"You'll Grow Out of It" would be a great read for anyone who wants to take a break from serious reading and dive into an amusing yet relatable story of a late bloomer's journey to womanhood. Jessi Klein's unique blend of humor and sincerity will have you laughing out loud all while nodding your head in agreement. Her candid accounts of personal experiences and struggles make this book raw, relatable, and eye-opening.

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On Palestine - Thryft
Noam Chomsky

On Palestine

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"On Palestine" is a comprehensive guide to the Palestinian struggle, co-authored by two leading voices in the movement, Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe. The book provides critical insights into the future of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, the viability of the binational or one-state solution, and other essential questions. This sober and unflinching analysis is a must-read for anyone concerned with the practicable change in the suffering region.

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The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy : Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke - Thryft
William Irwin, Andrew Zimmerman Jones, Dean A. Kowalski

The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy : Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke

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A lighthearted meditation on the philosophical quandaries of the hit television show "The Big Bang Theory"Ever wonder what Aristotle might say about the life Sheldon Cooper leads? Why Thomas Hobbes would applaud the roommate agreement? Who Immanuel Kant would treat with "haughty derision" for weaving "un-unravelable webs?" And--most importantly--whether Wil Wheaton "is" truly evil? Of course you have. Bazinga!This book mines the deep thinking of some of history's most potent philosophical minds to explore your most pressing questions about "The Big Bang Theory" and its nerdy genius characters. You might find other philosophy books on science and cosmology, but only this one refers to Darth Vader Force-chokes, cloning Leonard Nimoy, and oompa-loompa-like engineers. Fo-shizzle.Gives you irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite "Big Bang Theory" characters, story lines, and ideasExamines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human conditionBrings the thinking of some of the world's greatest philosophers to bear on "The Big Bang Theory," from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and moreEssential reading for every "Big Bang Theory" fan, this book explores whether comic-book-wielding geeks can lead the good life, and whether they can know enough science to "tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God."

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The Conquest Of Happiness - Thryft
Bertrand Russell

The Conquest Of Happiness

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"The Conquest Of Happiness" is a must-read for those seeking to improve their happiness. Bertrand Russell uses his commonsense approach to explain how with small yet significant efforts, one can attain joy. The book is unique as it doesn't require deep philosophy or being well-read, making it accessible to everyone. The author uses the power of storytelling to help readers understand the concepts better, making it an enjoyable read with practical benefits.

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Climate
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Ruth Bladen, Whitney Hanson, Emma McNamara

Climate

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"Climate" could resonate with you if you're navigating through personal growth and transformation. Whitney Hanson paints a vivid metaphorical landscape of our internal and external changes, reminding us of the beauty and inevitability of life's fluctuations. This book is a comforting companion for anyone who's felt the turbulence of heartbreak or the thunder of self-doubt, offering solace and appreciation for our ever-changing world.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable - Thryft
Amitav Ghosh

The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable

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Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.The extreme nature of today’s climate events, Ghosh asserts, make them peculiarly resistant to contemporary modes of thinking and imagining. This is particularly true of serious literary fiction: hundred-year storms and freakish tornadoes simply feel too improbable for the novel; they are automatically consigned to other genres. In the writing of history, too, the climate crisis has sometimes led to gross simplifications; Ghosh shows that the history of the carbon economy is a tangled global story with many contradictory and counterintuitive elements.Ghosh ends by suggesting that politics, much like literature, has become a matter of personal moral reckoning rather than an arena of collective action. But to limit fiction and politics to individual moral adventure comes at a great cost. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence—a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all cultural forms. His book serves as a great writer’s summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.

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Between the World and Me - Thryft
Ta-Nehisi Coates

Between the World and Me

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This book is a powerful portrayal of the lived experiences of Black Americans and the systemic racism that continues to plague our society. Coates writes with raw honesty and vulnerability to his son, inviting readers to witness his journey of grappling with America's dark past and uncertain future. It is a necessary read for anyone seeking to understand the Black experience in America today.

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Letters From A Stoic (Collins Classics) - Thryft
Seneca

Letters From A Stoic (Collins Classics)

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This book is a treasure trove of timeless wisdom from the Stoic philosopher Seneca. In his letters, Seneca shares profound insights on how to live a happy and meaningful life, touching on topics such as death, friendship, and virtue. With its practical advice and contemplative musings, "Letters from a Stoic" is the perfect read for those seeking ancient wisdom to navigate the complexities of modern life.

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Mimesis : The Representation of Reality in Western Literature - Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition - Thryft
Erich Auerbach, Willard R. Trask

Mimesis : The Representation of Reality in Western Literature - Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition

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A half-century after its translation into English, Erich Auerbach's Mimesis still stands as a monumental achievement in literary criticism. A brilliant display of erudition, wit, and wisdom, his exploration of how great European writers from Homer to Virginia Woolf depicted reality has taught generations how to read Western literature. This new expanded edition includes a substantial essay in introduction by Edward Said as well as an essay, never before translated into English, in which Auerbach responds to his critics.A German Jew, Auerbach was forced out of his professorship at the University of Marburg in 1935. He left for Turkey, where he taught at the state university in Istanbul. There he wrote Mimesis , publishing it in German after the end of the war. Displaced as he was, Auerbach produced a work of great erudition that contains no footnotes, basing his arguments instead on searching, illuminating readings of key passages from his primary texts. His aim was to show how from antiquity to the twentieth century literature progressed toward ever more naturalistic and democratic forms of representation. This essentially optimistic view of European history now appears as a defensive--and impassioned--response to the inhumanity he saw in the Third Reich. Ranging over works in Greek, Latin, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and English, Auerbach used his remarkable skills in philology and comparative literature to refute any narrow form of nationalism or chauvinism, in his own day and ours.For many readers, both inside and outside the academy, Mimesis is among the finest works of literary criticism ever written.

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No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference - Thryft
Greta Thunberg

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference

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The history-making, ground-breaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young activist who has become the voice of a generation.In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day. Her actions ended up sparking a global movement for action against the climate crisis, inspiring millions of pupils to go on strike for our planet, forcing governments to listen, and earning her a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.

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On Liberty and Other Essays - Thryft
John Gray, John Stuart Mill

On Liberty and Other Essays

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Collected here in a single volume for the first time are John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, Utilitarianism, Considerations on Representative Governmen t, and The Subjection of Women . These essays show Mill applying his liberal utilitarian philosophy to a range of issues that remain vitaltoday--the nature of ethics, the scope and limits of individual liberty, the merits of and costs of democratic government, and the place of women in society. In his Introduction John Gray describes these essays as applications of Mill's doctrine of the Art of Life , as set out in A System ofLogic . Using the resources of recent scholarship, he shows Mill's work to be far richer and subtler than traditional interpretations allow.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum 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 expertintroductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Brief Interviews With Hideous Men - Stories - Thryft
David Foster Wallace

Brief Interviews With Hideous Men - Stories

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David Foster Wallace made an art of taking readers into places no other writer even gets near. The series of stories from which this exuberantly acclaimed book takes its title is a sequence of imagined interviews with men on the subject of their relations with women. These portraits of men at their most self-justifying, loquacious, and benighted explore poignantly and hilariously the agonies of sexual connections.List of stories "A Radically Condensed History of Postindustrial Life" "Death Is Not the End" "Forever Overhead" "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" "Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders (XI)" "The Depressed Person" "The Devil Is a Busy Man" "Think" "Signifying Nothing" "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" "Datum Centurio" "Octet" "Adult World (I)" "Adult World (II)" "The Devil Is a Busy Man" "Church Not Made with Hands" "Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders (VI)" "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" "Tri-Stan: I Sold Sissee Nar to Ecko" "On His Deathbed, Holding Your Hand, the Acclaimed New Young Off-Broadway Playwright's Father Begs a Boon" "Suicide as a Sort of Present" "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" "Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders (XXIV)"

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Letters to a Young Muslim - Thryft
Omar Saif Ghobash

Letters to a Young Muslim

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"In a series of personal letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a short and highly readable manifesto that tackles our current global crisis with the training of an experienced diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father. Today's young Muslims will be tomorrow's leaders, and yet too many are vulnerable to extremist propaganda that seems omnipresent in our technological age. The burning question, Ghobash argues, is how moderate Muslims can unite to find a voice that is true to Islam while actively and productively engaging in the modern world. What does it mean to be a good Muslim?What is the concept of a good life? And is it acceptable to stand up and openly condemn those who take the Islamic faith and twist it to suit their own misguided political agendas? In taking a hard look at these seemingly simple questions, Ghobash encourages his sons to face issues others insist are not relevant, not applicable, or may even be Islamophobic. These letters serve as a clear-eyed inspiration for the next generation of Muslims to understand how to be faithful to their religion and still navigate through the complexities of today's world. They also reveal an intimate glimpse into a world many are unfamiliar with and offer to provide an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe."

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Bones And Murder - Thryft
Margaret Atwood

Bones And Murder

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In this collection of miscellaneous writings by Margaret Atwood, Gertrude describes what really happened in Hamlet, an ugly sister and a wicked stepmother put in a good word for themselves, and a reincarnated bat explains how Bram Stoker got Dracula hopelessly wrong.

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Trick Mirror : Reflections on Self-Delusion - Thryft
Jia Tolentino

Trick Mirror : Reflections on Self-Delusion

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Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino is a collection of essays that challenges readers to confront their own self-delusions through cultural observations and experiences. It offers witty and honest insights on topics ranging from the dark side of the internet to the pressure to constantly optimize ourselves. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of our modern society.

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Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer - Thryft
Una LaMarche

Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer

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Unabrow is a hilarious book for anyone who has ever felt awkward or struggled to fit in. Una LaMarche's witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as she shares cringe-worthy stories from her own life. What makes this book stand out is its feminist undertones - Una is unapologetically herself, embracing her body hair and exposing the ridiculous expectations placed on women's appearances. This book is perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer who want to read about a woman unafraid to be herself.

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The Essential Reinhold Niebuhr: Selected Essays and Addresses - Thryft
Robert McAfee Brown, Reinhold Niebuhr

The Essential Reinhold Niebuhr: Selected Essays and Addresses

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Recommended for readers seeking accessible theological insights. The selection of essays provides a good introduction to Niebuhr's thoughts on the life of faith and theological ethics. Users may appreciate Niebuhr's clear communication style and practical understanding of theology.

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The Year of Magical Thinking - Thryft
Joan Didion

The Year of Magical Thinking

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'An act of consummate literary bravery, a writer known for her clarity allowing us to watch her mind as it becomes clouded with grief.'From one of America's iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion. Joan Didion explores an intensely personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage–and a life, in good times and bad–that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child.Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill with what seemed at first flu, then pneumonia, then complete septic shock. She was put into an induced coma and placed on life support. Days later–the night before New Year's Eve–the Dunnes were just sitting down to dinner after visiting the hospital when John Gregory Dunne suffered a massive and fatal coronary. In a second, this close, symbiotic partnership of forty years was over. Four weeks later, their daughter pulled through. Two months after that, arriving at LAX, she collapsed and underwent six hours of brain surgery at UCLA Medical Center to relieve a massive hematoma.This powerful book is Didion's attempt to make sense of the "weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness . . . about marriage and children and memory . . . about the shallowness of sanity, about life itself."

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Medium Raw : A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook - Thryft
Anthony Bourdain

Medium Raw : A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook

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Medium Raw is a must-read for foodies who want to explore the transformation of the culinary industry. Bourdain's brutal honesty about his personal failures as a cook and his interactions with controversial figures in the food industry are fascinating. His exploration of "why cook well?" and his reflections on the importance of food culture make this book a thought-provoking page-turner.

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The Right To Sex - Thryft
Amia Srinivasan

The Right To Sex

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This book could be a good read for users who are interested in delving deeper into the complexities of sex and its connection to power dynamics, discrimination, and social justice. The author challenges the conventional notions of consent and urges us to think critically about the political and ethical implications of sex. With its original perspective and engaging writing style, The Right to Sex invites readers to rethink their understanding of sex and envision a more equitable world.

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Collins Complete Works Of Oscar Wilde - Thryft
Oscar Wilde, Merlin Holland

Collins Complete Works Of Oscar Wilde

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Embracing Oscar Wilde's collection is like stepping into a literary banquet, one where every course is rich with wit, wisdom, and a delightful touch of scandal. If you're someone who appreciates language that dances and ideas that challenge, Wilde's works offer an endlessly fascinating exploration of humanity's pleasures and pitfalls. You'll find company among his vivid characters and truths wrapped in an elegance that only Wilde can conjure.

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Postmodernist Fiction - Thryft
Brian McHale

Postmodernist Fiction

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If postmodern literature captivates you, McHale's "Postmodernist Fiction" could be your next deep dive. It's a chance to explore how a wide array of international texts bend reality and question existence. You'll appreciate how eloquently McHale unpacks theoretical frameworks, making you reconsider the very nature of storytelling. Whether you're a literary scholar or just deeply fascinated by the mechanics of postmodern narratives, this study could reframe your understanding of contemporary literature.

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How to Be Alone : If You Want To, and Even If You Don't - Thryft
Lane Moore

How to Be Alone : If You Want To, and Even If You Don't

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The former Sex & Relationships Editor for Cosmopolitan and host of the wildly popular comedy show Tinder Live with Lane Moore presents her poignant, funny, and deeply moving first book.Lane Moore is a rare performer who is as impressive onstage—whether hosting her iconic show Tinder Live or being the enigmatic front woman of It Was Romance—as she is on the page, as both a former writer for The Onion and an award-winning sex and relationships editor for Cosmopolitan. But her story has had its obstacles, including being her own parent, living in her car as a teenager, and moving to New York City to pursue her dreams. Through it all, she looked to movies, TV, and music as the family and support systems she never had.From spending the holidays alone to having better “stranger luck” than with those closest to her to feeling like the last hopeless romantic on earth, Lane reveals her powerful and entertaining journey in all its candor, anxiety, and ultimate acceptance—with humor always her bolstering force and greatest gift.How to Be Alone is a must-read for anyone whose childhood still feels unresolved, who spends more time pretending to have friends online than feeling close to anyone in real life, who tries to have genuine, deep conversations in a roomful of people who would rather you not. Above all, it’s a book for anyone who desperately wants to feel less alone and a little more connected through reading her words.

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Insomniac City : New York, Oliver, and Me - Thryft
Bill Hayes

Insomniac City : New York, Oliver, and Me

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Insomniac City could be a good read for anyone seeking a touching memoir that explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of everyday life in New York City. Bill Hayes captures the city's essence through his street photography and endearing vignettes of his late partner and friend, Oliver Sacks. The book is a celebration of life, love, and the transformative power of grief, and is sure to leave readers feeling moved and inspired.

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Everything I Know About Love
Dolly Alderton

Everything I Know About Love

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Dolly Alderton's memoir resonates with anyone navigating the unpredictable seas of young adulthood. Her candid recounting of love’s complexities and the strength found in friendship will have you nodding along, laughing out loud, and maybe even shedding a tear. It's like having a chat with your best friend over a glass of wine, reflecting on the chaos and beauty of growing up. You'll close this book feeling understood and a little less alone in your own journey.

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Abandon Me - Memoirs - Thryft
Melissa Febos

Abandon Me - Memoirs

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- This book could be a good read for anyone who appreciates deep introspection and raw emotions. Melissa Febos delves into the complexities of love, exploring its arrival and eventual disappearance with stunning honesty. Through her beautifully constructed narratives, she invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with love and abandonment. Prepare to be moved and challenged by this captivating memoir.

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The White Book - Thryft
Han Kang, Deborah Smith

The White Book

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"The White Book by Han Kang is a beautifully written meditation on grief, resilience and love. The book explores the color white, which serves as a powerful symbol throughout, representing both purity and emptiness. With haunting prose and mesmerizing storytelling, Kang weaves together a fictional journey with personal memoir, exploring the narrator's experiences with love, loss, and death. This book would be a good read for anyone who enjoys introspective and poetic literature, and wants to explore the human spirit’s ability to endure and find meaning in tragedy."

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Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays
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Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays

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If you enjoy delving into the mind of a brilliant writer, "Changing My Mind" is an enriching mosaic of Zadie Smith's thoughts. Spanning literature, cinema, and personal anecdotes, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into how Smith interprets the world around her. It's for those looking for a thought-provoking collection that bridges the personal and the cultural.

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How to Live : A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer - Thryft
Sarah Bakewell

How to Live : A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer

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This book is a unique blend of biography and philosophical exploration. Through Montaigne's essays, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery as they ponder life's big questions alongside the Renaissance nobleman. Bakewell's engaging writing style effortlessly brings Montaigne to life, making this book a captivating and thought-provoking read. Whether you're seeking companionship, wisdom, or simply entertainment, How to Live is sure to provide all that and more.

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Here Is New York - Thryft
Roger Angell, Barbara Cohen, E.B. White

Here Is New York

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Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E.B. White's stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America's foremost literary figures. The New York Times has named Here is New York one of the ten best books ever written about the metropolis, and The New Yorker calls it "the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city.

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On Love - Thryft
Sophie Lewis, Stendhal

On Love

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If you've ever tried to understand love's complexities, "On Love" can feel like a guide drawn both from a philosopher's mind and a romantic's heart. Stendhal will take you through the mechanics and the madness of love, offering an analysis that's as profound as it is personal. His own struggle with unrequited love makes his insights compelling and deeply relatable.

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Armageddon in Retrospect - Thryft
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Armageddon in Retrospect

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Armageddon in Retrospect could be a good read for those who enjoy dark humour and introspective writing that reflects on the ugliness of humanity's tendency towards violence. The book is a collection of essays on war, peace and humanity's violent nature, which are imbued with Vonnegut's trademark mordant wit. Of note is his visceral non-fiction recollection of the destruction of Dresden and a painfully funny short story about three soldiers and their fantasies of the perfect meal. Overall, the book is a fitting tribute to the author and an essential contribution to the discussion of war, peace and humanity's violent nature.

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Such, Such Were The Joys - Thryft
George Orwell

Such, Such Were The Joys

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Recommend for those interested in critical essays, histories

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Very Good Lives : The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination - Thryft
Joel Holland, J.K. Rowling

Very Good Lives : The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

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In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, VERY GOOD LIVES presents J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life. How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others?Drawing from stories of her own post-graduate years, the world famous author addresses some of life's most important questions with acuity and emotional force.

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The Consolations of Philosophy - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Consolations of Philosophy

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The Consolations of Philosophy could be a good read for someone who enjoys practical, yet thought-provoking advice. It offers insights from some of the greatest minds in history, on how to deal with everyday challenges that we face. Alain de Botton writes in a conversational style that makes the book engaging and easy to understand. Reading this book could leave a sense of enlightenment and inspiration that encourages personal growth and resilience.

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Characters - Thryft
La Bruyère

Characters

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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales - Thryft
Oliver Sacks

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales

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This book offers fascinating insights into the human brain and the conditions that can so drastically alter one's perception of the world. Oliver Sacks writes with deep humanity and compassion, creating vivid portraits of the lives of those struggling with neurological disorders. At times tragic, at times awe-inspiring, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the brain and the human experience.

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First As Tragedy, Then As Farce - Thryft
Slavoj Žižek

First As Tragedy, Then As Farce

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Billions of dollars have been hastily poured into the global banking system in a frantic attempt at financial stabilization. So why has it not been possible to bring the same forces to bear in addressing world poverty and environmental crisis?In this take-no-prisoners analysis, Slavoj Žižek frames the moral failures of the modern world in terms of the epoch-making events of the first decade of this century. What he finds is the old one-two punch of history: the jab of tragedy, the right hook of farce. In the attacks of 9/11 and the global credit crunch, liberalism dies twice: as a political doctrine, and as an economic theory.First as Tragedy, Then as Farce is a call for the Left to reinvent itself in the light of our desperate historical situation. The time for liberal, moralistic blackmail is over.

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Bird By Bird - Thryft
Anne Lamott

Bird By Bird

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Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for aspiring writers who are feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of putting words on the page. Anne Lamott's hilarious and heartfelt advice will guide you through the ups and downs of the writing journey, reminding you to take it step by step, bird by bird. Her personal anecdotes and practical tips will inspire you to keep going, even when the task seems insurmountable. Get ready to be motivated, encouraged, and thoroughly entertained as you embark on your own writing adventure with Bird by Bird.

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