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The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived - How Characters of Fiction, Myth, Legends, Television, and Movies Have Shaped Our Society, Changed Our Behavior, and Set the Course of History
Dan Karlan, Jeremy Salter, Allan Lazar

The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived - How Characters of Fiction, Myth, Legends, Television, and Movies Have Shaped Our Society, Changed Our Behavior, and Set the Course of History

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Think characters don’t shape history? Think again. This book dives into how fictional legends, from the omnipresent Santa Claus to Buffy, have influenced societal norms and personal ideals. If you’re curious about the intersection of mythology, pop culture, and real-world impact, this unique read is up your alley. It's storytelling and sociology, wrapped up in one compelling narrative – perfect for trivia lovers and culture enthusiasts.

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The Mansion of Happiness: A History of Life and Death - Thryft
Jill Lepore

The Mansion of Happiness: A History of Life and Death

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If you're intrigued by how generations before us grappled with the mysteries of life and death, Jill Lepore's 'The Mansion of Happiness' is a book that could deeply enrich your understanding. It's a masterfully woven narrative that doesn't just recount history but invites you to ponder the evolution of existential concepts that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago. It's both an intellectual journey and a delightful read that offers fresh perspectives on the age-old questions that continue to define the human condition.

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'i Won't Learn From You': And Other Thoughts On Creative Maladjustment - Thryft
Herbert R. Kohl, Colin Greer

'i Won't Learn From You': And Other Thoughts On Creative Maladjustment

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This book is a must-read for educators and students who want to challenge the traditional classroom setting. Kohl's essays promote the idea of "creative maladjustment," encouraging readers to resist and refuse to conform. The autobiographical essay "The Tattooed Man" provides insight into the importance of hope in teaching. Readers may appreciate Kohl's unconventional and thought-provoking approach to education and social issues.

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Sometimes An Art : Nine Essays on History - Thryft
Bernard Bailyn

Sometimes An Art : Nine Essays on History

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"Sometimes An Art" by Bernard Bailyn could be a good read for history enthusiasts who are interested in understanding the complexities and uncertainties of the past. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its emphasis on using empathic imagination while also acknowledging incomplete data to offer fresh insights into historical events. Bailyn's knack for weaving disparate strands of knowledge together into cohesive narratives makes this collection of essays a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone keen on exploring history beyond mere facts and figures.

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Music at Night - Thryft
Aldous Huxley

Music at Night

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"Music at Night is a thought-provoking read for those eager to delve into the musings of one of the 20th century's great thinkers. Huxley's essays showcase an impressive breadth of knowledge, yet remain accessible to any curious reader. Each one is sure to provoke contemplation, and may just leave you pondering its ideas long after you've turned the final page."

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You Are Not Special : And Other Encouragements - Thryft
David McCullough Jr.

You Are Not Special : And Other Encouragements

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Recommended for those seeking a refreshing perspective on success, and how pressures of society could impact a person's journey. McCullough Jr's use of humor captures the essence of his message that individuals should focus on fulfilling their passions, rather than chasing society's definition of success.

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Legends of the Chelsea Hotel : Living with Artists and Outlaws in New York's Rebel Mecca - Thryft
Ed Hamilton

Legends of the Chelsea Hotel : Living with Artists and Outlaws in New York's Rebel Mecca

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There's a current that courses through the old Chelsea Hotel, an electricity that drives people relentlessly to create. It's an energy that longtime resident Ed Hamilton will tell you often drives inhabitants to madness. In a series of linked cyanide capsules, Legends of the Chelsea Hotel tells the odd, funny, and often tragic truth of the writers, artists, and musicians — the famous and the obscure alike — who have fallen prey to the Chelsea. Readers enter one of Dee Dee Ramone's flashbacks; meet the ghost of author Thomas Wolfe; learn of movie star Ethan Hawke's mystical powers over women; see the ungodly acts allegedly being perpetrated in the basement club Serena's; and feel the dark aura of Room 100, where punk rocker Sid Vicious killed his girlfriend Nancy.

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Ill Nature - Rants And Reflections On Humanity And Other Animals - Thryft
Joy Williams

Ill Nature - Rants And Reflections On Humanity And Other Animals

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Most of us watch with mild concern the fast-disappearing wild spaces or the recurrence of pollution-related crises such as oil spills, toxic blooms in fertilizer-enriched forests, and violence both home and abroad. Joy Williams does more than watch. In this collection of condemnations and love letters, revelations and cries for help, she brings to light the price of complacency with scathing wit and unexpected humor. Sounding the alarm over the disconnection from the natural world that our consumer culture has created, she takes on subjects as varied as the culling of elephants, electron-probed chimpanzees, vanishing wetlands, and the determination of American women to reproduce at any cost. Controversial, opinionated, at times exceptionally moving, Ill Nature is a clarion call for us to step out of our cars and cubicles, and do something to save our natural legacy.

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The Archaic Revival - Thryft
Terence McKenna

The Archaic Revival

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"The Archaic Revival" is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the realm of psychedelics and mind-altering plants. McKenna's captivating narratives take the readers on an incredible journey to the hidden recesses of the human psyche, providing startling insights on the past, present, and the future. The book offers a unique perspective on the cultural impact of psychedelics, and McKenna's profound knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject shines through every page.

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Histories of Nations : How Their Identities Were Forged - Thryft
Peter Furtado

Histories of Nations : How Their Identities Were Forged

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How do writers and citizens in the different countries of the world view their own past? What key events and influences shaped those perspectives? And how accurate are the views of foreign commentators? Here, leading writers and scholars from twenty-eight countries give thoughtful, engaging accounts of their own nation's history. Their diverse and wide-ranging narratives offer a unique lens through which to view the modern world.

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Two Cheers for Anarchism : Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play - Thryft
James C. Scott

Two Cheers for Anarchism : Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play

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Two Cheers for Anarchism could be a good read for someone looking to challenge traditional structures of hierarchy. Scott offers a unique perspective on everyday social and political interactions that inspire readers to consider constructive anarchism. The book celebrates the ingenuity and judgement of individuals exercising their creative and moral capacities. Readers will enjoy relatable anecdotes and examples that touch on a wide range of subjects, including globalization, assembly-line production, and historical explanation.

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Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman Aged 55 3/4 - Thryft
sue-townsend

Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman Aged 55 3/4

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Over the last decade, Sue Townsend has written a monthly column for Sainsbury's Magazine, covering everything from hosepipe bans and Spanish restaurants to writer's block and the posh middle-aged woman she once met who'd never heard of Winnie-the-Pooh. Collected together now for the first time, they form a set of pieces that is funny, perceptive and touching.

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The Other Side of History : A Unique View of Momentous Events from the Last 60 Years - Thryft
Simon Maier

The Other Side of History : A Unique View of Momentous Events from the Last 60 Years

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The Other Side of History is a must-read book for history enthusiasts who want to delve deep into the stories we thought we knew a lot about, and uncover the unexplored details behind them. The unique blend of fact and fiction gives the reader an immersive experience, and Simon Maier's witty and sharp narration makes for an enjoyable read. The author takes the reader behind the scenes and infuses the biggest events with insight, precision, and warmth, allowing us to see them from a fresh perspective. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the unseen stories of historical events.

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CLARKSON ON CARS. - Thryft
Jeremy Clarkson

CLARKSON ON CARS.

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ON CARS (map)

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Eat the Rich - Thryft
P.J. O'Rourke

Eat the Rich

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"Eat the Rich" provides a hilarious and insightful look into how capitalism shapes different societies. The author's witty commentary and experiences in both prosperous and struggling nations make this book an entertaining but thought-provoking read. Readers who enjoy humor and want to understand how global capitalism impacts different cultures will appreciate this book.

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Oranges - Thryft
John McPhee

Oranges

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A classic of reportage, Oranges was first conceived as a short magazine article about oranges and orange juice, but the author kept encountering so much irresistible information that he eventually found that he had in fact written a book. It contains sketches of orange growers, orange botanists, orange pickers, orange packers, early settlers on Florida's Indian River, the first orange barons, modern concentrate makers, and a fascinating profile of Ben Hill Griffin of Frostproof, Florida who may be the last of the individual orange barons. McPhee's astonishing book has an almost narrative progression, is immensely readable, and is frequently amusing. Louis XIV hung tapestries of oranges in the halls of Versailles, because oranges and orange trees were the symbols of his nature and his reign. This book, in a sense, is a tapestry of oranges, too―with elements in it that range from the great orangeries of European monarchs to a custom of people in the modern Caribbean who split oranges and clean floors with them, one half in each hand.

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The Tools Of Screenwriting - Thryft
David Howard, Edward Mabley

The Tools Of Screenwriting

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In The Tools of Screenwriting, David Howard and Edward Mabley illuminate the essential elements of cinematic storytelling, and reveal the central principles that all good screenplays share. The authors address questions of dramatic structure, plot, dialogue, character development, setting, imagery, and other crucial topics as they apply to the special art of filmmaking.Howard and Mabley also demonstrate how, on a practical level, the tools of screenwriting work in sixteen notable films, including Citizen Cane, E.T., One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Rashomon, The Godfather, North by Northwest, Chinatown, and sex, lies, and videotape.

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Elephant Magazine No. 11 - Thryft
Marc Valli

Elephant Magazine No. 11

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Holocaust toys by Shay Kun, mistrusting photography, villains and victims, Sean Vranizan's corkscrew, the discreet charm of video art, a tour through the art and artists of Barcelona, book and exhibition by Kenneth Patchen, and raw material by Tristan Manco. Elephant — a quarterly magazine from the makers of Frame —focuses its keen eye on art and visual culture. Lately, creative individuals have been protesting against the corporate nature of things, often taking the initiative and setting up new independent ventures. Elephant looks at how it’s done. Elephant visits art and design studios, peers over shoulders, steps on graffiti artists’ toes, disturbs rehearsals, interrupts takes, rides fixed-gear bikes, and plays the latest computer games. Elephant ’s tone of voice is direct, sincere and multidisciplinary. Elephant believes it’s time for less cynicism and more encouragement for outbursts of spontaneity—think of those that gave birth to futurism, dadaism and surrealism. Elephant is the first and only visually oriented art magazine that features over two hundred pages of high-quality, up-to-date, original creative material from all over the world. What readers will find in each issue of Elephant : This section focuses on ideas, personalities, and cultures. Shines a light on forecasts, movements, and styles. "Studio Visits" includes chats in ateliers, garages, and back gardens. Looks at how people started their businesses, from initial ideas to actual plans and bank loans. Highlights creative cities around the globe, sharing images, characters, and special stories.

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Incendiary Circumstances : A Chronicle of the Turmoil of Our Times - Thryft
Amitav Ghosh

Incendiary Circumstances : A Chronicle of the Turmoil of Our Times

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"An uncannily honest writer." — New York Times Book ReviewThe novelist and journalist Amitav Ghosh has offered extraordinary firsthand accounts of pivotal world events over the past twenty years. He is an essential voice in forums like The Nation , the New York Times , the New Republic , Granta , and The New Yorker.   Incendiary Circumstances brings together the finest of these pieces for the first time—including many never before published in the States—in a compelling chronicle of the turmoil of our times. Incendiary Circumstances begins with Ghosh’s arrival in the Andaman and Nicobar islands just days after the devastation of the 2005 tsunami. We then travel back to September 11, 2001, as Ghosh retrieves his young daughter from school, sick with the knowledge that she must witness the kind of firestorm that has been in the background of his everyday life since childhood. With a prescience born of experience, Ghosh warned decades ago of the dangerous rise of religious extremism. In his travels he has stood on an icy mountaintop on the contested border between India and Pakistan, interviewed Pol Pot’s sister-in-law in Cambodia, shared the elation of Egyptians when Naguib Mahfouz won the Nobel Prize, and stood with his threatened Sikh neighbors through the riots following Indira Gandhi's assassination. With intelligence and authentic sympathy, he "illuminates the human drama behind the headlines" ( Publishers Weekly ). Incendiary Circumstances is unparalleled testimony of an era defined by the ravages of politics and nature.Amitav Ghosh is acclaimed for his political journalism and his travel writing. The New York Times Book Review called his travelogue, In An Antique Land , "remarkable . . . rivals anything by the masters of social realism in modern Egyptian literature." He is also the best-selling author of four novels, including The Hungry Tide and The Glass Palace , which has been published in eighteen foreign editions. Ghosh has won France's prestigious Prix Medici Etranger, India's Sahitya Akademi Award, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and a Pushcart Prize. Educated in South Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom, Ghosh holds a doctorate in social anthropology from Oxford. He divides his time between Harvard University, where he is a visiting professor, and his homes in Kolkata, India, and Brooklyn, New York.Praise for Incendiary Circumstances"This absorbing collection of essays by the novelist, journalist, and travel writer Ghosh . . . covers some two decades of catastrophe and upheaval, from sectarian violence in his native India during the 1980s through the September 11 attacks . . . to the recent Indian Ocean tsunami. With an eye for evocative detail, he illuminates the human dramas behind the the plight of tsunami refugees trying to rebuild their lives and finances after every bank record and piece of ID is lost to the waves; the courage of ordinary Indians protecting their Sikh neighbors from rampaging Hindu mobs . . . He is equally engaging when he turns from current affairs to literary essays on, say, the international culture of novel reading or the Kashmiri poet Agha Shahid Ali. Written in luminous prose with unusual understanding . . . an insightful look at a chaotic world."— Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewPraise for Amitav Ghosh"Ghosh is adept at delineating the complicated crosscurrents of emerging national independence movements. He is even more impressive at portraying the different ways in which individuals react to the turmoil, hardship, and disorientation wrought by war.”— Wall Street Journal"A wonderful hybrid of travel writing, reporting, historical analysis, and memoir – in other words, the kind of piece [Ghosh] writes better than almost anyone else.”— Washington Times

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How to Read and Why - Thryft
Harold Bloom

How to Read and Why

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This book is a must-read for those who seek to find wisdom in literature. Harold Bloom, a renowned literary critic and teacher, advocates for the importance of reading as a means to discover and augment oneself. He draws on his experience to encourage readers to seek out the great books for their sustaining wisdom. Bloom’s love for literature is infectious, and his faith in its restorative power is inspiring. This book is an important and rewarding read for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with books and grow as a person.

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Gravity and Grace - Thryft
Emma Crawford, Gustave Thibon, Simone Weil

Gravity and Grace

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This book is a spiritual treasure that will captivate and nourish your soul. Simone Weil's remarkable writings offer profound insights and guidance for those seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual life. From her thoughts on gravity and grace to a controversial chapter on Israel, this landmark work is a must-read for anyone with a serious interest in exploring the depths of their soul. Prepare to be enlightened and enriched by Weil's extraordinary wisdom.

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Woolgathering
Patti Smith

Woolgathering

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'Woolgathering' is a treasure for admirers of Patti Smith's blend of poetry and punk rock sensibility. It's a short read, but don't let that deceive you; every page is dense with resonant imagery and evocative prose. If you enjoy memoirs that transport you through vivid memories and deeply felt experiences, or if you're simply curious about the inner world of an iconic artist, this book's dreamlike journey is sure to captivate.

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The Birthday Book 2016 - Thryft
Malminderjit Singh

The Birthday Book 2016

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This book would be a great read for anyone interested in understanding the aspirations and perspectives of young Singaporeans. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, the authors present their visions for Singapore's future, offering unique insights into the next big things the country is headed towards. The Birthday Book 2016 is not only an essential read for those interested in Singapore's development, but also serves as a gift to the nation, showcasing the passion and expertise of its young generation.

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Culture and Imperialism - Thryft
Edward W. Said

Culture and Imperialism

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Culture and Imperialism is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to rethink their understanding of Western culture and its relationship to imperialism. Edward Said delves into the works of several great writers, dissecting the underlying messages and cultural implications. Written with great depth and critical analysis, this book is suitable for anyone interested in the relationship between history, literature, and culture.

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Car Fever : The car bore's essential companion - Thryft
James May

Car Fever : The car bore's essential companion

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Top Gear 's James May is back with his hilarious and controversial opinions on . . . just about everything.As well as writing about his first love, cars, James has a go at political correctness, the endless rules and regulations of daily life, the internal combustion engine and traffic wardens. He discusses gastropubs, Jeremy Clarkson and other trials of modern life.His highly entertaining observations from behind the wheel will have you laughing out loud, whether you share his opinions, or not.Car Fever is an indispensable guide to life for the modern driver.

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Lost and Found - Thryft
Alex Clark

Lost and Found

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Granta 105 witnesses moments of staggering change and discovery, bringing us face-to-face with loss and renewal in a rapidly transforming world.In this riveting 105th issue, Granta places itself at the forefront of change and discovery. Elena Lappin is in Tel Aviv, hot on the trail of a stash of unpublished Kafka papers. Elizabeth Pisani meditates on the legacy of Tiananmen Square twenty years after reporting from the heart of the riots. Karen Wright travels to Moscow to uncover how Russian oligarchs are running the international art scene. And the extraordinary work of a lost writer appears in print for the first time, excerpted from a novel she was working on when she took her own life.From Ireland’s Catholic priests—once exported around the world and now under threat even in their own country— to the hitherto obscure music saved from extinction via the vast exchange mart of the Internet, Granta 105 takes us on an exhilarating journey across place and time, recording moments of disappearance and rebirth in all their complexity and strangeness.

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The Aristos - Thryft
John Fowles

The Aristos

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"The Aristos" by John Fowles is a thought-provoking exploration of power, morality, and the inherent dichotomy of human nature. Fowles' masterful prose, coupled with his ability to create complex and multi-layered characters, makes for an engaging read that will leave readers questioning their own beliefs and assumptions. Highly recommended for those looking for a challenging and stimulating literary experience.

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The Art of Opportunity : How to Build Growth and Ventures Through Strategic Innovation and Visual Thinking - Thryft
Parker Lee, Marc Sniukas, Matt Morasky

The Art of Opportunity : How to Build Growth and Ventures Through Strategic Innovation and Visual Thinking

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"The Art of Opportunity" is like a compass in the world of strategic innovation, guiding you through uncharted business territories. If you're feeling stuck in the conventional cycle of chasing growth, this book is your ticket out. It harnesses the dual powers of visual thinking and research-backed frameworks, essentially becoming your workshop-in-a-book for devising and implementing growth strategies that are tailored for the changing business landscape. It’s a read that could change not just how you think about growth, but how you act on it.

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What to Think About Machines That Think : Today's Leading Thinkers on the Age of Machine Intelligence - Thryft
John Brockman

What to Think About Machines That Think : Today's Leading Thinkers on the Age of Machine Intelligence

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"What to Think About Machines That Think" is a book that will fascinate those interested in the potential future of artificial intelligence (AI). The book is a compilation of essays from leading minds in various fields, addressing the question of what they think about AI and its future. Readers will gain insight into the many complexities and implications of a future filled with increasingly intelligent machines, as well as the ethical and philosophical questions that arise. If you are interested in the intersection of technology and philosophy, this book is a must-read.

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Stupid White Men - Thryft
Michael Moore

Stupid White Men

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Remember when everything was looking up? When the government was running at a surplus, pollution was disappearing, peace was breaking out in the Middle East and Northern Ireland, and the Bridge to the 21st century was strung with high–speed Internet cable and paved with 401K gold? Well, so much for the future. Michael Moore, the award–winning provocateur behind Roger & Me and the bestseller Downsize This!, now returns to size up the new century – and that big, ugly special–interest group that's laying waste to the world as we know it: stupid white men. Whether he's calling for United Nations action to overthrow the Bush Family Junta, calling on African–Americans to place 'whites only' signs over the entrances of unfriendly businesses, or praying that Jesse Helms will get kissed by a man, Stupid White Men is Mike's Manifesto on Malfeasance and Mediocrity. So if you're feeling the same way and you're wondering what's going to give out first – the economy, Dick Cheney's pacemaker, or your new VW Beetle – here's the book for you.

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This I Believe - The Personal Philosophies Of Remarkable Men And Women - Thryft
Dan Gediman, Jay Allison

This I Believe - The Personal Philosophies Of Remarkable Men And Women

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This book, "This I Believe - The Personal Philosophies Of Remarkable Men And Women," is a collection of thought-provoking essays that will challenge your own beliefs and inspire deeper introspection. Through the diverse perspectives of renowned figures like Colin Powell and Gloria Steinem, as well as everyday individuals with unique stories, you'll embark on a stirring journey into the minds and hearts of remarkable people. These personal philosophies, openly shared, will make you reflect on the American spirit and encourage thoughtful discussions with others. Get ready to be inspired and rethink your own beliefs.

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Bazin at Work : Major Essays and Reviews From the Forties and Fifties - Thryft
André Bazin

Bazin at Work : Major Essays and Reviews From the Forties and Fifties

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Bazin at Work is an intellectual anthology of essays and critiques that shaped film studies. Film enthusiasts and students of film will benefit from Bazin's seminal works that laid the foundation for modern filmmaking. Bazin's unique perspective on cinema's artistry and its role in society remains thought-provoking and insightful.

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Be Still, My Soul - Embracing God's Purpose And Provision In Suffering : 25 Classic And Contemporary Readings On The Problem Of Pain - Thryft
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Nancy Guthrie, D.A. Carson

Be Still, My Soul - Embracing God's Purpose And Provision In Suffering : 25 Classic And Contemporary Readings On The Problem Of Pain

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This book could be a good read for you if you're grappling with the question of why we endure suffering. Be Still, My Soul offers a collection of thought-provoking readings from various sources, helping you find solace and hope amidst trials. It beautifully explores the intersection of God's purpose, provision, and our faith, providing encouragement and insight during difficult times of life.

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Great Plains - Thryft
Ian Frazier

Great Plains

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The author profiles the storied Great Plains of the American Midwest, relating the history, the lore, and the stories of the current inhabitants of the area

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Cinema I - Thryft
Professor Gilles Deleuze

Cinema I

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This book is perfect for cinema lovers who want to delve into the philosophical aspect of the medium. Deleuze's analysis of 'image movement' and notable references with filmmakers such as Griffith, Cassavetes, and Eisenstein provide critical insight into cinema as an art form.

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A Thomas Merton Reader - Thryft
Thomas Merton, Thomas P. Mcdonnell

A Thomas Merton Reader

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If you're inclined towards introspection or seeking spiritual enrichment, 'A Thomas Merton Reader' can be a beacon of insight. Merton's varied works, brought together in one volume, provide fertile ground for readers looking to explore themes of peace, spirituality, and personal growth. It's like engaging in a profound dialogue with a thoughtful mentor, and you may find Merton's reflections on life's complexities both grounding and transformative.

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Granta 130 : India: Another Way of Seeing - Thryft
Ian Jack

Granta 130 : India: Another Way of Seeing

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A powerful curiosity is the hallmark of new kind of Indian important questions about the country's past and present have found their expression in different forms of non-fiction story-telling that twenty years ago tended to be preserve of richer societies in the west. Biography, memoir, narrative history, reportage, the travel all these forms now have their interesting and original practitioners in India. In this Granta issue they tackle questions ranging from rape in the paddy fields of Bengal to the end of the Delhi intelligentsia. And there is room, as always, for the best of India's fiction.

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Tales Of Two Cities : Stories of Inequality in a Divided New York - Thryft
John Freeman

Tales Of Two Cities : Stories of Inequality in a Divided New York

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"Tales of Two Cities" is a powerful anthology of stories and reportage that sheds light on the unequal living conditions of ordinary New Yorkers. The book features renowned writers, including Zadie Smith and Junot Díaz. Their stories expose the indignities and struggles faced by people living in a city divided by wealth. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding the harsh realities of everyday life for those living in a deeply divided city.

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Do Penguins Have Knees? : An Imponderables Book - Thryft
David Feldman

Do Penguins Have Knees? : An Imponderables Book

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"Do Penguins Have Knees?" is perfect for those who are naturally curious and love to learn new things. This book has a unique approach to satisfying the reader's curiosity, making it a must-read for the inquisitive type. The author uses humor to provide answers to complex, inexplicable questions, making this book both entertaining and informative. Readers will find themselves entertained and educated in equal measure, a definite must-have for all trivia lovers out there.

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Couplehood - Thryft
Paul Reiser

Couplehood

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Couplehood is a must-read for anyone who's interested in humorous insights on love, marriage, and life. The book offers a unique and distinctive take on the joys and struggles of being in a couple, from the science of hand-holding to the fine art of tag-team storytelling. Reiser's wit and humor are on full display here, making this book a laugh-out-loud read that leaves you pondering over life.

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The Double Flame: Essays on Love and Eroticism - Thryft
Octavio Paz

The Double Flame: Essays on Love and Eroticism

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If you're fascinated by the more profound aspects of love, Octavio Paz's "The Double Flame" delves into the nuanced relationship between eroticism, sex, and love with the finesse of a poet. It's a thought-provoking read that deepens our understanding of these powerful human experiences, especially if you appreciate the intersection of philosophical thought and literary analysis. This could offer you a fresh perspective on themes that are as old as humanity itself.

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How To Read and Why - Thryft
Harold Bloom

How To Read and Why

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This book could be a good read for anyone who loves literature or wants to cultivate a love for reading. Harold Bloom, a renowned literary critic, dives into the reasons why reading is important and explores the pleasure it can bring. Through his insightful analyses of seminal works of literature, this book will not only inspire you but also help you appreciate the aesthetic beauty that reading can offer. Discover the power of reading and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

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Tales Of Two Cities : Stories of Inequality in a Divided New York - Thryft
John Freeman

Tales Of Two Cities : Stories of Inequality in a Divided New York

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In a city where the top one percent earns more than a half-million dollars per year while twenty-five thousand children are homeless, public discourse about our entrenched and worsening wealth gap has never been more sorely needed. This remarkable anthology is the literary world's response, with leading lights including Zadie Smith, Junot Díaz, and Lydia Davis bearing witness to the experience of ordinary New Yorkers in extraordinarily unequal circumstances. Through fiction and reportage, these writers convey the indignities and heartbreak, the callousness and solidarities, of living side by side with people of starkly different means. They shed light on the subterranean lives of homeless people who must find a bed in the city's tunnels; the stresses that gentrification can bring to neighbors in a Brooklyn apartment block; the shenanigans of seriously alienated night-shift paralegals; the trials of a housing defendant standing up for tenants' rights; and the humanity that survives in the midst of a deeply divided city. Tales of Two Cities is a brilliant, moving, and ultimately galvanizing clarion call for a city-and a nation-in crisis.Introduction by John Freeman --Due North / Garnette Cadogan --Options / Dinaw Mengestu --Every night a little death / Patrick Ryan --Miss Adele amidst the corsets / Zadie Smith --Near the edge of darkness / Colum McCann --The children suicides / Maria Venegas --Partially vacated / DW Gibson --Four more years / Jonathan Dee --So where are we? / Lawrence Joseph --Round trip / Skhil Dharma --Aliens of extraordinary ability / Taiye Selasi --The baffled courtier: Lorenzo da Ponte in America / Edmund White --Quid pro quo, just as easy as that / Jeanne Thornton --Introduction / Dave Eggers --Park slope livin' / Chaasadahyah Jackson --One, maybe two minutes from fire / Téa Obreht --Service/nonservice: how bartenders see New Yorkers / Rosie Schaap --A block divided against itself / Sarah Jaffe --Starting out / Junot Díaz --Engine / Bill Cheng --The sixth borough / Jonathan Safran Foer --Mixed media, dimensions variable / Michael Salu --First Avenue & Second Street / Hannah Tinti --Zapata Boulevard / Valeria Luiselli --Home / Tim Freeman --Introduction. Small fates 1912 / Teju Cole --Small fates 1912 / Teju Cole --Seeking / Victor Lavalle --If the 1 percent stifles New York's creative talent, I'm out of here / David Byrne --Traveling from Brooklyn / Lydia Davis --Walt Whitman on Further Lane / Mark Doty

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Talking about Detective Fiction - Thryft
P.D. James

Talking about Detective Fiction

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Recommendation: "Talking About Detective Fiction" by P.D. James is an informative and engaging exploration of the evolution of the crime genre. From classic writers like Arthur Conan Doyle to modern masters like Patricia Highsmith, this book gives readers a deeper understanding of the literary techniques and iconic characters that define the detective novel. If you're a fan of mystery and crime fiction, you won't want to miss this insightful analysis.

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Fractured Times : Culture and Society in the Twentieth Century - Thryft
Eric J. Hobsbawm

Fractured Times : Culture and Society in the Twentieth Century

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Fractured Times is a highly recommended read for individuals interested in gaining insight into the shifting cultural landscapes of 20th century Vienna. Hobsbawm eloquently discusses the forces behind the growth and ultimate decline of the belle epoque, and touches on the interplay between art and totalitarianism. Additionally, the author analyzes a wide array of cultural phenomena such as women's emancipation and the American cowboy myth, painting a rich and vivid portrait of the era.

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Telling True Stories : A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University - Thryft
Mark Kramer, Wendy Call

Telling True Stories : A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University

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This book is an excellent guide for those who want to enhance their skills in nonfiction writing. With practical advice from leading journalists, this book will teach you everything from structuring captivating narratives to finding good topics and selling your work. It's an essential book for both new and experienced writers, who want to master the art of storytelling with accuracy, emotion, and insight.

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The Raymond Delauney Emails - Thryft
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The Raymond Delauney Emails

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The Raymond Delauney Emails is a unique and witty book that will appeal to readers who enjoy humor and sarcasm. The book is structured as a series of emails, where Delauney adopts various personas and communicates with unsuspecting victims. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is Delauney's wit and ability to irritate people in hilarious ways. Readers who enjoy satirical works will particularly enjoy this book.

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Tell Me No Lies : Investigative Journalism and its Triumphs - Thryft
John Pilger

Tell Me No Lies : Investigative Journalism and its Triumphs

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"Tell Me No Lies" offers a gripping anthology that can resonate with anyone interested in the raw power of investigative journalism. If you're drawn to the kind of stories that expose injustices and have a real-world impact, you'll find this book both enlightening and provoking. It's a compelling reminder of journalism's role as society's watchdog and its ability to reveal disturbing truths that can lead to change.

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Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It : Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live - Thryft
Daniel Klein

Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It : Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live

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A humorous and philosophical trip through life, from the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . Daniel Klein’s fans have fallen in love with the warm, humorous, and thoughtful way he shows how philosophy resonates in everyday life. Readers of his popular books Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . and Travels with Epicurus come for enlightenment and stay for the entertainment.As a young college student studying philosophy, Klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the world’s greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could. Now, from the vantage point of his eighth decade, Klein revisits the wisdom he relished in his youth with this collection of philosophical gems, adding new ones that strike a chord with him at the end of his life. From Epicurus to Emerson and Camus to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr—whose words provided the title of this book—each pithy extract is annotated with Klein’s inimitable charm and insights. In these pages, our favorite jokester–philosopher tackles life’s biggest questions, leaving us chuckling and enlightened.

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Granta 104: Fathers - Thryft
Alex Clark

Granta 104: Fathers

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If you're intrigued by the complexities and varied experiences of fatherhood, "Granta 104: Fathers" offers a rich tapestry of perspectives. From Hisham Matar's heart-wrenching story about his kidnapped father to Margaret Atwood's personal reflection, this edition weaves emotional narratives with cultural critiques. It's a profound read for anyone looking to delve deep into the bonds, and sometimes wounds, that fatherhood can entail.

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