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First Language Attrition - Thryft
Robert M. Vago, Herbert W. Seliger  | Cambridge University Press

First Language Attrition

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If you've ever been fascinated by the way language evolves or degrades within an individual, 'First Language Attrition' by Seliger and Vago is your kind of book. It offers a profound look into the linguistic journey of bilinguals and the factors influencing the loss of their first language. For linguists, psychologists, or anyone intrigued by the fluid dynamics of language, this is an engaging read that marries in-depth research with relatable human experience.
The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism
Vanessa Williamson, Theda Skocpol  | Oxford University Press

The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism

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If the shifting dynamics within US politics intrigue you, "The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism" offers a profound dive into the ideological evolution of the Republican Party. Skocpol and Williamson deliver a scholarly yet accessible analysis, pulling away the media's dramatized veneer to give you an educative perspective on the Tea Party's impact.
Broken Lives: How Ordinary Germans Experienced the Twentieth Century - Thryft
Konrad H. Jarausch | Princeton University Press

Broken Lives: How Ordinary Germans Experienced the Twentieth Century

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

Economics for the Common Good

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of economics in improving our world. Tirole's clear and accessible writing style helps readers understand complex economic concepts and their application in the real world. The book's most distinctive feature is Tirole's emphasis on the need for economists to prioritize the common good rather than individual gain. This message is especially urgent in the midst of global issues such as climate change and economic inequality.
The Riverside Chaucer : Reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon - Thryft
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Geoffrey Chaucer | Oxford University Press

The Riverside Chaucer : Reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon

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The third edition of the definitive collection of Chaucer's Complete Works, reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon. Since F. N. Robinson's second edition of the The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer was published in 1957, there has been a dramatic increase in Chaucer scholarship. This has not only enriched our understanding of Chaucer's art, but has also enabled scholars, working for the first time with all the source-material, to recreate Chaucer's authentic texts. For the third edition, an international team of experts completely re-edited all the works, added glosses to appear on the page with the text, and greatly expanded the introductory material, explanatory notes, textual notes, bibliography, and glossary. In short, the Riverside Chaucer is the fruit of many years' study - the most authentic and exciting edition available of Chaucer's Complete Works.
Oxford Children's Classics: Wuthering Heights - Thryft
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Emily Brontë | Oxford University Press

Oxford Children's Classics: Wuthering Heights

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When Heathcliff comes to live at Wuthering Heights as a child he forms a bond with his benefactor's daughter, Cathy. As the years pass the pair fall in love, but their happiness is short-lived and the events that unfold will bring terrible misfortune to the couple. A best-selling and hugelypopular classic which will transport readers to the wilds of the Yorkshire moors.About the Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. Complete and unabridged text allows children to discover the stories as they were meant to be read. Produced in beautifully designed hardback editions, the collection features well-loved classic stories readers willtreasure and return to again and again.
Rob Roy - Thryft
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Walter Scott, Ian Duncan  | Oxford University Press

Rob Roy

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"Rob Roy" could be a fantastic read if you're keen on being transported to the wild Scottish Highlands of the 18th century. Walter Scott has a particular skill in blending real historical figures and events with fiction, giving you both a history lesson and a gripping story. The character Rob Roy himself is compelling, complex, and masterfully depicted, sitting at the heart of a novel that's rich in action, romance, and cultural conflict.
Aurora Leigh - Thryft
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning | Oxford University Press

Aurora Leigh

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This verse-novel tells the story of a female writer, balancing work and love. It is and based on Elizabeth's own experiences.Excerpt from Aurora Leigh: A Poem in Nine Books Aurora Leigh. First Book. Of writing many books there is no end;And I, who have written much in prose and verseFor others' uses, will write now for mine, -Will write my story for my better self, As when you paint your portrait for a friend, Who keeps it in a drawer, and looks at itLong after he has ceased to love you, justTo hold together what he was and is. I, writing thus, am still what men call youngI have not so far left the coasts of lifeTo travel inland, that I cannot hearThat murmur of the outer InfiniteWhich unweaned babies smile at in their sleepWhen wondered at for smiling; not so far, But still I catch my mother at her postBeside the nursery-door, with finger up, "Hush, hush, here's too much noise!" while her sweet eyesLeap forward, taking part against her wordIn the child's riot. Still I sit, and feelMy father's slow hand, when she has left us both, Stroke out my childish curls across his knee, And hear Assunta's daily jest (she knewHe liked it better than a better jest)Inquire how many golden scudi wentTo make such ringlets. O my father's hand, Stroke heavily, heavily, the poor hair down, Draw, press the child's head closer to thy knee!I'm still too young, too young, to sit alone.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead : Or the After-Death Experiences on the Bardo Plane, according to Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering - Thryft
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Karma Lingpa, Padmasambhava, W.Y. Evans-Wentz  | Oxford University Press

The Tibetan Book of the Dead : Or the After-Death Experiences on the Bardo Plane, according to Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering

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The book offers a unique insight into the science of death and dying, as well as the belief in life after death and rebirth. It serves as a guide not only for the dead but also for the living, helping readers understand and prepare themselves for the transition of death. The book has a rich history of being discovered and rediscovered by readers of various backgrounds, from pre-war theosophists to contemporary hospice workers. The new foreword and afterword, as well as the suggested further reading list, provide readers with an even deeper understanding of this sacred text's significance and influence.
The Concept of Law - Thryft
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Joseph Raz, H.L.A. Hart, Leslie Green  | Oxford University Press

The Concept of Law

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Fifty years on from its original publication, HLA Hart's The Concept of Law is widely recognized as the most important work of legal philosophy published in the twentieth century. It is a classic book in the field of legal scholarship and remains the starting point for most students coming to the subject for the first time.Known as Hart's most famous work, The Concept of Law emerged from a set of lectures that Hart began to deliver in 1952 in which he developed a sophisticated view of legal positivism. Hart revolutionized the methods of jurisprudence and the philosophy of law in the English-speaking world by bringing the tools of analytic, and especially linguistic, philosophy to bear on the central problems of legal theory.In this third edition, Leslie Green provides a new introduction that sets the book in the context of subsequent developments in social and political philosophy, clarifying misunderstandings of Hart's project and highlighting central tensions and problems in the work. The Concept of Law remains a must-read for anyone interested in the great thinkers of the 20th century.
Madness: A Very Short Introduction - Thryft
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Andrew Scull | Oxford University Press

Madness: A Very Short Introduction

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Recommendation: If you've ever been intrigued by the enigmatic nature of human madness, Andrew Scull's "Madness: A Very Short Introduction" is a must-read. With its insightful exploration of the social, cultural, medical, and artistic responses to mental disturbance throughout history, this book offers a provocative and entertaining examination of a subject that simultaneously frightens and fascinates us all. Delving into the complexities of madness, Scull challenges our common sense assumptions and invites us to question our interpretations of mental illness. Whether you're interested in the historical perspective or the contemporary accounts, this captivating and thought-provoking book will leave you with a deeper understanding of the human experience.
The Theory That Would Not Die - How Bayes' Rule Cracked The Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian Submarines, & Emerged Triumphant From Two Centuries Of Controversy - Thryft
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Sharon Bertsch McGrayne | Yale University Press

The Theory That Would Not Die - How Bayes' Rule Cracked The Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian Submarines, & Emerged Triumphant From Two Centuries Of Controversy

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Bayes rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. In the first-ever account of Bayes' rule for general readers, Sharon Bertsch McGrayne explores this controversial theorem and the human obsessions surrounding it. She traces its discovery by an amateur mathematician in the 1740s through its development into roughly its modern form by French scientist Pierre Simon Laplace. She reveals why respected statisticians rendered it professionally taboo for 150 years at the same time that practitioners relied on it to solve crises involving great uncertainty and scanty information, even breaking Germany's Enigma code during World War II, and explains how the advent of off-the-shelf computer technology in the 1980s proved to be a game-changer. Today, Bayes' rule is used everywhere from DNA de-coding to Homeland Security.Drawing on primary source material and interviews with statisticians and other scientists, The Theory That Would Not Die is the riveting account of how a seemingly simple theorem ignited one of the greatest controversies of all time.
The Nature of the Gods - Thryft
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Marcus Tullius Cicero, P.G. Walsh  | Oxford University Press

The Nature of the Gods

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Cicero's philosophical works are now exciting renewed interest and more generous appreciation, in part because they provide vital evidence of the views of the (largely lost) Greek philosophers of the Hellenistic age, and partly because of the light they cast on the intellectual life of first-century Rome. The Nature of the Gods is a central document in this area, for it presents a detailed account of the theologies of the Epicureans and of the Stoics, together with the critical objections to these doctrines raised by the Academic school.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 expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The South China Sea : The Struggle for Power in Asia - Thryft
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Bill Hayton | Yale University Press

The South China Sea : The Struggle for Power in Asia

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If you have an interest in international relations or geopolitical strategy, "The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia" will grip you with its detailed dive into one of the world's most tense and critical regions. Bill Hayton brings the disputes to life, helping you understand the myriad of interests clashing over this pivotal maritime territory. The stakes are high here – control over vital trade routes, national security concerns, and the potential for conflict amongst global powers – which makes this book not just informative but also a compelling read for anyone keen to grasp the complex dynamics shaping our world's political landscape.
Theories of Ethics - Thryft
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Philippa Foot | Oxford University Press

Theories of Ethics

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These important essays by leading thinkers center around two principal the nature of moral judgement, and the part played by social utility in determining right and wrong. The contributors include R.M. Hare, John R. Searle, John Rawls, C.L. Stevenson, G.E. Moore, P.T. Geach, Philippa Foot, J.O. Urmson, and J.J.C. Smart.
China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know
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Arthur R. Kroeber | Oxford University Press

China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know

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If you're keen on understanding global economics and politics, "China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know" can offer you a comprehensive look into how China ascended from poverty to a powerhouse. It's not just about dry facts; it's a captivating narrative woven from extensive research and firsthand accounts, crucial for anyone fascinated by this giant's paradoxical existence of capitalist markets under communist rule. This book could significantly demystify the country's complex economic systems and its effect on the world stage.
Stand out of our Light : Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy - Thryft
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James Williams | Cambridge University Press

Stand out of our Light : Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy

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"Stand Out of Our Light" is a must-read for those interested in understanding the impact of the attention economy on our lives. James Williams uses his background as a former Google strategist and a philosopher to provide a thought-provoking analysis of the issue. He seamlessly blends insights from ancient philosophers and contemporary tech leaders to make a case for the need for us to reclaim our attention and pursue our true goals. This book is a timely reminder that we should be in control of technology and not the other way around.
The Oxford Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale - Thryft
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Stephen Orgel, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

The Oxford Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale

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This complex play examines family relationships and friendships, with both tragic and comedic elements. Shakespeare's mastery of language is on full display in The Winter's Tale, and the reconciliation scene at the end is particularly moving. Stephen Orgel's edition provides excellent context for understanding the play's themes and conflicts, and includes a reprint of Shakespeare's source, Pandosto, by Robert Greene. For fans of Shakespeare or those interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships, The Winter's Tale is a must-read.
The Prince - Thryft
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Peter Bondanella, Niccolò Machiavelli, Maurizio Viroli  | Oxford University Press

The Prince

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This book is a classic treatise on the nature of power, especially in the political sphere. It provides in-depth analysis on the means by which political power can be seized, held onto, and lost. It also delves into the relationship between public deeds and private morality, particularly in the context of Renaissance Italy. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in political philosophy or history. Be prepared to have your beliefs challenged, as Machiavelli presents a brutally honest picture of the reality of power.
Lady Audley's Secret - Thryft
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David Skilton, Mary Elizabeth Braddon  | Oxford University Press

Lady Audley's Secret

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This Victorian bestseller, along with Braddon's other famous novel, Aurora Floyd, established her as the main rival of the master of the sensational novel, Wilkie Collins. A protest against the passive, insipid 19th-century heroine, Lady Audley was described by one critic of the time as"high-strung, full of passion, purpose, and movement." Her crime (the secret of the title) is shown to threaten the apparently respectable middle-class world of Victorian England.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.
Theories of Ethics - Thryft
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Philippa Foot | Oxford University Press

Theories of Ethics

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These important essays by leading thinkers center around two principal the nature of moral judgement, and the part played by social utility in determining right and wrong. The contributors include R.M. Hare, John R. Searle, John Rawls, C.L. Stevenson, G.E. Moore, P.T. Geach, Philippa Foot, J.O. Urmson, and J.J.C. Smart.
Fault Lines - How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten The World Economy - Thryft
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Raghuram G. Rajan | Princeton University Press

Fault Lines - How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten The World Economy

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Raghuram Rajan was one of the few economists who warned of the global financial crisis before it hit. Now, as the world struggles to recover, it's tempting to blame what happened on just a few greedy bankers who took irrational risks and left the rest of us to foot the bill. In "Fault Lines," Rajan argues that serious flaws in the economy are also to blame, and warns that a potentially more devastating crisis awaits us if they aren't fixed.Rajan shows how the individual choices that collectively brought about the economic meltdown--made by bankers, government officials, and ordinary homeowners--were rational responses to a flawed global financial order in which the incentives to take on risk are incredibly out of step with the dangers those risks pose. He traces the deepening fault lines in a world overly dependent on the indebted American consumer to power global economic growth and stave off global downturns. He exposes a system where America's growing inequality and thin social safety net create tremendous political pressure to encourage easy credit and keep job creation robust, no matter what the consequences to the economy's long-term health; and where the U.S. financial sector, with its skewed incentives, is the critical but unstable link between an overstimulated America and an underconsuming world.In "Fault Lines," Rajan demonstrates how unequal access to education and health care in the United States puts us all in deeper financial peril, even as the economic choices of countries like Germany, Japan, and China place an undue burden on America to get its policies right. He outlines the hard choices we need to make to ensure a more stable world economy and restore lasting prosperity.
What is a Law of Nature? - Thryft
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D.M. Armstrong | Cambridge University Press

What is a Law of Nature?

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This is a study of a crucial and controversial topic in metaphysics and the philosophy of science: the status of the laws of nature. D. M. Armstrong works out clearly and in comprehensive detail a largely original view that laws are relations between properties or universals. The theory is continuous with the views on universals and more generally with the scientific realism that Professor Armstrong has advanced in earlier publications. He begins here by mounting an attack on the orthodox and sceptical view deriving from Hume that laws assert no more than a regularity of coincidence between instances of properties. In doing so he presents what may become the definitive statement of the case against this position. Professor Armstrong then goes on to establish his own theory in a systematic manner defending it against the most likely objections, and extending both it and the related theory of universals to cover functional and statistical laws. This treatment of the subject is refreshingly concise and vivid: it will both stimulate vigorous professional debate and make an excellent student text.
The Plum in the Golden Vase or, Chin P'ing Mei, Volume Two : The Rivals - Thryft
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David Tod Roy, Lanling Xiaoxiao Sheng  | Princeton University Press

The Plum in the Golden Vase or, Chin P'ing Mei, Volume Two : The Rivals

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In this second of a planned five-volume series, David Roy provides a complete and annotated translation of the famous Chin P'ing Mei, an anonymous sixteenth-century Chinese novel that focuses on the domestic life of His-men Ch'ing, a corrupt, upwardly mobile merchant in a provincial town, who maintains a harem of six wives and concubines. This work, known primarily for its erotic realism, is also a landmark in the development of narrative art--not only from a specifically Chinese perspective but in a world-historical context.With the possible exception of The Tale of Genji (1010) and Don Quixote (1615), there is no earlier work of prose fiction of equal sophistication in world literature. Although its importance in the history of Chinese narrative has long been recognized, the technical virtuosity of the author, which is more reminiscent of the Dickens of Bleak House, the Joyce of Ulysses, or the Nabokov of Lolita than anything in the earlier Chinese fiction tradition, has not yet received adequate recognition. This is partly because all of the existing European translations are either abridged or based on an inferior recension of the text. This translation and its annotation aim to faithfully represent and elucidate all the rhetorical features of the original in its most authentic form and thereby enable the Western reader to appreciate this Chinese masterpiece at its true worth.
Hobbes: Leviathan : Revised student edition - Thryft
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Richard Tuck, Quentin Skinner, Thomas Hobbes  | Cambridge University Press

Hobbes: Leviathan : Revised student edition

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Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan is arguably the greatest piece of political philosophy written in the English language. Written in a time of great political turmoil (Hobbes' life spanned the reign of Charles I, the Civil Wars, the Commonwealth and the Protectorate, and the Restoration), Leviathan is an argument for obedience to authority grounded in an analysis of human nature. Since its first publication in 1991 Richard Tuck's edition of Leviathan has been recognised as the single most accurate and authoritative text, and for this revised edition Professor Tuck has provided a much amplified and expanded introduction, which will provide students unfamiliar with Hobbes with a cogent and accessible introduction to this most challenging of texts. Other vital aids to study include an extensive guide to further reading, a note on textual matters, a chronology of important events and brief biographies of important persons mentioned in Hobbes' text.
The Merchant of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Jay L. Halio  | Oxford University Press España, S.a.

The Merchant of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeare

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This edition of The Merchant of Venice, based on a fresh examination of the early editions, includes an exceptionally lucid and accessible introduction which addresses Shakespeare's attitude toward Semitism and establishes the cultural, historical, and literary context in which Shakespeare wrote the play. An interesting range of production photographs and drawings of Renaissance merchants and Jews, and a survey of the play's stage history ranging from discussions of its early staging to important twentieth-century productions and performances outside England, particularly Israel, makes this an ideal edition for students, actors, and the general reader.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 expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Divine Comedy, I. Inferno, Vol. I. Part 1 Text - The Divine Comedy - Thryft
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Charles S. Singleton, Dante Alighieri  | Princeton University Press

The Divine Comedy, I. Inferno, Vol. I. Part 1 Text - The Divine Comedy

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Dante's Inferno, this iconic section of "The Divine Comedy," is a masterpiece that guides you through a vivid and allegorical underworld adventure. You'll explore complex themes of morality and redemption with Dante as your lost soul seeks guidance. It's a cornerstone of literature, challenging but ultimately enriching for those intrigued by history, philosophy, and timeless human struggles.
Albert Einstein, The Human Side - New Glimpses From His Archives - Thryft
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Banesh Hoffman, Helen Dukas  | Princeton University Press

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

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

Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature

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Mimesis is an essential read for anyone interested in literary criticism and the evolution of Western literature. Auerbach's analysis is incredibly detailed and insightful, and his arguments are supported by illuminating readings of key passages from his primary texts. He also refutes narrow forms of nationalism or chauvinism in an impassioned manner. The new expanded edition includes an introduction by Edward Said and an essay by Auerbach that responds to his critics. Overall, the book is an eloquent analysis of how reality is represented, making it a must-read for all literature enthusiasts.
Anger and Forgiveness : Resentment, Generosity, and Justice - Thryft
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Martha C. Nussbaum | Oxford University Press

Anger and Forgiveness : Resentment, Generosity, and Justice

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This book is insightful for those interested in exploring the complexities of forgiveness in personal and political relationships. Nussbaum argues that forgiveness can sometimes be unhelpful and narcissistic, and suggests that cultivating generosity is a better approach. Her examination of the middle realm of relationships, where resentment often festers, is particularly thought-provoking. Overall, this book offers a nuanced and incisive perspective on a topic that is often oversimplified.
Why Has Japan 'Succeeded'? : Western Technology and the Japanese Ethos - Thryft
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Michio Morishima | Cambridge University Press

Why Has Japan 'Succeeded'? : Western Technology and the Japanese Ethos

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This book, by a distinguished Japanese economist now resident in the West, offers a new interpretation of the current success of the Japanese economy. By placing the rise of Japan in the context of its historical development, Michio Morishima shows how a strongly-held national ethos has interacted with religious, social and technological ideas imported from elsewhere to produce highly distinctive cultural traits. While Professor Morishima traces the roots of modern Japan back as far as the introduction of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism from China in the sixth century, he concentrates his observations on the last 120 years during which Japan has had extensive contacts with the West. He describes the swift rise of Japan to the status of a first-rate power following the Meiji Revolution after 1867, in which Japan broke with a long history of isolationism, and which paved the way for the adoption of Western technology and the creation of a modern Western-style nation state; and a similarly meteoric rise from the devastation of the Second World War to Japan's present position. A range of factors in Japan's economic success are analysed: her characteristic dualistic social structure - corresponding to the divide between large and medium/small enterprises - the relations of government and big business, the poor reception of liberalism and individualism, and the strength of the Japanese nationalism. Throughout, Professor Morishima emphasises the importance of the role played in the creation of Japanese capitalism by ethical doctrines as transformed under Japanese conditions, especially the Japanese Confucian tradition of complete loyalty to the firm and to the state. This account, which makes clear the extent to which the economic rise of Japan is due to factors unique to its historical traditions, will be of interest to a wide general readership as well as to students of Japan and its history.
Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The Biloquist - Thryft
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Charles Brockden Brown, Emory Elliott  | Oxford University Press

Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The Biloquist

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One of the earliest major American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennsylvania in the 1760s. Based on an actual case of a New York farmer who murdered his family, the novel employs Gothic devices and sensational elements such as spontaneous combustion, ventriloquism, and religious fanaticism. Also included is Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist , the unfinished sequel to Wieland , in which Brown considers power and manipulation while tracing Carwin's career as a disciple of the utopist Ludloe.About the 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 expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Lectures on Philosophy - Thryft
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H. Price, Simone Weil  | Cambridge University Press

Lectures on Philosophy

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"Lectures on Philosophy" offers a journey through Simone Weil's powerful and diverse philosophical landscape, guided by her unique voice. Engaging with Weil’s thoughts here means delving into profound discussions on perception, reasoning, ethics, and beyond, with accessibility for newcomers and depth for seasoned thinkers. If philosophy's blend of abstract and the concrete intrigues you, Weil's lectures can be eye-opening.
The Poems of Exile : Tristia and the Black Sea Letters - Thryft
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Peter Green, C. Ovid  | University Of California Press

The Poems of Exile : Tristia and the Black Sea Letters

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In the year A.D. 8, Emperor Augustus sentenced the elegant, brilliant, and sophisticated Roman poet Ovid to exile—permanently, as it turned out—at Tomis, modern Constantza, on the Romanian coast of the Black Sea. The real reason for the emperor's action has never come to light, and all of Ovid's subsequent efforts to secure either a reprieve or, at the very least, a transfer to a less dangerous place of exile failed. Two millennia later, the agonized, witty, vivid, nostalgic, and often slyly malicious poems he wrote at Tomis remain as fresh as the day they were written, a testament for exiles everywhere, in all ages.The two books of the Poems of Exile, the Lamentations (Tristia) and the Black Sea Letters (Epistulae ex Ponto), chronicle Ovid's impressions of Tomis—its appalling winters, bleak terrain, and sporadic raids by barbarous nomads—as well as his aching memories and ongoing appeals to his friends and his patient wife to intercede on his behalf. While pretending to have lost his old literary skills and even to be forgetting his Latin, in the Poems of Exile Ovid in fact displays all his virtuoso poetic talent, now concentrated on one objective: ending the exile. But his rhetorical message falls on obdurately deaf ears, and his appeals slowly lose hope. A superb literary artist to the end, Ovid offers an authentic, unforgettable panorama of the death-in-life he endured at Tomis.
Suspended Sentences : Three Novellas - Thryft
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Patrick Modiano, Mark Polizzotti  | Yale University Press

Suspended Sentences : Three Novellas

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Although originally published separately, Patrick Modiano’s three novellas form a single, compelling whole, haunted by the same gauzy sense of place and characters. Modiano draws on his own experiences, blended with the real or invented stories of others, to present a dreamlike autobiography that is also the biography of a place. Orphaned children, mysterious parents, forgotten friends, enigmatic strangers—each appears in this three-part love song to a Paris that no longer exists. In this superb English-language translation of Afterimage, Suspended Sentences, and Flowers of Ruin, Mark Polizzotti captures not only Modiano’s distinctive narrative voice but also the matchless grace and spare beauty of his prose.   Shadowed by the dark period of the Nazi Occupation, these novellas reveal Modiano’s fascination with the lost, obscure, or mysterious: a young person’s confusion over adult behavior; the repercussions of a chance encounter; the search for a missing father; the aftershock of a fatal affair. To read Modiano’s trilogy is to enter his world of uncertainties and the almost accidental way in which people find their fates.
The Prince : Second Edition - Thryft
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Harvey C. Mansfield, Niccolò Machiavelli  | University Of Chicago Press

The Prince : Second Edition

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The most famous book on politics ever written, The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics as it is practiced rather than as it ought to be practiced. Harvey C. Mansfield's brilliant translation of this classic work, along with the new materials added for this edition, make it the definitive version of The Prince , indispensable to scholars, students, and those interested in the dark art of politics.This revised edition of Mansfield's acclaimed translation features an updated bibliography, a substantial glossary, an analytic introduction, a chronology of Machiavelli's life, and a map of Italy in Machiavelli's time."Of the other available [translations], that of Harvey C. Mansfield makes the necessary compromises between exactness and readability, as well as providing an excellent introduction and notes."—Clifford Orwin, The Wall Street Journal"Mansfield's work . . . is worth acquiring as the best combination of accuracy and readability."— Choice"There is good reason to assert that Machiavelli has met his match in Mansfield. . . . [He] is ready to read Machiavelli as he demands to be read—plainly and boldly, but also cautiously."—John Gueguen, The Sixteenth Century Journal
The Tempest - Thryft
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Rex Gibson, William Shakespeare  | Cambridge University Press

The Tempest

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William Shakespeare’s The Tempest is an impeccable drama that captivates readers with its spellbinding portrayal of magic, love, and betrayal. This revised edition from Cambridge School Shakespeare series is an excellent option for students or teachers looking to actively engage with the play through its classroom-tested activities, comprehensive notes, and an eight-page color section. With its rich characterization, iconic performances, and remarkable poetic language, The Tempest remains a classic that will leave readers enchanted and wanting more.
Philosophical Subjects: Essays Presented to P.F. Strawson - Thryft
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Peter Frederick Strawson | Oxford University Press

Philosophical Subjects: Essays Presented to P.F. Strawson

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Delve into this collection if you're intrigued by the intersections of morals, aesthetics, and the philosophy of mind. It's catered to readers who appreciate comprehensive essays that reflect the intellectual rigor and diversity of P. F. Strawson's work. A reflective journey through some thought-provoking philosophical terrains awaits you here.
The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary - Thryft
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James Morwood | Oxford University Press

The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary

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Latin may appear to be a dead language, but its influence is far-reaching and ubiquitous. This dictionary is an essential tool for anyone who is interested in uncovering its secrets. With easy-to-find definitions and accurate translations, this book is a must-have for both Latin language learners and seasoned experts alike. Whether you are looking to expand your vocabulary or hoping to brush up on your grammar, The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary is the perfect resource for all of your needs.
When Words Lose Their Meaning : Constitutions and Reconstitutions of Language, Character, and Community - Thryft
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James Boyd White | University Of Chicago Press

When Words Lose Their Meaning : Constitutions and Reconstitutions of Language, Character, and Community

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Through fresh readings of texts ranging from Homer's Iliad , Swift's Tale of a Tub , and Austen's Emma through the United States Constitution and McCulloch v. Maryland , James Boyd White examines the relationship between an individual mind and its language and culture as well as the "textual community" established between writer and audience. These striking textual analyses develop a rhetoric—a "way of reading" that can be brought to any text but that, in broader terms, becomes a way of learning that can shape the reader's life."In this ambitious and demanding work of literary criticism, James Boyd White seeks to communicate 'a sense of reading in a new and different way.' . . . [White's] marriage of lawyerly acumen and classically trained literary sensibility—equally evident in his earlier work, The Legal Imagination —gives the best parts of When Words Lose Their Meaning a gravity and moral earnestness rare in the pages of contemporary literary criticism."—Roger Kimball, American Scholar"James Boyd White makes a state-of-the-art attempt to enrich legal theory with the insights of modern literary theory. Of its kind, it is a singular and standout achievement. . . . [White's] selections span the whole range of legal, literary, and political offerings, and his writing evidences a sustained and intimate experience with these texts. Writing with natural elegance, White manages to be insightful and inciteful. Throughout, his timely book is energized by an urgent love of literature and law and their liberating potential. His passion and sincerity are palpable."—Allan C. Hutchinson, Yale Law Journal"Undeniably a unique and significant work. . . . When Words Lose Their Meaning is a rewarding book by a distinguished legal scholar. It is a showcase for the most interesting sort of inter-disciplinary the kind that brings together from traditionally separate fields not so much information as ideas and approaches."—R. B. Kershner, Jr., Georgia Review
RSC School Shakespeare: Macbeth - Thryft
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RSC School Shakespeare: Macbeth

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This book is a must-read for students looking to delve into the world of Shakespeare. With its vibrant RSC performance photographs and active approaches to exploring the text, it brings Macbeth to life in a way that is both engaging and educational. Through its comprehensive summaries, glosses, and contextual information, it provides the perfect balance of understanding and appreciation for Shakespeare's work. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Shakespeare fan, this book will leave you inspired and motivated to continue your study of his plays. Get ready to be captivated by the gripping tale of Macbeth and discover the timeless themes that still resonate today.
Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Thryft
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Anonymous, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer  | Oxford University Press

Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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A sensational story of murder and pie-making, Sweeney Todd is a classic of British horror writing, widely adapted in print and on stage, most famously by Stephen Sondheim, whose unlikely "musical thriller" won eight Tony awards. This edition offers the original story with all its atmospheric Victorian trimmings. The story of Todd's murderous partnership with pie-maker Margery Lovett--at once inconceivably unpalatable and undeniably compelling--has subsequently set the table for a seemingly endless series of successful dramatic adaptations, popular songs and ballads, novellas, radio plays, graphic novels, ballets, films, and musicals. Both gleeful and ghoulish, the original tale of Sweeney Todd, first published under the title The String of Pearls, combines the story of Todd's grisly method of robbing and dispatching his victims--by way of Mrs. Lovett's meat pies--with a romantic sub-plot involving deception, disguise, and detective work, set against the backdrop of London's darkand unsavory streets. Editor Robert Mack 'fleshes' out the story with a fascinating introduction touching on the origins of the tale, the growth of the legend, and a history of its many retellings. Mack also includes explanatory notes that point out interesting aspects, plus a full chronology of the many versions of Sweeney Todd.Since Sweeney Todd first entered the public imagination in the mid-nineteenth-century, his exploits have chilled and fascinated audiences around the world. This new edition allows modern readers to savor the ghastly original in all its gruesome glory.
Evelina : Or the History of A Young Lady's Entrance into the World - Thryft
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Frances Burney | Oxford University Press

Evelina : Or the History of A Young Lady's Entrance into the World

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Frances Burney's first and most enduringly popular novel is a vivid, satirical, and seductive account of the pleasures and dangers of fashionable life in late eighteenth-century London. As she describes her heroine's entry into society, womanhood and, inevitably, love, Burney exposes the vulnerability of female innocence in an image-conscious and often cruel world where social snobbery and sexual aggression are played out in the public arenas of pleasure-gardens, theatre visits, and balls. But Evelina's innocence also makes her a shrewd commentator on the excesses and absurdities of manners and social ambitions--as well as attracting the attention of the eminently eligible Lord Orville.Evelina, comic and shrewd, is at once a guide to fashionable London, a satirical attack on the new consumerism, an investigation of women's position in the late eighteenth century, and a love story. The new introduction and full notes to this edition help make this richness all the more readily available to a modern reader.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 expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha : New Revised Standard Version - Thryft
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Marc Z. Brettler, Michael D. Coogan, Pheme Perkins  | Oxford University Press

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha : New Revised Standard Version

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Countless students, professors & general readers alike have relied upon The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha for essential scholarship & guidance to the world of the Bible. Now the Augmented 3rd Edition adds to the established reputation of this premier academic resource. A wealth of new maps, charts & diagrams further clarify information found in the scripture pages. In addition, section introductions have been expanded & the book introductions have been made more uniform in order to enhance their utility. Of course, the Augmented 3rd Edition retains the features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot of the pages, in-text background essays, charts & maps, a page number-keyed index of all the study materials in the volume & Oxford's renowned Bible maps. This timely edition maintains & extends the excellence the Annotated's users have come to expect, bringing still more insights, information & approaches to bear upon the understanding of the biblical texts.
The Hundreds
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Kathleen Stewart, Lauren Berlant  | Duke University Press Books

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If you're intrigued by the idea of literature not just as a form of expression but as a mode of thinking and engagement with the world, *The Hundreds* might resonate with you. It challenges standard narratives, opting instead for a fragmented, meditative approach that can change how you perceive social interactions and conceptual frameworks. Plus, the unique constraint of 100-word multiples adds a rhythmic and poetic dimension to the reading experience.
Theories of Rights - Thryft
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Theories of Rights

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This latest addition to the Oxford Readings in Philosophy series covers a topic which is one of the focal points of much of the current work in moral and politicaltheory.
Songs of Innocence and Experience - Thryft
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Geoffrey Keynes, William Blake  | Oxford University Press

Songs of Innocence and Experience

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Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an independent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretension and falsity in others. His "Songs of Innocence" are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the "Songs of Experience" resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the suffering of mankind.The "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," containing some of Blake's finest and best-loved poems, are present here in the form which satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand, are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.
Stay - A History Of Suicide And The Philosophies Against It - Thryft
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Stay - A History Of Suicide And The Philosophies Against It

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Worldwide, more people die by suicide than by murder, and many more are left behind to grieve. Despite distressing statistics that show suicide rates rising, the subject, long a taboo, is infrequently talked about. In this sweeping intellectual and cultural history, poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht channels her grief for two friends lost to suicide into a search for history’s most persuasive arguments against the irretrievable act, arguments she hopes to bring back into public consciousness. From the Stoics and the Bible to Dante, Shakespeare, Wittgenstein, and such twentieth-century writers as John Berryman, Hecht recasts the narrative of our “secular age” in new terms. She shows how religious prohibitions against self-killing were replaced by the Enlightenment’s insistence on the rights of the individual, even when those rights had troubling applications. This transition, she movingly argues, resulted in a profound cultural and moral loss: the loss of shared, secular, logical arguments against suicide. By examining how people in other times have found powerful reasons to stay alive when suicide seems a tempting choice, she makes a persuasive intellectual and moral case against suicide.
The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West - Thryft
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Anthony C. Yu, Wu Cheng'en  | University Of Chicago Press

The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West

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Anthony C. Yu’s celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literature’s most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu’s abridgment of his four-volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk , finally distills the epic novel’s most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of Xuanzang, a seventh-century monk who became one of China’s most illustrious religious heroes after traveling for sixteen years in search of Buddhist scriptures. Powerfully combining religious allegory with humor, fantasy, and satire, accounts of Xuanzang’s journey were passed down for a millennium before culminating in the sixteenth century with The Journey to the West . Now, readers of The Monkey and the Monk can experience the full force of his lengthy quest as he travels to India with four animal disciples, most significant among them a guardian-monkey known as “the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.” Moreover, in its newly streamlined form, this acclaimed translation of a seminal work of world literature is sure to attract an entirely new following of students and fans. “A new translation of a major literary text which totally supersedes the best existing version. . . . It establishes beyond contention the position of The Journey to the West in world literature, while at the same time throwing open wide the doors to interpretive study on the part of the English audience.”— Modern Language Notes , on the unabridged translation
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine - Thryft
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Andrew Baldwin, Murray Longmore, Ian Wilkinson  | Oxford University Press

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine

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The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine would be an excellent resource for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians due to its clear and concise presentation of clinical information. Its unique inclusion of history, literature, art, and philosophy provides a holistic approach to patient care. The revamped History and Examination chapter with systematic flowcharts and new illustrations is particularly useful in facilitating the development of clinical skills. The handbook is updated to reflect relevant guidelines from key professional bodies to provide accurate and reliable advice.