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Defensive Nationalism - Explaining the Rise of Populism and Fascism in the 21st Century (Hardcover): B.S. Rabinowitz Defensive Nationalism - Explaining the Rise of Populism and Fascism in the 21st Century (Hardcover)
B.S. Rabinowitz
R2,035 Discovery Miles 20 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A stunningly novel account of why populism and fascism are on the rise in the early 21st century. Today we find in the most technologically advanced societies, wild conspiracy theories and a broad distrust of science and expertise have created deep political divisions that are splitting nations in two. Defensive Nationalism explains this paradox, using history as a guide. B. S. Rabinowitz finds that the turn-of-the 19th century was also a period of exceptional technological innovation that ended with toxic political upheavals. To investigate why, the author combines Karl Polanyi's concept of the "double movement" with Joseph Schumpeter's theory of innovation. Weaving together a fascinating narrative that spans two centuries, the book traces how the rapid transformation of transportation and communications during the Industrial Revolution and the Digital Revolution created economic interdependence and capital flows that induced radical economic, social, and political disruptions. In response, separate national-populist movements, stemming from particular national histories and struggles, arose concurrently to produce an era of "defensive nationalism." Distinguishing between creative, consolidating, and defensive nationalism, Rabinowitz offers a persuasively fresh way to study socio-political patterns across time and space.

Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary (Paperback): Oxford Languages Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary (Paperback)
Oxford Languages
R334 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R61 (18%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where the language is spoken.
These easy-to-use references break from standard dictionary design. Clear entries with examples showing how the language works in context make it quick and simple to find the translation you're looking for, and the bold, color layout makes the dictionary easy to navigate, allowing you to get to grips with the language fast. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelled out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in real life.
At the center of each dictionary is a section devoted to useful information on the country, countries, or regions where the language is spoken. This includes background on lifestyles and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction, and a phrasefinder that provides handy phrases for use when traveling abroad. The dictionary also includes a section on core vocabulary--all the words you absolutely must know at a beginner's level, whether you are a student, traveler, or business person.
The Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is the perfect tool for adult language learners who need basic vocabulary at their fingertips fast.

Internet-Recht - Praxishandbuch Zu Dienstenutzung, Vertragen, Rechtsschutz Und Wettbewerb, Haftung, Arbeitsrecht Und... Internet-Recht - Praxishandbuch Zu Dienstenutzung, Vertragen, Rechtsschutz Und Wettbewerb, Haftung, Arbeitsrecht Und Datenschutz Im Internet, Zu Links, Peer-To-Peer-Nutzern Und Domain-Recht, Mit Mustervertragen (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2., Vollig Neubearbeitete Und ed.)
Frank A Koch
R2,197 R1,799 Discovery Miles 17 990 Save R398 (18%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Oxford Dictionary of Civil War Quotations (Hardcover): John D. Wright The Oxford Dictionary of Civil War Quotations (Hardcover)
John D. Wright
R1,615 Discovery Miles 16 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A definitive book of quotations with comments not only from generals (such as General Sherman's "War is hell,") and presidents (Lincoln's description of army recruitment/retention as "trying to shovel fleas. You take up a shovelful, but before you can dump them anywhere, they are gone,") but also from ordinary soldiers (Sam R. Watkins' "A private soldier is but an automator, a machine that works by the command of a good, bad, or indifferent engineer, and is presumed to know nothing of all these great events,") and quotes from businessmen, wives and daughters (such as Southerner Sarah Morgan's comment about Northern newspapers "There must be many humane, reasonable men in the North, can they not teach their Editors decency in this their hour of triumph") nurses, African Americans (both enslaved and free, such as John S. Rock, a lawyer in Boston), foreign observers (such as William Howard Russell), and many others, this work will also include more contextual information than other books of Civil War quotations.
Organized by topic and collecting quotations from people from different classes and with different perspectives on the conflict, The Oxford Book of Civil War Quotations should engage the casual reader as well as be an essential volume for the library of Civil War buffs. Thirty-five halftones will illustrate selected topics and individuals.

Wirtschaftsrussisch-Woerterbuch, Band 2, Russisch-Deutsch (Russian, Hardcover, Reprint 2016 ed.): Liane Fijas, Viktoria... Wirtschaftsrussisch-Woerterbuch, Band 2, Russisch-Deutsch (Russian, Hardcover, Reprint 2016 ed.)
Liane Fijas, Viktoria Petrowna Tjulnina
R3,399 R2,669 Discovery Miles 26 690 Save R730 (21%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Band II: Russisch-Deutsch des Wirtschaftsrussisch-Worterbuches ist mit seinen ca. 20000 Termini hoch aktuell, prazise und zuverlassig. Es richtet sich an Fachleute, die im Bereich Wirtschaft tatig sind und unmittelbar mit unterschiedlichen Wirtschaftsinformationen und Geschaftskorrespondenz zu tun haben oder in Organisation und Aussenwirtschaft tatig sind, sowie an Studenten der Wirtschaftswissenschaften."

Hawaiian Dictionary - Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian (Hardcover, Revised ed.): Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary - Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert
R985 R864 Discovery Miles 8 640 Save R121 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

For many years, Hawaiian Dictionary has been the definitive and authoritative work on the Hawaiian language. Now this indispensable reference volume has been enlarged and completely revised. More than 3,000 new entries have been added to the Hawaiian-English section, bringing the total number of entries to almost 30,000 and making it the largest and most complete of any Polynesian dictionary. Other additions and changes in this section include: a method of showing stress groups to facilitate pronunciation of Hawaiian words with more than three syllables; indications of parts of speech; current scientific names of plants; use of metric measurements; additional reconstructions; classical origins of loan words; and many added cross-references to enhance understanding of the numerous nuances of Hawaiian words. The English Hawaiian section, a complement and supplement to the Hawaiian English section, contains more than 12,500 entries and can serve as an index to hidden riches in the Hawaiian language. This new edition is more than a dictionary. Containing folklore, poetry, and ethnology, it will benefit Hawaiian studies for years to come.

Maori Place Names: Their Meanings and Origins (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): A.W. Reed Maori Place Names: Their Meanings and Origins (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
A.W. Reed; Revised by Peter Dowling
R449 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
NTC's Compact Dutch and English Dictionary (Paperback, Ed): McGraw-Hill NTC's Compact Dutch and English Dictionary (Paperback, Ed)
McGraw-Hill
R854 R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Save R83 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Introducing the first softbound edition of this indispensable resource for Dutch-speaking students of English and for English-speaking students of Dutch. It's scope is comprehensive, with 30,000 entries divided between the two languages, and its style is practical with current spellings and concise definitions in an accessible format. Also includes many phrases and compounds.

A Dictionary of Syrian Arabic - English-Arabic (Arabic, Paperback): Karl Stowasser, Moukhtar Ani A Dictionary of Syrian Arabic - English-Arabic (Arabic, Paperback)
Karl Stowasser, Moukhtar Ani; Foreword by Elizabeth M Bergman
R989 Discovery Miles 9 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"A Dictionary of Syrian Arabic" provides Syrian terms for the language spoken in everyday life by Muslims primarily in Damascus, but understandable throughout Syria as well as in the broader linguistic areas of present-day Lebanon, Jordan, and among the Palestinians and the Arabic-speaking population of Israel. Entries include examples, idioms, and common phrases to illustrate usage. The Arabic terms are presented in transcription. It is useful for students of Arabic, scholars wishing to train in the Syrian dialect, and visitors and travelers to Syria and other nations where the dialect is spoken. A thorough introduction outlines the sociolinguistic situation in Syria and covers phonology, morphology, syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Alongside the other Arabic language-learning and reference works published by Georgetown University Press, this dictionary is yet another invaluable volume on spoken Arabic, belonging at the side of travelers and scholars, and on the shelves of research and reference libraries.

Pocket Scots Dictionary (Paperback): Scottish National Dictionary Association Pocket Scots Dictionary (Paperback)
Scottish National Dictionary Association
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Pocket Scots Dictionary, based on the Concise Scots Dictionary, provides information on Scots language for the general public and for schools in a compact and user-friendly form. * Scots words old and new, general and local * Clear, simple definitions * Pronunciation guide for difficult words * Literary uses as in Burns and Scott * Brief history of Scots

The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised ed.): Christine Ammer The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised ed.)
Christine Ammer
R502 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Senior moment." "Think outside the box." Idioms like these can't be understood just from the words that make them up. The "American Heritage(R) Dictionary of Idioms" explores the meanings of idioms, including phrasal verbs such as "kick back, " proverbs such as "too many cooks spoil the broth, " interjections such as "tough beans, " and figures of speech such as "elephant in the room." Since the publication of the first edition 15 years ago, author Christine Ammer has made extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language. This second edition defines over 10,000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available today. English language learners will find this dictionary especially useful.

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - with Hume's Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature and A Letter from a... An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - with Hume's Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature and A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
David Hume; Edited by Eric Steinberg
R813 Discovery Miles 8 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A landmark of Enlightenment thought, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh , Hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of advocating extreme skepticism, and of undermining the foundations of morality; and his Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature , which anticipates discussions developed in the Enquiry . In his concise Introduction, Eric Steinberg explores the conditions that led Hume to write the Enquiry and the work's important relationship to Book I of Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature .

English-Arabic & Arabic-English Word-to-Word Dictionary (Arabic, English, Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): C. Sesma English-Arabic & Arabic-English Word-to-Word Dictionary (Arabic, English, Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
C. Sesma
R798 Discovery Miles 7 980 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Spanish (Bilingual dictionary) (Paperback, 5th Revised edition): Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Spanish (Bilingual dictionary) (Paperback, 5th Revised edition)
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R200 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Spanish: a convenient, contemporary travel companion from Berlitz's trusted language experts * With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Spain * Includes 3000-word bilingual dictionary * Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast * The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood * Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary (Paperback): Oxford Languages Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary (Paperback)
Oxford Languages
R276 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R55 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary is a new compact Italian-English and English-Italian dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study. The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to Italian and English pronunciation, as well as help with both Italian and English verbs. The Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of Italian.

Random House Webster's Dictionary (Paperback, Revised Ed): Random House Random House Webster's Dictionary (Paperback, Revised Ed)
Random House
R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Timeless Resource No Word User Can Be Without–Now Completely Revised and Updated in a New Edition!

• More than 75,000 entries • More than 150 new illustrations • Helpful supplements on writing, usage, and metric measurements • Updated geographical and biographical entries integrated throughout the easy A to Z listing • Common abbreviations • Hundreds of word histories and etymologies • Clear and easy-to-understand usage notes and labels • Features the latest business and computer terms

Random House Webster’s Dictionary is your one-stop reference book. Based on the latest edition of the bestselling and authoritative Random House Webster’s College Dictionary and prepared by a staff of lexicographic experts, this handy, modern, and affordable dictionary is the resource for all your word questions! With Newer Words Faster, you’ll also find the latest slang, business, and computer terms defined with clarity and precision. No other paperback dictionary gives you more!

Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin (Paperback): Leo F. Stelten Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin (Paperback)
Leo F. Stelten
R727 R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Save R71 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Leo Stelten has put to use his years of experience teaching Latin in compiling this concise reference book. The "Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin" includes approximately 17,000 words with the common meanings of the Latin terms found in church writings. Entries cover Scripture, Canon Law, the Liturgy, Vatican II, the early church fathers, and theological terms. This volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for theological students, as well as for those seeking to improve their knowledge of ecclesiastical Latin. An appendix also provides descriptions of ecclesiastical structures and explains technical terms from ecclesiastical law. The "Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin" has already been widely praised for its serviceability and indispensability in both academic and Church settings.

"For seminarians studying for the priesthood, the "Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin" by Leo F. Stelten will be helpful for examining Vatican documents in the original language, papal encyclicals and allocutions, publications on church liturgy, and Cannon Law volumes. This product of years of teaching, now updated, will be a happy resource in chanceries as well. The format is easy to follow and the vocabulary of some 17,000 words and phrases is quite adequate."
" Reverend Joseph F. Downey, S. J., Editorial Director, Loyola University Press, Chicago, Illinois

"A working knowledge of Latin is important for anyone who wishes to study the nearly two thousand years of living tradition of the Catholic Church. It is essential for those who wish to study seriously the sacred sciences of philosophy, theology, and cannon law. Father Leo Stelten, drawing upon his long experiences in teaching Latin tostudents for the priesthood, has developed in his "Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin" a most helpful tool both for those who are beginning their study of the church's lingua materna, as well as for those who are working to renew and improve their knowledge of church Latin."
" Monsignor Raymond L. Burke, Supremum Signaturae Apostolicae Tribunal, Vatican City, Rome

Woerterbuch historischer Berufsbezeichnungen (German, Paperback, 1., ed.): Jakob Ebner Woerterbuch historischer Berufsbezeichnungen (German, Paperback, 1., ed.)
Jakob Ebner
R1,561 R1,324 Discovery Miles 13 240 Save R237 (15%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Variantenwoerterbuch des Deutschen (German, Paperback, 2nd Updated and Extended ed.): Ulrich Ammon, Hans Bickel, Alexandra... Variantenwoerterbuch des Deutschen (German, Paperback, 2nd Updated and Extended ed.)
Ulrich Ammon, Hans Bickel, Alexandra Nicole Lenz
R1,308 R1,131 Discovery Miles 11 310 Save R177 (14%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary, Second Edition (Paperback, Large Print Ed): The Editors of the... Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary, Second Edition (Paperback, Large Print Ed)
The Editors of the Webster's New Wo
R797 Discovery Miles 7 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Large Print Book Carries the Seal of Approval of N.A.V.H.
No more struggling with the fine print, thanks to Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary
...which has all the outstanding features of other Webster's New World dictionaries, including clear, precise definitions
Based on the acclaimed Webster's New World Dictionary, Fourth College Edition, this is the most up-to-date and handy large print dictionary available, offering
* Over 35,000 entries
* Precise definitions
* Syllable breaks, accents, and pronunciation for difficult words
* Clear, highly readable type
With its authoritative, current, and accessible information in a compact, easy-to-use format, Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary is the one dictionary you can use anywhere-in the office, in the classroom, at home...and all the places in between.

Artspoke: a Guide to Modern Ideas, Movements and Buzzwords 1848-1944 (Paperback, New): Robert Atkins Artspoke: a Guide to Modern Ideas, Movements and Buzzwords 1848-1944 (Paperback, New)
Robert Atkins
R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

An invaluable guide through the intricacies of the first century of modern art, ArtSpoke features the same lucid prose, thought-provoking ideas, user-friendly organization, and striking design as its predecessor, ArtSpeak: A Guide to Contemporary Ideas, Movements, and Buzzwords. Chronicling international art from Realism through Surrealism, ArtSpoke explains such popular but often misunderstood movements and organizations as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, the Salon, the Fauves, the Harlem Renaissance, and so on-as well as events ranging from the 1913 Armory Show to Brazil's little-known Semana de Arte Moderna. Concise explanations of potentially perplexing techniques, media, and philosophies of art making-including automatism, calotype, found object, Pictorialism, and Readymade-provide information essential to understanding how artists of this era worked and why the results look the way they do. Entries on concepts that were crucial to the development of modern art-such as androgyny, dandyism, femme fatale, spiritualism, and many others-distinguish this lively guide from any other art dictionary on the market. Also unique to this volume is the ArtChart, a handy one-page chronological diagram of the groups discussed in the book. In addition, there is a scene-setting timeline of world history and art history from 1848 to 1944, overflowing with invaluable information and illustrated with twenty-four color reproductions. Students, specialists, and casual art lovers will all find ArtSpoke an essential addition to their reference shelves and a welcome companion on visits to museums and galleries.

Englische Woerterbucher unter der Lupe (German, Hardcover, Reprint 2017 ed.): Ewald Standop Englische Woerterbucher unter der Lupe (German, Hardcover, Reprint 2017 ed.)
Ewald Standop
R3,335 Discovery Miles 33 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cassell's Latin-English Dictionary (Hardcover): Cassell's Latin-English Dictionary (Hardcover)
R865 R768 Discovery Miles 7 680 Save R97 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Since its first appearance in 1854 and through many revisions this dictionary has remained constant in its appeal to scholars. "This new and revised Latin Dictionary is among the best of its kind, being reliable, compact and adequate for the needs of all save the specialist. He has produced what is in effect a new book, typographically easy to consult and combining elegance with utility." -The Times Literary Supplement This edition Incorporates modern English idiom and current Latin spelling. * Includes general classical information where appropriate. Shows long and short vowels where not immediately apparent. * Indicates irregular plural forms. * Cites and quotes ancient classical authors. * Suggests paraphrases to express modern English in classical Latin form.

CLAVE - Diccionario de uso del espanol actual - Diccionario Clave del uso del e (Spanish, Paperback): CLAVE - Diccionario de uso del espanol actual - Diccionario Clave del uso del e (Spanish, Paperback)
R1,134 Discovery Miles 11 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Concise Dictionary of New Testament Greek (Paperback, New): Warren C. Trenchard A Concise Dictionary of New Testament Greek (Paperback, New)
Warren C. Trenchard
R657 Discovery Miles 6 570 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

This Dictionary provides students, pastors, and others with an invaluable source of word meanings and English glosses for the entire vocabulary of the Greek New Testament. In addition to reflecting the complete range of semantic uses and nuances, it identifies the part of speech, lists cognate key words, notes principal parts for each verb, and cites the NT reference for each word used only once.

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