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The East (DVD)
Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, Ellen Page, Toby Kebbell, Shiloh Fernandez, …
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R24
Discovery Miles 240
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An undercover investigator's moral compass begins to change when
she infiltrates an anarchist group responsible for targeting major
corporations. When the CEOs of high profile companies find
themselves the victims of a number of covert attacks, former FBI
agent Sarah Moss (Brit Marling) is recruited by private
intelligence firm Hiller Brood to gather information on 'The East',
a shadowy eco-activist collective thought to be responsible. After
finally managing to infiltrate the group, however, Sarah discovers
her allegiances beginning to shift, as she increasingly begins to
question the moral uncertainties of her life and finds herself
falling under the spell of the group's charismatic leader Benji
(Alexander Skarsgård).
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keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
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original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
'The crossbill is a bonny bird An she sings wi a guid Scots tongue
Jip-jip-jip A'll gie ye gip Gin ye meddle wi me nor ma young' As a
result of his travels across the North American continent in the
eighteenth century Alexander Wilson pioneered the science of
ornithological writing and illustration, becoming an inspiration
for most of the ornithological works which followed. This new book
celebrates the artwork of Alexander Wilson by reproducing his
illustrations alongside new poems in Scots by Hamish MacDonald,
looking at the habits, habitats, and characteristics of birds.
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Augustine of Hippo was a philosopher as well as theologian, bishop
and saint. He aimed to practice philosophy not simply as an
academic discipline but as a love for divine wisdom pervading
everything in his life and work. To inquire into Augustine and
philosophy is thus to get to the heart of his concerns as a
Christian writer and uncover some of the reasons for his vast
influence on Western thought. This volume, containing essays by
leading Augustine scholars, includes a variety of inquiries into
Augustine's philosophy in theory and practice, as well as his
relation to philosophers before and after him. It opens up a
variety of perspectives into the heart of Augustine's thought. He
frequently reminds his readers, "philosophy" means love of wisdom,
and in that sense he expects that every worthy impulse in human
life will have something philosophical about it, something directed
toward the attainment of wisdom. In Augustine's own writing we find
this expectation put into practice in a stunning variety of ways,
as keys themes of Western philosophy and intricate forms of
philosophical argument turn up everywhere. The collection of essays
in this book examines just a few aspects of the relation of
Augustine and philosophy, both in Augustine's own practice as a
philosopher and in his interaction with others. The result is not
one picture of the relation of Augustine and philosophy but many,
as the authors of these essays ask many different questions about
Augustine and his influence, and bring a large diversity of
interests and expertise to their task. Thus the collection shows
that Augustine's philosophy remains an influence and a provocation
in a wide variety of settings today.
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Augustine and Philosophy (Paperback)
Phillip Cary, John Doody, Kim Paffenroth; Contributions by Johannes Brachtendorf, John D. Caputo, …
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R1,330
Discovery Miles 13 300
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Augustine of Hippo was a philosopher as well as theologian, bishop
and saint. He aimed to practice philosophy not simply as an
academic discipline but as a love for divine wisdom pervading
everything in his life and work. To inquire into Augustine and
philosophy is thus to get to the heart of his concerns as a
Christian writer and uncover some of the reasons for his vast
influence on Western thought. This volume, containing essays by
leading Augustine scholars, includes a variety of inquiries into
Augustine's philosophy in theory and practice, as well as his
relation to philosophers before and after him. It opens up a
variety of perspectives into the heart of Augustine's thought. He
frequently reminds his readers, 'philosophy' means love of wisdom,
and in that sense he expects that every worthy impulse in human
life will have something philosophical about it, something directed
toward the attainment of wisdom. In Augustine's own writing we find
this expectation put into practice in a stunning variety of ways,
as keys themes of Western philosophy and intricate forms of
philosophical argument turn up everywhere. The collection of essays
in this book examines just a few aspects of the relation of
Augustine and philosophy, both in Augustine's own practice as a
philosopher and in his interaction with others. The result is not
one picture of the relation of Augustine and philosophy but many,
as the authors of these essays ask many different questions about
Augustine and his influence, and bring a large diversity of
interests and expertise to their task. Thus the collection shows
that Augustine's philosophy remains an influence and a provocation
in a wide variety of settings today.
Arts of Resistance is an original exploration that extends beyond
the arts into the context of politics and political change. In
three wide-ranging exchanges prompted by American blues singer
Linda MacDonald-Lewis, artist Alexander Moffat and poet Alan Riach,
discuss cultural, political and artistic movements, the role of the
artist in society and the effect of environment on artists from all
disciplines. Arts of Resistance examines the lives and work of
leading figures from Scotland's arts world in the twentieth
century, concentrating on poets and artists but also including
writers, musicians and architectural visionaries such as Charles
Rennie Mackintosh and Patrick Geddes. Poets studied include Hugh
MacDiarmid, Sorley MacLean, Iain Crichton Smith, Edwin Morgan and
Liz Lochhead; artists include William McTaggart, William Johnstone
and the Scottish Colourists. The investigation into the connection
between the arts and political culture includes historical issues,
from British imperialism to a devolved Scotland. Finally, the
contribution to poetry and art of each major Scottish city is
discussed: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee. Highly illustrated
with paintings and poems, Arts of Resistance is a beautifully
produced book providing facts and controversial opinions.
This book examines the prominent place a commitment to social
justice and equity has occupied in the global history of literary
journalism. With international case studies, it explores and
theorizes the way literary journalists have addressed inequality
and its consequences in their practice. In the process, this volume
focuses on the critical attitude the writers of this genre bring to
their stories, the immersive reporting they use to gain detailed
and intimate knowledge of their subjects, and the array of
innovative rhetorical strategies through which they represent those
encounters. The contributors explain how these strategies
encourage readers to respond to injustices of class, race,
indigeneity, gender, mobility, and access to knowledge. Together,
they make the case that, throughout its history, literary
journalism has proven uniquely well adapted to fusing facts with
feeling in a way which makes it a compelling force for social
change.
This book examines the prominent place a commitment to social
justice and equity has occupied in the global history of literary
journalism. With international case studies, it explores and
theorizes the way literary journalists have addressed inequality
and its consequences in their practice. In the process, this volume
focuses on the critical attitude the writers of this genre bring to
their stories, the immersive reporting they use to gain detailed
and intimate knowledge of their subjects, and the array of
innovative rhetorical strategies through which they represent those
encounters. The contributors explain how these strategies encourage
readers to respond to injustices of class, race, indigeneity,
gender, mobility, and access to knowledge. Together, they make the
case that, throughout its history, literary journalism has proven
uniquely well adapted to fusing facts with feeling in a way which
makes it a compelling force for social change.
Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in
one volume. Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted by Alexander
Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Declined
by Neil McDonald Starting: Slav Semi Slav by Glenn Flear The
Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA) is Black's simplest way of dealing
with one of White's most fashionable openings, the Queen's Gambit.
Black grabs the gambit pawn and thus refuses to succumb to the
passive positions so typical of the Queen's Gambit Declined. This
direct and uncompromising way of playing gives rise to dynamic
positions where both sides have excellent chances to play for the
win. It's no surprise that the QGA has attracted many high-class
advocates, including Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand. The Queen's
Gambit Declined is an opening of great historical importance and
Black's fundamental answer to 1 d4. From the very first move Black
obtains a firm foothold in the centre, something that White finds
extremely hard to undermine. Indeed, Black often bases his entire
strategy around this control. The soundness of the Queen's Gambit
Declined has never been in question, and its supporters at the
highest level include a long list of Grandmasters headed by
Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov and Short, as well as many World
Champions from the past. The very closely linked Slav and Semi-Slav
Defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that
Black can play against the Queen's Gambit. They have provided the
battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the
world's chess elite, including Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand,
Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Alexander Morozevich. Players
of all levels are attracted to the Slav and the Semi-Slav because
they are solid, dependable defences that do, however, promise
abundant possibilities for dynamic counterplay.
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The Forge
Alexander James MacDonald
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R338
Discovery Miles 3 380
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A collection of essays dealing with the history of the Scottish
Enlightenment, its connection with the European Enlightenment in
general, such major figures as Francis Hutcheson, Thomas Reid, and
David Hume, and the making of theScottish identity. A collection of
ten specially commissioned essays addressing five themes central to
any study of the Scottish Enlightenment: one, the place [both
physical and cognitive] of science and medicine in the Scottish
Enlightenment; two,the institutionalization of enlightenment in the
universities; three, the cultivation of the different branches of
"the science of man" in the Scottish Enlightenment; four, the
national and international contexts of enlightenmentthought in
Scotland; and five, the historiography of the Scottish
Enlightenment. Taking up these themes, the editor and contributors
explore facets of enlightened culture in Scotland which have not
been given their due in the literature, and reassess current
interpretations of various aspects of the Scottish Enlightenment
specifically and its relation to the European Enlightenment in
general. Special emphasis is given to such major Scottish
thinkersas Francis Hutcheson, George Campbell, Thomas Reid, and
David Hume.
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