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Join John Rogers as he ventures out into an uncharted London like a
redbrick Indiana Jones in search of the lost meaning of our
metropolitan existence. Nursing two reluctant knees and a can of
Stella, he perambulates through the seasons seeking adventure in
our city's remote and forgotten reaches. When John Rogers packed
away his rucksack to start a family in London he didn't stop
travelling. But instead of canoeing up the Rejang River to find
retired headhunters in Sarawak, he caught the ferry to Woolwich in
search of the edge of the city at Crayford Marshes. This Other
London recounts that journey and many others - all on foot and epic
in their own cartilage-crunching way. Clutching a samosa and a
handful of out-of-date A-Zs, he heads out into the wilderness of
isolated luxury apartment blocks in Brentford, the ruins of Lesnes
Abbey near Thamesmead, and the ancient Lammas Lands in Leyton.
Denounced by his young sons as a 'hippy wizard', Rogers delves into
some of the overlooked stories rumbling beneath the tarmac of the
city suburbs. Holy wells in Lewisham; wassailing in Clapton; a
heretical fresco in West Ham. He encounters the Highwaymen of
Hounslow Heath, Viet Cong vets still fighting Stanley Kubrick's
Full Metal Jacket in Beckton, Dutch sailors marooned at Erith pier;
and cyclists - without Bradley Wiggins' sideburns - at Herne Hill
Velodrome. He heads out to Uxendon Hill to witness the end of the
world, Horsenden Hill to learn its legend, and Tulse Hill to the
observatory of the Victorian Brian Cox. This Other London will take
you into the hinterland of the city. The London that is lived in;
the London where workaday dormitory suburbs sit atop a rich history
that could rival Westminster and Tower Bridge. In an age when no
corner of the globe has been left untrampled-upon by hordes of
tourists, it is time to discover the wonders on our doorstep. This
Other London is your gateway through the underexplored nooks of
London. As Pathfinder wrote in 1911, 'Adventure begins at home'.
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The Lion King (Blu-ray disc)
Robert Guillaume, Moira Kelly, Whoopi Goldberg, Ernie Sabella, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, …
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Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as
he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'.
Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is
excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by
his evil and greedy uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), who wants to claim
the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba meets a meerkat
named Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie
Sabella). With the help of his new friends he overcomes great fear
and adversity to defeat Scar and take his rightful place as ruler
of the Pride Lands.
Presenting legal and philosophical essays on money, this book
explores the conditions according to which an object like a piece
of paper, or an electronic signal, has come to be seen as having a
value. Money plays a crucial role in the regulation of social
relationships and their normative determination. It is thus
integral to the very nature of the "social", and the question of
how society is kept together by a network of agreements,
conventions, exchanges, and codes. All of which must be traced
down. The technologies of money discussed here by Searle, Ferraris,
and Condello show how we conceive the category of the social at the
intersection of individual and collective intentionality,
documentality, and materiality. All of these dimensions, as the
introduction to this volume demonstrates, are of vital importance
for legal theory and for a whole set of legal concepts that are
crucial in reflections on the relationship between law, philosophy,
and society.
The mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian, Jaime
Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and
when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don't get one
without the other! Blue Beetle unwittingly accompanies Teri
Magnus-the Flash of the 31st century-into the future. It's not a
journey he wants to take, but it's one that will unravel some
mysteries-like why Teri's been living in present day El Paso and
working for Ted Kord. Plus, Jaime learns a shocking secret about
someone in his own life!
Much of Thomas Hobbes's work can be read as historical commentary,
taking up questions in the philosophy of history and the rhetorical
possibilities of written history. This collection of scholarly
essays explores the relation of Hobbes's work to history as a
branch of learning.
Much of Thomas Hobbes's work can be read as historical commentary, taking up questions in the philosophy of history and the rhetorical possibilities of written history. This collection of scholarly essays explores the relation of Hobbes's work to history as a branch of learning. eBook available with sample pages: 0203464842
Why do some people always seem so happy about their lives – and others so down even when they seem to have it all? The difference is the strength that comes from thinking positively. Negative thinking wears us down, leaving us feeling powerless, as though happiness and success are only for other people. It's a bit like a disease – you can have it, you can catch it from someone else and you can even pass it on. But the longer you leave negative thoughts untreated, the worse they will make you feel. Negative thinking is powerful stuff – it can even make you physically ill – and it will certainly make it harder for you to recover if you do become ill. Fortunately there's one thing more powerful than a negative thought – and that is, of course, a positive one! Don't delay happiness! John-Roger and Peter McWilliams are the experts experts at helping people to see the lighter, brighter side to life – so read on – and learn the way to positive living.
Presenting legal and philosophical essays on money, this book
explores the conditions according to which an object like a piece
of paper, or an electronic signal, has come to be seen as having a
value. Money plays a crucial role in the regulation of social
relationships and their normative determination. It is thus
integral to the very nature of the "social", and the question of
how society is kept together by a network of agreements,
conventions, exchanges, and codes. All of which must be traced
down. The technologies of money discussed here by Searle, Ferraris,
and Condello show how we conceive the category of the social at the
intersection of individual and collective intentionality,
documentality, and materiality. All of these dimensions, as the
introduction to this volume demonstrates, are of vital importance
for legal theory and for a whole set of legal concepts that are
crucial in reflections on the relationship between law, philosophy,
and society.
Takuichi Fujii (1891-1964) left Japan in 1906 to make his home in
Seattle, where he established a business, started a family, and
began his artistic practice. When war broke out between the United
States and Japan, he and his family were incarcerated along with
the more than 100,000 ethnic Japanese located on the West Coast.
Sent to detention camps at Puyallup, Washington, and then Minidoka
in Idaho, Fujii documented his daily experiences in words and art.
The Hope of Another Spring reveals the rare find of a large and
heretofore unknown collection of art produced during World War II.
The centerpiece of the collection is Fujii's illustrated diary that
historian Roger Daniels has called "the most remarkable document
created by a Japanese American prisoner during the wartime
incarceration." Barbara Johns presents Takuichi Fujii's life story
and his artistic achievements within the social and political
context of the time. Sandy Kita, the artist's grandson, provides
translations and an introduction to the diary. The Hope of Another
Spring is a significant contribution to Asian American studies,
American and regional history, and art history.
Community participation plays a large role in the success or
failure of our public schools. This book focuses attention on the
problem of inequality in public engagement, considering how race,
class, ethnicity, language, and immigration status shape
opportunities for engagement. Without the active participation of
the public, chances for improving school systems are limited.
Without equal opportunity for public engagement, those in the lower
reaches of stratified society are left largely on the outside
looking in-and that all too easily becomes a self-perpetuating
cycle. Public Engagement for Public Education speaks to the
potential for students, parents, community members, and civic
leaders to join forces and create more equitable schooling. Such
engagement can expand access to quality educational pathways which
in turn paves the way to a stronger voice in society and the
promise of the American dream. If segments of society are blocked
access to those pathways, the book argues, nothing less than the
health of American democracy is at stake.
John Rogers Haddad's analytically rich and methodologically complex
work attends to various appearances of Chinese culture in America
throughout the nineteenth century. Through a close examination of
museums, panoramic paintings, blue and white ceramics, tea
advertisements, travelogues, missionary accounts, children's
literature, and world fairs, Haddad counters the idea that
imperialist domination and racial prejudice eclipsed cultural
exchange between Asia and the West during this period.
Americans who journeyed to China tended to acquire a degree of
respect and admiration for the complex civilization they
encountered. Upon returning to the United States, they assembled
displays, shows, books, and other cultural forms designed to share
their knowledge with ordinary Americans. Haddad's research also
reveals the surprising fact that the Chinese played a large but
subtle role in shaping the representation of their culture in the
United States. Far from being passive, the Chinese exerted
substantial control over China's exported image.
Haddad's fascinating study reveals how the Unites States, then
the newest country in the world, first became acquainted with
China, the oldest nation. With the ongoing rise and increased
relevance of China on today's global stage, this volume provides
invaluable insight into how these two nations might get to know
each other again in the twenty-first century.
Three authors with decades of experience have teamed up to provide
an up-to-date, state-of-the art field guide to the emerging
movement of regional currencies. People Money describes a global
movement of people creating their own currencies to support
regional business and strengthen their communities. These
currencies operate legally alongside Bank Money and Government
Money, giving people new choices in an age of transition from
outworn financial structures to an era of sustainable abundance.
Part One explains the characteristics and purpose of the various
models of commercial- and community-oriented currencies, the
administration and governance of the currencies, how to cooperate
with other financial institutions, clearing systems and the issue
of taxation. Part Two focuses on the 'how to' of developing a
regional currency, outlining the key principles and design
processes, and the benefits that have accrued as a result of their
implementation. Finally, the book profiles and interviews some of
the leading organisers of regional currencies around the world,
explaining their driving passion and the nuances of each of the
models - how the currency started, how it developed, the
difficulties encountered on the journey, and how these were
overcome. The currencies profiles include: Brixton Pound in London;
The Business Exchange in Scotland; Blaengarw Time Centre in South
Wales; Community Exchange System in South Africa; Chiemgauer in
Germany; BerkShares, Equal Dollars, Ithaca HOURS and Dane County
Time Bank in the USA; and many others.
Waking Up Dead is the true story of suicide, divine intervention
and a life transformed. A true accounting directly from author and
songwriter, Eddie Anders on what he calls his dark night of the
soul when life seemed too hard to continue any longer, even though
from the outside, it looked as if he had it all. This is more than
a memoir and readers are sure to be hooked as he shares in detail
all he's learned over a decade concerning what led him to
self-destruction and the process of overcoming depression. Written
with the goal and hope to rescue as many people as possible from
drowning in depression and potential suicide, Waking Up Dead is a
powerful read certain to leave audiences moved and aware.
Community participation plays a large role in the success or
failure of our public schools. This book focuses attention on the
problem of inequality in public engagement, considering how race,
class, ethnicity, language, and immigration status shape
opportunities for engagement. Without the active participation of
the public, chances for improving school systems are limited.
Without equal opportunity for public engagement, those in the lower
reaches of stratified society are left largely on the outside
looking in—and that all too easily becomes a self-perpetuating
cycle. Public Engagement for Public Education speaks to the
potential for students, parents, community members, and civic
leaders to join forces and create more equitable schooling. Such
engagement can expand access to quality educational pathways which
in turn paves the way to a stronger voice in society and the
promise of the American dream. If segments of society are blocked
access to those pathways, the book argues, nothing less than the
health of American democracy is at stake.
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