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Lawrence (Paperback)
Virgil W. Dean
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R657
R541
Discovery Miles 5 410
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Instant New York Times bestseller "Howard Zinn on acid or some
bullsh*t like that." -Tim Heidecker The creators of the cult-hit
podcast Chapo Trap House deliver a manifesto for everyone who feels
orphaned and alienated-politically, culturally, and economically-by
the lanyard-wearing Wall Street centrism of the left and the
lizard-brained atavism of the right: there is a better way, the
Chapo Way. In a guide that reads like "a weirder, smarter, and
deliciously meaner version of The Daily Show's 2004 America (The
Book)" (Paste), Chapo Trap House shows you that you don't have to
side with either sinking ships. These self-described "assholes from
the internet" offer a fully ironic ideology for all who feel
politically hopeless and prefer broadsides and tirades to reasoned
debate. Learn the "secret" history of the world, politics, media,
and everything in-between that THEY don't want you to know and
chart a course from our wretched present to a utopian future where
one can post in the morning, game in the afternoon, and podcast
after dinner without ever becoming a poster, gamer, or podcaster. A
book that's "as intellectually serious and analytically original as
it is irreverent and funny" (Glenn Greenwald, New York Times
bestselling author of No Place to Hide) The Chapo Guide to
Revolution features illustrated taxonomies of contemporary liberal
and conservative characters, biographies of important thought
leaders, "never before seen" drafts of Aaron Sorkin's Newsroom
manga, and the ten new laws that govern Chapo Year Zero (everyone
gets a dog, billionaires are turned into Soylent, and logic is
outlawed). If you're a fan of sacred cows, prisoners being taken,
and holds being barred, then this book is NOT for you. However, if
you feel disenfranchised from the political and cultural nightmare
we're in, then Chapo, let's go...
The pioneer astronauts who took America into space tell their
personal stories about the challenges they faced -- their fears,
joys, friendships, and successes.
Chosen from hundreds of crackerjack pilots for their fitness,
intelligence, and courage, the original Mercury Seven astronauts
risked their lives to cross the space frontier. In "We Seven, "
they take readers behind the scenes to show them their training,
technology, and teamwork, and to share personal stories, including
the lighter moments of their mission. They bring readers inside the
Mercury program -- even into the space capsules themselves. "We
Seven" straps you in with the astronauts and rockets you along for
the ride.
Share Alan Shepard's exhilaration as he breaks through the
earth's atmosphere. Endure moments of panic with Gus Grissom when
his hatch blows, stranding him in the open sea. Race with John
Glenn as he makes split-second life-or-death maneuvers during
reentry, and feel his relief when he emerges safe but drenched with
sweat.
Despite such heroism, Project Mercury was more than the story of
individual missions. It defined the manned space flight program to
come, from Gemini through Apollo. In "We Seven, " America's
original astronauts tell us firsthand -- as only they can -- about
the space program they pioneered, and share with us the hopes and
dreams of the U.S. at the dawn of a new era.
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.
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.
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.
In 2016, sportswear manufacturer Nike and fashion designer Virgil
Abloh joined forces to create a sneaker collection celebrating 10
of the Oregon-based company's most iconic shoes. With their project
The Ten-which reimagined icons like Air Jordan 1, Air Max 90, Air
Force 1, and Air Presto, among others-they reinvigorated sneaker
culture. Virgil Abloh's designs offer deep insights into
engineering ingenuity and burst with cultural cachet. Drawing on
the genius of the original shoe using lettering, ironic labels,
collage, and sculpting techniques, Abloh played with language and
sculptural elements to construct new meaning. Inspired by the wit
of Dadaism, architectural theory, and avant-garde happenings, he
analyzed what makes each shoe iconic and deconstructed it into an
artistic assemblage, making each shoe into a piece of industrial
design, a readymade sculpture, and a wearable all at once. ICONS
traces Abloh's investigative, creative process through
documentation of the prototypes, original text messages from Abloh
to Nike designers, and treasures from the Nike archives. We find
Swooshes sliced away from Air Jordans and reapplied with tape or
thread, Abloh's typical text fragments in quotation marks on Air
Force 1, and All Stars cut into pieces. We take a look behind the
scenes and witness Abloh's DIY approach, which gave each model in
the Off-WhiteTM c/o Nike collection its own unique touch. His
deconstructive vocabulary is reflected in the Swiss binding, which
showcases an open spine and discloses the production of the book.
The book documents Abloh's cooperative way of working and reaffirms
the power of print. For its design Nike and Abloh partnered with
the acclaimed London-based design studio Zak Group. Together they
conceived a two-part compendium, equal parts catalog and conceptual
toolbox. The first part of the book presents a visual culture of
sneakers while a lexicon in the second part defines the key people,
places, objects, ideas, materials, and scenes from which the
project grew. Texts by Nike's Nicholas Schonberger, writer Troy
Patterson, curator and historian Glenn Adamson, and Virgil Abloh
himself frame the collaborative work within fashion and design
history. A foreword by Hiroshi Fujiwara places the project within
the historical continuum of Nike collaborators.
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The Aeneid (Paperback)
Virgil; Translated by John Dryden
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R228
Discovery Miles 2 280
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. Written between 29 and 19 B.C., The
Aeneid tells the legendary tale of Aeneas, a Trojan who travelled
to Italy, where he became the heroic ancestor of the Romans. This
epic poem tells the story of Aeneas' nomadic travels from Troy to
Italy, followed by the Trojans' victorious war against the Latins.
Following on from his appearance in The Iliad, Aeneas' disconnected
wanderings and vague association with the founding of Rome were
compiled by Virgil into a compelling, epic and fantastical national
foundation myth.
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