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Faith in Nation: Exclusionary Origins of Nationalism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marx, Anthony W., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, In a startling departure from the unquestioning liberal consensus that has governed discussions of nationalism for the past quarter century, Marx exposes the hidden underside of Western nationalism. Arguing that the true history of the nation began two hundred years earlier, in the early modern era, he shows how state builders set about deliberately constructing a sense of national solidarity to support their burgeoning authority. Key to this process was the transfer of power from local to central rulers; the most suitable vehicle for effecting this transfer was religion. Religious intolerance, specifically the exclusion of religious minorities from the nascent state, provided the glue that bound together the remaining populations. Exposing the West's idealization of its exclusionary past, Marx forcefully undermines the distinction between a Western nationalism that is civic and tolerant by definition and an oriental nationalism founded on ethnicity and intolerance.

Treasury of Jewish Humor

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ausubel, Nathan, PUBLISHER: BBS Publishing Corporation, Illuminating the Jewish heritage in a manner no other book can, Nathan Ausubel's classic A Treasury of Jewish Humor brings together the many voices of that great oral and written tradition. Here are sermons of anonymous rabbis from the shtetlach as well as writings from the great authors. Always prodding, always making you laugh and always making you think.

Fords

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bulla, Joanne Deamicis, PUBLISHER: Arcadia Publishing (SC), Fords is part of the state's oldest original township, Woodbridge, chartered in . The area was once a prime area clay-mining region, and the bricks made from that clay helped put the township on the map. Originally known as Sling Taile, Fords borders Hopelawn, Keasby, Iselin, Menlo Park Terrace, and Edison. Settled early by immigrants from Ireland, Italy, and other European countries, Fords was an agricultural community until the twentieth century, when local industry flourished. Fords exhibits vintage photographs of the very early Cutler House, old shops in the business district, local churches, Dalina's Tavern, and the Fairfield Union School. The book also includes images of the trolleys, which were later replaced by the motorcar, and of the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, both of which pass through town. Drawn from the collections of longtime residents, local libraries, schools, organizations, and churches, these photographs, along with the well-researched text, bring the past to life.

Wuthering Heights: Port House Illustrated

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bronte, Emily, PUBLISHER: Random House Value Publishing, Wuthering Heights, first published in , the year before the author's death at the age of thirty, endures today as perhaps the most powerful and intensely original novel in the English language. The epic story of Catherine and Heathcliff plays out against the dramatic backdrop of the wild English moors, and presents an astonishing metaphysical vision of fate and obsession, passion and revenge. "Only Emily Bronte," V. S. Pritchett said, "exposes her imagination to the dark spirit." And Virginia Woolf wrote, "Hers...is the rarest of all powers. She could free life from its dependence on facts...by speaking of the moor make the wind blow and the thunder roar." This edition also includes Charlotte Bronte's original Introduction. "From the Trade Paperback edition."

The Ry Cooder Anthology the Ufo Has Landed 2CD

Tracklist: Disc 1 1. Get Rhythm 2. Low Commotion 3. Available Space 4. On a Monday 5. Do Re Mi 6. Which Came First 7. Very Thing That Makes You Rich, The (Makes Me Poor) 8. Down in Hollywood 9. Smells Like Money 10. Let's Work Together 11. I Got Mine 12. Cherry Ball Blues 13. Jesus on the Mainline 14. Tattler 15. Teardrops Will Fall 16. Maria Elena 17. Jesse James Disc 2 1. Paris, Texas 2. Theme from Southern Comfort 3. Tamp 'Em Up Solid 4. Billy The Kid 5. Crazy 'Bout an Automobile (Every Woman I Know) 6. Drive Like I Never Been Hurt 7. Feelin' Bad Blues 8. Boomer's Story 9. How Can You Keep Moving (Unless You Migrate Too) 10. Alimony 11. Always Lift Him Up - Kanaka Wai Wai 12. Theme from Alamo Bay 13. Dark End of the Street 14. Why Don't You Try Me 15. Poor Man's Shangri-La 16. Going Back to Okinawa 17. Little Sister perfetto, come nuovo

Horseracing and the British

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Huggins, Mike, PUBLISHER: Manchester University Press, From the prize-winning author of "Flat Racing and British Society ," this is the first book to provide a detailed consideration of the history of racing in British culture and society and to explore the cultural world of racing during the inter-war years. It breaks new ground by showing how racing's pleasures were enjoyed even by the supposedly respectable middle classes, and gave some working-class groups hope and consolation during economically difficult times. Regular attendance and increased spending on betting were found across class and generation, and women too were keen participants. Enjoyed by the Royal Family and controlled by the Jockey Club and National Hunt Committee, racing's visible emphasis on rank and status helped defend hierarchy and gentlemanly amateurism, and provided support for more conservative British attitudes. The mass media provided a cumulative cultural validation of racing, helping define national and regional identity, and encouraging the affluent consumption of sporting experience and frank enjoyment of betting.

A Girl Could Stand Up

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marshall, Leslie, PUBLISHER: Grove Press, Surprising and wise, A Girl Could Stand Up bristles with charm and introduces one of literature's most unforgettable young heroines. On an outing to celebrate Elray's sixth birthday, her parents are killed in a freak accident. The day of their funeral, a pair of woefully unprepared uncles is sent in to care for her: Uncle Harwood, a macho, hard-drinking photographer who's always on assignment, and Ajax, a thirty-something cross-dressing uncle who prefers to present himself as an "aunt." But the beating heart of this novel is the love story that develops between Elray and her friend Raoul. Their secret adventures in their search for invincibility take them from the crypts of the Washington Cathedral to a life-threatening swim in the waters of the Potomac. Marshall has created a big-hearted world that is hers alone. Reminiscent of John Irving's Hotel New Hampshire, A Girl Could Stand Up is a testament to a new idea of family in its imperfect but shining state.

The French Revolution:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Peter, PUBLISHER: Longman, "This book, the latest in the best-selling Seminar Studies in History series, provides readers with an accessible and succinct introduction to the French Revolution, one of the most exciting and important periods in modern history. The author examines the events leading up to the revolution, the revolution itself, and the aftermath. The Assessment and Documents sections of the book will be particulalry helpful for the reader to understanding the French Revolution For those interested in French History or the French Revolution

BEE GEES Tales from the Brothers Gibb - Box 4 CD

BEE GEES Tales from the Brothers Gibb - A History in Song - Box 4 CD Splendido cofanetto come nuovo contenente 4 CD + libretto

The Europeans

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Henry, PUBLISHER: Aziloth Books, Although Henry James was himself none too fond of 'The Europeans', the novel has nevertheless proved to be a firm favourite with readers ever since its publication in . The juxtaposition of two cultures with their differing values and expectations was fertile ground for James' comic genius, and he uses the varied interplay of characters to poke fun at the social mores of the day while at the same time attempting a more serious critique of New England society.

Smuggler's Blues: The Saga of a Marijuana Importer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Jay Carter, PUBLISHER: ECW Press, Told from the viewpoint of an impressionable young entrepreneur named Jay Carter Brown, this memoir quickly dives into the gritty underbelly of the international drug trade. The story begins with minor league smuggling scams between Canada and the Caribbean that soon escalate to multi-ton shipments of grass and hash from the Caribbean and the Middle East. All goes well for a time, but as the stakes grow higher, inevitable setbacks occur. Drug-runners, police, jealous friends, and rival gangs all contribute to this extraordinary story of a young man who became involved at the highest levels of the drug trade and lived to tell about it.

Babylonians

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saggs, H. W. F., PUBLISHER: University of California Press, Babylon stands with Athens and Rome as a cultural ancestor of western civilization. It was founded by the people of ancient Mesopotamia, who settled in the fertile crescent between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers before the fourth millennium b.c. Some of the earliest experiments in agriculture and irrigation, the invention of writing, the birth of mathematics and the development of urban life all began there. Biblical associations are also numerous, from Nineveh to the Tower of Babel and the Flood. In "Babylonians," H. W. F. Saggs describes the ebb and flow in the successive fortunes of the Sumerians, Akkadians, Amorites, and Babylonians who flourished in this region. Using evidence from pottery, cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, early architecture and metallurgy, he illuminates the myths, religion, languages, trade, politics, and warfare--as well as the legacy--of the Babylonians and their predecessors. During the twentieth century, collaboration by archaeologists from many nations has greatly increased the range of archaeological evidence, while work by linguists has gradually unlocked the secrets of the thousands of clay tablets recovered from the area. Today the historical record for some periods of ancient Mesopotamia is substantially better than for some centuries of Europe in the Christian era. Gaps and uncertainties remain, but "Babylonians" conveys a rich and fascinating picture of the development of this remarkable civilization from before the beginning of the third millennium b.c. Acquista Ora

Kitty Libber: Cat Cartoons by Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warren, Roz, PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, From the mundane (hairballs and mice) to the surreal (Elvis impersonators and feline drug use). All the great universal themes are covered.

A Darkening Stain

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Robert, PUBLISHER: Harvest Books, When schoolgirls begin to disappear on the West African coast, "troubleshooter" Bruce Medway tries to remain detached. Meanwhile, he reluctantly acquires a new job from former nemesis and mafia capo Franconelli. Franconelli gives Bruce forty-eight hours to find a French trader, Mariner, whom not even the mafia has been able to track. Yet as Bruce sets out on his assignment, he is unable to remain disconnected from the mysterious schoolgirl disappearances, and finds that girls, gold, and greed are all interconnected; corruption abounds everywhere. There are no safe havens for Bruce in this situation, and he must devise a scam that risks everything in order to stay alive. A brilliant follow-up to Blood is Dirt, and the fourth novel in the Bruce Medway series, A Darkening Stain takes Bruce Medway into the darkest territory of West Africa yet. A Harvest Original

LEGO? DC Universe Super Heroes? Justice League - Superman?

Team up with Krypto? the Superdog to help Superman? escape from the Kryptonite prison. Distract Lobo? who is guarding the prison on his awesome Space Hog bike. Dodge its Kryptonite stud shooters. Release the bomb from the Space Hog and use it to explode the prison and release Superman. Then fly into battle with Lobo for the red Energy Infuser! - Includes Superman? and Lobo? minifigures, plus a buildable Krypto? the Superdog figure.- Lobo,s Space Hog bike features a minifigure seat, 2 Kryptonite stud shooters, bomb-dropping function and 2 adjustable boosters.- Kryptonite prison features 2 translucent-green prison walls and an explode function.- Use the bomb dropped from Lobo,s Space Hog to activate the prison,s explode function.- Includes 10 assorted translucent-green Power Burst elements to customize your builds and minifigures.- Also includes the buildable red Energy Infuser.- Krypto? the Superdog figure is new for January .- Connect the Kryptonite prison to the Lex Luthor? Mech Takedown set for even more Justice League action.- This cool superhero toy for kids is suitable for ages 6-12.- Space Hog measures over 3 (9cm) high, 7 (20cm) long and 4 (11cm) wide.- Kryptonite prison measures over 2 (7cm) high, 4 (11cm) wide and 1 (5cm) deep.Ages: 6-12Pieces: 199

The Boardwalk Mystery (the Boxcar Children Mysteries #131):

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warner, Gertrude Chandler / Jessell, Tim, PUBLISHER: Albert Whitman & Company, The Aldens are visiting the New Jersey shore and enjoying the beach and the boardwalk attractions. A family friend has just bought an amusement pier, and the children are excited to help out. But there are rumors that the rides aren't safe, and someone has stolen a zombie from the haunted house Can the Boxcar Children find out what's behind all the trouble?

The black hole disney libro pop up

in ottime condizioni, il libro pop up del film the black hole, il buco nero, disney

Everyman in Europe, Volume 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deak, Istvan / Mitchell, Allan, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, The first volume of a two-volume survey of European social history that traces the changing circumstances and activities of the common people from Greek civilization to the present time.

The Dynamics of Interdependence

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Andrew MacKay, PUBLISHER: University of North Carolina Press, A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams, James L., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope--and frustrating limitations--of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing.

The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed the Dominican Town

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kurlansky, Mark, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, The intriguing, inspiring history of one small, impoverished area in the Dominican Republic that has produced a staggering number of Major League Baseball talent, from an award-winning, bestselling author. In the town of San Pedro in the Dominican Republic, baseball is not just a way of life. It's "the" way of life. By the year , seventy-nine boys and men from San Pedro have gone on to play in the Major Leagues-that means one in six Dominican Republicans who have played in the Majors have come from one tiny, impoverished region. Manny Alexander, Sammy Sosa, Tony Fernandez, and legions of other San Pedro players who came up in the sugar mill teams flocked to the United States, looking for opportunity, wealth, and a better life. Because of the sugar industry, and the influxes of migrant workers from across the Caribbean to work in the cane fields and factories, San Pedro is one of the most ethnically diverse areas of the Dominican Republic. A multitude of languages are spoken there, and a variety of skin colors populate the community; but the one constant is sugar and baseball. The history of players from San Pedro is also a chronicle of racism in baseball, changing social mores in sports and in the Dominican Republic, and the personal stories of the many men who sought freedom from poverty through playing ball. The story of baseball in San Pedro is also that of the Caribbean in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and on a broader level opens a window into our country's history. As with Kurlansky's "Cod" and "Salt," this small story, rich with anecdote and detail, becomes much larger than ever imagined. Kurlansky reveals two countries' love affair with a sport and the remarkable journey of San Pedro and its baseball players. In his distinctive style, he follows common threads and discovers wider meanings about place, identity, and, above all, baseball. Watch a Video Acquista Ora

Historical Dictionary of Indonesia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cribb, Robert / Kahin, Audrey R. / Cribb, R. B., PUBLISHER: Scarecrow Press, In over 800 clear and succinct entries, the dictionary covers people, places, and organizations, as well as economics, culture, and political thought from Indonesia's ancient history up until the recent past. Includes a comprehensive bibliography, maps, chronology, list of abbreviations, and appendix of election results and major office-holders. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to cover the events that have occurred in Indonesia's history in the past fifteen years.

Vinili LP Rock Jazz

Vendo questo gruppo di vinili in perfette condizioni, sono praticamente nuovi, ancora con la pellicola protettiva! The Marshall Tucker Band - Long Hard Ride (CP ) Johnny Winter - Before The Storm The Doobie Brothers - One Step Closer Blue Mitchell, Roy Haynes, Charles Kynard, Charles Williams (15) - Booty Richie Havens - Common Ground War - The Music Band Live Possibile spedizione a carico dell'acquirente.

Lettere contro la guerra

Tiziano Terzani The first stage of a pilgrimage for peace and non-violence in the form of letters from Kabul, Peshawar, Quetta, Orsigna, Florence, Delhi and the Himalayas. (cod. I_)

Stampante SAMSUNG LASER ML Print Speed Up to 16ppm in A4

Stampante SAMSUNG LASER ML Print Speed Up to 16ppm in A4 First Print Out Time (Mono) Less than 8.5 seconds (From Ready Mode) Resolution Up to x 600dpi effective output Duplex Manual Emulation

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