It has become a truism that you may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you. Politics is inescapable because the term denotes, in its widest sense, the way in which relations of power are constructed in a given society. And there is no escaping power in the relations between human beings. In this volume we have attempted to unveil the origins, evolution and meaning of key political terms, as well as to outline the debates around each one. It is our conviction that this effort will help not only our students but also the general public to become fruitfully involved in current politics in the ... |
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In the ancient city of Nineveh, on the bank of the River Tigris, King Ashurbanipal of Mesopotamia, erudite but ruthless, built a great library that would crumble with the end of his reign. From its ruins, however, emerged a poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh, that would infuse the existence of two rivers and bind together three lives. In 1840 London, Arthur is born beside the stinking, sewage-filled River Thames. With an abusive, alcoholic father and a mentally ill mother, Arthur's only chance of escaping destitution is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a leading publisher, Arthur' ... |
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This is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water. In the ruins of Nineveh, that ancient city of Mesopotamia, there lies hidden in the sand fragments of a long-forgotten poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh. In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. Arthur's only chance of escaping poverty is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, Arthur's world opens up far beyond the slums, with one book soon sending him across the seas: Nineveh and Its Remains. In ... |
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Тефтерчето от серията "Vintage gifts" на "Simetro books" има удобен размер за носене в чантата или раницата. Така той ще може да е винаги на ваше разположение за всякакъв вид записки или скици. Корицата на тефтерчето има винтидж дизайн. Характеристики: корица: мека брой листове: 16 тип: без спирала и редове ъгли: заострени ... |
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Lena has always felt immortal. But one night can change everything. Lena and Sebastian have been close for as long as anyone can remember. Best friends, even. But secretly Lena has been wanting something more-Sebastian could be more than a friend, if only Lena could figure out how to convince him that they could, and should be together. But in a single night, after a single party, everything changes and suddenly Lena isn't thinking about her relationship with Sebastian at all. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a remarkable new novel about the choices we make and the heartbreak ... |
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Сюжетът на романа на Елиф Шафак Има реки в небето, лъкатуши между XIX век и съвремието, съсредоточен върху трима герои, живеещи край бреговете на реките Темза и Тигър. Животът им е любопитно белязан от епоса за Гилгамеш, а историята им, разказана от изключителното перо на Елиф Шафак, ще докосне читателите, превеждайки ги през темите, които силно вълнуват авторката: любовта, загубата, паметта и забравата, болката и изцелението. Шафак, известна със своето изключително умение да съчетава миналото и настоящето, отново демонстрира литературния си гений, като изследва теми като любов, загуба, идентичност и трансформация. ... |
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This Reader aims to reveal the ideals and the principles, on which modern societies are based. These are, of course, political in the sense that they underpin the life of the polis - of that political society, in which people live, in which people live, communicate and interact as citizens. Dealing with modern societies, the story here is the story of the West. The West is based on equality and the respect of human rights and civic freedoms. Elsewhere, it is power, traditions or religions that from the basis of human rights and human organisation. The Reader traces the evolution of this right from the beginning - from ... |
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Когато иска да се разтовари, Челси търси помощ от по-висока инстанция - и тя се казва водка. И вие бихте постъпили така, ако установите, че гаджето ви е влюбено в пекинеза си или се налага да се преструвате, че сте на меден месец с баща си, за да ви преместят в първа класа. Добре дошли в света на Челси - място, изпълнено с абсурди, където остроумието е най-добрата защита. Провъзгласена от сп. Vanity Fair за една от "цариците на комедията", Челси Хендлър е звездата в собственото си шоу Chelsea Lately (Челси напоследък) по телевизия E! Entertainment, една от звездите в шоуто Момичета с лошо поведение и чест гост ... |
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There are films of these stories. ... Can you solve these mysteries? Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Dr. Watson, investigate the cases of "The Speckled Band", "The Dancing Men" and "The Red-Headed League". This book is in British English and here you can find a story and points for understanding and glossary. There are audio downloadable materials for this book, which are available to buy at www.macmillaneducationebooks.com. ... |
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There are films of this story. ... The Great Gatsby is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A classic story about a mysterious and wealthy millionaire called Jay Gatsby. Everyone went to Jay’s beautiful house and attended his extravagant parties. But what was Jay searching for and why is he so interested in Daisy Buchanan? ... |
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings reveals for the first time the unorthodox culture behind one of the world's most innovative, imaginative, and successful companies. There has never before been a company like Netflix. It has led nothing short of a revolution in the entertainment industries, generating billions of dollars in annual revenue while capturing the imaginations of hundreds of millions of people in over 190 countries. But to reach these great heights, Netflix, which launched in 1998 as an online DVD rental service, has had to reinvent itself over and over again. This type of unprecedented flexibility would ... |
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In La Vita Nuova, Italy's greatest poet recounts the famous story of his passionate love for Beatrice. The drama of their relationship unravels through stunning poetry and prose in this, one of the most celebrated love stories in history. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. From the first time the poet sets eyes on Beatrice, he proclaims that love quite governed my soul and his devotion to her knows no end. By recalling each meeting ... |
