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A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCainson and grandson of admiralsnevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military.

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A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCainson and grandson of admiralsnevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military.

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The son of Jewish immigrants, Monash graduated from the University of Melbourne. He achieved fame as a soldier in World War I. Before the War he pioneered the Australian use of reinforced concrete, and on his return he become the first chairman of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.

A new biography of John Osborne, published to coincide with major revivals of his seminal plays in 2015 and 2016, written by a well-known cultural journalist and drama critic.

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John Osborne (1929-1994), unapologetic rebel and original Angry Young Man, changed the face of modern British theatre forever with Look Back in Anger.

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This book examines how Justice John Paul Stevens served as an important defender of rights in criminal justice during his thirty-five year Supreme Court career. It examines his life experiences and judicial opinions to show how the Courts most prolific opinion author defended rights throughout an era of an increasingly conservative Court.

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Donald Moons John Rawls: Liberalism and the Challenges of Late Modernity is an accessible biography that explores how Rawls life helped establish the fundamental commitment of classical liberalism through the understanding that the individual has always stood in an ambiguous relationship to the central object of the study of politicsthe state.

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Ruskin, whose life spanned almost a century from 1819 to 1900, was one of the most influential cultural and intellectual figures of his age.

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John Theophilus Desaguliers made his mark on the eighteenth century in several diverse ways. He was an assistant to Sir Isaac Newton and later elucidated the difficult concepts of Newtonian physics in private lectures. This title describes this charismatic character who was a major figure of his age.

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John Theophilus Desaguliers made his mark on the eighteenth century in several diverse ways. He was an assistant to Sir Isaac Newton and later elucidated the difficult concepts of Newtonian physics in private lectures. Based on original research, this title describes this charismatic character who was a major figure of his age.

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Says that John Howard is the first professional politician the country has seen, who has left a deep and lasting impact on modern politics, government and the country. Based on interviews with Howard's family, friends, political supporters and detractors, this book offers insight into the man and the government he runs.

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An exploration of many often overlooked aspects of the legend's life and career

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From the sweet but asocial adolescent in Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp has brought to life some of the most challenging, quirky and compelling characters in Hollywood history.

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He's the best loved man in Australian boxing - from training Jeff Fenech and Kostya Tszyu to touring with the Kangaroos and appearing on talk back with Alan Jones, Johnny Lewis looms large in Australian sporting life. This is his life.

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English biographies edited and introduced by Richard Holmes.

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This biography profiles Jon Stewart, television's most incisive deliverer of the fake news. As the host of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he has attracted a vast audience that sees him as one of the few credible sources of cultural critique TV.

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This book explores the rich philosophical content of the writings of Jonathan Swift. It discusses these philosophical topics against their ideengeschichtliche background and demonstrates that Swifts work offers starting points for philosophical reflection that are still topical today.

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The young shark - now known to his friends and rivals as Jonny Magic - moved on to storm poker rooms, from the underground clubs of New York City to high-stakes tables online, until he landed on the largest card counting blackjack team in the country, taking Vegas for millions and becoming one of the biggest players in town.

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After more than her fair share of heartbreak, Katie Price has at last found true love and this time she knows it's for keeps. Physically and emotionally, she has met her match and there have been some dramatic changes in her life as a result. This book presents her story.