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An absorbing group biography of the Oxford thinkers who transformed philosophical thought in twentieth-century Britain

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An absorbing group biography of the Oxford thinkers who transformed philosophical thought in twentieth-century Britain

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Acts of Faith is Eboo Patel's remarkable account of coming of age and coming to understand what led him toward religious pluralism rather than hatred. His story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people, and to the notion that we find the fulfillment of our identities in the work we do in the world.

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Describes that cultural theory must start thinking ambitiously - not so that it can hand the West its legitimation, but so that it can seek to make sense of the grand narratives in which it is embroiled.

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*WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2014*

A young army captain who risked execution to swim from free-market Taiwan to Communist China.
A barber who made $150 million in the gambling dens of Macau.

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"For the first time ever, discover how aliens have invaded pop culture in its guises, from books, magazines, and comics to film, TV, and beyond. With chapters by some of the planet Earth's leading experts on the subject, Alien Invasions! is the definitive history of extraterrestrial invaders, spanning over one hundred years and featuring more than two hundred images." --

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New edition of the youth culture classic - first published in 1997.

Offers insight into social movements, trends, fads, and events that propelled the eras and the nation. Chapters in this book trace the evolution of pop culture in 11 key categories: Key Events in American Life; Advertising; Architecture; Fashion; Food; Leisure Activities and Sports; Literature; Music; Performing Arts; Travel; and Visual Arts.

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From the acclaimed author of American Comics and Jewish Comedy comes a sweeping and entertaining narrative that details the rise and enduring grip of horror in American literature, cinema, and, ultimately, culture-from the taut, terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe to the grisly, lingering films of Jordan Peele.

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From "Time and the Art of Living" (1982) to "The Grace of Great Things" (1990) and "On Dialogue" (1996), the author has tackled the traditional subjects of classic philosophy with a prose style in work fueled by American pragmatism and metaphysical exploration.

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In this wonderfully witty and engaging book, Ian Buruma weaves together history and biography to look at continental Anglophiles, those eminent men and women who have been fascinated by all things English.

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A delightful history of the American obsession with advice and self-help, told through the lives and wisdom of three centuries of advice-givers--from Poor Richard to Dr. Spock to Miss Manners

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The first definitive, unauthorised, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America's favourite guilty pleasure.

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A pop culture history and visual tour of the Beatniks and the Beat generation, the TV shows, music and books and the Beatnik inspired art of today.

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Drew Lanham Dr. Leni Sorensen Queen Quet Toshi Reagon Yeye Luisah Teish Yonnette Fleming Naima Penniman Angelou Ezeilo James Edward Mills Teresa Baker Pandora Thomas Toi Scott Aleya Fraser Chris Bolden-Newsome Dr. Joshua Bennett B.

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A new addition to a hugely successful Bob Ross licensing program for Running Press, this one-of-a-kind creativity journal inspired by the iconic painter is perfect for fans and aspiring artists.

This first-ever holiday mini kit addition to our booming Bob Ross series (2 million copies sold!) is sure to be a hit with fans of the beloved painter.