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Toronto has experienced a wave of civic pride and enthusiasm not felt in decades. This collection of essays explores issues such as: Toronto's plans to redevelop the Island airport into a Ward's Island-style community; how the Zeidler family is energizing artist-run centres; and, what a car-free Kensington Market might mean.

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In the last decades of the 20th century, Wales has experienced a process of social upheaval. These essays address a kaleidoscope of themes, such as education, language, the arts, race, poverty, welfare and crime. It provides an assessment of the political, cultural and social state of Wales.

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Relish in the Reverie and Revelry of Yesteryear with Recipes from Twenty-Five of Historys Most Iconic Entertainment Hot Spots

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We watch as the defence of a community garden is turned into an Off- Broadway hit and join with the Reverend as he preaches love and peace to the crowds that gathered spontaneously in Union Square after the attacks of September 11.

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In the thousand years before the rise of Islam, two radically diverse conceptions of what it means to say that a law is divine confronted one another with a force that reverberates to the present. What's Divine about Divine Law untangles the classical and biblical roots of the Western idea of divine law and shows how early adherents to biblical tr

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Western governments see the Middle East only in terms of its impact on the West. But how do people in the Middle East view their own countries, governments and institutions This book analyses the views of Arabs living in the region and articulates the opportunities and challenges facing ordinary men and women.

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A collection of Raymond Williams's writings on Welsh culture, literature, history and politics. The editor seeks to collect material that has been overlooked, and emphasizes the centrality of his Welshness to Williams's work, and the continuing relevance of his thought for post-devolution Wales.

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Look. Swirl. Sniff. Taste. Savour. Whether you're tasting a refreshing white or an aromatic red, these well-known steps are the only way to take the first sip of wine. Wine Wine is the perfect introduction for novices while offering an engaging chronicle for experts.

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A sweeping, beautiful survey of all things winter. Brunner masterfully does in words what resilient and adventurous people have done in their lives for centuries; he finds beauty in blizzards and ice and the crystallized enchantment of snow." -Dan Egan, Pulitzer finalist and author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes In Winterlust,

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Bringing together a variety of texts about modern China, Chow examines the relationship of "woman" with issues of non-Western culture, including ethnic spectatorship, popular literature, the construction of literary history and the revolutionary production and reception of national literature.

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Beautifully designed and illustrated A-Z of all the major competitive sports, with comprehensive sections on the politics of international sporting events (FIFA, discrimination, scandals, etc) and the economics of sport (media, regulatory bodies, sponsorship, gambling, etc) plus a gazetteer of each country's sporting profile.

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The latest Zine Yearbook, featuring the best self-published material from the ever-creative and non-profit zine movement,

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While the modern nation can trace its origins back to 1747, the history of Afghanistan is far more ancient. This lively book places this rich and ancient seam of creativity in its broad historical context and offers the reader a full appreciation of this remarkable country.

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A brilliant collection of essays from one of the most highly acclaimed young writers in the US - Featured in: The Guardian Best Books of 2016 and NY Magazine Best Books of 2016

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Offering a kaleidoscopic journey into the experiences of modernization, the dizzying social changes that swept millions of people into the capitalist world, this title dexterously interweaves an exploration of modernism in art, literature, and architecture.

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Presents 100 contentious public and private controversies of the sports world. This book illustrates how sports controversies reflect the historically enduring and changing nature of our broader cultures, and the social battles we engage on a day-to-day basis surrounding the struggles for equality, and debates about social violence.

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The members of the Cafe Society enjoyed a sophisticated, avant-garde lifestyle. Some of the century's most original talents - from Cole Porter to Yves Saint Laurent - stepped into the limelight via the Cafe Society. This volume recounts in historical detail the intrigue and impact generated around the world by this stylish jet-set.

The most comprehensive reference resource on Celtic culture; an encyclopedia written by and for scholars, yet accessible to all.