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The People's Platform : Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age (9780007525614)

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From a cutting-edge cultural commentator, a bold and brilliant challenge to cherished notions of the internet as the great leveler of our age. The internet has been hailed as an unprecedented democratising force, a place where everyone can participate. * So why are minorities and marginalized groups under-represented on user-generated websites, with less than 15% of Wikipedia written by women? * Why does keyword-jammed and star-studded churnalism proliferate, at the expense of in-depth, investigative journalism? * And how have a handful of giant corporations like Facebook, Google and Apple seized control of our creativity, galvanizing individuals to produce content for free? 'The People's Platform' argues that for all our 'sharing', the internet reflects real-world inequalities as much as it reduces them. Attention accrues to those who already have it. Cultural products are increasingly valued more as opportunities for data collection for distributors - content ...

Los Angeles Newspaper Guild V. Hearst Corp. U.S. Supreme Court Transcript of Record with Supporting Pleadings (9781270640042)

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The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this ...

Chick to Hen : Band 02a/Red a (9780007421978)

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Follow the life of a chicken - from its early days as a chick hatching in its nest, to laying eggs of its own, in this photographic information book by Elspeth Graham. * Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. * Text type: An information book * Children can recap the stages of a chicken's life in the flow chart on pages 14-15. * Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the World * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Product details For ages 3-5 Format Paperback | 16 pages ...

Boys & Sex : Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity (9780062666970)

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The author of the groundbreaking New York Times bestsellers Girls & Sex and Cinderella Ate My Daughter now turns her focus to the sexual lives of young men, once again offering "both an examination of sexual culture and a guide on how to improve it" (Washington Post). Peggy Orenstein's Girls & Sex broke ground, shattered taboos, and launched conversations about young women's right to pleasure and agency in sexual encounters. It also had an unexpected effect on its author: Orenstein realized that talking about girls is only half the conversation. Boys are subject to the same cultural forces as girls--steeped in the same distorted media images and binary stereotypes of female sexiness and toxic masculinity--which equally affect how they navigate sexual and emotional relationships. In Boys & Sex, Peggy Orenstein dives back into the lives of young people to once again give voice to the unspoken, revealing how young men understand and negotiate the new rules o...

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War (9781596985490)

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Think you know the Civil War? You don't know the full story until you read The Politically Incorrect GuideTM to the Civil War Bestselling author and former Conservative Book Club editor H. W. Crocker III offers a quick and lively study of America's own Iliad--the Civil War--in this provocative and entertaining addition to The Politically Incorrect GuideTM series. In The Politically Incorrect GuideTM to the Civil War Crocker profiles eminent--and colorful--military generals including the noble Lee, the controversial Sherman, the indefatigable Grant, the legendary Stonewall Jackson, and the notorious Nathan Bedford Forrest. He also includes thought-provoking chapters such as "The Civil War in Sixteen Battles You Should Know" and the most devastatingly politically incorrect chapter of all, "What If the South Had Won?" Along the way, he reveals a huge number of little-known truths, including why Robert E. Lee had a higher regard for African Americans than Linc...

How to Build a Car (9780008196820)

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Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon HillThe world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved.A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form - he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of M...

Year 2 Activity Book 2A (9780007568222)

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Used in conjunction with the Teacher's Guide, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, the Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 2A is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the learning objectives of the new Primary Maths National Curriculum. Collins Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2A is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths. Activity Book 2A contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * space to record answers, providing structure to each exercise * simple text. * engaging, colourful graphics. Product details For ages ...

Animal Atlas (9781788682602)

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Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the Animal Atlas from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and habitats. Discover a world of animal facts, life-size photos and creature features - from a bear's paw and a baby turtle to an anteater's tongue and a goliath birdeater, the world's heaviest spider. EEK! All drawn to scale so you can measure yourself against them. You'll find animals living on freezing ice caps, high on snowy mountain peaks, in parched deserts and down in the dark depths of the ocean. They fly through the air, crawl among trees, burrow into the earth, plunge through the seas, and prowl the forests - and range from the tiniest of insects too small to see without a magnifying glass to the blue whale, which is longer than three buses! The book is divided into seven sections: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania & Antar...

Dark Emu : Aboriginal Australia and the birth of agriculture (9781911344780)

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History has portrayed Australia's First Peoples, the Aboriginals, as hunter-gatherers who lived on an empty, uncultivated land. History is wrong. In this seminal book, Bruce Pascoe uncovers evidence that long before the arrival of white men, Aboriginal people across the continent were building dams and wells; planting, irrigating, and harvesting seeds, and then preserving the surplus and storing it in houses, sheds, or secure vessels; and creating elaborate cemeteries and manipulating the landscape. All of these behaviours were inconsistent with the hunter-gatherer tag, which turns out to have been a convenient lie that worked to justify dispossession. Using compelling evidence from the records and diaries of early Australian explorers and colonists, he reveals that Aboriginal systems of food production and land management have been blatantly understated in modern retellings of early Aboriginal history, and that a new look at Australia's past is required - for the benefit of u...

Handwork as an Educational Medium (9780559535345)

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. Product details Format Paperback | 232 pages Dimensions 127 ...

Homework Guide 3 (9780007562459)

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The Busy Ant Maths programme ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start inside and outside the classroom. Homework is linked to the lesson plans in order to consolidate classroom learning, and the guide contains shared activities so parents can support their child's learning. The Busy Ant Maths programme ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start inside and outside the classroom. The Homework Guide contains differentiated challenges to ensure that homework is provided for children of all levels. Homework is linked to the lesson plans in order to consolidate classroom learning, and the guide contains shared activities so parents can support their child's learning. Written by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start. Supporting the 2014 Nati...

The Four Loves (9780007461226)

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C.S. Lewis's famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories: Affection, Friendship, Eros and Charity. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race. Charity, however, the Gift-love of God, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves become distorted and even dangerous. Product details Format Paperback | 176 pages Dimensions 129 x 198 x 13mm | 17...

The Back Stage Guide To Stage Management, 3rd Edition (9780823098026)

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This is an engaging, in-depth resource, with a foreword by RSC founder Sir Peter Hall. Stage managers will find all the nuts & the bolts of the craft clearly laid out. This is the most widely used manual for both aspiring and veteran stage managers since its original publication in 1991, now revised and expanded. Whether they work in the amateur, educational, or professional theatre, stage managers will find all the nuts and bolts of the craft clearly laid out in this engaging, in-depth resource, now updated and expanded to include the newest technologies and an added section on opera stage management. The text is supported by sample documents, diagrams and charts to demonstrate rehearsal schedules, scene breakdowns, prop lists and much more. Product details Format Paperback ...

Lawyers and Other Reptiles: The Appeal Bk. 2 (9780809233199)

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Since its publication in 1992 Lawyers and Ot her Reptiles has spawned a new breed of legal humour. This f ollow-up brings together historical satirists and modern-day wags in another compendium of quotations, jokes and curses on the law. ' Product details Format Hardback | 107 pages Dimensions 114.3 x 182.88 x 15.24mm | 226.8g Publication date ...

Becoming Naomi Leon (9781417695584)

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From the award-winning author of Esperanza Rising comes a riveting novel about family and identity, drawn from the warmth, wisdom, and love of Ryan's own Mexican and Oklahoman heritages. Product details For ages 9-12 Format Hardback | 246 pages Dimensions 138 x 197 x 24mm | 272g ...

Systematic Beneficence (9781373932266)

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservati...

The INSANITY of REALITY or VIRTUALITY of NOTHINGNESS (9780615994192)

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A novelette of non-common sense, comical ramblings from the author portraying a layman's attempt at rationalizing the universe and universal thought. Product details Format Paperback | 66 pages Dimensions 127 x 203 x 4mm | 82g Publication date 22 Jan 2016 ...

Make Grand Rapids Great Again : Grand Rapids Notebook Grand Rapids Vacation Journal Handlettering Diary I Logbook 110 Journal Paper Pages 6 X 9 (9781093282399)

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Premium notebook for creative minds! ►► For a short time for the reduced price of only 7,99$ instead of 9,99$- Buy now ! ✘ You want to keep your notes in style?! ✘ You want a unique vintage cover with matt finish which is not available in stores ?! ✘ You want a trendy and lovingly designed notebook with 110 white Journal Paper pages inside ?! ✘ You want an absolute eye-catcher in school, university or office?! ►►► Then you finally found what you were looking for !! ◄◄◄ Whether as a notebook, diary, bullet journal or project planner, the lined notebook is universally applicable! Capture your sketches, addresses, thoughts or notes in style. This unique notebook is a great gift for any occasion. Make your friends, colleagues, co-worker, family and relatives happy with this individual book. It is a great gift idea for a birthday, Christmas, Graduation, Easter or anniversary. With this notebook you get: ✔ an absolute eye-catcher for school, university or office ✔ a unique vintage...

Bulgarien, von Varna bis zum Kap Kaliakra - Familienplaner hoch (Wandkalender 2019 , 21 cm x 45 cm, hoch) : Bulgarien, an der wunderschönen Schwarzmeerküste... (Monatskalender, 14 Seiten ) (9783670278481)

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Bulgarien ist wunderschön und ausgesprochen abwechslungsreich. Mildes Klima, seichtes Meereswasser, weitläufige Sandstrände, viel Sonne und eine leichte Meeresbrise. Ergänzt durch grüne Parks, Wälder und Gärten, durch heilkräftige Mineralquellen, malerische Felsbildungen und romantische Buchten. Product details Format Calendar | 14 pages Dimensions 210 x 450 x 7mm | 463g ...

Good Night, Gorilla (9780399230035)

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A must-have board book for all babies. Good night, Gorilla. Good night, Elephant. It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin? Good night, Giraffe. Good night, Hyena. Sneak along behind the zookeeper's back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Board book | 34 pages Dimensions 127 ...

A Storm of Swords: Part 1 Steel and Snow (9780006479901)

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The third volume, part one of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. GAME OF THRONES is now a major TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. Winter approaches Westeros like an angry beast. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. In the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the North where Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown. And Robb's defences are ranged against the South, the land of the cunning and cruel Lannisters, who have his younger sisters in their power. Throughout Westeros, the war for the Iron Throne rages more fiercely than ever, but if the Wall is breached, no king will live to claim it. Product details Format Paperback ...

A history of Ireland in 100 words (9781911479185)

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This book tells a history of Ireland through the examination of 100 key words from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of the Irish Language, the most comprehensive dictionary of Irish in existence. The book is aimed at a popular audience and is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the Irish language for the period spanning the seventh to the seventeenth century, but it assumes no prior knowledge of the language on the part of the reader. It is divided into themes, including writing and literature, food and feasting, technology and science, the body, and other worlds, and each entry will explore a word or group of words related to a particular idea or object, such as 'home', 'death', 'people' or 'book'. Entries are short, c. 500 words, and self-contained, so that readers can dip into the book where they please. Product details ...

Year Book of the First Church of Christ in Hartford... (9781279600283)

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Year Book Of The First Church Of Christ In Hartford First Church of Christ (Hartford, Conn.) First Church of Christ, 1897 Reference; Genealogy; Hartford (Conn.); Reference / Genealogy; Registers of births, etc ...

Landscape Function and Disturbance in Arctic Tundra (9783540592631)

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Following the discovery of large petroleum reserves in northern Alaska, the US Department of Energy implemented an integrated field and modeling study to help define potential impacts of energy-related disturbances on tundra ecosystems. This volume presents major findings from this study. A broad range of basic and applied research topics are examined, ranging from ecosystem physiology and biogeochemistry to landscape models that quantify the impact of road-building on tundra hydrology and ecosystem structure. It is an important resource for researchers and students interested in arctic ecology, as well as for environmental managers concerned with practical issues of disturbances. Product details Format Hardback | 457 pages ...

A Dance with Dragons (9780553801477)

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - THE BOOK BEHIND THE FIFTH SEASON OF THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES NAMED ONE OF PASTE'S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE Dubbed "the American Tolkien" by Time magazine, George R. R. Martin has earned international acclaim for his monumental cycle of epic fantasy. Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers the fifth book in his landmark series--as both familiar faces and surprising new forces vie for a foothold in a fragmented empire. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE: BOOK FIVE In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance--beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. As they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with ...