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Archival Research for International Relations

par Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson ...

Archival Research for International Relations is an indispensable guide to why archival sources can be invaluable for IR scholarship and how to use archives effectively.More IR students and scholars than ever are turning to archives to strengthen their research. But for those venturing in for the first time, archives can be intimidating—and with good reason. Despite mounting interest, archival ... En savoir plus

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Archival Research for International Relations is an indispensable guide to why archival sources can be invaluable for IR scholarship and how to use archives effectively.More IR students and scholars than ever are turning to archives to strengthen their research. But for those venturing in for the first time, archives can be intimidating—and with good reason. Despite mounting interest, archival
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Just Plain Filthy

The Story Behind Book Banning's Trial of the Century

par Anthony Aycock ...

With the threat to intellectual freedom increasing around the country, this book takes a look at the first ever school book ban case to be decided by the high courts, and offers insights into how we can use history to help the future.In 1975, the school board members of a small Long Island town did what they thought was a no-brainer: they ordered the removal of nine books from a high school ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

With the threat to intellectual freedom increasing around the country, this book takes a look at the first ever school book ban case to be decided by the high courts, and offers insights into how we can use history to help the future.In 1975, the school board members of a small Long Island town did what they thought was a no-brainer: they ordered the removal of nine books from a high school
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The Dark Side of Our Digital World

And What You Can Do about It

par Andrew Weiss ...

Collections series LITA Guides
An all-in-one guide to understanding and managing the dark side of our digital lives.It all started out so well: the online world began as an effective tool for communication that carried with it a great promise to level the playing field and eliminate borders. But it’s morphed into something totally unintended. We’ve all had to endure the troll that derails a generally benign conversation; or ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

An all-in-one guide to understanding and managing the dark side of our digital lives.It all started out so well: the online world began as an effective tool for communication that carried with it a great promise to level the playing field and eliminate borders. But it’s morphed into something totally unintended. We’ve all had to endure the troll that derails a generally benign conversation; or
... En savoir plus
Alan Turing: The Enigma

par Andrew Hodges ...

A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary, includes a new foreword by the author and a preface by Douglas Hofstadter.Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. Before the war he had formulated the concept of the universal ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary, includes a new foreword by the author and a preface by Douglas Hofstadter.Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. Before the war he had formulated the concept of the universal
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Virtual Ascendance

Video Games and the Remaking of Reality

par Devin C. Griffiths ...

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise ... En savoir plus

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From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise
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Practice Makes Perfect English Problem Solver

With 110 Exercises

par Ed Swick ...

Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning English as an ESL studentPractice Makes Perfect: English Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning English is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as definite vs. indefinite articles, little vs. few, using get, and restrictive and non ... En savoir plus

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Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning English as an ESL studentPractice Makes Perfect: English Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning English is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as definite vs. indefinite articles, little vs. few, using get, and restrictive and non
... En savoir plus
This Book Is Overdue!

How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

par Marilyn Johnson ...

"[A] marvelous book about the vital importance of librarians in the cyber age. . . . Move over, Google—make way for the . . . all-knowing lady behind the desk." —Christopher Buckley, New York Times– bestselling author of Losing Mum and PupIn a world of streaming media, digital archives, and Google Everything, some think librarians are as obsolete as print on a page. Marilyn Johnson, acclaimed au ... En savoir plus

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"[A] marvelous book about the vital importance of librarians in the cyber age. . . . Move over, Google—make way for the . . . all-knowing lady behind the desk." —Christopher Buckley, New York Times– bestselling author of Losing Mum and PupIn a world of streaming media, digital archives, and Google Everything, some think librarians are as obsolete as print on a page. Marilyn Johnson, acclaimed au
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J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"

Realizing History Through Fantasy: A Critical Companion

par Robert T. Tally Jr. ...

Collections series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book is a critical introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, but it also advances an argument about the novel in the context of Tolkien’s larger literary and philosophical project. Notwithstanding its canonical place in the fantasy genre, The Hobbit is ultimately a historical novel. It does not refer directly to any “real” historical events, but it both enacts and conceptualizes history in ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

This book is a critical introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, but it also advances an argument about the novel in the context of Tolkien’s larger literary and philosophical project. Notwithstanding its canonical place in the fantasy genre, The Hobbit is ultimately a historical novel. It does not refer directly to any “real” historical events, but it both enacts and conceptualizes history in
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We Belong Together

The perfect heartwarming, feel-good read

par Beth Moran ...

'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari LowEleanor Sharpley has been living a lie...Needing to escape her London life quickly, Eleanor throws her things into the back of her car, and heads to her erstwhile best friend Charlie’s family farm.But Charlie isn’t there. Instead she finds Charlie’s grieving brother Daniel, her eight-month old daughter Hope (a daughter Eleanor had known nothing ... En savoir plus

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'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari LowEleanor Sharpley has been living a lie...Needing to escape her London life quickly, Eleanor throws her things into the back of her car, and heads to her erstwhile best friend Charlie’s family farm.But Charlie isn’t there. Instead she finds Charlie’s grieving brother Daniel, her eight-month old daughter Hope (a daughter Eleanor had known nothing
... En savoir plus
Dark Tourism

Practice and interpretation

Modifié par Glenn Hooper, John J. Lennon ...

Collections series New Directions in Tourism Analysis
Dark Tourism, as well as other terms such as Thanatourism and Grief Tourism, has been much discussed in the past two decades. This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the subject from the point of view of both practice - how Dark Tourism is performed, what practical and physical considerations exist on site - and interpretation - how Dark Tourism is understood, including issues ... En savoir plus

$94.99 CAD

Dark Tourism, as well as other terms such as Thanatourism and Grief Tourism, has been much discussed in the past two decades. This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the subject from the point of view of both practice - how Dark Tourism is performed, what practical and physical considerations exist on site - and interpretation - how Dark Tourism is understood, including issues
... En savoir plus
The Accidental Law Librarian

par Anthony Aycock ...

Collections series The Accidental Library Series
Where can I find the case Simpson v. Satterfield? What are the laws in Nevada on gun ownership? Can you help me apply for a business license? How do I copyright my name? Questions like these make a new law librarian's head spin. The truth is, all librarians are apt to get legal questions, and most struggle to respond. Collection development, too, is tricky if you seldom work with legal publishers. ... En savoir plus

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Where can I find the case Simpson v. Satterfield? What are the laws in Nevada on gun ownership? Can you help me apply for a business license? How do I copyright my name? Questions like these make a new law librarian's head spin. The truth is, all librarians are apt to get legal questions, and most struggle to respond. Collection development, too, is tricky if you seldom work with legal publishers.
... En savoir plus
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries

Modifié par Alyssa Brissett, Diana Moronta ...

Collections series Routledge Guides to Practice in Libraries, Archives and Information Science
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers and students who wish to drive change in their classrooms, institutions, and communities and incorporate social justice into their everyday practice.With contributions from a diverse group of librarians, who have experience working in different types of institutions and ... En savoir plus

$72.99 CAD

Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers and students who wish to drive change in their classrooms, institutions, and communities and incorporate social justice into their everyday practice.With contributions from a diverse group of librarians, who have experience working in different types of institutions and
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The Science of Deep Learning

par Iddo Drori ...

The Science of Deep Learning emerged from courses taught by the author that have provided thousands of students with training and experience for their academic studies, and prepared them for careers in deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in top companies in industry and academia. The book begins by covering the foundations of deep learning, followed by key deep learning ... En savoir plus

$61.99 CAD

The Science of Deep Learning emerged from courses taught by the author that have provided thousands of students with training and experience for their academic studies, and prepared them for careers in deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in top companies in industry and academia. The book begins by covering the foundations of deep learning, followed by key deep learning
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The Golden Oldies' Book Club

The feel-good novel from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh

par Judy Leigh ...

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetDeep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs ... En savoir plus

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From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetDeep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs
... En savoir plus
The Library

An Illustrated History

par Stuart A.P. Murray ...

Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished—and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in ... En savoir plus

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Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished—and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in
... En savoir plus
The Enigma Story

The Truth Behind the 'Unbreakable' World War II Cipher

par Sir John Dermot Turing ...

'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point ... En savoir plus

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'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point
... En savoir plus
Everybody Lies

What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are

par Seth Stephens-Davidowitz ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc... ... En savoir plus

$16.29 CAD

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc...
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Gaudy Night

par Dorothy L. Sayers, Steppenwolf Press ...

When Harriet Vane attends her Oxford reunion, known as the Gaudy, the prim academic setting is haunted by a rash of bizarre pranks: scrawled obscenities, burnt effigies, and poison-pen letters, including one that says, "Ask your boyfriend with the title if he likes arsenic in his soup." Some of the notes threaten murder; all are perfectly ghastly; yet in spite of their scurrilous nature, all are ... En savoir plus

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When Harriet Vane attends her Oxford reunion, known as the Gaudy, the prim academic setting is haunted by a rash of bizarre pranks: scrawled obscenities, burnt effigies, and poison-pen letters, including one that says, "Ask your boyfriend with the title if he likes arsenic in his soup." Some of the notes threaten murder; all are perfectly ghastly; yet in spite of their scurrilous nature, all are
... En savoir plus
The Art of Statistics

Learning from Data

par David Spiegelhalter ...

Collections series Pelican Books
'A statistical national treasure' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2'Required reading for all politicians, journalists, medics and anyone who tries to influence people (or is influenced) by statistics. A tour de force' Popular ScienceDo busier hospitals have higher survival rates? How many trees are there on the planet? Why do old men have big ears? David Spiegelhalter reveals the answers to these and many ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

'A statistical national treasure' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2'Required reading for all politicians, journalists, medics and anyone who tries to influence people (or is influenced) by statistics. A tour de force' Popular ScienceDo busier hospitals have higher survival rates? How many trees are there on the planet? Why do old men have big ears? David Spiegelhalter reveals the answers to these and many
... En savoir plus
GCHQ

par Richard Aldrich ...

As we become ever-more aware of how our governments “eavesdrop” on our conversations, here is a gripping exploration of this unknown realm of the British secret service: Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ).GCHQ is the successor to the famous Bletchley Park wartime code-breaking organisation and is the largest and most secretive intelligence organisation in the country. During the war, it ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

As we become ever-more aware of how our governments “eavesdrop” on our conversations, here is a gripping exploration of this unknown realm of the British secret service: Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ).GCHQ is the successor to the famous Bletchley Park wartime code-breaking organisation and is the largest and most secretive intelligence organisation in the country. During the war, it
... En savoir plus
The Fix

par Damian Thompson ...

Addictions to iphones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are taking over our lives.Our most casual daily habits can quickly become obsessions that move beyond our control. Damian Thompson, who has himself struggled with a range of addictions, argues that human desire is in the process of being reshaped. Shunning the concept of addiction as disease, he shows how manufacturers are producing ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD

Addictions to iphones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are taking over our lives.Our most casual daily habits can quickly become obsessions that move beyond our control. Damian Thompson, who has himself struggled with a range of addictions, argues that human desire is in the process of being reshaped. Shunning the concept of addiction as disease, he shows how manufacturers are producing
... En savoir plus
Human Design

Discover the Person You Were Born to Be

par Chetan Parkyn ...

Introducing Human Design, the revolutionary system that reveals the personality ‘blueprint’ of who you were born to be. Using the precise details of your birth, it's more accurate than astrology. And by downloading the free software, you can map your own life chart, and those of your friends and family. You'll never read your horoscope again.Forget your sign, what’s your design?Would you like to ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Introducing Human Design, the revolutionary system that reveals the personality ‘blueprint’ of who you were born to be. Using the precise details of your birth, it's more accurate than astrology. And by downloading the free software, you can map your own life chart, and those of your friends and family. You'll never read your horoscope again.Forget your sign, what’s your design?Would you like to
... En savoir plus
The Card Catalog

Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures

par The Library of Congress ...

From the archives of the Library of Congress: "An irresistible treasury for book and library lovers." — Booklist (starred review)The Library of Congress brings book lovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than two hundred full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

From the archives of the Library of Congress: "An irresistible treasury for book and library lovers." — Booklist (starred review)The Library of Congress brings book lovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than two hundred full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the
... En savoir plus
The Accidental Taxonomist

par Heather Hedden ...

The Accidental Taxonomist is the most comprehensive guide available to the art and science of building information taxonomies. Heather Heddenone of todays leading writers instructors and consultants on indexing and taxonomy topicswalks readers through the process displaying her trademark ability to present highly technical information in straightforward comprehensible English. Drawing on numerous ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The Accidental Taxonomist is the most comprehensive guide available to the art and science of building information taxonomies. Heather Heddenone of todays leading writers instructors and consultants on indexing and taxonomy topicswalks readers through the process displaying her trademark ability to present highly technical information in straightforward comprehensible English. Drawing on numerous
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