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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Great Thinkers is a collection of some of the most important ideas of Eastern and Western culture - drawn from the works of those philosophers, political theorists, sociologists, artists and novelists whom we believe have the most to offer to us today. We've worked hard to make the thinkers in this book clear, relevant and charming, mining the history of knowledge to bring you the ideas we think have the greatest importance to our times. This 480-page book contains the canon of The School of Life, the gallery of individuals across the millenia who help to frame our intellectual project - and we have succeeded if, in the days and years ahead, you find yourself turning to our thinkers to illuminate the multiple dilemmas, joys and griefs of daily life. Features Summary Simple tools from 60 great thinkers through the ages, to improve your life today Author The School of Life Publisher The School of Life Press Release date 20160908 Pages 416 ISBN 0-9935387-0-3 ISBN 13 978-0-9935387-0-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Get an advanced education on landing your dream job Do you love being in a classroom? Do you make the library your second home? Do spirited discussions make you feel alive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. "Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers" provides all the information you need to launch a career as a: University professor - Museum curator - Archaeologist - Anthropologist - Archivist - Librarian - Researcher - Animal behaviorist Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let "Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers" put you on the path to a dynamic and rewarding career. Features Summary Get an advanced education on landing your dream job Do you love being in a classroom? Do you make the library your second home? Do spirited discussions make you feel alive? Author Blythe Camenson Publisher McGraw-Hill Professional Release date 20080301 Pages 176 ISBN 0-07-149316-6 ISBN 13 978-0-07-149316-1

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days What is talent? How do you get the best out of yourself? What are the secrets of leadership? In Edge, Ben Lyttleton gets unprecedented access to some of the world's top football clubs to discover their innovative methods for developing talent - and reveals how we can use them in our everyday lives. Elite teams now look for an edge by improving the intangible skills of their players `above the shoulder'. Liverpool's approach to talent will make you more creative. Chelsea's culture will improve your resilience. Didier Deschamps will improve your leadership skills. Xavi Hernandez will help you make better decisions. But how? Football is the most hot-housed, intense, financially profitable talent factory on the planet. It's time we woke up to the lessons it can provide. We all want to have an edge. This is your chance to find one... Features Summary What is talent? How do you get the best out of yourself? What are the secrets of leadership? Author Ben Lyttleton Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20170907 Pages 312 ISBN 0-00-822587-7 ISBN 13 978-0-00-822587-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher Socrates, the great Greek philosopher Aristotle, the first to organize scientific knowledge William Wilberforce who ended the British slave trade Karl Marx who wrote The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital Mahatma Gandhi who helped free India from British rule BRITISH ENGLISH Word count: 16,058 Headword count: 1,701 Each book includes a full recording of each story online. PLUS: visit www.collinselt.com/readers for videos, teacher resources and self-study materials. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 4 is equivalent to CEF level B2. About the Amazing People series: A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each character's life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. Created in association with The Amazing People Club. About Collins ELT Readers: Collins ELT Readers are divided into four levels: Level 1 - elementary (A2) Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1) Level 3 - intermediate (B1) Level 4 - upper intermediate (B2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience. Features Summary The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Author Katerina Mestheneou (Adapted by), Fiona Mackenzie (Series editor) Publisher Collins Release date 20140120 Pages 112 ISBN 0-00-754499-5 ISBN 13 978-0-00-754499-8

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Theodor Adorno (1903-69) was undoubtedly the foremost thinker of the Frankfurt School, the influential group of German thinkers that fled to the US in the 1930s, including such thinkers as Herbert Marcuse and Max Horkheimer. His work has proved enormously influential in sociology, philosophy and cultural theory. Aesthetic Theory is Adorno's posthumous magnum opus and the culmination of a lifetime's investigation. Analysing the sublime, the ugly and the beautiful, Adorno shows how such concepts frame and distil human experience and that it is human experience that ultimately underlies aesthetics. In Adorno's formulation 'art is the sedimented history of human misery'. Format:Paperback Pages:512

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Already a classic, this landmark account of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. The Dream of Reason takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom. The book invites comparison with Bertrand Russell's monumental History of Western Philosophy, "but Gottlieb's book is less idiosyncratic and based on more recent scholarship" (Colin McGinn, Los Angeles Times). A New York Times Notable Book, a Los Angeles Times Best Book, and a Times Literary Supplement Best Book of 2001. Features Summary Already a classic, this landmark account of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. The Dream of Reason takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom... Author Anthony Gottlieb Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20160930 Pages 493 ISBN 0-14-198384-1 ISBN 13 978-0-14-198384-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English. Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich world of Global English. Features Summary Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English... Author Helen Stephenson (Author), Lewis Lansford (Author), Paul Dummett (Author) Publisher CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing Release date 20151030 Pages 176 ISBN 1-305-39915-3 ISBN 13 978-1-305-39915-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Four fundamental and interrelated intellectual orientations were found to characterize the thought of a global range of thinkers, disciplines, and cultures (Western, Eastern and African). This volume consists of a review of the four types in Christian theology. Professor Pietersen has made contributions to philosophy, theology, sociology, psychology, jurisprudence, and business and human resource management. Features Summary Four fundamental and interrelated intellectual orientations were found to characterize the thought of a global range of thinkers, disciplines, and cultures (Western... Author Herman Johan Pietersen Publisher Knowledge Resources Publishing Pty Ltd Release date 20160912 ISBN 1-86922-635-6 ISBN 13 978-1-86922-635-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Build your students' knowledge of the ideas, tensions and key thinkers within the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, plus the additional ideologies of Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Ecologism.Students will understand the core ideas and principles behind the political ideologies, and how they apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy.- Comprehensive coverage of the ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Ecologism- Definitions of key terms and concepts to help clarify knowledge and understanding of political language- Exam focus sections at the end of each chapter to test and develop understanding of key topics, offering practice for short and essay questions Features Summary Build your students' knowledge of the ideas, tensions and key thinkers within the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, plus the additional ideologies of Nationalism... Author Neil McNaughton (Author), Richard Kelly (Author) Publisher Philip Allan Updates Release date 20170824 Pages 192 ISBN 1-4718-8951-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-8951-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Build your students' knowledge of the ideas, tensions and key thinkers within the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, plus the additional ideologies of feminism and anarchism.Students will understand the core ideas and principles behind the political ideologies, and how they apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy.- Comprehensive coverage of the ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism and Anarchism- Definitions of key terms and concepts to help clarify knowledge and understanding of political language- Exam focus sections at the end of each chapter to test and develop understanding of key topics, offering practice for short and essay questions. Features Summary Build your students' knowledge of the ideas, tensions and key thinkers within the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, plus the additional ideologies of feminism and anarchism. Author Neil McNaughton (Author), Richard Kelly (Author) Publisher Philip Allan Updates Release date 20170824 Pages 192 ISBN 1-4718-8946-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-8946-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years and continue to shape our ideas today. The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy includes translations of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of the master sage Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. From insights on warfare and diplomacy to advice on how to deal with one's neighbors and colleagues, this collection of classical Eastern philosophy will provide readers with countless nuggets of wisdom. Features Summary The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years and continue to shape our ideas today... Author Lao Tzu (Author), Confucius (Author), Mencius (Author) Publisher Canterbury Classics Release date 20160909 Pages 565 ISBN 1-62686-802-6 ISBN 13 978-1-62686-802-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Level: A-level Subject: Politics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2018 Build your students' knowledge of the ideas, tensions and key thinkers within the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, plus the additional ideologies of Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Ecologism. Students will understand the core ideas and principles behind the political ideologies, and how they apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy. - Comprehensive coverage of the ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Ecologism - Definitions of key terms and concepts to help clarify knowledge and understanding of political language - Exam focus sections at the end of each chapter to test and develop understanding of key topics, offering practice for short and essay questions Features Summary Build your students' knowledge of the ideas, tensions and key thinkers within the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, plus the additional ideologies of Nationalism... Author Neil McNaughton (Author), Richard Kelly (Author) Publisher Philip Allan Updates Release date 20170824 Pages 223 ISBN 1-4718-8951-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-8951-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Pulitzer-Prize winner Samantha Power is widely known as the moral voice of her generation. A relentless advocate for promoting human rights, she has been heralded by President Barack Obama as one of America's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy." The Education of an Idealist traces Power's distinctly American journey, from Irish immigrant to human rights activist to United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Power began her career as a war correspondent and as a vocal critic of US foreign policy, and then put her ideals into practice while working with Obama in the Senate, on the campaign trail, and throughout his presidency. Power's perspective on government is unique, as she takes us from the streets of war-torn Bosnia to the Situation Room and out into the world of high-stakes diplomacy. In her characteristically gripping prose, Power illuminates the messy and complex worlds of politics and geopolitics while laying bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life. She also reveals what it's like to juggle the demands of a 24/7 national security job with raising two young children. And, in the face of great challenges, she shows us not just how the United States can lead, but why there is always something each of us can do to advance the cause of human dignity. The Education of an Idealist is a humorous, stirring, and ultimately unforgettable account of the world-changing power of idealism - and of one person's fierce determination to make a difference. Features Summary Pulitzer-Prize winner Samantha Power is widely known as the moral voice of her generation. A relentless advocate for promoting human rights, she has been heralded by President Barack Obama as one of America's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy.. Author Samantha Power Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20190901 Pages 416 ISBN 0-00-827490-8 ISBN 13 978-0-00-827490-0

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Now in its fourth edition, Strategy Synthesis takes a truly global perspective. Retaining the unique 'paradox' approach of the previous editions whereby a series of contrasting viewpoints are provided to invite student and professional discussion and debate, this new edition takes the approach one step further to acknowledge the developmental role which China and India have had in the business world, and includes strategic thinking philosophies from these countries. Unlike many other books on the subject, the philosophy at the heart of Bob de Wit's Strategy Synthesis text is that an understanding of the topic of strategy can only be gained by grappling with a wider diversity of insights from many prominent thinkers, and the clear recognition that there is no simple answer to the question of what strategy is. This new edition bridges West and East, North and South, with examples, short cases, quotes, and insights from around the globe. Features Summary Takes a truly global perspective. This edition takes the approach one step further to acknowledge the developmental role which China and India have had in the business world... Author Ron Meyer (Author), Bob De Wit (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20140604 Pages 376 ISBN 1-4080-8268-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4080-8268-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The Story of Philosophy is the ultimate exploration of 2,500 years of Western philosophy. From the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers, The Story of Philosophy brings a stunning and simple approach to tackle history's biggest ideas. Professor Bryan Magee takes you from the origins of philosophy to the present day, from Plato to Popper and into the future. This essential guide is fully updated to include thoughts on our modern society, exploring science and democracy, and posing the question: where do we go from here? Celebrate the world's most revolutionary concepts and understand how these ideas continue to shape our world. Develop your own perspectives and explore relevant issues such as modern logic and religion with this wonderfully comprehensive illustrated guide. In a world of evolving ideas, The Story of Philosophy is a fantastic resource to revisit again and again. Previous edition ISBN 9781405353335 Features Summary With an exploration of 2,500 years of Western philosophy. This title takes you from the origins of philosophy to the present day, from Plato to Popper and into the future... Author Bryan Magee Publisher DK Pub Release date 20160530 Pages 240 ISBN 0-241-24126-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-24126-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders. This new edition includes updates from Stephen Hawking with his latest thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal and offers new information about dark energy, the information paradox, eternal inflation, the microwave background radiation observations, and the discovery of gravitational waves. It is published to accompany the launch of a new app, Stephen Hawking's Pocket Universe. Features Summary Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? This book examines these questions. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein... Author Stephen Hawking Publisher Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group) Release date 20110818 Pages 240 ISBN 0-85750-100-3 ISBN 13 978-0-85750-100-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Located in Rochester, New York, Eastman Kodak was one of the world's leading manufacturers of photographic film for 125 years. Following the company's declaration of bankruptcy in 2012, photographers Alex Webb (born 1952) and Rebecca Norris Webb (born 1956) traveled to Rochester to capture images of the city during the twilight of Kodak's existence. "Memory City" responds to the uncertain future of Kodak film as a medium by presenting a view of Rochester that reflects the city's prosperous past and current troubles. Usually known for his color work, for this project Alex Webb used his final rolls of Kodachrome--a color film now only able to be processed in black and white--to capture Rochester's fading grandeur. He also photographed the city's streets in digital color. Rebecca's photographs consist of color portraits and still-lifes of Rochester's women, both young and old, taken using Portra--one of Kodak's last films. For this publication, the artists have also created a timeline of Rochester's cultural history, tracing the evolution of the complex, once-vibrant city. This book also contains quotations from many of the famous writers and thinkers who have been connected to Rochester and its environs, including women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and poets John Ashbery and Ilya Kaminsky. Features Summary Located in Rochester, New York, Eastman Kodak was one of the world's leading manufacturers of photographic film for 125 years. Following the company's declaration of bankruptcy in 2012... Author Alex Webb (Photographer), Rebecca Norris Webb (Photographer) Publisher Radius Books Release date 20140630 Pages 172 ISBN 1-934435-76-7 ISBN 13 978-1-934435-76-2

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Creativity is fundamental to human experience. In On Creativity David Bohm, the world-renowned scientist, investigates the phenomenon from all sides: not only the creativity of invention and of imagination but also that of perception and of discovery. This is a remarkable and life-affirming book by one of the most far-sighted thinkers of modern times. Format:Paperback Pages:192

Subtitle: How to Read the Bible Author: A. N. Wilson Publisher: Atlantic Books (1988) ISBN-10: 1848879601 ISBN-13: 9781848879607 Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 212 Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm +++ by A. N. Wilson +++ From renowned historian, biographer, and novelist A.N. Wilson comes a deeply personal, literary, and historical exploration of the Bible. In  The Book of the Peopl e, A. N. Wilson explores how readers and thinkers have approached the Bible, and how it might be read today. Charting his own relationship with the Bible over a lifetime of writing, Wilson argues that it remains relevant even in a largely secular society, as a philosophical work, a work of literature, and a cultural touchstone that the western world has answered to for nearly two thousand years: Martin Luther King was ''reading the Bible'' when he started the Civil Rights movement, as was Michelangelo when he painted the fresco cycles in the Sistine Chapel. Wilson challenges the way fundamentalists -- whether believers or nonbelievers -- have misused the Bible, either by neglecting and failing to recognize its cultural significance or by using it as a weapon against those with whom they disagree. Erudite, witty, and accessible, The Book of the People  seeks to reclaim the Good Book as our seminal work of literature and a book for the imagination.

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Few philosophers have had a more profound influence on the course of modern philosophy than Bertrand Russell. The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell is a comprehensive anthology of Russell's most definitive essays written between 1903 and 1959. First published in 1961, this remarkable collection is a testament to a philosopher whom many consider to be one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. This is an essential introduction to the brilliance of Bertrand Russell. Format:Paperback Pages:784

Oliver Tambo Speaks This unique collection of speeches, writings and rare interviews, with a foreword by Nelson Mandela, gives a coherent and comprehensive view of the ANCs development, from its origins as a protest movement in the stormy 1950s, through its banning and subsequent reconstitution in exile, into the organisation that it is today. Twenty years on from the first truly democratic elections, South Africans find themselves once again in a period of flux. In Oliver Tambo Speaks, one of the principal architects of the new South Africa expresses his thoughts on what the ANC was, what it became in order to liberate South Africa from oppression and what it should evolve into in order to provide a better life for all. Aside from being a vital historical document, Oliver Tambo Speaks presents us with fresh perspectives on our current situation from one of the greatest political thinkers that South Africa has produced. Author        Oliver Tambo ISBN           0795706855, 9780795706851 Format       Paperback Pages        272p.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days As leading radical writer on art John Berger celebrates his ninetieth year, he brings a lifetime's engagement with the ideas, artists, and thinkers that have shaped his thinking: Walter Benjamin, Rosa Luxemburg and Bertolt Brecht among them. In Landscapes Berger allows us to see the evolution of his own way of seeing. He explores the relationship between creativity and politics and the revolutionary potential of art through a series of different forms. As always, in this book, Berger pushes at the limits of art writing, demonstrating beautifully how his painter's eyes lead him to refer to himself only as a storyteller. A landscape is, to John Berger, like a portrait, an animating, liberating metaphor rather than a rigid definition. Landscapes offers a tour of the history of art, but not as you know it. Landscapes brings together Berger's most penetrating insights into how we may engage with both art and the artist in society. Features Summary A major new work from the world's leading writer on art Author John Berger Publisher Verso Books Release date 20161103 Pages 254 ISBN 1-78478-584-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78478-584-0

  Oliver Tambo Speaks - Kwela - 2012 - Paperback as new. This unique collection of speeches, writings and rare interviews, with a foreword by Nelson Mandela, gives a coherent and comprehensive view of the ANC’s development, from its origins as a protest movement in the stormy 1950s, through its banning and subsequent reconstitution in exile, into the organisation that it is today.  Twenty years on from the first truly democratic elections, South Africans find themselves once again in a period of flux. In Oliver Tambo Speaks, one of the principal architects of the “new” South Africa expresses his thoughts on what the ANC was, what it became in order to liberate South Africa from oppression and what it should evolve into in order to provide a better life for all. Aside from being a vital historical document, Oliver Tambo Speaks presents us with fresh perspectives on our current situation from one of the greatest political thinkers that South Africa has produced.       

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Few of us arrive in our first ethics class--or take our seat at an ethics committee--with a grip on the range of ideas and thinkers, perspectives and pitfalls that make up the ancient conversation about what is good and right and moral. The Pocket Dictionary of Ethics is a convenient power-assist unit to help you ramp up to speed. Not only does it take you where your desktop dictionary was not designed to go, it doubles as a basic A-to-Z survey or refresher course in ethics. Format:Paperback / softback Pages:128