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The philosophical discourse of modernity The philosophical discourse of modernity Jürgen Habermas A series of twelve lectures on Modern and Post Modern thinkers ranging from Hegel who critiqued subjective reason and sought to replace it with Absolute Knowledge to Nietsche who proclaimed the death… OL1414395W
Intellectuals Intellectuals Paul M. Johnson,Paul Johnson,Paul Bede Johnson A fascinating portrait of the minds that have shaped the modern world. In an intriguing series of case studies, Rousseau, Shelley, Marx, Ibsen, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Bertrand Russell, Brecht, Sartre, E… OL14927152W
Of quarks, quasars, and other quirks Of quarks, quasars, and other quirks John Edmund Brewton,Sara Westbrook Brewton,Quentin Blake,John Brewton Blackburn A collection of poems dealing with such aspects of modern life as computers, atomic bombs, space travel, transplants, and pollution. OL15860746W
The postmodern condition The postmodern condition Jean-François Lyotard Many definitions of postmodernism focus on its nature as the aftermath of the modern industrial age when technology developed dynamically. In The Postmodern Condition Jean-Francois Lyotard extends th… OL15963846W
ההיסטוריה של המחר ההיסטוריה של המחר Yuval Noah Harari Tras el éxito de Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari vuelve su mirada al futuro para ver hacia dónde nos dirigimos. Bestseller del New York Times con 1 millón de ejemplares vendidos Yuval Noah Harari, autor d… OL17641518W
The mark of the Scots The mark of the Scots Duncan A. Bruce "Here is an entertaining celebration of the achievements of people of Scottish descent. Scottish accomplishments throughout history in every field of endeavor-from science to the arts to politics to … OL1922156W
Ancient Greece Ancient Greece William Caper "Describes the life and times of ancient Greece. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life from the perspectives of a resident of Athens and a resident of Sparta"--Provided by publis… OL1927231W
The Day Is Now Far Spent The Day Is Now Far Spent Nicolas Diat,Robert Sarah In this powerful book by the acclaimed spiritual leader and best-selling writer, one he calls his "most important", he analyzes the profound spiritual, moral and political crisis in the contemporary … OL19755902W
Go wild Go wild John J. Ratey In GO WILD, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have not kept pace. This mismatch affects… OL19978282W
Culture Culture Terry Eagleton Culture is a defining aspect of what it means to be human. Defining culture and pinpointing its role in our lives is not, however, so straightforward. Terry Eagleton, one of our foremost literary and… OL20030522W
Cultures of the world Cultures of the world Odile Breaud Describes the surroundings, daily life, traditions, and customs of people living all around the world. OL20147302W
France on the brink France on the brink Jonathan Fenby "France today remains in crisis. High unemployment, an archaic economic system, a self-selecting governing class unable to handle serious problems, and a debilitating nostalgia for things past have c… OL23183976W
What you need to know now What you need to know now Joe Fullman An amazing picture of our world right now, created for the internet generation. Help your child learn all about our world and its people. Clever illustrations tell the story of our modern world, from… OL24307943W
Fashions of a decade Fashions of a decade Maria Costantino Chronicles trends in 1930s styles such as lower hemlines and broader shoulders; the introduction of synthetic fabrics; and new views of fitness, health, and personal beauty. OL2468225W
Civilisation des Odeurs (XVIe-XVIIIe Siecles) Civilisation des Odeurs (XVIe-XVIIIe Siecles) Robert Muchembled 269 pages, 24 pages de planches non numérotées : 24 cm OL26566312W
What We Owe the Future What We Owe the Future William MacAskill Why we should organize our plans to include the well-being people 10s or even 100s of generations into the future, and how we should go about doing that kind of planning. OL27138977W
New Makers of Modern Culture New Makers of Modern Culture Justin Wintle An updated version of the well-known Makers of Modern Culture. We get biographies of innovative, often very famous individuals active within the fields of the arts, politics, and more. The contribut… OL2874795W
Fashions of a decade Fashions of a decade Patricia Baker Surveys the fads, fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the self-satisfied, consumeristic 1950s. OL4080404W
Wonders of the world Wonders of the world Philip Steele Pour découvrir les sept Merveilles du Monde antique et bien d'autres des temps modernes. OL51650W
Beyond civilization Beyond civilization Daniel Quinn In Beyond Civilization, Daniel Quinn thinks the unthinkable. We all know there's no one right way to build a bicycle, no one right way to design an automobile, no one right way to make a pair of shoe… OL61768W
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