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  Oral History - A Very Short...

  Douglas A. Boyd

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  This Very Short Introduction is a general introduction to oral history from the interview to the archive. Douglas A. Boyd examines the oral history interview, recording techniques and strategies, technologies for making oral history accessible, and the legal and ethical implications throughout the work of oral history. Boyd also pays special attention to the role of the archive and the importance of memory. Equally important, this book also examines the world of digital possibilities for utilizing oral history for scholarly, public, community, and personal use.An area of explosive interest and growth, oral history is a complex discipline not just sequestered to storytelling. The interview is a complex combination of strategy and flexibility, remembering and forgetting, narrative and silence, and cannot escape individual biases and perspectives. This book offers listeners a comprehensive and concise overview of oral history from one of the most important figures in the field.

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  We Two From Heaven - A Memoir

  James Whyle

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  'A boldly imagined and beautifully written memoir. Whyle's prose is finely tuned, unflinching in its approach to painful subjects, but also laced with wry humour and the sheer delight of being alive.' – Ivan Vladislavic
  We Two from Heaven is a singular memoir, a four-part fugue on the tricks and traps of memory, a shuffling of the cards of time. Episodes from the early life of writer James Whyle are interwoven with the letters of his father from the Western Front during the First World War. Their formative experiences – war, conscription, injury, desertion – flash by, juxtaposed, as if in counterpoint.
  Upending the reader's expectations of a memoir, Whyle then explores the violence and madness of apartheid society as the narrator passes through boarding school and university and takes his first steps to become a writer. Raw and rhythmic, lyrical and caustic, this is an unsparing, formally inventive dissection of human vanities and illusions.
  At the end of history, on the shores of a blue bay, the voices of the past can be heard as we await the arrival of the barbarians – or the baboons, whoever comes first.

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  Lectures on the History of...

  Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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  Meaning Incorporated presents, for the first time in audio, Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy, volume 1. The lectures in this installment cover Hegel's demarcation of the history of philosophy as a discipline distinct from philosophy itself. He provides the intellectual context for the work in the way that only Hegel can, as part of his larger project to systematically approach the concept of Mind and the Absolute. Subsequent editions will be devoted to lectures from various historical periods. This work is intended for anyone interested in primary source material for human intellectual history, for researchers, students and hobbyists alike. If you enjoy this reading, please see other titles offered by Meaning Incorporated.

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  Uncle Tom's Cabin (Illustrated)

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in two volumes in 1852, the novel had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the U.S., and is said to have "helped lay the groundwork for the [American] Civil War."

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  Dark Psychology - The Dark Side...

  Wesley Felt

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  Gender does influence persuasion, largely due to the emotional and intellectual differences between men and women. It is often believed that the direct, straightforward approach typically associated with men is more effective in persuasion than the emotionally nuanced methods often attributed to women. 
    
  One of the key differences between men and women is that men are primarily visually stimulated. This trait, while sometimes criticized as shallow, is rooted in our DNA and evolution. Historically, men were driven to seek healthy partners for reproduction, as visual cues were the primary way to assess health before the advent of modern medicine. In the days of early human society, a woman of child-bearing age who appeared healthy was naturally attractive to men, as it signaled good prospects for offspring. 
    
  While men are often said to be led by their physical desires, this viewpoint oversimplifies the situation. Men are indeed influenced by what they see, but this is due to their evolutionary programming. Consequently, many men may prioritize physical appearance over other traits such as intelligence or personality, even when these traits might contribute more to a lasting relationship.

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  Human Nature and Conduct - An...

  John Dewey

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  Explore the depths of human behaviour with John Dewey's 'Human Nature and Conduct.' This masterful treatise delves into social psychology, dissecting the forces shaping our actions and society. Dewey's keen insights illuminate the intricate dance between individual impulses and the social fabric, drawing on philosophy and psychology. A thought-provoking exploration of ethics, habit, and the potential for human betterment, this book is a beacon for those seeking to understand the complexities of human nature and societal dynamics. Read in English, unabridged.

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