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  The Mystique of Opium

  Donald Wigal

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  Opium used to have the same importance in international economy and state-led strategies as petrol has today. It became the basis for trade with isolationist China as soon as the Opium Wars obtained trading rights for Western Companies. International strategies for personal reveries… 19th-century European writers were to begin praising this “midnight fairy”. This book offers a tastefully illustrated history of this toxic substance, its paraphernalia and era.

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  American Presidents: Behind the...

  One Day University

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  Learn from four remarkable professors in a set of One Day University presentations on the great American Presidents. The framers of the Constitution were in uncharted territory when they created the office of the presidency. No one at that time had a clear vision of what the president of a national republic would do, and only the vaguest notion existed when George Washington took the oath in 1789. For nearly 250 years, our elected Presidents have played a role in shaping what the office has become. Thomas Jefferson described the presidency as a “splendid misery,” John Quincy Adams felt it was “harassing,” and Warren Harding said simply “It’s hell!" And yet somehow some of our most notable Presidents left office with remarkable accomplishments.

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  Anchor's Long Chain The...

  Yves Bonnefoy

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  An experiment with the sonnet form by one of the foremost French poets of his generation.
  
  Yves Bonnefoy has wowed the literary world for decades with his diffuse volumes. First published in France in 2008, The Anchor's Long Chain is an indispensable addition to his oeuvre. Enriching Bonnefoy's earlier work, the volume, translated by Beverley Bie Brahic, also innovates, including an unprecedented sequence of nineteen sonnets. These sonnets combine the strictness of the form with the freedom to vary line length and create evocative fragments. Compressed, emotionally powerful, and allusive, the poems are also autobiographical-but only in glimpses. Throughout, Bonnefoy conjures up life's eternal questions with each new poem.
  
  Longer, discursive pieces, including the title poem's meditation on a prehistoric stone circle and a legend about a ship, are also part of this volume, as are a number of poetic prose pieces in which Bonnefoy, like several of his great French predecessors, excels. Long-time fans will find much to praise here, while newer listeners will quickly find themselves under the spell of Bonnefoy's powerful, discursive poetry.

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  Republic The: Book Summary &...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Republic, by Plato
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Plato .
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Republic is a timeless philosophical masterpiece that explores justice, politics, and the nature of the ideal society. Through a series of thought-provoking dialogues, the book delves into questions about morality, the role of government, and the pursuit of truth. With its visionary concepts like the philosopher-king, the allegory of the cave, and the theory of forms, this work remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy and an enduring guide to understanding human nature and governance.

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  Ireland - A Comprehensive...

  History Retold

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  Want to know more about Ireland´s history? 
  Interested in the influence of Celtic Christianity and the spread of monastic culture throughout Europe? 
  If you said yes, this book is for you! 
  Prepare to charge into the heart-pounding saga of Ireland's past, where history ignites like the clash of steel. Unveil the valor of Celtic warriors, the unyielding quest for freedom, and the indomitable spirit that shapes this legendary nation. This meticulously forged opus weaves fierce narratives and penetrating insights that thrust you onto the battlefield of Ireland's dynamic evolution. 
  Together we will explore:Ancient Celtic Origins and MythologyBritish Rule and Struggle for IndependenceGreat Famine and EmigrationLiterary Heritage: Joyce, Yeats, and moreThe Troubles: Conflict in Northern IrelandIrish Immigration's Global ImpactCeltic Christianity and Monastic CultureCeltic Tiger Era: Economic Boom and Challenges 
  March alongside legendary champions, from Brian Boru to Michael Collins, and bear witness to the seismic clashes that forge Ireland's destiny. Whether you're a battle-hardened history aficionado or a fearless seeker of truth, this tome becomes your war drum in a realm where myths breathe as reality. ' 
  Unleash the layers of this storied land—seize your opportunity now and charge forth on an unrelenting crusade through Ireland's extraordinary history. 
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  The Essential Peirce Volume 1...

  Nathan Houser, Christian Kloesel

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  The first of two volumes of key texts from American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, the father of pragmatism.“Often considered the greatest American philosopher, Peirce produced no comprehensive treatise; until now, students and scholars had to read through widely scattered papers to gain an overall view of his thought. This anthology remedies that situation by offering a full representation of his work, including several hard-to-obtain items. . . . Highly recommended for scholarly collections.” —Library JournalA convenient two-volume reader's edition makes accessible to students and scholars the most important philosophical papers of the brilliant American thinker Charles Sanders Peirce. Volume 1 presents twenty-five key texts, chronologically arranged, beginning with Peirce’s “On a New List of Categories” of 1867, a highly regarded alternative to Kantian philosophy, and ending with the first sustained and systematic presentation of his evolutionary metaphysics in the Monist Metaphysical Series of 1891–1893. The book features a clear introduction and informative headnotes to help readers grasp the nature and significance of Peirce’s thought system. Bringing together all the writings needed for the study of Peirce’s systematic philosophy and its development, Volume 1 is ideal for classroom use. Volume 2, covering the period from 1894 until Peirce’s death in 1914, will highlight the development of his system of signs and his mature pragmatism.“A first-rate edition, which supersedes all other portable Peirces. . . . All the Peirce most people will ever need.” —Louis Menand, The New York Review of Books“The Monist essays are included in the first volume of the compact and welcome Essential Peirce; they are by Peirce's standards quite accessible and splendid in their cosmic scope and assertiveness.” ―London Review of Books

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