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The God of the Machine presents an original theory of history and a bold defense of individualism as the source of moral and political progress. When it was published in 1943, Isabel Paterson's work provided fresh intellectual support for the endangered American belief in individual rights, limited government, and economic freedom. Her book placed her in the vanguard of the free-enterprise movement now sweeping the world. It will be essential to students...

"The last two decades have seen an expanded version of the art world, both in terms of the commercial sphere of contemporary art galleries and collectors and also in terms of museum exhibitions. Art beyond that produced by European and North American artists, almost entirely male and white, is getting long overdue attention, from South Asiaavila explores why. She argues that Latinx art is neglected for reasons of race and class by Latin American art...

Is everyone just puppets on a string being manipulated by a secret cult with a greater plan known as the New World Order? Delve into the subject of true power and who holds it in this no-holds-bar documentary film. Unravel the mystery that continues to fascinate and mystify. Find out what the New World Order really is and who is really in control.

Is there an alternative to capitalism? In this landmark text Chomsky and Waterstone chart a critical map for a more just and sustainable society. 'Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous brutalities in the current capitalist system. It represents both a crisis and an opportunity. Everything depends on the actions that people take into their own hands.' How does politics shape our world, our lives and our perceptions? How much of 'common...

"Drawn from more than two decades of pathbreaking writing, the iconic and bestselling David Graeber's most important essays and interviews"-- Provided by publisher.

After a little girl, who is dressed like a reindeer, crashes Coyote's solstice party, she brings them to a mall where Coyote has fun shopping--until he realizes he needs to pay for everything.

Uses archival footage, documents and visits to original locations to capture the life, times and thought of the German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed by the National Socialists days before the end of WWII.

"Para Enrique Krauze, la critica al poder es un compromiso de larga data que se conecta con la aspiracion de que logremos pasar de una presidencia imperial a una institucional. Al final, estas paginas vislumbran la posibilidad de reconstruir la concordia perdida en Mexico, cuyo camino esta en la convergencia entre los partidos de oposicion y una valiente y activa sociedad civil." -- "To Enrique Krauze, critiquing power is a long-lasting commitment,...

"This first-time-ever original-narrative documentary is a unique and entertaining retelling of the turbulent-yet-fascinating events leading up to and through the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. You'll learn firsthand from the characters themselves- such as Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, and others who were involved- as you get an in-depth and evenhanded picture of an often-overlooked period in American history. And these characters are...