Enjoying It: Candy Crush and Capitalism (Bown Alfie)(Paperback)

Enjoying It: Candy Crush and Capitalism (Bown Alfie)(Paperback)

Using a range of 'case studies' from Critical Theory to Candy Crush, 'Gangnam Style' to Game of Thrones and Football Manager to Hieronymus Bosch, this book argues that we need to rethink our enjoyment. Inspired by psychoanalysis, the book offers a new way of thinking about how we talk about what we

The PlayStation Dreamworld (Bown Alfie)(Paperback)

From mobile phones to consoles, tablets and PCs, we are now a generation of gamers. The PlayStation Dreamworld is - to borrow a phrase from Slavoj Zizek - the pervert's guide to videogames. It argues that we can only understand the world of videogames via Lacanian dream analysis. It also argues

Alfie and Mum (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback / softback)

Meet Alfie's mum. She has reddish brown curly hair which often gets untidy, but Alfie likes it like that. She sometimes gets cross when she loses things or when there are too many toys lying all over the floor. Here are two stories about Alfie and his Mum, and their adventures

Cool Crosby (Swanson Sateren Shelley)(Paperback / softback)

Alfie Wolfe's twin sister, Alfreeda, is an annoying pain in Alfie's side, and he just can't stand it any more! Enter Crosby, a very cool, laid-back German shepherd (with his own pesky puppy in tow) who checks into the Hound Hotel and teaches Alfie a lesson in

Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (Lenin Vladimir)(Paperback / softback)

Explains the inevitable flaws and destructive power of Capitalism: that it would lead unavoidably to imperialism, monopolies and

Alfie Weather (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

Any old weather is Alfie weather, and as Alfie demonstrates in this stunning collection of stories and poems, there's always lots to do come rain or shine. Whether it's exploring frozen puddles on a frosty winter's day or wading in a cool stream on a hot summer's afternoon, Alfie's world is a great

Alfie and the Dragon (Roberts Tony)(Paperback / softback)

Alfie and the Big Boys (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

Alfie's Nursery School is right next door to the Big School where the big boys go. Alfie and Bernard wish that they could be friends with the most popular big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One Saturday morning, mom takes Alfie and Annie Rose to a plant pot

Heirs and Graces (Bowen Rhys)(Paperback / softback)

Alfie and Grandma (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback / softback)

Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! A special edition of previously published stories collected together in a celebration of grandmas and grandchildren from Shirley Hughes, creator of

A Friend Called Alfie (Alfie Series, Book 6) (Wells Rachel)(Paperback)

The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a sixth book Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures - this time with a puppy in tow...At Christmas time we all need a friend...Alfie and his kitten, George, have always known that a human is for life and not just for Christmas

AI Art: Machine Visions and Warped Dreams (Zylinska Joanna)(Paperback)

Can computers be creative? Is algorithmic art just a form of Candy Crush? Cutting through the smoke and mirrors surrounding computation, robotics and artificial intelligence, Joanna Zylinska argues that, to understand the promise of AI for the creative fields, we must not confine ourselves solely

Alfie's Angels in Polish and English (Barkow Henriette)(Paperback / softback)

Alfie Jones and the Big Decision (Fuller David)(Paperback / softback)

The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

This charming collection of nine short stories, poems, and colorful pictures starring Alfie and his baby sister, Annie Rose, celebrate the drama of everyday

Alfie Outdoors (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. Seeds are planted; the carrots are going to be a gift for a special friend of Alfie's. But there are suprises in store... Shirley Hughes is the creator of the bestselling, best-loved,

Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason (Kohn Alfie)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking approach to parenting by nationally-respected educator Alfie Kohn that gives parents 'powerful alternatives to help children become their most caring, responsible selves' (Adele Faber, New York Times bestselling author) by

Alfie and Dad (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

Join Alfie and Dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes. Alfie's dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. He's there to reassure Alfie during a restless night, he's there to find Alfie's favourite toy Flumbo when he gets left

Capitalism: A Graphic Guide (Shatil Sharron)(Paperback)

Capitalism shapes every aspect of our world, beyond just our economic structures; it moulds our values and influences the way we write laws, wage wars and even conduct personal relationships. From its beginnings to the present day, Capitalism: A Graphic Guide tells the story of capitalism's

Bamburgh, Seahouses and the Farne Islands (Bowen Catherine)(Paperback)

Alfie and His Very Best Friend (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members! A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of

Alfie Gets in First (Hughes Shirley)(Paperback)

Arriving home after shopping with his mom and sister, Alfie rushes inside and slams the door. Bang Alfie is stuck inside and his mom and Annie Rose are stuck outside without a key. Soon everyone in the street becomes involved in trying to rescue Alfie, but he has a plan of his

Everyday Magic: The Adventures of Alfie Blackstack (Kidd Jess)(Paperback)

'Had me giggling all the way through . . . I loved it!' - Jasbinder Bilan'Action-packed and bursting with fun' - Sinad O'HartWelcome to Little Snoddington, where nothing is normal and every day is magic . . .Nine-year-old Alfie Blackstack's parents have met a very unfortunate end. Now he's living

Frog Crush (Worboys Ian)(Pevná vazba)

Frog Crush presents a scene from life in the African savannah and it follows the short journey of five animals in the midday sun, while they are trying to find something juicy and tasty to eat. The book opens with the sight of a Frog singing on a lily pad and who is feeling particularly hungry. An