War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning (Hedges Chris)(Paperback)

War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning (Hedges Chris)(Paperback)

General George S. Patton famously said, 'Compared to war all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God, I do love it so!' Though Patton was a notoriously single-minded general, it is nonetheless a sad fact that war gives meaning to many lives, a fact with which we have become

What Every Person Should Know about War (Hedges Chris)(Paperback)

Acclaimed New York Times journalist and author Chris Hedges offers a critical -- and fascinating -- lesson in the dangerous realities of our age: a stark look at the effects of war on combatants. Utterly lacking in rhetoric or dogma, this manual relies instead on bare fact, frank description, and a

When Atheism Becomes Religion: America's New Fundamentalists (Hedges Chris)(Paperback)

From the New York Times bestselling author of American Fascists and the NBCC finalist for War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning comes this timely and compelling work about new atheists: those who attack religion to advance the worst of global capitalism, intolerance and imperial projects. Chris

The Dignity of Labour (Cruddas Jon)(Paperback)

Does work give our lives purpose, meaning and status? Or is it a tedious necessity that will soon be abolished by automation, leaving humans free to enjoy a life of leisure and basic income? In this erudite and highly readable book, Jon Cruddas MP argues that it is imperative that the Left rejects

Biomeasurement (Hawkins Dawn)(Paperback)

Statistical analysis allows us to attach meaning to data that we have collected; it helps us to understand what experimental results really mean, and to assess whether we can trust what experiments seem to be telling us. Yet, despite being a collection of the most valuable and important tools

Snow Girls - The gripping thriller that will give you chills this winter (Mooney Chris)(Paperback / softback)

War Cry (Smith Wilbur)(Paperback / softback)

'That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.' In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed

Foreclosed (Odinet Christopher K.)(Paperback)

In Foreclosed, Chris Odinet gives voice to the stories of homeowners that have been neglected, particularly those facing foreclosure and deep financial distress. The book reveals the powerful and often invisible mortgage servicing industry, the tremendous discretionary power it wields over the

War and Religion: A Very Short Introduction (Mitchell Jolyon)(Paperback)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Is religion a force for war, or a force for peace? Some of the most terrible wars in history have been caused and motivated by religion. Much of the violence that fills our screens today springs from the same source. Yet some of the bravest

American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America (Hedges Chris)(Paperback)

Twenty-five years ago, when Pat Robertson and other radio and televangelists first spoke of the United States becoming a Christian nation that would build a global Christian empire, it was hard to take such hyperbolic rhetoric seriously. Today, such language no longer sounds like hyperbole but

Zero 22: Danny Black Thriller 8 (Ryan Chris)(Paperback / softback)

When the President of the US wages war on the SAS, all hell breaks

Meaning of Cricket (Hotten Jon)(Paperback / softback)

Cricket is a strange game. It is a team sport that is almost entirely dependent on individual performance. Blending legendary players, from Vivian Richards to Mark Ramprakash, Kevin Pietersen to Ricky Ponting, and with his own cricketing story, the author explores the funny, moving and melancholic

Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments (Rottman Gordon L.)(Paperback)

During the years of the Vietnam War, U.S. forces used three major types of equipment sets, with numerous modifications for particular circumstances. Different equipment was also used by Special Forces, the South Vietnamese, and other allied ground troops.Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments

The Cremator (Fuks Ladislav)(Paperback)

The devil's neatest trick is to persuade us that he doesn't exist. Giovanni Papini It is a maxim that both rings true in our contemporary world and pervades this tragicomic novel of anxiety and evil set amid the horrors of World War II. As a gay man living in a totalitarian, patriarchal society,

The Meaning of the Nuclear Revolution (Jervis Robert)(Paperback)

Robert Jervis argues here that the possibility of nuclear war has created a revolution in military strategy and international relations. He examines how the potential for nuclear Armageddon has changed the meaning of war, the psychology of statesmanship, and the formulation of military policy by

33 Strategies Of War (Greene Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Offers the strategies of war that can help us gain mastery in the modern world. Spanning world civilisations, and synthesising dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts, this comprehensive guide focuses on the subtle social game of everyday life

The Meaning of Anxiety (May Rollo)(Paperback)

Rollo May challenges the idea that 'mental health is living without anxiety,' believing it is essential to being human. He explores how it can relieve boredom, sharpen sensibilities, and produce the tension necessary to preserve human existence. May sees a link extending from anxiety to

Pocket Handbook of Christian Apologetics (Kreeft Peter)(Paperback)

'Be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you,' wrote the apostle Peter.That is what apologetics is all about.Here is a concise, informative guide for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have condensed their popular Handbook of

God Is Giving (Parker Amy)(Board Books)

Little ones will feel thankful for all that God gives to us and our world in this charming holiday-themed board book in a series by bestselling author Amy Parker. Be thankful for all that God gives you each and every day. From tiny acorns to a harvest moon to our loved ones gathered around the

Us Foreign Policy 3e (Cox Michael)(Paperback)

Giving students a perspective on US foreign policy that is critical and connected, US Foreign Policy, Third Edition, is the student toolkit for navigating the ever-changing dynamics of the subject area. Using the book, students learn how to critically assess US foreign policy, as they are

Maths of Life and Death (Yates Kit)(Paperback / softback)

Maths is the story of the world around us, and the wisdom it gives us can be the difference between success and disaster.We are all doing maths all the time, from the way we communicate with each other to the way we travel, from how we work to how we relax. Many of us are aware of this. But few of

Celebrating Teachers: Making a Difference (Henley Chris)(Paperback)

Gary Toward and Chris Henley believe that teaching is the best and most important profession. Now, you might argue that it would be medicine that should take that accolade - as medics save lives and mend people. But teachers create lives and 'make' people. They, in fact, create medics This book

Translation: A Very Short Introduction (Reynolds Matthew)(Paperback)

Translation is everywhere and matters to everybody. Translation doesn't only give us foreign news, dubbed films and instructions for using the microwave: without it, there would be no world religions, and our literatures, our cultures, and our languages would be unrecognizable. In this Very Short

Babbitt (Lewis Sinclair)(Paperback / softback)

Realising that his life is devoid of meaning, he grows determined to transcend his trivial existence and search for a greater purpose. In the economic boom years of 1920s' America, Babbitt became a symbol of middle-class mediocrity, and his name an enduring part of the American