This political analysis of Harry Potter uses the beloved wizarding world to introduce readers to the equally murky and intimidating world of politics. Rowling's work provides us with entries into all of the most important political questions in history, from terrorism and human rights to the classic[...]
This book surveys the history of the Persian Gulf from ancient times until the present day. Broad overview chapters by leading authorities treat the internal history of the region and describe the role outsiders - including the Portuguese, Dutch, Ottomans, British, and Americans - have played there.[...]
The topics of 'race' and 'racism' are often treated narrowly and unimaginatively in social scientific literature; they are usually viewed as sub-categories of 'stereotyping' or 'prejudice' or 'social class.' In this exciting new book, Margaret Wetherell and Jonathan Potter extend their work on the u[...]
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter celebrates the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter. It has a beautifully designed gold-foil jacket and is the perfect gift for Beatrix Potter fans and collectors alike. This illustrated reference book looks at Beatrix Potter's childhood, and at the story behi[...]
Learn all about the creator of Peter Rabbit and celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday on July 28, 2016
Born to a wealthy family in Victorian London, Beatrix Potter never had many playmates. When she got lonely, she turned to the animals in her playroom: rabbits, mice, frogs, hedgehogs... ev[...]
2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator with ACelebration of Beatrix Potter
With illustrious tales of characters like Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, and Jemima Puddle-Duck, Beatrix Potter established herself as[...]
Learn all about the creator of Peter Rabbit and celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday on July 28, 2016
Born to a wealthy family in Victorian London, Beatrix Potter never had many playmates. When she got lonely, she turned to the animals in her playroom: rabbits, mice, frogs, hedgehogs... ev[...]
Rediscover the charm of the World of Beatrix Potter with this enchanting colouring book filled with all your favourite characters. With beautiful pages to colour, this charming colouring book is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan.[...]
Potterisms is a collection of unexpected observations from Beatrix Potter. Full of wise and wonderful quips on life, love and friendship, this is a truly collectible item for Potter fans. "Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were - Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter."[...]
This survey of Sally Potter's work documents and explores her cinematic development from the feminist reworking of Puccini's opera La Boheme in "Thriller" to the provocative contemplation of romantic relationships after 9/11 in "Yes". Catherine Fowler traces a clear trajectory of developing themes a[...]
'Coming into being, the work of art, this very pot, creates relations - relations between nature and culture, between the individual and society, between utility and beauty. Governed by desire, the artist's work answers questions of value. Is nature favoured, or culture? Are individual needs or soci[...]
'Alphabets and names make games and everybody has a name and all the same they have in a way to have a birthday', muses Gertrude Stein in "To Do: A Book of Alphabets and Birthdays". Written in 1940 and intended as a follow-up to her children's book "The World Is Round", published the previous year, [...]
Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.
The war against Voldemort is not going well: even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of "The Daily Prophet looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses.
And yet...
The "What I Read" journal is ideal for jotting down thoughts and keeping track of all the books you've read and can't wait to start.[...]