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Geneva-born thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau's famous work of political philosophy from 1762 is based on a give-and-take theory of the relation between individual freedom and social order: the social contract that gives the work its name. Rousseau thinks about the issue by starting with what is known as the state of nature, a lawless condition where people are free to do what they like, governed only by their own instinctive sense of justice. People...
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Final graphic novel with the iconic Adam West! It all comes to a close here. Mis-Adventuring through infinite imaginations and parallel universes is all very well, but the real world is calling for Adam West. Bills must be paid and pets fed, so Adam hangs up his magical amulet and returns to the now tame seeming life of a jobbing actor. Little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the apocalyptic, and the real world will be the setting...
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Mis-Adventuring through infinite imaginations and parallel universes is all very well, but the real world is calling for Adam West. Bills must be paid and pets fed, so Adam hangs up his magical amulet and returns to the now tame seeming life of a jobbing actor. Little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the apocalyptic, and the real world will be the setting for his most death deifying adventure yet!
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Turns out magic amulets aren't as rare as Adam West thought. A cordial dinner invitation has turned into a samurai duel to the death, and the secret history of his magical amulet is revealed, bringing with it an evil smelling stench in the shape of an ancient sorcerer.
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New York burns as dragons nest in its once proud skyscrapers, and it seems the mantle of savior has fallen Adam West's way, as only it could. With an ageing millionaire and a magic talking mouse as his wingmen, Adam must save the greatest city on earth, using nothing but his imagination.
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"A writer's humorous and often-heartbreaking tale of losing his sight-and how he hid it from the world. At age sixteen, James Tate Hill was diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, a condition that left him legally blind. After high school friends stopped calling and a disability counselor advised him to aim for Cs in his classes, Hill used his remaining blurry peripheral vision to pretend he could still see. Feigning eye contact, memorizing...
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A premium, lavishly illustrated compendium of specially curated essays, boasting stunning, newly commissioned maps, illustrations, and diagrams, which explores iconic Marvel locations. Navigate a universe of wonders. Chart a journey across Marvel Comics' vast and vibrant universe, from its Earthbound mean streets and hidden lands, to its mythic realms and cosmic outer reaches. This Marvel-approved compendium of specially curated essays features stunning,...
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Recently returned to the cultural spotlight, Frederick Douglass's impact on American history is felt even in today's current events. Comic book writer and filmmaker David F. Walker joins with the art team of Damon Smyth and Marissa Louise to bring the long, exciting, and influential life of Douglass to life in comic book form. Taking you from Douglass's life as a young slave through his forbidden education to his escape and growing prominence as a...
10) Duets for one
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(Ukulele). This collection features 15 classic songs arranged by ukulele master, James Hill. In these remarkable arrangements, two distinct ukulele parts chord accompaniment and melody can be played in counterpoint at the same time by one player. The arrangements cater to both advanced beginner and experienced players and there is a warm-up section that introduces the player to the Duets for One concept. The book includes access to audio tracks online...
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Twelve dark academia short stories from masters of the genre! In these stories, retribution visits a lothario lecturer; the sinister truth is revealed about a missing professor; a forsaken lover uses a séance for revenge; an obsession blooms about a possible illicit affair; two graduates exhume the secrets of a reclusive scholar; horrors are uncovered in an obscure academic department; five hopeful initiates must complete a murderous taks and much...