Автор: Scott James C. Название: Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States ISBN: 030024021X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300240214 Издательство: Wiley yUP Рейтинг: Цена: 2473.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An Economist Best History Book 2017"History as it should be written."--Barry Cunliffe, Guardian"Scott hits the nail squarely on the head by exposing the staggering price our ancestors paid for civilization and political order."--Walter Scheidel, Financial Times Why did humans abandon hunting and gathering for sedentary communities dependent on livestock and cereal grains, and governed by precursors of today's states? Most people believe that plant and animal domestication allowed humans, finally, to settle down and form agricultural villages, towns, and states, which made possible civilization, law, public order, and a presumably secure way of living. But archaeological and historical evidence challenges this narrative. The first agrarian states, says James C. Scott, were born of accumulations of domestications: first fire, then plants, livestock, subjects of the state, captives, and finally women in the patriarchal family--all of which can be viewed as a way of gaining control over reproduction. Scott explores why we avoided sedentism and plow agriculture, the advantages of mobile subsistence, the unforeseeable disease epidemics arising from crowding plants, animals, and grain, and why all early states are based on millets and cereal grains and unfree labor. He also discusses the "barbarians" who long evaded state control, as a way of understanding continuing tension between states and nonsubject peoples.
Описание: Matt Stuart explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography
Автор: Pichon, Liz Название: Tom gates: a tiny bit lucky ISBN: 140719349X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781407193496 Издательство: Scholastic UK Рейтинг: Цена: от 1055.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children`sBook Award, the Waterstones Children`s Book Prize and theBlue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013, comes the seventh amazinginstalment of Tom Gates` adventures - now in paperback!
Автор: Edward Said Название: On Late Style: Music and Literature Against the Grain ISBN: 1350016802 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781350016804 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 3008.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: On Late Style was the final published work of Edward Said, author of Orientalism and one of the most important cultural critics of the post-war era. Said explores the works of artists in their twilight years and find that these works are often rebellious rather than conservative, prophetic not nostalgic and creatively restless far more than they are complacent. Deftly ranging across literature, music, art and film and the works of such artists as Euripides, Beethoven, Mozart, Genet and Mann, On Late Style is a dazzling display from one of the great critics of the 20th century. The book includes a foreword by Mariam C. Said and an introduction by Michael Wood.
Автор: Kingsman Jonathan Charles Название: Out of the Shadows: The New Merchants of Grain ISBN: 170426782X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781704267821 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2240.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In 1979, Dan Morgan, a journalist with the Washington Post, wrote Merchants of Grain, a definitive history of the international grain trade. In the 40 years since Dan's book was published the grain markets have changed almost beyond recognition. So too have the merchants of grain. Once shadowy figures, grain merchants have now come out of the shadows. Almost everything that you eat or drink today will contain something bought, stored, transported, processed, shipped, distributed or sold by one of the seven giants of the agricultural supply chain. The media often refers to them as the ABCD group of international grain-trading companies, with ABCD standing for ADM, Bunge, Cargill and Dreyfus. The acronym, though, ignores the other three giants of the food supply: Glencore, COFCO International and Wilmar. Together, they handle 50 percent of the international trade in grain and oilseeds. In this book's series of exclusive and unprecedented interviews, CEOs and senior traders from these seven giants describe in their own words how the agricultural markets are changing, and how they are adapting to those changes. Accompanying text explains how grain trading works, what grain traders do, and the journey that your food takes before arriving on your plate.This is the inside story of the grain market and of the seven companies at the centre of the world's food supply.
Автор: Hello!lucky Название: Kindness Rules! (a Hello!lucky Book) ISBN: 1419734261 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781419734267 Издательство: Abrams Рейтинг: Цена: 1038.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Manners don't come naturally to everyone! But did you know that elephants are known for their impeccable etiquette? It's true! This hilarious guide to good manners offers many fun teaching moments for kids and their parents-it covers all the basics for the preschool set, from saying "please" and "thank you" to sharing and being kind to others. Filled with bright, adorable illustrations in Hello!Lucky's inimitable style, young children will love learning about manners with this delightful, sturdy board book."This unusual book introduces Magic, a very polite little elephant. He shares his top tips with children in an inimitable way that gets the message across with a wonderful dose of humour that children will remember - and adults will appreciate many of the subtleties in the text." Parents in Touch
Автор: Morpurgo Michael Название: Lucky Button ISBN: 1406388939 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781406388930 Издательство: Walker Books Рейтинг: Цена: 923.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum, written by acclaimed children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman. From award-winning master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, author of the acclaimed War Horse, comes a moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum. A lonely boy struggles to cope with school bullies and caring for his mother, until a mysterious encounter reveals life in the Foundling Hospital in the eighteenth century and unravels a touching tale about the power of music.
Beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrator Michael Foreman.
Автор: Cobb Amelia Название: Zoe`s Rescue ZOO. The Lucky Snow Leopard ISBN: 0857633775 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780857633774 Издательство: Nosy Crow Рейтинг: Цена: 1187.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels, it falls to Zoe and her mum, the zoo`s vet, to settle them into their new home. This suits Zoe perfectly, because she can talk to animals! But that`s a secret! A little snow leopard doesn`t want to be a big brother. Can Zoe show him how lucky he is?
Описание: Spread Some Luck and Laughter on St Patrick's Day
Warning: Do not laugh too loud as that may scare the leprechaun away.
With Fun Illustrations
The Laugh Challenge: Joke Book Lucky Clover Edition is a collection of lucky puns, hilarious knock-knock jokes, and more. It is not meant to be read alone, but instead it is a game to be played with siblings, friends, family or between two people that would like to prove who is a better comedian. Time to see who has the funny bone in the family
These jokes are suitable for children of different age groups and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will A friendly warning for the parents to keep in mind; don't be surprised if your kids giggles or laughs too much
In The Laugh Challenge Joke Book - Lucky Clover Edition, your kids are going to share the gift of laughter everywhere they go. You'll find:
★ 300 fun, easy-to-read jokes bound to captivate all St Patrick's Day alike
★ Fun illustrations that can double up as coloring tasks for the kids to get you all in the St Patrick's Day spirit
★ The 'Laugh Challenge': a unique way to make joke-telling into a game kids will never get tired of
★ A goofy and effortless way to boost family bonding time, even during long car rides
★Perfect activity book for kids who like humor and jokes
Happy St Patrick's Day
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