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Home to some of the most iconic games, groundbreaking consoles and recognisable characters in videogame history, Nintendo is one of the most popular and well-loved entertainment companies on the planet. In this bookazine we celebrate the very best of Nintendo, and discover the key moments on the company’s journey from playing card manufacturer to gaming powerhouse. We’ve got in-depth looks at some of the greatest videogames ever seen, such
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Moral relativism attracts and repels. What is defensible in it and what is to be rejected? Do we as human beings have no shared standards by which we can understand one another? Can we abstain from judging one another's practices? Do we truly have divergent views about what constitutes good and evil, virtue and vice, harm and welfare, dignity and humiliation, or is there some underlying commonality that trumps it all?
These questions turn up everywhere,...
6) Violence
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Philosopher, cultural critic, and agent provocateur Slavoj Žižek constructs a fascinating new framework to look at the forces of violence in our world.
Using history, philosophy, books, movies, Lacanian psychiatry, and jokes, Slavoj Žižek examines the ways we perceive and misperceive violence. Drawing from his unique cultural vision, Žižek brings new light to the Paris riots of 2005; he questions the permissiveness of violence in philanthropy;...
7) Bodies
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Orbach diagnoses the crisis in our relationship to our bodies, and points the way toward a process of healing.
8) The sixties
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What was Jenny Diski doing in the sixties? A lot: dropping out, taking drugs, buying clothes, having sex, demonstrating, and spending time in mental hospitals. Now, as Diski herself turns sixty years old, she examines what has been lost in the purple haze of nostalgia and selective memory of that era, what endures, and what has always been the same.
"From the vantage point of London, she takes stock of the sexual revolution, the fashion, the drug...
9) Time
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Novelist, cultural commentator, memoirist, and historian Eva Hoffman examines our ever-changing perception of time in this inspired addition to the BIG IDEAS/small books series
Time has always been the great given, the element that establishes the governing facts of human fate that cannot be circumvented, deconstructed, or wished away. But, these days we are tampering with time in ways that affect how we live, the textures of our experience, and...
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Fun and sure-to-please cookie recipes-from all-time classics to contemporary favorites Here's a massive collection of the best cookies and bars ever with more than 180 sensational recipes that are as easy to make as they are fun to eat. Whether made from scratch or with a Betty Crocker mix, these delectable cookies give you as many options as any cookie lover could want.
Whether you crave traditional favorites or fancy new ideas, you'll fall in love...
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"With the weakening dollar a hot topic for retirees, savers, and investors, this Little Book delves into the economic turmoil in the U.S. and shows how to survive itThe United States dollar is losing value at an alarming rate. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) index, the U.S. currency is 37 percent below fair value against the Australian dollar and 20 percent versus the Canadian dollar. The decline of the...
12) Privacy
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American essayist and Harper's contributing editor Garret Keizer offers a brilliant, literate look at our strip-searched, over-shared, viral-videoed existence.
Body scans at the airport, candid pics on Facebook, a Twitter account for your stray thoughts, and a surveillance camera on every street corner -- today we have an audience for all of the extraordinary and banal events of our lives. The threshold between privacy and exposure becomes more permeable...
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Nothing is more basic or more versatile than bread. From a white loaf to quick-to-make muffins, bread is a well-loved staple. The Big Book of Bread is a complete resource for both new and experienced cooks, with more than 200 recipes and 100 color photos. New bakers will find clear and easy-to-follow instructions, tips, techniques, and how-to photos to bake a range of breads, from classic yeast breads to friendly quick breads. More experienced bakers...
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Amazing cakes for every occasion-from all-time classics to contemporary favorites Get ready for a stellar lineup of the most delicious cakes ever! From everyday treats to spectacular showstoppers, here are 200 recipes for snack cakes, layer cakes, decorated children's party cakes, rolled cakes, upside-down cakes, coffee cakes, pudding cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, and cake pops, balls, and bites. The options are nearly endless and sure to inspire...
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Tired of the breakfast blues? This book will get you to enjoy the most important meal of the day. Whatever your morning routine, you'll find just what you need. Try grab-and-go recipes, cereal served up in creative ways, classic egg dishes, and fresh ideas for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. When the weekend rolls around, enjoy relaxing brunch dishes such as Puffed Pancake Brunch Casserole and Smoked Salmon Breakfast Squares. You'll want to try...
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The best, most delicious and easiest recipes from America's favorite baking mix! Since 1930, home cooks have relied on Bisquick to make delicious, home-baked treats and meals in a snap. This new collection brings together 175 classic and contemporary recipes you'll love, like Thai Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Overnight Blintz Bake, Triple Cheese Flatbread, and Banana S'mores. Included are delicious appetizer, breakfast, bread, dinner, and dessert...
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More than 200 family-friendly, delicious recipes for complete meals made in one potWith this book, home cooks have all they need to create mouth-watering one-pot dinners with ease. Filled with more than 200 tasty recipes and 100 full-color photos, it offers up meals like Slow Cooker Fire-Roasted Tomato Pot Roast, Hearty Chicken Pot Pie, and Curried Lentil and Vegetable Stew that are sure to become family favorites. Also included is an informative...
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Inspiring and delicious recipes from appetizers to desserts, all made super-easy with Pillsbury's ready-to-use dough Pillsbury More Baking with Refrigerated Dough, a delectable follow-up to the best-selling Pillsbury The Big Book of Easy Baking with Refrigerated Dough, features 160 wow-worthy recipes-each with a full-color photo-that make baking a breeze with prepared doughs like biscuits, pie crust, and pizza dough. Pillsbury enthusiasts and time-strapped...
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Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Mountain State
Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Rosemary Ellen Guiley shines a light in the dark corners of Virginia and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From the headless ghosts wandering Droop Mountain to the tortured spirits of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, there's no...
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Story time with Ranger Rick!
Good stories do more than entertain-they teach as well. From its first issue back in 1967, Ranger Rick magazine has distinguished itself by publishing hundreds of stories that capture children's imaginations while teaching them about wildlife, ecology, and all of nature. This volume collects some of the best of those stories about a rich variety of wild animals, from unfamiliar creatures in distant lands to familiar...
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