This book combines the three

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The new book from Larry Siedentop acclaimed author of Democracy in Europe Inventing the Individual is a highly original rethinking of how our moral beliefs were formed & their impact on western society today' Magisterial timeless beautifully written Siedentop has achieved something quite extraordinary He has explained us to ourselves' Spectator This ambitious & stimulating book describes how a moral revolution in the first centuries AD
- the discovery of human freedom & its universal potential
- led to a social revolution in the west The invention of a new equal social role the individual gradually displaced the claims of family tribe & caste as the basis of social organisation Larry Siedentop asks us to rethink the evolution of the ideas on which modern societies & government are built & argues that the core of what is now our system of beliefs emerged much earlier than we think The roots of liberalism
- belief in individual liberty in the fundamental moral equality of individuals that equality should be the basis of a legal system & that only a representative form of government is fitting for such a society
- all these Siedentop argues were pioneered by Christian thinkers of the Middle Ages who drew on the moral revolution carried out by the early church It was the arguments of canon lawyers theologians & philosophers from the eleventh to the fourteenth century rather than the Renaissance that laid the foundation for liberal democracy There are large parts of the world where other beliefs flourish
- fundamentalist Islam which denies the equality of women & is often ambiguous about individual rights & representative institutions; quasi-capitalist China where a form of utilitarianism enshrines state interests even at the expense of justice & liberty Such beliefs may foster populist forms of democracy But they are not liberal In the face of these challenges Siedentop urges that understanding the origins of our own liberal ideas is more than ever an important part of knowing who we are LARRY SIEDENTOP was appointed to the first post in intellectual history ever established in Britain at Sussex University in the 1970's From there he moved to Oxford becoming Faculty Lecturer in Political Thought & a Fellow of Keble College His writings include a study of Tocqueville an edition of Guizot's History of Civilization in Europe & Democracy in Europe which has been translated into a dozen languages Siedentop was made CBE in 2004PRAISE FOR THE BOOK' One of the most stimulating books of political theory to have appeared in many years a refreshingly unorthodox account of the roots of modern liberalism in medieval Christian thinking' John Gray Literary Review'A brave brilliant & beautifully written defence of the western tradition' Paul Lay History Today' An engrossing book of ideas illuminating beautifully written & rigorously argued' Kenan Malik Independent'A most impressive work of philosophical history' Robert Skidelsky




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Get inventive & discover the most ingenious world-changing inventions that ever existed Eyewitness Invention is the perfect introduction for children learning about objects & discoveries that have changed our world What inventions fuelled the changes that lead to modern life? When was the first computer invented? Get your inventive juices flowing by reading about everything there is to know about some of this world's most important inventions from transport to the telephone medical advances to cameras Eyewitness Invention also

Includes:: a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts perfect for bedrooms or classrooms Packed with over 200 colourful pictures as well as diagrams depicting the most primitive tools (also invented!) to the most sophisticated eureka! moments in recent memory Eyewitness Invention provides the perfect combination of information & great ideas for school projects Children will learn about the scientists behind these great ideas how they changed the world & how certain inventions have evolved beyond recognition Supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2

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Age range 5 to 11 With this series you will able to impress your friends with extreme facts on all things science Discover mind-blowing statistics & hair-raising truths that will leave your friends & family gob-smacked! 24 pages Twiddy Robin ...

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The Inventions Researches & Writings of Nikola Tesla is the definitive record of the pioneering work of one of the modern world's most groundbreaking inventors During the early twentieth century Tesla blazed the trail that electrical technology followed for decades afterward Although he pioneered inventions like alternating current (AC) radio wireless transmission & X-rays & worked with innovators like George Westinghouse & Thomas Edison the once-celebrated Tesla was later largely forgotten by history This beautiful leatherbound edition brings together many of the findings & theories that made this genius famous (and to some infamous) showing not only the scope of Nikola Tesla's theories & inventions but allowing contemporary readers to experience the visionary range of his thinking In addition to its many detailed reproductions of Tesla's patents & inventions this highly collectible book

Includes:: dozens of thought-provoking lectures & articles The Inventions Researches & Writings of Nikola Tesla affords a rare glimpse of a true genius at work

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Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn is easy to master & offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft from the basics
- how to select a loom how to set it up & how to get started
- to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures including finger-manipulated laces tapestry & colour play with stripes plaids & multicolour yarns Then move on to more complex designs & irresistible projects from pillows & curtains to bags shawls & even jewellery Explore warp-face patterning weft-pile weaving weaving with fine threads woven shibori shadow weave & the textural effects you can create with different yarns & with wire & conductive thread Everything you need to know is here with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success

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Quickly learn essential inventor tools & techniques This full-color Autodesk Official Press guide will help you quickly learn the powerful manufacturing software's core features & functions 416 pages Tremblay Thom ...

In the fourth book of this gripping series the Inventory's final secrets are revealed Having learned a troubling truth about himself in the Black Zone of the Inventory Dev is called back into action to defend the world's greatest store of futuristic tech & he'll need all the help he can get from his friends Someone has stolen Winter Storm a swarm of powerful biobots & is using them to infect & control people! Who can be trusted now? ...