The first philosophers paved the way for the work of Plato & Aristotle
- & hence for the whole of Western thought Aristotle said
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Please note this is a region 2 Blu-ray & will require a region 2 or region Free Blu-ray Player in order to play Behind every tradition lies a revolution Next Independence Day witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment The First Purge To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders & spread across the nation Language English Subtitles Dutch French Swedish Korean Polish Dubbed French Polish Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English ...

Please note this is a region free DVD & can be played in all region DVD players Behind every tradition lies a revolution Next Independence Day witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment The First Purge To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders & spread across the nation Language English Subtitles Spanish Dutch German French Italian Dubbed Spanish French Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Audio Description English ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region Free DVD Player in order to play Behind every tradition lies a revolution Next Independence Day witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment The First Purge To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders & spread across the nation Language English Subtitles Spanish Dutch German French Italian Dubbed Spanish French Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Audio Description English ...

This study looks into how children learn about the 'first R'-race-and challenges the current assumptions with case-study examples from three child-care centers Parents & teachers will find this remarkable study reveals that the answer to how children learn about race might be more startling than could be imagined ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A hopeful tale about a brave little duck named Sean When he misses the annual migration South for the winter he is left alone & frightened He stumbles into a friendship with a humorous friend name & Voley& & it is their relationship that keeps them alive & optimistic Actors Miriam Margoyles Dermot Morgan Kate Sachs Sorcha Cusack & Neil Mc Caul Director Graham Ralph Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 1998 Screen Fullscreen 43 Languages English
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Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired
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How did a community that was largely invisible in the first two centuries of its existence go on to remake the civilizations it inhabited culturally politically & intellectually? Beginning with the life of Jesus Robert Louis Wilken narrates the dramatic spread & development of Christianity over the first thousand years of its history Moving through the formation of early institutions practices & beliefs to the transformations of the Roman world after the conversion of Constantine he sheds new light on the subsequent stories of Christianity in the Latin West the Byzantine & Slavic East the Middle East & Central Asia Through a selected narration of particularly noteworthy persons & events Wilken demonstrates how the coming of Christianity set in motion one of the most profound revolutions the world has known This is not a story limited to the West; rather Christian communities in Ethiopia Nubia Armenia Georgia Persia Central Asia India & China shaped the course of Christian history The rise & spread of Islam had a lasting impact on the future of Christianity & several chapters are devoted to the early experiences of Christians under Muslim rule Wilken reminds us that the career of Christianity is characterized by decline & attrition as well as by growth & expansion Ten years in the making & the result of a lifetime of study this is Robert Louis Wilken's summa a moving reflective & commanding account from a scholar at the height of his powers ...

A gorgeous heartwarming debut for fans of Giovanna Fletcher Paige Toon & The Unmumsy Mum! This book captured my heart' Bestselling author Christie Barlow Meet Pippa After years of trying & a failed IVF attempt Pippa is thrilled to see two little lines appear on a pregnancy test Finally a precious baby to call her own This is all Pippa has ever wantedif only husband Jason could show just a little excitement Imogen A baby is the icing on the cake for Imogen & Alice
- proof that their love for each other can overcome any obstacle But when Imogen starts receiving malicious texts it's clear that not everyone is thrilled about the girls' good news & Ellie A drunken one-night stand & Ellie's life is ruined! Pregnant jobless & the relationship with her best friend Chris over- forever Because Chris just happens to be the father of Ellie's babyand potentially the love of her life! For these first time mums the road to motherhood is bumpier than most! 'A fresh & individual look at three first-time mums & their very different stories Connected by more than pregnancy their lives are deftly intertwined to entertain the reader to the last page' Sue Moorcroft bestselling author of The Christmas Promise
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By the time the First World War ended in 1918 eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known This Very Short Introduction provides a concise & insightful history of the ' Great War' focusing on why it happened how it was fought & why it had the consequences it did It examines the state of Europe in 1914 & the outbreak of war; the onset of attrition & crisis; the role of the US; the collapse of Russia; & the weakening & eventual surrender of the Central Powers Looking at the historical controversies surrounding the causes & conduct of war Michael Howard also describes how peace was ultimately made & the potent legacy of resentment left to Germany ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...