Although Plato's celebrated work of philosophy describes a society which to some seems the ideal human community & to others like a totalitarian nightmare it also raises enduring questions about politics art education & the general conduct of life ...

One of the greatest works of philosophy & political theory ever produced Plato's The Republic has shaped western thought for thousands of years remaining as relevant today as when it was first written in the Ancient Greece This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Desmond lee with a new introduction by Melissa Lane Plato's Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates & three different interlocutors it is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community & the ideal individual within it During the conversation other questions are raised what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education & the role of both women & men as 'guardians' of the people With remarkable lucidity & deft use of allegory Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony & ruled by 'philosopher kings' Desmond Lee's translation of The Republic has come to be regarded as a classic in its own right His introduction discusses contextual themes such as Plato's disillusionment with Athenian politics & the trial of Socrates The new introduction by Melissa Lane discusses Plato's aims in writing The Republic its major arguments & its perspective on politics in ancient Greece & its significance through the ages & today Plato (c 427-347 BC) stands with Socrates & Aristotle as one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West He founded in Athens the Academy the first permanent institution devoted to philosophical research & teaching & the prototype of all Western universities If you enjoyed The Republic you might like Machiavelli's The Prince also available in Penguin Classics ...

After their adventures on the high seas Locke & Jean are brought back to earth with a thump Jean is mourning the loss of his lover & Locke must live with the fallout of crossing the all-powerful magical assassins the Bonds Magi It is a fallout that will pit both men against Locke's own long-lost love Sabetha is Locke's childhood sweetheart the love of Locke's life & now it is time for them to meet again Employed on different sides of a vicious dispute between factions of the Bonds Sabetha has just one goal
- to destroy Locke for ever The Gentleman Bastard sequence has become a literary sensation in fantasy circles & now with the third book Scott Lynch is set to seal that success
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Princess Emily is excited about her first Grand Ball but she'd rather be on the zip wire in the castle grounds than trying on dresses Her three friends feel the same so they slip out after dinner A zip wire in the dark is excellent fun! But things take a serious turn when the girls find a trapped deer in the forest Who would do such an awful thing & why? ...

The Rescue Princesses are having such fun staying with Jaminta! The Kingdom of Onica is amazing with its Crystal Mountain & the tiny baby panda who lives there But someone is out to steal the Onica Crystals
- someone who won't let the baby panda stand in their way Can the Rescue Princesses find the crystals fist & keep the baby panda safe from the thieves?
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The Princesses are staying on the tropical island of Ampali for the summer It's idyllic until Clarabel finds the wounded dolphin & it becomes a race against time to save its life How will they get it to safety before the tropical storm hits the island? ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play An animated adventure about two mice Bernard & Miss Bianca & the bird that ferries them everywhere After finding a bottle with a note in it from a little girl called Penny who is being held captive in the swamps of Devil&s Bayou by the evil Madame Medusa the trio set off the rescue her Medusa has captured Penny to help her recover a priceless gem has hidden her in a riverboat & the mice & bird have to get passed Medusa&a pet crocodiles in order to free Penny ...

Written by well-known psychology author Cara Flanagan this practical activity-based textbook covers everything you need to know for the research methods part of your A Level psychology course Designed to give students the skills knowledge & understanding needed to get to grips with this challenging part of the course the appealing magazine-style layout will further motivate & boost confidence Appropriate for all AS & A Level Psychology specifications (AQA OCR WJECEduqas & Edexcel) this book is perfect for learning about research methods either as a st&-alone or integrated part of the course ...