Proposes a system of government that would uphold civic freedom & security by instilling the virtues of active citizenship, & that would also encourage citizens to put the needs of the state above selfish, personal interests. Ambitious in scope, but also pragmatic, this work creates a modern theory of republic politics. ...

Machiavelli's commentary on Livy's history of Rome sets out his fundamental preference for a republican state. This translation is richly annotated, providing the contemporary reader with sufficient historical, linguistic, & political information to understand & interpret the revolutionary affirmations Machiavelli made, based on the historical evidence he found in Livy. ...

Pull the tabs & discover the amazing forces of nature at work!

Take a trip to the Geographical Museum & see how the different

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Specially designed for young adult & adult learners, this four-level beginner Mandarin Chinese course employs a communicative & integrated approach to Chinese language learning. Emphasis is placed on pair work, group work & on a variety of speaking & listening activities to help students become confident Chinese language speakers. ...

Specially designed for young adult & adult learners, this four-level beginner Mandarin Chinese course employs a communicative & integrated approach to Chinese language learning. Emphasis is placed on pair work, group work & on a variety of speaking & listening activities to help students become confident Chinese language speakers. ...

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture childrens imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language & an eye-catching design, DISCOVER SCIENCE gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth & the Solar System. Inthis book discover all about insects & much more! 25.5 x 19.5 x 0.5cm, pages 56 ...

Details: Get ready to be astounded by our incredible planet! Embark on a journey of discovery through our awesome world.
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Feed your imagination with this unique insight into the world of extremes. Dedicated to exploring only the explosive, extraordinary, & incredible, these adrenaline-packed pages reveal everything from speed machines & storm chasers to ferocious predators & super volcanoes. ...

Discover the Great Masters of Art is an absorbing series examining nine of the most important, influential & renowned figures from a golden age of European Art. Spanning four centuries
- the 14th to the 17th
- our series explores the careers, inspirations, beliefs, travels & often, controversies, which shaped the lives & works of each subject. This was an era of invention & discovery, of trade & wealth, of war & disease, of religions & political turbulence, & of amazing artistic renaissance & innovation. In each DVD we see how the Great Masters were influenced by their surroundings, their contemporaries & the past
- & we uncover the genesis of some of the greatest masterpieces ever created. With stunning footage & visits to great museums & churches, this DVD set tours the great European cities, including Florence, Rome, Genoa & Venice.
Includes:: Michelangelo, Caravaggio & Raphael.



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Details: Get ready to face the brutal challenges of our savage world. Dramatic photographs & hundreds of amazing facts
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