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Justine (Alexandria Quartet; book 1) by Lawrence Durrell
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Justine (Alexandria Quartet; book 1) by Lawrence DurrellJustine (Alexandria Quartet; book 1) by Lawrence Durrell

Set amid the corrupt glamour and multiplying intrigues of Alexandria in the 1930s and 1940s, the novels of Durrell's "Alexandria Quartet" (of which this is the first) follow the shifting alliances - sexual, cultural and political - of a group of quite varied characters.

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Tags: Alexandria, Quartet, Durrell, political, sexual, Justine, Lawrence
Origins - Canadian History to Confederation
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Origins - Canadian History to ConfederationOrigins - Canadian History to Confederation

Origins is a well-written, clearly organized, and richly illustrated text that covers not only Canadian political and economic history, but also social and cultural history in an integrative way. It tells the story of the Native Peoples as well as the coming of several European countries focusing on the English and French and the permanent European settlement that is now Canada. The text emphasizes regional developments and differences within an integrated national history. The text incorporates the latest research, and presents a balanced approach of political, economic, social and cultural history.

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Citing Shakespeare: The Reinterpretation of Race in Contemporary Literature and Art
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Citing Shakespeare: The Reinterpretation of Race in Contemporary Literature and ArtFocusing on Shakespeare and race, this book addresses the status of Othello in our culture. Erickson shows that contemporary writers' revisions of Shakespeare can have a political impact on our vision of America.
 
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Guardians of Language: The Grammarian and Society in Late Antiquity
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Guardians of Language: The Grammarian and Society in Late AntiquityWhat did it mean to be a professional teacher in the prestigious "liberal schools"--the schools of grammar and rhetoric--in late antiquity? How can we account for the abiding prestige of these schools, which remained substantially unchanged in their methods and standing despite the political and religious changes that had taken place around the
 
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The Art of Debate
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The Art of DebateIf you’re like many people, you might associate debate with either a high school or college club or a TV political “debate” that features two or more candidates talking over each other. But if a club or political showmanship is your only association with debating, you’re missing out on an exhilarating intellectual pursuit that can help you in all aspects of your daily life, from making business decisions to engaging friends at cocktail parties.

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