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24 produkter
Whittling Handbook
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2016
99 kr
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The Whittling Handbook is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like.This delightful book guides the reader …
Neural Horizons
Psyche, Soul and Co-evolution in a Machine-Saturated Mind
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2026
185 kr
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Black Orpheus, Transition, and Modern Cultural Awakening in Africa
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 1986
706 kr
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Black Orpheus and Transition stand as towering landmarks in Africa’s cultural and intellectual history between 1957 and 1978, serving as incubators for the continent's postcolonial literary and artistic awakening. Founded in 1957 by Ulli Beier in Nigeria, Black Orpheus was a platform for artistic …
Black Orpheus, Transition, and Modern Cultural Awakening in Africa
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 1986
1329 kr
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Black Orpheus and Transition stand as towering landmarks in Africa’s cultural and intellectual history between 1957 and 1978, serving as incubators for the continent's postcolonial literary and artistic awakening. Founded in 1957 by Ulli Beier in Nigeria, Black Orpheus was a platform for artistic …
Stuck Moving
Or, How I Learned to Love (and Lament) Anthropology
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2023
823 kr
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This one-of-a-kind literary and conceptual experiment does anthropology differently—in all the wrong ways. No field trips. No other cultures. This is a personal journey within anthropology itself, and a kind of love story. A critical, candid, hilarious take on the culture of academia and, …
Stuck Moving
Or, How I Learned to Love (and Lament) Anthropology
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2023
264 kr
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This one-of-a-kind literary and conceptual experiment does anthropology differently—in all the wrong ways. No field trips. No other cultures. This is a personal journey within anthropology itself, and a kind of love story. A critical, candid, hilarious take on the culture of academia and, …
The Theory of Contract Law
New Essays
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2007
684 kr
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Although the law of contract is largely settled, there appears to be no widely-accepted comprehensive theory of its main principles and doctrines or of its normative basis. Contract law theory raises issues concerning the relation between law and morality, the role and the importance of rights, the …
The Theory of Contract Law
New Essays
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2001
1139 kr
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Although the law of contract is largely settled, there appears to be no widely-accepted comprehensive theory of its main principles and doctrines or of its normative basis. Contract law theory raises issues concerning the relation between law and morality, the role and the importance of rights, the …
Justice in Transactions
A Theory of Contract Law
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2019
908 kr
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“One of the most important contributions to the field of contract theory—if not the most important—in the past 25 years.” —Stephen A. Smith, McGill UniversityCan we account for contract law on a moral basis that is acceptable from the standpoint of liberal justice? To answer this question, Peter …
Tobacco Capitalism
Growers, Migrant Workers, and the Changing Face of a Global Industry
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2011
396 kr
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Tobacco Capitalism tells the story of the people who live and work on U.S. tobacco farms at a time when the global tobacco industry is undergoing profound changes. Against the backdrop of the antitobacco movement, the globalization and industrialization of agriculture, and intense debates over …
Broccoli and Desire
Global Connections and Maya Struggles in Postwar Guatemala
Av Edward F. Fischer, Peter Benson
Häftad, 2006
281 kr
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This book takes a surprising look at the hidden world of broccoli, connecting American consumers concerned about their health and diet with Maya farmers concerned about holding onto their land and making a living. Compelling life stories and rich descriptions from ethnographic fieldwork among …
Tobacco Capitalism
Growers, Migrant Workers, and the Changing Face of a Global Industry
Av Peter Benson
E-bok, 2011
514 kr
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Tobacco Capitalism tells the story of the people who live and work on U.S. tobacco farms at a time when the global tobacco industry is undergoing profound changes. Against the backdrop of the antitobacco movement, the globalization and industrialization of agriculture, and intense debates over …
Managing Blind: A Data Quality and Data Governance Vade Mecum
Av Peter Benson
E-bok
108 kr
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Battling Siki
A Tale of Ring Fixes, Race, and Murder in the 1920s
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2008
261 kr
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This is the first biography of the controversial and misunderstood African boxer, now in paper. Battling Siki (1887-1925) was once one of the four or five most recognizable black men in the world and was written about by a host of great writers, including George Bernard Shaw, Ring Lardner, Damon …
Stromness Dinner
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2020
136 kr
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Ed fits kitchens for the small family business in London, and he’s wondering if there isn’t more to life. So when Marcus, a client in banking, offers him an extra job refurbishing a cottage in Stromness he thinks, why not? Orkney is certainly a welcome change of scene from Bermondsey, and the …
Kidnap Fury of the Smoking Lovers
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2022
139 kr
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Fargo Hawkins dropped out of school. Now he is a gardener. He’s twenty years old, and works for Harry Swaine, an abusive butcher with a chain of shops on the south coast of England. After witnessing a fight between Harry and Anne (his wife) Fargo steals a car and together he, Anne and a dog called …
Kidnap Fury of the Smoking Lovers
Av Peter Benson
E-bok, 2022
141 kr
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"Engaging and entertaining, it''s the perfect read to provide a bit of escapism." – Rhianon Holley; Buzz Magazine.Fargo Hawkins is 20, he''s Harry Swaine''s gardener. One day, after he sees a fight between Harry and his wife Anne, Fargo steals a car and he, Anne and a dog called Radar go on the …
Rain Goose
Av Peter Benson
Häftad, 2027
152 kr
Kommande
When his wife Mary dies, a retired mechanic leaves the south of England and buys a small house in Orkney. He has his birds, his walks, his memories. And then, one wild morning on the cliffs at Marwick Head, a young woman in an old-fashioned coat steps quietly off the edge in front of him. It was …
Woodland Whittling
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2019
170 kr
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When the stresses of modern life get too much, what could be better than gathering a few simple tools, heading into the woods and literally whittling away a few hours? The gentle art of whittling is a relaxing and absorbing hobby that can be enjoyed almost anywhere from round the campfire to in a …
Whittling Woodland Animals
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2023
172 kr
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Whittling Woodland Animals introduces the simple art of whittling with 15 wilderness creatures to create from scratch.The relaxing and rewarding craft of whittling is synonymous with a woodland setting, which provides the ideal subject matter for this new book from seasoned woodcarver, Peter …
Whittling Walking Sticks
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2024
176 kr
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Whittling Walking Sticks introduces the relaxing and traditional craft of whittling with 10 carved animal heads to mount on walking sticks. Explore making personalised walking sticks with seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson. Intricately carved and infused with character, this charming collection of …
Whittling Wildlife
Av Peter Benson
Inbunden, 2025
176 kr
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Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practice and showing how to carve safely. The projects have clearly presented, easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty. Readers can …
