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The Golden Thread

A History of Writing

By: Ewan Clayton

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From the simple representative shapes used to record transactions of goods and services in ancient Mesopotamia, to the sophisticated typographical resources available to the twenty–first–century users of desktop computers, the story of writing is the story of human civilization itself. Calligraphy expert Ewan Clayton traces the history of an invention which—ever since our ancestors made the transition from a nomadic to an agrarian way of life in the eighth century BC—has been the method of codification and dissemination of ideas in every field of human endeavour, and a motor of cultural, scientific and political progress. He explores the social and cultural impact of, among other stages, the invention of the alphabet; the replacement of the papyrus scroll with the codex in the late Roman period; the perfecting of printing using moveable type in the fifteenth century and the ensuing spread of literacy; the industrialization of printing during the Industrial Revolution; the impact of artistic Modernism on the written word in the early twentieth century—and of the digital switchover at the century's close. The Golden Thread also raises issues of urgent interest for a society living in an era of unprecedented change to the tools and technologies of written communication. Chief among these is the fundamental question: "What does it mean to be literate in the early twenty–first century?" The book belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who is inquisitive not just about the centrality of writing in the history of humanity, but also about its future; it is sure to appeal to lovers of language, books and cultural history.

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1619023504

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The Golden Thread

The Story of Writing

By: Ewan Clayton

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The Story of Writing

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1619024721

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Cases and Materials on the Law of Restitution

By: Andrew S. Burrows,Ewan McKendrick,James Edelman

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Cases and Materials on the Law of Restitution

By: Andrew S. Burrows,Ewan McKendrick,James Edelman

Written by leading experts who have shaped and defined the law of restitution, the book provides an authoritative and scholarly guide to the subject. The second edition of this seminal title continues the formula of the first edition by combining a comprehensive coverage of cases with extracts from leading academic authorities.

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0199296510

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Principles of Enterprise Law

The Economic Constitution and Human Rights

By: Ewan McGaughey

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Principles of Enterprise Law

The Economic Constitution and Human Rights

By: Ewan McGaughey

Shows how the enterprises shaping our lives really work: in education, banking, energy, transport, media & big-tech.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316517640

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9781316517642

Goode and McKendrick on Commercial Law

6th Edition

By: Roy Goode,Ewan McKendrick

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Goode and McKendrick on Commercial Law

6th Edition

By: Roy Goode,Ewan McKendrick

The sixth edition of the authoritative and acclaimed commercial law text 'A great book ... will be equally useful to legal practitioners, students and business people' Financial Times This sixth edition of Goode on Commercial Law, now retitled Goode and McKendrick on Commercial Law, remains the first port of call for the modern day practitioner with its theoretical and practical coverage of commercial law in both a national and an international context. Now updated to cover the most recent legal and technical changes, this highly acclaimed and authoritative text, which is regularly cited by all courts from the Supreme Court downwards, combines a deep theoretical analysis of foundational principles with a practical approach in the context of typical commercial and financial transactions. It is also replete with diagrams and specimen forms covering a wide range of transactions. 'Searching analysis and meticulous exposition coupled with a lucid clarity of style and a relaxed lightness of touch combine to make the book not only compulsory but compulsive reading for anyone interested in its field' Law Quarterly Review 'A work of immense scholarship ... Professor Goode's work must be as nearly exhaustive as can be possible and as produced by Penguin is a triumph of paperback publishing' Solicitor's Journal 'Clear and comprehensive ... The student and practitioner will find it indispensable; the interested layperson too will benefit from it as a work of reference' British Business 'A veritable tour de force' Business Law Review

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Penguin UK

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0141998563

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A Casebook on Labour Law

By: Ewan McGaughey

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A Casebook on Labour Law

By: Ewan McGaughey

A Casebook on Labour Law supports every university labour or employment law course in the UK, set within European Union and international law. It covers history and theory, contract and rights, participation, equality, and job security. It also has chapters on essential topics for modern labour policy: the right to vote for company boards, in work councils and pension funds, and laws to achieve full employment by ending underpaid underemployment. Each chapter summarises further reading from noteworthy books and journals, and follows a unified conceptual structure. This aims to transcend historic divisions between common law or statute, private or public, and national or international law. The book invites the reader to engage in the economic and social evidence about labour law's empirical consequences and political principles.

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997

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1849469318

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9781849469319

Shakespeare for Freedom

By: Ewan Fernie

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Shakespeare for Freedom

By: Ewan Fernie

Cover -- Half-title page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Reclaiming Shakespearean Freedom -- 2 Shakespeare Means Freedom -- 3 'Freetown!' (Romeo and Juliet) -- 4 Freetown-upon-Avon -- 5 Freetown-am-Main -- 6 Free Artists of Their Own Selves! -- 7 Freetown Philosopher -- 8 Against Shakespearean Freedom -- 9 The Freedom of Complete Being -- Notes -- Index

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Cambridge University Press

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1107130859

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9781107130852

Reconceiving the Renaissance

A Critical Reader

By: Ewan Fernie,Ramona Wray,Mark Thornton Burnett,Clare McManus

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Reconceiving the Renaissance

A Critical Reader

By: Ewan Fernie,Ramona Wray,Mark Thornton Burnett,Clare McManus

The last two decades have transformed the field of Renaissance studies, and Reconceiving the Renaissance: A Critical Reader maps this difficult terrain. Attending to the breadth of fresh approaches, the volume offers a theoretical overview of current thinking about the period. Collecting in one volume the classic and cutting-edge statements which define early modern scholarship as it is now practised, this book is a one-stop indispensable resource for undergraduates and beginning postgraduates alike. Through a rich array of arguments by the world's leading experts, the Renaissance emerges wonderfully invigorated, while the suggestive shorter extracts, topical questions and engaged editorial introductions give students the wherewithal and encouragement to do some reconceiving themselves.

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OUP Oxford

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0191532754

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9780191532757

Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract

By: Ewan McKendrick

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Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract

By: Ewan McKendrick

This updated edition includes an examination of force majeure in French law, the drafting of force majeure clauses, its usage in shipbuilding contracts, and the application of commercial impracticality under article 2-165 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

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CRC Press

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1317908813

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9781317908814

Applied Psychology for Social Work

By: Ewan Ingleby

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Applied Psychology for Social Work

By: Ewan Ingleby

Psychology is an important part of the social work syllabus, usually studied as a separate module in the first year, but also integrated within the academic curriculum. This fully updated edition will help students understand the concepts of psychology and apply them to their own practice. It shows that, for social workers, it is important for psychology to be studied in the contexts of social care, as it offers potential explanations of complex aspects of human behaviour and development. An overview of the key psychological approaches is given and the author demonstrates how these can be applied to social work practice.

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SAGE

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1844457168

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Neoliberalism Across Education

Policy And Practice From Early Childhood Through Adult Learning

By: Ewan Ingleby

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Neoliberalism Across Education

Policy And Practice From Early Childhood Through Adult Learning

By: Ewan Ingleby

This book explores the impact of neoliberalism on education in the UK. Drawing on policies across the sector in England as a case study, the author illuminates and analyses the development of neoliberal policy on models of practice. The author explores the theory and philosophy that have come to define neoliberalism, and offers an explanation as to how this has been applied to the education sector in England at various different stages. Informed and scaffolded by years of empirical research in educational contexts, this book interrogates the impact of neoliberalism on educational practice. It will be of interest and value to scholars of neoliberalism and education, as well as practitioners.

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154

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Springer Nature

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3030739627

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9783030739621

Contract Law

Text, Cases, and Materials

By: Ewan McKendrick

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Contract Law

Text, Cases, and Materials

By: Ewan McKendrick

Celebrated and respected, this is the stand-alone guide to contract law. Written by Ewan McKendrick, it uses a unique balance of commentary, cases, and materials. Explaining, applying, and contextualising, it shows students the law at work and helps them to gain a thorough understanding.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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019885529X

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9780198855293

Law Express: Business Law (Revision Guide)

By: Ewan MacIntyre

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Law Express: Business Law (Revision Guide)

By: Ewan MacIntyre

The Law Express series is designed to help you revise effectively. This book is your guide to understanding essential concepts, remembering and applying key legislation and making your answers stand out!

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Pearson UK

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1292018127

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Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials

By: Ewan McKendrick

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Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials

By: Ewan McKendrick

This is an account of the modern law of contract by a leading authority in the field. Through this fresh approach to the subject students should obtain a firm understanding of the central doctrines and the controversies associated with them.

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0199699380

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera

By: John Warrack,Ewan West

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera

By: John Warrack,Ewan West

Derived from the full Oxford Dictionary of Opera, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of opera available in paperback. Fully revised for this new edition, with over 3,500 entries, it is designed to be accessible to all those who enjoy opera, whether at the opera-house oron record. * Composers and their works * Singers and their notable performances * Plot summaries and separate entries for well-known roles, arias, and choruses * Leading conductors, producers, and designers * Opera companies and festivals

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0192800280

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The Oxford Dictionary of Opera

By: John Warrack,Ewan West

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The Oxford Dictionary of Opera

By: John Warrack,Ewan West

From Aachen, a city launching much young talent, to Zwischenspiel, the usual German term for intermezzo, this new reference contains some 4,500 entries, including 750 on opera composers (with bibliographies), 600 on individual operas, 900 biographies of singers, and 350 entries of specialist terms, along with hundreds covering directors, conductors, scenes, writers, critics. A pleasing 782 pages, lots of detail, covering all aspects of the historical development and present standing of opera; appropriate for virtually all libraries. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press

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0198691645

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The Golden Thread

The Story of Writing

By: Ewan Clayton

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The Story of Writing

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