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The Century of Deception

The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth-Century England

By: Ian Keable

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The Century of Deception

The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth-Century England

By: Ian Keable

Utter joy! A delicious romp through the heyday of balderdash and grand-scale deception, penned by one of the country's finest magical minds.' Derren Brown In 1749, a newspaper advertisement appeared declaring that a man would climb inside a bottle on the stage of a London theatre. Although the crowds turned up in their hundreds to witness the trick, the performer didn't. Over the following decades, elaborate pranks would continue to bamboozle audiences across England. In The Century of Deception, magician and magic historian Ian Keable tells the engrossing stories of these eighteenth-century hoaxes and those who were duped by them. The English public were hoodwinked time and time again, swallowing whole tales of rapping ghosts, a woman who gave birth to rabbits, a levitating Frenchman in a Chinese Temple and outrageous astrological predictions. Not only were the hoaxes widely influential, drawing in celebrities such as Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Swift, they also inflamed concerns about 'English credulity'. 'Fake news' and 'going viral' may be modern terms, but as this entertaining, eye-opening book shows, these concepts have been with us for centuries. 'A fascinating, witty and beautifully-written book.' Matt Lucas 'Ian Keable's brilliant book has opened my eyes to an incredible world of hoaxers and deceivers that I didn't know even existed. A cracking read filled with extraordinary stories.' Andy Nyman 'A masterful and fascinating journey into a hitherto hidden world of history, mystery and hoaxes.' Richard Wiseman

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306

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Saqi Books

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1908906456

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9781908906458

Danger! Educated Gypsy

Selected Essays

By: Ian Hancock

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Danger! Educated Gypsy

Selected Essays

By: Ian Hancock

Professor Ian F. Hancock, Gypsy, scholar, linguist, activist (although not necessarily or always in that order), has spent a good deal of his life kicking against the received opinions and dearth of opportunities that have long oppressed the Romani community. His impact upon Romani Studies has been truly remarkable, both in terms of his contributions to linguistics and Gypsy historiography and in his re-assessment of Romani identity within the Western cultural fabric. No less influential has been his personal development as a scholar and activist for his own community.

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Univ of Hertfordshire Press

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1907396306

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9781907396304

From Bourassa to Bourassa

Wilderness to Restoration

By: L. Ian MacDonald

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From Bourassa to Bourassa

Wilderness to Restoration

By: L. Ian MacDonald

The story of the Quebec Liberal Party during its wilderness years between the 1976 election of the Parti Québécois and its return to power in 1985.

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390

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773523928

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9780773523920

Modern Buildings in London

By: Ian Nairn

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Modern Buildings in London

By: Ian Nairn

“Without any doubt, London is one of the best cities in the world for modern architecture. But it is also one of the biggest cities in the world, and it does not make a display of its best things. A visitor looking for new buildings in the City and the West End might well be justified in turning away with a shudder. Yet delightful things may be waiting for him in Lewisham or St. Albans.” —Ian Nairn, from the foreword As one of the few architectural critics to eschew purely aesthetic modes of analysis, Ian Nairn’s timeless books on modern urban cities have been hailed as some of the most significant writing about contemporary Britain, while also being praised as alternative “guidebooks” for curious travellers. First published in 1964, Modern Buildings in London celebrates the character of buildings that were immediately recognisable as “modern” in 1964, many of which were not the part of the well-known landscape of London but instead were gems that Nairn stumbled across. Written “by a layman for laymen,” Nairn’s take on modern design includes classic buildings such as the Barbican, the former BBC Television Centre and the Penguin Pool at Regent’s Park Zoo as well as schools, old timber yards, ambulance stations, car parks and even care homes.

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187

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New York Review of Books

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1912559528

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9781912559527

The Great War

1914-1918

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

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The Great War

1914-1918

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

The course of events of the Great War has been told many times, spurred by an endless desire to understand 'the war to end all wars'. However, this book moves beyond military narrative to offer a much fuller analysis of of the conflict's strategic, political, economic, social and cultural impact. Starting with the context and origins of the war, including assasination, misunderstanding and differing national war aims, it then covers the treacherous course of the conflict and its social consequences for both soldiers and civilians, for science and technology, for national politics and for pan-European revolution. The war left a long-term legacy for victors and vanquished alike. It created new frontiers, changed the balance of power and influenced the arts, national memory and political thought. The reach of this acount is global, showing how a conflict among European powers came to involve their colonial empires, and embraced Japan, China, the Ottoman Empire, Latin America and the United States.

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812

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Routledge

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1317866142

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9781317866145

Nairn's London

By: Ian Nairn

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Nairn's London

By: Ian Nairn

TELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR and OBSERVER BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014 'This book is a record of what has moved me between Uxbridge and Dagenham. My hope is that it moves you, too.' Nairn's London is an idiosyncratic, poetic and intensely subjective meditation on a city and its buildings. Including railway stations, synagogues, abandoned gasworks, dock cranes, suburban gardens, East End markets, Hawksmoor churches, a Gothic cinema and twenty-seven different pubs, it is a portrait of the soul of a place, from a writer of genius.

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Penguin UK

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0141396164

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9780141396163

Investigating Groundwater

By: Ian Acworth

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Investigating Groundwater

By: Ian Acworth

Investigating Groundwater provides an integrated approach to the challenges associated with locating groundwater. Uniquely, the book provides a review of the wide range of techniques that can be deployed to investigate this important resource. Many of the practical examples given are based upon Australian experience but the methods have worldwide applicability. The book is published in colour and includes many original diagrams and photographs. Particular effort has been made to provide consistent terminology and SI units are used throughout the text Investigating Groundwater starts with an introduction to the historical significance of groundwater and gives an account of climate change. A description of the occurrence of groundwater in different rock types is then provided. A detailed account of surface water techniques is then followed by an account of the interconnections between surface water and groundwater. Four chapters describing groundwater hydraulics are then followed by four chapters describing the latest geophysical techniques. Once the best location of a borehole is determined using these techniques; chapters then describe appropriate drilling methods to use; provide a wide ranging review of geophysical logging, hydrochemical and isotopic techniques, before concluding with a detailed description of groundwater flow to a well. Written for a worldwide audience of degree level geology/engineering practitioners, academics and students involved in groundwater resource investigation methods; Investigating Groundwater is essential reading for those involved in groundwater research. Key Features: Presents the theoretical background and a detailed description of the techniques used in the investigation of groundwater. Describes the general occurrence of groundwater in different rock types; surface water hydrology and interconnected surface and groundwater systems. Provides detailed descriptions of geophysical techniques (seismic, electrical, gravity and heat) and an account of available geophysical logging methods. Reviews hydrochemical and isotope methods, followed by an account of drilling techniques. Gives a detailed account of radial flow to a well, including appropriate modelling and pump-testing techniques and a consideration of non-linear flow. Of interest to anyone involved in the development of groundwater resources, either for domestic supply, for agriculture or for mining.

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713

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CRC Press

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1351008501

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9781351008501

The Dynamics of Political Crime

By: Jeffrey Ian Ross

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The Dynamics of Political Crime

By: Jeffrey Ian Ross

In the Dynamics of Political Crime, Jerrfrey Ian Ross provides the most comprehensive and contemporary discussion of the phenomenon of political crime- crimes committed both by and against the state- in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom during the past three decades. Written by a recognized critical criminologist, this volume develops a new theory of political crime and thoroughly reviews definitional and conceptual issues, and effects of different types of political crime. Ross discusses both violent and nonviolent oppositional crimes, as well as state crimes such as political corruption, illegal domestic surveillance, and human rights violations.

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212

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SAGE

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0803970455

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9780803970458

Key Issues in Corrections

By: Ross, Jeffrey Ian

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Key Issues in Corrections

By: Ross, Jeffrey Ian

Key Issues in Corrections is an engaging textbook critically analyzing the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the USA. Written by a highly respected expert in the field, and building on his best-selling book Special problems in corrections, it examines long-standing and emerging issues, grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events. Updates to this edition include: • Integrating new scholarship, lawsuits, and the use of technology • The introduction and evaluation of new policies and practices • New sections on “The Privatization of Prisons” and “The Death Penalty” Primarily written for undergraduate students who have already had an introduction to the topic, the book offers a no-nonsense approach to explaining the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public.

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360

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Policy Press

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1447318757

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9781447318750

Usborne Book of Magic Tricks

By: Rebecca Heddle,Ian Keable-Elliott

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Usborne Book of Magic Tricks

By: Rebecca Heddle,Ian Keable-Elliott

Magic tricks for every occasion explained in step-by-step detail.

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E.D.C. Publishing

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0881105090

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9780881105094

CHARLES DICKENS 200

TEXT AND BEYOND

By: Andrew C. Rouse,Michael Hollington,Géza Maráczi,A. D. Townsend,Anna Kérchy,Gabriella Hartvig,Ian Keable,Mária Kurdi,József Andor,Rudolf Nyári

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CHARLES DICKENS 200

TEXT AND BEYOND

By: Andrew C. Rouse,Michael Hollington,Géza Maráczi,A. D. Townsend,Anna Kérchy,Gabriella Hartvig,Ian Keable,Mária Kurdi,József Andor,Rudolf Nyári

Charles Dickens 200: Text and Beyond: a commemorative volume is the second volume in the new SPECHEL e-ditions series. It commemorates the two-hundredth anniversary of Dickens’s birth, and for the purpose brings together, in addition to ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ Dickensians, a curious variety of experts from a miscellany of areas of expertise ranging from folksinger to linguist and even magician. The chapters approach Charles Dickens from musical aspects ranging from opera to music-hall song and street ballad, from his role as a family conjuror, to psychological analyses of various of his characters and linguistic analysis of his style. He is regarded through the prism of the Irish literary scene but also through the eye of the Hungarian translator of his work, through operatic and photographic adaptations of his subject-matter. Every new chapter produces an exciting and unexpected new facet of the author, whose birth the volume celebrates.

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SPECHEL

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9630894572

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9789630894579

The Usborne Complete Book of Magic

By: Cheryl Evans,Ian Keable-Elliott

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The Usborne Complete Book of Magic

By: Cheryl Evans,Ian Keable-Elliott

Magic tricks for every occasion explained in step-by-step detail.

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E.D.C. Publishing

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0746003005

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9780746003008

Bahamas '94

The Complete Guide with the Best Beaches, Resorts, Casinos, Shopping and Cruises

By: Ian Glass

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Bahamas '94

The Complete Guide with the Best Beaches, Resorts, Casinos, Shopping and Cruises

By: Ian Glass

This guide covers the New Providence Island, including Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise Island; Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island; The family Islands, including the Abacos, Andros, Bimini, Eleuthera and the Exumas. It Also includes a chapter on the Turks and Caicos Islands - a destination that saw 40% increase in Europe tourism in 1991. The guide includes a revamped sports section and more dertailed driving maps.

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272

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Fodor's

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0679025014

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9780679025016

The Big Book of Magic Fun

By: Ian Keable,Ian Keable-Elliott

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The Big Book of Magic Fun

By: Ian Keable,Ian Keable-Elliott

Filled with color illustrations and how-to instructions for easy-to-perform tricks and enchanting illusions, both beginning and experienced amateur magicians find hours of pleasure as they read absorbing stories about famous magicians of the past and present.

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192

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B.E.S. Publishing

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0764132229

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9780764132223

Letters From Lotusland

By: ian Whitcomb

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Letters From Lotusland

By: ian Whitcomb

Ian Whitcomb, One Hit Wonder British Invader of the 1960s and teen heart-throb, never went home. Instead he tried to settle down in Los Angeles County where, over the years, he produced a Grammy-winning CD, wrote songs for movies, auditioned for butler roles in TV commercials, had and lost dogs, married successfully, and continued to play his ukulele as the ship went down. Now the entire soap opera (1996--2008), roped together in hard copy with appropriate photos, can be relished as a roller coaster of self-pity, vaunting and failed ambition, jealousy, bathos and pathos, culminating in a Big Dream. In other words, this is a comedy book. Mainline Show Biz may have passed Whitcomb by but here in these precious pages he creates his own world of heroes and villains with himself as King in order to get sweet revenge through the twisted lingo of his India rubber sword.

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522

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Lulu.com

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057803610X

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9780578036106

Ian Paisley

A Life in Photographs

By: Ian Paisley (Jnr.)

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Ian Paisley

A Life in Photographs

By: Ian Paisley (Jnr.)

The following photographs give you a glimpse of Dr. Paisley's unusual and controversial life. This photographic life is in no way to be regarded as a conclusive biography. Instead, it offers, like any photographer's lens, a snapshot of some of the many moments caught on film, of Ian R.K. Paisley.

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106

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4192616904

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9784192616904

My Brother Never Cried

Violent Childhoods, Adventurous Lives

By: Ian Greer

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My Brother Never Cried

Violent Childhoods, Adventurous Lives

By: Ian Greer

True family story in the slums of Belfast and Birmingham 1939-2019. The manic father beat the eldest lads and their mam continually. Police, church and schools, aware of the situation, did nothing. Aged 12 and 8 the brothers made a pact that if they survived they would live adventurous lives, break all the unfair rules and never kowtow to anyone.

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1913179400

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9781913179403

Mr. Foote's Other Leg

By: Ian Kelly

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Mr. Foote's Other Leg

By: Ian Kelly

When Samuel Foote was buried clandestinely in the cloisters of Westminster Cathedral, he may or may not have been reunited with his missing leg. (In eighteenth-century London it was customary for amputees to be buried with their sawn-off limbs, which were kept embalmed for this purpose.) How Samuel Foote lost his leg is one of the many extraordinary and gruesome elements in the story of a unique character in the most colourful period of British history. Samuel Foote, although forgotten now, was a major figure of Georgian London. Friend of Johnson, Garrick, Fielding, Goldsmith, Sheridan, Boswell and Franklin, Foote was the most famous and the funniest man in England. He first made his name by writing a bestselling pamphlet about the family scandal that culminated in his uncle's murder (by another uncle). This story captivated coffee-house London and helped him escape the debtors' prison in which his decadence and debauchery at university had landed him. Foote's subsequent life was full of infamy, controversy, and violence, ending chaotically in two notorious trials encompassing bigamy, buggery, and defamation. But most importantly Foote is now reclaimed as a great actor, dramatist, impresario, the first celebrity impressionist, and, Kelly argues, the singular founding father of the British sense of humour.

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Picador

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1743299524

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9781743299524

A Tree-Mendous Journey

By: Ian Selby

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A Tree-Mendous Journey

By: Ian Selby

This is the journey and autobiography of a man who overcame adversity to proudly becoming its town Mayor. Tangled up in the depths of despair caused by the Child Support Agency (CSA) he then made a 36 hour Westminster tree top protest. Followed by a little bit of fun and humour along the way!

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386

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Spiderwize

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1912694522

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9781912694525

Cover-up of Convenience

The Hidden Scandal of Lockerbie

By: John Ashton,Ian Ferguson

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Cover-up of Convenience

The Hidden Scandal of Lockerbie

By: John Ashton,Ian Ferguson

On December 21 1988, 270 people died when Pan Am 103 was blown out of the sky over Lockerbie. Finally, after 11 years of investigation, political stalemate and legal delays, two Libyan men prepare to face trial for the Lockerbie bombing. But many observers - including legal and law enforcement officials close to the case - say the trial may not produce a satisfying answer to the question of who bombed Pan Am 103.

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Mainstream Publishing Company

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1840183896

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9781840183894

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