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Midnight in Europe : a novel / by Furst, Alan,author.;
Failing to secure American support for the Republican side of the Spanish Civil War in 1938, a minor Spanish noble travels to Paris, where he promotes the Republic cause before undertaking a mission to infiltrate the Spanish government.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Spy stories.; Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The new populism : democracy stares into the abyss / by Revelli, Marco,author.; Broder, David,translator.; translation of:Revelli, Marco.Populismo 2.0.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The word 'populism' has come to cover all manner of sins. Yet despite the prevalence of its use, it is often difficult to understand what connects its various supposed expressions. From Syriza to Trump and from Podemos to Brexit, the electoral earthquakes of recent years have often been grouped under this term. But what actually defines 'populism'? Is it an ideology, a form of organisation, or a mentality? Marco Revelli seeks to answer this question by getting to grips with the historical dynamics of so-called 'populist' movements. While in the early days of democracy, populism sought to represent classes and social layers who asserted their political role for the first time, in today's post-democratic climate, it instead expresses the grievances of those who had until recently felt that they were included. Having lost their power, the disinherited embrace not a political alternative to -isms like liberalism or socialism, but a populist mood of discontent. The new populism is the 'formless form' that protest and grievance assume in the era of financialisation, in the era where the atomised masses lack voice or organisation. For Revelli, this new populism the child of an age in which the Left has been hollowed out and lost its capacity to offer an alternative"--
Subjects: Populism.; Populism;
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WWII in Europe [videorecording] : voices from the front / by National Geographic Partners (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
May 8th, 2020 marks 75 years since Victory in Europe, when the Nazis surrendered to the Allies ending WWII in Europe. We relive that electrifying day, and many of the dramatic events leading up to it, through the words of the people who remember it.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Historical television programs.; War television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945;
For private home use only.
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Flight-free Europe : 80 inspiring & sustainable no-fly travel itineraries / by Goulding, Rory,author.;
Discover how to explore Europe sustainably with this ultimate collection of 80 no-fly itineraries. Featuring trips that range from a weekend to a month, we show you how to avoid chaotic airports and reduce the carbon footprint of your travel with detailed route maps and transport connection information for trains, buses, ferries and more. Embark on a Norwegian rail odyssey; island-hop across Croatia by ferry; hike into the wild heartland of Scotland; or combine wine, surf and easy-going cycling along France's Atlantic Coast. Each itinerary is plotted step-by-step on a map with the transport logistics of how to get to the next destination along with details of the duration between each stop. Whether you're looking for a city escape, to explore natural wonders or indulge in delicious eating and drinking experiences, there's expert recommendations for all interests about day trips to take along the way.
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
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Cunning folk : life in the era of practical magic / by Stanmore, Tabitha,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238) and index.This history of practitioners of "service magic" in medieval and early modern Europe reveals the central place they occupied in everyday life and how they helped soothe the anxieties of both commoners and nobles.
Subjects: Magic; Witchcraft;
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Explore Europe on foot : your complete guide to planning a cultural hiking adventure / by Overby, Cassandra,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Explore Europe on Foot offers practical information on how to plan and accomplish a hiking vacation in Europe. The author offers details on 15 select routes, a sampling of day hikes, and information on how to find trails across the region. Includes packing lists, travel and gear information, and advice on selecting a trip"--
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Hiking; Trails; Hiking;
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The romantic revolution / by Blanning, T. C. W.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Romanticism;
© c2010., Weidenfeld & Nicolson,
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The illustrated encyclopaedia of costume and fashion : from 1066 to the present / by Cassin-Scott, Jack;
Subjects: Clothing and dress; Fashion;
© 2006., Cassell Illustrated,
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The gates of Europe : a history of Ukraine / by Plokhy, Serhii,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Beginner's guide to Nordic-style carving : 22 functional projects, including spoons, bowls, & cups / by Egholm, Frank,1951-author.; Egholm, Balder,author.;
"Contains over 25 projects of everyday items made with green wood, with sections on techniques, guides to decorating and finishing, and detailed tutorials"--
Subjects: Wood-carving; Wood-carving;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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