LIBROS DEL AUTOR: rupert

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  • Australia and the Origins of Agriculture
    Rupert Gerritsen
    In this work the author explores issues of the origin of agriculture in Australia such as the “failure” of agriculture to develop indigenously, and its “failure” to diffuse into Australia, despite contact with Indonesian (Macassan) agriculturalists or New Guinean horticulturalists. Although not always explicitly stated or recognised, significant differences probably exist in th...
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    106,78 €

  • Weaving the World
    Rupert Raj
    Weaving the World is a collection of over one hundred eclectic verses on a variety of themes, people, animals, plants and nature. Themes throughout the sixteen chapters range from family, marriage & friendship to community connections, from race, ethnicity & nationality to sexual & gender diversity, from cross-cultural arts to diverse natural wonders, from philosophy & psycholo...
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    25,22 €

  • The Collected Poems Of Rupert Brooke
    Rupert Brooke
    The collected poems of Rupert Brooke presents a vibrant anthology that intertwines themes of love, nature, transience, and the human search for meaning. These works capture the freshness and emotional intensity of youth, blending tender expressions of beauty with reflections on the inevitability of mortality. The opening pieces radiate an appreciation for life’s fleeting pleasu...
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    12,39 €

  • Lost Levant
    Rupert de Borchgrave
    How do we understand the heritage of the Levant? In 2003 Rupert de Borchgrave set off by local public transport from London to Mount Ararat with a backpack and a sack of books. Against the backdrop of the Second Gulf War, he examined the much-disputed territory on which the ancient world constructed its philosophical, religious, mathematical and artistic thinking and considered...
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    19,98 €

  • Forked Tongues
    Rupert Younger
    What happens when your reputation becomes a target? In this groundbreaking book, Rupert Younger, founder and director of Oxford University’s Centre for Corporate Reputation, unpacks the mechanics of character assassination and offers a roadmap for resilience. Drawing on years of research and real-world experience, Rupert Younger explores how perceptions are created, manipulated...
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    19,68 €

  • Pragmatics and written communicative competence. 2nd Edition
    Kawther Kotb / Rupert Wegerif / Shereen Ahmed
    A growing interest has been given to the written communicative competence. This is due to the fact that writing constitutes the main educational construct by which learners are being assessed. Correct communicative written expression is one of the most difficult skills to accomplish especially among EFL learners since, generally, EFL writing courses give more attention to only ...
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    138,59 €

  • The Cup of Fury
    Rupert Hughes
    Dive into the heart of industrial America with 'The Cup of Fury: A Novel of Cities and Shipyards,' a captivating maritime adventure that intertwines urban life stories with the raw power of the sea. This compelling narrative, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, brings to life the struggles and triumphs of characters navigating the bustling shipyards and vib...
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    20,89 €

  • Facing Precarity in Adult, Community, and Vocational Education
    Rupert Clive Collister
    Amidst the reverberations of neoliberalism, academia grapples with a rising precariat facing short-term contracts and heightened flexibility, particularly in adult, community, and vocational education. This escalating issue presents a myriad of challenges, creating a need for thoughtful exploration and meaningful solutions. Precarity, fueled by globalized politics, disproportio...
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    137,77 €

  • Beginnings- The First Few Years
    Rupert Grech
    Beginnings- The First Few Years is the sequel to the book Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta. It tells the story of Harry and Clotilde Grech’s immigration to Australia and recounts their first few years in Sydney during the late 1950s. Revealed are the struggles, joys and personal feelings of a young Maltese couple moving to the other side of the w...
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    14,38 €

  • Stylus Stories- Musings of a Marginally Maltese Australian
    Rupert Grech
    A grumpy middle-aged man moves house and in the process, brings his old record player back to life after it had lain dormant for many years. While listening to cherished LPs from his youth and concurrently polishing off an entire bottle of good red wine, certain songs and record albums evoke dear recollections of cathartic times past and memorable people known. Meanwhile, comic...
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    15,09 €

  • Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta
    Rupert Grech
    Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta is a collection of twelve short stories based on actual events during the Second World War on the Mediterranean Island nation of Malta. The collection describes difficult times when survival was paramount and family was everything. The stories are interspersed with interesting historical details about Malta and it...
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    14,37 €

  • A Yeti Under My Bed
    Rupert Bacon
    How much damage can one Yeti possibly attract when such a highly advanced cultural creature as he comes into contact with rural England? He is polite, considerate, intelligent, peaceable and discreet, so surely all will be well. Unfortunately, he is also a heavy drinker, unembarrassed by bodily functions, over seven foot tall, overtly evangelical in his Christianity, and highly...
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    7,92 €

  • We Can’T Have Everything
    Rupert Hughes
    Unlock the timeless allure of 'We Can’t Have Everything: A Novel' by Rupert Hughes, a captivating tale that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector’s item is more than just a reprint; it’s a cultural treasure brought back to life for today’s and future generations. Dive into a world where ambition, love, and societal e...
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    25,45 €

  • What Will People Say? A Novel
    Rupert Hughes
    Unlock the whispers of the past with 'What Will People Say? A Novel' by Rupert Hughes, a timeless tale that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This captivating novel, once lost to time, is a cultural treasure that delves into the intricate dance of societal expectations and personal desires. Set against a backdrop of early 20th-...
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    23,25 €

  • Colonel Crockett’S Co-Operative Christmas
    Rupert Hughes
    Rediscover the magic of a long-lost classic with 'Colonel Crockett’s Co-operative Christmas' by Rupert Hughes, a heartwarming tale that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This enchanting story, once forgotten, is a cultural treasure that captures the spirit of community, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. Join Colone...
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    11,67 €

  • Lafayette, We Come!
    Rupert Sargent Holland
    'Lafayette, We Come!' recounts the remarkable life of the Marquis de Lafayette, a pivotal figure in both American and French history. This historical biography by Rupert S. Holland details Lafayette’s courageous involvement in the American Revolution, showcasing how a young Frenchman’s dedication to liberty helped shape the United States.The story follows Lafayette’s journey as...
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    20,05 €

  • Clipped Wings
    Rupert Hughes
    Rupert Hughes’s 'Clipped Wings' delves into the complexities of marriage and relationships, presenting a compelling domestic drama centered on a husband and wife. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers a chance to explore the intricacies of love, commitment, and the challenges of modern life as reflected in early 20th-century fiction. A powerful exploration of ...
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    26,16 €

  • Within These Walls
    Arthur Ignatius Keller / Rupert Hughes
    Step back in time with Rupert Hughes’s 'Within These Walls,' a sweeping family saga set in the vibrant early 20th century. This meticulously prepared reprint offers a glimpse into the heart of domestic life, exploring the intricate bonds of family and the enduring power of romance. A cornerstone of historical fiction, 'Within These Walls' weaves a compelling narrative around th...
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    26,21 €

  • Now We Are Very Old
    Rupert Bacon
    If poetry be the food of love, read on as some particularly famous playwright bloke once said or maybe he didn t. It might have been that he said, if music be the food of love, play on . Frankly, be that as it may, this composer of little rhyming ditties thinks poems are rather fun and many of them are, in any case, about things he loves. Thus, it works either way.This little...
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    5,47 €

  • The Biopolitics of Dementia
    James Rupert Fletcher
    This book explores how dementia studies relates to dementia’s growing public profile and corresponding research economy. ...
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    74,52 €

  • Nobody’s Fool
    Rupert Frazer
    Hampstead, 1967. A summer of love, loss, and the unravelling of lives. Thirteen year-old Philip Carver navigates the complexities of his parents’ volatile marriage and the tangled relationships of their entitled circle of friends. Amidst a backdrop of social upheaval and personal turmoil, a tragic accident in the Swiss Alps shatters their privileged world, leaving a trail of de...
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    10,71 €

  • Historic Poems and Ballads
    Rupert S. Holland
    Rupert S. Holland’s 'Historic Poems and Ballads' brings the past to life through the evocative power of poetry. Spanning centuries and cultures, this collection includes iconic works like Horatius at the Bridge and The Charge of the Light Brigade, alongside stirring tales from American history such as The Star-Spangled Banner. Each selection is introduced with historical notes,...
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    13,86 €

  • A Stitch in Time
    Rupert William Beadell Bacon
    WHEN OUR YOUNG HERO AND HEROINE GREET EACH OTHER WITH A KISS, IT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER. TIME ITSELF TAKES CHARGE OF THEIR DESTINY AND WHISKS THEM AWAY. CAN THE POWER OF PRAYER FORCE TIME TO RELINQUISH ITS UNNATURAL HOLD? ONLY TIME CAN TELL IF THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM ITS TOILS UNHARMED BUT PERHAPS WITH A LITTLE BIT OF A HELPFUL STITCH IN TIM...
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    6,62 €

  • Massacre at Amritsar
    Rupert Furneaux
    First published in 1963, Massacre at Amritsar recreates the terrible scene of the Jallianwala Bagh from the stories of eyewitnesses and survivors. ...
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    57,26 €

  • Legends From Palawan
    Rupert Ouano
    The book is very entertaining and just like a song, its ready tobe hummed anytime to drive away the doldrums of daily life,boredom and monotony. ...
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    15,95 €

  • Before the Wall Came Down
    Rupert Stebbings
    The narrative of Before The Wall Came Down takes place in many overlapping planes. Together with his personal experiences, the author worked and traveled in the company of friends, retracing the forays of a man who crossed Eastern Europe, meeting a myriad of people, some of whom have had a historical and relevant impact on his life, described with unexpected anecdotes.The descr...
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    29,83 €

  • The Zeitgeist
    Dr. Deepikaa Rupert Gardner
    The Zeitgeist begins with a view of the contemporary world where my conversations strive to articulate thoughts that often elude mere language: the whispers of our souls, the vast spectrum of emotions, the challenging societal norms, the multidimensional new normal, finding identity and meaning in a fragmented world.As you embark on this journey, may you find resonance in these...
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    8,60 €

  • Walter Rodney
    Rupert Lewis
    Walter Rodney was an exceptional scholar-activist who not only interpreted the consequences of centuries of transatlantic slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism but also engaged in the struggles to change their racial, social and economic legacies. As these legacies persist into the twenty-first century, his life and writings remain profoundly relevant.He contributed to a dist...
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    18,93 €

  • Vade Mecum
    Rupert Rhymes
    Rupert Rhymes was centrally involved in some of the key moments of modern British Theatre. From his early days with Sadler’s Wells, through the creation of the new National Theatre at the Old Vic, to the birth of English National Opera at the Coliseum, he was an innovator - and keen observer - during a pivotal period in the performing arts in London and beyond. Later, as head o...
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    31,83 €

  • The Heart of Prayer (16pt Large Print Edition)
    Rupert Spira
    Following in the footsteps of Being Aware of Being Aware and Being Myself, The Essence of Prayer marks the third addition to renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira’s The Essence of Meditation Series. In this transformational work, Spira explores non-duality through the lens of devotional prayer, and elaborates on the understanding that the peace and happiness we seek can be fo...
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    31,79 €