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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Horrorby H. P. LovecraftStep into the chilling world of H. P. Lovecraft - master of cosmic horror and creator of the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. This specially curated edition from Polis & Praxis Press brings together three of Lovecraft's most iconic works:The Call of Cthulhu - the unforgettable story of an ancient, sleeping entity whose awakening spells doom for mankind.The Colour Out of Space - a terrifying tale of an otherworldly force that consumes all life.The Dunwich Horror - a gripping narrative of dark rituals and eldritch creatures in rural New England.In addition to these classic stories, this edition features exclusive bonus material:The Cold Embrace of the Cosmos - a new essay exploring the absurdist and existential themes in Lovecraft's fiction.Who Was H. P. Lovecraft - a concise biography of the author, providing insights into his life and the enduring influence of his work.Perfect for fans of cosmic horror, weird fiction, gothic literature, and dark fantasy, this edition of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Horror is an essential addition to any horror lover's library.Whether you are new to H. P. Lovecraft or a longtime reader, you will find new depths of dread and awe within these pages. De Aragon, J M (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A powerful true story of protest, prison, and political transformation-told by one of the women who lived it.'Jailed for Freedom is Doris Stevens' firsthand account of the suffragists who dared to defy power-and paid the price for it. Arrested for picketing the White House, these women faced brutal conditions, hunger strikes, and public scorn to demand what democracy had long denied: the vote.Written in 1920 by a leading member of the National Woman's Party, this landmark narrative captures the courage, strategy, and sacrifices that fueled one of the most pivotal movements in American history. Stevens doesn't just document events-she invites readers into the heart of the struggle for women's rights, offering an unfiltered view of political imprisonment, public protest, and the relentless fight for justice.As voting rights and gender equality remain urgent issues today, Jailed for Freedom offers not only a gripping historical record but a timeless guide to activism and resistance.This special edition includes:A Modern IntroductionContextualizing the suffrage movement and connecting its bold tactics to today's fight for equity and justice.A Biographical Sketch of Doris StevensHighlighting her legacy as a suffragist, political prisoner, and international advocate for women's legal equality.Curated Further Reading and InspirationFeaturing essential books, scholarship, and contemporary cultural works that carry the legacy of the suffragists into the present-on page, stage, and screen.Perfect for readers of:women's history, civil rights movements, political memoirs, feminist classics, and grassroots activism.Jailed for Freedom is more than a record of the past-it's a blueprint for the future. Whether you're an activist, educator, or history lover, this book will move you, challenge you, and remind you what it takes to make democracy real.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reclaim the democratic purpose of education with the foundational texts of the progressive movement.Over a century ago, John Dewey identified a critical disconnect between rigid classroom routines and the dynamic needs of a functioning democracy. As modern educators navigate the pressures of standardized testing, digital distraction, and ongoing curriculum debates, Dewey's writings offer a vital, enduring framework for meaningful classroom reform.This volume brings together his two most influential early works on experiential learning. The School and Society argues for integrating active occupations to transform the isolated schoolhouse into a cooperative community. The Child and the Curriculum reconciles the tension between a student's spontaneous curiosity and the structural demands of formalized academic subjects.This special Polis & Praxis Education Series edition features: - Exclusive New Introduction: 'Why We Should Read John Dewey Today' connects Dewey's 19th-century theories to modern issues like standardized testing and civic engagement.- Comprehensive Author Biography: 'Who Was John Dewey ' details the historical forces of the Industrial Revolution that shaped his pragmatic philosophy.- Expanded 1915 Text: Includes Dewey's deeper explorations into elementary psychology, student attention, and historical instruction.- Curated Further Reading: A thematic guide pairing Dewey with modern thinkers like Neil Postman, Paulo Freire, and Maria Montessori to expand your syllabus or personal study.Whether you are a veteran teacher, a school administrator, or a student of educational philosophy, this collection provides the theoretical groundwork required to build environments that foster genuine inquiry, continuous growth, and active citizenship.Add this cornerstone of educational thought to your library today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.' Blaise PascalIn Pensées, Blaise Pascal dissects the anatomy of modern anxiety. Centuries before the invention of the screen, this seventeenth-century mathematician recognized that our endless pursuit of entertainment, status, and busyness is nothing but a frantic flight from our own mortality.His fragmentary masterpiece of cynical observation and moral philosophy uses sharp aphorisms and clinical logic to expose the absurdity of human vanity. He argues that we chase power and drown ourselves in noise simply because the silence of our own existence is too terrifying to endure.Serving as an intellectual shock to the system, the book dismantles the mechanisms of our self-deception and demands that we finally stop running. For a culture suffocating under the weight of constant amusement, his ruthless clarity offers a necessary and profound confrontation with reality.This Polis & Praxis Edition Includes: - Original Introduction: Why should we read Pensées today A new essay exploring Pascal's striking relevance to our modern age of digital distraction and existential dread.- Detailed Author Biography: A compelling look at the brief, intense life of the mathematical genius who turned his brilliant mind to the darkest questions of human existence.- Curated Further Reading: A hand-picked reading list connecting Pascal to the great tradition of existential tension and pessimism, featuring works by Kierkegaard, Camus, Cioran, and Dostoevsky.Who Should Read This Book If you are exhausted by toxic positivity or drawn to the uncompromising realism of writers like Emil Cioran and Arthur Schopenhauer, this book is essential reading.About the Polis & Praxis Gray SeriesThe Gray Series is a curated collection of texts for the disenchanted. In a universe that often feels cold and indifferent, these works reject easy comforts in favor of hard truths. Rooted in the traditions of cynicism, pessimism, and existentialism, this series brings together the voices of poets and philosophers who faced the void without blinking. It explores how we can build meaning and dignity even when the sky is empty. These are books for navigating the twilight of the modern age: a library for the lucid.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois - A Landmark in African American Literature and History'The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.' - W.E.B. Du BoisFirst published in 1903, The Souls of Black Folk is one of the most powerful and enduring works ever written on race in America. Blending history, sociology, memoir, and sharp political critique, Du Bois exposes the realities of life behind 'the Veil' of racial prejudice and introduces his groundbreaking concept of double-consciousness-the divided identity forced upon African Americans by a society that denies their full humanity.More than a book, this is a manifesto for freedom. Du Bois challenges the compromises of his time, critiques Booker T. Washington's program of accommodation, and envisions the rise of the 'Talented Tenth'-leaders who would uplift the entire race through education, art, and struggle. His words lit a fire in the early 20th century and remain just as urgent and prophetic today.More than a century after its first publication, The Souls of Black Folk continues to challenge, inspire, and demand reflection. Whether you are a student, activist, or simply a reader seeking to understand America's ongoing struggle with race, this edition will connect you directly to the voice of one of the greatest thinkers of the modern era.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Horror (Polis & Praxis Classics) | H. P. Lovecraft | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Polis & Praxis Press | EAN 9798349443589 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. De Aragon, J M (illustrator).…

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 356 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley WarnerA satirical masterpiece that named an era-and still defines our own.First published in 1873, The Gilded Age is a bold and biting political satire co-authored by legendary American writer Mark Twain and journalist Charles Dudley Warner. Set in post-Civil War America, the novel follows the Hawkins family and a parade of lobbyists, land speculators, and corrupt politicians chasing wealth and influence in Washington, D.C. and the frontier.More than just a historical novel, The Gilded Age offers a scathing critique of greed, government corruption, and the illusion of progress-issues that remain deeply relevant in today's political and economic landscape. Its themes of speculative capitalism, moral compromise, and institutional decay echo powerfully in the 21st century.This exclusive edition includes:A new introduction written for today's reader, exploring the historical context and modern-day relevance of the novel's themesA concise author biography detailing the lives and legacies of both Mark Twain and Charles Dudley WarnerA curated further reading list featuring Twain's major works, acclaimed biographies, and contemporary books that expand on the novel's core ideasPerfect for readers of classic American literature, political satire, or anyone interested in the roots of corruption and inequality in U.S. history, The Gilded Age remains a powerful, thought-provoking read.Whether you're discovering Twain's work for the first time or revisiting it in a new era of influence and inequality, this edition brings fresh insight to a novel that is as timely-and unsettling-as ever.…

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 578 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | A misunderstood soul. A society unwilling to accept true goodness. A timeless classic reimagined for today's reader.In The Idiot, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers one of the most profound and psychologically rich novels ever written. Prince Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin-an epileptic, a mystic, and a man of pure heart-returns to Russia after years in a Swiss clinic. Hoping to find connection and peace, he is instead drawn into a web of social intrigue, romantic obsession, and spiritual collapse. His radical compassion and unflinching honesty unsettle everyone around him-raising a provocative question: in a broken world, is goodness itself a form of madness?This modern reader's edition from Polis & Praxis Press includes powerful additions to guide you through Dostoevsky's masterpiece:A thoughtful new introduction: Why We Should Read Dostoevsky's The Idiot TodayA character reference guide that clarifies Russian names, nicknames, and titles A short biography: Who Was Fyodor Dostoevsky?A curated Further Reading list for exploring Russian literature, philosophy, and existential fictionCrisp, legible formatting in a reader-friendly 5.5 x 8.5 paperback editionWhether you're a first-time reader or a devoted Dostoevsky fan, this edition offers the depth of a classic with the clarity and context modern readers appreciate.Perfect for fans of Leo Tolstoy, Albert Camus, and Franz Kafka.Ideal for book clubs, philosophy lovers, and students of Russian literature.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the extraordinary life, radical convictions, and enduring legacy of John Brown, the controversial abolitionist whose fight against American slavery helped shape the history of the United States. Written by renowned historian, sociologist, and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois, John Brown is a compelling historical biography that examines one of the most uncompromising figures in the struggle for racial justice and human freedom.Du Bois explores Brown's religious beliefs, moral convictions, and commitment to ending slavery, tracing the events that led to his famous 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Through a thoughtful examination of Brown's life and actions, Du Bois challenges readers to consider the relationship between moral principle, political resistance, violence, and social change.More than a biography, John Brown offers a powerful perspective on the history of American abolitionism, the antebellum South, and the growing conflict that culminated in the Civil War. Du Bois brings his distinctive historical insight to the story, examining how race, slavery, and the struggle for equality shaped both Brown's mission and his place in American memory.Perfect for readers interested in: John Brown and the abolitionist movementW.E.B. Du Bois and African American historyAmerican slavery and the road to the Civil WarHarpers Ferry and nineteenth-century resistance movementsCivil rights, racial justice, and the history of freedomPolitical philosophy, moral courage, and revolutionary changeWhether you are a student of American history, a reader of classic biographies, or someone interested in the enduring struggle for human equality, John Brown by W.E.B. Du Bois offers a thought-provoking look at a man whose actions forced the nation to confront the moral contradictions of slavery.Explore the life of John Brown through the eyes of one of America's most influential historians-and reconsider the meaning of courage, sacrifice, and resistance in the pursuit of justice.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I have spent more than two decades inside the contradictions of American education as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and director at an educational technology startup. With a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies and a deep interest in conflict theory, I have come to see schools not just as learning spaces, but as institutions shaped by power, structure, and competing demands. This book grows out of lived experience. It was formed in long meetings, difficult reforms, moments of fatigue, and the rare but powerful instances when honest dialogue changed a school's direction.At its core, this book argues that burnout is not simply personal weakness. It is often a structural signal. Teachers are asked to cultivate curiosity while meeting rigid accountability standards. They are encouraged to build democratic classrooms within systems that reward compliance. When educators feel exhausted, I no longer see that primarily as a psychological problem. I see it as a moral and institutional tension that deserves to be examined rather than hidden.Throughout these chapters, I explore how teacher preparation and leadership development might address that tension directly. What if we helped educators interpret their exhaustion politically and ethically instead of privately and shamefully What if we treated institutional contradiction as something to study and reshape, not something to endure in silence This is not a cynical book. It is a call to courage. I believe in the democratic promise of education, but I have learned that dialogue, dissent, and critical participation must be cultivated intentionally. Leadership, as I understand it now, is less about charisma and more about moral steadiness. It is the discipline of protecting reflection and honesty even when compliance would be easier.In the end, I argue that mentoring individuals is not enough. If progressive education is to survive, institutions themselves must change. Policies, routines, and cultures must align with the values we claim to hold. This book is an invitation to look directly at the cracks in our systems and to consider what sustained institutional courage might require.…