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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

One of the defining works of twentieth-century sociology: a revelatory analysis of how we present ourselves to others 'The self, then, as a performed character, is not an organic thing ... it is a dramatic effect' How do we communicate...

14,30 € *

Stigma

The acclaimed sociologist's landmark, compassionate work on how society treats those who are different 'By definition, of course, we believe the person with a stigma is not quite human' In ancient times stigma were physical marks branded...

14,30 € *

Asylums

One of most influential social scientist of the twentieth century examines the meaning of the asylum 'Psychiatric staff share with policemen the peculiar occupational task of hectoring and moralizing adults' This groundbreaking work of...

17,00 € *

Eichmann in Jerusalem

'Brilliant and disturbing' Stephen Spender, New York Review of Books The classic work on 'the banality of evil', and a journalistic masterpiece Hannah Arendt's stunning and unnverving report on the trial of Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann...

14,30 € *

The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories

A chilling new collection of Henry James's short stories exploring the uncanny, including "The Turn of the Screw," the basis for the new Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor In "The Turn of the Screw," one of the most famous ghost...

22,20 € *

The Murderer

'For me life hasn't got dreams, success and all that damn nonsense. Life is full of shadows: some of them soft and others conceal a hammer.' Galton Flood is a lonely man, restless and ill at ease with his family. He leaves his home in...

13,00 € *

The Outsider

Albert Camus' existentialist masterpiece, now in a wonderful new Clothbound Classics edition In The Outsider , his classic existentialist novel, Camus explores the alienation of an individual who refuses to conform to social norms....

19,60 € *

Scorpion

THE GRIPPING CAT-AND-MOUSE THRILLER, PERFECT FOR FANS OF MINORITY REPORT AND BLAKE CROUCH 'Will have you on the edge of your seat' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'An mind-blowing speculative techno thriller with a killer twist!' DIANE JEFFREY...

11,70 € *

Latitude

Told for the very first time, this is the true story of the adventure that shaped the world . . . 'A thrilling story of courage, survival and science. It's an extraordinary, visceral and vivid read' Geographical Magazine ________ Three...

16,10 € *

The Happy Reader 18

For avid readers and the uninitiated alike, this is a chance to reengage with classic literature and to stay inspired and entertained. The concept of the magazine is simple: the first half is a long-form interview with a notable book...

5,20 € *

All In

An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice. 'A constant role model in my life, Billie...

19,60 € *

Barbarossa

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'The best single-volume account of the Barbarossa campaign to date' Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny 'A page-turning descent into Hell and back . . . this fresh and compelling...

17,00 € *

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