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Queer

by William S. Burroughs ...

Narrated by Andrew Garman, T. Ryder Smith, Multiple Narrators ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, Queer is an enigma - both an unflinching autobiographical self-portrait and a dazzling political novelSet in Mexico City during the early fifties, Queer follows William Lee's hopeless pursuit of desire from bar to bar in the American expatriate scene. As Lee breaks down, the trademark Burroughsian voice emerges; a maniacal mix of self ... Read more

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Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, Queer is an enigma - both an unflinching autobiographical self-portrait and a dazzling political novelSet in Mexico City during the early fifties, Queer follows William Lee's hopeless pursuit of desire from bar to bar in the American expatriate scene. As Lee breaks down, the trademark Burroughsian voice emerges; a maniacal mix of self
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Junky

The Definitive Text of 'Junk'

by William S. Burroughs ...

Narrated by Andrew Garman, Mark Nelson, T. Ryder Smith, Multiple Narrators ...

Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

A shocking exposé of the desperate subculture surrounding addiction, William S. Burroughs' cult classic Junky is now available for the first time on unabridged audioBurroughs’ first novel, a largely autobiographical account of the constant cycle of drug dependency, cures and relapses, remains the most unflinching, unsentimental account of addiction ever written. Through time spent kicking and time ... Read more

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A shocking exposé of the desperate subculture surrounding addiction, William S. Burroughs' cult classic Junky is now available for the first time on unabridged audioBurroughs’ first novel, a largely autobiographical account of the constant cycle of drug dependency, cures and relapses, remains the most unflinching, unsentimental account of addiction ever written. Through time spent kicking and time
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George Soros and the Roma: Praxis, Equity and Empowerment

by Andrew Ryder, Balázs Majtényi, Frank Thomas Zsigo ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
For three decades the philanthropist and billionaire investor George Soros has played a prominent role in promoting a vision of ‘Open Society’ in Central Eastern Europe (CEE), promoting the transition from communist statism to liberal democracy through his philanthropic measures, most notably his support for the Open Society Foundations. Within this body of work an important aspect has been Soros ... Read more

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For three decades the philanthropist and billionaire investor George Soros has played a prominent role in promoting a vision of ‘Open Society’ in Central Eastern Europe (CEE), promoting the transition from communist statism to liberal democracy through his philanthropic measures, most notably his support for the Open Society Foundations. Within this body of work an important aspect has been Soros
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Sites of Resistance

Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in school, community and the academy

by Andrew Ryder ...

This account of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller policy and practice in education, social policy and politics is enriched with reflection, theoretical analysis and biographical narratives. It draws on the author's 25 years' experience of working as an activist, educationalist and researcher for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller rights. Sites of Resistance is essential reading for service providers, campaigners ... Read more

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This account of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller policy and practice in education, social policy and politics is enriched with reflection, theoretical analysis and biographical narratives. It draws on the author's 25 years' experience of working as an activist, educationalist and researcher for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller rights. Sites of Resistance is essential reading for service providers, campaigners
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Britain and Europe at a Crossroads

The Politics of Anxiety and Transformation

by Andrew Ryder ...

This book dissects the complex social, cultural and political factors which led the UK to take its decision to leave the EU and examines the far-reaching consequences of that decision.Developing the conceptual framework of securitization, Ryder innovatively uses primary sources and a focus on rhetoric to examine the ways that political elites engineered a politics of fear, insecurity and Brexit ... Read more

$41.99 USD

This book dissects the complex social, cultural and political factors which led the UK to take its decision to leave the EU and examines the far-reaching consequences of that decision.Developing the conceptual framework of securitization, Ryder innovatively uses primary sources and a focus on rhetoric to examine the ways that political elites engineered a politics of fear, insecurity and Brexit
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Community Groups in Context

Local Activities and Actions

by Rosie Anderson, Phil Ware, Teresa Piacentini, Lucy Mayblin, Robin Simpson, Jane Milling, Hilary Ramsden, Sarah Cemlyn, Andrew Ryder, Niall Crowley, Andri Soteri-Proctor ...

Series series Third Sector Research
In the past decade community groups have been portrayed as the solution to many social problems. Yet the role of ‘below the regulatory radar’ community action has received little research attention and thus is poorly understood in terms of both policy and practice.Focusing on self-organised community activity, this book offers the first collection of papers developing theoretical and empirically ... Read more

$44.99 USD

In the past decade community groups have been portrayed as the solution to many social problems. Yet the role of ‘below the regulatory radar’ community action has received little research attention and thus is poorly understood in terms of both policy and practice.Focusing on self-organised community activity, this book offers the first collection of papers developing theoretical and empirically
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Hearing the Voices of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities

Inclusive Community Development

Edited by Andrew Ryder, Sarah Cemlyn, Thomas Acton ...

Over the past decade, interest in Gypsies, Roma and Travellers (GRT) has risen up the political and media agendas, but they remain relatively unknown. This topical book is the first to chart the history and contemporary developments in GRT community activism, and the community and voluntary organisations and coalitions which support it. Underpinned by radical community development and equality ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Over the past decade, interest in Gypsies, Roma and Travellers (GRT) has risen up the political and media agendas, but they remain relatively unknown. This topical book is the first to chart the history and contemporary developments in GRT community activism, and the community and voluntary organisations and coalitions which support it. Underpinned by radical community development and equality
... Read more
Governance in Transition

Edited by Andrew Ryder, Ján Buček ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book looks at experience in government restructuring and devolution from a variety of national and international perspectives, both within the European Union and elsewhere, focusing on lessons learned and ways forward.Since the 1980s, there has been a global trend to give more power to local governments. Even in Korea and the United Kingdom, the most centralised countries in the OECD, local ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book looks at experience in government restructuring and devolution from a variety of national and international perspectives, both within the European Union and elsewhere, focusing on lessons learned and ways forward.Since the 1980s, there has been a global trend to give more power to local governments. Even in Korea and the United Kingdom, the most centralised countries in the OECD, local
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The Big Book of Early Fantasy. Illustrated

Epic of Gilgamesh, Twenty-Two Goblins, One Thousand and One Nights, Myths and Legends of Troy, King Arthur, The Story of the Volsungs

by Anonymous ...

Translated by R. Campbell Thompson, Arthur William Ryder, Andrew Lang ...

"The Big Book of Early Fantasy" is a magnificent literary compilation that offers readers a captivating journey into the world of ancient and timeless fantasy. This comprehensive anthology features classic tales and myths, including the "Epic of Gilgamesh," "Twenty-Two Goblins," "One Thousand and One Nights," "Myths and Legends of Troy," "King Arthur," and "The Story of the Volsungs." From the ... Read more

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"The Big Book of Early Fantasy" is a magnificent literary compilation that offers readers a captivating journey into the world of ancient and timeless fantasy. This comprehensive anthology features classic tales and myths, including the "Epic of Gilgamesh," "Twenty-Two Goblins," "One Thousand and One Nights," "Myths and Legends of Troy," "King Arthur," and "The Story of the Volsungs." From the
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A Tree or a Person or a Wall

Stories

by Matt Bell ...

Narrated by Karen Chilton, Andrea Gallo, Andrew Garman, T. Ryder Smith ...

Unabridged

11 hours 11 min

A Tree or a Person or a Wall gives us Matt Bell at his most inventive and uncanny: parents and children, murderers and monsters, wild renditions of the past, and acute takes on the present, all of which build to a virtuoso reimagining of our world. A 19th-century minister builds an elaborate motor that will bring about the Second Coming. A man with rough hands locks a boy in a room with an albino ... Read more

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A Tree or a Person or a Wall gives us Matt Bell at his most inventive and uncanny: parents and children, murderers and monsters, wild renditions of the past, and acute takes on the present, all of which build to a virtuoso reimagining of our world. A 19th-century minister builds an elaborate motor that will bring about the Second Coming. A man with rough hands locks a boy in a room with an albino
... Read more
Romani Communities and Transformative Change

A New Social Europe

by Nidhi Trehan, Romeo Franz, Angela Kocze, Margareta Matache, Sarah Cemlyn, Lisa Smith, Anna Csilla Daróczi, Bernard Rorke0, Marek Szilvasi1, Roland Ferkovics2 ...

Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND.Drawing on Roma community voices and expert research, this book provides a powerful tool to challenge conventional discourses and analyses on Romani identity, poverty and exclusion.Through the transformative vehicle of a ‘Social Europe’, this edited collection presents new concepts and strategies for framing social justice for Romani communities across ... Read more

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Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND.Drawing on Roma community voices and expert research, this book provides a powerful tool to challenge conventional discourses and analyses on Romani identity, poverty and exclusion.Through the transformative vehicle of a ‘Social Europe’, this edited collection presents new concepts and strategies for framing social justice for Romani communities across
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Naked Lunch

The Restored Text

by William S. Burroughs ...

Narrated by Mark Bramhall ...

Unabridged

10 hours 25 min

Naked Lunch is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. Exerting its influence on authors like Thomas Pynchon, J. G. Ballard, and William Gibson; on the relationship between art and obscenity; and on the shape of music, film, and media generally, it is one of the books that redefined not just literature but American culture.Naked Lunch is the unnerving tale of Bill Lee, addicted ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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Naked Lunch is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. Exerting its influence on authors like Thomas Pynchon, J. G. Ballard, and William Gibson; on the relationship between art and obscenity; and on the shape of music, film, and media generally, it is one of the books that redefined not just literature but American culture.Naked Lunch is the unnerving tale of Bill Lee, addicted
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