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Explore with the new "Atlas of the World", 29th edition! Providing the finest global coverage available, this atlas offers a diverse collection of information and cartography of unrivaled accuracy and clarity, presented in an uncommonly beautiful volume. bit.ly/3WuZA5c
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Last chance to buy! Find the perfect last-minute #holiday gift with our Holiday Gift Guide. Discover the full list of titles here: bit.ly/3HOBi27
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Enjoy 's Q&A with Professor Kal Raustiala, whose new book illuminates the life and legacy of the only UCLA alumnus to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. bit.ly/3W4Uzk5
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Proust’s novel, "In Search of Lost Time"; can be viewed as a quest for purpose, identity, connection, and belonging. Explore the questions pondered by Proust in this interactive graphic, and take a step towards living a richer inner life.
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We've reached number 5 on our countdown of the top new entries in the 5th edition of 's "Garner's Modern English"! We'd like to invite all and one to share their favorite irreversible binomials, for worse or better! #GMEU5 bit.ly/3PHRowr
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In our final episode of this season, Daniel Haybron introduces the emotional state we all aspire to - happiness - and how this impacts our well-being through our pursuit of it.
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"Natural Philosophy" revives this often-forgotten discipline for the modern world, encouraging us to explore our relationship with nature. Available here: bit.ly/3W6S3tO
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Experience the rise and fall of one of history’s most well known empires with this timeline by historian and author of "Rome: Strategy of Empire", James Lacey.
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Three reasons why "Mercy: Humanity in War" by @CathalJNolan1 should be on everyone's tbr list. Enter our Goodreads giveaway, for a chance to win a copy. bit.ly/3HEGTbl
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#OTD in 1835 a fire leveled lower Manhattan. Learn about the lives that were touched by the blaze--the chief engineer; the popular Black restaurateur, Thomas Downing; Alexander Hamilton's son--and how New York rose from the ashes.
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Informative and persuasive, but also lively and witty, 's new edition is an essential read (and excellent gift) for all scholars, readers, and editors. #GMEU5 bit.ly/3BBeRJZ
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In her new book, "The New Power Elite" author examines the dynamics of elite power from the postwar period to today, grounding her analysis in political economy rather than in institutional authority. bit.ly/3j6IVqm
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"Beijing's Global Media Offensive" by analyzes China's successes and failures in exercising power through its media and information and offers a novel interpretation of China's threat on the global stage.
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The new edition of 's "Garner's Modern English Usage" provides readers with new ways to intelligently understand all of the nuances of language--including chatting about the weather. #GMEU5 bit.ly/3hslfMG
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William ‘Boss’ Tweed stole an estimated $30 - $200 million from the people of New York City. Daniel Levy, author of "Manhattan Phoenix" explores Tweed's legacy on the OUP blog.
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Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones, author of "A Question of Standing: The History of the CIA", spoke with 's In Depth Out Loud podcast about the CIA—its origins and how relevant it is today. #CIA75
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"Our Hearts Are Restless" is a guided tour of spiritual autobiography that grants readers new insights and appreciation of the genre, examining writings of Thomas Merton, Emily Dickinson, Etty Hillesum, James Baldwin, , and more.
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Explore the definitive account of Ralph Bunche's career and learn why he was such an important figure in the postwar world with "The Absolutely Indispensable Man" by author, Kal Raustiala. Available now! bit.ly/3hoPa8u
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Our countdown of the top 10 new entries in the 5th edition of "Garner's Modern English Usage" continues! 's goal with this dictionary is to be the voice of humane reason. 8 on the list is 'hierarchical expressions'. #GMEU5 bit.ly/3W1xvmy
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Come and visit our team at #AGU22! We're having a blast. Also, make the most of 40% off our booklist! bit.ly/3uMk6mi
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What do the recent protests in China against Covid measures, starting in Xinjiang, mean for the Uighur community? Our author addresses this question for .
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In this episode of The Side Comment, James Delgado--author of "The Curse of the Somers"--shares what it was like to explore the wreck of the Somers and how that changed the way he understands the Somers Affair. bit.ly/3FPoBmc
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Since its initial publication in 1999 (as "A Dictionary of Modern American Usage"), 's dictionary has become one of the most influential style guides ever written. We're excited to count down the top 10 new entries in the new edition. #GMEU5 bit.ly/3YnsGFJ
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In the first global history of the second half of the 20th century, Jonathan Sperber's, "The Age of Interconnection" shows a clear-eyed, narrative-based organization. The book will be available January 5, 2023.
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"Gravity" is a fascinating historical account of how we have reached our current understanding of gravity. Available here: bit.ly/3j0naZ8
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"Beijing's Global Media Offensive" is a major analysis of how China is attempting to become a media and information superpower around the world.
Author spoke with about how China seeks to shape the global conversation.
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"Weavers, Scribes, and Kings" is a unique history of the ancient Near East that compellingly presents the life stories of kings, priestesses, merchants, bricklayers, and others.
Author discusses this sweeping history in a new video.
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"Nonverts" by is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the American ex-religious—who they are and why they joined the rising tide of religious "nones" in America.
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It’s getting closer! If you still have #holiday shopping to do, check out our holiday gift guide to find books for all your loved ones this holiday season, including titles by , , , and more. Browse for more: bit.ly/3Phi3jz
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The clock is ticking to submit papers for Oxford Open Immunology’s special collection on “Approaches to Mapping and Characterizing SARS-COV-2 Epitopes”. Accepted papers will be published continuously and made available online.
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Every page of 's new edition has been updated, including over 1,000 all-new entries. Join us as we countdown the top 10 all-new entries. First up: "Estranged Siblings" (good news: it's not about your upcoming holiday anxieties). #GMEU5 bit.ly/3YritYS
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We're at #AGU22 this week! Come by and visit our stand to talk with our team and find out more about our books, journals and online resources. bit.ly/3W7zepZ
From Alfred Hitchcock to the 'Carry On' films, there are many icons of British Cinema. Learn more about them with Charles Barr on The Very Short Introductions Podcast.
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Explore the key moments that shaped the Roman Empire with this interactive timeline from the author of "Rome: Strategy of Empire", James Lacey.
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Are you enjoying our new #Philosophy subject page where you can browse our world-renowned philosophy content of books, journals and more? Explore the wide range of titles and research available via this link: bit.ly/3QLC55I
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In "Mussolini in Myth and Memory", Paul Corner examines the crimes of the Italian dictator - and how they have been forgotten in the present. Available here: bit.ly/3Hm4Wvw
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"'The New Power Elite' is not a book you take to the beach." But it is available now and might change the way you think about elite power structures in America. bit.ly/3VNov4e
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In 1956 C. Wright Mills wrote “The Power Elite”, a scathing critique of elite power in the United States. Heather Gautney’s “The New Power Elite” is a contemporary companion to Mills' work, offering a fresh critique of elites for the new millennium. bit.ly/3W9Evx1
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