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The Elements of Law (1640) presents a complete but succinct version of Hobbes's political theory and of his more general philosophy. Johann P. Sommerville's edition establishes a more accurate text…
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Leigh Hobbs
The second book featuring Mr Badger, the Special Events Manager of London’s Boubles Grand Hotel - another lovable character from the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom.
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Jack Norton, Lydia Pelot-Hobbs, Judah Schept
A VITAL COLLECTION FROM A KEY BATTLEGROUND IN THE ABOLITION STRUGGLE: THE COUNTY JAIL
Terence Killeen
Ideal for readers new to Ulysses and written with a depth of knowledge invaluable to scholars, Ulysses Unbound is a clear and comprehensive guide to James Joyce’s masterpiece from one…
Monika Killeen
A gripping and touching psychological drama
In her debut novel, Monika Killeen explores the mother-daughter relationship with clarity and honesty. Spanning four generations of daughters, their lives shaped by the…
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Charity Hobbs, Regina Hobbs
He Holds Us Up on Sidewalk Cracks: Poems of God's Presence in Unprecedented Times is a book of poetry reflective of the era we may find ourselves moving, at times…
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United Library
This book delves into the life and intellectual contributions of one of England's most influential philosophers. Renowned for his groundbreaking work "Leviathan" published in 1651, Hobbes laid the foundation for…
Bill Watterson
The first collection of brilliant Calvin and Hobbes cartoons from Reuben Award-winning cartoonist Bill Watterson.
This is a collection of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. It contains Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet as an omnibus edition, and also includes a story that has not…
Thomas Hobbes
"Leviathan," a seminal work by Thomas Hobbes, delves into the essence of political philosophy and the social contract. Written during a time of political upheaval, Hobbes presents a pioneering argument…
This omnibus edition includes Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes Boink as well as other cartoons, integrated throughout. Bill Watterson won the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist…
Priscilla Hobbs
Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials takes an interdisciplinary view of Harry Potter, as a series and a phenomenon, to uncover how the lessons learned from Harry's adventures became…
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Introducing another lovable character from the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom. Mr Badger is the Special Events Manager of London’s Boubles Grand Hotel and is in charge of…
Ray Hobbs
Recently discharged from the Army, Rob Parker, clarinettist and saxophonist, arrives at a northern variety theatre to be auditioned for the post of First Reed. It is 1949, men are…
D.J. Hobbs
This book provides a framework for phenomenological axiology. It offers a novel account of the existence and nature of values as they appear in conscious experience.
Stacey Hobbs
Tired of living his life solo, Ben the grizzly bear awakens from a long and cold hibernation, hungry and yearning for companionship. Ben discovers a loyal and courageous bird called…
A fabulously adventurous book and jigsaw gift set featuring one of Australia's favourite characters, Mr Chicken.
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Justin Hobbs
Ashira Mori, a seventeen-year-old veteran, is thrust into the unforgiving wilderness after a wrongful accusation tears her from the only life she's known. Homeless, ostracized, and haunted by the echoes…
Robert Hobbs
Employing an interdisciplinary approach, this book breaks new ground by considering how Robert Motherwell's abstract expressionist art is indebted to Alfred North Whitehead's highly original process metaphysics.
All four stories about loveable Mr Badger in one collectable volume, from the creator of Old Tom and Mr Chicken.
Five adventures of Leigh Hobbs’ much loved characters, Old Tom and Angela Throgmorton, in one delightful collection.
Jenn Hobbs
Analysing the plasma of paid Mexicana/o donors in the US, airport vomit in Ebola epidemics, and the semen of soldiers with genitourinary injuries, this book shows how security practices focus…
Jeff Hobbs
From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace comes "an eye-opening, fully humanizing, deeply affecting look at the often-misunderstood juvenile justice system…
Liz Hobbs
Hear the Childlren Laughing is a collection of diverse stories from around the world demonstrating the wisdom of ordinary folk in how they counter discrimination.
Painting as simulation and hyperreality: Peter Halley and the digital age.
In the 1980s, Peter Halley revitalised painting by relying on sociology and science fiction. He employed fluorescent colours and…
David Hobbs
This is a comprehensive study of every aircraft type ordered for the Royal Navy since 1908. It includes fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, rigid and non-rigid airships, unmanned aircraft and pilotless…
Robin Hobb
"Hobb's fans won't be disappointed with this latest installment. Fool's Errand lives up to the legacy of the Farseer trilogy."-Monroe News-Star
Fitz and the Fool are reunited in the first…
"As good as gold . . . Golden Fool proves again that Hobb is one of the best in the business."-Monroe News-Star
Fitz and the Fool continue their quest as…
"Complex . . . an atmosphere-filled adventure . . . with a fair quota of surprises . . . a winning combination of strong characters and colorful societies."-Kirkus Reviews
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels, Assassin's Apprentice, which introduced the characters of…
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND THE INDEPENDENT * Ranking alongside George R. R. Martin as a groundbreaking master…
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb's Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool's Assassin and Fool's Quest
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Return to the world of the Liveships Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River in the second instalment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer…
Elisabeth Hobbes
A Gilded Age Retelling of My Fair Lady
Elizabeth Hobbs
A young woman is invited to a mysterious relative's estate and winds up entangled in a murder investigation in this witty historical mystery that pits the gothic eeriness of Crimson…
Horrible Harriet lived at school. She had a nest, high up in the roof. She was very helpful in class, but the other kids thought she was mean and nasty…
Now in paperback. From the creator of Old Tom comes the unforgettable and riotous Mr Chicken! What’s in store for Mr chicken in the city of love, and how will…
See London with Mr Chicken! A delightful mini gift edition of the much-loved bestseller. Mr Chicken can’t wait another minute, so he finishes his breakfast, collects his camera and flies…
Mr Chicken has always loved reading about Rome. Now it’s time to see it in the flesh. With his helpful phrasebook, a friendly guide and an insatiable appetite, Mr Chicken…
Celebrating 25 years of Leigh Hobbs’ mischievous and beloved character.
Mr Chicken's most ambitious journey yet will take him to the outer reaches of the known universe! From picture book maestro and former Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs.
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Australia is full of big things, and Mr Chicken wants to see them all. A triumph from the 2016-2017 Australian Children’s Laureate.
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Anthony Hobbs
Tony fantasizes about one day getting away from his family's poverty at the hands of his abusive father. Striving for a better life, Tony turns to crime for income. The…
Horrible Harriet is one in a million.And maybe that’s one too many.Horrible Harriet lives in a nest in the roof of the school. All the other children are scared of…
