Arguably the most decisive shift in the history of ideas in modern times was the complete demolition during the late seventeenth & eighteenth centuries
- in the wake of the Scientific Revolution
- of traditional structures of authority, scientific thought, & belief, by the new philosophy & the philosophies, culminating in Voltaire, Diderot, & Rousseau. In this revolutionary process which effectively overthrew all justification for monarchy, aristocracy, slavery, & ecclesiastical authority, as well as man`s asendancy over woman & theology`s domination over education & study, substituting the modern principles of equality, democracy, & universality, the Radical Enlightenment played a crucially important part. Despite the present-day interest in the revolutions of the late eighteenth century, the origins & rise of the Radical Enlightenment have been astonishingly little studied, doubtless largely because if its very wide international sweep & the obvious difficulties of fitting it into the restrictive conventions of `national history` which until recently tended to dominate all historiography. The greatest obstacle to the Radical Enlightenment finding its proper place in modern historical writing is simply that it was not French, British, German, Italian, Jewish or Dutch, but all of these at the same time. In this novel interpretation of the Radical Enlightenment down to La Mettrie & Diderot, two of its key exponents, particular stress is placed on the pivotal role of Spinoza & the widespread underground international philosophical movement known before 1750 as Spinozism.

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A piercing & hard-hitting treatise that explores the menacing rise of a radical ideology that is fueling ISIS & terror cells worldwide. More than thirteen years ago after the ” War on Terror” was declared, many in the West now feel less secure than ever before. Many security experts believe global Jihad is on the rise throughout the West, & yet these same experts do not know how to stop the rising tide. Military action abroad & police action at home have only attended to the symptoms of terrorism, not the cause. The root, according to Dr. Ibrahim, is actually the extreme ideology of Wahhabism--the puritanical, reactionary, isolationist, xenophobic, & bigoted sect of Sunni Islam that has been the ideological bedrock of the state of Saudi Arabia since its original rise in the 18th Century. Foreign policy, socio-economic factors, alienation, & identity are often invoked in explaining the rise in radicalization, & while they do have a role to play, these are secondary factors. The primary cause is ideology. & it is on the march. In Radical Origins, Dr. Ibrahim will provide an accessible primer on radicalism, an understanding of jihadist history, & a way forward, debunking misconceptions about Islam & this jihadist offshoot along the way. This remarkable work culminates in a powerful body of evidence about how to contain, reduce, & stop the spread of radicalization once & for all. ...

` Thoughtful & intelligent` Observer` Inside the anti-political revolt that gave us Brexit & Trump` Evening Standard` Fascinating... Excellent.` Literary Review In the last few years the world has changed in unexpected ways. The power of radical ideas & groups is growing. What was once considered extreme is now the mainstream. But what is life like on the political fringes? What is the real power of radicals? Radicals is an exploration of the individuals, groups & movements who are rejecting the way we live now, & attempting to find alternatives. In it, Jamie Bartlett, one of the world`s leading thinkers on radical politics & technology, takes us inside the strange & exciting worlds of the innovators, disruptors, idealists & extremists who think society is broken, & believe they know how to fix it. From dawn raids into open mines to the darkest recesses of the internet, Radicals introduces us to some of the most secretive & influential movements today: techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, militant environmentalists striving to save the planet`s natural reserves by any means possible, libertarian movements founding new countries, autonomous cooperatives in self-sustaining micro-societies, & psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society with the help of powerful hallucinogens. As well as providing a fascinating glimpse at the people & ideas driving these groups, Radicals also presents a startling argument: radicals are not only the symptoms of a deep unrest within the world today, but might also offer the most plausible models for our future. ...

In the last few years the world has changed in unexpected ways. The power of radical ideas & groups is growing. What was once considered extreme is now the mainstream. But what is life like on the political fringes? What is the real power of radicals? Radicals is an exploration of the individuals, groups & movements who are rejecting the way we live now, & attempting to find alternatives. In it, Jamie Bartlett, one of the world’s leading thinkers on radical politics & technology, takes us inside the strange & exciting worlds of the innovators, disruptors, idealists & extremists who think society is broken, & believe they know how to fix it. From dawn raids into open mines to the darkest recesses of the internet, Radicals introduces us to some of the most secretive & influential movements today: techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, militant environmentalists striving to save the planet`s natural reserves by any means possible, libertarian movements founding new countries, autonomous cooperatives in self-sustaining micro-societies, & psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society with the help of powerful hallucinogens. As well as providing a fascinating glimpse at the people & ideas driving these groups, Radicals also presents a startling argument: radicals are not only the symptoms of a deep unrest within the world today, but might also offer the most plausible models for our future. ...

From leading breakfast radio star Christian O` Connell comes a brilliant & laugh-out-loud story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret radio show. (Broadcast from his shed.) Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on the radio for the internet generation. Spike`s your average awkward 11 year old, funny & cheeky & with a mum to reckon with. When he becomes the first presenter ever to be sacked from hospital radio, he decides to carry on from a makeshift studio in the garden shed, with the help of his best friends Artie & Holly, disguising his voice & going by the moniker Radio Boy. Week by week, word gets around & soon Spike is a star... if only people knew it was actually him. When Spike begins to believe his own hype, & goes too far with his mocking of the school headmaster, a hunt is launched for the mysterious Radio Boy. Can Spike remain anonymous? Will he get to marry the girl of his dreams, Katherine Hamilton? Will he become famous & popular? The answer to most of these questions is no... ...

In this compelling, critically acclaimed debut, Ben Rawlence sets out to share the news from the uneasy peace being made in Congo`s ”silent quarter”. Travelling by foot, bike, & boat, he meets the people who are rebuilding life in one of the world`s most dangerous places. He introduces us to Colonel Ibrahim, a guerrilla turned army officer; Benjamin, the kindly father of the most terrifying Mai Mai warlord; the cousins Mohammed & Mohammed, young tin traders making their fortune; & talk show host Mama Christine, who dispenses counsel & courage to the women of her village. Along the way, Rawlence exposes the real story of Congo, during & after the war. ...

` Never cover an assignment without collecting a brown envelope, ` Boniface had said. ` It is a real life saver for all journalists in this country.` Ifiok, a young journalist working for the government radio station in Lagos, aspires to always do the right thing but the odds seem to be stacked against him. The government cuts the funding to his weekly radio drama, he stumbles into an affair with a beautiful young intern causing his long-term love to leave him, & kidnappings & militancy are on the rise in the country. When Ifiok travels to his hometown to make a documentary about a band of ex-militants he is forced to confront the ugly truth about the future of his beloved country & his existence within it. Radio Sunrise is a hilarious yet sobering satirical portrait of Nigeria that fully deserves a place amongst the great works of `post-post-colonial` African literature. ...

Radjebalges area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational Turkart maps at 1:100, 000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle or ski routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:100, 000 & links to Turkart series at 25K, 50K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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Radlett in 1912 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Much of the northern half of the map is filled by fields, farmland & a golf course. The Midland Railway runs north/south through the centre of the map with the station close to a Recreation Ground & just north of a Roman Catholic Church. Newberries Park & Monks Wood are on the outskirts & other noteworthy features include Aldenham Lodge & a Congregational Church. On the reverse are extracts from a contemporary directory, including a detailed excerpt from the Midland Railway Timetable 1916. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

The Radnor Ring Cycle Route at 1:100, 000 approx. in a series of cycling maps from Sustrans, the charity behind developing UK’s National Cycle Network. The map is printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & presents a circular route No. 825 linking Builth Wells, Rhayader, Knighton & Kington. The accompanying text on the reverse of the map is in English & Welsh. Each title in the Sustrans series of cycling maps covers either a single route, presented in sections on separate strip maps, or a wider area with the main cycling route (s) prominently highlighted but other recommendations for cyclists also marked. The area covered each map is shown on our website on its individual “coverage” image. The route has markers indicating steep gradients, controlled access, distances & possible danger points. Route profiles indicate riding surface & the density of traffic (main road, minor road & traffic-free) &, where appropriate, street plans show the course of the route across towns & cities. On maps covering a wider area around the main National Cycle Route suggestions of possible day ride excursions are also marked. A range of symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest, including tourist information centres, youth hostels, cafes & pubs, grocery shops, cycle shops & hire, historical & natural sites, etc. For access by rail, the rail network is shown with stations &, where appropriate, metro stations are also marked. Topography is shows by altitude colouring. Unless specifically indicated in the individual description, the maps do not show British National Grid lines for GPS. Each title also contains contact addresses for various useful organizations, etc. Many titles are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. ...