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The Duck That Won the Lottery

Author : Julian Baggini

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 19,70 MB

Release : 2009-04-28

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1101050411

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From the author of the "hugely entertaining"(Publishers Weekly) The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, lessons in debunking the faulty arguments we hear every day This latest book from the pop philosophy author of The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten tackles an endlessly fascinating area of popular debate-the faulty argument. Julian Baggini provides a rapid-fire selection of short, stimulating, and entertaining quotes from a wide range of famous people in politics, the media, and entertainment, including Donald Rumsfeld, Emma Thompson, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Chris Martin. Each entry takes as its starting point an example of highly questionable-though oddly persuasive-reasoning from a broad variety of subjects. As Baggini teases out the logic in the illogical, armchair philosophers and aficionados of the absurd will find themselves nodding their heads as they laugh out loud. The Duck That Won the Lottery is perfect fodder for any cocktail party and pure pleasure for anyone who loves a good brain twister.



The Other Side of Truth

Author : Paul Kimball

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 231 pages

File Size : 47,76 MB

Release : 2013-04-02

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 0991697510

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In The Other Side of Truth, filmmaker Paul Kimball crosses the Rubicon of the imagination to explore the idea that what we call the 'paranormal' is actually a form of artistic expression created by an advanced non-human intelligence to inspire us to think about who we are, where we have been, and where we are going. Using his own journey of discovery as the starting point, Kimball presents the 'other side of truth' - the world not as we have been told it is, but as we are being encouraged to imagine that it could become.



Howard the Duck

Author : Bill Mantlo

Publisher : Marvel Entertainment

Page : 389 pages

File Size : 36,42 MB

Release : 2016-07-20

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1302489240

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Discover rare, never-before-collected tales of the duck with delusions of adequacy as Marvel's trawl through the annals of Howard history plunders the magazine era! As rendered by legends like Gene Colan, John Buscema and Michael Golden, Howie has never looked better, while his adventures get wilder than ever. As for the stories, who could resist epics like "Of Dice and Ducks," "Captain Americana" and "Duck Soup"? Howard will reunite with muck monster Man-Thing and meet Santa Claus, and one of horror's greatest icons may leave a lasting impression: prepare for Drakula, the undead duck! It's enough to make a furious fowl head back home to Duckworld - and Beverly comes along for the ride! Plus: In the name of all that's decent, Howard puts on some pants! COLLECTING: Howard the Duck Magazine #2-7.



The Lottery Rose

Author : Irene Hunt

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 38,57 MB

Release : 2021-03-23

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1534478477

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A young victim of child abuse gradually overcomes his fears and suspicions when placed in a home with other boys.



Do You Think What You Think You Think?

Author : Julian Baggini

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 43,15 MB

Release : 2007-08-28

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1101213485

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Explore the gray areas in your gray matter with philosophical brainteasers from armchair philosopher and bestselling author of The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, Julian Baggini. Is your brain ready for a thorough philosophical health check? Julian Baggini, the author of the international bestseller The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, and his fellow founding editor of The Philosopher's Magazine Jeremy Stangroom have some thought-provoking questions about your thinking: Is what you believe coherent and consistent, or a jumble of contradictions? If you could design a God, what would He, She, or It be like? And how will you fare on the tricky terrain of ethics when your taboos are under the spotlight? Do You Think What You Think You Think features a dozen philosophical quizzes guaranteed to make armchair philosophers uncomfortably shift in their seats. Fun, challenging, and surprising, this book will enable you to discover the you you never knew you were.



Wildfowl Magazine's Duck Hunting

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 38,39 MB

Release : 2017-10-03

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1510719113

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Wildfowl Magazine’s Duck Hunting is a compilation of the best stories to ever appear in Wildfowl. It is packed with a wealth of valuable how-to information compiled by the foremost authorities in the sport. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including: Field Tactics for Challenging Conditions Selecting the Best Guns and Gear Best Places to Hunt How to Train a Great Duck-Hunting Retriever Learn to Hunt Smarter at Top Destinations Scouting Techniques on Land and Water And More! Enhance your experience with tips and tactics written by experts such as Skip Knowles, Joe Genzel, Tom Dokken, David Draper, and John M. Taylor. Wildfowl Magazine’s Duck Hunting is an essential resource for all duck hunting enthusiasts.



Tales From the Home Farm

Author : Michael Kelly

Publisher : The O'Brien Press

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 11,99 MB

Release : 2012-10-15

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1847174450

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Book Description

Turn the doom and gloom into a better, more enjoyable way of living. Want to eat better, save money, work those muscles without the treadmill, know where your food comes from? This could be the new, recession-proof you! Five years ago Michael Kelly chucked in the corporate life to try his hand at 'the good life'. It's been the most rewarding thing he has ever done – and you could do it too. Make your back (or front) garden work for you; or maybe an allotment? Based on his own, sometimes hilarious experiences, Michael shares what he's learned, taking us through the year on his small home farm. Included: What to grow and when. What's worth it? What's not? Hens and pigs – the ups and downs Cooking and storing your bounty The health benefits – physical and mental Linking up with others - food swapping and markets, and the return of the meitheal



The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten

Author : Julian Baggini

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 35,88 MB

Release : 2006-06-27

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1101098074

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Perfect for gifting to lovers of philosophy or mining intelligent ice-breaker topics for your next party, The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten offers one hundred philosophical puzzles that stimulate thought on a host of moral, social, and personal dilemmas. Taking examples from sources as diverse as Plato and Steven Spielberg, author Julian Baggini presents abstract philosophical issues in concrete terms, suggesting possible solutions while encouraging readers to draw their own conclusions: Lively, clever, and thought-provoking, The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten is a portable feast for the mind that is sure to satisfy any intellectual appetite.



Should You Judge This Book by Its Cover?

Author : Julian Baggini

Publisher : Catapult

Page : 239 pages

File Size : 24,17 MB

Release : 2010-05-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1582436045

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A philosopher takes a second look at sayings, proverbs, and bits of homespun wisdom: “Every society needs its guardian of good sense: Baggini is ours.” --The Financial Times These short, stimulating, and entertaining capsules of philosophy delve into the familiar words that live in our consciousness yet are rarely examined. Should you really do as the Romans do when in Rome and practice what you preach? Is the grass always in fact greener on the other side of the fence, and is there ever smoke without fire? Is beauty always in the eye of the beholder and is it actually better to be safe than sorry? From the popular author of The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, cofounder of The Philosophers’ Magazine, and academic director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, this is a witty, deeply thought-provoking reminder that we should never stop asking questions.



The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten

Author : Julian Baggini

Publisher : Granta Books

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 37,66 MB

Release : 2010-04-01

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1847083021

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Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten? Are you really reading this book cover, or are you in a simulation? If God is all-powerful, could he create a square circle? Here are 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas - questions to leave you inspired, informed and scratching your head, dumbfounded.