Oxford Academic Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The Lockhart Plot: Love, Betrayal, Assassination and Counter-Revolution in Lenin's Russia
Jonathan SchneerOxford AcademicTake a look at the @Pushkin_House #PushkinPrize2021 shortlist, celebrating two OUP titles: ‘The Human Factor’ by Archie Brown, and ‘The Lockhart Plot’ by Jonathan Schneer. We’re excited to see the winner announced next week! https://t.co/vvumNFYxdS
Paperback, 2023
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Violence: A Very Short Introduction
Philip DwyerOxford AcademicThe topic of violence is one which can be difficult for us to approach and discuss but it is vital we do so. Philip Dwyer discusses why in light of the history of violence on The Very Short Introductions Podcast. Subscribe and listen to the podcast here: https://t.co/37yMw2Ut1C https://t.co/jDwP3jEhJe
Paperback, 2022
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Cognition
Marvin ChunOxford AcademicCongratulations to @SBMost and Marvin Chun on winning the Most Promising New Textbook award by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association, @TextandAcademic! Find out more about Cognition, First Edition here: https://t.co/ZUH0973pPb https://t.co/BjiXGHN0k2 https://t.co/gysrWz6Ao4
Hardcover, 2021
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Manhattan Phoenix: The Great Fire of 1835 and the Emergence of Modern New York
Daniel S. LevyOxford AcademicOn a freezing December night in 1835, a fire erupted in lower Manhattan. Discover the lives touched by the fire and how New York City rose from the ashes to become a global powerhouse in Daniel S. Levy's book "Manhattan Phoenix" https://t.co/GySJlabRSZ https://t.co/beCp8ZR6Vc
Hardcover, 2022
$39.99$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first bookHealing Hearts and Minds: A Holistic Approach to Coping Well with Congenital Heart Disease
Tracy LivecchiOxford Academic.@DrLizaMorton, co-author of “Healing Hearts and Minds”, has written on 7 ways to build resilience during difficult times. Read more on @BelTel: https://t.co/Al6eJ6oFk6
Paperback, 2023
$22.99$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Oliver Twist
Charles DickensOxford AcademicThis month we're giving away 10 copies of each edition of the My Reading series, starting with "Charles Dickens" by Annette Federico; a personal response to "Oliver Twist" from a world-leading Dickens expert. Enter before March 24 to win: https://t.co/LfAJdXcTOw https://t.co/9scYU7u8Vo
Paperback, 2008
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Epicureanism: A Very Short Introduction
Catherine WilsonOxford AcademicLearn about Epicureanism, a school of thought based on the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, with Catherine Wilson on The Very Short Introductions Podcast. Subscribe and listen here: https://t.co/fxLvfvFtus https://t.co/BneerURkdi
Paperback, 2016
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Wuthering Heights
Emily BrontëOxford AcademicWith the nights drawing in, it's the perfect time to cosy up with a good book. Browse our picks of Autumnal Reads on @bookshop_org_UK with a wide range of stories from @PhoebeYoungCU's 'Camping Grounds' to Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights': https://t.co/Ytb8bMUrAw https://t.co/xJEus1i73M
Paperback, 2002
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Mountain Meadows...Ocean Meadows: Yosemite -- Bend -- Portland -- Oregon Coast -- San Francisco
Charles AndersonOxford AcademicWatch the trailer and read an excerpt from the book's preface of "Vengeance is Mine" to learn more about the 1857 massacre at Mountain Meadows. @PublishersWkly is calling the book "the definitive account" https://t.co/MnDf0yscyh https://t.co/0140oMQaP4
Paperback, 2022
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Ulysses: Second Edition
James JoyceOxford AcademicJames Joyce supposedly said that he wrote #Ulysses to keep the professors busy for three hundred years. In this anniversary year, @sbslote explores how misapprehension and error are, in some ways, fundamental to Joyce’s aims. @JoyceFound #Ulysses100 https://t.co/wKxx31KR4Q
Paperback, 2022
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