Resultaten voor 'norman jacobs'
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When the Highbrow Joined the Outfit
Step back in time to 1917 with "When the Highbrow Joined the Outfit," a delightful satirical novel by Nina Wilcox Putnam and Norman Jacobsen. This humorous tale lampoons societal norms and expectations through witty prose and engaging characters. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a comedic twist, this book offers a lighthearted yet insightful look at early 20th-century America. Discover a story where high society meets the unexpected, resulting in uproarious situations and clever social commentary. "When the Highbrow Joined the Outfit" promises a thoroughly entertaining reading experience that will leave you chuckling long after you turn the final page. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Esmeralda
Esmeralda: Or Every Little Bit Helps is a novel written by Nina Wilcox Putnam and published in 1918. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of Esmeralda, a young woman who is struggling to make ends meet. Esmeralda is a hardworking and determined character who takes on odd jobs to support herself and her family. Despite her difficult circumstances, Esmeralda remains optimistic and hopeful for a better future. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help or hinder her progress, including a wealthy businessman who offers her a job and a con artist who tries to trick her out of her hard-earned money. Through it all, Esmeralda remains true to herself and her values, proving that every little bit helps when it comes to achieving one's goals. The novel is a charming and uplifting story that celebrates the resilience and determination of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Pride and Solace
In Pride and Solace, Norman Jacobson presents a novel perspective on the history of politcal theory. He sees an implicit conspiracy between political thinkers and their audience, in which theory feeds the common longing for solace, while the conversion of the audience to the thinker's truth gratifies a craving for immortality, the thinker's pride. In each age since the birth of the modern state, political theorists have found new forms of solace to meet the needs and character of their times. Machiavelli offers his Prince, the political warrior and national savior. Hobbes combats people's fears of their innate disorderly passions with great artificial systems of law and science. And to give people all the the advantages of both the state of nature and civilized life, Rousseau fashions the social contract as the new basis of human political community. Despite attempts to develop a political theory without solace by such writers as Orwell, Arendt, and Camus, theorists still flourish who profess a dogmatic faith in history or in revolution, in Western technological superiority or Third World righteousness, and who condone torture and casual murder to attain ends seen as just, honorable, or foreordained. Jacobson's book wages an intellectual struggle on two fronts: against the prideful offer of salvation by political means, and against the stoical rejection of solace in any form whatever. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.
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When The Highbrow Joined The Outfit (1917)
""When The Highbrow Joined The Outfit"" is a novel written by Nina Wilcox Putnam and published in 1917. The story follows the adventures of a young and wealthy woman named Daphne who decides to join a group of criminals known as ""the outfit"" in order to experience a different kind of life. Despite her initial reluctance and fear, Daphne soon becomes deeply involved in the outfit's activities, including theft, smuggling, and even murder. Along the way, she falls in love with one of the outfit's leaders, a charming and dangerous man named Tony. However, as Daphne becomes more and more deeply involved in the outfit's criminal schemes, she begins to question her own morality and the consequences of her actions. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the seductive power of crime, as well as the tension between the high society world that Daphne comes from and the gritty underworld of the outfit. Overall, ""When The Highbrow Joined The Outfit"" is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the criminal underworld of early 20th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Behind the Colonnade
Norman Jacobs worked at the British Museum for 37 years, during the period of its greatest change. He was intimately involved in a number of the key decisions and projects affecting the Museum, such as the separation of the British Library, the building of the Great Court and the controversy over free admission. He was also involved in a number of the scandals that made headlines in the press, such as the 'Hypocrisy at the Top' story that caught the press and public's imagination in the early 1980s. However, this is much more than just a look at the major issues affecting the Museum. It is also an affectionate and light-hearted peek behind the scenes at some of the great characters of the past forty years, and the amusing incidents that make up the day-to-day life of one of Britain's best-known and best-loved institutions.
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Speedway in the South-East
Speedway first saw the light of day in Great Britain on February 19th, 1928 at High Beech. Since then, speedway has spread throughout the country, but the South-East remains the heart of the sport. This book relates the history of the region's many famous tracks, recounting classic races and famous riders.
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Clacton-On-Sea
A history of Clacton-on-Sea
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Speedway's Classic Meetings
This book celebrates the sheer excitement of Speedway in Britain, looking at 20 classic meetings that have become a part of the sport's folklore.
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Vivian Woodward
One of the true greats of English football, Vivian Woodward led England to victory in both the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games. An amateur throughout his career, he was famous for his sportsmanship and was an embodiment of the Corinthian spirit. Arguably Essex's greatest sporting son, Woodward's biography will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of English football.
€ 37,50