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Anarchist MusingsManuel Gonzalez Prada was a powerful Peruvian writer and political reformer whose essays and speeches influenced generations of young radicals. He founded the Party of National Unity in 1891, was linked to the anarchist movement, and served as Director of the National Library from 1912-1914. His writings have had enormous impact on...

Beginning with a handful of members in 1830, the church that Joseph Smith founded        has grown into a world-wide organization with over 12 million adherents, playing        prominent roles in politics, sports, entertainment, and business. Yet they are an        oddity. They are considered wholesome, conservative, and friendly on one hand,...

A Very Short IntroductionWhat is privacy? Why do we need it and value it so much? This Very Short Introduction examines why privacy has become one of the most important topics in contemporary society. Considering issues of privacy in relation to security, the protection of personal data, and the paparazzi, its implications are wide-ranging and...

A Viking tale of secrets, revenge and romance....

The presidency of Lyndon Johnson was a pivotal moment in twentieth-century        American history. From the decisive social programs of the Great Society, to the        triumph of the Civil and Voting Rights Acts, to the catastrophe of the Vietnam War        and domestic unrest, it was an era of dramatic accomplishment and wrenching...

A Very Short IntroductionA clear and informative introduction to the science of codebreaking, explaining what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned....