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Parrot and Olivier in America
Olivier is a French aristocrat, the traumatized child of survivors of the Revolution; Parrot the son of an itinerant printer who always wanted to be an artist but has ended up a servant. Born on different sides of history, their lives will be brought together by their travels in America. Peter Carey explores the adventure of American democracy, in theory and in practice, with dazzling wit and inventiveness.
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On the Brink
This is a fast-paced and dramatic re-telling of the financial crisis that nearly bought the developed world to its knees, from the former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson. As well as detailing the major decisions taken during the height of the crisis, Paulson puts forth the policies he believes need to be implemented to take us securely into the future.
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Imaginary Homelands
With candour, eloquence and indignation, this title carefully examines an expanse of topics; including the politics of India and Pakistan, censorship, the Labour Party, Palestinian identity, contemporary film and late-twentieth century race, religion and politics.
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