Books v. Cigarettes (Penguin Great Ideas)

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Description: Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand booksh ... (more)

Manufacturer: Penguin
Release date: 7 August 2008
ISBN-10 : 0141036613 | ISBN-13: 9780141036618

Tags: Non-fiction (1), School (1), Orwell (1), Books (1)

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