This landmark publication, the first collection of stories from a master of the form, explores the idea of "property" in both senses of the word: real estate and stuff. These sharp, brilliantly imaginative pieces illustrate how our possessions act as proxies for ourselves, and how tussles over ownership articulate the power dynamics of our relationships. In Shriver's world, we may possess people and objects and places, but in turn they possess us.

This landmark publication, the first collection of stories from a master of the form, explores the idea of "property" in both senses of the word: real estate and stuff. These sharp, brilliantly imaginative pieces illustrate how our possessions act as proxies for ourselves, and how tussles over ownership articulate the power dynamics of our relationships. In Shriver's world, we may possess people and objects and places, but in turn they possess us.

This landmark publication, the first collection of stories from a master of the form, explores the idea of property in both senses of the word: real estate, and stuff. These sharp, brilliantly imaginative pieces illustrate how our possessions act as proxies for ourselves, and how tussles over ownership articulate the power dynamics of our relationships.

A powerful examination of how property shaped the modern world -- and why it now threatens the freedoms and stability it was meant to sustain. Property carries a great promise: that it will make you rich and set you free. But it is also a weapon, an agent of displacement and exploitation, the currency of kleptocrats and oligarchs. In Britain, it has led to a new class division between those who own and those who don't. "Property" is an analysis of our concept of property ownership, from 16th-century enclosures to the present day. It tells powerful stories -- of life in the developer-led boomtown of Gurgaon in India, of the struggles to form Black communities in Missouri and Georgia, of a giant experiment in co-operative living in the Bronx, of the impacts of Margaret Thatcher's "property-owning democracy." Above all, "Property" asks how we have come to view our homes as investments -- and it offers hope for how things could be better, with reform that might enable the social wealth of property to be returned to society.

Taking his cue from Cicero, the great Roman barrister, Geoffrey Robertson argues that justice requires the return not only of the 'Elgin' Marbles to Greece, but of many looted antiquities on display in the museums of Britain, Europe and America. He argues that the Gweagal Shield - dropped when Cook shot at Aboriginals in Botany Bay in 1770 - should be returned to Australia from the British Museum. He wants the government to acquire the hull of HMS Endeavour recently located off Rhode Island. He has located Arthur Phillip's tombstone for Yemmerrawanne, the first Australian expatriate, in a South London churchyard, and he wants to bring it back. Robertson's judgement is uncompromising: cultural heritage belongs to the people of whose history it is a part, unless its return would be attended by danger to the artwork itself. And since the movement for the restitution of cultural property is based on human rights, governments that want it back must show respect for the rights of the peoples on whose behalf they make the claim. Who Owns History? not only delves into the crucial debate over the Marbles, but examines how the past can be experienced by everyone, as well as by the people of the country of origin. -- Cover.

Time is running out to see some of the most amazing places on Earth. Our world is full of incredible places, but some of them might not be around for much longer. This book takes an in-depth look at some of the most endangered places on Earth. Find out why they are in danger, what we would lose of they were to disappear completely and what, if anything, is being done to save them. This engaging series looks at the devastating impact pollution, global warming, habitat loss and deforestation are having on our planet. Explore why time is running out to see some of Earth's most endangered people, places, plants and animals. Aimed at students aged 9 and up Last Chance to See is a must for young conservationists.

A Freakonomics-style investigation into the mysteries of ownership, filled with counterintuitive insights and fascinating case studies. Who controls the space around an aeroplane seat: you or the person behind you trying to work on their laptop? Who owns your favourite football player? And why do Facebook and Google want your private data? In Mine! Michael Heller and James Salzman reveal the hidden economic and social rules that guide everyday life, demonstrating that much of what we assume about ownership is wrong. Whether a lost wallet, a playground swing or a London flat, Mine! explores what ownership means and why it governs everything we do.

'Welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We are part of this land and the land is part of us. This is where we come from. Wominjeka Wurundjeri balluk yearmenn koondee bik. Welcome to country.

Intermingling settings in America and Britain, Lionel Shriver's collection of ten short stories and two novellas explores property in both senses of the word: real estate and stuff. These pieces illustrate how our possessions act as a proxies for ourselves and how tussles over ownership articulate the power dynamics of our relationships. In Shriver's world, we may possess people and objects and places, but in turn they possess us.

Have you thought about buying an investment property but just don't know where to start? Are you looking for a property portfolio that sets you on the path to financial freedom? Well at long last, heres a book for aspiring property investors who want to acquire multiple properties. Felicity has developed a comprehensive four-step framework that includes a duplicable process to get you started and keep you going in building your own property portfolio. This framework is based on Felicity's personal experience in acquiring 151 properties in less than 10 years. The four steps covered in the book are: Foundation - if you do nothing else, this section provides simple yet profound insights on how to become financially independent so you never have to worry about money again. Acquisition - learn to recognise that a good deal is based on the numbers rather than the property itself. Possession - simple strategies that can dramatically improve your properties cash flow and help you acquire more property. Accumulation - learn how building a great team, the impact of lag and the right mindset will help you achieve amazing results. Extraordinary Property Investing is bursting with priceless tips and strategies that will demystify the path of acquiring multiple properties.