Through a judicious selection of the classic essays from 1787-1788 by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay in defence of the new federal Constitution — together with key writings by the Anti-Federalists — Wootton captures the essentials of the 18th-century American debate on federalism in this modernised edition and frames it with a brilliant and engaging Introduction. The Essential Federalist and Anti-Federalist...

The Reynolds Pamphlet (1797) is an essay by Alexander Hamilton. Written while Hamilton was serving as Secretary of the Treasury, the pamphlet was intended as a defence against accusations that Hamilton had conspired with James Reynolds to misuse funds meant to cover unpaid wages to Revolutionary War veterans. Admitting to an affair with Maria, Reynolds' wife, Hamilton claims that the...

These papers stand as the most eloquent existing testimonial to democracy. Edited and with an

Written at a time when furious arguments were raging about the best way to govern America, The Federalist Papers had the practical aim of persuading New Yorkers to accept the newly drafted Constitution in 1787. In this they were successful, but their influence also transcended contemporary debate to win them a lasting place in discussions of American political theory. Acclaimed...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jon Meacham presents the brilliant and stirring essays in defence of the Constitution—written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison—that made the American republic. In September 1787, after a long summer of intense deliberation and compromise, the Federal Convention released a proposed Constitution of the United States—and immediately ignited a firestorm. Public debate...

Twelve years after they were exposed and discredited in the book Dirty Politics, some of the most cynical people in New Zealand politics are back. The epitome is Jordan Williams, with his abysmal attitudes to women, morality-free fundraising as a lobbyist for the tobacco industry and – worst and most destructive in New Zealand’s recent history – him and his...

Bring Christmas closer one day at a time with this show-stopping Wasgij Advent Calendar - Christmas TV Special! There are 24 doors to open, each with its own 54-piece puzzle inside. It’s the busiest time of the year for Santa, not only because of all the presents he needs to deliver, but also because of the countless movies and TV...

Fiddlies, 3D printed animals, to fiddle with! Price is for one Fiddlie Design is sent randomly

A BOLD AND BITING SATIRE. WILL HAVE YOU GASPING TO THE FINAL PAGE — Nita Prose WICKEDLY FUNNY, BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE — Abigail Dean INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE — Ashley Audrain SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR AND LACED WITH DARKNESS — Clare Mackintosh The Stepford Wives meets The Handmaid's Tale — Hannah Deitch My name was Natalie Heller...

Window Designer - Bring amazing spiral Spirograph designs to your windows and mirrors! New Window Designer Tool - Press and hold the Window Designer tool firmly against a surface, and the Cyclex wheel makes it simple to draw intricate spiral designs! Can be compatible with other wet-erase markers. Fun for Kids - This Spirograph set is perfect for kids ages...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON'For anything to be truly good, there must be love in it. Nothing is what it's supposed to be if love is not at the core.' One morning, a stranger arrives in the town of Golden. No one knows who he is or where he came from…His name is Theo and he's arrived there by chance –...

Honour his legacy with the greatest gift of all—his story. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Your dad's story is more than just memories—it's a journey filled with wisdom, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his life. Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story is a guided journal that gives him the chance to share those stories in his own...

For real life - Bluey and her family have landed! This Bluey Tonie Set includes Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin, each packed with their very best adventures. From Grannies and Duck Cake disasters to Bin Night, Takeaway trouble, and full-on Muffin mayhem, there’s something for every kind of little listener. Expect big laughs, big feelings, and a few “trifficult” moments along...