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Philip Jones

    The Humanitarian Journeyman
    An Essay on Crookedness
    An Essay on Crookedness, or, Distortions of the Spine: Shewing the Insufficiency of a Variety of Modes Made Use of for Relief in These Cases: and Prop
    The Untold History of the Potato
    Art & Life
    A Blueprint for Production-Ready Web Applications
    • A Blueprint for Production-Ready Web Applications

      Leverage industry best practices to create complete web apps with Python, TypeScript, and AWS

      • 284 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book guides readers through the entire process of app development, starting with setting up a production environment and progressing to building and deploying an application online. It emphasizes the use of industry best practices throughout each stage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of modern development workflows.

      A Blueprint for Production-Ready Web Applications
    • Art & Life

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The autobiography offers an insightful perspective on the Heide modern art movement in Australia, highlighting the vibrant bohemian culture of the 1950s and 1960s. It brings to life iconic figures in the Australian art scene, including John and Sunday Reed, through personal anecdotes and reflections from someone deeply involved in this transformative period.

      Art & Life
    • The Untold History of the Potato

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.8(140)Add rating

      The story of one of the world's most important crops From the gold potatoes at the Sun Temple in Cuzco, Peru, the muddy ones in Ireland and those grown in China for McDonald's chips, the story of the spud is both satisfying and fascinating.

      The Untold History of the Potato
    • An Essay on Crookedness

      or, Distortions of the spine: shewing the insufficiency of a variety of modes made use of for relief in these cases: and proposing methods, easy, safe, and more effectual for the completion of their cures: with some hints

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on spinal health, this work critiques various treatment methods for crookedness and spinal distortions, highlighting their shortcomings. It proposes safer and more effective alternatives for achieving lasting relief. As a reprint of the original 1788 edition, it offers historical insights into early medical practices and perspectives on spinal care.

      An Essay on Crookedness
    • The Humanitarian Journeyman

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Exploring the challenges faced by humanitarian aid workers, this book delves into the risks and dangers encountered in conflict and disaster zones. It provides an insightful look into the complexities of delivering aid on the ground, revealing the often unseen struggles and sacrifices made by those dedicated to helping others in dire situations. Perfect for anyone curious about the realities of international aid, it sheds light on the critical efforts involved in humanitarian missions.

      The Humanitarian Journeyman
    • Work Without the Worker

      Labour in the Age of Platform Capitalism

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring the implications of automation on the workforce, this book delves into the paradox of a future where work becomes obsolete while millions in the Global South toil in low-wage, data-processing jobs. Phil Jones sheds light on the hidden labor that supports the seemingly effortless advancements of technology, revealing the stark realities of global capitalism. Through this analysis, he challenges the notion of a post-work utopia, highlighting the disparity between technological progress and the human cost behind it.

      Work Without the Worker