A Little History Of The World
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Five Days in London, May 1940 (4, 2024) | John Lukacs
John Lukacs reconstructs five tense and decisive days during which Churchill and the British War Cabinet debated the future of the war
A Little History Of Religion
For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times
The House of Being
An exquisite meditation on the geographies we inherit and the metaphors we inhabit, from Pulitzer Prize winner and nineteenth U. S. poet laureate Natasha Trethewey  "Trethewey doesn"â¢t just explore the reasons why she writes. She also offers
Isaac Murphy The Rise And Fall Of A Black Jockey
The rise and fall of one of Americaâs first Black sports celebrities  âDeeply and impressively researched. . . . Ms. Mooney pieces together a narrative with an arc so tight and clean that itâs a wonder it actually happened. . . . It reads, in othe
How States Think (4, 2024) | John J. Mearsheimer,Sebastian Rosato
A groundbreaking examination of a central question in international relations: Do states act rationally? To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they
A Little History of Philosophy
Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. This book introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the world and how best to live in it. It takes us on a chrono
A Little History of Science
A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages
A Little History of Literature
A title that takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Canterbury Tales to Harry Potter. With masterful digressions into various themes - censorship, narrative tricks, self-publishing, taste,
That All Shall Be Saved
A stunning reexamination of one of the essential tenets of Christian belief from one of the most provocative and admired writers on religion today
Psychonauts (4, 2024) | Mike Jay
A provocative and original history of the scientists and writers, artists and philosophers who took drugs to explore the hidden regions of the mind
What the Greeks Did for Us (4, 2024) | Tony Spawforth
An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture
Prince Henry "the Navigator"
A re-evaluation of the life of the legendary 15th-century Portuguese prince, Henry the Navigator. It examines the full range of the Prince's activities as an imperialist and as a maritime, cartographical and navigational pioneer.
Robespierre
For some historians and biographers, Maximilien Robespierre (1758-94) was a great revolutionary martyr who succeeded in leading the French Republic to safety in the face of overwhelming military odds. This biography focuses on Robespierre's formative
Spinoza Freedom'S Messiah
Ian Buruma explores the life and death of Baruch Spinoza, the Enlightenment thinker whose belief in freedom of thought and speech resonates in our own time
Facing Down The Furies Suicide, The Ancient Greeks, And Me
An award-winning classicist turns to Greek tragedies for the wisdom to understand the damage caused by suicide and help those who are contemplating suicide themselves
The Vampire (4, 2020) | Nick Groom
An authoritative new history of the vampire, two hundred years after it first appeared on the literary scene Published to mark the bicentenary of John Polidoris publication of The Vampyre, Nick Grooms detailed new account illuminates the complex history o
The Making of Oliver Cromwell (4, 2022) | Ronald Hutton
The first volume in a pioneering account of Oliver Cromwellproviding a major new interpretation of one of the greatest figures in historyHuttons book is intelligent, well documented, and stylish.Keith Thomas, New York Review of Books Oliver Cromwell (1599
Cheap Speech (4, 2024) | Richard L. Hasen
An informed and practical road map for controlling disinformation, embracing free speech, saving American elections, and protecting democracy
The Tragic Mind (4, 2024) | Robert D. Kaplan
A moving meditation on recent geopolitical crises, viewed through the lens of ancient and modern tragedy Spare, elegant and poignant. . . . If there is a single contemporary book that should be pressed into the hands of those who decide issues of war and
Provincials Postcards From The Peripheries
An enchanting and joyous exploration of life and creativity at the geographical edges of the modern world
Idi Amin The Story of Africa`s Icon of Evil (4, 2021) | Mark Leopold
The first serious full-length biography of former Ugandan president Idi Amin, modern Africas most famous dictator"A nuanced and sophisticated examination of one of the most misunderstood, and caricatured, figures in modern African history. . . . Gripping,
Atlas of AI Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence (4, 2022) | Kate Crawford
The hidden costs of artificial intelligencefrom natural resources and labor to privacy, equality, and freedom This study argues that [artificial intelligence] is neither artificial nor particularly intelligent. . . . A fascinating history of the data on
Interaction of Color (4, 2013) | Josef Albers
The 50th anniversary edition of a classic text, featuring an expanded selection of color studies
Why Surrealism Matters
An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why the movement continues to resonate
John Lewis In Search Of The Beloved Community
The first full-length biography of civil rights hero and congressman John Lewis  A New Yorker âBest Book of 2024â Selection  âThe perfect book, at the right time.ââMichael Henry Adams, The Guardian  For six decades John Robert Lewis (1940
The Last Shah (4, 2022) | Ray Takeyh
The surprising story of Irans transformation from Americas ally in the Middle East into one of its staunchest adversaries"An original interpretation that puts Iranian actors where they belong: at center stage."Michael Doran, Wall Street JournalAn extraord
Stalin
The most authoritative and engrossing biography of the notorious dictator ever written, winner of the 2016 PROSE Award for Biography & Autobiography"Enthralling, brilliant, and groundbreaking, this book confirms Khlevniuk as probably the greatest l
Spice The 16Th-Century Contest That Shaped The Modern World
The story of the sixteenth-centuryâs epic contest for the spice trade, which propelled European maritime exploration and conquest across Asia and the Pacific
Spycraft Tricks And Tools Of The Dangerous Trade From Elizab
A fascinating exploration of the devious tricks and ingenious tools used by early modern spiesâfrom ciphers to counterfeiting, invisible inks to assassination
As If Human Ethics And Artificial Intelligence
A new approach to the challenges surrounding artificial intelligence that argues for assessing AI actions as if they came from a human being
A World Safe for Democracy
A sweeping account of the rise and evolution of liberal internationalism in the modern era, selected as a Best Book of 2021 by Foreign Affairs
Ramesses the Great
The life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present, from internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson
The Seven Measures of the World
The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world
On Democracy (4, 2021) | Robert A. Dahl
Written by the preeminent democratic theorist of our time, this book explains the nature, value, and mechanics of democracy. In a new introduction to this Veritas edition, Ian Shapiro considers how Dahl would respond to the ongoing challenges democracy fa
Women and Gender in Islam (4, 2021) | Leila Ahmed
A classic, pioneering account of the lives of women in Islamic history, republished for a new generation This pioneering study of the social and political lives of Muslim women has shaped a whole generation of scholarship. In it, Leila Ahmed explores the
Walking Europe's Last Wilderness (3, 2025) | Nick Thorpe
An evocative voyage through the Carpathian mountain range and its threatened landscape, peoples, and history The Carpathian Mountains of Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine are Europes last true wilderness. A landscape of great spruce and beech fores
The Jewel House (4, 2008) | Deborah E. Harkness
Explores the streets, shops, back alleys, and gardens of Elizabethan London where a boisterous and diverse group of men and women shared a keen interest in the study of nature. This book examines six episodes of scientific inquiry and dispute in sixteenth
The Serbs (4, 2010) | Tim Judah
Covers the Kosovo War, and the overthrow of Milosevic, with close-up accounts of his trial at the Hague, and subsequent death. This book looks at the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindic in 2003, and its consequences.
A History of South Africa, Fourth Edition (4, 2014) | Leonard Thompson
A fresh and penetrating exploration of South Africas history, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the presentI did not think it was possible for a white person to write a history of South Africa which a black South African would fi
The Great Delusion (4, 2019) | John J. Mearsheimer
A renowned scholar argues that liberal hegemonythe policy America has pursued since the Cold War endedis doomed to failNamed a Financial Times Best Book of 2018Idealists as well as realists need to read this systematic tour de force.Robert D. Kaplan, auth
Selected Poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay (4, 2022) | Edna St. Vincent Millay
This beautifully produced first annotated edition of Edna St. Vincent Millays oeuvre re-presents the work of the Jazz Ages most famous poet More than sixty years after her death, the Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay continues to captivat
Interacting with Color (4, 2024) | Fritz Horstman
The essence of Josef Alberss Interaction of Color in a format that engages learners of all ages and levels and encourages a hands-on approach
The World of the Crusades (4, 2023) | Christopher Tyerman
A lively reimagining of how the distant medieval world of war functioned, drawing on the objects used and made by crusaders Throughout the Middle Ages crusading was justified by religious ideology, but the resulting military campaigns were fueled by con
Folk Music A Bob Dylan Biography In Seven Songs
Acclaimed cultural critic Greil Marcus tells the story of Bob Dylan through the lens of seven penetrating songs
The Dead Sea A 10,000 Year History
A human history of one of the planetâs most iconic lakes, and the civilizations that surrounded its shores  The Dead Sea is a place of many contradictions. Hot springs around the lake are famed for their healing properties, though its own waters are d
London A History Of 300 Years In 25 Buildings
A lively new history of London told through twenty-five buildings, from iconic Georgian townhouses to the Shard  A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings: an Edwardian church, modernist postwar council housi
Mathematica A Secret World Of Intuition And Curiosity
A fascinating look into how the transformative joys of mathematical experience are available to everyone, not just specialists
Can Europe Survive?: The Story Of A Continent In A Fractured World - David Marsh - English Book
Europe is at a critical crossroads, grappling with political divisions, economic slowdown, and.. Indgår i serien: vladimir putin. Sideantal: 528. Genre: samfund og historie
Madrid A New Biography
The miraculous story of Madridâhow a village became a great world city
The Master and His Emissary (4, 2019) | Iain McGilchrist
A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brains right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and cultureone of the few contemporary works deserving classic status (Nicholas Shakespeare, Times, UK) Persuasively argues t
Palmerston
A grand and fascinating figure in Victorian politics, the charismatic Lord Palmerston (1784-1865) presided over a period of great political and social change. This title gives full weight not only to his foreign policy achievements, but also to his domest
The Plunder Of Black America How The Racial Wealth Gap Was M
The long history of the racial wealth gap in America told through the stories of seven Black families who struggled to build wealth over multiple generations  Wealth is central to the American pursuit of happiness and is an overriding measure of well-be
Francis Of Assisi The Life Of A Restless Saint
An award-winning historian reconstructs the life of Francis of Assisi, uncovering the man behind the myths  One of the most famous figures in Christian history, Francis of Assisi (1181/82 - 1226) was revered as a miracle worker during his life and quick
Women And The Piano A History In 50 Lives
Women are an essential part of the history of the pianoâbut how many women pianists can you name?
Love And Marriage In The Age Of Jane Austen
What happened when Jane Austenâs heroines and heroes were finally wed?
Grasses, Sedges, Rushes (4, 2020) | Ted Elliman,Lauren Brown
A portable, practical and expertly illustrated field guide to over one hundred grasses, sedges, and rusheswinner of 2020 Library Journal Best Reference Pick of the Year in the Science & Technology category No one will be able to claim that the identifica
A Difficult Death: The Life And Work Of Jens Peter Jacobsen - Morten Høi Jensen - English Book
Beautifully written and incisive, this is the first English biography of a major Scandinavian author.. Indgår i serien: marie grubbe. Sideantal: 272. Genre: biografier
1948 (4, 2009) | Benny Morris
Benny Morris demolishes misconceptions and provides a comprehensive history of the Israeli-Arab war of 1948 This history of the foundational war in the Arab-Israeli conflict is groundbreaking, objective, and deeply revisionist. A riveting account of the
Musical Composition Craft and Art (4, 2018) | Alan Belkin
An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composer This essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and tec
Seven Crashes (3, 2023) | Harold James
A leading economic historian presents a new history of financial crises, showing how some led to greater globalization while others kept nations apart
How to Read Islamic Carpets (4, 2014) | Walter Denny
Carpets made in the "Rug Belt" - an area that includes Morocco, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and northern India - have been a source of fascination and collecting since the 13th century. This book explores the history, design techniques, m
Polyarchy (4, 1972) | Robert A. Dahl
"A tightly woven explanation of the conditions under which cultures that do not tolerate political opposition may be transformed into societies that do."Foreign Affairs "[Dahl's] analysis is lucid, perceptive, and thorough."Times Literary Supplement Amids
Art and Faith
From a world-renowned painter, an exploration of creativityâs quintessentialâand often overlookedârole in the spiritual life
Strike Labor, Unions, And Resistance In The Roman Empire
Historian Sarah E. Bond retells the traditional story of Ancient Rome, revealing how groups of ancient workers unified, connected, and protested as they helped build an empire  From plebeians refusing to join the Roman army to bakers withholding bread,
Whistler
A major new biography of James McNeill Whistler, one of most complex, intriguing, and important of Americas artists
All Things Are Full of Gods (3, 2024) | David Bentley Hart
A world-renowned philosophers genre-defying exploration of the mystery of consciousness
Oliver Cromwell: Commander in Chief (3, 2024) | Ronald Hutton
The second volume in an acclaimed biography of Oliver Cromwell, from the capture of Charles I to the expulsion of the Long Parliament
The Great Transformation ChinaâS Road From Revolution To Ref
The first thorough account of a formative and little understood chapter in Chinese history
The Master of Contradictions (3, 2026) | Morten Høi Jensen
The arresting story of how Thomas Mann wrote The Magic Mountain as a defeated Germany descended into political chaosA lavish work of historical analysis that doubles as a kind of psychological thriller. Manns magnum opus is not just a novel, Jensen sugges
Tyndale's New Testament (4, 1996) |
This translation of the New Testament into English from its original Greek was printed in Germany in 1534 and smuggled back into England. It therefore escaped the fate of Tyndales previous version, which had been seized and publicly burnt by the authoriti
Overflow, Afterglow New Work In Chromatic Figuration
An investigation of how seven cutting-edge contemporary artists use high-key, kaleidoscopic color to express the hybrid and multiform nature of identity
The Eastern Orthodox Church
An insiders account of the Eastern Orthodox Church, from its beginning in the era of Jesus and the Apostles to the modern age An engaging, sophisticated yet accessible, account of the Orthodox Churchits self-understanding, theology, sacramental life, an
Urban Lichens (4, 2021) | Jessica L Allen,James C Lendemer
A practical field guide to the common lichens found in the northeastern megalopolis, including New York City, Toronto, Boston/New Haven, Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington, D.C., and as far west as Chicago
Astrid Lindgren: The Woman Behind Pippi Longstocking - Jens Andersen - English Book
The first English-language biography of Astrid Lindgren provides a moving and revealing portrait of.. Indgår i serien: astrid lindgren. Sideantal: 360. Genre: biografier
The Rediscovery Of America Native Peoples And The Unmaking O
A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America
The Architectural History of Venice (4, 2004) | Laura Moretti,Deborah Howard
This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day.
Gustav Mahler (4, 2013) | Jens Malte Fischer
The definitive biography of the celebrated composer, published in English to coincide with the centenary of his death A best seller when first published in Germany in 2003, Jens Malte Fischer's Gustav Mahler has been lauded by scholars as a landmark work.
Tudor Textiles (4, 2021) | Eleri Lynn
A detailed study of Tudor textiles, highlighting their extravagant beauty and their impact on the royal court, fashion, and taste.
Jane Austen's Wardrobe (3, 2023) | Hilary Davidson
Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the worlds great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world
Art of the Grimoire (3, 2023) | Owen Davies
A copiously illustrated global history of magic books, from ancient papyri to pulp paperbacks A beautiful production: a typographic and calligraphic treat as treasurable as a rare magical text itself. Almost every page is filled with wonder.Suzi Feay, T
Warhol & Mapplethorpe (3, 2015) |
A landmark examination of iconic and provocative portraits by Warhol and Mapplethorpe, presented side by side and in depth for the first time
Kaffe Fassett
The first major publication to explore the prolific career of Kaffe Fassett, one of the most recognized names in contemporary craft and design
The Sight of Death (4, 2008) | T. J. Clark
A renowned art historian confronts the specific powers of painting, and the hold of the visual image on the viewer's imagination Why do we find ourselves returning to certain pictures time and again? What is it we are looking for? How does our understandi
The Words of My Perfect Teacher (4, 2010) | Patrul Rinpoche,Dalai Lama XIV,Dalai Lama
A favorite of Tibetans and recommended by the Dalai Lama and other senior Buddhist teachers, this practical guide to inner transformation introduces the fundamental spiritual practices common to all Tibetan Buddhist traditions.The Words of My Perfect Teac
Mapplethorpe + Munch (3, 2016) |
A fascinating look at how Mapplethorpe and Munch, although separated by many years, shared certain affinities in their lives and artwork
The World Atlas Of Public Art - Andrew Wasserman - English Book
Essential reading for anyone interested in art, community, and the built environment "An.. Indgår i serien: atlas. Sideantal: 400. Genre: rejsebøger
Danish Golden Age Painting - David Jacobsen - English Book
Following the disastrous outcome of the Napoleonic Wars and national bankruptcy, Denmark affected a... Sideantal: 224. Genre: kunst og kultur
Women Artists In Denmark 1880-1910 : In Search Of The Modern - Inge Lise Mogensen Bech - English Book
Women Artists in Denmark 1880-1910: In Search of the Modern follows a number of female Danish.. Indgår i serien: anna ancher, marie krøyer. Sideantal: 344. Genre: kunst og kultur
Weaving at Black Mountain College (3, 2023) | Julie J. Thomson,Michael Beggs
A detailed study of the role and legacy of weaving at the legendary Black Mountain College In the mid-twentieth century, Black Mountain College attracted a remarkable roster of artists, architects, and musicians. Yet the weaving classes taught by Anni A
Matisse
More than most artists, Henri Matisse conducted an ongoing dialogue with his earlier works, continually questioning himself and his methods in order to, as he put it, "push further and deeper into true painting". This book examines sixty works a
Georg Jensen: Scandinavian Design For Living - Alison Fisher - English Book
A beautifully illustrated look at how Georg Jensen pushed the boundaries of modern domestic design.... Sideantal: 224. Genre: arkitektur og design
Cezanne
A rich vein of the artistâs mature work, depicting the foundations of landscape and place From the mid-1860s until shortly before his death, Paul Cézanne (1839 - 1906) created 27 canvases that take rock formations as their principal subjects. This is th
The Gnostic Scriptures (4, 2021) |
A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas The one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism.Harold Bloom This definitive in
Le Corbusier
âEach day of my life has been dedicated in part to drawing. I have never stopped drawing and painting, seeking, where I could find them, the secrets of form. ââLe Corbusier Charles-Ãdouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier (1887 - 1965), is famous f
Alexander McQueen (3, 2011) | Andrew Bolton
Celebrating the astounding creativity and originality of designer Alexander McQueen, who relentlessly questioned and confronted the requisites of fashion An authoritative and moving insight into the legacy of the British designer.Carola Long, Financial T
Mark Rothko (3, 2023) | Adam Greenhalgh
A revelatory exploration of Mark Rothkos paintings on paper that transforms our understanding of a preeminent twentieth-century artist [A] superb catalogue.Charles Giuliano, Berkshire Fine Arts Mark Rothko (19031970) is renowned for his towering abstra
Sympathy For The Devil: Art And Rock And Roll Since 1967 - Richard Hell - English Book
The dynamic relationship between rock music and visual art crosses continents, generations, and... Sideantal: 288. Genre: kunst og kultur
Cecily Brown (3, 2024) |
Surveying three decades of the British painter Cecily Browns career, with its vibrant mixture of gestural expression, canonical and pop references, and subversive themes This stunning volume surveys the pioneering career of Cecily Brown (b. 1969), one o
Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s (3, 2021) | Michelle White,Jill Dawsey
A timely reassessment of the artists early performances and feminist sculptures, affirming their radical engagements and art historical significance This volume is a focused look at two bodies of work, the Tirs (shooting paintings) and Nanas (dames), in t
Paul Celan (4, 2001) | John Felstiner
A critical biography of Paul Celan, a German-speaking East European Jew who was one of Europe's most compelling postwar poets. It tells the story of his life, offers new translations of his poems, and illuminates the connection between Celan's lived exper
CORNELIA HOMBURG,GAUGUIN: PORTRAITS
A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of Renoirâs extraordinary depictions of the nude and their important artistic legacy Best known as part of the influential vanguard of Impressionist artists that experimented with new painting techniques in the
Dorothea Lange (3, 2023) | Philip Brookman,Andrea Nelson,Laura Wexler,Sarah Greenough
An expansive look at portraiture, identity, and inequality as seen in Dorothea Langes iconic photographs
Pierre Bonnard Beyond Vision
An unparalleled reassessment of Pierre Bonnard, exploring his paintings, drawings, photography, and prints
The Voynich Manuscript (3, 2016) |
The first authorized copy of this mysterious, much-speculated-upon, one-of-a-kind, centuries-old puzzleFor the first time, a complete reproduction [of] The Voynich Manuscript, has been published, featuring essays exploring what is known about the book and
Joan Mitchell (3, 2021) | Katy Siegel,Sarah Roberts
A sweeping retrospective exploring the oeuvre of an incandescent artist, revealing the ways that Mitchell expanded painting beyond Abstract Expressionism as well as the transatlantic contexts that shaped her Joan Mitchell (19251992) was fearless in her ex
Futurism & Europe (3, 2023) |
A new, expansive study on Futurism which explores for the first time its relationships with other European avant-gardes during 1912 to 1939
Poisoned Abstraction
A definitive resource, full of fresh insights and new revelations, on one of the most influential interwar artists
Ten Kings' Clothes: Royal Danish Dress, 1596-1863 - Katia Johansen - English Book
Ten Kings' Clothes: Royal Danish Dress, 1596-1863 presents the unparalleled collection of.. Indgår i serien: christian iv. Sideantal: 496. Genre: samfund og historie
Toshiko Takaezu (3, 2024) |
An expansive look at the multifaceted American artist Toshiko Takaezu within the history of postwar artmaking
The Qur'An: Text And Commentary, Volume 2.1 Early Middle Mec
The second volume of a world-renowned scholarâs long-awaited Qurâan commentary, now available in English
Women of Abstract Expressionism (3, 2016)
The celebrated survey of female Abstract Expressionist artists revealing the richness and lasting influence of their work The artists Jay DeFeo, Helen Frankenthaler, Grace Hartigan, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and many other women playe
Sevres Extraordinaire
A comprehensive, in-depth examination of nearly three centuries of sculptural production from Frances famous Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Yale French Studies, Number 144/145 Senegalese Transmediatio
A call to reenvision and de-Westernize French studies and media studies through transmedial examinations of Senegalese cultural production, media practices, and art forms  In this double volume of Yale French Studies, editors Doyle D. Calhoun and Cheikh
Nordic Art and Way of Life (3, 2024) |
An exploration of the development of the art scene, its socio-political context, and the role of the fine arts in nineteenth-century Nordic society This book captures for the first time the full story of Nordic art and its corresponding way of life from