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China - 1860. The Taiping Rebellion, led by a man claiming to be Jesus Christ's brother, ravages Southern China. Caught in the chaos are Mark Falchion, a young scholar and swordsman; Meng, a vengeful...

Anti-racist scholar-activism raises urgent questions about the role of contemporary universities and the academics that work within them. This book focuses on the praxes of academics working within,...

The Late Scholar by Jill Paton Walsh and Dorothy Leigh Sayers is a cleverly plotted mystery that brings together two intriguing characters. Lord Peter Wimsey, a charismatic figure with a penchant for...

The Grant Writing Guide A Road Map for Scholars by Betty Lai provides essential guidance for researchers at all stages of their academic careers. With actionable strategies and practical advice, this...

The Scholars of Night by John M. Ford is a gripping novel that weaves together past and present in a web of suspense. A brilliant historian with a secret life, Nicholas Hansard finds himself at the...

Empire of Scholars: Universities, Networks and the British Academic World, 1850-1939This book examines the networks that linked academics across the colonial world in the age of 'Victorian'...

Writing for Scholars: A Practical Guide to Making Sense & Being Heard by Lynn Nygaard. This guide is designed to help you communicate your research effectively within the academic community. With...

A.E. Housman: A Classical Scholar's Legacy This collection of papers by leading scholars reassesses the breadth and significance of A.E. Housman's contribution to classical scholarship, exploring...

The Invention of the Biblical Scholar: A Critical Manifesto by Stephen D. Moore and Yvonne Sherwood What is a biblical scholar? This question, posed by Stephen D. Moore and Yvonne Sherwood,...

Philip Gossett's Divas and Scholars Performing Italian Opera is a comprehensive account of how opera comes to life on stage. Drawing from his own experiences as a musician, scholar, and performer,...

The Hema Scholar: A Collection of Western Martial Arts Articles A comprehensive collection of articles exploring Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), covering topics such as Masters'...

The Scholar A West-Side Story by Courttia Newland is a gripping novel about two young men from different paths. After his father's death, Cory moves in with his cousin Sean, who has chosen education...

A richly imagined epic fantasy full of danger, ambition, secrets and blood soaked politics. Emperor Bersun the Brusque has ruled Orrun for twenty four years, but his time on the throne is ending. In...

Michael Goulder's memoirs offer a unique insight into his life and work as a biblical scholar. He recounts how five major theories challenged established views among learned scholars, and shares the...

Citizen Scholar: A Practical Guide to Civic Engagement for Social ScientistsThis book provides straightforward advice on how social scientists can build a career in the public sphere, embracing the...

Edmond Malone was a scholar who left an indelible mark on our understanding of Shakespeare's works. His meticulous editing and historical research laid the foundations for modern literary study,...

The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H. G. Parry is an unputdownable, bittersweet tale of magic, friendship, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond human control. In this historical...

Understanding the relationship between biblical studies and theology is crucial for both the church and the academy. However, this connection can often be marked by misunderstandings and...

Understanding between theology and biblical studies can be elusive. Hans Boersma seeks to bridge this gap by highlighting five key points he wishes biblical scholars knew about theology.Through an...

The Paradox of Islamic Finance: How Shariah Scholars Reconcile Religion and Capitalism by Ryan Calder In just fifty years, Islamic finance has grown from a tiny experiment to a thriving global...

The Engaged Scholar Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today's World by Andrew J. Hoffman. Academic research is facing a critical challenge: its relevance to the wider world. As "truth...

Erasmus of Rotterdam: A Scholar's Rise to Prominence William Barker presents a compelling biography of Erasmus of Rotterdam, a northern Renaissance scholar whose independent vision and perseverance...

The Sinner and the Scholar by Lana Pecherczyk is a dark and steamy paranormal romance that follows two unlikely souls as they navigate a forbidden affair. Trained as an assassin for the Hildegard...

Aisha: The Wife, The Companion, The Scholar by Resit Haylamaz This biography sheds new light on one of the most significant personalities in Islamic history, Aisha, whose life has been shrouded in...

Laetitia Rodd is drawn into a mystery when Jacob Welland requests her help in finding his brother, a brilliant Oxford scholar who vanished ten years earlier. Rumours suggest he was learning secrets...

Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels by Craig Evans The portrayal of Jesus in modern scholarship has become increasingly varied and sometimes unrecognizable. This phenomenon...

Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by Jonathan A. Schwabish is a comprehensive resource for creating effective data visualizations. With over 500 examples, this...

Discover the untold stories of Oxford University's black scholars in this fascinating history.This book sheds light on the experiences of remarkable individuals who have shaped the university's past,...

Leaving Academia: A Practical Guide provides invaluable advice for those seeking fulfilling careers outside higher education. With the academic job market in crisis, many scholars and grad students...

This collection of 40 biographies presents the lives and achievements of prominent scholars from the Ahl-e Hadith movement in the Indian Subcontinent. Translated by AbdurRasheed Iraqee, with...

Scribes and Scholars: A Guide to the Transmission of Greek and Latin LiteratureThis book explains how classical texts survived for centuries despite the challenges of hand production, fire, flood,...

The Full Monte: A Fulbright Scholar's Humorous and Heart-Warming Experience in MontenegroPaul Dishman shares his entertaining insight into the U.S. State Department's prestigious Fulbright Scholar...

Remembering Shanghai: A Memoir of Socialites, Scholars and ScoundrelsThis memoir tells the story of five generations of a Shanghai family, from the last days of imperial rule to the Cultural...

Harry Smith was a man of unrelenting curiosity, driven by a singular desire to create a unified theory of culture. From his early days recording the customs of Native American tribes to his time in...

Stars, Stones and Scholars presents a fascinating alternative to the traditional understanding of ancient megalithic sites. The author argues that many of these structures were not tombs, but rather...

Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by Jonathan A. Schwabish is a practical guide to creating effective presentations. If you regularly present your work to an...

The Red Scholar's Wake by Aliette de Bodard is a captivating space opera that explores the complexities of love and loyalty in a universe torn apart by piracy.When Xích Si, a skilled bot maker and...

Deceit and desire entwine in this dark fantasy novel. Saiyah's existence has been hidden since her demon mother spirited her away to the mortal world, but on the eve of her 18th birthday, she faces...

A group of men from different backgrounds and with varying levels of ideological conviction come together in a remote Irish cottage. Ludwig Wittgenstein, Nikolai Bakhtin, James Connolly, and Leopold...

The Princeton Guide to Historical Research provides students, scholars, and professionals with the skills they need to practice the historian's craft in the digital age. Zachary Schrag guides readers...

Learn to harness the power of images in your writing and communications with this practical guide to visual grammar. Angela Riechers shares her expertise as an award-winning art director and design...

A comprehensive survey of Guyanese history, this collection of essays offers an in-depth exploration of the country's past. With its diverse range of topics and engaging writing style, it is an...

This collection of short reads on Daoist thought brings together fascinating insights into Chinese medicine and other aspects of this ancient philosophy. Damo Mitchell's work draws on his experience...

Helen Vendler's latest collection of essays offers a profound exploration of poetry and its enduring power. Spanning two decades of her work, this comprehensive volume showcases Vendler's unyielding...

The Quantified Scholar: How Research Evaluations Transformed the British Social Sciences Juan Pablo Pardo-Guerra examines how quantitative research evaluations have affected British social...

The Economist's Craft: An Introduction to Research, Publishing, and Professional Development is a comprehensive guide for aspiring economists. Michael Weisbach provides essential skills for success...

Ending Plague: A Scholar's Obligation in an Age of Corruption by Francis W. Ruscetti, Judy Mikovits, and Kent Heckenlively is a thought-provoking exposé of scientific practice in America. The...

Galileo's Middle Finger Heretics, Activists, and One Scholar's Search for Justice by Alice Dreger is a compelling exploration of intellectual freedom and responsibility in America. For over two...

Writing with Pleasure by Helen Sword is a guide to cultivating joy in your writing. By reframing negative emotions and reclaiming positive ones, you can bring passion and pleasure to everything you...

Death of a Scholar: The Twentieth Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew by Susanna Gregory. The summer of 1358 brings a sombre mood to Cambridge as physician Matthew Bartholomew returns home to find his...

Personal and passionate reflections on the land and its people offer a unique insight into the heart of Israel. This collection brings together diverse voices from writers, performers, scholars,...

Kill the Documentary: A Letter to Filmmakers, Students, and ScholarsJill Godmilow critiques conventional documentary filmmaking, arguing that it often fails to engage viewers with historical or...

The story of the academics who became spies is one of unexpected bravery and ingenuity. At the start of World War II, the US needed an intelligence agency, and it turned to academia to fill its ranks...

Trajectories: The Social and Educational Mobility of Education Scholars from Poor and Working Class Backgrounds by Jane Van Galen explores the experiences of critical scholars in education who have...

The untold story of academics who became spies during World War II is revealed in Book and Dagger. At the start of the war, the US needed an intelligence agency, which led to the formation of the...

The Forum and the Tower: How Scholars and Politicians Have Imagined the World from Plato to Eleanor Roosevelt Mary Ann Glendon explores the complex relationship between politics and academia, tracing...

Saints, Scholars, and Schizophrenics: Mental Illness in Rural IrelandThis thought-provoking study explores the social disintegration of a small Irish village, tracing the symptoms of its decline...

Academic Writing as if Readers Matter by Leonard Cassuto is a practical guide to writing that will be read and understood. It offers direct advice on how to connect with readers, sharpen arguments,...

A unique and engaging memoir from the wine trade insider Ben Howkins. This book offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of the industry, from its early days to its current global status...

Crafting a compelling scholarly book proposal can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it's achievable. The Book Proposal Book by Laura Portwood-Stacer is a step-by-step guide that cuts...

Voices of Gnosticism brings together 13 leading scholars in a unique collection of interviews that shed new light on this ancient and fascinating movement. From its origins to its impact on early...

The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 individual poems that have been studied by scholars for centuries. Its significance extends beyond its literary value, as it also represents a personal and...

A Very Gay Book: A Satirical Portrait of a World Where Everything is Gay. In this humorous and satirical take on the world, everything from trees to science is portrayed as gay. This cheeky guide...

A comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of AI in academic writing and research, this book provides step-by-step instructions and practical tips for leveraging AI tools to streamline your...

Shakespeare's world was one of liberated thinking. In this book, Scott Newstok argues that education should be about thinking, not just mastering skills. He contends that high-stakes testing and a...

Fethullah Gulen: A Life of Hizmet is a critical biography that delves into the life and thought of a significant historical figure. Historian Jon Pahl presents a nuanced account of Fethullah Gulen's...

Thinking Through Writing: A Guide to Becoming a Better Writer and Thinker Develop your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in tandem with this concise and practical manual. Unlike many...

Ioan Culianu's life was cut short in 1991 when he was found shot dead in a university men's room. The case remains unsolved, but it is believed that his murder was linked to his critical writings...

A diverse group of 30 influential thinkers have shaped our understanding of politics and its role in society. From Confucius to Rawls, this collection explores timeless questions about how we should...

A gripping non-fiction work that reimagines the life and works of William Shakespeare. Dennis McCarthy's 15-year quest to uncover the true source behind Shakespeare's plays has led him to an...

Asia was the world in the 16th century. While Europe was mired in darkness, Asia flourished as a hub of science, philosophy, and religion. This period saw a complex web of connections between distant...

The stories of Norfolk's most intriguing clergy are revealed in this fascinating collection. From Augustus Jessopp and Whitwell Elwin, who found literary success, to Harold Davidson, whose...

For over a decade, William Germano has provided expert guidance to writers navigating the world of scholarly publishing. As a professor, author and industry veteran, he offers practical advice on...

Clear comprehension of what's in the Bible and what it means isn't impossible. This book provides expert insights to help you understand more of Scripture than ever before. The Bible was written for...

Understanding the Bible's deeper teachings isn't a lost cause, and you don't need a PhD to grasp them. This book provides expert insights to help you decipher key doctrines, giving you a clearer...

This entertaining guide explores the lives and thoughts of history's most fascinating philosophers, from Sappho to Kant, and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir. Peter Cave delves into how these great...

The Theory and Practice of Irregular Warfare: A Study of Warrior-Scholars in Counter-InsurgencyThis book provides a rigorous analysis of key individuals who have contributed to both the theory and...

The Enlightenment Bible Translation, Scholarship, Culture by Jonathan Sheehan In the 18th century, Protestant translators and scholars in Europe transformed the Bible from a theological text to one...

Muslim scholars have played a vital role in shaping Islam since the death of its founder. However, their emergence as a dominant force was not immediate. In fact, Muslims survived the turmoil of...

Academic podcasting is an emerging field that challenges traditional forms of academic expression. This book explores what it means to engage with this medium, featuring interviews with 101 scholars...

The Way of the Spiritual Muslim presents a carefully curated collection of sayings and aphorisms from Islamic history's most renowned spiritual figures. This compilation offers insights into...

A comprehensive exploration of Islamic attitudes towards animals, written by a renowned scholar and first Sunni Imam of the Shah Jehan mosque. This authoritative work draws heavily from the Qur'an...

The Printing Press and Information Overload: A Historical Perspective In the early modern period, scholars faced a daunting task in managing the vast amounts of information available to them. Ann...

Decolonizing African Religions: A Short History of African Religions in Western Scholarship by Okot p'Bitek. For centuries, Western scholarship has shaped our understanding of African spirituality...

This collection of essays honours the work of Christopher Stray, whose groundbreaking scholarship has fundamentally changed our understanding of classical studies in the UK. By exploring the history...

Sir Charles Harding Firth's biography of Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in England (1900) offers insight into the life and reign of one of England's most influential figures. Firth, a...

Sociology of Law: A Scholarly Tradition Mathieu Deflem reviews the major accomplishments of the sociology of law field, exploring its theoretical and empirical themes. This 2008 book examines the...

Defenders of the Text: The Traditions of Scholarship in an Age of Science, 1450-1800 by Anthony Grafton explores the complex relationship between humanism and science during the Renaissance to the...

Salafism and Traditionalism Scholarly Authority in Modern Islam by Emad Hamdeh explores the contentious debates surrounding Islamic legal schools and scripture interpretation. For centuries, Sunni...

The Roman Republic of Letters: Scholarship, Philosophy, and Politics in the Age of Cicero and Caesar by Katharina Volk explores a pivotal period in intellectual history. In this era, senators engaged...

Islamic Scholarship in Africa: New Directions and Global Contexts This groundbreaking volume brings together leading international scholars to explore the rapidly growing field of Islamic scholarship...

The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship is a comprehensive reference work that brings together the latest scholarship on Pauline theology, literature,...

This volume offers a fresh analysis of historians of evangelicalism from the eighteenth century to the present, exploring how their scholarly methods and theological agendas shaped their writings...

Contested Terrain: Essays on Oromo Studies, Ethiopianist Discourses, and Politically Engaged Scholarship by Ezekiel Gebissa. This collection of essays challenges the dominant narratives in Ethiopian...

Kwame Bediako and African Christian Scholarship: Emerging Religious Discourse in Twentieth-Century Ghana This book offers a fresh perspective on Kwame Bediako, one of the most influential Christian...

Hydrofeminist Thinking with Oceans brings together scholars to explore the spaces of ocean and beaches in South African contexts, creating alternative knowledges towards justice and flourishing at a...

The Roman Republic of Letters: Scholarship, Philosophy, and Politics in the Age of Cicero and Caesar by Katharina Volk explores a pivotal period in intellectual history. In the mid-first century BCE,...

Islamic Intellectual History in the Seventeenth Century: Scholarly Currents in the Ottoman Empire and the Maghreb by Khaled El-Rouayheb For much of the twentieth century, historians' understanding of...

The Fire Now: Anti-Racist Scholarship in Times of Explicit Racial Violence by Azeezat Johnson, Remi Joseph-Salisbury, and Beth Kamunge. In recent years, the notion of a 'post-racial' era has been...

The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2024 offers comprehensive guidance for students and parents seeking financial aid. With over 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes listed, this directory provides...