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These eight stories by Edna O'Brien explore the complexities of love and its objects, revealing the intricate relationships between mothers and daughters, lovers and mistresses.The common thread that...

O'Brien: The Origins of the O'Brien Family and Their Place in History by Iain GrayThis book explores the history of the O'Brien family, examining their origins and significance within European...

A Dublin holiday with the O'Brien family seems like the perfect antidote to a stressful life, but for Laila Riley, it's a recipe for disaster. She's already paid a high price for a relationship with...

Charles O'Brien, the Irish giant, was a man of mythic powers of invention. His story is one of romance and epic deeds, but also of his own struggles to survive in a foreign land. O'Brien's life took...

Khirbet Khizeh A Novel by S. Yizhar is a powerful and haunting novella that explores the complexities of modern Israel. In 1948, the Arab villagers of Khirbet Khizeh are forcibly expelled from their...

Flann O'Brien: A Life of Wit and Writing Flann O'Brien's life was marked by both creativity and conformity. Born in 1911, he worked as a civil servant for many years before developing his alter ego,...

Edmond O'Brien: A Life in Film Noir Edmond O'Brien was one of the most versatile actors of his generation, known for his iconic roles in a series of influential noir films. From playing a man...

The Castle, a haunting tale of struggle and frustration, follows the story of a man's relentless pursuit of an elusive authority. In this new translation, Mark Harman brings Kafka's original...

Stalking the Herd: Unraveling the Cattle Mutilation MysteryFor nearly 50 years, the cattle mutilation phenomenon has remained an enigma, with countless reports filed and no clear answers. This book...

Wind/Pinball is a unique two-in-one volume featuring Haruki Murakami's first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, and his second novel, Pinball, 1973. Each book has its own stunning cover, making it a visually...

Diana Kelley is a sex therapist struggling to overcome her past. After surviving a toxic relationship, she's sworn off love and intimacy. When her best friend Ava is injured, Diana needs a...

Star O'Brien is a woman with a unique gift - she can hear from those who have passed away. But her own life is shrouded in mystery, and she's come to Ireland to uncover the truth about her Irish...

The Collected Letters of Flann O'Brien presents an intimate look at the life and thought of Brian O'Nolan, a prolific author who wrote under various pseudonyms. Spanning from 1934 to 1966, these...

The Histories, a masterpiece of Western history, comes alive in this vibrant translation. Composed around 440 BC, Herodotus' work is the earliest surviving nonfiction, spanning from the Trojan War to...

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu A pivotal moment in Chinese history sets the stage for a catastrophic chain of events. In 1967, a brutal act of violence leaves a young woman with a lasting impact...

The Healing Power of Illness: Understanding What Your Symptoms Are Telling You This book challenges conventional views of illness by suggesting that symptoms can be a guide to inner conflicts and...

The Gospel of Ramakrishna is a unique and insightful account of the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, a Bengali mystic who had a profound impact on the development of modern Hinduism. Through a...

The universe is a vast and unforgiving forest, home to countless predators that roam the cosmos. Any civilization that reveals its presence is immediately targeted, leaving only stealth and deception...

Managing Translation Services is a practical guide for translators looking to progress from solo practice to owning and managing their own translation organisation.The book focuses on the real issues...

Research Methodologies in Translation Studies by Gabriela Saldanha and Sharon O'Brien provides a comprehensive guide for scholars and researchers exploring translation studies. This interdisciplinary...

Dusty Springfield was a towering figure in 1960s girl pop. Few people know much about her life before she became famous. This book explores who Dusty was and where she came from, revealing new...

Paul Ricoeur's On Translation explores the complex role of translation in shaping our understanding of the world. By examining the challenges and ethics of translating one language into another,...

The Translator's Invisibility: A History of Translation Lawrence Venuti explores the evolution of translation from the 17th century to the present day. He examines how fluency became the dominant...

Translating Style: A Literary Approach to Translation is a thought-provoking exploration of the art of translating literary style. Parks challenges conventional approaches, instead offering a...

Thinking German Translation: A Comprehensive Course in Translation Method for Advanced Students. This course provides a thorough and practical approach to translation, focusing on the decision-making...

Machine Translation: A concise overview of the development and evolution of digital translation tools.The dream of a universal translation device has been a long-standing goal, with research focusing...

Eco-translation: A timely exploration of how human impact on the environment is reshaping our understanding of translation. Michael Cronin delves into the history of translation, examining its...

Scientific and Technical Translation provides a comprehensive guide to translating texts in scientific and technical domains. Written by leading authorities, this practical textbook covers key...

Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri is a masterpiece of poetic vision, presenting a vivid and haunting exploration of the human experience. This translation, rendered in Sean O'Brien's lyrical prose,...

Exploring the creative process behind Northern Irish poetic translations, this book considers how translators use stylistic variation to explore their own linguistic and cultural heritage. Helen...

Writing a Translation Commentary: A Step-by-Step Guide This comprehensive textbook provides a clear and structured approach to writing a self-reflective translation commentary. It guides students...

Translating Words, Translating Cultures (Classical Inter/Faces) by Lorna Hardwick explores the complex world of translations from Greek and Latin literature into English. This book examines the...

The Book of Abramelin is a modern translation of a critical magical work, first published in English in 2006. This revised edition includes new material, copious footnotes, and an extensive index,...

Bible Translation: An Introductory Course in Translation Principles is a practical guide for those preparing to translate the Bible or contribute to other Bible translation projects. This fourth...

David Wevill's translations bring together the works of five major poets from Europe and beyond. This collection presents his versions of Pessoa, Lacerda, Baudelaire, San Juan de la Cruz and Pindar,...

This book explores the often-overlooked networks that bring literary classics to a global audience through the voices of accomplished translators. It sheds light on the expertise and insight of...

Translation and Geography explores how translation has influenced the way Western societies have mapped the world. Federico Italiano examines the interconnected processes involved in shaping the...

A masterpiece of Arabic love poetry, translated into English for the first time in over a century. The Translator of Desires is a collection of sixty-one poems by Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, one of the...

A fresh exploration of translation's fundamental nature. Award-winning translator Damion Searls offers a convincing account of what translation really is and what translators do. With decades of...

The Qur'an, a bilingual edition translated by Ahmed Ali, presents the Holy Book of Islam in an elegant and poetic voice. This contemporary translation is accompanied by the original Arabic text,...

Translation is all around us, yet often goes unseen until now. Found in Translation reveals the complex ways that translation shapes our world.The authors explore how translation affects everything...

Simone Weil's "On the Abolition of All Political Parties" is a powerful critique of the modern liberal political order. Weil argues that the foundation of this system is flawed, and that it has led...

The Behavioral Economics of Translation by Douglas Robinson explores how frameworks from behavioral economics can be applied to Western thinking about translation. The book maps four approaches...

Experimental Translation: A New Approach to Language in the Digital Age. Lily Robert-Foley explores an alternative translation practice that challenges traditional methods and reflects upon their...

Computer-aided Translation Technology: A Practical Introduction explores the role of technology in translation and how to use this evolving tool. Lynne Bowker introduces readers to the world of...

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's Living Translation brings together her extensive writings on translation for the first time. This collection offers a powerful perspective on the work of a distinguished...

The Routledge Handbook of Literary Translation provides an accessible and diverse overview of literary translation today. This comprehensive volume brings together principles, case studies, and...

Translation is a shift between two cultures, not just languages. When translating, cultural rules come into play that go beyond strict linguistic guidelines.This accessible study by Umberto Eco...

This half-memoir, half-philosophical exploration delves into the art of translation and its potential for activism and humanist engagement. Mireille Gansel's story is one of personal loss and...

Translation, Power, Subversion explores the complex relationships between translation, culture and counterculture, presenting a political and ideological vision of translating. This study endeavours...

Ovid's Metamorphoses is a foundational work of classical mythology, showcasing the enduring influence of Greco-Roman legend on European art and culture. This epic poem has been a cornerstone of...

A Practical Guide for Translators by Geoffrey Samuelsson-Brown is a comprehensive resource for those involved in commercial translation. This latest edition offers a unique perspective, balancing the...

Medical Translation Step by Step provides a comprehensive approach to medical translation, focusing on learner and learning-centred teaching tasks. This book explains the basics of medical...

Discover the humorous side of traditional Japanese poetry with Mad in Translation, a unique collection of 31-syllable poems known as kyoka. This comprehensive anthology brings together over 2000...

The Revised Mechanical Translation of the Torah by Jeff A. Benner presents a unique approach to biblical translation. By eliminating personal and religious bias, translating each Hebrew word...

This collection brings together the work of 20 influential ancient authors, presented in brief essays accompanied by quotations from modern translations. The writers featured include Homer, Sappho,...

Lydia Davis's innovative short stories and translations challenge traditional genre boundaries. This study explores how translation and reframing are central to her work, revealing their...

Yoko Tawada's Portrait of a Tongue is a unique blend of literary criticism, experimental translation, and scholarly commentary. This work combines Yoko Tawada's German-language prose text with...

Ann Leckie's latest novel, Translation State, is a powerful new story that explores the complexities of relationships and belonging in a richly imagined universe. When a translator's path is...

Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they remain as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners. This...

A new translation of the Gospels by renowned scholar and translator Sarah Ruden offers a fresh perspective on these canonical texts. Grounded in contemporary languages, literatures, and cultures,...

The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter explores the art of translating the Bible into English. Drawing on his own experience as a biblical translator and literary critic, Alter argues that a...

Sympathy for the Traitor A Translation Manifesto by Mark Polizzotti is a thought-provoking exploration of what translation is and isn't. Polizzotti, himself a translator, challenges common...

Translating Myself and Others is a collection of candid essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, reflecting on her emerging identity as a translator and writer in two languages. With...

Scientific and Technical Translation Explained provides a comprehensive introduction to this complex field. By combining interdisciplinary research with real-world examples and learning activities,...

Babel Adventures in Translation explores how linguistic diversity has inspired people across time and cultures to embark on adventurous journeys through translation. The book delves into the concept...

Beowulf: A New Translation by Maria Dahvana HeadleyA radical new verse translation of the epic poem, bringing to light elements that have never before been translated into English. This version...

The Koran Interpreted: A Translation by A.J. ArberryThis translation of the Koran is widely regarded as one of the finest available in English, offering a clear and lyrical rendering of the text...

Now You Too Can Understand Shakespeare. This newly revised edition presents William Shakespeare's original play alongside an accurate line-by-line modern English translation, along with stage...

Why Translation Matters by Edith Grossman is a thought-provoking exploration of the cultural importance of translation and its role in shaping our understanding of literature.The translator's art, as...

This 2019 biography tells the story of six young women who revolutionized British writing with their honest and unflinching portrayals of life as a girl. Their work, including Shelagh Delaney's...

The Qur'an: A Verse Translation offers readers the first English translation to echo the sonorous beauty and complex nuances of the Arabic original. This monumental feat of translation, the result of...

Literary Translation: A Practical Guide by Clifford E. Landers provides essential techniques for translators to navigate common challenges in literary translation, regardless of the original language...

Learn how to start your translating career online from the comfort of your own home. This practical guide provides expert advice on creating profiles that clients will trust, finding reliable...

Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary Together with Sellic Spell This edition of Beowulf brings together a translation of the epic poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, first completed in 1926, with a commentary...

A new translation of Aladdin brings this enchanting tale to vibrant life. Paulo Lemos Horta's elegant rendition captures the story's mesmerizing rhythms and whimsy, offering an eminently readable...

The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: A Monumental Epic in Contemporary English This monumental Sanskrit epic poem has profoundly affected literature, art, religions, and cultures of South and Southeast Asia for...

Aristotle's Politics offers a nuanced exploration of the ideal state and its governance. This new translation is accompanied by sequential endnotes and an Index of Terms, providing clarity and...

Rebel Writers: A Generation of Women Who Redefined Writing and Changed Lives Forever In 1958, a young woman's play about her life in London sparked a movement that would change the world. Shelagh...

Thinking French: A Practical Approach to Translation from French into English is a comprehensive guide for those seeking to develop their translation skills. This new edition offers a clear and...

The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter is a personal and passionate account of what he learned about the art of translating the Hebrew Bible into English over two decades. As an award-winning...

First published in 2003, this updated fourth edition of Translation Studies by Susan Bassnett remains an essential introduction to the field for students and readers alike. The author tackles the...

Claire de Duras's Ourika is a remarkable novel that explores the experiences of a Senegalese girl rescued from slavery and raised by an aristocratic French family during the French Revolution. Based...

The Word On the Translation of the Bible by John Barton explores how the Bible has been translated and why it matters. For much of Jewish history and almost entirely in Christian tradition, scripture...

Seamus Heaney's vast and varied translations showcase his remarkable skill as a poet-translator. Spanning multiple languages, including Latin, Old English, ancient and modern European languages, and...

The private notes of King James's Bible translation offer a unique glimpse into the process behind one of the most influential books in history. Recovered from a single, remarkably preserved...

Frederick Holland Dewey's interlinear translation of Virgil's epic poem is presented in this paperback edition.This translation provides a clear and accessible rendering of the original Latin text,...

Lost in Translation: Rediscovering the Hebrew Roots of Our Faith by John Klein and Adam Spears is a thought-provoking exploration of the Bible's often-misunderstood Hebrew roots. The authors, relying...

Leibniz's Monadology: A New Translation and GuideLloyd Strickland presents a new translation of Leibniz's 'Monadology', alongside key parts of his 'Theodicy'. This edition includes an in-depth...

The Iliad A New Translation by Homer is a timeless account of war and its devastating consequences. Based on the recent, superb M.L. West edition of the Greek, this translation recreates the energy...

This long-awaited translation of Confessions brings to life the beguiling world of late antiquity. A foundational work of literature, it is the first autobiography ever written and has influenced...

Edwin Morgan's Collected Translations brings together six decades of his work as a poet and translator. This comprehensive collection showcases Morgan's unique ability to breathe new life into poetry...

The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Culture brings together thirty-two state-of-the-art chapters by international specialists to explore the complex relationships between translation studies...

Sappho's surviving poems and fragments offer a glimpse into the life of the ancient Greek poet, whose work has captivated readers for centuries. This collection, translated by Mary Barnard, presents...

The Head of Ned Belly by Jason Byrne is a humorous tale about a group of friends trying to save their local wasteland from being destroyed. When a new teacher arrives, they suspect he's hiding...

Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, is a timeless work of Western imagination that has inspired writers for centuries. This new translation by Charles Martin brings the poem's themes of change to life...

Translation: A collection of texts reflecting on the cultural and political complexities of translation in global contemporary artistic practices.The movement of global populations has led to an...

Ann Leckie's latest novel explores the complexities of identity and belonging in a richly detailed science fiction world. When Qven, a Presger translator, begins to question their predetermined path,...

Ann Leckie's latest novel explores the complexities of identity and belonging in a richly detailed space opera. When a translator is deemed non-optimal, their path collides with that of two others:...

The Bhagavad-Gita A New Translation by Shambhala is a comprehensive English translation of this sacred Hindu text. This edition presents the original Sanskrit alongside the new translation, along...