142 results for 'pretorpinnei galvan'

The Alexander Technique as a Catalyst for Excellence by Cathy Madden and Kathleen Juhl is a practical guide to improving efficiency through movement and behavior. This book applies the principles of...

A new Unnatural horror is about to disrupt Hannah Miles' quiet existence. Someone is creating monsters by stitching together pieces of different people. Viscount Wycliff is called to investigate, and...

A Cloud A Day is a beautifully illustrated book featuring 365 unique skies, each one a reflection of the ever-changing atmosphere. The Cloud Appreciation Society, founded by Gavin Pretor-Pinney in...

Cloudspotting for Beginners by Gavin Pretor-Pinney is a guide to understanding the world of clouds. On a sunny day, observe the faintest threads of white appearing in the sky, gradually gathering...

Blueprint for Revolution: A Practical Guide to Peaceful Protest and Community Organizing This accessible handbook offers practical advice on how to bring about change through nonviolent techniques...

Ludwig Erhard's "BIENESTAR PARA TODOS" is a comprehensive guide to economics and business. First published in 1977, this Spanish translation by Enrique Tierno Galván offers insights into the...

Rivets, Trivets and Galvanised Buckets: A Study of Community and the Eccentricities of Ordinary People. In this charming book, Tom Fort explores the history of a century-old hardware shop in a small...

Rivets, Trivets and Galvanised Buckets: Life in the Village Hardware ShopThis engaging study explores the history of a century-old hardware shop at the heart of a Berkshire village. Tom Fort weaves...

The Mighty Advisor: Unlocking the Power of Thought Disruptors in Leadership and Organisation. This book delves into the phenomenon of Mighty Advisors, individuals who possess a unique influence over...

Poesía del flamenco is a collection of poems written by Francisco Moreno Galván with care and dedication. As a painter, Galván has long been fascinated by the art of singing and felt that singers...

Ordinary people can become revolutionaries. In 2000, Srdja Popovic was at the centre of a movement that changed the world without violence. He led the student movement Otpor! in Serbia, which...

Amanda Gorman's powerful poem celebrates girls and girlhood in all their forms, reminding us that strength lies not just in individual bravery but also in the bonds we form with one another.With...

Four trauma doctors from different backgrounds are brought together for a unique project in Paris, where they will work with their counterparts in a mass-casualty training program. As professionals,...

Experience the vibrant world of Spanish art comics with this anthology from Fantagraphics Books. Featuring over 30 artists at the forefront of the medium, Spanish Fever showcases the best of the new...

This concise guide to electrochemistry provides an accessible introduction to the foundations of this complex subject. By using simplified classroom-tested methods, the author explains key concepts...

First published in 1776, Common Sense is a powerful pamphlet that played a significant role in shaping American history. Written by Thomas Paine during the Revolutionary era, it argued for...

On Easter Monday 1916, a thousand Irish men and women took up arms in Dublin, proclaiming a republic and sparking a week of fighting that would change the course of history. In Rebels, Peter de Rosa...

Lawrence Ferlinghetti's latest collection presents a powerful and urgent vision of American life. At ninety-three, he continues to write with remarkable energy and insight. Ferlinghetti describes his...

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho is an urgent primer on race and racism. In this thought-provoking exploration, Acho tackles the big questions that many white people are...

The 1921 Murders of Eleven Plantation Slaves by Gregory A. Freeman In 1921, the John S. Williams plantation in Georgia was operating largely with the labor of slaves, 56 years after the Civil War...

A detailed and authoritative account of one of history's most pivotal moments, "The Death of a President" is a comprehensive investigation into the events surrounding John F. Kennedy's assassination...

Les Brown's inspiring story of overcoming adversity is at the heart of this motivational guide. After facing personal and career crises, including the cancellation of his television show and the loss...

FRANKENSTEIN Or The Modern Prometheus (Uncensored 1818 Edition - Wisehouse Classics) by Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyIn this groundbreaking novel, a young scientist's experiment goes horribly wrong,...

50 Years of Ms. celebrates five decades of groundbreaking reporting, fiction, and advertising from the influential magazine that has been at the forefront of feminism in the US.From its early days to...

A powerful memoir about self-discovery, community and resilience in the face of adversity. Growing up in rural Oregon, Brandon Wolf faced devastating loss and embedded racism and homophobia that made...

Discovering our true identity in Christ is at the heart of Zanthia Berkelmann's thought-provoking book, Who Am I? Through her personal journey and daily practice, she shares how living intentionally...

Find inspiration for every room in your home with this beautiful book of house and garden photography and DIY inspiration. Liz Marie Galvan shares 100 tips and tricks to make your space feel cozy,...

Francisco X. Alarcón's collection Snake Poems: An Aztec Invocation is a poetic quest to reclaim his Indigenous heritage. Originally published in 1992, this book propelled Alarcón to the forefront of...

The Communist Hypothesis by Alain Badiou Reconceiving the Left for a New Era Alain Badiou's "communist hypothesis" offers a fresh perspective on universal emancipation and galvanizes a call to action...

A searing portrayal of a community engulfed by hysteria, The Crucible is a drama that explores the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence. Based on historical events, Miller's play...

An Introduction to Proof Theory Normalization, Cut-elimination, and Consistency Proofs explores the structure and properties of proofs in various formal deductive systems. This comprehensive work...

The Last Delivery by Evan Dahm is an offbeat quest wrapped in dark fantasy. An anonymous parcel delivery boy arrives at a sprawling mansion, searching for a resident to sign for the package he bears,...

Secretariat's remarkable story has captivated fans for half a century. Born at Meadow Stable in Virginia, this charismatic chestnut-coated horse went on to achieve greatness under the guidance of...

In a world ravaged by war, humanity has retreated to a mysterious platform called CIEL. Here, the survivors have undergone a radical transformation: they are now sexless, hairless, and pale-white,...

U.S. President Conrad Michaels faces growing unrest and declining favourability ratings as he seeks to solidify his position in the upcoming election.In a desperate bid to galvanize support, Michaels...

A vibrant and uplifting gift for anyone who needs a reminder of their awesomeness. This pocket-size book is filled with nearly 200 inspiring quotes, lyrics, and words of advice rendered in the...

The Neuroscience of Adolescence by Adriana Galván provides a comprehensive understanding of the adolescent brain, moving beyond traditional views that focus solely on hormonal changes. This book...

R.D. Laing's unvarnished words about his work and life are presented in this memoir, which he recorded with Robert Mullan over hundreds of hours of conversation. Laing's approach to psychiatry was...

Press Play: Music As A Catalyst For Change explores how music is used to drive positive change and inspire action.The book delves into the science behind music's impact, its role in building...

A commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's last speech, published exclusively by HarperCollins. On April 3, 1968, Dr. King delivered his final address at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee,...

Protestant Textuality and the Tamil Modern explores how speech and storytelling have shaped communities and mobilized movements in South India over three centuries. This ethnography examines the...

The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution are deeply intertwined with a revolution in rhetorical theory and practice. This 1993 book explores how the Founding Fathers sought to...

The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins This influential work of evolutionary biology has become a cornerstone of modern science writing, articulating a gene's eye view of evolution that has galvanized...

Lucky Day by Beth Morrey is a humorous and uplifting novel about taking life on pause for one day. After a morning that starts with a migraine, Clover Hendry walks out of work at 9.47am, determined...

Understanding the Science of Body Therapy and Facial Work is essential for providing effective treatments to clients. This comprehensive guide explains the scientific aspects of both body and facial...

Talib Kweli's memoir offers a firsthand account of hip-hop as a powerful force in shaping American culture. Born into an Afrocentric household, Kweli grew up surrounded by music that would later...

Marble is a novel about the world we live in and the materials that make it up. Recently unearthed from the ground, its protagonist leaves her life behind to explore the city of Athens.In this...

Benjamin Karim's memoir Remembering Malcolm offers an intimate and human side of the great leader Malcolm X. With insider knowledge and devotion, Karim paints a vivid portrait of Malcolm as...

The great war has finally begun. In this thrilling conclusion to the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, the Descendancy must fight for its survival against not only the Sophian army, but a Wesah nation newly...

Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: A pivotal moment in American history. In March 1836, the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna massacred over two hundred Texians who had been trapped in the...

Galvanizing and electrifying glimpses from the brink of the contemporary Craft can be found in this eclectic collection of essays on responsible witchcraft. This fascinating snapshot of contemporary...

Daring to Be Bad: Radical Feminism in America, 1967-1975 by Alice Echols is a pivotal history of radical feminism's rise and fall. This chronicle explores the activist heat and intellectual audacity...

First published in 2011, this edition of Thomas Clarkson's influential essay challenges the institution of slavery and its impact on human commerce. Clarkson's work sparked a movement that ultimately...

Cluny and the Muslims of La Garde-Freinet is an in-depth exploration of how Christianity perceived Islam during the Crusading era. In 972, a group of Muslim brigands abducted the abbot of Cluny,...

Birmingham 1963: How a Photograph Rallied Civil Rights Support In May 1963, news photographer Charles Moore captured a pivotal moment in history. His photograph of three African-American teenagers...

Occupying a place in progressive politics that has been vacant for over forty years, Occupy Wall Street is a phenomenon that has galvanized millions with its call for economic justice. In "Occupy...

Alice Wong's memoir, Year of the Tiger, is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of her life as an Asian American disabled activist and community organizer. Drawing on a collection of essays,...

Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States by J. Albert Mann is a comprehensive and accessible YA history that explores how the labor movement has shaped America and its intersection...

Scaling with Soul: A Memoir of Resilience and Entrepreneurial Wisdom Sharon K. Gillenwater's journey from waitress to CEO is a testament to her determination and resilience in the face of adversity...

Cathy Malkasian's Temperance is a thought-provoking graphic novel that explores the power of ideas and conflict in shaping a society. Set in a world where a brutal injury has erased one man's...

Mend! is a hands-on manual and a history of clothes tending, tracing its evolution from a practical chore to a DIY sustainability movement. Kate Sekules introduces the art of visible mending as part...

Corrosion is a constant threat to boats, causing expensive and sometimes dangerous problems for owners. This comprehensive guide explains how corrosion occurs, including simple galvanic,...

Scaling with Soul: A Memoir of Resilience and Entrepreneurial Wisdom Sharon K. Gillenwater's journey from waitress to CEO is a testament to her determination and resilience in the face of adversity...

The Price of Motherhood: Why the Most Important Job in the World Is Still the Least Valued This groundbreaking book challenges the way we think about motherhood, arguing that despite progress for...

Nelson Mandela's Conversations with Myself offers an unprecedented glimpse into his remarkable life. This personal archive reveals the private man behind the public figure, sharing thoughts, events,...

Unlocking Potential: 7 Coaching Skills to Transform Individuals, Teams and Organizations By Michael K. Simpson To get the best from your employees, you need to be more than just a manager. You need...

The Decline and Resurgence of Congress by James L. Sundquist explores the complex relationship between the US Congress and the presidency over two centuries. In the 1970s, Congress faced a historic...

The Second Baron's War: Simon de Montfort and the Battles of Lewes and Evesham In 13th-century England, a bitter civil war raged between the king and his nobles, threatening the very foundations of...

The last representatives of Russia's intelligentsia, who emerged after Stalin's repression, were heartened by Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalinism in 1956. They drew inspiration from the visionary...

The English language is full of colourful phrases that are both fascinating and sometimes bizarre. In "Humble Pie and Cold Turkey", Caroline Taggart explores the origins of these expressions,...

Orgies of Feeling: Melodrama and the Politics of Freedom by Elisabeth R. Anker explores how melodramatic discourses shape our understanding of power, freedom, and sovereignty in contemporary politics...

This collection of selected writings chronicles the key moments in John Muir's life and his study of the American wilderness. It begins with his account of childhood on a Wisconsin farm, where his...

How to Make a Spaceship: A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, and the Birth of Private Space FlightIn 1998, Peter Diamandis set out to create a private space flight industry after realizing NASA's...

Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States explores two distinct genres of opinion programming: conservative talk radio and liberal satire. These...

The conscience of the AI revolution explains how we've arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls. Joy Buolamwini shares her remarkable story of uncovering...

The Enchanted Hour: A conversation-changing look at the social, familial, neurological, and psychological benefits of reading aloud, especially for parents and children. When one person reads to...

David M. Halperin's Saint Foucault is an uncompromising and impassioned defence of the late French philosopher and historian as a galvanizing thinker whose career as a theorist and activist will...

E. E. Cummings' debut novel, "The Green-Eyed Stores", is a semi-autobiographical exploration of life within a World War I internment camp. Written in 2020, it employs an avant-garde literary style...

Bright Fear is a powerful collection of poems that fearlessly explores themes of identity, multilingualism and postcolonial legacy. Through its evocative language, Mary Jean Chan delves into the...

The Accelerationist Reader presents a provocative collection of texts tracing the development of accelerationism, a radical political philosophy that seeks to accelerate and exacerbate the uprooting...

The Legend of Basil the Bulgar-Slayer by Paul Stephenson A new perspective on the Byzantine emperor's reign reveals that his reputation as a "Bulgar-slayer" was not always so. In fact, this legend...

The Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War In 1859, a daring insurrection was plotted in secret, launched in the dark, and would change the course of American history...

For men who refuse to settle, life offers endless possibilities. Yet many choose a path that leaves them feeling stuck and uninspired. This Book Will Make You Dangerous is for those rare individuals...

South Korea's film industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with rights advocacy becoming a prominent theme. This shift is largely attributed to the country's history and the...

The Lynching of Emmett Till: A Documentary Narrative by Christopher Metress explores one of the most pivotal moments in American history. In 1955, the brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till sparked...

This anthology collects notable New Yorker pieces from the 1960s, including work by prominent writers such as James Baldwin and Sylvia Plath. The collection brings to life real-time accounts of this...

Cozy White Cottage Seasons: 100 Ways to Be Cozy All Year Long by Liz Marie GalvanThis inspiring photography holiday lifestyle book offers practical tips and easy-to-do ideas to make your home a...

Hardcover: 263 pages Yale University Press, 2023 A fresh perspective on collaboration and conflict in the women's art movement of the 1970s, Women Artists Together explores how the women's liberation...

Discover the hidden practices of Zen that can help you awaken to your true nature. This book presents a diverse collection of practice instructions transmitted orally from teacher to student,...

Edgar Allan Poe's Science Fiction Collection explores the intersection of horror and science in 16 thought-provoking stories. Spanning themes such as galvanism, time travel, and the resurrection of...

The Dakota Access Pipeline has become synonymous with resistance and environmental activism. LaDonna Allard, Jasilyn Charger, Lisa DeVille, and Kandi White are four leaders whose fight against the...

Jazz Age Jews by Michael Alexander explores the complex identity of American Jewry during the 1920s. At this time, Jewish immigrants had achieved significant economic and social success, yet many...

Amy Butcher's journey to freedom took an unexpected turn when she reached out for help. Seeking escape from an emotionally burdening relationship, she turned to Joy "Mothertrucker" Wiebe, a woman who...

The image of the mortal, wounded, and dead black body has long been viewed from a safe distance in the history of black America. Courtney Baker challenges this perspective by exploring how...

The Epic of the Finnish People Born from the ancient traditions of Finnish folklore, Kalevala is a soaring epic poem that presents a story of a people through the ages. Rich in magic, cosmic mystery,...

A New York Times Notable Book, The Deluge is a masterful American epic that charts a near future approaching collapse and a nascent but strengthening solidarity. As the world convulses, its...

The British Cheer: Psychological Warfare in the Napoleonic Era by Paul Thompson is a groundbreaking study that reevaluates the significance of cheering in British military operations during the...

Christian Krohg's Naturalism by Øystein Sjåstad explores the life and work of Norway's most avant-garde naturalist artist, Christian Krohg. Influenced by French thinkers Émile Zola, Claude Bernard,...

A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the modern disability experience, Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and...