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Frank Stanford's poetry is a world of myth and drama, where childhood is preserved and time is denied. This collection brings together the best of his work, alongside six previously unpublished...

The Recombinant University: Genetic Engineering and the Emergence of Stanford Biotechnology By Doogab Yi University of Chicago Press, 2015 This book explores the pivotal moment in the history of...

This superb volume presents 20 pieces by Charles Villiers Stanford, showcasing his influential compositional range and dramatic flair. Suitable for both liturgical and recital use, it features...

Over the past fifty years, new theoretical approaches to comparative and international education have transformed it as an academic field. This book takes the Stanford "collective" as a framework for...

The Cold War and American Science: The Military-Industrial-Academic Complex at MIT and Stanford by Stuart W. Leslie explores the post-World War II alliance between the US military, high technology...

Jane Stanford's murder in 1905 remains one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in American history. A devoted spiritualist and matriarch of the Stanford family, she was found dead in Hawaii from...

Jane Stanford's murder in 1905 remains one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in American history. Historian Richard White delves into the tangled web of corruption and deceit surrounding her...

Sailing Alone Around the World tells the remarkable true story of Joshua Slocum's epic journey as he circumnavigated the globe single-handedly. After years at sea, Slocum's ship was wrecked off...

Travels in Egypt and Nubia is a travel journal that chronicles three journeys made by Giovanni Belzoni between 1815 and 1819. During these expeditions, he describes the magical monuments he...

Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of UnknownsA thought-provoking guide to help you turn creative opportunities into intentional design, from Stanford University's world-renowned d...

The Essentials of Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) Assessment provides comprehensive guidance on administering and interpreting this widely used intelligence test. This practical resource...

Helping Indian Students Succeed in the US Education System Indian Roots, Ivy Admits: 85 Essays that Got Indian Students into the Ivy League and Stanford is a valuable resource for students seeking to...

The External Control of Organizations: A Resource Dependence Perspective (Stanford Business Classics) This influential work explores how external constraints affect organizations and provides...

Formal Organizations: A Comparative Approach by Peter M. Blau and W. Richard Scott is a seminal work in organizational sociology that explores the nature of formal organizations as collective actors...

Understanding Silicon Valley: The Anatomy of an Entrepreneurial Region by Martin Kenney This collection of nine chapters examines the history, development, and entrepreneurial dynamics of Silicon...

The Emotional Politics of Racism: How Feelings Trump Facts in an Era of Colorblindness by Paula Ioanide explores how emotions play a significant role in contemporary expressions of racial...

Stanford Tuck: A Fighter Ace's True Story This new biography corrects previous misconceptions and presents a fresh look at one of Britain's greatest fighter aces. Helen Doe delves into the evidence...

The Reckoning of Pluralism: Political Belonging and the Demands of History in Turkey by Kabir Tambar explores the complex relationship between minority communities, democratic pluralism, and the...

The Secret Language of Maps: How to Tell Visual Stories with DataThis book explores how maps are used in everyday thinking and how they can help us tell stories with data. From Stanford University's...

Helping you navigate the complex essay process at elite colleges nationwide, this guide provides 50 successful Stanford application essays as examples, along with tips from college admission officers...

Evelyn Nesbit's life was one of fantasy and fame. By her 16th birthday in 1900, she had become an iconic figure, known to millions as the most photographed woman of her era. Her innocent sexuality...

Know My Name is a profoundly moving memoir that exposes a patriarchal culture biased to protect perpetrators and a criminal justice system designed to fail the most vulnerable. Chanel Miller's story...

The Parable and Its Lesson A Novella by S. Agnon Set in the aftermath of a devastating massacre, this novella tells the tale of a rabbi's journey into the Netherworld, where he uncovers troubling...

Drawing on Courage: Risks Worth Taking and Stands Worth Making by Ashish Goel and Stanford d.school is a practical guide to overcoming creative work challenges. Using comics, it explains the four...

South! is Ernest Shackleton's first-hand account of his epic expedition to cross Antarctica. In 1914, as World War I broke out in Europe, Shackleton set sail with the goal of making history by...

Blaze Your Own Path with Creative Hustle Discover how to turn your passions into a fulfilling career and make work that truly matters. This vibrant guide, from the Stanford d.school, shows you how to...

The Genie in the Machine: How Computer-Automated Inventing Is Revolutionizing Law and Business By Robert Plotkin Stanford University Press, 2009 As computers increasingly automate the process of...

The Advisors: Oppenheimer, Teller, and the Superbomb A gripping account of the technical, strategic, and human aspects of the great debate that led to the decision to build the first hydrogen bomb...

Alfred Russel Wallace's groundbreaking work chronicles his scientific exploration of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and New Guinea between 1854 and 1862. As an intrepid naturalist who cataloged the...

Explorations in Organizations presents contemporary issues in organizational studies and explores potential paths for future scholarship. This collection of recent papers by James G. March and others...

Leading with Sense: A New Approach to Leadership In today's fast-changing business environment, leaders need a new approach that connects individuals and organizations effectively. Valérie Gauthier...

Developing Cultural Intelligence at Work: A Practical Guide Cultural intelligence is an essential skill for anyone living and working in another country. This book explains how to identify and...

Cultural Intelligence: Individual Interactions Across Cultures by P. Christopher Earley and Soon Ang is a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating diverse cultural environments in a global...

The Political Economy of Exporting Democracy by Christopher J. Coyne explores how liberal democratic institutions are introduced and sustained in foreign countries. Historically, the United States...

This comprehensive mathematics workbook features a set of 20 challenging problems, along with hints and solutions, designed to test originality and insight in students.These problems require students...

Text Technologies: A comprehensive history of communication from ancient times to the present day. This book explores the material history of communication, examining what constitutes a text, its...

From Heresy to Dogma: An Institutional History of Corporate Environmentalism is a groundbreaking study that explores how large corporations have responded to environmental pressures. The author...

Bodies of Truth offers an intimate account of how victims of apartheid-era violence cope with its long-term effects. This ethnography explores the interconnected themes of embodiment, injury,...

Counterinsurgency and the Global War on Terror: Military Culture and Irregular War by Robert M. Cassidy The global war on terrorism has been a defining feature of international relations since 2001,...

The Marriage Plot: How Jews Fell in Love with Love and Literature Naomi Seidman explores the evolution of Jewish love and marriage through the literature that shaped Jewish readers' conceptions of...

Rights After Wrongs: Local Knowledge and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Shannon Morreira explores the disconnect between universal human rights ideals and their practical interpretation in post-colonial...

Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process by Miles and Snow is a foundational work in understanding how organizations adapt to their environments. Originally published in 1978, this book...

Reinventing Human Rights by Mark Goodale offers a bold vision for the future of human rights as a fundamentally reconfigured framework for global justice. This book presents a radical argument that...

More than sixty years after the end of the Pacific War, the legacy of the conflict continues to be debated. This book offers fresh perspectives on Japan's decision to surrender, exploring the complex...

Copts and the Security State Violence, Coercion, and Sectarianism in Contemporary Egypt by Laure Guirguis explores how the Egyptian state subjugates its Coptic minority, reproducing a political order...

The desert has played a complex and multifaceted role in Israeli culture. In Jewish tradition, it is often associated with exile and punishment, yet also represents origin myths and divine presence...

The lessons of Algerian violence have shaped international efforts to manage conflict in recent decades. Jacob Mundy's book offers a critical examination of these approaches and their underlying...

Surrendering to Utopia: An Anthropology of Human Rights by Mark Goodale explores the complex relationship between anthropology and human rights. This thought-provoking study examines how anthropology...

This Is a Prototype: The Curious Craft of Exploring New IdeasA practical guide to prototyping as a way to revolutionize your work and creative life. Prototyping is not just for designers, but for...

Police Encounters: Security and Surveillance in Gaza under Egyptian Rule explores the complex relationship between security and social order in a region marked by conflict. Drawing on a detailed...

Military Reform: An Uneven History and an Uncertain Future by Wheeler, Winslow T. and Korb, Lawrence J. This book examines the fundamental strengths and weaknesses of America's armed forces to define...

The Ethics of an Artificial Person: Responsibility in Professions and Organizations Elizabeth Hankins Wolgast explores the moral issue of how to locate responsibility for the actions of artificial...

The Great Cold War: A Journey Through the Hall of Mirrors by Gordon S. Barrass is a thought-provoking account of one of history's most complex and intriguing periods. This book offers a unique...

Understanding and countering China's growing influence is crucial for the United States in today's complex security environment. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of peacetime great-power...

Arab Routes explores the stories of the Syrian American community in Southern California, uncovering their experiences and connections to Latin America. By examining powerful images and texts, as...

The Specter of Dictatorship: Judicial Enabling of Presidential Power by David M. Driesen The US Supreme Court's presidentialism poses a threat to democracy, and its impact is evident in countries...

This new phase of social justice claims is being shaped by the intersection of technology and human rights. Social media, algorithms, and artificial intelligence are transforming the practices of...

Privacy in Context: Technology, Policy and the Integrity of Social LifeThis thought-provoking book explores the complex relationship between technology, policy, and our social lives. Helen Nissenbaum...

Wanderland is a deeply personal exploration of Britain's natural world, one that delves into the author's own experiences as an outsider. Jini Reddy sets out to uncover the magic in the landscape,...

A gripping graphic novel that uncovers a lesser-known chapter in the Holocaust's dark history. In the lead-up to World War II, the horrors of fascism and antisemitism spread beyond Europe's borders,...

Just Violence: Torture and Human Rights in the Eyes of the PoliceThis book reveals the moral perspective of police officers who engage in torture, exploring how their beliefs inform their responses...

A thrilling adventure through the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the world's least explored regions. Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent sets out to chronicle this forgotten corner of Asia,...

Design for Belonging: A Practical Guide to Creating Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities. Create feelings of inclusion, collaboration, and respect in groups of any type or size with this...

The 1967 Arab-Israeli War brought the question of Israel and Palestine to the forefront of American newspapers. For many African Americans, including prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr.,...

The Merchants of Oran: A Jewish Port at the Dawn of Empire by Joshua Schreier In this meticulously researched history, Joshua Schreier explores the story of Oran's Jewish mercantile elite during the...

Rights Refused: Grassroots Activism and State Violence in Myanmar Elliott Prasse-Freeman explores the complex relationship between human rights and grassroots activism in Myanmar, revealing how...

The Border - a Journey Around Russia Erika Fatland's book explores the complex history of Russia and its neighbours, delving into the colourful, exciting, tragic, and often unbelievable stories of...

Naomi Seidman explores the academic pursuit of uncovering Jewish influences on Sigmund Freud's thought and feelings. This approach contrasts with her own investigation into those who seek to connect...

Understanding Authoritarian Governance in the Middle East The political landscape of the Middle East has undergone significant changes since 2011, but authoritarianism remains a resilient force. This...

The Iraqi Insurgency and Organizational Adaptation This book presents a structured investigation into the Iraqi insurgency's capacity for organizational adaptation. It explores why the group was...

Tyrants on Twitter: How Authoritarian States Exploit Social Media to Threaten Democracies. Social media platforms were designed to connect people, but they can also be manipulated by those in power...

Forecasting Nuclear Proliferation in the 21st Century A Comparative Perspective (vol. 2) by Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova provides a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of nuclear proliferation over...

Waste Siege: An Unusual Perspective on Palestine The concept of waste siege offers a unique lens through which to understand life in Palestine under settler colonial rule. This state is characterized...

The meteoric rise of the photovoltaic industry is a remarkable story. In 2013, significant investments by major financial players, including Google and Warren Buffet, marked a turning point in the...

Branding Humanity: Competing Narratives of Rights, Violence, and Global Citizenship This book explores how activists in Sudan and their allies in the US navigate competing narratives of rights,...

Baron Maurice de Hirsch and the Jewish Nineteenth Century is a biography that sheds light on the life of one of the most influential Jewish philanthropists of his time. Born into a world marked by...

The Grip of Sexual Violence in Conflict by Karen Engle Feminist advocacy in human rights and international law has long grappled with the issue of sexual violence in conflict. However, this focus has...

A new moral and ethical framework is needed for international human rights law. Despite an extensive international system in place, human rights abuses persist at an alarming rate, from massive...

Protesting Jordan: A Geographical Analysis of Power and Dissent. This book offers a unique perspective on the role of space and geography in shaping protests and repression in Jordan. Based on...

The financial foundations of Lebanon were shaped by a complex interplay of historical events and global forces. In 1943, Lebanon gained formal political independence from France, but it wasn't until...

The Secret Leviathan: Secrecy and State Capacity Under Soviet Communism By Mark Harrison The Soviet Union was one of the most secretive states in history, with a complex system of rules and checks...

Anna's Family Kitchen offers a fresh approach to cooking for families, with over 70 recipes designed to make mealtime easier and more enjoyable. Written by Anna Stanford, a self-taught cook and...

The Week the World Stood Still Inside the Secret Cuban Missile Crisis by Sheldon M. Stern. In 1962, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban missile crisis. This gripping...

Ottoman Odyssey: Travels Through a Lost EmpireAlev Scott's journey takes her beyond Turkey's borders to uncover the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire. From Kosovo to Greece, Palestine, and...

The Universal Enemy: Jihad, Empire and the Challenge of Solidarity by Darryl Li explores the concept of jihad in a way that challenges conventional wisdom. Anthropologist and attorney Darryl Li...

A personal manifesto is one tool for navigating the increasingly complex culture we inhabit. In "You Need a Manifesto", Charlotte Burgess-Auburn helps you create a guiding motto that sets intentions,...

Human rights in Turkey are often viewed with suspicion due to their perceived anti-establishment connotations. However, as Turkey's accession to the European Union progresses, its human rights record...

Hamas Contained: A History of Palestinian Resistance This book offers a comprehensive history of Hamas, from its origins as a fringe military resistance group to its current role as the governing...

In Jordan, bread is a staple food for nearly everyone. Khubz 'arabi, a slightly leavened flatbread known as pita to many, plays a central role in daily life. Yet the ways in which it's prepared,...

America's Kingdom Mythmaking on the Saudi Oil Frontier by Robert Vitalis is a meticulously researched account of the complex relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The book debunks...

The Jews of Summer Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America by Sandra Fox explores how American Jewish leaders responded to the cultural crisis following the Holocaust. In the post-war...

The Converso's Return: Uncovering Hidden Heritage in Contemporary Literature and Culture Dalia Kandiyoti explores the cultural politics and literary impact of reawakened interest in converso and...

Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War This book offers a fresh perspective on the 1948 war in Palestine, exploring the experiences of ordinary people who lived through this pivotal moment...

Creative Acts for Curious People offers practical and thoughtful exercises to spark creativity, solve problems, foster connection, and improve your life. In an era of uncertainty, it's essential to...

Archive Wars: The Politics of History in Saudi Arabia by Rosie Bsheer explores how the Saudi state redefined its national identity and historical narrative following the 1991 Gulf War. This project...

Dubai's spectacular skyline has become synonymous with opulence and excess. Yet, its breathtaking architecture is rooted in a 20th-century plan for survival. In 1959, experts agreed that Dubai needed...

The true story of a group of Holocaust survivors who sought revenge against Germany is revealed in this book. In 1945, fifty young men and women, led by poet and resistance fighter Abba Kovner,...

This book explores what it means to be Muslim in Iraqi Kurdistan, challenging common representations of Islam as either deeply devout or completely abandoned. J. Andrew Bush offers a nuanced...

The Politics of Love in Myanmar offers an intimate and nuanced exploration of LGBT activism in Myanmar. Lynette J. Chua delves into the experiences of a group of activists who devoted themselves to...

Holocaust Memory in the Digital Age explores how advances in digital technologies are shaping Holocaust memorialization. This study examines the largest collection of videotaped interviews with...