1127 results for 'Pinker, Steven'

Poetry, Modernism, and an Imperfect World by Sean Pryor explores how modernist poets understood their place in a world marked by unhappiness and injustice. This book offers two main arguments: one...

Sale Through Time by Steven Dickens explores the rich history of Sale, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. The book delves into the town's past, revealing forgotten buildings and...

The Hidden Factor: Mark and Gesture in Visual Design by Steven Skaggs is an insightful exploration of the gestural mark in the designed world. This beautifully illustrated book delves into the...

A heart-pumping thriller of betrayal and revenge by USA Today bestselling author Steven Konkoly. Former CIA operative Ryan Decker's specialty is rescuing kidnapped victims, but his latest job takes a...

The Eagle and the Trident: U.S.-Ukraine Relations in Turbulent Times by Steven Pifer provides a comprehensive account of the development of U.S. diplomatic relations with Ukraine from 1992 to 2004...

The English People at War in the Age of Henry VIII by Steven Gunn explores how war shaped life in England during the 16th century. Drawing on a range of sources, including parish and borough account...

Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice by Dominic H. Lam, Steven H. Jones, and Peter Hayward provides a comprehensive understanding of bipolar...

Designing Video Game Hardware in Verilog by Steven Hugg is an in-depth exploration of the early days of video games as circuits rather than software. This book takes you on a journey from the origins...

Experience the dark, imaginative world of Love, Death & Robots, as brought to you in this official anthology. Featuring 16 stories and two screenplays from acclaimed authors and screenwriters, this...

The Language Puzzle: How We Talked Our Way Out of the Stone Age The relationship between language, thought and culture is a fundamental question about what it means to be human. Steven Mithen's...

Dr. Steven Gundry's 30-day plan to lose weight, feel great, and live lectin-free is now available in a quick and easy guide. The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy offers a toolkit for success, including...

God in Himself: A Christian Description of God in Himself This volume in the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture series presents a vision for integrating natural theology, the incarnation,...

The Politics of the Public Sphere in Early Modern England by Peter Lake and Steven Pincus This book offers a fresh perspective on the history of England from the 1530s to the early eighteenth...

Steven Furtick invites you to challenge your assumptions about what is possible with God. In this thought-provoking book, he encourages you to dare to ask for the impossible and discover a deeper...

The Singing Neanderthals: The Origins of Music, Language, Mind and Body Steven Mithen examines our language instinct at the core of what makes us human. However, music has been neglected in...

Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens is a story about love and breaking convention. In 1838, celebrated novelist George Sand finds herself drawn to Blanca, a teenage ghost who has been haunting...

Steven Scragg's in-depth account of the UEFA Cup's most stylish years offers a fascinating glimpse into the tournament's heyday. During this period, some of Europe's biggest clubs and teams enjoyed...

Allied Tanks in Normandy 1944 by Steven J. Zaloga provides a concise guide to the Allied tanks that played a crucial role in the liberation of Europe during World War II. From the iconic Sherman to...

Rangers' 55th Title Triumph: Unlocking Gerrard's Tactical Philosophy In May 2018, Rangers appointed Steven Gerrard as their new manager. Just over three years later, Gerrard's team clinched the...

Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology by Steven M. Cahn, Stephanie Ross, and Sandra L. Shapshay offers a well-rounded introduction to the evolution of modern thought on aesthetics. This anthology...

A gruesome double murder sets off a thrilling investigation in this new novel by Edgar Award-winning author Paul Doiron. Game Warden Mike Bowditch and his partner Stacey Stevens witness what appears...

The BFG by Roald Dahl is a heartwarming tale about a young girl named Sophie who is snatched from her bed by a giant. To her surprise, it's the Big Friendly Giant, who only eats snozzcumbers and...

The Book of Ruth in full living color. This innovative book features every part of every Hebrew word in colors that correspond to their English equivalent, making it easier to understand and study...

Poetry and the Fate of the Senses explores the role of poetry in our culture, tracing the path of the aesthetic to understand its significance. Susan Stewart examines how poetry creates meanings...

Steven C. Caton's Yemen Chronicle is a gripping account of his experiences conducting fieldwork in Yemen in 1979. A recent hostage crisis in Iran made life precarious for the young American...

D.I. Damen Brook returns in Death Do Us Part, the sixth book in Steven Dunne's gripping crime series. A local murder scene draws DI Damen Brook out of his rare period of leave, as an elderly couple...

The Hidden History of the Boston Irish offers an entertaining and compelling portrait of the Irish immigrant saga. Few people know about the remarkable stories of those who made their mark in Boston,...

The Labour Party Continuity and Change in the Making of 'New' Labour by Steven Fielding A balanced account of the British Labour Party's present state and its historical development, this major new...

The Naked Face by Sidney Sheldon is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. When two brutal murders take place, one in the street and another in a twisted game of torture,...

Jon M. Chu's memoir offers a powerful and inspiring account of his journey as a first-generation Chinese American, navigating cultural identity and finding success in the film industry. Growing up in...

Ghost Summer: Stories by Tananarive Due is a haunting collection of short fiction that explores the complexities of human experience. With a clear-eyed view of history, Due weaves together dark and...

The gruesome death of Anabel Simpson has left her friends and neighbours stunned. Behind the quiet facade of this retired archaeologist lay a woman with a dark secret, one that would unravel after...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of London's underground rave scene in the 1990s, "Whole of the Moon" is a powerful and unflinching debut novel.The story follows Steven as he navigates a world that...

Eating more fat - the smart kind - is the key to health, longevity and permanent weight loss. For years, experts have advised against consuming fat, but this approach has led to a lack of essential...

New Meanings for Ancient Texts: Recent Approaches to Biblical Criticisms and Their Applications by Steven L. McKenzie and John Kaltner is a comprehensive textbook that explores recent developments in...

Sylvia Plath: The Wound and the Cure of Words by Steven Gould Axelrod offers an in-depth exploration of the poet's life and work. By combining psychoanalytical, feminist, and intertextual methods,...

This anthology explores the complex and multifaceted nature of memory, weaving together diverse perspectives from experts in various fields. Comprising specially commissioned essays and extracts from...

Piranesi and the Modern Age by Victor Plahte Tschudi explores how the etchings of Giovanni Battista Piranesi have influenced modern literature, photography, art, film, and architecture. Tschudi...

Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and WorkBy harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness, trailblazers from...

King Solomon: A Life of Wisdom and Wonder Steven Weitzman's biography reintroduces readers to the enigmatic figure of King Solomon, exploring his story and its enduring influence on Western culture...

A riveting thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Steven Konkoly follows FBI agent Garrett Mann as he hunts a serial killer. Five dismembered bodies are found along rural roads, but this...

Roma: An Epic Novel of Ancient Rome Steven Saylor's sweeping narrative brings to life the ancient city of Rome, from its humble beginnings as a trade route stop to its emergence as the dominant power...

A Book Forged in Hell: Spinoza's Scandalous Treatise and the Birth of the Secular Age by Steven Nadler is a fascinating account of one of the most incendiary books in Western history. In 1670, Baruch...

The Eighth Prisoner A Crime Thriller by Pete Stevens and Ian Honeysett is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. In early summer 1789, Paris erupts into chaos as a series of murders takes...

The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations by Steven Weinberg provides a comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory. This two-volume work covers the foundations of quantum field...

Behind the glamour of Hollywood's most iconic night, discover the stories behind the stars' Oscar wins. In this exclusive collection of interviews, Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media...

Marillion in the 1980s by Nathaniel Webb is a detailed and insightful look at one of Britain's most successful bands during their most turbulent decade. From their early days to their commercial...

A spooky yet heartwarming adventure awaits in "The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night". On Halloween night, Eve's life takes an unexpected turn when she's saved by someone she never believed was...

Stopping the most dangerous conspiracy to threaten America requires a leap of faith in an explosive novel by Steven Konkoly. When countersurveillance expert Devin Gray discovers what his mother, a...

Ovarian Cyst Treatment by Dr. Steven A. Vasilev MD is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing ovarian cysts. This 102-page book provides a balanced approach, weighing the pros and cons of...

A comprehensive guide to improving bus services in the US, Better Buses, Better Cities offers actionable steps and real-world stories of reform. Transit expert Steven Higashide shares his expertise...

The Book of Athyra is the sixth and seventh novel in Steven Brust's fantasy series. This collection follows the story of Vlad Taltos, a sorcerer and assassin, as he navigates his complex...

The Making of International Human Rights: 1960s, Decolonization, and the Reconstruction of Global Values by Steven L. B. Jensen is a groundbreaking work that fundamentally reinterprets the history of...

Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label tells the story of a pioneering music label that played a significant role in shaping George Harrison's solo career. In...

Sixteen stories from the most infamous cantina in the universe bring together some of today's leading writers of science fiction. Set in a dark and lively watering hole, these tales feature a diverse...

Smoked food nirvana is within reach. This comprehensive guide takes you by the hand and teaches you how to master the art of smoking, from choosing the right equipment to selecting the perfect...

Twelve UK-based authors come together to create this anthology of twelve brand-new short stories that are sure to appeal to fans of crime fiction and detection. Each story features daring, brilliant...

English Victorian Churches Architecture, Faith, & Revival by James Stevens Curl is a highly illustrated exploration of the finest examples of Gothic Revival churches built in England during Queen...

Joe Pickett's latest adventure begins with an unlikely job offer from Silicon Valley billionaire Steven Price. As game warden for Wyoming's Twelve Sleep County, Joe is tasked with leading Price on a...

Leviathan and the Air-Pump Hobbes, Boyle, and the Experimental Life by Steven Shapin and Simon Schaffer is a study of two major seventeenth-century thinkers who clashed over the value of experimental...

Life in Colour: How Animals See the World reveals a fascinating world previously unknown to us. Professor Martin Stevens explores the complex system of colour communication used by animals, from the...

Arnon Milchan has led a secret double life. A life that would be at home in a John Le Carré spy novel or one made by Hollywood colleagues Steven Spielberg or Oliver Stone. This is the story of a...

The Causeway Coast A Celebration of Northern Ireland's Spectacular World Heritage Shore by Steven Hanna is a photographic journey along one of the world's most breathtaking coastlines. This book...

American Flannel: Reviving America's Clothing Industry In the 1980s, the US lost its dominance in clothing manufacture, with Americans wearing almost no domestically made apparel. This shift had...

Hardcover 656 pages (2022) The durability of authoritarian regimes is a paradox. Despite facing extreme challenges such as economic crisis and mass discontent, many dictatorships have survived for...

Bernard Herrmann's music has left an indelible mark on film history, enriching the work of some of cinema's most iconic directors. This first major biography explores the complex interplay between...

The Army of the Tennessee: A Lean Fighting Machine Composed almost entirely of Midwesterners, the Army of the Tennessee was molded into a skilled fighting machine by Ulysses S. Grant and William...

Sherlock: the Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 2 brings together some of the most iconic stories from the legendary detective's canon. This carefully curated collection showcases the...

A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human-alien diplomacy and the urgent need for climate repair. In a world where the future hangs in...

The Ultimate Liverpool F.C. Trivia Book is a comprehensive collection of trivia quizzes and fun facts for die-hard Liverpool fans. The book covers the entire club history, from its formation to the...

US Battle Tanks 1917-1945 by Steven J. Zaloga is a comprehensive and detailed illustrated examination of the development and combat performance of US battle tanks from World War I to the end of World...

The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance In today's fast-paced business environment, meetings are an inevitable part of life. However, with millions of...

Libby Pulford's life is turned upside down when she inherits a chance to escape her abusive marriage and return to her Lancashire roots. But her husband Steven won't let her go without a fight,...

Break free from the 'time for money' treadmill and build a business that works for you. Many business owners work long hours for low pay, leaving little time for family, friends, hobbies, or...

Constant Battles: Why We Fight presents a provocative thesis that challenges our understanding of human history. Harvard archaeologist Steven LeBlanc argues that warfare and violent conflict have...

Scotland's greatest export. Sir Sean Connery was a titanic figure on screen and off for over half a century. This comprehensive exploration delves into his life, examining not just his most famous...

The Skeptics' Guide to the Future by Steven Novella is a thought-provoking exploration of the future, built upon the work of past futurists. By examining what they got right and wrong, Novella and...

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: A TV Companion is a comprehensive guide to the popular American television series. Created by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, the show follows astronaut Buck...

Steven Roger Fischer's A History of Language explores how human communication has evolved over time. From the early modes of expression used by whales and birds to the development of writing and the...

Steven Landsburg's provocative exploration of economics challenges conventional wisdom with unexpected insights. In "More Sex is Safer Sex", he presents a series of thought-provoking discussions that...

Discovering the City of Sodom: A True Account of the Quest for an Ancient City. Dr. Steven Collins's search for the lost city of Sodom was driven by a desire to reconcile his faith with scholarly...

Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg presents a comprehensive introduction to supersymmetry in this third volume of The Quantum Theory of Fields. Supersymmetry is a highly active area of theoretical...

Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War by Steven K. Bailey. In January 1945, a storm of antiaircraft fire darkened the skies above South China Sea as American aircraft descended...

The SU-76 Assault Gun: A Soviet War Machine In 1943, the Soviet Union introduced the SU-76 assault gun, a vehicle that would play a significant role in its struggle against Nazi Germany. This book...

The Shrieking Sixties explores the British horror boom of the 1960s, featuring informative and lively reviews of 150 creepy, macabre, and scary movies. Edited by Darrell Buxton, this book is written...

Every Exquisite Thing by Laura Steven is a dark and seductive exploration of beauty, identity, and the true cost of perfection. When Penny is offered the chance to have her portrait painted by a...

Dark secrets lurk behind the glamour of the entertainment industry. When PR guru Lola Lovett's client, actor Sam Stevens, fails to show up at home, she discovers a shocking truth: he's already dead...

The Book of Earth Making It Real by Steven Forrest is a comprehensive guide to turning dreams into reality. This manual for transformation draws on the magical art of astrology, offering a...

Shocking facts about Steven Avery's case have been missing from the hit Netflix series Making a Murderer. In 1985, Avery was wrongly convicted of a brutal sexual assault, but DNA evidence later...

Vlad Taltos is in love. With a former assassin who may just be better at the Game than he is. A wedding is being planned, along with a shady deal gone wrong and a dead man who owes Vlad money...

Twelve essays by leading art historians explore the diverse approaches to understanding Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. Each contributor applies their preferred methodology, from traditional to...

Fluid Futures: Exploring the Boundaries of Science Fiction Steven Shaviro's new book delves into the world of science fiction, examining how it envisions alternative futures and challenges our...

The Songs of Momus: A Prolific Career in Indie Pop. Nicholas Currie, better known as Momus, is one of the most prolific and talented indie songwriters of the last forty years. His work has been both...

Easter Island, a remote outpost in the South Pacific, has long been shrouded in mystery. Its 300 stone heads stand sentinel against the forces of time and nature. In "Island at the End of the World",...

A humorous and poignant look at aging, Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old is a collection of do's and don'ts for navigating the challenges of growing older. Based on award-winning journalist...

The Eternal Letter: A lavishly illustrated examination of the enduring influence of and many variations on the classical Roman capital letter. This book offers a series of essays by highly regarded...

Edward Gorey's distinctive book cover art and design are showcased in this collection of his work from 1953 to 2000. A master of finely crosshatched illustrations and sinisterly amusing tales,...

Gone Feral Wild in the Woods and Fells of the Lake District is a personal account of one man's experience living rough in the woods, as he struggles to come to terms with his circumstances. With no...

Talent Tectonics: Navigating Global Workforce Shifts, Building Resilient Organizations and Reimagining the Employee Experience by Steven T. Hunt is a guide to helping companies adapt to a changing...

Big Thinking for Small Business offers practical advice to help you grow your business. With experience from his own entrepreneurial journey, Steven J. Coulson shares straightforward guidance on how...