1260 results for 'Labatut, Benjamin'

By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs The story of the US Navy's elite commando force is one of remarkable underdog achievement. From their humble beginnings as unarmed frogmen to...

Charlie Yates and his wife Lizzie have returned to Los Angeles, trying to keep a low profile in the City of Angels. However, when Charlie's obsession with the disappearance of two aspiring Hollywood...

Richard North Patterson's Loss of Innocence is a powerful family drama that explores the loss of innocence in America during a tumultuous era. In 1968, Whitney Dane's seemingly perfect life is...

Nuremberg and Vietnam: An American Tragedy by Telford Taylor This 1970 book examines the parallels between the atrocities committed during the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam and those of Nazi Germany at...

Dennis Ross's account of the Middle East peace process is a candid and detailed look at the negotiations from 1988 to the breakdown in early 2001. As one of its major players, Ross offers an...

The Queen's Favorite Witch Vol. 1 by Benjamin Dickson is set in Elizabethan England, a time marked by superstition and strange occurrences. In this era, witches are often sought out for help with...

The Meaning of Yiddish by Benjamin Harshav is a comprehensive study of the language and culture of Yiddish. With erudition and insight, the author explores the origins and evolution of Yiddish, as...

Pomelo y la gran aventura is an exciting and thought-provoking journey for young readers. This latest adventure from Ramona Bâdescu and Benjamin Chaud sees Pomelo, the inquisitive little elephant,...

Susan Sontag's essays are re-examined through a philosophical lens in this scholarly study. The work sets up a dialogue between her writings and those of influential thinkers such as Hannah Arendt,...

Medieval Joke Poetry: The Cantigas d'escarnho e de mal dizer explores the complex relationship between humor and poetry in 13th- and 14th-century Iberian songs. Written in Galician-Portuguese, these...

Harrington has long been known as the "Hub of Delaware," a nickname that dates back to its early days as a stagecoach stop. This historic town, first established in 1740, has remained an important...

Assur: A Viking's Quest for Survival in the Age of Reconquista. In 968, a devastating invasion swept through the land, leaving destruction and despair in its wake. For Assur, the young survivor of...

The Death of Democracy by Benjamin Carter Hett is a panoramic survey of one of the most important periods in modern history. In the 1930s, Germany was at a turning point, with the Nazi phenomenon...

A new translation of Roberto Calasso's thought-provoking work on violence and revolution, set against the backdrop of mythology and art. This book explores two main subjects: Charles-Maurice de...

Aristotle and Dante explores the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and self-discovery. After falling in love with his classmate, Ari's senior...

Ladybird Readers Level 2: Peter Rabbit Club is an engaging ELT graded reader for children learning English as a foreign or second language. This Level 2 Reader supports YLE Movers exams and...

Considerations on Western Marxism is a comprehensive essay that explores the development of Marxist theory in Western Europe after the 1920s. This work focuses on key thinkers such as Lukács, Korsch...

Tales of the Jazz Age by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of eleven short stories that capture the essence of 1920s America. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, these...

A stunning gift book of mythological poems from around the world is presented in this beautifully illustrated collection. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson, it draws together classic...

Hitler's Philosophers by Yvonne Sherratt explores the complex relationship between Adolf Hitler and the intellectuals who supported him. This gripping account uncovers the darker side of Germany's...

Grand Central Original Stories of Postwar Love and Reunion brings together ten bestselling authors in a unique anthology inspired by New York City's iconic Grand Central Terminal.Set on the same day,...

The French Covert Action in the American Revolution is a detailed account of how French military aid significantly impacted the outcome of the American Revolution. In this book, James Potts examines...

Benjamin Péret's The Leg of Lamb is a foundational collection of Surrealist short prose. This 2011 publication brings together 24 delirious narratives that showcase Péret's unique blend of automatic...

Design Studio Vol. 5: Experimental Realism explores new responses to realistic future living conditions through speculative design, social fiction and alternative models. This collection of articles...

Sergei Eisenstein's films are a unique and fascinating aspect of cinematic history. This book explores his work within the context of revolutionary history and historical representation, examining...

Radio Essays in Bad Reception by John Mowitt explores the significance of radio as a technology and cultural phenomenon in the 20th century. From its role in disseminating philosophical ideas to its...

Hölderlin and the Poetry of Tragedy explores the complex and influential writings of Friedrich Hölderlin, a poet whose work has shaped modern literature. This study delves into Hölderlin's engagement...

The Family Squeeze: Surviving the Sandwich Generation by Suzanne Kingsmill and Benjamin Schlesinger provides guidance for those caught in the middle of caring for both children and elderly parents...

The Savage Kick Issue Nine "Convictions" is a collection of crime and confessional stories that confronts the outcomes of defying expectations and authority. This ninth installment of THE SAVAGE KICK...

This revised and expanded second edition serves as your guide to Washington D.C.'s most notable monuments and memorials. Explore the city's rich history through its many landmarks, including the...

Critiques of Theology: A Novel Reading of Secular Thought. The practice of critique is often seen as a cornerstone of modern thought, emerging from secular consciousness and representing humanity's...

George Prochnik's Stranger in a Strange Land is a thought-provoking exploration of Jewish theology and history through the life and work of Gershom Scholem. By combining biography and memoir,...

War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict The conflict in Ukraine has been a subject of intense debate, with many viewing it as a simple struggle between good and evil. However, the...

The Little White Horse is a beautifully written fantasy story about a young girl's journey to uncover the secrets of her family's past. In 1842, Maria Merryweather travels to Moonacre Manor, where...

The Geological Unconscious: German Literature and the Mineral Imaginary By Jason Groves Fordham University Press, 2020 This book explores how German-language writers in the 19th century grappled with...

Benjamin L. Merkle explores the major themes of the Book of Ephesians in this accessible summary of the theology behind Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus.This New Testament book focuses on the...

Currency statecraft is a complex and often subtle aspect of international relations. A country's currency can be a powerful tool in its pursuit of global influence, but how do governments choose to...

When Mia Corelli returns to Alabama for a summer of fun with her childhood best friend, Tessa, she's determined to leave her past behind. But one person keeps her on edge - Benjamin Kelly, the guy...

Elliott Smith and the Big Nothing by Benjamin Nugent is a deeply personal and insightful portrait of an artist whose life was inextricably linked to his music. The book delves into the complex...

Jerusalem: A City of Enduring Ideas In this enthralling book, Merav Mack and Benjamin Balint explore Jerusalem's hidden libraries to uncover the stories behind its most enduring ideas. By weaving...

Religion has taken on new forms in contemporary society. In recent years, the idea of secularization seemed to have lost its momentum, revealing instead that it may never have been as widespread as...

Electricity was the scientific fashion of the Enlightenment, captivating audiences with its sparkling displays. Lecturers would showcase electrified boys, pirouetting dancers, and flaming drinks,...

Small Boats and Daring Men: Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American Navy This book offers a fresh perspective on the early history of the US Navy, focusing on its unconventional...

Benjamin Lorr's journey into competitive yoga began with a whim, leading him down a path that would take him to the extremes of American yoga. He discovered a world where eight hours of practice in...

The Edinburgh Companion to the History of Democracy From Prehistory to Future Possibilities by Benjamin Isakhan and Stephen Stockwell is a comprehensive reference work that re-examines the history of...

The Route to Destiny: Understanding God's Purpose-Driven Plan for Humanity by Benjamin Dadebo. Life is full of mysteries and we often wonder why we are here. According to this thought-provoking book,...

Small Boats and Daring Men: Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American Navy This book offers a fresh perspective on the history of American sea power, focusing on the...

Allie McMurphy's quiet life as fudge shop owner is disrupted by the arrival of a TV crew filming a murder mystery pilot. As she prepares for her role, a real-life murder takes place, and Allie is...

The Colonial Legacy in France: A Complex and Divided Past Debates about the legacy of colonialism in France have taken on new urgency in recent years, following acts of religious and racial violence...

Urban Constellations: Spaces of Cultural Regeneration in Post-Industrial Britain By Zoë Thompson This book explores the role of iconic architectural spaces in urban regeneration, examining how they...

In May 1893, a desperate march on Washington D.C. marked a turning point in America's struggle with economic depression. Jacob S. Coxey, a businessman and Populist agitator, led a group of several...

The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things and How to Make Wiser Decisions This book offers a new toolkit to help you overcome your blind spots and maximise your potential. It...

Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack is a treasure trove of wisdom, featuring hundreds of insightful aphorisms carefully selected from his popular 18th-century publication. This beautifully...

Britain's answer to Donna Tartt, Benjamin Wood's 'The Young Accomplice' is a huge talent in its own right. Joyce Savigear has just been released from borstal and sees an opportunity for a fresh start...

The Early History of Ballooning - The Age of the Aeronaut by Fraser Simons This book explores the fascinating history of ballooning, from its earliest beginnings to the dawn of aviation. Beginning...

Gerhard Richter: Painting after the Subject of History is the first full-scale monograph in English on the German painter Gerhard Richter. This comprehensive study maps the unfolding of Richter's...

Origami 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction by Benjamin Coleman. Learn to create over 40 amazing origami projects with Origami 101, perfect for beginners...

Thirteen years old and already Sebastião has lost everything: his parents, his home, his future. Forced to flee Portugal, he's left with only one goal: vengeance against those who wronged him. But as...

The World Needs More Purple Schools by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart is an inspiring guide to creating a positive school environment. Building on the success of their previous title, this new book...

A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West by Frank Norris is a collection of short stories that explore the American West during the late 19th century. Written by Benjamin Franklin...

The Outward Mind: Aesthetic Science in Victorian Literature and Thought Benjamin Morgan explores the fascinating intersection of aesthetics and science during the Victorian era. By examining the work...

The Social Origins of Language by Robert M. Seyfarth and Dorothy L. Cheney explores how human language evolved from the need for social communication. This groundbreaking work proposes that key...

Gerhard Richter explores the relationship between two worlds: the world in which an artwork is created and the new world that it opens up. This Great Allegory On World-Decay and World-Opening in the...

The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better The current state of law is incomplete, inaccessible, and often perplexing to those it affects. Abdi Aidid and...

Art and Architecture: a Place Between by Jane Rendell explores the evolving relationship between artists and architects, challenging traditional boundaries between the two fields. This book delves...

This Other Eden by Paul Harding tells the story of an isolated island off the coast of Maine that became one of the first racially integrated towns in the Northeast. In 1792, Benjamin Honey and his...

The Midnight Hunt by Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder is the thrilling conclusion to the magical Midnight Hour trilogy. In Victorian London, dark forces have grown stronger, and Emily's world is in...

Optics and Optical Instruments An Introduction with Special Reference to Practical Applications by Benjamin King Johnson is a comprehensive guide to understanding optical principles through hands-on...

The Origins of Racism in the West by Miriam Eliav-Feldon, Benjamin Isaac, and Joseph Ziegler This major reassessment of racism in pre-modern European thought challenges conventional views of its...

Snowflake Breaking Through Mental Health Stereotypes and Stigma by Lucy Nichol is a thought-provoking exploration of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. This book does not aim to provide...

Wheeler and Wilson: A Stitch in Time - The Remarkable History of Sewing Machine Pioneers Discover the fascinating story of Nathaniel Wheeler and Allen Benjamin Wilson, two giants in the sewing...

Isle of Thanet Through Time explores the history and development of Margate and Ramsgate, two towns that have been shaped by their strategic location as part of the Cinque Ports. From medieval times...

The Psychology of Religious Behaviour, Belief and Experience by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi and Michael Argyle is a comprehensive study of the psychological aspects of religion. In an increasingly secular...

The Disrupted Workplace: A Critical Examination of Flexibility in the Modern Work Environment In the 21st-century workplace, flexibility is often demanded at the expense of personal well-being...

The United States was self-consciously enacted through the spoken word. In this detailed examination of eighteenth-century American literature, Christopher Looby argues that crucial texts reveal how...

This collection brings together a diverse range of articles from prominent German writers and thinkers, including Heinrich Heine, Karl Kraus, Robert Walser, Rosa Luxemburg, Stefan Zweig, Joseph Roth,...

Amy L. Hubbell's Hoarding Memory explores how the stories of the Algerian War have been shared among those who lived through it. By examining the ways in which memories are stored and represented,...

Reimagining Politics After the Terror: The Republican Origins of French Liberalism by Andrew J. S. Jainchill In the aftermath of the Terror, France's political and intellectual elite sought to...

Dictablanda Politics, Work, and Culture in Mexico, 1938-1968 by Paul Gillingham and Benjamin T. Smith explores the complex history of Mexico's authoritarian regime, challenging prevailing...

John Cranko's life and work are still widely admired today, 50 years after his tragically early death. A resident choreographer with the Royal Ballet, he collaborated closely with luminaries such as...

The Peking Express: A Hostage Crisis that Shook China and the West In 1923, Shanghai's new railway line to Peking was set to revolutionize transportation in China. Among its passengers were Lucy...

The Aviator's Wife A Novel by Melanie Benjamin In 1927, Anne Morrow Lindbergh met Charles Lindbergh, fresh from his historic solo flight across the Atlantic. She was drawn to his confidence and fame,...

Assessing the legacy of the Frankfurt School in the twenty-first century, Martin Jay's essays continue to unsettle conventional wisdom about culture, society and politics. By exploring unexamined...

The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw is a charming picture book about a fox's quest for a rare and mysterious plant. Fox loves nature and reading about it, and one evening he discovers the golden glow,...

At the iconic Hôtel Ritz in Paris, a glamorous facade hides secrets and lies. Blanche Auzello, an American hostess, navigates a treacherous world when the German army sweeps into the city in 1940...

Marseille Mix by William Firebrace explores the complex and multifaceted nature of this Mediterranean city. From its history as a seaside village to its reputation as a haven for gangsters, Marseille...

José Saramago's historical novels are renowned for their poetic depth in Portugal, but it is his engagement with European political and social philosophy that has garnered international attention...

Punk and Revolution offers a fresh perspective on Peruvian reality by repositioning punk as a key element in the country's culture of subversive militancy. Inspired by José Carlos Mariátegui's Seven...

Engineering Culture: On the Author as (Digital) Producer by Geoff Cox and Joasia Krysa This collection of essays explores how social change can be achieved through transforming the technical...

Lars von Trier's provocative films have sparked intense debate about gender, power and democracy. This collection of essays explores how his work reflects our deepest fears and desires, often...

Benjamin Kirshner's book explores how young people build political power during an era of racial and educational inequality in America. Through ten years of research, Kirshner examines case studies...

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements is a guide to reading financial statements from the master investor's perspective. Mary Buffett and David Clark outline Warren Buffett's...

Taylor Swift's cats have been living in the spotlight for years, but now it's their turn to tell their story. Behind the glamour and adoration, Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin - known as the MOB - are...

The Art of Longsword Fighting: Teaching the Foundations of Sigmund Ringeck's Style by Benjamin J. Smith is a comprehensive guide for instructors and students of Historical European Martial Arts...

A spirited defence of the American bookstore has been made in this engaging history. Bookstores have played a central role in American cultural life, shaping readers and writers, influencing tastes,...

Southern California, 1987, appears to be a tranquil paradise, but beneath its idyllic surface, a sinister reality is unfolding. A series of violent hate crimes is disturbing the peace, and Detective...

Euclid's Elements of Geometry was a book that changed the world. In this sweeping history, Benjamin Wardhaugh explores how an ancient Greek text on mathematics shaped two thousand years of art,...

Current Issues Facing Men and Boys: A Case for Urgent Change by Benjamin A. Hine offers a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges faced by men and boys in contemporary society. This...

Isa Genzken: A Body of Work This collection of essays explores the remarkable body of work of German artist Isa Genzken, from her elegant floor pieces to her explosive assemblages. Since the late...

First published in 1747, "The Art of Cookery" by Hannah Glasse is a renowned guide to cooking English-style food. This influential cookbook has been reissued in over forty updated editions and was...