1260 results for 'Labatut, Benjamin'

It's Halloween on Mouse Island, and it seemed like everyone was out to get me. My cousin Trap kept pulling pranks on me, then my sister Thea told me I had to write a book about Halloween in one day!...

Shanghai and Nanjing 1937 Massacre on the Yangtze by Benjamin Lai The outbreak of war between China and Japan in 1931 marked the beginning of a series of conflicts that would ultimately lead to...

Michael Reeves: A Critical Biography This critical biography claims Michael Reeves as the great, lost auteur of British cinema. Benjamin Halligan examines Reeves's conception of film back to his...

A unique insight into English musical history, Music in Their Time is an intimate and readable account of a highly creative period. Hubert J. Foss, founder and first music editor for Oxford...

The New Normal is a comprehensive survey of research and work produced by a renowned post-graduate program that investigated the impact of planetary-scale computation on urban futures. Edited by...

The Edge of Surrealism: A Roger Caillois Reader is an essential introduction to the work of French social theorist Roger Caillois. Caillois was part of the Surrealist avant-garde and founded the...

Ryszard Kuklinski's story is one of extraordinary courage and conviction. In 1972, he made contact with the American Embassy in Bonn, revealing his deep-seated opposition to Soviet domination of...

Discover how to create a successful online advertising and video marketing strategy for your carpet cleaning business. This comprehensive guide reveals the secrets to getting unlimited free marketing...

Grant's Lieutenants From Chattanooga to Appomattox by Steven E. Woodworth This new volume assesses Union generalship during the final two years of the Civil War, focusing on Ulysses S. Grant's...

Alicia Durán's investigation into the Red Gladio organization leads her to uncover a complex web of events that spanned decades. Promoted by the CIA after World War II, this anticomunist group was...

The history of conflict between religion and education in America is complex and multifaceted. From the American Revolution to the present day, public schools have struggled to balance the importance...

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...

Experimental fashion has a dark side, exploring representations of death, trauma, alienation and decay. This seminal publication delves into cutting-edge fashion in the 1990s, examining its...

Ruins of Modernity by Julia Hell and Andreas Schönle explores how we perceive and represent ruins, tracing a rich tradition of discourse from European modernity's confrontation with premodern pasts...

The Soviet Union's attempts to build a national computer network were marked by failure despite significant investment and effort. Between 1959 and 1989, scientists and officials made numerous...

Burning the Reichstag: An Investigation Into the Third Reich's Enduring Mystery The Reichstag fire, which ravaged Germany's democratic heart in February 1933, marked a turning point in the rise of...

The Challenge of Surrealism: The Correspondence of Theodor W. Adorno and Elisabeth Lenk A previously unpublished correspondence between philosopher Theodor W. Adorno and his graduate student...

The ACT Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Compassion Tools for Fostering Psychological Flexibility by Dennis D. Tirch, Benjamin Schoendorff, and Laura R. Silberstein is a comprehensive guide...

America's favorite pediatrician, Dr. Benjamin Spock, has helped two generations of parents raise their kids with his timeless advice. Now, today's parents can rejoice: a new compilation of Dr...

The Age of Meltdown: A New Ethical Stance In an era marked by existential threat and relentless ambition, Michael Taussig poses a provocative question: what role might our mimetic faculty play in the...

Under Representation: The Racial Regime of Aesthetics by David Lloyd explores how aesthetic philosophy grounds the modern world's racial order in concepts of universality, freedom, and humanity. This...

The Utopian Function of Art and Literature Selected Essays by Ernst Bloch This collection of essays explores the role of art in shaping our understanding of social realities and human aspirations...

Dickens's London Perception, Subjectivity and Phenomenal Urban Multiplicity by Julian Wolfreys offers a fresh perspective on the city and its representation in literature. Drawing inspiration from...

Arion's Lyre: A Study of Hellenistic Poetic Culture Benjamin Acosta-Hughes examines how Hellenistic poetic culture adapted and transformed Archaic Greek lyric through a complex process of textual,...

Bird Boy: A Grimm and Gross Retelling by Benjamin Harper is a darkly comedic retelling of The Foundling-Bird. When Birdy was just a child, he was found in a tree by a forest worker who named him...

Bartolomé de Las Casas in History: Toward an Understanding of the Man and His Work by Juan Friede and Benjamin Keen. Las Casas was a complex figure, whose actions had far-reaching consequences for...

John Marshall: The Final Founder by Robert Strauss is a compelling reevaluation of the role of John Marshall as Chief Justice of the United States. Historians have long regarded him alongside George...

Fugitive Science: Empiricism and Freedom in Early African American Culture is a groundbreaking exploration of how black artists and writers challenged scientific racism in 19th-century America. Britt...

Something is terribly wrong with the Shevvingtons. Christina's schoolmates have started acting strangely since moving into their boarding house. Her friends Michael and Benjamin are standoffish,...

A Practical Guide to Level Design From Theory to Practice, Diplomacy and Production by Benjamin Bauer;Ben Bauer Develop your skills as a level designer with this comprehensive guide. Written by an...

Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers and Other Decision Makers by Benjamin C. Alamar provides a clear and easily digestible survey of the practice of sports analytics. With concrete...

Slavery and the Making of America offers a richly illustrated history that sheds light on the human side of this inhumane institution. Through stories of slaves themselves, the authors present a...

Performing Unification History and Nation in German Theater after 1989 by Matt Cornish explores how German-language history plays have represented and misrepresented the past. From the Baroque period...

Global Energy Justice Problems, Principles, and Practices by Benjamin K. Sovacool and Michael H. Dworkin is a thought-provoking exploration of the world's energy challenges and their implications for...

The Federal Reserve: A System in Crisis The creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913 was intended to bring stability to the US economy after the Panic of 1907. However, its impact has been far from...

This in-depth study explores the fiction of Jeff VanderMeer, a writer known for his thought-provoking and imaginative works. Benjamin J. Robertson examines three major series by VanderMeer: Vennis...

This revised edition of Who Am I explores the journey of Abraham from Mesopotamia to Africa, tracing his footsteps and examining the historical context that shaped his story. The author delves into...

Bugsy Siegel: The Dark Side of the American Dream by Michael Shnayerson is a gripping biography that explores the life and crimes of notorious Jewish gangster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel. From humble...

A major reassessment of modern economic thinking explores the profound influence of an until-now unrecognized force: religion. Benjamin M. Friedman argues that belief in free markets is not just a...

Alice Roughton: A Life of Altruism and Activism at 9 Adams Road. At the heart of Cambridge's university city stood a home that became a sanctuary for those in need. Alice Roughton, a pioneering...

Chimpanzee by Darin Bradley is a gripping science fiction novel that explores the consequences of a collapsing economy and the exploitation of cognitive science. In a world where people are...

The Faithfulness of the Risen Christ: Pistis and the Exalted Lord in the Pauline Letters by David J. Downs and Benjamin J. Lappenga. A fresh perspective on the pistis Christou construction, this book...

The Civil War in Mississippi: Major Campaigns and Battles provides a comprehensive account of the military history of central and north Mississippi during the American Civil War. From the first Union...

Gershom Scholem's life was one of intellectual ferment and political drama. This collection of his letters offers an intimate view of this remarkable man, from his troubled family life to his...

The Moment of Rupture: Historical Consciousness in Interwar German Thought by Humberto Beck. In the early 20th century, the concept of time underwent a significant transformation. For ancient Greeks,...

Artemis Lamb's life is one of contradictions. A spirit-seer and trained assassin, she has grown accustomed to navigating the thin line between reality and the unknown. When her employer sends her to...

Futurism and the African Imagination explores how African authors and artists have engaged with themes of technology, science fiction, and futurism in their works. This interdisciplinary approach...

A gripping spy thriller from 'the master of the modern spy thriller'. When Christopher Keen reappears after twenty years, his brothers Mark and Benjamin are drawn into a world of espionage and...

Cold War Exiles and the CIA Plotting to Free Russia by Benjamin Tromly explores the complex web of covert operations during the 1950s. Drawing on recently declassified sources, this book examines how...

Discover the Science-Backed Guide to Cannabis for Optimal Health. Cannabis is no longer just a topic of debate, but a proven therapy with a wealth of medical benefits. However, navigating the complex...

A Sultry Month: Scenes of London Literary Life in 1846 by Alethea Hayter is a captivating group biography that brings together the lives of Victorian London's literati during a sweltering heatwave...

The Manhattan Project A Theory of a City by David Kishik is a thought-provoking study that reimagines Walter Benjamin's Arcades Project as a sequel. Dedicated to New York City, the book presents an...

A gripping history of the Security Service's covert surveillance on British intellectuals in the twentieth century reveals a darker side to MI5. Official accounts have long ignored this 'other...

Xuanzang: A Pilgrim's Quest for Truth. In 629, Xuanzang embarked on an epic journey across China and Central Asia to study authentic Buddhist doctrine and practice. Over nearly seventeen years, he...

The Uses of Photography: Art, Politics, and the Reinvention of a Medium By Jill Dawsey, Pamela M. Lee, Benjamin Young, Judith Rodenbeck, and David Antin This book explores the innovative work of...

Conspiracy in Modern Egyptian Literature by Benjamin Koerber explores the diverse uses of conspiracy theory in Egyptian fiction over the last century. This critical study examines how authors such as...

The Pursuit of Happiness: A New Exploration of the Founders' Quest for Virtue In this thought-provoking book, Jeffrey Rosen delves into the lives of six influential Founders, exploring how their...

Counting Humans, History and the Infinite Lives of Numbers by Benjamin Wardhaugh is an innovative exploration of humanity's unique ability to impose numbers on the world. From the roots of counting...

The Great Heathen Army: Ivar the Boneless and the Viking Invasion of Britain by Benjamin James Baillie In 865 AD, a massive Viking army emerged from the North Sea, landing on the East Anglian coast...

John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy by Evan Thomas is a gripping biography that brings to life the tumultuous story of America's greatest naval hero. At sea and in the heat of...

The Canadian criminal justice system is facing an existential crisis. Indictment brings to the forefront the heartrending and captivating stories of survivors and people who have committed offences,...

Anne Shirley's story has captivated readers for generations with her quirky personality and good-natured spirit. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features a foreword by bestselling author J...

The Sterns Are Listening by Jonathan Wells is a poignant and humorous novel about family dynamics and the sacrifices we make for what we love. When Benjamin's younger brother Spence proposes a new...

Fragments, Futures, Absence and the Past: A New Approach to Photography by Silke Helmerdig. Photographs are often seen as a way to capture and preserve moments in time. However, according to Walter...

Saul Bellow's nonfiction offers a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and insight into the human experience. This collection brings together his essays, criticism, interviews, speeches, and reflections,...

Augustine and the Pelagian Controversy: The Doctrines and Theology of Pelagius in the Early Christian Church by Benjamin B. Warfield. The controversy surrounding Pelagius, a prominent theologian of...

The Rise and Fall of Jewish American Literature: A Challenge to Identity Benjamin Schreier challenges the dominant narrative of Jewish American literature, arguing that its "breakthrough" moment in...

Living-Learning Communities in Practice: A Guide for Creating, Maintaining, and Sustaining Effective Programs in Higher Education by Karen Kurotsuchi, Mimi Benjamin, and Jody Jessup-Anger offers...

New York and the International Sound of Latin Music, 1940-1990 by Benjamin L. Lapidus explores the vibrant musical scene in New York City during this period. Through archival research, oral...

Benjamin Moser's The Upside-Down World is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the Dutch Golden Age. Twenty years ago, the author embarked on a journey to understand an ancient Dutch town,...

A heartwarming story of wartime friendship and love unfolds in this novel by Elaine Everest. It's 1940 and World War II has taken hold of the country, affecting everyone's lives. Rose Neville works...

The Crisis of Civil Law: What the Bible Teaches about Law and What It Means Today by Benjamin B. Saunders explores how Christians can think about law in a way that is grounded in Scripture. This book...

Sebastian St. Cyr is drawn into a complex and sinister world when his former lover's husband is accused of murder. Russell Yates, a man with many secrets, has been found standing over the body of...