1558 results for 'Einstein, Albert'

Albert Ballin's groundbreaking work challenges the accepted practices of teaching deaf children and highlights the importance of sign language in communication. Originally published in 1930, The Deaf...

Patch Work: A memoir that skillfully weaves together the author's life and her study of fashion. Claire Wilcox, curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum, shares her intimate exploration of clothes as...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: A Therapist's Guide by Albert Ellis and Catharine MacLaren provides a comprehensive overview of this influential approach to psychotherapy. First developed in the...

Queen Victoria's remarkable life and reign are explored in this authoritative biography. In 1837, an 18-year-old girl from a German mother inherited the British throne, going on to rule for almost 64...

The Night Country by Melissa Albert is an addictive thriller that combines elements of dark fairytales. After escaping her troubled past, Alice thought she had built a new life in New York City...

The Lexical Semantics of the Greek New Testament provides in-depth analysis and explanation of the meaning of words in the original Greek text of the New Testament. This reference work is an...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy by Albert Ellis and Debbie Joffe Ellis is an updated primer on this influential therapy approach. First introduced in the 1950s, REBT teaches clients to challenge...

A cosy mystery set in 1930s Scotland, 'The Winter Ground' is the latest novel from Catriona McPherson. When a circus arrives at the neighbouring estate to Gilverton, Dandy Gilver's two sons are...

Dorothy Lawrence's remarkable story of deception and bravery during World War I is presented in this account. In 1915, she disguised herself as a man to join the Royal Engineers, 79th Tunnelling Co.,...

Femi's life is turned upside down when she's asked to care for Ahmed, a refugee from Syria. As she navigates her new role as foster parent, she must also contend with the challenges of raising two...

The Manhattan Projects follows a fractured cast as they conduct secret experiments and engage in global power plays. Their actions lead to inevitable betrayal, with Oppenheimer attempting to gain...

Heaven Is a Playground: A Journey into the Sweet World of Street Basketball by Rick Telander is a unique and inspiring book about urban basketball in America. In 1973 and 1974, photojournalist Rick...

The Victoria and Albert Museum's rapid growth in the late 19th century was driven by a new era of collecting. Julius Bryant explores how collectors, agents, and dealers contributed to the museum's...

Albert Soboul's A Short History of the French Revolution offers a concise analysis of this pivotal event in modern history. As a leading Marxist scholar, Soboul argues that class struggle was the...

Lady Victoria Worthingham has no intention of playing the London Season. After a disastrous marriage that lasted mere weeks, she's sworn off men forever. Yet, when it comes to helping her brother's...

This book explores what human dignity means and how it is challenged in modern culture. It examines the relationship between contemporary understandings of human dignity and the ancient Christian...

Albert Herbin has just been released from prison and is struggling to cope with his recent past. As Christmas approaches, he finds himself unable to bear the thought of returning home. It's then that...

The Pierrepoint A Family of Executioners Between 1950 and 2000, the Pierrepoint family executed over 800 people, with the three men - Henry, Thomas, and Albert - being responsible for the majority of...

A 1917 boat race on the Seine sets the stage for Steve Stern's vibrant and irreverent novel about the life of Chaim Soutine. Amidst the chaos of World War I, Soutine's extraordinary talent is matched...

Racism: A Social Pathology Albert Memmi's thought-provoking exploration of racism reveals it to be a cultural disease that prevails because it allows one segment of society to empower itself at the...

Discover the world of 'El mundo amarillo', a unique and inspiring guide to finding meaning in life. Written by Albert Espinosa after a decade-long battle with cancer, this book shares the author's...

The Art of the Illustrated Book explores the development of illustrated books across centuries, showcasing some of the most important and beautiful examples ever created. This collection is drawn...

Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali is a towering figure in Islam today. Born into a humble background as a fatherless young boy from a small town, he rose to become a successful student, great teacher and the...

Albert Wolters's Creation Regained offers a clear and concise proposal for transcending the false dichotomy between sacred and secular. By defining the nature and scope of a worldview, Wolters...

Dawn's Gray Steel is a novel about the pivotal battle of Shiloh in April 1862. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this story explores the events leading up to the clash between Union...

The 1946 Exhibition of Modern Design by Diane Bilbey is a visually stunning publication that celebrates one of Britain's most influential design exhibitions. Organized by the Council of Industrial...

Ascenso y descenso de la montaña sagrada memorias is a deeply personal account by Claudio Naranjo, a renowned figure in the New Age movement. This memoir offers an intimate look at Naranjo's...

Learn to play your favorite blues classics with this comprehensive guitar songbook. This multi-media learning experience includes online video lessons, interactive song transcriptions, slow-down...

Janusz Korczak: A Life of Compassion in the Darkest Hours. Albert Marrin's powerful biography tells the story of Janusz Korczak, a Polish Jewish doctor who dedicated his life to children and perished...

Technology and the Good Life? explores how we can use technology to enhance our lives without losing control. A collection of essays by leading scholars, this book examines the role of technology in...

Albert Sánchez Piñol's Vae Victus is a masterful blend of historical rigor and imaginative storytelling, infused with a keen sense of humour that sets his prose apart. This latest adventure from...

George Ohsawa's Philosophy of Oriental Medicine: Key to Your Personal Judging Ability is a foundational text in the macrobiotic movement, first published in 1956. This book provides an in-depth...

Carrie's War is a poignant and realistic novel about a young girl's experience during wartime. When Carrie and her little brother Nick are evacuated from their London home to the Welsh hills, they...

The Essential Hirschman brings together some of the finest essays in the social sciences, written by one of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers. Albert O. Hirschman's unique ability to...

The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert is a supernatural thriller about four mysterious disappearances in a town with a sinister magical history. When Nora's best friend Becca goes missing, she sets out to...

By Your Side: My Life Loving Barbara Windsor Scott Mitchell's poignant account of his life with Dame Barbara Windsor is a heart-wrenching tribute to their extraordinary relationship. In her final...

The NASB Grace and Truth Study Bible, Red Letter, 1995 Text, Comfort Print [Gray] is designed to help you understand and be formed by Scripture. Rich passage-by-passage study notes provide...

London's musical landscape was transformed in the Edwardian era, as the city emerged as a hub for innovation and experimentation. This period saw the rise of new musical comedy and revue, alongside...

The NASB Grace and Truth Study Bible, Red Letter, 1995 Text, Comfort Print [Green] is designed to help you understand and be formed by Scripture. Rich passage-by-passage study notes provide...

Gabriel-Albert Aurier's Elsewhere and Other Stories is a collection of short stories and a novella that showcases his unique voice as an artist and writer. As a key figure in the Symbolist Movement,...

Philosophical Tools for Technological Culture provides a practical and comprehensive appraisal of the value of philosophy in today's technological culture. Larry A. Hickman argues that technology, as...

Sue Williamson: A Life and Work by Mark Gevisser explores the artistic career of Sue Williamson, a South African artist known for her powerful installations addressing social issues such as the AIDS...

The Passions and the Interests: Political Arguments for Capitalism Before Its Triumph Albert Hirschman's seminal work reconstructs the intellectual climate of the 17th and 18th centuries, revealing...

In a world where the past and present collide, one young man's survival depends on his ability to evade capture. Riley, a Victorian orphan, has been catapulted into the 21st century, pursued by...

The airborne battle for the bridges across the Rhine at Arnhem is one of the Second World War's most famous actions. This book tells a unique story, focusing on the tragic stories of individual...

The English language is full of everyday expressions that are both familiar and fascinating. What do they really mean, and where did they come from? Albert Jack's book Red Herrings and White...

The "least detrimental alternative" approach to child custody cases is a more nuanced standard than the traditional "best interests of the child". This collection of texts, written by Joseph...

October 1943 marks a turning point in Major Albert Bloodstone's life as he faces a dark family secret and a deadly price on his head from the Fuhrer. With a thirst for revenge, Bloodstone is...

Sydney Kentridge was a lawyer whose everyday fights against injustice left an indelible mark on his country's struggle for racial equality. His story is inextricably linked to South Africa's...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a heartwarming tale that explores the transformative power of kindness and compassion. This special edition features beautiful artwork inspired by the V&A...

Churches of Edinburgh explores the rich history and architecture of Scotland's capital city. From its earliest surviving chapel to the award-winning Chapel of Saint Albert the Great, this book delves...

Brian Kay's life has been a rich tapestry of music and memory. As the founder bass of The King's Singers and a prolific broadcaster, he has shared his passion for music with audiences around the...

Albert Smit's journey from medicine to spirituality began with his observations of patients struggling with existential crises. He discovered that genuine inner healing could be achieved through...

Eight hundred years ago, Albert of Jerusalem gave the hermit-penitents of Mount Carmel a way of life to follow. This rule has since inspired and formed mystics and scholars, men and women, lay and...

The Warner Brothers is a story about four brothers who helped shape the world of entertainment as we know it. From their humble origins in Poland to their rise to fame and fortune in Hollywood, Chris...

Liberalism in Dark Times: The Liberal Ethos in the Twentieth Century by Joshua L. Cherniss explores how liberals navigated a challenging period in history, facing criticism from both right and left...

An unusually powerful and timely novel, Interviews with an Ape is a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with vulnerable animals and ourselves. Felice Fallon's ability to craft a...

The Quantum Revolution: A Story of Genius and Collaboration In 1900, a group of brilliant physicists came together to challenge conventional wisdom and uncover the secrets of the atomic world. This...

Understanding Modern Physics for Beginners Discover how modern technology relies on fundamental concepts in physics. From the comfort of your home, you enjoy the benefits of TV, personal computers,...

Discover the fascinating world of science with 50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know. This comprehensive guide explores the biggest questions and deepest concepts from across all areas of science,...

Unusually Special Relativity by Andrzej Dragan is a comprehensive guide to special relativity, presented in a straightforward and progressive manner. The book covers a range of topics, from Lorentz...

The study of solids is a rich and exciting branch of physics, presenting fundamental principles and great intellectual breakthroughs. This book presents the topic as an exciting exposition of key...

Robert Wilson's theatre is renowned for its innovative and thought-provoking productions. Stefan Brecht's book provides in-depth analysis of some of Wilson's earliest groundbreaking works, including...

The Seekers: The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to Understand His World. This epic intellectual adventure story explores the great questions that have always challenged man. From ancient prophets...

Gravity in Art: Essays on Weight and Weightlessness in Painting, Sculpture and PhotographyThis collection of 26 essays explores how artists from antiquity to today use gravity and levity...

The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow presents the latest scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe. This book explores model-dependent realism, the multiverse...

The mystery of gravity has long fascinated us. This book delves into the world of gravitational physics, exploring its counter-intuitive nature and the fascinating aspects of spacetime curvature...

There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness And Other Thoughts on Physics, Philosophy and the World by Carlo Rovelli. Carlo Rovelli's latest collection of essays is a...

Time Travel: The Science and Science Fiction explores the concept of movement through time, examining both scientific theories and fictional tales. From Einstein's theory of relativity to H.G. Wells'...

Thinking in Cases by John Forrester This book explores how using specific case histories can be used to think systematically about social, psychological and historical processes. Forrester examines...

The 4-Percent Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality by Richard Panek. A small fraction of the universe is made up of ordinary matter, but it's the...

This textbook provides an introduction to the fundamental ideas behind general relativity and cosmology. It offers a practical approach to understanding the geometric theory of gravitation and...

A Simple Guide to Popular Physics (Colour Edition) offers an accessible introduction to particle physics, quantum physics, and cosmology. With clear explanations and professional illustrations, Tony...

The universe appears chaotic, yet beneath its complexity lies a multitude of rules governing the physical world. In "Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe", Brian Clegg explores ten essential...

This field manual/survival guide to time travel is your only hope for safe and effective journeying through the ages. With its essential knowledge and practical advice, it's the difference between...

Discover your true self and unlock a life of purpose and fulfillment with Alan Cohen's inspiring guide to self-discovery. Drawing on spiritual sources from Buddhism to the Bible, Gandhi, Einstein,...

The story of music and mathematics is one of influence and interplay. From Pythagoras to Schoenberg, composers and scientists have drawn inspiration from each other's work, leading to significant...

Brian Greene explores one of physics' greatest mysteries in this book. He explains how our current understanding of relativity and quantum mechanics has led to a major challenge: finding a unifying...

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Modern Cosmology provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the history of cosmology from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first...

Erwin Schrödinger and the Quantum Revolution by John Gribbin is a riveting biography that delves into the life of an Austrian physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics...

A Mysterious Universe introduces the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics, theory of relativity, and cosmology in simple language. This concise book explores deep issues related to modern physics...

Cece Loves Science and Adventure is a STEM-themed picture book that combines smart girls with friendship and fun. Cece and her friends use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems...

Compound Interest Secrets: Unlocking the Power to Grow Your Wealth. This straightforward guide demystifies compound interest, revealing its potential to transform your financial future. Einstein...

Overcome Thinking Errors and Unlock Intelligent Thinking. Discover how to break free from outdated thinking patterns and develop a holistic approach to understanding situations. In this insightful...

The story of science is one of extraordinary discoveries and groundbreaking minds. This book brings together twelve of its greatest figures - Archimedes, Galileo, Newton, Lavoisier, Faraday, Darwin,...

Simone Weil's "On the Abolition of All Political Parties" is a powerful critique of the modern liberal political order. Weil argues that the foundation of this system is flawed, and that it has led...

Simon Heffer's new book explores the transformation of Britain from a country wracked by poverty and unrest in the 1840s to a confident nation of progress and prosperity by the 1880s. This remarkable...

Albert Campion is tasked with recovering the long-missing proofs of ownership for the kingdom of Averna, a property that has suddenly become highly sought after in Europe. His investigation takes him...

In Victorian England's royal court, a young woman's desire for revenge against those who stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property simmers with murderous intent. Sally, a kidnapped...

The Palaeography of Gothic Manuscript Books From the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century by Albert Derolez A detailed study of handwriting in manuscript books produced in western and central...

The Singer of Tales by Albert B. Lord is a seminal study of oral epic poetry, offering a detailed analysis of its distinctive techniques and aesthetics. Based on groundbreaking fieldwork conducted in...

Thomas Merton's thoughts on writing have never been compiled into a single volume until now. In this collection, Robert Inchausti mines the vast Merton literature to uncover his insights on literary...

Around the World in 50 Years is an extraordinary account of one man's incredible journey to every country on earth. Albert Podell set out to achieve two remarkable goals: completing the longest...

TV Formats Worldwide: Localizing Global Programs by Albert Moran The television landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the growth of reality shows dominating the field of...

A Student's Guide to General Relativity by Norman Gray provides a concise introduction to the key features of general relativity. This compact guide is designed to support and supplement mainstream...

A Dictionary of Philosophical Quotations by A. J. Ayer and Jane O'Grady is a comprehensive collection of philosophical insights from over 300 thinkers, spanning centuries. Organised by philosopher...

The fourth installment in the Michael Vey series is an electrifying adventure that takes the Electroclan to China. Lin Julung, a child prodigy with an IQ higher than Einstein's, has been kidnapped by...

Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham is a complex and intriguing mystery that showcases the author's skill at crafting a puzzling and engaging whodunit. The story revolves around the eighth...

Albert Feliu's personal story of redemption and spiritual growth is revealed in this memoir. After feeling disconnected from his faith as an adult, Feliu underwent a profound transformation, guided...

Horse Training Outdoors and High School by Etienne Beudant is a comprehensive guide to dressage that explores the compatibility between sport riding and academic riding. Written by a gifted rider and...