2354 results for 'Jean Ritchie'

A mysterious disappearance sets off a chain of events in this gripping science fiction novel. When Jake Taylor vanishes while hiking, his wife Sara receives a cryptic message from his phone, leading...

Spirituals in post-Civil War America became a sensation on stage. Originally performed by choral ensembles like the Fisk Jubilee Singers, spirituals were later incorporated into various forms of...

Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions is a seminal work by Jean-Paul Sartre, first published in 1939. In this influential piece, Sartre challenges prevailing emotion theories and offers a fresh...

At the Mind's Limits: Contemplations by a Survivor on Auschwitz and Its Realities is a deeply personal and profound exploration of the human experience. In five autobiographical essays, Jean Amery...

Strands A Year of Discoveries on the Beach by Jean Sprackland is an insightful and lyrical account of a year spent walking on one beach. This natural history, meditation, and travelogue combines to...

West Indian Intellectuals in Britain by Bill Schwarz is a comprehensive study of Caribbean thinkers who came to Britain. Written in an accessible style, it explores how these individuals shaped their...

Thirteen to One by Jean Van Hamme is a gripping graphic novel that follows Jason McLane's quest for answers. After surviving his return home, he is tasked with uncovering the identity of Number I, a...

The French New Wave: A New Look (Short Cuts) This concise and accessible account explores the social and cultural changes in postwar France that gave birth to the New Wave, a pivotal movement in film...

Harvey Sacks' Conversational Analysis has been a cornerstone for understanding human interaction. This book explores how this approach can be applied to psychotherapy, revealing its potential as a...

Self-agency in Psychotherapy: Attachment, Autonomy and Intimacy by Jean Knox. This book explores how our sense of self develops over time, from early bodily interactions to mature expression through...

Explore the rich tradition of afternoon tea in London, as captured by world-renowned food photographer Jean Cazals. This beautifully illustrated guide takes you to 50 unique and brilliant...

Inside the Adoption Agency provides a unique insight into the world of international adoption and the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption...

Dreamers, Visionaries, and Revolutionaries in the Life Sciences explores the lives of eighteen biologists who had grand and often radical ideas that challenged the science of their time. From...

Life Doesn't Frighten Me is a powerful picture book that explores emotion and its expression through the careful blend of words and art. Dr. Maya Angelou's poem is matched with the daring art of...

The Reform Cookery Book (4th Edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century by Jean Oliver Mill is a comprehensive guide to healthy cooking in the 20th century. First published in 2012,...

For those seeking a more sustainable approach to weight loss, this book offers a fresh perspective. Dr. Jean Kristeller presents a mindfulness-based program that helps individuals develop a healthier...

The Master of Machines by Jean Dufaux is a gripping tale of ancient struggle and pacts. In this dark fantasy story, Gauthier of Flanders hunts a monster whose existence has stained his family's...

Exploring the complexities of contemporary culture, Jean Baudrillard's seminal work examines the process and meaning of consumption in affluent society. First published in 1970, this influential text...

Operation 'Dragoon' and Beyond Then and Now by Jean-Paul Pallud provides a unique perspective on the Allied invasion of southern France. The book features photographs from the time, contrasted with...

Lester B. Pearson's memoirs continue with this second volume, covering his time in politics from 1948 to 1957. Pearson recounts his involvement in Canadian politics and diplomacy as a Member of...

Elisabeth Alione convalesces in a rural French hotel when she meets two men and another woman, sparking a sophisticated dalliance that masks an underlying violence. As the curtain of civilization is...

The CyberSecurity Leadership Handbook for the CISO and the CEO - Updated Edition by Jean-Christophe Gaillard. A comprehensive guide to integrating cybersecurity into corporate strategy, this handbook...

The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores the fundamental relationship between individuals and their governments. This influential work questions the role of government in democracy and...

Autobiographical writing often blurs the line between fact and fiction. This book explores how writers like Mary McCarthy, Henry James, Jean-Paul Sartre, Saul Friedlander, and Maxine Hong Kingston...

Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in Mental Health Settings by Jean Fletcher explores the role of spirituality in mental health settings, examining how chaplaincy interacts with other organisations and...

W.G. Sebald's A Place in the Country is a deeply personal and introspective work that explores the author's intellectual obsessions and their impact on his writing. Sebald reflects on six key figures...

Graveyards are places of peace and reflection, where the past is close enough to touch. In "These Silent Mansions", Jean Sprackland uncovers individual stories from ordinary towns and cities, seeking...

The 'Lovely' Old Dears 2 by David Richards is a gripping sequel that hooks you right in. After their last escapade, Pam and Jean find themselves on the run from the law, with a hostage in tow. Holed...

Discover how we learn and use words in this comprehensive introduction to the mental lexicon. Jean Aitchison's latest edition explores the complex relationship between language, words, and the human...

Hysteria is a graphic novel account of Sigmund Freud's early career and the development of psychoanalysis. It follows his training in neurological research and medicine, his studies with Jean-Martin...

The New Standards E-Z Play Today Volume 100 by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation is a collection of 64 popular modern classics in large print E-Z Play Today notation, featuring the note name in each...

Charles Schulz's Complete Peanuts Vol. 26 is a treasure trove of rare and unique Peanuts art, featuring over 1000 images created by the beloved cartoonist himself. This final volume in The Complete...

A collection of Star Trek stories written by fans, these tales explore and examine the past and future of the franchise from various perspectives. Spanning multiple centuries, they offer insights...

Bibliotherapy: A Clinical Approach for Helping Children by John T. Pardeck and Jean A. Pardeck provides an essential introduction to the field of bibliotherapy, offering literature-based solutions...

Healing Through God, from My Inner Wounded Child is a personal and spiritual exploration of one woman's journey towards healing and redemption. Laura Jean Ewing shares her story of struggle and...

Exploring the complex relationships between women and their identities, this book examines the concepts of Womanbeing and Womanself in the context of black women's novels from the US, Africa, and the...

Baroque Keyboard Pieces (Book 2) by Richard Jones is a collection of arrangements for keyboard instruments. This volume features 24 pieces by renowned composers from the Baroque period, including...

The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3 By Cassandra Clare As Clary navigates her complicated family history, she's determined to find a way back to normal life. However, with the...

Great partnerships are the key to achieving more and making a meaningful impact. In today's individualistic society, we often forget the value of connecting with others on a deep level.Jean Oelwang,...

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok is a powerful story about a Chinese immigrant family's journey to a new life in Brooklyn. After leaving Hong Kong, Kimberley Chang and her mother face significant...

The Tangier Diaries is a memoir that brings to life the decadent and flamboyant world of 1960s and '70s Tangier. This edge city, known as the 'Interzone', was a magnet for artists, writers,...

Jean-Marie d'Aumout's life is one of contrasts. From eating beetles by the side of a road to feasting with kings at Versailles, his journey is marked by both humble beginnings and extraordinary...

The esoteric mysteries of the underworld are revealed in this comprehensive guide to subterranean sacred spaces. Jean-Pierre Bayard explores the spiritual powers and symbolic significance of caves,...

Discover the vibrant life and career of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this dynamic graphic biography.Born in Brooklyn at 15, Basquiat's journey to becoming an archetypal New York artist was marked by punk,...

Lucky Sods: A Play by John Godber is a comedy drama that follows the lives of two couples as they navigate love, loss, and luck. When Morris and Jean win the National Lottery, their lives are forever...

Ravel A Novel by Jean Echenoz is a beguiling and original portrait of the musical genius Maurice Ravel. In 1928, Ravel embarked on a triumphant grand tour of the United States aboard the luxury liner...

The Hour of the Tiger by Jean Van Hamme is a gripping crime thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. When Largo's best friend is wrongly convicted and imprisoned, he sets out to...

Strange Wonder explores the complex relationship between Western philosophy and the concept of wonder. This ambivalence is rooted in the Platonic idea that wonder can both reveal the extraordinary in...

The Financial Markets of the Arabian Gulf by Jean-Francois Seznec explores the development of financial markets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. This analysis examines how each country's unique...

Women Writing and Directing in the USA: A Stage of Our Own features insightful interviews with successful theatre artists working on and off Broadway. These conversations explore the role of women's...

This book offers a key reference work on the intellectual and economic contribution of Jean-Jacques Sismondi to the social sciences. Through an in-depth analysis of his works, it aims to rediscover...

Mystic Mischief by Sally Jayne Smith and Jean Steffens is a charming murder mystery that combines cheeky characters, humorous foibles, and a clever plot. When the body of the resort's owner turns up,...

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables is a sweeping tale of redemption and justice. The novel follows the life of Jean Valjean, a peasant wrongly imprisoned and...

Janni Nemo's past has left its mark. Sixteen years ago, she braved the Antarctic wilderness to unravel her father's legacy, emerging scarred but alive. Now, in 1941, Janni finds herself drawn into...

The Atlas of Perfumed Botany offers a unique cartography of fragrance that explores the botany and geography of perfume composition. Perfumers know that each smell carries associations and...

Experience the darker side of Caithness with this gripping anthology of crime stories.Featuring contributions from experienced crime-writer Jean McLennan and novelists Catherine M Byrne and Alex...

Biodynamic Wine Growing: Understanding the Vine and Its Rhythms by Jean-Michel Florin offers practical advice for those interested in biodynamic viniculture. This book explores the nature of the...

A Piaget Primer: How a Child Thinks - Revised Edition by Dorothy G. Singer and Tracey A. Revenson This revised edition of A Piaget Primer offers a clear and accessible account of childhood...

Under Heaven's Shining Stars by Jean Grainger is a heartwarming and poignant tale of friendship and growing up in 1960s Ireland. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, three young men from...

Breathing Aesthetics by Jean-Thomas Tremblay explores how air pollution and respiratory issues reflect broader societal concerns. In this thought-provoking work, Tremblay examines the intersections...

Discover your inner physician and take charge of your healing journey with Ciara Jean Roberts' insightful guide.This personal account of living with a lifelong kidney condition offers a unique...

The Taming of Solitude: A Comprehensive Approach to Loneliness in Psychoanalysis Loneliness is a universal human experience that can be both painful and creative. In this book, Jean-Michel Quinodoz...

Sartre on Violence Curiously Ambivalent by Ronald E. Santoni explores Jean-Paul Sartre's complex and evolving thoughts on violence, tracing his development from early writings to later debates with...

The Politics of Custom Chiefship, Capital, and the State in Contemporary Africa by John L. Comaroff and Jean Comaroff explores the resurgence of customary chiefs in contemporary Africa, challenging...

Fifty Modern and Contemporary Dramatists is an in-depth introduction to the work of influential playwrights from the 1950s to the present. This collection features essays by international academic...

Key Philosophers in Conversation: Insights into Contemporary Thought. This collection of interviews presents the ideas of leading contemporary philosophers, exploring key areas such as philosophy of...

Judging Lyotard offers an in-depth examination of the work of Jean-Francois Lyotard, one of the leading figures in contemporary French philosophy. This collection of articles provides a nuanced...

The relationship between art and politics has long been a contentious issue. Jean Clair argues that avant-garde art has often been shaped by both left-wing and right-wing ideologies, sharing a common...

Discover the provocative ideas of Jean Baudrillard, a French sociologist whose work challenged traditional notions of reality and society.Baudrillard's theories on the impact of mass consumption,...

Insectpedia: A Brief Compendium of Insect Lore is an engaging and informative guide to the world of insects. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia dispels common myths about insects while...

Discover the life and work of one of the most striking figures in twentieth-century music. This comprehensive guide to Jean Sibelius's music provides an accessible account of his work within its...

Discover the art of living with the things you love in this unique interior design book. Gallerist Jean Lin shares her expertise on display and collecting, offering inventive ideas for styling and...

This novel tells the story of Ayla, a young girl who finds herself alone and adrift in an unfamiliar world. After a natural disaster, she is taken in by a woman from a group known as the Clan, who...

Altitude is a graphic novel about the thrill and terror of mountaineering. At 16, Jean-Marc Rochette bivouacked on a mountainside beneath a star-filled sky, already measuring himself against Europe's...

Bladesong 1151: The Holy Land by Jean Gill is a historical feast that whisks readers away to medieval mayhem. In this gripping tale, Estela's beautiful voice becomes her ticket to rescue her beloved...

Critique of Dialectical Reason, Vol. 2 by Jean-Paul Sartre explores the nature of history and human struggle. First published in France in 1985, this second volume of Sartre's magisterial work was...

Ghetto Diary is a poignant and powerful account of one man's unwavering dedication to his children during the darkest days of World War II.Janusz Korczak, a renowned pediatrician and author, risked...

Conquer Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Negativity and Living a Stress-Free LifeThis self-help guide offers a comprehensive approach to managing emotions, providing practical solutions...

A Christmas holiday in the French Alps should be a dream come true for many, but not for Nirvana. She has important plans to complete at home and tensions are high with her parents. In desperation,...

Simone de Beauvoir's Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter is a deeply personal account of her early life and intellectual development. Born into a bourgeois French family, Beauvoir recounts her struggles...

Child sexual abuse remains a significant concern worldwide. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issue, drawing on interviews with victims and professionals, as well as recent data from...

The Other Synaesthesia by Susan Bernstein Reconsiders the figure of synaesthesia in philosophy and literature, exploring its effects beyond the familiar notion of transcendence and unity. Bernstein...

Mull Monuments and History by Jean Whittaker is an in-depth exploration of the monuments and historical sites found on the island of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland. This book provides a...

This study redefines romanticism by exploring its philosophical habits of self-consciousness. Paul Hamilton argues that metaromanticism, or the ways in which writers of the period generalized their...

Jane Anna Gordon explores how creolization can inform political theory by examining the work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Frantz Fanon. This approach recognizes the complexities of mixed cultures and...

Late Human is a poignant collection of poems that explore the complexities of human experience in the 21st century. Spanning themes of lateness, belatedness, and disillusionment, these tragi-comic...

Iogi is a collection of eleven poetic views of everyday life in contemporary Japan. Written by Czech-French poet Jean-Gaspard Palenicek, this book offers an unvarnished look at ordinary lives, far...

Claire Daussois has grown accustomed to hiding strangers in her attic. By the end of 1943, the small room has become a sanctuary for dozens of Allied airmen, soldiers, and refugees, whom she nurses...

Published in 2019, Miracle of the Rose is Jean Genet's second novel, written while he was incarcerated. The story draws on his experiences of confinement, both in prison and at the Mettray...

The Travelling Pants: A Heartfelt Story of Friendship and Growing Up. For four teenage friends, summer is always a special time - a chance to hang out, get jobs, share secrets, and wear their beloved...

Edmund Husserl's Ideas is widely regarded as one of the most important works in twentieth century philosophy. First published in 1913, this influential text marked a significant turning point in the...

Luxury brands walk a delicate balance between growth and exclusivity. Too little growth can leave them struggling to cover costs, while too much can compromise their luxury experience. Jean-Noël...

Twelve years have passed since Jeanette Walker's mother vanished without a trace during a wartime bombing raid. Determined to uncover the truth, she sets out on a mission to discover what really...

The Cambridge Companion to Rousseau provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This comprehensive collection of essays covers various aspects of his philosophy,...

Bernard Berenson's legacy as a connoisseur of Renaissance art is cemented in his library and collection at Villa I Tatti in Florence. This collection of essays explores the intellectual world that...

Set in the vibrant city of Marseilles, Chourmo is the second novel in Jean-Claude Izzo's acclaimed trilogy. This gripping tale follows Fabio Montale as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime...

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a dark and haunting tale of obsession and desire. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a young man with an extraordinary gift, sets out to create the most sublime fragrances...

Domain-Specific Languages of Mathematics By Patrik Jansson, Cezar Ionescu, and Jean-Philippe Bernardy This book explores a unique approach to understanding mathematical domains, one that combines...

A young engineer's life is forever changed as he oversees the rescue of Egypt's iconic temple at Abu Simbel. As the Aswan Dam rises, so do the stakes for Avery and his wife Jean, who are building a...

Discover how to see the world anew through the art of floral design. Lindsey Taylor's unique approach combines stunning arrangements with inspiration from works by artists across mediums and styles,...