1440 results for 'Tobia, Jacob'

The Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum A Brief History is a fascinating account of one of Britain's oldest and most enduring scientific plant collections. Conceived in 1621 as a place to grow...

The Guru in South Asia New Interdisciplinary Perspectives by Jacob Copeman and Aya Ikegame provides fresh perspectives on the enduring phenomenon of the guru in South Asia. This book explores the...

The Role of Providence in the Social Order: An Essay in Intellectual History by Jacob Viner This collection of essays explores the relationship between religious doctrines and economic theory,...

Japanese Imperialism in Contemporary English Fiction From Dejima to Malaya by Ching-chih Wang explores how Japanese imperialism is reflected in literary works such as David Mitchell's The Thousand...

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 Janus File by David Weber and Jacob Holo is a gripping mystery that delves into the complexities of time travel and its impact on everyday life. When the Gordian Division's top scientist and...

The Age of Anxiety A Baroque Eclogue by W. H. Auden First published in 1947, this poem immediately struck a powerful chord, capturing the imagination of its cultural moment and diagnosing an era. It...

Bob Marley and the Golden Age of Reggae 1975-1976 is a rare and intimate record of one of the most exciting moments in music history. Candid photographs capture the artists who brought reggae to the...

Istanbul: A History by David Jacobs For centuries, Istanbul's strategic location made it a coveted prize for various empires and peoples. Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the city was...

Ariane, Prince of the House of Rule, is known for her ruthless tactics on the battlefield. But when she severs an angel's wings, even after surrendering, it proves her complete lack of honor...

Robert Leckie's vivid narrative of the six-month campaign for Guadalcanal is a gripping account of one of the most pivotal battles in World War II. From the Japanese soldiers' carefully planned...

The Vortex That Unites Us: A Study of Totality in Russian Literature Jacob Emery explores how Russian literature has sought to gather the whole world into an artwork, striving for the frontiers of...

Breathless 4 Loving Montie by Shani Greene-Dowdell is a full-length romantic drama that explores the complexities of love and relationships. When Jacob Turner's ex launches a twisted plan to win him...

Deep in the mountainous rainforests of Burma and India, a unique relationship has existed for over a thousand years. People have worked with elephants to log these impassable forests, using them to...

A beautifully crafted edition of Charles Dickens' story, A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge's life is marked by his miserly ways, causing him to be isolated from those around him. On Christmas Eve,...

Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales brings together more than two hundred stories collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early nineteenth century. These stories have become an integral part of our...

A Stranger in Honeyfield by Anna Jacobs In 1916, Bella's life is turned upside down when she becomes engaged to Philip, who has just returned from fighting in France. Despite the objections of his...

Winter has descended on London, casting a chill over the city. For Gemma Tate, it's a season of new beginnings - a fresh job and a new address, leaving her past memories of nursing in the Crimean war...

The Sound of Seattle 101 Songs that Shaped a City by Eva Walker and Jacob Uitti is a comprehensive exploration of the musical evolution of Seattle over eight decades. Spanning genres from jazz to...

Hardcover book with 320 pages We'll Never Tell by Wendy Heard is a thrilling whodunit that delves into the world of Hollywood's most intriguing locales. A viral YouTube channel, where anonymous...

A gripping novel about the complexities of life in America, told through the eyes of three characters with ties to Africa. Jacob and his sister Belinda Nti have always dreamed of moving to the United...

Deep in the monsoon forests of Burma and India, people have worked with elephants for over 1,000 years. These intelligent creatures are paired with riders, known as mahouts, from a young age, forming...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a novella that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a bitter miser to a kinder man. After visitations by the ghost of his former business...

Mary Queen of Scots: A Biography of a Maker of History This biography offers a comprehensive account of Mary Queen of Scots' life and untimely death, complete with original illustrations. Jacob...

The ECHL's Hidden Talent Pool: A Guide to Developing NHL Players. In professional hockey, few leagues are as overlooked as the ECHL. Yet, this mid-level league has played a significant role in...

A heartwarming story of adventure, healing and self-discovery, The Heart Between Us follows Megan Jacobs as she embarks on a journey to live life to the fullest. After a heart transplant, Megan is...

The Democratic Experiment: New Directions in American Political History By Meg Jacobs, William J. Novak and Julian Zelizer This collection of essays offers fresh perspectives on the evolution of...

The most important business book of the year tackles the pressing issue of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Despite progress in recognizing the need for change, actual progress has been...

Althea Gibson: A Tennis Champion's Journey to Greatness Sally H. Jacobs tells the story of Althea Gibson, an American tennis champion who broke down barriers in a sport dominated by white players...

The Essential Marcus Aurelius by Jacob Needleman and John Piazza is a translation of the private meditations of Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Written in 161-170 CE, these...

A mother's instincts are put to the test when her son is accused of attacking the girl next door. As the truth begins to unravel, dark secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything she thought she...

Free Market: The History of an Idea by Jacob Soll explores how the concept of free markets has evolved over time. In this book, Soll examines the history of free market thought and its impact on the...

The Prison Before the Panopticon Incarceration in Ancient and Modern Political Philosophy by Jacob Abolafia explores the history of incarceration in Western political thought. Debates about penal...

The Peepal Tree Book of Contemporary Caribbean Short Stories by Jacob James Ross is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the diversity and richness of contemporary Caribbean literature. Spanning...

Velocity: Combining Lean, Six Sigma and the Theory of Constraints to Achieve Breakthrough Performance - A Business Novel by Dee Jacob, Suzan Bergland, Jeff Cox. Achieving outstanding bottom-line...

The Three Principles of the Divine Essence is Jacob Boehme's second book and an introduction to his writings. It outlines three fundamental principles - the fire world, the light world, and the outer...

Julie Abraham's Metropolitan Lovers: The Homosexuality of Cities explores how Western culture has made urban life synonymous with homosexuality over the past two centuries. By tracing the evolution...

Thalia Mara's life was a testament to her passion for dance and the arts. From her early studies with renowned Russian teacher Adolph Bolm, to her subsequent tours in Europe and South America, Mara's...

The Great Raid by John Drake is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1795, Jacob Fletcher, a career navy man, finds himself at the centre of a...

Bulelani Ngcuka's story is one of courageous activism and unwavering conviction. As National Director of Public Prosecutions in 2003, he made a decision that would have far-reaching consequences: not...

A Daughter's Journey by Anna Jacobs is a heartwarming tale of love, loss and community. Jo Melling has arrived in Birch End from Australia, still grieving her father's recent death, but finds herself...

The History of Europe in Bite-Sized Chunks by Jacob F. Field is an engaging and concise account of the European continent's story from ancient foundations to the present day. The book is divided into...

The Creative Cure: A Path to Fulfillment Through Creativity Feeling unfulfilled and stagnant in life is more common than you think. However, every human being has the potential for creativity, which...

A Practical Guide to E-Auctions for Procurement is a comprehensive guide to maximizing impact with e-sourcing and e-negotiation. Written by Jacob Gorm Larsen, this book provides key insights into...

The Divided Welfare State: The Battle Over Public and Private Social Benefits in the United States By Jacob S. Hacker A comprehensive analysis of America's unique system of public and private social...

The lessons of Algerian violence have shaped international efforts to manage conflict in recent decades. Jacob Mundy's book offers a critical examination of these approaches and their underlying...

Weirdbook #43 presents new tales of fantasy and horror in the grand Weird Tales tradition. This issue features an eclectic mix of short stories from authors such as Darrell Schweitzer, John R. Fultz,...

The French Defence is one of Black's most solid and popular responses to 1 e4. This user-friendly guide revisits the basic principles behind the defence, covering its various variations...

A Valley Dream by Anna Jacobs is a heartwrenching story about Bella Porter's quest for happiness in her new home. In 1935, at thirty-six, Bella finds herself dependent on an abusive cousin and forced...

The Astor: A Story of Ambition and Reinvention. From 1783, when German immigrant John Jacob Astor first arrived in the United States, to 2009, when his son Anthony Marshall was convicted of...

Woodworker's Pattern Book 78 Realistic Fretwork Animals is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful wooden animal portraits using the scroll saw. With 78 realistic, ready-to-use patterns, this...

Pynter Bender is set in the cane fields of Grenada, a small island nation struggling to break free from centuries of serfdom. Jacob Ross's debut novel tells the story of Pynter, a boy born blind who...

A Time for Hope by Anna Jacobs When her marriage ends in heartbreak and betrayal, Gabrielle Newman is left to pick up the pieces. But an unexpected bequest from a distant cousin offers a glimmer of...

The Janus File by David Weber and Jacob Holo is a gripping science fiction mystery that delves into the complexities of time travel. When the top scientist and chief engineer of the Gordian Division...

How liberal democracies in the late twentieth century addressed public concerns over charged issues in medicine and science is revealed in this history. Ethics boards have become obligatory passage...

The Astor Legacy: A Gilded Age Story of Wealth and Rivalry In the late 19th century, two members of the wealthy Astor family engaged in a bitter struggle for social supremacy. William Waldorf Astor...

The First Migrants: A Story of Freedom and Homesteading in the Great Plains. Between 1877 and 1920, thousands of Black people migrated from the South to the Great Plains in search of land and freedom...

Health Care Reform and American Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know is an in-depth analysis of the landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. First signed into law by President Obama in...

The Little Street: The Neighborhood in Seventeenth-century Dutch Art and Culture By Linda Stone-Ferrier Yale University Press, 2022 In seventeenth-century Dutch cities, the neighborhood played a...

Jon Clinch's Marley A Novel is a masterful reimagining of Charles Dickens' story. In this clever riff, Jacob Marley is very much alive: a rapacious and cunning boy who grows up to be a forger, a...

Mysterium Magnum Volume One is a profound and ambitious work that reimagines the story of Genesis as a living reality. Jacob Boehme's magnum opus presents a unique interpretation of creation, one...

A groundbreaking approach to poverty alleviation has finally been found. Despite billions of dollars spent by individuals and institutions to ease global poverty, progress has been limited. In "More...

The Fenland Spell A Father Eadred Tale by Lindsay Jacob is set in 832 AD, amidst a wave of violent crime sweeping through the Kingdom of the East Angles. Cattle are being slaughtered and left to the...

Tessa Jacobs' life has been marked by uncertainty and loss. After bouncing between foster homes for most of her childhood, she struggles to believe that love is possible - not from her adoptive...

The Day of Ezekiel's Hope by Donna VanLiere In this gripping follow-up to The Time of Jacob's Trouble, bestselling author Donna VanLiere explores the end times through the journeys of those who face...

Delilah Rollins' life has changed overnight. A video she made has gone viral, and now everyone knows her name. As she navigates this new attention in Los Angeles, Delilah stands at the edge of...

The statistical methods used in modern science are built upon a fundamental flaw. This error has severe consequences, shaping decisions in medicine, law, and public policy with profound effects...

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...

Computer graphics have been an integral part of computing since its inception, transforming the computer from a calculating machine into an interactive medium. In "Image Objects: An Archaeology of...

Devotions and Desires: Histories of Sexuality and Religion in the Twentieth-century United States challenges the common perception that sex and religion have been locked in a struggle throughout...

The Energy Crisis and American Politics in the 1970s In 1973, the Arab OPEC cartel imposed an oil embargo on the United States, sending prices soaring and sparking widespread panic. This event marked...

The Terrorist's Dilemma: Managing Violent Covert Organizations by Jacob N. Shapiro is a comprehensive analysis of how terrorist groups organize themselves and the challenges they face in maintaining...

The Lightning Stones by Jack du Brul is a gripping thriller that follows Philip Mercer as he uncovers a sinister plot in the depths of an underground mine. When his old friend and mentor, Abraham...

Richard Powell's study explores the works of art created during a time of major social upheaval and transformation in the 20th century. The book delves into how these artworks use black culture as...

The Role of the Sons of God in Structures of the Nested Heavens. This book explores the concept of access to Heavenly dimensions as an inheritance for those who are sons of God. It delves into the...

Discover the Secret to Receiving Your Miracle Judy Jacobs invites you to join her in a journey of prayer and faith. Her personal experiences, shared in raw detail, offer powerful insights into the...

FBI Special Agent Risa Jacobs has spent five years working in the violent crimes against children division, but her past is about to catch up with her. A tragic reunion with her brother ends in...

Preston Jacobs' world was turned upside down when he met Samantha Davis. She walked into his life with a job application and left with so much more. Her presence is undeniable, and her connection to...

The Girls' History and Culture Reader: The Twentieth Century provides a comprehensive collection of influential essays that have shaped the field of American girls' history and culture. This...

Transformational Chairwork: Using Psychotherapeutic Dialogues in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of Chairwork. Originally developed by Dr. Jacob Moreno and further...

Astoria is a gripping true-adventure tale of an epic three-year journey to forge an American empire on the Pacific Coast. In 1810, John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson led two advance parties to...

Awakening the Heart: East/West Approaches to Psychotherapy and the Healing Relationship by John Welwood explores the potential of meditation as a tool in psychotherapy. By combining Western...

The Kingdom of God on Earth: A Study of Bani-Israel & Beyond. This book explores the concept of man as the vicar of God on Earth, and how this idea has been interpreted throughout history. According...

Diablo III: Storm of Light by Nate Kenyon is set in a world where the High Heavens are healing after a catastrophic event. As the new Aspect of Wisdom, Tyrael struggles to find his place among his...

In Toni Morrison's haunting novel, A Mercy, the surface of slavery is revealed to be just one layer beneath. At its heart, however, lies a story of a mother and daughter - a mother who casts off her...

The Biblical Hero Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility by Elliott Rabin explores how the Bible presents its heroes in a unique and nuanced way. By comparing these biblical figures to those found in...

Founded in Fiction: The Uses of Fiction in the Early United States challenges the traditional narrative of American fiction's rise. In this original account, Thomas Koenigs explores how early...

Tino Robbins's sister, Nica, and her husband, Jacob, are expecting their fifth child. Fortunately, Nica's best friend, Taylor Cochran, is back in town, released from PT and in need of a job. After...

Stephen King presents a fresh adrenaline rush of terror in this electrifying novel. The new minister came to Harlow when Jamie Morton was a boy, bringing new life to the local church and captivating...

The Stick of Joseph in the Hand of Ephraim A sacred text from the first-temple period, written by a prophetic family from the tribe of Joseph, this book tells the story of the ancient Israelites'...

Danny Scudd's life may seem 'absolutely fine', but beneath the surface, he's struggling to come to terms with his identity. After discovering that his boyfriend Tobbs might be cheating on him, and...

Abraham's story is one of profound significance, for it is through his descendants that God's own Son, Jesus, was born. This study guides you through an in-depth look at the historical period...

A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who continues to live a life of greed and miserliness on Christmas Eve. Despite being invited to spend the...

Yves Saint Laurent: Gold Fashion, Jewelry, Shoes, and Bags is a stunning collection of designs that showcase the iconic golds of Yves Saint Laurent's work from the 1960s to the 2000s. This book...

The Sonic Color Line: A New Perspective on Race and Sound in America. Jennifer Lynn Stoever's groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between race and sound,...

A collection of four seminal slave narratives, including Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass , The History of Mary Price: A West Indian Slave , Incident in the Life of a Slave Girl , and The...

Buddy Holly Sessions 5 Late by Trevor K. Jacob In November 1958, Buddy Holly and the Crickets embarked on a whirlwind tour of England, performing at iconic venues such as the London Palladium and...

The Notorious Mrs. Clem Murder and Money in the Gilded Age by Wendy Gamber is a gripping true crime story that delves into the life of Nancy Clem, a charismatic figure at the heart of a sensational...

The Last Army: The Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold and the End of the Civil War in the Welsh Marches, 1646 by John Barratt In June 1645, the decisive Battle of Naseby marked a turning point in the First...

Small Town, Big Magic: A Witchy Romantic Comedy by Hazel Beck is a charming tale of self-discovery and magic. Emerson Wilde's seemingly perfect life in St. Cyprian is turned upside down when she's...