1703 results for 'Claude, Jean'

The Metamorphoses of Tintin, Or, Tintin for Adults by Jean-Marie Apostolidès is a critical study of the canonical Tintin cartoons. First published in French in 1984, this pioneering work examines the...

Edie Sedgwick: A Life of Glamour and Tragedy Born into a wealthy New England family, Edie Sedgwick's childhood was marked by a brutal yet glamorous father. She fled to New York, where she became an...

The Self-Compassion Diet: A Step-by-Step Program to Lose Weight with Loving-Kindness by Jean Fain. Transform your relationship with food and your body through a practical, self-compassionate approach...

Simone de Beauvoir's second autobiography offers an intimate and captivating picture of her life in her twenties, thirties and forties. First published in 1960, this volume recalls her formative...

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's life was marked by a passion for flying and a desire to explore the unknown. As a writer, romantic, and pilot, he found himself at odds with his aristocratic background and...

Empowering Quotes from Kickass Women in Sport: Crush Your Goals, Celebrate Your Strength and Live Life to the Full by Harriet Dyer. Discover the unshakeable confidence that comes from embracing your...

In 1939, the grand Robinswood estate is home to two families with vastly different lives. Despite its once-grandeur, the house and grounds are struggling to stay afloat as the Kenefick family's...

The Hundred Years War: A New History by Michael Prestwich offers a fresh perspective on one of history's longest and most complex conflicts. This masterful account explores the wider politics of the...

Flirtology: Stop Swiping, Start Talking and Find Love by Jean Smith is a practical guide to help you navigate modern dating. In an age of online profiles and swiping left, this book shows how to move...

Take your ukulele skills to the next level with this comprehensive guide. Learn 5 songs and 9 chords from award-nominated music teacher Jenny Peters, former Harvard master class piano teacher Rebecca...

Discover the pleasure of cooking from the woods with 100 delicious recipes featuring game and foraged ingredients. Jean-François Mallet's expert guidance showcases the unique flavours of wild foods,...

Brownian Motion, Martingales, and Stochastic Calculus by Jean-François Le Gall provides a rigorous and self-contained presentation of stochastic integration and stochastic calculus. This...

The Devourer A Graphic Novel by Jean-David Morvan is a gripping science fiction story that explores humanity's struggle for survival in the face of an alien threat. When a mysterious crystal message...

Explore the world of Steampunk and Science Fiction erotica with this collection of five erotic short stories. Written by Jean Ecrivain, these tales often feature strong women who take control of...

Drawing as a formative force, without end and infinite renewal, is at the heart of Jean-Luc Nancy's exploration of the medium. In "The Pleasure in Drawing", Nancy examines how drawing opens towards a...

Isaac Rosenberg: A Life of Genius and Tragedy This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Isaac Rosenberg, one of the most extraordinary poets of World War I. Despite his tragic...

From the tumultuous period following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 to Obama's decision not to intervene in Syria in 2013, this graphic history chronicles thirty years of conflict and diplomacy...

Tommy Kane's artistic journey takes readers on a visual tour of the world. Perched on his trusty camping stool, he draws what he sees, capturing people and places in his unique style. This collection...

Written for Jean de Berry, brother of King Charles V of France, this 15th-century prose romance tells the story of the origins of the powerful feudal dynasty of Lusignan in southwestern France. A...

Lee Miller Photographs presents 100 of the most outstanding photographs taken by a pioneering woman photographer, model, and Surrealist muse. Lee Miller's work spans photojournalism, fashion,...

Abandonment to Divine Providence is a timeless spiritual guide by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, offering a profound message on living in the present moment and accepting everyday obstacles with humility...

The Psychology of Stupidity by Jean-Francois Marmion Understanding human stupidity is crucial to combating it. This comprehensive exploration of the subject brings together some of the world's...

The Queen from Provence by Jean Plaidy is a captivating historical novel that explores the complexities of medieval politics and romance. In this gripping tale, the author masterfully weaves together...

Populism: A Very Short Introduction by Cas Mudde and Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser provides a clear and concise guide to understanding this complex and often debated concept. The authors explore...

The Rebel's Wardrobe: Uncovering the Surprising Origins of Everyday Fashion Classics. Discover how everyday fashion staples like jeans and T-shirts became timeless heroes. From their unexpected...

Set against the tumultuous years following Napoleon's fall from power, Les Miserables is a powerful exploration of crime, punishment and rehabilitation. Victor Hugo's masterpiece follows the...

The Emo Poetry Generator is a unique flip book-style guide that taps into the nostalgia of early-to-mid 2000s emo culture. With its spiral binding and over 150,000 unique three-line poems, it's an...

A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining is a beautifully illustrated guide to reviving the art of French elegance and entertaining. The founders of Antoinette Poisson, Vincent Farelly...

Yves Saint Laurent: Icons of Fashion Design & Photography is a stunning collection of images showcasing the designer's groundbreaking work. From 1962 to 1988, Yves Saint Laurent's haute couture and...

A Discourse on Inequality by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores how the growth of civilization affects human happiness and freedom. Rousseau argues that as societies become more complex, natural...

The Ground of the Image by Jean-Luc Nancy This collection of writings explores the complex relationship between images and visual art, delving into topics such as the power of images, their...

For fans of historical fiction and romance, Jean Plaidy's 'The Plantagenet Prelude' is a gripping tale of power, politics and passion. When William X dies, his 15-year-old daughter Eleanor inherits...

An Autumn evening in 1937 sets the stage for a complex web of espionage and deception. A German engineer's visit to Warsaw railway station marks the beginning of a cat-and-mouse game between French...

While Britain was at war, women took on new roles to keep the country moving. In July 1914, Constance Copeland left her privileged past behind and signed up as a Clippie, collecting money and giving...

A Ration Book Daughter by Jean Fullerton is a heart-wrenching tale of love and survival set against the backdrop of wartime Britain. When her husband's involvement with the fascist black-shirts...

The Sociology of Food Eating and the Place of Food in Society by Jean-Pierre Poulain is a seminal work that explores the social study of food. This English language edition provides an overview of...

Building from Waste: Recovered Materials in Architecture and Construction explores the concept of sustainable design by reducing waste and promoting the use of recycled materials. This book delves...

Clothing Poverty: A Vivid Exploration of Fast Fashion and Second-Hand Clothes This book takes readers on a journey to uncover the hidden world of fast fashion and second-hand clothes. By following...

The Voyage of the 'Why Not?' in the Antarctic A vivid account of early 20th-century Antarctic exploration and scientific research, this book describes the hardships and satisfactions faced by those...

The meaning of meaninglessness: why nothing matters. Nihilism is often misunderstood as an ideology of destruction, but it's actually about recognizing that life can be seen as ultimately without...

Winter 1364. King Jean Le Bon's death at Poitiers has set in motion a chain of events that will determine the fate of Europe. As war looms, Sir Thomas Blackstone, England's Master of War, is tasked...

The Granite Coast Murders is the sixth installment in Jean-Luc Bannalec's mystery series. A murder takes place at a Brittany beach resort, where Commissaire Dupin and his partner Claire are on...

Blades of Freedom (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10) A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase is a gripping graphic novel that tells the true story of the Haitian Revolution. In 1791,...

The White Plague: Tuberculosis, Man, and Society By René Jules Dubos and Jean Dubos Rutgers University Press, 1987 This influential work challenges the conventional view of tuberculosis as a medical...

The Philosopher and His Poor by Jacques Rancière explores the relationship between philosophy and the poor. This study examines how major Western thinkers have engaged with the idea of the poor, from...

The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks is a comprehensive collection of nearly 600 professional card tricks. Compiled from articles and journals published over four decades, this monumental book covers a...

Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger's seminal work Situated Learning offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding how we learn. Traditionally, theories of learning have focused on individual cognitive...

The Dada Painters and Poets offers an authentic insight into the movement's convictions and spirit. This collection of essays, manifestos, and illustrations provides a unique perspective on Dadaism,...

Jean-Pierre Vernant's groundbreaking study explores the relationship between myth and thought in ancient Greece. This new edition of his eighteen essays offers a fresh perspective on the intellectual...

The French may have perfected love, and Paris has been its laboratory. From medieval troubadours to modern-day icons, this city has drawn those seeking to experience the limits of love -...

The Holker Album: A Rare Glimpse into 18th-Century Textile Trade. In 1751, John Holker embarked on an industrial espionage mission to England, tasked with collecting samples of English textiles for...

The Liverpool Boys are in Town: The Birth of Terrace Culture In the late 1970s, a vibrant youth culture emerged on the Football Terraces of Liverpool, which would come to be known as Casuals. This...

The Incorruptible Omnibus brings together a powerful story of transformation and redemption. After a pivotal moment of crisis, Max Damage sets out to change his ways and become a hero. However, he...

The Wide World is the first epic novel in the GLORIOUS YEARS series from Pierre Lemaitre, a two-time winner of the prestigious Prix-Goncourt. This absorbing and colourful novel is rich with...

Basquiat: A powerful and provocative artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat left an indelible mark on modern art with his work that spanned just eight years. Despite his untimely death at 27, his legacy...

Book 21 of Astrologia Gallica presents the rules for a rational approach to horoscope interpretation in two concise phrases: "Of the Active Determination of the Celestial Bodies & the Passive...

The Participatory Condition in the Digital Age explores how participation has become a central preoccupation of our time. This comprehensive and transdisciplinary study examines the nature, place,...

Expert Card Technique by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue is a comprehensive guide to mastering card manipulation techniques. This book provides step-by-step instructions for basic manipulations, such...

Discover the pivotal events that shaped Haiti's struggle for independence. Jeremy D. Popkin's A Concise History of the Haitian Revolution offers a nuanced and rigorous treatment of the late 18th...

The Practice of Aromatherapy by Jean Valnet is an in-depth guide to the use of essential oils for health and wellbeing. This comprehensive book explains the principles behind aromatherapy,...

The New Strategic Brand Management by Jean-Noël Kapferer is a leading reference source for brand strategy, adopted internationally by business schools and marketing practitioners. This fifth edition...

The Green Frontier: Assessing the Economic Implications of Climate Action By Jean Pisani-Ferry and Adam Posen Paperback, 528 pages Climate change poses significant challenges for economic growth,...

Daniele Tamagni's photographs are more than just images - they're a testament to the power of fashion as a means of expression and resistance. This comprehensive retrospective brings together a wide...

Death in the Ardennes 22nd August 1914: France's Deadliest Day by Jean-Michel Steg is a historical account of one of the most devastating days in French history. On 22nd August 1914, 27,000 French...

Babar the King is a heartwarming tale about a young elephant's journey to become king. After his mother's tragic death at the hands of a hunter, Babar escapes into the big city and returns home with...

A dark and gripping crime thriller from Kerry Watts. Jean Angus's peaceful life is shattered when her husband Malcolm is murdered, along with their farmhand, in a brutal double killing. Detective...

Saint Thomas Aquinas: A Scholarly Biography This comprehensive biography presents a detailed and profound account of the life and work of Friar Thomas Aquinas, a thirteenth-century theologian whose...

Dress and Globalisation by Margaret Maynard explores how dress is shaped by globalisation, examining issues such as consumption, ethnicity, gender, and representation. This comprehensive survey draws...

Discourse, Figure by Jean-François Lyotard is a seminal work that explores the relationship between language and art. First published in 2011, this English translation marks an important milestone in...

Jersey Place Names Volume I: The Dictionary is a comprehensive study of the island's place names, spanning many centuries. Compiled by Charles Stevens, Jean Arthur, and Joan Stevens after thirty...

James Bowie: A Life of Adventure and Violence This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most infamous figures. Clifford Hopewell has spent years researching James Bowie, drawing...

A Dangerous Education A Novel by Megan Chance explores the complexities of female relationships and the consequences of secrets in McCarthy-era America. Rosemary Chivers, a reformist teacher, forms...

The Great Goddess Reverence of the Divine Feminine from the Paleolithic to the Present by Jean Markale This comprehensive study explores the enduring worship of the Great Goddess across cultures and...

Listening by Jean-Luc Nancy Fordham University Press, 2007, Paperback, 85 pages. This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between humans and animals. It examines how thinkers such...

Optimise your body's structure for enhanced energy flow and mental clarity with this illustrated guide to Dr. Ida P. Rolf's Structural Integration process.Jean Louise Green explores the relationship...

Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence. This inspiring text shows that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the...

For All the World by Jean Grainger is a historical fiction novel set in Dublin, Ireland in 1915. Eighteen-year-old May Gallagher feels trapped in her life, longing for freedom and adventure. When she...

Hatred of Capitalism: A Semiotext(e) Reader brings together key works from French theory and new American fiction, compiled to commemorate a pivotal moment in intellectual history.Founded by Sylvere...

Batman: Knightfall Vol. 3: Knightsend The final chapter of this series sees Bruce Wayne complete his remarkable recovery from a broken back, ready to resume his role as Gotham's protector. However,...

A new book from Ines de la Fressange, offering a fresh perspective on French style. This stylish guide shares the secrets behind achieving a chic yet relaxed look in every situation. From timeless...

Jean-Dominique Bauby's memoir is a haunting and harrowing account of his experience with locked-in syndrome, a condition where a person is paralysed from head to toe, yet remains conscious and aware...

Rebecca Rischin's For the End of Time is a captivating history of Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. Composed in 1940, the work was performed under trying circumstances: the temperature,...

Alice Walker's In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens is a powerful collection of essays that celebrates the legacy of creativity and the rich vein of women's stories and spirituality. Through her...

Huis clos: Pièce en un acte by Jean-Paul Sartre is a thought-provoking play that explores the human condition through everyday conversations. Set in a Second Empire-style salon, three individuals...

A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy is a heartwarming and humorous contemporary romance set against the backdrop of Wanda World, an amusement park inspired by country music legends...

Groovy Bob: The Life and Times of Robert Fraser by Harriet Vyner is a captivating biography that explores the life of a charismatic figure who left an indelible mark on 1960s culture. Through the...

A Brief History of Curating (Documents, 3) by Hans Ulrich Obrist This publication is part of JRP|Ringer's innovative Documents series and features a unique collection of interviews with pioneering...

Climate catastrophe looms as global temperatures soar. What can be done to prevent this destruction of a habitable world? In "After Geoengineering: Climate Tragedy, Repair, and Restoration", Holly...

Since 1972, Hal Foster has been at the forefront of cultural criticism, offering a unique perspective on the interconnected agendas of artists, patrons, and critics. In this seminal work, Foster...

This Really Isn't About You by Jean Hannah Edelstein is a heart-wrenching and humorous memoir about finding one's way in life. After returning to the US after 14 years abroad, Edelstein was forced to...

The history of racism reveals that racial divisions are often rooted in politics and social constructs rather than visible differences. In this thought-provoking book, historian Jean-Frédéric Schaub...

Bordeaux's transformation into the world's most treasured wine region is revealed in this memoir by Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of Château Lynch-Bages. A leading figure in Bordeaux's revival and...

Stanley Matthews: A Life of Football and Humility This authorised biography celebrates the life and sporting achievements of Stanley Matthews, 'footballer and gentleman'. Written at his daughter's...

Introducing Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic. This influential book provides a comprehensive overview of critical race theory, explaining its origins, key...

Manual Therapy for the Prostate presents a comprehensive guide to treating prostate issues through manual treatment procedures. Based on Jean-Pierre Barral's clinical practice and his theory of...

This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World (and Me) by Marisa Meltzer is a biography that explores the life and legacy of Jean Nidetch, the woman behind the popular weight loss...

Charles de Foucauld: A Life of Devotion and Sacrifice The life of Charles de Foucauld is one of remarkable transformation. From his childhood to his death, he walked a path of surrender to God,...

Dangerous Crossings explores the complex and often contentious debates surrounding animal use in nonwhite cultural practices in contemporary America. Three high-profile controversies - live animal...

This comprehensive introduction to philosophical hermeneutics covers the major figures from Philo to Habermas, providing a detailed analysis of conflicts between various interpretive schools. Jean...