4149 results for 'Stern, Roger'

The Third Reich Bravery and Merit Decoration for Eastern Peoples Rolf Michaelis presents a rare insight into a lesser-known aspect of World War II history, focusing on the awarding of the Decoration...

The Western Apache Language and Culture offers a unique insight into the intricacies of linguistic anthropology through its close study of the Western Apache language. Seven essays, revised for this...

Set against the backdrop of pre-Civil War Virginia, Confessions from the Cotton Fields is an erotic historical novel that explores themes of freedom and survival. Octavia's life is marked by hardship...

The photographs of Timothy H. O'Sullivan and William Bell are among the most celebrated images of nineteenth-century American photography. Commissioned by government-sponsored geological surveys,...

Prayer and Worship in Eastern Christianities, 5th to 11th Centuries explores the diversity of Christian practices in the medieval eastern Mediterranean, focusing on liturgy, performance, prayer,...

Universal-International Westerns, 1947-1963: The Complete Filmography is a comprehensive collection of 114 western films produced by the merged studios of Universal and International between 1947 and...

Inspired by the art of Western civilization, this book showcases over 100 hooked rug designs based on famous artists and styles. From prehistoric to Renaissance, Art Deco to modern exhibitions, fiber...

The Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 The final volume of Ian W. Toll's magisterial Pacific War Trilogy brings to life the harrowing last year of World War II in the Pacific...

Explore the vibrant culinary traditions of Eastern Europe with Kapusta, a unique cookbook that celebrates the humble vegetables that have shaped the region's most vibrant culinary traditions...

A comprehensive guide to the rich and exotic recipes of the Middle East, A New Book of Middle Eastern Food is a treasure trove of modern and accessible dishes. Claudia Roden's meticulous collection...

Salma Hage's latest cookbook brings together a rich collection of Middle Eastern dessert recipes, showcasing the region's unique blend of cultures and influences. From spiced cookies to aromatic...

The Westerns and War Films of John Ford by Sue Matheson offers an engaging look at one of America's greatest directors and his multifaceted legacy. Drawing on previously unreleased material, this...

The Oxford History of the Prison: A Rich and Complex Institution For centuries, prisons have been a cornerstone of punishment in Western society. Yet, their development and evolution over time reveal...

The Zelensky Effect by Olga Onuch and Henry E. Hale is a compelling exploration of Ukraine's national history and its iconic president Volodymyr Zelensky. In the face of Russian aggression,...

The Glorious Years of the LNER London and North Eastern Railway by John Ryan Hardcover, 256 pages, published May 2022 by Great Northern Books Limited. This book is a visual celebration of one of the...

The First World War was a pivotal moment in Irish history, with more men serving and dying than in all previous conflicts. Often overlooked at home, the Irish soldiers who fought abroad left their...

Joel Sternfeld's Walking the High Line is a poignant and visually stunning book that captured the essence of New York City's beloved elevated railroad ruin. In 2001, as the World Trade Center still...

The Dnepr 1943: Hitler's Eastern Rampart Crumbles In the summer of 1943, German forces found themselves facing an impossible situation. Their offensive at Kursk had failed, leaving them with only one...

The Western Way of War: Infantry Battle in Classical Greece By Victor Davis Hanson In the fifth century B.C., the Greeks revolutionized warfare with a new style of fighting that would shape Western...

The Meaning of Race: A Study of Racial Ideology and its Impact on Modern Society. In modern society, race seems to be both ubiquitous and elusive. Despite a general aversion to discriminatory...

Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel: A New Introduction by Norton Mezvinsky This updated edition examines the history and consequences of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel. Written by renowned scholar...

The Ottoman Conquest of Southeastern Europe (14th - 15th Centuries) is a pivotal moment in history that spans over a century. In 1369, a small band of Ottoman Turkish warriors was invited by the...

The Eastern Cape Frontier was a stage of intense conflict in the nineteenth century, as Britons, Boers, and Xhosa clashed over land and cultural differences. This conflict continues to shape modern...

The Forgotten Eastern Front in WW1: A Memoir by General Max Hoffmann In the early years of World War I, two massive Russian armies invaded German lands, catching the enemy off guard. As the Germans...

Bruce Lee: Eastern Heroes Special Collectors Edition No 1A new edition celebrating the enduring legacy of Bruce Lee, featuring a range of articles and insights from various authors. This 96-page...

This comprehensive analysis explores the development of Western intellectual history between A.D. 400 and 1400. Marcia Colish examines the diverse modes of thought and cultural influences that shaped...

Ephrem the Syrian: Select Poems (Eastern Christian Texts) by Ephrem the Syrian is a collection of twenty poems that showcase the poet and theologian's unique voice. This new translation, featuring...

A Financial History of Western Europe by Charles P. Kindleberger provides a comprehensive overview of finance in Western Europe over half a millennium. The book explores the development of financial...

This comprehensive history of Western monasticism explores nearly two millennia of devotion to prayer, meditation, and good works. From late antique Egypt to the present day, Peter King guides...

The Belarusian Shtetl: A Landmark Volume on Jewish Communities in Belarus. For centuries, Jewish shtetls played an integral part in Belarusian life. Today, they are largely gone, leaving behind only...

The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region is a comprehensive guide to North American bird species, featuring over 2,000 colour photographs and 545 species. This portable field guide...

Jewish Migration in Modern Times: The Case of Eastern Europe examines the complex factors that have driven Jewish migration within and from eastern Europe since 1880. This collection brings together...

Tiger Beetles of the Southeastern United States A Field Guide is a comprehensive guide to the region's diverse and abundant tiger beetle population. With stunning close-up photographs, flight season...

The African Dwelling: From Traditional to Western Style Homes This book explores the significant changes in housing in Sub-Saharan Africa since European arrival. The traditional homes of yesteryear...

A comprehensive survey of Muslims in Western Europe has been updated for its fourth edition. This book provides an introduction to the social, political, cultural and religious position of Muslim...

Russophobia: How Western Media Turns Russia Into the EnemyThis book explores the phenomenon of Russophobia in Western media, tracing its roots back to the Cold War era. Despite the end of the Cold...

Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from the Eastern MediterraneanA vibrant collection of recipes and stories from the islands that bridge the Mediterranean and the Middle East, tracing the ingredients...

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: A Cultural Study of the Gospels This book offers a fresh perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus, exploring the cultural context in which the four Gospels...

Sadhana: A Way to God explores the path to inner peace and spiritual fulfillment through a series of practical exercises. Drawing on insights from Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, Anthony de...

The House of Wisdom: How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization by Jonathan Lyons. For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was marked by stagnation and darkness. In contrast,...

The Philokalia: A Companion for Your Spiritual Journey This collection of writings by Eastern Christian monks offers a unique perspective on spiritual growth and contemplative practices. Translated...

Marx at the Margins offers a fresh perspective on Karl Marx's work, revealing a global theorist whose social critique was sensitive to diverse human experiences. Kevin Anderson presents a nuanced...

The Making of The Magnificent Seven: Behind the Scenes of the Pivotal Western By Brian Hannan The story behind The Magnificent Seven is one of turmoil and transformation. In 1960s Hollywood, the film...

The origins of the war in Ukraine are more complex than they initially seem. Contrary to popular opinion, the conflict is not primarily between Russia and Ukraine, but rather between Russia and the...

Behind the Scenes of the Classic Western Film Tombstone The making of Tombstone is revealed in this unique behind-the-scenes account. Written by John Farkis, who was told the day-by-day story of the...

Diesel Part 7: Western Region Class 14 Diesel-Hydraulic 0-6-0s These locomotives were designed to evoke a sense of 'continental' style, with a design that nodded to their steam-powered predecessors...

Wiking: A Dutch SS-man on the Eastern Front tells the story of Henk Kistemaker's experiences as a member of the Waffen-SS during World War II. As one of 25,000 Dutch volunteers who joined the German...

Adventures in My Youth: A German Soldier on the Eastern Front, 1941-45This personal memoir is a unique and outstanding account of four years of bitter combat on the Eastern Front. Armin...

Logic: A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western ThoughtThis accessible introduction to logic is also an in-depth treatment of the discipline from a professor with extensive experience...

This comprehensive guide covers 14 islands in the Caribbean, providing essential information for mariners and travelers alike. With over 44 years of experience in the region, Don Street's expertise...

Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the American frontier, this gripping western novel tells the true story of the trailblazing fur trappers and mountain men who lived it. A tale of survival and...

China's Western Horizon: Beijing and the New Geopolitics of Eurasia by Daniel S. Markey explores how China is transforming its economic power into global influence under President Xi Jinping's...

The Great Western Railway 150 Glorious Years celebrates 150 years of this iconic institution. This comprehensive history covers every aspect of the line's story, from its locomotives and branch lines...

The Making of the New Spirituality: The Eclipse of the Western Religious Tradition by James A. Herrick A significant shift in Western religious attitudes has taken place, largely unnoticed, over the...

Trees of Eastern North America is the most comprehensive field guide to the native and naturalized trees of eastern North America. Covering 825 species, this book features superior descriptions,...

Explore the rich and diverse world of Eastern thought with this comprehensive collection of key readings.Through extracts from primary and secondary sources, including cornerstone texts like the...

A comprehensive guide to Western medicinal plants and herbs is presented in this detailed volume. With over 530 colour photographs, it provides extensive information on the nearly 500 species...

Santa's Sick of Cookies An Eastern Shore Christmas Tale by Karen Young Foley. In this charming tale, a young boy from the Eastern Shore of Virginia is determined to give Santa Claus some variety in...

Silk Weaving in Byzantine, Islamic and Near Eastern Cultures By Anna Muthesius This volume explores the complex patterns of silk acquisition by secular and ecclesiastical bodies in the past. It...

The Grand Canyon of British Columbia's Fraser River was infamous for its treacherous waters and deadly rapids. Between 1862 and 1921, at least 200 people lost their lives navigating the river in...

Small Craft Warnings: Stories by Kate Braverman In the contemporary West Coast, a world of faded stucco walls and endless highways hides damaged souls and desperate alienation. These stories by...

Turkey's New Geopolitics: From the Balkans to Western China by Graham E. Fuller The collapse of the Soviet Union has had far-reaching consequences for Turkey, which is now navigating a complex web of...

Western Capitalism in Transition: Global Processes, Local Challenges This book offers a critical exploration of capitalism's evolution and its ongoing challenges. Since its emergence, industrial...

The Routledge Companion to Central and Eastern Europe Since 1919 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history from the Treaty of Versailles to the present day. This reference guide...

Teaching Safe Horsemanship: A Guide to English and Western Instruction provides expert guidance for instructors looking to create a safe and productive riding environment. Jan Dawson shares valuable...

Muslims in Eastern Europe explores the history and contemporary situation of Muslim communities in the region from three distinct angles. The book examines how these communities have survived and...

Caddisflies: A Comprehensive Guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists By Thomas Ames Jr. Discover the world of caddisflies, with over 100 species identified in this definitive...

The Rocking P Ranch and the Second Cattle Frontier in Western Canada brings to life the story of one of Alberta's most ambitious family ranches. Founded by Roderick Riddle Macleay in 1900, the...

Rome Late Republic and Principate by John W. Boyer, Walter Emil Kaegi, Peter White, and Julius Kirshner is a collection of primary documents that explore the history of Rome from the late republic to...

Western Swing Guitar is a comprehensive collection of 25 swingin' classics, featuring the solos of renowned guitarists. This book includes a special introduction to Western Swing guitar styles,...

The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World, Second Edition A groundbreaking exploration of the human brain, where mind meets matter. Iain McGilchrist...

Goodbye, Eastern Europe is a sweeping narrative that chronicles a thousand years of strife, war, and bloodshed in a region that has been largely forgotten. From pre-Christianity to the fall of...

A poisoning many years ago may not have been accidental after all. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house, along with a collection of unwanted bric-a-brac,...

Explore the extensive imagery and fascinating stories of hundreds of Orthodox Christian icons and saints. An icon is a wooden panel painting of a holy person or scene from Orthodox Christianity,...

Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization by Paul Kindstedt offers a unique perspective on the world of cheese. By examining the role of cheesemakers throughout...

The Oxford History of Western Music: Music in the Nineteenth Century by Richard Taruskin provides a comprehensive survey of Western music during this period. Through a representative selection of...

A gripping story filled with remarkable revelations reveals the secret history of an intelligence agency gone out of control. In 1985, 1,300 KGB officers were stationed in the USA, while the FBI had...

Experience the artistry of Western screen legends in this unique coloring book. Featuring 31 striking woodcut-style portraits of iconic stars from film and television, including John Wayne, Maureen...

Agents of Influence reveals the secret history of an intelligence agency gone out of control, accountable to no one but itself and intent on subverting Western politics on a near-inconceivable scale...

The Preference for the Primitive Episodes in the History of Western Taste and Art is a study of how our perception of art has changed over time. E.H. Gombrich explores the idea that older, less...

Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the American frontier, this epic western novel tells the true story of those who braved the unknown. Based on real events, it's an unforgettable journey into...

The zombie has become an integral part of twenty-first-century popular culture. This phenomenon is explored in "Zombies in Western Culture: A Twenty-First Century Crisis", which argues that certain...

The Life of Music: New Adventures in the Western Classical Tradition by Nicholas KenyonThis engaging guide explores the enduring appeal of classical music, highlighting its power to bring people...

Painting Axis Forces on the Eastern Front: A Step-by-Step Guide Andy Singleton shares his expertise and practical advice for painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes. This book is...

Jonathan Spence explores how the West has understood China over seven centuries in this thought-provoking study.The author examines how Westerners, from Iberian adventurers to Enlightenment thinkers...

The Hollywood Western and American Frontier Mythology: A Critical Re-examination. This book offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between the Hollywood Western film genre and American...

Western nations' economic expectations for the future are out of sync with the realities of economic stagnation. Economist Stephen King warns that stringent steps will be required to avoid massive...

The Defeat of the Luftwaffe: A Strategy for Disaster by Jonathan Trigg In 1939 and 1940, Nazi Germany's blitzkrieg tactics swept across Europe, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The...

Astrology has become an integral part of modern popular culture, with 99% of adults in the West knowing their birth sign. Despite being a pre-Christian and pre-scientific worldview, astrology...

A unique and powerful portrayal of life and death in the trenches during World War I. This collection of previously unpublished letters and first-hand accounts from British soldiers offers a graphic...

Airs de violon d'Europe de l'Est by Pete Cooper is a collection of 80 Eastern European folk tunes, showcasing a diverse range of styles and complexities. From simple to challenging pieces, this book...

A Goddess in the Stones: Travels in India by Norman LewisThis thought-provoking travelogue takes readers on a journey through the lesser-known regions of India, avoiding the more tourist-friendly...

The Lunar Mansions Guide: Rediscovering the Western Lunar Zodiac by Oscar Hofman is a comprehensive guide to the traditional Western lunar mansions, also known as the Manzils. This long-lost...

The Western Medical Tradition 800 BC to AD 1800 This comprehensive history of Western medicine spans twenty centuries, tracing the influence of Greek medical practices from their origins in the fifth...

The Golden Tread: An Exploration of Esoteric Wisdom in the Western World This book offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of esoteric wisdom in the Western world, tracing its development...

Discover the fascinating world of Eastern European household spirits in this comprehensive study. Author Ronesa Aveela shares her grandmother's tales and others from Bulgarian folklore, exploring the...

British Black Art Debates on Western Art History by Sophie Orlando explores the intersection of social and cultural history with the development of British Black Art. This collection challenges...

Quaker Spirituality: Selected Writings is an important collection of writings from one of the world's oldest and most distinctive Christian traditions.The spirituality of the Quakers, as reflected in...

Imagining Los Angeles: A City in Fiction by David Fine explores the evolution of the city's literary image from its promotional beginnings to contemporary visions of a complex and often troubled...

The Ayahuasca Sessions: Conversations with Amazonian Curanderos and Western Shamans by Rak Razam In this thought-provoking companion to his memoir Aya Awakenings, Australian journalist Rak Razam...