1776 results for 'Kessler, Steven'

Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War by Steven K. Bailey. In January 1945, a storm of antiaircraft fire darkened the skies above South China Sea as American aircraft descended...

The SU-76 Assault Gun: A Soviet War Machine In 1943, the Soviet Union introduced the SU-76 assault gun, a vehicle that would play a significant role in its struggle against Nazi Germany. This book...

Dorothy Carvello's story is one of survival and determination in the cutthroat music industry. As the first female A&R executive at Atlantic Records, she navigated a male-dominated world with...

Denise Scott Brown has had a profound impact on contemporary architecture since the 1960s. Her work with Robert Venturi and Steven Izenour's research project, Learning from Las Vegas, challenged...

Airspace Closure and Civil Aviation: A Strategic Resource for Airline Managers By Steven D. Jaffe The impact of airspace closure on airlines can be significant, ranging from minor disruptions to...

William Logan's latest collection of essays and reviews offers a unique perspective on poetry. A long-time critic, he challenges conventional wisdom and argues that some of the most misunderstood...

Open Sources 2.0 explores the impact of open source concepts on various industries and aspects of society. Written by leading technology leaders, these essays offer insights into the evolution of...

A mysterious outbreak at Kerr Memorial Hospital is sending shockwaves through the medical community. Women are dying from post-operative wound infections that resist antibiotics, and the authorities...

Steven J. Ericson's Financial Stabilization in Meiji Japan challenges prevailing views of the 1880s financial reforms in Japan. This book offers a fresh perspective on the policies implemented by...

Steven Bilakovics argues that the widespread disdain for politics in Western democracies today is not solely due to the liberal political system or consumer society. Rather, he contends that...

Roxy Paine Dioramas offers a unique perspective on contemporary art and its relationship with modern culture. First published in 2021, this volume presents the first in-depth look at American artist...

Every Exquisite Thing by Laura Steven is a dark and seductive exploration of beauty, identity, and the true cost of perfection. When Penny is offered the chance to have her portrait painted by a...

Dark secrets lurk behind the glamour of the entertainment industry. When PR guru Lola Lovett's client, actor Sam Stevens, fails to show up at home, she discovers a shocking truth: he's already dead...

In 1993, Gideon Mendel spent several weeks photographing the patients and staff at the Middlesex Hospital's Broderip and Charles Bell wards, two of the few dedicated AIDS wards in London. The...

Twelve UK-based authors come together to create this anthology of twelve brand-new short stories that are sure to appeal to fans of crime fiction and detection. Each story features daring, brilliant...

Twelve essays by leading art historians explore the diverse approaches to understanding Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. Each contributor applies their preferred methodology, from traditional to...

The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is a comprehensive guide for anyone planning to spend time outside. Written by renowned outdoorsman Steven Rinella, this book delivers hard-won...

Fluid Futures: Exploring the Boundaries of Science Fiction Steven Shaviro's new book delves into the world of science fiction, examining how it envisions alternative futures and challenges our...

The Songs of Momus: A Prolific Career in Indie Pop. Nicholas Currie, better known as Momus, is one of the most prolific and talented indie songwriters of the last forty years. His work has been both...

A humorous and poignant look at aging, Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old is a collection of do's and don'ts for navigating the challenges of growing older. Based on award-winning journalist...

The Darker Angels of Our Nature Refuting the Pinker Theory of History & Violence by Philip Dwyer and Mark Micale This collection of essays challenges Steven Pinker's theory that history is...

The Causeway Coast A Celebration of Northern Ireland's Spectacular World Heritage Shore by Steven Hanna is a photographic journey along one of the world's most breathtaking coastlines. This book...

American Flannel: Reviving America's Clothing Industry In the 1980s, the US lost its dominance in clothing manufacture, with Americans wearing almost no domestically made apparel. This shift had...

Gaelic in Your Gob Four Dozen English Words that Came from the Scottish Highlands by Michael Steven Newton explores the fascinating history of Scottish Gaelic and its connection to modern English...

Talent Tectonics: Navigating Global Workforce Shifts, Building Resilient Organizations and Reimagining the Employee Experience by Steven T. Hunt is a guide to helping companies adapt to a changing...

Bernard Herrmann's music has left an indelible mark on film history, enriching the work of some of cinema's most iconic directors. This first major biography explores the complex interplay between...

Jack Knifed by Christopher Greyson is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark secrets of Jack Stratton's troubled past. A series of unsettling nightmares has driven him to seek answers about his...

Refiguring Resurrection: A Biblical and Systematic Eschatology by Steven Edward Harris offers a fresh approach to understanding Christian eschatology. Drawing on recent literary and theological...

Fittingness and Environmental Ethics: A Philosophical, Theological and Applied Perspective By Michael S. Northcott and Steven C. van den Heuvel Routledge, Chapman & Hall, Incorporated, 2024 This...

The Ghost Map is a gripping story of Victorian London, where a massive cholera epidemic threatened to destroy the city. Steven Johnson masterfully weaves together the tale of two unlikely heroes,...

Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label tells the story of a pioneering music label that played a significant role in shaping George Harrison's solo career. In...

Shocking facts about Steven Avery's case have been missing from the hit Netflix series Making a Murderer. In 1985, Avery was wrongly convicted of a brutal sexual assault, but DNA evidence later...

Medieval Wales: Centuries of Ambiguity by David Stephenson offers a fresh perspective on the history of Wales during the eleventh to fourteenth centuries. Challenging the traditional view that the...

The Originals: The Secret History of the Birth of the SAS in Their Own Words by Gordon Stevens. For over 120 hours, the founding members of the Special Air Service (SAS) shared their stories,...

Steven Rhodes' My Little Occult Book Club A Creepy Collection is a humorous collection of parody book covers for aspiring occultists and enthusiasts. The book features illustrated fake titles,...

Vlad Taltos is in love. With a former assassin who may just be better at the Game than he is. A wedding is being planned, along with a shady deal gone wrong and a dead man who owes Vlad money...

Joe Pickett's latest adventure begins with an unlikely job offer from Silicon Valley billionaire Steven Price. As game warden for Wyoming's Twelve Sleep County, Joe is tasked with leading Price on a...

The Mind Leading Scientists Explore the Brain, Memory, Personality, and Happiness By John Brockman This thought-provoking collection brings together some of the world's most influential scientists...

The Lotus Esprit: A Masterpiece of Design and Technology Launched in 1976, the Lotus Esprit remained at the forefront of its market segment for almost three decades. Its design underwent regular...

Life in Colour: How Animals See the World reveals a fascinating world previously unknown to us. Professor Martin Stevens explores the complex system of colour communication used by animals, from the...

Easter Island, a remote outpost in the South Pacific, has long been shrouded in mystery. Its 300 stone heads stand sentinel against the forces of time and nature. In "Island at the End of the World",...

The Eternal Letter: A lavishly illustrated examination of the enduring influence of and many variations on the classical Roman capital letter. This book offers a series of essays by highly regarded...

The B-26 "Flak-Bait" is the remarkable story of an American bomber that achieved unparalleled success during World War II. With 201 combat missions under its belt, it holds the record for the highest...

The Madness of Knowledge: An Exploration of the Emotional Life of Knowing Steven Connor's thought-provoking book delves into the inner world of knowledge, revealing how our desire for understanding...

Behind the walls of England's first Criminal Lunatic Asylum, a complex and often disturbing world existed. Mark Stevens reveals the lives of patients whose mental illnesses led them to become...

Gone Feral Wild in the Woods and Fells of the Lake District is a personal account of one man's experience living rough in the woods, as he struggles to come to terms with his circumstances. With no...

Hardcover 656 pages (2022) The durability of authoritarian regimes is a paradox. Despite facing extreme challenges such as economic crisis and mass discontent, many dictatorships have survived for...

Sherlock: the Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 2 brings together some of the most iconic stories from the legendary detective's canon. This carefully curated collection showcases the...

The Reversion by Steven C. Smith offers a unique perspective on survival and preparedness in the face of catastrophic collapse. This novel tells the story of Jim Wyatt, who has been preparing for...

For those new to multisport racing, this updated edition offers a friendly and accessible guide to training for standard-distance duathlons and triathlons. Written by Steven Jonas, who has completed...

The New Gettysburg Campaign Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Battle of 1863. This full-color guide provides an in-depth look at the Gettysburg Campaign, from June 9 to July 14, 1863. With clear...

Friedrich Kittler's influential work continues to shape contemporary media theory, literary criticism and cultural studies. This collection of essays provides a comprehensive understanding of his...

Sherry Shriner's online cult was built on a foundation of conspiracy theories and false claims. She preached about mysterious orgone energy and Christian prayer as defensive shields against forces of...

Global Democratic Theory: A Critical Introduction By Daniel Bray and Steven Slaughter Polity Press, 2015 272 pages, paperback This comprehensive introduction to global democratic theory explores how...

The Shtetl New Evaluations by Steven T. Katz explores the unique history and culture of Eastern European Jewish settlements, known as shtetls, which were distinct from other Jewish communities in...

Show of Hands: A Natural History of Sign Language by David F. Armstrong explores how sign languages have enriched human culture and expanded our understanding of the human condition. This engaging...

Ken Wilson Memorial Volume: Renormalization, Lattice Gauge Theory, and Quantum Fields This comprehensive volume celebrates the life and work of Ken Wilson, a renowned physicist who made significant...

A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human-alien diplomacy and the urgent need for climate repair. In a world where the future hangs in...

US Battle Tanks 1917-1945 by Steven J. Zaloga is a comprehensive and detailed illustrated examination of the development and combat performance of US battle tanks from World War I to the end of World...

The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance In today's fast-paced business environment, meetings are an inevitable part of life. However, with millions of...

Jon M. Chu's memoir offers a powerful and inspiring account of his journey as a first-generation Chinese American, navigating cultural identity and finding success in the film industry. Growing up in...

Constant Battles: Why We Fight presents a provocative thesis that challenges our understanding of human history. Harvard archaeologist Steven LeBlanc argues that warfare and violent conflict have...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of London's underground rave scene in the 1990s, "Whole of the Moon" is a powerful and unflinching debut novel.The story follows Steven as he navigates a world that...

Steven Landsburg's provocative exploration of economics challenges conventional wisdom with unexpected insights. In "More Sex is Safer Sex", he presents a series of thought-provoking discussions that...

The Book of Athyra is the sixth and seventh novel in Steven Brust's fantasy series. This collection follows the story of Vlad Taltos, a sorcerer and assassin, as he navigates his complex...

Sylvia Plath: The Wound and the Cure of Words by Steven Gould Axelrod offers an in-depth exploration of the poet's life and work. By combining psychoanalytical, feminist, and intertextual methods,...

The Making of International Human Rights: 1960s, Decolonization, and the Reconstruction of Global Values by Steven L. B. Jensen is a groundbreaking work that fundamentally reinterprets the history of...

Steven Lubet's Interrogating Ethnography: Why Evidence Matters is a thought-provoking examination of urban ethnography. Through a critical analysis of original sources and contemporaneous...

A remarkable story of survival and loyalty during World War II. This book tells the extraordinary true account of Binem's experiences as a Jew who saved a Nazi's life, evaded capture, and ultimately...

Crimeucopia - Totally Psycho Logical A collection of stories that will challenge your perceptions and push you to question what's rational. This anthology brings together a diverse range of writers,...

Steven Hahn's Pulitzer Prize-winning book challenges traditional views in American and African-American history. By exploring slave emancipations, Civil War-era slavery, and black power movements,...

Sixteen stories from the most infamous cantina in the universe bring together some of today's leading writers of science fiction. Set in a dark and lively watering hole, these tales feature a diverse...

Smoked food nirvana is within reach. This comprehensive guide takes you by the hand and teaches you how to master the art of smoking, from choosing the right equipment to selecting the perfect...

Leviathan and the Air-Pump Hobbes, Boyle, and the Experimental Life by Steven Shapin and Simon Schaffer is a study of two major seventeenth-century thinkers who clashed over the value of experimental...

Arnon Milchan has led a secret double life. A life that would be at home in a John Le Carré spy novel or one made by Hollywood colleagues Steven Spielberg or Oliver Stone. This is the story of a...

Cary Wolfe's What Is Posthumanism? explores the possibilities and implications of thinking beyond traditional humanist boundaries. By examining bioethics, cognitive science, animal ethics, gender,...

Ending the cycle of resentment and abuse in your relationship is possible. Dr. Steven Stosny's guide, Love Without Hurt, offers practical self-healing techniques to help you recover from pain and...

Big Thinking for Small Business offers practical advice to help you grow your business. With experience from his own entrepreneurial journey, Steven J. Coulson shares straightforward guidance on how...

Helen Vendler's latest collection of essays offers a profound exploration of poetry and its enduring power. Spanning two decades of her work, this comprehensive volume showcases Vendler's unyielding...

Elizabeth I and her last courtly lover, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, remain one of history's most intriguing relationships. Born to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth was declared illegitimate...

Here to Eternity: An Anthology of Poetry by Andrew Motion brings together an extraordinary range of poems from some of the most renowned poets in history. Organised into ten distinct sections, each...

The Universe of Things explores the rapidly evolving field of speculative realism, which seeks to move beyond human perceptions of nature and existence. This philosophical movement, already...

Building a Brand: The 7 Important Steps by James Stevens Creating a strong brand is crucial for long-term business success. A well-defined brand identity helps differentiate your business from...

The Russian Nanny: A Historical Exploration of Myth and Reality By Steven A. Grant, published by New Academia Publishing in 2012. This book delves into the intriguing phenomenon of nannies in Russian...

The End of Arrogance: America in the Global Competition of Ideas In the 20th century, ideas such as free-market capitalism, Western culture, and democracy shaped world politics and underpinned...

Alana Lawson was determined to uncover the truth. Her investigation led her to Mick Stevens, a football star with more than touchdowns on his mind. As their paths crossed, Alana found herself drawn...

Dishing Hollywood: A Scandalous Romp Through Tinseltown's Most Notorious Stories. This book takes you on a journey through some of the biggest scandals that have rocked Hollywood, from the early 20th...

Audrey Hepburn: A New Perspective Steven Cohan's On Audrey Hepburn offers a fresh look at the iconic actress, one that goes beyond her status as a fashion icon. By examining her films and...

Captain Hawklin and the Underwater Menace by Charles F. Millhouse is a thrilling golden age adventure story that combines action, suspense, and intrigue. In 1934, Captain Steven Hawklin, one of the...

The Ultimate Liverpool F.C. Trivia Book is a comprehensive collection of trivia quizzes and fun facts for die-hard Liverpool fans. The book covers the entire club history, from its formation to the...

Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and WorkBy harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness, trailblazers from...

Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker is a thought-provoking exploration of modernity's progress and the challenges we face today. Pinker argues...

A riveting thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Steven Konkoly follows FBI agent Garrett Mann as he hunts a serial killer. Five dismembered bodies are found along rural roads, but this...

Break free from the 'time for money' treadmill and build a business that works for you. Many business owners work long hours for low pay, leaving little time for family, friends, hobbies, or...

The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations by Steven Weinberg provides a comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory. This two-volume work covers the foundations of quantum field...

Scotland's greatest export. Sir Sean Connery was a titanic figure on screen and off for over half a century. This comprehensive exploration delves into his life, examining not just his most famous...

The Skeptics' Guide to the Future by Steven Novella is a thought-provoking exploration of the future, built upon the work of past futurists. By examining what they got right and wrong, Novella and...

Behind the glamour of Hollywood's most iconic night, discover the stories behind the stars' Oscar wins. In this exclusive collection of interviews, Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media...

Steven Roger Fischer's A History of Language explores how human communication has evolved over time. From the early modes of expression used by whales and birds to the development of writing and the...