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Relics of Death in Victorian Literature and Culture by Deborah Lutz explores how 19th-century Britons treasured objects that had once belonged to their dead. These keepsakes, including hair, teeth,...

Liberty Tree explores the often-overlooked role of ordinary people in shaping the American Revolution. Historian Alfred F. Young draws on a wide range of sources to bring to life the stories of...

Alfred Thayer Mahan's influential ideas about sea power and its impact on history continue to shape naval strategy. John A. Adams reexamines these concepts in the context of World War II, focusing on...

A varied collection of works for clarinet and piano, this volume features well-known compositions alongside lesser-known pieces by notable composers. It includes music by Niels W. Gade, Norbert...

Kings & Queens: The Real Lives of the English MonarchsThis groundbreaking book brings to life the stories of Britain's most powerful monarchs, from Alfred the Great to Charles III. Through meticulous...

Alfred Alvarez explores the complex and multifaceted world of night, examining how we interact with it, how we navigate its shadows, and what happens to us when we sleep. From the neon-lit streets of...

Oxford's rich history spans over 1,100 years, beginning with its mention in 912 as one of King Alfred's fortified places. This significant event marked the start of Oxford's involvement in many...

Thinking with Whitehead: A Free and Wild Creation of Concepts by Isabelle Stengers. This comprehensive work introduces Alfred North Whitehead's thought in a way that is both accessible and erudite...

Alfred Sohn-Rethel's Intellectual and Manual Labour is a foundational text of post-war Marxist theory. Its influence can be seen in ongoing debates about value, abstraction, and domination. This...

Inspector Javert At the Gates of Hell by Alfred J. Garrotto offers a thought-provoking exploration of Victor Hugo's iconic character in a new and unexpected direction. This novel delves into the...

Artur Schnabel's approach to piano music has garnered significant attention from pianists and music enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive guide, originally prepared by Konrad Wolff while studying...

The Risen Christ and the Etheric Christ by Alfred Heidenreich This brief book presents two lectures delivered to the Anthroposophical Society of America in 1949, offering an insightful exploration of...

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan A man is found dead in his flat, and Richard Hannay becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. As he tries to evade...

Grace Kelly: America's Princess Born and raised in Philadelphia, Grace Kelly was a beauty with a poise that belied her humble beginnings. Dubbed a "snow-covered volcano" by director Alfred Hitchcock,...

Wrexham, 1876. A series of deaths in the town sparks an investigation by Alfred Neobard Palmer, who seeks the truth behind each tragic event. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Palmer and his...

The New Name Dictionary by Alfred J. Kolatch is a comprehensive guide to Hebrew names and their meanings. This dictionary provides a fascinating introduction to the origins of names and the Jewish...

A Dialogue on Free Will and Science by Alfred R. Mele explores the relationship between free will and scientific inquiry. Through a thought-provoking dialogue among several characters, Mele examines...

Ingrid Ingrid Bergman: A Personal Biography is a comprehensive and intimate portrait of the legendary actress. With in-depth interviews with those who knew her best, including directors Alfred...

Stalin as Warlord by Alfred J. Rieber is an authoritative account of Stalin's leadership during World War II. This comprehensive study examines the paradoxical policies that shaped Soviet society,...

What Animals Teach Us about Politics explores the concept of an animal politics, one that treats humans as animals and integrates notions often marginalized in evolutionary biology, animal behavior,...

Alfred Hitchcock's film career spanned over six decades, from his early days in the British silent film industry to his success in Hollywood. This comprehensive portrait explores the life and work of...

Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White SupremacyA searing account of one of America's darkest episodes, Wilmington's Lie reveals the shocking events that unfolded in North...

Science and Sanity: A New Discipline for Thinking. Alfred Korzybski's groundbreaking work introduces a new approach to thinking, one that challenges traditional ways of understanding the world...

The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business by Alfred Chandler Jr. This influential work explores the rise of large-scale business enterprise in America from the 1850s to the...

The Voyages of the Gananoque: A Fascinating Account of New Zealand Immigration. In 1860, the Gananoque set sail for New Zealand, carrying hundreds of passengers on its four voyages. This book offers...

This book introduces 13 Christian spiritual classics that illustrate ordinary steps towards living the Gospel life more fully. Drawing on the rich teaching of various saints and mystics, each chapter...

Architecture, Nature And Magic by W. R. Lethaby and Alfred Powell is an exploration of the interconnectedness between architecture, nature, and magic. This collection of essays delves into the world...

Calculus and Probability for the Actuarial Student by Alfred Henry This comprehensive mathematical text-book provides the groundwork for an actuarial education. Written with the specific needs of...

Savor Eternity is a poignant and deeply personal collection of poetry that weaves ordinary words into pure gold. With each poem, Alfred K. LaMotte invites the reader to experience the sublime...

When Thomas's homework project gets stuck, Grandad comes to the rescue with his time machine. Thomas is catapulted onto a Viking long ship and finds himself in the midst of an oral tale, clad in...

Science and the Modern World by Alfred North Whitehead explores how cultural history has shaped modern science. From romanticism to relativity, quantum theory, and social progress movements,...

A treehouse built from dreams and imagination sits high in the branches of a tall tree in the forest. It's a den made from bits of wood, rope, and Grandma's old parasol, but for one child it's much...

The American Phage Group: Founders of Molecular Biology A fascinating historical account of the American Phage Group and its groundbreaking research framework. This book tells the story of how this...

The Coast to Coast Path, a 191-mile walk across northern England, offers a unique blend of rugged mountains, gentle dales, and stone-built villages. This fully revised 10th edition guide, inspired by...

The Seventh Gate: A Death Gate Novel, Volume 7 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman In this epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Death Gate Cycle, treachery, power, and heroism collide in...

The Kings & Queens of Anglo-Saxon England by Timothy Venning explores the complex history of Anglo-Saxon England from the end of Roman authority to the Norman Conquest in 1066. This period saw the...

Introduction to Logic and to the Methodology of Deductive Sciences by Alfred Tarski is an undergraduate textbook that explores the deductive method in its first part, before delving into applications...

A democratic and equitable international order is possible. This book presents 25 principles of international order, defining key concepts such as domestic and international democracy,...

Destiny's Journey by Alfred Döblin is a memoir that reconstructs his experiences during World War II. The book draws from notebooks kept while working in the French Ministry of Information and notes...

The studio as space-time machine: a new approach to education. In response to the global pandemic and the increasing reliance on digital environments, Studious Drift intervenes in the struggle over...

The rise of scientific inquiry in early modern Europe was closely tied to the development of commercial practices. This book explores how the universal quantification of science emerged from the...

The Psycho Records by Laurence A. Rickels explores the influence of a pivotal scene in horror cinema, tracing its evolution over time. This extensive case study examines the impact of a particular...

Ian Jeffrey's expert guide to understanding and appreciating photography is a treasure trove of knowledge for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. With over 100 profiles of major photographers,...

Wagner and the Art of the Theatre by Patrick Carnegy is a groundbreaking stage history that explores the often scandalous productions of Richard Wagner's operas. The book examines how Wagner himself...

The Headless Horseman of Linton is a story about a ghost who has been roaming the hills of the Yorkshire Dales for 600 years. Many children in the area have told stories of how he lets them ride his...

The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment, drawing on the theories of renowned psychologist Alfred Adler. This book presents a practical and...

The Ongoing Moment is a unique and idiosyncratic history of photography that challenges our way of seeing the world. Geoff Dyer's characteristic perversity and originality shine through in this...

A Light in the Dark: A History of Movie Directors by David Thomson explores how our understanding of film direction has evolved over time. From its industrial roots to the present day, the role of...

Auteurs and Authorship: A Film Reader offers an in-depth exploration of film studies' central concept - authorship. This anthology addresses aesthetic and historical debates surrounding auteur...

A comprehensive history of American film from its early days to the decline of the studio system. Andrew Sarris's magnum opus spans 25 years of research, covering the emergence of sound in cinema and...

The relationship between intelligence and sex has long been a topic of debate in American psychology. In "Gentlemen's Disagreement", Peter Hegarty explores this intersection by examining the...

Edward Seago: A Life and Work in Colour This comprehensive account of Edward Seago's life and work is a celebration of his remarkable career as a British painter. With over 200 colour reproductions,...

Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest By Sharon Bennett Connolly The story of the Norman Conquest is well known, but what about the women who played a significant role in shaping its...

Cinema II: The Time-Image by Gilles Deleuze explores the cinematic treatment of time and memory, thought and speech. Building on his earlier work, Deleuze offers a compelling analysis of film as an...

Jan van Eyck within His Art by Alfred Acres is a fresh exploration of the inventive and influential artist's life and work. This new assessment incorporates recent discoveries to reveal how...

Dark Road is a gripping stage play that delves into the dark past of Edinburgh. Twenty-five years after Alfred Chalmers was convicted of murdering four young women, Scotland's first Chief Constable...

The Contemporary Global Economy A History since 1980 by Alfred E. Eckes, Jr. This comprehensive overview of recent economic turbulence provides a clear and balanced survey of globalization's dynamics...

The Warrior Queen: Aethelflaed's Life and Legend Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great, has become an enigmatic figure in history. She is often depicted as a warrior queen, but the sources from...

In Memoriam: A Comprehensive Guide to Tennyson's Masterpiece This Norton Critical Edition provides a detailed exploration of Alfred Tennyson's iconic poem, In Memoriam. The edition includes the...

The Wheel Spins is a gripping mystery novel about Iris Carr's unsettling experience on a train journey. After a nap, she discovers that her elderly companion has vanished from the train, leaving...

Steven Shaviro's Without Criteria offers a fresh perspective on postmodern theory and aesthetics. By reimagining Alfred North Whitehead as the central figure of postmodern thought, Shaviro challenges...

Rupert M. Loydell's anthology explores the themes that have drawn artists and writers to St. Ives, a small Cornish harbour town. At its heart is Barbara Hepworth's garden and studio, now run by the...

The Kings & Queens of Britain by Cath Senker is a beautifully illustrated hardback that explores over 1,000 years of British monarchy history. From Alfred the Great to King Charles III, this book...

Instruments of Darkness: The History of Electronic Warfare, 1939-1945 by Alfred Price provides an in-depth look at the rapid evolution of radio and radar systems during World War II. This...

Beyond Sleep by Willem Frederik Hermans is a darkly comedic tale of obsession and desperation. A young geologist's quest for fame leads him to join an expedition in the far North of Norway, but he...

Ramble On: The Story of Our Love for Walking Britain is a fascinating exploration of how country walks evolved from a small and often illicit pastime to the most popular recreational activity in the...

Cyrus the Great: A Biography of the Ancient Persian King. Jacob Abbott's biography of Cyrus the Great offers an engaging and informative account of the life and reign of this influential ancient...

A comprehensive history of France from its earliest times to the end of World War I. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the country's past, drawing heavily from French-language sources...

Robert Bloch's Psycho is a chilling tale of obsession and the blurred lines between reality and madness. Inspired by the true story of Ed Gein, a notorious serial killer, Bloch crafts a story that is...

The formation of England was a story of resilience and unity, forged in the face of adversity. Against the odds, a kingdom was formed from a divided island, with rival kingdoms and Viking hordes...

Bloody British History: Buckinghamshire takes you on a journey through the county's most fascinating and often forgotten stories. From ancient hill forts to wartime airfields, discover the incredible...

The year 1069 marks a turning point in English history as the Norman invaders seek to claim the land for themselves. Edgar Atheling, heir of Alfred the Great, must now unite the nation against this...

Dancing with Salomé uncovers the occult aspects of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray and explores how these themes manifested in his life and that of his love interest, Lord Alfred Douglas...

Vertigo: Hitchcock's Masterpiece Then and Now explores the enduring influence of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic film Vertigo. This collection of essays delves into various aspects of the movie, including...

Jonathan Goldberg's Melodrama: An Aesthetics of Impossibility explores the ways in which melodramatic film and literature provide an aesthetics of impossibility. Focusing on the concept of the...

The London Weaver's Company 1600 - 1970 by Alfred Plummer This in-depth history of the Worshipful Company of Weavers, the oldest of all the London Livery Companies, covers the period from Elizabeth I...

Ruxton of the Rockies is a unique and captivating account of a life lived during a heroic era. George Frederick Ruxton's adventures spanned multiple continents, including England, Spain, Ireland,...

The Kinsey Scale for the Emotionally Fragile Queer by Bibi June is a reimagining of Dr. Alfred Kinsey's original scale, adapted to reflect the diversity and resilience of modern queer lives. This...

Dr. Alfred J. Malinowski's Self-Care for the Mental Health Practitioner is a comprehensive guide to maintaining psychological well-being in the face of demanding professional responsibilities. By...

The Big Sky A Novel by Alfred Bertram Guthrie is a sweeping portrait of America's vast frontier. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this epic adventure novel follows three frontiersmen -...

The Royal Women Who Made England explores the often-overlooked roles of women in shaping the course of English history during the tenth century. This period saw significant developments, including...

The Old English History of the World: A Christian Perspective on Ancient Times This translation and adaptation of Paulus Orosius's Seven Books of History against the Pagans offers a unique view of...

Farley Granger's life was a dazzling spectacle of Hollywood glamour and theatrical triumph. Behind the scenes, however, he struggled with personal demons and fought for creative freedom. In his...

A Catholic Soul Psychology by Randolph Severson explores the human psyche from a unique perspective. This therapeutic psychology focuses on developing strategies to cultivate virtues and ideals...

The Cambridge Companion to Victorian Poetry provides an in-depth exploration of the key issues that preoccupied poets during the 19th century. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as...

Harold Schechter explores the real-life events that inspired some of cinema's most iconic crimes. From the necktie murders in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy to the fatal hookup in Looking for Mr. Goodbar,...

The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall: Language, Memory, and Indigenous California Andrew Garrett examines the complex legacies of early Californian anthropology and linguistics for twenty-first-century...

On a fateful Bonfire Night, Alfred Arthur Rouse found himself in a desperate situation. His car had been set alight, and he was left to pick up the pieces. This harrowing account of his life, leading...

The need for government to rely on taxation as a means of raising public revenue is a contentious issue. This book challenges the practice of using taxes to extract money from taxpayers, arguing that...

The Perfect Shape Spiral Stories by Øyvind Hammer is a unique and interdisciplinary exploration of the spiral shape in various fields. Organized as a spiral itself, the book weaves together seemingly...

The Russian Rockefellers: The Saga of the Nobel Family and the Russian Oil Industry by Robert W. Tolf is a fascinating account of an industrial empire built in prerevolutionary Russia. The story...

A Matter of Life and Death by Ian Christie is a comprehensive study of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1946 film. The book explores how the creators drew upon various sources to create a...

Walter Mosley's Every Man a King is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker corners of human nature. When billionaire Roger Ferris enlists Joe King's help in investigating Alfred Quiller, a...

Science and Sanity: A New Discipline for Thinking. Alfred Korzybski introduces his groundbreaking approach to thinking, general semantics, in this sixth edition. Building on scientific method,...

American Modern: Hopper to O'Keeffe by Esther Adler and Kathy Curry is a fresh look at the Museum of Modern Art's holdings of American art from the first half of the twentieth century. This...

Brazil Reversal of Fortune by Alfred P. Montero In just three decades, Brazil has undergone a remarkable transformation from a perceived "dysfunctional" democracy to a thriving nation with a...

Consuelo Kanaga: A Pioneering Spirit in American Photography Consuelo Kanaga was a trailblazing photographer who broke ground with her artistic vision and commitment to social justice. Beginning her...

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a witty farcical comedy that explores the social conventions of late Victorian London. Written by Oscar Wilde, the play follows...

Alfred Hitchcock's reflections on his life and work are gathered in this extensive collection of interviews and essays. Spanning decades and transforming the history of cinema, Hitchcock provides an...

The connection between mind and brain has long been a puzzle in modern Western thought. Historian Larry Sommer McGrath's Making Spirit Matter explores how a group of influential French thinkers in...