2392 results for 'Jonathan Sacks'

The fate of the world is in the hands of one man and one sword. A battle is raging across the globe, from Panama City to Romania. Father Jonathan Rose is now immersed in the hidden world of the...

The story of how American cuisine was transformed by a counterculture movement is a fascinating one. In the 1960s and 1970s, a group of unconventional individuals rejected mainstream American food...

Anthony Rapp's memoir Without You tells the story of his journey with the cast and crew of Rent, as well as the personal struggles he faced behind the scenes. Following the sudden death of Jonathan...

The Mind-Body Problem by Jonathan Westphal This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the mind-body problem, one of modern philosophy's most enduring and complex challenges. Westphal examines...

Lockwood & Co., Book Five: The Empty Grave by Jonathan Stroud is a thrilling conclusion to the series. Five months after their last adventure, Lockwood and his team embark on a perilous mission into...

The Supersonic Dream: Concorde's Rise and Fall Concorde, the supersonic airliner that captured the imagination of the world, is told in vivid detail by Jonathan Glancey. From its conception to its...

A Companion to the Gawain-poet by Derek Brewer and Jonathan Gibson provides in-depth analysis of four Middle English poems: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Cleanness, and Patience. This...

The Inkberg Enigma by Jonathan King In the town of Aurora, nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle, something strange is brewing. Miro and Zia's lives are about to become entwined in a mystery...

A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud. In a land of ice and snow, the safety of a people rests on the shoulders of the warrior Grettir. Glam was once...

Wisdom Won from Illness brings together two fields of human inquiry: psychoanalysis and moral philosophy. Jonathan Lear explores how these disciplines can inform engaged ethical thought about living...

The Great War's lasting impact on the Middle East is a complex and multifaceted story. This book offers a fresh perspective on how the conflict reshaped the region, as European colonial powers...

Jonathan Jad Bell has spent his career in the US army, earning a reputation for reliability and toughness. When he's needed to go undercover, Jad is the obvious choice. His main responsibility at the...

A beautifully rendered portrait of a place and its evolution through time. In "Legends of the North Cascades", Jonathan Evison weaves a poignant story of survival, love, and devotion between parent...

The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister - Revised and Updated by Anthony Seldon;Jonathan Meakin;Illias Thoms;Tom Egerton. This comprehensive history explores the lives and...

Dr Jonathan Reisman's beautifully written prose invites readers to explore their insides like an explorer discovering a new world. Through his adventures in healthcare and travel, he reveals new...

Scorched Earth: A Polemic Against the Digital Age and in Defence of a Post-Capitalist World In this uncompromising essay, Jonathan Crary argues that our "digital age" is inextricably linked to the...

Taoism For Dummies provides a comprehensive introduction to this ancient Chinese philosophy. Written by Jonathan Herman, this guide explores Taoism's origins in China's Chou Dynasty, its underlying...

The Little Lady Agency is a deliciously witty story about a woman who decides to start her own business, using her organisational skills to help socially and romantically challenged men. When Melissa...

Across the Ussuri Kray is a collection of travel writing by Vladimir K. Arsenyev, detailing his expedition to survey the region's infrastructure in early 20th-century Russia.The journey began as a...

A Silent Way to Die by N. R. Daws is a gripping police procedural set against the backdrop of wartime Britain. In December 1940, as the Blitz rages on, a series of gruesome murders shakes the small...

A psychological thriller from New York Times No 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman. In MYSTERY, psychologist Alex Delaware becomes personally involved in a dark and mysterious crime. A haunting case...

The Politics of Irish Primary Education Reform in an Era of Secularisation by Sean D. McGraw and Jonathan Tiernan provides a comprehensive analysis of educational policy reform in Ireland, focusing...

The Laundryman's Boy by Edward Y. C. Lee is a powerful coming-of-age story set in early Canada. In 1913, Hoi Wing Woo, a young boy with dreams of an education, is forced to work in a Chinese laundry,...

Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence by Jonathan Kohlmeier is a deeply personal account of living with selective mutism, an extreme form of social anxiety. As a child, the author...

This special collectors' edition brings together six pivotal issues of Animals & Men magazine, the world's only dedicated cryptozoology publication. Since 1994, CFZ has been publishing this magazine,...

The Rise of Western Power: A Comparative History of Western Civilization by Jonathan Daly This comprehensive history of Western civilization presents a broad sweep of the West's achievements and...

The Politics of Male Friendship in Contemporary American Fiction by Michael Kalisch explores how contemporary American fiction has reimagined civic friendship and its connection to democracy. This...

The Yale Critics Deconstruction in America by Jonathan Arac, Wlad Godzich, and Wallace Martin A new generation of scholars brings fresh perspectives to the work of a group of influential critics who...

Bishop Burgess and His World: Culture, Religion and Society in Britain, Europe and North America in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries by Jonathan M. Wooding. This collection of essays explores...

American Jewish Women's History: A Reader by Pamela S. Nadell explores the diverse roles women have played in shaping Judaism and their American Jewish communities over time. From volunteer...

A collection of contemporary short stories about the pleasures and pains of drinking. These tales are told by those who have had too much to drink, or about those who have not yet reached that point...

Dr Jonathan Shay's latest work explores the challenges faced by combat veterans returning to civilian life, using the ancient Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, as a framework for understanding the...

Criminal Law Text, Cases, and Materials by Jonathan Herring provides comprehensive coverage of the subject, combining expert analysis with extracts from key cases and academic sources. This unique...

The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud is a thrilling tale of magic and rebellion. When Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, summons his 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus, he expects a simple...

The World of Norm 2 May Cause Irritation is a hilarious second installment in the award-winning series. When Norm wakes up to find himself at a supermarket checkout, he knows it's going to be one of...

Publishers of Paradise Lost have long been regarded as bold in their ambition. First published in 1667, this epic poem has stood the test of time, its enduring success a testament to Milton's vision...

Spinoza, Life and Legacy by Jonathan I. Israel is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life, writings, and impact of this influential philosopher. Despite his revolutionary ideas...

Jonathan Gornall's memoir tells the story of how he built a traditional wooden boat as a gift for his newborn daughter. With no experience and limited practical skills, he embarked on a journey of...

A fresh history of philosophy in English, Witcraft reveals how this subject became established in the country. Jonathan Rée's book presents a new form of philosophical storytelling, challenging...

Summer 1860, a young boy's death in an outside privy sets off a chain of events that challenges Scotland Yard's most celebrated detective. Jonathan Whicher is called to the scene, tasked with...

A fascinating new biography that sheds light on the life and work of William Shakespeare. Jonathan Bate, one of today's most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, has found a unique way to tell the...

Tank Girl: Tank Girl All Stars celebrates 30 years of this iconic comic series with an anthology of all-new tales. Written by Alan Martin, co-creator of the series, and featuring artwork from a range...

The sons of DC's greatest superheroes are taking centre stage in this thrilling collection. Damian Wayne, son of Batman, has noticed a disturbing pattern in crimes around the world and teams up with...

Jonathan Lethem's novel explores two interconnected stories. In one, Lionel Essrog, a young man with Tourette's syndrome, navigates a complex web of crime and identity in 1970s New York City. His...

Paper Money of Scotland Including Polymer by Jonathan Callaway and David Murphy A comprehensive guide to Scottish banknotes, covering both traditional paper notes and the newer polymer versions. This...

The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft brings together twelve new tales from some of the biggest names in horror and dark fantasy, set within the iconic pantheon of Lovecraft's cosmic horrors. This anthology...

The British Empire's early involvement in the Middle East was shaped by Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798. This event highlighted the vulnerability of India to attack and prompted the British to...

Introducing Hero Tales, Vol. 3: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes.This beautifully illustrated collection brings together forty-five exciting and educational...

Beautiful Thing by Jonathan Harvey In this iconic coming-out and coming-of-age story, two teenage boys find friendship and support in each other during a tumultuous time. Ste and Jamie, neighbours on...

Journalist Jonathan Cook explores the key role Israel played in persuading the Bush administration to invade Iraq as part of a broader plan to reshape the Middle East. He examines how this policy...

Stranded with coworkers you can't stand, and no way to escape. When their plane crashes en route to a team-building retreat, Jonathan Jackson and Mark Thompson are forced to confront their toxic...

Jonathan Weiner's Time, Love, Memory tells the story of Seymour Benzer, a maverick scientist whose groundbreaking research into genetics and its connection to behavior has revolutionized our...

Kazakhstan's complex history and culture are deeply intertwined with the life of its first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev. To understand his story, it is essential to consider the land in which he...

Zhang Ji's poetry has been brought to life in this first English translation of his work. 300 poems showcase the range of his stylistic choices, from atmospheric landscape quatrains to folk-style...

Charles Dickens's Networks explores how the rise of global passenger transport in the 19th century influenced his writing. The advent of stage coaches, railways and transoceanic steam ships...

Policing and the Poetics of Everyday Life explores the intersection of philosophy, aesthetics, and everyday life through the lens of police-citizen encounters. This unique study by Jonathan M. Wender...

Agnes Trout is drawn into a new missing person case when an old friend asks for her help in finding his aunt, who vanished over eighty years ago. As she delves deeper into the mystery, human bones...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics explores the nature of happiness and how to live a virtuous life. He argues that happiness arises from 'activity of the soul in accordance with virtue', encompassing...

The New Machiavelli: How to Wield Power in the Modern World by Jonathan Powell is a candid and insightful analysis of power dynamics in contemporary politics. Drawing on his own experiences as chief...

Explore over 500 masterpieces of modern architecture in this beautifully illustrated guide to the key styles, architects and movements that have defined our skylines since the dawn of the twentieth...

Darwin's life was marked by a quiet revolution in biology. Despite his groundbreaking theories, he lived a reclusive life, plagued by self-doubt and fear of controversy. In this book, Jonathan Miller...

Brian Clough: Nobody Ever Says Thank You The Biography by Jonathan Wilson is a comprehensive and intimate portrait of one of England's greatest football managers. In this authoritative biography,...

Introducing Social Work by Jonathan Parker is an essential guide for students embarking on their social work degree. Written by subject experts, this comprehensive resource covers all core areas of...

Around the Coast in Eighty Waves is a remarkable account of one man's journey to surf every beach in Britain. Living in an unheated camper for 14 months, Jonathan Bennett braved the coldest winter in...

Big Cat Babies is a stunning photographic guide to Africa's big cats and their babies. The book features beautiful images of baby lions, leopards and cheetahs in their natural habitat, making it an...

Small World Ireland, 1798-2018 presents a comprehensive survey of Irish writing and its relation to broader literary and historical contexts. This collection gathers together writings from one of...

A Short History of Finland by Jonathan Clements offers a concise and engaging account of Finland's rich history from prehistoric times to the present day. This updated edition provides expanded...

This book explores the life and theories of Michael Balint, who played a significant role in preserving Ferenczi's analytic traditions. Balint's ideas about regression, 'new beginnings', and 'basic...

Michel Thomas: the Learning Revolution by Jonathan Solity is a fascinating exploration of the life and teaching methods of the renowned language learning expert. This book delves into the history of...

Rails through Connemara by Jonathan Beaumont and an Unknown Author is a comprehensive guide to the railway lines in Connemara, Ireland. The book features detailed information about the history,...

Charles Dickens's Networks explores how the rise of global passenger transport networks in the 19th century influenced his writing. The advent of stage coaches, railways and transoceanic steam ships...

Italy: A Short History provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Italian history from the Ice Age to the present day. This engaging narrative explores the country's major political...

Jonathan Rosenbaum's writings on film culture span four decades, offering a diverse and evolving perspective on cinema. This collection gathers over fifty examples of his criticism, showcasing his...

The Trouble with Aid: Why Less Could Mean More for Africa Aid to Africa has become a widely accepted solution to poverty and inequality. However, this approach can have unintended consequences,...

Alexander MacIndoe's life begins with a February morning in 1944, amidst the aftermath of German air-raids. This is the starting point for Jonathan Buckley's novel, which spans the next fifty-four...

The True Bastards A Novel by Jonathan French is a gripping fantasy adventure set in a brutal wasteland society. In this action-packed tale, Fetching, a half-orc chieftain, leads her loyal band of...

The Overseer by Jonathan Rabb A centuries-old conspiracy is rekindled when a young girl's body is found with a mysterious phrase etched into her skin: "Eisenreich". As the truth behind this cryptic...

A luxury travel resort with a dark secret. The Crimson Quays was once a well-appointed tourist trap, complete with swimming pools, musical performances, and amusement park rides. However, its...

Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick brings together twenty-one of the author's most thought-provoking and imaginative tales, showcasing his mastery of science fiction and fantasy. From the idyllic...

The Myth of the Eternal Return: Cosmos and History This foundational work of the history of religions, first published in English in 1954, remains a cornerstone of understanding the religious beliefs...

Jonathan Hawkins shares the secrets of his rapid rise to becoming a prominent chess player, revealing the building blocks and key areas of study that helped him achieve success. This book provides...

A comprehensive guide for young men, covering essential life skills and character traits. Jonathan Catherman's manual provides step-by-step instructions on topics such as cooking, relationships,...

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a witty and insightful satire that uses comic inversions to explore the nature of humanity and society. The novel follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who...

This Very Short Introduction explores the concept of genes and their role in evolution and development. By examining genetic variation, DNA molecules, and specific mutations, Jonathan Slack sheds...

Eliza's Child by Maggie Hope After the birth of her son, Eliza hopes for a better life with her husband Jack. However, his gambling habit and subsequent abandonment leave her with no choice but to...

Gloucester Crescent Me, My Dad and Other Grown-Ups is a memoir that explores the complexities of growing up in a world of intellectual giants. William Miller's story is one of childhood spent among...

Peanut Goes for the Gold is a charming picture book that celebrates individuality and self-expression. Inspired by Jonathan Van Ness's own childhood experiences, this uplifting story follows Peanut,...

A modern and authoritative edition of Shakespeare's iconic love story, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. This unique edition offers a comprehensive overview of Antony and Cleopatra in...

The Talmud and the Internet: A Journey Between Worlds by Jonathan Rosen explores the intersection of modern technology and ancient religious impulses. This thought-provoking work blends memoir,...

A collection of humorous, dark and heart-breaking stories awaits you. This anthology features tales from brilliant writers, including Rayne Hall, Mark Cassell, Amy Grech, Jonathan Broughton, Carole...

Norm's day is shaping up to be one of those days. A dog-related injury puts his biking plans in jeopardy, and an old acquaintance threatens something even more important than his bike. As things...

Visual Merchandising for Fashion by Sarah Bailey and Jonathan Baker explores the relationship between consumer, environment, brand, and product. This revised edition of the Basics Fashion Management...

A Death in Jerusalem by Jonathan Dunsky is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of Israel's historical streets. Private detective Adam Lapid is driven to uncover the truth behind a killing,...

George Frideric Handel's Messiah was composed in just 24 days in 1741. Initially met with cool reception in London, it gained an extraordinary surge in popularity after his death, becoming a staple...

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a satirical tale that explores the human condition through absurd and fantastical encounters. After surviving a shipwreck, Lemuel Gulliver finds himself in a...

The Arab-Israeli Conflict in American Political Culture by Jonathan Rynhold explores how the US views the Arab-Israeli conflict. Contrary to popular perception, this support is rooted in American...

Chiang Kai-shek's life was marked by turmoil and intrigue. This biography masterfully maps his tumultuous career as Nationalist China's generalissimo, revealing a complex figure whose power was...

Equality, Participation and Inclusion 2: Diverse Contexts by Jonathan Rix provides a comprehensive exploration of the experiences of children and young people in diverse settings. This second edition...

The Paradox of Parliament by Jonathan Malloy explores the complexities of Canada's parliamentary institution. The author argues that Parliament operates under two distinct logics: one focused on...

A Traveller's History of Ireland provides a comprehensive and accurate account of Ireland's rich history, spanning from prehistoric times to the present day. The narrative begins with early Celtic...