1776 results for 'Kessler, Steven'

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,...

Artificial Life: A Report from the Frontier Where Computers Meet Biology by Steven Levy is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between technology and life. This book introduces...

High Moor is a horror novel that revisits a long-forgotten terror from the author's past. When a series of gruesome animal attacks rocks his hometown, John Simpson is forced to confront the truth he...

The Spirit of Inquiry: How One Extraordinary Society Shaped Modern Science By Susannah Gibson Oxford University Press, 2019 In the early 19th century, science was a relatively new and unimportant...

Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks by Elizabeth Semmelhack explores the latest innovations in shoe design, from cutting-edge materials and technologies to virtual footwear. This book...

Urban Temples of Cthulhu - Modern Mythos Anthology by Khurt Khave;James Pratt;Steven Roman;Brian Seitzman;Aaron Besson;Carl Jennings;Stuart Conover;Jeff Stevenson;M. C. Bluhm;David Acord;Allen...

The Daemon Knows: A Masterful Exploration of American Literary Greatness Harold Bloom's latest work is a culmination of five years of writing and a lifetime of reading and scholarship, offering an...

Building a brand that stands out in business or life requires a mindset that's open to change and risk-taking. Steven Grasse, a renowned marketer and distiller, shares his approach to brand mysticism...

Sync: The Emerging Science of Spontaneous Order by Steven Strogatz The universe is full of harmony and order, arising from cycles that are in sync. This phenomenon extends far beyond human...

The Changing Sky: A Practical Guide to Predictive Astrology by Steven Forrest This comprehensive guide to predictive astrology builds upon the foundational principles presented in The Inner Sky,...

Diary of a Fallen Psychoanalyst: The Work Books of Masud Khan 1967-1972 by Linda Hopkins and Steven Kuchuck is a unique and fascinating account of the life of Masud Khan, an Indian-born British...

A Nation Without Borders: The United States and Its World in an Age of Civil Wars, 1830-1910 by Steven Hahn. This sweeping narrative reinterprets eight decades surrounding the American Civil War,...

The T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944-2004 by Steven J. Zaloga provides an in-depth examination of one of the most widely produced tanks in history. From their origins as part of the Soviet Army's...

Max Steiner: A Life in Music Max Steiner was a composer who revolutionised film music. His work spanned seven decades and included iconic scores for classics like Casablanca, King Kong, and Gone with...

Deng Xiaoping A Revolutionary Life by Alexander Pantsov and Steven I. Levine is a comprehensive biography that explores the life of China's former paramount leader. Based on newly discovered...

The Touch of Civilization: A Comparative History of Internal Colonization in America and Russia. This comparative history explores how the United States and Russia pursued internal colonization...

Law of the Jungle: A $19 Billion Battle for the online marketplaces Rainforest The story of Steven Donziger's 20-year crusade against Big Oil is one of obsession, determination and the unyielding...

Karen Elson's memoir, The Red Flame, is a poignant and introspective look at her life and career. From her childhood in Northern England to her rise as one of fashion's most iconic faces, Elson...

The Secret Architecture of Shakespeare's Sonnets by Steven Monte Shakespeare's sonnets have long been a subject of fascination for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike. This book offers a fresh...

The flags of colonial America's military history are a vital part of understanding the region's wars and regiments. These colourful visual depictions not only provide insight into battles but also...

The Rocketeer: The Great Race by Stephen Mooney Join Cliff Secord, aka the Rocketeer, on an action-packed adventure filled with intrigue and danger. After his recent exploits in New York, Cliff...

A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting by Steven Shelley is a comprehensive resource for lighting designers and technicians. This updated third edition delves into the technical aspects of stage...

Feminism and Men: Reconstructing Gender Relations by Steven Schacht and Doris Ewing explores the idea that feminism should be a cooperative effort to improve life for everyone, rather than a...

Carbon Nation: Fossil Fuels in the Making of American Culture by Bob Johnson explores how fossil fuels have shaped modern American culture. From film and literary studies to ecology, politics,...

Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema tells the personal story of a film legend who revolutionised modern cinema with his groundbreaking stop-motion animation. Vanessa Harryhausen shares 100 objects and...

A comprehensive guide to Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow is now in its second edition. This updated companion provides detailed analysis and explanation of the novel's complex structure, weaving...

Nothing Succeeds Like Failure: The Sad History of American Business Schools by Steven Conn explores the often-disappointing reality behind the ideals of business education in the United States. From...

A Blistering Tell-All History: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump Stuart Stevens, one of the most successful Republican political operatives of his generation, offers a devastating portrait...

Leni Riefenstahl: A Life of Ambition and Compromise Steven Bach's biography of Leni Riefenstahl is a groundbreaking work that challenges the public's perception of this complex figure. Drawing on...

Architecture is facing a crisis. For two decades, debates in the field have become fragmented and exhausted. What's needed now is a clear direction for designing and building our environment. Michael...

Discover Your True Self with 'Do the New You' New York Times bestselling author and pastor Steven Furtick invites you to explore six practical mindsets that can help you live out your God-given...

A new era of individualism is transforming the way we work and live. Creative individuals like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and Steven Spielberg are changing the world with their unique...

Reclaiming the Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout by Steven Berglas This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on avoiding burnout and finding fulfillment in high-pressure careers...

Monastic Reform as Process: A Study of Seven Monasteries in Flanders between 900 and 1100. The history of monastic institutions in medieval Europe may appear uniform at first glance, but a closer...

The First Vision: A Biography of Memory and Mormon Origins by Steven C. Harper explores the story behind the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' founding. In 1820, Joseph Smith claimed to...

Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems of Ryokan is a collection of serene and contemplative verses by one of Japan's most beloved Zen poets. Born in 1758, Ryokan's life journey is beautifully captured...

The God is Not Willing: The First Tale of Witness by Steven Erikson. A new epic fantasy from the acclaimed author of The Malazan Book of the Fallen, this novel marks the beginning of an exciting new...

A storm of illiberalism has been unleashed in the United States, as seen in the Capitol insurrection of January 2021. This event highlights the destructive force that can be built when competing...

The Nth Doctor: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Unmade Doctor Who Films For decades, fans have been fascinated by the prospect of a Doctor Who film. Several production companies have held the rights to...

The Paradise Notebooks 90 Miles Across the Sierra Nevada A poetic and informative exploration of the natural world, this book takes readers on a journey across the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Over...

The Reborn Book IV of the Adversary Cycle by F. Paul Wilson. When an ancient artifact dissolves in someone's hands, it signals a catastrophic event. Dr. Roderick Hanley's death in a plane crash...

Einstein's Jewish Science explores the intersection of politics and religion in the life and work of Albert Einstein. Philosopher Steven Gimbel examines how Einstein's theory of relativity was...

Torch Town Boogie by Steven Womack is a gripping mystery that sets off in the streets of Nashville. A fire ravages a mansion across from Harry James Denton's apartment, with all the hallmarks of the...

Beasts of the Field: A Narrative History of California Farmworkers, 1769-1913 by Richard Steven Street is a comprehensive and revelatory work of American social history. Spanning 144 years, this epic...

Mastering the Mental Game of Trading is a guide to achieving success in the markets by harnessing the power of the inner self. Steven Goldstein, a renowned trading performance coach, shares his...

Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700-1850 by Steven King offers a new perspective on how we should conceptualise poverty and how ordinary families and communities responded to it. This comprehensive...

The Traction Engine: A Revolutionary Force in Agriculture and Industry In the mid-nineteenth century, a new type of steam-powered engine was introduced to Britain, revolutionising agriculture and...

Books of great political insight and novelty always outlive their time of birth. This reissued work, initially published in 1985, is no exception. Václav Havel's essay provides the title for the...

Kennedy and King: A Powerful Influence on Each Other's Lives The story of two men from different worlds is one that has had a lasting impact on American history. Kennedy and King, written by Steven...

AI technology has made tremendous progress in recent years, but it's often shrouded in myth and misconception. In this thought-provoking exploration, Dr. Steven P. Shwartz delves into the inner...

The disappearance of a beloved mentor sets off a chain of events in Paul Doiron's latest thriller. Charley Stevens' vanishing is connected to an antique badge and a 15-year-old cold case that the...

C. Robert Cargill's We Are Where the Nightmares Go and Other Stories is a chilling collection of short fiction that explores the darker corners of human imagination. In this unsettling assemblage,...

The Error of Truth: How History and Mathematics Came Together to Form Our Character and Shape Our Worldview by Steven J. Osterlind. Quantitative thinking has become an integral part of our daily...

Mastering 3D character modeling and scene placement is within reach with this comprehensive guide. Featuring software workshops for industry-leading tools like 3ds Max, Maya, CINEMA 4D, Lightwave,...

Numerical Methods for Engineers by Steven C. Chapra and Raymond P. Canale is a comprehensive guide to standard numerical methods used in engineering problem solving. The eighth edition retains the...

Steven Mithen's Land of the Ilich: Journey into Islay's Past is an in-depth exploration of the Hebridean island of Islay, spanning thousands of years. As an archaeologist with extensive experience on...

The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 2: Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and the Billion-Dollar Battle to Shape Modern Gaming by Steven L. Kent. A behind-the-scenes look at the video game industry's...

A chilling thriller from internationally bestselling author Sidney Sheldon. In New York, Denver, Paris and Berlin, four people have died in apparent accidents, leaving their widows to face a series...

Learning ACT: An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Skills Training Manual for Therapists by Jason B. Luoma, Steven C. Hayes and Robyn D. Walser provides a comprehensive update to the pioneering...

The Future Is Faster Than You Think: A Practical Playbook for Technological Convergence in Our Modern Era. In their previous books, Abundance and Bold, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler explored the...

The Innocent Killer by Michael Griesbach A shocking true story of wrongful conviction and murder, re-examined through the eyes of a veteran prosecutor. Steven Avery's case, which led to his...

The Crisis of German Ideology: Intellectual Origins of the Third Reich by George L. Mosse This landmark work explores the ideological foundations of Nazism in Germany, tracing the intellectual...

Murder Ballads Old & New: A Dark and Bloody Record is an exploration of humanity's enduring need to document the darker aspects of life. This collection delves into the world of murder ballads,...

Shane is a masterful Western film that has become synonymous with Hollywood's Golden Age. Directed by George Stevens, it is a poignant and atmospheric tribute to an era and genre. The film tells the...

Competitive Authoritarianism: Hybrid Regimes After the Cold War By Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way Cambridge University Press, 2010 This book examines the rise of competitive authoritarian regimes...

Sport Stars: The Cultural Politics of Sporting Celebrity By David L. Andrews and Steven J. Jackson This book explores the complex relationships between sport stars, the media, and society, examining...

New York's Finest tells the story of two remarkable individuals who played a pivotal role in transforming Fear City into one of America's safest big cities. Detective Steven McDonald, shot and...

American writers have long been drawn to jazz, and in turn, jazz has had a profound influence on American literature. In "Fascinating Rhythm", David Yaffe explores the relationship between jazz and...

Tony Cohen defined Australia's punk and rock sounds in the late '70s, '80s and '90s. His long career took him from Melbourne and Sydney studios to West Berlin and London's Abbey Road, working with...

They Called Us Enemy: Expanded Edition by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott and Harmony Becker is a powerful graphic memoir that tells the story of an American icon's journey to...

Steven Johnson's Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer tells the epic story of humanity's greatest achievement - doubling our life expectancy in just one century. From 1920, when global life...

A chilling serial killer thriller from Steven Dunne. When four students at Derby College are reported missing, few in the police force pay much attention. But then a disturbing film is discovered...

The Student EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success is a comprehensive guide to helping students develop essential life skills. This Facilitation and Activity Guide,...

A Caring County? Social Welfare in Hertfordshire from 1600 by Steven King and Gillian Gear explores the complex history of welfare in Hertfordshire over four centuries. This comparative study brings...

American hospitals are unique institutions that blend public and private elements to form a complex "industry". In Sickness and in Wealth explores this paradoxical system, revealing that voluntary...

The Politics of Pure Science by Daniel S. Greenberg is a thought-provoking work that challenges the notion of scientific detachment in American politics and society. First published in 1999, this...

Steven Peacock's "Reading 24: TV Against the Clock" is a critical analysis of the groundbreaking television series "24". First broadcast in 2001, the show was hailed as one of the 'Best Television...

When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrina By W. Lance Bennett, Regina G. Lawrence, and Steven Livingston This book examines the relationship between political...

The Actors Studio: A History by Shelly Frome provides an in-depth look at the influential workshop that has shaped the world of theatre and film. Founded in the 1930s, the studio was established on...

The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners This book offers a valuable resource for clinicians working with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It provides an...

ACT in Sport: Improve Performance Through Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Commitment Unhelpful thinking can significantly impact your sporting performance and that of those you work with. Athletes often...

Francis Bacon Revelations by Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan is a groundbreaking biography that offers a rich and complex portrait of the enigmatic artist. Based on hundreds of interviews and extensive...

Rob Lewis's life took a dramatic turn after leaving the Force Research Unit. He transitioned from undercover missions in Northern Ireland to security work in Bristol, but ultimately found himself...

Steven Erikson's Rejoice is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores humanity's first contact with an alien AI. The AI, representing three advanced species, has been sent to the solar...

A Social History of Truth: Civility and Science in Seventeenth-Century England by Steven Shapin explores how we come to trust our knowledge of the world. This book examines the social world of...

Deng Xiaoping A Revolutionary Life by Alexander Pantsov and Steven I. Levine is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and legacy of one of China's most influential leaders. Based on newly...

The Jewish Ethic of Personal Responsibility by Steven Pruzansky explores a fundamental concept that has been lost in modern society: personal responsibility. For generations, this notion was...

Bonnie Costello explores the intersection of art and literature in "Planets on Tables", a study of still life as a means to connect the personal and public realms. This collection delves into the...