6357 results for 'Borneman, Walter R.'

More Than Life: Georg Simmel and Walter Benjamin on Art explores the philosophical relationship between two influential German thinkers, Georg Simmel and Walter Benjamin. Their work reveals that both...

Walter the Whale Shark And His Teeny Tiny Teeth by Katrine Crow is a heartwarming story about embracing what makes you different. As Walter prepares for his first day at school, he discovers that...

Walter Benjamin: The Story of a Friendship is a deeply personal and introspective memoir that explores the complex and often fraught relationship between its author, Gershom Scholem, and his close...

From stand-up comedy to worldwide fame, Jeff Dunham's journey is a story of wit, honesty and perseverance. This autobiography shares the major moments in his path to success, offering a unique...

Walter The World's Worst Pirate is a heartwarming tale about embracing your true self. When Walter sets out to prove himself as a pirate, he embarks on a journey to capture the legendary 'Big Blue'...

When a tragic accident changes her life forever, Jackie is forced to move into a house filled with eleven boys. She had planned for perfection - perfect grades, the perfect look, and getting into the...

Walter Tull: Footballer, Soldier, Hero is an inspiring biography about a remarkable individual who achieved great success despite facing significant challenges. Born into difficult circumstances,...

Walter Segal Self-built Architect by Alice Grahame and John McKean is a comprehensive study of the architect's life and work. The book explores Segal's formative years in Continental Europe, where he...

Algernon Swinburne and Walter Pater's Victorian Aestheticism offers a fresh perspective on the contradictory impulses of modern secularism during the Victorian era. This book explores how literary...

Walter Rodney was a scholar-activist who interpreted the consequences of centuries of transatlantic slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism. His life and writings remain relevant today as he...

Walter Benjamin's complex and influential fashion theory is redefined in this insightful new book. Philipp Ekardt situates Benjamin's ideas within 1930s Parisian couture, drawing on lesser-known...

Walter Rodney's influential work How Europe Underdeveloped Africa remains a vital contribution to understanding the continent's history and development. First published in 1972, this seminal study...

Walter Hadwen was a man of unshakeable conviction, whose commitment to his principles led him to challenge the medical establishment. In 1896, he moved to Gloucester as a family doctor, bringing with...

Walter Rodney was a scholar and revolutionary from Guyana, whose work remains central to radical Pan-Africanist thought. This biography critically examines his contribution to Marxist theory and...

A Canticle for Leibowitz is a thought-provoking science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. Following a devastating atomic flame deluge, humanity's survivors have abandoned science and...

Those Who Trespass Against Us is a heart-wrenching account of a young boy's struggle to survive in the face of inhumane treatment. Based on the life of Walter O'Keeffe, this book tells the story of...

Walter Benjamin's Concept of the Image by Alison Ross explores the evolution of Walter Benjamin's ideas about images over his career. A comparative analysis with Immanuel Kant's aesthetics reveals...

Walter Benjamin: 1935-1938 is a collection of twenty-seven brilliant pieces by the radical critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin. This volume, the third in a four-volume set, offers nineteen...

When tragedy strikes, Jackie's life is turned upside down. She's forced to move into a house filled with twelve boys, a far cry from her original plan for perfection. As she navigates this new and...

Walter Pater's prose is a complex and multifaceted entity, full of intricate relationships between form and content. This book offers a nuanced exploration of that complexity, challenging traditional...

Discover the art of free-motion quilting with Angela Walters' expert guidance. This comprehensive guide is packed with inspiring photos, practical tips, and an extensive design library to help you...

Walter Payton's autobiography is a testament to his enduring legacy. The man known as "Sweetness" to football fans, Payton's life story is one of perseverance and determination. From his humble...

Walter Pater's philosophy of death challenges conventional views of his work. This book presents a new reading of Pater's response to German idealism and its legacy, arguing that he was a more...

The Legacy of Norfolk's Chrysler Museum of Art Walter Chrysler Jr., heir to the automobile manufacturing fortune and an avid art collector, brought his renowned collection to Norfolk in 1971. This...

Walter Benjamin Overpowering Conformism by Esther Leslie offers a fresh perspective on the work of a key twentieth-century political thinker. By examining the entirety of Benjamin's oeuvre, rather...

Walter Benjamin Or, Towards a Revolutionary Criticism by Terry Eagleton is a seminal study of the influential philosopher and cultural theorist. This in-depth analysis explores Benjamin's work as a...

Walter Crane's 'A Floral Fantasy In An Old English Garden' is a charming example of early children's literature. Originally published in 1899, this book showcases Crane's contributions to the...

Walter Chandoha's photographs of cats, spanning over seven decades, are a testament to his enduring passion for these animals. The story begins with a chance encounter in 1949, when Chandoha, a young...

Sir Walter Ralegh lived a life that defied categorisation. As a soldier, politician, courtier and spy, he navigated the treacherous waters of Elizabethan England with ease. Yet, his rise to favour...

Walter Wink's work has had a profound impact across disciplines, from biblical studies to peace studies. This collection brings together responses from his colleagues and students, offering a unique...

Walter Benjamin's "On the Concept of History" is a philosophical and political text of great importance. Written in 1940, it was Benjamin's attempt to escape the Gestapo, and he ultimately took his...

Sir Walter Mauny was described as Edward III's 'faithful knight', a title that accurately summed up his life and career. As a loyal servant of the king, he distinguished himself in various roles,...

Walter Benjamin and the Idea of Natural History by Eli Friedlander explores how human beings belong to nature. This book examines Benjamin's philosophical questioning of this relationship, tracing it...

The Novels of Walter Scott and his Literary Relations Mary Brunton, Susan Ferrier and Christian Johnstone by A. Monnickendam A fresh perspective on one of Scotland's most celebrated writers, this...

Walter Ralegh's "History of the World" was written during seven years of imprisonment in the Tower of London. With the aid of a library of over 500 books, he produced a massive work of English...

Walter de la Mare's short stories for children are a unique and captivating collection. Spanning two volumes, "Broomsticks and Other Tales" (1925) and "The Lord Fish" (1933), these 19 stories...

Walter de la Mare's Short Stories, 1895-1926 brings together a comprehensive collection of his early published works, including 14 uncollected stories from between 1895 and 1920. This first volume in...

Siegfried Kracauer, Walter Benjamin, and Theodor W. Adorno developed a philosophical critique of modernity through their friendship and professional ties, focusing on the role of technological media...

Walter Swennen's paintings are a testament to his relentless pursuit of artistic expression. By applying principles from other disciplines, he constantly challenges the viewer, inviting slow and...

Walter Scott and the Historical Imagination by David Brown is a study that explores the main critical issues arising from a modern reading of Scott's work. This in-depth analysis treats the major...

A comprehensive study guide to Sir Walter Scott's works, including Ivanhoe and other notable titles. This guide offers in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep to help students explore the context...

Walter Benjamin's groundbreaking work challenges traditional views of art as fixed and unchanging objects. In "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction", Benjamin argues that technology...

A Companion to the Works of Walter Benjamin offers an advanced introduction to the cultural critic's work and its relevance for contemporary thought. This collection of new essays employs the...

Patriotism Is Not Enough: Harry Jaffa, Walter Berns, and the Arguments That Redefined American ConservatismThis lively intellectual history explores the work of a small circle of thinkers who...

The Trials of Walter Ogrod: A Case of Grave Doubt In 1988, the brutal murder of four-year-old Barbara Jean Horn sent shockwaves through Philadelphia. Four years later, the case was reopened and...

A Little Book of Eternal Wisdom To Which Is Added the 'Parable of the Pilgrim' by Walter Hilton is a spiritual guide written by Blessed Henry Suso, a priest of the Order of St. Dominic. This...

Manon's World: A Hauntology of a Daughter in the Triangle of Alma Mahler, Walter Gropius, and Franz Werfel by James Reidel is a narrative biography that explores the life and death of Manon Gropius,...

Walter Benjamin's groundbreaking work challenges traditional views of art as fixed and unchanging objects. In "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction", Benjamin argues that technology...

Walter Richard Sickert, the renowned English tonal painter, is often shrouded in mystery. His fascination with the 1888 Whitechapel murders, however, has sparked intense debate. In "Sickert and the...

Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters Choose & Use Quilting Designs on Modern Quils Discover fresh continuous-line designs for modern quilts using basic free-motion skills. Learn to stitch bold...

Take your quilting to the next level with Angela Walters' comprehensive guide to free-motion quilting. This collection features 70+ all-new designs and variations, plus background fillers and...

Art and Identity in Scotland: A Cultural History from 1745 to Walter Scott This cultural history of Scotland explores how Scottish identity was represented and experienced during a pivotal period in...

Walter Brueggemann's Our Hearts Wait explores the emotional range of our longings and gratitudes in the psalms. This collection of meditations reveals how the language of the psalms can shape not...

A woman accused of attempting to murder her son wakes up in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin with no memory of what happened. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma, and the police suspect her of trying...

Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe Newly Adapted for the Modern Reader by David Purdie is a gripping tale of loyalty and identity set against the backdrop of 12th century England. Against the complex web of...

Walter Scott's Books Reading the Waverley Novels offers a fresh approach to understanding the author's works. By examining Scott's use of intertextual sources, this book provides a new perspective on...

Adele Levine's memoir offers a unique glimpse into life at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In her six years there, she witnessed soldiers in dire need of rehabilitation after injuries sustained in...

The New Forest: its History and its SceneryA comprehensive exploration of the natural history, antiquities, and dialect of Hampshire's iconic forest, written by John Richard de Capel Wise.With 63...

The Register of Walter Bronescombe, Bishop of Exeter, 1258-1280 is an early surviving episcopal register from the medieval period. This general register contains a single chronological sequence of...

Walter Benjamin's Selected Writings offers a unique insight into the life and thought of one of the twentieth century's most influential critical voices. For the first time in English, this volume...

The Ghost of Frederic Chopin by Eric Faye is a bewitching mystery set in post-Communist Prague. Vera Foltynova, a widow in her late 50s, claims to receive visits from the ghost of great composer...

Yellow Jack: How Yellow Fever Ravaged America and Walter Reed Discovered Its Deadly SecretsThe history of yellow fever is one of death and destruction, spanning over 350 years. From its earliest...

Wartime Europe, 1944. A mysterious figure from the past resurfaces in Paris, sending shockwaves through Britain's spy chiefs. MI6 sends their agent back to the city of her childhood to investigate,...

The Mystery of Henri Pick A fast-paced comic mystery that celebrates the power of books, The Mystery of Henri Pick follows a young editor who discovers a novel so powerful that she feels compelled to...

Africa in Black Liberation Activism by Tunde Adeleke explores the lives and struggles of three influential twentieth-century activists: Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, and Walter Rodney. These...

The Love Interest by Victoria WaltersWhen librarian Liv Thomas meets Aiden Rivers, her life is turned upside down. His presence sparks inspiration for her writing, but also pushes all her buttons. As...

The Second Life of Inspector Canessa by Roberto Perrone is a ferociously paced noir thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of Italy's past. After trading his brutal career in the Carabinieri...

Transcripts of letters sent home by Walter Pounds M.M during World War I offer a personal perspective on life in the trenches. These letters, written from various locations including battlefields and...

The Love Interest by Victoria Walters is a romantic comedy that explores the complexities of love and relationships. When librarian Liv Thomas meets Aiden Rivers, a friend of her brother's, she finds...

Walter Crane's 'The Song Of Sixpence Picture Book' is a charming collection of stories and illustrations that have been entertaining children for generations. First published in 1868, this...

Rebranding Islam explores the rise and fall of Kyai Haji Abdullah Gymnastiar, a charismatic Indonesian leader who became a self-help guru through television sermons and corporate training seminars...

Ancestry by Simon Mawer is a historical novel that explores the lives of his ancestors through extensive research and rich storytelling. Beginning with his great-great-grandfather Abraham Block,...

Social Science and Political Theory by W. G. Runciman is an in-depth exploration of the relationship between sociology and political philosophy. This second edition has been updated with extensive...

The Mandolin in America: A Century of Music and Instrumentation. In 1880, Spanish immigrants brought the mandolin to New York, introducing this instrument to American audiences. Over the next...

The New Great Game: China and South and Central Asia in the Era of ReformThis analysis explores how Chinese policies interact with the goals and actions of other countries in the region, revealing...

This comprehensive study explores the lives and works of seven influential Victorian literary critics: George Henry Lewes, Walter Bagehot, Richard Holt Hutton, Leslie Stephen, Andrew Lang, George...

Invent & Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos offers an insider's view of the world through the eyes of one of the most influential innovators of our time. This collection of writings,...

The French and Indian War: A Turning Point in North American History In 1754, a pivotal moment in the wilderness of western Pennsylvania marked the beginning of a long and bloody conflict. This epic...

The Main Enterprise of the World: A Humanistic Rethinking of Education Philip Kitcher offers a comprehensive vision for education's goals and purpose. He explores how schools and universities can...

Deep in the Canadian forests of 1859, an elderly woman sits behind bars, her freedom hanging by a thread. She came to Dunmore via the Underground Railroad, but was tracked down and now faces trial...

Origin of Negative Dialectics by Susan Buck-MorssThis influential work examines the significance of Critical Theory for young West German intellectuals after World War II, highlighting the...

Experience Or Interpretation: The Dilemma of Museums of Modern Art explores how we see and engage with art. Over the past century, the way art is displayed has undergone significant changes,...

The Menil Collection presents an eclectic selection of twentieth-century artwork from its renowned collection. Spanning sculpture, photography, drawings, and paintings, this diverse range of art...

She Speaks! What Shakespeare's Women Might Have SaidDame Harriet Walter, a renowned Shakespearean actress, brings to life the voices of Shakespeare's women in this innovative book. Written in verse...

Thomas Jefferson and his fellow Virginians conceptualized their home state from a political and cultural perspective, shaping its position in the new American union. This study by renowned scholar...

Gramophone Stalwarts 3 Separate DiscographiesA comprehensive discography covering over 80 performing artists, compiled by John Hunt, an expert in music and bibliographic research.Published in 2001,...

Discover creative freedom in your quilting with Shape by Shape. This comprehensive guide is divided into three sections: Blocks, Negative Space, and Borders, making it easy to find inspiration for...

Yip Tolroy and his fiery Mama run the general store in Heron's Creek, Georgia. An uneventful life unfolds until gold is discovered nearby, drawing Yip into a bloody crime that forces him to flee...

Failed Democratization in Prewar Japan examines the collapse of Japan's "semi-democratic" political system from 1918 to 1932, and explores why this system failed. By comparing it to similar cases in...

Nikolai Lobachevsky's life took an unexpected turn when he was sent to London for further study in calculus. Instead, he found himself drawn into the world of anthropology, studying the people and...

The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea The story of the US Navy's triumph in World War II is one of four exceptional individuals who rose to the...

The Colonial Origins of Ethnic Violence in India by Ajay Verghese explores the complex patterns of ethnic conflict across India. Through archival research and elite interviews, Verghese reveals how...

The fourth and final volume of the full-color graphic novel adaptation of A Clash of Kings brings the simmering tensions to a explosive conclusion. Dany leaves Qarth with her dragons, while Theon...

The Silmarillion is a collection of stories and legends about the creation of the world and the history of the Elves and Valar, the powerful beings who shaped Middle-earth. Written by J.R.R. Tolkien,...

Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary Together with Sellic Spell This edition of Beowulf brings together a translation of the epic poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, first completed in 1926, with a commentary...

A new edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved Letters from Father Christmas is presented in a stunning hardback format, complete with full colour illustrations. This festive book features high-quality...

China's emergence as a global manufacturing powerhouse was a key feature of the era of globalization. However, this model is now facing challenges, with the "made in China" approach losing its appeal...

Dynasties and Democracy: The Inherited Incumbency Advantage in Japan explores how families with multiple members in elective office continue to thrive in democracies around the world. Despite being...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Miniature Editions) by Stephen R. Covey is a concise guide to personal and professional success. This compact Running Press Miniature Edition distils the...

The Creation of Confederate Nationalism: A New Perspective on the Civil War South Drew Gilpin Faust explores the development and content of Confederate nationalism during the Civil War period,...