883 results for 'Copjec, Joan'

No Picnic at Hanging Rock by Helen Goltz is an exploration of one of Australia's most enduring mysteries. On Valentine's Day 1900, three schoolgirls and their teacher vanished while on a school...

Joan Crawford's enduring fascination stems from her remarkable career and work in Hollywood. Forty-five years after her death, she remains an iconic figure in popular culture.Crawford's ability to...

Commemorating 40 years since Joan Jett's groundbreaking albums "Bad Reputation" and "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", this anthology brings together an impressive team of female creators to reimagine the...

Charlie Chaplin, the silent screen's "Little Tramp," was a beloved figure until he starred in a series of high-profile federal courtroom dramas. In 1944, he was on trial, described by a New York...

This book explores the connections between Karl Marx's economic theory and the work of two influential Cambridge economists, Piero Sraffa and Joan Robinson. Based on published and unpublished...

A woman and a man are bound by their shared fate. Condemned to burn at the stake, one is denied the comfort of faith. In a desperate attempt to ease her final moments, her sympathetic guard arranges...

This collection of scholarly papers presents a unique perspective on art and its relationship with politics. Prepared for presentation to a prestigious club, these papers explore various topics...

The Poems of Catullus A Bilingual Edition brings together the surviving works of Gaius Valerius Catullus in a fresh and engaging bilingual translation. Written during some of the most tumultuous...

Bertolt Brecht's Collected Plays: Volume Three includes some of his most experimental works, such as St Joan of the Stockyards and the Lehrstücke. These plays reject conventional theatre, instead...

The Homeric Hymns A Translation, with Introduction and Notes by Diane J. Rayor. These thirty-four ancient poems have captivated readers for two and a half millennia with their beautiful language and...

Ted Joans' Black Pow-Wow is a powerful collection of poetry that blends the rhythms of jazz music with unflinching honesty. Written by one of the first Beat poets, this book showcases Joans' unique...

Theatre Workshop: A Study of Modern British TheatreThis in-depth study explores the aims and achievements of one of Britain's most influential twentieth-century theatre companies, set against their...

A comprehensive sourcebook on ancient sex and sexuality, Homosexuality in Greece and Rome brings together a vast collection of primary texts from the ancient Mediterranean world. Professor Thomas K...

Dame Joan Collins returns with a dazzling new memoir, sharing the most memorable moments from her vibrant life in and out of the limelight. From her early years as a young star in Hollywood to her...

Authentic Movement: A collection of articles and interviews exploring the unconscious through movement. This volume brings together key papers and conversations with pioneers in the field, offering...

Play It As It Lays: A Novel by Joan Didion Joan Didion's Play It As It Lays is a searing portrayal of American life in the late 1960s, capturing the mood of a generation in spare, unflinching prose...

Blue Nights: A Memoir by Joan Didion A deeply personal and moving account of Joan Didion's thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness, and growing old. This book is a richly...

Read My Desire: Lacan Against the Historicists by Joan Copjec Joan Copjec stages a confrontation between the theories of Jacques Lacan and those of Michel Foucault, two influential modern thinkers...

The Nazi regime's appropriation of classical antiquity played a significant role in shaping its ideology and actions. By embracing the heroes and lessons of ancient Greece and Rome, Hitler and the...

A collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 2022, offers a unique glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary writer. Spanning over five decades, these twelve pieces showcase Didion's...

Companionship in Grief explores one of life's most profound experiences: the death of a spouse. Drawing on five acclaimed memoirs, this book delves into the nature of spousal bereavement and its...

A collection of essays by cultural critic Joan Acocella, exploring the lives and works of influential artists and two saints. Thirty-one essays cover a range of subjects, from Primo Levi's memoir...

Transforming the Irvine Ranch tells the story of Orange County's transformation from 93,000 acres of farmland into an iconic Southern California landscape of beaches and modernist architecture.The...

Discover the beauty of the New Forest on foot with Joan Begbie's Walking in the New Forest. First published in 2011, this guidebook takes you on a journey through the stunning landscapes and wildlife...

A poignant and deeply personal exploration of love, loss, and the human experience. Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking is a powerful and moving account of her life with her husband, John...

A profoundly disturbing novel that ruthlessly dissects American life in the late 1960s, Play it as it Lays is a haunting portrayal of a generation's disillusionment. Maria Wyeth's life, a...

A searing portrait of loss and grief, this book is a powerful exploration of the human experience. Joan Didion recounts the devastating events that led to the loss of her husband and daughter, and...

Joan Didion's The White Album is a seminal work of American reportage, examining the tumultuous 1960s through the lens of her own spiritual confusion. Spanning key events, figures, and trends of the...

Energy Healing for Animals: A Hands-On Guide for Enhancing the Health, Longevity, and Happiness of Your Pets Joan Ranquet offers a comprehensive guide to natural healing for pets, providing practical...

Joan Didion's notebooks from the 1970s offer a piercing view of the American political and cultural landscape. In "South and West From a Notebook", two extended excerpts from her notebooks are...

Melissa Joan Hart explains it all - from her early days in television to her current starring role - in this frank and funny behind-the-scenes look at her extraordinary career. With stories about...

Joan Halifax's landmark work on death and dying offers a source of wisdom for those facing their own mortality or caring for a loved one nearing the end of life. Drawing on traditional Buddhist...

The Year of Magical Thinking is a deeply personal and profoundly universal exploration of marriage, life, and death. When illness strikes and life is turned upside down, the boundaries between...

Joan Smith's new history of Rome's Imperial Women offers a fresh and authoritative perspective on the lives of the women who lived under the Julio-Claudian emperors. This book dispels the myths and...

The story of five women who revolutionised modern art is a thrilling and revealing one. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 20th century, their lives and paintings propelled a seismic shift in...

The White Album is a collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 1979. In this comprehensive edition, three of her seminal works are brought together: Slouching toward Bethlehem, White Album,...

Tupaia, the extraordinary navigator who sailed with Captain Cook, is a name that has been overlooked in history. Yet, his remarkable skills and achievements make him a fascinating figure. With a deep...

First published in 1968, Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem is a seminal work of nonfiction that captures the essence of a pivotal moment in American history. This collection of essays...

Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is a landmark film that captures the essence of a society on the brink of change. Set against the backdrop of Japan's post-war transformation, the movie tells the story...

The American political process is a complex and often contradictory landscape, and Joan Didion offers a keen and unflinching examination of its inner workings. Through a series of essays that dissect...

Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back The relationship between college and non-college graduates of all races is driving politics to the far right in the US. A...

Slavoj Žižek presents a rigorous articulation of his philosophical system in this new definition of dialectical materialism. He critiques and challenges various thinkers, including Alain Badiou,...

Shades of Noir by Joan Copjec explores the film noir phenomenon, moving beyond the initial assessment made by French critics in the aftermath of World War II. This collection of original essays...

Get the most out of your freezer with this comprehensive guide to freezing and cooking your favorite foods. Will It Freeze? covers everything from preparing and storing food to cooking with frozen...

The Hoffman Process: A Powerful Method for Transformation For over 35 years, the Hoffman Process has been helping people transform their lives. Now, Tim Laurence shares this powerful methodology in a...

Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world. This book helps children discover their place on the planet. It shows how easy it is to find where you live and how you fit in to the larger...

Slouching Towards Bethlehem is a collection of essays that explores the mood of 1960s America and the Californian counterculture. First published in 1968, this work of nonfiction offers an incisive...

Lady Lupin Hastings is a newlywed wife with a kind heart and a determination to make her husband proud. However, when her husband's unpopular curate is murdered on Christmas Eve, she finds herself at...

A chilling masterpiece of terror, The Auctioneer is a suspenseful novel that builds a sense of creeping menace and dread page by page. In the isolated farming community of Harlowe, New Hampshire, the...

Cycle Tourism Map Mallorca is a comprehensive guide to exploring the island's unique landscapes and routes on two wheels. With 22 carefully selected routes, ranging from road cycling to mountain...

This comprehensive directory is the go-to guide for actors and performers seeking work in theatre, film, TV, radio, and comedy. It provides detailed information on industry contacts, including...

This Is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 BooksA curated collection of 50 books that challenge the traditional canon and celebrate diverse voices and experiences from around the world.From...

The Epic of Joanna: A Stone's Tale is an enchanting debut that combines elements of beloved fantasy stories. This lighthearted tale follows Joanna, an eleven-year-old girl with a mysterious past, as...

Joana Vasconcelos: A Study in ContrastsThis publication accompanies the artist's first major exhibition in Germany and presents an in-depth look at her work, spanning over two decades. Joana...

Joanna's fate is inextricably linked to that of her brother, forcing her into a life of captivity. As she navigates the complexities of an opulent palace, Joanna struggles to reconcile her Jewish...

A vacant lot in a neighborhood of strangers seems like an unlikely place for a garden to flourish. Yet, one young girl's determination to plant her bean seeds sets off a chain of events that...

Joanna of Flanders: A Biography of EnigmaThis biography sheds new light on the disappearance of Joanna of Flanders, a woman described as 'the most extraordinary woman of her age' by David Hume. In...

The writings of John are considered the pinnacle of the New Testament, offering a profound understanding of the other Gospels and Christian scriptures. This collection includes four canonical books:...

Joanna And The Piano tells the story of a young girl who discovers a magical piano that takes her on a journey through time.When Joanna finds an old piano in a storage room, she's surprised to have a...

Joana Vasconcelos: Liquid Love is a comprehensive collection of the work of Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, spanning over 25 years. From 1996 to 2021, this volume chronicles her creative output,...

Detective Inspector Joanna Piercy is tasked with investigating a series of unsettling incidents at an isolated farmhouse. Her client, Timony Weeks, was once a child star in a popular soap opera, and...

Joanne Woodward: Her Life and CareerA comprehensive biography that shines a light on the remarkable life and career of Hollywood legend Joanne Woodward.This book tells the story of an actress who has...

Joanna Brady's life is already complicated by her pregnancy and family responsibilities. When two brutal crimes fall under her jurisdiction, she faces an even greater challenge.A corpse is discovered...

Bonnie Joann and Other Poems by Violet Jacob is a collection of poetry that offers a unique perspective on life. Written in simple yet effective language, this volume explores themes and emotions...

Joanna Hogg: A Film Director's Innovative Style Shonni Enelow explores the work of Joanna Hogg, a filmmaker known for her rigorous and quiet style. Through an analysis of her six feature films,...

Haydn's Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo is a notable work from around 1775, written for the Order of the Brothers of Mercy. The mass features an elaborate 'Benedictus' section with extensive...

A festive holiday cookbook from Joanne Fluke invites you to celebrate with delicious recipes and stories. In this picture postcard December, the annual Cookie Exchange at the Community Center is in...

The Box of Sealed Prophecies by Joanna Southcott has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. While some claim it holds the secrets of the second coming, others dismiss it as a trivial item. In...

Arizona Sheriff Joanna Brady and Seattle investigator J.P. Beaumont are brought together to investigate a talented artist found dead in the Arizona morgue. The case is deemed too big for Brady, so...

Yasmeen Haddad Loves Joanasi Maqaittik A Novel by Carolyn Marie Souaid is a novel that explores the complexities of cultural identity and tradition in 1980s Canada. Set against the backdrop of a...

Before the King: Joanna's Story by Heather Kaufman In this beautifully told and imagined story, secrets, faith, love, and devotion entwine in a tale that will keep you turning the pages. When tragedy...

A prisoner accused of murder languishes in a Phoenix jail cell, his fate seemingly sealed. However, Joanna Brady, a young and inexperienced sheriff, believes he may be innocent. As she delves into...

At the Old Vic, one of London's most iconic theatres, a new play is set to open with a star in its lead role. Joan Ballantyne, now in her sixties, has attracted a large following for her recent role...

The Sins of the Grandfather by Cenarth Fox is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. Detective Senior Constable Joanna Best finds herself entangled in two complex...

Autumn Daffodils - Joanna's Story by Peter Turnham is a heart-stopping tale of love and secrets. Thirty years have passed since Joanna dramatically re-entered Charlie's life, bringing with her a...

James McNeill Whistler and his chief model, Joanna Hiffernan, formed a significant partnership in 1860 that had a lasting impact on art. This lavishly illustrated volume provides the first...

The Murder of JoAnn Dewey in Vancouver, Washington, 1950 A shocking crime that captivated a small community and led to a sensational trial. On March 19, 1950, two men forced a young woman into a car,...

The Public Woman by Joan Smith 25 years after her seminal work 'Misogynies', Joan Smith examines what women have achieved and the cost they have paid for their freedom. This thought-provoking...

Joanne is a powerful exploration of the pressures faced by one young woman as she buckles under the weight of her own struggles. Five interconnected short plays, written by Deborah Bruce, Theresa...

This charming picture book tells the story of William Steig's childhood, when everyday life was vastly different from today. Fire engines were pulled by horses, boys didn't play with girls, and kids...

The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett is known for its unique blend of fantasy and satire. In Wyrd Sisters, Pratchett uses his imaginative world to comment on the complexities of human nature. A...

A Wild Love for the World: Joanna Macy and the Work of Our TimeThis collection of writings explores the major facets of Joanna Macy's lifework, featuring contributions from leading spiritual...

Fields of Fire: The Canadians in Normandy is a detailed and meticulously researched account of Canada's role in the Battle of Normandy. Terry Copp challenges prevailing views on the Canadian...

A gruesome discovery in Leek sets off a dark and complex investigation. Kathleen Weston finds Jakob Grimshaw's body with a crushed head, propped against her garden wall. The murder is brutal and it's...

Sheriff Joanna Brady is drawn into a complex web of mystery and suspense when two seemingly unrelated cases converge in her Arizona home. A woman's death in Massachusetts sets off a chain of events...

Sheriff Joanna Brady must solve two perplexing cases that may be tied together in a thrilling tale of suspense. In one case, an old woman's death in Massachusetts leads to a surprising discovery: a...

The True Story of Notorious Serial Killer Joanne Dennehy In March 2013, three men were brutally stabbed to death in Peterborough. Their bodies were then disposed of in separate locations, leaving...

A spellbinding debut novel tracing three generations of a Southern Black family, exploring the power of legacy and the resilience of Black women. Tara Stringfellow's Memphis is a rhapsodic hymn to...

Born in 1828 near Kelso in the Scottish Borders, Joannes Wyllie began his maritime career as an apprentice seaman in 1852. He quickly rose through the ranks and gained his master's certificate in...

Joan Lunden's memoir, Had I Known, is a deeply personal and powerful story of pain, persistence, and perseverance. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Joan embarked on a journey to learn...

A heartwarming novel about two women finding renewal in unexpected ways. Debbie Macomber's latest story follows Joan Sample as she slowly re-engages with the world after facing hardships, and Maggie...

Joan Harken's life is about to take a drastic turn. Pregnant and eager to settle down, she follows her fiancé back to his Minnesota hometown, Lilydale, a place that seems too perfect to be true.As...

The Alien Corn by Clare Flynn After the chaos of war, Jim Armstrong and his wife Joan are faced with new challenges as they try to rebuild their lives in Canada. When Joan joins him, she struggles to...

Joan's greatest achievement has come at a terrible cost. She reset the timeline, saved her family - and destroyed the hero. But success has left its mark, and now she finds herself alone in a world...

The Shadow Queen by Anne O'Brien A tale of ambition, treachery and desire, this historical novel tells the story of Joan of Kent's ascent through the court to command royal power alongside her young...

Wendy, Janey, Joanne and Madge is the story of four remarkable women who led the Royal College of Art's School of Fashion for nearly seventy years. From their early days as trailblazers in a...

Abi's night-time run is her escape from life's stresses, but it turns into a terrifying ordeal when she witnesses a car hitting someone. Rushing forward, she sees the victim already dead, and returns...

A new novel from Rachel Crowther explores the complexities of friendship and betrayal. Five friends, newly graduated, embark on a journey together to the Lake District, unaware of the events that...

In the treacherous world of 17th-century court politics, danger lurks around every corner. For Joan Sands, a young metal-worker with magical abilities, the stakes are higher than ever. When the Pact...

A collection of poems from Joan Baez, sharing reflections on her life, family and art. This intimate poetry book offers a unique glimpse into the experiences that have shaped an iconic artist. Joan...