141 results for 'Leiris, Antoine'

The snow falls in the exclusive alpine ski resort of Saint Antoine, casting a sense of dread over the group gathered for a make-or-break corporate retreat. Ruth Ware's latest thriller is a tensely...

The Little Prince Adult Gift Edition by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a beautifully crafted gift for adults who cherish timeless wisdom. This stunning new edition features the original translation by...

The Tarot of the Bohemians: Unlocking Ancient Wisdom A comprehensive guide to the esoteric truths of the Tarot deck, this book provides an introduction to its study and symbolism. Written by Papus, a...

A mysterious theft has shaken the Musée de Quentin-Savary in Aix-en-Provence. When director Monsieur Achille Formentin arrives one morning, he finds the museum almost empty, with only a bench,...

The Woman Who Met Her Match by Fiona Gibson is a heartwarming and humorous tale about finding love again at an unexpected time. Lorrie has given up on online dating after yet another disaster,...

Darryl Cunningham's Graphic Science presents an alternative Nobel-prize gallery, shedding light on lesser-known scientists who made significant contributions to human knowledge. Their stories reveal...

This memoirs collection provides an intimate and vivid account of Louis-Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne's life and time with Napoleon Bonaparte. Written by a French diplomat who served as secretary to...

Blaise Pascal's life and significance are often overlooked, yet his impact on Western philosophy is profound. In "A Summer with Pascal", Antoine Compagnon provides a comprehensive introduction to...

Winner at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2022, Slash Them All is a graphic novel that pays tribute to 1980s American horror cinema. Antoine Maillard's work skillfully absorbs the...

A stylish and humorous novel about the power of self-discovery. When Louise stumbles upon a vintage book on elegance, she begins to transform her life with the advice of its enigmatic author, Madame...

The Present International Situation and the Foreign Policy of the Soviet Union Report to the USSR Supreme Soviet on December 12, 1962 by Antoine Denat, Cornell Dairy Science Association, Friedrich...

Fashion Design: A Guide to the Industry and the Creative Process by Denis Antoine provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of fashion design. By exploring the design process from historical...

The Promise She Made by Julie Hartley In the midst of war-torn York, 1942, Ruby's world is shattered. Her family, her fiancé, and even her home are lost to the devastating Blitz. As she searches for...

Sacred Feasts From a Monastery Kitchen offers a unique perspective on seasonal cooking, providing recipes for delicious and healthy vegetarian dishes using fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables...

The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Robert L. Mack is a comprehensive collection of stories that have become an integral part of our shared cultural heritage. This edition offers extensive textual...

A Summer with Montaigne by Antoine Compagnon invites readers to explore the key contributions of Michel de Montaigne to our understanding of what is good and worthwhile in life. This book offers both...

The Scientific Way of Warfare: Order and Chaos on the Battlefields of Modernity Antoine J. Bousquet explores how key technologies and scientific ideas have shaped the theory and practice of warfare,...

Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French RugbyAcclaimed rugby writer Peter Bills embarks on an impassioned tour around France, exploring the country's deep love affair with the sport and its unique...

Jean-Paul Sartre's Nausea is a seminal work of Existentialist fiction that explores the human condition through the eyes of its protagonist, Antoine Roquentin. In a deeply personal and philosophical...

A powerful portrait of a woman fighting to preserve knowledge in a crumbling world is told through smuggled letters to an author. Based on a true story, this book follows Jocelyn, a French librarian...

Steve Jones explores how science was at the heart of the French Revolution. Paris in the late 18th century was a hub of scientific discovery, with scholars making groundbreaking contributions to...

Manon Lescaut Newly Translated and Annotated by Antoine François Prévost. In 18th-century France, love can be both alluring and destructive. This story tells the story of Des Grieux's doomed romance...

During World War II, two sisters navigate their own paths to survival, love and freedom in occupied France. Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband Antoine as he heads off to the front, but she is...

A beautifully crafted hardcover edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved tale. This poignant story follows an unlikely friendship between two strangers: an aviator stranded in the Sahara desert...

The Passion for Music: A Sociology of Mediation by Antoine Hennion and Margaret Rigaud explores how music comes to be perceived as an art form. This innovative book examines the role of mediators,...

L'oreille bouchée is a captivating tale that invites its old friends to join it in the French Guiana for a mysterious journey. For Antoine, who has never travelled, this is a dream come true. His...

In 1871, Paris was ravaged by the Commune's "bloody week", leaving destruction and chaos in its wake. Amidst the devastation, a photographer sought to profit from the suffering of young women by...

Twelve Months of Monastery Soups: A Seasonal Celebration of Hearty, Delicious Broths and Soups. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Brother Victor-Antoine shares his passion for the art of...

The Story of the Saxophone by Lesa Cline-Ransome is a fascinating account of how one instrument came to be an iconic symbol of jazz music. It begins with Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax, a young inventor...

The Dawlish Chronicles: June 1859 and April - August 1882 In this gripping naval fiction series, Antoine Vanner brings to life the tumultuous era of transition from sail to steam in the late 19th...

A philosophical and moral fable about contemporary society. Dios en persona is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that explores the nature of humanity through a thought-provoking narrative. After...

Catherine de' Medici's marriage to Henry of Orleans was a union born of politics, not love. Her life took an unwanted turn, one that would lead her down a path of power and rivalry with another woman...

Tuberculosis has been an integral part of human history for thousands of years. This disease has left its mark on literature and art, as well as on our understanding of medicine. In "Spitting Blood:...

Bechamp Or Pasteur? A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology This book presents a compelling account of the controversy surrounding Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp, two scientists whose work on the...

The Book of Travels by Ḥannā Diyāb is a remarkable first-person account of the author's travels as a young man. Between 1706 and 1716, Diyāb embarked on an epic journey from his hometown of Aleppo to...

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Wind, Sand and Stars is a lyrical and gripping autobiography that weaves together the author's experiences as an aviation pioneer. In 1926, de Saint-Exupéry began flying...

Death at the Chateau Bremont by M. L. Longworth A murder sets the historic town of Aix-en-Provence abuzz with rumors, and Antoine Verlaque, the charming chief magistrate, suspects foul play. When he...

William Drummond Stewart and Same-Sex Desire in the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade This book tells the story of William Drummond Stewart, a Scottish nobleman who found a sense of freedom and adventure in...

Black Hawk Autobiography is the personal account of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, also known as Black Hawk, a renowned leader of the Sauk Nation. In this unique and insightful memoir, he shares his...

China the Super Predator: A Challenge for the Planet by Pierre-Antoine Donnet China's rapid rise has brought significant economic, social, and political challenges, as well as increased its...

The Fall of the Celtic Tiger: Ireland and the Euro Debt Crisis by Donal Donovan and Antoin E. Murphy By 2000, Ireland had achieved remarkable macroeconomic performance, with 10% economic growth, a...