4453 results for 'Poets, The Academy of American'

Dante A Very Short Introduction by Peter Hainsworth and David Robey is an in-depth exploration of the Italian poet's work, examining the main themes and issues that run through all of his writing...

W. H. Davies' autobiography is a candid account of his unconventional life, marked by periods of hardship and struggle, as well as moments of triumph and discovery.Born in 1871 in the Pillgwenlly...

Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry is a testament to the power of love and the human experience. This collection, "She Never Will be All Mine - Poems of the Heart", showcases Millay's lyrical beauty...

A Woman of Opinion by Sean Lusk is a historical novel that tells the remarkable story of Mary Wortley Montagu, a pioneering writer, poet, and feminist who defied the conventions of her time. With...

Thomas Hardy: A Life of Contrasts Thomas Hardy's life was marked by paradoxes - a near-death experience at birth, a successful writing career, and a troubled personal life. Claire Tomalin's biography...

Lesbian Lives: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Lesbian Identity and Relationships. This groundbreaking work re-examines lesbianism, moving beyond traditional approaches to focus on the developmental...

Henry Miller's The Colossus of Maroussi is a seminal travel book that has stood the test of time. Its narrative is sparked by a young woman's seductive description of Greece, which sets the stage for...

Sylvia Plath's journals offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most acclaimed poets. Plath began keeping a diary as a young child, and by the time she was at college, she...

Gary Snyder's groundbreaking poetry collection, first published in Japan in 1959, is now celebrated in a special 50th Anniversary edition. This influential work, Riprap, has stood the test of time,...

The debut poetry collection from Hussain Manawer, 'Life Is Sad and Beautiful', is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of depression, grief, and mental health. Written as a reflection on his...

The Pre-Raphaelites was founded in 1848 as a secret society that sought to revolutionize art by rejecting classical ideals and embracing a more spiritual and naturalistic approach. Led by William...

The Holy Hour: A Collection of Meditations for Eucharistic Adoration In a world where the pace of life can be overwhelming, the Holy Hour offers a unique opportunity to slow down and connect with God...

Samuel Johnson's literary output is remarkable for its diversity, encompassing poetry, criticism, lexicography, travel writing, essayism, editing, and biography. This collection brings together a...

In medieval Spain, the boundaries between faith and power are tested in a world of decadent city-states and warring petty kings. The ruling Asharites, once stern and devout, have succumbed to the...

The Food Almanac 2 is a vibrant annual collection of recipes, stories, and poems that celebrate the joy of food. This latest installment in the series brings together a diverse mix of history,...

Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde A new and profound account of Audre Lorde's life and work, illuminating her fierce love for survival and the natural world. This stunning...

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...

Boy Bear can't hear his dad coming to wake him up in the morning, but he can feel the floor vibrate with his footsteps. At school, he struggles to catch what his teacher says, and he can't hear his...

A powerful and poignant novel about the complex relationships between mothers and daughters, White Oleander is a story of love, identity, and survival. Astrid's life is forever changed when her...

Attributed to the blind Greek poet, Homer, The Odyssey is an epic tale about cunning and strength of mind. It takes its starting point ten years after the fall of the city of Troy and follows its...

The American wants a hundred million dollars. But who from? It's 1996, and the Soviets are long gone. A new enemy has emerged, and Jack Reacher is at the centre of it. Fresh off a secret mission,...

The Black American Handbook for Survival Through the 21st Century: A Foundation for Understanding the Past and Shaping the Future This comprehensive guide provides a long-overdue examination of the...

Reconstructing the Beats: A New Perspective on Mid-Century American Literature and Culture This collection of scholarly essays offers a fresh reassessment of the Beat Generation writers, expanding...

True crime in the American heartland is the subject of Under the Banner of Heaven, a gripping narrative of polygamy, savage violence and unyielding faith. Jon Krakauer's meticulous investigation into...

A thrilling spy adventure set in New York during the American revolution. From the rising star of children's historical fiction, Iszi Lawrence, this is a high-action adventure that will appeal to...

Warlock is a raw and humorous novel that presents a devastating picture of American unreality. First published in the 1950s, it is a lasting contribution to American fiction, revisiting and reworking...

Charles Mann's 1491 offers a fresh perspective on American history, challenging long-held views on Native American life before Columbus. By examining trade, technological advancement and diversity...

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...

William R. Leach's monumental work of cultural history explores America's transformation into a nation of consumers, devoted to a cult of comfort, bodily well-being, and endless acquisition,...

American cuisine is a story of mash-ups, where cultures collide and exciting new dishes and flavors are born. In this book, chef and writer Edward Lee takes you on a journey to uncover the...

Recuerdos: Three Traditional Latin-American Dances for Two PianosThis collection of piano music features three traditional Latin-American dances, arranged for two pianos. Written by Weins Bolcom, the...

Botanical Art Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Various Art Forms. This authoritative manual offers a thorough exploration of botanical artistry, covering a wide range of techniques that...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's writings have had a profound impact on American thought and culture. This comprehensive collection brings together the core of his work, including his seminal essay "Nature" and...

A history of American dining in 128 reviews, as seen through the eyes of Marilyn Hagerty's weekly Eatbeat column. In Grand Forks, North Dakota, Marilyn Hagerty has been sharing her insights on the...

A unique perspective on the American western frontier is offered in "My Life on the Plains: Personal Experiences with Indians". Edited by John Cirignani, this book presents a contemporary reading...

Owen Wister's The Virginian is a seminal work of American literature, exploring the complexities of the American West through the story of a young man's courtship with a schoolteacher. Set against...

Twisting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma...

East of Eden, a masterpiece of American literature, is a sprawling epic that explores the complexities of identity, love, and its consequences. Steinbeck's most mesmerizing characters and enduring...

The Moon and the Ghetto by Richard R. Nelson This book explores the complex relationship between the United States and the African American community in the 1960s. Richard R. Nelson examines the...

The United States declared war on Great Britain on June 18, 1812, and an invasion of Canada was swiftly launched. However, the initial American successes were short-lived, as they suffered a series...

This charming story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years. Keyana discovers the magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and...

A Southern View of the Invasion of the Southern States and War Of 1861-65 This book provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War, offering insights into the causes of secession, the role...

Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn is a timeless collection of two classic American novels. Written by Mark Twain, these stories follow the adventures of two young protagonists, Tom Sawyer and Huck...

Dismantling America And Other Controversial Essays by Thomas Sowell This collection of essays explores the decline of American values and institutions, tracing the erosion of the country's traditions...

Anequs, a young Indigenous woman, finds herself at odds with the colonizer-run dragon academy, where she must navigate a world that doesn't understand her unique relationship with a dragon. The...

DCI Jane Tennison's story begins in 1973, when at just 22 years old, she leaves the Metropolitan Police Training Academy to start her probationary exercise in Hackney. This was a challenging...

Leela Gandhi's Postcolonial Theory A Critical Introduction is a foundational work in the field of postcolonial studies, offering a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts and thinkers that...

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn offers a fresh perspective on America's story, focusing on the experiences of ordinary people rather than those in power. With a new...

Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen is a witty and insightful exploration of the American dream and the myth of the model minority. When two Asian American women, Ava and Winnie, reunite twenty years after...

The New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is a word-for-word translation widely regarded for its faithfulness to the original biblical languages. This NASB Thinline Bible features the exclusive...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a masterpiece of American literature, crafted with lyrical beauty and brutal realism. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s America, this novel tells...

Bill Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time A revelatory biography of the NFL's most enigmatic and successful coach, Bill Belichick. From his early days watching college...

The Dating Dilemma: A Romance Revolution by Rachel Gardner and André Adefope Navigating the complexities of teenage relationships can be daunting. As a founder of the Romance Academy, Rachel Gardner...

The Beatles' North American tours revolutionized the entertainment industry, forever changing the concert touring landscape. In February 1964, the Fab Four arrived in the US, performing on the Ed...

Bright Lights, Prairie Dust is a candid memoir by Karen Grassle, the beloved actress who played Ma on Little House on the Prairie. In this inspiring journey, Grassle reveals her struggles to overcome...

Elizabeth Taylor: A Life of Unparalleled Fame and Personal Struggle Elizabeth Taylor is a name synonymous with Hollywood glamour and beauty. With a career spanning over sixty films and two Academy...

Academic freedom is facing unprecedented challenges. The distinction between academic freedom and constitutional freedom of speech is often blurred, leading to confusion about what professors can and...

Black Wings Has My Angel is a gripping American Noir novel that redefines the standard crime genre. Elliott Chaze's masterful storytelling weaves a complex narrative of love, fate, and the dark...

A brilliant and stirring epic of America's Great Migration, The Warmth of Other Suns is a deeply human story of the African American experience. Isabel Wilkerson's masterful narrative weaves together...

The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069 A bold and thought-provoking theory on the history of America, Generations proposes that each generation belongs to one of four types, repeating...

The Making of the President 1964 by Theodore H. White The 1964 presidential campaign was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by the assassination of President Kennedy and the subsequent...

The French were often at odds with American troops in post-war Paris. While initially welcomed, they soon grew resentful of the Americans' brashness and display of wealth. In turn, the Americans...

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery is a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children. Marnie Midnight, a little moth with BIG dreams, is excited to start at Minibeast Academy, where...

Jenny's life is focused on her dream of becoming a professional cellist, but everything changes when she meets Jaewoo, a mysterious and handsome K-pop idol. Their chance encounter on the night before...

The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving This influential travel book explores the complex relationship between American and English literary traditions. Written in the early...

Sister Carrie, first published in 1900, is a groundbreaking work of fiction that transformed the conventional "fallen woman" story into a powerful exploration of American culture. Theodore Dreiser's...

Terry Darlington's Narrow Dog to Carcassonne is a travelogue of adventure and misadventure. In 2006, the author and his wife, Monica, set out to sail their canal narrowboat across the Channel and...

One Blade of Grass is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir by award-winning novelist and poet Henry Shukman. Born into a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the...

A lush and experimental novel about love as a weapon of empire, If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English is a dark romance that exposes the gaps in American identity politics. The story follows an...

Let Us DescendA powerful reimagining of American slavery, beautifully rendered and heart-wrenching. Annis has survived in the light of her mother's resilience, comforted by stories of her African...

Jacques Pépin's memoir is a captivating account of his life in the kitchen, from his early days as a homesick boy working on a farm in war-ravaged France to his rise as an Emmy Award-winning chef and...

Shadow Reader is a rich and evocative collection of poems that weaves together themes of identity, displacement, and the power of language. Through a vibrant tapestry of imagery and Punjabi proverbs,...

Adrian Mitchell's poetry is a testament to the power of the human spirit, with simplicity, clarity, and passion at its core. This collection brings together poems from over five decades, showcasing...

A gritty and humorous portrait of a young Native American struggling with the two constants in his life - alcohol and art. Jordan Coolwater's story spans from boredom to fatherhood, taking readers on...

John Bradstreet's Raid 1758: A New Perspective on a Critical Moment in Early American Military History In 1758, Benjamin Franklin hailed John Bradstreet's riverine raid as one of the great "American"...

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...

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...

Eric Foner's groundbreaking examination of the period after the Civil War offers a fresh perspective on the experiences and roles of African Americans during this time. Drawing on previously...

Blade Runner 2019: Vol. 3: Home Again, Home Again (Graphic Novel) The official sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 science fiction film, this critically acclaimed graphic novel continues the story of a...

David Beckham is a story of determination and passion for the beautiful game. As a young boy, he dreamed of playing for his favorite team and eventually joined Manchester United's youth academy. With...

Marnie Midnight is a little moth with big dreams. She's having a great time at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. This term, Marnie and...

A Sister's Song by Molly Green is a heartwarming historical fiction novel that explores the lives of those who served during World War II. When the war breaks out, Suzanne's dreams of attending the...

Set against the stark realities of the American West, Leaving Cheyenne is a mesmerizing tale of love and jealousy. The novel's themes are timeless, as a complex love triangle unfolds between three...

Aleister Crowley: The Beast in Berlin Art, Sex, and Magick in the Weimar Republic Aleister Crowley, a renowned gnostic poet, painter, writer, and magician, arrived in Berlin on April 18, 1930,...

Jacob Bronowski's life was marked by two great catastrophes: the rise of Hitler in 1933 and the dropping of atomic bombs in 1945. Yet, despite these events, his work embodied an enduring optimism. A...

Orpheus The Song of Life by Ann Wroe For over two and a half millennia, the figure of Orpheus has captivated human imagination. A complex figure, both human and divine, musician, magician,...

The Only Constant: A Guide to Embracing Change and Leading an Authentic Life by Najwa Zebian. Change is a constant in our lives, whether we welcome it or resist it. In this thought-provoking guide,...

Sleepwalking, the debut novel from Meg Wolitzer, is a story of three college students' shared fascination with poetry and death. The three women, known for their affinity with the work and suicide of...

The Disappearing Spoon And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean The periodic table is a treasure trove of passion,...

Edna St. Vincent Millay's life was a testament to the power of art and love. Born into poverty, she found solace in words, music, and drama, and an unyielding desire to be loved. Her poetry made her...

A compelling account of a pivotal moment in modern history, Revolution 1989 tells the story of how ordinary men and women changed the world. In the years following the Second World War, Europe was...

Bob Dylan: A Modern-Day Prophet This book offers a fresh perspective on Bob Dylan's life and work, examining his roles as an icon of social movements, a convert to evangelical Christianity, and a...

The Sea Shall Embrace Them: A Harrowing Maritime Disaster In one of the most tragic events in maritime history, the American steamship Arctic collided with the French Vesta in 1854, resulting in the...

Alistair Cooke's America: A Personal History This is Alistair Cooke's personal history of America, a comprehensive and engaging guide to the country's development over 200 years. Written with...

On 11 September 2012, a team of six American security operators fought to repel a terrorist attack on a US State Compound and a nearby CIA station in Libya. The six-man team, who ignored orders to...

Above the Trenches is a graphic novel that tells the story of American pilots who joined the French military during World War I. In 1914, America initially planned to stay out of the war, but some...

Conjuring Hitler: How Britain and America Made the Third Reich by Guido Giacomo Preparata explores a provocative theory about the rise of Nazism. Preparata argues that the British and American...

The Eagles' story is a tale of both heavenly highs and hellish lows. Their music embodied the American dream, but behind the scenes, the band's personal relationships were marked by bloodletting...

Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past Tore C. Olsson's book offers a fresh perspective on the Red Dead Redemption series, exploring its connection to American...

The Negro Motorist Green-Book 1940 Facsimile Edition Published in 1940, this facsimile edition of Victor H. Green's groundbreaking guide provides a unique glimpse into the experiences of...