2392 results for 'Sacks, Jonathan'

A Nation of Immigrants by John F. Kennedy is a timeless exploration of America's rich history and its relationship with immigration. This 60th anniversary edition, featuring a foreword by Jonathan...

A First Course in Statistical Inference by Jonathan Gillard provides a modern and accessible introduction to the science of inferring key information from data. This concise textbook presents the...

The Second Battle of Preston, 1715: The Last Battle on English Soil by Jonathan Oates provides a fresh perspective on one of the most pivotal events in British history. This comprehensive account...

Alexander Hamilton: A Graphic History of an American Founding Father Discover the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential figures. From his early days as a young...

The Sonic Rhetorics of African American Folksong in the 1930s In 1933, John A. Lomax and his son Alan embarked on an expedition to record the folksongs of southern African-American prisoners as part...

The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson is a detailed account of the pivotal events surrounding Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas Jonathan Jackson's final days in May 1863. On the night of May 2, after...

Sport and Social Exclusion in Global Society by Ramon F. J. Spaaij, Ruth Jeanes, and Jonathan Magee explores the complex relationship between sport and social exclusion from a global perspective. The...

The concept of Hellenicity has become increasingly important in modern discussions of identity and belonging. However, understanding how this identity was formed and evolved over time is a complex...

The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny Tales of a Very Weird West presents sixteen original and never-before-published adventures by some of today's most visionary writers. These tales twist the American...

Jonathan Jones presents a new narrative history of the Renaissance, rekindling the movement as a seismic change in European mentalities. This panoramic history encompasses the continent, tracing the...

Thinking and Reasoning: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan St. B. T. Evans explores how our capacity for reasoning and problem-solving sets us apart from other animals, while also leaving us...

Ethics and Public Policy: A Philosophical Inquiry is a comprehensive exploration of the moral foundations of public policy. Renowned philosopher Jonathan Wolff examines key areas of controversy, such...

Jonathan Lear's Radical Hope explores the profound ethical question: how should one face the possibility that one's culture might collapse? Drawing on anthropology, history, philosophy, and...

Margaret Atwood explores her lifelong relationship with science fiction in this thought-provoking collection of essays. Spanning from her childhood to her work as a writer and reviewer, these pieces...

Discover Bram Stoker's Dracula in this striking collector's edition from Union Square & Co.'s Signature Editions series. Exclusive cover art by Malika Favre gives new life to this Gothic horror novel...

The French Riviera's transformation from paradise to pollution-imperilled concrete jungle is a story that spans nearly two centuries. In 1835, Lord Brougham founded Cannes, introducing bathing and...

The Beatles' story is one of unprecedented phenomenon. In "Can't Buy Me Love", Jonathan Gould explores why this was so, placing the Fab Four within the social context that shaped their rise and...

The Last Mona Lisa A Novel by Jonathan Santlofer is an enthralling tale about the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre and its aftermath. The story weaves together the past and present,...

The West Coast Main Line Freight Trains by Jonathan Lewis Amberley Publishing, 2018 The West Coast Main Line is a vital transportation artery linking London to the North West and Scotland. Its rail...

Discover New Zealand's incredible cycle trail network with this comprehensive guide. Written by Jonathan Kennett, a leading cycling expert, Nga Haerenga provides everything you need to know to plan...

Jonathan Haslam's groundbreaking history of the Cold War from the October Revolution to the Fall of the Wall offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal period in world politics. Drawing on previously...

This book provides a systematic analysis of the metaphors used during the Brexit campaign, examining how different parties employed language to engage with supporters. By drawing on a range of data...

Shades of the Planet: American Literature as World Literature offers a fresh perspective on the traditional concept of national literature. By exploring the global connections and influences that...

Ageing, Gender and Family Law by Beverley Clough and Jonathan Herring explores the intersection of ageing, gender, and family law. Traditional family law texts have focused primarily on younger...

The Tour Guide Walking and Talking New York by Jonathan R. Wynn is an insightful exploration of the city's tour guides and their fascinating tours. From the history of Manhattan before European...

Richard Godbeer's Escaping Salem: The Other Witch Hunt of 1692 offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most infamous events. This book reconstructs the lesser-known "other witch hunt" that...

The Enthusiast Anatomy of the Fanatic in Seventeenth-century British Culture by William Cook Miller is an exploration of a character type that emerged in early modern Britain to discredit radical...

The Crisis of Capitalism in the Contemporary Novel by Andrew Rowcroft explores how nine critically acclaimed authors address radical ideas and their impact on contemporary fiction. These authors,...

Edward Lansdale's Cold War by Jonathan Nashel The life and career of Edward G. Lansdale, a former advertising executive turned undercover CIA agent, is shrouded in myth and controversy. This book...

A harrowing and intense psychological horror novel awaits those who dare to confront its dark secrets. Ten years ago, a tragic accident in the Adirondack Mountains left a boy buried in Coombs' Gulch,...

Sicily: An Island at the Crossroads of History Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has long been a place of fascination for world leaders. Its strategic location has made it a coveted...

Stochastic Modelling of Reaction-Diffusion Processes by Radek Erban and S. Jonathan Chapman provides a practical introduction to stochastic reaction-diffusion modelling, a key concept in bridging...

China's Digital Silk Road: A New Global Order? The Digital Silk Road is a vast network that spans from the ocean floor to outer space, aiming to wire the world and reshape global flows of data,...

Practical Mediation: A Guide for Mediators, Advocates, Advisers, Lawyers and Students in Civil, Commercial, Business, Property, Workplace, and Employment Cases by Jonathan Dingle and John Sephton is...

Sugar - a carbohydrate or toxic chemical; an excuse for obesity or the cause; much maligned or a natural ingredient? If nothing else, sugar triggers controversy, blame and myths on a global scale. In...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: A Rivalry that Remade the World's Game The rivalry between two of soccer's greatest players has become an integral part of the sport, with millions of fans around...

Hitler's Gauls: The History of the 33rd Waffen Division Charlemagne This book tells the story of one of the most infamous units in World War II, the Charlemagne division. Recruited entirely from...

Context of the New Testament Study Guide for Edexcel A/AS Level Religious Studies (New Testament) by Jonathan Rowe provides in-depth analysis and guidance for students studying the social,...

The Sterns Are Listening by Jonathan Wells is a poignant and humorous novel about family dynamics and the sacrifices we make for what we love. When Benjamin's younger brother Spence proposes a new...

HMS Victory, the most famous warship in British naval history, is closely tied to Admiral Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. However, what's less well known is that six previous ships also bore...

Infantry Warfare, 1939-1945 by Simon Forty and Jonathan Forty is a comprehensive history of infantry warfare during World War II. The book explores the experiences of infantrymen from both Allied and...

Bill Gates: The Path to the Future By Jonathan Gatlin This biography takes you inside the mind of Bill Gates, one of America's richest men and the visionary behind Microsoft. From his early days as a...

East London Photo Stories One Neighbourhood brings together 14 photographers showcasing the vibrant character of one iconic London neighborhood. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Hoxton Mini Press...

The 48th (South Midland) Division's Forgotten Victory: A History of British Campaigns in Italy and France During World War I. This book tells the story of the 48th (South Midland) Division, from its...

The First World War was fought on two fronts. In a military sense, it was fought on battlefields throughout Europe and other theaters of war, but on the Home Front, women played a crucial role in...

Lewis Barnavelt's life is about to take a dramatic turn when he moves in with his uncle Jonathan. What he discovers is that his uncle is not an ordinary person, but a witch. Lewis soon finds himself...

The Battle of Stalingrad Through German Eyes: The Death of the Sixth Army In the winter of 1942, the German army launched a brutal offensive to capture the city of Stalingrad, a battle that would...

The Last Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman is a masterful exploration of wealth, family intrigue and political strategy in early 20th-century China. Against the backdrop of colonialism, communism...

Conrad Metcalf's life is complicated by more than just his work as a private investigator. A rabbit in his waiting room and a trigger-happy kangaroo on his tail are just the beginning of his problems...

This collection brings together two key parts of John Stuart Mill's influential work on political economy: Books IV and V, plus his fragmentary chapters on socialism. Here, Mill applies his economic...

Norm's day is off to a stinky start. Woken by an unusual sound in the next room, he knows it's going to be one of those days. Things only get worse when his perfect cousins arrive with their new...

The Seven Deadly Chess Sins: A Guide to Avoiding Common Mistakes in Chess. Everyone loses chess games from time to time, but sometimes we make moves that we know are flawed. What causes these...

Jonathan Trott's autobiography offers a unique perspective on one of the most successful periods in English cricket history. From his debut century to clinch the Ashes in 2009, and his pivotal role...

The Lockhart Plot: Love, Betrayal, Assassination and Counter-revolution in Lenin's Russia by Jonathan Schneer. In 1918, British, French and American agents in Russia hatched a daring plan to...

A Brief History of the Martial Arts East Asian Fighting Styles, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu by Jonathan Clements explores the origins and evolution of martial arts in East Asia. From their roots in...

The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship By Jonathan Holmes Friendship is often misunderstood as one of the simplest human relationships, yet it's also one of the least understood and...

Cyberpunk Stories of Hardware, Software, Wetware, Revolution, and Evolution by William Gibson and Sterling Bruce is a collection of thought-provoking science fiction stories that explore the...

Boudicca: A Novel - An Epic Romantasy of Magic, Rebellion, Prophecy, and Betrayal in Celtic Britain Against Rome by P. C. Cast. In Roman-occupied Britain, the Iceni tribe crowns an extraordinary new...

A Play, a Pie and a Pint: Volume One brings together some of the most popular and critically acclaimed plays from the renowned Scottish theatre company's back catalogue. This first volume collects a...

The Politics of Feeling in Brexit Britain: Stories from the Mass Observation Project by Jonathan Moss, Emily Robinson, and Jake Watts. During the Brexit referendum, politics was often framed in...

This memoir by Lord Woolf offers a unique perspective on the development of common law over the last half century. The book begins with an account of his family background and its influence on his...

Trinity: A Graphic History of the First Atomic Bomb by Jonathan Fetter-Vorm is a powerful and thought-provoking graphic history that explores one of the most significant events in modern history. The...

A financial terrorist in prison, two City bankers dead, and a $350 trillion banking scandal called LIBOR. The suspicious suicide of two high-profile City bankers brings former QC Nancy Wu and...

A psychological crime novel that pushes Dr. Alex Delaware to his limit, Breakdown is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman.When Dr. Delaware...

Near and Distant Neighbors: A New History of Soviet Intelligence by Jonathan Haslam offers a comprehensive account of the Soviet intelligence services from the October Revolution to the end of the...

Verse in English from Eighteenth-century Ireland by Andrew Carpenter is a groundbreaking anthology that sheds new light on Irish poetry during this period. For centuries, much of eighteenth-century...

The Manufacture of Consent: How Public Opinion Became a Source of Concern for American Progressives. In the early 20th century, public opinion was seen as a foundation of democratic government...

Eric Steele, a top-secret Program operative, is back in action after taking down terrorist Aleksandr Zakayev. Two months later, he receives an alert about a fellow Alpha, Jonathan Raines, who has...

Japanese animation has become a global multimedia industry worth over $23.6 billion annually, linked to various forms of entertainment and culture. This comprehensive guide by Jonathan Clements...

The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease A powerful account of how cultural anxieties about race shaped American notions of mental illness. During the civil rights era, a very...

The Un-Dead, written by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt, is an official sequel to Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula. Set in 1912, twenty-five years after the events of the original novel, this story...

Writing in the Dark: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Horror Fiction Award-winning author Tim Waggoner shares thirty years of experience as a writer and teacher in this comprehensive textbook...

An Orphan's Wish by Lizzie Page is a heart-wrenching historical novel set in England after World War Two. When Clara Newton takes on her role as House Mother at Shilling Grange Orphanage, it's meant...

The Invasion of Sicily, 1943: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives A pivotal moment in World War II, the invasion of Sicily marked a crucial turning point in the Allied campaign against Nazi...

Integrity Leading with God Watching by Jonathan Lamb is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to live consistently in the light of gospel priorities. In this book, Lamb examines key...

Writers in Conversation with Christopher Bigsby brings together insightful interviews with some of the world's most acclaimed writers. Conducted over the course of a decade, these candid exchanges...

Protecting Your iOS App from Attack: A Comprehensive Guide Hacking and Securing iOS Applications by Jonathan Zdziarski is a detailed guide for app developers who want to safeguard their applications...

The modern concept of risk emerged in the United States in the early nineteenth century, born on the high seas and later migrating inland. It became essential to the financial management of an...

Tracey Emin: A Comprehensive Overview This in-depth introduction to Tracey Emin's life and work provides a comprehensive understanding of one of the most important artists working today. Spanning her...

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals is a comprehensive guide to the diverse range of land mammals found in Africa. With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520...

The Balfour Declaration: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Jonathan Schneer. In 1917, a document was issued in London that would have far-reaching consequences for the Middle East. The...

Jonathan Cain's memoir offers an intimate look at his journey from playing old-country songs in Chicago to writing mega-bestselling songs with some of the most talented musicians. The story takes...

The Gay Gospels: Good News for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People by Keith Sharpe presents a systematic overview of the debate surrounding homosexuality in Christianity. This book...

The History of Christianity: The Age of Exploration to the Modern Day by Jonathan Hill provides an engaging overview of the Christian faith's transformation from its early days as an illegal sect to...

Detective Jonathan Stride discovers that in Las Vegas, there are only two ways to go: you can hit the jackpot or you can get stripped. When his client is shot dead, he quickly establishes that the...

The Ultimate TSA Guide 300 Questions by Rohan Agarwal and Jonathan Madigan is a comprehensive guide to help you prepare for the TSA exam. With over 10 specialist tutors contributing to its content,...

The Death of Joachim Murat 1815 and the Unfortunate Fate of One of Napoleon's Marshals by Jonathan North. Joachim Murat, once Napoleon's finest cavalry general, rose to power as king of Naples in...

A chilling selection of original and classic short stories is presented in this deluxe edition. The collection features a mix of intrigue that has captivated readers for generations, with...

The Metabolic Ghetto: An Evolutionary Perspective on Nutrition, Power Relations and Chronic Disease by Jonathan C. K. Wells explores the complex relationship between human nutrition, power dynamics,...

Chen Village Revolution to Globalization by Anita Chan, Richard Madsen, and Jonathan Unger explores the dramatic changes that have taken place in a Chinese village over the past few decades. First...

The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam by Jonathan Riley-Smith provides a fresh perspective on these complex and often misunderstood events. This book explores the actual story behind the Crusades,...

Oil palms are ubiquitous, grown in nearly every tropical country and supplying the world with more edible fat than any other plant. They play a role in scores of packaged products, from lipstick and...

The 21 Day Debt Revolution offers a straightforward plan to help you get out of debt quickly and achieve financial peace. Written by Jonathan Scott, this book provides a simple yet effective strategy...

Rent: A Musical's Enduring Legacy The story behind Rent is one of both triumph and tragedy. Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, which premiered in 1996, was a game-changer for Broadway, but its...

China's expanding economy has long claimed to benefit Europe, but the reality is more complex. In fact, unbalanced trade with China has cost Europe over 1.4 trillion euros in the last ten years,...

A snort-laughing cruise ship romance takes readers into topsy-turvy waters. When four quirky friends retire and embark on a never-ending round of cruises, their mission is to find love for themselves...

The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci by Jonathan D. Spence In 1577, Matteo Ricci embarked on an extraordinary journey from Italy to Ming dynasty China, driven by his mission to bring Christian faith and...

The Penguin Book of Irish Poetry brings together a rich tapestry of verse from Ireland's most celebrated poets. Spanning centuries and styles, this collection features works by masters such as W.B...

The Years of Great Silence by Jonathan Otto Pohl This monograph explores the complex history of ethnic Germans in the Russian Empire and USSR. It begins with their settlement in various regions,...

Fighting the People's War: A New Perspective on the British and Commonwealth Armies in World War II. This comprehensive history challenges our understanding of the Second World War by focusing on the...