290 results for 'Hewitt, Paolo'

Dante Contemporary Perspectives brings together recent and newly commissioned articles on Dante Alighieri, one of the most influential writers in world literature. This volume explores current...

A collection of Pacific folklore retold in comics offers a thrilling and humorous take on lesser-known myths and legends from the region. Featuring the work of various artists, this fourth volume in...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a complex and influential Italian intellectual of the post-war era. This revised edition of his biography offers a fresh perspective on an artist who defied conventions in...

Inside Ward 77, mental illness coexists with ordinary lives. Paolo Milone offers a more complex picture of doctors and nurses who work in an emergency psychiatric ward. This unsettling memoir...

The Night Caller: An Utterly Gripping Crime Thriller by J. M. Hewitt Detective Carrie Flynn has spent twenty years searching for her little sister, who was kidnapped and never found. A traumatic...

The Harrogate Secret by Catherine Cookson Born into poverty, Freddie Musgrave relies on his wits to survive and help feed his family. He earns a few shillings by navigating his little boat across the...

Taking Stakes in the Unknown: Tracing Post-Black Art By Nana Adusei-Poku The term post-black was first introduced to the art world in 2001, at a survey exhibition curated by Thelma Golden. This...

Paolo Rumiz travels along the eastern front of Europe, tracing the path that has cut the continent in two. He explores vibrant cities and abandoned villages, uncovering communities that were once...

London, November 1966. A photo of a car in flames with Paul McCartney's body inside has John Lennon staring, unable to speak or look away. His friend is gone, and the Beatles are no longer together...

The Garden of Angels by David Hewson is a gripping historical thriller that explores the complexities of family secrets and loyalty. When Nico receives a mysterious manuscript from his dying...

Paolo Bicchieri's debut poetry collection Familial Animals is a haunting and deeply personal exploration of trauma, identity, and transformation. Through deceptively familiar landscapes, the speaker...

London's cocaine trade has reached alarming levels, putting pressure on DCI Charlie Knowles and his team to act. A complex network of tunnels beneath a row of houses is at the heart of the problem,...

The Virtual Point of Freedom: Essays on Politics, Aesthetics, and Religion by Lorenzo Chiesa explores the complex relationship between freedom and alienation in politics, aesthetics, and religion...

The art of concealment: how to hide the effort. This concept, known as sprezzatura, has been debated by philosophers and artists for centuries. Paolo D'Angelo explores its history, from ancient...

A restored watchtower above a charming coastal town in southern Italy becomes the unlikely home for Countess Eugenia and her niece. However, they soon discover that the ancient building is said to be...

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping dystopian thriller that explores a chilling near future. In a world where oil has run out and calorie companies dominate nations, the divide between...

Yugoslavian Armored Units 1940-1945 by Paolo. Manes Crippa and Luigi Manes is a detailed account of the Yugoslav tankers from training to the Second World War. The formation of Yugoslavia's armored...

Theorem by Pier Paolo Pasolini is a novel that explores themes of seduction, obsession, family, and the confines of capitalism. Based on his film of the same name, this enigmatic work takes shape as...

The Humanist Educational Treatises by Craig Kallendorf presents four foundational texts from the Italian Renaissance's educational movement. This collection brings together key theoretical statements...

In a future America ravaged by climate change, oil is scarce and loyalty is even scarcer. On the Gulf Coast, where the sea has reclaimed much of its land, young people scavenge for parts to survive...

Open Building Research by Paolo Brescia and Tommaso Principi presents a unique approach to architecture that engages with various disciplines. Founded as a design network between Milan, London, and...

The Ciceronian Controversy: A Renaissance Literary Debate In 15th-century Italy, two camps emerged over the ideal model for Latin prose. This collection brings together previously unpublished letters...

Pier Paolo Pasolini's work continues to be a subject of fascination for scholars and intellectuals. This book offers a unique insight into his vision of the sacred, exploring how he interpreted...

Yokai: The Ancient Prints of Japanese Monsters by Paolo Linetti presents 200 works from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing a range of Japanese imagery. This collection includes prints, rare...

The End Is Nigh is an anthology of apocalyptic fiction that explores life before the apocalypse. Edited by John Joseph Adams and Hugh Howey, this collection features all-new works from acclaimed...

Joseph of Copertino: A Biography of a Remarkable Life This biography tells the story of Joseph of Copertino, a man who defied expectations with his extraordinary claims and remarkable life. Written...

Bramante's work offers a unique starting point for imagining a contemporary theory of space and reflecting on the relationship between architecture and politics. This reappraisal, by architect Pier...

Paolo Mancosu's latest investigation into the life and works of Boris Pasternak delves deeper into the complex network of contacts that helped smuggle Doctor Zhivago out of the Soviet Union. By...

Health Without Borders: Epidemics in the Era of Globalization by Paolo Vineis explores the complex relationships between globalization, environmental change, and human health. As the world's...

Feltham Made Me by Paolo Sedazzari is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human truth. Through a unique blend of interviews and transcripts, Sedazzari delves into the lives of...

Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast by Cynthia Saltzman explores one of history's most significant art appropriation campaigns. In 1797, the French army removed Paolo Veronese's...

Time and Its Object: A Perspective from Amerindian and Melanesian Societies on the Temporality of Images by Paolo Fortis and Susanne Küchler explores how different cultures perceive time through...

The devil that dances turns the most hideous acts into playful transgressions. In "Festive Devils of the Americas", Milla Cozart Riggio, Angela Marino and Paolo Vignolo explore the fascinating figure...

Formula 1 2020/2022 La TECNICA / TECHNICAL INSIGHTS Anteprima/Preview 2023 by Paolo Filisetti offers an in-depth analysis of the technical evolution of Formula 1 cars during three pivotal seasons...

In a world where corporations rule and bio-engineered plagues run rampant, a strange and beautiful creature emerges from the shadows. Emiko, known as the Windup Girl, is an engineered being with a...

Posthumanism in Young Adult Fiction: Finding Humanity in a Posthuman World by Anita Tarr and Donna R. White. The concept of humanity has long been defined by traditional notions of rationality,...

Leading Teams: Tools and Techniques for Successful Team Leadership from the Sports World by Paolo Guenzi and Dino Ruta offers important new insights into team leadership and motivation. Drawing on...

The Wife's Promise by Kate Hewitt is a heartwarming and emotional historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War II. When Alice marries vicar David, she leaves behind her old life to...

The Cold Summer by Gianrico Carofiglio is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of southern Italy in 1992. A summer that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, as a series of tragic...

Italian Medium Tanks 1939-45 by Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli is a detailed study of Italy's medium tank development during World War II. The country's strategic focus on neighboring...

The Miracle Forest / El Bosque Milagroso is a heartwarming true story about how one man and a community transformed a barren savanna in Colombia into a thriving rainforest. Paolo Lugari and the...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a poet, novelist, essayist, literary critic and filmmaker whose work spanned over four decades. Born in 1922, Pasolini's life was marked by turmoil and struggle, including a...

The Fate of Difficulty in the Poetry of Our Time offers original readings of poems composed in this century. These poems are challenging to follow, understand, and discuss, yet they represent a...

The Quiet Girls: An Absolutely Addictive Mystery Thriller J. M. Hewitt's gripping novel follows Detective Carrie Flynn as she is drawn back into her past to solve two seemingly unrelated cases of...

Vendetta: The Mafia, Judge Falcone, and the Quest for Justice by John Follain On May 23, 2012, a devastating attack shook Italy, claiming the lives of Judge Paolo Borsellino and his wife Francesca,...

Explore the charming country homes and gardens of Britain's top interior designers, accompanied by their beloved canine companions. At Home in the English Countryside showcases a collection of...

The Italian Folgore Parachute Division Operations in North Africa 1940-43 by Paolo Morisi provides a detailed analysis of the role played by this elite unit within the Axis Alliance during the Second...

Nightworld Midnight Sonata is a fast-paced and action-packed tale of demons battling each other over mythic artifacts. A trio of demons - Plenilunio, Hotspot, and Hellena - engage in a Faustian...

Istanbul New Stories by Paola De Pietri, Necmi Sönmez, and Pier Paolo Pasolini is a poignant photographic exploration of the human impact in Istanbul's rapidly changing urban landscape. Shot between...

Mythspace: Ignition is a graphic novel collection that reimagines traditional Filipino folklore as inspired by actual alien civilizations. The six stories explore a rich universe of monsters and...

That Night at the Beach A Totally Unforgettable, Heartbreaking and Suspenseful Novel by Kate Hewitt. A Labor Day weekend barbecue picnic with friends and family seemed like the perfect tradition. But...

Basquiat A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat's life in a visually dazzling fashion. Through cinematic scenes, this...

The conflict between Soviet Communists and Boris Pasternak over the publication of Doctor Zhivago did not end with his Nobel Prize win. Paolo Mancosu sheds new light on the post-Nobel history of...

The Roads to Rome: A Cookbook takes you on an epic journey through Italy's culinary heartland. Former food writer Jarrett Wrisley and chef Paolo Vitaletti spent years crisscrossing the countryside,...

Gallucci's Commentary on Dürer's 'Four Books on Human Proportion' Renaissance Proportion Theory by Giovanni Paolo Gallucci is an English translation of the influential 16th-century treatise, Della...

The first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper's Sunday supplement, "Fun," in December 1913. A century later, this enduring puzzle continues to captivate millions of solvers...

Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and the Future of Our Oceans by Kevin M. Bailey explores the changing dynamics of small-scale fisheries and their sustainability issues, both fiscal and...

This book explores the development of multi-media video, installation and performance through a unique dialogue between theoretical analysis and specially commissioned documentations by leading...

Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology Volumes 2 & 3 brings together seventeen gripping stories from acclaimed authors and screenwriters worldwide. Curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a multifaceted intellectual whose passion for painting was just one aspect of his work. As an artist, critic and filmmaker, he sought to challenge conventional art criticism...

Robotic Exploration of the Solar System Part 4: The Modern Era 2004 -2013 by Paolo Ulivi and David M. Harland provides a comprehensive account of deep-space missions, spacecraft, instruments, and...

Rites of Realism: Essays on Corporeal Cinema by Ivone Margulies explores the concept of "performative realism" in film, shifting the focus from representation to social tension. This collection of...

Italian Locations Reinhabiting the Past in Postwar Cinema by Noa Steimatsky explores how Italian filmmakers navigated the nation's identity after Fascism and World War II. Through a close analysis of...

The Kuna Art and Shamanism: An Ethnographic Approach by Paolo Fortis explores the intricate world of Kuna art, revealing its significance in the lives of this Caribbean community. Through long-term...

Operation Olive, the Allied assault on the Gothic Line in Italy, 1944, is a pivotal moment in World War II history that has often been overlooked. In this book, Italian military historian Pier Paolo...

The Game: The Story of Italy v Brazil at Spain '82 Piero Trellini's engaging narrative delves into the stories of the key figures who shaped one of football's most iconic matches. From Paolo Rossi to...

The Garden of Angels by David Hewson At his father's bedside, 15-year-old Nico receives a mysterious manuscript that will change his life forever. It is a story about his grandfather's past in...

The inaugural season of the Premier League marked a significant turning point in English football history. On August 15, 1992, a new era began, one that would attract top talent from around the globe...

Tool of War by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping sci-fi thriller set in a dark future devastated by climate change. In this gripping novel, a half-man/half-beast designed for combat proves himself...

Algebra Notes from the Underground offers an unconventional introduction to abstract algebra, focusing on a modern perspective and highlighting the unifying categorical principles underlying various...

Discover the fascinating world of smell and uncover the hidden secrets behind our most elusive sense. Paolo Pelosi explores the science of olfaction, revealing how we distinguish between different...

Italian Armored Units in the Balkans 1941-1945 by Paolo Crippa and Carlo Cucut The Italian military campaign in the Balkans during World War II was marked by significant challenges, including a...

The Etruscans Outside Etruria By Paolo Bernardini Getty Publications, 2004 Hardcover, 314 pages This lavishly illustrated volume explores the impact of Etruscan civilization beyond its native...

An Entertaining Life Designing Town and Country is a sumptuously illustrated book that takes readers on a tour of the homes and lives of two celebrated designers, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen...

Tony Pagoda's story is one of excess and rebirth. After years of living life to the fullest in 1980s Italy, he finds himself drawn back to his old habits when an unexpected opportunity arises. As he...

The Temple of Painting: A Treatise on Artistic Style Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo's treatise on art is a unique and insightful exploration of style in painting. Written as an introduction to his...

Sienese Painting: A Visual Overview of Renaissance Art By Timothy Hyman, National Geographic Books Discover the extraordinary artistic tradition of Siena, a city-republic that produced some of the...

The Expanse 8: La cólera de Tiamat In this gripping eighth installment of The Expanse series, humanity has expanded into the galaxy, but at what cost? As the human empire rises from the ashes of...

The Marquis de Sade and the Avant-Garde By Alyce Mahon Published by Princeton University Press in 2020. Alyce Mahon explores how the writings of the Marquis de Sade, known for his libertine...

Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World offers a broad exploration of the conceptual foundations for comparative analysis of media and politics globally. It builds upon Daniel C. Hallin and...

Gaspare Tagliacozzi and Early Modern Surgery Faces, Men, and Pain by Paolo Savoia explores the social and cultural history of early modern surgery through the work of Bolognese physician and...

When the Word Becomes Flesh: A Philosophical Exploration of Language and Human Nature Paolo Virno's thought-provoking work explores the intricate relationship between language, human nature, and...

Detailed History of Unmanned Space Exploration in Our Solar System Robotic Exploration of the Solar System Part I: The Golden Age 1957-1982 provides a comprehensive history of unmanned missions to...

America and the China Threat: From the End of History to the End of Empire by Paolo Urio. The US has long projected fear of harm from other nations, even as it expanded its dominion over them. With...

Utamaro, Hokusai Hiroshige Geisha, Samurai and the Culture of Pleasure by Francesco Paolo Campione, Marco Fagioli, Moira Luraschi (Hardcover) This book brings together the works of three ukiyo-e...

Border Deaths: Causes, Dynamics and Consequences of Migration-related Mortality By Paolo Cuttitta and Tamara Last Amsterdam University Press, 2020 This collection provides an interdisciplinary...

Arabian Nights A Queer Film Classic by Michael Moon explores the legacy and context of Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1974 film adaptation. Pasolini, a renowned poet, novelist, and social critic, turned to...

Hardcover book by Paolo Sironi: FinTech Innovation From Robo-Advisors to Goal Based Investing and Gamification (9781119226987) The banking industry is undergoing a profound shift, driven by the rise...

Gaspar Noé: A Conversation with the Provocateur of Contemporary French Cinema. This collection of interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of Gaspar Noé, one of the most provocative...

The Winter Campaign in Italy 1943: Orsogna, San Pietro and Ortona By Pier Paolo Battistelli, Bloomsbury USA, 2023 In the final months of 1943, Allied forces launched a series of crucial battles along...