1440 results for 'Tobia, Jacob'

Tragedies of the Jacobean era offer profound insights into the human experience. Written in a tumultuous time marked by scientific discovery and religious division, these plays reflect the anxieties...

Utopia or Bust: A Guide to the Present Crisis by Benjamin Kunkel is an introduction to contemporary critical theory that explores the ongoing crisis of capitalism. Written with wit and verve, this...

This collection brings together six major plays from the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, showcasing the dramatic range of this pivotal era in English theatre.Scholarly editions of The Spanish...

Discover your Scottish heritage with this unique bipartite guide to the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 in North East Scotland.This compact volume helps individuals of Scotch-Irish descent connect their...

Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh In the heart of the forest, a mysterious presence stirs. Tobias, a man bound to the land, has long avoided the secrets of his past. But when a new owner, Henry...

The Psychotic Left: From Jacobin France to the Occupy Movement Kerry Bolton's insightful exploration of the pathology of the left reveals a disturbing pattern of narcissism and hypocrisy among its...

A gripping new crime novel from Dawn Brookes has arrived. When Carlos Jacobi arrives in the Peak District to spend Christmas with his sister, he's drawn into a mystery that will test his skills as a...

Drowned Country by Emily Tesh is the stunning sequel to Silver in the Wood. This second volume of the Greenhollow duology invites readers to lose themselves in the story of Henry and Tobias, and the...

The Silver Tracks by Cornelia Funke is a story about two unlikely friends who find happiness in each other's company. However, their joy is short-lived as Jacob's long-lost brother Will appears,...

Henry Kissinger: A Legacy of War and Empire The life and legacy of Henry Kissinger continue to shape global politics. This collection offers a nuanced exploration of his impact, from his role in...

Edinburgh 2025. Six years after Brexit, the UK is facing a new challenge. To quell growing tensions, Westminster has appointed a Viceroy to run Scotland, deploying thousands of police from other...

The Malcontent: A Study in Discontent In the English stage, there exists a figure known as the Malcontent - a misfit, an outcast, and a cynic. This character type has been portrayed by various...

Glenn "Kane" Jacobs' life story is one of unexpected twists and turns. From his days as a WWE superstar to his current role as Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, Jacobs has always been driven by a...

The Bundist Counterculture in Interwar Poland by Jack Jacobs In the years leading up to World War II, the Jewish community in Poland played a significant cultural role in the Jewish diaspora. The...

Katy Thatcher was fascinated by her father's work as the town doctor. She shared his curiosity about people and their stories. Katy's friendship with Jacob was built on quiet moments together,...

The Tyranny of Human Rights: From Jacobinism to the United Nations by Kerry R. Bolton explores the relationship between Enlightenment doctrines and the development of liberalism, highlighting the...

CLR James's groundbreaking work on the Haitian slave revolt and its connection to the French Revolution offers a fresh perspective on history. By examining the lesser-known stories of rebellion and...

The Populist Moment: The Left After the Great Recession by Anton Jager and Arthur Borriello A wave of left-wing populist insurgencies swept across the West in the aftermath of the Great Financial...

Toussaint Louverture: A Black Jacobin in the Age of Revolutions by Charles Forsdick and Christian Høgsbjerg is a biography that explores the life of one of history's greatest anti-imperialist...

Latin America's experiments in direct democracy have been gaining momentum since 2011, with various movements expressing a commitment to radical democracy. In Venezuela, a mass rebellion by poor...

Lilith Healing the Wild by Tom Jacobs offers a unique perspective on the goddess Lilith and her role in our lives. After 6,000 years of imbalance between masculine and feminine energies, we are...

The Jacobites: Britain and Europe, 1688-1788 This comprehensive survey of the Jacobite phenomenon offers a fresh interpretation of the movement's impact on the development of modern Britain and...

Discover the art of crewel embroidery with Hazel Blomkamp's latest collection. This stunning book features six iconic animal portraits, each brought to life through detailed step-by-step instructions...

The Battle of Glenshiel: A Forgotten Engagement The battle of Glenshiel, fought on 10 June 1719, is one of Scotland's most overlooked conflicts. This book offers a fresh perspective on this curious...

John Hornor Jacobs' Murder Ballads and Other Horrific Tales is a chilling collection of ten tales that delve into the darkest corners of the human heart. With masterful control, Jacobs exposes our...

Tom Jacobs' 2012: Chiron, the Aquarian Age - The Key and How to Use It is an insightful exploration of the significance of Chiron in astrology. Drawing on his experience as an evolutionary...

Set in 14th-century England, Jack O' Beans is a historical romance novel that follows Jacob's journey from an ordinary boy to an extraordinary witness. After being tricked into buying some 'magic'...

The Four Industrial Revolutions Demystifying Technological Innovation by Tobias Becker Understanding the latest technological advancements is crucial for decision-makers in industry, legislation, and...

Right from Wrong: My Story of Guilt and RedemptionAfter a single punch ended another man's life, Jacob Dunne was sentenced to prison for manslaughter and served 14 months. On his release, he...

In 1951, Jacob Hampton's life is turned upside down when he marries Naomi, an uneducated hotel maid from out of town. His wealthy parents disown him, leaving him to face the reality of his new life...

The Jacobites of Lowland Scotland, England, Ireland, France and Spain, 1745 is an alphabetical register of 1,500 individuals who fought for the Jacobite cause during this period. Mrs. McDonnell has...

C. L. R. James's groundbreaking work, The Black Jacobins, remains a pivotal study in Haitian revolutionary history. This book provides a detailed examination of how James's landmark text evolved over...

Confronting Capitalism: A Clear Map to Building a More Democratic Future Vivek Chibber provides a strategic guide to building a more democratic and egalitarian society. He explains how capitalism...

The Haitian Revolution was a world-historic event that had far-reaching consequences for both Haiti and its mainland neighbor, the United States. In 1804, when Haiti declared independence, the...

This short book by Zygmunt Bauman makes a passionate case for the value of sociology in our lives. In conversation with Michael Hviid Jacobsen and Keith Tester, Bauman argues that sociology is...

A dead body in the trash chute sets off a chain of events that forces an unlikely amateur sleuth to solve a series of crimes. Paul Jacobson's struggles with short-term memory loss and his crotchety...

In Search of My Self by Jacob Korah is a personal and introspective exploration of the author's journey to discover Truth. Through his experiences, Jacob invites readers to accompany him on this path...

The Jacobean City Comedy examines the self-consciousness of audiences and the concern of dramatists with Jacobean society in 16th-century England. This study, first published in 1980, explores how...

North in the World presents 121 poems by Rolf Jacobsen, one of Norway's greatest modern poets. This bilingual edition brings together award-winning English translations and the original Norwegian...

The Jacobite Trilogy is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and community, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous civil war. This trilogy, comprising The Flight of the Heron, The Gleam in the...

This collection of essays offers fresh perspectives on Jacobitism, exploring its significance in Scottish and Irish culture, as well as its impact across Europe during the century following 1688.The...

The Jacobites Britain and Europe, 1688-1788 by Daniel Szechi provides a comprehensive survey of the complex phenomenon of Jacobitism across three kingdoms. This in-depth analysis explores the...

Lectures on Riemann Surfaces Jacobi Varieties by Robert C. Gunning is a comprehensive exploration of complex line bundles over compact Riemann surfaces, building upon the foundations established in...

The Slave by Isaac Bashevis Singer is set in seventeenth-century Poland and tells the story of Jacob, a young Talmudic scholar who falls in love with his master's daughter, Wanda. After being sold...

In the remote Yorkshire Pennines, isolation breeds mystery. "The Secrets of Bradbury Bridge" is a tale of intrigue and redemption set against the backdrop of a small community with secrets to hide. A...

A time traveler's journey takes a deadly turn when he is sent back to prevent a war, only to find that his mission has failed and a young princess is in grave danger. Fifteen years old in body but...

A rags-to-riches Cinderella love story, set against the backdrop of New York's bustling streets. Savannah Page, a single mother fleeing an abusive marriage, finds herself at the mercy of Tobias...

A Quenchless Fire by Rosie Lear When an injured man appears at Sir Tobias's home with devastating news about his son-in-law, he is compelled to investigate. This sets Matthias Barton, a young...

Epiphanius of Cyprus: A New Perspective on Late Antiquity Andrew S. Jacobs explores the life and influence of Epiphanius, Bishop of Constantia on Cyprus from 367 to 403 CE. Often dismissed as an...

Harriet Jacobs's "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" is a powerful and poignant account of one woman's fight for survival under slavery. Written as a serial, its publication was halted due to its...

Emma Hunt has spent 15 years raising her two sons, Theo and Jacob, on her own, creating what she sees as a happy and stable life for them. However, when Jacob's tutor is found dead, suspicion begins...

Dora Fitz-Pennington and Dr Jacob Sandys are hired to investigate a death threat against Lord Elgin's Greek marbles. As they delve into London society, they uncover scandals and secrets among the...

A.J. Jacobs has received some unusual emails over the years, but one note stood out: "You don't know me, but I'm your eighth cousin, and we have over 80,000 relatives of yours in our database." This...

This 2019 study re-examines the post-Shakespearean history plays of the Jacobean era, revealing their role in popularizing and re-appropriating Foxe's "Book of Martyrs", a key Reformation text. The...

The Jacobite Rebellions (1689-1746) is a comprehensive account of the complex and tumultuous period in Scottish history. This book provides a detailed examination of the Jacobite risings, from the...

This fully illustrated book presents a collection of Jacobean embroidery examples, accompanied by commentary.With its rich historical context and detailed illustrations, this book provides a unique...

When Jacob Hornblower follows his brother back in time, he's determined to convince him to return home. However, his mission is soon forgotten as he becomes captivated by Liberty's sister, Sunny.A...

The Battle of Killiecrankie: The First Jacobite Campaign, 1689-1691 by Jonathan Oates In the late seventeenth century, Scotland's tumultuous history took a dramatic turn as the country grappled with...

The Jacobite '45: A Military Response in Crisis In the late summer of 1745, Charles Edward Stuart's last Jacobite Rising began, leaving the British Army ill-prepared to respond. With its most...

The Desolations of Devil's Acre is the epic conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs. Jacob Portman and his friends face deadly enemies and navigate through...

The Way the Wind Blew: A History of the Weather Underground By Ron Jacobs In the early 1970s, the Weather Underground emerged as a powerful symbol of anti-war sentiment among young Americans. Their...

The U.S. government's investigation into mental powers and phenomena spans over four decades, with a team of scientists and psychics working on top-secret projects. Annie Jacobsen delves into the...

This book offers a radical reinterpretation of the development of modernity through the concept of Jacobinism. It argues that the French Revolution was not just another step in the construction of...

Three Jacobean Witchcraft Plays: Sophonisba, The Witch, and The Witch of Edmonton This collection brings together three significant plays from the Jacobean period, which offer valuable insights into...

The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution In 1791, a wave of revolt swept across the Caribbean, as enslaved people in San Domingo rose up against their oppressors...

A gripping new crime novel from the global bestseller Cathy Glass writing as Lisa Stone. The Darkness Within is a spellbinding tale of a family's darkest fears. When critically ill Jacob Wilson is...

The Intimate Screen: Early British Television Drama By Jason Jacobs This book explores the formative period of British television drama, spanning from 1936 to 1955. It examines the evolution of early...

Nobel Prize-winning scientist François Jacob's groundbreaking book explores the fundamental feature of living things: heredity. Since the sixteenth century, our understanding of inherited traits has...

The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency This is the first-ever history of the Defense Department's most secret and powerful military...

Every evening, when the sun sets and it's time for bed, Jacob the Sandman starts his work. But one night he oversleeps and wakes up late! Rushing to Dream Sand Hill, he finds a scary Night Monster...

The Web of Athenaeus by Christian Jacob is a fresh and unique reading of Athenaeus's Sophists at Dinner. This work provides a map to navigate the complex paths of this enormous text, exploring its...

Jacob's third year in Little League has been a success so far, with no missed games. However, his team is counting on him for the upcoming championship game, which falls on the holiday of Yom Kippur...

Quick Fixes Drugs in America from Prohibition to the 21st Century Binge by Benjamin Y. Fong explores how American society's relationship with psychoactive substances has evolved over time. Through...

Siege of the '45: A Study of Warfare During the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746 The Jacobite campaign in Scotland and England in 1745-1746 saw more sieges than battles, with siege warfare being a...

The Jacobite Rising of 1745 and its impact on the British Empire is examined in this study. Charles Edward Stuart's attempt to overthrow George II and restore the Stuart family to the throne led to a...

Discover the fascinating story of the Jacobite Risings in eighteenth-century Scotland. This fact-tastic account blends intriguing facts and exciting fiction to bring the most crucial moments of...

This collection of essays honours the legacy of Professor David Jacoby's research into the economic, social and cultural history of the Eastern Mediterranean. The interactions between Italian...

Epstein: An Autobiography is a new release of the original 1955 edition, offering a unique insight into the life and work of Jacob Epstein.This autobiography provides a personal perspective on...

The Threat Revealing the Secret Alien Agenda by David M. Jacobs For decades, scientists have struggled to understand the mysterious phenomenon of alien abductions. Now, renowned expert Professor...

This book sheds new light on the men who fought for the Stuarts in Scotland from 1689 to 1719, drawing on historical research and primary sources. I Am Minded to Rise explores the clothing, weapons,...

The Panthers Can't Save Us Now: Debating Left Politics and Black Lives Matter Cedric Johnson's thought-provoking work revisits a debate that emerged during the early days of the Black Lives Matter...

Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself is a powerful and evocative account of her life as a slave in North Carolina. Between 1853 and 1858, she wrote this...

A Tree of Life: Diversity, Flexibility, and Creativity in Jewish Law by Louis Jacobs explores how social, economic, theological, and political factors have shaped Jewish law over time. Jacobs...

The Boy Who Kidnapped Father Christmas by Mark Dando is a rhyming tale that explores the consequences of Jacob's actions when he decides to kidnap Father Christmas. With beautiful colour...

Art and Identity in Scotland: A Cultural History from 1745 to Walter Scott This cultural history of Scotland explores how Scottish identity was represented and experienced during a pivotal period in...

The Monkey's Paw and The Toll House is a chilling collection of two classic horror stories by W.W. Jacobs.Written in 1902, these stories have been captivating readers with their eerie atmosphere and...

Dunmore's New World: A Royal Governor's Extraordinary Life in Revolutionary America. This biography tells the story of Lord Dunmore, the last royal governor of Virginia, whose life was marked by...

Toward a Meaningful Life offers a spiritual roadmap for living based on the teachings of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a renowned religious leader. This book provides fresh perspectives on...

A Map of Days by Ransom Riggs is a captivating tale that follows Jacob Portman as he navigates his complicated past and uncovers secrets about his grandfather's mysterious life. When Jacob discovers...

Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman is a gripping tale of power, choice and the complexities of young adulthood. When Jacob Fielding discovers he possesses an extraordinary ability, he is...

Jacob Riverson has assumed the mantle of the King Below and now rules over all the Shadowkind races. However, his desire to break the cycle of violence between the peoples of the Northern and...

The Haunted Lake by Patrick James Lynch is a poignant and beautifully illustrated tale of love, loss, and hope. In this captivating story, Jacob's life is forever changed when he falls in love with...

In the Heart of Hidden Things by Kit Whitfield is a tale of protection and power. When Ephraim Brady's bitter will to hurt those who cross him puts his enemies in harm's way, he seeks shelter in the...

Every Word You Never Said by Jordon Greene is a heartwarming young adult romance that explores themes of first love, self-acceptance, and standing up for what you believe.The story follows Jacob...

The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg is a heart-pounding tale of survival and resistance set against the backdrop of World War II.When Jacob Weisz's life is turned upside down, he joins an...

There Shall Be No Needy: A Jewish Approach to Social Justice Through Law and Tradition explores how classical Jewish sources can inform our understanding of contemporary social issues. Rabbi Jill...

Blown Rock, North Carolina, 1951. A life-altering case of polio has left Blackburn Gant with a solitary purpose: caring for the dead at a hilltop cemetery. His withdrawn personality suits this task,...

The Stars Forgot Us by R J Garcia In this gripping thriller, Jacob Kelly returns to his hometown after a tumultuous past, only to find that things are not as they seem. A series of strange...

The Match by Sarah Adams is a heartwarming romance novel about second chances and the healing power of love. Evie Jones has dedicated her life to Southern Service Paws, a company that matched her...

Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a powerful and unflinching autobiography that sheds light on the lives of enslaved Black women. Written under the pseudonym Linda Brent, this...