451 results for 'Rene Goscinny, Albert Uderzo'

This comprehensive overview of René Magritte's life and work offers a fresh perspective on the Surrealist master. By exploring his artistic career in chronological order, this beautifully illustrated...

This Used to Be Us: A Novel by Renée Carlino is an emotional rollercoaster that explores two sides of love and heartbreak. After twenty-two years together, Danielle and Alex are getting a divorce,...

George Ohsawa's Philosophy of Oriental Medicine: Key to Your Personal Judging Ability is a foundational text in the macrobiotic movement, first published in 1956. This book provides an in-depth...

Carrie's War is a poignant and realistic novel about a young girl's experience during wartime. When Carrie and her little brother Nick are evacuated from their London home to the Welsh hills, they...

The Essential Hirschman brings together some of the finest essays in the social sciences, written by one of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers. Albert O. Hirschman's unique ability to...

Albert Howard's "An Agricultural Testament" explores the vital role animals play in agriculture and the importance of humus in maintaining soil fertility. This revised edition features re-edited...

The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert is a supernatural thriller about four mysterious disappearances in a town with a sinister magical history. When Nora's best friend Becca goes missing, she sets out to...

Some Places More Than Others by Renée Watson is a heartwarming novel about discovering one's roots and exploring the past, present, and places that shape us. Amara longs to visit her father's family...

Benjamin Zephaniah's first collection from Bloodaxe, published in 1992, City Psalms features some of his most well-known poems, including 'Dis Poetry', 'Money' and 'Us and Dem'. This collection...

The Pierrepoint A Family of Executioners Between 1950 and 2000, the Pierrepoint family executed over 800 people, with the three men - Henry, Thomas, and Albert - being responsible for the majority of...

Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy is a masterful exploration of some of the most mind-bending phenomena in our universe. Since Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity...

Patch Work: A memoir that skillfully weaves together the author's life and her study of fashion. Claire Wilcox, curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum, shares her intimate exploration of clothes as...

Wanting: A groundbreaking exploration of the psychological force that shapes our desires and drives our lives. Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to reveal how mimetic...

Camille Paglia's Glittering Images explores the vast and varied landscape of art history, tracing the evolution of visual culture from ancient Egypt to contemporary digital art. With trademark...

New Year's Eve in Hollywood brings chaos and destruction, as LAPD Detective Renee Ballard seeks shelter from the traditional rain of lead. However, her night takes a deadly turn when a hardworking...

This critical history of site-specific art since the late 1960s offers a theoretical framework for examining the relationship between location and identity in the era of late capitalism. Informed by...

The Bohr-Einstein Debate and the Riddle of Entanglement In 1927, two of the most influential physicists of the time, Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein, engaged in a debate that would shape the course of...

DMT: The Spirit Molecule is a groundbreaking exploration of the human mind and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Dr. Rick Strassman's research, conducted over several years, involved the use...

Simone Weil's "On the Abolition of All Political Parties" is a powerful critique of the modern liberal political order. Weil argues that the foundation of this system is flawed, and that it has led...

When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut A letter from the Eastern Front of World War I sets off a chain of events that threatens the very foundations of science. Albert Einstein,...

Dance to the Death is a deadly new novel from world-renowned dancer and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas. It's a showstopper of a read, full of twists and turns that will keep you...

Albert Hourani's A History of the Arab Peoples is a profound and lasting work that explores the history of the Arab peoples from the seventh century to the present day. This masterful study offers a...

Albert O. Hirschman's seminal work explores how individuals and organizations respond to decline. He identifies two primary reactions: "exit," which involves leaving an organization, and "voice,"...

The Gothic Revival in Victorian Britain was a defining architectural style of the era. Emerging during Queen Victoria's reign, it quickly gained popularity and became synonymous with British building...

Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham is a complex and intriguing mystery that showcases the author's skill at crafting a puzzling and engaging whodunit. The story revolves around the eighth...

This Tender Land A Novel by William Kent Krueger is a gripping and poignant tale that follows four orphans on a life-changing journey during the Great Depression. In 1932, the Lincoln School is a...

Embroidery: A Maker's Guide by Victoria & Albert Museum is a comprehensive guide to decorative stitching traditions from around the world. This practical book features 15 step-by-step projects, each...

Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah is a heartwarming and exhilarating adventure story about a young journalist's quest for truth. After being abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up...

Doris Stokes' extraordinary gift of exceptional psychic powers brought joy and comfort to thousands of people over the years of her life. Her remarkable abilities were the subject of two highly...

Flavorama: Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor Arielle Johnson, a leading food scientist, shares her invaluable knowledge on the science of flavor in this accessible guide. With over 75 recipes...

London is full of curiosities. Beneath the Albert Memorial lies an undercroft resembling a church crypt, while beneath Camden, catacombs stretch beneath the streets. A lighthouse stands in East...

A High Mortality of Doves by Kate Ellis is a gripping mystery set in the aftermath of World War I. In the Derbyshire village of Wenfield, the brutal murder of a young girl shatters the fragile peace...

The Battle of Nieuwpoort 1600: A Turning Point in the Eighty Years War In 1600, the Eighty Years War reached a pivotal moment as Dutch forces clashed with the Spanish army in a battle that would...

The French Baker's War by Michael Whatling In occupied France, 1943, the daily hunt for rationed ingredients is a struggle. But for André Albert, it's a matter of survival. Returning home from his...

The Yield by Tara June Winch is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the complexities of culture, language, and tradition. When Albert "Poppy" Gondiwindi, a member of the indigenous Wiradjuri...

A Theory of Human Motivation by Abraham H. Maslow In this seminal work, Abraham H. Maslow first presented his groundbreaking hierarchy of human needs, which has since become a cornerstone of modern...

Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection brings together 150 of the most striking images from a remarkable collection built over three decades. Spanning...

The First Man by Albert Camus A poignant and deeply personal novel, The First Man is an unfinished manuscript that was discovered in the aftermath of a car accident in which its author lost his life...

A World Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Godel and Einstein In 1942, two of the most influential minds of the 20th century, Kurt Godel and Albert Einstein, formed a remarkable friendship that...

Target Saigon 1973-75 Volume 3 - Disaster at Da Nang 1975 by Albert Grandolini The final communist offensive against South Vietnam was marked by a series of catastrophic events, including the...

The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee In a world where loyalty is tested and survival is a daily struggle, a young woman must navigate the treacherous landscape of her own destiny. Fleeing the cruelty of...

A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes is a fascinating exploration of the female ghosts that haunt America. From notorious...

The Occult in National Socialism: A Critical History This comprehensive examination of Nazi occultism explores the symbolic, occult, scientific, and magical traditions that shaped the Third Reich...

The line between genius and sheer luck is often blurred, and a closer look at history's greatest minds reveals a surprising lack of common sense. Marie Curie's groundbreaking discoveries were matched...

Ganbatte! The Japanese Art of Always Moving Forward by Albert Liebermann is a practical guide to becoming more resilient and motivated in life. This inspiring book explores the concept of ganbatte, a...

The 116 days that changed the world. In April 1945, the United States was plunged into crisis following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vice President Harry Truman, who had been kept...

The Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments by James Edward Baggott and Jim Baggott The twentieth century was marked by significant developments in physics, which had a profound impact on our...

Crime never sleeps, and neither does Detective Renée Ballard as she works the notorious graveyard shift at the LAPD. Her job is to keep the city's darkest hours at bay, but tonight is the worst yet...

Neil Sedaka: Rock 'n' Roll Survivor Neil Sedaka's music career was once the epitome of success, with 25 million records sold in just five years. However, by the early 1970s, he had fallen off the...

Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, was born in 1866 and lived a life marked by her close relationship with her mother. Following her mother's...

Sandro Botticelli, a painter destined for fame under the patronage of the powerful Medici family, was overshadowed by his work for nearly 400 years after his death. It wasn't until the 19th century...