1884 results for 'Rufus Opus'

Exploring the world of aviation has never been more fascinating. This comprehensive guide delves into the inner workings of an aircraft, revealing the intricacies of flight and the people who make it...

Darwinian Populations and Natural Selection by Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the fundamental mechanism of natural selection, which has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. First...

Popular Music in Theory provides a critical introduction to the key theoretical issues that arise in the study of contemporary popular music. By exploring the relationships between industry and...

Play 30 popular hits by one of the most influential bands in music history with this fun and portable wind instrument. This collection features iconic songs such as And I Love Her, Blackbird, Can't...

Robert N. Bellah's magnum opus explores our biological past to discover the kinds of lives that human beings have most often imagined were worth living.This wide-ranging work probes the evolution of...

A comprehensive collection of 101 popular songs to play on the trumpet, ideal for instrumentalists of all ages. This jam-packed book features a wide range of timeless pop songs, including "Another...

Rosarium Philosophorum: Of the De Alchemia Opuscula by Johann Daniel MyliuThis little book offers a unique perspective on the philosophical art, sharing the author's insights and experiences gained...

Population Genetics: A Concise Guide provides an introduction to the discipline that connects genetics and evolution. John Gillespie discusses key concepts such as genetic drift, natural selection,...

New York Times bestselling authors and YouTube sensations Pat and Jen from PopularMMOs fall into a new world of adventure in their exhilarating second graphic novel. After saving their cat Cloud and...

A Concise History of World Population by Massimo Livi-Bacci provides a comprehensive overview of the world's population trends and their implications for the future. The latest edition has been...

Food Through the Ages: A Popular History by Michael J. Gibney and Mike Gibney explores the fascinating story of how our daily foods have evolved over time. From early hunter-gatherers to medieval...

The Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson A poignant and powerful novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity in a small southern black township. Through the interconnected...

A surrogate mother's deception sets off a complex moral dilemma in this thought-provoking novel. When Joanie claims to have had a miscarriage, she bears a daughter, Scout, who is kept by her...

Play along to your favourite songs with 101 Popular Songs for Viola. This collection features carefully arranged solo instrumental versions of chart-topping hits and nostalgic pop songs from the 20th...

A comprehensive and authoritative translation of the Navarra Bible, featuring commentaries and notes from the faculty of the University of Navarra's theology department. Published in 2008, this...

A comprehensive visual tour of antique jewelry from 1840 to 1940, covering Victorian and Edwardian styles through Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs. This book features hundreds of color images of...

La mística de Jesús : desafío y propuesta by Gabino Uríbarri Bilbao is an exploration of the role of mysticism in modern Christianity. In this book, the author examines how religious belief has...

Popular Cinema of the Third Reich by Sabine Hake explores the complex relationship between popular cinema and the Nazi regime. This study reveals that popular cinema in the Third Reich was not simply...

The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon is a seminal work on the psychology of crowds, first published in 1896. This influential study explores the dynamics of collective behavior...

An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture provides a comprehensive assessment of the major theories used to understand and evaluate popular culture in modern societies. Dominic Strinati...

Populism: A Very Short Introduction by Cas Mudde and Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser provides a clear and concise guide to understanding this complex and often debated concept. The authors explore...

The Demographic Transition by Tim Dyson provides expert analysis of population growth, fertility decline, and ageing populations. This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for economic...

The Culture and Politics of Populist Masculinities by Outi Hakola, Janne Salminen, Juho Turpeinen, and Oscar Winberg explores how populist movements are shaped by idealized notions of masculinity...

Global Islamophobia and the Rise of Populism explores the disturbing global trend of Islamophobia, which has led to violent attacks, discriminatory policies, and xenophobic rhetoric. Blaming Muslim...

Thomas Robert Malthus' Essay on the Principle of Population is a foundational work of social and political thought that explores the relationship between population growth and natural resources...

The Baseball 100 is a magnum opus that takes a lifetime to write. Spanning 880 pages, it is a singular work that counts down the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Acclaimed sportswriter Joe...

Cicero: Pro Marco Caelio is a seminal work of Roman oratory that showcases Cicero's mastery of rhetoric and wit. In this speech, he defends his client Marcus Caelius Rufus against charges of...

Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End is a heart-wrenching story about two people whose lives intersect in a single day. Death-Cast has called them to deliver devastating news: they're going to die...

Dark Whisper: The Fire That Burns Within by Rufus Montgomery, Jr. This gripping true crime story takes you inside the mind of a serial killer, revealing the dark thoughts and motivations that drive...

Play along to your favourite hits with 101 Popular Songs for Tenor Sax. This collection features carefully arranged solo instrumental versions of chart-topping and nostalgic songs from the 20th...

Still the Age of Populism? Re-examining Theories and ConceptsThis volume investigates current conceptions of populism, its relevance across the globe, and its impact on democratic processes. Through...

The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism by Thomas Frank. In this thought-provoking account, Thomas Frank challenges our understanding of populism, a movement often misunderstood and...

Bill James' Popular Crime offers a thought-provoking exploration of America's cultural obsession with murder. This sprawling and entertaining history delves into crimes that captivated the nation,...

The Global Depopulation Policy: A Silent and Global Offensive Overpopulation is making us victims of our own triumphs over nature. Without a popular consensus to control population, the ruling elite...

A comprehensive introduction to the study of contemporary popular culture, this revised and updated edition provides an accessible overview of key theories and methods. Organised around case studies...

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a fascinating history that chronicles the popular delusions throughout world history. Divided into three broad categories, it explores a...

Easy piano arrangements of popular songs from nursery rhymes to Christmas carols and hymns.This collection features 62 arrangements for beginners, each accompanied by both melody and chord versions...

Crime TV Streaming Criminology in Popular Culture by Jonathan A. Grubb and Chad Posick explores how crime is depicted on television, shedding light on key theories and concepts in criminal justice...

Reading Popular Prints 1790-1870 explores how historical events were represented through various art forms during this period.The book collects a wide range of images, including metal and wood...

In Defense of Populism: Protest and American Democracy by Donald T. Critchlow explores the role of grassroots activism in shaping democratic systems. Contrary to popular discourse, Critchlow argues...

The memoir boom in the United States has been a topic of debate in the popular press. But what is behind this explosion of memoirs on the market? This study examines memoir as an industrial product,...

This ocean dweller loves to hunt and eat fish, but it's not an octopus. It's a skilled swimmer that can jump out of the water with ease.Can you guess which animal I am? Use the clues to figure it...

Drugs and Popular Culture in the Age of New Media explores how popular drug cultures have evolved over time, alongside the ways in which new media has transformed our understanding of drugs and their...

Figuring the Population Bomb examines the origins of demographic theories that sparked a mathematical panic about population growth in the 20th century. Carole McCann uncovers the gendered...

John Storey's From Popular Culture to Everyday Life offers a critical exploration of everyday life as an object of study in cultural analysis. This book presents various theoretical approaches to...

A comprehensive guide to French faience from Quimper, this pocket-sized book is filled with over 320 color photos of charming pieces from five prominent factories in the region. Produced for over 300...

If I Had an Octopus is a charming story about a little girl's imaginative pet. She wants a clever pet with many charms, and an octopus seems like the perfect choice. With its many arms and aquatic...

Exploring the complexities of family and kinship in the face of environmental concerns and social change, Making Kin Not Population offers bold analyses of issues such as reproductive justice,...

A comprehensive guide to cycles in popular music is presented in this volume. Cycles are explained, including guide tones, voicings with and without roots, Drop 2, passing chords, and melodic phrases...

Good Pictures: A History of Popular Photography explores the evolution of photographic trends from daguerreotype to digital. From portraits to products, landscapes to food pics, this book uncovers...

Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way brings together 16 leading philosophers and comic industry experts to explore the deeper issues resonating from the world of...

Discover a vast collection of popular knitting patterns in 50 Shades of Stitches - Vol 1 Popular Ribbing. This comprehensive guide features over 100 pages of projects, including hats, shawls,...

JBS Haldane was a British scientist whose groundbreaking contributions to genetics, physiology, and other fields have had a lasting impact. Despite lacking formal scientific qualifications, he made...

Understanding Society Through Popular Music by Joseph A. Kotarba explores how popular music reflects and shapes social institutions, theories, concepts, and processes.This book uses popular music as...

The New Populism: Democracy Stares into the Abyss by Marco Revelli In recent years, the term 'populism' has become increasingly used to describe a wide range of political movements. However, what...

The Rejects: An Alternative History of Popular Music by Jamie Collinson is a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of music's elite. When the dream of stardom fades, what happens next?...

Robert Greyeagle warns of an imminent threat to humanity in "Behold a Pale Horse World Depopulation". According to Greyeagle, the Illuminati have been secretly manipulating world events for...

Dancing with the Octopus: The Telling of a True Crime by Debora Harding is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of one woman's experience of abduction, assault, and survival. At just 14...

Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture explores how ancient mythological creatures continue to captivate modern audiences. Liz Gloyn examines the enduring presence of monsters from antiquity...

The Irish in Us explores how Irishness has become an idealized ethnicity, with many people around the world identifying with it. This collection examines why Americans are drawn to all things Irish...

Northern Europe's rich legacy of Norse and German mythology is brought to life in this collection of 42 authentic folktales. Noted folklorist George Webbe Dasent has curated these stories, which...

The cinematic vigilante has taken many forms over the years. From the violent Ku Klux Klan in The Birth of a Nation to the mentally unstable Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, these characters have been...

New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction Critical Essays by Sarah S.G. Frantz and Eric Murphy Selinger offers a fresh perspective on the genre. Despite long-standing criticisms, popular romance...

Watching TV with a Linguist challenges traditional views of television as lowbrow entertainment. Instead, it presents fictional TV as a valuable tool for learning about linguistics and enriching...

Sherlock Holmes's retirement was short-lived. A letter from the new owner of the Opera Populaire in Paris changed his plans. The Phantom, a man known for watching over "his" opera house, had expected...

Charles Mackay's Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a fascinating exploration of human behavior during periods of financial frenzy. This 2009 reprint of the 1852 second...

This comprehensive guide to bestselling fiction since 1900 charts the publishing industry and its most popular titles in the UK. Covering over a century of entertainment, it provides a unique insight...

Nikki Maxwell's life is about to get a lot more complicated. After settling into her new school and befriending Chloe and Zoey, Nikki finds herself torn between two parties - one that could be the...

The Book of Wealth - Book One Popular Edition by Hubert Howe Bancroft explores the history of wealth in ancient civilizations. From Sumeria to Arabia, Bancroft examines how wealth was created,...

The Disappearing Ninth Legion: A Popular History by Mark Olly and John Aspin This book brings to life one of history's greatest mysteries - the disappearance of the Roman Ninth Legion. For centuries,...

A collection of lesser-known ancient Greek texts, this anthology offers a unique insight into the popular literature of the time.From novels and short stories to fantasies and fortune-telling...

Thomas Robert Malthus' 1798 Essay on the Principle of Population had a profound impact on economics, politics, and the natural sciences. At its core was a challenge to the prevailing view that human...

Guy P. Harrison's 50 Popular Beliefs that People Think are True is a thought-provoking exploration of commonly held extraordinary claims. This down-to-earth book delves into a vast body of...

This hilarious and endearing back-to-school story follows the journey of an octopus as he navigates his first day at school. With a playful approach to getting kids ready for school, this tale is...

The Victorian entertainment industry was a vibrant and dynamic force in popular culture. This book explores how entrepreneurs, performers, social critics, and audience members interacted to create...

Discworld and Philosophy explores the complex relationships between reality and perception in the Discworld universe. This collection of essays delves into various aspects of Pratchett's magical...

Perspectives on Populism and the Media brings together diverse perspectives on populism and its relationship with the media. This collection of chapters explores various aspects of populist...

Redbeard and the Enchanted Tree is a collection of 12 short stories for young readers to enjoy independently or as part of story time. Each tale is accompanied by charming black-and-white...

Understanding population dynamics has long been a key aspect of geography, and this book provides a comprehensive history of how this field has evolved.The author argues that while traditional...

Dollars Want Me: The New Road to Opulence by Henry Harrison Brown explores the root cause of human unrest and dis-ease. According to Brown, poverty is the primary driver of this discontent, and...

Popular culture surrounds us, influencing our thoughts and perceptions. While some people try to distance themselves from it, others accept it without question. However, Ted Turnau argues that...

The Sicilian Mafia's grip on the international narcotics trade is a complex and sinister phenomenon. This book provides a detailed examination of how financial influence and ruthless violence are...

Understanding Populism: A Beginner's Guide Populism is a complex and contested concept that has been at the forefront of global politics in recent years. But what exactly is populism, and how does it...

Radiohead and Philosophy offers fresh perspectives on the band's innovative music. This book explores how Radiohead's work connects to various philosophical traditions, including phenomenology,...

Other People's Politics: A Guide to Post-2016 Life In recent years, politics has become increasingly polarised and complex. This book provides a clear and concise guide to understanding the key...

Tomasz Stanko's life story is a testament to his enduring passion for jazz. With a career spanning nearly 60 years, he left an indelible mark on the genre, earning recognition from around the world.A...

Connecting Childhood and Old Age in Popular Media by Vanessa Joosen explores how media narratives often blur the lines between childhood and old age. This cultural phenomenon has significant...

Develop your piano skills in contemporary popular styles with this preparatory level study guide.This comprehensive curriculum is designed to nurture creativity and spontaneity through a...

Identify and appreciate the beauty of Alberta's and the Canadian Rockies' wildflowers with this full-colour field guide.Featuring hundreds of colour photos and informative descriptions, this compact...

This oral history of the Argentine popular rebellion offers a unique perspective on the country's recent social transformations. Since the IMF meltdown in 2001, a process of creativity and direct...

This tenth edition of Cultural Theory and Popular Culture An Introduction provides a clear and critical survey of competing theories and approaches to popular culture. With its broad scope and...

Jed Johnson: Opulent Restraint is a comprehensive look at the life and work of an interior design superstar. From humble beginnings to his rise to prominence in 1970s New York, this book chronicles...

A young writer accepts a job at a university in the remote countryside, hoping for a fresh start. However, when one of her students sends in chapters from his novel that blur the lines between...

A thrilling adventure awaits in this PopularMMOs graphic novel. When Pat and Jen stumble into a hidden hole while playing hide-and-seek, they find themselves trapped in a dangerous underworld and...

This songbook features over 70 popular songs from movie soundtracks, including timeless hits like "All I Want Is You", "As Time Goes By", and "I Believe I Can Fly".Featuring a diverse range of genres...

This updated edition of Populism in Latin America explores the evolution of populism as a political phenomenon and its emergence in new forms in Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela. For over a century,...

Samuel Beckett's work has long been associated with European high culture, but a closer examination reveals an intimate relationship between his oeuvre and popular culture. This collection of essays...

Seventeenth-century popular medicine played a significant role in providing healthcare in England. This monograph offers a detailed study of this period, exploring the major contribution made by lay...

Alastair R Agutter's Cover to Cover - The History of Popular Music charts his life from 1958 through to the current day, featuring the musicians and artists who made an impact on his life and...