868 results for 'Blanc, Raymond'

A Risen Christ in Eastertime: Essays on the Gospel Narratives of the Resurrection by Raymond Edward Brown. This collection of essays explores the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection, examining how...

The Sensus Plenior of Sacred Scripture is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament. Raymond E. Brown, a renowned expert in Johannine...

This comprehensive overview of Chinese porcelain history explores the evolution of the great kilns and the cultural implications of porcelain's shapes, uses, colors, styles, and patterns. From its...

The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery is a darkly comedic whodunit that follows Charlie Mortdecai as he investigates the suspicious death of a don at Oxford University.With a complex web of spies,...

Raymond Carver's Where Water Comes Together is a poignant collection of poems that distill the essence of his storytelling into concise, metaphorical language. These poems offer fleeting glimpses of...

Raymond Williams' Resources of Hope brings together a collection of his most important essays and talks, spanning over three decades. This valuable compilation covers key themes such as democratic...

Double Or Nothing by Raymond Federman is a novel that redefines the relationship between words and physical space. Federman's unique approach involves giving each page a shape or structure, often in...

The Origins of British Bolshevism by Raymond Challinor is a historical study that explores the growth of revolutionary organisations in Britain from 1900 onwards. This book sheds light on an...

Raymond Carver's Beginners is a previously unpublished, unedited manuscript that offers a fascinating insight into the aesthetic of a literary great. This restored version of his stories reveals...

A comprehensive guide to Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, this authoritative text features the 1813 Second Edition of her novel. The edition is fully annotated and accompanied by a map of...

A Crucified Christ in Holy Week: Essays on the Four Gospel Passion Narratives by Raymond Edward Brown. Each year during Holy Week, the Church reads two different accounts of Jesus' passion. On Palm...

Ryder Raymond has a unique gift - he can find the punchline in any situation. This ability has earned him respect and friendship at his school for the blind, but now he's about to face a new...

Ted Hughes' Collected Poems for Children brings together a selection of poems written specifically for young readers throughout his life. The collection is arranged chronologically, starting with...

The Albigensian Crusade was sparked by Pope Innocent III's call for a Crusade against Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse. This marked the beginning of a complex and bloody conflict that would ultimately...

Ruins to Riches: The Economic Resurgence of Germany and Japan after 1945By 1960, Germany and Japan had emerged as two of the world's leading economies. This remarkable turnaround is the subject of a...

Raymond Williams was a key figure in shaping the intellectual culture of the Left in the English-speaking world. This collection of interviews brings into focus his major theoretical and political...

Turn any patch of ground into a lush, bountiful vegetable garden with this comprehensive guide. Featuring Dick Raymond and Elayne Sears, along with expert Paul Boisvert, this book is the perfect...

The Kingdom of Snow: Roman Rule and Greek Culture in Cappadocia By Raymond Van Dam In the late Roman Empire, a remote province in central Asia Minor was transformed by the interactions of provincial...

Raymond Chandler's The Little Sister is a gripping novel that delves into the darker side of Hollywood. A movie starlet with a troubled past and a gangster boyfriend becomes embroiled in a complex...

Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep is a masterpiece of noir fiction that has helped define a genre. This fully annotated edition brings the gritty world of Chandler's iconic private eye to life,...

We Always Treat Women Too Well by Raymond Queneau is a humorous and linguistically delightful novel set against the backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. A group of rebels take control of a...

The Gypsy Camp by Raymond Wills is a comprehensive and deeply researched study of the lives of Travellers in the UK. Through extensive interviews and accounts from both Traveller communities and...

A Flea in Her Ear: A Farce by Georges Feydeau is a witty and engaging play about a woman's quest for proof of her husband's infidelity. When Raymonde suspects Victor Emmanuel of cheating, she turns...

Raymond Carver's Todos Los Cuentos is a collection of short stories that capture the essence of American life. Spanning a decade of his career, these volumes showcase the author's unique style and...

Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation by John Raymond Bartlett explores how recent research in archaeology can inform our understanding of ancient biblical texts. This collection of essays brings...

Raymond Carver's poetry is a testament to his unique storytelling voice. This comprehensive collection brings together his most significant poems, offering a glimpse into the range and power of his...

Raymond Hicks' memoir I'm Still Standing is a powerful account of his experiences as an officer who was wrongly accused by his coworkers and suffered the consequences of corruption within the justice...

The Life Coach Workbook by Jeremy Raymond is a practical guide to achieving lasting change in your life. Using a holistic approach, this workbook helps you identify areas of dissatisfaction and...

Paris Stories brings together a diverse range of tales that capture the essence of the city. From the 18th century to the present day, this anthology features works by authors such as Laurence...

A unique collection of imaginative inventions, compiled by Eduardo Berti. This book brings together over 100 descriptions of fantastical devices and contraptions created by renowned writers,...

Nathan Englander's powerful collection of short stories explores the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of history. What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank is a...

Raymond Geuss explores the ideas of twelve philosophers who broke dramatically with prevailing wisdom, from Socrates and Plato in the ancient world to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, and Adorno. This...

Night for Day by Patrick Flanery explores the complexities of art and politics during one of America's most tumultuous periods. In 1950s Los Angeles, two friends grapple with the moral and...

La llamada de la tribu is Mario Vargas Llosa's intellectual autobiography, which explores his development as a thinker and writer over the past fifty years.The book focuses on the authors who shaped...

Dinos Are Forever follows Jo Schmo as she discovers her family's secret life as crime fighters. When her retired superhero uncle arrives with his cape, Jo learns the tricks of the trade and teams up...

The Long Good-Bye by Raymond Chandler is a gripping novel that introduces Philip Marlowe, a private investigator with a laconic style and a penchant for getting entangled in the city's darkest cases...

Fishing Stories is a diverse collection of tales that showcase the many facets of this timeless sport. From humorous anecdotes to poignant meditations, these stories celebrate the human bonds forged...

The Sunday of Life by Raymond Queneau is a witty and engaging novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the absurdities of everyday life. At its heart is a scheme to marry a...

The Story of the Rockefeller Foundation by Raymond B. Fosdick is a seminal work that has been the most reliable treatment of one of the world's most important philanthropies since its original...

Selected by Bill McKibben, this anthology brings together twenty outstanding science and nature essays from 2023, showcasing the best examples of the form published that year.The selections reveal a...

A beautifully rendered hardboiled novel that echoes the melancholy of Raymond Chandler's style, Benjamin Black's "The Black Eyed Blonde" is a gripping crime tale set in 1950s Los Angeles. Private...

The Big Sleep by David Thomson Released in 1946, Howard Hawks' adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel reunited Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in two of their most famous roles. This study explores...

Raymond Williams' Politics of Modernism: Against the New Conformists is a major work that applies materialist and socialist analysis to modernist culture. Rejecting stereotypes, Williams examines the...

Stations of the Nativity, Cross and Resurrection by Raymond Chapman is a new combined edition of two popular devotional guides. This volume brings together timeless prayers and reflections on the...

Freemasonry A Progressive Science by Raymond W. Hudson is an in-depth exploration of the Masonic groups and orders that exist within Freemasonry. With over thirty different groups, each with its own...

The Persian Letters offers a unique glimpse into the spirit of the European Enlightenment. Written in an engaging epistolary format, this work explores various topics, including human nature,...

A beautifully packaged hardback edition of Haruki Murakami's surreal detective story, now with a new introduction by the author. The story begins with a seemingly ordinary life, but one that is about...

This collection of recreational logic and math problems offers a logical labyrinth to challenge your powers of reason and common sense. With over 200 increasingly complex puzzles, riddles, and...

The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler A classic novel of crime fiction, featuring Philip Marlowe, a quintessential urban private eye. When a down-on-his-luck war veteran named Terry Lennox turns up at...

Copy Machine Manifestos: A Revelatory Exploration of Artists' ZinesThis groundbreaking publication delves into the rich history of artists' zines in North America, tracing their evolution over five...

The Country and the City explores how our society's views of rural and industrial landscapes have changed over time. Drawing inspiration from classic authors such as Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy,...

This comprehensive anthology maps the full range of haiku in the English tradition, showcasing over 800 poems by more than 200 poets from around the world. Spanning the last century, it explores the...

Writing a mystery requires more than just a detective and a dead body. With guidance from Larry Beinhart, author of You Get What You Pay For, Foreign Exchange, and American Hero, you'll learn the...

The Rule of Law Under Fire? Raymond Wacks examines the philosophical roots of the rule of law and its modern interpretation in this timely and important book. He investigates 16 potential dangers to...

The Super Holocaust (in China) Remember: 9/18 and the Rape of Nanking by Dan Winn and Raymond Davis is a thought-provoking account of a pivotal period in history. This book sheds light on an...

William Carlos Williams' poetry is deeply rooted in the senses, with much of his work being easily accessible and free from abstraction. His poetry typically consists of brief poems that capture the...

The Trip to Echo Spring: A Journey into the Lives of Six Literary Giants and Their Struggle with Alcoholism. Olivia Laing takes a fascinating journey across America, exploring the complex...

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler In this gripping novel, private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by the Sternwood family to deal with a blackmailing problem. However, he soon finds himself...

Between the two world wars, a distinctive era of industrial design emerged, driven by the benefits of streamlining. This style, influenced by Art Deco, became a public relations exercise in the 1920s...

Cultural Studies signals a major academic revolution for the 21st century. This book provides an incisive tour through the complex subject, tracing its origins and evolution across different...

First Corinthians by Raymond F. Collins offers a unique perspective on one of Paul's most thought-provoking letters.This Hellenistic letter, written to a community facing real-world issues, provides...

Raymond Garthoff's Reflections on the Cuban Missile Crisis has been revised to include new revelations from Soviet and Cuban sources. This updated analysis provides a more accurate and comprehensive...

A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist is set against the backdrop of an ominous evil wind that threatens to engulf the Kingdom of the Isles. As dark legions rise, the final battle between Order...

Understanding mass media and its texts has never been more accessible. This lively textbook provides a solid foundation for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the media and how...

Discover the rich and complex history of Spain through the ages in this engaging and authoritative tour. From prehistoric times to modern day, Sir Raymond Carr provides a comprehensive overview of a...

Keywords by Raymond Williams explores how the meanings of 131 significant words in the English language have evolved over time. First published in 1976 and expanded in 1983, this seminal work...

The Devil in the Flesh by Raymond Radiguet is a poignant and powerful novel about the destructive nature of passion. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story revolves around an illicit love...

When a seemingly cushy assignment turns into a deadly trap, three mercenaries must rely on their skills to survive. Durine, Kethol and Pirojil have spent twenty years fighting in the service of...

Good Authority: A Step-by-Step Approach to Leading Your TeamThis book offers a modern approach to leadership, one that combines personal growth with real-time feedback and support. Through personal...

Beneath the Lake by Christopher Ransom is a gripping tale of family secrets and tragedy. Thirty years ago, a violent incident at a remote lake changed the Mercer family's lives forever. Now, as they...

The Death of the Messiah: From Gethsemane to the Grave is a comprehensive commentary on the passion narratives in the four Gospels. This detailed analysis explores how each Gospel author portrayed...

Invisible Trillions: How Financial Secrecy Is Imperiling Capitalism and Democracy Raymond W. Baker examines the hidden financial system that dominates capitalism today, revealing how it undermines...

Dead Extra by Sean Carswell is a gripping noir mystery set in midcentury Southern California. The story follows two parallel timelines: one leading up to the murder of Wilma Chesley in 1944, and...

When Lieutenant Peter Decker agrees to help his old friend Teresa McLaughlin, he knows it will bring her sociopathic husband back into his life. But when Terry goes missing and Donatti disappears,...

Celebrity Death Certificates 2 by M.F. Steen is a fascinating collection of documents that reveal the everyday lives of Hollywood's stars. A death certificate, often seen as a mundane record,...

Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory by Raymond Wacks provides a clear and engaging guide to legal theory. With a balanced approach, Professor Wacks introduces key theorists...

The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts Apparitions, Spirits, Spectral Lights and Other Hauntings of History and Legend by Raymond Buckland explores the diverse world of ghosts across time and cultures...

Hollywood's Pre-code Horrors 1931-1934 explores the American horror genre during its most provocative period. Between 1931 and 1934, before the strict Production Code took hold, Hollywood produced...

Discover the charm of Geneva, a modern Swiss city nestled between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. This comprehensive travel guide provides insider tips and expert advice for exploring one of Europe's...

Dining by Rail: A Culinary Journey Through America's Golden Age of Railroad Cuisine James D. Porterfield's comprehensive guide to railroad cuisine is a treasure trove of authentic recipes and menus...

The Great Halifax Explosion by John U. Bacon is a gripping account of one of history's most devastating disasters. On December 1, 1917, the Mont-Blanc ship exploded in Halifax Harbour, unleashing a...

Via Ferratas of the French Alps by Richard Miller Discover 66 via ferrata routes in the French Alps, a paradise for experienced ferratists and adventure seekers. This comprehensive guidebook covers...

Sunshine Kitchen is a vibrant celebration of Creole cuisine from the French Caribbean. This collection of recipes draws inspiration from the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, where French,...

Trekking Gran Paradiso: Alta Via 2 is a comprehensive guide to tackling the 148km Alta Via 2 route in the Gran Paradiso National Park. This challenging trek, suitable for trekkers with some alpine...

Leaders in business, government and non-profit sectors take risks, but often without fully understanding risk at a strategic level. This book explains key non-financial risks, including...

Leon Trotsky: A Complex Life Paul Le Blanc's biography of Leon Trotsky is a balanced and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures of twentieth-century Communism. Trotsky played a...

A collection of stories set in a fictional village in mid-Norfolk. Friendship and gossip keep the locals together, with regular church meetings and plenty of fun goings on. In this charming country...

Dracula, Prince of Many Faces reveals the extraordinary life and times of Vlad Dracula, a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Born in 1431, he was a prince who would become infamous for his...

Raymond E. Fowler's UFO Testament offers an extraordinary insight into the life of a renowned UFO investigator and abductee. This unique book takes readers on a journey from childhood to old age,...

Marxist Humanism and Communication Theory: Volume One provides a foundational analysis of communication in capitalist society. Drawing on the works of influential thinkers such as Erich Fromm, E.P...

Debussy's Late Style explores the composer's musical responses to World War I. This period of composition spans from the duration of the war to the last four years of Debussy's life, reflecting both...

Terry Eagleton explores the lives and work of five influential critics who shaped modern literary theory. Their innovative approach to criticism emerged in response to the commercialisation of...

The New Short Story Theories by Charles E. May is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the art and craft of short story writing. First published in 1994, this updated edition builds...

The Sources of Normativity by Christine M. Korsgaard explores the nature of normativity in ethics, examining four key accounts: voluntarism, realism, reflective endorsement, and the appeal to...

The Politics of Style Towards a Marxist Poetics by Daniel Hartley explores the concept of style in literary criticism through a Marxist lens. This book delves into the historical and conceptual...

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree: Watchtower Doctrines Inherited from Charles Taze Russell and Certain Other Adventists by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson. This book explores the teachings of...

Captain Arthur Ray Brooks: A Quiet Ace of World War I The reputation of an aerial combat ace is often tied to the number of victories they claim. However, many unsung heroes preferred to focus on...

Primo Levi's The Periodic Table is a poignant collection of short stories that weave together the author's experiences in Fascist Italy and Auschwitz with his passion for scientific knowledge...

As war breaks out once more, Britain is plunged into uncertainty. Behind the glamour of the ballroom, the staff at Buckingham hotel face their own fears and anxieties. For newlywed Nancy, the thought...

Dusty Springfield's life story is one of enduring music icon and authentic white soul. From her troubled childhood to 60s mod queen and beyond, this biography explores her life and legacy through...