731 results for 'Friedman, Maurice'

The Final Innings: The Cricketers of Summer 1939 by Christopher Sandford The summer of 1939 marked the end of an era in English cricket. As war loomed, over 200 first-class players answered the call...

Sir Maurice Newbury and Miss Veronica Hobbes are detectives in a world of dark Victorian London. Airships soar above the city, clockwork automatons serve the public, but beneath this veneer of...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy provides a clear and critical appreciation of his thought, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with his ideas. Lawrence Hass offers a systematic discussion...

The Hockey Sweater A young boy's cherished hockey sweater is replaced with one from his rival team, forcing him to confront the consequences. In the village of Ste. Justine, winters were long and...

A landmark post-Symbolist poem finally available in English, Vulturnus marks a significant shift in Léon-Paul Fargue's writing style. Published in 1928, this long prose poem combines philosophical...

Thirty Hours with a Corpse and Other Tales of the Grand Guignol is a collection of 39 short stories that showcase the darker side of human nature. Written by Maurice Level, these tales were...

Nancy and Blanchot: A Serious Controversy explores the concept of community in philosophy and its implications for politics. In the 1980s, Jean-Luc Nancy and Maurice Blanchot both rethought the...

The sixth volume in Maurice Druon's acclaimed series "Los Reyes Malditos" brings to life the tumultuous period in European history known as the Hundred Years' War. Following the death of Charles IV,...

Dick Higgins and his Something Else Press were key figures in the art world's '60s revolution. Dick Higgins (1938-98) was a multifaceted artist, scholar, theorist, composer, performer, and publisher...

The term neoliberalism has become increasingly stigmatised in political discourse and academia. However, understanding its nuances is crucial for grasping the variations of capitalism across time and...

Conversations with Leading Economists Interpreting Modern Macroeconomics by Brian Snowdon and Howard R. Vane offers an engaging exploration of modern macroeconomics through in-depth discussions with...

Sam Delaney's Mad Men and Bad Men is a behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of British politics and advertising. From the 1970s to the present day, this book explores how creative agencies...

Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind by Richard Maurice Bucke. This groundbreaking work explores three forms of consciousness, from the simple awareness shared by animals...

Shooting the Pilot is a memoir by Maurice and Laurence Marks that offers an intimate look at their lives in showbusiness. From their early days as writers to their success with hit TV shows, the...

The Book to Come brings together essays by Maurice Blanchot, a key figure in exploring the relation between literature and philosophy in France during the second half of the twentieth century. This...

Cartographies of Youth Resistance explores how urban and migrant youth in Mexico are redefining their city and identities through subcultures like hip-hop and punk. Through ethnographic fieldwork,...

A magisterial narrative history of American mountaineering, Continental Divide profiles a diverse range of climbers who have shaped the nation's cultural identity. From daring climbs spanning four...

Lautréamont and Sade is a critical work that sets out to distinguish its author's project from major intellectual currents of his day. Written by Maurice Blanchot, this 2004 edition explores the...

The history of jazz music in Washington, DC, is a pivotal chapter in its American story. For over a century, the nation's capital has played a significant role in shaping the genre, with many iconic...

The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to be Privileged This book takes an in-depth look at the barriers faced by those from working-class backgrounds who aspire to elite occupations. Drawing on 175...

Shades of the Planet: American Literature as World Literature offers a fresh perspective on the traditional concept of national literature. By exploring the global connections and influences that...

Cozy's Complete Guide to Girls' Hair is a practical guide to styling girls' hair, offering expert advice from Cozy Friedman. With years of experience in children's hair care, Cozy shares her...

The spread of neoliberalism has transformed economies and societies worldwide. In conventional accounts, economists such as Milton Friedman and Friedrich von Hayek are credited with popularizing...

Journalist Cecilia James is drawn to love songs, and when she uncovers a clue about one of rock's greatest muses, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. As she works to reveal the mystery,...

Rachel Friedman's life took an unexpected turn when she bought a ticket to Ireland on a whim. This spontaneous decision marked a departure from her usual safe path, and it was here that she formed an...

Mathematical Modeling of Biological Processes by Avner Friedman and Chiu-Yen Kao provides a comprehensive framework for understanding biological systems using mathematical techniques. This book...

The Great Depression's impact on economists' understanding of unemployment remains significant. Involuntary Unemployment by Michel de Vroey explores how this concept has largely disappeared from...

Seasteading: A Vision for a Sustainable Future Imagine a world where sustainable energy and equitable economies coexist, where farming and nutrition are no longer limited by traditional constraints...

Georgia O'Keeffe To See Takes Time by Samantha Friedman is a richly illustrated volume that reunites many serial works for the first time. The book showcases lesser-known works on paper, including...

Ten years ago, a groundbreaking study revealed that fewer young people were choosing parenthood due to changing attitudes towards work and family. This trend has continued, with the birth rate in the...

The Cambridge Companion to Merleau-Ponty explores the full scope of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's philosophy, from perception and bodily intentionality to reflections on science, nature, art, history, and...

The Tour de France: A Century of Legend Since Maurice Garin's inaugural victory in 1903, hundreds of thousands of kilometers have been covered by cyclists pursuing the yellow jersey. This graphic...

Sonic Encounters with Blanchot explores the relationship between sound and music in the work of Maurice Blanchot. This collection brings together scholars from various disciplines to examine the...

Death Now: Chronicles of Intellectual Life, 1944 by Maurice Blanchot In the final months of German occupation and Vichy government in France, literary and intellectual activity began to flourish once...

Counterpoetics of Modernity On Irish Poetry and Modernism by David Lloyd This study explores contemporary Irish poetry in dialogue with major debates and concerns of European and American poetics. It...

The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today by Linda Yueh A comprehensive guide to the greatest economists of all time, exploring how their ideas can inform our understanding of today's...

Willi Smith Street Couture by Alexandra Cunningham Cameron is an exuberant celebration of the life and work of African-American fashion designer Willi Smith. A pioneer of streetwear, Smith broke...

Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise by Laurie Friedman is a heartwarming story about the joy of sharing love with those around us. When Ruby's family welcomes a new kitten into their home, she soon...

Maurice Halbwachs' groundbreaking work on collective memory explores how our mental images of the present shape our understanding of the past. This comprehensive English-language translation fills a...

The Visible and the Invisible Followed by Working Notes A collection of unfinished work and notes from Maurice Merleau-Ponty's final manuscript, this book offers a critical examination of various...

Arthur Maurice Hocart's Revival Caste (1950) presents a comparative study that challenges the notion of the Indian caste system as an isolated phenomenon. Instead, he argues that it is part of a...

The Cambridge Companion to Ravel provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and music of French composer Maurice Ravel. Leading international scholars reassess his work in its cultural...

The Barbanell Report: A Journey Into the Afterlife A unique and intriguing account of life after death, based on thirty sessions with a medium who had made a pact with his deceased colleague to...

Stacy Friedman is getting ready for one of the most important events of her young life - her bat mitzvah. She wants the perfect dress, her friends by her side, and her crush, Andy Goldfarb, to dance...

Black Flag's story is one of brutal intensity and unapologetic rebellion. Formed in 1978, they forged their own path through America's clubs, squats, and community halls, playing music that was both...

Advanced Introduction to Evidence by Richard D. Friedman provides a comprehensive overview of the law of evidence, exploring its underlying policies, concepts, and philosophies that have shaped...

The Hydrangea A Reappraisal by Maurice Foster Discover the remarkable diversity and versatility of the Hydrangea genus, which extends far beyond the familiar Hortensia of suburban gardens. With over...

Maurice Ravel's music is renowned for its refined and distinctive style. In "Ravel: A Listener's Guide", Victor Lederer explores this master composer's oeuvre, revealing the complexities and nuances...

The 1882 Egyptian Campaign by Colonel J. F. Maurice is a detailed account of a pivotal event in British military history. In July 1882, the campaign began with the bombardment and occupation of...

The First Tour de France: A Colourful Affair In 1903, the inaugural Tour de France was a ramshackle event full of adventure and mishaps. The riders included characters like Maurice Garin, an...

Maurice Blanchot's seminal work explores the unique demands literature makes upon our attention. In "The Space of Literature", he reflects on reading, artistic creativity, and the relation between...

Eating in Theory by Annemarie Mol explores the transformative power of food and eating. By examining the ways in which humans interact with their environment through eating, Mol challenges...

In 1978, Professor Claire Somerset arrives in Provence seeking rest and research on Surrealist poets involved in WWII resistance. Instead, she finds herself drawn to vineyard owner Maurice Laurent,...

The Writing of Innocence: A Fresh Perspective on Blanchot's Thought This original reading of Maurice Blanchot's thought offers far-reaching philosophical and literary implications. By re-examining...

Little Red Tractor - The Day of Molehills and Windmills by Peter Tye is a heartwarming story about the lives of Stan, Patch the dog, and Little Red Tractor on Gosling Farm. On a foggy morning, they...

European Universalism: The Rhetoric of Power by Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein A critique of Western dominance and the use of universalist ideas to justify intervention. This short and elegant work...

The Pioneers Who Shaped Wall Street's Mergers and Acquisitions Industry This book tells the story of 11 men who played a crucial role in creating Wall Street's merger industry. At its core, it...

A new translation of Roberto Calasso's thought-provoking work on violence and revolution, set against the backdrop of mythology and art. This book explores two main subjects: Charles-Maurice de...

Christmas Eve, 1176. A night prayer bell rings out, but silence falls instead. Brother Maurice, a monk at Fairmore Abbey, stumbles upon his fellow brother Cuthbert's lifeless body in the darkness. A...

The 1937 English Cricket Tour of Nazi Germany is a story of cricket and courage in the face of adversity. In the aftermath of the 1936 Olympics, an enterprising cricket enthusiast named Felix Menzel...

Royal Naval Submarines 1901 to 2008 by Maurice Cocker is an in-depth directory of Royal Navy submarines from their inception to the present day. This comprehensive work features detailed information...

This comprehensive reader brings together six books by Maurice Blanchot in one volume. It is the first and only collection of his celebrated fiction and critical/philosophical writing, offering a...

The digital economy promised a new age of technological innovation, but in reality, disruptive disruption has stagnated. Two market experts, Ariel Ezrachi and Maurice E. Stucke, explain why this is...

In the Night Kitchen: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Maurice Sendak A fantastical dream world comes alive in this comic fantasy, featuring playful illustrations and an imaginative world that will...

The Making of the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 by Sir David Goodall provides an insider's account of one of the most significant negotiations in British history. Based on the author's personal...

The Net Promoter System: A Simple yet Powerful Approach to Improvement. In today's fast-paced business environment, it can be overwhelming to identify which improvement methods truly deliver results...

Mojo Rising: Volume 2 - Contemporary Writers is a collection of short stories from writers associated with the geographic region known as the Mojo Triangle. This anthology brings together works by...

The Phenomenology of Modern Art Exploring Style and Experience Paul Crowther's new book offers a unique perspective on modern art, using phenomenological insights to understand the significance of...

The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon is set in 14th-century France, a time of great turmoil and power struggles. King Louis X's decision to marry Princess Clemence of Hungary has far-reaching...

The Armies of Sir Ralph Hopton: The Royalist Armies of the West 1642-46 by Laurence Spring. This book tells the story of Sir Ralph Hopton, one of the key commanders of the Royalist forces during the...

The Finest Music Early Irish Lyrics by Maurice Riordan is a collection of timeless and modern-day renditions of Ireland's rich literary heritage. This anthology brings together iconic poems from both...

Discover the evolution of motion graphics in the United States from avant-garde to industry. This comprehensive history explores the connections between American film, video art, and TV commercials...

Dole Queues and Demons: A Collection of British Election Posters from the Conservative Party Archive charts the evolution of election posters created by Britain's Conservative Party. This lavishly...

Skyred: A Tale Of Two Revolutions by Bernard Coard This memoir recounts the author's life and the turbulent history of Grenada in the Eastern Caribbean, spanning from the 1951 uprising to the 1979...

Jakob von Uexküll's groundbreaking ideas about the interconnectedness of an animal and its environment have had a profound impact on various philosophical traditions. Onto-Ethologies explores how the...

Dr. Maurice Rawlings presents a collection of true and chilling stories about people who have clinically died and endured the very fires and torments of Hell. These accounts, gathered from patients...

The Legend of Sidora Spirit of Canals and Goddess of Inland Waterways by Maurice Claypole is a captivating collection of verse and prose that explores the myths and legends surrounding the enigmatic...

The third volume in Maurice Druon's saga "Los Reyes Malditos" delves into the tumultuous period of European history. Los venenos de la corona explores the conflicts, passions and weaknesses that...

Cultivating Perception through Artworks explores how artworks can help us see and interact with the world in new ways. By engaging with different art forms, Helen Fielding reveals the importance of...

Transgenerational Haunting in Psychoanalysis: Toxic Errands explores how events in our ancestors' lives may be renegotiated and re-subjectivised in the present from within the therapeutic dyad...

Public Law Text, Cases, and Materials by Andrew Le Sueur, Andrew P. Le Sueur, Maurice Sunkin, and Jo Eric Khushal Murkens is a comprehensive guide to constitutional and administrative law. This...

Neptune, the 12th House, and Pisces - 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Study of an Ancient Archetype Maurice Fernandez explores the evolutionary meaning and lessons of Neptune, the 12th house, and Pisces...

This comprehensive textbook explores the ideas of six major existential philosophers: Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Simone de...

The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar is the first collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc, introducing readers to the charismatic and cunning thief and detective...

Maurice White's story is one of remarkable resilience and creativity. From his early days in Memphis to his rise as the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, White shares the highs and lows of an...

Get ready to experience the thrill of Formula One racing from the unique perspective of its top analyst. Working the Wheel is a humorous and insightful look at the world's classic motor racing...

Mao's China and After: A History of the People's Republic, Third Edition by Maurice Meisner provides a comprehensive analysis of the People's Republic of China from its founding in 1949 to the late...

The Dutch Armies of the 80 Years' War 1568-1648 (2) Cavalry, Artillery & Engineers by Bouko de Groot explores the innovative tactics and training used by the Dutch army during this pivotal period in...

A Long Way to Tipperary? Bombs, Bullets and Bravery in the Trenches of World War 1 by Maurice Graffet Neal is a personal account of one soldier's experience during the First World War. Written at...

Create 16 beautiful crocheted animals with Liberty fabric additions in calming pastel colours. This charming book from Eleonore & Maurice features a range of adorable creations, including plush...

Dr Nzinga's clinic promises to liberate you from the confines of being born in a black body, but at what cost? In this near-future Southern city plagued by fenced-in ghettos and police violence, more...

The Great Depression 1929-1939 by Pierre Berton In the aftermath of the stock market crash in 1929, Canada was plunged into one of its most tumultuous periods. Over 1.5 million Canadians relied on...

The Politics of Public Expenditure by Maurice Mullard provides a comprehensive study of the changing attitude towards public expenditure. This well-researched book is full of insightful quotes from...

Red Bread: A Personal Account of Collectivization in Rural Russia In 1929-30, Maurice Hindus returned to his native village in rural Russia to witness firsthand the impact of Stalin's...

Discover the fascinating world of ice hockey with this comprehensive collection of interesting facts and sports stories. From the early days of the game to its modern stars, this book is packed with...

Sense and Non-Sense by Maurice Merleau-Ponty explores the relationship between perception and reason. Written in 1945-47, these essays provide an introduction to Merleau-Ponty's thought, summarizing...

Africa: The Politics of Independence and Unity by Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein provides valuable analysis of African politics during the period when colonial rule began to disintegrate. Written in...

Jacques Derrida's On Touching explores the philosophy of touch from ancient thinkers to contemporary thought. This comprehensive review spans Plato and Aristotle to Jean-Luc Nancy, with discussions...

The trial that shaped modern science. In 1633, Galileo was condemned by the Roman Inquisition for his support of the theory that the earth moves. This pivotal event has had far-reaching consequences,...