1214 results for 'Levine, Ellen'

Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy is a groundbreaking exploration of the work of this great classical playwright. Simon Goldhill sheds new light on Sophocles' distinctive brilliance as a...

Deng Xiaoping A Revolutionary Life by Alexander Pantsov and Steven I. Levine is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and legacy of one of China's most influential leaders. Based on newly...

Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lying and Deception by Timothy R. Levine is a thought-provoking exploration of human deception and its consequences. Our perception of truth is...

Delphi and Olympia: A New Perspective on Ancient Greece's Sacred Sites. The sanctuaries of Delphi and Olympia are often associated with the famous oracle and Olympic games, respectively. However,...

The Rise of the Parthian Empire in the Hellenistic Middle East is a comprehensive study of early Parthian history within the Hellenistic world. This major work synthesises recent scholarship across...

The Art of Reading: A Collection of Essays by Jean Bollack This collection of essays brings together the work of French classical philologist and humanist Jean Bollack, first published in English...

Discover the power of ancient Hellenistic goddesses in your spiritual practice. Jo Graham guides you through the history and mythology of seven influential deities, each with their own unique...

Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me is an unflinching narrative about living with bipolar disorder. Ellen Forney's story explores the complex relationship between creativity and mental...

Shaping Knitting: A Designer's Guide to Understanding Stitches by Alison Ellen explores the intricacies of stitch structure and how different stitches work together to alter the thickness and shape...

Molly Pink's life as a bookstore event manager and Tarzana's latest murder suspect seems to be unraveling. Her weekly crochet group at Shedd & Royal Books and More has become her unlikely escape from...

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings brings together sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors to reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns...

Carol Armstrong's Painting Photography Painting brings together her most thought-provoking essays on art and photography. Spanning decades of writing, this collection explores the intersection of...

The Cynics: A Tradition of Ethical Living in Antiquity and Beyond This collection of essays brings together an international group of scholars to explore the history, literary, philosophical, and...

Aristotle and Plotinus on Memory explores two influential treatises on memory from ancient philosophy. In these works, Aristotle and Plotinus discuss memory as a fundamental cognitive faculty, with...

The Goddess was the central figure of ancient Greek religion and culture, a focus of devotion for thousands of years before the classical myths were recorded. In "Lost Goddesses of Early Greece",...

A collection of ten biographies tracing the history of Hellenistic Greece from Alexander's conquests to the arrival of Rome.These lives offer vivid portraits of politicians, rulers, and soldiers,...

Jesus' final days were marked by risk and anticipation. Every move he made was filled with potential for great loss or great reward. As we explore the Passion story, we too take risks as we read and...

The Hellenistic World Using Coins as SourcesThis book provides an up-to-date introduction to Hellenistic gold, silver and bronze coins in their cultural and economic contexts. It offers new...

The Wisdom of the Chakras: Tools for Navigating Life's Complexity Ellen Tadd explores the seven ethereal centers that reflect and influence our nature, revealing how imbalances can prevent us from...

The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives by Diane Johnson A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one. This empathetic and witty biography gives due to...

Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is a rousing seafaring tale of adventure, pirates, and buried treasure. For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, this novel has never been surpassed...

Ellen K. Feder explores how we should understand intersex conditions through the lens of philosophy, arguing for a collective responsibility to children and their families affected by these...

The Fiction of Occasion in Hellenistic and Roman Poetry by Adrian Gramps explores how poets of the ancient world created immersive experiences for their readers. Through close readings of key...

Agamemnon's character in Homer's epic poems has long been overshadowed by his famous story at Troy. However, scholars have not adequately explored his full portrayal. This book offers a fresh...

The Sewing Factory Girls by Posy Lovell is an uplifting and emotional tale of courage and friendship based on real events. In early 1911, Ellen works at the sewing machine factory in Clydebank,...

Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a passionate and addictive romance about two individuals with dark pasts. Izzy White has built a life of care and kindness, but her world is turned upside...

Bilbo's life has been given a second chance in 1800s rural England. After serving time for a crime he committed as a young man, he is now free to start anew under the watchful eye of Judge Luke Paget...

The Wrong Sister by Fiona Palmer is a heart-wrenching family drama set against the stunning backdrop of Western Australia's Karijini country. When dedicated nurse Ellen Sutton gives up her career and...

The Cambridge History of Religions in the Ancient World: Volume 1 explores the complex and diverse religious traditions of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. Spanning from the Bronze Age...

Prince Harry: Conversations with the Prince by Angela Levin is a unique insight into the life of one of the world's most popular royals. Written by distinguished journalist and author Angela Levin,...

Discover the often-overlooked, frequently disgusting history of Britain that you never learned at school. James Felton's 52 Times Britain Was a Bellend is a humorous and illustrated exploration of 52...

Christianity and Classical Culture: The Metamorphosis of Natural Theology in the Christian Encounter with HellenismThis book explores the significant encounter between Christian thought and Greek...

Ben Witherington's socio-rhetorical analysis of 1-2 Peter sheds new light on these latter-Pauline and non-Pauline New Testament books, revealing their socioreligious contexts and importance.By...

Moore's Paradox A Critique of Representationalism by Ulla Schmid explores the meaning and grammar of linguistic expressions in terms of reference. This approach suggests that questions about the...

Plato's Four Muses explores Plato's concept of philosophical discourse through a fresh reading of his dialogue, the Phaedrus. This thought-provoking work reveals surprising features that define...

The Future of Art in a Postdigital Age By Melvin L. Alexenberg In this thought-provoking book, artist and educator Mel Alexenberg explores a future for art that emerges from the intersection of...

Roman militarism and expansion of power are often seen as uniquely Roman traits, but this study challenges that assumption. Arthur M. Eckstein argues that intense militarism and aggressiveness were...

Athens in Jerusalem explores how Jewish modernisers drew upon Hellenistic traditions as a model for revitalising their culture. Greek and Hellenistic concepts have become integral to Jewish identity,...

The Helots and Their Masters in Laconia and Messenia: Histories, Ideologies, Structures offers a fresh perspective on one of ancient Greece's most intriguing social systems. This collection of essays...

The Hellenistic Age: A Remarkable Period in Ancient History From 336 to 30 BCE, the world was shaped by two great civilizations: ancient Greece and Rome. Peter Green's comprehensive study explores...

The Homeric poems as scripts for solo performance offer a unique perspective on these ancient masterpieces. This book delves into the sophisticated scripts that are the Iliad and Odyssey, exploring...

This two-volume work offers a new perspective on Western subjectivity, exploring the Augustinian Rule as a key moment in the development of modern thought. By examining the communitarian practices of...

The Hellenistic Far East explores the lives and identities of the inhabitants of the Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek kingdoms in Central Asia. Rachel Mairs examines archaeological, coin, documentary,...

The Runaway Bride A Lyme Park Scandal by Felicity York In 1826, Ellen Turner's life took an unexpected turn when she eloped with a stranger. Her decision sparked a heated court case that drew the...

The Beginning of the End by Ellen G. White explores the origins of sin and its impact on the world. According to biblical prophecy, Satan's actions in the Garden of Eden marked a turning point,...

By Henry Maguire Oxford University Press, 2016 This study explores the portrayal of nature in Byzantine art and literature from the fifth to seventh centuries. During this period, the decoration of...

Peter Adamson's Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds offers an engaging exploration of eight hundred years of philosophical thought. From the third century BC to the sixth century AD,...

Little Creatures by Ellen Philpott is an introduction to the fascinating world of garden creatures. Grandpa Pig's garden is home to many interesting little animals for his friends Peppa, George and...

Leadership and Ethics by Jacqueline Boaks and Michael P. Levine is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of leadership and its relationship with ethics. The book tackles key questions from a...

The Hellenistic period saw significant advancements in naval design and technology. A naval arms race among the Successor States led to the development of various ship types, including the largest...

Easter is approaching fast and the rabbits are busy in their workshop decorating chocolate eggs. But disaster strikes when a whole batch fall down the rabbit hole and land in Fairyland. Help Bunny...

Three Hellene Cypriots: A Personal Journey and Commentary on Cyprus Modern History to 1950This book explores the complex history of Cyprus, tracing its connections to various global events and...

The New Testament: The Hebrew Behind The Greek: The Language and Mindset of God: Hebraic Or Hellenistic? Understanding the original language of the New Testament is crucial to grasping its central...

Aelia Eudocia's poetry has long been overlooked, but this book offers a fresh perspective on her life and works. For the first time, Eudocia's writings are examined as a unified whole, revealing a...

Learn to draw ocean life with confidence using this step-by-step guide. Freddie Levin's approach starts with basic shapes and encouraging instruction, making it perfect for young artists looking to...

What If Everybody Thought That?This companion book to What If Everybody Did That? explores common misconceptions about people and encourages kids to think more carefully before judging others.With...

The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest: A Selection of Ancient Sources in TranslationThis comprehensive collection presents a panoramic view of the Hellenistic period through...

Lost World of the Golden King: In Search of Ancient AfghanistanThis gripping narrative explores two centuries of Bactria's history, from its colonization by Alexander the Great's army to its collapse...

Anna Komnene: the Life and Work of a Medieval Historian by Leonora Neville is a fresh perspective on the life of Byzantine princess Anna Komnene. This biography challenges traditional views of Anna's...

Greek Language, Italian Landscape explores the transformation of language ideologies and practices in Griko, a variety of Modern Greek used in southern Italy. Manuela Pellegrino examines how local...

Elisabeth Holder's work presents a unique evolution from her classical goldsmithing background to a recontextualization of jewelry as contextual art. By exploring materials and their relation to...

The Stinky Giant by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman is a humorous tale about two friends who team up to solve a puzzle left by a giant with a rather unpleasant habit. When their valley is threatened by...

Peppa's Egg-Cellent Easter Sticker Activity Book is a fun-filled activity book packed with Easter-themed puzzles and activities. Perfect for little ones who love Peppa and her friends, this sticker...

A Spiny Back and Green Scaly Skin by Ellen Lawrence is an introduction to some adorable baby animals. Each little creature meets its parent at the start of the book, but readers will need to turn the...

Hellenistic Studies at a Crossroads: Exploring Texts, Contexts and Metatexts This collection of fifteen papers brings together international experts to reassess key methods in Hellenistic literature...

Culture Is the Way: A Blueprint for Organizational Excellence In Culture Is the Way, Matt Mayberry shares his expertise on building a workplace culture that drives organizational excellence and...

The Best of the Argonauts: A New Understanding of the Epic HeroJames J. Clauss offers a fresh perspective on Book One of Apollonius' epic poem, rescuing Jason from his status as an ineffectual hero...

DI Amy Winter knows evil. She's lived through it. Four-year-old Ellen is snatched by a stranger in the dead of night, leaving her devastated mother, Nicole, with a chilling message. The kidnapper...

Health Design Thinking: Creating Products and Services for Better Health By Bon Ku and Ellen Lupton MIT Press, 2022 This revised edition explores how design thinking can be applied to real-world...

The Island We Left Behind A Heart-wrenching and Unforgettable Historical Novel by Kate Hewitt. In 1928, Ellen and Lucas Lyman made a heart-wrenching decision to leave their beloved Amherst Island...

The Circular Economy: A Wealth of Flows by Ken Webster explores the profound impact of circular economy principles on production, employment, education, money and finance. This revised edition builds...

Sweden 2012. A cold case from five years earlier has Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returning to work after a personal tragedy. The investigation involves Arnold Morinder, an electrician who disappeared...

Britain and Greece during the Greek Colonels' seven-year military junta from 1967 to 1974 is a period that has received relatively little attention. Konstantina Maragkou's book provides a...

Byron: The Poetry of Politics and the Politics of Poetry brings together new perspectives on Lord Byron's engagement with politics. This collection re-examines the poet's life and work, exploring how...

Camera Graeca: Photographs, Narratives, Materialities explores the cultural and material significance of photography in Greece. This interdisciplinary volume examines the entanglement of Greece with...

Constance Little's story is one of obsession and heartbreak. After fleeing her past, she embarks on a new relationship with the doctor at her medical practice, convinced she's found love and security...

The relationship between the soul and the body was a contentious debate among philosophers and theologians in late antiquity. This collection of essays brings together philosophical and religious...

Under a Broken Sky: The Untold Love Story from the Darkest Days of WWII In the midst of war, two hearts beat against the odds. Corfu, 1943, is a place of fear and uncertainty, where the Nazis are...

New Rome: The Roman Empire in the East, AD 395 - 700From the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the rise of a new power in the East, this book explores three centuries of pivotal events and...

Janet Yellen's remarkable rise to power is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating a more prosperous society for all. As the first woman in over two centuries to hold the position of...

The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon For the first time in history, the complete contents of Plethon's Renaissance-era...

The Hellenistic Philosophers: Volume 2, Greek and Latin Texts with Notes and Bibliography by A. A. Long and D. N. Sedley is a comprehensive sourcebook for students and scholars of ancient philosophy...

Rock Stars Stole My Life! A Big Bad Love Affair with Music by Mark Ellen is a humorous and touching personal memoir that charts the author's 50-year love affair with rock and roll. From his early...

The Golden Hour is a sumptuous and evocative novel that brings to life the hidden truths and desires of late-Victorian Brighton. In this captivating tale, twins Ellen and Reynold Harper navigate the...

The Lock InA laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about friendship and love.When Ellen and Alexa are stuck in their attic with their hapless housemate Jack and Alexa's date from the night before, Ben, they...

The Power of Persuasion: How We're Bought and SoldRobert Levine's insightful exploration of the sophisticated methods used to persuade us in various situations reveals how even the most skeptical...

The Lion and the Leopard Book 1 Volume 1 by Mary Ellen Johnson is set against the tumultuous backdrop of medieval England during the reign of King Edward II. In this historical romance, Maria Rendell...

Emily Applegate's wedding plans are in disarray when her best friend's dream venue is cancelled at the last minute. With guests arriving from all over and chaos ensuing, Emily decides to take charge...

A mysterious portrait holds the key to a century-old tale of love, loss and deception. In 1905, celebrated artist John Sutton paints The Quartet, unaware of the passion and betrayal his brush strokes...

Thessaly: A Region of Complex Identity From the Archaic period to the early second century BC, Thessaly was a region of great importance in the ancient Greek world. This book explores the emergence...

A History of the Hellenistic World: 323 - 30 BC provides a comprehensive look at the Macedonian monarchies following Alexander the Great's reign, exploring their impact on the Greek world. This...

Fugitives of the Forest tells the heroic story of Jewish resistance and survival during the Second World War.From 1939 to 1945, thousands of Jews fought against Nazi occupation in various parts of...

Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period is a comprehensive study of royal daughters, wives, and queens in ancient Egypt and the Near East. This book explores the roles and ideology of these...

A Monument More Lasting Than Bronze: A Study of President Banda's Department of Classics at the University of Malawi. In 1964, the University of Malawi was established, promising to build upon the...

Master the Greek Alphabet: A Handwriting Practice Workbook is a comprehensive guide to perfecting your handwriting skills in the Hellenic script. This workbook provides detailed instruction and...

Egg-cellent Easter Jokes For Kids is a fun and playful collection of jokes perfect for sharing with friends and family during the Easter season. This charming book is filled with silly puns and...

John II Komnenos, Emperor of Byzantium In the Shadow of Father and SonA new perspective on the reign of John II Komnenos, one of the most overlooked figures in Byzantine history. This study sheds...

Write Great Essays by Peter Levin is a comprehensive guide to writing effective essays. This updated edition provides expert advice on how to approach essay writing, including selecting relevant...

Get started with sailing with this comprehensive and illustrated handbook, written specifically for young people.With a foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur, this book provides a thorough introduction to...

Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 2: Return to EarthIn a world where work and love are at odds, two scientists must make impossible choices. Harl plans to leave Earth for a long journey through space,...