656 results for 'McRae, Ronald'

The Early Kabbalah by Joseph Dan and Ronald C. Kiener explores the origins of Jewish mysticism in southern Europe during the Middle Ages. In this period, new Gnostic attitudes and symbolism emerged,...

The Making of the Georgian Nation, Second Edition by Ronald Grigor Suny This comprehensive history of Georgia provides a thorough understanding of the nation's development from its early beginnings...

The Japanese Surrender and the Battle for Postwar Asia by Ronald Spector is a gripping account of the aftermath of World War II in Asia. Drawing on recently available firsthand accounts and...

Faces of the Confederacy: An Album of Southern Soldiers and Their Stories by Ronald S. Coddington. This book tells the stories of seventy-seven Southern soldiers who posed for photographic portraits...

Red Star Over Hollywood: The Film Colony's Long Romance with the Left The history of Hollywood's political landscape has often been told through films and memoirs that condemn the Red Scare. However,...

Brokerage and Closure: An Introduction to Social Capital by Ronald S. Burt explores how informal networks function in firms and the role of network entrepreneurs who have amassed social capital. In...

Ronald Reagan: An American Journey offers a comprehensive and engaging biography of the 40th President of the United States. Based on hundreds of interviews and previously unavailable documents, this...

The world needs change. But old ideas won't fix it. A new path is needed to create a better future - one where inequality shrinks and people benefit from shared prosperity. Sir Ronald Cohen, a...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher, and the End of the Cold War by Archie Brown. This penetrating analysis examines the role of political leadership in ending the Cold War. Brown...

The Battle of Little Big Horn has long been shrouded in controversy, with blame for its defeat often cast upon its leader, George Armstrong Custer. However, his second-in-command, Major Marcus Reno,...

Hardcover, 303 pages. William Zeckendorf Jr.'s memoir is a fascinating account of his life as a real estate developer with a social conscience. Born into a legendary family of developers, Zeckendorf...

Universities are facing significant challenges in an ever-changing world. In "The Ecological University: A Feasible Utopia", Ronald Barnett argues that universities have the potential to make a...

The Church in Transition: Three Talks on Bowen Family Systems Theory and Dealing with Change in the Church. Life is full of transitions - from birth to adulthood, and through various life stages...

Hispanofilia España frente a su destino explores the origins of modern debates surrounding hispanophobia and hispanophilia. This book delves into the historical controversy over Spain's fate and the...

Jack Thorp's Songs of the Cowboys is a unique collection of cowboy ballads and poems published in 1908. For nearly two decades, Jack Thorp had been gathering these songs from across the American...

Orchids of Tropical America: An Introduction and Guide brings together decades of expertise to introduce you to the fascinating world of tropical American orchids. With over 120 widespread genera,...

Boost your brand visibility and reach new clients with Instagram Marketing Advertising. This comprehensive guide outlines all the essential knowledge you need to get started with using Instagram to...

This approach to abnormal psychology offers a fresh perspective on mental illness. Tens of thousands of students in abnormal psychology courses are typically taught that mental illnesses are...

A charming new pocket edition of one of Tolkien's major pieces of short fiction, Smith of Wootton Major is a tale of wonder and enchantment. Written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, this story began as...

Essential Skills for a Medical Teacher provides a concise introduction to medical education, covering key educational models and theory that can inform teaching practice. This book offers practical...

Billy Fury's Amazing Audition: A Story of Rise to Fame This biography tells the story of Billy Fury's journey from unknown to pop star. It begins with his incredible audition, which propelled him...

Penelope Fitzgerald's biography of her remarkable family is a masterful work that explores the lives of her father and his three brothers. Their stories are intertwined with significant historical...

American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant by Ronald C. White. A fresh perspective on one of America's greatest generals and most misunderstood presidents. This biography, the result of seven years...

This book examines the UK's most notorious child killers over the past 50 years, exploring their backgrounds, crimes, and convictions. It also delves into cases that remain unsolved and re-examines...

The Girl from Berlin A Novel by Ronald H. Balson is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the tumultuous backdrop of 20th-century Europe. In this new novel, two friends, Catherine...

Scientific Perspectivism by Ronald N. Giere explores how our understanding of the world is shaped by our individual perspectives and experiences. This philosophical work challenges traditional...

Ari Ben-Menashe's memoir offers a unique insight into the inner workings of Israeli intelligence during the 1980s. As an insider who played a key role in secret negotiations with Iran, arms sales on...

A Deleuzian Century? by Ian Buchanan explores the enduring influence of French philosopher Gilles Deleuze. Originally published as a special issue of South Atlantic Quarterly, this collection of...

The Oedipus Complex Today: Clinical Implications is a collection of papers exploring the Kleinian conception of the Oedipus complex and its ongoing impact on clinical practice. Originally presented...

Aesthetics: Classic Readings by David E. Cooper provides a comprehensive collection of essays and writings on aesthetics and the philosophy of art. This revised edition features a diverse range of...

The Reagans: Portrait of a Marriage is a penetrating portrayal of one of America's most powerful couples of the twentieth century. Distinguished biographer Anne Edwards paints an intimate portrait of...

Ronald Reagan's autobiography offers a unique insight into the life and career of one of America's most influential presidents. This narrative tells the story of a remarkable rise from humble...

The Bookman's Tale by Ronald Blythe is a deeply personal and reflective exploration of literature, spirituality, and memory. In this beautifully written account, the author shares his life among the...

Diagnostic Radiology Single Best Answer MCQs by Andrew McQueen, Ronald G. Grainger, L. A. Grant, S. Sharma and S. M. M. McDonald is an ideal tool for trainee radiologists preparing for their...

The Reagan Diaries is a unique and intimate look at one of America's most important presidencies. Edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, this remarkable record brings together Ronald Reagan's daily...

God and Nature: Historical Essays on the Encounter Between Christianity and Science By David C. Lindberg and Ronald L. Numbers For over a century, the relationship between Christianity and science...

The Fire Within: Desire, Sexuality, Longing, and God by Ronald Rolheiser For many people, the concepts of sex and spirituality are seen as mutually exclusive. However, this dichotomy is not supported...

Straws In The Wind: Medieval Urban Environmental Law--the Case Of Northern Italy by Ronald E Zupko and Robert A Laures provides insight into the environmental attitudes and regulations of medieval...

The 1940s was a pivotal decade in American history, marked by war, sacrifice and profound social change. In this engaging narrative, Ronald Allen Goldberg explores the entire decade from its early...

Lillian Allen's poetry brings a powerful voice to the forefront, offering incisive narratives of Black life and a call to create new futures. This collection gathers some of her most notable works...

The Ford-Carter years may seem forgettable at first glance, but Laura Kalman's narrative history reveals that this period laid the groundwork for significant developments in contemporary politics. As...

Narrative after Deconstruction by Daniel Punday explores the concept of narrative as an alternative model for literary interpretation. Drawing on a range of theorists, including Jean-Francois Lyotard...

The Reagan Wars: A Constitutional Perspective on War Powers and the Presidency by David Locke Hall explores the complex relationship between the US Constitution and presidential war-making during...

Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien This collection of stories explores the history of Middle-earth, delving into the forgotten tales of Númenor and the lands...

Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants is a comprehensive and authoritative biography that delves into the life and times of the Iron Lady. In this second...

Black Artists in British Art A History Since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers explores the contributions of black artists to the British art scene since the mid-twentieth century. This book tells the...

Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald A. Heifetz presents a practical approach to leadership for those who lead and those who look to them for answers. In an era marked by unprecedented crisis,...

The Story of America's Most Famous Lay Sermon In 1630, John Winthrop delivered a sermon that would become one of the most enduring symbols of American identity. "For we must consider that we shall be...

Our Stone Age brain evolved to solve survival problems, but when faced with modern situations, it often encounters a mismatch. This clash between biology and culture can lead to anxiety, conflict,...

Building your new home should be an enjoyable experience. However, many people find it memorable for all the wrong reasons. With over three decades of experience as a contractor, Ronald C. Jones has...

Environmental Justice and Environmentalism: A Social Justice Challenge to the Environmental Movement by Ronald Sandler and Phaedra C. Pezzullo. The relationship between environmental justice and...

Thomas Jefferson's legacy has been shaped by his complex and often contradictory views. On one hand, he is revered by liberals for his commitment to human rights and individual liberty. On the other,...

Rome has long been a magnet for visitors from across Europe and beyond. This second volume in Ronald Ridley's comprehensive anthology brings together writings from over two hundred travellers who...

Ronald Kitchen's life was forever changed in 1988 when he was picked up by Chicago detectives for questioning. He spent twenty-one years behind bars, including twelve years on death row, after being...

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,...

Demonic Encounters: True Cases of Demon Encounters, Evil Entity Possessions, and Demonic Attacks This book presents a collection of real-life accounts of individuals who claim to have encountered...

The Galileo Gambit by Gary McAvoy and Ronald L. Moore is a gripping historical thriller that brings to life the 17th-century trial of Galileo, with a modern twist. In this riveting reenactment, the...

Cricket has always been a game of its own language. From "caught in slips" to "no ball", it's easy to get confused by the terminology used to describe the action on the pitch. This cartoon satire...

John Porter's latest mission takes him to Sierra Leone, where he is sent to extract Ronald Soames, a former CO of the Regiment and right-hand man to the President. However, when Porter and his...

Love A Very Short Introduction by Ronald de Sousa explores the complexities of love, examining why it has been both celebrated and excused in art, poetry, and human history. This concise guide delves...

Leonhard Euler: A Life of Unrelenting Accomplishment Ronald Calinger's comprehensive biography explores the life and achievements of Leonhard Euler, one of the greatest mathematicians and theoretical...

The Free Energy Cover-Up: A Hundred Year Deception by Ronald E. Hudkins explores a significant and often overlooked chapter in American history - the suppression of groundbreaking energy generation...

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories, 1892-1895 by Anton Chekhov This collection of short stories marks a pivotal period in Anton Chekhov's career, as he begins to explore complex and ambiguous emotions in...

The Gatwick Propliners: A Celebration of Aviation History In 1930, Ronald Waters purchased a 90-acre farm adjacent to the Gatwick racecourse to establish a private airfield. This humble beginning...

Gravitomagnetism: Gravity's Secret by Dr Ronald A Evans explores one of physics' most intriguing mysteries: gravity. This natural force, often considered the weakest of the four fundamental forces,...

Your heart is a noisy room full of voices. These voices can come from deep within childhood, cultural influences, or habits developed in adulthood. They shape our lives and can even ruin them...

John C. Whitehead's autobiography offers a unique perspective on leadership and its impact on history. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, during the Depression, Whitehead went on to lead an exemplary...

Topology and Groupoids by Ronald Brown provides a comprehensive exploration of topological spaces and their properties. The author's approach is rooted in the desire to construct continuous...

Shocking Contrasts: Political Responses to Exogenous Supply Shocks by Ronald Rogowski explores how major events in history - such as the Black Death and World War I - affected the supply of crucial...

M.I.A., Or, Mythmaking in America explores the complex web of politics and propaganda that surrounded one of the most infamous figures of the late 20th century: Ross Perot. This paperback edition...

The election of Donald Trump has exposed American society's profound crisis of hope. By 2016, a generation was facing shrinking employment, rising inequality, and the erosion of public education and...

Liz Truss, former Conservative Prime Minister of Great Britain, shares her urgent warning about the future of the West in this timely book. During her decade in power, Truss witnessed the...

Artificial intelligence isn't magic. In "How AI Works From Sorcery to Science", Ronald T. Kneusel demystifies the explosion of artificial intelligence by explaining its inner workings without complex...

The Shooting Party, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's only full-length novel, is a gripping tale of love, lust and deceit set in a country estate. Olga, the beautiful daughter of a drunken forester, finds...

When Paris Went Dark tells the story of Germany's capture and Occupation of Paris from May 1940 to June 1944. In just over six months, almost four million people fled the city, leaving it eerily...

HR Without People? Industrial Evolution in the Age of Automation, AI, and Machine Learning by Anthony R. Wheeler and M. Ronald Buckley explores how artificial intelligence and machine learning are...

Amelia Moore's future happiness hangs in the balance as her stepfather's death draws near. With their younger sister Clara facing an uncertain future, Amelia sees an opportunity to secure her...

Understanding the British Empire by Ronald Hyam provides a comprehensive exploration of the history of the British Empire. Drawing on a lifetime's research and reflection, this book examines six key...

Ronald Gene Simmons' descent into madness and violence is a shocking true story that explores the darker side of human nature. In 1987, he committed a horrific family massacre, killing 14 members of...

John Woodhouse A Remarkable Mormon Pioneer by Ronald Woodhouse is a fascinating biography that explores the life of an ordinary man who embarked on an extraordinary journey. In the mid-19th century,...

The Book of Becoming: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Our Place in the World This thought-provoking book delves into fundamental questions about existence, consciousness, and our relationship...

Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall's unusual burial practice has become a lasting part of Welsh history. His embalmed first two wives were kept on either side of his bed until his third wife insisted on...

Paul Nitze: A Life of National Security James Graham Wilson's biography explores Paul Nitze's career in national security after World War II. Following his mentors' return to civilian life, Nitze...

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain: A Life of Unlikely Heroism This biography tells the dramatic story of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a professor turned Civil War hero who played a key role in preserving...

A new biography of Stalin's formative years offers a panoramic and often chilling account of how an impoverished youth from tsarist Russia became one of the twentieth century's most ruthless...

The concept of Manifest Destiny has shaped American history for over three centuries. In 1845, John O'Sullivan coined the phrase that encapsulated the nation's perceived role in the world: "the right...

Harry Winston: The Definitive Biography of an American Icon By Ronald Winston and William Stadiem Skyhorse, 2023 Born into humble beginnings, Harry Weinstein transformed himself into one of the...

Brighton's Secret Agents: A True Story of Heroism in Wartime. During World War II, Winston Churchill authorized the creation of a new secret service called the Special Operations Executive. In this...

The Second Cold War: Carter, Reagan, and the Politics of Foreign Policy by Aaron Donaghy A gripping account of America's largest peacetime military buildup, this book examines the complex history of...

Leadership in Turbulent Times: Proposals for a New Social Contract. In today's world, economic decline, educational failure, crime and poverty are widespread problems that require bold solutions from...

The Turn Against the Modern: The Critical Essays of Taoka Reiun (1870-1912) This collection of essays explores Japan's complex relationship with Western alcohol and innovative pharmaceuticals, from...

Clark Ashton Smith's A Vintage from Atlantis is the third volume of his Collected Fantasies series, offering a comprehensive collection of his fiction. This edition presents all of Smith's stories...

The Biggest Problem in the World Our Problem with Problems and Why Truth Matters by Ronald Balzan is a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with problems. We all face challenges that can...

The Farewell Dossier is a gripping account of one of the most significant spy cases of the 20th century. In 1981, French President François Mitterrand presented the file to US President Ronald...

The Unlikely Secret Agent by Ronald Kasrils is a gripping biography that recounts the remarkable story of courage in apartheid-ridden South Africa. In 1963, South Africa was in crisis, and Eleanor...

Ronald Olivier's remarkable story of redemption and forgiveness is told in 27 Summers. After being sentenced to life without parole for a crime committed as a teenager, Ron spent nearly three decades...

J.B.S. Haldane: A Life of Controversy and Discovery This biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of J.B.S. Haldane, one of Britain's most brilliant scientists. A trail-blazing...

Cornbread Mafia: The Outlaws of Central Kentucky is the sequel to Joe Keith Bickett's memoir, exploring the rise and struggles of the Cornbread Mafia in the 1980s. As President Ronald Regan declares...

The CIA's chief in Islamabad famously cabled headquarters in February 1989: "We Won." This was an understated conclusion to the most successful covert intelligence operation in American history. In...

Reagan, Thatcher, and Public Diplomacy in the Nuclear 1980s by Anthony M. Eames In June 1982, US President Ronald Reagan delivered a historic address to the British Parliament, promising that his...