2391 results for 'Stern, Bjorn'

Seven Fingers is a gripping western novel by Eric H. Heisner, published in 2018. When a wagon train is massacred by outlaws, a young male survivor sets out to rescue his stolen siblings.The story...

Shane is a masterpiece of tone and technique that captures the essence of Hollywood's Golden Age. Directed by George Stevens, this atmospheric valentine to an era explores themes of love, loyalty,...

The Fourth Economy: Inventing Western Civilization by Ron Davison explores a profound shift in the way we think about work and business. Building on the success of knowledge work, which transformed...

Discover the art of western-themed inlay woodworking with this comprehensive guide. Joe and Paige Paisley share their expertise to help you create beautiful wooden designs, from ornaments and...

The Contemporary Western: An American Genre Post-9/11 By John White The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema. This book...

Eastern Europe Since 1945 provides an engaging overview of the complex developments in Eastern Europe from the end of World War II through to the present. This textbook explores the origins of...

Abandoned Western Pennsylvania: Behind the Boards is a photographic exploration of the region's industrial decline. Once a powerhouse of American industry, much of Western Pennsylvania now lies in...

A comprehensive guide to the Western Theatre of the American Civil War. This detailed volume covers every major battle in the region, providing an order of battle for each confrontation and...

Grand Opera: Mirror of the Western Mind by Eric A. Plaut is an in-depth exploration of the great operas from the French Revolution to the onset of World War I. Drawing on his expertise in music,...

No Justice in Hell by Charles G. West is a gripping Western novel that follows John Hawk, an army scout with exceptional tracking skills and grit, as he takes on a notorious outlaw.When three...

The Seventeenth Century by Andrew Lossky This revised edition presents a comprehensive overview of the seventeenth century, a period marked by significant intellectual and philosophical developments...

Garrett Walkinshaw returns home to find his sister murdered, her albino niece left traumatized. Determined to seek revenge, Garrett sets out with his niece and a recently freed slave who was once his...

Jung and Eastern Thought: A Dialogue with the OrientThis book explores Jung's fascination with eastern thought, as reflected in his commentaries on texts such as the I Ching and The Tibetan Book of...

Discover the hidden treasures of Western Australia's vast wilderness. This comprehensive guidebook takes you off the beaten track to explore the state's stunning national parks, world-class...

Eastern Psychology: A Comparative Approach to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism This comprehensive introduction explores the core principles of Eastern psychological systems as outlined in Buddhist,...

In John Holt's world, justice comes with a price. A traveling gunslinger with a reputation for liberating towns from outlaws, Holt has been hired to clean up Devil's Gulch in Colorado Territory. But...

The Western: A Cultural Phenomenon in Hollywood Film. This comprehensive guide explores the enduring appeal of the Western genre, tracing its evolution from 19th-century popular culture to its impact...

Ty Brannigan returns to his Wyoming home in the Bear Paw mountains to fight for what's his. As a man who traded his lawman's badge for a cattle ranch and family, he'll show no mercy to those who harm...

The Christopher Norton Eastern Preludes Collection Piano Solo is a collection of 14 preludes based on native themes from various Asian countries. These pieces showcase the rich musical heritage of...

The Hangman Feeds the Jackal is a gripping tale of terror and redemption set in a dark and foreboding world. Elijah Valero, a gunfighter haunted by terrifying hallucinations, finds himself at the...

The Feuds of Eastern Kentucky: Days of Darkness In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the hills of Eastern Kentucky were ravaged by violent feuds that left a lasting impact on the...

The Lost Trail: Hollywood Westerns and the 1930s is a study of the Western film genre during its formative years in the 1930s. Peter Stanfield examines how Westerns were produced, exhibited, and...

Uganda's recovery since Museveni came to power in 1986 has been a notable achievement in a continent marked by intense media coverage of disasters. This book provides a realistic assessment of the...

A Summer Ride Through Western Tibet by Jane E Duncan is a significant contribution to literature, forming part of the knowledge base for future generations. To preserve its original form, this...

The Lucky (A Novel) by H. Lee Barnes is a novel that explores the universal search for identity and reward in a world where success seems elusive.Set against the backdrop of Las Vegas' tumultuous...

The heart of the canyon, where the walls curve back from their rigid lines, creates a tranquil haven. Here, all things come to rest. Even the narrow stream slows its turbulent flow long enough to...

The Political System of the European Union by Simon Hix and Bjørn Høyland offers an innovative approach to understanding the EU's political system. By applying general theories of political science,...

A gripping drama about human strength and weakness, Night of January 16th is a powerful exploration of the complexities of the human psyche. On one level, it tells the story of a brilliant and...

Inventing the Individual: The Origins of Western Liberalism by Larry Siedentop This book offers a fresh perspective on the origins of Western liberalism, tracing the evolution of moral beliefs that...

Athanasius' influential work, The Life of Antony and The Letter to Marcellinus, is now available in a convenient paperback format. This translation and introduction by Robert C. Gregg provides...

Western Europe's Democratic Age 1945-1968 by Martin Conway provides a comprehensive history of how democracy emerged as the dominant force in Western Europe after World War II. This innovative...

Unpayable Debt by Denise Ferreira da Silva explores the interconnected concepts of coloniality, raciality, and global capitalism through a black feminist lens. Drawing inspiration from Octavia E...

The Cambridge Handbook of Western Mysticism and Esotericism by Glenn Alexander Magee is a comprehensive exploration of two interconnected yet distinct fields: mysticism and esotericism...

The Legendary Eastern Heroes magazine is back with its second issue. This bi-monthly publication features 96 pages of Kung fu cinema, including interviews, news, reviews, and exclusive looks at the...

Sir Anthony Kenny presents a fascinating history of Western philosophy, spanning over a thousand years and bringing to life the great minds of the past. This first volume in a four-book set offers a...

Hard Lying Eastern Mediterranean, 1914-1919 by Lewen Weldon is a gripping account of espionage and adventure during World War I. Based in Port Said or Famagusta, Weldon operated a network of spies...

Railways of the Western Region in the 1970s and 1980s by Kevin Redwood is a detailed account of the region's railway history during a period of significant change. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Western...

The Story of Philosophy is a captivating exploration of human understanding, tracing the development of western thought through its most influential ideas and thinkers. From passionate quests to...

Donald Trump's increasingly authoritarian tactics pose a threat to American democracy. An expert who has sat with world leaders explains how this is happening.This book examines the ways in which Mr...

Caribbean Spaces: Escapes from Twilight Zones is a thought-provoking exploration of Caribbean culture and community. Drawing on personal experience and scholarly theory, Carole Boyce Davies weaves...

Cataphracts: Knights of the Ancient Eastern EmpiresHeavily armored cavalry were central to ancient warfare, combining mobility with powerful combat tactics across empires. The cataphract was the most...

Brian Luff's humorous take on Western philosophy is a journey through the universe, exploring the nature of existence and the meaning of life. From the perspective of a self-proclaimed Philistine, he...

The Pre-Islamic Coinage of Eastern Arabia by Daniel T. Potts is a detailed study of the indigenous coin issues that circulated in the region during the pre-Islamic era. Based on a corpus of 529 coins...

Paths of Accommodation: Muslim Societies and French Colonial Authorities in Senegal and Mauritania, 1880-1920 offers a nuanced exploration of the complex relationships between Muslim societies and...

Discover the hidden world of fly fishing in Houston and Southeastern Texas. This region's unique combination of waterways and landscape offers anglers a chance to experience the rewards of fly...

The Kurds have emerged as a significant force in Middle Eastern politics following the Arab Spring and its aftermath. International contributors to this book examine the current developments in the...

This collection of perspectives offers a fresh approach to understanding learning and knowledge from diverse cultural backgrounds. Sharan B. Merriam brings together alternative systems of thought and...

Strange Scriptures That Perplex the Western Mind brings together information on customs from around the world that differ significantly from those in the West. This collection aims to provide a...

The Gunslingers of '69: A Year of Masterpieces in Western Cinema In 1969, the Western genre reached new heights at the box office and in Oscar nominations. This year saw the release of some of the...

The Second World War on the Eastern Front by Lee Baker A comprehensive and nuanced exploration of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. This book delves into the complexities of...

Tom Miller's On the Border Portraits of America's Southwestern Frontier presents a unique perspective on the land between the United States and Mexico. This 2,000-mile stretch is often overlooked,...

Explore the scenic roads and charming villages of Western Europe by motorcycle. Toby Ballentine's guidebook takes the guesswork out of planning your trip, providing detailed maps, full route...

Sir Anthony Kenny's Medieval Philosophy offers a comprehensive guide to over a millennium of thought from 400 AD onwards. This history charts the development of philosophy from Christian and Islamic...

The Galloglas: A Formative Force in Irish Warfare From their emergence in the 13th century to the tumultuous wars of the Tudor age, the galloglas played a pivotal role in shaping the nature of...

The Eastern Orthodox Church A New History by John Anthony McGuckin is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Orthodox Church from its beginnings to the modern age. This insightful book offers a...

The Purity Fetish and the Crisis of Western Marxism by Carlos L. Garrido explores the concept of the purity fetish in the context of Western Marxism and contemporary U.S. socialism. Garrido traces...

Bronislaw Malinowski's Argonauts of the Western Pacific is a groundbreaking account of exchange in the Melanesian islands. Through vivid descriptions of Kula life, including canoe-building and...

Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism by Rajiv MalhotraThis thought-provoking book challenges the dominant culture of our times, the West, and its universalist claims. India's...

The Rationalists by John Cottingham explores how three influential philosophers - Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz - sought to understand humanity's place in nature. Against the backdrop of...

The Vanished Railways of Old Western Dunbartonshire by Stewart NobleExplore the rich history and scenic beauty of the old West Dunbartonshire railway, which stretched from Clydebank's shipyards to...

A History of Reading and Writing in the Western World by Martyn Lyons provides a fresh perspective on the social history of reading and writing. Lyons explores how ordinary readers and writers have...

Celtic Spirituality offers a unique window into the spiritual traditions of the ancient Celts. This collection of texts, spanning from the 6th to the 13th centuries, provides insight into the style,...

The German Army on the Western Front 1915 by Jack Sheldon In December 1914, the German army faced an unexpected reality: a swift victory was no longer feasible. Both sides had become exhausted in...

Eastern Heroes Magazine Vol1 Issue 3 by Ricky Baker is a comprehensive collection of articles and interviews celebrating action cinema from both Eastern and Western traditions. This special edition...

Discover the ancient art of Chinese Astrology and explore the Eastern Zodiac to gain insight into your personality and potential.This 5,000-year-old practice uses the archetypes of the 12 signs to...

Western Europe's Democratic Age: 1945-1968 by Martin Conway provides a comprehensive history of how democracy emerged as the dominant force in Western Europe after World War II. This innovative...

Dewey "Mac" Mackenzie is no ordinary chuckwagon cook. He's a marked man on the run, working cattle drives to stay one step ahead of his enemies. When he drifts into Harcourt City, Montana, Mac just...

A collection of Western foreigners who attempted to transform China spans over three hundred years. From missionaries and soldiers to doctors and revolutionaries, their goal was to "change China"...

The Fires of Blackstone by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone is set in the lawless town of Blackstone, Wyoming, where former Pinkerton agent Buck Trammel maintains order as its lawman. When...

Rome and the Eastern Churches: A Study in Schism by Aidan Nichols provides a systematic account of the complex relationships between Rome and the separated Eastern Christian traditions. This updated...

Classical Greece and the Birth of Western Art by Andrew Stewart explores the artistic developments of ancient Greece during its most influential period. This book examines the key architectural,...

Lawman: A Companion to the Classic TV Western Series is a comprehensive guide to the Warner Bros. western series that originally aired from 1958 to 1962. This in-depth companion features a Foreword...

Catherine Belsey explores the complex and often paradoxical relationship between desire and writing in Western culture. From the celebration of true love in contemporary romance to the scepticism of...

Paddington to Ealing explores the history and development of the railway line between Paddington and Ealing in London. The book delves into the industrial, social, and economic changes that shaped...

This book examines how Western European states are redefining membership and belonging in the 21st century. Several countries have introduced obligatory civic integration requirements for immigrants,...

A Brief History of the Order of the Eastern Star by Charlotte O. Steber is a fascinating look at the history of this unusual masonic order. Founded in 1876, it was created to allow female relatives...

Warfare in the Western World, 1882-1975 by Jeremy Black explores the evolution of modern warfare from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. This comprehensive study examines both land and...

Japan has undergone a remarkable transformation since its defeat in World War II. From a country struggling to survive, Japan has emerged as one of the world's leading economic powers. In Eastern...

The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard is a collection of thirty-one tales that showcase the author's unique talent for crafting gripping narratives and richly drawn characters. Spanning five...

A comprehensive account of Eastern Christianity, this book covers the history and faith of non-Greek churches from their origins to modern times.The author provides an in-depth survey of Alexandrine...

Synagogues of Eastern Pennsylvania: A Visual Journey showcases the unique architecture and legacy of its synagogues. With hundreds of synagogues, past and present, in the region, each with its own...

Short stories born of a life lived in the Far East, Far Eastern Tales offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of its author. Set against the backdrop of Malaya, Singapore, and other outposts of...

The Great Western Railway Pannier Tanks is a comprehensive guide to one of the most distinctive and iconic types of locomotives in British railway history. With hundreds of photographs throughout,...

Gideon Johann has been gone for eighteen years, his whereabouts unknown since the Civil War. He's running from his conscience, and keeping moving seems to be the only thing preventing it from...

The Art of the Classic Western Movie Poster presents a comprehensive collection of poster art created for over 800 classic westerns produced between 1903 and 1978. This extensive book features more...

The Devil's Crossing by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone is a gripping tale of two legendary heroes as they face off against outlaws in the unforgiving American West. Wagon trains carrying...

The Lycanthropy Reader: A Comprehensive Survey of Werewolves in Western Culture Charlotte F. Otten's seminal work provides a historical context for understanding lycanthropy, moving beyond...

Red Ryan has faced his share of danger as a stagecoach guard, but his next job may be his most perilous yet. He's been hired to ride shotgun with driver Buttons Muldoon on a treacherous journey from...

A sweeping and nuanced materialist history of Western political thought is presented in this groundbreaking work by Ellen Meiksins Wood. Wood rewrites the history of political theory, examining...

Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia and Switzerland, this novel follows Razumov, a young student of philosophy who finds himself drawn into a...

The Problem of Evil in the Western Tradition explores how Western thinkers have grappled with the question of evil from ancient Israel to modern times. This comprehensive examination spans over two...

Buddhism Esoteric Classics: Eastern Studies by F. Otto SchraderA historical account of Buddhism's beginnings and the life of its founder, alongside philosophical explanations of translated ideas...

Forensic Medicine in Western Society: A History explores the evolution of forensic medicine from the medieval period to the present day. This comprehensive study examines the relationship between...

The roots of Western culture lie beyond Europe. Rémi Brague explores how the West's unique identity was shaped by references from Athens and Jerusalem. European culture is not a self-contained...

Border Crossings: A Personal Journey Through Identity and Faith. Mohammad Chowdhury's life is marked by the complexities of navigating multiple identities - British, Asian, and Muslim. His story is...

Helena Blavatsky was a young woman who rejected the materialism of her time and set out to uncover the sources of ancient wisdom. At 17, she left Russia and traveled extensively throughout Asia and...

Duff MacCallister brings Highland justice to the American frontier as he joins a wagon train headed for trouble. This explosive installment is part of the Eagles series, a USA Today bestselling...

The Crockett brothers' adventures take them to Cochise Springs, a small town in the western frontier. There, they meet Dora Walters, whose brother was murdered by outlaw cattle rustler Rollo Doran...