1022 results for 'Ibañez, Francisco'

Ivan Bunin's Collected Stories offer a profound insight into the human experience. Among these stories, "The Gentleman from San Francisco" stands out as a masterpiece, but it is only one part of a...

Diego Velázquez: A Master of Realism This comprehensive introduction to the life and art of Diego Velázquez explores his major works, including approximately 110 paintings. The artist's innovative...

A comprehensive history of racism from the Crusades to the twentieth century. Racisms challenges traditional views of racism as a continuous tradition, instead revealing its complex and multifaceted...

A tense and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of fair play. Kate Attwell's play delves into the world of cricket, where past and present collide in a game of integrity and power...

A razor-sharp tale of two marriages, set against the backdrop of San Francisco's tech-boom. Bottle Grove is a story about love, greed, and the forces that drive couples together - or push them apart...

Mist by Susan Krinard In this urban fantasy series debut, Susan Krinard introduces readers to Mist, a woman whose ordinary life is turned upside down when a snowy winter descends upon San Francisco...

The Silverado Squatters is set on Mount Saint Helena, a high mountain in the Californian Coast Range. While it may not be a destination for globe-trotters, those who live nearby find it an...

Jim Haskin is a 40-year-old man worth around £35 million. He runs his own San Francisco ad firm, American Weather, with an image that's green and forward-looking - if your product is upcycled, hydro...

The Black Condition ft. Narcissus is a powerful and deeply personal memoir in verse, exploring the author's journey through identity and transition. Written during a time of great social upheaval,...

A Memorandum for the President of the Royal Audiencia and Chancery Court of the City and Kingdom of Granada by Francisco Núñez Muley. In 1492, the city and kingdom of Granada was conquered and its...

The Irish and the Spanish Civil War, 1936-39 Crusades in Conflict by R. A. Stradling explores the complex and often contradictory responses of Irish society to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War...

Bridges of the World takes you on a journey to fifty remarkable bridges from around the globe. From iconic landmarks like the Old Bridge in Wales and the Golden Gate in San Francisco, to lesser-known...

Discover the culinary philosophy and creative recipes behind one of America's most celebrated restaurants. Daniel Patterson, head chef/owner of Coi in San Francisco, shares his approach to modern...

Wonder Around Every Corner showcases over 130 stunning photographs from around the world, capturing breathtaking landscapes and moments of wonder.Taken by prolific travel photographer Michael...

West of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American Story In the aftermath of the World Trade Center's destruction, Tamim Ansary wrote an email to friends that would resonate with millions. This...

The Sea-Wolf by Jack London A gripping tale of survival and ambition, The Sea-Wolf tells the story of Humphrey Van Weyden's harrowing experience at sea. After a ferryboat accident in San Francisco...

Gilbert and George: A Retrospective Exhibition Catalogue This catalogue accompanies the retrospective exhibition of the work of international artists Gilbert and George, who have been exhibiting...

The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Orlando Ortega-Medina is a powerful family drama that weaves together elements of a captivating legal thriller. Attorney Marc Mendes's life is turned upside down...

A Deadly Kind of Love by Victor J. Banis is a gripping mystery that takes a dark turn in Palm Springs. When a friend's hotel room discovery leads to a gruesome murder, San Francisco private...

The First Maya Civilization Ritual and Power Before the Classic Period by Francisco Estrada Belli explores the most recent advances in our knowledge of the Preclassic Maya civilization. For nearly a...

Private investigators Manhattan Sloane and Finn Harper have just landed their first big job - cleaning up a hefty load of unsolved crimes in San Francisco. Their new contract quickly becomes...

The Enchantress by Michael Scott San Francisco is running out of time. Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel have one day left to live, but they still need to complete their final task: defending the city...

The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs is a thought-provoking novel that explores the meaning of happiness, trust, and faith in oneself. When tragedy strikes, Natalie inherits her mother's...

A heartwarming Christmas romance novel about finding yourself and love. Bee Tyler needs a break from her high-pressure life in San Francisco, so she swaps homes with Clover Mills through a popular...

When Mele Bart discovers she's pregnant with her boyfriend Bobby's child, he reveals his own shocking news: he's engaged to someone else. As they navigate this unexpected twist, Mele finds herself at...

The City Spies return for their next international adventure in this thrilling installment from James Ponti. Operating out of a secret base in Scotland, the team of young agents working for MI6's...

The Pacific coast and Cordilleran interior of western North America underwent significant economic transformation between 1793 and 1843. This period saw the expansion of the Hudson's Bay Company...

Goya and the Mystery of Reading explores the impact of reading on the work of Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, who lived through an era of profound societal change. As the number of readers grew and...

Francesco Petrarca's autobiographical work, originally titled "Secretum meum", played a significant role in shaping the humanist movement and the concept of individuality. Written around 1340, it is...

Gay Pioneers: The Story of Drummer Magazine's Impact on Gay Popular Culture This oral history book tells the story of a pivotal moment in gay history, as Drummer magazine played a significant role in...

This concise primer offers a wonderful resource to help you celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Apparitions at Fatima. The book provides details on each of the six...

A ferocious blast rips through a San Francisco street, leaving destruction and death in its wake. A sinister note signed 'August Spies' is found at the scene, setting off a wave of violence that...

The history of Great Expositions, as revealed in this 2021 revised edition. Between 1850 and 1915, seven massive fairs were built worldwide, including Chicago, Paris, St. Louis, and San Francisco...

In the Name of Plants explores the fascinating stories behind the names of remarkable plants. From the evening primrose Megacorax to the yellow aster Eastwoodia elegans, this book delves into the...

Harvey Milk's life was marked by both personal tragedy and political triumph. This book tells the story of his remarkable journey, from his early struggles as an openly gay man in America to his...

Dimple and Rishi may think they have each other figured out, but when opposites clash, love works hard to prove itself in unexpected ways. Dimple is fighting her family traditions, while Rishi is...

Camriann Coulter's search for her missing brother leads her to unexpected alliances and hidden dangers in San Francisco. When she meets Judith and Kenzie, two women with their own mysteries to solve,...

The Devil's Teeth: The True Story of Great White Sharks by Susan CaseyIn a world where great white sharks are often seen as mindless killers, Susan Casey takes us to the Farallon Islands, 30 miles...

Explaining the Unexplained offers a no-nonsense look at some of the world's most captivating mysteries. Stephen Ellis investigates questions concerning reincarnation, ESP and ghosts, providing...

The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast is an in-depth guide to the diverse plant and animal life of the region. Spanning from Alaska to California's San Francisco Bay, this comprehensive...

The Triumph of Politics by George Philip and Francisco Panizza offers a thought-provoking analysis of Venezuela's Chavez, Bolivia's Morales, and Ecuador's Correa - key figures in South America's...

Ellen Ullman's personal history of technology is a story of transformation and reckoning. Over the last twenty years, the world of technology has undergone a profound shift, from the rise of the...

Nightfall, Midnight, Nightmare, Nightshade, Lastnight, San Francisco Night and New York Night are just a few of the full-length novels featuring supernatural detective Jack Nightingale. Now, for the...

Jack London's Martin Eden is a powerful critique of individualism, exploring contemporary issues like socialism and mental illness. Set in San Francisco, this novel tells the story of Martin Eden, an...

San Francisco in 1924 was a city of contrasts, its modernity born from the ashes of the devastating fire and earthquake of 1906. For Mary Russell, returning to this vibrant metropolis brings back...

Troubled Environmental Health Officer Danny Skinner embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets behind master chefs' bedrooms. He hopes this discovery will reveal genetic facts about himself and help...

Olivetti, a heartfelt novel about a forgotten typewriter's quest to reunite his owner with her past, has captured the hearts of many readers. When Ernest's mother goes missing, Olivetti sees an...

Jody's life took an unexpected turn when she woke up under an alley Dumpster with a badly burned arm and a thirst that could only be described as vampiric. As she struggled to come to terms with her...

Don Petterson's remarkable journey by bicycle from New Hampshire to San Francisco is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. In May 2002, at the age of seventy,...

Grace Lavery's memoir is a deeply personal and often humorous account of her journey towards self-discovery. After solving what she calls her "penis problem" in a parking lot, Grace begins receiving...

The Catch One Play, Two Dynasties, and the Game That Changed the NFL by Gary Myers In one moment, the outcome of an entire season was decided. On January 10, 1982, Joe Montana's last-ditch effort to...

Jane Stanford's murder in 1905 remains one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in American history. A devoted spiritualist and matriarch of the Stanford family, she was found dead in Hawaii from...

Karl Malden's memoir spans over 50 years of his career in American entertainment. From his early days working in the steel mills of Chicago to his rise on Broadway, Malden recounts his experiences in...

The Eveillard Gift is a beautifully illustrated publication showcasing 26 works of art from the Frick Collection's most significant gift. This comprehensive catalog accompanies an exhibition and...

The Seattle Seahawks' 2013 Championship Season is a commemorative edition that captures the team's historic campaign in vivid photographs and award-winning stories. From their dominating win over San...

Casey Lowe is a senior class student at high school in San Francisco who has found his ideal way to satisfy his desires. His visits to a local strip theatre have led to a private session with his...

Understanding and addressing common organisational health issues is crucial for any business. This comprehensive guide explores the most prevalent diseases affecting companies, enabling you to...

The relationship hurtada: a complex and nuanced exploration of fatherhood. Francisco Peñarrubia López examines the particular bond between fathers and sons, two men struggling to find connection,...

La Cripta de los Capuchinos by Joseph Roth is set in Vienna at the dawn of World War I. Against the backdrop of the Habsburg Empire's decline, the novel follows the story of a young man who inherits...

Willa MacCarthy's life is expected to follow a traditional path. As the only daughter among four sons, her family hopes she will take her vows as a nun. However, Willa has other plans. She secretly...

Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City novels have become a staple of American literature, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural shift of the past few decades. This omnibus volume collects the...

Discover the inspiring life of Bruce Lee, a martial artist and Hollywood film star. Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee's journey took him from child star of Hong Kong cinema to...

The Monk of Mokha is a gripping true story of a young Yemeni American man's quest to revive the ancient art of Yemeni coffee. Raised in San Francisco, Mokhtar Alkhanshali becomes fascinated with the...

The Rough Guide to California is your comprehensive guide to the most visited state in the US. With 2017 marking a milestone anniversary for San Francisco's Summer of Love, and new attractions like...

When life's unexpected changes pull two people in different directions, sweeping them into new lives and changed worlds, the delicate balance of their relationship is put to the test. For fourteen...

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life is a memoir that delves into the author's complex obsession with surfing. To those who know it, surfing is more than just a sport - it's an addiction, a demanding...

Tremors in the Blood by Amit Katwala is a gripping true crime thriller that delves into the creation of the polygraph. In 1921, a shocking murder at an emergency room in San Francisco sparked a chain...

Francisco Goya y Lucientes was a pivotal figure in modern art. This biography, written by Janis Tomlinson, offers a nuanced portrait of the artist's life and work, drawing on previously unseen...

The Inquisition: A Global History 1478-1834 by Francisco Bethencourt provides a comprehensive and comparative study of this powerful disciplinary institution. Spanning three centuries, it examines...

Charles Haley's Hall of Fame career was marked by both triumph and turmoil. In this candid memoir, he opens up about his struggles with bipolar disorder, revealing how it affected his relationships...

Salvage Work examines contemporary literary responses to the law's construction of personhood in the Americas. It explores how literature engages with and reconfigures formal narrative conventions in...

The Messerschmitt 262: A Revolutionary Fighter Plane. In 1942, the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt unveiled its most ambitious project yet - the Me 262, a jet-powered fighter plane that...

Benjamin Selwyn's Workers, State and Development in Brazil explores how changing class relations shape capitalist development. This book argues that class dynamics play a crucial role in determining...

Steven Leiber Catalogs by Steven Leiber is a collection of 52 iconic bookseller catalogs produced between 1992 and 2010. These unique volumes, created by renowned San Francisco art dealer and...

The 1989 World Series will be remembered for two contrasting events: the devastating earthquake that struck moments before Game 3 and the thrilling baseball matches between the San Francisco Giants...

Eveli Sabatie's memoir is a personal exploration of her work as a jewelry-maker, featuring over 500 colorful photographs of her unique mosaic pieces. These images showcase a range of materials and...

The Road Home Apple Creek Dreams by Patrick E. Craig is a heartwarming story of reconciliation and healing.Jenny Springer, the local historian for the Amish community in Ohio, has always felt like...

Queering Urbanism: Insurgent Spaces in the Fight for Justice by Stathis G. Yeros The struggle for justice and equality has long been tied to conflicts over space and access to resources. As...

The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit is a personal account by Laurie Barkin of her five years working as a psychiatric nurse on the surgical/trauma unit at San Francisco General Hospital...

The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia is an astonishing novel about a mysterious child with the power to change a family's history in a country on the verge of revolution. A young boy, found abandoned...

The Battle for the Heart of the Inca Empire: Cuzco 1536-37 In December 1532, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and his men entered the vast Inca Empire from the north. The empire's ruler,...

Jack Wakes Up is a gripping crime thriller that follows Jack Palms, a Hollywood action star who's struggling to lead a normal life. When an old friend from LA reaches out with a proposition, Jack is...

Heath Ceramics: The Complexity of Simplicity A beautifully crafted volume celebrating the enduring legacy of Heath Ceramics, this book showcases the company's signature tableware and tiles. Founded...

The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket is a perplexing murder mystery that takes place in a symphony hall. A string of events has led to the composer's untimely demise, and it seems everyone had a...

The Cruise of the Dazzler by Jack London is a gripping boy's adventure novel set in San Francisco Bay. A young man named Joe Bronson runs away from his mundane life to join the crew of a boat, only...

Improve your photography skills with expert guidance from renowned photographer Francisco Rodríguez Nieto. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of composition, providing practical and...

John Steinbeck's 1936 articles for The San Francisco News offer a powerful and poignant portrayal of the lives of migrant farmworkers during the Dust Bowl. Gathered in this volume, these seven...

The View from Within: First-person Approaches to the Study of Consciousness by Jonathan Shear and Francisco J. Varela. The study of consciousness has experienced a resurgence in recent years, driven...

Shaken to the Core by Jae is a historical romance novel set against the backdrop of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake. When Sicilian immigrant Giuliana Russo starts working for the...

Carey Perloff's memoir offers a provocative and passionate view of theater's role in today's world. With twenty-plus years as artistic director of San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater, she...

After crossing into the United States in 1947, Francisco Jiménez's life was forever changed. This collection of twelve autobiographical stories recounts his family's experiences as migrant workers,...

Global Cities and Urban Theory explores innovative approaches to understanding major cities around the world. By examining concepts such as smart cities and volumetric urbanism, Donald McNeill sheds...

Red-light districts in the United States from 1890 to 1933 offer a fascinating glimpse into the business of pleasure. Anti-vice reformers sought to regulate rather than eliminate prostitution,...

Snapshots 1971-77 is a collection of over 20,000 photographs found in a dumpster behind a photo-processing plant in San Francisco. Michael Lesy, a graduate student at the time, discovered the images...

Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen is a vibrant collection of 100 recipes that bring the true spirit of regional Mexican cooking to life. From the popular San Francisco restaurant, this cookbook showcases...

The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette In the late 19th century, the North Pole was a source of fascination, with theories about a verdant island and national glory at stake. James...

Burt Wulff, a former army veteran, has been transformed by his experiences in Vietnam. Now, he uses his skills to take down a powerful drug network in New York and then San Francisco. With a newfound...

A New York Times Notable Book A Washington Post Notable Book One of the Best Books of the Year: San Francisco Chronicle , The Daily Beast , The Miami Herald , St. Louis Post-Dispatch In 1986, the...

The Anza Trail and the Settling of California by Vladimir Guerrero In 1774, Spain sought to strengthen its hold on Alta California. Two expeditions were sent from the Mexican/Arizona border towards...

Crip Kinship: Disability Justice & Art Activism of Sins Invalid by Shayda Kafai explores the art-activism of Sins Invalid, a San Francisco Bay Area-based performance project. This book delves into...