1574 results for 'Jon Elster'

Arthur Jones forever changed exercise and rehabilitative medicine. His ideas hit audiences like a sledgehammer, leaving few unscathed. In reality, most things related to exercise can be summed up in...

Julia Jones - My Worst Day Ever! is the first book in a series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Julia looks forward to an exciting event, but things don't go as planned.A new friendship...

Learn to play American Mah Jongg with this expert guide. A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg is an affordable and accessible resource for players of all skill levels, from beginners to pros. The...

Radical Responsibility explores the intellectual legacy of Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, one of the greatest Jewish scholars of our time. Thirteen luminaries from Jewish and Western thought come...

Frantz Fanon's relevance to contemporary South African politics is explored in this thought-provoking analysis. Nigel C. Gibson provides a theoretically informed historical examination of the...

Ben Jonson: A Comprehensive Study of His Craft and Art This book offers a detailed portrait of Ben Jonson's creative career, revealing a far more interesting and varied picture than previously known...

Heidegger's Children: Hannah Arendt, Karl Löwith, Hans Jonas, and Herbert Marcuse by Richard Wolin explores how four influential Jewish students came to terms with their former professor's...

The latest installment in the Julia Jones series is just as suspenseful and exciting as its predecessors. For fans of the series and newcomers alike, this book promises not to disappoint.As part of...

Obadiah's oracle against Edom and Jonah's mission to Nineveh are two short yet rich books in the Old Testament. In this commentary, Daniel Timmer explores their historical setting, genre, structure,...

Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery is a gripping mystery novel by Francis Durbridge. When Paul Temple travels home from New York, he meets the Fergusons, but their lives take a tragic turn when...

Stanislaw Lem's Memoirs of a Space Traveler is a collection of satirical and philosophical stories that explore humanity's greatest obsessions: immortality, artificial intelligence, and consumerism...

David Jones's unpublished prose offers new perspectives on his work and the cultural engagements of British modernism. A collection of previously unseen statements, annotated with detailed...

This Blessed Plot: English Pottery Studies in Honour of Jonathan HorneA comprehensive collection of research and scholarship dedicated to the life's work of Jonathan Horne, a renowned expert in...

New commentary on three Old Testament prophetic books. Obadiah's oracle against Edom, Jonah's mission to the city of Nineveh and Micah's message to Samaria and Jerusalem are explored in detail by...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks once described Judaism as an "ode to joy". This collection of essays and reflections explores the significance of joy within the Jewish tradition, drawing on traditional...

The Erotic Diaries of Julie Jones: Volume 3 - The Punishment House This is the third installment in Julie Jones' autobiographical series of sexual diaries, continuing from volume two. The author's...

Death Threats from an Eight-Year-Old: The Story of Jesus Jones by Mike Edwards is a candid account of life as the frontman of one of the most successful bands of the 1990s. With chart-topping hits...

Eric Gill and David Jones at Capel-Y-Ffin is a story of artistic and religious community in 1920s Wales. In this book, Jonathan Miles explores the radical Catholicism of Eric Gill and the Arts and...

Carole Boyce Davies assesses the activism, writing and legacy of Claudia Jones, a pioneering Afro-Caribbean radical intellectual and feminist. Born in Trinidad, Jones expanded Marxism-Leninism to...

A Vicky Hill mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a bizarre connection between three grisly chicken corpses and a local hedge-jumping enthusiast's death comes to light,...

The Godfather by Jon Lewis This study of Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film delves into its audacious visual style and explores the movie's principal themes, including the struggle to balance...

A dark and suspenseful thriller from Caroline Kepnes, author of the bestselling novel YOU. Providence is a story of death, loss, horror, redemption, and the love that binds us all. In 2008,...

Carrie Soto is the greatest player the world has ever seen, but six years after her last match, she watches a young British tennis player steal her world record. To reclaim her rightful place at the...

The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen by Howard Carter On November 4, 1922, Howard Carter's team made a discovery that far exceeded their wildest dreams in the Valley of the Kings. The excavation...

Jon Savage's 1966: The Year the Decade Exploded is a landmark work that explores the pivotal year in which revolutionary ideas reached a boiling point, culminating in a burst of global pop cultural...

The books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum presents an unconventional biblical narrative. In this collection, the people of Nineveh are shown to be forgiven, challenging the usual expectation that Israel's...

Learn the Exhilarating Game of Mahjong with This Comprehensive Guide Discover the captivating world of Mahjong with The Complete Book of Mah Jongg, an expert guide to the Asian, American, and...

Sir Tom Jones 80: The Early Days and the Incredible Rise of the Young Tommy Woodward Discover the remarkable story of Sir Tom Jones' early life and rise to global superstardom. From his humble...

The Sister: An Extraordinary Story of Kim Yo Jong and the North Korean Regime. Kim Yo Jong's rise to power is a story of ruthless ambition and manipulation, set against the backdrop of one of the...

Discover the timeless game of mahjong with this comprehensive guide. Created over 2,000 years ago, mahjong has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity, and its benefits for brain function and...

Reno Omokri presents a compelling narrative about the Jonathan presidency and its aftermath, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his government's demise.Through powerful insider details...

Sheila Weller's groundbreaking biography explores the lives of three iconic American musicians: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon. Born into different worlds, these women - from...

Lou and Jonbenét: A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve a Child Beauty Queen's Murder by John Wesley Anderson The murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey in 1996 remains one of America's...

Betrayal and war collide in the epic conclusion of the First Argentines series. Ransom Barton has served three Argentine kings, but his latest king, Jon-Landon, is determined to humiliate him once...

John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Meacham is an intimate portrait of civil rights icon John Lewis, tracing his life's journey from the 1950s to the present. Drawing on decades of interviews...

At eighteen years old, Dinah made a decision that would change her life forever. She gave away her baby son to a wealthy couple she worked for in Jamaica. Eighteen years later, a young man arrives...

Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate is a sweeping novel about ordinary Russians caught between fascism and oppression during World War II. Suppressed by the KGB, this masterpiece was smuggled out of the...

The Peoples Temple and Jonestown in the Twenty-First Century by Rebecca Moore provides a fresh perspective on one of the most infamous new religious movements of the 20th century. By examining the...

Leading professional Jonathan Little excels in live No-Limit cash game play, and now shares his expertise in this second volume of his series. This book focuses on the practical aspects of the game,...

Lou and Jonbenét: A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve a Child Beauty Queen's Murder The unsolved murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey in 1996 remains one of America's most notorious cases. A ransom...

What a Mother's Love Don't Teach You by Sharma Taylor is a powerful and gripping novel that explores the complexities of family, identity, and belonging. Eighteen years after giving away her baby son...

This 2015 evaluation provides a comprehensive analysis of Dr D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' teaching on the atonement, revealing his understanding to be in line with that of John Calvin and Moïse Amyraut.350...

Understanding customer needs and feelings is crucial to creating products that people love. In this book, Jon Kolko shares a clear, repeatable design process that focuses on consumer engagement,...

Frances Graham was the muse of Edward Burne-Jones, a Pre-Raphaelite artist, for the last 25 years of his life. He wrote to her, 'I haven't a corner of my life or my thoughts where you are not'. This...

The NIV Application Commentary: Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah offers comfort and challenge in equal measure. These four brief prophetic books remind us that God is still in control, even when...

Middlesex CCC - The Championship Years by Batham, Mr Jon;Kosky, Mr Ben This book tells the story of Middlesex County Cricket Club's championship years, exploring the team's successes and challenges...

The Visitors' Book In Francis Bacon's Shadow: The Lives of Richard Chopping and Denis Wirth-Miller by Jon Lys Turner is an extraordinary insight into the lives of two men who defied convention in...

Jon Fosse's latest collection of plays explores the complexities of human relationships through four poignant and varied stories. In "Someone is Going to Come", a couple seeks solitude in a remote...

The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection From the Fourteenth Century to the Present by Jon Wise For centuries, protecting Britain's fishing vessels has been a vital part of the country's maritime...

Ableton Live 10 Power! The Comprehensive Guide by Jon Margulies is a detailed guide to mastering Ableton Live. This updated edition builds upon fundamental concepts and essential workflows, making it...

The Books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah James D. Nogalski offers a new translation and commentary on these three Minor Prophets, exploring the complex relationship between God's mercy and judgment...

Jessica Jones: A Complex Exploration of Trauma and Identity In 2015, Jessica Jones burst onto our screens, presenting a hard-drinking protagonist struggling with her inner demons. Based on the comic...

Hardcover, 320 pages. In this candid and insightful memoir, TV producer Jon Plowman shares his 30-year career in comedy, from working with Fry and Laurie to traveling with the cast of Absolutely...

Relax and unwind with this beautiful 103-page coloring book featuring over 50 capybara art images. Perfect for adults and children alike, these vibrant designs can be completed using various mediums,...

Experience the biblical text in a new way with over 150 beautifully painted scenes that bring the story to life.This illustrated reader's edition pairs nearly every Hebrew word with a picture...

Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life explores the life and teachings of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, a renowned preacher who transformed his congregation through powerful sermons. This study delves into the...

Aesop's Fables: A New Translation by V. S. Vernon Jones with an Introduction by G. K. Chesterton and Illustrations by Arthur Rackham. This collection of timeless fables has been carefully restored to...

Science Verse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith is a humorous take on learning about science. The book transforms everyday concepts into fun, rhyming poems that make complex topics more accessible. With...

The Macdonald sisters formed an extraordinary family bond, uniting four remarkable women: Alice, Georgiana, Agnes, and Louisa. As wives and mothers, they created a single family with some of the most...

Robert Alter's translation brings new immediacy to five beloved books of the Bible. These Late Biblical works are innovative and entertaining literary pieces that showcase the diversity of human...

Rufus Jones (1863-1948) was a scholar, writer, and social activist whose life and work continue to inspire critical examination. A pivotal figure of the 20th century, he was known for his efforts in...

Imaginary Friendship in the American Revolution is a unique study of the early stages of the American Revolution, focusing on the complex and intriguing friendship between John Adams and Jonathan...

Jonathan Swift's writings are presented in this comprehensive collection, featuring major prose satires, poems, and political writings. The edition includes A Tale of the Tub, Gulliver's Travels, and...

Irving Thalberg: Boy Wonder to Producer Prince by Mark A. Vieira is a biography that sets the record straight about one of Hollywood's most influential figures. Thalberg's remarkable career, marked...

Jonas Merrick is a man of routine, a constant presence in the shadows. His colleagues at MI5 see him as a steady, unchanging force, but there is more to him than meets the eye. A steely concentration...

Terry Jones's War on the War on Terror is a witty and incisive critique of the Anglo-American response to September 11. With his characteristic humor and irony, Terry Jones targets the messianic...

A Most Enigmatic War R.V. Jones and the Genesis of British Scientific Intelligence 1939-45 by James Goodchild is a groundbreaking analysis of the birth and importance of scientific intelligence...

A gripping true story of kidnapping, filmmaking and escape. In 1978, North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Il orchestrated the abduction of two South Korean nationals: actress Choi Eun-Hee and filmmaker Shin...

A Kim Jong-Il Production: Kidnap. Torture. Murder. Making Movies North Korean Style by Paul Fischer is a gripping account of two high-profile hostages held in North Korea. In 1978, South Korean...

Davy Jones and the Heart of Darkness Includes an Appendix. 2 Essays from the Cave of Cinema Dave by Dave Montalbano is a novella that weaves together adventure, romance, philosophy, and humor to tell...

Robert Alter's translation brings fresh life to four fascinating books from the Hebrew Bible. The Song of Songs is a celebration of young love, with sensuous poetry that explores the beauty and...

Daniel Defoe's True and Genuine Account of the Life and Actions of Jonathan Wild is a fascinating biography that delves into the life of an infamous figure. Richard Holmes, a leading Romantic...

The history of farming families in the Llyfnant Valley is a fascinating story of success and achievement during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This book explores the lives of five families - the...

Neighbors and Other Stories A masterful collection of short stories that explore the horrors of life for the Black community in the Jim Crow-era American South. Steeped in the nightmarish reality of...

Julia Jones - The Teenage Years Book 2 - Roller Coaster Love is the latest installment in this popular series. This book promises to be the most exciting and dramatic so far, with Julia facing...

The Jonah Complex: Overcoming The Fear Of GreatnessThis thought-provoking self-help book explores the concept of the "Jonah Complex," a fear of greatness and failure that can hold people back from...

God's Mighty Warrior: The Story of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Tim Jones' Battle with TTP. As a United States Capitol Police Officer, Tim Jones was dedicated to protecting the nation's leaders. His...

Jonathan Lasker: Form Drawings and White Form Paintings A pivotal moment in contemporary abstract art, Jonathan Lasker's work defies conventions with its bold exploration of themes such as...

The Junie B. Jones Complete First Grade Collection is a hilarious 11-book boxed set that's perfect for kids who love to laugh. With over 65 million copies sold, this popular chapter book series has...

The grand finale of the critically acclaimed Sex Criminals series arrives. Suze and Jon's story comes to a thrilling conclusion as they face off against the bank, the Sex Police, and their enemies in...

Hiram Bingham's discovery of Machu Picchu in 1911 sent shockwaves through the world, cementing his place as an adventurer and explorer. However, this story is more complex than a simple tale of...

The next financial market super boom is already on the horizon. In 1976, Yale Hirsch predicted a fifteen-year period of significant growth in the stock market, which proved accurate when the market...

Bridget Jones's Diary is a humorous and touching account of one woman's struggles in her thirties. With the support of four indispensable friends, Bridget navigates the social minefield of modern...

The adventure that started it all! Relive the thrilling story of Indiana Jones, an archaeology professor and swashbuckling adventurer, as he searches for the Ark of the Covenant. This novelization of...

Learn to play Mahjong with confidence and skill. This comprehensive handbook takes you from the very beginning, covering the rules, choosing a set, and advanced strategy. Clear explanations,...

The Booming Boots of Joey JonesJoey dreams of making the school football team, but his enormous feet and lack of proper boots make him a one-man disaster on the pitch. Can he and his big boots save...

David Jones: Poet of the Medieval Modern explores the influence of early medieval English culture and history on the life and work of Anglo-Welsh poet and artist David Jones. Drawing on unpublished...

Jonny is a little superhero with a BIG problem - his Mum is sick. He needs to find out how he can help. In this story, Jonny and Bear visit the hospital to learn about the staff and their roles...

A collection of essays in honour of Clyve Jones, this book explores the history of the Westminster house of lords and the English and Scottish peerage between 1650 and 1850. Written by friends and...

Cycling the Ruta Via de la Plata: A Guide for Cycling Enthusiasts Explore the 924km route from Seville to Gijon, suitable for reasonably fit cyclists. This guidebook presents two variants of the...

Bob Bloomfield's life has been defined by one pivotal moment: the death of his younger brother Tom in 1986. Now at 49, Bob is left to ponder what could have been if he had changed the course of...

The Book of Jonah: Word for Word Bible Comic NIV Translation by Simon Amadeus Pillario is a graphic novel that brings the biblical story to life in a bold contemporary style. Faithfully illustrated...

The Other Side of Suffering: A Journey from Grief to Grace John Ramsey's life was forever changed by tragedy. He had it all - wealth, social standing, and a loving family - but his world was cruelly...

Bent Coppers: The Story of the Man Who Arrested John Lennon, George Harrison and Brian Jones In 1967, London was gripped by a cultural explosion that saw crime rates soar and the tabloid press become...

Junie B. Jones #28: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) Join Junie B. Jones for a hilarious Thanksgiving feast, complete with a contest to write the best thankful list. But...

The Life of Columbanus and His Disciples, along with the Lives of John of Réomé and Vedast, presents the first complete English translation of Jonas of Bobbio's saints' lives. This volume includes...

The Free State of Jones: Mississippi's Longest Civil War by Victoria E. Bynum In 1863 and 1864, a remarkable armed rebellion took place in the Piney Woods region of Jones County, Mississippi. Led by...

A phone call from the past can change everything. When Bob Bloomfield's life is turned upside down by a tragedy that occurred years ago, he discovers an ordinary phone that allows him to connect with...

Jonah: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible is a comprehensive commentary designed for pastors and Bible teachers. It brings together key features rarely found in one volume, including careful...

Indiana Jones and Philosophy: Why Did it Have to be Socrates? explores the enduring questions about the human condition through the adventures of an intrepid archaeologist. With trusty guides such as...