1127 results for 'Pinker, Steven'

Behind your familiar astrological chart lies another chart entirely, one whose existence you may never have suspected. It carries your treasures and your wounds. This second, hidden chart reveals the...

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt offer a coherent new framework for understanding the challenges facing democracies today. Drawing on a range of examples, from historical events to contemporary...

The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1: From Pong to Pokémon and Beyond Discover the fascinating story behind the rise of video games from humble beginnings in arcades to their current...

The Heart to Start: Win the Inner War and Let Your Art Shine by David KadavyDiscover how to break through creative resistance, overcome perfectionism, and bring your work into the world. This...

The Oracle PL/SQL Language Pocket Reference provides concise summaries of fundamental language elements, including block structure, datatypes, and declarations. This handy pocket reference is...

The Human Person explores fundamental questions about human nature, delving into topics such as the mind, soul, immortality, and free will. Steven J. Jensen examines the thought of Thomas Aquinas...

Explore the fascinating world of messengers of death, as Steven J. Rolfes delves into the history and mystery of banshees. From myth to reality, these enigmatic beings bridge the gap between life and...

The Good Place and Philosophy Get an Afterlife by Steven A. Benko and Andrew Pavelich explores the intersection of ethics, metaphysics, and comedy through the lens of the popular TV show. Twenty-one...

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen exciting and diverse authors. Co-edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens, this book brings together bestselling and award-winning...

The Joseph Principles: Turning Adversity and Heartache into Miraculous LivingBy following the biblical example of Joseph and the teachings of Jesus, learn to turn your hurt and trials into a...

Understanding Emotional Intelligence for Success The EQ Edge offers insights into what it takes to be successful in various roles. Authors Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book explain how emotional...

Cats come alive in these stories, showcasing their unique place in human lives. From tales of affection to imaginative feline perspectives, this anthology explores the complex relationship between...

A masterful commentary on the history of science from ancient Greece to modern times, To Explain the World is a thought-provoking account by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg. This rich...

Getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature is an imperative call to action for parents today.Avoiding screens and devices, families can find beauty, meaning, and...

Diana 'Steve' Escott-Stevens is about to embark on an extraordinary journey. For 12 months, she has been caring for agents preparing for a mission in France, knowing that only half of them will...

A collection of humorous, dark and heart-breaking stories awaits you. This anthology features tales from brilliant writers, including Rayne Hall, Mark Cassell, Amy Grech, Jonathan Broughton, Carole...

Life After Phillip Morris is the second part of Steven Russell's remarkable life story. Having already been portrayed in the film I Love You Phillip Morris, this book continues to follow his journey...

The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei In Japan's sacred Mount Hiei, a unique group of athletes has emerged, driven by their quest for enlightenment. Over seven years, these "running buddhas" have trained...

Chester to Manchester Line Through Time by Steven Dickens explores the history of a railway line that once connected two major cities in North West England. From its origins in 1849, the line...

The Shrouded Throne by Steven D. Jackson is set in a world where power struggles and treachery are ever-present. When Lady Gloriana, a prominent figure, is poisoned by her rivals, a young mage's...

Youth Sociology by Alan France, Julia Coffey, Steven Roberts and Catherine Waite provides insight into the complexities of being young in today's world. As a key period of transition between...

Steven Ross presents the complete laboratory notebook of frequencies discovered by Dr. Rife in 1936, along with original photographs taken through the Nemescope.The book includes Rife's set of...

First published 25 years after extensive research, this revised edition of Think and Grow Rich reveals the secret to achieving wealth and success. Napoleon Hill's groundbreaking formula, based on...

Hardcover, 304 pages, published 25th June 2024, by St. Martin's Publishing Group. In the remote wilderness of Maine, a chance encounter between a bush pilot and a skilled builder sets off a chain of...

Digital Signal Processing: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists by Steven Smith provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of digital signal processing. The book covers the design...

The Rya Yachtmaster Handbook by James Stevens is a comprehensive guide for aspiring yachtmasters. First published in 2011, this facsimile reprint offers a detailed and authoritative resource for...

Climate change is often presented as a settled issue, but the science behind it is more complex than that. In this updated and expanded edition of Unsettled, climate scientist Steven Koonin sets out...

Steven Shaviro's Without Criteria offers a fresh perspective on postmodern theory and aesthetics. By reimagining Alfred North Whitehead as the central figure of postmodern thought, Shaviro challenges...

Steven Jaron offers a fresh understanding of Christopher Bollas' work in this accessible overview. By examining pivotal concepts in Bollas' metapsychology, Jaron places Bollas' writings alongside...

The Pogrom Kishinev and the Tilt of History In April 1903, a devastating wave of violence swept through Russia, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and social upheaval. Over three days, 49 Jews...

Inventing a Christian America: The Myth of the Religious Founding by Steven K. Green explores the enduring theme that the United States was founded as a Christian nation, examining its historical...

Dogen: Japan's Original Zen Teacher by Steven Heine offers a nuanced portrait of one of Buddhism's most influential teachers. This new addition to the Lives of the Masters series synthesizes years of...

Glamour in Six Dimensions: Modernism and the Radiance of Form explores an elusive concept that has shaped modern culture. Judith Brown examines the historical roots of glamour in early 20th-century...

The Cambridge Companion to Antisemitism by Steven Katz explores the complex and multifaceted history of antisemitism from ancient times to the present day. This comprehensive volume delves into the...

The Climategate scandal: a story behind the controversy. Climategate takes you behind the scenes of one of the most significant scientific scandals of our time, revealing what happened and why...

René Descartes: A Life that Reshaped Philosophy This critical biography offers a compelling new perspective on one of history's most influential thinkers. Steven Nadler explores the life and work of...

Who Touched Base in My Thought Shower? A Treasury of Unbearable Office Jargon by Steven Poole is a hilarious and scathing exploration of modern office jargon. This book takes a deep explores the most...

American War Plans, 1945-1950 by Steven T. Ross examines the strategies developed by American military planners in response to the growing threat posed by the Soviet Union in the aftermath of World...

Wisdom as a Way of Life: Theravāda Buddhism Reimagined offers a fresh perspective on Buddhist philosophy and its relevance to contemporary thought. By exploring the historical teachings and...

Facebook: The Inside Story by Steven Levy A sweeping narrative that delves into the story of Facebook's rise to power and its consequences. From humble beginnings in a dorm room to becoming one of...

Steven Charleston invites you to explore the Spirit Wheel, a powerful symbol of Native spirituality that has guided Indigenous people for centuries. In this collection of meditations, he shares his...

The Menorah: A Living Symbol of Judaism and the Jewish People The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, has played a significant role in Jewish culture for millennia. This meticulously researched...

The Disinformation Age by W. Lance Bennett and Steven Livingston explores how intentional falsehoods have eroded trust in institutions and challenged democratic norms. This book examines decades-long...

The Book of Dzur brings together two novels by Steven Brust, expertly collecting the New York Times bestselling stories of Vlad Taltos. In this collection, Vlad finds himself in a complex web of...

The Picture in the House is an adaptation of one of H.P. Lovecraft's early tales, brought to life by award-winning comic writer Steven Philip Jones.For fans of horror and the weird, this graphic...

The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook is a comprehensive guide to curing and smoking meat, fish, cheese, and vegetables at home. This accessible handbook provides essential information for...

A steel-gray Husky named Chiri was left alone in the wild after his mother and brothers were killed by a black wolf. To survive, he relied on his keen instinct and natural intelligence to hunt and...

Beyond Words Sobs, Hums, Stutters and Other Vocalizations by Steven Connor explores the sounds that bring depth and meaning to human language. This book delves into the connotations and uses...

Esio Trot is a heartwarming tale about a shy man's quest to win the heart of someone he loves. Mr Hoppy lives in a tall building, while Mrs Silver resides downstairs with her beloved tortoise, Alfie...

Carragher: From the Playground to the Pitch tells the story of true loyalty and dedication to soccer itself and to one of the world's greatest teams.This is the remarkable tale of Steven Gerrard, one...

The German conquest of France in 1940 was arguably the Wehrmacht's greatest military achievement. This fully illustrated new assessment examines the armored force that made the triumph possible,...

Roman Blood by Steven Saylor is a gripping mystery set in ancient Rome. In 80BC, Gordianus the Finder is hired to investigate the murder of Sextus Roscius, an Umbrian landowner accused of killing his...

Tides of War by Steven Pressfield is an epic historical novel that brings to life the conflict between Sparta and Athens in ancient Greece.At its heart is Alcibiades, a charismatic leader who played...

The Art of Botanical Painting by Margaret Stevens and the Society of Botanical Artists is a comprehensive guide to botanical illustration. This beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects of the...

Getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature is an imperative call to action for parents today.The average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are...

Sherlock Holmes and H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying universe collide in this chilling collection of all-new tales. When rational deduction is no match for the unknown, the greatest minds are pushed to...

The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease Life Through a Tangled Veil by Steven R. Sabat offers a unique perspective on this growing health concern. This accessible account challenges common stereotypes...

A Killing Moon by Steven Dunne is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of migrant labour. When young woman Caitlin Kinnear goes missing, her disappearance sets off a desperate search...

Retirement and a new family home bring challenges for John Stevens, a workaholic who's spent years at the top. His wife Sally plans to continue working as a GP for another five years, leaving him to...

Rebel voices in Hollywood's studio system emerged in the 1990s, shaking up the film industry with innovative and daring directors. Sharon Waxman's book Rebels on the Backlot tells the story of six...

Denis Donoghue explores the power and versatility of metaphor in language. A metaphor is a figure of speech that carries an ordinary word across to something unexpected, enriching our experience by...

The Legend of Bagger Vance A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life by Steven Pressfield is set against the backdrop of a 1931 golf match on Krewe Island, off Savannah's windswept shore. Two legendary...

Fifty Major Economists provides an in-depth look at the lives and ideas of key figures who have shaped the economic landscape from the 16th century to the present day. This third edition considers...

Seven-Mile Miracle: A Lifelong Journey of Relationship with God Jesus's final words on the cross offer a profound message of forgiveness, salvation, relationship, abandonment, distress, triumph, and...

This unconventional guide to the world of economics reveals the surprising truth behind everyday phenomena. Renowned economists Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner share their unique perspective...

The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl A hungry crocodile with a taste for something juicy and delicious is on the hunt. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun, and he's getting hungrier by the...

Joe Alves: Designing JAWS provides an inside look at the development of this iconic film. The book features Joe's original pre-production illustrations, handwritten notes from set, and blueprints of...

Birds of Colombia by Steven L. Hilty is a comprehensive guide to the country's incredible avifauna. With over 1,000,000 km2 of diverse geography, Colombia is home to an astonishing number of bird...

Vienna and the Jews, 1867-1938 A Cultural History by Steven Beller explores the significant role that Jewish individuals played in shaping Vienna's cultural landscape during the late 19th and early...

The Manchester Ship Canal Through Time by Steven Dickens explores the history and development of this 36-mile-long inland waterway in north-west England. From its origins as a thriving economic hub...

British Battle Tanks: American-made World War II Tanks by David Fletcher and Steven J. Zaloga is a detailed study of the American tanks used by the British during World War II. Initially viewed with...

Popular culture often gets a bad reputation, but Steven Johnson argues that it's actually making us more intelligent. In this thought-provoking book, he challenges the idea that mass media is...

Henry Ford: A Complex Legacy The story of Henry Ford's life is one of contradictions. He revolutionized the automotive industry with affordable cars, yet lamented the moral impact of consumerism...

The Ecopoetry Anthology by Ann Fisher-Wirth and Laura-Gray Street is a comprehensive collection of contemporary American poetry about nature and the environment. Spanning praise to lament, this...

Film Directing: Cinematic Motion, Second Edition by Steven D Katz provides a comprehensive guide to creating engaging motion pictures. With extensive illustrations, this book explains how to craft...

Death has been a muse for modern poets, and Jahan Ramazani explores this fascination in his study of the elegy. From Langston Hughes's lynch poems to Sylvia Plath's father elegies, poetry has sought...

A deeply researched and personal portrait of John F. Kennedy Jr., America's Reluctant Prince offers a surprising and revealing look at the life and legacy of the Kennedy heir. Through exclusive...

Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised Finance and the End of Banks The rise of Bitcoin has been remarkable, but its impact is only just beginning to be felt. As this new asset class continues to grow in...

The 10-Day MBA provides an invaluable guide for anyone looking to understand the basics of business without the time or resources to take a full-time degree. This carefully structured course distils...

The Floating Witch Mystery by Nicki Thornton is a magical murder mystery story that combines cosy crime with adventure. In this atmospheric tale, school reporter Veena Vale teams up with her trusty...

A 15,000-year journey through human history that shaped our modern world. From the ice age to the emergence of farming and towns, Steven J. Mithen explores how climate change had a profound impact on...

Rangers' Journey Back to the Top of Scottish Football In February 2012, Rangers faced an uncertain future and fans feared for their club as a Scottish institution was plunged into crisis. Just months...

Donald Winnicott was a pioneering child psychoanalyst who worked with thousands of mothers and children over four decades. His work had a profound impact on our understanding of child development and...

Gypsies and Jesus: A Traveller's Theology by Steven Horne is a groundbreaking work that reclaims the past and future for Gypsies and Travellers. As the first person of Romany descent in the UK to be...

Breaking Boundaries: An Anthology of Original Plays from the Focus Theatre By Steven Dedalus Burch This collection brings together seven original plays that showcase the diversity and creativity of...

Meister Eckhart and C.G. Jung On the Vocation of the Self explores the idea that one's inner self is the first place to turn for guidance, rather than relying solely on external faith or authority...

The Accounting Controls Guidebook Fifth Edition by Steven M. Bragg is a comprehensive reference for accountants and business professionals looking to establish and maintain effective controls in...

Experience the origins of a beloved franchise with Jurassic Park: The Original Topps Trading Card Series. This deluxe collection showcases the classic trading cards from 1993, featuring iconic images...

Discover the magic of Disneyland Resort's hidden gems with Steven Barrett's latest Field Guide. This comprehensive guide takes you on a treasure hunt to find camouflaged images of Mickey Mouse,...

Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You ThinkSince the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have lived in stark contrast to the hardscrabble majority. Conventional wisdom says this gap cannot be...

The Psychology of Cardiovascular Illness Interventions, Ethics, and Best Practice by Mark P. Blanchard and Steven Abell is a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals working with patients...

For everyday gardeners, Kew Answers provides expert advice on all aspects of gardening. This comprehensive guide tackles 100 common questions, from pest control and pruning to wildlife care and...

Dinosaur Poems by Paul Cookson is a hilarious anthology of poems that will have you chuckling loudly. With its unique blend of rib-tickling rhymes and creative wordplay, this collection is perfect...

Henry Every was one of the most notorious pirates in history, and his story has captivated people for centuries. But Steven Johnson argues that Every's legacy extends far beyond his pirating days.The...

Get ready to tackle the ice with confidence. This updated guide from experienced angler Steven A. Griffin shares expert insights into the latest techniques for catching a range of popular fish...

Bento, Bicycles and Bathhouses is an entertaining trek through Japan's cultural and gastronomic heart. Author Steven Herrick embarks on a 2000 kilometre cycling adventure from Fukuoka to Sapporo,...

Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the 2021 International Building Code. This visual guide, written by Francis D.K. Ching and Steven R. Winkel, offers a solid...

American Guided Missiles of World War II by Steven J. Zaloga explores the secretive advanced guided weapons projects developed in the United States during World War II. These pioneering systems...

Steven Berkoff's A World Elsewhere explores his remarkable career as a performer and director. From his early days at The Arts Lab in 1967 to his most recent productions, this memoir takes readers...

A Straightforward Guide To Buying Property Abroad by Steven Packer is a practical guide for individuals and property investors looking to invest in overseas properties. This revised edition, updated...