209 results for 'Bourgeois, Paulette'

Franco Moretti's study of the bourgeois in modern European literature explores the once-dominant culture and its literary decline. Through individual portraits and analysis of specific keywords, he...

Louise Bourgeois: A Comprehensive Overview of the Artist's Groundbreaking Work. This accessible paperback presents the most complete overview of Louise Bourgeois's sculptures, textiles, and prints...

Louise Bourgeois: Paintings by Clare Davies and Briony Fer is a groundbreaking publication that sheds new light on the artist's early works. Between 1938 and 1949, Bourgeois produced a series of...

Louise Bourgeois, Freud's Daughter offers a unique perspective on the artist's life and work through her extensive psychoanalysis. From 1952 to 1985, this process had a profound impact on Bourgeois's...

The Bourgeois Gentleman is a comedy by Molière that explores the desires and aspirations of a rising member of the middle class. A man who lusts for social status and higher learning, he navigates...

Discover the life and work of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most important artists of the last century. This accessible study explores her unique interpretation of modern art, drawing on themes of...

The Unbreakable Miss Lovely: A Terrifying Ordeal at the Hands of Scientology In 1971, Paulette Cooper wrote a scathing exposé of the Church of Scientology. In response, the church launched one of the...

The Bourgeois Revolutions: A Rejoinder by Neil Davidson provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of bourgeois revolutions across history. Davidson examines the approaches taken by various...

Louise Bourgeois & Pablo Picasso: Anatomies of Desire brings together over 90 works by two of the 20th century's most influential artists. This exhibition, curated by Marie-Laure Bernadac, explores...

Louise Bourgeois was inspired to create art after her mother's death. As a child, she drew to express her feelings, and later turned these drawings into sculpture, confronting her fears through her...

Death to Bourgeois Society: The Propagandists of the Deed The years 1892 to 1894 are often remembered for their marked and deformed anarchist movement in France, known as the Age of Attentats. This...

The Bourgeois Virtues: Ethics for an Age of Commerce by Deirdre N. McCloskey offers a radical view of capitalism and its relationship to ethics. For centuries, the bourgeoisie have been scorned by...

Dino Buzzati's Bewitched Bourgeois presents fifty fantastical tales that reflect the political and social energies of the time. A prolific writer of stories, Buzzati's works often blend horror and...

Louise Bourgeois: A World of Tensions and Extremes Explore the world of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of the past century. This striking new book features over 200 images of...

Louise Bourgeois was a world-renowned artist who created art that told stories of her life until she was 98 years old. Her artwork often featured everyday objects inspired by her family and past,...

The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere: An Inquiry Into a Category of Bourgeois Society by Jurgen Habermas. In this influential work, Jurgen Habermas examines the concept of the public...

The Bon Marché: Bourgeois Culture and the Department Store, 1869-1920 By Michael B. Miller, Princeton University Press, 1981 This comprehensive social history explores the Parisian department store...

A comprehensive study of 18th and early 19th century bourgeois society in Europe, this book brings together scholars from history, anthropology, literature, sociology and law to examine the...

Published in 2011, To Whom It May Concern is one of Louise Bourgeois' final projects, showcasing her enduring artistic power. This unique work features vibrant, contrasting colours depicting bodies...

Deirdre McCloskey presents a compelling argument that ideas, rather than capital or institutions, have been the driving force behind economic growth and enrichment since 1800. Contrary to...

Industrial Culture and Bourgeois Society explores the dynamics of modern industrial societies through a critical analysis of business, labor, and bureaucracy in 19th-century Germany.This collection...

Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economics Can't Explain the Modern World by Deirdre N. McCloskey is a thought-provoking history that challenges conventional wisdom about the rise of capitalism and the...

Discover the world through the eyes of Louise Bourgeois, a French-American painter, printmaker and sculptor. This charming illustrated book explores her life and art, revealing what inspired her to...

Molière's comedy of manners explores the desires and aspirations of a rising member of the middle class. A lust for social status and higher learning drives the plot, revealing the strengths of...

The Man Who Dropped the Le Creuset on His Toe and Other Bourgeois Mishaps by Christopher Matthew is a witty collection of verses that skewer the foibles and failings of the British middle class. With...

The Bourgeois Deal: How an Idea Changed the World. In this lively volume, Deirdre Nansen McCloskey and Art Carden bring together the key ideas from their magisterial work on the rise of capitalism...

Franklin Goes to School is a heartwarming story about a young turtle's first day at school. With his new school supplies in hand, Franklin is eager to start his educational journey. However, as he...

Laurel Ann Francis recounts her transformative journey from mid-life crisis to spiritual awakening in this candid and introspective memoir. After leaving behind her comfortable life, she embarks on a...

Deirdre Nansen McCloskey presents a compelling case for the role of ideas in economic growth and development. Contrary to conventional wisdom, which attributes the Great Enrichment since 1800 to...

Billions of American tax dollars are invested in various social programs to tackle issues like the opioid epidemic and chronic unemployment. Yet, these problems persist and even grow. Howard Husock...

Charles S. Maier's groundbreaking study of European history explores how societies transitioned from vulnerability to stability in the aftermath of World War I. Through an in-depth analysis of three...

Deirdre Nansen McCloskey and Art Carden explore how an idea - economic liberty - transformed the world. In "Leave Me Alone and I'll Make You Rich", they bring together key ideas from their...

The Global Bourgeoisie: A New Perspective on the Rise of the Middle Classes in the Age of Empire. This landmark essay collection offers a fresh approach to understanding the emergence of the middle...

Francis Bourgeois' The Trainspotter's Notebook is a heartwarming and hilarious memoir that shares his greatest trainspotting adventures across Britain. With his infectious passion and joy, Francis...

Franklin Fibs tells a fib and finds himself in an embarrassing predicament. When he gets caught out, he must find a way to get out of trouble. Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark have teamed up to...

The petite-bourgeoisie, a class between the working class and the bourgeoisie, has emerged as a powerful force in modern society. Despite initial expectations that it would decline, structural...

Black Bourgeoisie by E. Franklin Frazier This seminal work of sociology explores the complex dynamics of the Black middle class in America during the 1940s and 1950s. Frazier's insightful analysis...

Franklin's Christmas Gift by Paulette Bourgeois is a heartwarming story about giving and sharing. Franklin struggles to decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive, but with some...

Franklin and the Tooth Fairy is a heartwarming story about a young turtle who worries that he's missing out on something special. When his friends receive visits from the Tooth Fairy, Franklin feels...

Franklin's Secret Club is a heartwarming story about the importance of including everyone. When Franklin discovers that leaving someone out can be hurtful, he learns a valuable lesson about...

The digital divide in the STEM fields affects black women and girls disproportionately. In 2019, only 28% of the STEM workforce was female, and only 3% was black. This disparity has severe...

Franklin and the Thunderstorm by Paulette Bourgeois is a heartwarming story about facing fears. When a storm approaches, Franklin becomes afraid and hides in his shell. His friends try to cheer him...

Franklin's Bad Day is a heartwarming story about a turtle who struggles to cope with his friend Otter moving away. As things don't seem to go right, Franklin finds a way to stay connected with his...

Franklin's Blanket is a heartwarming story about a beloved pet who can't sleep without his favorite blanket. When it goes missing, Franklin must learn to cope with the loss and find comfort in other...

Franklin's Baby Sister is a heartwarming story about a young boy eagerly awaiting the arrival of his new baby sister. As spring approaches, Franklin tries to speed up the waiting process, but nothing...

Franklin Is Bossy by Paulette Bourgeois is a heartwarming story about friendship and learning to share. Franklin loves playing with his best friend Bear, but he often wants to choose the game and...

Franklin's Neighborhood is a heartwarming story about what makes a place special. For his school project, Franklin wants to draw something he loves about his neighborhood. He considers various...

DJ Paulette shares her remarkable story of a thirty-year music career, from playing to crowds of thousands around the world to facing challenges in the industry. This personal account offers a unique...

Under Basil Leaves: An Anthology of Poems by Paulette Ramsay explores the hidden layers of experience that lie beneath social codes and respectability. Through her poems, Ramsay offers fresh...

Paul Mattick examines the political campaigns in China between 1950 and 1965, drawing on released documents, memoirs, and party-history works. Extensive interviews with Chinese scholars and former...

Louise Bourgeois was inspired by her childhood experiences weaving with her mother. As an apprentice to her mother, she learned the art of tapestry-making and went on to become a renowned modern...

Le bonheur n'a pas de rides by Anne-Gaëlle Huon is a heartwarming novel about a woman's unexpected journey. Paulette, an 85-year-old retiree, has planned the perfect life in the south of France -...

The History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (Bolsheviks) Short Course is a comprehensive guide to the development and principles of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Written by...

Paulette Nkeng Dadey shares her personal stories of encountering God in this inspiring book. Through her experiences, she demonstrates the ways in which God's love and faithfulness can be found in...

Hebrew Roots: An Introduction to Understanding God's Plan. This booklet provides an introduction to the Hebrew roots movement, answering key questions about why embracing one's Jewish heritage is...

William Morris's life has long been shrouded in mystery. A renowned artist and poet of the Victorian era, his story is often reduced to simplistic portrayals of his personal life. However, a closer...

Feminism against Cisness by Emma Heaney explores the limitations of traditional feminist thought and its entanglement with oppressive systems. This collection of essays challenges the notion that...

A subversively comic and genre-bending satire of bourgeois life, The Hanging on Union Square is a work of blazing wit and originality. By H. T. Tsiang, this novel tells the story of Mr. Nut, an...

Penelope's Balloons by Brooke BourgeoisA heartwarming story about a young girl who finds joy in the simple things, Penelope's Balloons is a charming tale of childhood wonder and discovery.With its...

The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates the deep and vibrant stories of Caribbean authors. One such work is Letters Home, which offers a poignant portrayal of life in 1960s Britain...

Accessories to Modernity explores how feminine fashion accessories became essential in the bourgeois idealization of womanhood in nineteenth-century France. These objects, such as cashmere shawls and...

A humorous picture book about one rooster's quest for culinary delight. When the chickens at Nuthatcher Farm get tired of their usual chicken feed, they hatch a plan to whip up a tasty snack of chips...

Dimanche and Other Stories is the first collection of short stories by Irène Némirovsky to appear in English. This volume features stories that explore conflict between generations during the...

Lighthouse Island A Novel by Paulette Jiles is set in a far future world where the population has exploded and the earth is crowded with cities. Water is rationed, and freedom is scarce, except for...

Economics and Capitalism in the Ottoman Empire explores how reformists adapted Western economic theory to the Ottoman context, promoting bourgeois values as a development strategy. This book reveals...

Wolfgang Schivelbusch explores the development of artificial light in 19th-century Europe, revealing how this technology shaped modern consciousness.The story goes beyond the history of a single...

Life's Little Ironies is a collection of short stories by Thomas Hardy, published in 1996. These tales and sketches showcase Hardy's mastery of storytelling, with a wealth of description, realistic...

The Mill on the Floss is a masterpiece of ambiguity, exploring the complexities of moral choice in the Victorian age. Based on George Eliot's own experiences of provincial life, this novel delves...

The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere by Paulette F. C. Steeves is a groundbreaking exploration of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic...

Photography Theory presents forty of the world's most active art historians and theorists in animated debate about the nature of photography. This innovative book explores what makes a photograph a...

Prisoners of the American Dream is a comprehensive study of class struggle in the United States. Mike Davis's work explores a persistent problem for Marxist historians and political economists: why...

The Oppermanns, written in 1933, is a powerful portrayal of a liberal democracy in crisis. As the Nazi party consolidates its power, a bourgeois Jewish family is forced to confront the ideology they...

Paulette Regan's Unsettling the Settler Within explores the legacy of Canada's Indian residential school system and its ongoing impact on reconciliation. A former claims manager, Regan argues that...

The Old Gilt Clock by Paulette Mahurin is a story of courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable evil. During one of the darkest periods in human history, a group of Dutch resistance workers...

Simon the Fiddler is a captivating tale of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Paulette Jiles's spare yet evocative writing brings to life the story of Simon...

Brigitte Bardot: A Life Beyond the SpotlightThis biography offers a nuanced portrayal of the actress and sex symbol who defied expectations, revealing an intelligent and sensitive individual behind...

Anna Edes is a dark and deeply moving naturalistic novel that portrays the cruelty and emptiness of bourgeois life. First published in 1926, it was enthusiastically received by the intellectual...

The French Revolution: A Marxist Challenge to Conventional Wisdom Historians and Marxists have long debated the nature of the 1789 revolution, with many presenting it as a bourgeois revolution that...

Burghart's life is one of fascination and strangeness, brought to vivid life through the words of Jean Frémon. This account spans her childhood in France, exile and life in America, and death, as...

Frisch's Three Plays Fire Raisers; Andorra; TriptychThree contentious and enduring plays about the clash of the individual and society, Fire Raisers tells the tale of a respectable bourgeois whose...

The Negritude movement, which marked a significant shift in black French intellectuals' perspectives, has been largely overlooked in favour of its male founders. This oversight neglects the crucial...

John D. Caputo's insightful exploration of Kierkegaard offers a compelling account of the philosopher's ideas in our postmodern world.Kierkegaard's thought has had a profound impact, influencing...

A tender and psychologically subtle exploration of marriage and identity, set against the enchanting backdrop of Italy. Travelling to Italy on their honeymoon, Erszi and Mihály are ready to take in...

Karl Korsch's Marxism and Philosophy is a seminal work that challenges the relationship between Marxist theory and bourgeois philosophy. At its core, it argues for the centrality of the Hegelian...

Charlie Chaplin's voice is heard in French Indochina. In 1936, the silent film star and his co-star Paulette Goddard are on vacation in Asia following the release of Modern Times. While evading the...

Samuel T. Francis's magnum opus on political theory and the history of the modern world is now available in this long-awaited edition. Published posthumously, Leviathan and Its Enemies explores the...

Carl Schmitt's Political Romanticism is a fundamental political critique that challenges liberal democratic ideals and institutions. In this historical study, Schmitt defends a concept of political...

This comprehensive collection brings together the work and lives of fifty extraordinary women sculptors, from significant artists of the past to contemporary innovators. The book explores the...

Christopher Caudwell's Studies and Further Studies in a Dying Culture is a collection of two volumes that offer insight into the Marxist critic's thoughts on culture, politics, and society. The first...

Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite is a renowned theatrical comedy written by Molière in 1664. At its core, the play revolves around Orgon's family, who have fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, a cunning...

Hedda Gabler is a play about an intelligent and ambitious woman trapped in a stifling marriage. Her life is turned upside down when an old flame returns with a masterpiece that threatens her...

David Harvey's Companion to Marx's Grundrisse offers a comprehensive exploration of Marx's preparatory work for Das Capital. Written in an accessible style, this book sheds light on the development...

The Cherry Orchard by Tom Stoppard and Chekhov is a bold meditation on social change and bourgeois materialism. In this, his last full-length play, Anton Chekhov presents an impoverished landowning...

The Theory of the Novel: A Historico-philosophical Essay on the Forms of Great Epic Literature by Georg Lukács and György Lukács. Written in 1914-1915, this influential work represents a significant...

Ann Coxon presents a captivating visual exploration of Motherhood, as seen through the eyes of artists over the last 150 years. Depictions of motherhood are ever present in Western art, yet rarely...

Discover 550 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Your Power Pressure Cooker XL Paulette Caldwell's comprehensive cookbook features a wide range of recipes to help you make the most of your Power Pressure...

The second volume of Capital presents a profound analysis of commodity and market-place in bourgeois society. This work argues that prosperity in a capitalist system inevitably contains within it the...

The House Next to the Factory by Sonal Kohli is a nuanced exploration of India's changing landscape over three decades. Through the lens of one family and their home, Kohli masterfully weaves...

Artaud on Theatre (Plays and Playwrights) by Antonin Artaud Antonin Artaud's work had a profound impact on modern theatre, rejecting the conventions of bourgeois French theatre in favour of a more...

Death in Venice is a novella about a doomed quest for love and beauty. Gustav von Aschenbach, a successful but lonely author, travels to Italy in search of spiritual fulfillment that turns into his...