4230 results for 'Davies, Benjamin'

Benjamin Zephaniah's life story is a testament to the power of poetry and the importance of pushing boundaries with the arts. From his early days as a punk and Rasta, to his travels around the world...

The Serpent and the Rainbow In 1982, Wade Davis embarked on a journey to understand a mysterious phenomenon in Haiti - the re-emergence of people believed to be dead. His investigation led him into...

Walter Benjamin's complex and influential fashion theory is redefined in this insightful new book. Philipp Ekardt situates Benjamin's ideas within 1930s Parisian couture, drawing on lesser-known...

Benjamin's Ghosts Interventions in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory by Gerhard Richter explores the implications of Walter Benjamin's work for today's critical concerns. This collection of...

The Benjamin Files by Fredric Jameson offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. This collection provides insight into Benjamin's unique approach...

The Benjamin Files offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. Fredric Jameson explores the complex relationship between Benjamin's philosophical...

Walter Benjamin's thought has long been associated with philosophy and literary criticism, but his relationship to visual art remains understudied. This book offers a systematic analysis of the...

Walter Benjamin's thought is deeply rooted in language, and his concepts often reveal themselves through a distinctive stylistic trait: the critical suffix "-ability". In this book, Samuel Weber...

In 1940, Walter Benjamin's life was marked by turmoil. With Nazi tanks closing in, he fled Paris with his precious manuscript, a thousand handwritten pages that would become his masterpiece. This...

Jimmy Savile: A Life of Lies Dan Davies spent over a decade investigating the life of Jimmy Savile, conducting extensive interviews with the subject over a period of seven years. His quest took him...

Walter Benjamin's Radio Benjamin brings together his surviving radio broadcasts for the first time in English. This eclectic collection showcases the range of his thinking and enthusiasm for popular...

Walter Benjamin's writing presents a unique challenge to readers. In his essay "The Task of the Translator," he states that no poem is intended for the reader, no image for the beholder, and no...

The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela by Tudela Benjamin This 12th-century travelogue recounts Rabbi Benjamin's journey from his native Spain to the Holy Land, offering a unique glimpse into the...

Benjamin Zephaniah's first collection from Bloodaxe, published in 1992, City Psalms features some of his most well-known poems, including 'Dis Poetry', 'Money' and 'Us and Dem'. This collection...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a thought-provoking tale about the nature of aging. Born as an old man, Benjamin Button ages in reverse, leading to a life that is both fascinating and...

The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers In 18th-century England, a group of weavers and land-workers embark on a criminal enterprise that will shake the foundations of the economy. The Cragg Vale Coiners,...

Instant Sunday Times Bestseller Treat yourself to the ultimate crafting guide, Craft Your Year with Sara Davies. This step-by-step seasonal crafting book is packed with over 70 projects to make...

Walter Benjamin: A Life of Intense Intellectual Combat. Esther Leslie presents a unique and intimate portrait of Walter Benjamin, drawing upon his journal writings and personal correspondence. This...

Walter Benjamin and the Antinomies of Tradition by John Joseph McCole explores the complex relationship between Walter Benjamin and tradition. This book examines how Benjamin navigated the tension...

The Return of Benjamin Lay by Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace is a bold exploration of an utterly impossible man. Three hundred years after his death, Benjamin Lay returns from the grave as feisty...

Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons by Alice B. McGinty is a heartwarming story about love and self-control. On Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Benjamin receives a special holiday vest with four silver buttons from his...

Benjamin's Library: A New Reading of Walter Benjamin's Origin of the German Tragic DramaThis book offers a systematic reading of Walter Benjamin's Origin of the German Tragic Drama, exploring its...

Walter Benjamin's Grave by Michael Taussig is an essay about the cemetery and eyewitness accounts of Benjamin's border travails. In 2002, the author visited Benjamin's grave in Port Bou, Spain, where...

Benjamin and the Silver Goblet tells the story of two brothers who are reunited after years apart.A retelling of an Old Testament tale, this book explores themes of family, forgiveness and redemption...

Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons by Alice B. McGinty is a heartwarming story about a Rabbi who loves his congregation and their traditions. On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the Rabbi's congregation...

Walter Benjamin Critical Constellations by Graeme Gilloch provides a clear and insightful exploration of the works of Walter Benjamin. This book offers a close reading of Benjamin's major studies, as...

Walter Benjamin: A Critical Life by Howard Eiland and Michael W. Jennings is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers...

Late Victorian Holocausts: El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World This groundbreaking history reveals the devastating impact of El Niño-induced droughts and famines in the late 19th...

Benjamin January investigates a murder that has echoes from his past. In 1839, a British spymaster's body is found in the New Basin Canal, and Benjamin is offered a hundred dollars to find the killer...

The Wayfinders (CBC Massey Lectures) by Professor Wade Davis PhD In this thought-provoking exploration, Professor Wade Davis PhD examines the complex relationships between culture, identity, and the...

Layer: A candid and insightful account of how to succeed in the design industryThis monograph from one of the world's most sought-after contemporary design studios, LAYER, offers a unique perspective...

The Revised and Expanded Edition of Wheat Belly offers a comprehensive guide to navigating a wheat-free lifestyle. Dr. William Davis's groundbreaking work reveals the hidden dangers of modern wheat...

Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald's story of Benjamin Button in its complete original form.This edition includes a free audiobook access, as well as two bonus features: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Influence -...

Walter Benjamin and the City is a thought-provoking study of the city's enduring influence on modern society. Graeme Gilloch explores the lifelong fascination of philosopher Walter Benjamin with...

Walter Benjamin's correspondence reveals the evolution of his most powerful ideas and offers an intimate picture of the man behind 20th-century criticism. Through letters to Scholem, Adorno, Rilke,...

Walter Benjamin A Graphic Guide explores the life and ideas of one of modern philosophy's most influential thinkers. This graphic guide delves into Benjamin's commitment to using art as a tool for...

Pocahontas to Benjamin Bolling is a historical exploration that delves into the complex ancestry of one American family. The book examines the relationships between Pocahontas, Colonel Robert...

Noah Davis: A MonographThis catalogue tells the story of artist Noah Davis through the eyes of his friends and collaborators. Despite his premature death, Davis's paintings have had a profound...

Australia A Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide takes you on an exciting journey through one of the world's most fascinating countries. This engaging book explores Australian history,...

Walter Benjamin's Unpacking My Library offers a unique perspective on the complex relationships between objects and their owners. In this personal meditation, he explores his career as a book...

A valuable and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential figures, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a unique perspective on the man behind the Declaration of...

Benjamin Franklin's Bastard by Sally Cabot is a gripping tale of family, love and war set against one of America's most fascinating periods of history. The story revolves around the complex...

The Lost Journals of Benjamin Tooth by Mackenzie Crook. This is the remarkable story of Benjamin Tooth's journey to unlock the secrets of eternal life. Through his journals, we follow his...

Splodge, Dodge and Benjamin The Adventures Of... is a heartwarming tale about an unlikely friendship between three animals. When Splodge the rabbit meets up with Bennie the cat and Dodge the dog next...

The Art of Quiet Influence: Timeless Wisdom for Leading Without Authority Discover the power of quiet influence, a key mindfulness principle that can help you achieve your goals without authority...

Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections on Sixty and Beyond by Larry McMurtry is a poignant exploration of the American West. The author draws upon an essay by German literary critic Walter...

Benjamin Franklin's autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of one of America's founding fathers. Written in his own words, this self-portrait provides an intimate look at...

Walter Benjamin's París is a unique exploration of the city's enduring allure. Here, the author reveals how Paris operates as both a beautiful and threatening place, much like the volcano that bears...

Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues is a collection of 13 moral virtues that Franklin wrote about in his memoirs. First published posthumously in 1791, this pocket-sized hardcover edition provides a...

Benjamin Waterfalls has hit rock bottom. With no home to call his own and a life filled with stolen goods, he's been caught one too many times. His mother proposes sending him to live with his father...

The Excellent Benjamin Keach explores the life and thought of a key figure in 17th-century English Nonconformity. Ministering during turbulent times, Benjamin Keach endured both persecution for his...

Walter Benjamin Stares at the Sea by C. D. Rose is a collection of entrancing literary fables that belong on the same shelf as Italo Calvino's "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler" and other works by...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence This comprehensive biography explores the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin, a true Renaissance man who helped shape America's national character...

First published in 1974, when Angela Davis was just 28 years old, this autobiography is a fundamental exploration of the social struggles in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.In these...

Walter Benjamin's "Juguetes" is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of art and technology in early 20th-century Europe. Written in Spanish, this edition was published by Casimiro in...

Peter Rabbit's next adventure begins with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny. This charming picture book edition features Beatrix Potter's original text and beautifully engaging illustrations in a new...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic founding fathers. In this engaging memoir, Franklin recounts his remarkable...

Benjamin Franklinstein Meets the Fright Brothers is the next hilarious installment in a series about history's greatest undead inventors. When Benjamin Franklin awakens from his long sleep, he finds...

A collection of writings by one of America's most beloved figures, Benjamin Franklin. This selection showcases his remarkable literary talent and enduring legacy.Walter Isaacson provides an...

Benjamin West was a young artist with a remarkable gift - the ability to create paintings so lifelike they took one's breath away. However, his family, part of a deeply religious Quaker community,...

Walter Benjamin Overpowering Conformism by Esther Leslie offers a fresh perspective on the work of a key twentieth-century political thinker. By examining the entirety of Benjamin's oeuvre, rather...

Benjamin Sisko's autobiography offers a unique perspective on his life and career, spanning his time in Starfleet and his role as Emissary of the Prophets on Bajor.From his early days to his...

The Cambridge Companion to Walter Benjamin provides a comprehensive introduction to the thought of influential twentieth-century critic and theorist Walter Benjamin. This volume offers in-depth...

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . . is a humorous and illustrated tale of a summer that started out as a day at the beach but turned into a globe-spanning adventure.A curious teacher wants...

Walter Benjamin's Archive Images, Texts, Signs is an intimate collection of personal manuscripts, images, and documents that reveal the inner workings of one of the 20th century's most influential...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of his life written by himself from 1771 to 1790. It has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever...

Seventy-four years after his death, a narrator sets out to uncover the truth about Benjamin Walter's final hours in a small Spanish town.In September 1940, a group of refugees fled France through a...

Walter Benjamin's "On the Concept of History" is a philosophical and political text of great importance. Written in 1940, it was Benjamin's attempt to escape the Gestapo, and he ultimately took his...

Alan Davie in Hertford presents a fresh perspective on the life and work of the Scottish artist Alan Davie. Far from being a figure defined by his association with abstract expressionism, this book...

The Portable Benjamin Franklin brings together a wide range of writings from one of America's most fascinating figures. This comprehensive collection includes Franklin's complete Autobiography, as...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence Walter Isaacson's biography of Benjamin Franklin is a sweeping narrative that explores the life of America's most fascinating founding father. From his...

Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, Benjamin Franklin's autobiography has become a self-portrait of an American icon. Written by one of America's most remarkable figures, this memoir...

Noah Davis: In DetailThis companion volume to the acclaimed monograph Noah Davis offers further insight into the impact and legacy of the revolutionary Los Angeles artist and activist.Featuring...

Benjamin and Brecht: The Story of a Friendship A fascinating account of the friendship between two of the twentieth century's most brilliant minds is presented in this groundbreaking work. Walter...

Benjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs tells the story of a young boy's journey to discover the true meaning of Jesus' ministry. Along the way, he fills his wooden box with special...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a remarkable record of its author's life, written over several decades. Divided into four parts, it reflects the different periods in which Franklin wrote...

Benjamin was a lonely child who struggled to receive love and affection. Instead, he gained attention by being a naughty and unruly boy. This led to him being shunned by the townsfolk, who never got...

Wolverine Vol. 7 by Benjamin Percy is a pivotal moment in Logan's new status quo as he takes his fight directly to the enemies of mutantkind. His confrontation with the Incredible Hulk marks a...

Walter Benjamin and the Idea of Natural History by Eli Friedlander explores how human beings belong to nature. This book examines Benjamin's philosophical questioning of this relationship, tracing it...

Walter Benjamin's Selected Writings offers a unique insight into the literary critic and public intellectual who emerged as a major figure in the German-speaking world during the Weimar Republic...

Bette Davis: A Life of Greatness This biography offers a detailed and intimate portrait of Bette Davis, one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood history. Ed Sikov's in-depth study draws on new...

Lydia Davis A Study by Paul McDonald is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of human experience. Through her characteristic subtlety and nuance, Davis examines the intricacies of...

Pug Davis is a humorous and thoughtful comic that showcases Rebecca Sugar's early work as an artist. This entertaining read features a unique blend of action and heart, with a protagonist who...

Benjamin Franklin's Numbers: A Mathematical Odyssey Discover the lesser-known side of America's most iconic statesman and scientist. Benjamin Franklin's Numbers reveals a fascinating mathematical...

Benjamin Howard Baker Sportsman Supreme by Bob Phillips A remarkable athlete and Olympic competitor, Benjamin Baker's achievements in high jump, triple jump, hurdling, throwing discuss, javelin, and...

Benjamin Lay was an eighteenth-century dwarf who became one of the first to demand immediate and abolition. His life and actions against slavery are told in this graphic novel.This book explores the...

Little Benjamin Bunny's adventure begins with a familiar sound - the trit-trot of a pony. As Mr. McGregor and his wife pass by, Benjamin seizes the opportunity to visit his relations in the wood at...

More Than Life: Georg Simmel and Walter Benjamin on Art explores the philosophical relationship between two influential German thinkers, Georg Simmel and Walter Benjamin. Their work reveals that both...

Walter Benjamin Selected WritingsThis collection brings together key essays and studies by Walter Benjamin, exploring themes such as art, culture, and politics in the face of turmoil. From his...

Angela Davis--an Autobiography by Angela Yvonne Davis is a deeply personal and powerful account of her life. Spanning from her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, to her experiences as a prominent...

Conventional health care is no longer working in your favor. Dr. William Davis has changed the lives of millions by teaching them to remove grains from their diets to reverse years of chronic health...

Walter Benjamin Or, Towards a Revolutionary Criticism by Terry Eagleton is a seminal study of the influential philosopher and cultural theorist. This in-depth analysis explores Benjamin's work as a...

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis recounts the events surrounding the 1996 slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur, an experience that catapulted him to national prominence. As a former shot caller for the Southside...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Renaissance and Revolution. This biography offers a vivid portrayal of America's first Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin. From his humble beginnings as a penniless...

Walter Benjamin: 1935-1938 is a collection of twenty-seven brilliant pieces by the radical critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin. This volume, the third in a four-volume set, offers nineteen...

Angela Davis's Autobiography offers a powerful and commanding account of her life in struggle. First published in 1974, this new edition features an expansive new introduction by the author. Angela...

The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne A remote and untouched region at the southern end of South America, Patagonia is home to a rich and diverse landscape of plants, fauna and...

Benjamin Franklin: A New PerspectiveThis biography offers a fresh and engaging account of the life and work of one of America's most influential figures. Kevin J. Hayes takes a unique approach,...

A mysterious death in 19th-century France sets off a chain of events that draws musician and amateur sleuth Benjamin January into an old case. When his friend Persephone Jondrette arrives with news...

The Republic, translated by Benjamin Jowett, is a foundational work in Western philosophy that explores the nature of justice, morality, and the ideal society.Originally written by Plato, this...