1375 results for 'Diderot, Denis'

Denis Diderot was a philosopher whose writing challenged virtually all of his century's accepted truths. His most daring works were reserved for posterity, and it is these unpublished writings that...

Denis Diderot's Political Writings is a collection of his most significant articles and works from the 18th century. Spanning over three decades, these writings cover the period from the early...

Catherine & Diderot: The Empress, the Philosopher, and the Fate of the Enlightenment A groundbreaking dual biography that explores the extraordinary encounter between two influential figures of the...

Denis Johnson's Tree of Smoke is a complex and deeply human novel that explores the blurred lines between truth and deception in a war-torn world. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the story...

Blindness and Enlightenment presents a reading and new translation of Diderot's Letter on the Blind. This influential text challenges a central assumption of Western literature and philosophy,...

Jesus' Son Stories presents a unique and powerful vision of contemporary American life, marked by a new level of achievement from acclaimed writer Denis Johnson. The collection is set in the Midwest...

Train Dreams by Denis Johnson In the early twentieth century, Robert Grainier's life is marked by loss and uncertainty. Following the loss of his family, he drifts from place to place, seeking refuge...

A groundbreaking study of eighteenth-century French painting and criticism, redefining our understanding of this pivotal art movement. Michael Fried's seminal work explores the values and effects...

A Social History of Knowledge From Gutenberg to Diderot by Peter Burke explores how knowledge was organised and shared in Europe from the invention of printing to the publication of the French...

The History of Social Knowledge: From Gutenberg to Diderot explores the development of knowledge from the 15th century onwards. This comprehensive study examines the social context in which ideas...

A Blade's Oath Tricia Mingerink's Deny is a gripping tale of loyalty and deception. Leith Torren, a skilled assassin, navigates the treacherous world of King Respen's court while hiding his...

Nicholas Monsarrat's memoir, My Brother Denys, is a poignant and introspective account of his life and relationships. The book offers a unique insight into the author's experiences and the people who...

Salvation Denied by Douglas Page is a gripping mystery that delves into the complexities of the human psyche. As Alan navigates his desperate bid for salvation, he must confront the darkest corners...

Duran Duran Careless Memories is a unique visual history of the band's ascent to the top, featuring hundreds of exquisitely restored photographs taken during their record-breaking 1984 tour. The book...

Disrupt and Deny: Spies, Special Forces, and the Secret Pursuit of British Foreign PolicyThis is the untold story behind Britain's secret scheming against both enemies and friends from 1945 to the...

Denied: The Search for Saudi Justice is a thought-provoking account of an American consultant's experience in setting up a Public Relations project for the King and Minister of Information of Saudi...

Jessica's life is in disarray after her divorce, and she's struggling to cope with the recent diagnosis of dementia in her mother. As Jessica settles back into her childhood home, a tragic accident...

The Ancient City by Numa Denis Fustel De Coulanges Unlocking the secrets of classical civilization, Fustel de Coulanges reveals the Indo-European domestic cult as the driving force behind the rise...

Denis Law - an Icon of the 20th Century is a biography that explores the life and legacy of one of Britain's most iconic footballers. Sold in aid of the Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders,...

S.T.E.A.L.T.H.: Access Denied is a gripping action-adventure novel that follows two friends racing against time to save one of their dads. With the world hanging in the balance, they must use all...

Discover over 5,000 amazing and little-known football facts in 'Denied Promotion By A Tree', a unique collection that will entertain and inform football fans. From English to Scottish clubs, every...

Denis Johnston: A Life by Bernard Adams is a masterly biography that brings new light to bear on one of the twentieth century's most original Irish writers. Born into Edwardian Dublin, Johnston was a...

Entry Denied: Controlling Sexuality at the Border by Eithne Luibhéid explores how US border control policies have been used to regulate and restrict immigrant women's sexuality since the late 19th...

Deborah Lipstadt's Denying the Holocaust is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most disturbing and enduring conspiracy theories of our time. Despite overwhelming evidence to...

Denis Devlin's Collected Poems offers a unique perspective on modernist and modernising influences on Irish poetry. First published in 1989, this reissue provides an opportunity for contemporary...

George Lisle: A Faith That Couldn't Be Denied is a biography that explores the lives of three generations of men and women who were inspired by George Lisle's ministry. Their story is one of courage,...

For readers who enjoy stories of domination and submission, Jennifer Jagger's "The Girl Who Can't Deny" is a compelling read. This paperback edition explores themes of power dynamics and desire in a...

Denis the Carthusian's Commentary on the Psalms is continued in Voce Mea, Volume 4. This volume covers Psalms 76 through 100 and offers Denis's literal, allegorical, tropological, and analogical...

Reality Denied confronts conventional wisdom with extraordinary events that challenge our understanding of the world. Col. John Alexander shares his firsthand experiences with phenomena such as life...

One Night: Denied by Jodi Ellen Malpas is the latest installment in a bestselling trilogy that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. If you're looking for a passionate and authentic love...

Working with 'Denied' Child Abuse presents an innovative approach to responding to cases often deemed impossible or untreatable by statutory and treatment professionals.The Resolutions model, which...

The Killing of Major Denis Mahon A Mystery of Old Ireland by Peter Duffy In 1847, the Irish Famine reached its peak, with widespread poverty and starvation. In response to the crisis, Anglo-Irish...

The Universe and life appear by chance or is there evidence of a bigger scheme behind them? This question is addressed in "God Or Science? Is Science Denying God?". The book explores the relationship...

Transition Denied: Confronting the Crisis in Trans HealthcareThis book sheds light on the widespread prejudice and discrimination faced by trans people in the UK, from media representation to...

Labour Takes Power: The Denis MacShane Diaries 1997-2001This collection of diaries offers a unique insight into the inner workings of British politics during a pivotal period in the country's history...

Deny and Disavow challenges the distancing of Britain's racist past and its response to the Black Lives Matter movement. Alan Lester, a world expert in Empire and colonial history, presents a bold...

Justice Denied by James Morton explores some of the most shocking miscarriages of justice in history. This thought-provoking examination reveals how wrongful convictions and acquittals can occur due...

Abbot Suger's Selected Works offer a unique insight into the life and achievements of this influential medieval figure.Suger, twelfth-century abbot of Saint-Denis, has not received the respect he...

The Rwandan genocide of 1994 remains one of the most shocking crimes against humanity. Twenty-five years on, a concerted effort has been made to deny this atrocity and distort its history. Linda...

The Moon Denies Rulers by L J Kerry is a gripping science fiction and fantasy novel that follows Orison's desperate struggle for survival. Exiled to the mortal realm, she must learn to control her...

Denying History: Who Says the Holocaust Never Happened and Why Do They Say It?This thought-provoking book explores the motivations behind claims that the Holocaust never occurred, challenging readers...

Beatus Vir: A Translation of Denis the Carthusian's Commentary on the Psalms (Psalms 1-25) Denis the Carthusian's extensive Commentary on the Psalms, written in the 1430s, is now available in English...

Abbot Suger's groundbreaking work on the Abbey Church of St. Denis and its art treasures has been extensively updated and revised in this latest edition. The revisions incorporate Erwin Panofsky's...

The Playbook: How to Deny Science, Sell Lies, and Make a Killing in the Corporate World by Jennifer Jacquet. This book is a scathing exposé of the tactics used by corporations to spread...

Beatus Vir: A Translation of Denis the Carthusian's Commentary on the Psalms Vol. 1 (Psalms 1-25) Denis the Carthusian's extensive commentary on the first 25 psalms is now available in English for...

The Fowl Twins (2) - Deny All Charges The Fowl Twins are at it again, and this time they're in a world of trouble. After a daring heist, the twins find themselves on the run from the law, with their...

The second part of Jack Kirk's epic space opera series, Defy and Deny Akron Annihalation Part 2, brings the battle between humanity and an alien invasion fleet to a thrilling conclusion.As the Earth...

The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Science--and Reality by Chris MooneyThis book explores the psychology behind why conservatives reject mainstream science and reality. Using...

The Playbook: How to Deny Science, Sell Lies, and Make a Killing in the Corporate World by Jennifer Jacquet. This book lays bare the techniques used by corporations to spread disinformation and deny...

The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Reality is a thought-provoking exploration of why some individuals reject mainstream science and facts. Chris Mooney, a science writer, delves into...

Haakon Lie and Denis Healey played a significant role in shaping the relationship between Britain and Norway after World War II. This book examines their involvement in anti-communist propaganda...

The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition From Plato to Denys by Andrew Louth This book explores the development of Christian mystical theology from its roots in ancient Greek philosophy,...

Billy Tully and Ernie Munger meet in the ring, their brief bout setting in motion a chain of events that will shape their lives. In a world where the promise of the good life is often overshadowed by...

The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having-or Being Denied-an AbortionThis groundbreaking study presents the results of a decade-long investigation into the...

Reality Denied confronts conventional wisdom with firsthand experiences that challenge our understanding of the world. Col. John Alexander shares his encounters with phenomena that defy explanation,...

Denys Finch Hatton was an aristocrat of leonine nonchalance. After a distinguished career at Eton and Oxford, he sailed for British East Africa in 1910, a land still then the domain of pioneers. His...

Debating Darwin's Doubt: A Scientific Controversy that Can No Longer Be Denied by David Klinghoffer explores the core challenge posed to Darwinian theory, questioning the origin of life's essential...

The SAS 'Deniables' Special Forces Operations, Denied by the Authorities, from Vietnam to the War on Terror A dramatized story of covert operations undertaken by Australian SAS soldiers in Southeast...

Disrupt and Deny: Spies, Special Forces, and the Secret Pursuit of British Foreign PolicyThis is the untold story behind Britain's secret scheming against both enemies and friends from 1945 to the...

Dr. Denis Parsons Burkitt's life was marked by significant contributions to cancer research and the dietary fiber movement. This biography, written by Prof. John Cummings, offers a personal yet...

Denis Parsons Burkitt was a pioneering figure in cancer research and dietary fibre movement. This biography offers a personal yet holistic portrait of his life's work, drawing from his personal...

Denis Pack was one of several senior Anglo-Irish officers who distinguished themselves in the British army during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. This biography, by Marcus de la Poer...

For Jameson King, his best friend's brother is more than just a familiar face - he's a constant source of teasing and taunting. But when it comes to romance, Jameson has always taken a traditional...

Unlocking Destinies From the Courts of Heaven Dissolving Curses That Delay and Deny Our Futures by Robert Henderson. God's passion for fulfilling your purpose is evident in the heavenly books that...

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...

Eurythmy and the "New Dance" explores an overlooked chapter in dance history. This counter-narrative reveals how eurythmy emerged from the pioneering work of three American women: Loie Fuller,...

This comprehensive guide lists the printed and manuscript sources of women composers from the Renaissance to early Romantic periods. Barbara Garvey Jackson's extensive research has compiled over 400...

The Claims Game: A Guide to Protecting Your Interests When you suffer a serious loss at home or business, one thing that often comes to mind is having insurance. However, the claims process can be...

Errol Morris's 2023 book explores his perspective on truth and reality. In 1972, philosopher Thomas Kuhn threw an ashtray at Morris, sparking this work. As a graduate student at the time, Morris has...

Healing from the Courts of Heaven: Removing Hindrances that Delay or Deny Healing by Robert Henderson. When we pray for healing, God's will is to answer. Yet, many believers face unanswered prayers...

When a past relationship ends in a break-up that shouldn't have been, it can be awkward to see your ex again. For Lexy Timms' protagonist, Hunter's presence is still a source of discomfort, despite...

Unlocking Destinies From the Courts of Heaven Leader's Guide is a practical guide to dissolving curses that delay and deny our futures. Robert Henderson shares his prophetic prayer strategy, helping...

Kate Shugak is a native Aleut working as a private investigator in Alaska. She's 5 foot 1 inch tall, carries a scar that runs from ear to ear across her throat and owns a half-wolf, half-husky dog...

Deborah Lipstadt examines the growing movement of Holocaust denial, exploring how it has evolved from fringe claims to an international phenomenon. Despite overwhelming evidence and testimony from...

Fast. Feast. Repeat. is a comprehensive guide to Delay, Don't Deny intermittent fasting, offering a lifestyle approach to weight loss and improved health. After losing over eighty pounds, author Gin...

Denis Brenan Bullen was a figure of controversy in Cork's medical history during the first two-thirds of the 19th century. His teenage involvement in a dispute with John Woodroffe, surgeon at the...

Rameau's Nephew and Other Works by Denis DiderotThis anthology presents the most original and influential writings of Denis Diderot, a leading figure in 18th-century literature. It features...

Denied a Mummy is a heart-wrenching story about three siblings, Sean, Dougie, and Mary, who have faced unimaginable trauma in their young lives. After being left to fend for themselves by their...

On the remote Irish isle of Innishmahon, campaigning journalist Marianne Coltrane and her movie star partner Ryan O'Gorman are finally free to be together. But when nature conspires to keep them...

Denis Johnson's poetry collection brings together four previous books of poetry with a selection of new, unpublished work. This comprehensive collection showcases the poet's unique voice and style,...

A Brief History of the Rise and Progress of Anabaptism in England To Which is Prefixed, Some Account of the Learned Dr. Wiclif, and a Defence of Him From the False Charge of His, and His Followeres,...

The 1950 Revolution in Puerto Rico: A Powerful Story of Uprising and Suppression. In 1950, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an armed insurrection against the United States, sparking...

Rameau's Nephew and Other Works by Denis Diderot This anthology presents Diderot's most influential writings as a literary artist, showcasing his original and enduring ideas. The collection includes...

The Nun by Denis Diderot A young girl is forced into a convent and takes holy orders, but her life becomes a tale of mysticism, madness, and sadistic cruelty. This novel offers a scathing critique of...

Healing from the Courts of Heaven: A Leader's Guide to Removing Hindrances and Receiving God's Healing Power. This interactive leader's guide provides instruction on how to lead a small group, Bible...

David Kershaw's life was forever changed by Bill Shankly's words of encouragement. In 1950s Huddersfield Town FC, the paths of these three individuals crossed briefly, setting in motion a chain of...

Denis Johnson's Train Dreams is a poignant novella that captures the essence of a bygone era in the American West. Set against the backdrop of the early twentieth century, this extraordinary work of...

This 1746 publication sparked controversy upon its release, with authorities pursuing its author and banning the book. Denis Diderot's work challenged long-held beliefs, particularly those rooted in...

Jacques the Fatalist by Denis Diderot is a philosophical exploration of human existence. The novel challenges the idea that our lives are determined by genetics and environment, questioning whether...

Diderot's radical scientific and philosophical thinking is showcased in these two provocative dialogues. Written during a time when his ideas sparked both praise and criticism, they offer a unique...

A marriage built on lies can be deadly. When Cheryl met Xan nine years ago, she was a struggling single parent with a five-year-old son. Now they have two children and he's hell-bent on turning her...

Stanley Cohen explores how we avoid confronting uncomfortable realities, from personal struggles to global atrocities. This comprehensive study examines the ways in which individuals and...

Denis Diderot's Rameau's Nephew is a unique and provocative work of French literature. Written over many years, it was first released to great impact in 18th-century France. In this famous Parisian...

Denis Diderot's Memoirs of a Nun is a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as religious hypocrisy and sexual repression. Written by one of the most influential figures of the French...

The Elephant in the Room: Silence and Denial in Everyday Life Eviatar Zerubavel explores how social realities are often denied, revealing the complex web of silence that underlies our everyday lives...

The Genocide Against the Tutsi, and the Rwandan Churches Between Grief and Denial by Philippe Denis is a pioneering study that explores the role of Christian churches in the Rwandan genocide. In...

The NFL's decades-long attempt to deny and cover up mounting evidence connecting brain damage from football with CTE is exposed in this meticulously documented exploration. A 2005 scientific paper by...

Science denial can have serious consequences. Lee McIntyre explores how to engage with those who reject scientific expertise and promotes a calm and respectful approach to communication.In this book,...

The Rulers of Russia by Denis Fahey CSSP This pamphlet presents historical evidence that challenges the dominant narrative surrounding the Soviet Union. The author argues that the system's architects...

The Paradoxes of Posterity by Benjamin Hoffmann explores the complexities of literary creation and its relationship with the concept of posterity. This book delves into the idea that writers seek to...