30 results for 'Dinesen, Isak'

Seven Gothic Tales by Isak Dinesen In this captivating collection of seven intricately interwoven tales, Dinesen crafts a world of romance, desire, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop...

Four stories from Isak Dinesen's life in Kenya bring together her love for the African people and landscape. Written in the 1950s, these absorbing tales are complemented by 'Echoes from the Hills', a...

Babette's Feast and Other Stories Five enchanting tales from Isak Dinesen, author of Out of Africa, come together in this captivating collection. At its heart is the story of a French cook who brings...

Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen is a true account of her life on her plantation in Kenya. With classic simplicity, she describes the ways of the country and its people, including the beauty of the...

Marianna Torgovnick's Primitive Passions explores the Western fascination with cultures we term "primitive". The author examines how writers and artists like Carl Jung, Isak Dinesen, D. H. Lawrence,...

The Angelic Avengers by Isak Dinesen is a story about two young girls, Lucan and Zosine, who find themselves in a difficult situation after being orphaned and deserted. With no home to call their...

The restaurant has become an integral part of modern life. But what drives its enduring appeal? Robert Appelbaum explores this question in Dishing It Out, tracing the social meaning of the restaurant...

Classic adventure stories by Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Stephen Crane, Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London are combined with imaginative tales by Isak Dinesen, Patricia Highsmith and J. G...

Hannah Arendt: Life Is a Narrative by Julia Kristeva explores the philosophical aspects of Arendt's work, clarifying contradictions and correcting misapprehensions about her political and...

Daily Rituals: Women at Work is a fascinating collection of stories from over 140 brilliant female artists, writers, musicians, and performers. From the working routines of Barbara Hepworth and Kate...

The Grave Thief by Tom Lloyd In a world torn apart by fanaticism and oppression, Lord Isak must confront his own demons to save the Land from its oppressors. A brutal demonstration of intent has left...

A young woman's body is found dead in a farmhouse that has burned to the ground, and the community is left to grapple with the aftermath. For ten-year-old Isak, the event sets in motion a chain of...

The Lineage of the Arisaka: Facts and Circumstance in the History of the Arisaka Family of Rifles by Frederic Faust Discover the fascinating history behind one of Japan's most iconic military rifles,...

The Morisaki bookshop is a small, family-run store in a Tokyo neighbourhood renowned for its high concentration of bookstores. The shop itself is packed tightly with books, making it difficult for...

A woman and a young girl are found in a wrecked boat off Dartmoor. They are taken to All Hallows, an imposing asylum, where the woman remains in a coma and the little girl is placed in an attic room...

In a world governed by prophecy and divine whim, a young man finds himself at the centre of a war he barely understands. Isak, a white-eye, is feared and despised in equal measure, trapped in a life...

The Arisaka Rifle: A Study of Japan's World War II Arsenal. This engaging study features specially commissioned color artwork and draws upon a range of sources to cast new light on the origins,...

Daisaku Ikeda and Dialogue for Peace by Olivier Urbain explores the philosophy of peace through dialogue. This approach focuses on intense discussion with individuals or small groups to transform...

The Story of Vaisakhi: The Birth of the Khalsa Panth Discover the epic moment in time that changed the dynamics of the Sikh faith. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Vaisakhi, a...

Learn to draw your own adorable manga fashions with this fun-to-read guide. Misako Rocks! is a Japanese comic artist who shares her expertise in drawing kawaii styles, inspiring young artists to...

Takaku Kuboku: Asian Modernism and the Art of Kūboku and Hisako Takaku is a unique exploration of textile art in Japan. This publication introduces Kuboku's aesthetic ideas and artistic practice to...

Learn to create your own adorable manga artwork with this fun-to-read guide. Award-winning middle-grade graphic novelist Misako Rocks! shares her expertise in drawing kawaii characters, inspiring...

After a devastating break-up, Takako's life is turned upside down. She loses her job, her friends, and her sense of purpose. In a desperate attempt to escape her heartache, she turns to her distant...

Stories from the Kitchen is an anthology that brings together a diverse range of stories centered around food and cooking.From decadent feasts to humble meals, this collection features tales by...

A Baptist Preacher's Buddhist Teacher: My Interfaith Journey with Daisaku Ikeda Made Me a Better Christian Lawrence E. Carter Sr.'s memoir is an inspiring account of his personal journey towards...

Join Maya, Neel and their pet squirrel, Chintu, as they celebrate Vaisakhi, Punjab's Spring Harvest Festival, in this multicultural and educational series from Bollywood Groove. Kids will learn about...

Lord Isak is dead, and with him, his armies and entire tribe are in disarray. King Emin's decision to continue the war alone has sparked a new challenge for the Menin. As Ruhen develops his 'Saviour'...

A chilling and unputdownable novel from Louise Douglas. In 1903, two survivors are taken to All Hallows, an imposing asylum on Dartmoor, after being found in a wrecked boat. A woman remains in a...

Brian Herne's White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris is a story of adventure and romance that spans seventy years of East Africa. The region has a profound effect on our imagination, with...

The Bushbuckridge region of South Africa has one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the world. Since the early 1990s, the disease has spread rapidly, with life expectancies falling by 12 years...