191 results for 'Hubert Dreyfus'

Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair A new biography that sheds light on the life of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, the central figure in one of history's most infamous scandals. This book...

The Dreyfus Affair "J'accuse" and Other Writings by Émile Zola In September 1894, a letter intercepted by French authorities claimed to prove the guilt of Jewish army captain Alfred Dreyfus. This act...

The Dreyfus Affair: Honour and Politics in the Belle Époque By Martin P. Johnson This book explores one of the most significant crises of the Third Republic, a case that transformed French politics...

Oxford historian Ruth Harris presents a definitive account of one of the most significant episodes in modern history - the Dreyfus Affair. In 1894, Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French...

The Dreyfus Affair: A Story of Betrayal and Justice In 1894, Captain Alfred Dreyfus's rapid rise in the French artillery was matched only by the resentment he inspired among aristocratic officers...

Hubert Dreyfus presents a compelling argument in Mind Over Machine, suggesting that human intuition and expertise will remain more valuable than technology develops.The author debates the use of...

The Man on Devil's Island: Alfred Dreyfus and the Affair that Divided France by Ruth Harris. In 1894, a stolen letter from a German military attaché in Paris sparked a scandal that would shake the...

Émile Zola's life was marked by turmoil and bravery. In 1898, he was sentenced to prison for defending a wrongly convicted man in the Dreyfus Affair. Fleeing France with just hours to spare, Zola...

Hubert Wilkins was an Australian whose life was as remarkable as it was varied. Born into a family of pioneer pastoralists in South Australia, he went on to study engineering before pursuing...

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...

Hubert's Hair Raising Adventure is a humorous tale about a lion's quest to regrow his mane after it catches fire. With his beautiful locks gone, Hubert tries everything to get them back. This...

Hubert Harrison: The Struggle for Equality, 1918-1927 This biography explores the final decade of Hubert Harrison's life, from 1918 to 1927. Jeffrey B. Perry examines Harrison's literary and...

James Castle: A New Perspective This book presents a fresh approach to the work of self-taught artist James Castle, exploring how his drawings and practice resonate with earlier masters. Featuring...

Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book. Lauren Child returns to one of her most popular characters, revisiting the rather unconventional...

Hubert Harrison: A Radical Voice for Black America. From 1883 to 1918, Hubert Harrison was a highly influential writer, orator, educator, critic, and activist who combined class consciousness with...

Time and Radical Politics in France From the Dreyfus Affair to the First World War by Alexandra Paulin-Booth This book explores how people have thought about time and its impact on their political...

Hubert Humphrey's life was defined by a single moment: August 29, 1968, when he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago. As he spoke, tear gas filled the air and thousands of...

Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights by Samuel G. Freedman is a riveting account of one politician's courageous stand against racial segregation in America. In 1948, Hubert Humphrey...

Hubert de Burgh's remarkable life story is one of loyalty, duty, and ultimate triumph. From humble beginnings to becoming one of England's most powerful men, his career was marked by pivotal moments...

Underground Tales of Hacking, Madness and Obsession on the Electronic Frontier by Suelette Dreyfus and Julian Assange In the early 2000s, a group of elite hackers embarked on a high-stakes game of...

Hubert L. Dreyfus's Skillful Coping presents a selection of his most influential essays on mind and action.This collection explores a model of skillful engaged human action, which informs much of...

The 12th SS: The History of the Hitler Youth Panzer Division is a detailed and gripping account of one of the most infamous divisions to fight in World War II. Part two of Hubert Meyer's defining...

Hubert L. Dreyfus's influential work challenges the idea that machines can replicate human thought and intelligence. First published in 1972, this groundbreaking book sparked controversy in the...

The internet has long been touted as a tool for community and connection. However, does it truly offer a solution to our social isolation? Hubert Dreyfus explores this question through a diverse...

Retrieving Realism offers a radical critique of the traditional view of knowledge, challenging the idea that our understanding of the world is mediated by ideas in the mind. Hubert Dreyfus and...

What Computers Can't Do explores the limits and capabilities of artificial intelligence, challenging the notion that machines can replicate human thought and action.Written by philosopher Hubert L...

A comprehensive exploration of habit in philosophy, from ancient to modern times. This major volume brings together a team of international contributors to examine the fundamental topic of habit in...

The Thin Red Line is a collection of essays exploring the philosophical aspects of Terrence Malick's film. This book delves into the existential and phenomenological themes, cinematic techniques, and...

Hubert Dreyfus and Sean Dorrance Kelly explore how our search for meaning has evolved over time. They argue that as we began to rely on our own independent will, we lost the skill of encountering the...

Abraham, the Man and the Symbol: A Jungian Interpretation of the Biblical Story by Gustav Dreyfus is an in-depth exploration of the biblical figure of Abraham. Through a Jungian lens, Dr Dreyfus...

Aurora Rising is a gripping space opera that delves into the darker side of a utopian society. Tom Dreyfus, a skilled Prefect, must navigate a complex web of power and corruption when a gruesome...

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference book that covers all aspects of crochet, including various techniques such as Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick...

The Granny Square Book, Second Edition offers a wealth of inspiration for crocheters of all skill levels. With 100 motifs and 25 new projects, this updated edition provides endless possibilities for...

Franz Schubert's life was marked by the vibrant musical scene of Vienna in the early 19th century. This biography offers a fresh perspective on the composer, exploring his professional career,...

The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed provides an in-depth guide to the vast literature of song created by Franz Schubert during his short working life. This comprehensive reference covers all 600...

The Boy With Green Hair by D. R. Evans tells the story of Hubert, a new boy at school whose hair is unexpectedly green. Some children tease him, and he struggles to make friends.When Hubert runs home...

Schubert: A Musical WayfarerThis major new biography sheds light on the life and work of one of music's most intriguing figures. Lorraine Byrne Bodley delves into Schubert's private world, revealing...

Hubertus Joseph Pilates: A Life in Movement This biography tells the story of Hubertus Joseph Pilates, a German-born fitness pioneer who revolutionized exercise and physical rehabilitation. Born in...

Schubert's Winter Journey: Anatomy of an Obsession by Ian Bostridge is a deeply insightful exploration of one of music's most iconic and enigmatic works. This song cycle, composed in the final months...

Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata In E Major (D. 459), also known as "Fünf Klavierstücke," is a renowned piano piece that has been beautifully reprinted in this edition.This unaltered reprint of the...

Franz Schubert's Winterreise is a song cycle that has captivated audiences for centuries. However, its poetry has often been regarded as weak and trivial. In Retracing a Winter's Journey, Susan...

A young mouse's shortcut home turns into a fantastical journey guided by a mysterious guardian. When a blizzard closes the library early, Hubert decides to take a shortcut through the spooky Hollow...

Franz Schubert's song cycles are renowned for their beauty and complexity. However, Richard Kramer argues that many of these works were intended to be part of larger cyclical arrangements that were...

Franz Schubert and His World offers a fresh perspective on the life and music of one of classical music's most fascinating figures. This collection of essays and translated documents sheds new light...

An Officer and a Spy, the gripping Richard and Judy Book Club favourite, is a tale of deceit and corruption set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France. Georges Picquart, a decorated army...

Sheet music for Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata In A Minor (D. 784) Op. 143 is available in sheet music format. This piece, composed by Franz Schubert, is a significant work in the piano repertoire. It...

The Cambridge Companion to Schubert provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Franz Schubert. This comprehensive guide covers the composer's musical style, his relationships with...

This Companion to Schubert's 'Winterreise' offers a comprehensive understanding of the song cycle by exploring its creation and reception in multiple contexts. Organized into five parts, it examines...

I Accuse! by Émile Zola In 1898, French novelist and critic Émile Zola took a bold stand against injustice. He published an open letter, "J'accuse...!", in a Paris newspaper, accusing the French...

We Live with Our Eyes Open by Hubert Van Zeller explores the human experience and our relationships with others and God. Drawing on his own reflections and conversations with friends, Dom Hubert...

Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin by Susan Youens provides an in-depth exploration of both the music and poetry behind this beloved song cycle. This guide delves into various perspectives, including...

Schubert's Workshop: Volume 2 offers a fresh study of the composer's compositional technique and its development. Through close examination of Schubert's use of technical and structural devices,...

Arnold Whittall explores the emergence and development of Romantic music in 19th-century Europe. This concise history covers the key figures and movements, from the passionate works of composers like...

Ewa Lipska's "Dear Ms. Schubert" is a unique collection of poems that explore the complexities of human connection in turbulent times. Written as intimate postcards to an anonymous recipient, these...

Hubert Anvil's life is about to change forever. Born with an angelic voice, he is deemed suitable for a drastic alteration: castration, which would bring him fame and fortune but also sever his...

Schubert's Workshop Towards an Early Maturity by Brian Newbould offers a fresh study of the composer's compositional technique and its development. Drawing on the author's experience with realising...

Robert S. Hatten's Interpreting Musical Gestures, Topics, and Tropes explores the meaning of music through a semiotic lens. Building on his earlier work, this book develops new theories on musical...

A Wartime Christmas by Maria Hubert and Andrew Hubert Recreate the poignant flavour of wartime Christmases in this unique anthology. Share memories of heartache, brief moments of escape and happiness...

Death in Winterreise: A Musical Exploration of Symbolic PresenceLauri Suurpää brings together two rigorous methodologies to provide a unique perspective on the expressive power of Franz Schubert's...

This collection features a selection of classical masterworks by renowned composers Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Wagner. All the pieces are...

Francisco Tárrega's masterful arrangements for solo guitar bring together the music of some of the world's most beloved composers. This collection features Tárrega's interpretations of Bach &...

Baritone Darren Chase's English version of Wilhelm Müller's Die Winterreise is a poetic translation written to accompany Franz Schubert's song cycle, Winterreise for voice and piano, Opus 89, D. 911...

The Willow Tree by Hubert Selby, Jr. and Hubert Selby is a powerful exploration of life in America's inner-city communities. In this searing novel, a young black man's world is turned upside down...

The Universe Explained to My Grandchildren by Hubert Reeves Hubert Reeves shares his passion for the universe with you in this inspiring book. Born from conversations with one of his granddaughters,...

Customize Your Knitting to Fit Your Style. Margaret Hubert shares expert techniques for adjusting standard knitting patterns to create garments tailored to your unique measurements and preferences...

Requiem for a Dream is a dark and powerful tale of the devastating consequences of addiction and the unfulfilled expectations of four young people. In this haunting novel, the pursuit of pleasure and...

Murder is easy to commit and get away with. In fact, it's child's play. When unpleasant uncle Hubert is found dead while playing cards, surrounded by relatives who stood to gain from his death, the...

Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love is an interactive relationship tool that can help couples stop arguing and begin healing. In this revised edition, couples therapist Nancy Dreyfus shares two new...

Bach and the Patterns of Invention offers a fresh perspective on the music of J. S. Bach, revealing him as a unique critic of his age.By examining Bach's approach to musical invention in various...

Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun and friendship, but in reality, he's struggling to connect with others. When his daughter announces she's coming to visit,...

The Book of Wealth - Book Two Popular Edition by Hubert Howe Bancroft explores the empires of The Far East, tracing the rise and fall of ancient civilizations. This volume delves into the history of...

Amelie Dreyfus is hiding in her family's wardrobe, but when she emerges it's not just a game - it's a matter of life and death. With the Nazis sweeping through Europe, Amelie joins the Resistance to...

Country of Arrival is a poignant and introspective poetry collection that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience.The 67-page paperback edition features Hubert Moore's...

Constantine Cavafy's journey to Paris in June 1897 marked the beginning of a transformative period in his life. This lyrical novel, penned by Ersi Sotiropoulos, is a poignant portrayal of a young man...

Ninette's War by John Jay is a deeply personal and powerful account of one woman's experience during World War II. Born into a prominent Jewish family, Ninette Dreyfus's life was transformed by the...

This collection of essays by Hubert Butler offers a unique perspective on European culture and politics. Written with uncommon elegance and power, these literary pieces explore topics from...

The Lagoon and Other StoriesA poignant collection of stories that marked Janet Frame's first published work, written while she was confined in a mental hospital. This powerful and deeply personal...

A fortnight ago, one citizen died. Two a week ago. Four died yesterday. Unless the cause can be found and stopped within four months, everyone will be dead. In this gripping science fiction mystery,...

Jerusalem: The Story of a Song is a fascinating history of England's unofficial national anthem. This song has its roots in a poem by William Blake, was set to music by Hubert Parry and has become an...

Owl Songs: Thirteen Line Poems by Hubert Moore is a collection of 53 poems that explore the world of owls through verse. These poems offer a unique perspective on these fascinating birds, capturing...

The November 1946 issue of Private Detective Stories features a collection of gripping tales from some of the era's most skilled writers. This volume brings together six stories, each one a...

The Juridical Unconscious: Trials and Traumas in the Twentieth Century by Shoshana Felman A groundbreaking account of the interaction between trauma and justice, this book explores how trials in the...

The Judgment of Paris by Hubert Damisch A French art historian's exploration of beauty and desire, tracing the connection between artistic vision and psychological drives. Damisch examines the...

The May-June 2021 issue of PN Review features a major new sequence of poems by Jamaican Poet Laureate Lorna Goodison. This edition also includes an opening essay in a new eco-essay series, as well as...

The Body of Stars offers an insightful exploration of astrology and its connection to the human body. By examining health challenges through the lens of astrology, readers can gain a deeper...

Discover the enduring appeal of physical books with ART IN BOOK FORM. This anthology celebrates the unique qualities of printed books, exploring their design philosophy and history through a visual...

Refactor Your Wetware: A Practical Guide to Pragmatic Thinking and LearningSoftware development happens in your head, not in an editor, IDE, or design tool. Learning new skills and technology is...

The French Secret Services: A History of French Intelligence from the Dreyfus Affair to the Gulf War by Douglas Porch. This comprehensive history explores the development of France's intelligence...

The Invisible Land by Hubert Mingarelli is a tense and tender story of the emotional and moral repercussions of violence. Set in post-war Germany, it follows a war photographer as he embarks on a...

Written for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, this renowned anthem has been performed at all subsequent British coronations. The 1911 version, prepared by the composer for the coronation of...

Hubert de Givenchy's eponymous fashion house has been synonymous with elegant couture for over six decades. From its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs, the story of Givenchy is...

A New York Times Notable Book, Righteous Victims is a comprehensive history of Zionist-Arab relations over the past 120 years. Benny Morris explores the roots of political Zionism, tracing its...

Emile Zola's literary legacy is marked by his groundbreaking novel cycle, Les Rougon-Macquart, which probed the social, sexual and moral landscape of late 19th-century France. This collection of...

Benjamin Taylor's Proust: The Search is an in-depth study of Marcel Proust's life and artistic struggles. The biography explores how Proust's personal experiences, including his mother's Judaism and...

Jonathan Judaken examines the image of "the Jew" in Jean-Paul Sartre's work to rethink his oeuvre and the role of the intellectual in France. This study explores how French identity is defined...

Claude Monet's Water Lilies are celebrated for their immersive quality and vivid color. However, it is also worth considering the social and political context in which they were created. During this...

Audrey and Givenchy is a stunning showcase of the enduring fashion partnership between two iconic figures: Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy. Their forty-year friendship and professional...

Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August and The Proud Tower offer a gripping and insightful exploration of the events leading up to World War I. With her unique blend of rigorous scholarship and...

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's funniest comedies, one man reveals the secrets to making hit films. Roger Nygard shares his experiences as a filmmaker and editor, from Emmy-nominated episodes to...