78 results for 'Paolo Bacigalupi'

Paolo Bacigalupi's Pump Six and Other Stories is a collection of eleven short science fiction stories that explore the human condition in a world on the brink of environmental disaster. With a keen...

Paolo, Emperor of Rome is a heartwarming tale about a dachshund's big adventure. Trapped in a hair salon, Paolo dreams of freedom and the sweet life in Rome. One day, he makes his escape and throws...

Paolo the Pig joins the zodiac race, but he's not competing for the win. He'd rather focus on his favorite food! However, Paolo realizes that exercise can be good for him too. The race will take him...

Oasis's six-month tour was a defining moment in the band's history, offering a unique glimpse into the world of one of the most iconic rock groups of the 1990s. As writer and confidant to the...

Paolo Ventura: Photographs and Drawings is a comprehensive monograph dedicated to the Italian artist's work. Over the course of fifteen years, Ventura has developed a unique approach to staged...

The Origin of the Virus: A Groundbreaking Investigation into the Laboratory Origin of SARS-CoV-2 A shocking account of the events leading to the COVID-19 pandemic, this book reveals the disturbing...

Sex, death, political passion are the simple objects to which Pier Paolo Pasolini gives his elegiac heart. A poet and writer of great distinction, Pasolini was also an outspoken and original voice in...

Paolo Nutini's journey to stardom began in Paisley, Scotland, where he was born to a Scottish mother and Italian father. His early life took an unexpected turn when his grandfather encouraged him to...

Pier Paolo Pasolini's poetry offers a unique window into his artistic vision and creative range. Spanning nearly two decades, this collection brings together poems from every period of Pasolini's...

Paolo Hewitt's Getting High is a candid and humorous account of his time on the road with Oasis, from 1994 to 1996, capturing the band's rise to fame and the chaos that accompanied it.With intimate...

Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse brings together twenty-two prescient tales of Armageddon and its aftermath from some of today's finest writers.Edited by award-winning anthologist John Joseph...

Climate fiction, or cli-fi, is a genre that explores the world we live in now and in the near future as global warming's effects become more evident. This first anthology of its kind brings together...

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping dystopian thriller that explores a chilling near future. In a world where oil has run out and calorie companies dominate nations, the divide between...

The End Is Nigh is an anthology of apocalyptic fiction that explores life before the apocalypse. Edited by John Joseph Adams and Hugh Howey, this collection features all-new works from acclaimed...

Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology Volumes 2 & 3 brings together seventeen gripping stories from acclaimed authors and screenwriters worldwide. Curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David...

The Art of Film Projection: A Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive and beautifully produced guide to the art of film projection. Compiled from over 50 years of expertise, this book brings together the...

Play and the Artist's Creative Process explores the connection between childhood play and adult creativity. This book examines how an understanding of play can shed new light on the processes that...

In the breathtaking Italian Alps, Paolo Cognetti finds solace from his painful past. A young man's journey to escape the city's overwhelming pace takes him back to the rustic comfort of Valle...

Heaven and Earth by Paolo Giordano is set in Puglia, Italy, where Teresa spends her summers with her father. There, she becomes immersed in her grandmother's cheap crime paperbacks and develops a...

Deja Vu and the End of History by Paolo Virno Paolo Virno explores how our experience of time becomes historical, examining the construct of memory, the passage of time, and the concept of "end of...

Neymar: from the Playground to the Pitch Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a Brazilian sports hero who has captured the hearts of fans around the world. Born in São Paolo, Neymar's journey to the top...

The Garden Liberated: An Evolution of Italian Garden Design showcases ten exceptional gardens created by renowned Italian garden architect Paolo Pejrone. Spanning different regions of Italy, these...

Homer is a deeply insightful exploration of the Iliad and the Odyssey, focusing on the poetic treatment of story, characters, and nature. Paolo Vivante argues that Homer's poetry presents events in...

Paolo Nutini's Caustic Love is an Artist-approved album matching folio containing all the songs from his second UK Number 1 album, arranged for piano, vocal with guitar chords. This collection...

Discover the incredible joy, power, healing and anointing that is yours as a child of God. Paolo Bottari's book, Free in Christ, guides you through the steps of preparation for the ministry of...

A Devil Comes to Town by Paolo Maurensig is a darkly comedic tale of literary obsession and the supernatural. In this gripping novel, a small Swiss village is turned upside down when a charismatic...

Money and Promises: Seven Deals That Changed the WorldThe history of modern banking is rooted in unexpected alliances between states and moneylenders. Paolo Zannoni explores seven pivotal cases, from...

A debut novel about the darker side of human nature, "The King of Video Poker" by Paolo Iacovelli is a gripping tale of obsession and despair. When Arnold Palmer's death sends shockwaves through his...

Artemis Fowl is a gripping graphic novel adaptation by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Giovanni Rigano and coloured by Paolo Lamanna. This labour of love brings the genre-busting story...

Paolo Giordano's short essay explores how disease spreads in our interconnected world and what it means for us. Written from Italy during lockdown, he explains why the coronavirus crisis got so bad...

The Scent of India by Pier Paolo Pasolini and David Price is a unique vision of India as seen through the eyes of a filmmaker. Translated from Italian, this work offers an insightful look at...

Dear Orson Welles and Other Essays is a thought-provoking collection of essays by acclaimed filmmaker and author Mark Cousins. In this wide-ranging work, Cousins reflects on his career in...

Rome's city streets are alive with the hunger and anger of its youth. In this daring novel, Pier Paolo Pasolini captures the raw energy of urban life in 1950s Italy. Pasolini's unflinching realism...

The Future of African Customary Law by Jeanmarie Fenrich, Paolo Galizzi and Tracy E. Higgins explores the complexities of customary law in sub-Saharan Africa, where it remains a vital part of the...

Student Success: Foundations of Self-ManagementThis practical guide helps students achieve their academic and career goals by understanding the behaviors that are within their control. Gian Paolo...

A gripping and moving novel for children aged 10 and up, set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1944, Florence is occupied by Nazi German forces, but the Italian resistance movement remains...

The 2019 Formula 1 World Championship cars are revealed in meticulous detail. Paolo Filisetti, an authoritative technical commentator, presents a rich series of colour drawings that expose the...

The Seven Games of Leadership offers a fresh perspective on personal and professional development. In this guide, Paolo Gallo provides seven key phases for growth, focusing on co-designing and...

The Compass and the Radar offers a unique approach to finding your ideal career. Paolo Gallo shares his coaching practice, management theories, case studies, and personal story-telling to help you...

Mathematics has served not just as a way to understand and order, but also as a foundation for the reality it describes. In this elegant book, Paolo Zellini offers a brief cultural and intellectual...

Excellent Cadavers: The Mafia and the Death of the First Italian RepublicThe assassination of two Sicilian prosecutors, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, in 1992 was a turning point in Italy's...

Discover the future of banking with Paolo Sironi's insightful new resource on Contextual and Conscious Banking. This book explores how platform theory will transform the financial services industry,...

This collection of idiosyncratic lessons offers a fresh perspective on architecture, encouraging exploration and experimentation. Pier Paolo Tamburelli's annotated sketches provide a visual...

The Dialogical Therapist: Dialogue in Systemic Practice (The Systemic Thinking and Practice Series) This book introduces the concept of the dialogical therapist, who uses systemic hypotheses to guide...

The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool: A Syrian Journey is a thought-provoking account of five journeys undertaken by Marius Kociejowski over several years. This book focuses on the slow journey...

Inside Ward 77, mental illness coexists with ordinary lives. Paolo Milone offers a more complex picture of doctors and nurses who work in an emergency psychiatric ward. This unsettling memoir...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a complex and influential Italian intellectual of the post-war era. This revised edition of his biography offers a fresh perspective on an artist who defied conventions in...

London, November 1966. A photo of a car in flames with Paul McCartney's body inside has John Lennon staring, unable to speak or look away. His friend is gone, and the Beatles are no longer together...

Theorem by Pier Paolo Pasolini is a novel that explores themes of seduction, obsession, family, and the confines of capitalism. Based on his film of the same name, this enigmatic work takes shape as...

The art of concealment: how to hide the effort. This concept, known as sprezzatura, has been debated by philosophers and artists for centuries. Paolo D'Angelo explores its history, from ancient...

Joseph of Copertino: A Biography of a Remarkable Life This biography tells the story of Joseph of Copertino, a man who defied expectations with his extraordinary claims and remarkable life. Written...

Formula 1 2020/2022 La TECNICA / TECHNICAL INSIGHTS Anteprima/Preview 2023 by Paolo Filisetti offers an in-depth analysis of the technical evolution of Formula 1 cars during three pivotal seasons...

Bramante's work offers a unique starting point for imagining a contemporary theory of space and reflecting on the relationship between architecture and politics. This reappraisal, by architect Pier...

Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast by Cynthia Saltzman explores one of history's most significant art appropriation campaigns. In 1797, the French army removed Paolo Veronese's...

The Miracle Forest / El Bosque Milagroso is a heartwarming true story about how one man and a community transformed a barren savanna in Colombia into a thriving rainforest. Paolo Lugari and the...

Yokai: The Ancient Prints of Japanese Monsters by Paolo Linetti presents 200 works from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing a range of Japanese imagery. This collection includes prints, rare...

The story behind Oasis' explosive rise to fame is told in this intimate and entertaining biography. Paolo Hewitt spent years on the road with the band, capturing their highs and lows in vivid detail...

Italian Medium Tanks 1939-45 by Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli is a detailed study of Italy's medium tank development during World War II. The country's strategic focus on neighboring...

Feltham Made Me by Paolo Sedazzari is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human truth. Through a unique blend of interviews and transcripts, Sedazzari delves into the lives of...

Vendetta: The Mafia, Judge Falcone, and the Quest for Justice by John Follain On May 23, 2012, a devastating attack shook Italy, claiming the lives of Judge Paolo Borsellino and his wife Francesca,...

Explore the charming country homes and gardens of Britain's top interior designers, accompanied by their beloved canine companions. At Home in the English Countryside showcases a collection of...

The Cold Summer by Gianrico Carofiglio is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of southern Italy in 1992. A summer that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, as a series of tragic...

Basquiat A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat's life in a visually dazzling fashion. Through cinematic scenes, this...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a multifaceted intellectual whose passion for painting was just one aspect of his work. As an artist, critic and filmmaker, he sought to challenge conventional art criticism...

Algebra Notes from the Underground offers an unconventional introduction to abstract algebra, focusing on a modern perspective and highlighting the unifying categorical principles underlying various...

Operation Olive, the Allied assault on the Gothic Line in Italy, 1944, is a pivotal moment in World War II history that has often been overlooked. In this book, Italian military historian Pier Paolo...

The inaugural season of the Premier League marked a significant turning point in English football history. On August 15, 1992, a new era began, one that would attract top talent from around the globe...

The Game: The Story of Italy v Brazil at Spain '82 Piero Trellini's engaging narrative delves into the stories of the key figures who shaped one of football's most iconic matches. From Paolo Rossi to...

The Temple of Painting: A Treatise on Artistic Style Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo's treatise on art is a unique and insightful exploration of style in painting. Written as an introduction to his...

An Entertaining Life Designing Town and Country is a sumptuously illustrated book that takes readers on a tour of the homes and lives of two celebrated designers, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen...

Sienese Painting: A Visual Overview of Renaissance Art By Timothy Hyman, National Geographic Books Discover the extraordinary artistic tradition of Siena, a city-republic that produced some of the...

Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World offers a broad exploration of the conceptual foundations for comparative analysis of media and politics globally. It builds upon Daniel C. Hallin and...

The Marquis de Sade and the Avant-Garde By Alyce Mahon Published by Princeton University Press in 2020. Alyce Mahon explores how the writings of the Marquis de Sade, known for his libertine...

Oasis's 1998 visit to New Zealand marked a pivotal moment in the band's history, with their third album Be Here Now cementing their commercial peak. This book tells the story of that tour, drawing on...

The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story Robin Friday was a footballer who defied expectations, refusing to be bound by convention. His talent was undeniable, but his personal...

Utamaro, Hokusai Hiroshige Geisha, Samurai and the Culture of Pleasure by Francesco Paolo Campione, Marco Fagioli, Moira Luraschi (Hardcover) This book brings together the works of three ukiyo-e...

America and the China Threat: From the End of History to the End of Empire by Paolo Urio. The US has long projected fear of harm from other nations, even as it expanded its dominion over them. With...

The Winter Campaign in Italy 1943: Orsogna, San Pietro and Ortona By Pier Paolo Battistelli, Bloomsbury USA, 2023 In the final months of 1943, Allied forces launched a series of crucial battles along...