33 results for 'Rausing, Sigrid'

Sigrid, a young valkyrie, faces challenges in her dual role as a princess and a warrior. Her relationships with others are complicated, and she struggles with the moral implications of her actions...

Sigrid Nunez's poignant memoir of Susan Sontag is a deeply felt tribute to a cultural icon. The author first met Sontag as an aspiring writer, and the two began a relationship that would profoundly...

This extraordinary novel explores the meaning of life and death, and the value of companionship. The woman at its heart finds that everyone she meets has a common need: the urge to talk about...

Granta 159: What Do You See?This anthology brings together a diverse range of voices and perspectives, featuring essays, memoirs, travel writing, and fiction. Sigrid Rausing has curated a selection...

Kristin Lavransdatter is a sweeping historical epic that explores the life of one passionate and headstrong woman in 14th-century Norway. Set against the richly detailed backdrop of the period, the...

A moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she is left with the...

The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069 A bold and thought-provoking theory on the history of America, Generations proposes that each generation belongs to one of four types, repeating...

The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band Get an inside look at the rebellious lives of four of the most influential icons in American rock history. This autobiography reveals the...

Sigrid has always known a life of ordinary routine, but everything changes when a vision of herself as a warrior appears. This is the moment when she must decide whether to follow her destiny or stay...

Olav Audunssøn I. Vows Volume 1 by Sigrid Undset is set in turbulent thirteenth-century Norway, where bloodlines and loyalties often supersede law. Against this backdrop, the story of Olav Audunssøn...

The Broken Raven by Joseph Elliott After their escape from Norveg, Agatha and Jaime return to the Isle of Skye with their clan only to find it under the control of the treacherous people of Raasay...

Enjoy the timeless music of Johann Strauss, Jr. with this collection of 12 waltzes made easy for piano. The book features arrangements of some of Strauss's most famous compositions, including The...

Robert Rauschenberg: A Life and Art of Innovation This concise introduction to Robert Rauschenberg's life and work offers a lively and accessible exploration of his inventive and influential art...

The Last Waltz: The Strauss Dynasty and Vienna A fascinating story of two waltz kings and their family's tumultuous history. The Strauss dynasty produced some of the most beloved music of the 19th...

Robert Rauschenberg: A Revolutionary Artist Calvin Tomkins first discovered Robert Rauschenberg's work in the late 1950s and has since dedicated his career to writing about contemporary art. This...

Leo Strauss: Politics, Philosophy, Judaism by Steven B. Smith This book offers a fresh perspective on Leo Strauss's thought, challenging common assumptions about his connection to neoconservatism...

German philosophy in the twentieth century was marked by intense debate and controversy. This book provides an introduction to the key thinkers of the period, exploring how they responded to the...

Richard Strauss: A Composer ReevaluatedThis Companion provides a comprehensive survey of Richard Strauss's life and work, exploring his operatic output, tone poems, and Lieder in the context of their...

The Main Enterprise of the World: A Humanistic Rethinking of Education Philip Kitcher offers a comprehensive vision for education's goals and purpose. He explores how schools and universities can...

Richard Strauss: 40 Songs: The Vocal Library This comprehensive collection of 40 songs by Richard Strauss is the definitive art song literature. Special advisor to the edition, renowned Strauss...

Thomas Aquinas's natural-law teaching posits that its primary precepts are self-evident and accessible to human reason. This idea is central to his philosophical system, which has been subject to...

The Pirate King of Roman Britain: Carausius and the Fourth Roman Invasion In the mid-3rd century AD, Roman Britain's regional fleet vanished from history. The North Sea and English Channel were soon...

Easy Classical Viola and Cello Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Other Composers by Marc. This collection features a selection of classical pieces by renowned composers,...

Easy Classical Trumpet and Piano Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Grieg, Wagner, Strauss and Other Composers by Marc. This collection brings together 18 easy and fun classical pieces for trumpet and...

Easy Classical Cello and Piano Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Other Composers by Marc. Discover the beauty of classical music with this collection of 18 easy and fun...

Easy Classical Violin and Cello Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Other Composers This collection presents 18 easy and fun classical pieces for violin and cello duets,...

Easy Classical Violin and Viola Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Other Composers by Javier Marcó This collection brings together 18 easy and fun classical pieces,...

A thought-provoking collection of essays exploring the decision to remain childless by choice. In this critically acclaimed anthology, thirteen acclaimed female writers share their perspectives on...

The Warrior Quest for Heroes, Book II by Stephen Aryan Kell Kressia's life as King of Algany is one of duty and responsibility, but at great personal cost. Trapped in a loveless marriage, he finds...

A poignant and thought-provoking novel about human connection, The Vulnerables explores the complexities of relationships and the power of vulnerability. When three strangers are brought together in...

The Last of Her Kind by Sigrid Nunez is a haunting and provocative novel that explores the complexities of friendship and the darker side of idealism. In 1968, two women from different walks of life...

A poignant and thought-provoking novel about human connection, The Vulnerables tells the story of three strangers brought together by circumstance in one Manhattan apartment. As they navigate their...

Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath is a richly detailed tapestry of 14th-century Norway, woven from the threads of politics, social history, and family life. Sigrid Undset's masterpiece interweaves...