51 results for 'Worster, Grae'

Understanding Fluid Flow by Grae Worster provides a unique approach to introducing fluid dynamics, combining physical reasoning and mathematical developments. By setting theoretical concepts within...

Donald Worster's account of the devastating Dust Bowl years between 1929 and 1939 is a powerful exploration of one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in world history. Now, twenty-five...

The Wealth of Nature: Environmental History and the Ecological ImaginationBy Donald Worster, first published in 1993, this collection of essays explores the relationship between humanity and nature...

Donald Worster examines how complex issues of worldwide abundance and scarcity have shaped American society and behavior over three centuries. He explores whether America is shifting from a culture...

The Written Works of Graeme EdgeA collection of lyrics and poetry from one of rock music's most iconic figures, with additional anecdotes on the inspiration behind many of his most famous works...

Donald Worster's Shrinking the Earth: The Rise and Decline of American Abundance offers a compelling exploration of how complex issues of worldwide abundance and scarcity have shaped American society...

The Greek-English Interlinear ESV New Testament is an indispensable resource for those studying the New Testament in its original Greek. This comprehensive volume presents the NA28 Greek text...

A comprehensive guide to the pronunciation of Classical Greek, now in its third edition. This revised version includes significant updates, including a more precise chronology of phonetic changes and...

Music and Metamorphosis in Graeco-Roman Thought by Pauline A. LeVen explores the fundamental questions about music, song, and their place within ancient cultures. This book examines the aesthetic and...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the techniques used by Graeco-Egyptian magicians, uncovering the academic tools and methods that were actually employed. By reading this book, you...

The Greek tragic poets' surviving works are preserved in fragmentary form only. This volume presents the most interesting and substantial fragments from their plays.It includes texts from Euripides,...

Mystic Cults in Magna Graecia brings new insight to the study of mystic cults in the ancient world. This collection of essays explores the features associated with "mystery religions" that flourished...

The Eye of the Beholder: Deformity and Disability in the Graeco-Roman World By Robert Garland This groundbreaking book explores the lives of individuals with disabilities and deformities in ancient...

This lavishly illustrated book recontextualises debates about the visual and verbal spheres through the lens of Greek and Roman antiquity. Dr Squire explores how modern Western concepts of 'words'...

Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World by Philip De Souza offers a fresh perspective on this often-overlooked aspect of ancient history. This innovative study explores how piracy flourished in the...

Graeme Souness' autobiography is a perceptive and opinionated account of his life in football. Spanning over 50 years, it chronicles one of the most successful and colourful careers in British...

Golden Mummies of Egypt offers a fresh perspective on the beliefs about the afterlife during a pivotal era in Egyptian history. The book presents new insights into the cultural exchange between...

Within the realm of ancient Hellenistic literature, a specific term emerges: θεαγωγία (divine evocation). This concept is distinct from its contemporary counterparts, 'evocation' and 'invocation',...

Graeme Swann: The Breaks Are Off - My Autobiography A remarkable career trajectory is revealed in this candid autobiography. From being drafted into the England squad at 19 to becoming one of the...

Houses in Graeco-Roman Egypt: Arenas for Ritual Activity explores the role of domestic spaces in ancient Egyptian and Graeco-Roman rituals. This study draws on archaeological evidence and literary...

Asceticism in the Graeco-Roman World by Richard Finn explores how individuals and communities used self-control and self-denial to order their lives in relation to the divine. This combined study...

Antonio Aloni's treatise explores the formulaic style of Archilochus in his elgiac fragments and the first Cologne Epode. This study examines the poet's distinctive approach to verse.The work is...

The Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek World provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating field of study. This volume brings together expert contributions that explore the archaeology, history,...

The Novum Testamentum Graece (NA28) is the widely accepted standard for Greek editions of the New Testament. This edition features an updated text-critical apparatus, with revised linking of variants...

Lena Dubois thought her Graël quest was over, but that was only the beginning. Her nemesis defeated, she finds herself abducted to a realm beyond Earth, where she discovers her true identity. Plunged...

For nearly three centuries, the dominant approach to understanding the Acts of the Apostles has been to view it as a document advocating for peaceful coexistence between early Christianity and the...

The Athenian Ecclesia II: A Collection of Articles 1983-1989 This collection of articles by Mogens Herman Hansen explores the working and functioning of the Athenian assembly, covering key aspects...

The Athenian Trireme Vs Persian Trireme: A Study of the Graeco-Persian Wars 499-449 BC by Nic Fields is a detailed exploration of two of history's most famous warships, the trireme. This book delves...

From Little Acorns: A Story of Courage and Inspiration is an autobiography that shares Graeme Whiting's personal journey.The author recounts his experiences, highlighting key moments of courage and...

Origen's Homilies on the Psalms: Codex Monacensis Graecus 314 is a significant collection of Christian preaching from the pre-Constantinian period. Discovered in 2012, this manuscript contains...

Poetry and mathematics might seem like unrelated disciplines, but ancient Greek and Roman poets often wove counting and calculation into their verses. This book brings together lesser-known works...

This collection of essays explores the concept of voluntary associations in the Graeco-Roman world. Through detailed case studies of various groups such as early synagogues, churches, philosophical...

Graeae Plays 1: New Plays Redefining Disability brings together six innovative plays that challenge and redefine our understanding of disability. This groundbreaking collection is introduced by Dame...

The Septuagint Ezechiel by Detlef Fraenkel is a significant study of the surviving fragments of the Septuagint, an interface between Jewish and Christian life and belief. This edition represents a...

David Graeber's work continues to shape our understanding of human society. This collection of new writings brings together his insights into one book, showcasing how deeply his ideas remain...

Worshipping a Crucified Man by Jeremy Hudson explores how early Christian writers engaged with Jewish scriptures in their writings. These texts, written by Christian converts from Graeco-Roman...

The Battle of Plataea: A Turning Point in the Graeco-Persian Wars In 479 BC, the Greeks secured a major victory at Plataea, a battle that marked the end of the Persian Wars. This pivotal conflict has...

Dionysus and Politics Constructing Authority in the Graeco-Roman World by Filip Doroszewski and Dariusz Karłowicz presents a significant but overlooked aspect of Greek and Roman political thought...

Camera Graeca: Photographs, Narratives, Materialities explores the cultural and material significance of photography in Greece. This interdisciplinary volume examines the entanglement of Greece with...

Published in 1894, Pan is a novel that tells the story of Lieutenant Thomas Glahn's life and adventures in a remote township in northern Norway. This stunning new edition restores W. Worster's...

The De usu astrolabii eiusque constructione is a significant and little-known treatise by the 6th-century Greek scholar John Philoponus. This ancient text provides the oldest surviving description...

Greek Thought, Arabic Culture: The Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement in Baghdad and Early 'Abbāsid Society (2nd-4th/8th-10th Centuries) In the 8th to 10th centuries, a significant translation...

The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy by David Graeber In this thought-provoking work, anthropologist David Graeber explores the peculiar and unexpected...

The Fasting Highway is a personal story of transformation and weight loss, written by Graeme Currie. After overcoming a chronic addiction to sugar and fast food, he shares his journey of how he...

First smiles, first cuddles, and that first kiss - a loving tribute to every child's momentous "firsts". This heartfelt book celebrates the unforgettable milestones of babyhood, a time when every...

London, 1965. An unworldly young woman suspects charismatic psychotherapist Collins Braithwaite of involvement in a death in her family. Determined to find out more, she becomes a client of his under...

Published in 1894, "Pan" is a poignant and deeply symbolic novel by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun. The story follows Lieutenant Thomas Glahn, who lives alone in the woods with his dog Aesop, until he...

John Muir's life was a testament to his unwavering passion for nature. In Donald Worster's comprehensive biography, A Passion for Nature, Muir's extraordinary ability to inspire others to appreciate...

The Musical Artistry of Rap by Martin E. Connor explores the often-overlooked world of rap music, challenging traditional methods and measures in musicology. This comprehensive survey examines 135...

John Wesley Powell: A Life of Exploration and Conservation. Donald Worster's biography is a compelling account of John Wesley Powell's life, from his early days as an immigrant in the United States...

Rap has emerged as one of the most influential musical and cultural forces of our time, spanning from school yards to Billboard charts. In "The Anthology of Rap", editors Adam Bradley and Andrew...