265 results for 'roberto calypso'

David Sedaris's latest book is a deeply personal and darkly hilarious exploration of middle age and mortality. He had envisioned a beach house as a haven for relaxation, but soon discovered that it's...

Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is an ambitious and immersive epic verse novel that explores the human condition in a new Eden. Set in a post-cryostasis world, the story follows Rochelle as she awakens...

Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso Traditions in the Making by John Cowley explores the evolution of Carnival and secular black music in Trinidad from the days of slavery to the early twentieth century...

Stolen Time: Black Fad Performance and the Calypso Craze By Shane Vogel In 1956, Harry Belafonte's Calypso became the first LP to sell more than a million copies, catapulting calypso music to the top...

Psychosynthesis: A Collection of Basic Writings by Roberto MD Assagioli This seminal work by Dr. Roberto Assagioli presents a comprehensive psychological model that integrates the body, mind, and...

Anthony Joseph's biography of Lord Kitchener presents a unique and holistic portrait of the calypso icon. Born Aldwyn Roberts in 1922, 'Kitch' emerged as a leading figure in multicultural Britain in...

Calypso Jews: Jewishness in the Caribbean Literary Imagination By Sarah Phillips Casteel Columbia University Press, 2016 This study explores how Caribbean writers have represented Jewish experiences...

Roberto Clemente: A Life of Baseball and Service. This picture book biography tells the story of Roberto Clemente, a legendary Latino baseball player who broke barriers with his talent and dedication...

Roberto Alvarez's story is one of courage and determination in the face of injustice. In 1931, he took his community to court to fight against school segregation in Lemon Grove, California. The case...

Little Clothbound Classics presents a captivating collection of short stories from renowned author Sam Selvon. This beautifully designed edition brings together some of his most acclaimed tales,...

Gaucho Laird: The Life of R.B. Cunninghame Graham - "Don Roberto" by Jean Cunninghame Graham. This biography tells the story of Don Roberto Cunninghame Graham, a man whose life was marked by...

Roberto Burle Marx's lectures on landscape as art and urbanism offer a unique insight into the philosophy and practice of one of the most influential landscape architects of the 20th century. This...

Roberto Rossellini's Rome Open City has had a profound impact on film history. Made at the end of World War II, it revolutionized modern cinema with its innovative approach to storytelling and...

Frogmen: The True Story of My Journeys with Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the Crew of CalypsoJoin Richard E. Hyman on his incredible adventures as he travels the world, diving into the depths of...

Roberto Bolaño's Fiction offers a comprehensive understanding of one of the most important authors of the last thirty years. Chris Andrews, a leading translator of Bolaño's work into English,...

Dr. Philip Corbin's 40-year chess career is chronicled in this engaging collection of his most memorable games.Featuring 300 annotated games, each with an associated storyline format and title,...

A brilliant new translation of a classic work on violence and revolution as seen through mythology and art, The Ruin of Kasch offers a unique perspective on the French statesman Charles-Maurice de...

Roberto Burle Marx's groundbreaking lectures on landscaping, history and ecology are presented in this comprehensive collection. Spanning nearly two decades, these nine seminal talks showcase the...

The founding myth of humanities computing and digital humanities is revealed in this fascinating story. In 1949, Roberto Busa, S.J., persuaded IBM to support the creation of a massive lemmatized...

Get ready to train like a champion with this comprehensive guide to boxing workouts. Featuring a collection of international boxing legends, this anthology showcases their fitness and training...

Zero Zero Zero is a searing exposé of the global drug trade and its impact on our lives and economy. In this book, Roberto Saviano reveals how dirty money and the trade in high-quality cocaine are at...

Roberto Baldazzini's Mondo Erotica is a provocative collection of his work, showcasing his unique blend of art and eroticism. Over three decades, Baldazzini has created a body of work that is both...

The Savage Detectives, translated by Natasha Wimmer, is a remarkable novel about two men on the run, driven by a quest to track down a vanished poet. Spanning twenty years, their journey weaves...

Set in the 1990s, 2666 is a sprawling and ambitious novel that spans over a decade, exploring the lives of several characters drawn to the border city of Santa Teresa, where hundreds of women have...

Roberto Mangabeira Unger's Passion: An Essay on Personality is a seminal work of philosophy that explores the nature of human desire and the quest for acceptance. This thought-provoking essay...

Evelyn Reilly's Apocalypso is a poetry collection that explores themes of futurism and the human experience. Through her unique voice, Reilly crafts an overwhelming sensation that invites readers to...

A haunting and spellbinding meditation on violence and exile, Amulet is a poignant exploration of memory and history. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Mexican history, this novel tells...

Lua is a versatile scripting language used in various areas of software development, from embedded systems and mobile devices to the Web and the Internet of Things. Its simplicity, efficiency,...

Everyday Magic follows Alfie Blackstack as he navigates his new life in Switherbroom Hall with his eccentric aunts. When the circus arrives, Alfie makes a friend in Calypso Fagan, but their fun is...

Roberto Carderas, a powerful and ruthless man, arrives in Cozumel with a deadly mission. His target is not who he expected, but instead finds himself drawn to Mona Lisa, a woman whose past is...

The Coming of the American Behemoth: A Primer on the History of American Fascism in the United States, 1920 -1940 by Michael Joseph Roberto. Fascism is often associated with charismatic demagogues...

Of Song and War is a poignant account of self-discovery, loss, and the transformative power of love. Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution and the tumultuous years leading up to World...

A gripping tale of friendship and loyalty, The Mobster and The Lawyer follows two childhood friends from Chicago as they take very different paths in life. Roberto Longo becomes a successful criminal...

A Book for Amaia by Roberto Guzman-Sosa is a heartfelt letter to his granddaughter, born just days before he suffered a life-changing heart attack. After recovering from his ordeal, Roberto realized...

Roberto Bolaño's El gaucho insufrible is a collection of short stories that showcase the author's unique blend of style and substance. This edition, published by Alfaguara, features 128 pages of...

K. by Roberto Calasso Roberto Calasso's remarkable book is an attempt to illuminate the mystery surrounding Kafka's stories. Rather than dispelling it, Calasso seeks to let the enigma be revealed in...

Roberto Esposito's Bíos explores the radical transformation of politics into biopolitics. This comprehensive analysis examines the origins and meanings of biopolitical discourse, demonstrating why...

Llamadas telefónicas is a collection of short stories by Roberto Bolaño, exploring the lives of those who struggle to cope with reality. Through their relationships and experiences, Bolaño reveals...

Death and the Maiden is a suspenseful drama that explores the darker side of humanity. When Gerardo's car breaks down, he is picked up by Roberto Miranda, a humane doctor who seems to be a good...

Dragon Strike: Book Four of Riders of Fire Commander Zens has unleashed an army of evil dragons, tearing Dragons' Realm apart with their terrible powers. Meanwhile, Ezaara and Roberto's hand-fasting...

The Viceroys A Novel by Federico De Roberto is a masterful exploration of power and corruption in 19th-century Sicily. Set against the backdrop of Italy's unification, this novel follows three...

Starborn: How the Stars Made Us (and who We Would be Without Them) by Roberto Trotta is a sweeping inquiry into how our relationship with the night sky has shaped what it means to be human.The stars...

Easy Christmas music for viola, perfect as a gift for young players. This stockingful includes traditional carols, dance pieces like 'Skaters' Waltz' and 'Christmas Calypso', solos and duets, along...

Easy Christmas music for violin. This stockingful of 32 pieces includes traditional carols and festive dance tunes like 'Skaters' Waltz' and 'Christmas Calypso'. A play-along CD is included, along...

Elizabeth's Italian dream is one of finding a sexy husband and conceiving a child. But when her husband Roberto moves to Italy to run the family business, Elizabeth hopes that a relaxing lifestyle...

Donna Huanca Espejo Quemada is an exploration of decolonial, feminist and personal themes in the West Texas landscape through her painting and sculpture. This bilingual English and Spanish catalog...

Daniel vuelve del colegio y cuenta a su madre que hay un niño nuevo en clase que habla raro porque es de otro país. El niño se llama Roberto y Daniel quiere saber de dónde viene. Daniel imagina que...

Experience the beauty of autumn through music with Violin Jazz in Autumn. This stylish album features well-loved songs and original compositions that evoke the changing seasons, from the melancholy...

Bluey's typewriter has gone missing and she needs to finish her story. She sets off with friends Snickers and Winston to find help from Calypso, but they must evade the attacking Terriers along the...

Common Immunity Biopolitics in the Age of the PandemicBy Roberto Esposito, Polity Press 2023This book explores how immunization has become central to our experience during and after the pandemic. It...

Pablo Escobar: The Inside Story of a Legendary Life Pablo Escobar's life was a complex web of contradictions - a man who was both revered and reviled, admired for his charity and feared for his...

Celebrating the vibrant culture of the UK's Notting Hill Carnival, this rhyming alphabet book takes you on a journey from A to Z. With its diverse cast of children in colorful costumes, dancing and...

No Apples in Eden collects nearly twenty years of John Lyons's vivid and immediate poetry, celebrating the rich culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Childhood memories of sun-filled days are recalled,...

This rhyming alphabet book celebrates the UK's Notting Hill Carnival from A to Z. Featuring a diverse cast of children in vibrant costumes as they 'play mas' while dancing to Soca and Calypso music,...

In Praise of the Tridentine Mass and of Latin, Language of the ChurchBy exploring the ancient forms of the Latin liturgy and the enduring power of the Latin language, Fr. Roberto Spataro reveals how...

Roberto Calasso's retelling of India's ancient myths is a dazzling exploration of the human experience. Through the stories of the Rigveda, Upanishads, Mahabharata and the life of Buddha, Calasso...

The Unnamable Present by Roberto Calasso A meditation on transformation in societies today, this book explores the elusive and often unsettling nature of the world we live in. Calasso considers the...

The Knowledge Economy by Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a revolutionary account of the transformative potential of the knowledge economy. In this book, Unger explores the hidden nature of the knowledge...

Maya Angelou was born in 1928 and grew up in a challenging environment. Despite facing difficulties, she found ways to overcome them and achieve success.Angelou's life took many paths before she...

The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso is a masterful retelling of ancient Greek mythology that illuminates the deepest questions of our existence.This extraordinary story explores the...

The roars of the hungry Minotaur grew louder as he thundered along the echoing floor of the labyrinth. This condensed retelling of Greek legends brings these ancient stories to a new generation,...

Explore the evolution of swimwear through 20 hand-drawn designs, each inspired by a different decade from the 1900s to the present day. This coloring book brings to life the beauty and trends of...

Roberto de Mattei explores centuries of Church history in this thought-provoking work, examining the disastrous decisions of popes and councils that have shaped the Catholic Church.The author's rich...

Australia's rural towns and communities are facing an uncertain future as they close down. But amidst the chaos, some things remain constant: the importance of home, love, kindness to strangers,...

Sponsorship for Influencers: Profitable Partnerships in Five Simple StepsLearn how to secure and maintain sponsorship for your work and passions with expert guidance from Roberto C. Candelaria.This...

A multigenerational saga that sweeps through Trinidad and the United States from the 1940s to the 1960s, 'Til the Well Runs Dry is a deeply human novel about love, family, and identity. Against the...

The Apostolic Doctrine: A Biblical Guide for New BelieversThis comprehensive guide explores the fundamental themes of Christian doctrine in an approachable and accessible way, making it ideal for...

Jazz on a Summer's Day is a unique collection of stylish jazz arrangements and original compositions for solo piano. The book draws inspiration from a range of jazz styles, including swing, blues,...

Discover your 'now' and build resilience by embracing the world as it is, in all its simplicity and authenticity. Meredith Gaston's beautifully written and illustrated book shows you how to reconnect...

Discover the vibrant world of jazz-driven music with Jennifer Gasoi's Blue and Red Make Purple , a captivating children's book that combines catchy songs with notes on the history, instruments, and...

Master the fundamental principles of drawing the human figure with this comprehensive guide for artists.Roberto Osti's approach to teaching anatomy is both exhaustive and flexible, focusing on the...

Roberto Juarroz's poetry explores the inner world and the internal experience of the external one. This collection of his earlier work offers a companion to his new volume, showcasing his unique...

Beauty and the Inferno is a collection of powerful essays by Roberto Saviano, a courageous investigative journalist known for his groundbreaking work on organized crime.Through 25 incisive pieces,...

The Cello Time Runners Piano Accompaniment Book provides stylish accompaniments for young cellists to play along with. Characterful and easy to play, these piano parts capture the spirit and mood of...

The Ghastling is a magazine that pays homage to the all-fiction pulpwood classics and penny dreadfuls of yesteryear. It features spine-chilling contributions from various authors, including Linda...

Garth Cartwright's Going for a Song: A Chronicle of the UK Record Shop explores over a century of music retail in the UK. Through more than 100 interviews with industry icons, Cartwright reconstructs...

This memoir offers an inspiring story of performance and protest from a renowned singer and actor who was at the forefront of many progressive causes. From his childhood in Harlem and Jamaica to his...

Master the art of human anatomy with this comprehensive guide for artists. Building on the foundations of basic anatomy, Dynamic Human Anatomy delves deeper into the intricacies of the human form,...

Cold Storage is a heart-pounding thriller about a terrifying threat that's been unleashed. A highly mutative organism has broken free from decades-long containment, and only one man can stop it...

The Critical Legal Studies Movement: Another Time, A Greater Task by Roberto Mangabeira UngerThis influential work is widely regarded as the most important development in progressive thinking about...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been thrilling their fans for over 120 years. From humble beginnings as the Allegheny's, the team boasts an impressive record, with 35 hall of famers, five world...

Rita Springer's Caribbean Cookbook offers a diverse range of mouth-watering recipes from across the Caribbean. Drawing on African, European, American and Chinese influences, as well as traditional...

Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms.In this exciting picturebook biography, Dan...

Discover the private writings of Roberto Bazlen, an advisor to Italian publishing houses and friend of renowned literary figures. Translated into English for the first time, Notes Without a Text...

Jazz in Autumn is a stylish piano album that takes you on a musical tour of the autumn season. The nine pieces feature well-loved songs and original compositions on seasonal themes, showcasing a wide...

The Enigma of Piero by Carlo Ginzburg is a thought-provoking exploration of the life and work of Piero della Francesca. Through a meticulous analysis of available evidence, Ginzburg sheds light on...

This beautifully illustrated edition of Dante's epic poem brings together the three volumes of The Divine Comedy in a single volume for the first time. Charles Singleton's celebrated translation is...

Bloody Italy: Essays on Crime Writing in Italian SettingsThis collection of essays offers a critical analysis of crime fiction and nonfiction works set in Italy, exploring themes of corruption,...

Roberto Esposito's Communitas: The Origin and Destiny of Community offers a radical re-examination of the concept of community in international philosophical debates.The author undertakes an original...

Discover the origins and evolution of ska, a genre that emerged in Jamaica in the late 1950s. This guide explores how Caribbean mento and calypso blended with American jazz and R 'n' B to create a...

The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown is a tense sci-fi/horror novel set aboard a doomed generation ship. A perfect scare to swallow up in one sitting, this book follows the crew of the Calypso as...

The 1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates are remembered for their triumph and tragedy. This team's history is marked by both success and loss, including the tragic plane crash that took Roberto...

Immanuel Kant's Critique of Judgement (Crítica del discernimiento) is a foundational work in philosophical thought, exploring the nature of beauty and taste. First published in 1790, this third...

The Earth's Magnetism: An Introduction for Geologists By Roberto Lanza and Antonio Meloni Springer Science & Business Media, 2006 This comprehensive introduction to geomagnetism provides a thorough...

Sugar Ray Leonard's autobiography is a remarkable portrait of a fighter who overcame incredible challenges to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. The Big Fight takes you into the ring,...

The Celestial Hunter explores our relationship with animals and sacrifice through a poetic and erudite journey through centuries and cultures. Drawing on Greek and Egyptian myth, Roberto Calasso...

Poppy Wants to Bake a Cake by Hazel Stevens is a heartwarming story about a young girl who wants to make a cake while feeling unwell at home. With her usual enthusiasm and energy, Poppy sets out to...

Join Roberto and his family as they explore the wonders of their forest home. When their cousins Tomás and Alba visit, they discover a very special tree - a great oak with over 300 years of history...

John Agard's ninth Bloodaxe collection, Border Zone, explores the complex connections between Britain and its Caribbean heritage. Spanning centuries and continents, this diverse collection brings...

The Odyssey (Translated Into Prose by Samuel Butler with an Introduction by William Lucas Collins) Considered one of the most important works of classical antiquity, "The Odyssey" is an epic poem...