'An inspired and intuitive navigation of the drone continuum . . .with a compass firmly set to new and enlightening psychedelic truths' BECKMonolithic Undertow alights a crooked path across musical, r
From the author of Stylish Academic Writing comes an essential new guide for writers aspiring to become more productive and take greater pleasure in their craft. Helen Sword interviewed one hundred ac
This catalogue describes what is probably the most encyclopaedic collection of early coloured Worcester porcelain in existence. Henry Marshall assembled the collection between the two World Wars. In t
This slim and lighthearted book shows writers of all kindsstudents and teachers, lawyers and librarianshow to put their prose on a diet. Helen Sword offers five simple principles for making prose less
Elegant ideas deserve elegant expression. Sword dispels the myth that you can’t get published without writing wordy, impersonal prose. For scholars frustrated with disciplinary conventions or eager to
“If it is necessary that I should fall on the battlefield for . . . my courage does not halt or falter” – Major Sullivan Ballou, 1861, prior to the Battle of Bull RunIn Courag
With their intense chemistry and electrifying live shows, doom metal group the Sword was known as "Austin's most dangerous band." Success at SXSW broadened their fan base, and lead to this hit first
Up-to-date in content, beautifully illustrated with color photos, packed with bilingual lists of vital words and phrases, and overflowing with helpful travel advice, this book is a perfect take-along
Spiritualism is often dismissed by literary critics and historians as merely a Victorian fad. Helen Sword demonstrates that it continued to flourish well into the twentieth century and seeks to explai
Spiritualism is often dismissed by literary critics and historians as merely a Victorian fad. Helen Sword demonstrates that it continued to flourish well into the twentieth century and seeks to explai
An Award-Winning Historian Dramatically Re-Creates a Turning Point of the Civil WarIt was one of the most startling events of the civil war, the "hour of destiny" for the Union. Faced with the prospec
In a culture where passivity and receptivity are stereotypically deemed "feminine" traits, while authority and power are typically associated with maleness, the idea of poetic inspiration--which inves
Reprint of the HarperCollins edition published in 1992 under the title Embrace an Angry Wind , and winner of the Fletcher Pratt Award. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Military history buffs and scholars will revel in Wiley Sword's exciting narrative, the first comprehensive history of the United States-Indian war of 1790-1795. The struggle for the Old Northwest Ter
Whether it is through our parents, our education, our bosses, our colleagues, or the media we consume, we are constantly told that being humble is essential to our professional success. It's often see
Finally in paperback, a timeless collection celebrating the joys of poetry for children of all ages—an indispensable introduction to literature and life that brings together essential classic children
Mathematics holds an essential, ubiquitous presence in the education sector, as do ongonig explorations of its effective teaching and learning. Written by leading experts on mathematics instruction, t
Mathematics holds an essential, ubiquitous presence in the education sector, as do ongonig explorations of its effective teaching and learning. Written by leading experts on mathematics instruction, t
