Bonnard found early fame among the Nabis, the radical young disciples of Gauguin, and went on with Vuillard to create a new intimist art of psychologically charged interiors. But from 1900 he turned b
Feeling and Form in Social Life shows how a vigorous and practical science of society can be built. Drawing in part from the philosophy of Susanne Langer, Lloyd Sandelands reveals human societies to b
Irish literature after Yeats and Joyce, from the 1920s onwards, includes texts that have been the subject of much contention. For a start, how should Irish literature be defined: as works which have b
This book takes the beginning guitarist from the basics of buying their first guitar through the basic fundamentals of blues guitar techniques and blues lead guitar playing. It is written in a step-b
A vibrant Jewish community flourished in Poland from late in the tenth century until it was virtually annihilated in World War II. In this remarkable anthology, the first of its kind, Harold B. Segel
In Beyond Prejudice, Evelyn B. Pluhar defends the view that any sentient conative being—one capable of caring about what happens to him or herself—is morally significant, a view that supports the mora
This anthology looks at the AfroCuban experience through the eyes of the island’s writers, scholars and artists. "A rich portrait of AfroCuba—one of the most vibrant and least well-documented of the b
Gives tours, 166 b&w photos (many are of indifferent quality), a historical sketch of the city, glossary of terms, and an index of architects and their works. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Port
This is an analysis of the nature, causes and consequences of the crisis of modern society. Professor Sorokin asserts that the whole of modern culture is undergoing a period of transition brought on b
Is Bethany Baptist Academy God's choice? Ask the fundamentalist Christians who teach there or whose children attend the academy, and their answer will be a yes as unequivocal as their claim that the B
This revealing autobiography of the Hungarian Marxist philosopher Georg Lukacs is centered on a series of interviews that he gave in 1969 and 1971, shortly before his death on 4 June 1971.Stimulated b
Joseph Guy Marie Ropartz (1864?1955) was a French composer and conductor. His musical style was influenced by Claude Debussy and Cesar Franck. His "Piece in B-flat Minor" for trombone and piano shows
Stumbling upon a hidden and forgotten garden, three young friends find themselves transported to World War One, and caught up in the shocking truth of young soldiers sent to fight for their country. B
A woman fights to be with the one she loves while coming to terms with her identity in this romantic drama by USA Today bestselling author Jen Frederick.Hara Wilson has finally discovered her roots, b
What looked like a lover’s quarrel turned fatal has bigger and more terrifying motives behind it...The scene in the West Village studio appears to be classic crime-of-passion: two wineglasses by the b
The mass market movie tie-in edition of Tom Clancy’s #1 New York Times bestseller featuring CIA operative John Clark—now a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan.His code name is Mr. Clark. H
The British Fascisti, the first fascism movement in Britain, was founded by a woman in 1923. During the 1930s, 25 per cent of Sir Oswald Mosley's supporters were women, and his movement was 'largely b
The new 'gripping' (CLAIRE MCGOWAN) and 'fast-paced' (C. J. TUDOR) suspense thriller from the author of TO KEEP YOU SAFE. Perfect for readers who love Rachel Abbott and B. A. Paris. Lisa is running.
'As cryptic and compelling as a fever dream... Bae Suah is one of the most unique and adroit literary voices working today' Sharlene TeoFinishing her last shift at Seoul's only audio theatre for the b
Matthew Wright brings Menander’s Samia to life by explaining how it achieves its comic effects and how it fits within the broader context of fourth-century Greek drama and society. He offers a scene-b
The Ultimate Joke Challenge is all fun and games…until somebody gets a bad case of the giggles!In this epic showdown, players compete in multi-level rounds of hilarious jokes, silly tongue twisters, b
A handy, pocket-sized guide to the best of LA, plus daytrips further afield. Los Angeles is sprawling metropolis famous for being the home of Hollywood. And while you can definitely join the tourist b
Poor Little Red Pen! She can't possibly correct a mountain of homework all by herself. Who will help her? "Not I!" says Stapler. "Not I!" says Eraser. "¡Yo no!" says Pushpin, AKA Señorita Chincheta. B
"The best college guide you can buy."—USA TodayEvery college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for mor
Lace gets a whole new look! Lace has traditionally been knit in finer weight yarns to create airy, delicate designs. But when knit in bulky yarns, lace becomes bold, graphic, and dramatic. Get those b
“Ingenious . . . Mary B is a tribute not just to [Jane] Austen but to defiant women of any era.”—USA TodayThe overlooked middle sister in Pride and Prejudice casts off her
Four Dominions is a pulse-pounding thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Jason Bourne series and The TestamentThe End of Days has been predicted for the last two thousand years, b
From the Nobel Prize–winning economist, a bold new agenda for the role of economics in societyWhen Jean Tirole won the Nobel Prize in Economics, he suddenly found himself being stopped in the street b
Whatever your goals, Essential Uses will teach you new ways to use baking soda, salt, vinegar, lemons, coconut oil, honey, ginger, and a myriad of other natural items. Discover how to take b
From the time Dr. Mark Goldstein was a little boy—even before he had his first dog—he was fascinated by creatures both domestic and wild. After graduating veterinary school at Cornell University, he b
Route 66 is the "Main Street of America," heralded in song and popular culture. It took a maze of different routes through St. Louis before slashing diagonally across the "Show-Me State" through the b
‘O Mother Lachumamma, your blouse is torn, Your hair is soiled, your sari in rags . . . Even in that condition what have you done? You planted saplings, walking backwards like a b
“When your life vanishes, how do you do anything but follow it?”Haunted by guilt and reeling from his shattered marriage, New York photographer Ethan flees south to a Central American country on the b
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Ida B. Wells in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and
From CWA Gold & Steel Dagger winner Mick Herron comes a shocking, twisted novel of thrilling suspense about one woman’s attempt to be better than ordinary. Twenty-six-year-old Maggie B
(Piano). Some of the best-loved nocturnes by Chopin, Faure, Liszt, and others in a slim, affordable volume. Contents: Frederic Chopin: Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9, No. 1 * Nocturne in E-flat Major
Danger stalks the township of KwaMashu, near Durban. It comes in the form of whoonga (known as nyaope elsewhere), a toxic mix of B-grade heroin, rat poison and other chemical components that almost im
This book is designed as an overview of the technology, applications, and design issues associated with the new 3D printing technology. It will be divided into three parts. Part 1 will cover a brief b
Science and Magic in the Modern World is a unique text that explores the role of magical thinking in everyday life. It provides an excellent psychological look at the subconscious belief in magic in b
