First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing an electrifying story of two women who cross ... Zobraziť viac
Experimental psychology burst onto the intellectual scene in the middle part of the nineteenth century, radically transforming the way we understand human thought and behavior. Featuring clear explanations and first-rate scholarship, ... Zobraziť viac
The progress of humanity has often rested on proof, a law or a simple equation. It is literally a language without words, yet one that crosses cultures and spans centuries. Equations are the lifeblood of modern science and mathematics. Yet outside the re Zobraziť viac
Imaginary worlds have captivated readers since the first works of literature. Lovingly researched and beautifully produced, Literary Wonderlands explores the timeless, captivating features of literature's greatest fictional worlds and... Zobraziť viac
Japanese linguistic expression and philosophy are deeply interwoven, to the extent that almost every word holds a mine of cultural meaning. Much as the concepts of hygge , lykke and lagom have changed the lives of Western readers, this book aims ... Zobraziť viac
Energy bites are the perfect, simple treat for when you’re on the go: energy boosting and low -fuss, with minimal prep and... Zobraziť viac
The power of a speech to define a moment, bring about change or unite a nation is understood. Yet too often when we think about great speeches, we think about men. In “We Are Agents of Change”, ... Zobraziť viac
The most respected perfume critic in the UK, James Craven takes us on an intensely personal journey to the meetin g place of perfume and memory; giving us over 50 essays covering such scents as the smell of his grandmother’s handbag ... Zobraziť viac
The word mathematics comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world, yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom... Zobraziť viac
Inspire and share with your child the wonderful world of creativity with Modern Art Adventures. Authors Jill Laidlaw and Maja Pitamic explore the stories behind 18 masterpieces of modern art and... Zobraziť viac
From Galileo’s stargazing to quantum teleportation, from Newton’s experiments with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schrödinger’s Cat tells the story of natural science through fifty of its greatest experiments... Zobraziť viac
