The award-winning newest novel by Spain's premier writer–a metafictional meditation on the limits and possibilities of literature The narrator of Montevideo is an itinerant writer and erstwhile drug pusher in the throes of a personal and literary... Zobraziť viac
Yale University Press: Josef Albers's Interaction of Color is a masterwork in art education. Conceived as a handbook and... Zobraziť viac
Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment.... Zobraziť viac
This book, the most thoroughly researched and accurate history of Czechoslovakia to appear in English, tells the story of... Zobraziť viac
Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world's great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world. What did Jane Austen wear?Acclaimed dress historian and Austen expert Hilary Davidson reveals... Zobraziť viac
The second volume of Japanese: The Written Language guides high‑beginning learners toward proficiency in reading and composing Japanese in realistic contexts. Building on the katakana syllabary presented in Volume 1... Zobraziť viac
Eleanor Harz Jorden and Mari Noda, authors of the widely used language textbook Japanese: The Spoken Language, now offer the first volume of the much anticipated companion to it, Japanese: The Written Language... Zobraziť viac
An Intimate History of Revolution Zobraziť viac
A description and analysis of Czechoslovakia`s 1993 separation. The account reveals that the split was a process manufactured by ruthlessly pragmatic Czech right-wing political forces and abetted by a populist and opportunist Slovak leadership... Zobraziť viac
Treating the symptoms of global ecological stress isn’t enough; we need to think about sustainability in an entirely different light... Zobraziť viac
A timely survey of this significant British artist and the complexities surrounding his work and reputation today... Zobraziť viac
An unprecedented examination of the impact of fashion on society in France throughout the Great War This fascinating exploration of French women's fashion during World War I is the first in-depth consideration of the role that fashion ... Zobraziť viac
An unprecedented portrait of Moses's inner world and perplexing character, by a distinguished biblical scholar. No figure looms larger in Jewish culture than Moses, and few have stories more enigmatic... Zobraziť viac
A compelling argument about the importance of using more than one language in today's world. In a world that has English as its global language and rapidly advancing translation technology, it's easy to assume... Zobraziť viac
A penetrating account of how unchecked capital mobility is damaging international cooperation, polarizing the economic landscape, and ultimately reshaping the global order When it comes to the afflictions of the global economy... Zobraziť viac
A backward corner of Europe in 1600, Ireland was transformed during the following centuries. This was most evident in the rise of its cities, notably Dublin and Cork. David Dickson explores ten urban centers and their patterns of physical... Zobraziť viac
This sharp and engaging book by leading governmental scholar Cass R. Sunstein examines dramatically shifting understandings of what’s normal―and how those shifts account for the feminist movement, the civil rights movement... Zobraziť viac
What can be done consistent with the First Amendment to ensure that American voters can make informed election decisions and hold free elections amid a flood of virally spread disinformation... Zobraziť viac
The dramatic story of a man who stood at the center of British intelligence operations, the ultimate spymaster of World War II: Thomas Kendrick... Zobraziť viac
A powerful and counterintuitive argument that we should welcome the current slowdown―of population growth, economies, and technological innovation... Zobraziť viac
