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This book outlines the life and intellectual thought of the English surrealist artist and psychoanalyst, Dr Grace Pailthorpe (1883-1971). It gathers her published and unpublished writings, providing an in-depth study of the importance of surrealism of her work and legacy.Author: Lee Ann Montanaro,Alberto StefanaISBN-10:...

The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe written in the sixteenth century has long been the go-to source for studying the lives and martyrdom of the apostles. While other scholars have written individual treatments on the more prominent apostles such as Peter, Paul, John,...

Since his debut in the 1980s, Lewis Klahr has built a mesmerizing and influential body of work, establishing himself as one of the foremost collage animators-or, as he prefers, a "re-animator." His films explore themes of identity, childhood, sexuality, Greek mythology, and capitalism.Author: Chris...

Explore the fascinating world of feline companionship in Margaret Benson's "The Soul of a Cat and Other Stories." This collection offers a charming glimpse into the lives and personalities of cats during the Victorian era, exploring their unique roles as domestic animals and beloved...

"All That Matters" by Edgar A. Guest is a collection of classic American poetry, showcasing the enduring themes and accessible style that made Guest a beloved figure. These poems, suitable for a general audience, reflect on everyday life, family, and the values that truly...

J. D. Beresford's "H. G. Wells" offers a critical examination of the works of Herbert George Wells, a towering figure in English literature and a pioneer of science fiction. This volume delves into the social commentary woven throughout Wells's narratives, exploring the themes and...

This classic work recounts the remarkable story of John Thayer, who converted from Protestantism to Catholicism in the late 18th century. Thayer's vivid descriptions of his spiritual journey offer valuable insights into the religious and social challenges of his time.This work has been selected...

This philosophical work recalls the trial and execution of Socrates, the revered ancient Greek philosopher, who was found guilty of impiety and corrupting the youth. It offers insights into the nature of truth, wisdom, and justice, as well as the role of the individual...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

I have been asked for many years to write a book. Sometimes about Dyspraxia and sometimes about how we diagnose at Axia-ASD Ltd, which we try to do in partnership with individuals, listening to them with respect, empathy and not judging them. I decided...

Silent Suffocation is an inspiring true story of resilience, courage, and triumph in the face of unimaginable adversity. For years, Walter struggled with low self-esteem, anger, and a sense of hopelessness. This book takes readers on a harrowing journey through a childhood marked by...

This 18th-century Italian Carmelite has often been called the Little Flower of Florence. Like her French counterpart a century later, Teresa Margaret Redi entered the convent as a teenager (17) and died young (22). But her short life, like that of St. Thrse, was...

Collections of interviews with notable modern writersAuthor: Joan Givner,Katherine Anne PorterISBN-10: 0878052674ISBN-13: 9780878052677Publisher: University Press of MississippiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/09/2012Pages: 197Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.99h x 5.95w x 0.65dReview Citation(s): Library Journal 04/01/1987

This book s a profusely illustrated interpretation of life along Ohio's nineteenth-century canal system: the Miami & Erie Canal in the western part of the state, and the Ohio & Erie Canal with its multiple feeders in central and eastern Ohio. An introduction by...

In 1901 Emil von Behring received the first Nobel Prize in med. for serum therapy against diphtheria, a disease that killed thousands of infants annually. Diphtheria serum was the first major cure of the bacteriological era and its develop. generated procedures for testing, standardizing,...

A distinctively oversized monograph on the "skyscraper king of New York." The recipient of numerous design awards, Frank Williams & Partners, based in New York, is one of the foremost designers of tall buildings in the world. With ongoing projects in locations from New...

Winner of the River Teeth Literary Nonfiction PrizeDisequilibria: Meditations on Missingness is a hybrid memoir that recounts the 1982 disappearance of the author's stepfather, James Edward Lewis, a pilot and Vietnam veteran. Recounting his family's experiences in searching for answers, Lunday interrogates the broader...

A Marriage Out West is an intimate biographical account of two fascinating figures of twentieth-century archaeology. Frances Theresa Peet Russell, an educator, married Harvard anthropologist Frank Russell in June 1900. They left immediately on a busman's honeymoon to the Southwest. Their goal was twofold:...

In the South Transept of Westminster Abbey in London, the bodies of more than seventy men and women, primarily writers, poets, and playwrights, are interred, with many more memorialized. From the time of the reburial of Geoffrey Chaucer in 1556, the space has become...

Selected by Choice Magazine as an Outstanding Academic TitleThe Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism has become the indispensable resource for scholars and students of literary theory and discourse. The long-awaited second edition includes 48 new entries and subentries and has been...

A comparative study of the French Revolution's most famous artist and a little-known illustrator.By offering a comparative study of Jacques-Louis David, the most famous artist of the French Revolution, and Jean-Louis Prieur, a little-known illustrator, this book tracks the political careers of the two...

Ecotone: Wayfaring on the Margins, a personal history of place, is written from the perspective of a teacher, naturalist, and feminist and uses the metaphor of the biological ecotone as the boundary where inner and outer landscapes of the woman/nature continuum meet.In this book,...

This book reveals the life of R. Clay Crawford, his dreams, his schemes, his successes and his failures, as he launched himself into many of the most turbulent episodes of 19th century United States history. Like everyone, he was born with a family history,...

The expressions of American hostility toward France after 9/11 are not new - Franco-American relations in the early twentieth century were also difficult, characterized by the same antagonistic depictions of the other's culture. Ambassador Jules Jusserand's years in Washington (1903-24) were defined by efforts...

This is an illustrated oral biography created from recorded interviews by Dorothy Harley Eber in 1970. In these interviews, and through her drawings and prints, Pitseolak makes what Inuit call the old way come alive, reflecting on life on the land, its pleasure and...

THE GROUNDBREAKING GUIDEBOOK ON THE HEALTH OF BOYS AND MEN -- FOR THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM Men are likely to die, on average, nearly six years earlier than women -- and they have higher mortality rates for many of the leading causes of...

For the first time ever, there is a brand new Award Winning Breast Cancer Book titled Breast Cancer! You're kidding...right? Living Life Through The Prism Of Uncertainty And Having A Good Time! The book speaks to anyone, with any stage of breast cancer, and...

A maverick from Denmark and a bashful girl from Kansas met at an African market. Andrew Andersen's restless spirit had prompted him to leave home for the U.S. and later to accept an invitation to mission work in Kenya. He built houses, sawmills, bridges,...

Author: Joseph W. LintzenichISBN-10: 0595150713ISBN-13: 9780595150717Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2001Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

A new portrait of Australia's longest-serving prime minister that will transform your understanding of the beginnings of the Liberal Party.Sir Robert Gordon Menzies was the founder of the Liberal Party of Australia. As well as being Australia's longest-serving prime minister, Menzies was the most...

This innovative work is about patterns of shame in a range of important Australian autobiographies published between 1960 and 1995.Writing autobiography is a risky business. What is shameful can be inadvertently rather than deliberately revealed. Yet reading autobiography can also be risky, as it...

James VI and I is a new title in the Cambridge Topics in History series. It covers all of the important areas of James VI and I's reign, focusing on the personality of the King, Anglo-Scottish Union, the position of the Church, the relationship...

The house of Falize opened in Paris in 1840. Eventually closing in 1936, the jeweller's and goldsmith's story unfolds over three generations of the family. Falize jewels often have interesting histories, once owned by such illustrious personages as Empress Eugenie, the imperial Russian family,...

This book tracks my journey; of fighting for freedom from epileptic restrictions. It describes an ardous journey, yet expresses the power of God in our lives.Author: Melissa Edwards-ParsardISBN-10: 0359854109ISBN-13: 9780359854103Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2019Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

Addressed to an educated general readership, Lancel's authoritative study places St Augustine against the colourful background of the Mediterranean world of antiquity, exploring the major influences, events and competing philosophies which were formative for his thought and theology. Attention is given to the essential...

The history of the Lone Star state is a narrative dominated by larger-than-life personalities and often-contentious legends, presenting interesting challenges for historians. Perhaps for this reason, Texas has produced a cadre of revered historians who have had a significant impact on the preservation (some...

Stolen valor has likely been around since wars began. Weak, troubled people are attracted by the allure of heroism so they choose to inflate their standings within their relationships and communities at the expense of others. I am not concerned with the reasons people...

I been in the church just about all my life. All the time I spent in church I never knew the Lord. I was always told that God was going to use me. I said as soon as I am of age there would...

Turn Someday Into Today" is a retrospective look at the life of the author over the past five years. It is a personal memoir that describes his ultimate low of hitting rock bottom, getting divorced, losing his career and losing himself and then shifts...

Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero,Et AlISBN-10: 1006381228ISBN-13: 9781006381225Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/05/2021Pages: 234Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.56d