Hardcover Books

"Planters of Colonial Virginia" explores the lives and social structures of the individuals who shaped the early history of Virginia. This book delves into the world of the planters, examining their roles in the colony's economic and social development. From their daily routines to...

Author: Beate Pongratz-LeistenISBN-10: 1009629360ISBN-13: 9781009629362Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2026Pages: 426Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.30lbsSize: 10.11h x 7.35w x 0.95d

This work serves as an exemplary case study on the evolution of music education in the US from 1833-2017 through the history of the Oberlin Conservatory. While nominally the history of music education at Oberlin, this book also illustrates changing views and values related...

Leadership is not just about results. It is about people.In a time marked by burnout, workforce disconnection, and rising mental health needs, Heart-Led Leadership offers a powerful and compassionate reframe. What if the most impactful leaders are those who lead with empathy, purpose, and...

This book critically examines the failures and contradictions of UK drug policy, exposing how current laws disproportionately target marginalised communities while overlooking the widespread harms of legal substances like alcohol. Drawing on the author's unique experiences as a magistrate and bouncer, alongside academic research,...

Unleash your inner royalty with Yas Queen--a bold little book packed with fierce quotes and fabulous sass to empower, inspire, and make you strut through life like the queen you are!Yaaaaaaas! Inside you is a fierce, flawless and fabulous queen. Own it! Filled with...

This thematic commentary analyses the core provisions and overarching themes of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act to provide readers with the information needed to understand, situate and implement this new piece of legislation in their practice. The book offers a rich variety of views...

This book explores the fascinating backstories and unexpected sequels of bigamous marriages from the 17th century to the present day. A woman remarries after hearing that her husband has drowned, only for him to turn up alive and well. Is she now a criminal?...

This book provides the first in-depth study of the crime of bigamy from the 17th century to the present day. Between 1604 and 2024, around 30,000 individuals were prosecuted for bigamy in England and Wales. A few were able to establish a defence to...

Written against the fractured landscape of contemporary Christianity and the increasing popularity of "political theology," Christopher B. Barnett wrestles with the question: what if S ren Kierkegaard's rejection of modern politics was not a form of spiritual quietism, but of Christian resistance? Tracing the...

Genesis 11:27-50:26 is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, while paying careful attention to balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application. This series helps the reader understand each biblical...

Teaching Statistics and Quantitative Methods in the 21st Century is a guide for rethinking and revitalizing statistics and quantitative methods pedagogy for both novice and experienced instructors at undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers modern, transformative approaches to prepare students as future researchers.Now in...

Leonid Ivanovich Zaslavsky is a middle-aged man reconciled to spending his remaining years feeding pigeons in the park and pondering the many ways that life has let him down. One day a found family of homeless teenagers asks him for help escaping the sort...

- Along with awesome power comes the greatest test of will -Despite his humble farming roots, young Fearn displays incredible powers. Blessed by Dainua to harness the strength of every soul surrounding him, he's known as an Asinta and could help the kingdom vitally....

With the imagery of a poet and the reflection of a philosopher, David Whyte turns his attention to 52 ordinary words, each its own particular doorway into the underlying currents of human life. Beginning with Alone and closing with Work, each chapter is a...

Inside the Belly of the Whale: Islamism in the Jewish State explores the rise of Islamism in Israel and the challenges faced by the Islamist movement as it navigates the intersection of Islam as a universal faith with the principles of democracy, nationalism, and...

An examination of early American literature that highlights how racial divides exacerbated--and were exacerbated by--the spread of infection In April of 1721, the HMS Seahorse arrived in Boston from the West Indies, causing a smallpox epidemic that would plague the city for the next...

This book is one of the first to systematically examine the debate about global order in International Relations from an ecological perspective. Bringing together an international team of expert contributors, chapters offer a well-rounded exploration of the ecological view on world order from a...

This book explores the Vank Cathedral in Isfahan, a relatively well-known yet poorly understood structure. The cathedral's design, construction and interior decoration display both Safavid and Armenian architectural and artistic features. Notably, it differs significantly from Armenian architectural and wall painting traditions prior to...

Step into the delightful, hidden world of hedgehogs with this beautiful book. This charming book combines engaging, accessible writing with delightful line illustrations, inviting you to learn how hedgehogs live in the wild, consider how we capture their character in our own stories, and...

This beautiful book celebrates some of the world's most admired and mysterious birds - owls. With their wide-eyed, often endearing faces, secretive ways, haunting voices and astonishing super-senses, owls have captivated humankind for centuries. The RSPB Pocket Book series celebrates iconic British wildlife and...

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the Venezuelan migration crisis, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to examine the decision-making process behind migration and immobility, the strategies migrants employ to cope and adapt, and the outcomes of integration across diverse socio-political contexts.Author: Marcin...

Inside China's Professional Translation Market offers a groundbreaking empirical analysis of how translation quality is managed in China's rapidly evolving professional translation industry. Author: Youru ZhouISBN-10: 1041092393ISBN-13: 9781041092391Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2026Pages: 154Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

Science and Religion in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis is the first comprehensive examination of C. S. Lewis's views on the relationship between science and religion, authored by an internationally acclaimed writer recognized as an authority on both Lewis and the field of...

David loves his jacket. It's red with a yellow star. He loves how warm and comfy it is. But as he grows up, Daddy tells him that his jacket is too small, and he needs a new one. David is nervous at first, he...

He wore the robes of a monk but carried the fire of a revolutionary.He spoke of ancient wisdom, yet ignited a modern nation.This compelling biography brings to life the story of Swami Vivekananda - the spiritual genius who took India's timeless philosophy to the...

Mexico matters. It is one of the most important emerging market economies in the world and arguably the most important country in the everyday lives of Americans. Yet what do we really know about it?By revealing the unwritten rules of behavior that drive Mexico's...

A Guide to Mao's China explores how personnel within China's state tourism bureaucracy during the Mao era struggled to balance inbound foreign tourism as a form of political, historical, and cultural representation with demands for developing a revenue-generating service industry in a socialist economy....

This philosophical study of Latin American noir fiction poses the question, What if precarity and uncertainty aren't just themes of the genre but ways of being in the world? Emerging from a region immersed in violence, trauma, and political instability, the novela negra reveals...

Who Tells Your Story gathers contemporary analyses of monument and commemoration controversies from across the United States and the world. Sanford Levinson and the contributors in this volume ask whose stories get to be told, who gets to tell them, what happens when monuments...

Set against the backdrop of cultural and artistic rebellion, this is a fascinating exploration of the artists who revolutionized modern art in Nigeria The end of the Second World War witnessed the rise of Pan-African solidarity movements and the increased migration of African artists...

Having a mentor can be a rapid route to success for those who have just entered the workplace. By connecting with one, you can receive vital guidance as you move through your career, learning to avoid common pitfalls, identify your goals and hone your...

Nobel prize-winner J. M. Coetzee's Jesus novels (2013-19) are marked by distinctive Spanish-language and Hispanic-literatures elements, which bring forward a long elective affinity. Hispanic Coetzee is the first organic interpretation of Coetzee's oeuvre from a Hispanic perspective which also affirms that writing from 'the...

Sustainable Solutions for Agricultural Waste: Applications, Challenges, and Management delves into sustainable agricultural waste management, highlighting its critical role in environmental protection, resource efficiency, and economic growth.Author: Archana BachhetiISBN-10: 1032726202ISBN-13: 9781032726205Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2026Pages: 312Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d

Godzilla is more than a character - this creature has reached cultural icon status. From its Japanese film origins to becoming achieving worldwide fame, there is no doubt that Godzilla has earned the title of 'King of the Monsters'. Emerging from the sea as...

In "General John Sullivan: A Vindication Of His Character As A Soldier And A Patriot," Thomas Coffin Amory presents a comprehensive defense of the controversial Revolutionary War general. This meticulously researched biography delves into Sullivan's military career, his leadership in key campaigns, and the...

"Campaigning With Crook" offers a firsthand account of army life and military campaigns in the American West, as experienced and recounted by Charles King. This volume, subtitled "And Stories Of Army Life," provides vivid insights into the challenges and realities of frontier warfare during...

Title: Oliver Twist. By Charles Dickens.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers,...

History of the Letters of Dante From the Fourteenth Century to the Present Day by Paget Jackson Toynbee offers a detailed account of the historical reception and study of Dante Alighieri's letters. Beginning with the earliest known references in the fourteenth century, the book...

Understanding Modern Warfare has established itself as a leading text in professional military education and undergraduate teaching. This third edition has been revised throughout to reflect dramatic changes during the past decade. Introducing three brand new chapters, this updated volume provides in-depth analysis of...

The House of Atreus refers to the tragic saga of a royal family cursed with a legacy of murder, revenge, and divine punishment. This mythic cycle is most famously dramatized in Aeschylus' trilogy, The Oresteia, which consists of three plays: 1. AgamemnonSummary: King Agamemnon...

As AI continues to transform education, it is becoming essential for teacher support and education. By automating administrative tasks and personalizing learning pathways, AI enables educators to focus more on instruction and student engagement. AI platforms can identify individual teaching strengths and customize training...

This book explores violence in Latin America societies and its social representations in cinema. Just as mass media can legitimize and reproduce patterns and discourses of discrimination, they can also serve to raise awareness and change minds about social issues such as violence and...

Discover the beauty of the Prophet Muhammad's noble character described in the Shama'il (collection of hadiths/sayings and actions) through a child's heartfelt letter. Filled with charming questions to ponder, like, "If I made him a burger, would he like it?" or "How did it...

"The river always wins, Sabastian, and so do I."Sabastian Habeck, divorcee, miserable drunk, compulsive smoker, staunch enemy of technology, and private investigator, ushers in the new year with a new case: a young woman has gone missing, and no one seems to care. While...

The Voyage of the Evangelist is a fictional blending of two events which appear in the historical record for the eastern Mediterranean Sea in 828 CE. First, two Venetian merchants, anchored in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt, smuggled the remains of St. Mark out...

The vast majority of people throughout history have left few written traces. That is especially the case for those who were brutally forced from their homes, stripped of their possessions, and swiftly imprisoned, enslaved, or murdered. Objects of Atrocity: Material Culture and the Challenges...

For more than 70 years, McAlpine's Multiple Sclerosis has been the gold standard textbook on the science and clinical practice of MS. The 5th Edition of this classic, landmark text reflects recent advances in this complex field, bringing you up to date with current...

A Gentle, Imaginative Journey into the Sky... and Beyond!Have you ever watched a bubble drift away and wondered-where does it go?Where Do Bubbles Go? is a calming, poetic story that follows a bubble's whimsical adventure after it leaves a child's hand. Along the way,...

The first book on the career of actress Ann Blyth. Multitalented and remarkably versatile, Blyth began on radio as a child, appeared on Broadway at the age of twelve in Lillian Hellman's WATCH ON THE RHINE, and enjoyed a long and diverse career in...