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"Paul Robeson: Negro" is a compelling and intimate biography of one of the twentieth century's most influential figures, written by his wife and close collaborator, Eslanda Goode Robeson. Written during the zenith of the Harlem Renaissance and the early stages of Robeson's international stardom,...

"Pathways to Certainty" is a profound exploration of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of faith in the modern era. Written by the distinguished theologian William Adams Brown, this work addresses one of the most pressing questions of the human experience: how can we attain...

"Peacock Pie" is an enchanting collection of rhymes by Walter de la Mare, representing one of the most beloved works of 20th-century children's literature. Through its lyrical and evocative verses, the work captures the essence of childhood wonder, blending the everyday with the otherworldly....

"The Parish and the County" provides an exhaustive and scholarly examination of the historical evolution of English local government. This foundational work explores the intricate administrative structures of the parish and the county, detailing how these local units shaped the social and political landscape...

"The Pageant of Greece" is a masterful anthology and survey of the intellectual and literary achievements of Ancient Greece. Compiled and edited by the renowned scholar R. W. Livingstone, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the Hellenic genius through the centuries. It offers...

"Parade of the Living" is a sweeping narrative of the biological history of the earth, tracing the grand story of evolution from the earliest primordial organisms to the emergence of humanity. Written with the keen eye of a geologist and the prose of a...

"The Varieties of Religious Experience" is a foundational exploration of the intersection between human psychology and spiritual belief. Based on William James's Gifford Lectures delivered at Edinburgh, this work shifts the focus of religious study away from ecclesiastical institutions and dogmatic theology toward the...

"Little America" is a gripping first-hand account of one of the most significant chapters in the history of polar exploration. Written by Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, this work chronicles the 1928-1930 expedition to the Antarctic, during which Byrd and his team established the...

"The Actor: A Chronicle" is a compelling novel that delves into the intricate life of a man dedicated to the art of the stage. As a chronicle, the work provides a detailed and empathetic account of the protagonist's journey through the highs and lows...

"Le Jeu de Robin et Marion" stands as one of the most significant works of medieval literature, often cited as the first French secular play with music. Composed in the 13th century by the renowned trouvère Adam de la Halle, also known as Adam...

"The ABC of Shooting: Some Hints for Beginners" is a comprehensive and practical guide designed for those venturing into the world of field sports and marksmanship. Written with the novice in mind, this work distills essential knowledge into accessible advice, covering everything from the...

"Above the Bright Blue Sky; More About the War Birds" offers a visceral and exhilarating look into the lives of World War I aviators. Written by the renowned flying ace Elliott White Springs, this collection of stories continues the legacy of his influential work...

Author: Alain ZyssetISBN-10: 1009377965ISBN-13: 9781009377966Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2026Pages: 286Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Author: Susan EmmeneggerISBN-10: 100965442XISBN-13: 9781009654425Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2026Pages: 426Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

How should we explain differences in religious belief and practice? Philippe Borgeaud's ambitious intellectual history tells the story of how reflection on religious phenomena emerged, throughout the centuries, in European consciousness and scholarship. Christianity in particular, as Borgeaud shows, long wrestled with how to...

Computational astrophysics connects observational data with theoretical models, driven by advances in both telescope technology and computing power. As simulations grow in scale and realism, software must evolve to keep pace. This book introduces AMUSE, a Python-based framework for modular, multi-physics simulations, allowing users...

This is an indispensable work for lovers of photography and admirers of Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004), whose influence continues to endure so powerfully today. In addition to some of his best-known photographs, it features many unpublished images, and some rarities in color as well as...

Walker Evans (1903-1975) is one of the great enduring figures of modern photography. His vivid images are inseparable from the history of the medium and the history of the United States. The subject matter is quintessentially American--representative of small-town life and featuring typical buildings,...

Women Textile Designers features printed, woven, and embroidered fabrics created for public spaces, furnishings, fashion, and theater by some of the world's most accomplished designers. Illustrated with a wealth of weaves, prints, textures, and patterns, it includes works by Arts and Crafts pioneer May...

Authored by renowned zoologist Desmond Morris--the last surviving member of the surrealist movement--The Surrealist Menagerie explores the many ways that animals have been represented in surrealist art. Creature by creature, Morris plots an uncanny and entertaining expedition through the animal kingdom as reinterpreted by...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women worldwide. Each year, it accounts for nearly two million cases and one million deaths worldwide. The increasing incidences of morbidity and mortality present a significant global health and economic burden,...

Philippe Halsman was forced to flee Paris when the Nazis invaded, taking with him only his camera and twelve prints. Thanks to Albert Einstein's intervention, Halsman relocated to New York City in 1940. After the war ended, a crate of Halsman's glass plates was...

Photography has not simply changed how we capture the world: it has changed how we view it, restructuring our very ways of seeing. This ambitious publication, timed to coincide with the two-hundredth anniversary of the first-ever photograph, brings together photographs from leading image-makers--including Zanele...

Quantum Computing and Quantum Physics: A Linear Algebra Approach provides a distinctive and accessible introduction to the rapidly growing fields of quantum information science and quantum computing. While broadly accessible, the textbook does not dodge providing a solid conceptual and formal understanding of quantum...

Secrets are always hard to carry, especially when your life is at stake.The world is ending, and humanity looks to the stars for its savior. With resources scarce and disease rampant across the earth, monstrous Worldships are built to allow humanity the safety it...

Come along with Liberty pup - a Golden Retriever who loves learning about the people and places of early American history - and discover how our country became the home of the brave and the land of the free. In the "Land of the...

The Divine Pattern explores the interconnectedness of existence and the mysteries of the human soul, offering profound insights into our purpose and place in the cosmos. Through a unique blend of philosophical inquiry, spiritual reflection, and practical wisdom, this book takes the reader on...

Discover the mental breakthrough every motorcyclist needs-but few riding schools teach.You've logged thousands of miles. You've practiced specific skills. You've trained, visualized, and studied. Yet something still holds you back. That "something" isn't your bike or bad luck-it's your brain.Written by Can Akkaya, a...

Flatline is a darkly comic story about being human in a dystopian world. A woman wakes in the Future and can't remember her past, not even her name. AI Bots deliver her from Storage to a crumbling habitat. Captive and terrified, she has nothing...

Agency is not the source of learning or action, but the experience that emerges once cognitive scaffolding is established under persistence. Human cognition naturally scaffolds information over time; modern technological environments formalize and stabilize this process. As structure persists, scaffolding takes hold, and agency...

This Work takes a clear, historical look at the Hermetic tradition by focusing on three texts that are often grouped together but not always carefully distinguished: The Emerald Tablet of Hermes, the Corpus Hermeticum, and The Kybalion. Instead of treating Hermeticism as a single,...

The heart sure is a funny thing...even to an expert.Dr. Sadie Jennings of Charleston, S.C. is a brilliant cardiovascular surgeon with a touch of PTSD. When a young woman, a victim of a violent stabbing, is brought in to her O.R. she fears it's...

Presidential Summons refers to the President making a strong request of a person to help him in some way. EZ Kelly responds to the presidential summons and joins his team. She assumes the dangerous duty of protecting him from the hidden forces intent on...

I'll See You In My Dreams: A Sister's Memoir is an unforgettable portrait of sibling love as told by Larkin McPhee, a Peabody and Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker, and her dream-expert younger brother, Charles McPhee, host of the nationally syndicated radio program The Dream...

Celebrate Christmas with Bluey! Celebra la Navidad con Bluey! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ It's Christmas Eve and Bluey's entire family has gathered at the Heeler house. They can't wait for Santa to come! But...

Antarctica is a vast, ice-covered land, whipped by fast, frigid winds. It is the highest and coldest continent on the planet! What kind of dangerous work would bring someone to this cold, remote place? Being an Antarctic research scientist! In this interesting and informative...

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon Tales: A Friend for Dragon, Dragon Gets By, and Dragon's Fat Cat in a single chapter book that's perfect for beginning readers.Dragon...

The Princess Diaries meets From the Desk of Zoey Washington in this story about a girl who is reconnected with her birth family, only to discover that she is an African princess and the key to unlocking an ancient curse. For her twelfth birthday,...

Celebrate the little artist in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question: if princesses run entire KINGDOMS and unicorns run on RAINBOWS...why can't they PAINT together?Even if everyone says "never let a princess paint with...

Be careful what you wish for... It just might come true! New kid Aiden isn't exactly thrilled about his family's big move, but he finds a little bit of comfort when he wanders into the woods and discovers a hidden well. Whenever he visits...

Beware the Rag & Bone Man! After learning they will be spending their spring break in Hill Lake after the sudden passing of their Great Aunt Hattie, Asher and his twin siblings, Maisie and Finn, are prepared for a boring week ahead. That is...

The big moment is here--the start of the first winter games! Most of the forest animals have trained all year, honing their skills to compete in a variety of events. Owl hasn't trained at all. But Owl isn't worried! She's always the best at...

An oversized dinosaur named Dinky helps two siblings discover that a person's heart matters more than their appearance in this delightful picture book perfect for fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dragons Love Tacos. Twin siblings have their heart set on adopting...

From the visionary creator of the Sheets trilogy comes a never-before-seen contemporary middle grade graphic novel about a spunky group of girls, set against the backdrop of the Arizona desert. Perfect for fans of Paper Girls and This Was Our Pact.In the hot, gossipy...

In this "unique, amusing, and compulsively readable" (School Library Journal, starred review) debut graphic novel, a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition starts to wonder if she really is cursed when she's troubled by visions of doom set to occur...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen, this charmingly quirky coming-of-age story about a boy fighting for his freedom and a place to call home is brimming with mystery and adventure.Jaxon Averett has had some terrifically bad luck. Because only the...

Fancy Nancy makes a new friend and discovers the true meaning of friendship in this dazzling picture book from the New York Times bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!For Nancy, a long weekend means fun, fun, and more fun with her best...

Join Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, in this collection of five classic Clifford stories -- featuring the original, vintage artwork!Clifford the Big Red Dog has been a household name for over sixty years, teaching generations of children how to be a good...

The only way home is to survive.Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate, Rodman Philbrick, and Megan E. Freeman!Caleb and Ronan are best friends. It doesn't matter that Ronan is a dog and Caleb is a middle-schooler. They've been together their entire lives and traveled...

Dive into this collection of spooky stories for beginning readers from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a...