New Arrivals

Combining historiography and political theory, this book compares different strands of Machiavelli's reception in South and North America, and between Hispanic America and Spain. It provides new insight into Machiavelli's writings and how they have been read in different contexts. The book analyses these...

Madame Cristobel, unmoving and mysterious, an automaton who has sat in the shadows for a generation, observes the human drama in the antiquarian shop where she remains a curiosity. No one has yet unlocked her secrets. For Francesca Wadsworth, purveyor of fine curiosities, Madame...

Magnificent Obsession is a novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, published in 1929. It tells the story of a spoiled and reckless young man named Robert Merrick, whose life takes a dramatic turn after he survives a boating accident at the expense of another man's...

Dean Deveraux wants to get back on his feet after a lifetime of addiction and the failures that go with it. He never planned to return to his parents' trailer in Mahuenga after his mother's death but, then, he never planned anything. Before he...

Theocratic movements are on the rise. But what does it actually mean for God to rule? This Element offers one answer by recovering the theocratic project of medieval Judaism's most important thinker, Moses Maimonides. Theocracy is often thought to quash human agency, evoking an...

In his sixth poetry collection, Lance Larsen reminds us we are all travelers, bedraggled and tired but curious. Whether by train or on foot, whether exploring London or a suburban backyard or a childhood memory involving cuckoo clocks, the poet revels not in ticking...

This book was written to show young children the simple steps of composting. Mama's Mulch is narrated through the eyes of a little girl named Jojo, who helps her family with daily chores around the house in order to create a recipe for making...

A gripping journey from the fur trade of the 1600s to the stock trade of today, Mary Kathryn Nagle's Manahatta tells the story of Jane Snake, a brilliant young Native American woman with a Stanford MBA. Jane reconnects with her ancestral homeland, known as...

Imaculada has gathered her friends in the fortress-like mansion belonging to her absent employer, a wealthy Republican Congressman living high on a hill in Sedona, Arizona. Together they convert his luxurious basement man cave into their own spiritual war room and protective sanctuary from...

This Element contributes to the interdisciplinary study of mariachi, especially in the United States, by focusing on two areas that have yet to receive substantive academic attention: philanthropy and museum studies. In 2011, UNESCO included mariachi music on its list of expressions of intangible...

In the gripping finale of "Married to the Richest Savage in Houston," Savant Torres and Azeira Maddox find their love tested like never before. As they try to build a future together, shadows from the past resurface, forcing them to confront painful secrets and...

Ready to drive in Massachusetts? This all-inclusive guide is designed to help you ace your Massachusetts driver's license exam with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, the Massachusetts Driver's Practice Exam covers everything from state traffic laws to safe driving...

Transform simple loops into stunning works of art with hairpin crochet! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, this book has everything you need to create eye-catching accessories, elegant lace, and unique d?cor that will wow everyone. Dive into the magic of...

McCurdy Investigations: Sh*ts and Giggles Incorporated is a rollicking blend of humor, action, and mystery that delivers wit and wild antics at every turn. Meet Melvin McCurdy, a down-on-his-luck private investigator whose assumed incompetence makes him the perfect patsy for nefarious groups. But underestimating...

In his inspiring debut, Seth Addison-musician, artist, and passionate advocate for men's mental health-shares transformative insights drawn from his own journey and faith. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, Seth explores essential topics that resonate deeply with men...

Author: Alan Tzvika NisselPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 12/05/2024Pages: 418Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94dISBN: 9781009378642This title is not returnable

In 1981, Maureen and her boyfriend Paul bought a house for six thousand dollars in the once thriving dockyard of Red Hook, Brooklyn. The golden light off New York Harbor, the community of old-timers and new-comers, and free parking made up for some of...

Focusing on graffiti scenes from S?o Paulo and Santiago in Chile, this innovative visual ethnography examines diverse forms of self-reference and metareference that appear in Latin American graffiti art. Chandra Morrison Ariyo works across multiple scales of contemporary graffiti production--from tags to massive murals--to...

Postmodern theatre is dead. A new theatre is rising - one that combines the well-worn postmodern aesthetics of irony, detachment, and deconstruction with a paradoxical interest in authenticity, engagement, and re-construction. Whilst recent scholarship has treated these evolving interests as unrelated shifts in performance...

This volume, written by a foremost expert, is a fascinating contribution to cognitive-linguistic research on metonymy analyzing authentic texts. Its five studies expand current metonymy theory by providing evidence that metonymies regularly occur at more than one analytical level of the same utterance and...