A Short Survey of Surrealism (Gascoyne David)(Paperback)

A Short Survey of Surrealism (Gascoyne David)(Paperback)

David Gascoyne s classic text of 1935 was the first comprehensive work on Surrealism to be published in English. Gascoyne s membership of the Surrealist movement and his association with its leading members - among them Andre Breton, Paul Eluard, Max Ernst and Salvador Dali - placed him in an ideal

Theology: A Very Short Introduction (Ford David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the

Dada and Surrealism (Hopkins David)(Paperback)

The avant-garde movements of Dada and Surrealism continue to have a huge influence on cultural practice, especially in contemporary art, with its obsession with sexuality, fetishism, and shock tactics. In this new treatment of the subject, Hopkins focuses on the many debates surrounding these

Selected Prose 1934-1996 (Gascoyne David)(Pevná vazba)

David Gascoyne s international reputation rests on his outstanding achievement as poet and translator. The publication of his Selected Prose in his 82nd year was an event of major literary significance. Reading this remarkable collection, the harvest of some sixty years, which includes

New Collected Poems (Gascoyne David)(Pevná vazba)

Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art (Aberth Susan)(Paperback)

A survey of the life and work of Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington (born 1917). It provides an overview of this intriguing artist's rich body of work and considers Carrington's preoccupation with alchemy and the

Photography and Surrealism: Sexuality, Colonialism and Social Dissent (Bate David)(Paperback)

Nutrition: A Very Short Introduction (Bender David)(Paperback)

In this Very Short Introduction, David Bender explains the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, the problems of over- and under-nutrition, and raises questions on the safety of nutritional supplements. Looking broadly at what constitutes nutrition, Bender provides

The Oxford Book of American Short Stories (Carol Oates Joyce)(Paperback)

In The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, Joyce Carol Oates offers a sweeping survey of American short fiction, in a collection of nearly sixty tales that combines classic works with many different, unexpected gems, and that invites readers to explore a wealth of important pieces by women and

Philosophy of Physics: A Very Short Introduction (Wallace David)(Paperback)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Philosophy of physics is concerned with the deepest theories of modern physics--notably quantum theory, our theories of space, time and symmetry, and thermal physics--and their strange, even bizarre conceptual implications. A deeper

Art and Photography (Campany David)(Paperback)

This text offers a comprehensive survey of a rich and important period of photographic history, from the 1960s to the 21st century. Arranged thematically, it presents works by the most significant international artists who have explored and extended the boundaries of

40 Days of Hope (Tripp Paul David)(Paperback)

A 40-Day Devotional on Hope from Paul David Tripp This series of short devotionals from popular author and speaker Paul David Tripp encourages Christians to experience the life-giving message of the gospel every day. Each book contains 40 daily readings curated from the best-selling devotional New

40 Days of Love (Tripp Paul David)(Paperback)

A 40 Day Devotional on Love from Paul David Tripp This series of short devotionals from popular author and speaker Paul David Tripp encourages Christians to experience the life-giving message of the gospel every day. Each book contains 40 daily readings curated from the best-selling devotional New

Sensory Play (Gascoyne Sue)(Paperback / softback)

Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Miller David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the reader to think

Global Islam: A Very Short Introduction (Green Nile)(Paperback)

This book presents the first comprehensive survey of the multiple versions of Islam propagated across geographical, political, and cultural boundaries during the era of modern globalization. Showing how Islam was transformed through these globalizing transfers, it traces the origins, expansion and

Turbulence (Szalay David)(Paperback / softback)

**WINNER OF THE EDGE HILL SHORT STORY PRIZE 2019**Discover the brilliant new short story collection from the Man Booker-shortlisted author of All That Man IsTwelve people on the move around planet Earth, twelve individual lives, each in turmoil, and each in some way touching the

The Aztecs: A Very Short Introduction (Carrasco David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction employs the disciplines of history, religious studies, and anthropology as it illuminates the complexities of Aztec life. Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture, astronomy, city planning, poetry, and philosophy, who were also profoundly committed to cosmic

Manifestoes of Surrealism (Breton Andr)(Paperback)

Presents the essential ideas of the founder of French

Short History of Modern Angola (Birmingham Professor David)(Paperback / softback)

Angola of geopolitical interest and this offers a brief

Capital of Pain (Caws Mary Ann)(Paperback)

A text of surrealism. It includes an essay on Eluard's

How Language Works : How Babies Babble, Words Change Meaning and Languages Live or Die - David Crystal

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out about eyebrow flashes, whistling languages, how

This Fleeting World: A Short History of Humanity Teacher/Student Edition (Christian David)(Paperback)

'I first became an avid student of David Christian by watching his course, Big History, on DVD, and so I am very happy to see his enlightening presentation of the world's history captured in these essays. I hope it will introduce a wider audience to this gifted scientist and teacher.' --Bill Gates

A Short History of (Nearly) Everything Paranormal: Our Secret Powers Telepathy, Clairvoyance & Precognition (Simonsen Terje)(Paperback)

'A superb survey of the paranormal' and a travelogue through the twilight zone of human consciousness--hailed by experts as the best introduction to psychic phenomena (Herbie Brennan, New York Times-bestselling author). This is the most entertaining and broad survey of the paranormal ever