Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (Girard Ren)(Paperback)

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (Girard Dr Rene)(Paperback / softback)

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (Girard Ren)(Paperback)

This is the single fullest summation of the ideas of one of the most eminent and controversial cultural theorists of our

The Scapegoat (Girard Ren)(Paperback)

Widely regarded as one of the most profound critics of our time, Ren Girard has pursued a powerful line of inquiry across the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. His theories, which the French press has termed l'hypoth se girardienne, have sparked interdisciplinary, even

The Book of Hidden Things (Dimitri Francesco)(Paperback)

From 'one of the most significant figures of the last generation of fantasy', comes Francesco Dimitri's debut novel in English, an enthralling and seductive fantasy following four old friends and the secrets they keep. Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in

Rene Girard: Violence and Mimesis (Fleming Chris)(Paperback)

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. Girard's work is extraordinarily innovative and wide-ranging, cutting across central concerns in philosophy,

Frontiers of Legal Theory (Posner Richard A.)(Paperback)

The most exciting development in legal thinking since World War II has been the growth of interdisciplinary legal studies--the application of the social sciences and the humanities to law in the hope of making law less formalistic, more practical, better grounded empirically, bettered tailored to

Islamic Design - A Genius for Geometry (Sutton Daud)(Paperback / softback)

Across the Islamic world, illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia, are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man. In this excellent little book, geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns, explaining where they come from, how to draw them,

Iran: What Everyone Needs to Know(r) (Axworthy Michael)(Paperback)

Since the beginning of recorded history, Iran/Persia has been one of the most important world civilizations. Iran remains a distinct civilization today despite its status as a major Islamic state with broad regional influence and its deep integration into the global economy through its vast energy

The Red and the Black (Stendhal)(Paperback)

'Criticism' collects nine essays, seven of which are new to this edition, by Erich Auerbach, Ren Girard, Victor Brombert, Shoshana Felman, Peter Brooks, Sandy Petrey, Alison Finch, Lisa G. Algazi, and Susanna Lee.A Chronology of Stendhal's life and work, also new to the Second Edition, and an

Fewer, Better Things - The Hidden Wisdom of Objects (Adamson Glenn)(Paperback / softback)

Things to do Before the End of the World (Barr Emily)(Paperback / softback)

Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever (Honovich Nancy)(Pevná vazba)

Welcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. Opening the beautiful and accessible pages of this book is like turning over a series of stones under which you'll find a fascinating array of the world's coolest creepy-crawlies. This fully photographic book profiles bugs, beetles,

Abstract Expressionism (Anfam David)(Paperback)

Abstract Expressionism is arguably the most important art movement since the Second World War. Because the images created by such leading figures as Jackson Pollock, Clyfford Still, Willem de Kooning, and Mark Rothko were so extraordinary, it is often thought to have been a revolution in painting

Speedboat (Adler Renata)(Paperback)

Winner of the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award, this is one of the defining books of the 1970s, an experimental novel about a young journalist trying to navigate life in America. When Speedboat burst on the scene in the late '70s it was like nothing readers had encountered before. It seemed to

Grains of Dust - Lily Wonderland - e-kniha

eBook: Most of us long to leave our mark on the world. As I dreamed of big things, they suddenly visualized and so began my custom of writing down everything that came to my mind. It didn’t matter what time the idea came, it was written down. I then looked closely at the words and attempted to

Art of Atari (Lapetino Tim)(Pevná vazba)

Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades,

Hidden Kingdom: The Insect Life of Costa Rica (Naskrecki Piotr)(Paperback)

Encounter some of the most beautiful creatures in Costa Rica in Piotr Naskrecki's Hidden Kingdom. This book is a visual journey into the world of the insects and their relatives that dominate all terrestrial habitats in Costa Rica through their sheer numbers, biomass, and the ecological functions

International Relations Since 1945 (W. Young John)(Paperback)

International Relations since 1945 is the most student-friendly guide to the history of international relations. In it, Young and Kent provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to key developments in international relations across the world. Now in its third edition, the text has been

Feast: Food of the Islamic World (Helou Anissa)(Pevná vazba)

WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK AWARD NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED COOKBOOK OF SPRING 2018 BY BON APPETIT, FOOD & WINE, EPICURIOUS, TASTING TABLE, ESQUIRE, GLOBE & MAIL, and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'[Helou's] range of knowledge and unparalleled authority make her just the kind of

Hidden China

This illustrated book explores some of the most remote regions of China and brings to life a world far removed from the great metropolises, a world that has almost been forgotten, where the people continue to live their traditional lifestyles largely undisturbed. Alessandra Meniconzi's respectful

Keys to the Demon Prison, 5 (Mull Brandon)(Paperback)

Since ancient times, the great demon prison Zzyzx has protected the world from the most dangerous servants of darkness, including Gorgrog, the Demon King. After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx is on the verge of recovering the five artifacts necessary to open the legendary prison. Facing the

Language of Things (Sudjic Deyan)(Paperback / softback)

Decodes the things around us: their hidden meanings, our relationship with them, how they shape our lives and why we desire them. This book makes us part with our money. It defines who we think we

The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever (Highlights)(Paperback)

Packed with dozens of the most difficult Hidden Pictures puzzles Highlights has ever created, this book is perfect for advanced puzzlers ages 8-12 looking for a next-level challenge! This jam-packed collection includes over 80 advanced Hidden Pictures puzzles, including photo puzzles, puzzles

Decomposed: The Political Ecology of Music (Devine Kyle)(Paperback)

The hidden material histories of music.Music is seen as the most immaterial of the arts, and recorded music as a progress of dematerialization--an evolution from physical discs to invisible digits. In Decomposed, Kyle Devine offers another perspective. He shows that recorded music has always been a