Werner Herzog - A Guide for the Perplexed (Cronin Paul)(Paperback)

Werner Herzog - A Guide for the Perplexed (Cronin Paul)(Paperback)

One of the best things published about cinema.' Sight & Sound Herzog was once hailed by Francois Truffaut as the most important director alive. Famous for his frequent collaborations with mercurial actor Klaus Kinski - including the epics Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Fitzcarraldo, and the

Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed (Meister Chad V.)(Paperback)

Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed is a lively examination of the philosophical and theological problems raised by the existence of widespread evil. It explores classic debates around this problem and also engages with more recent ones, from new challenges posed by scientific advances in evolutionary

Guide of the Perplexed (Maimonides Moses)(Paperback / softback)

The Guide of the Perplexed, Volume 1 (Maimonides Moses)(Paperback)

Werner Herzog (Lund Joshua)(Paperback)

Werner Herzog's protean imagination has produced a filmography that is nothing less than a sustained meditation on the modern human condition. Though Herzog takes his topics from around the world, the Americas have provided the setting and subject matter for iconic works ranging from Aquirre, The

The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed (Bond Helen K.)(Paperback)

The introduction to this new guide sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian), noting the problems connected with them, paying particular attention to the nature of the gospels, and the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition. A substantial section will discuss scholarship on Jesus

Advice for a Young Investigator (Ramon y. Cajal Santiago)(Paperback)

An anecdotal guide for the perplexed new investigator as well as a refreshing resource for the old pro, covering everything from valuable personality traits for an investigator to social factors conducive to scientific work.Santiago Ram n y Cajal was a mythic figure in science. Hailed as the father

Truth: A Guide for the Perplexed (Blackburn Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Tells about truth, and the enemies of truth, and the wars that are fought between them. This guide looks at relativism and absolutism, toleration and belief, objectivity and knowledge, science and pseudo-science, and the moral and political implications, as well as the nuances, of all

Quantum - A Guide For The Perplexed (Al-Khalili Jim)(Paperback / softback)

From Schrodinger's cat to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, this book untangles the weirdness of the quantum

Guide For the Perplexed (Schumacher E F)(Paperback / softback)

Schumacher's classic work of philosophy and a statement of the philosophies that underpin his economic masterpiece Small is Beautiful. Schumacher asserts that it is the task of philosophy to provide a map of life and knowledge, which exhibits the most important features of life in their proper

The Guide for the Perplexed (Maimonides Moses)(Paperback)

This is the full, unabridged text of one of the greatest philosophic works of all time. Written by a 12th- century thinker who was equally active as an original philosopher and as a Biblical and Talmudic scholar, it is both a classic of great historical importance and a work of living significance

Predestination: A Guide for the Perplexed (Couenhoven Jesse)(Paperback)

The concept of predestination has been an essential topic in theology and philosophy since at least the time of St. Augustine, and is notoriously among the most contentious of religious doctrines. Many people of faith have found the belief that God destines them for eternal joy a source of great

Working with Coders: A Guide to Software Development for the Perplexed Non-Techie (Gleeson Patrick)(Paperback)

Get introduced to the fascinating world inhabited by the professional software developer. Aimed at a non-technical audience, this book aims to de-obfuscate the jargon, explain the various activities that coders undertake, and analyze the specific pressures, priorities, and preoccupations that

Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book: The Essential Guide for Adventurous Knitters (Herzog Amy)(Paperback)

A full-color comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by Amy Herzog, the author of You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate this fully illustrated guide to knitting sweaters, starting

Conquest of the Useless: Reflections from the Making of Fitzcarraldo (Herzog Werner)(Paperback)

'Hypnotic....It is ever tempting to try to fathom his restless spirit and his determination to challenge fate.'--Janet Maslin, New York Times Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man) is one of the most revered and enigmatic filmmakers of our time, and Fitzcarraldo is one of his most honored and admired films

Game of Crones (Magrs Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Ath for the Ib Diploma: Authoritarian States Study&revision Guide (Grace Paul)(Paperback)

The Guide of the Perplexed, Volume 2 (Maimonides Moses)(Paperback)

This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning

The Summer Guest (Cronin Justin)(Paperback)

Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award for his radiant novel in stories, Mary and O'Neil, Justin Cronin has already been hailed as a writer of astonishing gifts. Now Cronin's new novel, The Summer Guest, fulfills that promise--and more. With a rare combination of emotional insight, narrative power, and

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion (Goring Paul)(Paperback)

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion is a unique guide for English undergraduates. It combines practical advice on study skills with key information on literary theories and theorists, offering invaluable support throughout any English degree. Key Features: A study skills guide combined

Python for Programmers (Deitel Paul)(Paperback)

The professional programmer's Deitel(R) guide to Python(R) with introductory artificial intelligence case studies Written for programmers with a background in another high-level language, Python for Programmers uses hands-on instruction to teach today's most compelling, leading-edge computing

Vitra Schaudepot - Architecture, Ideas, Objects (Kries Mateo)(Paperback / softback)

This field guide to the Vitra Schaudepot illuminates different aspects of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building, which opened in 2016 and showcases more than 400 key pieces from the Vitra Design Museum's collection of around 20,000 items as well as the archives and estates of designers such as

Irish History for Dummies (Cronin Mike)(Paperback)

From Norman invaders, religious wars--and the struggle for independence--the fascinating, turbulent history of a tortured nation and its gifted people When Shakespeare referred to England as a 'jewel set in a silver sea,' he could just as well have been speaking of Ireland. Not only has its

Stock Investing for Dummies (Mladjenovic Paul)(Paperback)

The bestselling guide to holding steady through the stock market's highs, lows, and stable stretches When you decide to jump into the stock market, there's a lot to know. Stock Investing For Dummies covers the factual and emotional aspects of putting your money into stocks. In clear,