Speculation. A Cultural History from Aristotle to AI, Paperback - Gayle Rogers

In this cultural, literary, and intellectual history, Gayle Rogers traces the debates over speculation from antiquity to the present. Recasting cen...

The remarkable story of Western polymaths from the fifteenth century to the present day

A new and original anthology that introduces the use of rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyond Classical rhetoric is ...

A historical and contemporary discussion of the enterprise of philanthropy from eminent writer and journalist Paul Vallely.

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Stephen J. NicholsJesus is as American as baseball and apple pie. But how this came to be is a complex story--one that Step...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2019Dimensions: 137 x 215 x 21Cover type: Paperback / softbackEditor(s): David...

An entertaining and persuasive look at the art of rhetoric and the heroes and villains across history and popular culture who have wielded it to po...

Publisher: Princeton University PressAuthor(s): Stefan EichIllustration(s): 8 b/w illus.Number of pages: 344Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 167 x...

The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. Rather it has been exa...

A Waterstones Best Book of 2020 The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charle...

Publisher: Prometheus BooksAuthor(s): Mary GribbinNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 160 x 238 x 28Cover type: HardbackRedescope...

Reducere. Joel Augustus Roger's seminal work, this novel first published in 1917 is a polemic against the ignorance that fuels racism. The central plot revol...

This essential guide to philosophy reminds us of the wit, humanity and relevance from great philosophers including Nietzsche, Heidegger, Confucius,...

A beautifully illustrated and compelling cultural history for the beekeeper and general reader

Publisher: Yale University PressAuthor(s): Evan EisenbergNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2005Dimensions: 210 x 140 x 14Cover type: Paperback ...

From one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to S...

Drawing from such diverse sources as Aristotle and Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Wolflink argues that abstractions of value discourse have been complicit ...

Reducere. Aristotle towers over Western philosophy and science as no other single person does. As they have come down to us, Aristotle's works comprise a ver...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

This book offers a historically rich and nuanced introduction to the concept of sustainability that could not be of more pressing importance for th...

Shakespeare's Boys: A Cultural History offers the first extensive exploration of boy characters in Shakespeare's plays, examining a range of charac...

aeo Highly original and innovative account of the history of humour through the ages from Antiquity to the present day. aeo Includes accounts of jo...

Reducere. Did you know that not every passenger aboard the Mayflower was a Pilgrim?In fact, of the 102 passengers on the Mayflower, only about 40 were fleein...

Reducere. At once delicate, exotic, and elegant, orchids are beloved for their singular, instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the ma...

This book revisits and celebrates the cultural legacy of the cult television series Northern Exposure. With a focus on its production history, fan ...

A cultural history of the Scottish HighlandsPublisher: Signal Books LtdAuthor(s): Andrew BeattieNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2014Dimension...

This groundbreaking book explores the hidden history of American song and struggle, from the moment Columbus made fateful landfall to the start of ...

'A brilliant cultural history ... Scull's book fills a gap in the literature and deserves to be widely read ... outstanding' The Times

DescriptionDarkness divides and enlivens opinion. Some are afraid of the dark, or at least prefer to avoid it, and there are many who dislike what ...

A superbly illustrated overview of our long relationship with our feathered friends.Publisher: Reaktion BooksAuthor(s): Boria SaxIllustration(s): 2...

Kyoto, the ancient former capital of Japan, breathes history and mystery. Its temples, gardens and palaces are testimony to many centuries of arist...

She-Wolf explores the cultural history of the female werewolf, from her first appearance in medieval literature to recent incarnations in film, tel...

Reducere. Since coming to an end at the pinnacle of its popularity, Seinfeld's story continues. The show's enduring appeal has helped earn its creators billi...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): William C. CarrollIllustration(s): 15 bw illusNumber of pages: 288Collection: Shakespeare and Adapta...

Reducere. DescriptionThe enigmatic and richly illustrative tarot deck reveals a host of strange and iconic mages, such as The Tower, The Wheel of Fortune, Th...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Cultural Revolution, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Cultur...

A cultural phenomenon for a decade, Friends ranked in the top ten for every year of its original run, an accomplishment unmatched by any other scri...

An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the world's most popular foods - the humble hamburgerCelebrate the classic hamburger with this unp...