Why Homer Matters: A History, Paperback

Reducere. "Complex, personal, and profound ... a brash and brave piece of writing ... filled with the swords and spears that inflict the carnage of the Iliad...

This book addresses perhaps the most famous episode in Classical mythology: the Wooden Horse of Troy. Through analysis of words, images and wrecks,...

Including a range of contemporary examples from Brexit to child sexual abuse to the impact of the internet, this is an important and practical intr...

Reducere. In the aftermath of Katrina and the disaster that followed, promises were made, forgotten, and renewed. Now what will become of New Orleans in the ...

In this book, teacher, education consultant and researcher Jon Tibke fact-checks prevailing 'neuromyths' by shining a light on what scientific rese...

An important new primer on the significance and relevance of archaeology.

A celebration of the vital role of geography in our understanding of the big issues facing humanity and the planet today

A radical, literary and intimate insight into one of the twentieth century's most vital vocalists.Publisher: Faber & FaberAuthor(s): Karen TongsonN...

Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose.Publisher: Faber & FaberAuthor(s): Caryn RoseN...

Does art really matter? Through word and image, artist Alastair Gordon shares God's call for us all to be creative

Reducere. When you travel, you have a choice: You can be a tourist and have a nice time, or you can be a traveler and change your life. Why Travel Matters is...

Publisher: Brandeis University PressAuthor(s): David Der-wei WangNumber of pages: 296Collection: The Mandel Lectures in the Humanities atPublicatio...

Earth has been witness to mammoths and dinosaurs, global ice ages, continents colliding or splitting apart, and comets and asteroids crashing catas...

DescriptionLearn about how Supreme Court Justices can change the course of U.S. history.A True Book: Why it Matters series introduces young readers...

A remarkable feminist history and biography that features fragments from the five-decade career of an iconic artist.Publisher: Faber & FaberAuthor(...

A look at how the New Deal fundamentally changed American life, and why it remains relevant today "A must-read for those who've read nothing about ...

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 ...

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 ...

From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Wild West, David Mountain brings colour and perspective to historical mythmaking.

In its history since Independence, India has seen widely different economic experiments: from Jawharlal Nehru's pragmatism to the rigid state socia...

Paperback edition of the thought-provoking meditation on the nature of work and craftmanship, and why it matters that we value the process of makin...

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 ...

Reducere. DescriptionWarriors and Fools is about the Vietnam War. It seeks to answer one specific question - why did the US fail to achieve its principal obj...

Reducere. Since the nineteenth century, many Christian theologians have been converted to the theory of evolution--a theory whose scientific tenability they ...

From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Wild West, David Mountain brings colour and perspective to historical mythmaking.

A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become...

Reducere. William Scully, an Irishman who was a member of the lesser landed gentry, put his life's energy into the accumulation of high-quality, low-cost lan...

Reducere. DescriptionWarriors and Fools is not just another book about the Vietnam War. It is different from most. Unlike some others, the author is a vetera...

Explore the city of Birmingham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.Illustrations: 100 Illustrations, unspecified

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Steven PinkerNumber of pages: 432Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 29Cover type: Paperback / sof...

Reducere. "Why, in the age of Trump and fake news, journalism matters more than ever"--

What is pretentiousness? Why are we afraid of it? And more controversially: why is it vital to a thriving culture? Drawing on the author's own expe...

Drawing lessons from writers of all ages and writing across genres, a distinguished teacher and writer reveals the enduring importance of writing f...

Perhaps no economist was more vindicated by the global financial crisis than Hyman P. Minsky (1919-96). Although a handful of economists raised ala...

In spite of pedagogical 'innovations, ' students continue to find school boring. Drawing on contemporary and historical sources, this book analyzes...

Evidence-based answers to the questions women may have about caesarean birth.

A nuanced and revealing discussion of what it means to be a mother in modern society.

DescriptionIn modern maternity systems one in four women have their labour induced. Why Induction Matters provides a comprehensive, evidence-based ...

A provocative exploration of what it means to be a Muslim today.

A fascinating tour through Soho and Fitzrovia, neighbouring London districts, highlighting the heritage, people and places from across the centurie...

This book offers an account of educational leadership and argues that studies of leadership in education can only progress if the importance of con...

In the twenty-first century, humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding - and at the same time appears to be losing its mind. How...