Literature Books

The great eighteenth-century French thinker Denis Diderot (1713-1784) once com... The great eighteenth-century French thinker Denis Diderot (1713-1784) once compared himself to a weathervane by which he meant that his mind was in constant motion. In an extraordinarily diverse career he produced novels plays art criticism works of... more

A study of one of the most enduring mysteries in world theatre: the nature str... A study of one of the most enduring mysteries in world theatre: the nature structure and purpose of the first and no longer extant version of his most controversial play Le Tartuffe. more

A moving debut novel about female friendship endurance and hope in the South. ... A moving debut novel about female friendship endurance and hope in the South. Roxanne Reeves defines her life by the committees she heads and the social status she cultivates. But she is keeping secrets that make her an outsider in her own town... more

Step out in style and show your unwavering Baltimore Orioles pride with this J... Step out in style and show your unwavering Baltimore Orioles pride with this JH Design All-Leather Jacket. This Baltimore Orioles jacket is made from genuine pig Napa leather and features a satin lining for a luxurious feel. The embroidered knit... more

THERE WARN T NO HOME LIKE A RAFT AFTER ALL. THE MONSTERS CAIN T GET YOU THERE.... THERE WARN T NO HOME LIKE A RAFT AFTER ALL. THE MONSTERS CAIN T GET YOU THERE. NOT SO EASY. Free at last! Huckleberry Finn and Bagger Jim his dearest deadest friend have set sail on a great adventure once again but this time rattlers scammers and... more

Yet another introduction to rough paths.- Monotonicity of the extremal functio... Yet another introduction to rough paths.- Monotonicity of the extremal functions for one-dimensional inequalities of logarithmic Sobolev type.- Non-monotone convergence in the quadratic Wasserstein distance.- On the equation = #x002A;.- Shabat... more

Nach der positiven Aufnahme der Theorie der Maschinensysteme wird hiermit der ... Nach der positiven Aufnahme der Theorie der Maschinensysteme wird hiermit der zweite Teil einer wissenschaftlichen Konstruktionslehre vorgelegt. Die Theorie des Konstruktionsprozesses integriert die vielf ltigen Erkenntnisse Uber das Kon- struieren... more

From master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. comes this familiar biblical saga ... From master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. comes this familiar biblical saga told in a fresh transfixing way. You ll feel you ve never heard it before! Melding historical accuracy with imaginative detail Wangerin uses the biblical books of Judges... more

La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh more

A secret diary written by the eldest daughter of Thomas More legal advisor to ... A secret diary written by the eldest daughter of Thomas More legal advisor to and close friend of Henry VIII intertwines three love stories with a tale of religious identity and mystery spanning 500 years and three countries. more

From Academy Award winner Gene Hackman an epic and immersive 19th-century West... From Academy Award winner Gene Hackman an epic and immersive 19th-century Western novel about family vengeance and redemption. Teenager Jubal Young is forced into manhood much sooner than expected when he returns to his family farm and discovers it... more

The volume brings together papers on new developments in the theory of writing... The volume brings together papers on new developments in the theory of writing systems above all from the perspectives of linguistics philosophy media theory and language education. Firstly there is the question of the methods and categories used... more

After the death of her Japanese American mother sixty-four-year-old Anne Kurod... After the death of her Japanese American mother sixty-four-year-old Anne Kuroda Duppstadt finds the courage to confront the toxic legacy of her father a famous artist and cruel narcissist. When a former art professor invites her to his island art... more

1720: political intrigue besets the kingdom as the Stuarts try to claim the th... 1720: political intrigue besets the kingdom as the Stuarts try to claim the throne occupied by the Hanoverians and the Morlands have to use all their wiles to keep their fortunes intact. Jeremy Morland sole heir to his father s will has no option... more

This engaging collection of essays--some published here for the first time--re... This engaging collection of essays--some published here for the first time--reveals Smith as a passionate and precise essayist equally at home in the world of great books and bad movies family and philosophy British comedians and Italian divas.... more

From the bestselling author of See Jane Date and The Secret of Joy comes a cha... From the bestselling author of See Jane Date and The Secret of Joy comes a charming warm-hearted story about a woman s search for happiness after inheriting her grandmother s cooking school.When Holly Maguire inherits Camilla s Cucinotta her late... more

9782915359381. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 480. Glued... 9782915359381. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 480. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 480 p. Contains: Illustrations color. Introduction by Monica Haller. Text by Riley Sharbonno. more

Dans une petite ville d Alabama à l époque de la Grande Dépression Atticus F... Dans une petite ville d Alabama à l époque de la Grande Dépression Atticus Finch élève seul ses deux enfants Jem et Scout. Avocat intègre et rigoureux il est commis d office pour défendre un Noir accusé d avoir violé une Blanche. Ce bref... more

New York Times bestselling authors Ashley & JaQuavis bring you the first in th... New York Times bestselling authors Ashley & JaQuavis bring you the first in the Murderville trilogy exploring the cruel underground world of human trafficking that takes control of lives and love is a long-lost hope but for Liberty and A shai... more

Over the past decade scholars have vigorously reconsidered the history of Orie... Over the past decade scholars have vigorously reconsidered the history of Orientalism and though Edward Said s hugely influential work remains a touchstone of the discussion Karla Mallette notes it can no longer be taken as the final word on Western... more