A scholarly study of the material culture of burghers in 17th-18th century Lithuania. This book analyzes urban houses, interiors, furnishings, and symbolic signboards, alongside everyday life, including festivities and inns. For historians of Eastern Europe’s urban legacy.
Thomas Jefferson and His Younger Brother
Scholars overlook Jefferson’s younger brother Randolph, a dimly parochial man who required his cosmopolitan brother’s constant help. This complete collection of their correspondence, with critical commentary, reveals stark disclosures about Thomas Jefferson, family man.
This guide provides actionable strategies for integrating sustainability into core business operations. It offers solutions for long-term profitability and environmental stewardship, empowering leaders to drive positive change and build resilient, future-ready organizations.
Libya Unveiled
This book explores Libya’s history of resistance against colonial and authoritarian rule, leading to the 2011 uprising and its aftermath. Emphasizing local agency, it examines the challenges of state-building as Libyans persist in their pursuit of a stable, democratic future.
This collection explores literary portrayals of food and drinks to reveal how they shed light on the complexities of identity and belonging. At the same time, it argues that food and drinks are a unifying force that transcends boundaries, pointing to universal human experiences.
Chinese Export Paintings
This book deciphers the formula for market success of Chinese export paintings, a unique and misunderstood East-meets-West art form. Dr Maria Mok reveals the tactical artistic decisions that made these paintings best-sellers for Western customers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Demystifying the Legal Art of Order, Power and Fun
Law has a reputation for being an incomprehensible art, leaving many feeling helpless. This book introduces readers to the past, present, and future of Law in an accessible and exciting way, using literary and artistic works to demystify it and prove that Law can be fun.
The art market is often difficult to understand. Art historian Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert shares her method for assessing art and purchasing high-quality works at fair prices. Learn to recognize good art, which art is a suitable investment, and how new technologies can assist you.
Sparks From Spartacus
Who was the real Spartacus? To the ancient elite, he was a dangerous rogue. To later ages, a noble, tragic hero. For the first time, this richly illustrated book presents his continuous story from ancient sources, revealing the man behind the myth and his lasting legacy.
Grassroots Feminist Economies
Grassroots feminist economies champion social justice against systemic barriers. Rooted in the African principle of utu-ubuntu—“I am because you are”—women mobilize collective strengths, fostering solidarity and communal well-being to craft a more equitable economic landscape.
Benedetto Varchi’s L’ Ercolano
The first-ever translation of Benedetto Varchi’s L’Ercolano (1570). In a witty and lively dialogue, this 16th-century treatise tackles timeless questions: Are we the only communicating species? What was the first language? A surprisingly modern and entertaining exploration.
Service Analytics and Management
This book covers key issues on service strategy, planning, design, and delivery. It explores service capacity management, resource planning, quality improvement, and the role of IT and Analytics. The text includes detailed cases for extensive class discussion.
Rhianus of Crete, Hellenistic Poet and Grammarian
This edition of the poetic and grammatical fragments of Rhianus of Crete analyzes his work in the sociopolitical environment following Alexander the Great. It highlights the connection between historical events and poetic expression, showcasing the nuances of Hellenistic poetry.
Caribbean slave rebellions conjure images of charismatic men, but women were also leaders. This book explores the erased narratives of enslaved women who led revolts as rebels and warriors, revealing their crucial roles in dismantling the plantation slavery system.
This book charts the history of Romanian semiotics before introducing new concepts like conversational history—for analyzing literary texts—and existential rereading. It also features a collaborative linguistic study and a unique Database of Romanian Love Charms.
The American 1950s will not be left alone. This book addresses this enduring phenomenon through its Portuguese proponents, from the arrival of rock ‘n’ roll to the contemporary retro scene. Through interviews, it reveals why this American aesthetic continues to fascinate.
This book investigates how myth and folklore in Indian fiction are paradoxically used to generate new modes of writing. It explores this stylistic innovation, the use of an ‘oral narrative style’, and the relationship between women and folklore in South Asian tradition.
Psychological Well-being
Explore the complexities of mental and emotional health, from the biological and social factors that influence well-being to the mind-body connection. This guide offers practical tools for resilience and self-care while addressing modern challenges in an ever-changing world.
Teaching English to Computer Science Students
Unlock the potential of your classroom! Designed for educators teaching English to computer science and engineering students, this book provides practical, classroom-ready support. Find lesson plans, exercises, and project ideas to simplify planning and deliver dynamic lessons.
Discover how quantum mechanics shapes nanotechnology, material science, and quantum computing. This book breaks down complex ideas, exploring quantum tunneling, quantum dots, and graphene. See how abstract concepts blend theory and real-world application to transform our world.