773 results for '"Lena Constante'

"Schama explores the mysterious contradictions of the Dutch nation that invented itself from the ground up, attained an unprecedented level of affluence, and lived in constant dread of being...

Everyday Life in Medieval England captures the day-to-day experience of people in the middle ages - the houses and settlements in which they lived, the food they ate, their getting and spending - and...

2022 NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER FOR TRANSLATED FICTION With a warm yet political humor, Ukraine's most famous novelist presents a balanced and illuminating portrait of modern conflict...

An exploration into what America was, is, and can become through the lens of the rapidly changing American metropolisFrom its origins as a primitive Dutch outpost to the sprawling urban complex it is...

Outumuro's fashion photography is a document in constant expansion which reflects part of the history of fashion in the last turn of the century. In another facet, his archive is also a unique visual...

The celebrated classic about a red-headed orphan and the family who falls in love with her.The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables -...

Among the many constants that appear in mathematics, π, e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is y, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a...

This volume is a unique contribution to the philosophy of the social sciences, presenting the results of cutting-edge philosophers' research alongside critical discussions by practicing social...

This volume is a unique contribution to the philosophy of the social sciences, presenting the results of cutting-edge philosophers' research alongside critical discussions by practicing social...

In a work of awesome scope, Amir Aczel investigates what powers the stars on their journey to the edge of the universe. Using Einstein and his theories to explain the latest developments in...

Among the many constants that appear in mathematics, π, e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is y, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a...

“[Kurt Vonnegut’s] best book . . . He dares not only ask the ultimate question about the meaning of life, but to answer it.”—EsquireNominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great...

The hard-working animals living in Breezy Valley return as construction workers build a new town library, from foundation to finishing touches.In this fun and detail-packed picture book for kids ages...

Winner of the Paterson Poetry Prize, and longlisted for the Griffin Prize and the Massachusetts Book AwardAn acclaimed poet further extends his range into the realm of speculative fiction, while...

Explores how young people from communities targeted in the War on Terror engage with the “political,” even while they are under constant scrutiny and surveillance Since the attacks of 9/11, the...

A harrowing look at violence among Argentina's urban poorArquitecto Tucci, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, is a place where crushing poverty and violent crime are everyday realities. Homicides—often...

The decline of religion and ever increasing influence of science pose acute ethical issues for us all. Can we reject the literal truth of the Gospels yet still retain a Christian morality? Can we...

Since its first appearance in 1854, this dictionary has remained constant in its appeal to scholars through its many revisions. This Latin dictionary is among the best of its kind, reliable, compact...

Drawing on two decades of experience as a war correspondent and based on his numerous columns for Truthdig, Chris Hedges presents The World As It Is, a panorama of the American empire at home and...

The late nineteenth century was for the Liberal party a period of constant internal disorganization, of schism and near-schism, of impotence when in office and increasingly lengthy spells of exile...