5117 results for '"Chambers, R. W.'

Nelson W. Polsby. Cover Title: Essays And Commentary On American Politics. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

* National Jewish Book Award Winner * Green Mountain Book Award Nominee * Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner * In this thrilling paranormal YA romance debut steeped in folklore, two...

Though they are intimately related, most textbooks cover either religious studies or theology, leaving students lacking in exposure to one or the other of these associated disciplines. Religious...

A stunning look at the profound impact of the jet plane on the mid-century aesthetic, from Disneyland to Life magazineVanessa R. Schwartz engagingly presents the jet plane’s power to define a new age...

Christopher R. Browning addresses some of the most heated controversies that have arisen from the use of postwar testimony: Hannah Arendt’s uncritical acceptance of Adolf Eichmann’s self-portrayal in...

This richly illustrated book accompanies the first major museum survey of R. H. Quaytman's paintings. R. H. Quaytman's paintings are celebrated for their sumptuous beauty, complexity, and rigor. This...

From Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, this is a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad,...

This lavish gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic features cover art, illustrations, and watercolor paintings by the artist Alan Lee.   Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable,...

Frodo and Sam continue their quest to destroy the Ruling Ring. This second part tells how each of the members of the Fellowship of the Ring fared, after the breaking of their fellowship, until the...

A powerful reimagining of the world in which a young Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution.When Charles Darwin returned to Britain from the Beagle voyage in 1836, the most talked-about...

Drawing upon his own powerful personal story, Zachary R. Wood shares his perspective on free speech, race, and dissenting opinions—in a world that sorely needs to learn to listen. As the former...

Optimization theory is designed to find the best ways of doing things. The structures of animals, their movements, their behavior, and their life histories have all been shaped by the optimizing...

Harnessing evolution for more sustainable agricultureAs human populations grow and resources are depleted, agriculture will need to use land, water, and other resources more efficiently and without...

This brilliant expose shows us how Washington works to make something happen, even when confronted with widespread popular opposition. It chronicles the brutal and expensive campaign that led to...

The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for...

"What happens to democracy and free speech if people use the Internet to create echo chambers--to listen and speak only to the like-minded? What is the democratic benefit of the Internet's unlimited...

When we view a work of art, we often experience an emotional response, but the causes of our reactions are complex. Our knowledge of why we respond to art as we do is rooted in science―in psychology...

Essays by leading theoretical linguists—including Noam Chomsky, B. Elan Dresher, Richard Kayne, Howard Lasnik, Morris Halle, Norbert Hornstein, Henk van Riemsdijk, and Edwin Williams—reflect on...

What meaning does the American public attach to images of key black political, social, and cultural figures? Considering photography's role as a means of documenting historical progress, what is the...

Suicide was regarded as a deplorable act, subject to savage punishments, in Tudor and Stuart England. In Georgian England it was de-criminalized, tolerated, and even sentimentalized. Drawing on a...