2139 results for '"Jarstad, Anna K.'

Why churches in some democratic nations wield enormous political power while churches in other democracies don'tIn some religious countries, churches have drafted constitutions, restricted abortion,...

A critical biography of a great Russian poet.

Life as Creative Constraint is the first book to focus on the extraordinary life-writing of the French experimental writing group, the Oulipo. The Oulipo's enthusiasm for literary games and formal...

In this Lola Reads picture book, learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola, as she discovers the joy of reading!Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola...

This volume traces the exciting path from the beginning of color photography in the nineteenth century to wide use of the medium with the first Kodak color slide film in 1936. The desire for color...

Trick your senses and test your noodling skills with mind-blowing experiments in this fascinating, kid-friendly book based on the hit National Geographic TV show Brain Games! Can you outsmart your...

Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can't agree who it belongs to. They get madder and madder, until... With expressive illustrations and simple text,...

Queerness remains one of the most stigmatized and overlooked aspects of Holocaust history, often erased due to the lingering homophobia of survivors. People Without History Are Dust challenges this...

The simple but profound story of a life of detachment through wandering and prayer, and one of the most widely circulated prayer guides in the world.In 1884, a slim volume containing four short tales...

Bluebeard gets a feminist Gothic makeover in this subversive take on the famous French fairy tale — from the acclaimed director of The Love Witch, and for fans of Jane EyreWhen the successful British...

A spectacular global survey of some of the world’s most inventive buildings—increasingly relevant in the face of climate change—which bring architecture and horticulture into a sustainable wholeHow...

How the medieval church drove state formation in EuropeSacred Foundations argues that the medieval church was a fundamental force in European state formation. Existing accounts focus on early modern...

Peggy the hen is contented with her quiet existence and daily routine. When a powerful gust of wind sweeps her up and deposits her in the midst of a busy city, she explores her new surroundings,...

Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can...

In this Lola Reads series book, Lola embarks on a new adventure—the first day of school!A comforting and cheerful picture book read that demystifies the school day, perfect for preschoolers and...

Why speed, flow, and direct expression now dominate cultural styleContemporary cultural style boosts transparency and instantaneity. These are values absorbed from our current economic conditions of...

This “brutal and brave” (Booklist) novel transmutes the practice of medicine into a larger exploration of humanity, the meaning of care, and the nature of annihilation—physical, spiritual, or both.A...