436 results for '"Schurman, Rachel'

Knudsen argues that Homeric epics are the locus for the origins of rhetoric.Traditionally, Homer's epics have been the domain of scholars and students interested in ancient Greek poetry, and...

The ideal of the American Dream seems increasingly out of reach, even for many families who are trying to do everything right. To find out why, Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider followed 235 low-...

A unique, illustrated introduction to astrology that explores the zodiac through a literary lens, drawing lessons from celebrated authors including Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, W.E.B. Du Bois,...

From the bestselling author of Sometimes I'm Bombaloo comes another sweet and heartwarming tale about dealing with BIG feelings! Katie Honors is a really sweet kid. She has a smile for everyone,...

What the financial diaries of working-class families reveal about economic stresses, why they happen, and what policies might reduce themDeep within the American Dream lies the belief that hard work...

Journey through the sexual underworld of Belle Époque Paris in the first new English translation of Colette’s masterpiece in nearly sixty years. Lyrical, allusive, sometimes obscure, yet precise, The...

A searing portrait of a mother’s grief and strength in the wake of unthinkable tragedy.Once upon a time, I was meandering down the road of life with my husband, Jon. It was a regular and beige life,...

A richly illustrated look at the natural history of mothsMoths are among the most underappreciated insects on the planet, yet they make up the majority of some 180,000 known species of Lepidoptera...

Change your brain, change your pain with this powerful, evidence-based workbook.If you’re struggling with chronic pain, you’re not alone: more than one hundred million Americans currently live with...

"In the 1790s, Britain underwent what the politician Edmund Burke called 'the most importamt of all revolutions... a revolution in sentiments'. Inspired by the bold beginnings opf the French...

Hitty is a doll of great charm and character. It is indeed a privilege to publish her memoirs, which, besides being full of the most thrilling adventures on land and sea, also reveal her delightful...

From the award-winning author of In the Field, an inquiry into grief, love, housing affordability, and the transformative power of art, in the story of a young theater director who, after her...

Between 1999 and 2002 the National Endowment for the Arts's New Public Works program sponsored design competitions in cities across the United States. The forward-thinking designs that emerged have...

A collection of brand-new, in-depth, and revealing conversations about songwriting with some of the world's most-noted hitmakersTHE ART OF NOISE offers an unprecedented collection of insightful,...

An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science...

The bestselling tarot classic in a new edition with a new preface by the author. "Whenever I have a question about tarot, I reach for 78 Degrees of Wisdom. It is the most in-depth exploration of...