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René Descartes: The Complete Correspondence in English Translation, Volume I: From the Early Years to the Discourse on Method, 1619-1638

René Descartes: The Complete Correspondence in English...

Author: Roger Ariew (University of South Florida) ,  Erik-Jan Bos (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
ISBN: 9780198860044
Format: Hardback
$341.95

This is the first volume of the first complete English translation of the extant correspondence of René Descartes,...  Read More >>

Citrus: A World History

Citrus: A World History

Author: David J. Mabberley
ISBN: 9780500026366
Format: Hardback
$69.99

A world history of citrus, from the art of antiquity to the science of the modern era.  Read More >>

Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us

Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us

Author: Hayv Kharaman ,  Frauke V. Josenhans
ISBN: 9781941366622
Format: Hardback
$73.95

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The Theatricalists: Making Politics Appear

The Theatricalists: Making Politics Appear

Author: Theron Schmidt
ISBN: 9780810147546
Format: Paperback
$95.04

Theatricality is often dismissed as a distraction from “real” politics, as when cynical political gestures are derided...  Read More >>

Making the Case for Equality: 50 Years of Legal Milestones in LGBTQ History

Making the Case for Equality: 50 Years of Legal Milestones...

Author: Jennifer C. Pizer ,  Ellen Ann Andersen
ISBN: 9781580936149
Format: Hardback
$79.95

Dozens of landmark legal cases, from 1973 to 2023, that drove transformative change from courtrooms to living rooms...  Read More >>

Fashion in American Life

Fashion in American Life

Author: Dr Hazel Clark (Parsons School of Design, USA) ,  Lauren Downing Peters (Columbia College Chicago, USA)
ISBN: 9781350331938
Format: Hardback
$150.00

An original contribution to fashion studies, Fashion in American Life challenges existing approaches to fashion...  Read More >>

Calling the Shots (Victoria and Albert Museum): A Queer History of Photography

Calling the Shots (Victoria and Albert Museum): A Queer...

Author: Zorian Clayton ,  Lydia Caston
ISBN: 9780500480960
Format: Hardback
$79.99

An accessible, inspirational, and engaging introductory survey of LGBTQIA+ photography, as told through the collection...  Read More >>

Clean Break Theatre Company

Clean Break Theatre Company

Author: Caoimhe McAvinchey (Queen Mary University of London) ,  Sarah Bartley (University of Reading)
ISBN: 9781009525893
Format: Hardback
$129.35

This Element examines three areas of Clean Break's theatre making history and organisational practices: its origin...  Read More >>

The Dictionary Of Terrible Ideas: The very funny new book from one of The Chaser founders and author of the hilarious STRAYAN DICTIONARY and STRAYAPEDIA

The Dictionary Of Terrible Ideas: The very funny new...

Author: Dominic Knight
ISBN: 9780733343605
Format: Paperback
$34.99

A compendium of crapulous concepts from absinthe to zorbing From the tiniest nanoparticle to the vast span of...  Read More >>

Children's Voices and Agency: Ways of Listening in Early Childhood Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

Children's Voices and Agency: Ways of Listening in Early...

Author: Jane Spiteri (University of Malta)
ISBN: 9781009500470
Format: Hardback
$129.35

This Element mentions the increased international legislation emphasising children's participation agenda and heightening...  Read More >>

The Place of Tides

The Place of Tides

Author: James Rebanks
ISBN: 9780241426937
Format: Hardback
$45.00

A story of friendship, history and redemption on a remote Norwegian island We are all in need of lights to follow....  Read More >>

A History of the World in 100 Tales

A History of the World in 100 Tales

Author: Sharon Jacksties
ISBN: 9781803991740
Format: Hardback
$49.99

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The Brontës' Christmas: The Festive Season in Victorian England

The Brontës' Christmas: The Festive Season in Victorian...

Author: Maria Hubert ,  Andrew Hubert Von Staufer
ISBN: 9781803997605
Format: Hardback
$32.99

Perfect for fans of the Brontë sisters to curl up with in the lead up to Christmas  Read More >>

Your Power Unleashed: How Savvy Women Use Courage to Get Promoted, Get Paid, and Find Fulfillment

Your Power Unleashed: How Savvy Women Use Courage to...

Author: Kisha Wynter
ISBN: 9781647048303
Format: Paperback
$47.49

""Your Power Unleashed is more than just a guide for career advancement; it's a manifesto for living a life imbued...  Read More >>

Ironbound & Sanctuary City: two plays

Ironbound & Sanctuary City: two plays

Author: Martyna Majok
ISBN: 9781559369763
Format: Paperback
$32.99

A collection of insightful, compelling plays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Cost of Living.  Read More >>

The Science of Superwomen: An Evolution from Wonder Woman to WandaVision

The Science of Superwomen: An Evolution from Wonder...

Author: Mark Brake
ISBN: 9781510776319
Format: Paperback
$29.99

Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch, Black...  Read More >>

How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making Smart Predictions

How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making...

Author: Kit Yates
ISBN: 9781529408690
Format: Paperback
$24.99

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Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels: Bookmarked

Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels: Bookmarked

Author: Gina Frangello
ISBN: 9781632461629
Format: Paperback
$27.99

"What is it about Elena Ferrante's writing, especially her masterwork Neapolitan Novels, that resonates so deeply...  Read More >>

Progressing Critical Posthuman Perspectives in Health Sociology

Progressing Critical Posthuman Perspectives in Health...

Author: Kim McLeod (University of Tasmania, Australia) ,  Simone Fullagar
ISBN: 9781032812496
Format: Hardback
$273.00

This book shows the potential of posthuman thinking for rethinking health care, experiences, subjects and interventions....  Read More >>

Intersectional (Feminist) Activisms: Global Practices and Experiences

Intersectional (Feminist) Activisms: Global Practices...

Author: Serena D’Agostino (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium) ,  Nadia E. Brown (Georgetown University, USA)
ISBN: 9781032749242
Format: Hardback
$273.00

The edited volume tackles two main questions: first, what are the main claims, struggles, and possibilities of contemporary...  Read More >>

Immigration and Quality of Life in Ageing Societies: How Attractive for Migrants are Japan and Germany?

Immigration and Quality of Life in Ageing Societies:...

Author: Aeneas Zi Wang ,  Aimi Muranaka
ISBN: 9781032537894
Format: Hardback
$273.00

Considering the situation in Japan and Germany, this book analyses the needs of host countries from a demographic...  Read More >>

Intersectional Italy

Intersectional Italy

Author: Caterina Romeo (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy) ,  Giulia Fabbri (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy)
ISBN: 9781032735412
Format: Hardback
$273.00

In this volume, the authors adopt an intersectional methodology to question Italian “white innocence” and to examine...  Read More >>

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