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A History of Chinese Civilization
$9.14
When published in 1982, this translation of Professor Jacques Gernet's masterly survey of the history and culture of China was immediately welcomed by critics and readers. This revised and updated edition includes a detailed chronology that has been updated through 1993, a new bibliography, and an e..
A Little Bit of Paris
$35.91
Renowned New Yorker cover illustrater Jean-Jacques Sempé illustrates the quirky charm of France's capital and it's residents with his signature style and gentle sense of humor and irony. His drawings are famed for their striking use of pen and ink, their inimitable style, and most of all for their s..
A Stroll With William James
$23.19
Analyzes the philosophical and psychological theories of William James and examines their contributions to the present state of Western civilization Author: Barzun, Jacques Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0060150904 ISBN-13: 9780060150907..
Acts of Religion: Jacques Derrida
$23.80
Acts of Religion, compiled in close association with Jacques Derrida, brings together for the first time a number of Derrida's writings on religion and questions of faith and their relation to philosophy and political culture. The essays discuss religious texts from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim tra..
Aesthetics of Film (Texas Film Studies Series)
$15.33
Winner, A Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic BookA concise, lively, and readable summary of classical and contemporary film theory, Aesthetics of Film is the work of experts who are defining the parameters of film criticism internationally. First published in French (L'Esthetique du film) in 1983,..
Applied Latent Class Analysis
$59.32
This study introduces several recent innovations in latent class analysis to a wider audience of researchers. Many of the world's leading innovators in the field of latent class analysis have contributed essays to the volume, each presenting a key innovation to the basic LCM and illustrating how it ..
Begin Here: The Forgotten Conditions of Teaching a...
$10.77
Product DescriptionIn this powerful, eloquent, and timely book, Jacques Barzun offers guidance for resolving the crisis in America's schools and colleges. Drawing on a lifetime of distinguished teaching, he issues a clear call to action for improving what goes on in America's classrooms. The result ..
Berlioz and the romantic century
$56.92
This third edition again makes available to today's readers the classic and comprehensive study of one of the most radical and influential composers. Two volume set with illustrations. Author: Barzun, Jacques Publisher: Columbia University Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 02310313..
Brain and Space (Oxford Science Publications)
$54.69
This work presents the work of leading authorities on spatial relationships and cognition, describing the latest medical research and new theoretical insights. The authors explore problems concerning the way space is represented in the brain, and how spatial relationships are encoded in the neural n..
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Build Your Own Redwall Abbey [Kit]
$82.21
Create this one-of-a-kind model of Redwall Abbey and unravel the mystery of the legendary Warrior's Code. With the help of the press-out characters of Redwall and the story in the accompanying booklet, discover the clues hidden within the Abbey walls themselves. No cutting or gluing is required to a..
Carols for Choirs 1 (. . . for Choirs Collections)
$17.75
50 Christmas carolsThe volumes of Carols for Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide rage of carols to suit every occasion, from well-known tunes superbly arranged to be the best original compositions. Carol..
Cesar Chavez: Autobiography of La Causa
$9.91
“[An] exceptionally interesting and intimate oral history . . . Against a background of motels and all-night cafés and strikes, the high relief in which the characters stand out is truly fascinating. Jacques Levy’s biography of Chavez has unforgettable descriptive passages and fine photographs.” -Th..
Chance and Necessity: An Essay on the Natural Phil...
$42.28
The French biochemist explains his revolutionary theory of genetics and speculates on its ethical, political, and philosophical implications Author: Jacques Monod Publisher: Vintage Books Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0394718259 ISBN-13: 9780394718255..
Chartres (Icon Editions)
$19.57
Text: English, French (translation) Author: Male, Emile; Devinoy, Pierre; Wilson, Sarah; Nestgen, Jacques Publisher: Harper & Row Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0064355306 ISBN-13: 9780064355308..
Creative Intuition in Art and Poetry (A.W. Mellon ...
$26.16
The classic work on the sublime interplay between the arts and poeticsThis book explores the rich and complex relationship between art and poetry, shedding invaluable light on what makes each unique yet wholly interdependent. Jacques Maritain insists on the part played by the intellect as well as th..
Creative Intuition in Art and Poetry: the A. W. Me...
$19.56
Book by Maritain, Jacques Author: Maritain, Jacques Publisher: A Merdian Book Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0452004179 ISBN-13: 9780452004177..
Cuisine a la Vapeur: The Art of Cooking With Steam
$8.08
The original work on steam cooking from a world-renowned French chef offers recipes that heighten the natural taste of foods, including Goose with Fresh Ginger and Pumpkin Cheesecake, and furnishes timing charts, tips, and techniques. 50,000 first printing. $85,000 ad/promo. Tour. Author: Jacques Ma..
Death and Western Thought
$32.83
Death and Western Thought [Jun 01, 1973] Choron, Jacques Author: Choron, Jacques Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0020647107 ISBN-13: 9780020647102..
Deep Water: The Epic Struggle over Dams, Displaced...
$9.17
A Discover Magazine Top Science Book of the YearA Northern California Book Award FinalistThere are more than 45,000 of them in the world. They have altered the speed of the planet's rotation, the tilt of its axis, and the shape of its gravitational field. They influence landscapes and societies. The..
Diary of a Century
$16.25
Diary of a Century Author: Lartigue, Jacques-Henri Publisher: Penguin Books Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0140048405 ISBN-13: 9780140048407..
Dimensions: A Casebook of Alien Contact
$19.67
A serious scientist who has studied the phenomenon of alien contact stories examines past and present claims and offers the startling conclusion that they are true, but that the reported "beings" are not from other planets or galaxies Author: Vallee, Jacques Publisher: Contemporary Books Binding: Ha..
Do-In 2: A Most Complete Work on the Ancient Art o...
$19.42
A secret teaching revealed. Its strength is in the restoration of the body's natural balance. Whenever a part of the body hurts, the natural instinct is to touch it. Do-in draws on the wisdom of the Ancients and directs that instinct into the most effective method of self-healing. Hand contact to a ..
Dragon Magic
$10.52
Four boys of Scandinavian, Welsh, Chinese, and African origin, respectively, find a puzzle in an abandoned house whose magic power takes each of them back to a time related to their ethnic history. Author: Robin Jacques Publisher: Ty Crowell Co Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 069024489..
Education at the Crossroads (The Terry Lectures Se...
$15.97
"A document of first-rate importance. . . . Sheer informed common sense. . . . This volume should be compulsory reading for all, whatever their religious beliefs or disbeliefs, who want light on the nature and place of education in our democratic society."-The Yale ReviewOne of the most eminent Cath..
Emile (Everyman's Library)
$20.04
The MacMahons are the central characters and even more so when Helen the wife & mother disappears..everyone assumes that she has drowned in the lake.Thus beginsa tangles,touching,& sometimes tragis story of love,loss & misunderstanding. Author: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding:..