Traditionally used as a mortuary text, to be read or recited in the... Læs mere
A groundbreaking social history of the drum kit, Matt Brennan's Kick It makes a compelling case for the instrument as one of most important and transformative musical inventions of the modern era.
Now updated to include Trump's election and the rise of global populism, Corey Robin's The Reactionary Mind traces conservatism back to its roots in the reaction against the French Revolution.
This introduction to the ideas and elements of mathematics should be of interest to students with a desire to develop mathematical skills, and general readers with an interest in mathematics.
Getting Your Child Back to School is intended for parents grappling with school... Læs mere
This brings philosophers and literary theorists together in a sustained, coherent conversation about the philosophical status and implications of Emily Dickinson's poetry.... Læs mere
In this newly updated third edition of his classic History of Jazz, author Ted Gioia brings the story of jazz to the present day with expanded treatment of women's contributions to... Læs mere
John Mortensen's The Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation is a course-tested pedagogical method for learning to improvise, providing intermediate-level pianists with a path to mastery of the improvisational techniques of the 17th and 18th centuries.
This is the first volume of a new prose translation of Dante's epic - the first in twenty-five years. Robert Durling's translation brings a new... Læs mere
Pop Masculinities explores the many ways in which twenty-first century pop artists perform masculinity through their songs, music videos, and public appearances. This offers a point of entry for addressing broader gender issues in contemporary popular culture and society.