John Williams has penned some of the most unforgettable film scores - while netting more than fifty Academy Award nominations. This... Læs mere
Brings together the personal, communal, and national political strands that interweave through the author's work from its beginnings and defines his place as a... Læs mere
Michael Wieck's account of his childhood in Konigsberg recalls a German city obliterated by fire-bombing during World War II. In the midst of privation, savagery and death, there were moments of absurdity.
A study of the fate of ethnic communities in the former Soviet Union, showing the interconnections between... Læs mere
This biography of Aldo Leopold follows him from his childhood as a precocious naturalist to his profoundly influential role in the development of conservation and modern... Læs mere
A comic classic of world literature, Aleko Konstantinov’s 1895 novel follows the misadventures of rose-oil salesman Ganyo as he travels in Europe. Translated into English for the first time, it is accompanied by an introduction, glossary, and notes.
Remote and rugged, Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been home to a rich variety of indigenous peoples and Old World immigrants. This book presents and ponders the folk narratives of the region's loggers, miners, lake sailors, trappers, and townfolk.
Blending poetry, prose and autobiographical details, "Development" and "Two Selves" together constitute a compelling bildungsroman that follows a young... Læs mere
A guide to Indiana's hometown mom-and-pop restaurants and a reclamation and celebration of small-town Midwest culture. This work also captures the spirit of the locals, bringing to life the people whose stories give the book - and the food - its soul.
Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin is the most popular rock-climbing area in the Midwest. This guide provides information for climbers of various abilities and preferences, offering directions to help them navigate and climb within the park.
Argues that confrontation with major paradigms of world history has marked African and Latin... Læs mere