A unique, colorful view of Victorian London when residents both famous and now-forgotten endured "the Great Stink" across one hot summer
Offers a radical reappraisal of Great Britain's fighting forces during World War II, challenging the common belief that the British Army was no... Læs mere
An analysis of the course of Western intellectual history between AD 400 and 1400. It surveys the comparative modes of thought and varying... Læs mere
"An award-winning environmental historian explores American history through wrenching, tragic, and sometimes humorous stories of getting lost"--Provided by publisher.
The story of how plants and flowers have shaped interior design for over 200 years
A tribute to the impressive roster of women artists who have graduated from Yale University
A revelatory and informative presentation of the anti-apartheid posters created by Medu Art Ensemble
An intimate glimpse into the professional and romantic relationship between Harriet Pattison and the renowned architect Louis Kahn
How does a work of music stir the senses, creating feelings of joy, sadness, elation, or nostalgia? This title details the array of stylistic devices and techniques used to represent... Læs mere