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A Companion to the Early Printed Book in Britain, 1476-1558
First full-scale guide to the origins and development of the early printed book, and the issues associated with it. The history of the book is now recognized as a field of central …
Mysteries of Knowledge Beyond Our Senses
The Mysteries of Knowledge Beyond the Senses: Dialogues with Courageous Scientistsreports on the current research and personal characteristics of 22 visionaries from the US and the …
The 2016 Presidential Election
The 2016 Presidential Election: The Causes and Consequences of a Political Earthquake critically analyzes the 2016 presidential election. The chapters in this book identify key …
The Art of Social Critique
From novelists to political cartoonists, artists have long brought a unique perspective to important public discussions of social and political issues. Yet, fury and debate over …
Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221
James M. Powell here offers a new interpretation of the Fifth Crusade's historical and social impact, and a richly rewarding view of life in the thirteenth century. Powell …
Crusades, The Kingdom of Sicily, and the Mediterranean
In this collection of studies by James M. Powell, two related centres of attention can be seen. One is the campaigns undertaken by western Europeans in the eastern Mediterranean, …
Muslims Under Latin Rule, 1100-1300
Covering Portugal and Castile in the West to the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem in the East, this collection focuses on Muslim minorities living in Christian lands during the high …
Prenatal Testing and Disability Rights
As prenatal tests proliferate, the medical and broader communities perceive that such testing is a logical extension of good prenatal care - it helps parents have healthy babies. …
A Companion to Sound in German-Speaking Cultures
Explores sonic events and auditory experiences in German-speaking contexts from the Middle Ages to the digital age, opening up new understandings. As a sub-discipline of cultural …
Gulf of Mexico Origin, Waters, and Biota
The fourth volume in the Harte Research Institute’s landmark scientific series on the Gulf of Mexico provides a comprehensive study of ecosystem-based management, analysing key …
Albertanus of Brescia
Albertanus of Brescia is an important figure in the cultural history of late medieval and Renaissance Italy. He is best known among literary scholars for the influence of his …
A Performer's Guide to Seventeenth-Century Music, Second Edition
Revised and expanded, A Performer's Guide to Seventeenth Century Music is a comprehensive reference guide for students and professional musicians. The book contains useful material …