The World to Come: Stories
Bursting with wicked humor and driven by an incomparable understanding of what it means to be human,¿ The World to Come ¿is the inimitable work of¿ "the most ambitious story writer in America" ( The Daily Beast ). Now a major motio...
Book of Aron
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD** 'Powerful . . . shattering . . . a masterpiece' The Times 'Testament of love and sacrifice . . . a masterpiece' Joshua Ferris, Guardian 'Transcendent and timeless . . . masterpiece' Washington Post Aron is a ...
Nosferatu
From this prodigiously talented writer comes a stunningly original fictional life of the German director F. W. Murnau (1888-1931). Murnau ranks as a founding father of the cinema, not least for his legendary horror film, Nosferatu. Here he is reve...
World to Come
A fantastic writer - compassionate, funny and fearless' George Saunders 'One of the US's finest writers' according to Joshua Ferris, Jim Shepard now delivers a new collection that spans borders and centuries with unrivalled mastery. These ten stor...
Writer's Notebook
The Writer's Notebook compiles the best craft seminars in the history of the Tin House Summer Writers Workshop, along with a variety of craft essays from some of Tin House's favorite writers. The cast of deeply respected poets and prose writers explore topics that vary from writing dialogue to the dos and don'ts of writing about sex. With how-tos, close readings, and personal anecdotes, The Writer's Notebook offers aspiring scribes advice and inspiration to hone their own craft.
Meanings of Manhood in Early Modern England
This path-breaking study explores the diverse and varied meanings of manhood in early modern England and their complex, and often contested, relationship with patriarchal principles. Using social, political and medical commentary, alongside eviden...
Simple Flutes
Simple flutes of bamboo, wood, metal, plastic, or clay can be a joy to play and make. This book gives you the basics of simple flute playing, then offers guidelines for making flutes of your own from a variety of materials. It even includes a handy chart for 'where to put the holes.' 'Simple Flutes' is a must for simple flute players and makers ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Mark Shepard is the author of 'How to Love Your Flute,' hailed by Paul Horn as 'a model for our times,' as well as the craft guide 'Simple Flutes.' For many years, he was a professional artisan, making and selling flutes of bamboo or plastic. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// 'Contains the essense of a tremendous amount of experience.' -- Sam Hinton, Sing Out 'An excellent overview.' -- Monty Levenson, Tai Hei Shakuhachi 'A slim, elegantly presented, and highly practical guide. . . . First-rate, user friendly.' -- Midwest Book Review, Aug. 2002 'This thin volume contains a wealth
The Cambridge History of the Byzantine Empire c.500-1492
Byzantium lasted a thousand years, ruled to the end by self-styled 'emperors of the Romans'. It underwent kaleidoscopic territorial and structural changes, yet recovered repeatedly from disaster: even after the near-impregnable Constantinople fell...
Accounting for Oneself
Accounting for Oneself is a major new study of the social order in early modern England, as viewed and articulated from the bottom up. Engaging with how people from across the social spectrum placed themselves within the social order, it pieces to...