Prologue to Violence
Despite mounting references to the "transgenerational transmission of violence," we still lack a compelling understanding of the linkage between the interpersonal violence of early life and the criminal violence of adulthood. In Prologue...
Becoming Eve
Abby Chava Stein was raised in a Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn, profoundly isolated in a culture that lives according to the laws and practices of an eighteenth-century Eastern European enclave, speaking only Yiddish and Hebrew and shunning...
Cupid's Knife: Women's Anger and Agency in Violent Relationships
Much domestic violence literature has called attention to the fact that women's material needs for shelter, daycare, employment, and legal protection may render them helpless to leave toxic relationships. Yet, even with the provision of these, man...
Gertrude Stein
This selection of Gertrude Stein's work is taken from the period between 1905 and 1936, when the iconic modernist poet was engaged in an astounding number of still-surprising literary experiments, whose innovations continue to influence all the ar...
Chris Stein / Negative
On the occasion of Blondie's fortieth anniversary, Chris Stein shares his iconic and mostly unpublished photographs of Debbie Harry and the cool creatures of the '70s and '80s New York rock scene. While a student at the School of Visual Arts, Chris Stein photographed the downtown New York scene of the early '70s, where he met Deborah Harry and cofounded Blondie. Their blend of punk, dance, and hip-hop spawned a totally new sound, and Stein's photographs helped establish Harry as an international fashion and music icon. In photos and stories direct from Stein, brilliant writer of hits like Rapture and Heart of Glass, this book provides a fascinating snapshot of the period before and during Blondie's huge rise, by someone who was part of and who helped to shape the early punk music scene-at CBGB, Andy Warhol's Factory, and early Bowery. Stars such as David Bowie, the Ramones, Joan Jett, and Iggy Pop were part of Stein's world, as were fascinating downtown characters like Jean-Michel
Stein on Writing
Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for all writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether they are newcomers or old hands, students or instructors, amateurs or professionals. As the always clear and direct Stein explains here, 'This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions--how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place.' With examples from bestsellers as well as from students' drafts, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, trimming away flabby wording, the so-called 'triage' method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.
Rick Stein at Home
Home is more than a place. It's a feeling. Rick Stein has spent his life travelling the world in search of cooking perfection - from France and Italy to Australia and the far east - and inspiring millions of food lovers with the results. In Rick S...
Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein, a pivotal figure in modernism, offers a unique and insightful perspective on two giants of 20th-century art in 'Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein: With Two Shorter Stories.' This collection presents Stein's distinctive voice in essays and shorter experimental fiction pieces. Stein's writing provides an intimate glimpse into the artistic landscape of her time, exploring the groundbreaking work of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. As a contemporary and friend, Stein offers unparalleled observations on their artistic processes and revolutionary contributions to art history. More than just art criticism, this volume showcases Stein's own innovative approach to language and narrative. Her experimental style challenges conventional storytelling, making this a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of art, literature, and biography. Delve into the mind of a literary innovator and gain a fresh understanding of the artists who shaped the modern world. This
The Collected Writings of Murray Stein
The Collected Writings of Murray Stein
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
From the mythical heart of Greece to the fruits of the Black Sea coast; from Croatian and Albanian flavours to the spices and aromas of Turkey and beyond - the cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean is a vibrant melting pot brimming with character. ...
Rick Stein: The Road to Mexico
"My family's favourite TV chef (he's done more to teach my children to cook than I have)... [he] has a knack for pulling together the dishes that best sum up countries and regions." Diana Henry, The 20 best cookbooks to buy this autumn O...
Abby
Meet one of your favorite Sesame Street friends in this adorable photographic board book! Say hello and learn all about Abby Cadabby in a Sesame Street board book illustrated with bold, bright photographs. As babies and toddlers pore over the many colorful, sturdy pages, they will delight in seeing Abby Cadabby--the little fairy-in-training--try her magical spells, play with her favorite frog-prince doll, have fun with friends, and much more!
Johnson Abby: Abby Johnson
Johnson Abby: Abby Johnson [Vinyl LP]
Abby, Ljudbok
I England bor nioåriga Abby, som ofta hamnar i trubbel och så kallade nästan-olyckor. När hennes mamma har dåliga dagar är det tufft där hemma, men det är inte helt lätt i skolan heller. Läraren mr Turtle skickar ofta iväg henne från lektionerna, och då tvingas hon sitta hos snälla skolsekreteraren mrs Williams i väntan på den läskiga rektorn, mr Crow.De dumma tjejerna, Keira och Lauren ställer jämt till det för Abby, och allt på skolan blir liksom bara fel. Skolinspektören är dessutom på skolan för att se över eventuella problem, som de gamla toaletterna. Men det kan man väl inte stänga ner en skola för? Abby kan inte börja på en ny skola för i så fall förlorar hon mrs Williams och då kommer hon gå under.Många tror att Abby inte kan göra något rätt. Men en dag får hon chansen att visa vad hon går för.Lilly Emme, född 1977, är en svensk författare som skriver underhållande feelgoodberättelser för såväl små som stora läsare. Hon bodde tidigare i Cambridge, England, men är numera bosatt på den svenska västkusten.
Stein
In this book, International Master Thomas Engqvist invites readers to join him in a study of his favorite Stein games, and shows how we can all improve by learning from Stein's masterpieces.
Abby, E-bok
I England bor nioåriga Abby, som ofta hamnar i trubbel och så kallade nästan-olyckor. När hennes mamma har dåliga dagar är det tufft där hemma, men det är inte helt lätt i skolan heller. Läraren mr Turtle skickar ofta iväg henne från lektionerna, och då tvingas hon sitta hos snälla skolsekreteraren mrs Williams i väntan på den läskiga rektorn, mr Crow.De dumma tjejerna, Keira och Lauren ställer jämt till det för Abby, och allt på skolan blir liksom bara fel. Skolinspektören är dessutom på skolan för att se över eventuella problem, som de gamla toaletterna. Men det kan man väl inte stänga ner en skola för? Abby kan inte börja på en ny skola för i så fall förlorar hon mrs Williams och då kommer hon gå under.Många tror att Abby inte kan göra något rätt. Men en dag får hon chansen att visa vad hon går för.Lilly Emme, född 1977, är en svensk författare som skriver underhållande feelgoodberättelser för såväl små som stora läsare. Hon bodde tidigare i Cambridge, England, men är numera bosatt på den svenska västkusten.
Edith Stein
MacIntyre is one of the major British philosophers of the post-war years, and a convert to Roman Catholicism. Edith Stein was an intellectual of considerable importance in the period between the two World Wars. The fact that she was also canonised...
Im Stein
Clemens Meyers zweiter Roman: Ein großes Gesellschaftsepos unserer Zeit.Ein vielstimmiger Gesang der Nacht: Prostituierte, Engel und Geschäftsmänner kämpfen um Geld und Macht und ihre Träume. Eine junge Frau steht am Fenster, schau...
Gertrude Stein
The first extensive examination of Stein's notebooks, manuscripts and letters, prepared over a period of twenty years, Gertrude Stein: The Language That Rises asks new questions and explores new ways of reading Stein. This definitive study give us...
Vital Stein
Vital Stein
Murray Stein
This book provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of the work of Murray Stein, beginning with a unique psychobiography of Stein's life, followed by a systematic, chapter-by-chapter presentation of all of Stein's seminal contributions to...
Im Stein
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Gertrude Stein
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS BOOK AWARD 2025 'Strikingly accomplished . . . utterly compelling.' SUNDAY TIMES 'A masterpiece of biography.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A total joy to read.' SARAH BAKEWELL 'I feel like I've been waiting for t...
