This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…

J. Barbey d'Aurevilly: impressions et souvenirs / Charles BuetDate de l'edition originale: 1891Sujet de l'ouvrage: Barbey d'Aurevilly, Jules (1808-1889)Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et…

The cosmopolitan political tradition defines people not according to nationality, family, or class but as equally worthy citizens of the world. Martha Nussbaum pursues this noble but flawed vision, confronting…

1975, Santa Barbara: Family, pets, spirits, and a possible killer inhabit a crumbling hotel. A 10-year-old boy with high sensitivities guides us with gallows humor through this dark mystery.

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Discovered but Forgotten is a pioneering examination of China's relations with the Maldives and Sino-Indian Ocean interactions, offering new ways to understand Chinese maritime exploration and the global history of…

Go for a hike in the woods and you’re sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colourful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don’t be fooled by…

The world is crawling with all sorts of insects and other tiny creatures. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are…

Dickens’s first concern in all his fiction is with people’s feelings and their imaginations. This book takes a personal approach to Dickens’s art, paying attention to what magnetizes Federico or…