Now considered a cult classic, this dreamy portrait of Provence before World War II brings the storied region in vivid color. From one of the great British authors of the twentieth century, this whimsical, personal, and sensual overview of Provençal life, culture, architecture, and history will transport you straight to the south of France.Ford Madox Ford wrote Provence in the 1930s, in the midst of the Great Depression and escalating conflicts all around ...

This book critically examines how states have leveraged the 2018 UN Global Compacts on Migration and Refugees to advance their geopolitical and strategic interests. Through a detailed analysis, it explores the emerging norm of state responsibility for managing migration while exposing the gaps, contradictions, and silences surrounding key issues such as non-refoulement, internal displacement, and climate migration. More than five years after the adoption of the Global Compacts, the authors...

Whether it be through distance or loss, angel on my shoulder aims to help you to re- connect back to those cherished moments through your own imagination.Bring your most precious memories to life through everyday sights and sounds.

How the seventeenth-century translations of notoriously obscene tales by Rabelais shaped some of the great works of eighteenth-century English fictionFrançois Rabelais’s Gargantua and Pantagruel—loosely related tales of gluttonous, drunken giants and their fantastic adventures—was one of the most notorious works of Renaissance Europe, condemned by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant reformer John Calvin as obscene and irreligious. In Elizabet...

A lively and engaging biography of amoebas that reveals why these tiny amorphous splotches with a spot in the middle have more to teach us than we ever imaginedMany of us are introduced to the amoeba in science class at school but know very little about the amazing life of this versatile, shape-shifting cell. A Is for Amoeba is packed with surprising stories that give readers a richer appreciation of these astonishing microbes, revealing what amoebas have ...

Transform your spatial analysis capabilities with the power of GeoAI.Learn the latest geospatial AI models and tools with Exploring GeoAI: Tools and Workflows. Use comprehensive, hands-on tutorials for implementing cutting-edge deep learning models and workflows—perfect for anyone ready to apply the transformative potential of GeoAI in their organizational operations.Start by learning how to install deep learning frameworks, confirm hardware capabi...

A princess locked in a tower. An elven boy sold into slavery. A kingdom on the brink — and ancient forces stirring beyond its walls.In the capital of Auberlind, twelve‑year‑old Princess Iva has spent her life hidden away in a white tower — a living secret in a realm ruled by fear, ambition, and a queen mother who will do anything to keep her power.In the slums below, an elven boy named Athlin escapes a brutal slaver only to fall in with a mismatched crew of...

From the author of the Sibert Medal–winning The Mona Lisa Vanishes and the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Mel Fell comes a slippery, wondrous exploration of a mysterious misfit: the eel. Often misunderstood, the eel has baffled scientists and befuddled philosophers for centuries.You’d think a book about eels would tell you everything you need to know about eels: where they’re born, how they grow, where they live, where they die. But the t...

This book is about the 8Ps of Self-Discovery. Like my previous books,the eight central pillars of this book follow a rhythmic structure I callthe Power Ups. These subsets we call Power Ups will retrain your lifefor the ultimate self-discovery by connecting with your soul, claimingyour joy, and rising beyond struggle.

From legendary photographer Randee St. Nicholas, a sweeping visual anthology uniting music legends, Hollywood icons, and cultural trailblazers.For over four decades, Randee St. Nicholas has captured the world's most famous figures in her uniquely raw, magnetic, and poignant photographs. Now, for the first time, her best work—some celebrated, others yet-unseen—is brought together in one stunning collection.from without and from within invites reader...

Let your imagination take flight with the eighth volume of this groundbreaking graphic novel fantasy anthology series, featuring short stories from some of today’s most legendary artists, including the series editor, Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi!“The sheer force of creative energy on display is impressive.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on the Flight seriesFrom a runaway prince’s journey through mystical woods to a l...

Traversing 400 years of drama, this book examines the history play as a distinctive form that has its origins in the Early Modern period and which evolves in each subsequent period according to the segment of history being dramatized and the changing conceptions of the state.Much has been written on Shakespeare's history plays but very little on the overall form and whether it is distinguished by the historical accuracy of the drama, the relationship with the audie...