pThis book presents a ground-breaking, comprehensive study of the modern performance history of plays in the John Fletcher canon, excluding his collaborations with Shakespeare. It examines how seventeen of Fletcher\'s plays have been interpreted in British productions. p pIn addition, the book offers a consideration of the contexts in which these productions took place, from the early twentieth century

In much of modern fiction, it is the clothes that make the character. Garments embody personal and national histories. They convey wealth, status, aspiration, and morality or a lack thereof. They suggest where characters have been and where they might be headed, as well as whether or not they are aware of their fate. iAt the Mercy of Their Clothesi explores the agency of fashion in modern literature,

pFrom hunting pickpockets in London omnibuses and ghosts in Hesse Square, Sergeant Watters and Detective Silver are led into the notorious Wild Geese public house, and a tangled mystery that involves the murder of a guardsman and the vivacious wife of an Austrian diplomat.ppWith the help of the Irish woman Rowena, Watters trawls through the back streets of London, encounters female prize-fighters and

A Sourcebook of Themes from the Holy Qur\'an. It offers 265 selections of verses, presented in a fresh contemporary translation of high literary quality, with accompanying interpretations by leading Muslim intellectuals, including Muhammad Asad, Yusuf Ali, and others. Formerly titled The Vision of the Qur\'an.

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The Battle of the Bulge lives in history as the U.S. Army\'s largest and bloodiest battle of World War II. This innovative study of American military leadership in action during the battle examines the performance of six generals in the days and weeks after the German attack in December 1944.- Generals covered include Dwight Eisenhower and Omar Bradley, among others- Five levels of command are studied

This book examines the phenomenon of surrogacy from a comparative perspective. Bringing together experts from 21 countries across the world, it provides a comprehensive discussion of the ways in which surrogacy is regulated in both Eastern and Western jurisdictions, and seeks to establish a common ground to move forward in this morally and legally difficult subject area.

bThe essential guide to parenting toddlers--strategies, humor, and support for new parents b pToddlers don\'t come with a manual, but here\'s the next best thing. iWe\'re Parenting a Toddler!i is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. pGet sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who\'s been in the toddler trenches,

bA new chapter of Robin\'s story begins, but it won\'t take long for chaos to arrive at Gotham Marina!b pAfter years away, Tim Drake is back in a brand-spanking-new Robin series of his very own--and his adventures continue in this second volume! pThere\'s a sense of calm in Tim\'s new stomping grounds of the Gotham Marina--but that\'s not going to last long. But first date night for Tim and his boyfriend

Sy the Guy ABC Affirmations is a mommy-and-me written book by Erica Galloway and her soon to be one year old son, Syaire Galloway. This read-out-loud, read along and read as you grow children\'s book, proves to be a one-size fits all as it pertains to the age groups it serves, which spans from baby to pre-teens. We all need affirmations from time to time, right Even adults can give this book a go!

pWidowed bronc rider Ryan returns to the ranch of his childhood with his five-year-old daughter in tow. He\'s been sidelined by an injury, but stirring up memories of his deceased wife brings a different kind of pain.ppHe\'s riled when his sister-in-law rushes over to inspect Sammie\'s well-being. But Carrie isn\'t the little tagalong he remembers, and his attraction to her knocks him sideways. He

pstrongFrom New York Times and multiple USA Today bestselling author Jamie Thornton.strongbr br emLIGHT SHOW THE WAY. DARKNESS SHOW THE STARS.embr Maella has broken the one family rule. She has accidentally unleashed otherworldly violence on her friends, herself, and all three worlds.pp ppBut then Maella and her friends are captured and forced to work as torchlighters inside the Tower of Shadows.pp

bEverything you ever wanted to know about running... p... is in a different book!b pThis book, bi ibiRunning in Real Life, iis a selection of stories, anecdotes and race reports that paint a picture of what running is really like when you are not completely perfect at it, and mostly do it to socialise and eat cake. If it does answer any questions for you, it is likely to be the ones you never knew

p iThe Wingless Crow ijoins together thirty-three superb short essays on nature, science, country living, and self. They are written by a man who--watchful, inquisitive, at times prickly--is animated by delight, wonder, and love for the rural places and wildlife of Pennsylvania. Charles Fergus wrote these insightful pieces for his monthly column, Thornapples, which ran in iPennsylvania Game News imagazine

pTwo leaders in the field of genetics--a bioethicist-health lawyer and an obstetrician-gynecologist geneticist--answer the most pressing questions about the application of new genetics to our universal medicine and what personalized medicine means for individual healthcare.ppBreakthroughs in genetic research are changing modern medicine and pharmaceuticals. But what are these changes and how do they

In The Public Life of the Fetal Sonogram, medical anthropologist Janelle S. Taylor analyzes the full sociocultural context of ultrasound technology and imagery. Drawing upon ethnographic research both within and beyond the medical setting, Taylor shows how ultrasound has entered into public consumer culture in the United States. The book documents and critically analyzes societal uses for ultrasound

pIn her fifth self-published release, Flower, read on as Zellia powers through the valley of the coronavirus pandemic, the weights of human condition and the ups and downs of cultivating love. pp ppWith five chapters exactly, readers flow through an array of emotions and experiences as she details a fraction of life inside her intersections. Blossom, Re-Bloom, Petals, Seeds, Philodendron - each chapter

pJoin Bo and Dug for their adventure. A stick can be very useful in a dark forest. A fun and light hearted story based on a dog\'s love and admiration for his owner and his wonderful imagination. p

bAn exploration of an artist whose work sits at the intersection of the human and natural worlds.b p Just as a forest can house towering redwoods alongside microscopic fungi, the sculptures of London-based artist Zadok Ben-David oscillate starkly and effortlessly between the miniature and the monumental. Ben-David\'s art explores themes linked to human nature and evolution, using metals to lyrically

pThe fiftieth anniversary of the Adolf Eichmann trial may have come and gone but in many countries around the world there is a renewed focus on the trial, Eichmann himself, and the nature of his crimes. This increased attention also stimulates scrutiny of Hannah Arendt\'s influential and controversial work, iEichmann in Jerusalemi.p pThe contributors gathered together by Richard J. Golsan and Sarah