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  • Children's Books and Their Illustrators

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    "Children's Books and Their Illustrators" by Gleeson White is a captivating exploration of the world of children's literature and the talented artists who bring these stories to life. The book delves into the rich history of children's books, showcasing the evolution of storytelling and illustration. White highlights the significance of illustrations in engaging young readers, emphasizing how they ... Read more

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  • Six Capitals Updated Edition

    Capitalism, climate change and the accounting revolution that can save the planet

    FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED'A fascinating read. Gleeson-White artfully captivates the reader as she explores the fast-evolving language, metrics, actors and laws that are profoundly reshaping "capital" in the 21st century.' KATE RAWORTH, author of Doughnut EconomicsClimate change is here and capitalism is implicated: it's programmed to privilege profit and growth over human communities and the ... Read more

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  • Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury

    by Gleeson White ...
    Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury by Gleeson White is a detailed exploration of one of England's most iconic Gothic cathedrals. The book offers readers a rich historical account of Salisbury Cathedral, known for its stunning architecture and magnificent spire, which remains the tallest in the UK. White's work not only highlights the architectural features and artistic details of ... Read more

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  • English Illustration 'The Sixties': 1855-70

    Enriched edition. Exploring Evolution of Illustration in Victorian England

    In "English Illustration 'The Sixties': 1855-70," Gleeson White critically surveys the flourishing period of visual illustration in Victorian England, presenting a rich tapestry of artistic innovation and cross-disciplinary interplay. This meticulously researched work delves into the evolution of illustrated periodicals, exploring how the visual arts responded to and influenced contemporary ... Read more

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  • Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury

    Enriched edition. A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the See of Sarum

    In "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury," Gleeson White offers a meticulous exploration of one of England's most iconic ecclesiastical structures. Blending rich historical narrative with vivid architectural description, White illuminates the cathedral's significance within the Gothic tradition. His literary style is both lyrical and informative, appealing to both casual readers ... Read more

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  • Children's Books and Their Illustrators

    Exploring the Visual World of Children's Literature: From Woodcuts to Color Plates, the Influence of Illustrations on Young Readers

    by Gleeson White ...
    In "Children's Books and Their Illustrators," Gleeson White embarks on an illuminating exploration of the interplay between text and illustration in children's literature. The book is meticulously structured, combining biographical sketches of prominent illustrators with critical analyses of their works. White expertly situates these artists within the wider literary context of the late 19th and ... Read more

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  • Ballades and Rondeaus, Chants Royal, Sestinas, Villanelles, etc

    Exploring the Beauty of Classic French Poetry Forms

    by Various ...
    In the anthology "Ballades and Rondeaus, Chants Royal, Sestinas, Villanelles, etc," a diverse collection of poetic forms emerges, showcasing the intricacies and delights of traditional verse. The book meticulously explores various categories of structured poetry, from the charming spontaneity of ballades to the complex refrains of villanelles. Written in a style that combines lyrical beauty with ... Read more

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  • The Cathedral Church of Salisbury

    A Description of its Fabric and A Brief History of the See of Sarum [Illustrated Edition]

    by Gleeson White ...
    Includes more than 40 detailed illustrations.Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Salisbury and is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury.The building is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English Gothic architecture. Its main body was completed ... Read more

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  • Double Entry: How the Merchants of Venice Created Modern Finance

    How the Merchants of Venice Created Modern Finance

    “A timely, topical, readable, and thought-provoking look at the history and legacy of double-entry bookkeeping.”—Elif Batuman, author of The PossessedFilled with colorful characters and history, Double Entry takes us from the ancient origins of accounting in Mesopotamia to the frontiers of modern finance. At the heart of the story is double-entry bookkeeping: the first system that allowed ... Read more

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  • Silent Film and the Formations of U.S. Literary Culture

    Literature in Motion

    Silent Film and the Formations of U.S. Literary Culture: Literature in Motion argues that the emergence of motion pictures constituted a defining moment in U.S. literary history. Author Sarah Gleeson-White discovers what happened to literary culture-both popular and higher-brow—when inserted into the spectacular world of motion pictures during the early decades of the twentieth century. How did ... Read more

    $35.09 USD

  • The New William Faulkner Studies

    Series series Twenty-First-Century Critical Revisions
    William Faulkner remains one of the most important writers of the twentieth century, and Faulkner Studies offers up seemingly endless ways to engage anew questions and problems that continue to occupy literary studies into the twenty-first century, and beyond the compass of Faulkner himself. His corpus has proved particularly accommodating of a range of perspectives and methodologies that include ... Read more

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  • Strange Bodies

    Gender and Identity in the Novels of Carson McCullers

    Adapts Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of the grotesque, as well as the latest in gender and psychoanalytic theory, to the major works of acclaimed southern writer Carson McCullers.This innovative reconsideration of the themes of Carson McCullers's fiction argues that her work has heretofore suffered under the pall of narrow gothic interpretations, obscuring a more subversive agenda. By examining ... Read more

    $17.99 USD