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Technogenarians investigates the older person?s experiences of health, illness, science, and technology. It presents a greater theoretical and empirical understanding of the biomedical aspects of aging bodies, minds, and emotions, and the rise of gerontechnology industries and professions­­.  A uni... More

Positioned at a crossroads between feminist geographies and modernist studies, Excursions into Modernism considers transnational modernist fiction in tandem with more rarely explored travel narratives by women of the period who felt increasingly free to journey abroad and redefine themselves through... More

While we owe much to twentieth and twenty-first century researchers’ careful studies of children’s linguistic and dramatic play, authors of literature, especially children’s literature, have matched and even anticipated these researchers in revealing play’s power—authors well aware of the way childr... More

The success of The Secret Art of Seamm Jasani by Asanaro surprised many who wondered whether a little-known Tibetan movement system would be able to compete with yoga, Spinning classes, and tai chi. After several printings and thousands of Seamm Jasani converts, the secret is out. Seamm Jasani schoo... More

Anthology of essays from many great writers.... More

The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, this collection offers a compelling blend of classroom favorites and contemporary literary works. Contained in a portable, flexible volume, you'll find it fits perfectly into a variety of introductory courses.... More

A wide collection of short stories chosen to assist students in analyzing short fiction literature. The educational introduction is written for college students. The book includes a glossary of analysis terms and the biographies of the many authors. ... More

The best-priced alternative to full-length readers, The Seagull Reader: Essays offers an attractive blend of classroom favorites and unique, compelling choices in a compact and portable format.... More

The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, this collection offers a compelling blend of classroom favorites and contemporary literary works. Contained in a portable, flexible volume, you’ll find it fits perfectly into a variety of introductory courses.... More

An inexpensive and portable alternative to bulky anthologies, The Seagull Reader: Plays offers eight classic (and contemporary classic) plays complemented by helpful editorial apparatus, including an introduction to the major concepts of the genre, brief headnotes, annotations where necessary, a glo... More

Norton quality at the most affordable price The best-priced alternative to full-length readers, this collection offers a compelling blend of 58 contemporary essays and arguments alongside classic selections, now arranged by timely themes and topics such as civil discourse, higher education, human r... More

Don’t just face exams, ace exams! Less Stress More Success gives you all you need to get the best results you can in your exams. Your complete course is condensed, organised and prioritised, making those study hours really pay! Expert tips on how to maximise your points in the exam ... More

In 1863, Union forces surrounded the city of Charleston. Their vice-like grip on the harbor would hold the city hostage for nearly two years, becoming the longest siege in the history of modern warfare. But for almost two centuries prior, a singular ideology forged among the headstrong citizens of C... More

Inspire and engage at an affordable price—in print or online The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, this vibrant collection of classroom favorites and contemporary works has been thoroughly refreshed with nearly fifty new selections to inspire you and your students. Available for t... More

James Joyce began his literary career as an Irishman writing to protest the deplorable conditions of his native country. Today, he is an icon in a field known as "Joyce studies." Our Joyce explores this amazing transformation of a literary reputation, offering a frank look into how and for whose ben... More

Inspire and engage at an affordable price—in print or online The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, this vibrant collection of classroom favorites and contemporary works has been thoroughly refreshed with nearly fifty new selections to inspire you and your students. Available for t... More

Inspire and engage at an affordable price—in print or online The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, this vibrant collection of classroom favorites and contemporary works has been thoroughly refreshed with nearly fifty new selections to inspire you and your students. Available for t... More

Inspire and engage at an affordable price—in print or online The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, this vibrant collection of classroom favorites and contemporary works has been thoroughly refreshed with nearly fifty new selections to inspire you and your students. Available for t... More

Each volume offers an inviting mix of classics and less familiar pieces, complemented by concise genre introductions, short headnotes and annotations, brief author biographies, and a glossary of terms. ... More

In December 2017, Marc Freed-Finnegan and Jonathan Wall, the co-founders of retail technology company Index, had to discuss the company's direction as they entered 2018. Five years earlier, Freed-Finnegan and Wall had founded Index after observing the technological advantages that Amazon and other o... More

This dynamic book offers a comprehensive companion to the theory and practice of Theatre of the Oppressed. Developed by Brazilian director and theorist Augusto Boal, these theatrical forms invite people to mobilize their knowledge and rehearse struggles against oppression. Featuring a diverse array... More

The Optimal Terrain Ten Protocol to Reboot Cellular Health Since the beginning of the twentieth century, cancer rates have increased exponentially—now affecting almost 50 percent of the American population. Conventional treatment continues to rely on chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to attack c... More

Muscle and joint injuries are not just for sports superstars anymore. Back, shoulder, hip, and knee problems impact more of us than ever before, sometimes making even routine activities seem impossible. Now, two of America's top experts on muscle and joint health have teamed up to create a program t... More

A lively look at the surprising role that translation plays all around us. Worth an estimated 31 billion dollars, translation is one of the biggest industries that goes largely unnoticed. Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche are two veteran translators who have show how translation affects the daily lif... More

"'Of the soldiers of the world-the Zouaves are the first and bravest'"This is a rare and unusual account compiled principally from the writings of Cler, who became a General of the French Army and who fell in battle at Magenta. The book concerns his earlier career and the experiences, campaigns and ... More