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  • Why Lyrics Last

    Evolution, Cognition, and Shakespeare’s Sonnets

    by Brian Boyd ...
    In Why Lyrics Last, the internationally acclaimed critic Brian Boyd turns an evolutionary lens on the subject of lyric verse. He finds that lyric making, though it presents no advantages for the species in terms of survival and reproduction, is “universal across cultures because it fits constraints of the human mind.” An evolutionary perspective— especially when coupled with insights from ... Read more

    $34.49 USD

  • Eugene Onegin

    A Novel in Verse: Text (Vol. 1)

    by Aleksandr Pushkin ...
    Translated by Vladimir Nabokov ...
    Series series Bollingen Series
    When Vladimir Nabokov's translation of Pushkin’s masterpiece Eugene Onegin was first published in 1964, it ignited a storm of controversy that famously resulted in the demise of Nabokov’s friendship with critic Edmund Wilson. While Wilson derided it as a disappointment in the New York Review of Books, other critics hailed the translation and accompanying commentary as Nabokov’s highest achievement ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Nabokov's Pale Fire

    The Magic of Artistic Discovery

    by Brian Boyd ...
    Pale Fire is regarded by many as Vladimir Nabokov's masterpiece. The novel has been hailed as one of the most striking early examples of postmodernism and has become a famous test case for theories about reading because of the apparent impossibility of deciding between several radically different interpretations. Does the book have two narrators, as it first appears, or one? How much is fantasy ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Stalking Nabokov

    by Brian Boyd ...
    At the age of twenty-one, Brian Boyd wrote a thesis on Vladimir Nabokov that the famous author called "brilliant." After gaining exclusive access to the writer's archives, he wrote a two-part, award-winning biography, Vladimir Nabokov: The Russian Years (1990) and Vladimir Nabokov: The American Years (1991). This collection features essays written by Boyd since completing the biography, ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • STEM Leadership

    How Do I Create a STEM Culture in My School? (ASCD Arias)

    by Traci Buckner, Brian Boyd ...
    Series series ASCD Arias
    This practical, hands-on guide shows K-12 school leaders how to support STEM programs that excite students and teachers—even if the leader is not an expert in science, technology, engineering, or math. Buckner and Boyd explore ideas for fostering equitable access to rich and rigorous learning experiences, acting as instructional leaders, and building community engagement and partnerships. You’ll ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • Jackson's Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction

    by Peter C. Neligan, J. Brian Boyd, David Mathes ...
    The essential, step-by-step surgical guide on reconstructive flaps for head and facial defectsOften referred to as the mirror of the soul, the face is indelibly entwined with a person's appearance and personality. This presents a particular challenge when reconstructive surgery is required. The goal of every reconstructive surgeon is to repair damage as inconspicuously as possible with minimal ... Read more

    $229.99 USD

  • Think, Write, Speak

    Uncollected Essays, Reviews, Interviews, and Letters to the Editor

    by Vladimir Nabokov ...
    A rich compilation of the previously uncollected Russian and English prose and interviews of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers, edited by Nabokov experts Brian Boyd and Anastasia Tolstoy.“I think like a genius, I write like a distinguished author, and I speak like a child": so Vladimir Nabokov famously wrote in the introduction to his volume of selected prose, Strong Opinions. Think, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

    Traditions and Innovations in Research Methodology

    Edited by Brian Boyd, Dr. T. Russell Crook, Jane K. Lê, Anne D. Smith ...
    Series Book 11 - Research Methodology in Strategy and Management
    The latest volume of the Research Methodology in Strategy and Management series uncovers theoretical developments in management and strategy, highlighting how firms succeed today, as well as offering cutting edge thinking on new and evolving research methods to study organizations.Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Traditions and Innovations in Research Methodology collates a wide range of ... Read more

    $104.99 USD

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  • The Seven Basic Plots

    Why We Tell Stories

    by Mr Christopher Booker ...
    This remarkable and monumental book at last provides a comprehensive answer to the age-old riddle of whether there are only a small number of 'basic stories' in the world. Using a wealth of examples, from ancient myths and folk tales via the plays and novels of great literature to the popular movies and TV soap operas of today, it shows that there are seven archetypal themes which recur throughout ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Programs

    by Dave Meier ...
    Discover how today's corporations are benefiting from accelerated learning to speed training time, improve results, and reduce costs.Accelerated learning is the use of music, color, emotion, play, and creativity to involve the whole student and enliven the learning experience. The Accelerated Learning Handbook is the first definitive book to explain state-of-the-art accelerated learning techniques ... Read more

    $31.69 USD

  • Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse

    A Novel in Verse

    by Alexander Pushkin ...
    Translated by James E. Falen ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s Russia, Pushkin's novel in verse follows the fates of three men and three women. It was Pushkin's own favourite work, and this new translation conveys the literal sense and the poetic music of the original. - ;Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as ... Read more

    $5.99 USD