In the 1990s, autism in American children began spiking, from 1-2 in 10,000 in 1987 to a shocking 1 in 166 today. In this period, two series of shots containing a mercury-based preservative called Thimerosal were added to the nation's already crowded vaccination schedule. Some parents noticed their healthy children suddenly descending into silent, ...
This collection contains new poetry alongside some of David Kirby's most beloved poems. Most of the poems are long narratives written in prose form, and all of the poems are marked by fixed-length stanzas and sawtooth margins. Kirby's writing is often touching and always laugh-out-loud funny. Inspiration for these poems came from the literary ...
Few countries in Europe have undergone such rapid social, political and economic changes as Finland has during the last fifty years. David Kirby here sets out the fascinating history of this northern country, for centuries on the east-west divide of Europe, a country not blessed by nature, most of whose inhabitants still earned a living from ...
This eagerly-awaited sequel shares the characteristics of its distinguished predecessor -- wide geographical and chronological span; expert mingling of political, social and economic history; and Dr Kirby's ability to keep the separate national threads of his account from tangling as he weaves them into the broad regional picture that is his main ...
This is the first in a sequence of books which explores the history of The Baltic World and Northern Europe. In this period, Sweden was a major European power, occupying a central position in international politics. Her rise and decline, and the passing of regional hegemony to the new powers of Russia and Prussia, are central features in the book. ...
Hoofing about at the Louvre, dining at Maxim's, savoring all the glittering sights--when the cows grow tired of the fields, they decide to take a holiday--in Paris! The whimsical humor of the text plus the freewheeling art add up to a very special picture book. Full color.
This is the first book to examine systematically the evolution of the Chinese state from the late Ming Dynasty of the seventeenth century, through the Nationalist and Communist party states of the twentieth century, and into the next century. Leading scholars carefully assess the internal organization of the Chinese state over time, the ruling ...
The Earliest English Kings is a fascinating survey of Anglo-Saxon History from the sixth century to the eighth century and the death of King Alfred. It explains and explores the 'Heptarchy' or the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, as well as the various peoples within them, wars, religion, King Offa and the coming of the Vikings. In the ...
David Copperfield, the world's foremost illusionist, gathers together in this anthology a stunning collection of stories about the world of magic. Contributing writers include Harlan Ellison, Larry Bond, Dtephen Donaldson, John Jakes, and many more. This unique volume includes Copperfield's own introduction to each story and discussions of the ...
In "Ultra-Talk", David Kirby poses a simple question: What makes a cultural phenomenon truly great? Exploring a wide variety of "king-sized cultural monuments," Kirby argues that one qualification for greatness is that a phenomenon be embraced by both the elite and the general public. Further, he argues, it must be embraced repeatedly over time. ...
This book provides the unique story of Josh Kirby''s work in comic fantasy art, horror and science fiction. Most recently known for his cover illustrations for Terry Pratchett''s novels, he has a broad range of work.'
In this companion to the bestselling weight-loss book WIN THE FAT WAR, a group of acclaimed health experts--including Dean Ornish, M.D., and Deepak Chopra--team up to offer over 170 low-fat, low-calorie recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Nile Chicken Kabobs, Red Chile Steak Burritos, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and ...
"David Kirby is a master conversationalist, a witty and deep feeling thinker, part Mel Brooks, part Virgil, dazzling in his range of tone and reference, in his surprising, often zany, yet always satisfying turns from observation to rumination, from elegy to comedy. "The Temple Gate Called Beautiful" is one of the most moving and entertaining books ...
In this study David Kirby addresses the making and consuming of literature by redefining the four components of the act of reading: writer, reader, critic and book. He discusses his students, his work, and his practice as a teacher, writer, critic and reader, and positions his theories and opinions as products of "real" life as much as academic ...
Embracing wit, wide-ranging scholarship, and an equal love of travel as well as the pleasures of home, this latest offering from Kirby depicts comedy as a radical from of intelligence."
In 'The Peaceable Kingdom' of a David Kirby poem the framing of an identifiable voice and a strong, encompassing closure brings and blinds together the paradoxical, the funny, the sad, the messy, the precious in aesthetic concord. His pallete is brighter and braver for its inclusion of the often-scanted hues of statement, idea, vivacity of ...
Rembrandt (1606-1669) is generally regarded as the finest painter of the Dutch "Golden Age." This new edition of "Art in the Making: Rembrandt" (published on the 400th anniversary of the artist's birth) reexamines 21 paintings firmly attributed to Rembrandt and 6 now assigned to followers. It reassesses his technique, materials, and working ...
The text is concerned with the process of developing entrepreneurship - in society and the economy, people and organisations. Throughout, the learning is reinforced by real-life cases, practical exercises and, importantly, the reader's own experiences.
This text, part of the "Literature and Life" series, provides a study of American novelist and poet Herman Melville (1819-1891), author of works such as "Moby Dick" and "Billy Budd". It gives an account of his life and work, and is complemented by a chronology, bibliography and index.
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