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  • Freedom Round the Globe

    A World History of the American Revolution

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • In a groundbreaking global exploration of the ideas that drove the American Revolution, a prize-winning historian shines a light on the defiance of marginalized peoples all over the world.In her powerful new history of the American Revolution, Sarah M. S. Pearsall argues that the American Founding Fathers did not have a unique claim on the ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • Polygamy

    An Early American History

    A groundbreaking examination of polygamy showing that monogamy was not the only form marriage took in early America"A richly sourced, elegantly written, and strikingly original interdisciplinary study of the diverse practices of polygamy in American from ca.1500 to 1900."—John Witte Jr., Journal of Law and ReligionToday we tend to think of polygamy as an unnatural marital arrangement ... Read more

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  • Polygamy

    A Very Short Introduction

    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Marriage has not always meant just one man and one woman. For much of human history, over much of the globe, the most common alternative was polygamy: marriage involving more than one spouse. Polygamy, or plural marriage, has long been an accepted form of union in human societies, involving people living on every continent. However, polygamy has come to symbolize a problematic, even “barbaric,” ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • The English Language (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Lucid Essay on English Origins, Etymology, Usage, Style, and the Living Evolution of Language

    Logan Pearsall Smith's The English Language is a lucid, elegant meditation on the history, character, and expressive resources of English. Rather than offering a dry philological manual, Smith writes with the poise of an essayist, tracing the language's composite origins, its borrowings, idioms, flexibility, and peculiar genius. Set within the early twentieth-century tradition of literary humanism ... Read more

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  • Partners in Pleasure

    Sharing Success, Creating Joy, Fulfilling Dreams--Together

    Paul Pearsall's research shows that individual success and the solitary pursuit of happiness may be hazardous to one's health. Although many self-help books champion the singular approach to success and personal power as the path to well-being, Partners in Pleasure challenges this "singularity" by presenting new research and ancient cultural lessons regarding collective and connective ways to ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The English Language

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the English Language

    In "The English Language," Logan Pearsall Smith immerses readers in a thorough exploration of the linguistic nuances and evolving rhythms of English. With a keen eye for detail and a playful yet erudite prose style, Smith navigates the intricacies of the language, examining its historical roots and the cultural influences that shape its modern usage. The book is not merely a linguistic study; it ... Read more

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  • A Treasury of English Prose

    In 'A Treasury of English Prose,' Logan Pearsall Smith presents a meticulously curated anthology that celebrates the richness of the English language through its finest prose writings. The collection ranges from Early Modern to contemporary voices, showcasing a diverse array of styles, themes, and genres. Smith's editorial eye ensures that each selection not only exhibits literary merit but also ... Read more

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  • Unforgotten Years

    Reflections on life, love, and literature in an unforgettable era

    In "Unforgotten Years," Logan Pearsall Smith delves into the intricate tapestry of memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time, creating a poignant reflection on the human experience. With his characteristic lyrical prose and keen psychological insight, Smith weaves together personal anecdotes and broader existential themes, painting a rich portrait of his past while exploring how recollections ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Women, Knowledge, and Reality

    Explorations in Feminist Philosophy

    Edited by Ann Garry, Marilyn Pearsall ...
    This second edition of Women, Knowledge, and Reality continues to exhibit the ways in which feminist philosophers enrich and challenge philosophy. Essays by twenty-five feminist philosophers, seventeen of them new to the second edition, address fundamental issues in philosophical and feminist methods, metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophies of science, language, religion and mind/body. ... Read more

    $98.99 CAD

  • Bittersweet in the Hollow

    by Kate Pearsall ...
    In this beautifully dark and enthralling YA, four sisters with unusual talents investigate a mysterious disappearance in their secluded Appalachian town. For fans of House of Hollow and Wilder Girls!In rural Caball Hollow, surrounded by the vast National Forest, the James women serve up more than fried green tomatoes at the Harvest Moon diner, where the family recipes are not the only secrets.Like ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Lies on the Serpent's Tongue

    by Kate Pearsall ...
    **In this haunting companion to Bittersweet in the Hollow, a girl who can smell the lies of others uncovers the incendiary mysteries of her small Appalachian town.“Sparkling and darkly atmospheric.”—Kirkus Reviews“Studded with folk magic, intrigue, sisterly bonds, and romance.”—Booklist**Everybody lies. And in knowing their lies, I become the keeper of their secrets.Rowan James has spent her whole ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Seventh Most Important Thing

    This “luminescent” (Kirkus Reviews) story of anger and art, loss and redemption will appeal to fans of Lisa Graff’s Lost in the Sun and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy.NOMINATED FOR 16 STATE AWARDS!AN ALA NOTABLE BOOKAN ILA TEACHERS CHOICEA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEARArthur T. Owens grabbed a brick and hurled it at the trash picker. Arthur had his reasons, and the brick hit the Junk Man in the ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD