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Saint Francis of Assisi
Exploring the life, imagery and lasting appeal of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182–1226), this landmark book features a core of important historic paintings representing the saint by Giotto, Sassetta, Caravaggio, Zurbarán and El Greco....
Our NHS
A History of Britain's Best Loved Institution
An engaging, inclusive history of the NHS, exploring its surprising survival—and the people who have kept it running In recent decades, a wave of appreciation for the NHS has swept across the UK. Britons have...
Art of Japan
Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art
An exploration of the treasures of Japanese art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art reveals a wealth of fascinating works dating from prehistoric times to todayArt of Japan presents one hundred highlights of...
William Edmondson
A reassessment of self-taught artist William Edmondson, exploring the enduring relevance of his work This richly illustrated volume reintroduces readers to American sculptor William Edmondson (1874–1951) more than...
Ezra
A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
A new translation and commentary on the biblical book of Ezra by the renowned author of two award-winning biblical commentaries The book of Ezra is a remarkable testament to a nation’s ability to survive and...
Love for the Land
Lessons from Farmers Who Persist in Place
A captivating exploration of presence and place told through the stories and insights of small farmers who, despite intense adversity, continue caring for their land Love for the Land investigates the power...
Pictural Abstraction 1980-Today
The Tangle of Life
The Trees of the Cross
Wood as Subject and Medium in the Art of Late Medieval Germany
A revelatory study exploring wood’s many material, ecological, and symbolic meanings in the religious art of medieval Germany In late medieval Germany, wood was a material laden with significance. It was an...
American Art
Selections from the Yale University Art Gallery
A tour through the Yale University Art Gallery’s holdings of American art, one of the most exceptional museum collections of its kind This volume presents an engaging selection of highlights and introduces readers...
Oceania
The Shape of Time
Offering a fresh look at Oceanic art that incorporates new scholarship and perspectives from Indigenous voices, this book is an essential resource on the diverse nations and communities of the Pacific Islands Made...