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The Constitution in the Supreme Court: The First Hundred Years, 1789–1888
by David P. Currie“A thorough, systematic, and careful assessment . . . As a reference work for constitutional teachers, it is a gold mine.” —Charles A. Lofgren, Constitutional CommentaryWinner of the Benchmark Book AwardWinner of the Supreme Court Historical Society Triennial Book PrizeThis acclaimed critical history of Supreme Court decisions, organized around the tenure of specific Chief Justices, evaluates the different styles of constitutional analysis and varying qualities of judicial craftsmanship.“Like the justices he commends, Currie has explained his choices concisely and persuasively, and he has produced a thoughtful synthesis of constitutional law and constitutional history.” —Francis N. Stites, Journal of American History“A splendid overview of a century of constitutional development which combines historical perspective with insightful evaluation of the highest court in the land, sharply illuminating the extent to which that body’s role in our society depends on the character and qualifications of its members.” —Francis H. Heller, American Studies“For anyone who teaches the philosophy of law this is an indispensable volume.” —J. P. Dougherty, Review of Metaphysics
Instructions for American Servicemen in France during World War II
by United States Army“A culturally sensitive and practical work, albeit one that pertains to the highly specific scenario of traveling through France immediately after D-Day.” —Nick Greene, Mental FlossWritten by anonymous War Department staffers to meet the urgent needs of the moment, with no thought of its historical value, Instructions for American Servicemen in France during World War II nevertheless brings to vivid life the closing years of World War II—when optimism was growing, but a long, demanding road still lay ahead.After lying unseen in Army archives for decades, this remarkable guide is now available in a new facsimile edition that reproduces the full text and illustrations of the original along with a new introduction by Rick Atkinson setting the book in context.Written in a straightforward, personal tone, the pamphlet is equal parts guidebook, cultural snapshot, and propaganda piece. A central aim is to dispel any prejudices American soldiers may have about the French—especially relating to their quick capitulation in 1940. Warning soldiers that the defeat “is a raw spot which the Nazis have been riding” since the occupation began, Instructions is careful to highlight France’s long historical role as a major U.S. ally. Following that is a brief, fascinating sketch of the French character (“The French are mentally quick;” “Rich or poor, they are economical”) and stark reminders of the deprivation the French have endured under occupation. Yet an air of reassuring confidence pervades the final section of the pamphlet, which reads like a straightforward tourists’ guide to Paris and the provinces—like a promise of better days to come once the soldiers complete their mission.
Complicated Women: Sex and Power in Pre-Code Hollywood
by Mick LaSalle“Wittily [written]. . . . The examination of women's roles in pre-Code and present-day films is sophisticated and provocative.” —Entertainment WeeklyIn the pre-code Hollywood era between 1929 and 1934, women in American cinema took lovers, had babies out of wedlock, got rid of cheating husbands, enjoyed their sexuality, led unapologetic careers and, in general, acted the way many think women only acted after 1968.Before then, women on screen had come in two varieties—good or bad—sweet ingenue or vamp. Then two stars came along to blast away these common stereotypes. Garbo turned the femme fatale into a woman whose capacity for love and sacrifice made all other human emotions seem pale. Meanwhile, Norma Shearer succeeded in taking the ingenue to a place she'd never been: the bedroom.In the wake of these complicated women came others—Constance Bennett, Ruth Chatterton, Mae Clarke, Claudette Colbert, Marlene Dietrich, Kay Francis, Ann Harding, Jean Harlow, Miriam Hopkins, Dorothy Mackaill, Barbara Stanywyck, Mae West and Loretta Young all came into their own during the pre-Code era. These women pushed the limits and shaped their images along modern lines.Mick LaSalle, film critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, takes readers on a tour of pre-Code films and reveals how this was the true golden age of women's films and how the bold, complicated women of the era are about to take their place in the pantheon of film history.“An engaging and often-affectionate account.” —Kirkus Reviews“In prose as snappy and sassy as the movies he describes, LaSalle restores [the actresses] to their rightful stature.” — Elle
National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence
by Jonathan B. Jarvis T. Destry JarvisTwo leaders of the National Park Service provide a front-row seat to the disastrous impact of partisan politics over the past fifty years.The US National Parks, what environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea,” are under siege. Since 1972, partisan political appointees in the Department of the Interior have offered two conflicting views of the National Park Service (NPS): one vision emphasizes preservation and science-based decision-making, and another prioritizes economic benefits and privatization. These politically driven shifts represent a pernicious, existential threat to the very future of our parks.For the past fifty years, brothers Jonathan B. and T. Destry Jarvis have worked both within and outside NPS as leaders and advocates. National Parks Forever interweaves their two voices to show how our parks must be protected from those who would open them to economic exploitation, while still allowing generations to explore and learn in them. Their history also details how Congress and administration appointees have used budget and staffing cuts to sabotage NPS’s ability to manage the parks and even threatened their existence. Drawing on their experience, Jarvis and Jarvis make a bold and compelling proposal: that it is time for NPS to be removed from the Department of the Interior and made an independent agency, similar to the Smithsonian Institution, giving NPS leaders the ability to manage park resources and plan our parks’ protection, priorities, and future.“Painful history plus a roadmap for change equals a compelling book.” ―Revelator“This book is compelling reading for all conservation biologists to emulate positive aspects and avoid pitfalls when developing an effective and self-sustaining park system.” ―Community Ecology
Breathing Out: A Memoir
by David Dalton Peggy Lipton Coco DaltonThe New York Times–bestselling “no-holds-barred blockbuster book” from the Golden Globe Award–winning star of seventies hit show, The Mod Squad (Globe).Peggy Lipton's overnight success as Julie Barnes on television's hit The Mod Squad made her an instant fashion icon and the “it” girl everyone-from Elvis to Paul McCartney-wanted to date. She was the original and ultimate California girl of the early seventies, complete with stick-straight hair, a laid-back style, and a red convertible. But Lipton was much more: smart and determined to not be just another leggy blonde, she struggled for a way to stay connected to her childhood roots, though her coming of age had not been an easy one. And when she fell in love with Quincy Jones, that wasn't easy, either: their biracial marriage made headlines and changed her life.Lipton's passionate and complicated seventeen-year marriage to Jones plunged her into motherhood and also into periods of confusion and difficulty. Her struggle to keep moving forward in the world while maintaining a rich inner life informed many of her decisions as an adult. When Lipton's marriage to Jones ended, she returned to television, appearing in David Lynch's Twin Peaks as well as in The Vagina Monologues and other stage productions.Breathing Out is full of fresh stories of life with the pop culture icons of our times, but is also a much more thoughtful book about life in the limelight, work, motherhood, and marriage. It's a refreshing and real look at the life of an actress who became, in many senses, a woman of her times.“Fascinating and passionate” —Kirkus Reviews“[Lipton's] story holds out attention both for the life it chronicles and changing times it encompasses.” —Booklist
Silverlake Art Show (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #13)
by Poppy GreenIn this thirteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie hosts the very first Silverlake Art Show!Sophie has a brilliant idea: she&’s going to host the very first Silverlake Art Show! After all, she loves to draw and paint and she likes looking at art too. With the help of Hattie Frog and Owen Snake, Sophie puts together the whole event. And when the big night comes, she expects to be the star of the show. But she gets a surprise when she realizes…she&’s not! Who is this mystery artist that everyone is chirping and buzzing about? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
A New Friend (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #1)
by Poppy GreenIn this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear. Even if he is a snake! Readers will delight in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!In the first book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, springtime has arrived at Silverlake Forest! The animals are coming out of their homes, buds are blooming on the trees, and the air smells of honeysuckles and tree bark. Sophie Mouse can’t wait to go back to school after the long winter break. Even better, there’s a new student in class—Sophie loves meeting new animals! But the class gasps when Owen enters: he’s a snake! No one is brave enough to sit near him, or play with Owen at recess, or even talk to him. Can Sophie help her friends understand that Owen’s not scary after all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Journey to the Crystal Cave (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #12)
by Poppy GreenSophie discovers a mysterious crystal cave, but her friends don&’t believe her, in this twelfth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series!Sophie Mouse and her friends are playing hide-and-seek near Butterfly Brook. Sophie finds the perfect hiding spot, but she finds something else, too! It&’s a glowing cave. The problem is, when Sophie tells her friends about her discovery, they don&’t believe her! After all, who&’s ever heard of a cave that glows? Now Sophie is on a mission to prove she&’s telling the truth! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Rivers of Zadaa: The Merchant Of Death; The Lost City Of Faar; The Never War; The Reality Bug; Black Water; The Rivers Of Zadaa; The Quillan Games; The Pilgrims Of Rayne; Raven Rise; The Soldiers Of Halla (Pendragon #6)
by D.J. MacHaleThe battle continues. The struggle of good versus evil continues as Bobby Pendragon follows Saint Dane to the territory of Zadaa. Saint Dane's influence has fueled the fire of discontent between two warring tribes: the Rokador and the Batu. This is also the territory where the Traveler Loor lives as a member of the Batu. Together she and Bobby must work to thwart Saint Dane's efforts to destroy Zadaa. But as Bobby pursues Saint Dane, he begins to notice changes in himself. He is no longer a flip kid looking for excitement. He is a young man beginning to see this quest as more than a series of adventures. He is also learning that as a Traveler, he has powers no normal human should have. In this latest installment of Bobby Pendragon's battle to save humanity, discovery and danger go hand in hand as D. J. MacHale takes readers on an emotional thrill ride they won't soon forget..
The Whispering Woods (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #19)
by Poppy GreenSophie, Hattie, and Owen go camping only to get spooked by some whispering in the woods in this eighteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Sophie, Hattie, and Owen are so excited to go camping! They prepare by learning how to set up a tent and making sure their bags are packed! But they aren&’t prepared for the strange noises they hear while exploring their campsite. Is there someone else in the woods nearby, or is it just their imagination? As it gets dark out, and they hear the noises again, the friends decide they need to find out just what&’s going on in these whispering woods. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
The Hidden Cottage (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #18)
by Poppy GreenSophie, Hattie, and Owen stumble across an adorable cottage hidden in the woods in this eighteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Sophie and her friends discover an adorable cottage hidden in the woods. And it seems as if no one lives there! The three friends each find something special to love about the little home, and soon they spend all their free time there. But one day, they discover that things have been moved in the cottage. Does someone live there after all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
Winter's No Time to Sleep! (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #6)
by Poppy GreenSophie and her friends accidently awaken a hibernating hedgehog in the sixth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Winter has finally arrived in Silverlake Forest and Sophie and her friends are having some snowy fun! While playing one day, they accidentally wake a hedgehog named Pippa who has been hibernating all winter. Though Pippa is a little foggy at first, Sophie, Hattie, and Owen show her all the fun things to do in wintertime. There’s ice skating on the pond, sledding down snowy hills, snow-animals to build, and so much more! The only problem is now that Pippa’s awake, will she ever be able to get back to sleep? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Lightning Bug Light Show (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #21)
by Poppy GreenSophie goes to a light show and helps a lightning bug performer in this twenty-first sweet book in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!The traveling Lightning Bug Troupe is visiting Silverlake Forest, and Sophie can&’t wait to attend their light show for the first time. She even befriends a lightning bug named Rory. But Rory has a problem that&’s stopping him from performing with his troupe. Can Sophie help him take the stage? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
The Dovekeepers: A Novel
by Alice HoffmanAn ambitious and mesmerizing novel from the bestselling author of Rules of Magic. The Dovekeepers is &“striking….Hoffman grounds her expansive, intricately woven, and deepest new novel in biblical history, with a devotion and seriousness of purpose&” (Entertainment Weekly).Nearly two thousand years ago, nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. According to the ancient historian Josephus, two women and five children survived. Based on this tragic and iconic event, Hoffman’s novel is a spellbinding tale of four extraordinarily bold, resourceful, and sensuous women, each of whom has come to Masada by a different path. Yael’s mother died in childbirth, and her father, an expert assassin, never forgave her for that death. Revka, a village baker’s wife, watched the murder of her daughter by Roman soldiers; she brings to Masada her young grandsons, rendered mute by what they have witnessed. Aziza is a warrior’s daughter, raised as a boy, a fearless rider and expert marksman who finds passion with a fellow soldier. Shirah, born in Alexandria, is wise in the ways of ancient magic and medicine, a woman with uncanny insight and power. The lives of these four complex and fiercely independent women intersect in the desperate days of the siege. All are dovekeepers, and all are also keeping secrets—about who they are, where they come from, who fathered them, and whom they love.
Brooklyn: A Novel (Eilis Lacey Series #75)
by Colm ToibinColm Tóibín&’s New York Times bestselling novel—also an acclaimed film starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture—is &“a moving, deeply satisfying read&” (Entertainment Weekly) about a young Irish immigrant in Brooklyn in the early 1950s.&“One of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature&” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, she decides she must go, leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind. Eilis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future. Author &“Colm Tóibín…is his generation&’s most gifted writer of love&’s complicated, contradictory power&” (Los Angeles Times). &“Written with mesmerizing power and skill&” (The Boston Globe), Brooklyn is a &“triumph…One of those magically quiet novels that sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations&” (USA TODAY).
The Great Big Paw Print: The Great Big Paw Print; It's Raining, It's Pouring; The Mouse House; Journey To The Crystal Cave (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #9)
by Poppy GreenSophie Mouse discovers a giant paw print in Pine Needle Grove—and follows it right into a bear’s den—in the ninth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series!While Sophie and her friends are exploring Sassafras Alley, they come across a huge paw print. They have seen paw prints before, but they’ve never seen one this big! What sort of animal could have made such a giant paw print? As the friends go on an adventure to find out, they are in for a great, big surprise! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Falling Like Leaves
by Misty WilsonA small town, a fall festival, and an old flame … Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this seasonal YA romance. &‘All swoon and fall vibes!&’ Lynn Painter, bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Ellis has a plan: apply to Columbia University, study journalism, set herself up for a respectable career. So when her parents announce they&’re separating, and Ellis has to move with her mom from NYC to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, it couldn&’t come at a worse time. Especially as Ellis has no time for distractions, and Bramble Falls has the biggest one of all – local barista Cooper Barnett, former best friend and first kiss, now majorly glowed-up and ignoring Ellis completely. With her aunt roping her into helping plan The Falling Leaves Festival, the biggest event on the Bramble Falls calendar, Ellis can&’t stop bumping into Cooper, and can&’t help but fall in love with the town and the people in it. As her return to Manhattan gets pushed further and further back, Ellis is caught between the future each place represents. Maybe there are some things you can&’t plan for…
Under the Weather (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #20)
by Poppy GreenSophie is jealous of the attention her brother gets from their parents while he&’s sick in this twentieth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!When Sophie&’s brother, Winston, gets sick, Sophie feels bad for him…at first. But when she sees how much attention he&’s getting from their parents, she starts to feel something else: jealousy. Sophie normally loves school, but now she wishes she could stay home and play all day like Winston. But when Sophie begins to get the sniffles herself, she realizes she was much better off without them. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
Custodians Of Truth: The Continuance Of Rex Deus
by Tim Wallace-Murphy Marilyn HopkinsA curious thing happened to Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins when they published Rex Deus, their first book on the bloodline of Christ: they were contacted by a man from the very lineage they were studying. And instead of denying the existence of the bloodline or berating them for revealing secrets, he actually confirmed that the Rex Deus lineage exists and even disclosed some of its fundamental secrets.The story of the Rex Deus families, direct descendents of Christ--who is believed to have survived the crucifixion?turns out to be much more extensive than the authors first thought. Instead of beginning during the time of Jesus, it stretches far back into antiquity, to the Egyptian Mystery Schools. Instead of being only a propagation of the holy bloodline, the Rex Deus families are also carriers of the secret teachings of Jesus.Custodians of Truth reveals the purpose and secrets of the Rex Deus lineage. Jesus was not only a holy man, but an adept of ancient knowledge, which informed his own teachings. This secret knowledge was suppressed by the Church in their voracious quest for power and influence in the secular world. These teachings have manifested throughout history in different forms--Gnostic philosophy around the time of Jesus, the Order of the Knights Templar, Freemasons, and the current resurgence of interest in New Age thought. Finally, the time is right for the hidden message of Jesus to be revealed--a message of tolerance, brotherhood, and respect for nature.The next chapter in the legend of the Holy Grail and the bloodline of Christ-from the best-selling authors of Rosslyn.
Theater of the Mind: Imagination, Aesthetics, and American Radio Drama
by Neil Verma“A gift in an age when so many have forgotten the depth of radio’s contribution to sonic culture . . . a major work of radio history.” —Jonathan Sterne, author of The Audible PastFor generations, fans and critics have characterized classic American radio drama as a “theater of the mind.” This book unpacks that characterization by recasting the radio play as an aesthetic object within its unique historical context. In Theater of the Mind, Neil Verma applies an array of critical methods to more than six thousand recordings to produce a vivid new account of radio drama from the Depression to the Cold War.In this sweeping exploration of dramatic conventions, Verma investigates legendary dramas by the likes of Norman Corwin, Lucille Fletcher, and Wyllis Cooper on key programs ranging from The Columbia Workshop, The Mercury Theater on the Air, and Cavalcade of America to Lights Out!, Suspense, and Dragnet to reveal how these programs promoted and evolved a series of models of the imagination.With close readings of individual sound effects and charts of broad trends among formats, Verma not only gives us a new account of the most flourishing form of genre fiction in the mid-twentieth century but also presents a powerful case for the central place of the aesthetics of sound in the history of modern experience.“Theater of the Mind does more to reanimate the study of radio forms and structures—indeed, of sound art in general—than any work published in recent memory.” —Michele Hilmes, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Tao-Te-Ching: With summaries of the writings attributed to Huai-Nan-Tzu, Kuan-Yin-Tzu and Tung-Ku-Ching
by Derek BryceTranslated by Derek Bryce from Lao-Tzu on Wieger's 1913 French rendition of his Les Peres du Syteme Taoist. This volume also contains Bryce's summaries of writings attributed to Huai-Nan-Tzu, Kuan-Yin-Tzu, and Tung-Ku-Ching from Wieger's Histoire des Croyances et des Opinions Philosophiques en Chine. Bryce demonstrates a conscious commitment to both the original Chinese text and the profound insight of Wieger's work. A Taoist classic to read again and again. Illustrated.
Popularizing the Past: Historians, Publishers, and Readers in Postwar America
by Nick Witham“Those dispirited by today’s skirmishes over the American past should seek out Nick Witham’s wonderful book on postwar history writing.” —Sarah E. Igo, author of The Averaged AmericanWhat’s the matter with history? For decades, critics of the discipline have argued that the historical profession is dominated by scholars unable, or perhaps even unwilling, to write for the public. In Popularizing the Past, Nick Witham challenges this interpretation by telling the stories of five historians—Richard Hofstadter, Daniel Boorstin, John Hope Franklin, Howard Zinn, and Gerda Lerner—who, in the decades after World War II, published widely read books of national history.Witham compellingly argues that we should understand historians’ efforts to engage with the reading public as a vital part of their postwar identity and mission. He shows how the lives and writings of these five authors were fundamentally shaped by their desire to write histories that captivated both scholars and the elusive general reader. He also reveals how these authors’ efforts could not have succeeded without a publishing industry and a reading public hungry to engage with the cutting-edge ideas then emerging from American universities. As Witham’s book makes clear, before we can properly understand the heated controversies about American history so prominent in today’s political culture, we must first understand the postwar effort to popularize the past.“Astute, informative, and skillfully researched, Witham’s thought-provoking analysis will appeal to historians (and aspiring historians) who want a better grasp on the challenges and opportunities of history as a profession and the business of popular-history books.” ―Library Journal
Island of Dragons: The Unwanteds; Island Of Silence; Island Of Fire; Island Of Legends; Island Of Shipwrecks; Island Of Graves; Island Of Dragons (The Unwanteds #7)
by Lisa McMannTwins Alex and Aaron Stowe are put to the ultimate test to fulfill their destinies and save both Quill and Artimé from the deadliest enemy the cities have ever faced in the thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”Head mage Alexander Stowe and his friends successfully fended off the latest threat to their magical world of Artimé with the help of a surprise ally. United at last, they’re exploring exciting new territory. But old enemies have secretly been plotting against them, and danger strikes when they’re most vulnerable. Now Alex must lead his people in a final epic battle, one they can’t hope to win alone. Loyalties will be tested, and powerful new abilities will emerge on both sides of the war that could change everything. Will Artimé finally know peace or will all that Alex and his people have fought for be destroyed forever?
The Missing Tooth Fairy (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #15)
by Poppy GreenSophie gets a visit from the tooth fairy—or does she?—in this fifteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series!Sophie Mouse has never lost a tooth before. But it looks like that&’s about to change because Sophie&’s tooth sure is wiggly! She&’s a little scared…until a friend tells her that when you lose your tooth and put it under your pillow, the tooth fairy brings you a present! Now Sophie can&’t wait for her tooth to fall out. Then, Sophie does exactly what she&’s supposed to but the tooth fairy never comes! What did Sophie do wrong? Or is the tooth fairy simply…missing? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Georg Simmel: Essays on Art and Aesthetics (Heritage Of Sociology Ser.)
by Georg Simmel“At long last a collection in English that does justice to the breadth, depth, and contemporary significance of Simmel’s writings on the arts!” —Elizabeth Goodstein, Emory UniversityGeorg Simmel, one of the most original German thinkers of the twentieth century, is a founding architect of modern sociology. His writings on money, modernity, and the metropolis address fundamental questions of the relation of self to society and continue to provoke debate today.This is the first book to bring together Simmel’s finest writing on art and aesthetics. The more than forty essays—many appearing in English for the first time—show the breadth of Simmel’s reflections, covering landscape painting, portraiture, sculpture, poetry, theater, form, style, and representation. An extensive introduction by Austin Harrington gives an overview of Simmel’s themes and elucidates the significance of his work for the many theorists who would be inspired by his ideas.“Apart from the publication of Rembrandt in 2005, Simmel’s fascinating studies of culture, literature, and art forms have been neglected. We owe Austin Harrington a serious debt of gratitude for editing and translating Simmel’s diverse publications on the theatre, sculpture, style and representation, and aesthetics into a single volume . . . This volume will deepen and expand our understanding of the Simmel legacy for years to come.” —Bryan S. Turner, Australian Catholic University and the Graduate Centre CUNY“The long and detailed introduction that Harrington provides is probably one of the best introductions to Simmel’s works . . . Harrington’s goal of providing the reader with a complete and well-structured collection of the most important Simmel essays on art and aesthetics in just one book is fully achieved.” ―Simmel Studies