Humanities Resources

The Culture Code
by Daniel Coyle

The Culture Code examines the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together.

How We Talk
by N. J. Enfield

A linguistics expert explains how conversation works, from how we know when to speak to why “huh” is a universal word.

From Page to Stage
by Betsy Graziani Fasbinder

This book gives inspiration, tools, and public speaking tips to help writers present confidently and skillfully before audiences of any size.

Mandarin Chinese
by Yi Ren

This richly illustrated dictionary with color photographs presents the 1,500 key Mandarin Chinese words and sentences that students need to know to pass proficiency exams.

The Prodigal Tongue
by Lynne Murphy

With great humor and new insights, Lynne Murphy looks at the social, political, and linguistic forces that have driven American and British English in different directions.

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Rebelión en la granja
by George Orwell

Orwell’s fable “Animal Farm” tells of a barnyard workers' revolution gone wrong.  Spanish language edition.

Halal Food
by Febe Armanios and Boğaç A. Ergene

This timely book is for anyone curious about the history of halal food and its place in the modern world. It covers practices from the Middle East and North Africa to South Asia, Europe, and North America.

Beyond the Threshold
by Christopher M. Moreman

The text offers an introduction to afterlife beliefs in ancient cultures, which are essential to understanding the roots of many modern ideas about death.

7 Ways of Looking at Religion
by Benjamin Schewel

Schewel organizes and evaluates the main narratives of religious history that are being put forth as alternatives to secularization theory.

12 Rules for Life
by Jordan B. Peterson

The author combines the truths of ancient traditions and scientific research to describe 12 practical rules for life.

Godsong
by Amit Majmudar

A rising American poet gifts the reader with a fresh, strikingly immediate and elegant verse translation of the classic, with an introduction and helpful guides to each section.

The Monarchy of Fear
by Martha C. Nussbaum

From one of the world's most celebrated moral philosophers comes a thorough examination of the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend our divided country.

Experiencing the Beatles
by Brooke Halpin

Halpin takes the reader on a magical adventure through the Beatles' entire catalog of remarkable, timeless songs to discover the circumstances that inspired the songs and brought four Liverpudlian musicians eternal fame.

Red Hot Mama
by Lauren Rebecca Sklaroff

This compelling biography tells about the extraordinary life of Sophie Tucker, an exemplar of the immigrant experience and a trailblazer for women in the entertainment industry.

Know-It-All Jazz
by Dave Gelly

The ultimate companion to the instinctive and diverse world of jazz filled with punchy and engaging entries that help readers understand the basics in under a minute.

Van Gogh and Music
by Natascha Veldhorst

Full of fresh insights into one of history’s most celebrated painters, this engaging study is the first thorough exploration of the influence of music on the work of Vincent van Gogh.

Verdi
by John Suchet

Suchet unravels Verdi’s protestations, deliberate embellishments, and disavowals, and reveals the true character of this great composer--and the art for which he will be forever known.

Chopin’s Piano
by Paul Kildea

The narrative beautifully interweaves the fate of Chopin’s Mallorquin piano and a journey through musical Romanticism--one that illuminates how art is transmitted, interpreted, and appropriated between generations.

Korean Art from the 19^th Century
to the Present
by Charlotte Horlyck

This richly illustrated history explores Korean art from the late-nineteenth century to the present day--a period that has seen enormous political, social, and economic change.

Divine Bodies
by Qamar Adamjee et. al.

In Divine Bodies, images of gods and goddesses, buddhas and bodhisattvas, humans and deities invite us to ponder the relationship of the body to the cosmos.

Picasso and the Painting
That Shocked the World
by Miles J. Unger

Art historian and journalist Miles Unger recounts Picasso’s early years in Paris, culminating with his masterpiece known as Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

The Illustrated Dust Jacket, 1920-1970
by Martin Salisbury

A deep dive into the history of the illustrated book jacket, tracing its development across the twentieth century, while reflecting on some of the most iconic designs of the era.

Dare to Sketch
by Felix Scheinberger

A whimsical beginner's guide to sketching, covering all of the important basics: what kind of notebook to buy, what drawing materials to use, ideas for subject matter, and daily exercises.

About Decorating
by Sara Ruffin Costello

This volume presents the lush, traditional American interiors created by noted decorator, Richard Keith Langham.

100 Greatest American and
British Animated Films
by Thomas S. Hischalk

This fascinating journey for both the avid animation fan and the everyday moviegoer includes a selection of the most innovative, influential, and entertaining features produced since the 1930s.

Lewd Looks
by Elena Gorfinkel

Gorfinkel examines the social and legal developments that made American sexploitation films in the 1960s possible: their aesthetics, their regulation, and their audiences.

Reinventing Hollywood
by David Bordwell

Through in-depth analyses of films both famous and virtually unknown, Bordwell assesses the era's unique achievements and its legacy for future filmmakers.