"I now no longer use the better words" Ilse Aichinger (1921-2016) was one of the most important writers of postwar Austrian and German literature. Born in 1921 to a Jewish mother, she survived World War II in Vienna, while her twin sister Helga esca...

Northern Spain is the only part of Western Europe where anarchism played a significant role in political life of the twentieth century. Enjoying wide-ranging support among both the urban and rural working class, its importance peaked during its "brie...

"The Dancing Other" takes readers to France and Martinique to reveal the struggles of people who belong both places, but never quite feel at home in either. Suzanne Dracius tells the story of Rehvana, a woman who feels she is too black to fit in when...

Six decades of both iconic and intimate works by Jasper Johns (b. 1930), who is still producing at the age of 88, are given their full due in this magnificent multi-volume publication. Featuring exquisite full-page illustrations of all 813 known draw...

Theater in New Zealand began as a tool of the British Empire, imported along with Christianity, seeds, and other commodities as a way of acculturating the indigenous Maori population. In the decades since, it has been turned to different ends, and is...

Explore the zodiac, and see how it affects your life! Astrology is an ancient art in which the movements of the stars and planets can divine the future. Find out more about the practice, its history, and each of the 12 sun signs and then follow the d...

In these fast-paced modern times, mindfulness can keep us centred, calm and energized – no matter how much the outside world keeps distracting us. Thanks to Amy Leigh Mercree s accessible introduction, beginners can master this spiritual practice. Yo...

By studying the hand's shape and lines of the palm, you can divine your own or someone else s past, present, and future. Cassandra Eason lays out the basics of this ancient practice by discussing the importance of life lines.heart lines and other tru...

Although it is an age-old practice originating in India, yoga is still embraced by many as a means of enhancing physical, mental, and spiritual health. Not only does it calm and strengthen, but yoga can improve flexibility and mental clarity through...

An expanded version of the highly successful volumes in Prestel's children's coloring book series, this book features the works of dozens of great painters and will appeal to young artists looking for lots of masterpieces to make their own. Come on...