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      • Editora Jandaíra (Pólen Producao Editorial Ltda.)

        Jandaíra is an independent publisher of books by Brazilian authors who are thought-provoking and daring for children and adults.Originally Pólen Livros, it was born to explore new horizons, to establish partnerships, new ideas and to value voices. With a focus on women, contemplating the greatest diversity of feminine universes, she started her catalog with works written by and for women, to tell the feminine vision of stories, the world, society. And as a perspective for a new future, children came with themes to be discussed by people of all ages.In 2020, in partnership with the Sueli Carneiro seal, we achieved wide reach in bookstores throughout Brazil! With the seal coordinated by the philosopher and writer Djamila Ribeiro and with eight titles published initially; the diversity most present in our books, made us recognized as the publisher that embraces causes, from motherhood to self-knowledge, from feminism to anti-racism, from literature to non-fiction and children.

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      • Edizioni Horti di Giano

        We are looking for that flame that ignites our authors’ emotions. We dream of an editorial world where those who deserve can express themselves freely and not thanks to a payment. Horti di Giano offers books with attention to the smallest detail, where Editing is the heart of a work done with passion and the publications are enriched by several hand-made illustrations, in order to give life to a book which is an artistic and complete experience. in every respect. You can find Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, Crime and Mistery, Coming-on-age novel, Poetry and Graphic Novel.

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        Sociology: sport & leisure
        February 2017

        Localizing global sport for development

        by Iain Lindsey. Series edited by John Horne

        This jointly authored book extends understanding of the use of sport to address global development agendas by offering an important departure from prevailing theoretical and methodological approaches in the field. Drawing on nearly a decade of wide-ranging multidisciplinary research undertaken with young people and adults living and working in urban communities in Zambia, the book presents a localised account that locates sport for development in historical, political, economic and social context. A key feature of the book is its detailed examination of the lives, experiences and responses of young people involved in sport for development activities, drawn from their own accounts. The book's unique approach and content will be highly relevant to academic researchers and post-graduate students studying sport and development in across many different contexts.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        December 2025

        Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 101/2

        Imaging Heritage Science Initiatives at The John Rylands Research Institute and Library

        by Stefan Hanß, James Robinson

        The John Rylands Library houses one of the finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the world. The collections span five millennia, have a global reach and cover a wide range of subjects, including art and archaeology; economic, social, political, religious and military history; literature, drama and music; science and medicine; theology and philosophy; travel and exploration. For over a century, the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library has published research that complements the Library's special collections. An electronic edition of this issue is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        June 2025

        Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 101/1

        by Fred Schurink, Rachel Winchcombe, Huw Twiston Davies

        The John Rylands Library houses one of the finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the world. The collections span five millennia, have a global reach and cover a wide range of subjects, including art and archaeology; economic, social, political, religious and military history; literature, drama and music; science and medicine; theology and philosophy; travel and exploration. For over a century, the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library has published research that complements the Library's special collections. An electronic edition of this issue is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        June 2026

        The legacy of John Polidori

        by Sam George, Bill Hughes

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        December 2023

        Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 99/2

        by Stephen Mossman, Cordelia Warr

        The John Rylands Library houses one of the finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the world. The collections span five millennia and cover a wide range of subjects, including art and archaeology; economic, social, political, religious and military history; literature, drama and music; science and medicine; theology and philosophy; travel and exploration. For over a century, the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library has published research that complements the Library's special collections. The editors invite the submission of articles in these fields and welcome discussion of in-progress projects.

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        The Arts
        March 2026

        Acting and performance in Hitchcock

        by Adrian Garvey, Victoria Lowe

        Hitchcock's professed disdain for actors is belied by the extraordinary range and depth of performances featured in his films. It might even be argued that many stars gave their richest and most complex performances in his work. Hitchcock's films are also imbued with the theme of performance, as when his fugitive men and errant women assume fragile new identities and move between roles. Actors and other performers also often feature as characters. However, the exhaustive academic literature on Hitchcock has to date produced surprisingly little work about acting and performance in his films. The collection includes contributions from a range of leading scholars on Hitchcock, performance, stardom, and British Cinema, including Charles Barr, David Greven, Mark Glancy, Lucy Bolton, Lawrence Napper and Michael Williams, and an interview with leading composers/accompanists Neil Brand and Stephen Horne on scoring performance in Silent Hitchcock.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        December 2024

        Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 100/2

        Higher Learning and Civic Cultures of Knowledge: Manchester 1824–2024

        by Stuart Jones

        The John Rylands Library houses one of the finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the world. The collections span five millennia, have a global reach and cover a wide range of subjects, including art and archaeology; economic, social, political, religious and military history; literature, drama and music; science and medicine; theology and philosophy; travel and exploration. For over a century, the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library has published research that complements the Library's special collections.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        May 2022

        The correspondence of John Dryden

        by Stephen Bernard, John McTague

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        Biography & True Stories
        May 2026

        Punk rock ruined my life

        And other stories

        by John Robb

        The irresistible story of a one-man cultural phenomenon. Minister for the Counterculture, Mancunian mainstay and alternative national treasure John Robb has lived a life in music. In this book he charts his adventures on the cultural frontline, chronicling the making of a DIY icon. Robb's quest began in his hometown of Blackpool - where punk was a battle against the odds - and went international when he toured the world with his band. The first person to interview Nirvana, he also discovered The Stone Roses for weekly newspaper Sounds and did early interviews with The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Manics, before moving on to legends such as Mark E. Smith, Nick Cave and Patti Smith. Along the way, he became an on-screen commentator and author of bestselling books. Robb's memoir tells of deep friendships with figures from Poly Styrene to Chris Packham. Packed with riotous stories, it provides an alternative account of British musical and cultural history and a triumphant blueprint for a punk rock life.

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        Political ideologies
        May 2017

        Neoliberal power and public management reforms

        by Professor Peter Triantafillou. Series edited by Mark Haugaard

        This book examines the links between major contemporary public sector reforms and neoliberal thinking. The key contribution of the book is to enhance our understanding of contemporary neoliberalism as it plays out in the public administration and to provide a critical analysis of generally overlooked aspects of administrative power. The book examines the quest for accountability, credibility and evidence in the public sector. It asks whether this quest may be understood in terms of neoliberal thinking and, if so, how? The book makes the argument that while current administrative reforms are informed by several distinct political rationalities, they evolve above all around a particular form of neoliberalism: constructivist neoliberalism. The book analyses the dangers of the kinds of administrative power seeking to invoke the self-steering capacities of society and administration itself.

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        The Arts
        January 2019

        Carol Reed

        by Peter William Evans

        Carol Reed is one of the truly outstanding directors of British cinema, and one whose work is long overdue for reconsideration. This major study ranges over Reed's entire career, combining observation of general trends and patterns with detailed analysis of twenty films, both acknowledged masterpieces and lesser-known works. Evans avoids a simplistic auteurist approach, placing the films in their autobiographical, socio-political and cultural contexts and relating these to the analysis of Reed's art. The critical approach combines psychoanalysis, gender theory, and the analysis of form. Archival research is also relied on to clarify Reed's relations with his creative team, financial backers and others. Films examined include Bank Holiday, A Girl Must Live, Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol, The Third Man, Night Train to Munich, The Way Ahead, Outcast of the Islands, Trapeze and Oliver!.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2026

        US cultural diplomacy after the Cold War

        Decline, recovery, and fall

        by Jeffrey H. Michaels, Giles Scott-Smith

        In the decades following the USSR's collapse, the US has gone from unrivalled hegemon to a position of relative decline. With America 'triumphant' after 1991, its culture, like its diplomatic, military and economic power, remained unmatched. Such favourable circumstances seemed to undercut the need for cultural diplomacy. Why should the US government sell a product that was already selling so well? After 9/11, however, it was apparent the US image was less popular than previously assumed. To reverse this negative image, cultural diplomacy was revived. Despite being beset by internal and external challenges, US officials supported various cultural initiatives and partnerships to promote the American brand globally. Along the way, cultural diplomacy has made use of new forms of expression to promote American culture and build positive foreign relations. The arrival of the second Trump administration in 2025 has clearly signalled an end to using cultural diplomacy to further causes of empowerment and diversity, making the future uncertain for this field of activity.

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        January 2019

        Emmi & Einschwein 3. Ganz vorn mit Horn!

        by Anna Böhm, Susanne Göhlich

        In "Emmi & Einschwein 3. Ganz vorn mit Horn!" von Anna Böhm erleben Emmi und ihr Fabeltier Einschwein ein neues, aufregendes Abenteuer. Emmi ist der Meinung, dass Einschwein, welches sich meist unmagisch verhält und bei dem Zaubern mit seinem Horn eher Chaos anrichtet, dringend Unterricht von einem echten Einhorn benötigt. Als in Wichtelstadt ein Einhorn auftaucht, scheint dies die perfekte Gelegenheit zu sein. Doch schnell stellen Emmi und Einschwein fest, dass das Leben eines Einhorns alles andere als einfach ist, da es ständig von Fans umringt wird und kaum Privatsphäre genießt. Auch Henry, dem Besitzer des Einhorns, wird der Trubel um sein Fabelwesen zu viel. Die Situation eskaliert, als eine Brausefirma versucht, das Einhorn für Werbezwecke zu vereinnahmen, und alle Beteiligten in ernste Schwierigkeiten bringt. Die Geschichte zeichnet sich durch ihren Humor, die liebenswerten Charaktere und die chaotischen, aber herzerwärmenden Ereignisse aus. Emmi und Einschwein, unterstützt von neuen und alten Freunden, müssen all ihre Kräfte und ihr Geschick einsetzen, um das Einhorn vor den Machenschaften der Brausefirma zu schützen. Dabei lernen sie wichtige Lektionen über Freundschaft, Zusammenhalt und die Akzeptanz der eigenen Unzulänglichkeiten. Das Buch besticht durch seine fantasievolle Welt, in der Fabelwesen und Menschen Seite an Seite leben, und vermittelt subtil gesellschaftskritische und moralische Botschaften, ohne belehrend zu wirken. Mit viel Witz und Charme entführt Anna Böhm junge wie alte Leser in ein magisches Abenteuer, das nicht nur unterhält, sondern auch zum Nachdenken anregt und zeigt, dass jeder auf seine Weise besonders ist und dass wahre Magie in der Einzigartigkeit jedes Einzelnen liegt. Bezaubernde Freundschaftsgeschichte: Emmi und ihr Fabeltier Einschwein erleben gemeinsam magische und humorvolle Abenteuer, die Kinderherzen höher schlagen lassen. Einschwein muss lernen, seine magischen Fähigkeiten zu kontrollieren, während die Geschichte eine wichtige Botschaft über Selbstakzeptanz und das Wertschätzen der eigenen Einzigartigkeit vermittelt. Die Suche nach einem echten Einhorn, um Einschwein Zauberunterricht zu erteilen, führt zu einer Reihe von lustigen und spannenden Ereignissen. Von Fans beschrieben als "chaotisch, witzig und liebenswert". Neben Unterhaltung enthält das Buch subtile gesellschaftskritische Anspielungen und moralische Lektionen, die kindgerecht aufbereitet sind. Die Charaktere sind sympathisch und vielschichtig, sodass sich Kinder leicht mit ihnen identifizieren können. Wunderschöne Illustrationen von Susanne Göhlich ergänzen die Geschichte perfekt und machen das Buch auch visuell zu einem Genuss. Das Buch thematisiert die Bedeutung von Freundschaft, Zusammenhalt und den Mut, zu sich selbst zu stehen. Eine reiche Auswahl an Fabelwesen macht die Welt von Emmi und Einschwein besonders lebendig und faszinierend. Für Vor- und Selbstleser geeignet: Die Geschichte und die Sprache sind so gestaltet, dass das Buch sowohl zum Vorlesen als auch für junge Selbstleser ab der dritten Klasse ideal ist. Alle Bände der Reihe: Band 1: Einhorn kann jeder!Band 2: Im Herzen ein Held!Band 3: Ganz vorn mit Horn!Band 4: Kein Weihnachten ohne Puddingschuhe!Band 5: Ein Fall für Sherlock Horn!Band 6: Fabelwesen zelten selten Als Erstlesebücher sind darüber hinaus erschienen: Für die Vorschule Schulstart mit Eierkuchen Lesen macht lustig Lesen + Stickern. Einschweins erster Schultag Emmi & Einschwein. Das fabelhafte Mal- und Rätselbuch Für die 1. Klasse Hoppla, eine Hochzeit! Für die 2. Klasse Fröhliche Schweinachten!

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        Children's & YA

        A Case for Kwiatkowski (28). The Nose of the Goddess

        by Jürgen Banscherus/Ralf Butschkow

        Private detective Kwiatkowski never fails to solve a case! A trip to Athens? Kwiatkowski can hardly believe his luck when Olga, an old friend, sends him an invitation. But no sooner has he arrived in Greece than he finds himself caught up in a very tricky case: a greenhorn detective named Hercules needs his help to expose the handiwork of two unscrupulous fraudsters. It is a matter of honour that even during his holidays Kwiatkowski must use his superskills. Soon the two detectives are on the move among the ancient temple walls in their search to solve the mystery of the goddess Athene’s nose…

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        April 2026

        Zadie Smith

        New perspectives

        by Nurten Birlik, Noémi Albert

        Zadie Smith's fiction reimagines subjectivity, relationality, and the conditions of contemporary life. This book offers a timely reassessment of her work, addressing identity, urban experience, and the category of the human. Moving beyond postcolonial and multiculturalist readings, it brings psychoanalytic, historical, symptomatic, and cultural materialist perspectives to bear across her novels, stories, essays, and plays. The collection explores how Smith's characters, shaped by diverse backgrounds and settings, challenge fixed ideas of Britishness and personhood. It argues that her writing opens up a new ontological space-defined by fluid identities, shifting subjectivities, and evolving forms of relationality. By reconsidering both the human and the spatial in Smith's work, the book makes a valuable contribution to contemporary literary criticism and to current thinking on narrative, identity, and urban life.

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        December 2020

        Emmi & Einschwein 3. Ganz vorn mit Horn!

        by Anna Böhm, Anna Schudt, Emmi und Einschwein, Susanne Göhlich

        Einschwein benimmt sich mal wieder vollkommen unmagisch. Deshalb findet Emmi, dass es Unterricht von einem richtigen Einhorn braucht, um zu lernen, wie man anständig mit Horn zaubert. Aber da ahnen die beiden noch nicht, wie anstrengend so ein Promi-Leben als Einhorn ist, denn das beliebte Fabelwesen kann sich vor Fans kaum retten. Auch seinem Besitzer Henry ist der Trubel gründlich zu viel. Schließlich kommen alle vier in ernste Schwierigkeiten, als eine Brausefirma dem Einhorn nachstellt. Da gibt es nur noch eins: Das Einhorn braucht die Hilfe vom kleinen Einschwein. Gutgelaunt und bezaubernd unmagisch: Band 3 der fabelhaften Einschwein-Reihe

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