A ground-breaking study of the development of education in art and design in Britain from the middle of the 19th century to the 1970s.
An investigation of the development of art and design education in Italy, France, Britain, Germany, and the United States.
A fascinating introduction to the central questions of philosophy, and a spirited defence of the continuing relevance of Aristotelian and Thomist philosophy.
The absorbing story of Emmeline Tanner, headmistress of Roedean, and her impact on girls' secondary education in England.
An examination of the role of imagination and its relationship to the divine in the stories of the Victorian author George MacDonald.
The first monographic study of the innovative designer Henry Wilson and his significant contribution to early 20th-century design, art and architecture.
An exploration of the origins and development of the British surname, and the events and social changes that influenced its evolution over the centuries.
A detailed guide to the sources available for those who want to trace their family trees, with useful advice on how to conduct research and record results.
An important new biography of the scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, based on the most recent research and scholarship.
An exploration of the arts as a catalyst to spiritual growth, and a theology of aesthetics built on the dynamic between artistic appreciation and spirituality.
Multidisciplinary essays on the parallels between religious doctrines and narratives and science fiction, revealing their thematic links and commonalities.
An exploration of the work of the American novelist John Updike, revealing the powerful mythic and sacred themes that underlie his fictional world.
A comparison of the role of myth in understanding Christianity, comparing C.S. Lewis's literal reading with Joseph Campbell's symbolic approach.
A conversation between an American theologian and a Japanese arts producer, combining personal reflection with insight into gender roles and expectations.