Helen Thompson Knihy

First survey of modernist and contemporary architecture and interiors in the richly layered architectural history of Santa Fe Santa Fe Modern reveals the high desert landscape as an ideal setting for bold, abstracted forms of modernist houses. Wide swaths of glass, deep-set portals, long porches, and courtyards allow vistas, color, and light to become integral parts of the very being of a house, emboldening a way to experience a personal connection to the desert landscape. The architects featured draw from the New Mexican architectural heritage - they use ancient materials such as adobe in combination with steel and glass, and they apply this language to the proportions and demands exacted by today's world. The houses they have designed are confident examples of architecture that is particular to the New Mexico landscape and climate, and yet simultaneously evoke the rigorous expressions of modernism. The vigor and the allure of modern art and architecture hearten each other in a way that is visible and exciting, and this book demonstrates the synergistic relationship between art, architecture, and the land.

This book explains the place of oil in the economic and political predicaments that now confront the West. Thompson explains the problems that the rising cost of oil posed in the years leading up to the 2008 crash, and the difficulties that a volatile oil market now poses to economic recovery under the conditions of high debt, low growth and quantitative easing. The author argues that the 'Gordian knot' created by the economic and political dynamics of supply and demand oil in the present international economy poses a fundamental challenge to the assumption of economic progress embedded in Western democratic expectations. 

Focusing on the intersection of democracy and the international economy, this book presents a novel perspective on state authority. It challenges traditional views that limit the discussion of authority to domestic politics or normative values, instead emphasizing how global economic factors shape democratic governance. This unique approach invites readers to reconsider the complexities of authority within democratic systems.

Helen Thompson, a Professor of English at Northwestern University, explores themes of compliance and power in her scholarly work on the eighteenth-century domestic novel. Her expertise is reflected in her previous publication, "Ingenuous Subjection," which delves into the dynamics of societal expectations and individual agency within the genre. This book offers a critical examination of the interplay between personal and social narratives during a pivotal era in literature.

Featuring recipes from a prestigious luxury resort in Dallas, this book offers a chance to replicate the restaurant's signature dishes at home. It includes a range of options, from approachable favorites like tortilla soup and turtle pie to sophisticated creations such as grilled gulf snapper with tomatillo-serrano vinaigrette and roasted rib eye with gorgonzola fritters. Ideal for both visitors and home cooks, it showcases the culinary excellence recognized by multiple prestigious awards.

Exploring twenty-one unique houses in and around Marfa, Texas, this book offers insight into the intersection of creativity and design in a vibrant art community. Each residence showcases distinctive architectural styles and artistic influences, reflecting the town's reputation as a cultural hub. Through stunning visuals and thoughtful narratives, readers are invited to experience the innovative spirit that defines Marfa's landscape.

The book examines the evolution of the British Conservative government's policy toward the European Exchange Rate Mechanism from 1979 to 1994, highlighting its impact on the party's leadership. It details significant events, including the rift between Margaret Thatcher and Nigel Lawson, illustrating how ERM policy contributed to the collapse of Thatcher's government and the subsequent loss of credibility for John Major's administration. Through these dramatic episodes, the text provides a critical analysis of the political consequences of economic decisions.

Focusing on feminine compliance, this study reinterprets it as an active engagement rather than a passive act. It explores how the domestic novel critically addresses the constraints of Enlightenment modernity, revealing deeper political and social implications. Through this lens, the work sheds light on the complexities of women's roles and their influence on literature and society.

This book offers an original analysis of the problem of the authority of the state in democracies by focusing on the relationship between that authority and the development of the international economy through the twentieth century. -- .

Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century explains the historical origins of the political shocks of the past decade: why politics has been so difficult, why energy and debt are such a large part of these difficulties, and how two rather different kinds of democratic crises exist in Europe and the United States.