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Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth in her final novel in the Songs of Penelope trilogy. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it...

Penelope A Novel by Marilyn Kaye is a modern-day fairytale about a young girl born into a cursed family. With a wealthy and socialite upbringing, Penelope seems to have it all - but she's also hiding...

Penelope Rex has taken on a new challenge - caring for a pet saber tooth tiger named Mittens. In this companion to We Don't Eat Our Classmates, Penelope discovers the challenges and rewards of pet...

Penelope, the Missing Pomeranian is a heartwarming tale about a little dog who loves big adventures. With her own unique spirit and curiosity, Penelope ventures out on her own and meets a variety of...

Penelope's Balloons by Brooke BourgeoisA heartwarming story about a young girl who finds joy in the simple things, Penelope's Balloons is a charming tale of childhood wonder and discovery.With its...

Lady Penelope is a story about a woman whose fiery spirit and beauty have won her many admirers, but also made her many enemies. Forced into a loveless marriage, she finds solace in her children and...

Tom Stoppard's Penelope is a poignant exploration of marriage and love. This 14-page paperback explores themes that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.The story delves into the...

Penelope Goes to Portsmouth by M. C. Beaton is a charming Regency romance novel. When Miss Hannah Pym travels to Portsmouth with her companion, Miss Penelope Wilkins, she hopes to bring some...

Silvana La Spina's Penelope is a powerful retelling of a lesser-known story. The author gives voice to a woman who has been silenced for far too long, providing a platform for her to share her...

Penelope Unbound by Mary MorrissyA speculative history that reimagines James Joyce's famous heroine in a new and compelling light. What if Norah Barnacle had waited for her husband alone at the...

Romance writer Penelope Banks has mastered the art of crafting perfect love stories, but her own family life is a different story. When her business venture - a romance bookstore - is at risk of...

Penelope's Passion by Maggie Sims is a romance novel that explores the complexities of love and desire in 19th-century London. After her mother's passing, Penelope Wood faces an uncertain future, but...

Penelope Snoop, Ace Detective is a hilarious and original picture book about a feisty female detective who sets out to solve a mystery. Her favourite toy, Sidney the Smelly Sock Snake, has...

Death Walks a Dog by Tess Baytree is a gripping mystery that follows Penelope Standing as she navigates her life in her fifties. With her pet sitting business keeping her busy, and her neighbors...

Penelope Perfect: A Tale of Perfectionism Gone Wild by Shannon Anderson. When Penelope's daily routine is disrupted, her usual sense of control is thrown off balance. In this encouraging story told...

The Ithacan Sonnets: Penelope Tae Odysseus (Scots)Elaine Morton's forty sonnets offer a unique perspective on the Greek epic, focusing on the enigmatic heroine Penelope. Written in Scots, these poems...

Penelope Windpipes is a very loud girl who startles her whole neighborhood. She even scares away other children and animals. But when she loses her voice, she begins to notice all sorts of things she...

Penelope's story is one of self-discovery and acceptance. As a young boy, he knows who he truly is, but it takes time for others to understand.His mother, Jodie Patterson, shares her son's journey in...

Bedtime is a charming children's book by author Rachael Parkin. It follows the adventures of Penelope Pineapplehead as she explores her dreams at night, meeting interesting characters along the way...

Angry Alan & Fucked Two Plays by Penelope Skinner is a darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis. Roger's world is falling apart - his job, his ex-wife, and his girlfriend's newfound feminism...

Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth. This is a gripping new tale that breathes life into the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus. On the isle...

Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth, breathing life into a story. This is the story of Penelope, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. On...

Bridgerton: Romancing Mr Bridgerton is the fourth book in Julia Quinn's Regency-set series, now the inspiration for the Netflix series Bridgerton. Welcome to the long-awaited story of Colin and...

A Psychoanalytic Interpretation of Homer's Odyssey This book presents a rigorous psychoanalytic interpretation of the Homeric dream of twenty geese, exploring its distortions and associations. A lay...

The Changing Face of Medical Education by Penelope Cavenagh, S. J. Leinster and Susan Miles explores the significant transformations in medical education over the past 50 years. This comprehensive...

Beautifully illustrated letters from Jane Austen bring to life her world and wit. This collection showcases Austen's talent for expressing herself with precision, making it an illuminating companion...

Colin Bridgerton is known as the most charming man in London, but behind the façade, he's tired of being typecast as an empty-headed charmer. When he returns from a trip abroad, he discovers that...

Enda Walsh's second collection of plays charts his development as one of the most strikingly original playwrights in contemporary theatre. This volume brings together four full-length plays, two...

The Curtain: An Essay in Seven Parts by Milan Kundera In this thought-provoking collection of seven essays, Milan Kundera explores the history and value of the novel, arguing that its true...

Curtain of Rain by Tew Bunnag is a story that weaves together two lives and their intertwined memories. A long-suppressed memory comes alive, pulling its owner back to the place of its origin, where...

Ion Curtain by Anya Ow In a tense interstellar Cold War between the UN and Russia, humanity's survival hangs in the balance. A powerful artificial intelligence has been discovered on a destroyed...

The House of Curtains by G. H. Teed is a long complete novel of detective adventure abroad.Published in 2021, this new volume brings exciting additions to the Sexton Blake Library series.Order now...

Behind the Crimson Curtain by E. B. Golden is a captivating fantasy debut that weaves together elements of magic, rebellion, and romance. On the coal-choked island of Luisonn, a tyrannical regime...

The Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle is a gripping novel that explores the complex relationships between two men from different worlds. When Delaney Mossbacher, a wealthy Californian, encounters a...

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross This beautifully illustrated hardback storybook takes children on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God's perfect new creation. It presents a memorable and...

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope, wife of Odysseus, and the twelve maids who were hanged for disloyalty. The story is presented as a...

Brian Evenson's The Open Curtain is a contemporary gothic tale that explores the apocalyptic connection between religion and violence. When Rudd stumbles upon a dark secret while researching a school...

Curtain is the final major project of Steve Ditko's career, spanning over 900 pages of new material. Originally published in 27 comic books between 2008 and his death in 2018, this body of work has...

Behind the Iron Curtain, life was full of everyday struggles and desires. In this humorous memoir, Oliver Fritz recounts his experiences growing up in East Germany, where kids dreamed of retirement...

Karolina, Or the Torn Curtain by Maryla Szymiczkowa is a gripping mystery that combines elements of comedy and crime. When Karolina, her maid, goes missing and is later found dead, Zofia Turbotyńska...

Behind the Iron Curtain: Confession of a Soviet Architect by Feliks Novikov is a unique insight into the life and work of one of the last surviving Soviet architects. Born in 1927, Novikov recounts...

The curtain falls to reveal a story of love and tragedy. In 1952, two young lovers met in secret at the Southern Cross theatre in London's West End. Their relationship was marked by clandestine...

The Curtain Never Moved is a heart-wrenching true story about the author's childhood, which seemed idyllic until her mother's untimely death from cancer. After this devastating loss, the author's...

T.C. Boyle's "The Tortilla Curtain" is a powerful exploration of assimilation and the American Dream. In this tragicomic novel, two couples from different worlds collide in unexpected ways, leading...

Set in the immediate post-war years, this is the third in a series of stories featuring Inspector Vignoles, a railway detective working out of Leicester Central station, on the London Extension...

Behind the Pine Curtain by Gerri Hill is a poignant and powerful novel about the enduring power of love and identity. Fifteen years after being forced to leave her hometown, Jacqueline Keys returns...

Perforating the Iron Curtain: European Détente, Transatlantic Relations, and the Cold War, 1965-1985 This collection of essays provides a detailed account of the European détente process, shedding...

Behind the Curtains is an autobiography by Thomas Wells, detailing his remarkable recovery from a life-changing accident that left him with spinal cord injury and paralysis. After struggling to...

The Second Curtain by Roy Fuller is a gripping crime novel that explores the darker side of human nature. When an old friend's disappearance sets off a chain of events, middle-aged writer George...

Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House, a world of magic and music awaits. This behind-the-scenes tour takes readers from department to department, revealing what's involved in putting on a...

Behind the Curtain by Beth Kery is a seductive standalone romance that explores the intense connection between two people from different worlds. Journalist Asher Gaites returns to his hometown of...

Red Curtain Up by Beryl Grey A culturally significant work now available in paperback. This publication is in the public domain and can be freely copied and distributed within the United States...

Iron Curtain A Love Story by Vesna Goldsworthy is a piercingly evocative East-West love story that stands out for its sharp wit and tender precision. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, this novel...

The curtain is about to go up on a Women's Guild variety and dramatic show when disaster strikes. One of the leads loses her voice, setting off a chain of calamities that are only partially...

The Heart's Curtain Poems by Madeleine Onraet is a collection of poems that emerge from years of meditation and inquiry into the nature of suffering. Through her search for understanding, Madeleine...

Behind the Presidential Curtain: A Unique Insight into Paul Kagame's Life. Noble Marara, a former bodyguard of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, shares his remarkable experience working closely with the...

Learn to create beautiful window coverings for every room in your home with this comprehensive guide. Rebecca Yaker shares her expertise to help you measure, cut, and sew your own curtains, from...

Behind the Curtain is a fascinating exploration of the changing landscape of Eastern European football since the fall of communism. Jonathan Wilson delves into the world of football behind the old...

Iron Curtain: A Love StoryA story of love, betrayal, and lost illusions set against the backdrop of the Cold War's end. Milena, a Red Princess trapped in luxury, finds herself drawn to Jason, a...

The curtain is about to fall, but disaster strikes. In this Pathfinder Second Edition adventure, four 18th-level characters must become heroes once again as they scramble to untangle and stand...

The Swish of the Curtain Blue Door 1 Pamela Brown In a small town, seven resourceful children share a dream of being famous. One day, they stumble upon a disused chapel and turn it into a theatre...

Set on the Thames, a community of houseboat dwellers forms an unlikely bond. Penelope Fitzgerald's Booker Prize-winning novel explores loneliness and connection in this unique urban landscape. The...

The Icon Curtain: The Cold War's Quiet Border By Yuliya Komska University of Chicago Press, 2015 In the heart of Europe's oldest borderlands lies a lesser-known landscape that challenges our...

The Sewing Bible - Curtains by Wendy Gardiner is a comprehensive guide for sewers of all abilities looking to create beautiful curtains for their homes. This book features twelve projects from a...

Behind the Teak Curtain offers a unique insight into rural politics and development in Burma. First published in 2006, this fieldwork-based study examines how one of the world's most repressive...

The Final Curtain by Keigo Higashino is a gripping mystery that weaves together two seemingly unrelated cases. In Tokyo, Detective Michiko Oshitani's lifeless body is discovered in an apartment...

Behind The Curtain: My Life and Rocky Horror is a unique insight into the creation and success of The Rocky Horror Show. Martin Fitzgibbon, the drummer recruited for the show's launch in 1973, shares...

Rival by Penelope Douglas is a New Adult romance novel that explores the complex and intense relationship between two estranged teenagers. After two years of separation, Madoc and Fallon rekindle...

Window Shopping Through the Iron Curtain presents a unique collection of images capturing the commercial aesthetic of Eastern Europe during the late 20th century. Between 1986 and 1990, photographer...

Czechoslovakia Behind the Iron Curtain is a historical account of life in communist Czechoslovakia during the 20th century. The book explores the experiences of ordinary people living under the...

The Final Curtain: Obituaries of Fifty Great Actors by Michael Coveney is a unique collection of obituaries that bring to life the lives and careers of some of the most notable actors of our time...

Behind That Curtain is the third novel in Earl Derr Biggers' Charlie Chan series. Set primarily in California, this mystery follows Sir Frederic Bruce, a former head of Scotland Yard, as he pursues a...

Curtains? The Future of the Arts in America by Michael M. Kaiser explores the current state of arts institutions and the challenges they face in the 21st century. The author argues that unless steps...

The Iron Curtain Over America This book offers a unique perspective on the internal decay and external threats facing American society, revealing the underlying forces driving these issues. The...

Margaret Atwood's stage adaptation of Homer's Odyssey tells a fresh perspective on the ancient tale. Penelope, wife of Odysseus and cousin of Helen of Troy, has become a symbol of wifely duty and...

Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1960-75 by Steven J. Zaloga is a detailed analysis of the technology and tanks that faced off against each other on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain during the height of...

The Next Flame, a collection of two bestselling novellas, brings together the intense and passionate world of Penelope Douglas. Aflame and Next to Never follow the complex and often fraught...

Hercule Poirot's final case is a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. When one of the guests at a country house is accused of being a five-time murderer, even the great detective...

Bully by Penelope DouglasA complex and addictive romance that explores the blurred lines between love and hate, Bully is a story of trauma, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from past hurts...

New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas returns with a spicy new adult romance, now with bonus material. In this intense and passionate story, two girls from different worlds collide,...

Czechoslovakia Behind the Curtain: Life, Work and Culture in the Communist Era offers a nuanced perspective on life under communism. Drawing on interviews with over 100 Czechs and Slovaks, Thomas K...

An Old Carriage with Curtains is the concluding novel in a trilogy that has become a landmark of Palestinian fiction. Set against the backdrop of decades of historical change and displacement, this...

Rival is a gripping and sexy new adult romance that explores the boundaries between love and war. When two estranged teenagers reconnect, the stakes are high and the tension is palpable.Penelope...

Curtain Call by Graham Hurley is a contemporary thriller that delves into the world of politics and power. When investigative journalist Mitch Culligan seeks out Enora Andresson, a successful actress...

Behind the Curtain: A Chilling Exposé of the Banking Industry In 1968, a landmark court case in Credit River, Minnesota, USA, shed light on a shocking truth about the banking industry. First National...

The Final Curtain by Keigo Higashino is a gripping mystery that brings together two seemingly unrelated cases in unexpected ways.A decade ago, Detective Kyoichiro Kaga's mother went missing under...

The Curtain and the Wall: A Modern Journey Along Europe's Cold War Border by Timothy Phillips. Tracing the full length of the old Iron Curtain from the Arctic Circle to Turkey's eastern border, this...

Drawing the Iron Curtain: Jews and the Golden Age of Soviet Animation By Maya Balakirsky Katz The American perception of the Soviet Union as a cultural wasteland is at odds with the reality of its...

Curtain Up! offers practical advice and expert guidance for anyone involved in putting on a theatre production. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of staging a show, from planning to...

Penélope en el mar is a children's picture book written by Raúl Nieto Guridi and Gema Sirvent Laguna. Published in 2018, it features 36 pages of illustrations and text.This hardcover edition is part...

Dark romance returns on Devil's Night as Penelope Douglas weaves a twisted tale of obsession and desire. The abandoned hotel, The Pope, holds a mysterious twelfth floor, and its secrets are about to...

Curtain: Poirot's Last Case is a gripping mystery novel by Agatha Christie, featuring the iconic detective Hercule Poirot. The story takes place at Styles, the venue of Poirot's first investigation,...

The Nonconformists: American and Czech Writers across the Iron Curtain By Brian K. Goodman Harvard University Press, 2023 In the shadow of the Iron Curtain, a network of writers bridged cultural...

Operation Iron Curtain by Frédéric Zumbiehl is a gripping tale of espionage and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Cold War. In 1961, a scientist working on a top-secret Soviet project makes a...

Curtain: Poirot's Last Case is Agatha Christie's masterpiece, now available in a print-on-demand edition suited to readers of classic detective fiction.A wheelchair-bound Hercule Poirot returns to...

Behind the Curtain: A Glimpse into the Hidden Life of a Special Needs Family The Shepler family's chaotic routine may seem ordinary at first, but appearances can be deceiving. Their lives are filled...

The play revolves around a shooting that takes a deadly turn. When the show opens at the Grosvenor Theatre to a packed house, Brandon Baker is killed by a real bullet. As another member of the...

Corrupt: Devil's Night is a dark romance novel by Penelope Douglas. Erika Fane has been drawn to her boyfriend's older brother, despite his intimidating presence and troubled past.The star of the...

Animals in Spirit: Our Faithful Companions' Transition to the AfterlifeBy Penelope Smith, a pioneer in interspecies communication, this book explores the process of dying from the viewpoints of both...

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh's 1957 European tour was a theatrical phenomenon that has largely gone untold. David Barry now brings to light the inside story of this incredible production, which...