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Alice Whittaker's life is one of generosity and luxury, but when her friend Nesta vanishes, she becomes determined to find out what happened. As Alice starts to investigate, she begins to feel...

The Long Walk to Glastonbury Via the Ridgeway, Avebury and Stonehenge by Stewart Harding In May 1973, three intrepid individuals embarked on a six-week journey from Reading to Glastonbury, tracing...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a witty and engaging novel set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Becky Sharp, a ruthless social climber, as she attempts to...

Vanity of Duluoz is Jack Kerouac's semi-autobiographical account of his teenage years and early twenties, exploring themes of identity, disillusionment and the search for meaning.The novel follows...

The World of Vanity Fair by Emma Marriott offers an in-depth exploration of William Thackeray's timeless novel. This official companion to the ITV series delves into the characters and society that...

The Brainy Bunch: A Family's Approach to College Readiness by Age Twelve The Harding family's remarkable story is one of dedication, love, and faith. With six out of ten children attending college...

Vanity Fair: A novel without a hero is a masterpiece of 19th-century English literature, written by William Makepeace Thackeray. Published in 1991, this edition is part of Everyman's Library, a...

Sanity in Vanity is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the darker corners of the human experience. Written as a response to the author's own struggles, this book conveys a powerful message...

Tina Brown's Vanity Fair Diaries: 1983-1992 is an insider's account of the tumultuous world of New York media in the 1980s. Summoned to save Condé Nast's struggling magazine, Brown recounts her...

Fleur Jaeggy's Last Vanities is a collection of seven spare and terse stories, each one etched with a steel tip. A brooding atmosphere of horror and delirium pervades these tales, stirred only by the...

Vanity Fair, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, is an epic satire that explores the cutthroat world of Regency society. At its centre are two women: Becky Sharp, a brilliant and...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic of love and social adventure set in the tawdry glamour of Regency society. At its heart are two heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley,...

Vanity Fair: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Contents, Criticism by William Makepeace Thackeray provides a comprehensive understanding of the novel's composition, reception, and enduring...

Brilliantly satirizing the excesses of early nineteenth century high society, Vanity Fair is a story of love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss, as two young women navigate the corrupt world of...

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical epic that explores the complexities of love and social adventure in Regency society. At its centre are two heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia...

Die Hot with a Vengeance: Essays on Vanity challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding beauty and vanity. Journalist and former beauty editor Sable Yong offers a sharp analysis of the beauty...

Hannah and her husband Wycliff are faced with a mysterious case in this gripping gaslamp mystery. A series of young noblemen have been drained of their life's blood, and it's up to Hannah to ensure...

Vanity Fair is a satirical novel that explores the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Becky, an orphan with vast ambitions, navigates...

The Bonfire of the Vanities is a scathing satire of 1980s excess, capturing the vibrant energy of New York City. Tom Wolfe's novel follows the spectacular fall of Sherman McCoy, a self-made man with...

Lolly's diagnosis with the flu brings more than just misery and medication. An unexpected side effect from her antivirals reveals dirty halos around certain people's heads, those who have something...

A Forest of Vanity and Valour by A.P. Beswick is a dark fantasy retelling that follows Vireo Reinhold, a debt collector turned unlikely hero. After discovering an ancient spellbook, Vireo is forced...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic that explores the complexities of class, society, and corruption in Regency England. At its centre are two women: Becky Sharp, who rises...

Becky Sharp's ascent through 19th-Century English Society is marked by cunning and determination. Orphaned and resourceful, she navigates the complexities of London's high society with cleverness and...

Without Vanity or Pride is a unique collection of two short story variations of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Pride & Prejudice. In these fresh takes, the author explores alternative paths for the...

Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep HammeringCameron Hanes's lifelong philosophies and disciplines offer a powerful approach to self-improvement, one that combines physical challenge with...

Hard to Love by W. Winters and Willow Winters is a heart-wrenching romantic suspense novel that explores the darker side of love and obsession. In this gripping story, two individuals from vastly...

Becky Sharp's sharp wit and calculating nature drive her to succeed in Regency society. With a desire for wealth and social standing, she charms and manipulates those around her, attaching herself to...

Roundabout: A Modern Day Vanity Fair by Gerry McCullough is a novel that explores life's journey without traditional heroes or heroines. The story follows Millie and Sooze as they embark on separate...

Lucie Tang Churchill's summer weekend in East Hampton takes an unexpected turn when George Zao reappears in her life. A chance encounter at a lavish wedding in Capri had left a lasting impression,...

The Devil's Candy: A Juicy Insider's Look at Hollywood's Biggest Flop In 1992, film director Brian De Palma invited author Julie Salamon to follow him on the set of The Bonfire of the Vanities. What...

Beyond Vanity: A History and Power of Hairdressing By Elizabeth L. Block MIT Press, 2024 In nineteenth-century America, hair held significant cultural meaning, influencing one's place in society. As...

Sophie's life has moved forward two years since her loss, but the past is about to catch up with her. On her eighteenth birthday, she receives a letter that sets in motion a new adventure, one that...

A Vintage Secret In 2011, Mike Lundy's life is turned upside down when he discovers compromising photos in the possession of silent film star Louise Brooks. But these are no ordinary pictures - they...

Captain Harding and His Men by Elliott Mackle is a gripping tale of love, duty, and loyalty. When a C-130 bound for Southeast Asia explodes on takeoff, Captain Joe Harding suspects foul play. As he...

Falling in love with your boss shouldn't be this easy...or this hard. Luka Moreno's career is taking off, but his personal life is complicated. A past mistake has landed him in a difficult situation,...

Hrafnkel Or the Ambiguities Hard Cases, Hard Choices by William Ian Miller presents a nuanced exploration of one of the most complex Icelandic sagas. This close reading reveals the saga's...

Shut Up and Listen! offers practical, hard-earned wisdom from a highly successful business owner. Tilman Fertitta shares six key action items that can help entrepreneurs take their company to the...

Running and Walking for Women Over 40: A Step Towards Sanity and VanityThis comprehensive program provides a consistent approach to running or walking, offering a cost-effective route to overall...

The Hard Way by Brad Lea is a collection of life lessons and universal laws that can help you build a successful life and business. The book shares the author's personal experiences and the lessons...

Vanity Karma Ecclesiastes, the Bhagavad-gītā and the Meaning of Life is a thought-provoking exploration of two ancient texts that challenge our understanding of life's purpose. Jayādvaita Swami...

Nalini Singh's "Rebel Hard" is a sweet and sexy romance about Nayna Sharma, who agrees to an arranged marriage in the hope it will heal her family's fractures. However, she soon realizes that a...

This comprehensive Sudoku book for adults features 400 puzzles with varying levels of difficulty, including hard, extra hard, and extreme challenges. With solutions provided at the back of each...

Captain Joe Harding returns to California after 18 months in Vietnam, tasked with three duties: assisting his former commander, spying on misbehaving pilots, and organizing an air show. His life is...

Jacob Esera, star rugby player and young single father, has worked hard to create a joyous life for his six-year-old daughter. After the death of his childhood sweetheart soon after their daughter's...

Hard Times, edited by Jeff Nunokawa, presents Books 1-3 of Charles Dickens' influential novel in its original form.This edition includes contextual materials that explore the cultural and historical...

In Revolutionary Paris, a group of highly talented artists sought recognition denied to them. In Cardiff Bay, they rediscovered their ambition in a seductive suite of rooms. A ruthless game of life...

Hard Looks: A Study of Contemporary Masculinity and Popular Consumption. This book examines the development of new masculine imagery in relation to popular consumption over the last decade. Sean...

Hard Going by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a brutal murder shatters the tranquility of a seemingly idyllic community, Detective...

Vanity Project: A Tale of Fashion and Celebrity is a story of perseverance and creativity. In the 1980s, David Thomas pursued his dream of becoming a fashion stylist despite facing numerous setbacks,...

Hard-Boiled: A Study of American Detective Fiction in the 20th Century By Erin Ann Smith In the 1920s, a distinctively American detective fiction emerged from pulp magazines, challenging the...

Hard Times, a masterpiece of Victorian literature, explores the complexities of human relationships in a society driven by industrial progress.In this thought-provoking novel, Charles Dickens delves...

The Hard Stuff by David GordonA high-stakes thriller that combines humour with hard crime, this sequel to The Bouncer sees Joe Brody, an ex-black-ops-specialist-turned-bouncer, take on a new...

Hard Drive is a poignant and deeply personal collection of poems by Paul Stephenson. Written in response to the loss of his partner, this remarkable first book takes us through the poet's journey of...

Natalie Shapero's poetry collection Hard Child is a powerful exploration of what it means to be human. Written in an urgent and expressive voice, this work tackles bleakness head-on, asking difficult...

The Hard Gainer Report provides training and nutritional information specifically for those who struggle to gain muscle and strength without the use of performance-enhancing drugs. This report aims...

Hard Times, a powerful exploration of Victorian society, is set in Northern England in 1844. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Gradgrinds and the Bounderbys, as they navigate the harsh...

Hard Kakuro 500 Hard Cross Sums Puzzles (10x10) by Khalid Alzamili Challenge your logic skills with this comprehensive collection of hard Kakuro puzzles. Each puzzle is carefully designed to have...

Published in 1854, Hard Times is Charles Dickens's tenth novel, offering a scathing appraisal of English society and the social and economic pressures of his time.Notably, this novel stands out from...

Hard Code by Misha Bell is a raunchy and slow-burn romantic comedy that follows a quirky heroine as she navigates her new job testing toys. Her project takes an unexpected turn when the hardware...

The Hard Problem by Tom Stoppard is a thought-provoking drama that explores the intersection of psychology and biology. At its core, it poses a fundamental question: if there is nothing but matter,...

Sudoku 12x12 - 200 Hard to Very Hard Puzzles Vol. 6 by Liam Parker is a challenging puzzle book featuring 200 hard-to-very-hard Sudoku puzzles in a 12x12 grid format. The puzzles are designed to test...

The poems in Hard Bread are presented as if spoken by Natalia Ginzburg. While much of the book is based on her life, including her upbringing, marriage, and experiences with Fascism and war, some...

Hard Times by Les Edgerton is a gripping tale of survival and resilience set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. In 1930s East Texas, a young woman faces impossible choices when her...

The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis In this powerful graphic novel, Eleanor Davis explores a near-future world where anxiety and fear are ever-present. Hannah, a thirty-something wife and home-health...

Published in 1854, Hard Times is Charles Dickens's tenth novel, offering a unique perspective on English society during the Victorian era.Set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, this novel...

Django Wexler's Hard Reboot is set in a complex world where academia and politics collide. A junior researcher, Kas, embarks on a fact-finding mission to old Earth, only to find herself drawn into...

A collection of original stories exploring the complex and often devastating effects of hard drugs. The Hard Drug Chronicles brings together over 40 new tales from a diverse range of writers, each...

The Hard Work Myth by Barnaby Lashbrooke Working harder than ever is not achieving the success you desire. In fact, it's often counterproductive. Despite long hours and sacrifices, fewer than a third...

Stones McClure's plans for a better life seem within reach as he watches criminals target a French lorry in an A1 layby. However, in Nottinghamshire in 1998, nothing is as it seems. The coalfield...

The Hard Rock Bass Bible features 32 hard rock classics for bass, including tracks by iconic artists such as Addicted to That Rush and Been Caught Stealing. This collection showcases a range of...

Behind the glamour and glitz of Hollywood's golden age lies a complex web of stories, scandals, and secrets. Vanity Fair's Tales of Hollywood Rebels, Reds, and Graduates reveals the untold tales...

Hard Girls by Martina Cole is the third book in the DI Kate Burrows series. The novel follows Kate, a retired DCI, as she returns to the law to catch a new serial killer targeting prostitutes. The...

Suguru Puzzles - 200 Hard to Very Hard Puzzles 12x12 Vol. 16 by Liam Parker is a challenging puzzle book that offers a unique and engaging way to exercise your brain. The task consists of a...

Shadow by Antony Melville-Ross is set against the backdrop of World War II, specifically in 1940. The story follows Peter Harding as he joins HM Submarine Shadow for his first tour of duty. On board,...

Hard Sudoku Volume 2 brings another challenging collection of puzzles from Will Shortz. With 200 hard sudoku puzzles to solve, this book is designed for serious sudoku solvers looking to keep their...

Happiness in Hard Times explores how to find contentment when life gets tough. With inspiring stories and Andrew's charming cartoons, this book shows that happiness is within reach, even after facing...

The Very Hard Book by Idan Ben-Barak is an introduction to metacognition, encouraging readers to think about their own thinking. This concept forms the basis of all critical thought and is often...

Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton is a personal account of her four years as Secretary of State, during which she faced numerous crises and made difficult decisions. The memoir chronicles the...

The Joy of Hard Work by Paul Davies offers a unique approach to achieving happiness and success. By combining Eastern and Western philosophies, Davies shares his own story of overcoming setbacks to...

Set in the fictional Victorian city of Coketown, Hard Times is a novella that explores the impact of utilitarian ideals on the lives of its inhabitants. In this stark and unforgiving environment,...

Is It Hard Or Soft? Discover the world of materials and their properties. This informative book explores why some objects are hard and others soft, using engaging photographs to help you understand...

Set in a fictional town during the Industrial Revolution, Hard Times is a satirical novel that explores the social and moral implications of a mechanized society. Charles Dickens examines the stark...

Two novellas by Banana Yoshimoto explore the complexities of love and loss. In "Hardboiled", an unnamed narrator embarks on a solo hike, struggling to come to terms with her past. As she navigates...

Prayers for Hard Times offers daily prayers and reflections to bring solace and comfort in times of struggle.This devotional collection draws from wisdom across various faiths, traditions, and the...

Hard Times: An Illustrated Oral History of the Great DepressionThis powerful oral history collection brings to life the experiences of those who lived through one of America's most tumultuous periods...

Studio Anywhere 2: Hard Light offers practical guidance on working with hard light in photography. Nick Fancher shares his expertise on using available and manufactured light to create successful...

Princess Zanele Nkosi's life story is one of triumph over adversity. Born into poverty and facing the challenges of Apartheid in South Africa, she refused to let her circumstances define her.In 'The...

Hard Sayings of the Bible provides concise explanations for over 500 challenging Bible verses. Four experienced scholars offer insightful solutions to a range of difficulties, from discrepancies...

Hard Times is Charles Dickens's most pointed and impassioned satire of social injustice, set in a fictional industrial town in northern England. Born from his indignation at the conditions of the...

Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili is a poignant and often painful exploration of home, memory, and sacrifice. When Saba's father goes missing, he sets out on a quest that takes him back to...

The 1983 mountain running championship was a defining moment in the sport, with the title decided by just 20 seconds at the final race. This book tells the story of two athletes who were at the...

Tredoku - Medium-Hard 1 offers 100 unique hand-made puzzles in medium to hard difficulty level. The game's rules are based on classic sudoku, but with a new and exciting twist.Play Tredoku by...

Hard, Hard Religion: Interracial Faith in the Poor South by John Hayes explores how folk religion in early twentieth-century America allowed people from different backgrounds to share and learn about...

Christian Wiman's poetry collection Hard Night explores emotions with clarity and precision. His poems examine the complexities of life, finding meaning in the unwieldy and inexplicable. Through his...

The Mammoth Book of Hard Men by Roger WilkesA collection of true stories about men who have lived on the edge of society, often in violent and lawless environments. This book explores the darker...

Hard-core pornography and its representation on screen remain a challenging topic to discuss. This collection of essays by leading scholars offers a lively and thought-provoking exploration of screen...

David McMaster, a retired lecturer, returns to Belfast after discovering a cryptic note from his friend Roddy. Forty years earlier, David was recruited by Sir John Lockwood to find a site for a new...

Hard Like Water by Yan Lianke is a blistering tale of love and revolution set against the tumultuous backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution. Aijun, a married soldier, and Hongmei, a beautiful young...

Charles Dickens' Hard Times explores the complexities of 19th-century English society through its portrayal of a fictional Victorian town. The novel is divided into three parts, each with its own...

Hard Times is a powerful exploration of the social and economic conditions of Victorian England. Set in the fictional city of Coketown, the novel examines the impact of utilitarian philosophies on...