1007 results for 'Bradbury, Dominic'

Goldeneye: Where Bond Was Born: Ian Fleming's Jamaica Ian Fleming's Jamaican home, Goldeneye, was the setting for two months of every year, and the birthplace of the James Bond novels. This...

McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car Every Race Car Since 1966 Explore 60 thrilling years of McLaren Formula 1 race cars in this handsome volume, featuring detailed specs, stunning photography, and the full...

Mumbai Fables is a cultural history of the city, exploring its mythic inner life through the stories of its inhabitants, journalists, planners, writers, artists, filmmakers, and political activists...

The History of the World in 100 Plants by Simon Barnes Plants have been the foundation of human life for millions of years, providing us with food, shelter, beauty, and countless other essential...

The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World Kehinde Andrews' powerful analysis reveals the dark underpinnings of Western power, exposing the deliberate terror and suffering...

Cars of the 1950s: A Decade of Change The post-war years in Britain were marked by a scarcity of new cars, with most models being reserved for essential drivers or exported. However, as the 1950s...

The Great Defiance: How the World Took on the British Empire By David Veevers The traditional narrative of the British Empire's rise to global dominance often overlooks the crucial role played by...

The Real Madrid Handbook: A Concise History of Real Madrid By Rab MacWilliam, published in 2022 by Birlinn, Limited. Discover the fascinating story behind one of the world's most iconic football...

The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach Us about Jesus's Birth In this thought-provoking exploration of the nativity story, two leading Jesus scholars, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic...

For over a century, the advice on how to lose weight and prevent disease has been dominated by diet ads and gurus, yet heart disease remains the world's leading killer, and 88% of adults are...

Forward the Foundation is the long-awaited final novel of one of the greatest science fiction series ever told. Completed just before his death, this crowning achievement is a testament to the...

A Beginner's Guide to Analog (Film) Photography by John A Plowman In a world dominated by digital technology, there is a growing need for a refresher on the timeless art of film photography. This...

God's love is the central quest for life, according to the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 14:1, the Amplified Bible says to "eagerly pursue and seek to acquire this love". Yet, how many of us have made...

The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism On December 1, 1917, a munitions ship carrying a massive cargo of explosives steamed out of New York...

Climate change is a real issue, but it's not the only environmental problem we face. In fact, it's not even the most pressing concern. Michael Shellenberger, a lifelong environmental activist and...

Discover the Stylish and Refined Game of Canasta How to Play Canasta is a comprehensive guide to learning this popular card game. Invented in Uruguay, Canasta combines elements of Bridge and Rummy,...

A Theory of Justice by John Rawls John Rawls's influential work on justice as fairness has shaped modern political thought. First published in 1971, this revised edition clarifies the original text,...

The Hardest Problem God, Evil and Suffering The problem of evil and suffering is a major obstacle to mainstream religious belief, yet it is often misunderstood. Visceral emotions can dominate...

The Norman Conquest: A Reassessment of William the Conqueror's Subjugation of England The traditional narrative of the Norman Conquest of England has long been accepted as a straightforward tale of a...

The Mr Salles Guide to 100% in AQA English Language GCSE This comprehensive guide takes you through the Paper 1 and Paper 2 sections of the AQA GCSE English Language exam, with the aim of achieving...

Arthur Quinn and Hell's Keeper is the dramatic conclusion to the Father of Lies' trilogy. After foiling Loki's evil plans for world domination, Arthur Quinn finds himself erased from time. Saved by a...

The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory In a world where women's lives were often defined by their relationships with men, Kateryn Parr's marriage to King Henry VIII presents a unique challenge...

Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details offers a unique opportunity for those interested in restoring, preserving, or re-creating Victorian homes. This book provides an authentic pictorial...

Discover the fascinating story of life on Earth, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Fossils preserved in rocks offer a glimpse into the past, revealing the evolution of life forms over...

London's Docklands: A History of the Lost Quarter London's Docklands, once the lifeblood of the city's waterside industry, has stood the test of time. For centuries, the Port of London dominated the...

The Scandalous Duchess by Anne O'Brien In 14th-century England, Lady Katherine Swynford's life is turned upside down when she is presented to the household of Prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster...

The Battle Over Patents: History and Politics of Innovation By Stephen H. Haber and Naomi R. Lamoreaux Oxford University Press, 2021 Patent systems have long been a subject of debate among lawyers,...

At nineteen, Corinna Ormesby's life is about to change forever. Following her mother's death, she has lived a quiet life in the countryside with her cantankerous cousin Agnes. But now, Corinna knows...

The Issue with British History by Anatoly Fomenko and Gleb Nosovskiy is a groundbreaking study that challenges conventional wisdom about the chronology of Great Britain's history. By re-examining...

The nineties was a decade when British culture regained its position at the artistic centre of the world. This period saw an explosion of creativity in art, comedy, fashion, film, football,...

Crip Temporalities brings together a collection of essays and artworks that explore the intersections of disability, time, and social justice. Edited by Ellen Samuels and Elizabeth Freeman, this...

The Global Rise of Populism: A New Understanding of a Transforming Phenomenon Populism has become a dominant force in modern politics, with its influence extending far beyond traditional boundaries...

Sustainable Communities for a Healthy Planet presents an unconventional collection of ideas and practices that could enable long-term human and planetary health. Drawing from first-hand accounts by...

The Jerusalem Scrolls by Gary McAvoy is a historical international thriller that delves into the world of ancient manuscripts and hidden treasures. In this gripping tale, two young Israeli boys...

The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule by Angela Saini In this groundbreaking book, Angela Saini sets out to uncover the true roots of gendered oppression, tracing the complex history of how male...

Lincolnshire Railways is a comprehensive guide to the county's railway history. The county's railway network was dominated by two main companies, the Great Central and the Great Northern, with three...

Diana Davis has been running the family business since her husband's death, a man notorious for his bank robberies. She's a woman in a male-dominated world, and those who cross her do so at their own...

Karren Brady's inspiring story is one of passion, business instinct, and a genuine, down-to-earth approach to success. From her early days as a sparky 18-year-old at Saatchi & Saatchi to her later...

The Crisis of Narration by Byung-Chul Han In our contemporary information society, where everything has become arbitrary and random, the power of storytelling is being eroded. Narratives, which once...

Nikolai Gogol's powerful depictions of a society dominated by petty bureaucracy and base corruption have had a lasting impact on Russian literature. This collection brings together his most admired...

Tilly's life has been transformed since her days in the run-down tenements. She now enjoys a comfortable home, a loving husband, and two beautiful children. However, her world is turned upside down...

The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love by Marianne Williamson In this thought-provoking book, spiritual guide Marianne Williamson explores the teachings of Jesus in a way that transcends traditional...

Connie Converse: A Life of Music and Mystery The enigmatic life of Connie Converse, a mid-century New York singer and songwriter, has long fascinated music lovers. Her music, a unique blend of...

The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order: America and the World in the Free Market Era by Gary Gerstle The neoliberal order that emerged in the United States in the 1970s had a profound impact on...

Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich The traditional education system has failed to meet the unique needs of individuals, instead perpetuating a flawed notion of 'progress' and development tied to...

Climate change and other "long problems" that span generations pose significant challenges to policymakers. The effects of past emissions continue to shape our climate today, while our actions will...

Tyson Fury, the towering figure who has dominated the world of boxing, is a man of immense physical presence and personal strength. Born in 1988, Fury's life has been marked by both incredible...

Captain F J Walker, RN, played a pivotal role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic, a crucial campaign that dominated World War Two. His remarkable achievements at sea earned him widespread...

Babel Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R. F. Kuang is a thematic response to The Secret History, grapples with colonial resistance, and...

The Extractive Zone: Social Ecologies and Decolonial Perspectives by Macarena Gómez-Barris This book explores the ways in which communities are resisting the destructive effects of extractive...

The commonplace book, scrapbook, and album were an integral part of literary households in 19th-century Britain. Writers such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Sir Walter Scott, and George Eliot kept...

Daisy MacLean runs the family hotel in the Cotswolds, but her personal life is about to get a lot more complicated. Her friend Tara is getting married to her ex-boyfriend, Dominic, and Daisy's best...

Dark Ghettos: A Challenge to Conventional Thinking Tommie Shelby's thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on the persistence of American ghettos. Rather than focusing on individual...

The Fourth Skyward Novel by Brandon Sanderson is the final book in an epic series about a girl who will travel beyond the stars to save the world she loves from destruction. Spensa's journey has...

Sir Francis Drake: A Life of Adventure and Intrigue Discover the truth behind one of Britain's most legendary maritime heroes, Sir Francis Drake. His career was marked by daring raids, naval battles,...

John Shakespeare's quiet life is shattered when he receives a summons from Robert Cecil, a man who dominated the last years of Queen Elizabeth's reign. His mission: to find vital papers in the...

Reexamine the life and impact of King Penda, whose reputation has been challenged as he shaped early medieval Britain through cultural pluralism and stability. Paul Barrett explores the background to...

The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower China's rise to global superpower has been a decades-long process, with the US playing a significant...

Beyond My Control: Forbidden Fantasies in an Uncensored Age by Nancy Friday explores the wild and sexy fantasies that many of us have but are afraid to share. For over thirty years, Friday has...

Jimmy Wilde (1892-1969) Undisputed Champion Of the World From 1916 to 1922: The Mighty Atom Considered by experts to be the greatest fighting man of his era, Jimmy Wilde was a Welsh boxer who...

The Western museum is a battleground, a terrain of ideological, political and economic contestation. In "A Programme of Absolute Disorder", Françoise Vergès challenges the idea of the universal...

Five years have passed since I last saw her, but the memories of Ben still linger. I recall the way he made me laugh with his dry wit, the way his dominant presence left me breathless, and the way he...

The French Revolution From Enlightenment to Tyranny by Ian Davidson The fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, is often seen as the symbol of the French Revolution, but this event was just one part...

Fast Girls: A Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team by Elise Hooper. In 1936, three women from different backgrounds embarked on an extraordinary journey to compete in the first integrated women's...

The Ultimate Guide to Tease and Denial by Georgia Ivey Green is a practical guide for women looking to take control of their sex-life and explore the art of teasing. With a step-by-step approach,...

A modern take on Lord of the Flies meets Battle Royale, FantasticLand is a gripping novel that explores the consequences of a social civilization built online. When a hurricane ravages the Florida...

Victoria Wood: A Life of Laughter and Tears Victoria Wood was a national treasure, and her extraordinary life story is finally being told. Born with a warped sense of humour, Wood turned her...

Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The True Story of how the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match of All Time In 1972, the world of chess was set to witness a clash of titans. The Soviet Union,...

The Fantagraphics Atlas Comics Library presents a unique opportunity to explore the horror and science fiction titles of the Atlas line, a studio renowned for its prolific output and talented roster...

The Peugeot 205 T16 Group B Rally Car Enthusiast's Manual offers a unique insight into the design, engineering, and competition history of Peugeot's World Championship-winning rally car. Produced...

The Atari Video Computer System was a groundbreaking console that dominated the home video game market in the 1970s and 1980s. Its influence can still be seen today, with many of its game cartridges...

America's trade policy has been shaped by a unique approach: funding the rise of its rivals. This approach has been a subject of debate, with some arguing it's a recipe for disaster. Robert...

The Future of Energy by Richard Black The world is on the cusp of a major shift away from fossil fuels, with clean energy technologies poised to become the dominant force in the global energy mix...

Dominic Caruso, operative for top secret intelligence agency The Campus, narrowly escapes death in India after his trainer is killed in a terrorist hit. Back in Washington, he discovers a mole has...

Turning Oil into Salt: Energy Independence Through Fuel Choice by Gal Luft and Anne Korin The pursuit of strategic commodities has long shaped world affairs. Centuries ago, salt dominated food...

Hardball: Are You Playing to Play or Playing to Win? Great companies stumble and fall when they lose their edge. Highfliers crash when a competitor notices they don't have it. Start-ups shut down if...

The National Wrestling Alliance: A Story of Monopoly and Corruption In the 1950s, a powerful business conglomerate dominated a lucrative sports industry, hiding its illicit practices from the...

The Tower of London: A Biography The Tower of London is a place of enduring fascination, its history woven from threads of power, intrigue and tragedy. From its origins as a symbol of William the...

The Tyranny of Metrics by Jerry Z. Muller The pursuit of quantifying human performance has become a dominant force in modern organizations, with metrics playing a crucial role in evaluating success...

The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World A comprehensive critique of US power, tracing the history of military and economic activity around the world, and exploring...

The Northmen's Fury: A History of the Viking World The Viking story begins with a single, devastating raid in 793, when death arrived from the sea at the island monastery of Lindisfarne. This marked...

The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company In 1765, the East India Company's victory over the young Mughal emperor marked a turning point in its history. The Company's founding...

The AH-1 Cobra Gunship Vs NVA Armor Vietnam 1967-73 The Vietnam War was marked by the dominant role of helicopters, earning it the nickname "the helicopter war". Among the US forces, one aircraft...

Seve: The Official Autobiography Severiano Ballesteros was a golfer like no other. From the moment he picked up his first club, he was unstoppable. With a career spanning over two decades, Seve...

The Caesars Palace Coup: A Billionaire Brawl Over the Famous Casino Exposes the Power and Greed of Wall Street In 2015, the corporate world witnessed a brutal battle for control of Caesars...

The development of handguns closely mirrored that of long arms, with the advent of revolving pistols bringing patents that dominated revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for...

Discover the Vale of White Horse, a region of rolling hills dominated by the iconic White Horse, a Bronze Age chalk carving that can be seen for miles. This area is rich in history, with market towns...

Northern California Drag Racing is a fascinating look at the early days of this unique and thrilling sport. Organized drag racing began in Northern California in 1949, born out of a "need for speed"...

Learn French with Confidence: A Comprehensive Workbook Mastering French verbs and conjugations can be a challenge, but with the right guidance, you can unlock your full fluency. This workbook,...

Decolonising the Mind by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a collection of essays that explores the role of language in shaping national culture, history, and identity. Ngũgĩ argues that the language of...

A new perspective on technological revolutions and their impact on great powers. In this thought-provoking book, Jeffrey Ding challenges conventional wisdom about how technological advances affect...

Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less by Alex Epstein. The latest data and new insights from energy expert Alex Epstein challenge our...

The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations A new era of global politics is emerging, driven by the intersection of energy, climate change, and geopolitics. The global landscape is being...

Rebecca is a haunting tale of love, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in a world dominated by the past. On a trip to the South of France, a shy heroine falls in love with a handsome...

The Ford Focus WRC: A Rally Champion's Story In 1996, Ford entered the world of rallying with a bold move, partnering with M-Sport to create a new generation of World Rally Cars. Over the next 12...

Arthur Push-And-Run Rowe: The Inspiration Behind SPURS, Crystal Palace and 'Total Football' Arthur Rowe was a pioneering figure in English soccer, whose innovative approach to the game helped shape...

The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score The world of gymnastics has long been marked by controversy and debate, particularly when it comes to the scoring system...

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fall of Númenor brings together the writings of the renowned author for the first time, offering a comprehensive account of the Second Age of Middle-earth. The story begins with...

The extraordinary true story of Margaret Beaufort, the 'Red Queen'. Born in the midst of the Wars of the Roses, she became the greatest heiress of her time, surviving a turbulent life marked by...

Chicago homicide detective Tyler Jamison has long accepted his limitations when it comes to relationships. Women rarely hold his interest, and he's resigned himself to a life of loneliness. However,...