1194 results for 'Crook, Angela'

Delilah Treacherous Beauty by Angela Hunt is a gripping tale of survival and revenge in ancient Philistia. A young woman, forced to rely on her wits to survive, sets out to defeat the men who have...

Rediscover the wonder and reality of the first Christmas with this Advent devotional. Angela Hunt weaves together visceral storytelling with overlooked biblical historical truths to help you explore...

Colour Dynamics II: Painting with the Twelvefold Colour Language of Aristotle and Rudolf Steiner Angela Lord offers a vibrant approach to colour theory that will refresh your understanding of the...

Freedom as Marronage by Neil Roberts explores the concept of freedom and its opposite, slavery, to gain new insights into the human condition. The author examines the phenomenon of marronage, or...

Soap Making Recipes Book 2 Melt and Pour Soap Recipes by Angela Pierce Discover the art of creating beautiful soaps at home with this comprehensive guide. Soaps not only enhance your mood with...

A Book for Little People by Angela Preston is a story designed to help children build their self-esteem and confidence. By learning new skills from a young age, they can develop a strong sense of...

Arcadia is an astonishing work of imagination from Iain Pears. In Cold War England, Professor Henry Lytten writes a fantasy novel that dares to imagine a world less fraught than his own. His writing...

Self-Harm in New Woman Writing by Alexandra Gray offers a unique perspective on Victorian literature and culture. This interdisciplinary study explores how self-harm was used as a narrative device in...

Gwinny Tuffel's life takes an unexpected turn when her friend Tina is accused of murder at her wedding. With no money to spare and a situation as complicated as it is crooked, Gwinny decides to take...

The Union Cavalry and the Chickamauga Campaign by Dennis W. Belcher is a detailed account of the pivotal battles fought during the Chickamauga Campaign in 1863. During this period, General Stanley's...

The Last Secret of the Ark by James Becker is a thrilling new novel that delves into the world of history and myth. Chris Bronson and Angela Lewis are on the hunt for the Ark of the Covenant, but...

Tuscany's Noble Treasures explores the lives and experiences of women who lived as holy women in medieval Italy. From 1247 to 1380, this region was home to numerous female mystics, including Agnes of...

In May 1918, a devastating letter arrived at the Mond family home. It was the notification that their eldest child, Lieutenant Francis Mond, had been killed in action while serving with the Royal...

A Little Book of Healing Prayer by Angela Ashwin is a collection of prayers that acknowledge our shared humanity and our need for God's forgiveness and love. This exquisite book offers prayers for...

For Angela J Hoy's "Don't Cut Me Again! True Stories about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)", discover the inspiring stories of women who defied medical convention and successfully gave birth...

Judah's Wife: A Novel of the Maccabees by Angela Hunt tells the story of Leah, a woman who seeks peace and safety after a difficult childhood. She marries Judah, a strong and gentle man, and for the...

Althea Gibson's remarkable journey from Harlem streets to Wimbledon victory is a testament to her unwavering determination and resilience. Despite facing significant obstacles due to her skin colour,...

The Five O'Clock Follies: What's a Woman Doing Here, Anyway? In 1972, a young woman with a camera and notebook arrived in Saigon, defying convention as she sought to report on the Vietnam War. Her...

Salvage Work examines contemporary literary responses to the law's construction of personhood in the Americas. It explores how literature engages with and reconfigures formal narrative conventions in...

Angela Nissel's humorous and relatable account of her financial struggles in college is presented here in its entirety. Written as an online journal, "The Broke Diaries" chronicles her day-to-day...

First published in 1974, when Angela Davis was just 28 years old, this autobiography is a fundamental exploration of the social struggles in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.In these...

The world is facing a new form of totalitarianism, one that originates from the anonymous powers of the market. These forces are increasingly dominating politics, imposing their logic in a way that...

Mary Queen of Scots is a figure shrouded in mystery and tragedy. Her life was marked by both romance and betrayal, as she navigated the treacherous landscape of 16th-century European politics. This...

Summer in Barsetshire brings new challenges to peacetime. Beliers Priory, once a military hospital during the war, is now a thriving preparatory school for boys. When Charles Belton joins as the new...

A mysterious letter sets Angela on a journey to uncover the truth about a group of women who risked everything to provide safe abortions in the 1970s and 80s. As she delves deeper, her search takes...

Angela Thirkell's "Growing Up" is a charming novel that explores life in wartime Barsetshire. Belier's Priory, once a grand house, has been transformed into a hospital for wounded soldiers, and the...

Angela Stent examines how Russia has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the world under Vladimir Putin's leadership. This book dissects present-day Russian motives and explores the country's...

Daphne Du Maurier and her sisters are revealed in all their surprising complexity in this riveting new biography. The middle sister, Daphne du Maurier, is one of the master storytellers of our time,...

Beneath the Mountain: an Anti-Prison Reader by Mumia Abu-Jamal and Jennifer Black is a collection of radical texts by individuals who have experienced incarceration and state terror firsthand. This...

Angela Dunbar's Essential Life Coaching Skills provides a comprehensive guide to the skills required to succeed as a life coach. By combining theoretical background with practical examples, this book...

Almanac Twelve Poems for 2024 brings together a diverse selection of poems to accompany you through the year. From the promise of spring to the warmth of winter sunshine, this mini-anthology...

Stuart Hall: Critical Dialogues in Cultural Studies is an essential collection of writings by and about Stuart Hall, a key figure in the development of cultural studies as an international discipline...

Salome Alexandra, a young woman from a small village in ancient Israel, is destined for a life of quiet obedience. Born into a family where her intellectual pursuits are discouraged, she finds solace...

Maw is a graphic novel that tells the story of Marion Angela Weber, who finds herself transformed after a disastrous night at a feminist retreat. As she struggles to cope with her new reality, Marion...

The Buddha in Lanna Art explores the historical significance of Buddha statues in Thai society from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Drawing on previously untranslated palm-leaf manuscripts and...

Margaret Sanger's Eugenic Legacy: The Control of Female Fertility is a thought-provoking exploration of the life and ideas of American birth-control advocate Margaret Sanger. Her pioneering work in...

Victorian Women Poets by Angela Leighton is a groundbreaking study that recovers and explores an important tradition of 19th-century women's poetry. This comprehensive work charts the development of...

The Colombian government and Revolutionary Armed Forces signed a revised peace accord in 2016, marking an end to over half a century of war. This book explores the lesser-known aspects of moving from...

Darkness Beckons is the fourth volume in Flame Tree Press's non-themed horror series, featuring 20 original short stories from some of the top names in the genre. This anthology brings together both...

In 1st-century Corinth, family loyalties and faith are tested when a governor's household is united through marriage. Narkis Ligus, father to two daughters, sees an opportunity for power and wealth...

Africa's Big Three Band 07/Turquoise is a fascinating exploration of the lives of Africa's three largest land animals: the elephant, the rhino, and the hippo. Written by Jonathan Scott and Angela...

Ana Kelly: A Saga of Love and Courage by Angela Leite is a gripping historical romance that spans the French invasions of Portugal and the pivotal role played by the Duke of Wellington. At its heart...

Last Breath by Sally Rigby A series of gruesome murders has shaken the city, with a killer leaving behind a distinctive pink scarf at each crime scene. Detective Chief Inspector Whitney Walker is...

XX: A Groundbreaking Dystopian Thriller In this thought-provoking novel, Angela Chadwick explores a world where a revolutionary clinical trial enables two women to have a female baby. As Rosie and...

Germany's Russia Problem: A Challenge for Policy-Makers The relationship between Germany and Russia is one of the most complex in Europe. Spanning centuries, it encompasses business, education,...

Angela McRobbie's second edition of Feminism and Youth Culture explores the complex relationships between young women and their cultural environments. This thought-provoking collection of essays...

Bunny Girls is a collection of poems that explores the complexities of girlhood and femininity. Costa-winning author Angela Readman's unique voice weaves together elements of film noir, northern wit,...

Angela Braddock inherits her late aunt's quilt shop in Rolling Brook, Ohio, leaving behind a career and broken engagement for a fresh start. With her unique style and French bulldog by her side, she...

Sharply Critical is a collection of essays and reviews by novelist and short story writer Ellis Sharp. In this wide-ranging work, Sharp analyses the work of various authors, including Ian McEwan,...

The 21st Century Voices of a People's History of the United States brings together a powerful collection of documents from the past two decades. Edited by Anthony Arnove and Haley Pessin, this volume...

A disturbing and violent retelling of the Pied Piper myth, "All Creatures Living Beneath the Sun" by C. S. Fritz is set in a bleak institution where dreams are said to die. Blackburn School for the...

Radio Drama Theory and Practice explores the practical skills needed for radio drama, including directing, writing, and sound design. By examining media history and communication theory, the book...

A gripping crime novel that explores the darker side of work and obsession. Just Thieves is a twisty tale of two recovering addicts turned house thieves, who find themselves embroiled in a mysterious...

The Ice Migration by Jacqueline Crooks explores the human experience through the interconnected stories of a Jamaican family of mixed Indian and African heritage. Spanning centuries and continents,...

Ex-Cold War spies take revenge in this gripping thriller. Joe Johnson, an ex-CIA war crimes investigator, is drawn into a complex inquiry that delves into the deadly world of Soviet and US undercover...

Richard Scarry's The Great Pie Robbery is a humorous storybook that brings the fun of Busytown to life. When someone steals Ma Dog's cherry pies, detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are hot on the case...

Chesterfield Picture the Past by Ann Krawszik is a collection of over 200 old photographs showcasing the town's history over the past 150 years. These images, many never before published, provide a...

Hope Adams, a tabloid journalist with a troubled past, is drawn into a world of supernatural danger when she's asked to infiltrate a group of rich and powerful troublemakers in Miami. With her demon...

A hilarious and high-stakes adventure awaits in Carl Hiaasen's "Flush". When Noah visits his dad in prison, he learns that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is suspected of dumping raw sewage...

The Spider Network: A Gripping Account of Deceit and Greed in the City of London. David Enrich's explosive exposé reveals the shocking truth behind one of the biggest financial scams since the global...

Vincent Majestyk had seen his fair share of killing in Asia. Now, he worked under the open skies of the American Southwest, growing melons on his farm, where nobody knew about his past. It was a life...

Darkness Falling: The Strange Death of the Weimar Republic, 1930-33 In the tumultuous years between 1930 and 1933, Germany's democratic government teetered on the brink of collapse. As President...

Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily LifeNassim Nicholas Taleb challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility. He...

Hap and Leonard: A Collection of Short Stories and Tall TalesJoe R. Lansdale's popular Texan crime-fighting duo are brought together in this complete collection of short stories and tall tales. Hap...

Harry Starke is a gripping standalone novel that delves into the darker side of human nature. After a tragic event, Private Investigator Harry Starke becomes consumed by guilt and sets out to uncover...

In this latest installment of Jamie Harrison's critically acclaimed mystery series, a camper's discovery of old bones sets off a chain of events that exposes secrets long buried in the hearts and...

The Girl at Change Alley by Joanne Clague is a gripping tale of survival and redemption set in Sheffield in 1867. During a period of great social upheaval, two women find themselves entangled in a...

Mr Finchley Discovers His England is a thrilling tale of adventure and unexpected twists. After being told to take a holiday for the first time in his life, Mr Edgar Finchley embarks on an...

When Mrs Starch, the most feared biology teacher in Florida, goes missing during a school trip to the Black Vine Swamp, her class is secretly relieved. Nick and Marta are not convinced it's just a...

Deep in the woods, a little red squirrel named Rowan lived in a crooked old tree with his mother and sister Hazel. Hazel was brave and adventurous, while Rowan was shy and worried. When they left...

A young couple's honeymoon visit to a beautiful temple in the mountains is a tranquil escape from the world; however, their day is soon disrupted by a sudden swimmer's cramp that leaves him stranded...

Retired art teacher Miss Emily Seeton, known as 'Miss Ess', is chosen to investigate a respected bank in Geneva. A flood of perfectly faked banknotes hits the market, and the theft of valuable...

Serge Storms, a history-loving serial killer, embarks on another chaotic adventure with his sidekick Coleman. Together, they take a road trip through Florida in a vintage Corvette, causing mayhem...

Dominic Queste's search for missing butcher Sam Price leads him into a deadly game. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a killer with a taste for games, leaving victims in their wake. A simple favour...

George and Harold are in trouble again, and this time they've created a new breed of justice - a part dog, part man hero who's part of the law. Meet Dog Man, a hero with a head like a dog and a body...

A gritty urban world of mystery and hard-boiled action awaits in Hard City Noir Roleplaying. In this fast-paced game, character creation is streamlined, focusing on what sets each individual apart as...

Tony Chu is a cibopath, able to get psychic impressions from what he eats. His sister Saffron is a skilled cibopars, able to learn secrets from who she eats with. As brother and sister, their...

Weird But True: Stupid Criminals 100 Brainless Baddies Busted, Plus Wacky Facts by National Geographic. This entertaining collection of true stories showcases the silly ways people have given...

Dating Dead Men, a hilarious debut novel by Harley Jane Kozak, is a funny and deadly search for love. Wollie Shelley, a Los Angeles greeting-card artist, is meeting plenty of eligible bachelors as...

Otto's Backwards Day is a fun and action-packed cartoon about Otto and his robot sidekick Toot as they follow a crook into a topsy-turvy world. There, rats chase cats and people wear underpants over...

The Holmes family is facing its greatest challenge yet. Sherlock's mother has passed away, his father has vanished in India, and his sister is acting strangely. As tensions rise within the family, a...

London, 1973. A small-time crook is on the run from his past, pursued by a supernatural entity that's haunted him since childhood. As he takes refuge in a boarding house, he hopes to restart his life...

Agaton Sax and the League of Silent Exploders by Nils-Olof Franzén is a gripping mystery that follows the Swedish detective as he finds himself at the centre of a complex case. After being declared...

Grandpa Bert and the Ghost Snatchers by Malorie Blackman is a hilarious family adventure about two kids who discover their grandparents' secret. Grandma Gertie has a mysterious past, but what she's...

Facebook for Seniors in Easy Steps by David Crookes is a comprehensive guide to help you get started with Facebook. This book provides step-by-step instructions to set up an account, post updates,...

Building a successful business as a massage therapist can be challenging. With over 29 years of combined experience in massage and business, James and Elicia Crook have learned what works and what...

The Factory Girls by Rosie Archer is a heartwarming wartime saga about women working in an armaments factory. Despite the challenges they face, including bombing, short rations and cruel men, their...

The Irregulars - A Complete Collection of the Baker Street Irregulars Stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. This collection brings together the stories of the Baker Street Irregulars, a group of London...

The Bucharest Legacy: The Rise of the Oligarchs by William Maz is a gripping political thriller that delves into the world of espionage and corruption. When a KGB defector reveals the existence of a...

The Hidden Oracle: Uncovering the Mystery of India's Naadi Palm Leaf Readers In 2007, Andrew and Angela Donovan embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever. While in India for a...

A History of the Church: A Concise Overview of its Main Features and Challenges. This book provides a concise history of the Church, tracing its main features over the centuries. It delves into key...

European Escapes: Paris A Night, a Consequence, a Vow / Heir to a Dark Inheritance / Tempt Me by Angela Bissell, Maisey Yates, and Caitlin Crews. In these three captivating novels, love and family...

Nile Cat by Angela Cecil Reid is a gripping historical thriller that whisks readers away to 19th-century Egypt. When Rose and her twin sister Lily embark on a perilous journey, they are unaware of...

Pierson v. Post: A Study in Contrasts In 1805, a dispute between two wealthy young men on Long Island sparked a case that would have far-reaching implications for American property law. Angela...

Angela Braddock's quilts are about to take center stage in the Rolling Brook Amish Auction. As she showcases her aunt's prized works, a shocking discovery is made behind a canning shed - township...

In My Grandfather's Shadow is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the hidden scars of the Second World War. Angela Findlay's journey to uncover the truth about her German grandfather, a...

Tilly has always dreamed of owning her own pony. When she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables, her wish may finally come true. With the help of the team at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly learns about the...

Dancing the Labyrinth is a dual time novel that weaves together two distinct stories. In one, Cressida, a young woman from a violent background, flees her past and embarks on a journey of...

Harriet of Hare Street by Angela Rigley is a heart-wrenching tale of family secrets and unexpected challenges. In 19th century London, Harriet's life is turned upside down when a stranger leaves her...

A compilation of two novellas in the Nadia Stafford crime series. Life is good for Nadia and Jack, but their wilderness lodge business is booming, and they're building a new home together. It's as...