1145 results for 'Klassen, Jon'

A collection of essays and other texts by eleven internationally acclaimed writers, critics and artists offers a series of different illuminations on why W.G. Sebald's work continues to fascinate...

The Hades Factor by Robert Ludlum and Gayle Lynds A devastating pandemic has claimed the lives of four people, including the fiancée of Lt Col. Jon Smith. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Smith...

Austin and Anna had planned a simple trip. Austin would visit Las Vegas for work and Anna would tag along. However, their journey took a dark turn when they stumbled upon a wrecked station wagon and...

The 2008 Wimbledon men's final was a defining moment in tennis history. A five-set match between two of the sport's greatest players, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, captivated Centre Court with its...

Rocking the Wall: Bruce Springsteen's Epic Berlin ConcertIn July 1988, Bruce Springsteen delivered a courageous speech against the Berlin Wall to a record-breaking crowd of over 300,000 young East...

Camilla Carr and Jon James's harrowing true story of survival in Chechnya is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope. In 1997-98, the pair embarked on a volunteer mission...

The Mammoth Book of Native Americans by Jon E. Lewis offers a comprehensive and chronological history of America's indigenous peoples. Spanning from the early entry of Native Americans into North...

The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom A giant sperm whale's mysterious appearance on the local beach sets off a chain of events that forces Joe Gunner to confront his troubled past. Haunted by memories and...

A Preacher's Tale: Exploring Narrative Preaching By Jon Russell Narrative preaching is a powerful way to engage congregations and create transformative sermons. Rather than providing a map, this...

The Mammoth Book of Conspiracies by Jon E. Lewis explores 100 of the most secret cover-ups in an accessible A-Z format. This comprehensive guide uncovers fresh revelations regarding some of the...

Hardcover, 407 pages, English language. In the Compass juvenile detention center, two teens are trapped in impossible circumstances. Adriana's only hope for survival is to keep her head down and stay...

The Heart of Man by Jón Kalman Stefánsson is set in a remote fishing community at the edge of the world. After a harrowing journey, Jens finds himself in this isolated village, where he's taken in by...

Discover the satisfaction of becoming the man God created you to be. In a world that's grown increasingly confused about masculinity, authors Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson offer a powerful call to...

A shocking confrontation brings together two men with a dark past. Jon Shaw, a successful criminal defence lawyer, is forced to face Danny Hallam, the man he tried to murder twenty-five years ago.As...

Artist about Cambridge showcases the remarkable body of work created by Jon Harris over 50 years, drawing inspiration from his lifelong connection to the city.The book features many drawings and...

The Great Serum Race: Blazing the Iditarod Trail In 1925, a devastating outbreak of diphtheria struck Nome, Alaska, leaving over 1,400 people in need of urgent medical attention. With the nearest...

The Seaside Homecoming by Julie Klassen is a heartwarming story of sisterhood, second chances, and the enduring power of love. After years of living in exile, Claire Summers sees an opportunity to...

Lame of Thrones, a hilarious parody of the Game of Thrones series, is now available. Written by The Harvard Lampoon, this outrageous send-up offers a fresh take on the beloved franchise.Meet the...

Discover the architectural heritage of Britain's medieval churches, a legacy that spans over 1,000 years. This comprehensive guide by Jon Cannon explores the key styles of the period, from...

The Cambridge Companion to English Literature, 1740-1830 by Thomas Keymer and Jon Mee offers a fresh perspective on British literature during a period of significant change. Contributors explore how...

Che: A Revolutionary Life by Jon Lee Anderson This biography offers a complex portrait of Che Guevara, the Argentine revolutionary who became an internationally famed icon. From his early days as a...

Jon Lawrence re-examines England since the Second World War through the eyes of ordinary people to argue that friendship, family, and place remain central to daily life. He suggests that community...

C# in Depth Fourth Edition by Jon Skeet is an authoritative guide to unlocking the full potential of the C# language. With its comprehensive coverage of new features in C# 6 and 7, this book provides...

The Illusion of Control: Why Financial Crises Happen, and what We Can (and Can't) Do about it by Jón Daníelsson A challenge to conventional wisdom surrounding financial risk, this book provides...

Funtime Piano Hits - Level 3a-3b by Randall Faber and Jon Ophoff is a collection of 11 popular songs designed to motivate piano students at Level 3. This engaging set features well-known hits from...

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! is a comedy murder mystery musical that follows two friends who host Hull's least successful true crime podcast. When their favourite author is killed, they are...

This comprehensive history of Los Angeles in the 1960s is a riveting account of the city's role in shaping America's social and political landscape. Drawing on extensive archival research and dozens...

A comprehensive and engaging biography that brings to life one of America's most fascinating figures. Jon Meacham's masterful exploration of Thomas Jefferson's life and times offers a fresh...

Blind Spot: The Global Rise of Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It by Jon Clifton. The world's leaders have been slow to respond to a growing trend that has significant implications for their...

When the threat is global and time is running out, the US president establishes Covert-One, a clandestine group activated only as a last resort. Colonel Jon Smith, a Covert-One operative, is tasked...

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #14 is a fun-filled collection featuring three books in one: Garfield Survival of the Fattest, Garfield Older & Wider, and Garfield Pigs Out. This popular series brings...

The Music of James Bond by Jon Burlingame is a fascinating exploration of the cinematic soundtracks that accompany Ian Fleming's iconic Agent 007. This book delves into the surprising real-life drama...

A powerful new crime novel by Roger Jon Ellory, praised for its haunting portrayal. Saints of New York is a story of corruption and redemption, set against the dark backdrop of 1980s New York City...

The Illusion of Evidence-Based Medicine Exposes the Crisis of Credibility in Clinical Research by Jon Jureidini and Leemon B. McHenry. A critical examination of the pharmaceutical industry's...

Fencing can be a complex and intimidating sport for parents to navigate. This guide aims to demystify the world of fencing, providing valuable insights and practical advice for supporting your...

Jon Ronson's second collection of Guardian journalism is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. In What I Do, he delves into the manifestations of insanity in everyday life, sharing...

The Government Machine: A Revolutionary History of the Computer Jon Agar explores how technology and politics have shaped the evolution of government in the United Kingdom over two centuries. He...

The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea In 1686, Iceland is a land shrouded in superstition and ancient sagas. For Rósa, an isolated village becomes her new reality after being betrothed to Jón Eiríksson...

The Old Man and the Stone by Jon Ferguson is a thought-provoking exploration of life, death, and the human experience. The old man's musings delve into the complexities of existence, questioning...

Discover the complex and fascinating history of Dorset, a county that has played host to subversion, rebellion, and revolt, as well as wealth and poverty. From the origins of the iconic Cerne Abbas...

For those seeking to excel in pastoral leadership, Jon Tait's guide offers practical advice and expert guidance. Adopting an easy-to-follow approach, this book covers essential topics such as...

Living Wands of the Druids: A Practical Guide to Crafting Magical Tools. Discover the art of creating natural wands for magical work with this comprehensive guide. Fifth-generation Druid Jon G...

Financial Risk Forecasting: A comprehensive introduction to practical quantitative risk management, focusing on market risk. This book brings together finance, statistics, and modeling to provide a...

Walter Jon Williams' Imperium Restored is a gripping space opera that brings together fast-paced military science fiction and epic adventure. In this thrilling conclusion to a dynamic trilogy, two...

Tough Tender by Max Allan Collins is a double-length adventure that brings together two complete novels. Professional thief Nolan faces off against a cold-blooded femme fatale in this intense heist...

Iceland's Bell by Halldor Laxness is set in 17th-century Iceland, a Danish colony struggling with poverty and famine. A farmer, Jon Hreggvidsson, becomes embroiled in a complex web of events after...

Smashing Physics by Jon Butterworth is an inside account of the hunt for the Higgs boson, one of the most significant scientific discoveries in recent history. This book tells the story of incredible...

Lab Values 63 Must Know Labs for Nurses by Jon Haws and Sandra Haws is a comprehensive guide to essential lab values for nurses. This pocket reference book provides clear explanations, normal ranges,...

The Minds of the West: Ethnocultural Evolution in the Rural Middle West, 1830-1917 by Jon Gjerde In the years leading up to World War I, thousands of migrants arrived in the American Middle West from...

A Dance with Dragons: Dreams and Dust by George R. R. Martin is set in a world where bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by outlaws, priests, nobles, and slaves. In the east, Daenerys...

Nolan, the world-class thief turned restaurateur, is whisked away to Las Vegas for a wedding and honeymoon. However, his past soon catches up with him when he's mistakenly identified as casing a...

Set in the world of Peter Pan, Neverlanders: A Graphic Novel is a gritty reimagining of the story. When a group of lost teens stumble upon Paco, they invite him to join their crew, unaware that he's...

Jon Katz explores the age-old question: do animals have souls? He finds an answer in the stories of his beloved pets at Bedlam Farm. With characteristic wisdom, humor and clarity, Katz reveals...

Homing On Pigeons, Dwellings and Why We Return is a beautifully written book about the overlooked beauty of pigeons and what it means to dwell. Jon Day's fascinating story explores the scientific...

Red Menace by Joe Thomas In the midst of Thatcher's Britain, a complex web of corruption and social unrest threatens to boil over. As the gap between rich and poor grows wider, a spark is all that's...

The Climb: A harrowing account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, as experienced mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev recounts his role in the tragic events. On May 1996, a severe blizzard struck, catching...

Ian Curtis's life was a complex mix of artistic genius and personal turmoil. His widow, Deborah Curtis, offers a deeply personal and insightful look at his life in this biography. With a foreword by...

The Reservoir Tapes by Jon McGregor In the aftermath of a teenage girl's disappearance, the village is thrown into chaos. As the search for Becky Shaw unfolds, the villagers are forced to confront...

A doctor's skills are put to the ultimate test in this gripping thriller. British doctor Raj Patel finds himself in a desperate situation when he is taken hostage by a ruthless killer. With his...

Voices from the Napoleonic Wars reveals the harsh realities of soldiers' lives during the early years of the nineteenth century. The memoirs and personal accounts collected by Jon E. Lewis offer a...

Iceland in the 1960s was a nation of poets. Hekla had always dreamed of becoming one too, but as a woman, her opportunities were limited. She packed her bags, including James Joyce's Ulysses and a...

The Stig and the Silver Ghost A Top Gear Book by Jon Claydon and Tim Lawler. A new threat has emerged, and it's up to Sam, Buster, Ford, Cabriola, and their ally, The Stig, to stop it. PT Cruiser,...

The Godfather, Part II by Jon Lewis is a close analysis of Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 film, exploring its cinematic and political contexts. The study is structured in three sections, examining the...

Ramanuja and Schleiermacher Toward a Constructive Comparative Theology by Jon Paul Sydnor explores how comparing two theologians from different traditions can help contemporary thinkers gain new...

The Battle of Calais: A Story of Uncertainty and Heroism. In May 1940, the German army launched a surprise attack on the port city of Calais, a strategic location in northern France. This short but...

A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan is a mystery novel that follows Morgan Carter, a bookstore owner and cryptozoologist, as she investigates a series of deaths linked to a fabled lake monster...

Washington D.C. lies in ruins after a devastating Kaiju assault. Jon Hudson, director of the Department of Homeland Security's Fusion Center - Paranormal, prepares his team for an uncertain future as...

Jon Moreton's football career was marked by promise but ultimately cut short due to injury. Now, he has a new challenge: managing a struggling Spanish amateur league side. His friend Charlie Broome...

A comprehensive history of science from 1900 to the present day. This book surveys modern developments in science during a century marked by change, conflict and uncertainty. Science played a...

Processing and cooking venison can be a daunting task, but with the right techniques and recipes, it can become a rewarding experience. This comprehensive cookbook takes you from the woods to the...

A devastating exposé of colleges and local law enforcement in Missoula, Montana. In this deeply researched book, acclaimed journalist Jon Krakauer investigates a spate of campus rapes that occurred...

Walter Jon Williams returns to his Praxis universe with Impersonations, a gripping space opera adventure. Caroline Sula has been posted to Earth, a dismal backwater where careers go to die, but she...

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Book: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Television Icon Jon Heitland's comprehensive account of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. draws on extensive interviews with the cast and crew,...

The State of Us: A Passionate Rallying Cry for a Fairer Society In an era marked by widespread disillusionment with politics and media, Jon Snow offers a hopeful alternative. Through his five-decade...

Cells are constantly communicating with each other, sending and receiving signals that control our bodies and brains. In "The Secret Language of Cells", doctor and neuroscientist Jon Lieff reveals...

The 1st Parachute Brigade in North Africa, 1942-43 is a previously untold story of one of Britain's most elite airborne units. This book tells the story of the Brigade's formation in 1941 and...

Bigtime Piano Hits - Level 4 by Randall Faber and Jon Ophoff is an exciting collection of popular songs for intermediate piano students. This book features 12 well-known hits, including All of Me,...

A brilliant Covert-One novel from Robert Ludlum and Philip Shelby. Jon Smith, an officer in the medical division of Russia's security service, is murdered in a spray of assassin's bullets. He leaves...

Discover 20 of the best day-length hillwalking routes in England and Wales with this comprehensive guidebook. Edited by Jon Barton, it showcases the country's most scenic hiking trails, from the Lake...

Tony Blair's 13-year tenure as Britain's political leader was marked by three consecutive election victories, but his legacy has been marred by controversy. This book provides a fresh perspective on...

A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel: Volume Two by George R. R. Martin is a masterful adaptation of the epic fantasy series. Daniel Abraham and Tommy Patterson have meticulously translated Martin's...

Discover the ancient art of flower magic in this practical guide to crafting potions, spells, and enchantments. Fifth-generation Druid Jon G. Hughes shares his expertise on using flowers in magical...

Gardening Hacks 300+ Time and Money Saving Hacks by Jon VanZile offers practical solutions for gardeners of all levels. From saving eggshells as an organic seed starter to using cinnamon to prevent...

Archetypal Ontology: A New Examination of Archetypes in Analytical Psychology This book offers a fresh perspective on archetypes, exploring their origins, nature, and scope. Jon Mills and Erik...

Jon Fosse's Plays Four brings together four powerful and thought-provoking plays that explore the complexities of human relationships. The collection includes And We'll Never be Parted, which raises...

Jon Savage's "The England's Dreaming Tapes" offers an unvarnished look at the punk movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Conducted hundreds of hours of interviews with key figures, including...

G. J. Minett's gripping thriller explores the consequences of one fateful mistake. Twenty years ago, Jon Kavanagh worked for a crime syndicate, but his decision to leave a witness alive at a crime...

Understanding God's Truth: A Guide to Systematic Theology Systematic theology is often misunderstood as a complex and inaccessible subject. However, it's actually a personal and practical way to...

The Oxford AQA GCSE History America 1920-1973 Opportunity and Inequality is a Student Book designed to support students in preparing for the new 2016 AQA GCSE History specification. Written by Aaron...

The Invention of Dungeons & Dragons is a comprehensive history of the iconic role-playing game. Jon Peterson's new edition of Playing at the World explores the origins of wargames and roleplaying,...

Fight Back explores how punk subculture has provided space for political expression and action. This collection of essays brings together scholars from various disciplines to examine the diverse ways...

Derek Taylor's memoir, As Time Goes By, offers an intimate look at the whirlwind world of 1960s counterculture. With charming, conversational prose, Taylor recounts his journey from humble provincial...

Moon Boots and Dinner Suits, Jon Pertwee's autobiography, offers a wry and humorous portrait of his early years as an actor. From his first public performance at four to his time in the Navy during...

Big Ideas In Science: A Complete Introduction by Jon Evans is an accessible guide to understanding the fundamental principles of science. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics, from...

Project Hyperion (A Kaiju Thriller) by Jeremy Robinson is a gripping tale of monsters from the depths and chaos in the skies. When strange new threats emerge, Jon Hudson's team at the Department of...

The Multiple Self by Jon Elster A collection of essays exploring the nature of the self and its relationship to rationality, decision-making, and behavior. This volume brings together leading...

The Best American Travel Writing 2020 by Jason Wilson and Robert Macfarlane is a collection of remarkable travel stories that explore the human experience. From personal journeys to acts of kindness,...

Rya Start Powerboating by Jon Mendez, Paul Mara and the Royal Yachting Association is a comprehensive guide for beginners to get started with powerboating. First published in 2009, this revised...