1290 results for 'Stewart, George Rippey'

George Saunders' Pastoralia presents a world where elements of contemporary life are twisted and amplified into a slightly skewed version of modern America. In this darkly comedic tale, individuals...

Middlemarch is a beautifully crafted novel that explores the complexities of Victorian life through the lives of its vividly drawn characters. Set in the town of Middlemarch, the story follows...

Whip Hand by Dick Francis is a gripping thriller that follows ex-jockey Sid Halley as he uses his racing knowledge to solve crimes that baffle the police. When George Casper, a thoroughbred trainer,...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of power. In this timeless allegory, a group of animals rebel against their mistreated owner and attempt to create a...

George Orwell's Shooting an Elephant is a searing and honest account of his time as a police officer in Burma, where he was forced to kill an elephant in front of a crowd. This essay, along with...

George MacDonald's Complete Fairy Tales brings together eleven of his shorter stories, along with an essay on the power of imagination. This collection explores traditional fantasy themes, featuring...

Erica Slaughter faces her deadliest challenge yet in this latest volume of the Eisner-winning series. With the last person in her corner gone and a ruthless agent from the Order of St George closing...

Step into the world of Hollywood's golden age with Fred Astaire's autobiography, Steps in Time. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th...

The Book of the Courtier by Baldesar Castiglione is a timeless guide to noble behaviour, offering insights into the essential virtues for those at Court. Written in 1528, this book presents a lively...

The Honourable Schoolboy by John Le Carré In the second part of the Karla Trilogy, George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its reputation after a major betrayal. He launches a...

Help your students master practical physics with this comprehensive guide, written by experienced teachers Graham George and Kevin Lawrence.This Student Guide provides a clear and concise summary of...

The study of Christ in the Scriptures is heart-warming and encouraging at any time. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Lord Jesus Christ, using Scripture to interpret Scripture and revealing...

Discover the beauty of classical music with Year of Wonder, a unique celebration of the genre that showcases one inspirational piece each day of the year.Written by award-winning violinist and BBC...

The Pygmalion, a play by George Bernard Shaw, is a witty exposure of the British class system. Shaw wrote the part of Eliza Doolittle for Mrs. Patrick Campbell, with whom he had a passionate but...

George Orwell's 1984 is a chilling prophecy about a future where the government controls every aspect of life. Written over 70 years ago, its themes of government control and manipulation remain as...

Answers to Prayer is a collection of George Müller's thoughts on prayer and its importance in a life dependent on God. Müller's experiences and examples serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness and...

Stickmaking: A Complete Course by Andrew Jones and Clive George is a comprehensive guide to the craft. This revised edition brings new insights into the history and tradition of stickmaking, as well...

An Officer and a Spy, the gripping Richard and Judy Book Club favourite, is a tale of deceit and corruption set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France. Georges Picquart, a decorated army...

Trilby by George Du Maurier has been a captivating tale for over a century. First published in 1894, this novel tells the story of Trilby O'Ferrall and her enigmatic mentor Svengali, who has become...

Presidential Leadership: A Nationwide Survey of America's Best and Worst Presidents. This comprehensive survey explores what makes a president great and ranks each from best to worst, based on a...

Discover the iconic designs of Mid-Century Modern, beautifully illustrated in this stylish gift book.Featuring over 90 pieces by more than 60 designers and design duos, this book showcases the most...

Ellie is starting a new school, and she's worried about making friends. But then she hears about a half-term pony camp, and she's excited to attend with her friends Summer and Jessie. Along with new...

Remarkable Golf Courses takes you on a journey to the extremes of the sport, from the highest to the lowest, and from the most northerly to the most southerly golf courses in the world. Explore the...

The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st CenturyGeorge Friedman's long-awaited book offers a lucid and readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the twenty-first...

The Rock Blaster is a powerful and moving portrait of a principled man's life, charting his journey through tragedy, heartbreak, true love, and the battle for a nation's soul. At the heart of the...

Rejoice! Rejoice! Britain in the 1980s The 1980s were a time of great division in Britain, with the country struggling to come to terms with its future. Margaret Thatcher's leadership had brought a...

Landmarks On The Move A Story of how Children Unplugged the World and Helped Adults Discover Its Magic by K P George. A group of kids begin to notice a pattern - landmarks are disappearing, only to...

The legend of Pygmalion has captivated audiences for centuries. George Bernard Shaw's celebrated play tells the story of a sculptor who creates a statue of such beauty that he falls in love with his...

The Final Innings: The Cricketers of Summer 1939 by Christopher Sandford The summer of 1939 marked the end of an era in English cricket. As war loomed, over 200 first-class players answered the call...

RoseMarie Terenzio's memoir offers an intimate and honest look at her five-year working relationship with John F. Kennedy Jr. as his executive assistant. The book provides a unique perspective on the...

Join Peppa and her little brother George on a magical adventure filled with mermaids, unicorns, narwhals, and dragons. This collection of chunky books is perfect for little hands to explore at home...

Little Clothbound Classics: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck In this poignant novella, Steinbeck explores the universal themes of friendship and shared vision through the story of two drifter...

The Girl Who Lived Twice is the sixth book in the Millennium series, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. David Lagercrantz's expertly told story crackles with life, as Lisbeth Salander...

One on One is a unique collection of 101 chance encounters between famous and infamous individuals, from Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky to George Galloway and Michael Barrymore. Craig Brown's book brings...

A unique perspective on the American western frontier is offered in "My Life on the Plains: Personal Experiences with Indians". Edited by John Cirignani, this book presents a contemporary reading...

The Ideal Bartender: A Collection of Pre-Prohibition Cocktails This facsimile collection of pre-prohibition cocktails has been compiled and tested over a quarter-century by Tom Bullock, the first...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the world's most famous paintings for an exciting art adventure. A painting of bathers in a cool river proves too tempting, and Katie dives straight into the...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between art and modernity. Delivered in Berlin in the 1820s, these...

Solid Snake stands on the George Washington Bridge, ready to launch himself onto the U.S.S. Discovery as it passes below. The next hour will see his world explode. Two years later, a young agent...

Benjamin Franklin's eight-year mission to France was a gamble of his career, driven by fame, charisma, and ingenuity. With little diplomatic training and limited French, he outmaneuvered British...

The Krull House is a dark and unsettling novel by Georges Simenon, published in 2020. Written on the eve of the Second World War, it explores how distrust and hostility towards outsiders can descend...

Help children feel happy and grow their confidence with this interactive journal, packed with tried and tested self-esteem boosters, fun exercises, and creative activities. Dr. Alex George's journal...

The Yellow Dog is a gripping mystery by Georges Simenon, in which Inspector Maigret must navigate a complex web of suspicion and revenge in a small, seaside town in northwest France.A local wine...

Learn the fundamental principles of modern physics with this comprehensive primer. World-class physicist Leonard Susskind and citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky team up to provide a clear and concise...

Murder on the Minnesota is a gripping Edwardian murder mystery that sets sail for a new generation of readers. In 1908, private detectives George Dillman and Genevieve Masefield embark on a voyage...

Check Mates by Stewart Foster is a heartwarming and humorous story about Felix, a boy struggling to cope with his ADHD. Despite his best efforts, he finds it hard to concentrate in school and his...

Sophia Paterson's life was forever changed by an ill-fated expedition to the New World in 1707. Orphaned and cared for by her uncle, she eventually found a new home at Slains Castle in Scotland, but...

Grumpy George prefers his life alone on his island, doing everything his own way. But when a cheerful little seal named Pebble wiggles up to him, she's determined to be his friend, despite his...

A riveting psychological thriller from Val McDermid, the Number One bestselling Queen of crime fiction. In the Peak District village of Scardale, a 13-year-old girl's disappearance in the winter of...

The Iliad by Homer Translated by George Chapman, this epic poem tells the story of Achilles, a great warrior, and his wrath before the walls of besieged Troy. Chapman's translation, considered his...

The Captain Underpants Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-3 Boxed Set) by Dav Pilkey is a hilarious and action-packed boxed set of the first three books in the series. George and Harold, two...

Edith Wharton's The Reef is a beautifully written novel about the complexities of love and relationships. The story revolves around Anna Leath, a wealthy widow living in France, and her complicated...

The Autobiography of Henry VIII With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers : a Novel by Margaret George This is the story of England's most famous and notorious king, Henry VIII. His life and reign were...

A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George is set against the tranquil backdrop of Cornwall's picturesque landscape. When a local journalist is brutally murdered, Inspector Thomas Lynley is drawn into...

Georges Simenon's Signed is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker corners of human nature. When a fortune-teller is found murdered in her apartment, Inspector Maigret must unravel a complex...

Anne's Kindred Spirits is the second book in a new early-reader series starring Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables.Anne is nervous but excited to meet Diana, a...

When tragedy strikes, change becomes an opportunity for growth. Danielle Steel's latest novel tells the powerful story of Kezia Cooper Hobson, who embarks on a new journey after losing her husband...

The Bloodiest War in History: Barbarossa On June 22nd, 1941, Nazi Germany launched the largest military invasion in human history, Operation Barbarossa, which would become the bloodiest war in...

Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit Create a self-contained disaster preparedness kit to help you survive your journey from ground zero to a safer location. Survival...

Kathryn Hulme's life was profoundly changed by her encounter with the mystic and philosopher George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff. This personal memoir is a tribute to him and his teachings, offering a vivid...

A Better Day: A Positive Mental Health Handbook This empowering handbook offers a fresh approach to mental health, encouraging young readers to care for their wellbeing with confidence. Dr Alex...

The man known as "Control" is dead, and a new generation has taken over. But George Smiley, a veteran of British Intelligence, is not ready to retire. When a young defector surfaces with a shocking...

The Predicament of Culture: A Critical Ethnography of the West in its Changing Relations with Other Societies. This book is a critical examination of the West's interactions with other societies,...

The Dragon Snatcher by M. P. Robertson is an exciting tale of adventure and bravery. When an evil ice wizard threatens to destroy all dragons, a young boy and his loyal pet dragon must work together...

A nostalgic look at the world of sport that brings colour to the black and white of yesteryear. Michael Parkinson's love letter to sport is a warm and humorous reflection on his life writing about...

Deeply disturbing and unsettling, The Hunger by Alma Katsu is a chilling tale that explores the darkest corners of human nature. Based on the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party, this eerie...

The Cane Corso Complete Owner's Manual provides comprehensive guidance on caring for this powerful and intelligent Italian guard dog. From birth to the end of life, this manual covers essential...

The Fair Botanists Could One Rare Plant Hold the Key to a Thousand Riches?In 1822 Edinburgh, the city is abuzz with anticipation of King George IV's visit, but in the Botanic Garden, a different kind...

I Love You, Mummy Pig is a heartwarming picture book about the special bond between a mother and her little ones. Peppa and George want to make their Mummy Pig's day extra special, but things don't...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life is a masterful portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a pivotal role in shaping...

Discover the fascinating history of trains in this picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they have transformed our world. From George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway...

The Workhouse Girl by Dilly Court tells the story of Sarah, an eight-year-old girl forced to enter the notorious St Giles and St George's Workhouse with her widowed mother. After her mother's tragic...

The Legacy of Nietzsche's Philosophy of Laughter by Lydia Amir explores the role of humor in the good life, focusing on the ideas of three influential French thinkers: Georges Bataille, Gilles...

Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry by George C. Schatz and Mark A. Ratner provides a comprehensive exploration of quantum mechanical techniques from a chemistry and materials science perspective. The...

George Saunders's Tenth of December is a masterful collection of short stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. With a wry and unsettling tone, Saunders delves into the...

A photography book that brings Hilary Mantel's world to life. Zola once said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.' This book is the result of a...

This new translation by Susan Bernofsky offers a fresh perspective on Kafka's masterpiece. With David Cronenberg's introduction and Bernofsky's afterword, this edition is both thought-provoking and...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a collection of three official prequel novellas set nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones. These never-before-collected adventures recount an age...

The Duke: A Harrowing Tragedy of Boxing Proportions Carlos Acevedo's biography of Tommy Morrison is a gripping read that delves into the tumultuous life of a boxer who rose to fame in the 1990s...

The Beatles' story is one of the most fascinating in music history. This new book, All You Need Is Love, offers a unique insight into the final days and years of the Beatles phenomenon, drawing from...

The Love You Make: An Insider's Story of the Beatles A comprehensive and revealing biography of the Fab Four, written with the full cooperation of each band member and their intimates. This book...

A young girl wakes up one day to find herself alone in her small town. She had planned a secret sleepover with her friends, but instead, she's left behind as the town is mysteriously evacuated and...

The Late Monsieur Gallet by Georges Simenon is a haunting tale of misfortune and betrayal that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. A writer known for his ability to navigate both reality...

Twilight of the Romanovs: A Photographic Odyssey Across Imperial Russia brings to life the lives of the tsars and their subjects through rare archival photographs. Spanning from 1855 to 1918, this...

Albert Meltzer's autobiography is a lively and witty account of his sixty years of anarchist activism. Spanning his life from the age of 15, Meltzer's story is a unique recounting of many struggles...

The Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour is the tenth full-colour book in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. In this latest adventure, George and Harold find themselves in a desperate situation,...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy are THE FAMOUS FIVE, a group of friends who embark on thrilling adventures together. In this first book of the series, they spend their holidays exploring...

Two of George Orwell's most thought-provoking works are collected in this single volume. Orwell's powerful prose has captivated readers for decades, and these two novels remain as relevant today as...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of power. In this timeless allegory, a group of animals rebel against their mistreated owner, seeking equality and...

English Renaissance Poetry: A Collection of Shorter Poems from Skelton to Jonson This anthology brings together a diverse range of poets from the English Renaissance, a period of extraordinary poetic...

Rumi Seto is consumed by uncertainty, unsure of the answers to life's big questions. But one thing is certain: she wants to spend her life creating music with her sister, Lea. Tragedy strikes when...

The French Revolution A History by Thomas Carlyle is a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional approaches to history writing. First published in 2019, this revised edition offers an...

A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy In this Penguin Classics edition, Thomas Hardy's novel A Laodicean is presented with an introduction and notes that shed new light on its themes. The story revolves around...

Journeys to the Interior explores the concept of England through the work of contemporary poets. This collection brings together the thoughts and ideas of leading poets on their craft, offering...

The Beatles: A 40th Anniversary Edition Spent eighteen months with the Beatles at their peak in 1967 and 1968, Hunter Davies collected an intimate wealth of material that has made this book the...

A remarkable and thought-provoking account of humanity's future, as seen through the eyes of Paul Amadeus Dienach. In 1921, Dienach falls into a coma, only to find himself transported to the year...

Letters to a Young Contrarian is a thought-provoking guide to principled dissent and disagreement. Christopher Hitchens, a renowned author and provocateur, explores the importance of contrarian...

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...

Understanding the world around us is deeply rooted in the way we think and express ourselves. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson's influential book, Metaphors We Live By, explores the fundamental role of...

Tony Marnach and Michael Hennegan's candid and outrageous memoir is a harrowing and honest account of a life of extremes. Born on a London estate, Tony recounts his childhood where he honed his petty...