1744 results for 'Louis MacNeice'

The ice ages remain one of the greatest mysteries of our planet's history. This book tells the story behind their occurrence and how scientists have pieced together the puzzle to understand this...

This catalogue presents the expressive painting style and unusual colour combinations employed by Matisse, Derain and their companions in 1904 to 1908. The Fauves movement, named after art critic...

The Strange Case of DR. JEKYLL and MR. HYDE by Robert Stevenson Louis A story of dual identity and the darker aspects of human nature, this novella explores the complex relationship between two men:...

A young man's lifeless body is found in Leeds' Jewish district, his eyes covered with two bronze pennies. Christmas Eve, 1890, brings no rest for Detective Inspector Tom Harper as he investigates a...

Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion by Megan Hess is a stylish celebration of ten of France's best-loved designers.From iconic fashion houses to the art of haute couture, this book explores the...

Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller is a thought-provoking exploration of how concentrated financial power has transformed American politics and business...

This landmark publication celebrates Black Irish identity and explores the inspirational careers, dreams, and achievements of legends, trailblazers, and everyday heroes. Published in collaboration...

A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson is a poignant collection of sixty-five poems that explore the complexities of childhood. Written from personal experience, these poems capture the...

David Edgar's dramatic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's horror story explores the transformation of Dr Jekyll into the fiendish Mr Hyde. When Jekyll discovers a drug that can transform him, he...

Reconstructing 17th-century Paris with vivid storytelling, this true-crime narrative explores the dark underbelly of crime-ridden streets and royal intrigue.In the late 1600s, Louis XIV assigns...

A Christmas holiday in the French Alps should be a dream come true for many, but not for Nirvana. She has important plans to complete at home and tensions are high with her parents. In desperation,...

Get ready for your AQA GCSE 9-1 English Literature exam with this comprehensive workbook covering Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Practice your skills with targeted questions on plot,...

When a family tragedy forces Mick to leave home, he's sent to live with his Granpa in the outback. The cattle station is a tough place for a child, but after a cyclone hits, Mick's life changes...

Tennessee Williams' poignant drama about his mother and sister is set against the backdrop of the depression era in 1930s St Louis. The Glass Menagerie is a powerful exploration of a family's gradual...

Dog Will Have His Day by Fred Vargas is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When Louis Kehlweiler discovers a small piece of bone, he sets out to unravel a complex...

Oxford Playscripts: Jekyll and Hyde by Adrian Flynn is an engaging classroom playscript that brings Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic horror tale to life for secondary students. Written in a style...

A new year at Wayside School brings its own set of challenges. Mrs Jewls's class is preparing for The Ultimate Test, which includes a tricky Spelling Bee, singing upside-down, and blindfolded...

The Man in the Iron Mask represents the final part of the 'D'Artagnan Romances', following the adventures of the original three Musketeers and D'Artagnan as they return to action. A mysterious...

With These Hands brings together some of Louis L'Amour's most unforgettable stories, showcasing his unique blend of heroism and adventure.This collection gathers 11 newly rediscovered tales that span...

Ernest Mandel's Hope and Marxism is a collection of essays that explore Marxist theory and history. The book delves into the work of influential thinkers, including Rosa Luxemburg, Ernst Bloch, and...

A comprehensive guide to New Zealand's unique slang is now available. This dictionary, written by Louis S. Leland Jr., helps foreigners understand the intricacies of the Kiwi tongue. Composed in...

Discover the inspiring stories of African American heroes from the Civil Rights Movement. This biography series brings to life the brave men and women who fought for equality and justice in America...

The People Watcher by Sam Lloyd is a gripping suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Mercy Lake, a quiet and unassuming woman, discovers that some people deserve punishment,...

Tom Healy's troupe faces an uncertain journey to Alder Gulch, Montana. As the weather turns, Tom is forced to rely on Andy Barker for safe passage. However, his concerns are heightened by personal...

Louis de Bernières' debut poetry collection, Imagining Alexandria, is a gift to readers of his fiction. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings by Donald Sammut, this collection returns to the...

The Sisters of Versailles A Novel by Sally Christie is a historical fiction novel that explores the intricate world of Louis XV's France. Filled with rich detail and colorful characters, this novel...

Set in 1751 Scotland, Kidnapped is an exciting tale of intrigue and adventure. Orphaned and betrayed by his uncle, David Balfour falls in with Alan Breck, the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the...

The epic clash that brought the mountain man era to a close. Zach Hannah's quest for solitude is shattered by Sean Devlin, his former friend who stole his wife and left him for dead. Now, Zach must...

Bruce Robbins explores the concept of cosmopolitanism in the face of perpetual war. In this thought-provoking work, he examines the relationship between traditional notions of loyalty and belonging,...

The Exform by Nicolas Bourriaud Nicolas Bourriaud examines the dynamics of ideology in his latest work, exploring how art and theory intersect. He argues that the future of art lies in understanding...

A man seeking solitude finds himself entangled in a deadly struggle. He had chosen this place to lie low, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. A will belonging to the previous owner of the...

Guignol's Band by Louis-Ferdinand Céline is a darkly comedic novel that follows the narrator's struggles in post-war London. After being demobilized due to a war injury, he finds himself lost and...

The Black Box: Writing the Race by Henry Louis Gates Jr. is a profound exploration of how Black Americans have used writing to define and redefine themselves in the face of racism. Through the lens...

Madame de Pompadour: A LifeThis sumptuous biography sheds new light on the talented and resilient woman who influenced, for better and worse, the fate of France. Born into a world apart from the...

Silver Canyon is a gripping novel by Louis L'Amour, set in the tumultuous town of Hattan's Point. Tensions are running high as men take sides in a dispute that threatens to tear the community apart...

Sitka A Novel by Louis L'Amour is set against the majestic backdrop of Alaska's icy wilderness. In this epic tale, a rugged frontier beckons to those brave enough to leave their mark. Jean LaBarge, a...

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a pivotal figure in the development of 20th-century art. His work embodies the expressive qualities of Expressionism, and many of his pieces have become iconic...

First published as a serial in Young Folks between May and July 1886, Kidnapped is an adventure story that has become the model for any thriller of escape and suspense. Set in 1751, the flight of...

Two essays by W. E. B. Du Bois, a sociologist and activist who profoundly shaped black political culture in the United States and internationally.Collected for the first time, these powerful works...

Sue's first day at Wayside School is off to an unusual start. Her teacher, Mrs. Jewls, has a quirky approach to arithmetic that leaves Sue wondering if adding apples and oranges is even possible. As...

Treasure Mountain A Novel by Louis L'Amour is a gripping tale of two brothers searching for answers about their missing father. Orrin and Tell Sackett embark on a perilous journey to uncover the...

Jekyll & Hyde After R.L. Stevenson is a radical re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's story, set in a thrilling collision of Victorian England and the here and now. Written for the National Youth...

Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis is a heartwarming and romantic love story about two people whose lives collide in unexpected ways. When Noelle and Sam spend eight perfect hours together, believing...

Steel Claw Invisible Man is an action-packed graphic novel that follows Louis Crandell's transformation from lab assistant to superhero. An experiment gone wrong grants him the power of invisibility,...

The Three Musketeers has captivated readers for over a century and a half with its swashbuckling tale of chivalry, honour and adventure. Set in France during the 1620s, this epic novel is filled with...

The Shadows of Versailles is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of 17th Century Paris. When newborn children begin to disappear, Jacques de Montagnac, a spy for the police, is tasked...

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and RedemptionThis is the incredible true story of survival and salvation that inspired two major motion pictures. On a May afternoon in 1943,...

50 mélodies is a collection of 150 songs compiled by Francis Poulenc, showcasing his mastery of this genre of music. This volume is part of "Musique vocale française," a series dedicated to French...

Bechamp Or Pasteur? A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology by Ethel D. Hume A thorough account of the controversy surrounding Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp, this book presents evidence of...

Treasure Island: Explained for Young Readers offers a fresh take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story. This edition is designed to help young readers understand the original text, with...

Travels with a Brompton in the Cévennes and Other Regions is a lively account of an English couple's nearly 30 years of exploring France by bike. Over the years, they've pedalled through cols, war...

Cerro Gordo: A Ghost Town in the Inyo Mountains High in the Inyo Mountains, between Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park, lies Cerro Gordo, a ghost town that once thrived as a silver mining...

A cycle of 13 poems held between two photos of a dead fox, Of Gone Fox is a poignant and evocative work that explores the intersection of life and death. Mark Goodwin's poetry is accompanied by...

Hoagy Carmichael's life and music are deeply intertwined. This biography explores his journey from Indiana youth to jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman, as well as his Hollywood years...

Hard Times on a Southern Chain Gang by John Louis Spivak is a powerful exposé of the institutionalised system of sharecropping and debt peonage that trapped many southern black men in a cycle of...

Joseph Stalin's rise to dominance in French political culture is explored in this book, tracing his influence from the 1930s through the 1950s. French writers played a crucial role in building...

Discover the lives of African American heroes from one of America's most vibrant periods. The Black Stars series brings to life the stories of great black men and women who shaped history during the...

The Theatre of Illusion by Pierre Corneille is a work of wit and drama that has captivated audiences for centuries. Written in 1635, it was initially performed as a comedy, but later reclassified as...

This new edition presents the work of two authors who sought to expose the scientific fraud of Louis Pasteur. R. Pearson's Pasteur, Plagiarist, Imposter, originally published in 1942, sets the stage...

A dark and thrilling tale of male violence, guilt and privilege unfolds in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella. A series of random nocturnal assaults in Victorian London spread fear and panic,...

The King Maker: The Man Who Saved George VI By Geordie Greig In 1936, Louis Greig, a war hero and rugby international, entered the lives of the British royal family as mentor, physician, and friend...

1217: The Battles that Saved EnglandIn 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta, but he later reneged on his word, plunging England into war. This pivotal year saw the French prince Louis proclaimed...

The Oxford History of the French Revolution provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of this pivotal period in European history. From the accession of Louis XVI in 1774 to Napoleon's final...

Maximized Manhood Workbook: A Guide to Family SurvivalThis workbook is based on the Christian classi c Maximized Manhood, written by Edwin Louis Cole, widely regarded as the "father of the Christian...

The Secret Of The Rosary by St. Louis De Monfort and Mary Barbour is a comprehensive guide to the spiritual power of the Rosary. This highly acclaimed book reveals why the Rosary is considered the...

Robert Wilson's theatre is renowned for its innovative and thought-provoking productions. Stefan Brecht's book provides in-depth analysis of some of Wilson's earliest groundbreaking works, including...

Frank Furness Architecture in the Age of the Great Machines by George E. Thomas explores the enigmatic figure of Frank Furness, whose work has long been debated among architectural historians and...

Treasure Island A Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson is an enduring masterpiece that continues to appeal to readers with its thrilling tale of pirates, treasure and...

The King's kitchen garden was created in 1678 to provide fresh produce for Louis XIV's dinner table. This extensive royal garden has been beautifully preserved and now welcomes visitors from around...

The Ordeal of Mansart by W. E. B. Du Bois is a historical novel that explores the life of Manuel Mansart from his birth in 1876 to his death, set against the backdrop of Reconstruction-era America...

The Empire of the Ants is a short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1905 and now reissued as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series.Set in Brazil, this tale tells of a Captain who has been...

The Story of the Atlanta Hawks tells the story of one of the NBA's most beloved teams. From their early years in St. Louis to their current home in Atlanta, this book takes readers on a journey...

A Year of Scottish Poems is a comprehensive collection of 366 poems that celebrate the changing seasons, landscape, and history of Scotland. Gaby Morgan's carefully curated selection marks key dates...

The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire by Francesca Cartier Brickell is a captivating biography that delves into the fascinating history of the Cartier jewelry dynasty...

Climbing with legends Gaston Rbuffat, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray made first ascents in the Alps, Alaska, the Andes and the Himalaya. His wartime escapades, life as an Alpine...

Mahatma Gandhi became a legend in his own time. A tireless fighter for human rights and Indian independence, his strategy of satyagraha earned him the admiration of millions. Louis Fischer's...

This autobiography offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of W.E.B. Du Bois, one of America's most influential public intellectuals and activists.Written over nearly a century, this work...

The Skydiver Who Fell Through Time by Mansel Van Weenen is an alternative history of World War One. Professor Louis Patterson, a historian at King's College London, has always been fascinated by the...

Gingernutz Takes Paris: An Orangutan Conquers Fashion In this charming sequel to GingerNutz, the world's first Bornean-born orangutan supermodel takes Paris by storm. After rising to fame in the...

Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is a thrilling tale of adventure and coming-of-age. Originally serialized in Young Folks from 1881 to 1882, this beloved novel follows the journey of Jim...

Architecture should be designed to fit its purpose, place and future possibilities. Robert Geddes argues that buildings, landscapes and cities should be designed in harmony with society, rather than...

The Worldview Guide for The Aeneid by Louis Markos provides an aesthetic and thematic Christian perspective on Virgil's masterpiece. This guide offers a balanced view of the epic poem, exploring its...

Louis Armand's ANIZAR is a darkly humorous tale that sparkles with wicked power. This surreal exploration of existence and perception unfolds amidst an alternative version of Portuguese history,...

Preacher's Strike by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone is the latest installment in the long-running series featuring Preacher, the First Mountain Man.A wealthy European approaches Preacher...

Those In Peril by Margaret Mayhew Set against the backdrop of World War Two, this powerful and emotional saga follows two men caught up in a bloody secret war. Painter Louis Duval flees his homeland...

The Economic Nature of the Firm A Reader by Randall S. Kroszner and Louis Putterman brings together key writings on the economic nature and organization of firms, including works by prominent...

GCSE REVISION NOTES for R. L. Stevenson's DR JEKYLL and MR HYDE - Study Guide by Joe Broadfoot is a comprehensive study guide designed to support GCSE students in their studies of Robert Louis...

Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves is a dessert mystery set in a charming beach town. As Thanksgiving approaches, Fran bakes her family's famous apple pies for the cafe, but a world-famous...

Modernism and the Orient brings together a diverse range of essays by contributors from both East and West to explore the relationship between modern literature and Asia.This collection continues...

A critical examination of gender and sexuality in the antiracist movement. Devon Carbado's anthology explores the complex relationships between racism, gender, and sexuality in black America,...

Treasure Island, a thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in December 2014. Bryony Lavery's gripping play brings to life the tale...

Faye's life has been turned upside down by an online co-parenting app. She thought she'd found her perfect match in Louis, but their arrangement quickly became a nightmare. Now, with baby Jake in...

Jazz: A Beginner's Guide by Stuart Nicholson is an engaging introduction to this global musical phenomenon. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from jazz's early beginnings in America's...

Britain's aviation history began with Sir George Cayley in 1799 at Brompton Hall. His ideas formed the basis of powered flight and are still celebrated today as a pivotal moment in the development of...

The War of the Spanish Succession Paper Soldiers for Marlborough's Campaigns in Flanders brings to life the 19th Century paper soldier, inviting you to re-fight the wars that surged across Europe...

Robert Louis Wilken's exploration of early Christian thought offers a profound understanding of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Christianity. In this eloquent introduction to early...

Ibn Ajiba, Two Treatises on the Oneness of Existence by Jean-Louis Michon A bi-lingual edition presenting two short metaphysical treatises by a Moroccan Sufi of the Darqawi school, shedding new light...

Brand Sense: Sensory Secrets Behind the Stuff We Buy by Martin Lindstrom explores how branding is evolving to appeal to our neglected senses. Drawing on a comprehensive study of consumer sensory...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first Hundred Days in office were a defining moment for America. In March 1933, as the country teetered on the brink of collapse, FDR used his unique blend of optimism and...

The Last Musketeer #3: Double Cross In this thrilling conclusion to the time travel adventure trilogy, Greg Rich finds himself in a desperate situation. After preventing a Spanish attack on Paris and...