1351 results for 'Strindberg, August'

Bram Vanderstok's autobiography recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war and his successful Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in Zagan, Poland. On 24 March 1944, he was part of a group of 76 men...

Discover the lives and legacies of two of the most renowned Impressionist artists, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This comprehensive biography explores their artistic journeys, from their...

Two young women, Sandra and Ana, disappear under mysterious circumstances in August 2018, leaving behind only their past as Russian orphans. Their case is complicated by Sandra's father's involvement...

Five hundred years ago, on August 13, 1521, Tenochtitlán, the once magnificent capital of the Aztec Empire, fell to destruction. Devastated by war, hunger, and disease, its inhabitants were...

The Commander's Handbook on the Law of Naval Operations Manual NWP 1-14M/MCTP 11-10B/COMDTPUB P5800.7A is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of international and domestic law...

The Priest, the Prince, and the Pasha: The Life and Afterlife of an Ancient Egyptian Sculpture In the early fourth century BC, an unknown Egyptian master carved a portrait in dark-green stone,...

During the Nazi occupation, a young girl's secret life was revealed through a diary she kept while in hiding. In 1942, Anne Frank, along with her family and four others, went into hiding in a...

The Short Stirling Units of World War 2 tells the story of one of the RAF's most significant bombers during the Second World War. First entering service in August 1940, the Short Stirling played a...

The Young Hitler I Knew by August Kubizek and Ian Kershaw is a unique insight into the formative years of Adolf Hitler. In 1904, Kubizek met Hitler at the opera, and their shared passion for music...

The Cactus Air Force: Air War Over Guadalcanal This vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942. The battle was the...

The New Adventures of Solar Pons brings together twenty new tales from the world of 7B Praed Street. First introduced by August Derleth in the 1920s, Solar Pons has become a favorite among...

Turtle Soup for the King: A Gripping Tale of Rebellion and Survival. In February 1820, a group of men, driven by hunger and rage, hatched a plan to assassinate the British Cabinet. Led by Arthur...

London Lies Beneath by Stella Duffy is a powerful and compelling novel inspired by real events. In August 1912, three friends set out on an adventure that will change them forever. Tom, Jimmy, and...

Blue in Green A Novella by Wesley Brown In August 1959, a fateful encounter with the police outside Birdland jazz club sets off a chain reaction for Miles Davis. As he navigates the aftermath of his...

The Reconquest of Burma: June 1944-June 1945 is a comprehensive and detailed account of India's contribution to the Allied cause during World War II. Spanning from June 1944 to August 1945, this...

A Nurse's Courage by Maggie Holt is a heart-warming and moving wartime saga that follows the life of a young nurse as her world is turned upside down by war. Orphan Mabel Court's dreams come true...

The story of HMAS Canberra's tragic fate is one that has been shrouded in mystery for many years. Commissioned in 1928, the Australian Navy cruiser played a significant role in World War II, but it...

August 2017 was marked by violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, during two days of demonstrations by white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and counterprotesters. Hawes Spencer's account of these events,...

Political Pluralism, Disagreement and Justice: The Case for Polycentric Democracy explores how to organize society in a way that benefits everyone despite disagreements about facts and norms. The...

Charles Pellegrino's To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima is a gripping account of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, told through the voices of survivors and the latest...

Solène Marchand, owner of an art gallery in Los Angeles, is eager to reconnect with her daughter Isabelle. When she meets Hayes Campbell, a young member of the world-famous August Moon boy band,...

The Infernal Dictionary Devils, Gods, and Spirits of the Dictionnaire Infernal A comprehensive collection of demonic imagery from a 19th-century classic. Written by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de...

The Western world has turned its back on refugees, fuelling one of the most devastating human rights disasters in history. In August 2018, Sally Hayden received a Facebook message that would change...

Festival of Mud! (a Peppa Pig Water Wonder Storybook) is an interactive storybook that brings to life a popular episode airing in August 2019. Fill the pen with water and use it to reveal hidden...

The development of modern plastic surgery was greatly influenced by the British response to facial injuries sustained during World War I. As a result, a new branch of surgery emerged, with Harold...

Andy Davidson's epic horror novel tells the story of Nellie Gardner and her son Max as they flee an abusive marriage to start anew. They inherit a turpentine estate from Nellie's long-lost...

Soviet Tanks in Manchuria 1945: A Ruthless Blitzkrieg Campaign In August 1945, the Soviet Union launched a surprise attack on Japanese forces in Manchuria, resulting in one of the most successful and...

The fate of Europe hung in the balance on 24 August 1939. Hitler's ambitions to invade Poland had reached a critical point, and the West was faced with a daunting decision: stand firm or back down...

RAF Hawkinge: A Wartime Airfield on the Frontline Located in Kent, RAF Hawkinge was a crucial airfield during World War II, serving as the nearest RAF station to Occupied Europe. Its association with...

Class 66: A Study of the Class 66 Locomotives in British Freight Operations. In August 1994, British Railways was privatized, leading to changes in the freight market. To meet the growing demand for...

The Westland Lynx in French Service: A Photographic Chronicle. In 1978, the Westland Lynx revolutionized antisubmarine warfare with its introduction to the French Navy. Over the years, it evolved...

Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day were two Hollywood stars who embodied different sides of femininity. While one was known as a glamorous goddess, the other was seen as a wholesome girl next door. When...

The Shanghai Badlands: Wartime Terrorism and Urban Crime in China, 1937-1941 Between August 1937 and December 1941, a period of intense conflict unfolded in the Chinese sectors of Shanghai...

Chartres Cathedral's priceless stained glass collection has survived for centuries, but its fate during World War II was far from certain. In 1939, a young French architect developed a plan to save...

Hubert Humphrey's life was defined by a single moment: August 29, 1968, when he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago. As he spoke, tear gas filled the air and thousands of...

The Romantic Machine: Utopian Science and Technology after Napoleon By John Tresch In the years following Napoleon's defeat, French thinkers sought to recover from the upheavals of the French...

A Kingdom United: Popular Responses to the Outbreak of the First World War in Britain and Ireland by Catriona Pennell. This study explores how ordinary people in the UK reacted to the outbreak of...

Death to Bourgeois Society: The Propagandists of the Deed The years 1892 to 1894 are often remembered for their marked and deformed anarchist movement in France, known as the Age of Attentats. This...

Gauguin to Picasso Masterworks from Switzerland brings together over sixty celebrated paintings from two remarkable private Swiss collections. This unique volume pays tribute to Rudolf Staechelin and...

Hardcover, 304 pages, published August 2002. Enrique Oltuski's memoir is a gripping account of his life as a Cuban revolutionary. Born in Cuba and educated at the University of Miami, Oltuski led a...

Hurricane Jim Crow: How the Great Sea Island Storm of 1893 Shaped the Lowcountry South by Caroline Grego. On an August night in 1893, one of the deadliest hurricanes in South Carolina history struck...

Whitey Herzog Builds a Winner: The St. Louis Cardinals, 1979-1982 The St. Louis Cardinals were in crisis mode by the summer of 1979. With Lou Brock's impending departure and a team mired in last...

Gustav Vigeland and his contemporaries are brought together in this catalogue, offering a fresh perspective on the artist's development. Alongside Edvard Munch, Vigeland is Norway's most famous...

Seth, a New York-based writer, arrives in Los Angeles in mid-August 1994 to observe the marathon parricide trial of the Martinez brothers, broadcast live on Court TV. Still reeling from a recent...

The story of the US brig Commerce's ill-fated voyage to Mauritania in 1815 is one of survival against all odds. On August 28, 1815, the ship was dashed against Cape Bojador and lost, but its captain,...

Mauled: Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack is an inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies. In August 2017, Jeremy Evans endured multiple...

The Birth of Rugby League 1895-1922 In August 1895, a pivotal meeting took place at the George Hotel in Huddersfield, marking the beginning of a significant dispute between leading rugby union clubs...

The Savage City: Murder, Race and Turmoil in 1960s New York In August 1963, two young women were brutally murdered in their Manhattan apartment, sparking a wave of fear that would engulf the city for...

The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country and Formed the Navy. On a stormy night in August 1776, the fate of the American Revolution hung in the balance. Trapped against...

Reconstructing the Life of Henry Breault: A New Perspective on Pre-War Submarine History Celebrating 100 years since the first submariner received the Congressional Medal of Honor, this book offers a...

A suspenseful novel by August Norman, Caitlin Bergman's search for her mother leads to unexpected revelations. Caitlin's long-held story about her mother's disappearance may not be entirely true...

Eli Bell's life is a complex web of love, crime, and family secrets. His father is lost, his mother is in jail, and his stepdad is a heroin dealer. Yet, amidst the turmoil, Eli finds solace in the...

The Scarfolk Annual is a facsimile of a book discovered in a charity shop in the north west of England in August 2018. The book's origins remain unclear, but it is believed to have been created as...

On 14 August 1947, one-fifth of humanity claimed their independence from the greatest empire history has ever seen, in a move that would have far-reaching consequences for the subcontinent. The story...

The story behind the 2007 financial crisis reveals a complex web of deceit and manipulation. Bankers and financial regulators worked together to reintroduce opacity into the global financial system,...

Svalbard Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen and Franz Josef Land is a comprehensive guide to this remote Arctic archipelago. Thoroughly updated for its sixth edition, the Bradt guide offers new insights into...

The 17th novel in Seanan McGuire's acclaimed October Daye series. In this latest installment, October finds herself in a twisted reinterpretation of Faerie, where nothing is as it should be and...

The third instalment in the Holcroft Blood series is set against the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century Ireland. In August 1689, Captain Holcroft Blood prepares to unleash his cannons on the...

Coventry City On This Day History, Facts and Figures from Every Day of the Year by Steve Phelps is a comprehensive diary of the club's rollercoaster past. Spanning over 128 years, the book revisits...

The Panavia Tornado: A European Success Story in Aviation. Developed by an international consortium of British Aerospace, Germany's MBB, and Italy's Aeritalia, the Tornado was designed to meet a 1968...

SS Einsatzgruppen: Nazi Death Squads 1939-1945 In June 1941, Adolf Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, which led to the deployment of four million German troops into the Soviet Union. Operational...

The Convoy that Saved Malta by Peter Charles Smith is a detailed account of Operation Pedestal, a pivotal event in World War II. In August 1942, the Allies launched a final attempt to relieve Malta,...

Billy Boyle's 14th mission takes him into the heart of Nazi-occupied Paris. In August 1944, US Army detective Billy Boyle is tasked with tracking down a French traitor known as Atlantik, who is...

Emily Dickinson's life as a poet began with a resolute statement: "All things are ready" on August 3, 1845. Despite spending most of her days at home, her inner world was extraordinary. Through ten...

The Grateful Dead's rich history spans over five decades, from their inception in 1965 to Jerry Garcia's passing in 1995. Aces Back to Back by Scott W. Allen provides an up-to-date and comprehensive...

The Fifteen Guinea Special: A Lasting Legacy of Steam. On 11 August 1968, the last steam-hauled British Rail passenger service took place, marking the end of an era. Yet, from this poignant moment, a...

The Night of the Physicists: Operation Epsilon and the German Nuclear Programme In the spring of 1945, the Allies arrested several physicists who were believed to have worked on the German nuclear...

The Battle of Camden: A Documentary History by Jim Piecuch presents a fresh perspective on one of the most pivotal battles of the Revolutionary War. On August 16, 1780, American and British armies...

The History of 76 Siege Battery R.G.A. is a detailed account of the experiences of a Royal Garrison Artillery battery during World War I. Formed at Harwich in August 1915, the battery underwent...

August 24, 1814, was a day that threatened the very survival of the United States. The British invasion of Washington, DC, had far-reaching consequences for the nation's future.This pivotal moment in...

The Siege of Strasbourg by Rachel Chrastil In the summer of 1870, war broke out between France and Prussia, and one of its first targets was the city of Strasbourg. For six weeks, from August to...

Prince Andrew - Sexual Allegations and Denials by Acie Cargill This book examines the relationship between Prince Andrew and financier Jeffrey Epstein, who arranged a meeting between Andrew and an...

Farewell to The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul is the unmissable final instalment in Deborah Rodriguez's internationally bestselling series. Set against the backdrop of Kabul in August 2021, this...

A gripping narrative history of America's first major offensive in World War II, the battle for Guadalcanal is told with unflinching detail. From August to November 1942, US forces clashed with an...

A new mystery set in Taiwan's often undocumented past unfolds around a shocking crime. In August, Ghost Month, Jing-nan is faced with a harrowing case: his high school sweetheart has been murdered...

A husband, a father, and a killer. Chris Watts was a family man, but on August 13, 2018, he committed a horrific crime that shocked the world. This is the true story of how Chris Watts went from...

The 1920 Battle of Warsaw: A Turning Point in European History In August 1920, the fate of newly independent Poland hung in the balance as it faced off against the Soviet Red Army. This pivotal...

Britain's Jews in the First World War by Paula Kitching explores the experiences of London's Jewish community during the war. In August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, and an appeal was made...

Lavinia Fontana: Trailblazer, Rule Breaker is the first comprehensive monograph to explore the life and work of this pioneering female Renaissance artist in over two decades. This engaging book...

The F. 155T/O. R. 329 Fighter Projects: Britain's Secret Cold War Jet Designs. In August 1949, the Soviet Union dropped its first atomic bomb, shocking the West and highlighting the need for new jet...

Aylmer Firebrace's experiences during World War II are chronicled in this book. As Chief Officer of London Fire Brigade, he played a key role in planning for the capital's fire defence before the war...

The Battle to Protect the Louvre and Its Treasures from the Nazis In August 1939, a dramatic plan was put into action at the Louvre. The world's most famous painting, Mona Lisa, was carefully removed...

On a moonless night in August 1943, a US torpedo boat commanded by Lt John F Kennedy was severely damaged in a collision with a Japanese destroyer. The survivors were left to fend for themselves,...

A Brief Memoir of Captivity: Experiences of an Army Chaplain in World War I. In August 1914, M. A. O' Rorke, an army chaplain with the Coldstream Guards, was taken prisoner at the Battle of...

Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr by Sally Roberts Jones In 1831, a tragic event shook the Merthyr area in Wales, resulting in the hasty execution of an innocent man. This book tells the story of...

The Man with the Poison Gun: A Cold War Spy Story by Serhii Plokhy. In August 1961, a shocking defection shook the world of espionage. Bogdan Stashinsky, a seasoned KGB assassin, revealed a web of...

The Greatest Escape by Neil Churches tells the gripping story of the largest POW escape in the Second World War. In August 1944, 106 Allied prisoners were freed from Maribor camp in Slovenia, thanks...

The Lost Graves of Peenemünde by Mike McLeod and Sean Feast is a poignant exploration of one of the most significant events in World War II history. In August 1943, a daring raid on the German secret...

The Secret of Sherwood Forest Oil Production in England During World War II Guy H. Woodward and Grace Steele Woodward explore a lesser-known chapter in British history, revealing how the country...

Hurricane Katrina Story: A Family's Fight for Survival. In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina approached the Gulf Coast, bringing with it one of the most devastating natural disasters in US history. For...

Dear Billy: A Love Letter to the Big Yin is a joyous piece of theatre celebrating the life and legacy of Billy Connolly. Over four years, Gary McNair gathered stories from people across Scotland who...

Paul Klee: Bauhaus Master presents a comprehensive and elegant exploration of the artist's work. This landmark publication brings together 137 works, including paintings, watercolors, and drawings,...

The Final Hours of Stalingrad In late afternoon on August 23rd, 1942, the Kampfgruppe led by Lieutenant Colonel Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz reached the northern outskirts of Stalingrado, marking the...

The Enfield Poltergeist: A Haunting True Story In August 1977, the lives of Mrs Harper and her four children were forever changed in their north London home. Initially, the disturbances were minor,...

At midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire's 400 million people were finally free. The loss of India marked a turning point in history, as Britain's status as a superpower came to an end...

The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914 This book tells the story of the years leading up to World War I, a time of great change and upheaval. The era was marked by a stark...

The War of Liberation: A Personal Account of Bangladesh's 1971 Conflict. In August 1971, the war between India and what was then East and West Pakistan resulted in the creation of Bangladesh. For...

The Aerialists by Katie Munnik is a captivating tale of two young women who risk everything for the thrill of flight. In 1891, Laura finds herself at the mercy of the entrancing aerialists, Ena and...

Arthur Rimbaud in Africa, 1880-91 by Charles Nicholl In August 1880, a young Frenchman arrived in Aden with nothing but a brown suitcase and a touch of fever. This was Arthur Rimbaud, the poet who...

Reykjavík, August 1941. A murder in a basement flat sets off a chain of events as Detective Flóvent and young military policeman Thorson investigate the killing. The case leads them to suspect a...