8634 results for 'Bowden, William'

Viking Britain: A History by Thomas Williams The Viking Age is often associated with violent raids and pillage, but this narrative history reveals a more complex story. Thomas Williams explores the...

Until now, the sudden shift from legal restrictions to unrestricted submarine warfare against Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor has remained unexplained. Joel Ira Holwitt's "Execute Against...

Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams The role of slavery in financing the Industrial Revolution in England is a complex and often overlooked topic. This book, first published in 1944, explores how...

Synners is a cyberpunk masterpiece that explores what it means to be human in a world where technology has taken over. In this novel, people are not machines, but rather synthesizers who take images...

Lillian Ross's Reporting Always is a collection of her most luminous New Yorker pieces, spanning forty years and offering a unique insight into the lives of famous and not-so-famous individuals.From...

Duncan Hamilton's superb biography of Neville Cardus is a masterful portrait of a sports writer who virtually invented modern sports writing. With its verve, insight and generosity of sympathy, this...

Tudor London was a vibrant and dynamic capital city, at the heart of English cultural and political life. The city's strong royal presence was evident in its many palaces, including Whitehall,...

Ancient Rome has never been told quite like this before. Marcia Williams brings history to life with a humorous and entertaining retelling of the Roman Empire's rise and fall. Packed with jokes,...

Ancient Egypt Tales of Gods and Pharaohs by Marcia Williams is a fascinating retelling of nine stories from this ancient civilization, presented in a witty comic-strip style. The stories are steeped...

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams In the sweltering heart of New Orleans, a fragile southern belle's world begins to unravel. Blanche Dubois, a woman of fading beauty and dwindling...

The ancient sacred wisdom texts declare that a book is better than a well-built house. Today, we are subject to distorted images of African people in America, perpetuated by mass media manipulation...

A gripping Falklands War espionage thriller by a former special forces officer. South Atlantic Requiem is a tense and intelligent spy novel that delves into the complexities of international politics...

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams is a powerful exploration of the American South's turbulent past and its enduring impact on modern America. This Student Edition features an...

For those exploring the boundaries of their desires, the most intense fantasies often lie in the uncharted territories of power exchange. These scenarios, though charged with emotion, can be fraught...

Deathbed Visions by William Barrett In this book, William Barrett shares a collection of intriguing cases where a dying person appears to see and recognize some deceased relative or friend. These...

The Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal (Revised and Expanded Edition) by Anthony William. This revised and expanded edition of the Medical Medium...

Lord of the Flies is a thought-provoking novel that has captivated readers since its publication in 1954. Written by a teacher himself, William Golding understood what excites and interests children,...

The Doloriad A Novel by Missouri Williams In the aftermath of a mysterious environmental cataclysm, a family clings to existence on the edges of a deserted city. The Matriarch, her brother, and their...

Christian Astrology (Three Volumes in One) by William Lilly First published in 1647, Christian Astrology remains a comprehensive guide to horary astrology, a system of creating astrological charts to...

Help your daughter make her wedding day truly unforgettable with this practical guide to the father of the bride role.From conveying the right messages to your daughter and her partner, to making a...

Good for a Girl is a powerful and personal account of one woman's journey through the world of elite athletics. Lauren Fleshman's story is a raw and honest exploration of the challenges faced by...

The Naval Brigade in India, 1857-1858 is a detailed account of the military campaigns during the Indian Mutiny. Compiled from the author's letters and journals, this compact history provides a...

Slow Down 50 Mindful Moments in Nature by Rachel Williams is a beautifully illustrated collection of 50 nature stories that invite children to pause and observe the world around them. Each moment is...

An Appeal To the British Nation by William Hillary is a thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of the human experience. First published in 2020, this book offers a unique perspective...

The Boy on the Shed is a story of love and fate. Born into a working-class Catholic family in a Protestant town, Paul Ferris's life was shaped by the turmoil of 'The Troubles'. His childhood was...

Veiled Brightness: A History of Ancient Maya Color Reconstructing the meaning of color in ancient Maya society, this book explores over two millennia of color use in the Yucatan Peninsula and Central...

Jane Williams' Lectionary Reflections Years A, B and C offers a thoughtful approach to engaging with the Sunday readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. This collection of columns, previously...

Twelve remarkable stories by the master storyteller William Trevor, plumb the depths of the human heart in this dazzling collection. Acutely rendered tales of love, loss, and longing, each one a...

Stanley's Garage is a colourful new series from William Bee, where a busy garage is always on the go. Stanley's phone rings with another call for help, and he must fix a car with an overheating...

Jack Walker's life is turned upside down when tragedy strikes, forcing him to embark on a perilous journey to rebuild his life. With a letter of introduction in hand, he sets out to a new coalmine,...

Honesty and Lies by Eloise Williams is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of truth and deception.The story delves into the lives of its characters, revealing the consequences of...

Othello is a powerful tragedy of love, deception, jealousy, and destruction. Edited, introduced, and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's...

William Blake's Poems is a collection of powerful and richly symbolic verse. This selection, introduced by Patti Smith, features the complete poems from Songs of Innocence and of Experience. Blake's...

Doublespeak is a language of non-responsibility, designed to appear to communicate while actually avoiding directness. In this book, linguist William Lutz examines the four most common types of...

Only Apparently Real is a thought-provoking work of literary criticism by Paul Williams, published in 1999 by Entwhistle Books.This book explores the American literary landscape, examining the...

William Blake's "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" is a profound and humorous exploration of morality and religion, presented in 70 concise aphorisms. This beautifully illustrated edition features...

Black Dragon recounts the experience of a single Marine rifle company and its drive through the central Pacific in World War II. Through painstaking research and extensive interviews with surviving...

Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan is a powerful coming-of-age story about a young girl's struggle to fit into society. Malaya Clondon feels suffocated by her mother's expectations and the pressures...

Nora Ephron's collected works offer a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and comfort, making this a must-have for anyone interested in her writing. The collection includes her essays on friendship,...

A vivid and passionate novel of Scotland's most dramatic period, set against the backdrop of civil war and conflicting ideologies. In 1574, young Will Fowler finds himself at the centre of a...

William Blake's Complete Poems is a comprehensive collection of the English Romantic poet's most celebrated works. Spanning his entire oeuvre, this volume brings together poems that showcase Blake's...

The Monk: The Life and Crimes of Ireland's Most Enigmatic Gang Boss The life of Gerry Hutch, a Dublin inner-city resident, was marked by a reputation as a Robin Hood figure, fighting the law and...

Struggling to write an essay about A Streetcar Named Desire? This guide provides strategies and ideas for closely reading the play, including an act-by-act plot summary with analysis points and an...

The sky above the port was a dull, television-like grey, tuned to a dead channel. In this bleak world, William Gibson's groundbreaking novel Neuromancer explores the intersection of technology and...

The Poetry Pharmacy Returns offers a fresh prescription for courage, healing, and hope. William Sieghart's latest collection brings together tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies,...

Scott Walker: The Rhymes of Goodbye This book tells the story of Scott Walker's life and work through his songs, a track-by-track commentary that covers his entire career from the first Walker...

The Princess Bride S. Morgenstern's story of True Love and High Adventure by William GoldmanA tale of pirates, evil princes, sorcerers and true love, this story has captivated readers for over 30...

A Book of Marian Prayers is a comprehensive collection of Christ-centered Marian prayers compiled by William G. Storey. These prayers, taken from the great tradition of Catholic devotional prayer,...

Shakespeare's Sonnets in large print, a collection of 154 poems that explore love, beauty, and mortality.Written in 16 point type, this edition of Sonnets by William Shakespeare is designed to be...

This 1871 guide provides insight into the design, construction, and use of water wheels, a historical text that remains relevant for those interested in this technology.Written by William Cullen,...

The Rodchenkov Affair: A Breathtakingly Candid Story The full story behind the biggest sports scandal the world has ever seen. In 2015, Russia's Anti-Doping Centre was suspended by the World...

Shrek! is a charming tale about an ogre who leaves his swampy home to explore the world. William Steig's beautifully illustrated book follows the journey of a horrid little ogre as he encounters a...

A collection of poems offering comfort, inspiration and reflection on life's challenges. William Sieghart's Poetry Pharmacy presents a selection of powerful and wise poems, carefully chosen to...

Transforming the Irvine Ranch tells the story of Orange County's transformation from 93,000 acres of farmland into an iconic Southern California landscape of beaches and modernist architecture.The...

The Ritz London: The Cookbook by John Williams is a comprehensive guide to the restaurant's signature dishes. This book features 100 recipes, including Roast scallops bergamot & avocado, Saddle of...

This early comedy by William Shakespeare is a feast of language, featuring four bachelors who have dedicated themselves to chastity and scholarly pursuits. Their lives are soon disrupted by the...

Egypt, 70BC, is a land on the brink of collapse. A merciless killer stalks the land, driven by a mission to find and destroy the last members of an ancient order, the Medjay. Their bloodline is to be...

William Steig's Shrek! is a charming tale about an ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to explore the world. A creature often considered hideous, he finds himself drawn to the most unlikely of...

Seven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro from Blank Page to Book by Allison K Williams Get expert guidance on writing and revising your book with this practical guide. As a seasoned editor, Allison K...

Accessible and engaging, Much Ado About Nothing is a popular text for study by secondary students around the world. This edition of William Shakespeare's play features illustrations, preliminary...

Get the most out of your Triumph TR6 purchase with this expert guide. Roger Williams' step-by-step advice helps you understand the car's value and condition, ensuring you make a well-informed...

William Goldman, the acclaimed screenwriter behind iconic films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, shares his unique perspective on the world of Hollywood and screenwriting in this personal...

Thought Vibration explores the law of attraction in the thought world, drawing parallels between the mental and physical laws. Atkinson explains that thought vibrations are as real as those...

Hebrewisms of West Africa by Joseph J. Williams This book explores the Hebraic practices, customs, and beliefs found among the people of Jamaica and the Ashanti of West Africa. Williams examines the...

Dan Armstrong's holiday plans are quickly derailed when he stumbles upon an argument between two of the British media stars on board a superyacht in Portofino. As a successful private investigator,...

Rebuilding the Small-Block Mopar is a comprehensive guide to restoring and maintaining these powerful engines, which powered a range of vehicles from 1964 onwards.Author William Burt provides...

Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &C., Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout FliesFirst published in 1855, this book is a comprehensive guide to fly making and...

William Shakespeare's Sonnets is a beautifully designed edition of the Bard's most beloved poems, featuring valuable tools for educators and scholars alike.This authoritative edition includes full...

A plane crashes on an uninhabited island, leaving a group of schoolboys as the only survivors. As they wait for rescue, their sense of order and innocence begins to fade, replaced by a darker, more...

Jack Frost: The End Becomes the BeginningWilliam Joyce's epic chapter book series concludes with a thrilling final battle. The Guardians, once united in their quest to defeat Pitch, now face a new...

William Barrett's seminal work on existentialist philosophy, first published in 1958, remains a cornerstone of the subject. This book offers a clear and concise definition of existentialism, tracing...

Sonata marks the final installment of Charles Bowden's "Unnatural History of America" series. In this latest work, Bowden shifts his focus from violence and war to rebirth and regrowth. Rendered in...

Published in 1798, Lyrical Ballads is a groundbreaking collection of poems that marked the beginning of the English Romantic Movement in literature. Co-written by friends William Wordsworth and...

The Merchant of Venice is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition of William Shakespeare's play features accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations,...

Adventures in the Afterlife is a profound exploration of the human spirit, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of existence beyond our physical lives.The author's personal journey, sparked by...

Achieving Our Country challenges the notion that America's past is irredeemably tainted by its history. Instead, Richard Rorty argues that this perception has led to a debilitating mentality of shame...

Nat Tate: An American Artist by William Boyd is a rare and intriguing novel that explores the life of a young American artist. First published in 1998, this first edition hardcover book is a unique...

This guidebook offers a unique perspective on raising a highly sensitive child, helping caregivers understand their child's experiences and provide the support they need to thrive.Written by James...

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams is a spellbinding modern fairytale of love, hope, and the power of art. When Ricki Wilde, a talented and impulsive young woman, leaves behind her wealth...

The Friedkin Connection A Memoir by William Friedkin A candid look at Hollywood's rebellious and alternative era, The Friedkin Connection takes readers on a journey from the streets of Chicago to the...

William Blake's America a Prophecy is a unique and esoteric work of poetry that explores the metaphysical dimensions of the American Revolution. This high-quality facsimile edition features Blake's...

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner A powerful exploration of family relationships, this novel depicts the gradual disintegration of a Southern family through four fractured narratives. The...

Priceless: The Hidden Psychology of Value explores how we perceive value and why businesses set the prices we pay. Bestselling author William Poundstone reveals the secrets that multinationals are...

Billionaire investors are often shrouded in mystery, but what if their success extends beyond the financial realm? William Green, a seasoned journalist, has spent nearly twenty-five years uncovering...

Under the Wig is a gripping memoir that offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at some of the most famous criminal cases of modern times. William Clegg, one of the country's greatest jury...

Discover the fascinating stories of Britain's monarchs in this lively comic-strip guide. From medieval kings to the newly crowned King Charles III, explore the lives of those who have worn the crown...

Mr Darley's Arabian High Life, Low Life, Sporting Life: a History of Racing in 25 HorsesThis book tells the story of how one horse changed the face of racing forever. In 1704, Thomas Darley sent home...

A comprehensive guide for parents of premature babies, covering everything from birth to age one. This authoritative and reassuring book provides valuable information and reassurance for those...

Ernst Mach's seminal work, The Analysis of Sensations and the Relation of the Physical to the Psychical, is a foundational text in the history of psychology and philosophy. First translated into...

Dan Armstrong's latest security job seems like an easy one: providing protection at a private villa in Tuscany. However, things take a deadly turn when one of the guests is found murdered.A complex...

Dan Armstrong, an ex-con turned private investigator, is approached by Bianca Moretti for help with a case that will test his skills. A guest has been found dead at her father's luxurious retreat on...

Othello: A-Level and GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition is a comprehensive guide to William Shakespeare's play, ideal for A-level and GCSE 9-1 students. This edition features the complete play in an...

Tennessee Williams's poignant play, The Glass Menagerie, is a powerful exploration of loneliness and lost love. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features a new introduction by Robert Bray, adding...

The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare that has been a cornerstone of theatre and academic study for centuries. This revised edition brings the Arden Third series edition up-to-date, with a new...

Killing Hope: A comprehensive account of America's covert and overt military actions in the world, from the 1940s to the present day. William Blum examines the US's role in shaping global events,...

The Fourth Turning: What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with DestinyWilliam Strauss and Neil Howe explore a provocative theory of American history, revealing a distinct...

Douglas MacArthur, one of the most brilliant and controversial military figures of the twentieth century, is the subject of this inspiring and thought-provoking biography. The author, William...

William Green's insightful book draws on interviews with over forty of the world's greatest investors to demonstrate that the skills that build wealth also apply to everyday life.The most successful...

A Good Man in Africa by William Boyd is a humorous and entertaining novel about a young diplomat's misadventures in Africa. Morgan Leafy, the protagonist, finds himself in a series of awkward and...

Vaughan Williams' Norfolk Rhapsody is a work of musical genius, composed in 1906. The piece was first performed on 23 August 1906, with a second performance taking place in Bournemouth on 21 May 1914...