1431 results for 'Boyd, Stuart'

Being Daoist: The Way of Drifting with the Current (Revised Edition) offers an interpretation of the fundamental principles of living and thinking as a Daoist, providing a primer for Westerners on...

This beautifully bound anthology brings together some of Ireland's most spine-tingling ghost stories. Featuring contributions from masters such as Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker, alongside...

The Admiral Benbow: A Naval Legend Born Admiral John Benbow was a man of unyielding courage and ruthless methods, earning him a reputation as a formidable naval hero. His life was marked by dramatic...

The discovery of insulin in 1922 marked a significant medical breakthrough. This remarkable story is told by Stuart Bradwel in "Insulin: A Hundred-Year History", which sets professional narrative...

Abigail Stuart had planned to be a widow. She had arranged for a quick ceremony with her patient, Jeremiah Calhoun, before he died, giving her the rights to his Ozark farm and ensuring his sister's...

Explore the diverse coastline of Scotland in this comprehensive survey. From rugged shores to serene beaches, and from industrial hubs to small villages, Stuart Fisher takes you on a journey along...

The Allied Armor in Normandy explores the pivotal role played by armored vehicles during the 1944 Normandy invasion. This volume delves into the experiences of the Allied Armored divisions, examining...

John Stuart Mill's moral and political philosophy is explored in this original study by Frederick Rosen. The work examines the main themes from Mill's major writings, including System of Logic (1843)...

The Dead Father: A Psychoanalytic Inquiry by Lila J. Kalinich and Stuart W. Taylor provides a crucial framework for understanding the evolving role of the father in modern psychoanalysis. This book...

This collection represents over 25 years of writing about female icons and biography. Carl Rollyson shares insights from his work on Marilyn Monroe, Lillian Hellman, Martha Gellhorn, Rebecca West,...

The Criminology Theory Reader brings together key essays on crime causation from leading criminologists. Edited by Stuart Henry and Werner Einstadter, this anthology presents a comprehensive overview...

Cultural Studies by Fred Inglis provides a critical and historical account of the field, stripping away philosophical incoherence to reveal its common focus. The book charts the development of...

The Whitney Navy Revolver: A Reference of the Models and Types, 1857-1866 This book provides a comprehensive reference for the Whitney Navy Revolver, a famous firearm manufactured by Eli Whitney, Jr...

Box Art: A Celebration of the Unconventional Out of the Box is a fascinating journey into the world of box art, a unique and diverse art form that reimagines the ordinary and stimulates endless...

Early Modern Wales, c. 1525-1640 provides a comprehensive examination of the main trends in Wales during the century following the Tudor settlement. The book focuses on the social structure,...

The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the WorldA comprehensive and insightful exploration of modern diplomatic history, this book delves into the key...

Thomas Carlyle's Past and Present (1843) was a groundbreaking work that delivered a prophetic warning of impending disaster for mid-Victorian Britain. Its impact was immediate and profound, shaping...

The 1745 Jacobite Rebellion was a pivotal moment in British history. When Charles Edward Stuart sailed from France to Scotland in July 1745, few people within Britain were alarmed by his claim to the...

Scotch: The Stories Behind Scotland's Iconic Spirit explores the world of scotch whisky through stunning photography and engaging texts. Authors Horst A. Friedrichs and Stuart Husband embark on an...

A woman's quiet life in a small Minnesota town is shattered when a murder victim falls at her feet. Elizabeth Stuart had hoped to leave her troubled past behind, but the locals' suspicion and...

Charles I by Jacob Abbott is a historical biography of King Charles the First, born in Scotland. This account explores the life and reign of a monarch who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from...

The Last Musketeer by Stuart Gibbs is a thrilling time travel adventure that follows Greg Rich as he embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his missing family. When his parents vanish from the 17th...

Stuart Hall's Modernity and its Futures is a comprehensive introduction to the forces reshaping modern industrial societies. This book explores the new patterns, structures, and relationships...

Go Lightly is a humorous and poignant novel about navigating the complexities of young adulthood. Brydie Lee-Kennedy's sharp and witty prose explores the chaos, panic, and joy that come with being...

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 Volume III - Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign is the final volume in Ezra Carman's comprehensive study of the 1862 campaign. This third...

The Wey Forrit by Stuart McHardy is a thought-provoking work that challenges the conventional wisdom on Britain's political landscape. Written in Scots, this book offers a communitarian perspective...

Eleven-year-old Benny Feldman has a secret: he's been playing klezmer music in his head. When he signs up his imaginary band to play at school, it sparks a quest to find real-life musicians to join...

The Classification of Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age Copper and Bronze Axe-heads from Southern Britain by Stuart Needham presents a comprehensive classification of early metal age axe-heads,...

Madison made history in the sixties. Landmark civil rights laws were passed and pivotal campus protests took place. A spring block party turned into a three-night riot, amidst urban renewal troubles...

E.B. White was a renowned author whose life is as fascinating as his writing. Best known for creating beloved children's books like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, White's career spanned decades...

The Trial is a haunting account of a young man's struggle to prove his innocence in a seemingly unjust system. On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, Joseph K is arrested and taken to a mysterious...

The Vale of the Red Horse marks a pivotal moment in English history as bitter divisions within the Stuart dynasty threaten to engulf the nation in civil war. In October 1642, thirty thousand men...

A radical new history of post-modernity reveals how this creative destruction has reshaped our world. From its origins in the early 1970s to its impact today, Stuart Jeffries explores the complex and...

The Tank Manual Normandy 1944 offers a unique insight into the Allied tanks that played a crucial role in the Battle of Normandy. This collection of original documents provides a fascinating glimpse...

Stuart Pearce's story of England's 1996 European Championships is one of joy, heartbreak and camaraderie. The book recounts his experiences alongside Paul Gascoigne and Gareth Southgate, including...

The Country Rock Guitar Book: Mastering Authentic Techniques and Licks. Learn to play country rock guitar with this comprehensive guide, born from the collision of styles in the late '60s that...

Arms control and disarmament are crucial elements in promoting international peace and security. In this concise volume, Stuart Casey-Maslen provides an objective appraisal of international arms...

Aucassin and Nicolette A Facing-page Edition and Translation by Robert Stuart Sturges is a medieval French comic masterpiece. This edition presents the thirteenth-century text alongside a modern...

Preston Sturges's films are renowned for their unique blend of wit and social critique. This in-depth analysis explores ten of his major movies, revealing the structures, motives, and meanings...

The Lindsays of Balcarres: A Century of an Ancient Scottish Family in Photographs Discover the fascinating story of the Lindsay family, whose roots stretch back to Charlemagne. This captivating...

The Social Life of Coffee: The Emergence of the British Coffeehouse by Brian William Cowan In 17th-century Britain, a new social institution emerged as the primary place for consumption of coffee...

Australia's Boldest Experiment: War and Reconstruction in the 1940s by Stuart Macintyre In the aftermath of World War I and the Great Depression, Australia faced significant challenges. Yet, under...

Victorian Pain by Rachel Ablow explores how writers and thinkers of the 19th century grappled with the concept of pain. As new scientific understandings made it conceivable to eradicate pain, this...

Ludwig von Mises's Notes and Recollections with The Historical Setting of the Austrian School of Economics is a unique insight into the development of his intellectual thought. Written between 1940...

This introductory text explores how individuals in a pluralistic society can accept a common social ethic - a publicly justified morality. It delves into key concepts such as liberty, harm to others,...

Stuart Ross McCallum shares his personal account of living with epilepsy, from his early experiences as a teenager to his eventual recovery from a life-changing brain operation. This honest and...

Charles Spencer explores the violent clash of ideals that led to the execution of King Charles I in 1649. A tribunal of 135 men was gathered to try the king, and although he refused to acknowledge...

The People's Songs: A History of Modern Britain in 50 RecordsThis book tells the story of post-war Britain through its popular music, exploring how songs have reflected and shaped our times. From...

The Temple and the Lodge by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh This historical detective story explores the mysterious connection between the Knights Templar and the emergence of Freemasonry in...

The Domestic Herbal Plants for the Home in the Seventeenth Century by Margaret Willes explores the role of gardens and herbs in 17th-century English households. During this period, many homes had...

This concise guide to Embryonic Breathing offers a simple and effective method for opening the lower Elixir Field through Taoist meditation. Based on the 16th-century text "The Lofty and Foremost...

The Traveller and Other Stories by Stuart Neville is a collection of 13 tales that showcase the author's mastery of Irish noir. Spanning a decade of his writing, this anthology features a previously...

Sherlock Holmes: The Dark Mysteries is a collection of nine Gothic adventures featuring the iconic detective. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library series,...

Stuart A. Kauffman's Humanity in a Creative Universe challenges our understanding of evolution and its relationship to science. He argues that the development of life on earth is inherently creative,...

Thomas Hobbes's response to the English Revolution is reinterpreted in this book, challenging the prevailing view of his royalist leanings. Instead, it suggests that Hobbes's publication of Leviathan...

This book offers a new perspective on E. B. Titchener's influential system of psychology, known as introspectionism and structuralism. Christian Beenfeldt reassesses the reasons behind its famous...

Stuart Isacoff's Skill Builders for Alto Saxophone is a comprehensive guide to improving your skills on this popular musical instrument. With 48 pages of expert instruction, you'll learn how to play...

Ways of the World Theater and Cosmopolitanism in the Restoration and Beyond by Laura Jean Rosenthal explores how theater reflected and shaped the complex cultural landscape of 17th-century England...

This study explores the significance of Jesus' interactions with 'marginal' women in the Gospel of Matthew. Stuart L. Love examines these encounters using social-scientific models and comparative...

Web Metrics for Library and Information Professionals by David Stuart provides an up-to-date introduction to web metrics, helping library and information professionals understand the impact of their...

The Representation of the People Act of 1918 was a landmark moment in modern British history, transforming the electoral system and extending the franchise to all adult men for the first time. This...

Crystal Clear: The Selected Prose of John JordanA collection of prose essays and reviews by writer, poet, lecturer, broadcaster and man-of-letters John Jordan, this gathering showcases his expertise...

The Roswell Conspiracy by Boyd Morrison is a gripping thriller that draws on real-life events to create a suspenseful story. In 1947, ten-year-old Fay Allen witnessed a mysterious craft crash in...

Develop your young players' skills and make football fun with this new volume of 101 Youth Football Coaching Sessions. Written by experienced coaches Tony Charles and Stuart Rook, this book offers a...

Oliver Cromwell has defeated his royalist opponents in two civil wars, executed the Stuart king Charles I, laid waste to Ireland, and crushed the late king's son and his Scottish allies. He is master...

Discover the Soul Rhythm Guitar Book Master the iconic guitar skills that defined three generations of music. This comprehensive guide reveals the secrets of combining Gospel, R&B and Jazz to create...

Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors: A Guide for Family and Local Historians provides an in-depth overview of the diverse world of Nonconformity. Almost half of the English population in the...

Stuart Hall's essays on Margaret Thatcher's impact on politics have established him as a leading analyst of contemporary Conservatism. This collection brings together his most insightful work,...

Working with children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour is a complex issue that requires a nuanced approach. Approximately one third of child sexual abuse is carried out by...

Algernon Sidney and the Republican Heritage in England and America provides a rigorous account of the political writings of Algernon Sidney, tracing his ideas in Stuart England and their impact on...

A Multitude of Dreams by Mara Rutherford is a gripping tale of survival and deception set in a kingdom ravaged by the bloody mori roja plague. Princess Imogen's sheltered life at the castle is...

The Age of Public Relations: A Social History of Spin by Stuart Ewen explores the emergence of corporate image management as a paramount feature of American society in the early 20th century. This...

Evie Stuart's life is one of routine and familiarity. Living on her family's remote farm in the Scottish Highlands, she knows every inch of the local village of Lockton like the back of her hand. But...

The Jacobite '45: A Military Response in Crisis In the late summer of 1745, Charles Edward Stuart's last Jacobite Rising began, leaving the British Army ill-prepared to respond. With its most...

Sonia Boyce: Speaking in Tongues by Gilane Tawadros is a thought-provoking monograph that explores the artist's trajectory from early graphic work to her recent mixed-media pieces. The book delves...

Territory and Sovereignty: A Critical Analysis of the Contemporary "War on Terror". The concept of territory is under siege in today's global politics. Deterritorialized terrorist organizations, such...

Suicide by Proxy in Early Modern Germany explores how a peculiar crime emerged as an unintended consequence of aggressive social disciplining campaigns. In the 17th and 18th centuries, people who...

Citizen Witnessing: Rethinking Journalism in Times of Crisis Stuart Allan explores the role of ordinary citizens in news reporting, challenging traditional distinctions between amateur and...

Ethnic conflict has long been a driving force behind wars worldwide. Yet, it remains an enigma. Stuart Kaufman challenges the notion that ethnic tensions are permanent and instead seeks to understand...

Terror Town by Stuart M. Kaminsky is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When three seemingly unrelated individuals - Anita Mills, Richard Allen Smith, and Carl Zwick...

The Problem of Democracy in the Age of Slavery Garrisonian Abolitionists and Transatlantic Reform by W. Caleb McDaniel is a study that reinterprets the role of American reformers known as...

For over 4 billion people worldwide, annual income is less than $1,500. This phenomenon has led to the development of new business models and opportunities for sustainable growth. The concept of...

Ghost Stories From The North Country by Henry Stuart Tegner MA is a meticulously researched collection of tales and legends from the North East of England. First published in 1974, this re-issue...

The Victorian period in Britain was marked by an "age of reform." Two prominent intellects, William Whewell and John Stuart Mill, were among those who sought to effect social change through the...

The Ninth US Army: A Study of Uncommon Leadership. This book examines the careers of William Simpson and James Moore, two career military men who played a crucial role in World War II. Working...

Excavation in Palestine explores the history and practice of archaeological excavation in the region. This background volume to the Cities of the Biblical World series provides an introduction to the...

Discover the art of bad behaviour in Renaissance Britain, where insults, mocking accents, and outrageous behaviour were all part of everyday life. From courtiers to commoners, everyone had their own...

The King Over the Water: A Complete History of the Jacobites A sweeping narrative that weaves together the complex and dramatic tale of the Jacobite movement in Scotland, England, and Ireland. From...

At the bottom of a sharply descending street in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, new residents have moved into number 44 Scotland Street. They appear to be a mystery, but so do other things. Recent...

James II King in Exile is a groundbreaking study of the final years of Britain's last Catholic king. After his regime collapsed in 1688, James II spent twelve years attempting to recover his throne...

At 6.45 a.m. on Sunday 4 June 1944, Stuart Hills embarked his Sherman DD tank onto an LCT for the first time. Just 20 years old and fresh from Officer Cadet training, he was heading into war.Two days...

The Making of a Leader: Insights from Elite Sport for Business and Leadership Success. Performance psychologist Tom Young draws on his extensive experience working with top-level teams in...

Dar Roberts, a ruthless corporate raider, has built her career on precision and control. Her personal life is just as cold, with no room for love or attachment. Kerry Stuart's arrival in her world is...

The Two Nations and the Educational Structure, 1780-1870 by Brian Simon This study explores the emergence of modern education in England from the 1780s to the securing of universal education with the...

Georges Bataille's Guilty is a deeply personal and philosophical work that chronicles his spiritual and intellectual journey through World War II. Written in diary form, this searing account explores...

Scotland's Future History by Stuart McHardy offers a fresh perspective on Scotland's past. By exploring recent and future developments in archaeology, folklore, and oral history, McHardy challenges...

Building a PC in Easy Steps by Stuart Yarnold provides a comprehensive guide to building and setting up your own computer. This book takes you through all the stages of the process, from buying the...

The Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism by Henry West provides an in-depth exploration of John Stuart Mill's influential essay. This comprehensive guide includes the complete text of...

Church Courts and Personal Morality in Elizabethan England The ecclesiastical courts of Elizabethan and early Stuart England dealt with a range of cases, including adultery, fornication, breach of...

British Cultural Studies: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the central themes that have informed this field. Graeme Turner explores the key concepts and theories that underpin...