1451 results for 'Breathnach, Sarah Ban'

Malala Yousafzai's story is one of extraordinary courage and conviction. Born in a valley in Pakistan, she defied the Taliban's oppression to seek an education, sparking a worldwide movement for...

The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis was the most perilous event in history, when mankind faced a looming nuclear collision between the United States and Soviet Union. Max Hastings's graphic new history...

Bantu Contributions in Brazilian Popular Music: Ethnomusicological Perspectives is a seminal work that explores the cultural significance of African musical elements in Brazilian popular music. This...

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff is a gripping tale of female empowerment and survival in rural India. When Geeta, a widow, is approached by other women in her village to help them rid themselves...

The Kingdom of Benin is a fascinating history of the ancient kingdom, its people, and their way of life. This book explores how the nation developed over time, from the tribes that lived there to the...

Luna the Loom Band Fairy's magic is all about having fun making things with loom bands. But when her special golden loom is stolen, everything starts to go wrong. Kirsty and Rachel must work together...

The Knight Watchman: The Golden Age collects the greatest stories of a legendary hero in crisp black and white. This remastered volume brings together tales of crime-fighting, high-stakes adventure...

Lands of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain explores the complex and fascinating history of these four countries, revealing how they have shaped each other over the...

Urban Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern-Day Quilts Discover the art of quilting with this beginner-friendly guide, featuring 10 unique quilt designs that can be made in various sizes. With...

Ravensbrück, the only concentration camp designed specifically for women, holds a dark and disturbing place in history. In May 1939, 800 women - including housewives, doctors, and opera singers -...

Sarah Morgan's Beach House Summer is a heartwarming and romantic novel about two women who find an unlikely friendship in a summer of new beginnings. After a high-profile marriage ends in tragedy,...

The fantasy novel that every fantasy reader has been waiting for is now available. Long Live Evil is a glorious, swoon-worthy villain romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.A magical...

PC Rachel Prince returns to cruising after a difficult trial, seeking a chance to recharge and reevaluate her future. She's offered a free luxury cruise aboard the Coral Queen, which coincides with...

Discover the incredible power of fonts and how they shape our perceptions and emotions. Graphic designer Sarah Hyndman explores the fascinating world of typography, revealing how fonts influence our...

The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan is an unforgettable tale of adventure and self-discovery. When three women from different walks of life embark on a life-changing journey across America, they...

The Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine: A Story of Science and Survival In January 2020, Sarah Gilbert and her team at Oxford University were racing against time to develop a vaccine against a mysterious...

Take Your Band Saw Box to the Next Level is a comprehensive guide to creating intricate band saw boxes. With hundreds of clear color photographs, the book takes you through the process of tool...

Gold from Scrap: A Handbook for the Global Urban Miner Discover how to extract precious metals from everyday objects. This comprehensive guide shows you how to detect and extract gold, silver, and...

Discover the fascinating world of money in this engaging non-fiction book. Kalpana Fitzpatrick explores the role of money in our lives, how we make it, and how it grows. This book provides a...

When the Music's Over, the 23rd DCI Banks novel, is a gripping police procedural that delves into the darker side of human nature. In a shocking discovery, a young girl's body is found with signs of...

The Railway Revolution: Band 16/Sapphire (Collins Big Cat) Discover the story behind the rapid expansion of railways in Victorian England. In 1804, the first steam train embarked on a nine-mile...

A boy makes a paper plane and accidentally throws it over the wall. On the other side, a boy named Joe lives and wants to play too. This wordless picture book tells a story of friendship through...

The Music Makers: Band 14/Ruby is an engaging book that explores the world of music, packed with fascinating facts about famous musicians and behind-the-scenes roles like band managers and music...

Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat and If You Were Not You Would Know About It is the most comprehensive collection of Banksy's street art to date. Spanning over two decades, this new...

A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel by Elizabeth George is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a young man's tragic death sets off a chain of events,...

A traditional tale retold in a fun and lively way, this book tells the story of Dick Whittington's journey to London in search of a better life. However, the city is not as glamorous as he imagined,...

This prayer book offers 40 Scripture-based prayers to help you align your heart with God's will for your marriage and overcome challenges. By praying Scripture, you can build confidence in coming...

The Haynes BSA Bantam Owners Workshop Manual is a comprehensive guide for motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. With easy-to-follow instructions and hundreds of photographs and illustrations, this...

The Downhill Hiking Club: A 470-kilometre journey across Lebanon, from the Israeli border to the Syrian border, undertaken by three friends with little experience and a lot of enthusiasm.Dom Joly,...

Crow Planet: A Tribute to the Urban Wildlife Lyanda Lynn Haupt's book is a tribute to the crow, an animal that thrives in our midst. With more crows than ever, their abundance is both a sign of...

Urban Food Mapping: A New Approach to Understanding Our Urban Food Systems As cities continue to grow and evolve, it's essential to have a clear understanding of how we feed ourselves as urban...

Lucy, a regular accountant, has been thrust into a magical world as a werewolf. After a tryst with the wrong incubus, she's forced to navigate a violent new realm as the alpha of a pack she doesn't...

Surviving an Urban Disaster Quick-Start Survival Guide by Richard Duarte provides a practical and easy-to-follow guide to urban preparedness. This concise guide covers essential survival basics,...

Heaven's Bankers: A Critical Look at Islamic Finance The global economy is increasingly reliant on a trillion-dollar financial industry that adheres to Sharia law. Governments and corporations in the...

Learn to play the banjo with confidence and style. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to get started, from buying and tuning your instrument to playing chords and picking...

For those planning to travel to Albania, this phrasebook provides essential phrases for everyday communication. It covers topics such as directions, transportation, shopping, and greetings, helping...

London's Street Trees: A Field Guide to the Urban ForestThis comprehensive guide explores the fascinating world of street trees in London, providing an in-depth look at their history, ecology, and...

Commercial Lending Principles and Practice provides a practical guide to analyzing the creditworthiness of customers and their businesses in today's economic climate. Endorsed by the Chartered Banker...

Swing with a Band by Tim Gordon is a collection of 11 great jazz standards performed by a septet of all-star musicians. This music book features the solo part for each piece, accompanied by a CD...

Her Husband's Mistake by Sheila O'Flanagan is a heart-wrenching novel about a marriage turned upside down. When Roxy discovers her husband Dave in bed with their neighbour, she is forced to...

First published in 2011, this book is a comprehensive guide to Labanotation, covering its application in pantomime gestures, prop handling, and choreography.The authors, Ann Hutchinson Guest and...

Tower of Basel is the first investigative history of the world's most secretive global financial institution. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), created in 1930, is a central bankers' own...

Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself Heirloom Edition by Matthew Gray Gubler is a heartwarming tale about embracing individuality. With a unique appearance and a...

Discover the impact of your daily choices on the environment with this comprehensive guide to reducing your carbon footprint.Leading carbon expert Mike Berners-Lee shares new research and insights on...

Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. This book offers beginners instructions for using the double-slotted heddle, a technique that makes...

Behind the scenes of one of rock's most iconic bands, a unique and intimate story unfolds. Peter Hince, the band's long-time road manager, shares his remarkable experiences touring the world with...

The Ghost Map is a gripping story of Victorian London, where a massive cholera epidemic threatened to destroy the city. Steven Johnson masterfully weaves together the tale of two unlikely heroes,...

A comprehensive guide to urban forestry, this handbook provides a global overview of the science and practice of managing trees in cities. It explores the multiple roles and benefits of urban green...

Helping you learn and review foreign words has never been easier. This 5000-word dictionary is designed to support language learners, providing a comprehensive collection of commonly used words in...

A heartwarming tale about an otter named Oliver, written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres. Living alone in his riverbank home, Oliver is happy to spend his days swimming and exploring the twisty-rooted...

The Ghost Runner: The Tragedy of the Man They Couldn't Stop In the 1950s, a young man's life was marked by a series of unlikely events that would ultimately define him as a runner. As a hapless...

You were born to be great, to succeed - to be a powerful, confident, happy person. If you don't feel like that right now, it's time to get back on track. Richard Bandler, the world-famous co-creator...

Cal Flyn's Islands of Abandonment is a thought-provoking exploration of the natural world's ability to flourish in the aftermath of human abandonment. From the irradiated grounds of Chernobyl to the...

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff In a small village, life as a widow is often seen as a peaceful existence. However, when the women in the community decide they too want to be widows, the dynamics...

A tongue-in-cheek guide to keeping a happy husband, written from a retro perspective. This humorous volume offers practical advice on pampering and pleasing your partner, drawing on traditional...

For older adults looking to maintain their strength and day-to-day health from the comfort of home, this book offers a valuable resource. Fitness coach Karina Inkster provides an overview of the...

Get to know the countryside with this detailed map of Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton. The Ordnance Survey's EXP 191 map provides comprehensive coverage of the area, including essential...

Bang: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena Discover the awe-inspiring natural world through the eyes of award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. This stunning book showcases the planet's most...

Join Dickon on an unforgettable adventure as he recounts the first round-world voyage of Sir Francis Drake. This gripping tale brings to life the harsh realities of life on board ship in Tudor times,...

The Camel Fair is a heartwarming account of a holiday in India, told through the eyes of a child visiting relatives. The highlight of the trip is the spectacular Pushkar Camel Fair, which takes...

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,...

The Pyramid of Lies: A Story of Ambition and Greed In 2021, Greensill Capital, a financial technology company founded by Lex Greensill, collapsed into administration. This dramatic event was just the...

Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall Revised and Illustrated Edition by Will Ellsworth-Jones is a fully revised and richly illustrated biography that pieces together the life and work of one of the most...

Girls With Balls tells the extraordinary story of the time when women ruled the soccer world. During World War I, women's soccer began to flourish among factory workers, and by 1920 had become a...

Darth Bane, a figure of chilling menace, emerges in this gripping Star Wars Legends novel. On the run from Republic forces, a young man named Dessel joins the Sith army and quickly gains notoriety as...

This Band Has No Past: The Story of Cheap Trick's Rise to Rock Stardom Cheap Trick's debut album arrived in 1977, a pivotal year for vinyl sales, and the band's story is one of perseverance and...

The New Bandsaw Box Book: Techniques and Patterns for the Modern Woodworker by David Picciuto Creating a wooden box is a rewarding woodworking project that offers a perfect blend of challenge and...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a rhyming preschool favourite. Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Who else wants to join the band? Lift...

The Piano Shop on the Left Bank: A Journey into the Heart of Music Tucked away in a Parisian street, a mysterious piano repair shop beckons. For T. E. Carhart, a chance encounter with this enigmatic...

The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee In the midst of heightened political tension, a murder sets off a chain of events that threatens to plunge the city into all-out religious war. As the Imperial...

The Urban Woodsman is a guide for those looking to connect with their environment through a creative outlet. The book begins by exploring the best ways to source local timber, followed by an...

The Hunt: The True Story of the Secret Mission to Catch a Taliban Warlord by Andy McNab In the aftermath of 9/11, the world was gripped by fear of terrorism. In Afghanistan, the Taliban had taken...

Something strange lurks within the forests of North America: a mysterious hairy creature known as Bigfoot. But does Bigfoot really exist or is the whole thing made up? This non-fiction book by Mike...

Thunder and Lightning is a memoir of life on the tough streets of Bangor, a town where the IRA, UDA, and UVF were causing chaos, yet the author's concerns were more focused on making his first...

The universe began with a massive explosion, and from that moment on, everything changed. In this engaging book, discover how our solar system and planet were formed, and how life on Earth began in...

Guns N' Roses' story is one of raw energy and unbridled success, from their emergence in the 1980s to their current status as a global rock phenomenon. Their debut album Appetite For Destruction,...

Star Boy's Surprise is a heartwarming science fiction story about a young boy who lives in deep space with his robot companion, Ace. For his birthday, Star Boy longs for a surprise, but how can a...

Bang! tells the story of how life on Earth began, from the very start of our planet to the arrival of humans. A journey through billions of years of history, it follows the evolution of tiny cells,...

Inside the South African Reserve Bank: Its Origins and Secrets Exposed by Stephen Mitford Goodson provides a unique perspective on the country's central banking institution. As a non-executive...

On the Banks of the Bayou is the latest title in a beloved series that has captivated readers for generations.Set in the vibrant city of Louisiana, this book follows the story of a young woman as she...

The Trumpet Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing the Trumpet For over 150 years, this complete pedagogical method has been the go-to reference for trumpet players of all levels. Written by...

The Art of Urban Survival offers practical advice on how to prepare for and react to life-threatening situations in the modern urban environment. Drawing on psychology, sociology, anthropology,...

A comprehensive guide to the badges, buttons, blanks and supplies used in the husbandry of livestock, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and practice of animal...

Discover the life and theories of Georges Lemaître, the pioneering physicist who shaped our understanding of the universe. This concise guide explores the work of Lemaître, who, as a priest and...

Transit Maps of the World is a comprehensive collection of every rapid-transit system on earth, showcasing the history of urban transport systems through glorious, colourful graphics. The book...

A Brief History of Time From the Big Bang to Black Holes by Stephen Hawking First published in 1988, this groundbreaking book has become a landmark in scientific writing, with over nine million...

The Essential Norn Irish Yer Man's A to Z Guide to Everyday Banter is your key to unlocking local lingo. Self-proclaimed expert Owen Kelly has compiled a comprehensive introduction to Ulster's unique...

Lean Thinking is a practical guide to eliminating waste and creating value in your organisation. Written by James Womack, this revised edition provides new insights into the principles of lean...

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind is a timeless guide to harnessing the immense power of your mind to positively influence your life. Written by Dr. Joseph Murphy, a renowned author in the...

Japan's contemporary architecture has long been renowned for its innovative approach to sustainability and creativity. This unique style has earned recognition worldwide, with eight Japanese...

Cait Flanders' journey of a year without shopping is a profoundly transformative tale of self-discovery and change. Despite struggling to save money despite clearing nearly $30,000 of consumer debt,...

East is a vibrant and easy-to-make cookbook that showcases the flavors of Asian cuisine. With 120 practical and mouth-watering recipes, Meera Sodha's collection features dishes inspired by India,...

The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds The story of The KLF is one of mystery and enigma. From their rise to fame as the bestselling singles band in the world, to their sudden...

Rachel Parker, a skilled problem solver, is hired by Thomas Yates, the 12th Earl of Glenbourne, to be his wife for three months. The Earl's family trust fund is at stake, and he needs a wife by his...

A heart-wrenching and gripping emotional novel about love, friendship and what it truly means to be a parent. When Rebecca and her husband Jack's doorbell rings on a cold Friday evening, they are...

Tallulah Bankhead: A Life from Beginning to End Tallulah Bankhead was a trailblazer from birth, forging her own path in life. She pursued her dreams in the theatre, first in New York and then in...

Dick Winters' remarkable memoir tells the untold story of Easy Company's experiences from D-Day to the final defeat of Hitler. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment underwent gruelling training to...

Learn to capture the human figure in a new light with Sketching People, a comprehensive guide to drawing people. Lynne Chapman shares her expertise as an urban sketcher to help you improve your...

One For My Enemy is a romantic tale of ambition, sacrifice and the enduring power of family legacies, set against the backdrop of magical Manhattan.In this gripping retelling of a classic story, two...

Discover the magic of the Irish language with words that reveal the natural world. Manchán Magan explores the fascinating realm of Irish words, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. From the...