1323 results for 'Muriel, Oscar De'

The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette In the late 19th century, the North Pole was a source of fascination, with theories about a verdant island and national glory at stake. James...

The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici by Christopher Hibbert This book explores the extraordinary influence of the Medici family on Florence's history. From their rise to power in the early 1430s,...

The Tour According to G: My Journey to the Yellow Jersey by Geraint Thomas Geraint Thomas's remarkable story is one of perseverance and triumph. For years, he was plagued by bad luck and crashes in...

La Palma, the greenest of the Canary Islands, offers walkers a diverse range of landscapes and scenery. From wide valleys to crater landscapes, pine forests, and banana plantations, each corner of...

Sir James de Grispere, newly appointed Royal Household Knight, is tasked with infiltrating and informing on rebels in the midst of the Hundred Years War. As he navigates the treacherous world of...

Superman Dawnbreaker by Matt De la Peña is a gripping story about a young hero struggling to balance his secret identity with the dangers that come with it. Clark Kent's life in Smallville is not as...

Layli and Majnun, a story of star-crossed lovers, has captivated readers for centuries with its poignant story of passion and spiritual longing. Written by Nezami Ganjavi in the 12th century, this...

Orpheus and Company: Contemporary Poems on Greek Mythology by Deborah De Nicola offers a diverse collection of fresh interpretations of Greek myths. This anthology brings together celebrated authors...

In the midst of war-torn kingdoms, loyalty and duty are put to the test. Ransom Barton and his wife Claire de Murrow have arrived in Legault with a claim to reclaim their birthright title. As they...

Get Your Life in Order with Martha Stewart's Expert Guidance Martha Stewart's Organizing The Manual is a comprehensive guide to bringing order to your life, home, and routines. With hundreds of...

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 2 is a comprehensive guide to the art of French cuisine. First published in 1961, this book represents a commitment to a certain way of life, one that values...

The Night Circus A mysterious and enchanting circus appears seemingly out of nowhere, its black and white striped tents towering above the grey sky. As dusk falls, tiny lights begin to flicker across...

Thirty Days in Paris is a gorgeously romantic and uplifting novel about a woman's journey of self-discovery and second chances. Juliet leaves a piece of her heart in Paris years ago, and now, with...

Experience the authentic flavours of Spain with this comprehensive cookbook from the creators of the acclaimed Barrafina restaurant.Inside, you'll find over 120 recipes to help you recreate the...

Align Your Team for Success with This Powerful Visual Management Tool High-Impact Tools for Teams is a practical guide to using a simple yet powerful tool to help team leaders and members align and...

This comprehensive overview of Chinese porcelain history explores the evolution of the great kilns and the cultural implications of porcelain's shapes, uses, colors, styles, and patterns. From its...

Aesthetics, the second volume of Michel Foucault's collected works, explores the philosophy, literature, and art that shaped his approach to ethics and power. Foucault engages with key thinkers such...

Philippe Coutinho: From Backyard to Superstar The story of Philippe Coutinho is one of passion, dedication and perseverance. From the sun-kissed streets of Rio de Janeiro to the iconic stadiums of...

The Atlas of Microstates is a fascinating atlas that explores the unique history, politics, and self-determination of the world's smallest states. Defined as sovereign states with a very small...

Rudolf Steiner's Rosicrucian Wisdom: An Introduction to Modern Spirituality This comprehensive introduction to modern spirituality presents a unique blend of esoteric teaching and practical...

The Simple Guide to Understanding Shame in Children: What it Is, what Helps and how to Prevent Further Stress Or Trauma by Betsy de ThierryThis accessible guide provides straightforward answers and...

Parzival, composed in the early thirteenth century, is a re-creation and completion of the story left unfinished by its initiator Chrétien de Troyes. Set against the backdrop of King Arthur's court,...

The Mosquito Intruders: Target Burma is a detailed account of the RAF's daring low-level operations against Japan in Burma during World War II. Using diaries, first-hand accounts, and official...

The Form of the Book Book brings together key essays on the history and future of book design from leading graphic designers and theorists. This collection offers in-depth analyses of significant...

Charles II's Illegitimate Children: Royal Bastards The Stuart dynasty was marked by scandal and intrigue, particularly when it came to Charles II's numerous illegitimate children. Born out of...

The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson is a historical novel that explores the tumultuous world of 15th-century France. When her own child dies, young Mette is forced into service as a wet-nurse at...

French Tales offers a rich and varied portrait of French society and culture through its short fiction. Spanning twenty-two regions across France, this collection brings together an engaging range of...

The Royal Ranger: The Missing Prince by John FlanaganWhen the Prince of Gallica goes missing, King Duncan knows that sending troops to rescue him could start a war. Instead, he turns to the Ranger...

Robert McCammon delivers a tour de force of storytelling in this masterful novel, a richly imagined portrait of the magical worldview of the young and the loss of innocence. Set against the idyllic...

Reimagine your biology, health, and the process of aging with Dr. Mark Hyman's guide to longevity. Aging has long been considered a normal process, but science today sees it as a treatable disease...

Unlocking the past is the key to the future. This heart-wrenching tale of love, war, and forgiveness spans two generations, two continents, and a lifetime of secrets. In the present day, Emilie de la...

Nate Silver's latest book, On the Edge, delves into the world of professional risk takers, exploring how they navigate uncertainty and shape modern life. By examining the mindset and strategies of...

Cecily is a gripping epic that reimagines the War of the Roses from a uniquely female perspective. In 1431, a woman's defiance can be a deadly sin, as England's struggle with France and the corrupt...

Geoff Dyer's 'Broadsword Calling Danny Boy' On Where Eagles Dare is a comic tour-de-force of criticism that takes readers on a scene-by-scene analysis of the 1960s war movie. First published as the...

The Man in the Iron Mask is the final episode in the cycle of novels featuring Dumas' celebrated foursome of D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Thirty-five years after their first appearance in...

Know Your Onions: Graphic Design by Drew de Soto is a comprehensive guide to graphic design, offering practical and immediate advice without being condescending or overly technical. This book...

The House of Meetings is a powerful and poignant tale of love, rivalry, and tragedy set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in history. In Moscow, two brothers fall deeply in...

When even the best behaviour management strategies fail, it's easy to feel de-skilled and incompetent. This book offers a fresh perspective on dealing with challenging behaviour and unteachable...

A master forger sets out to transform her fortunes with an unexpected legacy - a shuttered house and its contents. The promise of independence and wealth proves tantalizing, but with it come...

George Duroy, known to his friends as Bel-Ami, is a young and ambitious journalist who quickly makes a success of his new career. However, as he navigates the corrupt society around him, he learns to...

Learn to harness the power of machine learning to improve your investment performance. Marcos Lopez de Prado's book, Advances in Financial Machine Learning, provides a comprehensive guide to applying...

Unlock your creative potential with 62 practical exercises to stimulate your mind. Edward de Bono, a leading authority on creative thinking, presents a unique approach to generating innovative ideas...

Lucien Chardon's ambitions are put to the test as he navigates the treacherous world of Parisian society. With the patronage of Madame de Bargeton, he seeks to make a name for himself among the...

A collection of the year's top food and travel writing, selected by Padma Lakshmi. This anthology celebrates the experiences that connect us all through bold and insightful essays about food,...

Cold War Steve Annual 2024: A Year in Review with a Dose of Cosmic Cynicism Satirist and artist Cold War Steve presents an annual excursion of scandals, absurdities, and farcical monstrosities. This...

The Vampire Boys: True Tales from Operators of the RAF's First Single-Engined Jet by Charlotte Bailey. In 1946, the de Havilland Vampire became the first single-engined jet to enter operational...

Selma van de Perre's remarkable story is one of survival and defiance in the face of unimaginable adversity. As a Jewish resistance fighter and Ravensbrück survivor, Selma recounts her experiences...

Thora A Half-Mermaid Tale by Gillian Johnson is a story about a young girl with a unique heritage. As a half-mermaid, Thora must spend ten years at sea and ten years on land, according to mermaid law...

Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery celebrates the life and work of one of the finest modern potters of the 20th century. Born in Vienna, Rie's successful early career was cut short in 1938 when she...

Heritage Crochet in a New Light offers expert guidance on enriching your crochet projects with traditional techniques. Rita de Maintenon shares her knowledge of heritage fiber arts, providing clear...

Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt is the final book in Lucinda Riley's epic series, The Seven Sisters. Spanning a lifetime of love and loss, this novel draws the series to its stunning conclusion.Set...

Alejandro Valverde, the 'Green Bullet', was a dominant force in Spanish cycling for nearly three decades. His remarkable career was marked by incredible talent, charisma, and a high-wire walk between...

When the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War, a young boy's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts the attention of his piano...

Diana Zahrani is Formula One's first female racing driver this century, a trailblazer in a sport where she's often underestimated. As she takes to the track, her rivals are told to race carefully...

Sophie Fevvers is a mystery, a performance of identity that captivates all who see her. Part swan, part woman, she dazzles with her aerial skills and charms the Prince of Wales. But what lies beneath...

Theodora Morgan, a renowned businesswoman, has built a reputation as a fashion icon, but her personal life has been marred by tragedy. A year ago, her husband and son were kidnapped, and the case...

The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions in Guan Zi's "Purifying the Heart-Mind (Bai Xin)," "Art of the Heart Mind (Xin Shu)," and "Internal Cultivation (Nei Ye)" This collection of...

Léon Delafosse is a rising star in the French music scene, but his path to success is fraught with challenges. As the youngest student ever accepted into the prestigious Paris Conservatory, he needs...

Embracing the joy of Paris wherever you live is within reach with this beautifully photographed guide. American expat Ajiri Aki shares her experiences and lessons learned from living in Paris,...

The Kennedy twins are about to find themselves in a world of trouble. Twin sisters Lily and Daisy live a life controlled by their father Des, who forces them to perform at Eden's, a seedy London club...

The de Havilland Mosquito was a remarkable aircraft that played a crucial role in the RAF's offensive against Nazi Germany during World War II. Nicknamed 'the wooden wonder' for its composite wooden...

Fernando Pessoa's Selected Poems offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century's most innovative writers. This collection features a range of his most famous voices, including...

Don Quixote, a masterpiece of world fiction, chronicles the famous picaresque adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza. Together they...

Ann Voskamp invites you to discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings you deep and...

The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women who Served the Tudor Queens The lives of the ladies-in-waiting to the Tudor queens are a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of history. These...

In 1920s Paris, Tatiana Vytenis has built a new life, one that seems to have left her past behind. As a sought-after model and engaged to the wealthy Gérard de Sainte-Vierge, she feels a sense of...

The Outcasts of Time by Ian Mortimer is a stunningly high-concept historical novel that explores the human condition through a unique and gripping narrative. Set against the backdrop of the Black...

The key to understanding ourselves and our lives lies in exploring the differences between Eastern and Western thought on the nature of the human mind and our place in the world. This book brings...

Over one hundred of the most significant houses of the past hundred years are featured in this comprehensive book on modern architecture. From seminal works by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and...

Art and Architecture: a Place Between by Jane Rendell explores the evolving relationship between artists and architects, challenging traditional boundaries between the two fields. This book delves...

Stepping-stones A Journey Through the Ice Age Caves of the Dordogne offers an intimate understanding of the cave art and artists of France's Dordogne region. Over 25 years of teaching and research,...

Gertrude Stein's most well-known work, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, is presented in an illustrated edition featuring vibrant and fanciful images by artist Maira Kalman. This biography,...

Defeat and Division: France at War, 1939-1942 is a comprehensive account of France's experience during World War II. Douglas Porch examines the events leading to France's collapse in 1940, the...

At St. Aidan's Great boarding school, Greer MacDonald struggles to find her place among the privileged pupils. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a mysterious invitation with just...

Riambel by Priya N. Hein is a powerful and poignant tale that explores the complexities of servitude, seduction, and abandonment in a world marked by class and ethnicity. Against the backdrop of...

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair is a dark fantasy novel that tells the story of Isolde de Lara, who is forced to marry the vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev in order to end a...

Conan the Barbarian: The Age Unconquered Vol.3 is a thrilling new chapter in the ongoing comic series. Jim Zub's action-packed story brings together two legendary heroes, Conan and Kull, as they...

How do you live? This question has obsessed many, but none more than Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, the first truly modern individual. A Renaissance writer, Montaigne's essays, written in the 16th...

A dark and seductive tale of ambition and obsession, An Education in Malice is a Gothic romance that explores the complexities of girlhood, loneliness, and longing. In the isolated and ancient Saint...

Manuel de Pedrolo's post-apocalyptic novel tells the story of two children who survive the destruction of Earth by alien explorers. Alba and Dídac retreat to the forest and journey to the rubble of...

Gerard de Nerval's Selected Writings offers a comprehensive overview of the French writer's innovative and influential body of work. This collection brings together a range of Nerval's poetry, prose,...

Raphael de Valentin, a young aristocrat, has lost all his money in the gaming parlours of Paris. Desperate, he contemplates ending his life by throwing himself into the Seine. His fate is altered by...

When Emma falls for Connor Drake, she knows it's not supposed to happen. But as she's drawn to his poetry and the gentle soul behind it, she can't help but feel a connection. Yet, she can't shake the...

Brother Cadfael's Penance is a gripping mystery novel by Ellis Peters, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 12th-century English Civil War. When Olivier de Bretagne, the son of a monk, is taken...

Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton This concise introduction to the life and thought of Benedict de Spinoza provides a clear and systematic analysis of his philosophical ideas...

Alcohol can be a destructive force in our lives. For Andy Smith, it was ruining his relationships, health and sanity. Despite trying various approaches such as AA, willpower, counselling and...

The Good People by Hannah Kent is a gripping novel based on true events. In 1825, Nóra's life is turned upside down after her husband's sudden death, leaving her to care for her young grandson...

The Wuhan Cover-Up And the Terrifying Bioweapons Arms Race by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A shocking exposé of the cover-up behind the true origins of COVID-19, revealing decades of lies and deceit. Robert...

The Wu-Tang Manual is a comprehensive guide to the philosophy and history of the Wu-Tang Clan, written by the group's de facto leader, The RZA. This book unravels the intricate web of personalities,...

Behind Enemy Lines: The Autobiography of Britain's Most Decorated Living War Hero Sir Tommy Macpherson's remarkable story has remained untold for 65 years, despite his impressive military record. The...

Belle's obsession with her skin and skincare videos has become an all-consuming force in her life. When her estranged mother Noelle mysteriously dies, Belle is left to deal with the consequences,...

J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy-stories" is a seminal essay that defined his vision for fantasy as a literary form, shaping the creation of The Lord of the Rings. This new expanded edition includes...

2000 AD Vs Battle Action: Comics Collide! brings together the iconic worlds of two legendary comics in a thrilling crossover event. This all-new collection reworks classic Battle Action strips into...

The novel is a literary form that has been extensively discussed and debated throughout history. From its origins with Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote to the works of authors such as Jane Austen, F...

Germany's French Allies 1941-45 by Massimiliano Afiero is a comprehensive study of the Wehrmacht's French volunteer units during World War II. These units played a significant role in some of the...

The story of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt is one of remarkable bravery and determination. In the 1960s, she played a crucial role in saving Egypt's ancient temples from destruction by leading a...

Mastering endgame patterns is key to improving your chess game. This comprehensive guide presents 100 essential patterns that can help you spot key moves, analyse and calculate more effectively, and...

The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola In 1851, Louis-Napoleon's coup d'état led to the unjust deportation of Florent Quenu to Devil's Island. He escapes and returns to Paris, only to find the city...

The Interoceptive Mind: From Homeostasis to Awareness by Manos Tsakiris and Helena De Preester is a comprehensive exploration of interoception, the body-to-brain axis that enables us to sense our...

Audie Murphy's memoir of his experiences in World War II is a powerful portrayal of the American GI's at war. Despite initial rejections, Murphy found a place in the infantry and went on to fight in...