1224 results for 'Wapshott, Nicholas'

A Collection of Writings Related to Occult, Esoteric, Rosicrucian and Hermetic Literature, Including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the Tarot, Alchemy and Theosophy Volume 3 by Manly P. Hall;Albert G...

The Memoirs of Baron N. Wrangel, 1847-1920: From Serfdom to Bolshevism is a unique and fascinating account of one man's life in the midst of some of history's most pivotal moments. Born into serfdom...

The Judas Case by Nicholas Graham A gripping mystery set against the backdrop of ancient Israel, where an undercover agent's death sets off a chain of events that threatens to destroy everything...

John Stuart Mill: A Biography explores the life and work of one of Britain's most influential thinkers. This comprehensive biography examines Mill's contributions to various fields, including...

Finance and Accounting for Business: A New Insight, Third Edition by Bob Ryan and Nicholas Collett is a comprehensive guide to accounting and finance for students aiming to work at the highest levels...

Brexit For Dummies by Nicholas Wallwork provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the post-Brexit landscape. This practical book covers the history behind the 2016 referendum, the origins of...

The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Nicholas Carnes and Lilly J. Goren explores how the MCU reflects and shapes our understanding of contemporary politics. With over twenty-five leading...

The Lying Club by Annie Ward is a gripping thriller that weaves together three complex lives in a tangled web of lies and deceit. At an elite private school, Natalie, Brooke, and Asha are bound...

Explore the world of media and film through provocative thinking and insightful perspectives. Your Life is a Movie brings together a diverse range of contributors, including scholars, filmmakers, and...

John Derek: Actor, Director, Photographer is a biography that explores the life and career of Hollywood's most enduring leading man. Born in Hollywood, Derek's striking good looks helped secure him a...

Liturgical Power Between Economic and Political Theology by Nicholas Heron explores an alternative perspective on the relationship between Christianity and politics. Heron argues that Christian...

Gesture and Film Signalling: New Critical Perspectives By Nicholas Chare and Liz Watkins This book explores the significance of gesture in film, from its early days to the present day. Gesture has...

The Death of the Mehdi Army: A Study of Iraq's Most Powerful Militia In 2008, the Mehdi Army militia, once a towering force in post-Saddam Iraq, suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed. This collapse was...

Walter Ralegh's "History of the World" was written during seven years of imprisonment in the Tower of London. With the aid of a library of over 500 books, he produced a massive work of English...

Scaling in Ecology with a Model System offers new insights into key ecological concepts. Aaron Ellison and Nicholas Gotelli synthesise nearly three decades of research on Sarracenia purpurea, the...

The Inner Eye by Nicholas Humphrey explores one of philosophy's most enduring puzzles: how do we know what it's like to be ourselves? This thought-provoking book delves into the nature of...

In 19th-century England, social etiquette and refinement are essential in public life, but beneath the surface, treason and deception thrive. When British officer Nicholas Langdon returns home after...

Anna Nicholas's A Bull on the Beach Enjoying the Good Life in Mallorca is a humorous account of her family's experiences with self-sufficiency and rural living. Anna, her husband Alan, and son Ollie...

Climate change poses immense risks and has clear benefits from taking action. Nicholas Stern argues that despite economic, ethical, and political attractions to delay, it has been difficult to tackle...

Celtic Minute by Minute: A Detailed Look at the Hoops' Matchday History Discover the fascinating story behind Celtic Football Club's most memorable moments, from historic goals and penalty saves to...

Sexography: Sex Work in Documentary explores the diverse and transnational body of nonfiction films on sex work. This book confronts the ethical questions raised by ethnographic documentary and...

The Dawlish Chronicles: June 1859 and April - August 1882 In this gripping naval fiction series, Antoine Vanner brings to life the tumultuous era of transition from sail to steam in the late 19th...

To See in the Dark: Palestine and Visual Activism Since October 7 The forces of racial capitalism and settler colonialism have become increasingly visible since October 7th, 2023. In this...

Sleepers Wake: Getting Serious about Climate Change is an Advent book that explores how we can combat the obstacles to tackling climate change. Archbishop Nicholas Holtam draws on his experience as...

The Spring of the Ram is the second book in Dorothy Dunnett's standalone prequel series to her acclaimed Lymond Chronicles. Set in Continental Europe, this novel follows the ancestors of Francis...

The Shell and the Kernel Renewals of Psychoanalysis, Volume 1 Nicolas Abraham and Maria Torok explore the complexities of human experience through a unique approach to psychoanalysis. Their work...

The Glass Cage Who Needs Humans Anyway? Automation is increasingly taking over our lives. From the thermostat in our homes to the algorithms that drive high-frequency trading, machines are making...

The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part XXXV However Improbable (1889-1896) by David Marcum A new collection of 58 traditional Sherlockian adventures, featuring contributions from leading...

Teffi A Life of Letters and of Laughter by Edythe Haber is a biography that brings to life one of twentieth century Russia's most celebrated authors. Born Nadezhda Lokhvitskaya in 1872, Teffi was...

Violet Somerset has always preferred a library to a ballroom, but to please her grandmother she agreed to one London season. With nothing to show for it but heartbreak, she's reconciled to...

The Sceptical Optimist: A Realistic View of Technology's Impact. Nicholas Agar challenges the notion that rapid technological progress will automatically lead to significant improvements in human...

Black Elk Speaks: A Visionary's Story for All Humanity. This powerful and inspirational message shares the story of Nicholas Black Elk, an Oglala Lakota visionary and healer, and his people during...

Music: Why It Matters by Nicholas Cook explores the significance of music in our lives. During periods of isolation, such as lockdowns, people turned to music for comfort and connection with others...

Antifragile Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a thought-provoking exploration of how some things thrive in chaotic and uncertain environments. Building on his previous work,...

The Amoeba in the Room: A Revolution in Our Perception of Life on Earth By Nicholas P. Money A vast and largely unseen world of single-celled organisms is transforming our understanding of life on...

Undercover Lion: Part Two of The Pride of Lions by Antoinette George. In this gripping sequel to The Undercover Lion, Nicholas de Bresancourt, Duc de Valenciennes, is torn between his mission and his...

The Cromwell Enigma A Tudor Mystery by Derek Wilson In July 1540, the European courts were shocked to hear that Henry VIII had executed his powerful minister, Thomas Cromwell. Poet and classicist...

Skull in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility. Nassim Nicholas Taleb,...

Discover the grandeur of London's great churches in this beautifully illustrated guidebook. Renowned photographer Derry Brabbs brings the city's most remarkable examples of religious architecture to...

Terra, the birthplace of humankind, has long been the ultimate prize for the Clans. According to their founder, Nicholas Kerensky, the Clan that conquers Terra will ascend above all others and become...

Lieutenant Nicholas Dawlish is driven by ambition and a desire for promotion within the Royal Navy. His latest posting to an Anti-Slavery patrol off East Africa offers him the opportunity to make a...

The Story of Long-Term Capital Management and the Legends Behind It In 1998, the collapse of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) sent shockwaves through the global financial system. A hedge fund with...

The Diary of Olga Romanov: A Royal Witness to the Russian Revolution In 1905, at just ten years old, Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna began writing in her diary, capturing her thoughts and impressions...

Dance with Death, the latest mystery in Will Thomas's Barker & Llewelyn series, brings together private enquiry agents Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewelyn as they navigate the treacherous world of high...

The Turkish Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq is a treasure trove of early travel literature, offering a unique glimpse into 16th-century Turkey. In four letters to his friend Nicholas Michault,...

The South West in the Tudor Age explores the innovative and endeavouring people who lived during this period. Devon's sailors, including Drake, Raleigh, and Hawkins, sailed to 'World's End' in...

The mighty ship-of-the-line takes centre stage in this gripping instalment of Julian Stockwin's Thomas Kydd series. An Admiralty summons cuts short Thomas Kydd's Caribbean service, bringing him back...

The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition) by Nicholas Pegg is the most comprehensive source of analysis and information on David Bowie's career. Spanning over 800 pages, this...

Colonial Chaos in the Southern Red Sea: A History of Violence from 1830 to the Twentieth Century by Nicholas W. Stephenson Smith. The southern Red Sea has long been a hotbed of instability, with...

Brooklands Cradle of British Motor Racing and Aviation by Nicholas H Lancaster is a fascinating exploration of the history of motoring and aviation. Located near Weybridge in Surrey, Brooklands was...

David Stevenson's 1917: War, Peace, and Revolution offers a comprehensive examination of one pivotal year in the development of World War I. This book illuminates how the war was transformed in 1917,...

In a Certain Kingdom: Epic Heroes of the Rus brings together eleven beloved Russian fairy tales in a collection that will transport you to a world of wonder and excitement. Translated for children,...

The Priory of Sion Hoax, Conspiracy, Or Secret Society? The Priory of Sion has been shrouded in mystery and controversy, with some labeling it an elaborate hoax while others claim it to be the most...

Hardcover - 232 pages (2019) In the digital economy, machines are increasingly capable of performing tasks that were previously exclusive to humans. While this may bring efficiency and cost savings,...

David Bowie in Darkness: A Study of 1. Outside and the Late Career by Nicholas P. Greco explores the complex relationship between celebrity and artistic expression, as embodied by David Bowie's later...

Explore the diverse world of British and Irish horse racing in this engaging travelogue. Courses for Horses takes readers on a journey to 15 iconic racecourses, from historic tracks like Newmarket...

A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George is a gripping mystery that follows Chase, a retired San Diego police detective, as he embarks on a group walking tour in England's scenic countryside. Still...

The Phoenix: A Story of Transformation and Innovation In 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, leaving destruction in its wake. From the ashes, a new city was born, and with it, some of the...

The Blue Revolution: A New Way of Farming Seafood in the Information Age By Nicholas P. Sullivan Island Press, 2022 A significant shift is underway in the commercial fishing industry, as...

The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret MacMillan A gripping narrative of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I, this book explores the complex web of alliances,...

Little Mother of Russia: A Biography of Empress Marie Feodorovna Coryne Hall's biography tells the story of Empress Marie Feodorovna, born Princess Dagmar, who rose to become one of Russia's most...

The Romanovs' Murder Case: A Re-examination of the Infamous Massacre. In 1918, Nicholas II, the last tsar of Russia, and his family were brutally murdered by their subjects. Their bodies were...

The Fate of Russia by Nicholas Berdyaev is an insightful collection of articles from 1914-1916 that offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous period leading up to the Russian Revolution. Written...

The Rock Gibraltar and the Second World War by Nicholas Rankin is a fascinating exploration of one of history's most pivotal moments. In 1940, Adolf Hitler's failure to capture Gibraltar proved...

Kim Philby was the greatest spy in history, a brilliant and charismatic man who led the British counter-intelligence against the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War while secretly working...

The Great American Transit Disaster: A Century of Austerity, Auto-Centric Planning, and White Flight A re-examination of America's history of public disinvestment in mass transit reveals a surprising...

Museums have never been more prominent in public life, with institutions like the Art Institute and the Getty Center showcasing an incredible breadth of collections. In this thought-provoking...

Oscar Wilde: The Unrepentant Years presents a fresh perspective on the author's final years, spent in poverty and exile following his release from prison. Nicholas Frankel challenges traditional...

In Search of the Romanovs: A Family's Quest to Solve One of History's Most Brutal Crimes A gripping true-life detective story that spans generations, In Search of the Romanovs follows the quest to...

The story behind the iconic film Rebel Without a Cause is revealed in this fascinating book. Against the backdrop of 1950s Hollywood and the emerging youth culture, four passionate artists came...

The Poppy: A History of Conflict, Loss, Remembrance, and Redemption by Nicholas J. Saunders The poppy has become an enduring symbol of remembrance, immortalized in John McCrae's poem after the...

Constable Nick has seen his fair share of village fairs in Aidensfield. From horse fairs to game fairs, they're all part of his job. But when a young girl runs away to join the fun, he's tasked with...

Vaudeville Melodies: Popular Musicians and Mass Entertainment in American Culture, 1870-1929 by Nicholas Gebhardt explores how vaudeville transformed relationships among performers, managers, and...

The Mau Mau Rebellion: The Emergency in Kenya 1952-1956 by Nicholas Van der Bijl In the aftermath of World War II, Kenya was plunged into turmoil as the Kikuyu people, who had been subjected to...

The Rise and Return of Standardized Testing in American Higher Education In the 1930s, standardized testing became a key component of America's higher education system. The SAT was introduced as a...

Siberian Red is a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of World War II. When an informant claiming to know the location of Tsar Nicholas II's missing treasure is murdered in Siberia, Stalin...

My Fault is a gripping and intense young adult romance novel that explores the complexities of love, trauma, and secrets. When Noah's mother returns from a surprise trip with a new husband, she...

Death Logs In by E. J. Simon is a gripping thriller about a man who becomes the target of powerful enemies after his brother's murder. Michael Nicholas inherited not only his brother's business but...

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (Incerto) A groundbreaking exploration of everything we know about what we don't know. Nassim Nicholas Taleb reveals how highly improbable events,...

Music A Fold-Out Graphic History by Nicholas O'Neill and Susan Hayes is a richly illustrated timeline of music's history from 60,000 years ago to the present day. Published in partnership with the...

The Specter of the Archive: Political Practice and the Information State in Early Modern Britain by Nicholas Popper explores how paper transformed politics and society in early modern Britain. A vast...

Mr Corinthian Pa Jackson and the Casual Corinthians is a biography that challenges the conventional narrative of one of football's most iconic clubs. For over 100 years, the story of Nicholas Lane...

The Founding Fathers' vision of equality was flawed from its inception. Historian Nicholas Guyatt reveals that most white liberals in America believed in the unity of all human beings, but struggled...

World State: A Democratic Solution to Global Conflict The United Nations has struggled to prevent wars and promote peace since its establishment in 1945. Despite efforts, conflicts have continued,...

Bodies from the Library brings together 16 rare stories of crime and suspense from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, a period when detective fiction captured the public's imagination and saw the...

Amy Howard's Rescue, Restore, Redecorate is a comprehensive guide to refinishing furniture and accessories. With its unique approach to upcycling and decorating, this book offers a treasure trove of...

Lady Susan and Other Works by Jane Austen brings together two early novels that showcase Austen's development as a writer. Lady Susan is an epistolary novel about a widow seeking to secure husbands...

Puglia Travel Guide: Your Key to Exploring Italy's Hidden Gem Located in the southeastern region of Italy, Puglia is an emerging and popular tourist destination. This region forms the 'heel' of the...

The Original Ending of Mark: A New Case for the Authenticity of Mark 16:9-20 by Nicholas P. Lunn. For centuries, the longer ending of Mark's Gospel has been considered an addition to the original...

The Cash Ceiling: Why Only the Rich Run for Office--and What We Can Do about It by Nicholas Carnes In the United States, a surprising phenomenon has been observed: despite making up only three...

The Lord Mayor's Show 800 Years: A Celebration of Tradition and Heritage. This sumptuously illustrated book presents a unique record of London's iconic November spectacle, the Lord Mayor's Show...

Serena Staverley's life was forever changed when her mother passed away, leaving her to care for an impoverished household. Her father, Sir Giles, followed his passion for gambling, which ultimately...

Piet Mondrian's life and art are revealed in this comprehensive biography by acclaimed cultural historian Nicholas Fox Weber. From his early days painting Dutch farmhouses and sand dunes to his move...

Britannia's Morass is the 11th volume in the Dawlish Chronicles Series. In September 1884, Florence Dawlish remains in Britain while her husband, Captain Nicholas Dawlish, serves in the Sudan. She...

The Last Empress and Her Grandmother: A Unique Bond. This book tells the story of the close relationship between Alexandra, Russia's last empress, and her grandmother, Queen Victoria. Born into a...

Opacity and the Closet Queer Tactics in Foucault, Barthes, and Warhol by Nicholas de Villiers explores how three influential figures - philosopher Michel Foucault, literary critic Roland Barthes, and...

Jugarse la piel es un desafío a nuestras creencias tradicionales sobre el riesgo y el beneficio, la política y la religión, las finanzas y la responsabilidad personal. El autor Nassim Nicholas Taleb...

Historical Turns reassesses Weimar cinema in light of the "crisis of historicism" widely diagnosed by German philosophers in the early twentieth century. Through bold new analyses of five legendary...

A Guide to the Global Business Environment: The Economics of International Commerce by William Alexander Kerr and Nicholas Perdikis provides a comprehensive understanding of the international...

Letters from Redgrave Hall: A Glimpse into Tudor England's Provincial Elite This annotated edition brings together a remarkable collection of letters from the Suffolk mansion of Redgrave Hall, once...