1579 results for 'BiswasDiener, Robert'

Mark Grayson's life is about to change in ways he never expected. As a high school senior, he's struggling to balance his part-time job, social life, and personal interests. But with his father, the...

The Transformers Vol. 1 Robots in Disguise brings a fresh perspective to the iconic franchise. In a world where corporate comics often dominate the scene, this title stands out as a bold, DIY effort...

The Recruit is a gripping graphic novel that brings a new level of intensity to Robert Muchamore's story. Formerly a novel, this adaptation now features illustrations by Ian Edginton and John Aggs,...

Robert McKee's Dialogue is a comprehensive guide to crafting effective speeches for characters in writing, theatre, and film. The book is divided into four sections, covering the art of dialogue,...

Cold Hand in Mine is a masterful collection of strange stories from Robert Aickman, a writer known for his ambiguous and unsettling tales. This 1975 publication showcases Aickman's skill at crafting...

The General is the tenth title in the CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore. In this thrilling installment, James and Lauren are sent to America to help train an army and get into trouble in Las Vegas...

Tomas Tranströmer's poetry is deeply rooted in the landscapes and seascapes of Sweden, yet his work transcends the ordinary to reveal something hauntingly profound. This selection of poems, gathered...

Discover the timeless principles for achieving power and success in the modern world. Las 48 leyes del poder, written by Robert Greene, offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of...

Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls is a powerful and moving novel set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. In 1937, Hemingway himself witnessed the conflict, and this book is a...

Matthew Henson's remarkable journey to the North Pole is a testament to his determination and perseverance. When Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, Henson was offered a chance at true...

The Centurions by Jean Larteguy A gripping military adventure that explores the ethics of waging war in a new global order, The Centurions is a thought-provoking novel that poses challenging...

The human body is full of hidden landscapes, waiting to be explored. In "Anatomical Oddities", Professor Alice Roberts takes you on a journey to discover the intricate details of the human body, from...

A dark and thrilling tale of male violence, guilt and privilege unfolds in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella. A series of random nocturnal assaults in Victorian London spread fear and panic,...

The Bourne Supremacy, the second novel in Robert Ludlum's acclaimed series, is a gripping thriller that delves into the world of espionage and international intrigue. A legendary assassin has been...

Winter brings quiet and darkness, yet in its stillness, frost shimmers, stars twinkle, and hearths blaze as we come together to face the chill. Despite the season's withdrawal, life persists:...

The vampire has long been a figure of dark fascination in literature. Born from ancient folklore, this creature has evolved over time through the works of many writers. From iconic tales to...

Robert Walser's "Masquerade" and Other Stories presents a unique selection of his work, spanning nearly three decades. Written between 1899 and 1933, these 64 sketches, scenes, stories, and...

Sunday Times bestseller Nora Roberts - Book Two in the Dragon Heart Legacy. Breen Kelly's summer trip to Ireland takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a portal into another world, Talamh...

The Art of Pulp Horror: A Visual History of Escapist Horror For over a century, pulp fiction and filmmaking have had a profound impact on popular culture. This visual history brings together a wealth...

Lyndon B. Johnson Portrait of a President by Robert Dallek is a comprehensive and engaging biography that delves into the life of one of America's most complex presidents. Based on extensive research...

Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress, driven by ambition to create a great school and inspire her girls to reach their full potential. However, the country is struggling to recover...

Jack Kerouac's Wake Up is a powerful study of the life and works of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Robert Thurman...

The Macmillan Collector's Library presents a beautifully bound edition of Classic Science Fiction Stories, selected and introduced by Adam Roberts. This collection brings together a diverse range of...

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series begins with this haunting and spellbinding tale of Roland of Gilead, a lone gunslinger on a perilous journey into the heart of...

The Haunted One: A Family's Nightmare The world's most famous demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren, were called in to help an average American family who were assaulted by forces too powerful to be...

John Tradescant's story is a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary age in which he lived. As a gardener and confidante to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well placed to observe the social and...

Robert Cialdini's Pre-suasion offers a revolutionary approach to influence and persuasion, revealing the subtle moments that can prime people to say 'yes' before they are asked. By understanding the...

Stones of the New Consciousness offers a unique approach to meditation and spiritual connection with crystals and minerals. This book explores the spiritual, healing, and energetic qualities of 62...

The River of Heaven: A Haiku Anthology In this thought-provoking collection, American Zen Master Robert Aitken explores the intersection of Zen practice and haiku poetry. Haiku, with its strict...

Snakes in Suits: Revised Edition Discover the secret lives of psychopaths in the modern corporate world. This revised and updated edition of the business classic offers a revealing look at the...

Arabella, a fiery debutante, dreams of a new life in London, but her beauty and charm will only get her so far. When she embarks on her first London season, she quickly runs afoul of Robert...

The incredible true story of Francis Walsingham, the world's first super spy. This gripping narrative reveals the stimulating details of his remarkable life and work, including his network of spies...

Dave Roberts' treasured collection of 1,134 football programmes was reduced to just 32. This poignant story follows his journey as he whittles down his archive, recalling the sights, sounds and...

The Weather Experiment: Pioneers Who Sought to See the Future by Peter Moore. In an era when storms were seen as evidence of divine wrath, a group of pioneering meteorologists dared to challenge...

A young woman's life is turned upside down as she embarks on a perilous journey to 19th-century China. Forced to accompany her brother-in-law, Robert Fortune, on a mission to steal tea plants for the...

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a theatrical sensation that turned conventions upside-down in 18th-century London. By using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, Gay created a riotous and...

The Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti: A Mahāyāna Scripture presents the major teachings of Mahāyāna Buddhism in a unique and engaging form. This Sūtra, known as the "jewel of the Mahāyāna Sūtras," has...

In 1593, England's kingdom seems secure five years after the Armada, but a plot is always brewing. Robert Cecil, the Queen's spymaster, needs Nicholas Shelby, a reluctant spy and physician, to embark...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the lives of a group of painters and decorators and their families in the Edwardian era...

The Book of Mormon Script Book: Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical This official companion book to the Tony Award-winning musical features the complete script and song lyrics, with...

Zachary Swan's brief career as a cocaine smuggler was marked by both brilliant ingenuity and reckless abandon. This account chronicles his rise to prominence, from the streets of Bogotá to the...

Cold War aerial reconnaissance remains one of aviation's most secretive subjects. Robert S. Hopkins III sheds new light on strategic intelligence flights during this period. Hopkins challenges...

To celebrate 30 years of its groundbreaking series, Image Comics presents a massive hardcover collection of the Savage Dragon's inaugural miniseries and first eight issues, reprinted in glorious full...

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...

Llŷn The Peninsula and Its Past Explored by Ioan Roberts is a comprehensive exploration of the north-western peninsula of Wales, shedding light on its rich history and cultural heritage. The author...

The Unification of Italy, 1789-1896 by Robert Pearce and Andrina Stiles This comprehensive history of Italy's unification provides a detailed analysis of the key events and figures that shaped the...

The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister - Revised and Updated by Anthony Seldon;Jonathan Meakin;Illias Thoms;Tom Egerton. This comprehensive history explores the lives and...

The Word on Fire Bible: The Gospels Volume 1 Explore the world of the Bible with this groundbreaking series, designed to appeal to readers of all backgrounds. The Word on Fire Bible is a...

Xenophon's Hellenika is a comprehensive and authoritative translation of the primary source for the events of the final seven years and aftermath of the Peloponnesian War. Written by Robert B...

A Russian Journal is a remarkable memoir and unique historical document, distilled from the journey of two famous travellers, John Steinbeck and Robert Capa, into the Soviet Union in the aftermath of...

In a world where cities are the dominant force, survival is a constant struggle. The streets are filled with the rumble of engines and the scent of smoke. In this unforgiving landscape, a young...

The story of Britain's settlement and influence by foreign people and ideas is a long and complex one. Robert Winder explores the remarkable migrations that have shaped the nation, from the Norman...

Danny's world revolves around two things: football and solving mysteries. When England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts goes missing after being taken from the stadium late at night, Danny is...

Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis This is the story of the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba...

The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores the social and intellectual landscape of Vienna in 1913. Against the backdrop of a crumbling empire,...

The cult of saints has been a defining feature of Christianity since its earliest days. This sweeping history explores the fascinating story of veneration of the holy dead from the second-century...

The Prow Beast by Robert Low In this gripping fourth novel in the Oathsworn series, Orm and his band of Viking brothers face a new challenge as they navigate the consequences of their growing fame...

Ron Cobb: A Career of Concept Art This comprehensive coffee table book showcases the extensive artwork of renowned concept artist Ron Cobb, spanning six decades of his career. Cobb's contributions to...

London 1851 is a city of contrasts, where progress and innovation are pitted against the darker forces of crime and corruption. The opening of the Great Exhibition is a time of great excitement, but...

The final instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy by Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. It's time for the final reckoning as the battle-scarred land of Talamh and Breen struggles to...

Heidegger in Question: The Art of Existing Robert Bernasconi explores the key questions that underpin Heidegger's philosophy, including the role of literature in philosophy, the relationship between...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

A fresh perspective on statecraft in the cyber domain challenges traditional notions of "cyber war". Instead, Robert Chesney and Max Smeets argue that cyber competition is more akin to an...

The Iliad by Homer is a timeless epic poem that vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods in a state of turmoil. Translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a spirited attack on selfish capitalism, written with wit and political passion. Robert Tressell's novel tells the story of a group of working men who are...

Olivier Messiaen: A Life of Faith and Music This groundbreaking biography offers a fresh perspective on the life, ideas, and music of French composer Olivier Messiaen. Drawing from previously...

Robert Fisk's final work is a powerful and unflinching account of the Middle East over the last twenty years. Picking up where his previous book, The Great War of Civilisation, left off, Fisk...

The Oppenheimer play takes us into the heart of the Manhattan Project, revealing the personal cost of making history. In 1939, fascist regimes spread across Europe and two German chemists discovered...

A Clash of Kings: The Illustrated Edition by George R. R. Martin is a stunning illustrated edition of the second book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. This special edition features over twenty...

Dante's epic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a work of world literature that has inspired readers for 700 years. This beautifully accurate and clear verse translation, by renowned scholar and poet...

A Penguin Classic, this translation of Homer's epic poem brings the timeless story to life in a bold, contemporary idiom. Renowned translator Robert Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of the...

The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar Drawing from decades of research and travel in Russia, Robert Alexander brings to life the tragic story of the Romanov family's final days through the eyes...

A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, Philippa Gregory's The Virgin's Lover is a gripping tale of power, politics and romance. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth...

Jesse Stone is back in this gripping novel by Robert B. Parker. A wealthy and exclusive enclave, Stiles Island, is the target of a ruthless plot to invade and loot it. As the Paradise police chief,...

Elizabeth I: A Queen Reimagined This biography delves into the life of Elizabeth I, a woman who defied convention as she ascended the throne after her sister Mary's reign. Alison Weir's in-depth...

The Pebbles on the Beach, first published in 1954, is a charming guide to the simple pleasure of pebble spotting. This newly reissued edition includes a foreword by Robert Macfarlane and a handy...

The Brooklands Girls: the Maitland Trilogy 2 by Margaret Dickinson In the aftermath of the Great War, the Maitland family struggles to find purpose in their lives. Pips, who served as an ambulance...

Dark Entries is a masterclass in building dread through subtle, realistic detail. Robert Aickman's 'strange stories' are crafted with precision, revealing the neuroses of his characters in subtle...

Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe A shocking new investigation into the death of Marilyn Monroe reveals a conspiracy involving the US Attorney General. Drawing on secret police...

Altaïr's story has been hidden for centuries, but now it's time to reveal the truth. Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade is the gripping novelisation by Oliver Bowden, based on the phenomenally...

Dead Souls is a masterpiece of 19th-century Russian literature, written by Nikolai Gogol in the late 1830s. The novel follows the journey of Chichikov, a dismissed civil servant turned unscrupulous...

Doing English presents the key ideas and debates that shape how we study literature, exploring the value of literature, the canon, theory, politics, and the subject itself. Robert Eaglestone's clear...

Building Trust In Business, Politics, Relationships, and Life by Robert C. Solomon and Fernando Flores is a thought-provoking exploration of the essential precondition for real success in all...

Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well by Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp, and Skyler King is a comprehensive guide to developing essential critical thinking skills. This practical...

The Soviet Sixties: A Transformative Era From Stalin's death in 1953 to the tumultuous years that followed, the Soviet Union underwent a remarkable period of reform and transformation. Robert Hornsby...

Warhol & Mapplethorpe Guise & Dolls is an original exploration of the provocative portraits and self-portraits created by two influential artists. Patricia Hickson brings together the work of Andy...

This beautifully illustrated daily anthology brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries. With one carefully selected piece to savour every day, it's a...

A disturbing and mystifying case unfolds in Seville, where a man is found bound, gagged, and dead in front of his television. The gruesome self-inflicted wounds suggest a violent struggle to avoid...

The physical world around us holds the evidence of our shared history. However, when monuments and buildings are reshaped to serve ideological agendas, the historical record is manipulated. Robert...

The Ends of the Earth by Robert Goddard In 1919, the truth has never been in such short supply. Ex-flying ace James Maxted's quest to uncover the secret behind his father's death seems to have ended...

The Machiavellians Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham This book presents an account of the modern Machiavellians, a group of influential thinkers who have shaped European politics. Burnham...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Sophie Rickard A powerful and thought-provoking graphic novel, this 2022 Eisner Award nominee brings to life the groundbreaking socialist novel of 1914. Robert...

Unfettered Tales by Masters of Fantasy brings together twenty-six exceptional short stories from some of the most acclaimed writers in the fantasy genre. This anthology features a diverse range of...

Emma Bovary is a novel about a woman trapped in a life that lacks passion and excitement. Her marriage to a doctor is mundane, and her desire for romance and adventure leads her down a path of...

Eugene Marais spent three years living in the South African wilderness, where he formed a deep bond with a troop of baboons. This period of his life had a profound impact on his research and writing,...

Overlay: Contemporary Art and the Art of Prehistory by Lucy R. Lippard This book explores the connection between contemporary art and prehistoric sites and symbols, revealing a continuum of forms,...

Understanding and treating adults from emotionally abusive or neglectful families is a complex task. This book presents an innovative therapeutic model for addressing these individuals, who are often...

Thomas De Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Other Writings presents a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of addiction, creativity, and the human experience. Edited by...

A unidentified female body is discovered in an abandoned butcher's shop, with her lips carefully stitched shut. The cause of death is unclear, but the full autopsy reveals a shocking discovery that...

The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer Translated by Robert Fagles, this epic poem remains a powerful exploration of the human experience, conveying the horrors and heroism of war...