1649 results for 'Burton, Richard Francis'

A journey to the Tibetan plateau in the high Himalayas, in search of solace and a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard. In 1973, Peter Matthiessen embarked on a 250-mile trek to Dolpo, as part of an...

Challenge your brain power with this supremely challenging cryptic collection. Containing 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, this book is designed to really test your word skills. Selected by The...

The Bible and Ecology by Dr Richard Bauckham explores the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. The author argues that the traditional understanding of human dominion over...

The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes is a devotional work that has stood the test of time. Written in the Elizabethan era, this influential text continues to be widely read and appreciated by...

A remarkable group of men shaped the study of history at Christ Church. Their diverse temperaments and ideas had a profound impact on British politics and statecraft. From Victorian radicals to...

The Mystery of Haverford House by Rachel Burton In this captivating tale of love, home, and secrets, two women from different eras become entwined in a mystery that spans decades. Annie Bishop's life...

Gwendy's Final Task is a stand-alone novel that concludes the Gwendy trilogy, written by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. A mysterious box, given to Gwendy Peterson as a child, has re-entered her...

The Talbot Family of Ireland: A Story of Triumph and Triumphs The Talbot family's journey began in 1172 A.D. when Richard Talbot arrived in Ireland with King Henry II. Over the centuries, the family...

The Running Man is a heart-pumping, action-packed thriller from Stephen King. In a desperate bid to save his young daughter's life, Ben Richards signs up for the brutal reality TV show where...

A beautifully simple story of hope and survival, The Man Who Planted Trees is a testament to the power of one person's creative instinct. In 1910, a chance encounter with a shepherd in the wilds of...

The Last Enemy is a remarkable account of one man's experience as a Spitfire pilot in the Second World War. Shot down during the Battle of Britain, Richard Hillary's life was forever changed when he...

Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2 by William ShakespeareThis dual-volume edition of Shakespeare's history play presents a gripping portrayal of the complexities of power and loyalty in...

The Complete Guide to Making Cheese, Butter, and Yogurt at Home provides you with the tools needed to craft dairy products. You'll learn about the ingredients used for various dairy products, the...

African History: A Very Short Introduction by John Parker and Richard Rathbone provides an in-depth exploration of Africa's past, examining how it has been imagined and represented over time. The...

The Doom Patrol Book One is a groundbreaking series that revolutionized American comics. Originally conceived in the 1960s, the team was reborn in the 1980s through the singular imagination of Grant...

Night Monkey, Day Monkey is a heartwarming story about two monkeys who couldn't be more different. When they spend time in each other's world, they learn to appreciate their unique qualities and...

The Chocolate Tree [A Mayan Folktale] by Linda Lowery and Richard Keep In Mayan mythology, a remarkable gift was bestowed upon the people by their king, Kukulkán. A chocolate tree appeared, bringing...

J.G. Ballard's Kingdom Come is a gripping thriller that explores the darker forces at work beneath the surface of consumerist culture. When a deranged mental patient is released without charge after...

Roald Dahl's beloved story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, comes to life on stage in this play for children to act. With its easy-to-stage format and variety of parts, it's perfect for schools,...

Gervase Phinn's Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars is a heart-warming collection of stories and poems that showcase the wonderfully funny things children say.Featuring his favorite stories from the Dales...

AQA A-Level Law for Year 2 provides comprehensive coverage of the new 2017 AQA A-level Law specification. Written by experienced authors Jacqueline Martin, Richard K. Wortley and Nicholas Price, this...

The Battle of Britain was one of the most fateful weeks in history, and Richard Collier's gripping account brings the story to life through eyewitness accounts from both the RAF and the Luftwaffe...

This sample test book is designed to help trainee train drivers prepare for the selection process. It includes a range of questions to test their knowledge and skills, covering topics such as safety...

Richard McGuire's Sequential Drawings presents a unique collection of over 100 witty and inventive "spot" drawings, each given its own spread. These deceptively simple images imbue the series with...

Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a treacherous act and faces the Mahratta Horde alongside Sir Arthur Wellesley. Their paths lead to the small village of Assaye, where a outnumbered British army must...

Wagner's Parsifal: A Profound Exploration of Redemption Through Music. Roger Scruton offers a deeply insightful exploration of Richard Wagner's final opera, Parsifal. This thought-provoking work...

Pegasus: The Secret Technology that Threatens the End of Privacy and DemocracyThis gripping true story reveals how a sophisticated surveillance system has been used to spy on thousands of innocent...

The Naked Tuck Shop is a candid and poignant memoir of a 1950s grammar-school boy's journey through his emerging gay identity. In a time before 'gaiety' was legal, Hughes recounts his discovery of a...

Murder for Christmas by Francis Duncan is a festive mystery that combines mulled wine, mince pies, and murder. When Mordecai Tremaine arrives at Benedict Grame's country retreat in Sherbroome on...

George has a toy dinosaur, and so does Richard Rabbit. However, one day at the playground, they refuse to share their toys. Peppa Pig and Rebecca Rabbit step in to help their little brothers learn to...

The Sick Rose: Disease and the Art of Medical Illustration by Richard Barnett is a unique visual exploration of disease in 19th-century medicine. This collection of illustrations brings together rare...

Carols for Choirs 2: Fifty Carols for Christmas and Advent by Reginald Jacques;John Rutter;David Willcocks This collection features 50 carols, including traditional arrangements and new compositions...

The Pirate Coast: A Secret Mission in 1805 In 1805, President Thomas Jefferson authorized a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli and bring an end to the Barbary Pirates' reign of...

Churchill's D-Day: The Inside StoryRichard Dannatt and Allen Packwood explore the events surrounding D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments of World War II. Drawing on documents and letters from the...

The Ks3 Science Practice Tests book provides a comprehensive collection of practice questions and exercises to help students prepare for their KS3 science exams. Written by Richard Parsons and...

Discover the fascinating science behind everyday life. Richard Wiseman's Quirkology explores the intriguing world of human behaviour, uncovering the secrets of charisma, personality, and...

Titanic Lives: Migrants and Millionaires, Conmen and CrewMarking the centenary of the Titanic disaster, this book offers a fresh investigation into the lives of the passengers and crew on board the...

Simon Callow explores the complex and fascinating world of Richard Wagner, delving into the life and art of one of music's most influential figures.Wagner's legacy is marked by both genius and...

The Hidden Book in the Bible by Richard Elliott Friedman A 3000-year-old epic hidden within the Hebrew Bible, this prose masterpiece reveals the complex relationship between humankind and God...

The Blue Moment: Miles Davis's Kind of Blue and the Remaking of Modern Music Miles Davis's Kind of Blue is a sound that has become synonymous with melancholy coolness. Recorded in 1959, this album...

Wine Making for the Total Novice by Kyle Richards is a comprehensive guide to creating delicious wine at home. This book breaks down the process into simple steps, making it accessible to anyone who...

This book explores the idea that certain foods can have a profound impact on our physical and mental health. Through case studies and research, Richard Mackarness examines the potential links between...

Carlo Acutis was a young man with a passion for life. He enjoyed playing soccer, video games, and the saxophone, and was known for his computer skills. However, what set him apart was his unwavering...

The Oregon Trail is a gripping account of Francis Parkman's journey west across North America in 1846. He set out with three companions on a horseback journey that would ultimately take him over two...

Tear down unholy altars and close the enemy's entryways into your life. An "altar" is not simply a physical object used for religious or occultic practice, but an invisible entry point that grants...

The Coming Anti-Christ: A Study of Creation, the Fall, and the Human Genome. The Hebrew scriptures contain evidence that Adam and Eve were immortal and radiant, with their bodies representing a plane...

Captain Scott's story has become a deeply ingrained part of the national imagination, with his final words, 'I'm just going outside, and I may be some time,' etched in memory. This book delves into...

Dorothy Dunnett's The Disorderly Knights is a gripping tale of romance and intrigue set against the backdrop of 16th-century Malta. In the midst of a brewing conflict, Francis Crawford of Lymond...

Boston, 1926, is a city shrouded in mystery. Francis Thurston's investigation into his grandfather's brother's death uncovers a sinister cult that worships ancient, eldritch horrors. As he delves...

The Massacre at Duffy's Cut: Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad In June 1832, 57 Irish immigrant laborers arrived in Philadelphia to work on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Their fate was...

In the midst of London's 16th-century intrigue, a deadly conspiracy unfolds. A group of wealthy young Catholics plots to assassinate Elizabeth, free Mary Queen of Scots, and open England to Spanish...

Lady Katherine Knollys: A Life Unacknowledged Born in 1524, Katherine Knollys was the first child of Mary Boleyn, who was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Despite being the king's daughter,...

A gripping summer thriller from Louise Candlish, longlisted for the 2025 Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year Award and a Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Charlotte and her friends plan a relaxing...

Ayoade on Top is a humorous exploration of the film View From the Top, a 2000 drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Richard Ayoade, known for his witty observations, takes readers on a journey through the...

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of Britain's greatest poets, is the subject of this seminal biography. Richard Holmes's two-part examination of Coleridge forever transformed our view of the poet behind...

The Times 50 Greatest Football Matches by Richard Whitehead A comprehensive collection of football's most iconic matches, as told by one of Britain's leading sports journalists. From historic FA Cup...

Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the ParanormalDr. Richard Gallagher's remarkable career has taken him from skepticism to...

Deep beneath the earth's surface lies Mordock's Cave, a natural wonder that attracts thousands of tourists each year. However, when a power failure traps a group of visitors, they are forced to...

The Hound of the Baskervilles: the Study Guide Edition Complete Text and Integrated Study Guide by Arthur Conan Doyle and Francis Gilbert is an ideal resource for students seeking to understand this...

When Antibiotics Fail offers a unique perspective on Lyme Disease, one that focuses on the use of experimental frequency devices known as "rife machines" as an alternative to conventional antibiotic...

The Tempest Text Guide is a comprehensive resource for KS3 English students studying Shakespeare's play. This guide provides detailed analysis and discussion of the play's themes, characters, and...

Richard Russo's Nobody's Fool is a slyly funny and moving novel about the unexpected operation of grace in a deadbeat town. Sully, a man who has been doing the wrong thing triumphantly for fifty...

Gaslight Arcanum: Uncanny Tales of Sherlock Holmes In this unique collection, dark and fantastical stories converge with the iconic detective. From the eerie to the bizarre, these tales reveal hidden...

The Art of Woo: Persuasion to Sell Your IdeasDiscover how to strengthen your persuasion skills and make the most of your natural strengths. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa share their expertise,...

A Dictionary of Japanese Food Ingredients and Culture by Richard Hosking is a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of Japanese cooking. This detailed volume helps food lovers decipher...

Viv Graham and Lee Duffy were two men who lived parallel lives as pub and club enforcers, their gangland turf wars marked by brutality and cruelty. Their story is one of violence and tragedy, told...

GCSE Mathematics for the Grade 9-1 Course The Workbook, Higher Level by Richard Parsons, Gill Allen, and Joanna Daniels is a comprehensive workbook designed to support students in preparing for the...

Richard J. Bernstein explores the enduring relevance of Hannah Arendt's thought in this concise and accessible book. Her penetrating insights into the nature of politics, public freedom, and the...

The Highest Strangeness by Richard Freeman explores the most bizarre and inexplicable cases in the realm of forteana. This collection delves into high strangeness phenomena, including ghostly...

E.E. Cummings's Selected Poems offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most innovative poets. First published since 1959, this collection brings together 156 poems...

Overleaf: An Album of British Trees brings together the art of botanical painting and the expertise of forester Richard Ogilvy to introduce the native trees of the British Isles. Each species is...

Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing GemsExplore the fascinating world of sea glass with this comprehensive guide. Over 200 elegant images showcase some of the best sea glass ever...

Richard P. Feynman's life was a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. In this lively work, he recounts his outrageous adventures, from trading ideas on...

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 is a searing account of the 1972 presidential election, from the Democratic primaries to the showdown between George McGovern and Richard Nixon. Hunter S...

Discover the beauty of Scotland's miniature island, Isle of Arran, on foot with this comprehensive guide to the island's walks.With its diverse landscapes, from coastal paths to woodland trails and...

In January 1410, King Henry IV's reign is brought to an abrupt end by an unknown illness. As a result, England teeters on the brink of chaos, with various factions vying for power and control...

This stunning visual celebration of the natural world combines extraordinary photography from the Netflix original documentary series with stunning illustrations from acclaimed artist, Richard Jones...

The Science of Meditation: How to Change Your Brain, Mind and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. DavidsonThis book explores the science behind meditation, revealing how simple exercises can change...

The game is full of surprises, and Micah Richards knows this from personal experience. In his candid and humorous memoir, he shares stories from his time on and off the pitch, offering a unique...

Golden Age crime writer Josephine Tey's reputation is put under threat when a seemingly senseless murder occurs in March 1934. Tey is in London to celebrate the final week of her celebrated play,...

Richard Dodsley, owner of a fine second-hand bookshop on Charing Cross Road, has been found murdered in the early hours. Shot in his own office, few clues remain besides three cigarette ends, two...

Notes from Underground, a novel of profound psychological insight, tells the story of a former official who has withdrawn from society and now lives in an underground existence. The unnamed...

Richard Hannay's life is turned upside down when an American acquaintance informs him of an assassination plot, only to be murdered in his London flat. With his name now at the centre of a police...

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner A powerful exploration of family relationships, this novel depicts the gradual disintegration of a Southern family through four fractured narratives. The...

Life in the Third Reich by Richard Bessel provides a nuanced exploration of daily life under Nazi rule. This thought-provoking book delves into the complex mix of fear, bribery, and terror that...

Shakespeare and Co by Stanley Wells offers an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's contemporaries, shedding new light on the playwright himself. This enthralling book brings to life a community of...

George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier is a powerful and unflinching account of life in the industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s. Written with unblinking honesty and fury,...

January 1812, Spain, marks a turning point in Lieutenant Richard Sharpe's career as he faces a new and formidable enemy within his own ranks. With the French army advancing, Sharpe must lead a...

An Introduction to Christian Theology by Richard J. Plantinga, Thomas R. Thompson, and Matthew D. Lundberg is a comprehensive exploration of the core concepts and history of Christian theology. This...

British Armour and Recce in the Second World War by Richard a Rinaldi explores the diverse armoured and reconnaissance units that played a significant role in the war. This volume covers all types of...

Derbyshire in Photographs by Richard Beresford is a stunning collection of images showcasing the county's diverse landscapes. From picturesque villages to heather-clad moors, and majestic vistas to...

The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 19 is a challenging collection of 50 jumbo-sized crossword puzzles designed to test your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan,...

The Vivekachudamani is a foundational text of Advaita Vedanta, a philosophical tradition within Hinduism. This introductory treatise, traditionally attributed to Adi Shankara, presents key concepts...

The Untimely Meditations (Thoughts Out of Season Parts I and II) by Friedrich Nietzsche In this collection of four essays, Nietzsche presents a provocative and thought-provoking critique of various...

Bell Curve Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray explores the complex relationship between intelligence, social class, and socioeconomic...

The South Devon Railway: A 50-Year Journey. In 1969, Dr. Richard Beeching reopened the railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes in south Devon as the Dart Valley Railway. This former GWR branch line...

Somewhere in Time is a powerful and romantic tale of love that transcends time and space. Written by Richard Matheson, this novel tells the story of a modern man whose love for a woman he has never...

Peter Watson, a man of mystery and intrigue, lived a life of luxury and excess in 20th-century Europe. His untimely death in 1956 shocked the art world, leaving behind a legacy of patronage and a...

Bill Wilson: A Biography of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, left an enduring legacy in the fight against addiction. Thirty years after his death,...

The Secret History of the Hell-Fire Clubs The Hell-Fire Clubs of 18th century England were a far cry from the debauched rakes of popular imagination. In reality, these clubs of upper-class men were...