4218 results for 'Slim, Sir William'

Big Ben Strikes Eleven by David Magarshack is a thought-provoking study of character and motive. On a sultry Friday evening in June, the body of Sir Robert Boniface was discovered in his blue...

The Death of King Arthur by Penguin Group (UK) This 13th-century French version of the Camelot legend tells the story of the final days of King Arthur, a world in decline after the Quest for the Holy...

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples: One Volume Abridged Edition by Sir Winston S. Churchill Spanning from Caesar's invasion of Britain to the birth of the twentieth century, this one-volume...

The Palace of Desire is a masterpiece of modern Arabic literature. Set against the backdrop of 1920s Cairo, this novel explores the complex relationships within one family as they navigate the...

Ramses the Damned: The Reign of Osiris is a gripping tale of supernatural power and ancient secrets. When Ramses the Great, an immortal pharaoh, awakens in Edwardian England, he finds himself at the...

Summer in the Bay of Naples brings luxury and relaxation, but danger lurks beneath the surface. A famous murder was committed nearby, and a poisoner is at large amongst the guests. Flavia and her...

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's artistic aspirations and personal lives are revealed in this illustrated history. Through their passionate writings, including letters, diaries, and reminiscences,...

The body of a transport minister is discovered in the grounds of Honeychurch Hall estate, sparking suspicion among its residents. A local resident, Kat Stanford, becomes entangled in the ensuing...

In Nina MacLaughlin's Wake, Siren Ovid Resung, the women of ancient myth reclaim their stories and challenge the power of legend. After centuries of retelling, it's time to hear them speak for...

Siren & Scion by J. D. Evans is a fantasy romance novel set in a richly detailed world. In this captivating tale, two complex characters are brought together by fate and circumstance. Amara Mutar, a...

Egyptology is a unique and fascinating scrapbook journal from 1926. The book is filled with a range of novelties and recreations, including a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs, and a...

Mark Fisher's final lectures offer a profound exploration of desire and its relationship with capitalism. Edited and introduced by Matt Colquhoun, these transcripts reveal Fisher's thought-provoking...

Roger Scruton's exploration of human sexuality is a thought-provoking intellectual adventure that delves into the complexities of desire, love, and morality. Beginning from philosophical premises, he...

Selected Poems of William Wordsworth by William Wordsworth This collection showcases the major poet of Romanticism, William Wordsworth, at his finest. A celebration of the natural world and...

Desire: The Tantric Path to Awakening by Daniel Odier explores the potential of physical desire to achieve enlightenment. Tantric adepts have long harnessed the energy generated by passion to attain...

Emily Windsnap returns to Brightport, but her family's efforts to bring humans and merfolk together seem doomed. Thrown out of mermaid school and scorned by her old enemy, Emily sets out to uncover...

A gruesome and intriguing mystery unfolds in this novel. In Laos, a serial killer is targeting young women, marrying them before brutally murdering them on their honeymoon and binding their bodies to...

William Caldicott's life is in disarray as he receives a mysterious letter from his estranged brother and the keys to their family home in France. Seeking solace, William sets out for rural France,...

The Age and Purpose of the Pyramids, as Indicated by Sirius by Mahmoud Bey Eglantyne Books, 2023 This book explores an intriguing idea: that the ancient pyramids may have been designed to align with...

Tantra: A Practice Leading to Joy and Self-Discovery. This book presents tantra as a transformative practice that can lead to profound happiness and self-discovery. Lama Thubten Yeshe explains how...

A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance, this book tells the story of a young inventor who brought electricity to his village in Malawi. When a devastating drought struck, William's family...

Duncan Williamson's life story is a testament to the power of oral tradition and the resourcefulness of Scotland's travelling people. This collection of songs, stories, and reflections, based on over...

The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating This groundbreaking book uses evolutionary psychology to explain human mating and the complexities of love. By examining the largest study of human...

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Sirens is a captivating collection of four enchanting tales about mermaids and the sea, inspired by folklore from around the world. Beautifully told by a range of...

The Undesirables: A History of Locking Away a Generation By 1950, an estimated 50,000 people had been deemed 'defective' by the British government and detained indefinitely under the 1913 Mental...

Desire and its Interpretation: Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book VI by Jacques Lacan is a foundational work in psychoanalysis that explores the complexities of human desire. Lacan reveals that desire is...

Sir Hugh Corbett's twenty-third medieval mystery is a gripping tale of murder and mayhem. In 1312, Edward II's reign is marked by personal turmoil, as his young wife Isabella prepares to give birth...

Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology by Andreas Weber is a thought-provoking exploration of the interconnectedness of life and the natural world. The author, a renowned biologist and philosopher,...

The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease A neuroscientist's compelling case for a new approach to understanding and overcoming addiction. Addiction is often viewed as a brain disease,...

Bjork and Bjork's Desirable Difficulties in Action is a comprehensive guide to evidence-informed strategies for long-term learning. The concept of desirable difficulties, identified by Elizabeth and...

Dr Siri Paiboun, a reluctant coroner in his seventy-third year, is tasked with investigating a mysterious discovery in the mountainous north. A mummified arm has been unearthed from a concrete path...

Dr Siri embarks on an all-expenses-paid holiday to the northern mountains of Laos, accompanied by his nearest and dearest. Their mission is to assist a US-funded search for a lost CIA pilot, Boyd...

Ryker Waterborn's world has been shattered by the person he trusted most. His wife is a killer, and their marriage was built on lies and deceit. Despite this, Ryker makes an impossible choice: to set...

Discover the bold flavours of the East in Sabrina Ghayour's Sirocco, a collection of 100 delicious and accessible recipes that bring the heart of the Mediterranean to your table. With a focus on...

Christian Siriano: Dresses to Dream About by Christian Siriano is an intimate look at the creative process behind his coveted gowns. This updated edition features fourteen new ensembles, showcasing...

Hester: A Bewitching Tale of Desire and Ambition by Laurie Lico Albanese is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Isobel, a gifted needleworker with strange talents, who finds herself...

The Burma Campaign: Disaster into Triumph 1942-45 by Frank McLynn Frank McLynn's vivid account of the Burma Campaign is a gripping and intense portrayal of one of the most punishing military...

The Gospel of Matthew by William Barclay is a thoughtful study of Jesus' early life and teaching. This first volume brings startling insights into the baptism of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount and...

David Walliams' Slime is a fantastically funny tale of a young boy with a special power. On the Isle of Mulch, a group of horrible grown-ups make children miserable, but one boy is brave enough to...

Victoria's life was forever changed when she made a deal with a mysterious siren. Now, she's forced to choose between her freedom and her very existence. Five years later, she's a renowned ship...

The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-eye View of the World The relationship between humans and plants is complex and multifaceted. Consider the humble potato, cultivated for its edible flesh, or the...

Being a single man in today's culture can be overwhelming and feel hopeless about living by God's high standards. It's easy to cave in to negative pressures, but many men have found victory by...

Strange Bodies: A Story of Loss and Desire explores the transformative power of love as an artist navigates the complexities of multiple lost pregnancies with his wife.This deeply moving love letter...

Lady Ophelia's voice is so lovely, so incomparable, she's permitted to break convention and appear on the London stage. However, after years of being cloistered at a Viennese music school, she has no...

Glasgow, 1829, sets the stage for a complex and entwined tale of love, desire, and ambition. Isobel, a young seamstress, embarks on a journey with her husband Edward to New England, seeking a fresh...

Bishop Richard Williamson is a figure of intense polarisation, with some viewing him as a "beast" and a "dinosaur", while others see him as a hero. This biography, written by his friend and...

The Terror A Novel by Dan Simmons is a gripping tale of survival and horror set against the backdrop of the Arctic ice. In 1845, a British expedition led by Sir John Franklin sets out to find the...

The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay is a gripping mystery that unfolds on Christmas Day at a country residence. When Sir Osmond Melbury, the family patriarch, is found with a bullet in his...

Sherlock Holmes and The Beast of the Stapletons by James Lovegrove is a chilling tale that reunites the iconic detective with a monstrous creature from Dartmoor's dark past. Five years after the...

The Evolution of the Brain: Creation of the Self by Sir John Carew Eccles In this thought-provoking work, Sir John Eccles explores the development of human consciousness and its relationship to the...

The Kitab Sirr Al-Asrar is a medieval manuscript attributed to Aristotle, presented as a series of messages from the same ancient philosopher to a prominent leader. This text offers insights into the...

A powerful and heartrending saga from Jennie Felton, author of emotionally gripping stories that will keep you guessing. A Mother's Heartbreak is a story of family secrets, romance, and triumph in...

Sid Halley has long since retired from investigating suspicious race results. Years ago, he swore off the job, but when Sir Richard Stewart, the racing authority chairman, demands his help with an...

A gripping historical mystery set in medieval England. In December 1380, the body of Sir Robert Kilverby is discovered in a locked room, with a priceless bloodstone missing from his possession. As...

Create goals with soul. Instead of chasing what you want to achieve, focus on how it will make you feel. This approach can lead to burnout and disappointment. Danielle LaPorte's The Desire Map offers...

The Names of God: Discovering God as He Desires to Be Known by Andrew Jukes explores the various names used in reference to God and examines their purpose, virtues, and characteristics. This...

The world we knew is gone, replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In this new...

Alosa, daughter of the Siren Queen, has finally completed her mission. With the map pieces recovered and her pirate crew under her control, she's now in a deadly race against Vordan, the pirate king,...

Aswat Mu'asira is an engaging collection of contemporary short stories from across the Middle East, designed to help advanced students develop their literary analysis and cultural awareness.The book...

William is convinced that a big, hungry grizzly bear lives under the stairs. Every day, he leaves food for it, slamming the door shut quickly. But when a nasty smell pervades the house, William and...

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is an intermediate-level arrangement of a well-known chorale from a beloved cantata. This piece is suitable for weddings, church services, and recitals, making it a...

Ali Millar's memoir of leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses is a powerful and lyrical account of her journey to freedom. Born into the religion in a town in the Scottish Borders, Ali grew up surrounded by...

This workbook provides a comprehensive framework for exploring desire and intimacy in therapy. Gina Ogden guides clinicians through the Four-Dimensional Wheel of Sexual Experience to help clients...

The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and DesireA deeply personal exploration of the complex relationships between food, desire, and societal oppression.This thought-provoking work by...

The Shaking Woman Or a History of My Nerves by Siri Hustvedt In this deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir, Siri Hustvedt recounts her journey to understand a mysterious seizure that left her...

Wanting: A groundbreaking exploration of the psychological force that shapes our desires and drives our lives. Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to reveal how mimetic...

Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires Abraham's teachings offer a powerful approach to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life. This book presents 22 different processes to...

Thirsting: Our Soul's Deepest Desire What if the longing we feel is a sign of God's longing for us? In this deeply spiritual exploration, Strahan Coleman reveals a life-changing truth: only when we...

Constantinople, the city of the world's desire, was a place of extraordinary cultural diversity and vibrant cosmopolitanism. For nearly five centuries, it was the center of a dramatic and often...

Constance FitzGerald's theology offers a unique perspective on spirituality and Christian faith. This collection brings together seven of her articles, accompanied by essays from ten theologians, to...

Thorne Manor has long been shrouded in mystery and sorrow. For Bronwyn Dale, it holds a particularly painful history. As a child, she would often find herself transported to her great-aunt's house,...

Alosa, the daughter of the Siren Queen, has finally completed her mission to recover the map to a legendary hidden treasure. With the pirates who once held her captive now under her control, she's...

The Sirens of Mars: Searching for Life on Another WorldA beautifully written exploration of our centuries-old obsession with Mars, tracing the evocative history of our explorations of the Red Planet...

Dark Desire: A Carpathian Novel by Christine Feehan is a captivating tale of supernatural love and dark desire. An American surgeon, Shea O'Halloran, is drawn to a mysterious stranger in the far...

The Productive Muslim by Mohammed Faris Discover a practical framework for leading a productive lifestyle that combines Islamic tradition with modern psychology and science. Mohammed Faris, founder...

The Muslim Cowboy by Bruce Omar Yates is a powerful and moving literary debut. In the aftermath of conflict, an Iraqi man finds himself drawn to the American West, inspired by old movies and a desire...

Start with a Scribble is a creative guide to drawing, written by Sir Quentin Blake. This book is designed to help you get started with drawing, regardless of your skill level. With the help of...

Sir James Harrison, one of the greatest actors of his generation, leaves behind a secret so shocking, so devastating, that it could rock the English establishment to its very core. In 1995, London,...

Dr Richard Freeman's memoir reveals the medical principles and practices that helped some of the world's most successful athletes achieve greatness. As team doctor for British Cycling and Team Sky,...

Leading Academy Trusts: Why Some Fail, But Most Don't by Sir David Carter and Laura McInerney is a practical guide for those in leadership positions within academy trusts. With over thirty years of...

Sir Joseph Banks: A Life of Discovery and Influence This engaging biography restores Sir Joseph Banks to his rightful place in history as a leading figure of the English Enlightenment. Toby...

Sir Stirling Moss: A Life of Racing and Triumph The first authorised biography of one of Britain's most beloved sportsmen, Sir Stirling Moss is a story of incredible talent, competitive spirit, and a...

Imagine If . . . Creating a Future for Us All by Sir Ken Robinson and Kate Robinson is a call to action that brings together the author's key messages and philosophies, challenging readers to...

Leading is a book about the key skills that Sir Alex Ferguson values most highly, and how they can be applied to achieve success. Written with investor Sir Michael Moritz, the book reveals the...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies under mysterious circumstances, his family turns to Sherlock...

Trade Stocks and Commodities with the Insiders Secrets of the COT Report by Larry Williams Understanding how the largest commercial interests in the world trade can provide valuable insights into...

The Parrots of Desire: 3000 Years of Indian Erotica by Amrita Narayanan Explore the rich and diverse world of Indian erotic literature, spanning thousands of years. This anthology brings together a...

A sensual collection of erotic haiku poetry explores thoughts on love and intimacy through daring imagery. This book is ideal for those interested in erotic literature. The author's unique approach...

The Films of Wim Wenders: Cinema as Vision and DesireThis in-depth analysis explores the career of renowned director Wim Wenders, tracing his development from early film school productions to his...

Robin: A Biography by Dave Itzkoff Robin Williams was a man of incredible energy and creativity, whose life was marked by both brilliant highs and deep personal struggles. This biography, drawing on...

Muslim, a Novel is a powerful exploration of identity, persecution, and violence, told through the lens of language and its complex relationship with Islam. Zahia Rahmani's second novel in a trilogy...

Bast's world is one of give-and-take, where the art of negotiation is a familiar dance. But when he accepts a gift, taking something for nothing, the balance shifts and his whole world is turned...

British Muslims: New Directions in Islamic Thought, Creativity and Activism explores how a new generation of Muslim activists, academics, and professionals are shaping their communities through...

David Pevsner's memoir is a candid and unflinching account of his life, from his struggles with body image and sexuality as a young man to his journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment.Over the...

The Birds That Audubon Missed: A Story of Obsession and Discovery in the American Wilderness. In the early 19th century, a handful of intrepid naturalists embarked on a quest to discover as many bird...

Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Women's Desire. In today's world, women are often expected to proclaim their desires clearly and confidently. However, research...

Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Women's Desire. In today's world, women are often expected to know their desires and proclaim them confidently. However, research...

Stoned Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden is an entertaining and incisive exploration of human desire for what is rare and precious. Jewelry has long served as a...

Shame and Necessity by Bernard Williams explores how our understanding of ancient Greek tragedy can help us grasp our own moral consciousness. Williams argues that the differences between ancient...

Osiris: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God of the Dead The ancient Egyptians believed that the world was a complex and often frightening place, and to make sense of it, they created...