1440 results for 'Stuart, Sonia'

A Simple Mistake by Chris Oswald is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the 1689 James Stuart invasion of Ireland. When Thomas Davenport flees his home in Dorset, he finds himself...

Wise Men by Stuart Nadler is a sweeping American novel that explores themes of love, regret, and familial obligation in the last half of the twentieth century. Against the backdrop of years that...

The Trial is a haunting account of a young man's struggle to prove his innocence in a seemingly unjust system. On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, Joseph K is arrested and taken to a mysterious...

The Vale of the Red Horse marks a pivotal moment in English history as bitter divisions within the Stuart dynasty threaten to engulf the nation in civil war. In October 1642, thirty thousand men...

A radical new history of post-modernity reveals how this creative destruction has reshaped our world. From its origins in the early 1970s to its impact today, Stuart Jeffries explores the complex and...

The Tank Manual Normandy 1944 offers a unique insight into the Allied tanks that played a crucial role in the Battle of Normandy. This collection of original documents provides a fascinating glimpse...

Stuart Pearce's story of England's 1996 European Championships is one of joy, heartbreak and camaraderie. The book recounts his experiences alongside Paul Gascoigne and Gareth Southgate, including...

The Country Rock Guitar Book: Mastering Authentic Techniques and Licks. Learn to play country rock guitar with this comprehensive guide, born from the collision of styles in the late '60s that...

Arms control and disarmament are crucial elements in promoting international peace and security. In this concise volume, Stuart Casey-Maslen provides an objective appraisal of international arms...

Aucassin and Nicolette A Facing-page Edition and Translation by Robert Stuart Sturges is a medieval French comic masterpiece. This edition presents the thirteenth-century text alongside a modern...

Preston Sturges's films are renowned for their unique blend of wit and social critique. This in-depth analysis explores ten of his major movies, revealing the structures, motives, and meanings...

The Lindsays of Balcarres: A Century of an Ancient Scottish Family in Photographs Discover the fascinating story of the Lindsay family, whose roots stretch back to Charlemagne. This captivating...

The Social Life of Coffee: The Emergence of the British Coffeehouse by Brian William Cowan In 17th-century Britain, a new social institution emerged as the primary place for consumption of coffee...

Australia's Boldest Experiment: War and Reconstruction in the 1940s by Stuart Macintyre In the aftermath of World War I and the Great Depression, Australia faced significant challenges. Yet, under...

Victorian Pain by Rachel Ablow explores how writers and thinkers of the 19th century grappled with the concept of pain. As new scientific understandings made it conceivable to eradicate pain, this...

Ludwig von Mises's Notes and Recollections with The Historical Setting of the Austrian School of Economics is a unique insight into the development of his intellectual thought. Written between 1940...

This introductory text explores how individuals in a pluralistic society can accept a common social ethic - a publicly justified morality. It delves into key concepts such as liberty, harm to others,...

Stuart Ross McCallum shares his personal account of living with epilepsy, from his early experiences as a teenager to his eventual recovery from a life-changing brain operation. This honest and...

Discover the art of bad behaviour in Renaissance Britain, where insults, mocking accents, and outrageous behaviour were all part of everyday life. From courtiers to commoners, everyone had their own...

The King Over the Water: A Complete History of the Jacobites A sweeping narrative that weaves together the complex and dramatic tale of the Jacobite movement in Scotland, England, and Ireland. From...

At the bottom of a sharply descending street in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, new residents have moved into number 44 Scotland Street. They appear to be a mystery, but so do other things. Recent...

James II King in Exile is a groundbreaking study of the final years of Britain's last Catholic king. After his regime collapsed in 1688, James II spent twelve years attempting to recover his throne...

At 6.45 a.m. on Sunday 4 June 1944, Stuart Hills embarked his Sherman DD tank onto an LCT for the first time. Just 20 years old and fresh from Officer Cadet training, he was heading into war.Two days...

The Making of a Leader: Insights from Elite Sport for Business and Leadership Success. Performance psychologist Tom Young draws on his extensive experience working with top-level teams in...

Dar Roberts, a ruthless corporate raider, has built her career on precision and control. Her personal life is just as cold, with no room for love or attachment. Kerry Stuart's arrival in her world is...

The Two Nations and the Educational Structure, 1780-1870 by Brian Simon This study explores the emergence of modern education in England from the 1780s to the securing of universal education with the...

Georges Bataille's Guilty is a deeply personal and philosophical work that chronicles his spiritual and intellectual journey through World War II. Written in diary form, this searing account explores...

Scotland's Future History by Stuart McHardy offers a fresh perspective on Scotland's past. By exploring recent and future developments in archaeology, folklore, and oral history, McHardy challenges...

Building a PC in Easy Steps by Stuart Yarnold provides a comprehensive guide to building and setting up your own computer. This book takes you through all the stages of the process, from buying the...

The Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism by Henry West provides an in-depth exploration of John Stuart Mill's influential essay. This comprehensive guide includes the complete text of...

Church Courts and Personal Morality in Elizabethan England The ecclesiastical courts of Elizabethan and early Stuart England dealt with a range of cases, including adultery, fornication, breach of...

British Cultural Studies: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the central themes that have informed this field. Graeme Turner explores the key concepts and theories that underpin...

Socialism by John Stuart Mill was first conceived in 1869, as the author sought to thoroughly consider and impartially examine the socialist ideas that had been spreading among workers worldwide. Mr...

Paternalism Theory and Practice by Christian Coons and Michael Weber explores the complex issue of interference with individual liberty or autonomy in order to promote their good or prevent harm...

Roman Glass: Reflections on Cultural Change by Stuart J. Fleming This lavishly illustrated book explores the role of glass in everyday Roman life, from its adoption as an industry to its widespread...

Routledge Revivals: Theatres of the Left 1880-1935 By Raphael Samuel, Ewan MacColl, and Stuart Cosgrove This book explores how workers' theatre movements saw their performances as a form of activism,...

Slaves, Peasants, and Rebels: Reconsidering Brazilian Slavery Stuart B. Schwartz examines the complex social and economic system of slavery in Brazil, shifting historians' focus from its economic...

The Cold War and American Science: The Military-Industrial-Academic Complex at MIT and Stanford by Stuart W. Leslie explores the post-World War II alliance between the US military, high technology...

Freemasonry is an organisation whose teaching method is rooted in symbols, passed down through initiation ceremonies. However, its history has also spawned a rich mythology. Freemasons are the...

The Black Death: A New History of the Bubonic Plagues of London by Stephen Porter is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of one of history's most devastating pandemics. From its origins...

Winston Churchill's Toyshop: The Inside Story of Military Intelligence The secret weapons developed by Department M.D.1., Winston Churchill's 'back room' operation, played a significant role in the...

The Early Foucault by Stuart Elden provides an in-depth study of Michel Foucault's early career, drawing on previously unpublished archives from France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and the USA. This...

Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92 by Stuart Baker is a visual documentation of Harlem's gay ball subculture from the late 1980s. This collection of previously unseen...

The Keeper by Luke Delaney is a gripping crime fiction novel that delves into the darker corners of the human mind. Ex-Met detective Luke Delaney brings his unique perspective to this authentic and...

Investigations by Stuart A. Kauffman is a groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental nature of life. Building on his earlier work, At Home in the Universe, Kauffman presents a novel answer to the...

The Europe Illusion: Britain, France, Germany and the Long History of European Integration by Stuart Sweeney This timely study explores the complex relationships between Britain, France, and...

The Six Perfections: Buddhism and the Cultivation of Character by Dale Stuart Wright is a comprehensive guide to understanding the six dimensions of human character in Buddhist teachings. Drawing on...

Garden Designers at Home: A Glimpse into the Private Spaces of World-Renowned Designers. This book offers an intimate look at the gardens of some of the world's most influential designers, revealing...

John Stuart Mill's views on nationality and nationhood have had a lasting impact on liberal attitudes towards these concepts. This book provides a thorough critical study of Mill's attitude towards...

A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism by Frederick Kroon, Stuart Brock, and Jonathan McKeown-Green provides a comprehensive understanding of fictionalism as an alternative to realism. This...

Stuart Coupe's life has been a whirlwind of creativity and excess, spanning over four decades in the Australian music scene. From writing music columns to managing iconic bands like Hoodoo Gurus and...

A crown meant for a princess. A medieval castle. And an unforgettable romance await in this heartwarming tale. After a life-changing diagnosis, Avery Stuart embarks on a last-chance Christmas road...

A gripping account of the Second World War from the perspective of a young tank commander, Tank Action by David Render and Stuart Tootal, is a remarkable story of survival, comradeship and leadership...

Now We Are Dead by Stuart MacBride Detective Chief Inspector Roberta Steel is facing a difficult decision. She can't prove that Jack Wallace is responsible for the recent attacks on women, but she...

A collection of unnerving ghost stories rooted in England's rich heritage. Eight authors were given free rein to explore their chosen historic site, immersing themselves in atmosphere and rumours of...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a stunning tribute to the enduring legacy of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective. This beautifully crafted volume...

The Manner of Men by Stuart Tootal is an epic account of courage and resilience in one of the most remarkable feats of arms during World War II. In June 1944, an elite unit of British paratroopers...

Stuart Goldman's "Nomonhan, 1939" presents a compelling case for the significance of a lesser-known conflict in shaping the course of World War II. By examining the Soviet-Japanese war along the...

Disaffected: The Cultural Politics of Unfeeling in Nineteenth-Century America by Xine Yao explores how certain authors resisted the dominant sentimentalism paradigm in nineteenth-century America. By...

Stuart Pedrell, a prominent businessman, is found dead in a violent manner in a remote area of the city, despite having been presumed to be on a journey to Polynesia for over a year. As Carvalho...

Diana Vreeland: Empress of Fashion is a biography that portrays a visionary and fearless innovator who inspired designers, models, photographers, and artists. Amanda Mackenzie Stuart's book tells the...

Scissor Sisters is a collection of 21 tales featuring sapphic villains, curated by April Yates and Rae Knowles. This anthology brings together a diverse range of writers to create a unique and...

Bess The Commoner Queen by Kevin Fegan is an epic biography that spans over 80 years, tracing the remarkable life of Bess Hardwick from her humble beginnings as a Derbyshire farmer's daughter to her...

Fair Game A Holmes and Watson Adventure by Douglas Stuart is set in 1904 at the Saint Louis World's Fair. President Theodore Roosevelt has invited two guests, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, to attend...

Canaan Possessed: Studies in Ephesians and Joshua by John Stuart Blackburn explores how the experiences of the Israelites in the wilderness and their eventual possession of Canaan can be seen as...

GCSE OCR Computer Science for the Grade 9-1 Course Exam Practice Workbook by Colin Harber-Stuart is a comprehensive workbook designed to help students achieve their best grades in the 2022 and 2023...

Cider with Roadies is a life-affirming story of obsession and discovery, tracing the author's journey through the world of pop music. From his earliest encounters with the Beatles as a...

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has become an indispensable resource for mental health professionals. However, its influence extends beyond diagnosis to label every phobia and...

Discover the art of creative ropecraft with this comprehensive guide to knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting. Featuring exquisite illustrations by Stuart Grainger, this fully updated edition...

Gabriel Taverner, a former ship's surgeon turned country physician, is summoned by his old naval captain to investigate strange occurrences aboard his ship. Initially dismissive of the crew's tales...

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs is a heart-pumping adventure about a young genius who must use her exceptional code-breaking skills to outsmart one of history's greatest minds...

The Ethics of Capitalism: An Introduction by Daniel Halliday and John Thrasher This book explores the moral foundations of capitalism, tracing its development from classical political philosophy to...

Early Modern England 1485-1714 is a comprehensive introduction to the Tudor-Stuart period of English history. This accessible and engaging volume explores the political, religious, cultural, and...

Duncan Bell explores the complex relationship between liberalism and empire in this penetrating account. Focusing on 19th-century Britain, a key incubator of liberal political thought, Bell sheds new...

Discover the science behind spice blends and transform your cooking with this comprehensive guide. Dr Stuart Farrimond explores the periodic table of spices to reveal the secrets of creating...

The Lucifer Ego: A Sequel to Toward the Gleam by T. M. Doran Frodo Lyle Stuart is looking forward to his sabbatical, hoping to unearth evidence that will add new lustre to his reputation as an...

Secret Diplomacy Concepts, Contexts and Cases by Corneliu Bjola and Stuart Murray is a comprehensive exploration of secret diplomacy in international relations. Recent events have highlighted the...

A silent murder sets off a chain reaction in this gripping police procedural. When a child is kidnapped and another body turns up with no apparent connection to the initial crime, Senior Investigator...

Stuart Sutherland's Irrationality: The Enemy Within is a thought-provoking exploration of human reasoning and decision-making. Drawing on statistical concepts, probability theory, and extensive...

A New History of the Picts by Stuart McHardy offers a fresh perspective on Scotland's ancient past. Recent discoveries and innovative analysis challenge long-held assumptions about the native people,...

The Great Game by Stuart Slade Twelve years after a catastrophic event, SAC is facing an organisation-wide crisis. Its bomber fleet is at risk due to new defence developments. In response, the SAC is...

The Queen's Lender: A Novel Set in History by Jean Findlay Life in 17th century Scotland and England was a complex tapestry of languages, cultures, and intrigue. In this historical novel, the author...

The All-New X-Men Vol. 5: One Down brings together two storylines in a thrilling conclusion. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, who have been wreaking havoc on the time-traveling X-Men, are back with...

Prince Rupert: Admiral and General-at-Sea by Frank Kitson This biography examines Prince Rupert's career from 1647, when his army service ended, to his work as an admiral. The author explores this...

Sabrina Jeffries's "Twas the Night After Christmas" is an exceptionally entertaining romance about an unexpected Christmas reunion. Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has never forgiven his...

A young woman is stranded on the Stuart Highway in remote Australia. Her situation raises questions about her presence there. Jeff Ridsdale stops to assist her and, in doing so, sets off a chain of...

A historic house with a dark past holds secrets that can destroy lives. Kate and Stuart Kinzler buy their run-down home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, hoping to rescue their troubled marriage through...

Stuart Currie's My Revision Notes WJEC Eduqas GCSE 9 1 is a comprehensive revision guide for students aiming to succeed in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geography B exam. This proven formula combines key...

An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology by Nicholas B. Davies, John R. Krebs and Stuart A. West is a comprehensive textbook that explores the influence of natural selection on animal behaviour. This...

The Peninsular War: A Comprehensive Account by Wellington Himself. For over a decade, the Duke of Wellington fought against Napoleon's forces in Iberia, and yet he rarely spoke about his experiences...

When reality TV show Wild Celebrities offers Ellie Bishop a chance to escape her mundane life, she's less than thrilled. As a city girl with a taste for luxury, the idea of being stranded in the...

Maurice Cowling's Mill and Liberalism is a thought-provoking analysis of John Stuart Mill's philosophical ideas. First published in 1963, this work has been subject to varying reactions over the...

The Unfinished System of Nonknowledge by Georges Bataille This collection brings together Georges Bataille's most intimate writings on nonknowledge, sovereignty, and sacrifice, offering a radical...

The Soggy Saturday Sandwich by Stuart Reid is a humorous tale that explores the consequences of poor behaviour and the importance of owning up to one's actions. When a group of mischievous characters...

Mary Queen of Scots: A Life from Beginning to End Discover the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, born into a royal dynasty torn apart by war and power struggles. Her ascent to the throne was swift, yet...

Charles Delafaye and the Secret Department of the Post Office is a fascinating study of eighteenth-century Britain's early secret intelligence service. Ric Berman sheds light on the life and work of...

Nina Katchadourian: Curiouser is an exhibition catalogue that showcases the work of Brooklyn-based artist Nina Katchadourian, featuring essays by Jeffrey Kastner and Veronica Roberts, as well as an...

Francio Guadeloupe's new book offers a unique perspective on identity and racism in the Netherlands. As an anthropologist who has lived in both the Dutch Antilles and the Netherlands, Guadeloupe...

California's raging wildfires are a force to be reckoned with. Trained wildland firefighter and photojournalist Stuart Palley documents the devastating impact of these natural disasters, capturing...

Understanding the Psychology of Ageing for Non-Specialists by Ian Stuart-Hamilton provides a clear and concise introduction to the key issues affecting people as they age. The book explains ageing,...