1579 results for 'BiswasDiener, Robert'

Keeper of Genesis is a historical and scientific detective work that explores the origins of history and the design of ancient Egyptian monuments. Graham Hancock and Robert Bauval present a new...

A new thriller from bestselling author Nora Roberts. Sometimes a gift can feel more like a curse. Thea Fox's life was forever changed when her parents were brutally murdered by a psychotic serial...

Evolution: The Human Story takes you back in time almost eight million years to explore the roots of the human family tree. Authored by experts and featuring a foreword by Professor Alice Roberts,...

The Rise of Magicks by Nora Roberts A thrilling conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy, this epic story combines love, war, family and magic in a battle against darkness. Fallon Swift has...

Winston Churchill's sojourns in the White House were a defining aspect of his diplomatic career. During the 1940s and 1950s, he spent weeks at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, engaging with President...

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child is a practical guide to helping parents and educators manage challenging behaviour in children who are prone to acting out. With its fully revised and...

Structure your essay with confidence using this clear and concise guide to Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Written by R.P. Davis, an expert in English Literature,...

The Years of Lyndon Johnson (Volume 3) by Robert A. Caro is a riveting account of power and politics in twentieth-century America. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography takes readers through one of...

Discover the fascinating stories of the Tudor era with On This Day in Tudor History II. This comprehensive guide to Tudor events, including births, deaths, coronations, marriages, battles, arrests,...

The Wartime Scrapbook On the Home Front 1939 to 1945 by Robert Opie This scrapbook showcases a unique collection of ephemera from the UK's wartime period, offering a fascinating glimpse into life on...

Samuel Pepys' diary is a vivid and frank account of life in Restoration England, spanning the tumultuous 1660s. The diary covers major events such as the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague,...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational work in ethics that has engaged readers across centuries and civilizations. This English-language translation by Robert C. Bartlett and Susan D...

The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Robert L. Mack is a comprehensive collection of stories that have become an integral part of our shared cultural heritage. This edition offers extensive textual...

The Battle for Supremacy: A New Perspective on Napoleon and Wellington A fresh look at one of history's most famous rivalries, this biography presents a revisionist view of the relationship between...

The Last of the Tsars: Nicholas II and the Russian Revolution by Robert Service In March 1917, Nicholas II's reign came to an abrupt end as he abdicated, marking the beginning of the end for the...

The Complete Book of Dowsing and Divining by Peter Underwood offers a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and enigmatic phenomenon. From its origins in mythology to recent theories on its...

Butch Cassidy: The True Story of an American Outlaw This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Butch Cassidy, a man whose legend has been shaped by myth and folklore. Charles Leerhsen...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Nearly Definitive Edition A comprehensive and irreverent guide to the galaxy, this edition brings together the complete trilogy of novels, along with a wealth...

The Odyssey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Translated by Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic presents Homer's epic poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. The story follows Odysseus, a man...

Robbie Williams' life story has been the subject of much speculation and rumour. For the first time, a comprehensive and intimate account of his extraordinary life has been written. Chris Heath, who...

Summer 1968 was a time of great change and upheaval. The world was reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, and the Vietnam War raged on. Amidst this turmoil, three...

Robert A. Caro's life as a writer is a testament to the power of great storytelling. In this captivating account, he shares the lengths he has gone to produce his books, offering valuable insights...

The Branch Will Not Break is a poignant and evocative collection of poems that reflect on the author's formative years in poverty-stricken Ohio during the 1930s and 1940s. This anthology marks a...

A collection of tales that challenge the notion of sanctuary, Holy Ghosts brings together uncanny stories from the British Library's archives. Published between 1855 and 1935, these stories feature...

Thermodynamics for Chemists, Physicists and Engineers by Robert Hołyst and Andrzej Poniewierski is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, covering phenomenological thermodynamics and its...

Aesthetics, the second volume of Michel Foucault's collected works, explores the philosophy, literature, and art that shaped his approach to ethics and power. Foucault engages with key thinkers such...

The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything Economics is all around us, influencing the way we live and interact with the world. From the design of everyday products to the...

The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy brings together 125 poetic companions from across the centuries, including ancient Buddhist poets and modern Western voices. This unique anthology...

The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole Roland Huntford re-examines the most coveted prize in early 20th-century exploration, the race to the South Pole. Britain's Robert...

Against Nature (A Rebours) by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a novel that explores the excesses and decadence of fin-de-siècle society. The story revolves around Des Esseintes, an aristocrat who retreats to...

Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death has left his vast empire in turmoil. As rival claimants vie for power, ancient secrets begin to surface, threatening to upend the fragile balance of...

Islamic Art and Architecture by Robert Hillenbrand is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, featuring over 1,000 years of history and spanning from the Atlantic to India and China. This...

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is a heartwarming holiday story that has captured the hearts of children for generations. Written in 1939 by Robert L. May, a copywriter at Montgomery Ward & Co., this...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde' is accompanied by a modern translation, literary analysis, and questions with model answers in this comprehensive study guide...

The story of Australia's birth is one of suffering and brutality, forged in the harsh conditions of England's convict transportation system. From the landing of the first fleet in 1788 to the final,...

The United Kingdom is a European country with a distinct historical experience. For most of its 150 centuries of habitation, Britain has been on the edge of mainland Europe, culturally and...

Danielle Roberts' life appears to be perfect, but beneath the surface, secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything. When her body is discovered on a park bench, a chain reaction of suspicion and...

Haggis Talk! is a lively collection of original poems that celebrate Scotland's rich culture and heritage. Written in three parts, the book features a range of humorous and lighthearted pieces that...

Life isn't always easy. Even when you're small, you may feel angry, or hurt, or sad. We're only human, after all. This charming story introduces children to the important character trait of...

The English first emerged as a concept before they had a unified ruler or a distinct country. This idea has endured, and their defining institutions can be traced back to the earliest years of their...

Learn to draw your own action heroes with this easy-to-follow guide. Robert Marzullo, a professional comic book artist, shares his expertise in creating dynamic comic book characters and scenes. The...

Calcutta, a city of immense slums and disease, is home to a dark and ancient cult. At its heart lies the Goddess Kali, a four-armed figure of pain and destruction. When a New York magazine hires...

Anger can be a toxic force in relationships. If you're finding that your partner's behaviour is causing tension and stress, this book offers practical advice to help you overcome it. Anger expert W...

Rotten English: A Literary Anthology by Dohra Ahmad brings together a diverse range of fiction and poetry written in non-standard English from around the world. Spanning over two centuries, this...

Adam Weymouth's epic voyage by canoe down the Yukon River is a captivating account of an extraordinary adventure. Spanning four months and over 2,000 miles, this journey takes readers through one of...

Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a gripping tale of deception and villainy that turns the conventional picture of Victorian womanhood on its head. When beautiful Lucy Graham marries...

Discover how to unlock the full power of your prayers and see them answered. Robert Henderson, a renowned apostolic leader, shares Biblical strategies for every believer to unleash their prayers and...

At 11.30 a.m. on Saturday 12 August 2000, two massive explosions rocked the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea. The Kursk, pride of the Northern Fleet and largest attack submarine in the world, was...

Danny Trejo's life story is one of stark contrasts - from the dark streets of his childhood to the bright lights of Hollywood stardom. This memoir takes readers on a journey through the highs and...

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 Unconscious at Work: A Tavistock Approach to Making Sense of Organizational Life by Anton Obholzer and Vega Zagier Roberts This book explores the role of the unconscious in organizational life,...

Twenty years on from its original publication, Times Square Red, Times Square Blue remains a powerful exploration of a rapidly changing urban landscape. In the 1970s, Forty-second Street was a...

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and other stories by Robert Louis Stevenson is a masterful collection of Victorian Gothic literature. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan...

The Gnostic Jung by Carl Gustav Jung This book explores the connection between Gnosticism and Jungian analytical psychology. Robert Segal, an expert on theories of myth and Gnosticism, has gathered...

Essays in the History of Nephrology explores the evolution of kidney disease treatment from the 18th to the 20th centuries. This collection of ten essays delves into the research of key scientists...

Elvis Cole is back in Robert Crais's gripping thriller, Chasing Darkness. A complex puzzle unfolds as three years ago, Elvis's actions may have freed a killer, now three more young women are dead...

Robert McCrum's life-changing stroke in 1995 left him with a profound awareness of his own mortality. Twenty-one years on, he's noticing a change: death has become a familiar companion for his...

Ranked #41 on Spycast's list of the Top 50 Best Spy Novels, as voted for by real-life intelligence operatives. The Allies have landed, the liberation of Europe has begun. In the midst of this pivotal...

Ukraine: An Illustrated History provides a comprehensive and visually engaging survey of the country's history from earliest times to the present. The book's 46 chapters are supported by over 300...

A unique collection of images created by illustrators from 28 countries explores the theme of human migration. Based on an exhibition at the Biennial of Illustration, Bratislava, in 2017, this book...

The GANNI Playbook: A Blueprint for Responsible Business Nicolaj Reffstrup, co-founder of the renowned fashion brand GANNI, shares the strategies that propelled his business to international success...

Robert Musil's writings on literature and politics offer a unique perspective on the relationship between art and ideology during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. This collection...

No Caption Needed explores the power of iconic photographs in shaping public culture and liberal democracy. Through close analysis of nine influential images, Robert Hariman and John Louis Lucaites...

Understanding Statistics for the Social Sciences with IBM SPSS by Robert Ho provides a clear introduction to basic statistical concepts and demonstrates how to conduct analyses using the popular IBM...

Dan Aykroyd's Elwood's Blues: Conversations with Blues Legends and Stars This entertaining collection brings together some of the most iconic names in blues and rock music, as interviewed by Dan...

A Small Death in Lisbon by Robert Wilson is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark history of Portugal during World War II. In 1941, a young girl's murder sets off a chain of events that...

Homer's Daughter by Robert Graves is a bold retelling of the ancient epic. In this unique interpretation, the author imagines that Homer was not the blind and bearded figure of legend, but a young...

The Golden Trade of the Moors: West African Kingdoms in the Fourteenth Century by E. W. Bovill and Edward W. Bovill is a meticulously researched account of the trans-Saharan trade, spanning over a...

Rilke's Selected Poems offers a comprehensive collection of the poet's work, spanning his development from the early 20th century to the 1920s. This bilingual edition brings together a wide range of...

In a post-apocalyptic New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a mission seeking justice for his family. This is the final story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, three decades in the...

The Long Way Home: A Journey Into History with Captain Robert Ford In December 1941, a Pan American Airways B-314 flying boat was caught in the South Pacific, forced to make an unplanned flight...

The Upside of Your Dark Side: Unlocking the Power of Your Whole Self Happiness experts have long told us to focus on positivity and optimism. But researchers Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener...

George R. R. Martin's A Clash of Kings is the second volume in his epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. The Seven Kingdoms are plunged into darkness as the Iron Throne, once a symbol of...

The World of Ice & Fire: A Comprehensive History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones For the first time, the entire history of Westeros and the lands beyond is presented in a single, lavishly...

London, 1591, is a city of secrets and deception. Physician Nicholas Shelby is drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the very foundations of the monarchy. When spymaster Robert Cecil asks him to...

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho: A Casebook is a comprehensive collection of essays on the groundbreaking film Psycho. This book is ideal for teaching the language of cinema and the ways in which strong...

A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America by Carol D. Leonnig and Philip Rucker is a gripping behind-the-scenes account of the Trump presidency. Drawing on nearly three years of...

Art as Information Ecology: Artworks, Artworlds, and Complex Systems Aesthetics by Jason A. Hoelscher offers a new perspective on the role of art in information theory. Hoelscher proposes that art is...

Joel Meyerowitz A Question of Color by Joel Meyerowitz and Robert Shore In the late 1960s, a pivotal moment in the history of photography emerged, as US fine-art photographers began to switch from...