2393 results for 'Handy, Charles B.'

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...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized our understanding of design in nature. However, this widely accepted explanation overlooks a crucial aspect:...

Yoruba Proverbs Handbook provides over 2,500 Yoruba Proverbs with concise English translations, presented in an easy-to-read style. The proverbs are listed alphabetically, making it simple to search...

Help your students master Spanish vocabulary with this handy learning tool. Containing key words arranged by topic, it ensures they always have the vocabulary needed for learning and revision.This...

The Knots Handbook: Over 45 Easy-To-Learn, Practical KnotsLearn the essential life skill that will make everyday tasks easier. This practical book covers a range of knots, from sailing and camping to...

Crystal-clear revision notes and essential practice make this topic guide the perfect companion for students studying Germany, 1890-1945. Packed with activities, sources, and exam-style questions, it...

Introduce the world of Japanese with this engaging children's book from Lonely Planet Kids. Featuring 100 essential words to use while traveling, the book is filled with bold illustrations and simple...

A new write-in book for kids to craft their best short story in 500 words. With colourful illustrations throughout, it features prompts and ideas from bestselling children's author Christopher Edge...

A comprehensive guide to the French language, covering everyday vocabulary and grammar in one handy volume. This fully updated dictionary and grammar guide is ideal for intermediate learners, with...

Crochet a rainbow of incredibly cute and colorful flower babies using this simple beginner's guide. The book features 12 different flowers, each with colorful petals and friendly faces, using the...

A collection of one-pot dishes to tantalise your taste buds. BBC Good Food Magazine has gathered a range of recipes for starters, main courses and desserts, each accompanied by a full-page colour...

Join Angelina Ballerina on her exciting adventures in this adorable boxed set of six 8x8 storybooks. Sashay into the world of ballet with Angelina as she practices new steps, dreams big, and spends...

The Dobro Case Chord Book is a comprehensive reference guide for players of the Dobro instrument. Covering all types of chords, this book provides an introduction to chord recipes and theory, as well...

The London Children's Map is a compact, colorful guide to central London's main museums and attractions. Designed for little explorers, this simplified map features bold lettering and vivid...

For those new to Sashiko embroidery, Essential Sashiko provides a comprehensive guide to 92 essential stitches. This all-in-one book includes full-size templates and patterns for Moyozashi and...

Compact and informative guide to Venice, packed with practical information and honest reviews. This slim travel guide covers all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and cafes, as well as day-trip...

The River of Souls, set in 1703, is a gripping tale of murder, mystery, and treachery in the Carolina settlement of Charles Town. Matthew Corbett, a professional problem solver, is hired to escort a...

A gripping reimagining of the infamous Jacob Fagin, London's most gifted pickpocket and rogue. Allison Epstein brings a fresh perspective to the world of Charles Dickens, giving Fagin a soul, a...

The Drowned City: A Compulsive Historical Mystery Set in Jacobean Bristol In 1606, England is reeling from the failed Gunpowder Plot, and the Bristol Channel is about to unleash a devastating tidal...

A haunting novel about art and its power to heal, J. L. Carr's A Month in the Country explores the enduring impact of the past on those who have experienced trauma. Published as a Penguin Essential,...

Emma M. Lion's Unselected Journals, Vol. 6, offers a glimpse into the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of adulthood in 1884. With wit and amusement, Emma chronicles the challenges...

Jacques Roubaud's The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, Than the Human Heart is a poignant tribute to the City of Light. This collection of 150 poems explores the streets of Paris, commenting on...

Why is life the way it is? Bacteria evolved into complex life just once in four billion years of life on earth - and all complex life shares many strange properties, from sex to ageing and death...

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a gripping mystery that has been thrilling readers for generations. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the grounds of his estate, the legend of a monstrous...

Charles de Secondat baron de Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws is a foundational text of eighteenth-century thought, offering insights into the intellectual currents of its time. This...

British Cinema A Very Short Introduction by Charles Barr This concise introduction to British cinema explores its role in shaping global culture and its development over the 20th century. Barr...

Hampton Court Palace has been a stage for centuries of British history, with power, scandal, and intrigue unfolding within its walls. This book takes you on a stroll through 500 years of history,...

Charles W. Chesnutt's Conjure Tales and Stories of the Color Line is a powerful collection of short stories that probe the psychological depths of black people in the American South. Written in the...

The Science of Economics in Crisis Economics is a discipline plagued by internal inconsistencies, with leading economists and governments often at odds over policy. This has led to a crisis of...

The Unselfish Genome: How Darwin and Dawkins Missed the 2nd Half of the Theory of Evolution Reveals the Hormones That Control Human Aging. A groundbreaking new look at the mysteries of evolution,...

Sherlock Holmes faces his darkest fears in 13 terrifying tales. In the shadowy alleys and fog-shrouded streets of Baker Street, the boundaries between science and horror are blurred. This collection...

The story of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt is one of remarkable bravery and determination. In the 1960s, she played a crucial role in saving Egypt's ancient temples from destruction by leading a...

This comprehensive guide to growing nutritious food crops and forest gardens is a masterpiece of modern agriculture. Charles Hervé-Gruyer and Perrine Herve-Gruyer's ecoculture approach combines...

A beautifully illustrated hardcover edition of Charles Dickens's beloved tale, Kid Classics: A Christmas Carol is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of the original novel. On a cold Christmas Eve,...

The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway by Charles River. A proposal to link the Red Sea with the Mediterranean through an artificial canal dates back thousands of...

Create wooden toys that will stand the test of time with this handy guide. James T. Stasio shares his expert knowledge to make 12 wooden toys that will capture a child's imagination. From simple...

A concise and illustrated guide to navigation at sea, this book provides a quick reference to key concepts, including charts, compasses, tides, and GPS. The spiral-bound format makes it easy to use...

Mental Maths Quick Quizzes Ages 7-9 is a fun and easy way to test key maths skills at home. This book provides a motivating way to practice mental maths, with simple and clear layout and colourful...

The Orvis Guide to Leaders, Knots, and Tippets is a comprehensive guide for fly fishers, addressing the technical issues surrounding leaders and connections in relation to modern line materials and...

For quick-fire English practice, this book is packed with 30 bite-sized tests at the perfect difficulty for Level 1 students. The tests are divided into seven sections, covering reading, spelling,...

Discover the fascinating world of horses with this comprehensive guide, packed with over 135 breeds, vibrant photography, and bite-sized chunks of information. From the Holstein to the Shetland,...

A comprehensive revision guide for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, providing complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks. This portable and handy...

The Forgotten Realms are a perilous place, but also a thrilling destination. This in-world guide offers a humorous and helpful perspective on the dangers that lie within. Written from the point of...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 3 brings together a sweeping epic from the city's history, spanning the 1970s and 80s. Charles and Royal Williams' lives are forever changed by their encounters with Astro...

The Works of Philo Complete and Unabridged by Charles Duke Philo A comprehensive collection of the writings of Philo Judaeus, a prominent figure in Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. This...

On the Galapagos, a million years after Charles Darwin's initial visit, a new species has evolved. The human survivors of a catastrophic event have transformed into sleek, furry creatures with...

Genesis Retold brings together four individual books: 1 Enoch, Jasher, Jubilees, and The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. The translations have been carefully emended and edited for accuracy,...

The Velveteen Rabbit A Little Apple Classic is a heartwarming tale of love and transformation. This beautifully illustrated edition of the beloved story has captured the imaginations of children and...

Sound Healing with Tuning Forks by Charles Lightwalker explores the therapeutic potential of tuning forks in sound healing. This practice can be combined with other complementary care modalities to...

That Hideous Strength: A Deeper Look at How the West Was Lost In 2018, Evangelical Press published the original "That Hideous Strength: How the West Was Lost", a book that originated as lecture notes...

A Christmas novella featuring characters from the Bourbon Kid series. It's Christmas Eve in Santa Mondega and all is quiet, apart from the ghost of the Mystic Lady. Sanchez is awoken in the middle of...

The Complete Peanuts 1963 to 1964 is a treasure trove of undiscovered treasures for fans of Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip. This volume features over 150 strips that have never been...

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...

The Hidden Universe: An Investigation into Non-Human Intelligences by Anthony Peake This comprehensive survey explores encounters with intelligent beings that are not human in origin, from gods and...

Shirley Jackson's novels and stories offer a unique blend of psychological horror and wit, remaking the genre for an alienated post-war America. This volume presents her essential works, including...

The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II A comprehensive and fascinating biography of one of the most iconic women of modern times, Queen Elizabeth II. With a remarkable 70-year reign, she has...

Sophia's story begins with a simple yet telling phrase: "I told Helen my story and she went home and cried." Yet, Barbara Comyns's novel is far from a tragic tale. Instead, it's a nuanced exploration...

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is a comprehensive and authoritative edition of the novel, featuring Dickens' working plans, thousands of textual notes, and extensive annotations. This annotated text...

A Tramp Across the Continent is a memoir of Charles F. Lummis' epic journey across North America in 1884. Spanning 3,500 miles and 144 days, the author's trek took him through diverse landscapes,...

In 1993, Gideon Mendel spent several weeks photographing the patients and staff at the Middlesex Hospital's Broderip and Charles Bell wards, two of the few dedicated AIDS wards in London. The...

The Blade is a gripping addition to the Star Wars: High Republic series. This 112-page paperback tells the story of Porter Engle, a legendary Jedi Knight who wields exceptional skill with his...

Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London explores the fascinating phenomenon of tourists seeking out the landmarks and locations featured in Charles Dickens's novels. Since his death,...

Eighteen stories of Christmas horror from acclaimed authors, including Scott Smith, Seanan McGuire, Josh Malerman, Michael Koryta, Sarah Pinborough, and many more. This anthology explores the darker...

The Velveteen Rabbit 100th Anniversary Edition The Limited Hardcover Slipcase Edition A story of boundless love and transformation, The Velveteen Rabbit has captured the hearts of generations. This...

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by James Charles Collins This book explores the question of how companies can achieve enduring greatness, even if they don't start...

At the grand Hardcastle House in West Yorkshire, 1904, a young nurse named Ruby May takes a position caring for the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of...

A compelling tale beautifully told, Mr Mac & Me is a story of an unlikely friendship that will keep you turning the pages. Set on the Suffolk coastline in 1914, the novel follows Thomas Maggs, a...

Recreate the authentic Greene & Greene look in your own woodworking projects with the guidance of Darrell Peart, a nationally recognized furniture maker. This comprehensive guide provides...

The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage is a hilarious and inventive tale of two Victorian geniuses. Ada Lovelace, mathematician and proto-programmer, and Charles Babbage, eccentric inventor...

Charles 'Lucky' Luciano was a notorious mobster who rose to become the multimillionaire king of the New York underworld. However, his reputation was largely a fabrication, maintained by government...

Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne is a remarkable collection of letters that reveal the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world. Written over a century before Charles...

The Royal Stuarts: A History of the Family That Shaped Britain A sweeping and authoritative history of the Stuart family, from their rise to power to their tumultuous reigns. This fascinating...

Oliver Twist is a gripping tale of a young boy's journey through the dark streets of Victorian London. With a simple yet desperate request for 'Please, sir. I want some more', Oliver Twist takes his...

Deep in north-east Scotland lies Glen Conach, a place shrouded in secrets and memories. Here, three distinct eras converge, bound together by an ancient manuscript and echoes that transcend time.The...

John Bellamy Foster's Marx's Ecology challenges conventional interpretations of Marx and offers a more rational approach to the current environmental crisis. By examining Marx's neglected writings on...

Stuart Britain: A Very Short Introduction explores the complex and tumultuous period in British history from 1603 to 1714. This concise guide sets the Revolution within its broader social, economic,...

Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation by Sophie Lewis is an urgent polemic that challenges the traditional notion of family. For many, families can be sites of pain and abuse, while...

A comprehensive Urdu reference dictionary for learners of the language, covering everyday idioms and expressions, and including new terms related to media and internet Urdu. This two-way dictionary...

A comprehensive guide to herbs is now available in a handy A-Z format. Jekka McVicar shares her expertise on how to get the best from herbs, covering everything from plant hardiness and care to using...

A comprehensive revision guide for the new Theology, Philosophy and Religion syllabus, endorsed by ISEB. This book provides students with a concise summary of key content in an accessible format,...

The Sandman Book Four by Neil Gaiman is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that sets the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. This final volume brings together an...

Act of Oblivion is a gripping thriller that follows Colonel Edward Whalley and his son-in-law, Colonel William Goffe, as they flee across the Atlantic after being found guilty of high treason for the...

The Fraud by Zadie Smith is a novel set in 1873, exploring the complexities of life through the eyes of Mrs. Eliza Touchet, a Scottish housekeeper and cousin of the once-famous novelist William...

Oliver Cromwell: Commander in Chief by Ronald Hutton In the aftermath of the first civil war, the Parliamentarians found themselves at a stalemate, with disagreements over the way forward threatening...

A Flight of Arrows: A Gripping Historical Thriller In 1328, the death of Charles IV sets off a chain of events that will determine the fate of two nations. The throne is left vacant, and the rival...

Charles Martin offers a fresh reading of the Roman poet Catullus, exploring the art and intelligence behind his witty and erotic love poems. Martin places Catullus among the modernists of his age,...

The Wizard and the Prophet: Science and the Future of Our Planet by Charles C. Mann In the 20th century, two scientists, Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, left an indelible mark on our understanding...

Charles Soule and Ryan Browne present a magical, hilarious story about an evil wizard named Wizord and his talking koala sidekick Margaret as they journey to be good in a dark world. This collection...

Death in the Dentist's Chair A Golden Age Mystery by Molly Thynne is a locked room mystery that takes place in a dentist's surgery. When Mrs Charles Miller is found dead with her throat cut, Dr...

The story of Bevington & Sons, Victorian Organ Builders, is one of four generations of the Bevington family who built and sold over 2,000 pipe organs between 1794 and 1950. Generously illustrated...

Angelica Leigh's captivating performances at the Covent Garden Theatre have won over the hearts of London's elite. As an actress, she is no stranger to the attention of wealthy and influential men,...

A comprehensive guide to PTA fundraising ideas and tips is available in this handy A-Z format book. With clear explanations and practical advice, it's an invaluable resource for anyone involved in...

How to Read a Book is a comprehensive guide to reading comprehension, offering a systematic approach to improving reading skills. With its unique blend of instruction and practical advice, this book...

Susanna Kaysen's memoir of her time in a psychiatric hospital offers a vivid and unflinching portrayal of life on a psychiatric ward in the late 1960s. After a session with a psychiatrist, Kaysen was...

Elsa Lanchester's life was a complex tapestry of love, identity, and performance. As the actress behind the iconic Bride of Frankenstein, she left an indelible mark on cinema. Yet, it was her own...

Experience the earliest years of one of the world's most beloved comic strips, presented in full chronological order for the first time. Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts' is a timeless collection of...

Alice Randall presents a celebration of country music, reflecting on her search for the first family of Black country music. The genre brought Randall and her activist mother together, and she holds...

Hetty Green was a woman who lived by her own rules in an age when women's roles were strictly defined. Despite being barred from voting, she took control of her finances and built a fortune that...

Charles Bukowski's latest collection of poems is a stark and unflinching look at the human condition. In "The People Look Like Flowers At Last New Poems", Bukowski strips away the facade of modern...

Agnes Conway's Christmas celebrations are far from joyful. As the manager of her father's sweet and tobacconist shops, she feels trapped by his reckless past. But when her sister falls pregnant with...