1579 results for 'BiswasDiener, Robert'

The Macaroni: A Comedy. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in York. The second edition. This 18th-century comedy has been made available in print for the first time, thanks to digitization...

Ernest Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises & Other Writings 1918-1926 A landmark collection of writings from Hemingway's breakthrough years, this volume brings together work from 1918 to 1926, a period of...

The Battle of Chancellorsville: A Turning Point in the Civil War The Battle of Chancellorsville, fought from May 1-4, 1863, was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. In one of the most...

Virgil's epic poem tells the story of Aeneas, a man caught between love, duty, and fate. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, he embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome, navigating...

Sir Robert Rannaldini's ambitions are as complex as his personality. He seeks to seduce his stepdaughter Tabitha Campbell-Black and make a definitive film of Verdi's dark opera, Don Carlos. However,...

Critical Hits is a thought-provoking anthology of essays that explores the impact of video games on our culture and ourselves. Edited by Carmen Maria Machado and J. Robert Lennon, this collection...

Léon Delafosse is a rising star in the French music scene, but his path to success is fraught with challenges. As the youngest student ever accepted into the prestigious Paris Conservatory, he needs...

Dreadnought Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War is a gripping narrative that explores the personal and political rivalries of the decades leading up to the First World War. Pulitzer...

Kate Flynn returns to her family's home in Firenze after giving up her university career in London. She is now 43 and caring for her mother. When she meets David Roberts, an old friend, Kate becomes...

Going Solo is a heartwarming and empowering story about one woman's courageous decision to become a single mother. After experiencing two miscarriages and learning that her fertility levels were...

The Man who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel In 1913, a remarkable letter arrived at Cambridge University, penned by an Indian clerk with ideas about numbers that would...

A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel: Volume Four brings the epic fantasy world to life in stunning graphic-novel form. Daniel Abraham and Tommy Patterson's adaptation of George R. R. Martin's...

A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean is a beautifully crafted collection of stories that explore the intricate relationships between life, art, and the natural world. Set in...

A Wall Street Journal "Best Mystery of 2022" A September 2022 online marketplace Best of the Month Pick, The Enigma of Room 622 is a meticulously crafted whodunit from Joël Dicker. A burnt-out...

The Science Squad is a fun and engaging book that introduces kids to the key subjects of science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. Robert M. L. Winston's book breaks down complex ideas into...

No Woman Left Behind Guided Journal: A Journey to Breaking Up with Your Fears and Revolutionizing Your LifeNew York Times bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts shares her insights and life lessons...

The Gallery of the Dead by Chris Carter is a chilling and adrenaline-packed thriller that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. A serial killer with a twisted sense of art is on the...

Overcoming our resistance to change is a fundamental challenge we all face. A recent study highlighted the difficulties of change when it comes to life-or-death situations, yet even then, only a...

Carbon, the building block of life, has a story to tell. Formed in the hearts of stars, it's the essential component of every living thing, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. Yet, there are...

Two Weeks in November is a gripping true story of an unlikely alliance that toppled one of Africa's longest-serving dictators. In 2017, a high-ranking politician, an exiled human rights lawyer, a...

Robert B. Brandom presents a completely new retelling of Hegel's classic work, The Phenomenology of Spirit, in this landmark contribution to philosophy. A Spirit of Trust explores the massive...

The Courts of Heaven in God's Answer to Crisis! There are times when we face crisis and feel overwhelmed. Whether it's an incurable illness, financial struggles, or relationship troubles, we often...

The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: A Monumental Epic in Contemporary English This monumental Sanskrit epic poem has profoundly affected literature, art, religions, and cultures of South and Southeast Asia for...

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...

Robert Service's Blood on the Snow is a revisionist history of the Russian Revolution, spanning from the outbreak of World War I to Lenin's death in 1924. The author seeks to reconcile the two main...

Robert Hunter, the head of the LAPD's Ultra Violent Crimes Unit, has a personal vendetta to settle. His past has caught up with him in the form of Lucien Folter, a serial killer who has just escaped...

Robert Conquest's The Great Terror is a seminal work that exposed the atrocities of Stalin's regime to the world. First published in 1968, this fiftieth anniversary edition features a new foreword by...

A gripping thriller from Robert Ludlum, The Scorpio Illusion follows Tyrell Hawthorne, a former naval intelligence officer, as he is drawn back into service for one final assignment. His wife's...

Tom Crean: An Extraordinary Life. Born in County Kerry in 1877, Tom Crean's naval career took him to some of the most extreme environments on Earth. His early years were marked by rebellions and...

The Fate of England Hangs in the Balance of a Fight Between Brothers. David Churchill's vivid historical novel tells the story of William the Conqueror in all its dramatic glory. A world seething...

Systematic Trading offers a comprehensive approach to designing and executing trading systems. This guide provides a thorough explanation of systematic trading, its benefits, and how to avoid common...

Lt Col. Robert Blair Mayne's remarkable life story is one of exceptional bravery and unorthodox tactics that would shape the course of military special operations for decades to come. A decorated...

Psalms for the End of the World is a mind-bendingly clever and utterly gripping novel that spans continents, centuries, and dimensions. When physics student Grace Pulansky's life is turned upside...

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...

A comprehensive anthology of great writing about rock and pop music, Shake It Up brings together fifty landmark pieces by a diverse group of writers. From the tumultuous world of rock 'n' roll to the...

A new couple has arrived in Tremarnock, bringing with them a sense of glamour and change. But as the village prepares for the summer crowds, Liz and her young daughter Rosie must navigate their own...

The Warren Buffett Way, 30th Anniversary Edition is a comprehensive guide to the investment strategies made famous by Warren Buffett. Celebrated author and investor Robert Hagstrom delivers a new...

The Essential Keynes is a comprehensive collection of the work of John Maynard Keynes, one of the 20th century's most influential economists. This unique selection of his writings aims to make his...

A Short History of the Interpretation of the Bible by Robert McQueen Grant and David Tracy This influential work examines the principal methods Christians have used to interpret the Bible, tracing...

Robert T. Kiyosaki's Capitalist Manifesto is a book of warnings, drawing on the author's own experiences and the lessons of history. In the 1960s, Kiyosaki's economics teacher encouraged him to read...

Naomi Carson is a woman with a past that refuses to stay buried. A childhood tragedy has left its scars, but she's built a life that's strong and beautiful. Now, she's ready to put down roots and...

A shocking crime scene in rural Wyoming sets off a chain of events that leads to a shocking discovery - a serial killer with a twisted past. The suspect, claiming to be a pawn in a larger game, is...

Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR: AS and Year 1 Student Book Christianity, Philosophy and Ethics provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Christianity, philosophy, and ethics...

The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction by Robert J. McMahon provides a comprehensive overview of this pivotal period in international relations. From its origins in post-war Europe to its global...

Reading the Epistles of James, Peter, John & Jude as Scripture is a detailed examination of the historical shaping and final canonical shape of seven oft-neglected New Testament letters. David...

The Six Healing Sounds: A Holistic Practice By Robert Chu and Hendrik Santo This ancient practice has its roots in Chinese Medicine, where sounds are believed to have a direct connection to the...

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...

A comprehensive guide to the plants of the woodland environment, this laminated fold-out key provides a detailed identification guide for botanists, naturalists and enthusiasts alike. The key...

A detailed and authoritative account of the pivotal campaign that led to the Battle of Antietam, a turning point in the American Civil War. In September 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee...

Botheredness Stories, Stance and Pedagogy is an unconventional education book that challenges traditional teaching methods. It won't provide a step-by-step guide, nor will it impose a specific...

London, November 1968, was a city on the brink of change. In the Marylebone CID, the atmosphere was tense, with suspects being beaten in the cells and the only woman resigning. Detective Sergeant...

The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 1, Frontier Stories, brings together thirty-five action-packed tales from one of America's most prolific authors. Louis L'Amour is renowned for...

In 1938, the fate of Europe hung in the balance. Adolf Hitler's determination to reclaim a lost territory had brought the continent to the brink of war. Against this backdrop, British Prime Minister...

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,...

The Archaeology of Operation Nightingale: Broken Pots, Mending Lives The recovery of armed forces personnel from military conflicts can be a long-lasting experience. Archaeology, with its focus on...

Helping Parents Feed Kids with Special Needs: A Scientific Approach to Nutrition and Brain Health. Dr. Robert Melillo's latest book offers a comprehensive guide to feeding kids with special needs,...

The Forgiving Self: A Path from Resentment to Connection This thought-provoking book explores our struggle with forgiveness and how we can cultivate a more loving and compassionate relationship with...

For aspiring photographers, this revised and updated handbook offers practical advice and inspiring images to help improve your skills. With a diverse range of photographers featured, including...

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground and The Double are two groundbreaking works of fiction that explore the complexities of human consciousness. The anonymous narrator of Notes from...

Skip Spence's life was a complex tapestry of creativity, excess, and struggle. As a key figure in the 1960s counterculture, Spence's innovative spirit and idiosyncratic personality helped shape the...

The Freelance Mum by Annie Ridout is a comprehensive guide to setting up a successful freelance career as a mother. With 70% more women choosing to go freelance in the last decade, it's no wonder...

Improve your Year 6 teaching with outdoor learning plans that align with the National Curriculum. This handbook provides a series of photocopiable lesson plans that cover each primary curriculum...

The Psychology of Humor at Work by Christopher Robert This book explores the complex role of humor in the workplace, examining its impact on individuals and teams. It delves into the psychological...

The Operator: A SEAL Team Warrior's Account of the Osama Bin Laden Takedown and Four Hundred Missions. Robert O'Neill's memoir takes readers on a gripping journey through his remarkable...

Prince William at 40: The Making of a Modern Monarch explores the life and character of the Duke of Cambridge as he approaches a significant milestone birthday. This biography delves into the...

A Street in Arnhem: The Agony of Occupation and Liberation by Robert Kershaw tells the story of one street's experience during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. This book focuses on the lives...

Breaking Controlling Powers: Victory Over Spiritual Attacks Roberts Liardon has combined three of his most popular books to provide spiritual guidance for those seeking to overcome controlling powers...

Introducing The Harp and Laurel Wreath, a comprehensive collection of poetry for every age level, from grades one to twelve. Laura Berquist, a teacher and writer, has carefully curated this selection...

The Plant-Based Athlete: A Groundbreaking Guide to Peak Performance For elite athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone looking to optimize their performance, a plant-based diet can be a game-changer...

Enter the Dragon: A Groundbreaking Martial Arts Film Released in 1973, Enter the Dragon was a cultural phenomenon that helped popularize martial arts worldwide. Directed by Robert Clouse and starring...

Clarissa Or the History of a Young Lady is a complex and powerful novel that explores the intricate web of relationships between two young people. The story is told through a series of interweaving...

Bill Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time A revelatory biography of the NFL's most enigmatic and successful coach, Bill Belichick. From his early days watching college...

Tarzan and the Dark Heart of Time by Philip José Farmer is an action-packed adventure that sees the legendary Lord of the Apes on a perilous quest to rescue his beloved mate, Jane. Kidnapped by a...

The Civil War Trilogy by Michael Shaara and Jeff Shaara A sweeping narrative that reimagines the American Civil War through the lives of its great military leaders. This trilogy brings together three...

Game Programming Patterns by Robert Nystrom Game Programming Patterns tackles the common challenge faced by many game programmers: completing their game. Despite the complexity of their code, many...

The relationship between the US government and Saudi Arabia has long been one of convenience and dependency. For decades, the two nations have been bound together by a complex web of interests, with...

The Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris is a sweeping epic of political and historical fiction that charts the career of Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero from his mid-twenties as an ambitious young...

A powerful post-apocalyptic novel by Robert C. O'Brien tells the story of Ann Burden, who has been living alone in a valley for over a year after nuclear war devastated America. Her life is disrupted...

The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music by Robert Philip is an invaluable guide for those seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of classical music. Covering four...

The Great War & the Middle East A Strategic Study by Robert Johnson The First World War in the Middle East had far-reaching consequences, reshaping the region's politics and geography. As the Ottoman...

Golf Courses: Fairways of the World is a stunning collection of photographs showcasing some of the world's most celebrated golf courses. With over 200 sumptuous color images, this deluxe volume...

Abstract Expressionism: A Revolutionary Art Movement In the 1940s, a new art movement emerged in America that would go on to have a profound impact on the world. Abstract Expressionism was born out...

Conan the Barbarian: Thrice Marked for Death Vol.2 Conan, the legendary creation of Robert E. Howard, continues to captivate audiences with his high-stakes adventures. In this second volume of the...

Charles Rowan and Richard Mayne: A Partnership that Shaped the Police Service The story of Charles Rowan and Richard Mayne, the first police commissioners, is one of remarkable partnership and...

Robert Altman's distinctive style has left an indelible mark on American cinema, influencing directors such as Spike Jonze and P. T. Anderson. This collection of original interviews sheds light on...

The Frontier Rangers of Colonial New England: From King Philip's War to the American Revolution The rugged landscape of 18th-century New England was home to a unique breed of warrior: the colonial...

Aeneas, the legendary hero of the Trojan War, sets out on a perilous journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. As he navigates treacherous seas and entangles himself in a tragic love...

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Venice, this captivating romance weaves a tale of love, secrets, and self-discovery. When Gina Bellini meets a mysterious stranger at the carnival, their...

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...

The Plague of Fantasies by Slavoj Zizek Modern society is plagued by a proliferation of electronically inspired fantasies that obscure our ability to reason and understand the world around us. In...

Electricity has fueled a new epoch in human civilization. In A Question of Power, Robert Bryce explores how this has happened and what it means for our future. The global demand for power is doubling...