1749 results for 'Hale, Robert Beverly'

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series begins with this haunting and spellbinding tale of Roland of Gilead, a lone gunslinger on a perilous journey into the heart of...

The Haunted One: A Family's Nightmare The world's most famous demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren, were called in to help an average American family who were assaulted by forces too powerful to be...

John Tradescant's story is a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary age in which he lived. As a gardener and confidante to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well placed to observe the social and...

Robert Cialdini's Pre-suasion offers a revolutionary approach to influence and persuasion, revealing the subtle moments that can prime people to say 'yes' before they are asked. By understanding the...

Stones of the New Consciousness offers a unique approach to meditation and spiritual connection with crystals and minerals. This book explores the spiritual, healing, and energetic qualities of 62...

The River of Heaven: A Haiku Anthology In this thought-provoking collection, American Zen Master Robert Aitken explores the intersection of Zen practice and haiku poetry. Haiku, with its strict...

Snakes in Suits: Revised Edition Discover the secret lives of psychopaths in the modern corporate world. This revised and updated edition of the business classic offers a revealing look at the...

Arabella, a fiery debutante, dreams of a new life in London, but her beauty and charm will only get her so far. When she embarks on her first London season, she quickly runs afoul of Robert...

The incredible true story of Francis Walsingham, the world's first super spy. This gripping narrative reveals the stimulating details of his remarkable life and work, including his network of spies...

Dave Roberts' treasured collection of 1,134 football programmes was reduced to just 32. This poignant story follows his journey as he whittles down his archive, recalling the sights, sounds and...

The Weather Experiment: Pioneers Who Sought to See the Future by Peter Moore. In an era when storms were seen as evidence of divine wrath, a group of pioneering meteorologists dared to challenge...

A young woman's life is turned upside down as she embarks on a perilous journey to 19th-century China. Forced to accompany her brother-in-law, Robert Fortune, on a mission to steal tea plants for the...

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a theatrical sensation that turned conventions upside-down in 18th-century London. By using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, Gay created a riotous and...

The Word on Fire Bible: The Gospels Volume 1 Explore the world of the Bible with this groundbreaking series, designed to appeal to readers of all backgrounds. The Word on Fire Bible is a...

Xenophon's Hellenika is a comprehensive and authoritative translation of the primary source for the events of the final seven years and aftermath of the Peloponnesian War. Written by Robert B...

A Russian Journal is a remarkable memoir and unique historical document, distilled from the journey of two famous travellers, John Steinbeck and Robert Capa, into the Soviet Union in the aftermath of...

In a world where cities are the dominant force, survival is a constant struggle. The streets are filled with the rumble of engines and the scent of smoke. In this unforgiving landscape, a young...

The story of Britain's settlement and influence by foreign people and ideas is a long and complex one. Robert Winder explores the remarkable migrations that have shaped the nation, from the Norman...

Danny's world revolves around two things: football and solving mysteries. When England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts goes missing after being taken from the stadium late at night, Danny is...

Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis This is the story of the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba...

The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores the social and intellectual landscape of Vienna in 1913. Against the backdrop of a crumbling empire,...

The cult of saints has been a defining feature of Christianity since its earliest days. This sweeping history explores the fascinating story of veneration of the holy dead from the second-century...

The Prow Beast by Robert Low In this gripping fourth novel in the Oathsworn series, Orm and his band of Viking brothers face a new challenge as they navigate the consequences of their growing fame...

Ron Cobb: A Career of Concept Art This comprehensive coffee table book showcases the extensive artwork of renowned concept artist Ron Cobb, spanning six decades of his career. Cobb's contributions to...

London 1851 is a city of contrasts, where progress and innovation are pitted against the darker forces of crime and corruption. The opening of the Great Exhibition is a time of great excitement, but...

The final instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy by Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. It's time for the final reckoning as the battle-scarred land of Talamh and Breen struggles to...

Heidegger in Question: The Art of Existing Robert Bernasconi explores the key questions that underpin Heidegger's philosophy, including the role of literature in philosophy, the relationship between...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

A fresh perspective on statecraft in the cyber domain challenges traditional notions of "cyber war". Instead, Robert Chesney and Max Smeets argue that cyber competition is more akin to an...

The Iliad by Homer is a timeless epic poem that vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods in a state of turmoil. Translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a spirited attack on selfish capitalism, written with wit and political passion. Robert Tressell's novel tells the story of a group of working men who are...

Olivier Messiaen: A Life of Faith and Music This groundbreaking biography offers a fresh perspective on the life, ideas, and music of French composer Olivier Messiaen. Drawing from previously...

Robert Fisk's final work is a powerful and unflinching account of the Middle East over the last twenty years. Picking up where his previous book, The Great War of Civilisation, left off, Fisk...

The Oppenheimer play takes us into the heart of the Manhattan Project, revealing the personal cost of making history. In 1939, fascist regimes spread across Europe and two German chemists discovered...

To celebrate 30 years of its groundbreaking series, Image Comics presents a massive hardcover collection of the Savage Dragon's inaugural miniseries and first eight issues, reprinted in glorious full...

Tennessee Williams's poignant play, The Glass Menagerie, is a powerful exploration of loneliness and lost love. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features a new introduction by Robert Bray, adding...

Llŷn The Peninsula and Its Past Explored by Ioan Roberts is a comprehensive exploration of the north-western peninsula of Wales, shedding light on its rich history and cultural heritage. The author...

The Unification of Italy, 1789-1896 by Robert Pearce and Andrina Stiles This comprehensive history of Italy's unification provides a detailed analysis of the key events and figures that shaped the...

The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister - Revised and Updated by Anthony Seldon;Jonathan Meakin;Illias Thoms;Tom Egerton. This comprehensive history explores the lives 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...

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 Machiavellians Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham This book presents an account of the modern Machiavellians, a group of influential thinkers who have shaped European politics. Burnham...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Sophie Rickard A powerful and thought-provoking graphic novel, this 2022 Eisner Award nominee brings to life the groundbreaking socialist novel of 1914. Robert...

Unfettered Tales by Masters of Fantasy brings together twenty-six exceptional short stories from some of the most acclaimed writers in the fantasy genre. This anthology features a diverse range of...

Emma Bovary is a novel about a woman trapped in a life that lacks passion and excitement. Her marriage to a doctor is mundane, and her desire for romance and adventure leads her down a path of...

Eugene Marais spent three years living in the South African wilderness, where he formed a deep bond with a troop of baboons. This period of his life had a profound impact on his research and writing,...

Overlay: Contemporary Art and the Art of Prehistory by Lucy R. Lippard This book explores the connection between contemporary art and prehistoric sites and symbols, revealing a continuum of forms,...

Understanding and treating adults from emotionally abusive or neglectful families is a complex task. This book presents an innovative therapeutic model for addressing these individuals, who are often...

Thomas De Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Other Writings presents a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of addiction, creativity, and the human experience. Edited by...

A unidentified female body is discovered in an abandoned butcher's shop, with her lips carefully stitched shut. The cause of death is unclear, but the full autopsy reveals a shocking discovery that...

The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer Translated by Robert Fagles, this epic poem remains a powerful exploration of the human experience, conveying the horrors and heroism of war...

Warren Buffett Inside the Ultimate Money Mind by Robert G. Hagstrom is a thought-provoking exploration of the essential wisdom behind the world's most successful investor. The book delves into the...

This beautifully bound edition of classic Scottish poems is a treasure trove of verse from some of Scotland's most celebrated writers. Gaby Morgan has carefully selected a range of poems that...

The Dunlop Dynasty: The World's Greatest Road Racing Family This is the story of the Dunlop family, a family of motor-racing titans from Northern Ireland, as told through the eyes of renowned...

A Dictionary of Biology by Robert Hine is a comprehensive reference work that has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. The...

Charles Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle is a remarkable account of a naturalist's observations during a lifetime voyage. In 1831, at the age of twenty-two, Darwin embarked on a journey that would set...

A chilling mystery unfolds in the Devon countryside, where a double murder sets off a chain of events that lead to a dark and sinister past. Robert and Greta Gerdner's deaths are linked to a...

A fully revised edition of Thomas More's influential work, Utopia, is now available. This third edition incorporates extensive updates to the editorial apparatus, reflecting scholarship published...

Still Not Safe: Patient Safety and the Middle-Managing of American MedicineThe rise of patient safety in the late 1990s was a response to the growing concern over medical errors in the US, which were...

Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts is a gripping novel about survival and redemption. When shots rang out in a shopping mall, Simone Knox was lucky to escape death, but the trauma she experienced that...

Create your own compost and grow better plants with Compost Science for Gardeners. This comprehensive science-based book demystifies composting practices, helping you determine the best technique for...

Albert Camus and the Quest for Meaning by Robert Zaretsky is a sympathetic and lively exploration of the author's remarkable character. Through an examination of themes that preoccupied Camus,...

Broadcasting Britain: 100 years of the BBC is a vivid celebration of a global cultural icon. From its humble beginnings in 1922 to its current status as a world leader, the BBC has played a pivotal...

Raphael A. Lafferty's unique voice has been widely acclaimed for its originality and influence in modern literature. This collection brings together 22 of his most notable tall tales, each one...

The Sentry A Joe Pike Novel by Robert Crais is an intense and suspenseful thriller that delves into the complex emotions of its enigmatic protagonist. When Joe Pike witnesses a brutal attack, he...

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...