2223 results for 'Verkaik, Robert'

A comprehensive history of Scotland's medieval kingdom from 1000 to 1306. This book explores how the country's landscape shaped its people and their relationship with the world. The period under...

Dirty Bertie A Collection of Chaos is a hilarious bumper book featuring nine revolting stories from popular series TROUBLE!, WORMS! and FETCH!. Written by Alan MacDonald, this collection showcases...

This charming story follows twelve families and their tightly knit street in 1950s Glasgow as they rebuild their lives after the war. Strong friendships and community bonds soon take hold, but not...

Clementine Book One by Tillie Walden and Robert Kirkman is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a nominee for the 2022 Best Comic Book Series or Graphic Novel of the year. This gripping story follows...

Where Black Stars Rise is a haunting graphic novel that explores the complexities of mental illness and diaspora in modern-day Brooklyn.Dr. Amal Robardin, a Lebanese immigrant and therapist in...

A unique collection of Christmas tales to unsettle and enthrall. This anthology brings together a diverse range of stories from the Victorian era to modern times, each one a masterclass in building...

The Rise and Fall of the Conglomerate Kings by Robert Sobel This book tells the story of a group of ambitious entrepreneurs who built giant enterprises during a period of economic boom. Their rise to...

A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra, from bestselling author Katee Robert. "There's nowhere more dangerous than Olympus...and no one more captivating than its golden god:...

Tom Crean was one of ten children who grew up on a farm near Anascaul in County Kerry. At 15, he ran away to join the British Navy and sail around the world. While his ship was moored in New Zealand,...

Radicals in Robes by Cass R. Sunstein is a rigorous analysis of the judiciary's role during a period of significant change. The author examines the implications of conservative ideology on the US...

Growing Big Dreams: Manifest Your Heart's Desires through Twelve Secrets of the ImaginationRobert Moss invites you to step into the world of your imagination, where dreams and creativity come alive...

A tense and gripping hostage drama by Robert Cormier, AFTER THE FIRST DEATH is a story that explores the complexities of human nature. A group of young children are held captive by a ruthless...

Robert Minhinnick's essays explore the world and its people with a unique blend of wit, compassion, and insight. From the streets of Rio to the pubs of Yorkshire, he encounters a diverse cast of...

Darak and Solila's quest for survival takes them across the treacherous northern wasteland in Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland. As they navigate this unforgiving landscape, they face...

Anarchy, State and Utopia by Robert Nozick is a foundational text in libertarian thought. First published in response to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice, this influential work challenges the liberal,...

This inspiring biography tells the stories of ten remarkable young men who went on to shape history as Christian leaders.From their childhood days to their later years, these individuals faced...

This collection brings together the foundational works that spawned the King in Yellow mythos. Ambrose Bierce's creation of Hastur and Carcosa laid the groundwork, which Robert W. Chambers expanded...

Mark Grayson's life is ordinary, yet extraordinary. As a high school student, he struggles to balance his part-time job and social life. But with his father, the most powerful superhero on the...

First published in 1911, this influential book introduces the concept of iron law oligarchy, a fundamental idea in social sciences. Robert Michels' analysis of power structures in organizations such...

Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, where he dives off an eighty-foot ladder into nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers...

A collection of love poetry from around the world and through the ages, bringing together works by renowned poets such as W. H. Auden, William Shakespeare, John Donne, Emily Dickinson, Robert...

Clara is a deeply moving study of love, loss and solitude, set against the backdrop of two remarkable musical careers. This novel tells the story of Clara Schumann, celebrated nineteenth-century...

Discover the Beauty of Zentangle with Inspiring Art from Around the World. Zentangle is a unique and relaxing art form that has captured the hearts of people worldwide. Created by Rick Roberts and...

Challenging the Enemy Within: True Stories of Therapy, Discovery, and TransformationThis deeply personal collection of stories offers a unique insight into the human experience, exploring the inner...

Robert Browning's poetry is renowned for its immediacy and colloquial energy, ensuring enduring appeal. This collection brings together examples from his early works, including Dramatic Lyrics and...

A darkly seductive retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice, set against the backdrop of Greek mythology. Katee Robert's novel weaves a complex tale of love, power, and heartbreak, as three characters...

The Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins In 1925, Alfred Watkins introduced a groundbreaking theory about the ancient pathways crisscrossing the English countryside. He proposed that these 'ley...

The Dark History of the Information Age in Five Extraordinary Hacks. Fancy Bear, Robert Morris and others have left their mark on the internet, revealing its vulnerabilities to hackers. This book...

A deeply personal and thought-provoking analysis of what has gone wrong with our society. Robert Peston draws on his years of experience as a journalist to examine the fractures in our democracy, the...

A morality tale of good and evil explores the complexities of human nature, duality and class. This new edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic masterpiece features a specially written...

Darwin's Notebook: A Unique Biography of Charles Darwin. This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and discoveries of Charles Robert Darwin. Written in a unique format, it resembles a...

The Governance of Problems Puzzling, Powering and Participation by Robert Hoppe offers a compelling approach to public policy-making as problem processing. This book brings together aspects of...

Raw Talent by Robert H. Rimmer is a candid and unflinching examination of the adult film industry. The book tells the story of its author's journey from a young child to a sex star, offering a frank...

African Kaiser General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and the Great War in Africa by Robert GaudiAt the turn of the twentieth century, European colonial powers clashed in Africa, seeking trade, land, and...

Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed The death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 sent shockwaves around the world. Her son, Charles, Prince of Wales, succeeded her as monarch, but his...

Robert Macfarlane's Landmarks is a celebration of the language of landscape and the power of words to shape our sense of place. Drawing on dozens of languages and dialects, Macfarlane has collected a...

Wilfred R. Bion's Learning From Experience is a seminal work in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy that explores the intricate relationship between knowledge and emotion. At its core, this book delves...

A powerful new novel from global bestseller Nora Roberts about finding what matters most in unexpected places. For Caitlyn Sullivan, one moment can change everything.At just nine years old, a game of...

The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of blacksmithing. With an overview of iron and historical forging techniques, this book provides a solid foundation...

Berlin in the 1920s was a city like no other. It was here that the concept of sexual orientation and gender identity began to take shape. Activists, medical professionals, and artists came together...

Njal's Saga by Robert Cook is a 13th-century tale that explores universal human problems. It tells the story of a fifty-year blood feud driven by passions familiar to us all, despite its distance in...

The History of Albania by Tajar Zavalani is a comprehensive and long-overdue history of Albania, covering the period from ancient times to the mid-twentieth century. Written in English for the first...

Follow the exploits of Jorrocks, a true-bred city sportsman who has no qualms about putting his business on hold to join the renowned Surrey subscription foxhounds. In this humorous account, he...

A magnificent golden dragon lives under an ancient mountain. Attached to its huge scaly foot is a huge scaly leg and an enormous golden body.Attached to this incredible creature is a world of magic,...

The Golden Holocaust: Unpacking the Tobacco Industry's Deception. Robert Proctor's meticulously researched book sheds light on the shocking history of the tobacco industry, revealing how it...

The Peregrine, a seminal work of British nature writing, has been reissued to celebrate its 50th anniversary. First published in 1967, this book tells the story of the author's observations of...

Robert Walker's memoir of his 1986 overland journey from Lusaka to London, undertaken in an old Land Rover (ANA45), is a testament to the challenges of long-distance travel in the pre-sat nav and...

The Doctor by Robert Icke is a gripping moral thriller that uses medical ethics to examine urgent questions of faith, belief and scientific rationality. Based on Arthur Schnitzler's Professor...

This authoritative textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to successful social work practice in complex and challenging situations. Edited by leading experts in the field, it offers a clear...

Beastly Verse brings together sixteen classic animal poems in a surprising and humorous presentation. Exquisitely illustrated with four foldouts, this collection features playful and memorable verse...

Mortimer will not be quiet and go to sleep. Not for his mother, or his father, or his seventeen sisters and brothers, not even for the police. A newly designed picture book introduces this...

A moving meditation on recent geopolitical crises, viewed through the lens of ancient and modern tragedy. Robert D. Kaplan explores the central subjects of international politics: order, disorder,...

The Bodhisattva Guide: A Commentary on The Way of the Bodhisattva by H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. This commentary on a beloved Tibetan Buddhist text offers practical guidance on cultivating...

A Meditation on Murder by Robert Thorogood is a gripping locked-room mystery that brings to life the characters from the hit BBC One TV series Death in Paradise. When Aslan Kennedy, leader of a...

The Complete Plays of Sophocles A New Translation by Sophocles Award-winning poets Robert Bagg and James Scully bring ancient Athenian drama to life in vivid new translations. This collection...

Life isn't turning out quite as expected. Katharine Welby-Roberts once imagined being an adult was one big party, but depression, anxiety and self-doubt led to feelings of isolation and disconnection...

Issuing Divine Restraining Orders from the Courts of Heaven Restricting and Revoking the Plans of the EnemyDr. Francis Myles invites you to enter Heaven's courtrooms and release divine restraining...

A gripping novel inspired by real-life events, Killer Elite is a thrilling tale of a private team of British vigilantes who set out to eliminate a gang of cold-blooded contract killers. Four former...

Animal Spirits: How Human Psychology Drives the Economy, and Why It Matters for Global CapitalismAcclaimed economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller explore the powerful psychological forces...

Teaching EAL Evidence-based Strategies for the Classroom and School by Robert Sharples is a comprehensive resource for teachers working with multilingual children. This book provides an...

This definitive edition of Robert Lowell's poetry brings together a lifetime of work, from the early triumph of 'Lord Weary's Castle' to the spontaneity of 'History' and 'The Dolphin'. Lowell's poems...

Animal Spirits: How Human Psychology Drives the Economy, and Why It Matters for Global CapitalismAcclaimed economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller challenge the economic wisdom that got the...

Schaum's Outline of College Algebra, Fifth Edition by Murray R. Spiegel and Robert E. Moyer is a comprehensive study aid for students of algebra. With over 40 million students relying on Schaum's to...

Discover inspiring stories of heroism, endurance and survival from throughout history. Neil Oliver's account of how ordinary men became legends is a gripping exploration of courage, fortitude and...

The Man on a Donkey by H. F. M. Prescott is a sweeping historical novel that brings Tudor England to life in vivid detail. Set against the backdrop of Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon,...

Entheogens and the Future of Religion by Robert Forte explores the significance of psychedelic plants and substances in traditional and modern spiritual practices. Contributions from renowned...

Human evolution is a complex and intriguing topic. This book offers a unique perspective on how our species has adapted to its environment.The authors, Peter J. Richerson and Robert Boyd, argue that...

Antonio Machado's poetry offers a unique perspective on the world around him. With clarity and simplicity, he writes about the mountains, skies, farms, and landscapes of his homeland, revealing the...

Up the Organization: A Guide to Humanizing Business and Boosting Profits. First published over 35 years ago, this influential book continues to offer valuable insights into the world of business...

A beautifully restored leather-bound edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's novel. On the grounds of Misselthwaite, near the Yorkshire moors, nine-year-old Mary Lennox discovers a...

The Lighthouse Stevensons: An Epic Story of Building and Innovation Against Impossible Odds. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous words reveal the deep connection he felt to his ancestors, who built every...

The Palace of the Prophets of Modernism In the early 20th century, the discovery of the palace of Knossos on Crete sparked a new era of artistic and intellectual innovation. British archaeologist...

Eerie East Anglia: Fearful Tales of Field and FenExplore the dark and unsettling side of East Anglia, where the boundaries between reality and the unknown are blurred. This collection of tales,...

Jekyll & Hyde After R.L. Stevenson is a radical re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's story, set in a thrilling collision of Victorian England and the here and now. Written for the National Youth...

Robert Wright challenges the conventional view that biological evolution and human history are aimless. He explores the logic of game theory to understand the impetus behind life's basic direction...

The Gifts of Reading by Robert Macfarlane A beautifully crafted essay on the joy of reading, this book explores the emotional resonance of giving and receiving books. Macfarlane recounts the story of...

The Theory of Sound by John William Strutt Baron Rayleigh and Robert Bruce Lindsay is a comprehensive overview of research in physics prior to 1877, followed by the authors' own original...

Greta Garbo: A Life in the Spotlight A masterful biography by award-winning critic Robert Gottlieb, this book offers a vivid and thorough retelling of Greta Garbo's life, from her humble beginnings...

Slim, Master of War Burma, 1942-5 by Robert Lyman The story of General W. J. Slim's remarkable military campaign in Burma during World War II is one of the most innovative and successful of the war...

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has become a significant force in British politics, captivating voters and media alike. However, the roots of its support remain poorly understood. This book provides...

Dr Robert Young's Parapsychology: Ghosts and Hauntings offers an accessible introduction to the science behind paranormal phenomena. Drawing on years of study and investigation, Dr Young shares case...

Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in Its PlaceRobert B. Talisse explores how our increasingly polarised society is taking democracy too far, leading to social environments that reinforce...

The City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett is set in the shattered remains of a once-great city. Bulikov's surreal landscape stands as a haunting reminder of its former power, shaped and broken by...

A Poetry Handbook is a comprehensive guide to writing and understanding poetry, presented with passion and wit by Mary Oliver. Drawing on her extensive career as a poet, Oliver shares her expertise...

Get the most out of your GCSE English Literature exams with this comprehensive guide to Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.Inside, you'll find clear notes on the novel's context, plot,...

Learn the tricks of the property trade from a seasoned expert. Martin Roberts' comprehensive guide covers everything from buying at the best possible price to undertaking a conversion project, and...

Meditations on the Tarot A Journey Into Christian Hermeticism by Anonymous and Robert Powell is a spiritual exploration that draws on the rich resources of Christianity, including its esoteric...

Robert Merivel, physician and courtier to King Charles II, sets off for the French court in search of a fresh start. However, royal life at the Palace of Versailles proves to be a far cry from the...

Ted Bundy A Visual Timeline by Robert A Dielenberg presents a comprehensive and chronological overview of the life and crimes of Ted Bundy. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including books,...

A nuclear holocaust sends a brave family into a future where they are considered traitors and sub-humans. They must fight to survive in a world where lifeboat ethics rule, until they're discovered by...

Robert R. Duke's Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of Hebrew and Aramaic words with frequency thresholds of 10 for Hebrew and 5 for Aramaic, providing detailed...

Thomas Hardy's Selected Poems offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of England's greatest poets. This collection brings together nearly two hundred poems, including familiar pieces like "The...

The Troll is a hilarious pirate adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts. A hairy troll longs for a juicy goat to eat, but is stuck with boring old...

Get ready for your AQA GCSE 9-1 English Literature exam with this comprehensive workbook covering Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Practice your skills with targeted questions on plot,...

The Gnostic Jung by Carl Gustav Jung This collection of writings explores the connections between Gnosticism and Jungian psychology, revealing a profound influence on Jung's thought. Robert Segal...

Retire Young, Retire Rich: A Guide to Financial Freedom Robert Kiyosaki's story of financial independence is a testament to the power of smart investing and financial planning. With his wife Kim, he...

Stalin: A Biography by Robert Service This authoritative biography offers a comprehensive assessment of Stalin's life, exploring his formative experiences in Georgia, his revolutionary activism, and...

The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter explores the Bible as a cohesive literary work, revealing its innovative devices and narrative techniques. Renowned critic and translator Alter presents...

Investing can be a costly mistake if you follow the crowd. Learn how to make more reliable decisions with strategies that have worked for over 50,000 readers.Robert Moriarty's guide helps you cut...

Robert Bresson's Notes on the Cinematograph is a distillation of his theory and practice as a filmmaker and artist. The French film director's unique approach to cinema, which emphasizes simplicity...