1496 results for 'Zinsser, William'

Study and Revise for AS/a-Level: a Streetcar Named Desire is a comprehensive course companion designed to help students achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature. Written by...

Potty Training Seats: The Parenting Guide for Choosing the Best Suitable Potty Seat for Kids Choosing the right potty seat can be a daunting task for parents, but with the right guidance, it's easier...

The Pre-Raphaelites was founded in 1848 as a secret society that sought to revolutionize art by rejecting classical ideals and embracing a more spiritual and naturalistic approach. Led by William...

This collection of animal tales brings together some of the most beloved stories about cats and dogs from children's literature. Jacqueline Wilson has curated a selection of treasured classics,...

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...

Westmoreland's War Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam by Gregory Daddis A fresh perspective on one of America's most divisive wars, this book challenges conventional wisdom on the Vietnam War...

The Inner Darkness by Jørn Lier Horst is a chilling Nordic Noir thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. After four years behind bars, notorious serial killer Thomas Kerr is finally...

A concise history of modern painting offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of this medium. Simon Morley's study places the foundation of modern art at the emergence of Romanticism and the...

The Rattle Bag is a unique anthology of poetry, carefully curated by two of the leading poets of contemporary literature. Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes have selected their personal favorites, listing...

The Western Highlands of Scotland offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate relationship between rocks and scenery in one of Europe's most fascinating geological regions. Spanning over...

A Dictionary of British History by John Ashton Cannon and John Cannon provides authoritative entries on the people and events that have shaped Britain's history since 55 BC. With over 3,800 entries...

Othello Texts and Contexts by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive edition of the play, featuring the Bevington edition accompanied by six sets of thematically arranged primary documents and...

The West Highland Way is a 96-mile hiking route that takes you through some of Britain's most spectacular scenery. From the outskirts of Glasgow to the centre of Fort William, this guidebook will...

15 years ago, a man named Simon Meier vanished from his home, leaving behind only a trail of unanswered questions. Now, a shocking discovery has been made in a remote Norwegian cabin, which may be...

Del Williams is a man to be reckoned with in the world of Soho's underworld. With a monopoly on the drugs, clubs, and girls, he's a force to be feared. But one person has managed to breach his...

Eat to Your Heart's Content is a collection of recipes designed to help maintain heart health, created by award-winning chef Sat Bains after his own experience with a heart attack. Following an...

Daphne Phelps inherited a beautiful house in Sicily in 1947, a golden stone Casa Cuseni that would become her home and a hub for a fascinating community. With little Italian and limited funds, she...

Heavy rain causes a landslide, but the real mystery begins when a body is found in the rubble. Detective William Wisting is quick to join the rescue operation, and by sunrise the next day, it becomes...

Adam Worth, the Real Moriarty: A Life of Crime and Deception The remarkable true story of Adam Worth, the master thief who inspired Conan Doyle's Moriarty, is a tale of cunning and deception. From...

The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the Age Discover the vibrant world of Victorian Britain through the eyes of its artists. From the grandeur of Gothic architecture to the birth of the...

Set in 1796, Scarlet Town is a gripping mystery that follows Laurence Jago as he returns to his home town of Helston, Cornwall, after a tumultuous escape from America. There, he finds himself...

The Powerhouse: An Unprecedented Look at Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency In 1975, five ambitious individuals left William Morris to form a talent agency that would revolutionize the entertainment...

Alice in Chains: The Untold Story The story of Alice in Chains is one of hard work, self-destruction, and resilience. From their early days as a grunge band on the Seattle music scene to their rise...

Oasis's 1998 visit to New Zealand marked a pivotal moment in the band's history, with their third album Be Here Now cementing their commercial peak. This book tells the story of that tour, drawing on...

Logan's Run: Last Day is a gripping dystopian tale set in a future where life is measured in years, not decades. At 21, Logan-6's existence is all but over, but he's given one final mission: to...

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth, who lives with her in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. To ensure she can be heard, Lord Goth has her wear large clumpy boots, making it hard for her to make...

The Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental undertaking that took seventy years to complete, drawing from the collective knowledge of tens of thousands of brilliant minds. At its core lies a...

Alec A Novel by William di Canzio is a reimagining of a secret love affair, first explored in E. M. Forster's classic novel Maurice. The story follows Alec Scudder, the gamekeeper who captures the...

David Douglas: The Natural History of the Northwest This biography and natural history book tells the story of David Douglas, a 19th-century Scottish naturalist and botanical explorer. From his...

William Faulkner's 1929 novel, The Sound and the Fury, is widely regarded as one of the most important English-language novels of the twentieth century. This revised and expanded Norton Critical...

Jolly's campers are guaranteed to have a holiday to remember, but that's not always easy to achieve. A range of colourful characters pour through Jolly's gates, each with their own story to tell. For...

The East Highland Way XT40 map provides an essential guide for walkers tackling this new 82-mile long distance route between Fort William and Aviemore. Pioneered by Kevin Langan, the trail forms a...

Harry Winston: The Definitive Biography of an American Icon By Ronald Winston and William Stadiem Skyhorse, 2023 Born into humble beginnings, Harry Weinstein transformed himself into one of the...

Discover 100 graded walks in one of the UK's most spectacular regions: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. This comprehensive guidebook features routes for all abilities, from low-level strolls to high-level...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is a play that explores the complexities of ambition, power, and the human condition. Written in 1603, it is a story of a man who, driven by his own desires, commits a heinous...

The Road to Immortality by Geraldine Cummins In this thought-provoking book, the renowned psychic researcher Frederic William Henry Myers shares his extraordinary experiences of the afterlife,...

Wales, 1093. The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honour is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling...

When tragedy strikes, we are often thrown into a state of transition, forced to confront the unknown and navigate uncharted territory. For William Bridges, this was a personal experience he had...

Explore the origins of vampire fiction through fifteen chilling tales of bloodsucking mayhem. This anthology delves into the darker corners of Gothic horror, traditional folklore, satire, and...

A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel by Bradley Jersak What if God's true nature is one of selfless love, radically forgiving and co-suffering? This book challenges the toxic images of God...

The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One: How Corporate Executives and Politicians Looted the S&L Industry This expert insider's account reveals how corrupt CEOs and CFOs defraud companies for...

The Hasheesh Eater: Passages from the Life of a Pythagorean by Fitz Hugh Ludlow A groundbreaking and deeply personal account of the author's experiences with hashish, this book is a masterpiece of...

Brittany Williams shares 125 recipes that make it easier to enjoy delicious, healthy meals every day. Her approach is simple: just eat real food. With busy lives and families to feed, Brittany...

The West Highland Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails, is a 96-mile trek through sublime scenery, from the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. This two-way guidebook covers both the northbound and...

Adam, the Historical Figure: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration William Lane Craig sets out to answer the question of whether Adam, as described in the Bible, was a real historical person. He...

Michael Ovitz: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Most Powerful Man in Hollywood Michael Ovitz's story is one of unrelenting ambition and unapologetic success. As co-founder of Creative Artists...

Battle Action volume 2 is a gripping collection of twelve new stories that continue the hit graphic novel series. Written by an all-star team of Garth Ennis, John Wagner, Rob Williams, Dan Abnett,...

William Robinson's groundbreaking book, The Wild Garden, challenged the conventional approach to gardening in the late 19th century. Published in 1870, the book advocated for a naturalistic approach,...

The Idiot is a novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky that tells the story of Prince Myshkin, a gentle and naïve epileptic who returns to St Petersburg from a Swiss sanatorium. He visits his distant relative,...

Billy the Kid: An Autobiography In 1882, a notorious outlaw was released from prison after serving time for killing a Texas Ranger. He disappeared, only to re-emerge in 1948, after almost 70 years...

The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect by Roger Williams is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the consequences of technological advancement. When Lawrence creates an artificial...

A true crime story from Exmoor in 1858, The Wheal Eliza Murder is a harrowing account of a father's devastating crime. In July 1858, William Burgess took his six-year-old daughter, Anna Marie, to...

Discover the ultimate guide to the Doctor, the Time Lord who has been keeping the universe safe for over 60 years. This comprehensive guide features exclusive content from Ncuti Gatwa's first outing...

Tony Stark's world has been turned upside down. His company, his fortune, and even his sobriety are all gone. But with assassins closing in and a familiar foe seeking to destroy him, he's not alone -...

Centuries of Trial Vol 2. A History of Ireland Under English Rule spans over two centuries, from 1692 to 1922. This period saw significant turmoil in Ireland as it navigated under English rule. The...

The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style Since her engagement to Prince William, Kate Middleton has become synonymous with modern royal style. Her early choice of a sapphire blue wrap...

William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, is often overlooked in the pantheon of American leaders. However, his impact on the country's future role in the world was significant. In...

William Moreland is in mid-flight, his notorious past finally catching up with him. The Ridgerunner, a man of legend, has returned. Now, in his later years, he is driven by a desire to secure his...

The Land Beyond the Sea by Sharon Penman is an epic tale of drama and battle, set in the Kingdom of Jerusalem. In 1099, the First Crusade captured the city from the Saracens, marking the beginning of...

The White Rose Rent Katherine, Daughter of Richard III In the aftermath of Richard III's death, a young woman must navigate the treacherous world of Tudor England. Katherine Plantagenet, the...

Urban Violence, Resilience and Security Governance Responses in the Global South by Michael R. Glass, Taylor B. Seybolt, and Phil Williams is a comprehensive analysis of the diverse nature of urban...

Shoot the Moonlight Out by William Boyle In the sweltering summer of 1996, two men's lives are forever changed by a single act of violence. Jack Cornacchia, a widower with a secret life as a...

The First Ballads of the Great American Songbook, 1902-1913 by Michael G. Garber explores the origins of enduring pop ballads that emerged in the early 20th century. Ten songs from this period are...

Blind Owl Blues: The Mysterious Life and Death of Blues Legend Alan Wilson Alan Wilson, the enigmatic figure known as "Blind Owl", was a musical genius and co-founder of the influential blues-rock...

Lamda Verse and Prose Anthology: Volume 20 is a comprehensive collection of 155 pieces, including celebrated poems and prose extracts from classic and contemporary novels. This anthology is designed...

The Sunday Times Bestselling Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown Valentine Low, royal correspondent for The Times, reveals the gripping account of how the royal family really operates. The...

The Battle of Alamo: A New Perspective on the Heroes of 1836 The Battle of Alamo is a pivotal moment in American history, but few realise that a large number of those who fought and died for Texas at...

Adrian Mitchell's poetry is a testament to the power of the human spirit, with simplicity, clarity, and passion at its core. This collection brings together poems from over five decades, showcasing...

Discover the universe as a cosmic joke in this enchanting story collection by Italo Calvino. Thirty-four dazzling tales, each a unique blend of science, mathematics, and fantasy, come together to...

The Deep by Rivers Solomon, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes is a thought-provoking novella that explores the lives of a community of people who have built a society beneath the...

The SS United States: An Operational Guide to America's Flagship is a detailed technical history of one of the world's greatest ocean liners. The ship set the record for the fastest transatlantic...

The Secret Methods of the Turtles: A Legendary Trading Experiment In 1980, a remarkable trading experiment was set in motion, which would go on to change the lives of its participants forever. The...

The Protector Lamp and Lighting Company Ltd: A Centenary History In 1873, a new company was formed in Manchester, marking the beginning of a century-long history of innovation in lighting. The...

A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family. In 1940, William, Edmund, and Anna are...

The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles The story of Los Angeles is one of the most unlikely in American history. In the early 20th century, a small, isolated...

The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan's world has been turned upside down by the loss of Jane Porter's hand to his cousin William Cecil Clayton. Renouncing his title of Lord Greystoke,...

F*ck Being Humble Why Self-Promotion Isn't a Dirty Word by Stefanie Sword-Williams is a practical guide to redefining professional success in a modern workplace. In a world where traditional career...

Berlin, 1933, was a year of great change. The city was abuzz with the consolidation of power by a young leader, and the world watched with growing unease. For the first time, an American ambassador,...

The US Navy's Secret Space Program and Nordic Extraterrestrial Alliance by Michael Salla explores a pivotal moment in the evolution of the U.S. Navy following the Los Angeles Air Raid in 1942. A...

The legendary 1964 Broadway run of Hamlet is one of the most famous productions of Shakespeare's most important play. Directed by John Gielgud, it was a groundbreaking concept that placed actors in...

The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear The Exorcist, released in 1973, has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring half a century of fear and fascination in filmgoers. This definitive story explores...

Afternoon Tea Fit for Royalty Indulge in the art of afternoon tea with this mouth-watering collection of sweet and savoury recipes. Written by a former Personal Chef to the Prince and Princess of...

The Tower of London: A Biography The Tower of London is a place of enduring fascination, its history woven from threads of power, intrigue and tragedy. From its origins as a symbol of William the...

Hard Winter by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone In the rugged landscape of Montana, two families, the Maddoxes and the Drews, have built their legacies on the land. For over a century, they...

Little Dorrit is a novel of serendipity and the complex web of fortunes won and lost in Victorian society. When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad, he becomes interested in Amy...

A Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark and Memoirs of the Author of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin This collection of two closely linked works offers a unique...

God and Evil: The Case for God in a World Filled with Pain by Chad Meister and James K. Dew Jr. The question of evil has long plagued humanity, with each generation seeking to understand its origins,...

The Demon of Unrest: Abraham Lincoln and America's Road to Civil War In the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil War, the United States teetered on the...

William K. Harvey was a CIA legend whose career was marked by both remarkable success and dramatic downfall. A complex and larger-than-life figure, Harvey was known for his intelligence, bravery, and...

Get Me Out of Here A Memoir by Jeremy Steig is a candid and humorous account of the author's life, from his early days as a teenager to his rise as a jazz flutist in the 1960s. Steig's story is...

Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary Afeni Shakur's life is a testament to the human spirit and the perseverance of the African American people. Born Alice Faye Williams, she grew up in poverty...

Shakespeare's final drama of the Wars of the Roses cycle begins with the dust settling on England after bloody civil war. The stage is set for Richard, a brother of the king, to secretly plot his way...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have led to a significant shift in the medical world, demonstrating the power of mind-body strategies in "switching off" or "switching on" gene activity associated...

In the year 2116, a law has been put in place that is both fascinating and unsettling: it is against the law to live beyond the age of twenty-one. When the crystal flower in your palm turns from red...

The Almagest is a comprehensive and masterful treatment of the mathematics of the heavens, eclipsing its predecessors in a vast series of thirteen books. Ptolemy's work shows how the motions of the...

Viktor Frankl's powerful memoir of survival and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity has inspired generations of readers. This stunning gift edition features new photos, end papers, and...