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Acting Companies and Their Plays in Shakespeare's London by Siobhan Keenan explores the intricate relationships between acting companies and playwrights during the English Renaissance. This analysis...

The origins of London's underground stations are more fascinating than you might think. From Totteridge and Whetstone to Canary Wharf, the names of the 300 stations are rooted in history. This book...

Lucie Arnoux's graphic memoir is a humorous and heartfelt account of her experiences living abroad. Growing up in Marseille as an outsider with a passion for drawing, she sets out to pursue her dream...

Raphael's Astronomical Ephemeris With Tables of Houses for London, Liverpool and New York by Edwin Raphael. This reference guide provides essential information for those interested in astrology. It...

London After Midnight: A New Reconstruction Based on Contemporary Sources Thomas Mann offers a fascinating reconstruction of Tod Browning's silent movie horror film, based on his transcription of a...

London Mobilizing for Parliament, 1641-5 by Jordan S. Downs This book explores London's role in supporting parliament's war against King Charles I, revealing previously untold stories about the...

The London Midland & Scottish Railway: A Comprehensive HistoryFrom 1923 to 1947, the LMS was the largest of the Big Four railway companies, operating in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern...

Discover the secret recipe for becoming an artful traveler in a messy world. Don't be a Tourist in London offers an escape route from the typical tourist itinerary, unlocking a vault of...

A detailed account of the mismanagement of Lloyd's of London, written with veteran financial writer Martin Mayer, reveals how thousands of American investors were affected by the company's disastrous...

The City of London's surprising support for Brexit and its implications for democracy. A clear analysis of the shift in the financial sector towards free-market authoritarianism reveals a new,...

The Trinity College London Drum Kit exam syllabus from 2020 provides a comprehensive guide for drummers preparing for performance and technical work components. This book covers a wide range of...

In 2027, Adam Harker, a disillusioned data analyst, is forced to confront his darkest fears in the virtual reality game Darkworlds. Designed by Miskatonic Games, this immersive experience promises an...

Leo Barber's life story is one of deception and reinvention. From his early days as a faux-innocent xenophobe to his later claims as a poet, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of truth.Through...

St. Paul's Cathedral stands at the heart of London, an enduring symbol of the city. Yet, less well known is the neighborhood at its base that was a center of social and intellectual life for over a...

London has long been associated with desire and vice. From its bath houses in Roman Londinium to the present day, the city's relationship with sex has been a recurring theme. This chronicle explores...

The Tulip Tea Rooms by Pamela Evans Set in London just after the Second World War, this heartwarming saga follows Lola Brown as she navigates love, family secrets and transformation. After meeting...

St. Erkenwald: An Alliterative Poem is a significant work in the literary canon, considered valuable by scholars and academicians alike.Originally published in its original form, this edition has...

Wild about the Wetlands: A Year in the Life of the London Wetland CentreThis year-round guide to one of the UK's most fascinating wildlife reserves offers an intimate look at the people and places...

The dramatic night of 5-6 December 1921 saw Irish Delegates at Downing Street sign an agreement that would shape modern Ireland. This is the story of the Treaty, told from original sources and...

City of Beasts: How Animals Shaped Georgian LondonThis book explores the often-overlooked role of animals in shaping the city's history. By examining evidence from legal, parish, commercial,...

The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain by Ilya Somin In 2005, the US Supreme Court made a landmark ruling that allowed the city of New London to condemn...

A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 by Rob Ventura is a comprehensive study of this influential doctrinal statement. Over twenty contributors bring their expertise to...

In an old house in Paris lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. Madeline was the smallest one. She wasn't afraid of anything - not even mice. When Pepito's birthday present, a horse, was...

Charlie Peel's latest work explores the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which they shape our lives.This thought-provoking novel delves into themes of identity, community, and the...

The Collected by Brett Battles is an international thriller that combines heart-pounding adventure and suspense with a complex web of intrigue. As a cleaner, Nate's role is to eliminate evidence and...

This Perfect Day is a chilling vision of a future where humanity is controlled by a central computer. In a seemingly perfect global society, uniformity is the defining feature, with all ethnic groups...

Cockney Past and Present: A Short History of the Dialect of LondonThis study explores the evolution of Cockney, one of the most distinctive forms of English, from the 16th century to the early 20th...

Reading London in Wartime: Blitz, the People and Propaganda in 1940s Literature presents a comprehensive social picture of wartime London through a diverse range of writers and genres.This volume...

Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy: Papers from the 2nd Biodynamic Conference London 2014This collection brings together key papers presented at the 2nd Biodynamic Conference, held in London in 2014. The...

Behind the scenes of Britain's greatest theater lies a fascinating story of artistic vision and creative risk-taking. In his memoir, Nicholas Hytner shares intimate insights into his tenure as...

Blimey!: From Bohemia to Britpop : The London Artworld from Francis Bacon to Damien Hirst Discover the fascinating story of the London art world, spanning over six decades. This engaging book takes...

Wealth and Notoriety: the extraordinary families of William Levy and Charles Lewis of London by Robert Ward. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two remarkable families, whose...

London's sweltering heatwave in 1664 is matched only by the tensions simmering in the corridors of power as war with the Dutch looms. In this, the sixth adventure for Thomas Chaloner, historical...

The Dark Traveller: Exploring the Black Death in London and Eyam by Cindy Wright This book takes you back to the 17th century, when the bubonic plague ravaged England. You'll learn about the events...

Civic Performance: Pageantry and Entertainments in Early Modern London explores the multifaceted world of pageantry in sixteenth and seventeenth-century London, examining its socio-cultural,...

Captain Hazard's Game is set in the vibrant world of early eighteenth-century gamesters and money-men. In this gripping murder mystery, risk and deception are rife as people play for huge rewards -...

Discover the history of electric tramcar operation in London's northeast region, a story of development and transformation.The area's tram system was shaped by local authorities' efforts, which...

George Orwell's account of his time living in poverty-stricken Paris and London is a stark portrayal of life on the margins. In 1933, with just three francs to his name, he struggled to survive...

Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs Discover the fascinating stories behind London's most iconic pubs, from Shakespeare's local to the infamous Bucket of Blood. This...

The Mesmerist: A Doctor who Held Victorian London Spellbound In the early 19th century, medicine was a brutal and often ineffective practice. Surgeons performed operations without anaesthesia,...

Death in the West End is a mystery that unfolds backstage at a hit musical. When the show's director dies under unexpected circumstances, tensions rise among the American producers and writers who...

Restoration London is a city of intrigue and deception, where the streets are filled with secrets and the powerful will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. In "Blood on the Strand", Susanna...

The years following World War II saw a significant influx of Irish migrants to Britain, who played a crucial role in rebuilding the country. This book explores the factors that drove migration, the...

Crash Bang Wallop: The Inside Story of London's Big Bang and a Financial Revolution that Changed the World The 1980s saw a seismic shift in the City of London, transforming attitudes to money and the...

The Great Fire of London: Was It Inevitable? Discover the facts behind one of history's most devastating fires. Liz Miles explores what caused the fire to spread so quickly, and how eyewitness...

In 1815, six Iranian students arrived in London under the escort of Captain Joseph D'Arcy, with a mission to master modern sciences. Over four years, they navigated both high and low life in Regency...

English rock ruled the airwaves in the 1960s and 1970s. The Beatles' Mersey sound from Liverpool sparked the movement, while the Rolling Stones brought blues to London's streets. Other iconic bands...

Explore the East London area with this Ordnance Survey map. The OS Landranger Active Map series provides detailed coverage of Great Britain, perfect for day trips and short breaks.Tough, durable, and...

Abraham Joshua Heschel's writings from his time in Nazi Germany and London exile offer a powerful vision of spiritually rich Jewish learning. This collection presents previously unpublished works,...

A remarkable journey through 16th-century Europe and the Middle East is recounted in this fascinating travelogue. In 1599, Queen Elizabeth I sent a unique gift to Sultan Mehmet III of Turkey - a...

Gabriel Sullivan captured my heart - and then he broke it into a million pieces. Our love burned white hot, but he risked it all with one reckless choice. Now, I'm facing an uncertain future linked...

Colour photographs of London's historic buildings and structures. This book presents a visual exploration of the decorative architecture in Westminster, Belgravia, and Pimlico. A map is included to...

Topsy and Tim Go to London is a Level 2 Read it yourself book that introduces young readers to the sights and sounds of the capital city. With its simple sentences and high-frequency words, this book...

Fighting Identity: An Ethnography of Kickboxing in East London explores how fighters at a Polish-owned Muay Thai/kickboxing gym in East London reject prior identity markers to forge a shared sense of...

Down and Out in Paris and London is a poignant account of George Orwell's time living among the desperately poor and destitute. Written in his twenties, this memoir documents his 'first contact with...

Culture and Self-Harm Attempted Suicide in South Asians in London explores the factors that contribute to a higher rate of self-harm and suicide among south Asians living in London. The book examines...

St Bartholomew's, London's oldest parish church, celebrates its 900-year anniversary with this comprehensive history. Built in the 12th century, the church has played a significant role in medieval...

This longitudinal study explores the lives of first-generation Bangladeshi migrant women in London, shedding new light on their experiences as they navigate cultural and social changes.Based on over...

The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution ProblemIn the summer of 1858, London's River Thames was a revolting sight, filled with the putrid smell of human waste. But this...

Depositions from medieval English church courts reveal the attitudes and feelings of people towards marriage in late medieval London.Shannon McSheffrey's study of fifteenth-century marriage cases...

The Only Light in London by Lily Graham is a heart-wrenching tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of World War II. When journalist Sebastien flees his homeland, he finds solace in a...

The summer of 2013 brings a mystery to the streets of Hampstead Heath. Abigail Kamara, left to her own devices, must navigate the wilds of the wilds to uncover the truth behind the teenagers who have...

Bad Boys of London: The Complete Gypsy Heroes CollectionThis collection brings together three passionate and intense stories of forbidden love and desire. In "Sexy Beast", Layla Eden finds herself...

Tudor London was a vibrant capital city at the heart of English cultural and political life. The city's royal presence was strong, with the Tower of London and Westminster palaces playing key roles,...

London, 1921. A high-profile murder sets off a chain reaction of events in this gripping mystery novel. Lord Amersham, a prominent Cabinet minister, is shot dead outside his home, with two bullets to...

Stopping Places: A Gypsy History of South London and Kent tells the story of the enforced settlement of Gypsy travelers in southeast England. Following the 1968 Caravan Sites Act, their nomadic...

Ronan Short's Stories Bomb Dropping, Hampstead, North London 1940-1949 is the first volume in a series recounting his life and travels. Born in London in 1940, Ronan spent his early years at the...

A Weaver-Poet and the Plague is a microhistorical study of William Muggins, an impoverished weaver-poet living in London at the turn of the seventeenth century. Through Muggins's life and writing,...

Selected pieces for Trinity College London trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn exams for 2019-2022. Each book has been compiled and edited by a panel of experts, offering a range of repertoire from across...

The South London Cook Book celebrates the diverse food scene of this vibrant region. With recipes from popular independent hotspots like The Watchhouse and Maltby St Market, as well as others, this...

The Sisters of Battle Road: An Extraordinary True Story of Six Sisters Evacuated from Wartime London. In 1939, six young sisters were evacuated from their south London home to the Sussex countryside,...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 8: Stories: A Day in London is a engaging story to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, this book provides a rich context...

For many, leaving London means more than just escaping the city's bustle - it's about finding space to breathe and reinventing a life that truly feels like home. This inspiring collection of stories...

Dr Bhimrao R. Ambedkar's time in London offers a unique lens through which to understand his global intellectual significance. This period, spanning the early 1920s, saw him study and publish, laying...

Bertie Bradshaw never set out to become a spy. He was thrust into a world of espionage and survival during World War II when a young woman went missing, leaving behind a coded notebook. With the help...

Waterloo to the West Country A Journey from London to Penzance During the Days of Steam by Ian Beardsley and Rhys Jones is a nostalgic account of a journey undertaken during the steam era. The...

Central London's rich history comes alive in this unique collection of photographs. Spanning over 12 million images from the Historic England Archive, the book showcases the city's evolution from...

The Hackney Horror: A Weird Sherlock Holmes Adventure A sinister force is hijacking the brains of top scientists from London, leaving their bodies severely injured. As the investigation unfolds,...

The 2023 Grade 7 Clarinet Exam Pieces from Trinity College London provide students with the music required to pass their Grade 7 clarinet exam. This sheet music collection features a range of pieces...

Detailed diagrams, tables and photographs from the period accompany O. S. Nock's in-depth examination of the precursor family of locomotives. The development of these locomotives, which struggled to...

Iain Sinclair's My Favourite London Devils is a unique and captivating work that brings together a diverse range of writers, both living and dead. This fragmented autobiography takes the form of...

Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky is a poignant and compassionate novel by Patrick Hamilton, a writer whose works continue to appeal to readers today.This trilogy explores the lives of those who...

Astonishing true story of one man's life and escape from Nazi-occupied Vienna to freedom in London. In 1938, as Hitler's forces closed in, Sigmund Freud was unable to leave his beloved city, but the...

Passport to Peckham offers an engaging social and cultural history of this London community, exploring its complexities and challenges.The author presents a portrait of a community experiencing the...

The Smoke of London uncovers the origins of urban air pollution in early modern cities. By 1600, London was a fossil-fuelled city, its high-sulfur coal a basic necessity for the poor and a source of...

This comprehensive study of London's insurance company firemen and porters spans over 50 years, from their formation in 1680 to their eventual amalgamation into a single body in 1833. Based on...

Discover 80 of London's Best Pubs, All Within Walking Distance of a Tube Station This comprehensive guide takes you on a tour of London's top pubs, each one located just a 10-minute walk from a tube...

Ancient Swordplay: The Revival of Elizabethan Fencing in Victorian London explores the unique revival of swordsmanship in late 19th-century England. Captain Alfred Hutton and Egerton Castle, two...

The cultural mission to London's slums in late-Victorian England was a complex and multifaceted effort at social reform. Hundreds of art exhibitions, concerts, lectures, clubs, and social gatherings...

The history of the Bengali squatters' movement in 1970s East London is a lesser-known episode of social struggle. In response to institutional discrimination and the threat of the National Front,...

Performance: A visceral and exquisitely written portrait of excess and decadence in late capitalism.Ruth Ivo's memoir is a theatrical, immersive and utterly heartbreaking account of her life as a...

During World War II, London was plagued by violence and murder. In a small courtroom, forensic pathologist Dr. Keith Simpson sought the help of a young journalist to uncover the truth behind the...

Jonathan Edwards' profound vision for God's ultimate end is that of manifesting his glory in the highest happiness of his creatures. Pastor John Piper explores the implications of this truth,...

Mary Owen's life takes an unexpected turn when she seeks work to support her elderly aunt. She catches the eye of Will, a young waiter at Letts restaurant, who persuades the head chef to take her on...

The History of the Post Office Rifles, 8th Battalion City of London Regiment 1914 to 1918 is a detailed account of two battalions of the London Regiment that served during World War I. The 1/8th and...

Trinity College London: Flute Exam Pieces Grade 6 2017-2020 (part Only)This collection contains nine attractive and contrasting pieces for flute, carefully selected to help candidates prepare for the...

Errico Malatesta's Complete Works: A Long London Exile This volume focuses on the crucial years in Errico Malatesta's life when he was exiled in London. In response to what he saw as unrealistic...

London with Love is a beautifully written and relatable romance that explores the complexities of love and timing. Over two decades, Jennifer and Nick's on-again, off-again relationship unfolds...

Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises from 2023: Grade 6Develop your piano skills with this comprehensive collection of exam pieces and accompanying exercises from Trinity College...

Join Claris and her friends on an exciting adventure through London!Look inside to find out where they are hiding in iconic places like Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and the West End.A look-and-find...