2119 results for 'Alice Schertle'

Ryder Raymond has a unique gift - he can find the punchline in any situation. This ability has earned him respect and friendship at his school for the blind, but now he's about to face a new...

At sixteen, Janie's life is defined by her marriage to an old man with sixty acres. But as she navigates two stifling relationships, she begins to uncover the truth about herself and the world around...

Downey House is facing an uncertain future as the summer holidays start. A scandal has hit the school, and two teachers are now facing an uncertain future together.The girls of Downey House - Fliss,...

Princesses Don't Have Stinky Bums by Alice Clover is a refreshing take on traditional princess stereotypes. This book challenges the notion that little girls are expected to be sweet and fluffy,...

Round to Ours: Setting the Mood and Cooking the Food for Every Gathering For effortless entertaining, look no further than this comprehensive cookbook. Alice Levine and Laura Jackson share their...

Henry VIII's Imprisoned Women: The Women of the Tower By Neha Roy Hardcover, 210 pages, published 2023. This book explores the lives of six women who were persecuted, condemned and ultimately...

I Hear Her Words: An Introduction to Women in Buddhism by Alice Collett This book explores the complex relationship between Buddhist tradition and gender equality. Drawing on recent scholarship and...

Shame and the Captives by Thomas Keneally is set against the backdrop of an Australian camp holding thousands of Japanese, Italian and Korean prisoners of war. The story revolves around the complex...

Alice Paalen Rahon's poetry, now collected in English for the first time, offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of a visionary writer. Born French and naturalized Mexican, Rahon was a...

Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress explores the complexities of artistic expression and social justice through the rehearsal process of an anti-lynching play. In 1955, Childress was involved in the...

Autism in a Decentered World by Alice Wexler presents recent neuropsychological research and its implications for understanding autism, selfhood, and identity. This book challenges common assumptions...

Now I Can See The Moon A Story of a Social Panic, False Memories, and a Life Cut Short by Alice TallmadgeThe 1980s and 1990s saw a widespread social panic over child sex abuse that had a devastating...

A Journal for My Daughter: A Companion to Swimming Lessons. This beautifully illustrated journal is written by Toy, a young mother, as part of her story in Mary Alice Monroe's novel Swimming Lessons...

A dark academia thriller romance with a supernatural twist. From the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize, four students lost their lives in the infamous North Tower murders at the elite Carvell...

What I Wish I'd Known When I Was Young: The Art and Science of Growing UpThis book explores an intriguing pattern: how people with difficult beginnings in life often become the most successful adults...

This is Australia, a vibrant introduction to the land Down Under. Miroslav Sasek's iconic illustrations bring to life the sights and sounds of Australia, from its bustling cities to its vast outback...

Alice Maddicott's journey into the world of cat women is a fascinating exploration of the complex relationships between humans and felines. Her own experience with her beloved tabby, Dylan, sparked a...

Discover the magical world of Witch School in this exciting new novel for girls aged 9-12. When Charlotte discovers she's a witch, her life is turned upside down as she enrolls in the prestigious...

Alice loves her job and wants to keep it - whatever the price. When she's told the company is switching to flexible working and hot desking, her world is turned upside down.Her desk might look a...

The White Cliffs is a novel in verse that tells the story of an American girl who falls in love with an Englishman during World War I. Written by Alice Duer Miller, this poignant tale explores themes...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of an old fairy tale, "An Old Fairy Tale - The Sleeping Beauty" features enchanting artwork by Brothers Dalziel. This 1865 poem is based on the classic fairytale...

Colour Yourself Calm by Alice James is a soothing colouring book designed to help children relax and unwind. This vibrant book features a range of patterns and illustrations to colour, accompanied by...

A no-holds-barred account of life on the front line of policing, On the Line follows PC Alice Hearn throughout ten years in the Metropolitan Police. From rookie to constable, she deals with violent...

A young mother's sacrifice and a child's desperate search for the truth are intertwined in this gripping novel. In 1917, Alice Copeman is forced to give up her baby due to family shame, while Edith...

The History of Rock at Donington Park is a comprehensive and in-depth look at one of the UK's longest-running rock festivals. Written by Ian Carroll, this book tells the story of the festival through...

The therapeutic art of shiatsu has been widely adopted in the West, yet many practitioners struggle to deepen their understanding. Akinobu Kishi, a leading exponent of shiatsu, shares his approach...

A Piaget Primer: How a Child Thinks - Revised Edition by Dorothy G. Singer and Tracey A. Revenson This revised edition of A Piaget Primer offers a clear and accessible account of childhood...

Bees in the City is a heartwarming story about finding creative solutions to everyday problems. When a young boy discovers that his apartment building's rooftop gardens and window boxes are home to a...

Entertainment in the Performing Arts explores what entertainment truly means through a range of perspectives and expert opinions. Alice Marshall delves into the world of performing arts to help...

A magical night under the stars awaits in this enchanting tale by Christiane Duchesne and Jérôme Minière. Four friends who never part ways embark on an extraordinary journey, culminating in a grand...

A powerful Indigenous spin on Alice in Wonderland, Rabbit Chase is a story of self-discovery and community. Aimée, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, finds themselves transported to an...

Stories for 9-Year-Olds brings together a diverse collection of tales to entertain and engage young readers. This anthology features a range of stories, from a new Alice-Miranda mystery to a pop-up...

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater is a dark and suspenseful debut novel that explores the complexities of human nature. When Laura joins the local bookshop, Roach's life is turned upside down as...

Alice Hoffman's The Probable Future is a captivating novel about three generations of extraordinary women and their struggles to unite in crisis. The Sparrow family possesses unusual gifts, passed...

Alice Munro's Selected Stories brings together some of the most powerful and touching short stories from one of literature's greatest writers. With subtlety and grace, Munro explores the complexities...

Kiki Man Ray: Art, Love and Rivalry in 1920s ParisThis biography tells the story of Alice Prin, known as Kiki de Montparnasse, who was a captivating nightclub performer, writer, artist, and muse to...

Tashi's story is one of courage and tragedy. After leaving her homeland, she took with her the wounds of her past and found herself in America, where she underwent a female initiation ceremony that...

The Britannias: An Island Quest by Alice Albinia This book explores Britain's islands and their place in the country's collective cultural psyche. From Neolithic Orkney to modern-day Thanet, Albinia...

The Mysteries of Glass by Sue Gee is set in 1860 and follows Richard Allen, a young curate who travels to a small hamlet outside Hereford. There, he falls passionately in love with Susannah Beddoes,...

This enchanting story uses Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to explain personal and business coaching in a magical and entertaining adventure. A host of fanciful characters show...

Catherine Spooner explores how the Gothic has evolved in contemporary literature and culture. She argues that this 'Happy Gothic' is often romantic, funny and celebratory, rather than the darker...

The Body Never Lies explores how our emotional wounds can manifest physically. By examining the connections between trauma, repression, and illness, Alice Miller reveals the hidden messages that our...

Beauty, Art, and the Polis by Alice Ramos explores the relationship between beauty, art, and morality within the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition. This collection of essays offers an alternative to...

Discover the wonders of space with this engaging and informative book, packed with 100 fascinating facts and figures. From escaping black holes to learning wilderness survival skills, every page is...

Alice's dream wedding becomes a nightmare when she arrives at the altar to find a stranger claiming to be her husband-to-be. As panic sets in, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the...

The human body is full of hidden landscapes, waiting to be explored. In "Anatomical Oddities", Professor Alice Roberts takes you on a journey to discover the intricate details of the human body, from...

The Britannias And the Islands of Women by Alice Albinia explores Britain's islands and their place in its cultural psyche. From ancient Orkney to modern-day Thanet, Albinia examines how these...

Westleham Village 1947. A sense of normality is returning to Westleham village, and the upcoming village show promises to be a popular event. For newcomer Martha Miller, the show offers a chance to...

In 1941 Berlin, humanity's darkest hour, three young women must act with courage and love to survive. Alice Hoffman weaves together their stories in a powerful exploration of good and evil, and the...

Cwen 'A Wild Ride!' by Alice Albinia is a thought-provoking novel that explores an archipelago off Britain's east coast where women have created a society with their own civic institutions. In this...

The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca and Alice Birch is a radical new version of a modern masterpiece. In this pitch-black drama, five sisters are forced to live under their mother's...

Discover the fascinating world of anatomy through 57 brief lessons in the human body. From the arachnoid mater, a brain membrane resembling a spider's web, to the ciliated epithelium of the...

Oysters are often perceived as an acquired taste, but with the right approach, they can be truly savored. This comprehensive guide demystifies the world of oysters, providing expert advice on...

The Misdirection of Fault Lines by Anna Gracia is an emotionally honest and openhearted novel about three Asian American teen girls navigating their futures at an elite tennis tournament. Alice,...

In a world where freedom is controlled, one person's life is a perfect example of how far it can be taken. Alice's routine is meticulously planned, every moment accounted for, and yet she has never...

The Army Film and the Avant Garde Cinema and Experiment in Czechoslovak Military explores the lesser-known history of post-war Czechoslovak cinema. Alice Lovejoy examines the institutional roots of...

The UN and Counter-terrorism Global Hegemonies, Power and Identities by Alice Martini This book explores how the United Nations Security Council has evolved in its response to terrorism and extremism...

The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven is a dark and twisty thriller that follows two roommates as they uncover a sinister secret at their elite academy. Ten years after four students died in...

Susan Wood's Women Portraits 1960-2000 is a collection of photographs showcasing some of the most influential women of the 20th century. Among her notable subjects are Diane von Furstenberg, Martha...

Alice Birch's groundbreaking play explores the complex relationships within three generations of women, each struggling with severe depression and mental illness. A powerful and unflinching look at...

The Murder Museum: An Utterly Addictive Cozy Mystery by Alice Castle. When Beth Haldane stumbles upon an unconscious teenager in the museum, she unwittingly becomes entangled in a sinister plot. A...

The Eleventh Doctor Vol. 4: The Then and The Now Accused of war crimes he can't remember committing, the Eleventh Doctor goes on the run with his companion Alice Obiefune and a mysterious amnesiac...

Tabitha Jute isn't partying at carnival time on Mars. She's in hiding from the law, penniless and facing the loss of her livelihood and best friend. But then Marco Metz offers her money to take him...

A comprehensive collection of essays that capture America's tumultuous modern age. This anthology brings together works by prominent critics, commentators, activists, and artists, offering a personal...

A brutal murder sets off a chain reaction of events in this gripping psychological thriller. DI Sheldon Brown's obsession with finding justice for Alice Kenyon's gruesome death is rekindled when his...

Psychoanalytic Responses to Children's Literature by Lucy Rollin and Mark I. West explores the psychological subtexts of influential children's books through a psychoanalytic lens. Drawing on key...

Practice Jazz with Real Book Multi-Tracks Volume 4 Accurate lead sheets and professional audio tracks make this the best way to practice jazz. Access online for 10 songs, including Anthropology,...

Hardcover: 246 pages Alice Dailey explores how humans represent and relate to the dead through various technologies. Her study focuses on Shakespeare's English history plays, which she views as...

A powerful account of transformation and advocacy, this book tells the story of Miko Peled's journey from a young man serving in Israel's military to a fearless advocate for nonviolent struggle and...

Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses is a timeless collection of rhymes that have charmed children and adults alike since their first appearance in 1885. Written from a child's point...

A heartwarming story about friendship and inclusion, perfect for early readers. Alice Hemming's tale follows George, a giraffe who feels left out when he discovers that only black and white animals...

The Story Sisters A Novel by Alice Hoffman A haunting and emotionally satisfying novel weaves fairy tale and gritty realism together to create a captivating story. The lives of three sisters - Elv,...

Global Cooling by Jason Ayres Ten years have passed since a catastrophic asteroid strike plunged the world into darkness. As temperatures begin to fall, those who survived the initial disaster face a...

Twists of Fate Book 3 of the Bewitched Trilogy by Kelly Alleyn In the aftermath of a world destroyed, Alice, Decima and their crew must find new ways to rebuild. As they explore fresh opportunities...

Edwin Austin Abbey's line art has captivated audiences for generations with its intricate detail and timeless beauty. This collection showcases over 350 drawings from his prolific career, including...

Petrochemical Planet: A Multiscalar Challenge to Industrial TransformationAlice Mah examines the changing nature of the petrochemical industry in the face of climate change and environmental activism...

Chess For Kids by Richard James This engaging introduction to chess is designed for children aged seven and upwards. The book offers 30 short lessons, covering the basics of the board, pieces, moves,...

A charismatic social media influencer becomes the unlikely friend of an unhappy estate agent, but as her obsession with Alice's seemingly perfect world intensifies, the lines between online and...

Alice Munro's 'Friend of My Youth' is a powerful exploration of the human heart through ten dark and evocative stories. These tales capture life's diversity and unpredictability, revealing the...

The Harmony Test by Richard Molloy explores life's complexities through the stories of three individuals navigating love, relationships, and identity. Newlyweds Zoe and Kash, empty-nesters Naomi and...

Nothing I Wouldn't Do by Sara-Ella Ozbek is a compelling and original novel about the strength of female friendship and learning to accept yourself.The story follows Jax, an almost thirty-year-old...

This book challenges traditional accounts of art history's emergence as a masculine field. It explores how female writers contributed to its development, using fiction, poetry, and travel literature...

A Door Closed Softly A Golden Age Mystery by Alice Campbell is a gripping mystery that sets in motion an extraordinary train of events. When David and Alison stumble upon a strange house in...

A fresh approach to mindfulness and mental well-being, Mind Clearing offers a unique perspective on reducing suffering caused by distress in various areas of life. This book provides a comprehensive...

A brilliant and provocative novel by Gail Godwin explores the complexities of marriage and relationships. When Magda Danvers' grave illness puts her marriage to its ultimate test, she continues to...

El saber proscrito explores the roots of many of our problems stemming from childhood and, in particular, examines the teachings we receive at such a young age. As adults, we often suppress the...

Dick Whittington - a Panto Script is a family-friendly pantomime script by cartoonist Roger Penwill. The story follows Dick Whittington and his faithful cat as they seek their fortune in London, with...

The Thirteenth Vampire by Alice Hemming is a new story filled with vampires and mystery. In the town of Valesti, hunters once killed a family of twelve vampires, but some say they didn't kill them...

Color, Sex, and Poetry: A Biographical Study of Three Harlem Renaissance PoetsThis meticulously researched study recovers the lives and work of three Black women writers who were pivotal to the...

The Last of the Mohicans, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War, is a gripping tale of survival and adventure. A caravan carrying two young women, Alice and Cora Munro, embarks on a perilous...

The Red Death has brought human civilization to its knees. Billions are dead in a matter of weeks, leaving only a few survivors. Life as we knew it is gone, and nothing will ever be the same again...

They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll by Shep Gordon. Shep Gordon's remarkable career as a manager, agent, and producer has taken him on an...

Between the Regions of Kindness by Alice Jolly is an original slant on the family saga genre. Set against the backdrop of war and its aftermath, this novel explores the complex web of relationships...

Valentina's story is one of love, dreams, and life. She grew up feeling like she had the world at her feet, but as she began to think about the impossible, she started to chase stars.It was with...

Explore the making of a landmark film, 25 years on from its release. Star Trek: First Contact: The Making of the Classic Film takes you behind the scenes of the beloved movie, featuring rare and...

Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru is a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and the influence of capital on art. It's a place to encounter new experiences and dwell in big ideas. A pandemic...

Bee prefers to be called just Bee. She's not being rude, it's just that her name is too long and complicated.Life with her parents can be challenging, but add Crystal Kelly into the mix and things...

The Cove by Alice Clark-Platts is a gripping thriller that reels you in and refuses to let go. Tensions simmer beneath the surface of a luxury resort, where appearances can be deceiving and relations...

Bird of Winter by Alice Hiller is a powerful and deeply personal collection of poems that confronts the darkness of childhood trauma. Working with her own medical notes, Hiller excavates a redemptive...

Daring to Be Bad: Radical Feminism in America, 1967-1975 by Alice Echols is a pivotal history of radical feminism's rise and fall. This chronicle explores the activist heat and intellectual audacity...