1859 results for 'Herriot, James'

A love story and road-trip novel set against turbulent historical times. For fans of courtly rivalry and intrigue, this tale of treachery, betrayal and love is not to be missed. In 1613, Scotland and...

Small changes in our daily habits can lead to significant improvements in our lives. We know that good habits can greatly enhance our well-being, but often we find it difficult to stick to them: we...

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce is a highly autobiographical account of adolescence that explores the tensions between artistic expression and the constraints of upbringing...

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...

Explore the Psalms with the insight of a renowned preacher. This devotional psalter features a brief extract from Charles Spurgeon's beloved The Treasury of David leading into each of the 150...

The fourth collection of action-packed novellas from Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Rebel Allies is a worthwhile read for fans of science fiction adventures.These three novellas,...

The Presidents Noted Historians Rank America's Best--and Worst--Chief Executives C-SPAN's Historians Surveys of Presidential Leadership have been a benchmark for decades, ranking America's presidents...

Winter's Daughter is a powerful and moving historical novel about a young child separated from her mother, and the family who bring her in from the cold. In 1856, Hull is hit by a devastating flood,...

The Shortest History of Greece by James Heneage Greece's unique geography made it a crucial link between East and West, but it was the Greeks themselves who transformed leverage into a powerful tool...

Beyond Measure: A Wildly Ambitious History of Measurement The story of measurement is one of human ingenuity and obsession. From the scales and rulers that first appeared in ancient times, to the...

Think You Know It All? The Activity Book for Grown-Ups by Daniel Smith is a general knowledge test that challenges you to recall a wide range of information. From capitals of Europe to James Bond...

A mysterious and intriguing novel from P. D. James, exploring the complex passions and secrets beneath the surface of English village life. When a shocking discovery is made at a village fete,...

The Burnings by Naomi Kelsey In 16th-century Scotland, the fear of witchcraft was at its peak, and women were the most vulnerable. Geillis, a Scottish housemaid, and Margareta, a Danish courtier,...

AQA A-Level Economics Book 2 by Ray Powell and James Powell This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA A-level specification, providing up-to-date material that supports teaching...

A collection of tales that challenge the notion of sanctuary, Holy Ghosts brings together uncanny stories from the British Library's archives. Published between 1855 and 1935, these stories feature...

The Angry Brigade is a heart-stopping thriller that delves into the world of anarchy and uprising. In 1970s Britain, a young urban guerrilla group, known as The Angry Brigade, mobilises against a...

Aesthetics, the second volume of Michel Foucault's collected works, explores the philosophy, literature, and art that shaped his approach to ethics and power. Foucault engages with key thinkers such...

Kazan, the Wolf Dog is a poignant tale of survival and loyalty set against the rugged backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. The story follows a half-wolf, half-dog protagonist as it explores themes of...

How Not to Be Wrong: The Art of Changing Your MindJames O'Brien's deeply personal book is a tonic for a world more divided than ever. The author, who has built a loyal following through his radio...

Newcastle United on This Day History, Facts and Figures from Every Day of the Year by David Potter Discover the fascinating history of Newcastle United, from the club's formation in 1892 to the...

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a groundbreaking novel that explores the complexities of identity and artistic expression. Written by James Joyce, this beautifully bound edition is part of...

The Form of the Book Book brings together key essays on the history and future of book design from leading graphic designers and theorists. This collection offers in-depth analyses of significant...

The Royal Air Force: A Century of Service This comprehensive history of the Royal Air Force takes readers on a journey from its humble beginnings in World War I to the present day. From the early...

A Theory of Human Motivation by Abraham H. Maslow is a foundational work in psychology that explores the underlying drivers of human motivation. Drawing on clinical experience, as well as influences...

Practical Health Promotion by John Hubley, June Copeman and James Woodall is a comprehensive guide to the practical aspects of health promotion. This third edition has been updated to provide a...

The Sinking of the Mizpah And Other Harrowing Tales from Fishing with the Swackies by James G Whitelaw A gripping account of life and loss at sea, this book tells the story of a small fishing...

India Wildlife is a comprehensive guide to the country's diverse wildlife, featuring over 120 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. The beautifully illustrated book...

New Zealand Wildlife is a beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse ecosystems and unique species of animals found throughout the country. With over 140 species featured, this compact and portable...

New Zealand Birds is a beautifully illustrated guide to the country's native bird species. With over 140 familiar and unique species featured, this compact guide is an excellent source of portable...

Belize Wildlife is a comprehensive guide to the country's diverse wildlife, featuring over 140 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, nearshore fishes and butterflies. This beautifully...

George's birthday is just like any other - until he gets a very unusual gift. A bottle of aftershave that's been sitting on a shelf for years seems to have developed some unexpected properties...

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is a heartwarming story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons, but can he keep singing without...

Michel the Giant: An African in Greenland is a captivating travelogue that follows the author's journey from the scorching heat of 1950s Togo to the icy landscapes of Greenland. As a teenager, the...

A Treasury of Prayer is a collection of the best writings on prayer by E. M. Bounds, compiled into a single volume. This compilation, edited by Leonard Ravenhill, brings together seven books on...

Ian Fleming: The Complete Man A fresh and authoritative portrait of the man behind James Bond, drawing on unprecedented access to the Fleming family papers. This biography sheds new light on the life...

A Letter Marked Personal by James Patrick Donleavy is a poignant novel about a man's journey to self-discovery. Nathan Langriesh Johnson, the founder of a successful lingerie company, is a complex...

The seventeenth century was a time of profound transformation in Britain, marked by significant political and religious upheaval. This period, spanning from the accession of James I to the death of...

The Bartender's Manifesto: A Guide to Crafting Original Cocktails This comprehensive manual from acclaimed mixologist Toby Maloney and the team from The Violet Hour offers a foundational approach to...

This collection of four novels and five short stories from James M. Cain is a masterclass in taut narrative and suspenseful storytelling. Cain's distinctive voice brings to life a world of blind...

Dr James DiNicolantonio challenges the conventional wisdom on salt, revealing a century-spanning story of competing interests and egos that led to its demonisation. The author argues that the...

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces his most complex case yet in Need You Dead, a gripping crime novel by Peter James. A woman desperate to escape a troubled marriage falls for a man who...

Discover a treasure trove of botanical illustrations, carefully curated to inspire your art and design projects. This beautifully crafted book features over 400 high-resolution vintage images of lush...

The Funny Life of Teachers is a hilarious book from James Campbell, a comedian who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own. In this book,...

Notes of a Native Son is a profound and deeply personal collection of essays that explore the complexities of being black in America. In this rich and thought-provoking work, James Baldwin shares his...

Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion This book presents a sophisticated and internally coherent systematic philosophy of the Aztecs, worthy of consideration alongside other philosophies...

Time Line Therapy and the Basis of Personality explores how our memories shape our personality and experience of the world. Written by Tad James and Wyatt Woodsmall, this study delves into the...

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - Illustrated and Annotated by Bob Carruthers is a vital collection of historical documents that shed light on the history of the British Isles during the dark ages. Without...

A leading expert on foreign policy reveals how tensions between America, NATO, and Russia transformed geopolitics. M. E. Sarotte draws on thousands of previously secret documents to tell the story of...

Cider Country: An Ancient Craft Becomes a Way of Life The story of cider is one that spans centuries and continents. From its origins in ancient, myth-infused civilisations to its current revival as...

A century of literary experimentation has yielded a unique body of dark and strange stories, known as The Weird. These tales, from the likes of Lovecraft to Borges and Gaiman, transcend genre...

London, 1666, is a city in flames. The Great Fire rages on, consuming everything in its path. In the midst of the devastation, a gruesome discovery is made: a man's body is found in the ruins of St...

King Alfred's English, a History of the Language We Speak and Why We Should Be Glad We Do by Laurie J. White is a unique and engaging exploration of the development of the English language. This book...

The sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were once considered among the world's best, sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte. Today, South Africa is...

Two men revolutionised physics with their groundbreaking discovery of the electromagnetic field. Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, two scientists from different eras, made a lasting impact on...

James Monaco's comprehensive guide to film and media offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of filmmaking. Since its original publication in 1977, this book has become a trusted source for...

The Gathering Storm by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles As the reign of Edward VIII begins, danger for the monarchy looms on the horizon. For the Morland family, this is a time of great change and upheaval...

You're the One that I Want by Simon James Green is a heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age story about Freddie, a teenager who's struggling to find his place. After a particularly awkward night,...

The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James W. Sire offers a clear and concise introduction to worldviews, providing a unique resource for understanding the diversity of perspectives...

The Passenger Pigeon is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to an iconic extinct bird. Once the most abundant bird in North America, with flocks numbering in billions, they vanished from the wild by the...

Edie's life is already complicated enough, juggling her demanding boss and keeping secrets at Moira's Wedding Shop. When Tia, a high-society bride-to-be, asks Edie to design her wedding dress in...

The Archetypal Artist Reimagining Creativity and the Call to Create by Mary Antonia Wood explores enduring theories on art, creativity, and the creative spirit. Drawing on insights from depth...

A compact and portable Bible for everyday use, featuring the popular New King James Version. The NKJV Value Thinline Bible Compact Red Letter Edition [Blue] is designed to be lightweight and easy to...

Serbia and the Balkan Front, 1914 is a comprehensive history of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I. James Lyon sheds new light on the complex web of alliances and rivalries that...

The World's Most Dangerous Secret Societies: The Illuminati, Freemasons, Bilderberg Group, Knights Templar, the Jesuits, Skull and Bones and Others by James Jackson. Secret societies have long been...

A True Account of the Siege of London-Derry by George Walker and Professor George Walker. In September 1689, the city of Londonderry was besieged by Catholic forces loyal to the deposed King James II...

The KJV Gift and Award Bible, Red Letter Edition, is a special-occasion Bible perfect for commemorating a significant achievement or event. Featuring the KJV Comfort Print type, this edition boasts a...

Olivia Rossi hasn't been able to write a word since tragedy struck two years ago, ripping her world apart. Seeking healing and her lost muse, she accepts an offer to spend the summer in Paris...

In God We Trust All Others Pay Cash is a collection of humorous and nostalgic stories that capture the essence of American Midwestern life. Written by Jean Shepherd, a master monologist and writer,...

The White Paper by Satoshi Nakamoto Published on the tenth anniversary of its release, this groundbreaking document provides a comprehensive guide to blockchain technology, the underlying system that...

A comprehensive guide to walking the Camino Portugués Lisbon - Porto - Santiago, including the Camino Central, Variente Espiritual, Camino Da Costa, and Senda Litoral. The 2024 edition features...

The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide offers a comprehensive guide to safe and successful psychedelic voyages, including the benefits of having a guide and how to be a guide. James Fadiman shares his...

The Haunted Forest Tour is a thrilling adventure that takes you on a journey through a forest teeming with terrifying creatures. You'll observe these dangers from the safety of a heavily armored...

Endeavour, the ship that changed the course of history, has a story that has never been told before. Recently discovered off the coast of America, this humble vessel was bought by the Royal Navy in...

For two centuries, the authorship of Shakespeare's plays was assumed to be his own. However, in the 19th century, a number of rival candidates emerged, including The Earl of Oxford, Sir Francis...

For his entire life, James Fallon appeared to be a normal, well-adjusted individual. A successful neuroscientist and professor, he had a loving family and many friends. However, a shocking discovery...

Re-inventing the Symptom: Essays on the Final Lacan This collection of essays sheds new light on the final period of Jacques Lacan's teaching, focusing on his 1975-76 seminar Le sinthome. The...

Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise. Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new...

Get ready to test your musical knowledge with the ultimate PopMaster challenge. This official quiz companion features 1,500 brand new questions that get progressively harder as you work your way...

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner After escaping the maze, Thomas and the Gladers thought they had found a way back to a life of freedom. But the world outside is a desolate wasteland, ravaged by a...

Boxer Chris Eubank, Jr. stopped his opponent Nick Blackwell in round 10 of a British title fight, leaving Blackwell momentarily dead before being revived and remaining in a coma for seven days. This...

The KJV Large Print Compact Reference Bible features a large, easy-to-read 8-point type in a convenient, compact size that makes it perfect for those who want to keep the Word of God close and...

The Letters of T.S. Eliot: 1898-1922 by Thomas Stearns Eliot This fifth volume of the collected letters of poet, playwright, essayist, and literary critic Thomas Stearns Eliot covers the years 1930...

The Umbrella Mouse is a heart-stopping tale of courage and friendship set against the backdrop of WWII. When her home, James Smith & Sons umbrella shop, is destroyed by a bomb, young mouse Pip...

Sophia Paterson's life was forever changed by an ill-fated expedition to the New World in 1707. Orphaned and cared for by her uncle, she eventually found a new home at Slains Castle in Scotland, but...

The Winter Sniper by James Mullins is a gripping military action adventure that reimagines the Finnish resistance against the Soviet invasion in 1939. Against all odds, a young man with exceptional...

The world is changing. Markets have crashed and jobs have disappeared. Everything we thought was secure no longer is. This shift has created new opportunities for individuals to create art, make...

The Book of Common Prayer (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) is an exquisite edition of the Anglican prayer book and literary masterpiece. First produced in the sixteenth century, it has been in daily...

Mr Mulliner is a master of spinning yarns. In the Angler's Rest, he regales his companions with tales of his eccentric family members, each with their own outlandish stories to share. Wilfred, for...

In Love and War: The Story of a Family's Ordeal and Sacrifice During the Vietnam Years by James B. Stockdale is a gripping account of a Medal of Honor recipient and his family's experiences during...

William Jardine and James Matheson were the driving forces behind the establishment of Jardine, Matheson & Company, the largest British trading company in East Asia during the 19th century. Their...

A comprehensive guide to the Camino de Santiago, this book provides everything needed for modern-day pilgrims to walk the sacred Way of St. James. With detailed route planners, daily stage maps, and...

Love and Let Die: A Cultural History of the Beatles and Bond The Beatles and James Bond - two cultural touchstones that continue to shape our aspirations and fantasies. Released on the same day in...

Uproar! Satire, Scandal and Printmakers in Georgian London by Alice Loxton In the late Georgian era, a group of talented artists transformed satire into an art form, taking on the British...

This revised 10th anniversary edition of James Wood's influential study of the novel offers a deep and practical exploration of the craft of fiction. Wood examines the fundamental elements of...

This anthology celebrates 21 years of the Connections festival, featuring a retrospective selection of plays from 12 leading playwrights. The National Theatre's literary department has commissioned...

A gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic world, Survivors is a gripping novel by Terry Nation. After a global plague wipes out 95% of the world's population, the remaining 5% must fight to survive in...

The KJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible features the authorized Pure Cambridge Edition text of the King James Version (KJV) translation, renowned for its beauty and majesty. This convenient...

James Acaster's memoir, Perfect Sound Whatever, is a deeply personal exploration of the healing power of music and its role in his life. After a painful breakup and a series of disastrous meetings,...

The Portrait of a Masterpiece: A Gripping Mystery Harry and Freya Kipling's dream of finding a priceless treasure in a car boot sale seems like a fantasy, but it becomes their worst nightmare when...

The Kennedy Curse: A Revealing Account of America's Most Famous Family The Kennedys have long been synonymous with American royalty, their name evoking a sense of charisma and public service...