1984 results for 'Cooper, Milton William'

Frank Zappa's music was shaped by the latest advances in technology, which he exploited to create innovative sounds. The instruments and equipment he used, such as the Marshall amplifier and the...

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen DoucleffThis book explores the surprising insights from the world's...

Lawrence Durrell's memoir of life in 1950s Cyprus, where the island fights for independence from British colonial rule, is a vivid and poetic portrayal of a community on the brink of change. Set...

A provocative challenge to conventional economic wisdom, "The Alternative How to Build a Just Economy" offers a new pathway to a sustainable and survivable economy. As devastating trends such as...

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...

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom tells the story of a young boy sent to America with only an old guitar and six precious strings. As he travels through the musical landscape of the...

A Different Drummer by William Melvin Kelley is a powerful exploration of racial tension and collective action in the American South. In 1962, a young black farmer named Tucker Caliban made a...

The Portable Beat Reader brings together the most significant writing of the Beat Generation, a movement that swept through American literature in the late 1940s and 1950s. This collection features...

Macbeth, a haunting tale of ambition and terror, is presented in a beautifully bound edition of the Macmillan Collector's Library. Illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, this edition also...

Richard II, a history play by William Shakespeare, dramatizes the rebellion of Henry Bolingbroke, who eventually becomes King of England. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by Stanley Wells...

Life in the Big Woods is a story about the Ingalls family and their home in the forest. The family lives in a little house with Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura, and baby Carrie inside, while the wild animals,...

A Taste of the Liverpool Way: A Recipe for Success by Mona Nemmer, Dave Cottrell, Liverpool Football Club, William Hughes, and Chris Brereton is a unique insight into the key factors behind Liverpool...

The Cambridge Companion to Civil Disobedience by William E. Scheuerman The theory and practice of civil disobedience have taken on renewed importance in recent times, as individuals and groups seek...

Play-Making: How to Write Plays is a comprehensive guide for aspiring playwrights, offering essential techniques for crafting a quality stage play. William Archer presents traditional play...

Dimple Pennington's life has shrunk to the size of a phone screen. As an aspiring lifestyle influencer, she's struggling to find her place in the world. But when her half-siblings - Nikisha, Danny,...

Shakespeare Beyond Doubt? Exposing an Industry in Denial challenges the widely-held assumption that William Shakespeare wrote the famous plays and poems. A dozen scholars present a compelling case...

William James' philosophical and psychological examination of the nature of religion in human civilization is presented in "The Varieties of Religious Experience". Based on his Gifford Lectures given...

The Problem with Perfect by Philip William Stover is a heartwarming and humorous romance that explores the complexities of identity and beauty. When Ethan Wells discovers his brother-in-law, Chase...

A joyous collection of stories about Eid, written by 15 Muslim voices. Edited by New York Times bestselling authors Aisha Saeed and William C. Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali, Once Upon an Eid...

Mr Mulliner's tales are full of laughter and excitement as he regales his friends at the Angler's Rest with stories of his endless supply of brothers, nephews, and cousins. From George, who finds...

Tennis Trivia Quiz Book 500 Questions on the Kings and Queens of the Court by Chris Bradshaw. Test your knowledge of tennis with this extensive collection of quizzes, covering all aspects of the game...

Mary Shelley's life was marked by turmoil and artistic passion. Born to philosopher William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, she grew up in a household that valued intellectual pursuits. Her mother's...

This Norton Critical Edition of As I Lay Dying presents a comprehensive exploration of William Faulkner's masterpiece. The edition is based on the 1985 corrected text and features newly updated...

The Velveteen Rabbit: A story of Love and Transformation This beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Velveteen Rabbit brings to life the beloved story of a stuffed animal made real by the love...

The Scottish Enlightenment: The Scots' Invention of the Modern World by Arthur Herman Scotland's turbulent past may seem unlikely to have shaped the course of modern history, but this remarkable...

A vivid and unforgettable account of Germany's final days, End of a Berlin Diary chronicles William L. Shirer's eyewitness observations of the collapse of Nazi Germany. In 1944, as the war drew to a...

The Crown Jewels: An Official Illustrated History This sumptuous volume presents a complete inventory of every item of the Crown Jewels, a collection steeped in English history and still in use today...

The Abyssal Plain: The R'lyeh Cycle A modern take on the Cthulhu Mythos, The Abyssal Plain combines elements of technothrillers, survival horror, and splatterpunk to create a unique and unsettling...

Count all the way to Christmas Eve with the Cat Family in this delightful advent calendar-style book. With over 140 flaps to open, you'll help the Cat Family decorate, bake, and prepare their home...

In the ravaged world of Telluria, a devastating holy war has returned humanity to the disorganization of the Middle Ages. Europe, China, and Russia have fragmented into little nations, each...

Laura Ingalls lived in a little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin with her family. As winter approached, she worked hard to help prepare the house for the cold days ahead. Soon, frost covered the...

Georgia Williams' murder was a shocking crime that shocked the nation with its chilling execution and horrific sexual depravity. However, as her devastated mother Lynnette and father Steve...

The Fate of a King by K. M. Ashman In the aftermath of Edward the Confessor's death, the fate of England hangs in the balance. Harold Godwinson, anointed king by Edward, must navigate the treacherous...

The Wardle Family and Its Circle: Textile Production in the Arts and Crafts Era This book tells the story of the Wardle family, a family of entrepreneurs who played a significant role in the...

Discover the fascinating world of languages and dialects in Europe, where the past and present blend together in unexpected ways. Gaston Dorren's engaging guide takes you on a journey through the...

As the summer heat intensifies, two New Orleans families face a storm that will alter the course of their lives forever. In the Lower Ninth Ward, carpenter SJ Williams navigates the challenges of his...

The Wealth of Ideas: A History of Economic Thought This book provides a comprehensive history of economic thought, tracing its development from prehistory to the present day. Alessandro Roncaglia...

The Lusitania's Final Crossing: A Tragic Tale of War and Hubris. On 1st May 1915, the luxury ocean liner Lusitania set sail from New York, bound for Liverpool. As she traversed the Atlantic, her...

Bio Art Altered Realities by William Myers explores the intersection of art and biotechnology. As our understanding of the natural world evolves, the boundaries between living organisms and...

William Neill's photographs are a testament to the magic that occurs when light, land, and camera converge. In this collection, he shares his insights and experiences as a landscape photographer,...

Nathan Field, a young actor, arrives at the newly rebuilt Globe Theatre in London to play Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream. As rehearsals begin, strange echoes of the past start to haunt him, and he...

The 1970s Wales Rugby Team: A Golden Age of Sporting Brilliance Between 1969 and 1979, the Welsh rugby team experienced an extraordinary period of success, winning or sharing eight Five Nations...

The Really Quite Good British Cookbook brings together 100 beloved recipes from Britain's top chefs, cooks, bakers, and local heroes. From Nigella Lawson's Chocolate Guinness Cake to Jamie Oliver's...

Stanley Tookie Williams' memoir is a gripping account of his personal revolution, from his early days as a Crips co-founder to his later work as an anti-gang activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee...

A Farmer Boy's Special Day is a heartwarming picture book about Almanzo Wilder's birthday, a day filled with farm chores and fun. On this special day, Almanzo stays home from school and receives a...

Edward de Vere and the Shakespeare Printers by Robert Sean Brazil This book explores the connection between Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, and the works of William Shakespeare. De Vere was...

Gin Palace Girl by Gracie Hart is a story about a young woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Orphaned as a child, Mary is taken in by her mother's friend and raised as her own, but...

Playful Mathematics For Children 3 To 7 by Helen J. Williams Recognise the mathematics in your child's play and unlock a world of learning. This book empowers early years teachers to see the learning...

John Bellamy Foster's Marx's Ecology challenges conventional interpretations of Marx and offers a more rational approach to the current environmental crisis. By examining Marx's neglected writings on...

Shakespeare on Toast Getting a Taste for the Bard is a fresh take on the life and works of William Shakespeare. Actor, producer and director Ben Crystal revisits his acclaimed book to celebrate the...

Christina Rossetti was born into an Italian family in England, and as the youngest of four siblings, she grew up with a passion that would eventually define her life's work. Despite being known for...

The enigmatic Brockhampton Church: Unveiling the Secrets of Arts and Crafts Architecture William Lethaby's 1901-2 church at Brockhampton has long been celebrated for its unique Arts and Crafts...

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Wealth in America is often misunderstood. Many people assume that becoming rich is a matter of inheritance, advanced degrees, or...

The Amazing Samson: A Life of Strength and Training Alexander Zass, known to the world as The Amazing Samson, was a legendary strongman with a remarkable ability to snap chains and bend iron bars...

The Secret Doctrine of the Rosicrucians The Flame of Life, Higher Planes of Consciousness, Metempsychosis and the Seven Cosmic Principles by Magus Incognito and William Walker Atkinson This study...

A Course in Miracles Text, Workbook for Students, Manual for Teachers by Helen Schucman This spiritual guidebook offers a universal approach to achieving love and peace by letting go of guilt and...

Billy Williams' life is about to change forever. In 1911, he begins working down the mines as George V is crowned king, unaware that his family's fate is inextricably linked with that of the...

The Great British Bake Off: Favourite Flavours The Official 2022 Great British Bake Off Book Indulge in the sweetest of treats with this collection of favourite flavours from the 2022 Great British...

This Tender Land A Novel by William Kent Krueger is a gripping and poignant tale that follows four orphans on a life-changing journey during the Great Depression. In 1932, the Lincoln School is a...

Eight watchers stood vigilant on Pendle Hill, their gaze sweeping across the landscape. One observer took in the castled heights of Clithero, the woody eminences of Bowland, the bleak ridges of...

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare In a world where financial gain and social standing are paramount, a young nobleman named Bassanio sets out to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However,...

Stone Williams' return to his childhood home is a surprise to everyone, especially the author who once poured hot coffee over his picture in a tabloid magazine. A decade has passed since he left...

Reasonable Faith: A Positive Case for Christianity William Lane Craig presents a comprehensive and accessible exploration of Christian apologetics, engaging with key theological themes and addressing...

The Tempest The Graphic Novel by William Shakespeare and John McDonald is an unabridged adaptation of the play in full colour. This stunning graphic novel brings to life one of Shakespeare's most...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 3 brings together a sweeping epic from the city's history, spanning the 1970s and 80s. Charles and Royal Williams' lives are forever changed by their encounters with Astro...

Adelaide is a heartbreakingly relatable debut novel about young love. Genevieve Wheeler's achingly beautiful portrayal of love and loss will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pain of...

Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick is a groundbreaking exploration of the human condition. Pioneering research by social...

Fatal Proof by John Fairfax is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of crime and deception. When Karmen Naylor, an estranged daughter of a south London crime boss, is accused of...

A Century of War: Anglo-American Oil Politics and the New World Order by F. William Engdahl This book explores the complex and often hidden history of oil politics and their impact on global events...

The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. This timeless manual on the principles of English language has been a trusted guide for writers and readers alike for nearly a century. First published in...

Deserts cover one third of the earth's land surface, yet they remain a mysterious and captivating environment. In "The Immeasurable World: A Desert Journey", William Atkins embarks on a three-year...

Jenson Button's autobiography offers an intimate look at his remarkable 17-year career in Formula 1. Born into a racing family, Button recounts his journey from a young driver to a World Champion,...

The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in a changing United States. Their fortune was built by William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man who founded the...

Discover the Art of Modular Origami Byriah Loper's innovative approach to paper folding creates complex, three-dimensional models from many small pieces of paper. This unique technique, known as...

The Machinery of Freedom: A Radical Approach to Organizing Society This book presents a radical vision for a society organized by voluntary cooperation, with institutions of private property and...

DI Kelly Porter is tasked with investigating the death of a man found at the bottom of a quarry, where the physical evidence suggests he was deliberately placed there. As she delves deeper into the...

Eleanor Cromwell, a workaholic with a laser focus, arrives in rural Canada to tackle a real estate development project. She plans to hide away in a cabin and conceal her identity to achieve her goals...

Dance to the Death is a deadly new novel from world-renowned dancer and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas. It's a showstopper of a read, full of twists and turns that will keep you...

A year in the lives of three couples, each navigating love, relationships and life's special moments. For Melissa and Paul, the past five years apart have left a lingering sense of longing. Chris and...

Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life by Jon Lee Anderson This definitive biography of one of history's most fascinating figures offers a complete and absorbing portrait of Che Guevara's life. With...

Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships This provocative book challenges conventional wisdom about human sexuality, drawing on a wide range of evidence from...

Musonius Rufus Lectures & Sayings by Caius Musonius Rufus This collection of lectures and sayings offers a unique insight into the practice of Stoicism, a philosophy that Musonius Rufus lived and...

The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction by William F. Bynum This book provides a comprehensive survey of the history of medicine, from ancient times to the present day. Bynum explores the...

Equus is a thought-provoking exploration of the limits of faith and the intersection of the sacred and profane. The story revolves around a young man, Alan Strang, who blinds six horses with a metal...

Daughters of the Dragon: A Comfort Woman's Story by William Andrews When Anna Carlson travels to Korea in search of her birth mother, she is met with devastating news: her mother is already dead...

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,...

Eric Sykes: A Life in Comedy Eric Sykes, one of Britain's greatest comic legends, shares his extraordinary life story in this long-awaited autobiography. From his early days writing scripts for Bill...

The Silent Deep: The Royal Navy Submarine Service Since 1945 This comprehensive history of the Royal Navy Submarine Service offers an unprecedented insight into the development of Britain's submarine...

When tragedy strikes, change becomes an opportunity for growth. Danielle Steel's latest novel tells the powerful story of Kezia Cooper Hobson, who embarks on a new journey after losing her husband...

The Routledge Handbook of Diplomacy and Statecraft by B. J. C. McKercher provides a comprehensive assessment of the new international order, reflecting profound changes in global society over the...

The Five-Minute Coach offers a groundbreaking approach to coaching on the job, designed for leaders and managers in any setting. This practical guide creates significant performance improvements...

The 1920s were a time of great change and liberation for young women. They dared to be different, to challenge traditional norms and expectations. For six remarkable individuals - Diana Cooper, Nancy...

Celebrating 150 years since its publication, this deluxe edition of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland brings together Martin Gardner's groundbreaking annotations with new insights and...

Martin Bormann: Nazi in Exile In the aftermath of World War II, Martin Bormann, the real power behind Hitler, set up a vast network of corporations in neutral countries to receive Germany's liquid...

The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume Three In this gripping graphic novel, Robert Jordan's epic fantasy world comes to life in a new and exciting way. Adapted with the cooperation of the...

Septimus Heap, Book Six: Darke is a fantasy adventure filled with surprises, thrills, and laugh-out-loud moments. When a Darke Domaine engulfs the Castle and a Darke dragon is on the loose, Septimus...

Harry Hopkins: The Man Behind the Alliance Harry Hopkins, an Iowa social worker, became a trusted advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Allied coalition...