3075 results for 'Barrie, Sir James Matthew'

The Old Man of Lochnagar A heartwarming tale of wild imagination and storytelling joy, this book introduces the old man of Lochnagar - a delightfully energetic and carefree character who roams the...

Sir Alex Ferguson's biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of the most decorated manager in British football history. The book delves into Ferguson's personal life, including...

The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics by Roger Penrose A thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental limits of artificial intelligence, Sir Roger Penrose...

The Housekeeper of Holcombe Hall by Maggie Campbell is a gripping historical romance that explores the lives of the upstairs and downstairs residents of Holcombe Hall as the roaring twenties come to...

This modern edition of Shakespeare's tragic history presents a historical overview of Richard II in performance, exploring the play's various interpretations and adaptations. An expert introduction...

When Sir Henry Curtis's brother George goes missing in the African interior, Allan Quatermain is persuaded to lead an expedition to find him. Their perilous journey takes them deep into uncharted...

The Twenty-Three (Promise Falls Trilogy Book 3) by Linwood Barclay A shocking series of events unfolds in the small town of Promise Falls, where a seemingly ordinary day turns into a nightmare...

James's six-year relationship has imploded, his job as a celebrity gossip maker is unfulfilling, and his best friend is moving to Russia. Feeling adrift and single in London, he throws himself into...

The Wonder of It All by Barbara Taylor Bradford In the midst of war, James Falconer is forced to confront the past and the choices that have shaped his life. A chance encounter with a face from the...

French Connections From Discotheque to Daft Punk - The Birth of French Touch by Martin James explores the pivotal moment when Paris became synonymous with dance music cool. This book delves into the...

Faded Giant explores the mysterious events surrounding the Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, where nearly twenty nuclear missiles were unexpectedly shut down. The authors, Robert Salas and James...

This modern edition of Macbeth presents a historical overview of the play in performance, exploring its various interpretations and adaptations. An expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate provides...

A modern and authoritative edition of the most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet, is presented here. This edition includes an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, which provides a historical...

Now in paperback, the final volume of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon's remarkable diaries offers an unparalleled glimpse into London high society and politics during the 1940s and 1950s.This unexpurgated...

The Little Book of Newcastle United Over 170 Black and White Quotes! A unique collection of quotes that capture the spirit of one of England's most passionate football clubs. From legendary players...

The Penguin English Library edition brings together three intriguing Sherlock Holmes cases: The Adventure of the Yellow Face, The Problem of Thor Bridge, and The Adventure of the Six Napoleons. This...

Family begins with a capital F. For 15 years, it seems like people have been telling me 'it's just a phase!' about my children's behaviour. Not sleeping through the night is one thing, but potty...

The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry is a powerful and moving novel about a life marked by love, passion, and hope, yet blighted by terrible mistreatment and ignorance. Nearing her one-hundredth...

Psychometric Testing Critical Perspectives by Barry Cripps offers an in-depth examination of the strengths and limitations of psychometric testing. This comprehensive guide covers diverse methods of...

The Language of Fear Stories by Del James is a collection of spine-chilling tales that explore the darker aspects of human nature. These stories share a common thread - the universal language of fear...

The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many are Smarter Than the Few by James Surowiecki In this thought-provoking book, James Surowiecki explores a fundamental idea that challenges conventional wisdom. He...

Deep Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves by James Nestor In the depths of the ocean, a new frontier of human experience is being explored. James Nestor's journey...

This eBook answers frequently asked questions about the Law of Attraction, providing options and insights from two distinct perspectives. James and Mark, both experienced coaches and authors, have...

Twilight by Peter James A shocking discovery in a small churchyard sets off a chain of events that will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. A respected anaesthetist's obsession with the afterlife...

Godzilla: The Half-Century War by James Stokoe is a gripping graphic novel that follows Lieutenant Ota Murakami's 50-year obsession with Godzilla. The story begins in 1954, when Godzilla makes its...

The Serpent Power by Arthur Avalon and John George Woodroffe This influential text is a seminal study of Kundalini yoga, exploring ancient texts and philosophies of Shakti, meditation, and yogic...

The History of Spiritualism (Vols. 1 and 2) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle offers a comprehensive account of the spiritualist movement, tracing its roots back to the Fox Sisters in 1848. This...

Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: A Companion is a comprehensive guide to Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation of the German libretto has been revised...

Exploring the intersection of art and everyday life, this book delves into the work of artist Bruce Nauman. In the late 1960s, Nauman examined the role of the artist, their studio practice, and the...

When Marilla Cuthbert and her brother Matthew decide to adopt a child from a distant orphanage, they don't get quite what they bargained for. A freckle-faced, redheaded girl named Anne arrives at the...

A beautifully bound edition of two beloved classics, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. This Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition features real cloth binding,...

A nostalgic look at the world of sport that brings colour to the black and white of yesteryear. Michael Parkinson's love letter to sport is a warm and humorous reflection on his life writing about...

Quicksilver is Neal Stephenson's first novel in his acclaimed Baroque Cycle. Set against the backdrop of 16th and 17th century England, this epic tale explores a world of war, scientific discovery,...

The Smeds and the Smoos in Scots is a charming story about two groups of creatures who learn to appreciate their differences. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's unique collaboration brings a new...

Discover the rich and complex history of Spain through the ages in this engaging and authoritative tour. From prehistoric times to modern day, Sir Raymond Carr provides a comprehensive overview of a...

A beautiful and enigmatic woman appears to Laura Fairlie, setting off a chain of events that exposes dark secrets and deceit. When Sir Percival Glyde arrives with his friend Count Fosco, the mystery...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Notes on Grief is a poignant and powerful exploration of loss and the complexities of grief. The author's own experience of losing her father, James Nwoye Adichie, is woven...

A darkly addictive thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away, Blood Sisters and My Husband's Wife. Poppy's world is divided into two types of women: those who are faithful to...

Get the Guy: Use the Secrets of the Male Mind to Find, Attract and Keep Your Ideal ManMatthew Hussey shares his expert advice on how to find the right partner and build a lasting relationship. By...

This guide from Accolade Press provides clear and structured support for essay writing on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing for GCSE (9-1). By working through seven mock questions, you'll learn...

Batman: The Multiverse of the Dark Knight - An Illustrated Guide is an in-depth exploration of the DC Comics universe's vast multiverse. Written by Matthew K. Manning, this comprehensive guide delves...

Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, "Found" Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts by David Shields and Matthew Vollmer is a collection of humorous short stories...

Almost 900 people have gone missing in Ireland since 1950, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and unexplained circumstances. RTÉ journalist Barry Cummins has spent decades investigating...

The Carry On Girls is a celebration of the pioneering women who captivated audiences in British films. This book brings together never-before-seen publicity material, exclusive interviews with the...

Bursting with fourteen fantastically funny tales, this collection from the master storyteller is a worthwhile read for anyone who believes in the magic of a well-told story. From food fights to...

Preserving Wild Foods: A Modern Forager's Recipes for Curing, Canning, Smoking, and PicklingDiscover the art of preserving wild ingredients with these inspired recipes from chef Matthew Weingarten...

The Inflatables in Air to the Throne is the sixth book in a hilarious graphic novel series that's suited to readers of action-packed adventures. When an Airy Frogfather grants Flamingo's wish for a...

This collection of essays by J.R.R. Tolkien brings together seven pieces that span nearly thirty years, from 1931 to 1959. The essays, delivered as general lectures on particular occasions, explore...

Richard Demarco's Edinburgh explores the original world vision of Sir John Falconer and Rudolph Bing, and recalls the highs and lows of The Edinburgh International Festival, The Fringe, Art, Book,...

Through the Looking-Glass, the second adventure of Alice, takes her to a place even more curious than Wonderland. She finds herself caught up in a great game of chess and sets off to become a queen...

The Rosy Coral Floral Faux Leather Hardcover King James Version Note-taking Bible is a unique and practical tool for personal study and reflection. Its durable faux leather binding and 1450 pages...

Biology for CCEA AS Level by James Napier is a fully updated resource for students following the revised CCEA specification. Endorsed by CCEA, this textbook has been subject to a rigorous quality...

A play about the killing of James Bulger, stripped to the bone and faithful to the facts, presents a harrowing and unflinching portrayal of a tragic event. Two ten-year-olds are brought in for...

A collection of quotations from the greatest writers and poets in the English language, compiled by John Bartlett. The book begins with the King James Bible, followed by the New Testament, and then a...

Double Kiss: Soho Nights 2 by Ronnie O'Sullivan is set in the high-stakes world of 90s Soho and Ibiza. A postcard from Mallorca, Spain, sets Frankie James on a collision course with his past. His...

Lucas Arruda: Deserto-Modelo is the first comprehensive monograph on the work of Brazilian painter Lucas Arruda. The book presents a detailed introduction to Arruda's intricate, meditative...

The 1970s was a pivotal decade for motorcycling in Britain, marked by a significant shift in the industry. As the era began, iconic British brands like Triumph and Norton were still prominent, but...

The Billion-Dollar Molecule: The Quest for the Perfect Drug by Barry Werth In the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical research, one company's quest for a life-saving immunosuppressant drug and an...

Discover the insider secrets and training techniques of one of the NBA's sharpest shooters. This comprehensive biography reveals the methods used by Stephen Curry to shoot with deadly accuracy,...

The Chindit: A Story of Survival and Bravery Behind Enemy Lines In 1943, Major-General Orde Wingate launched a daring raid on the Japanese Army in Burma. This was just the beginning of a campaign of...

online marketplace's impact on literature has been profound since its launch in 1994. In "Everything and Less", Mark McGurl explores how the platform has reorganized the fiction universe, blurring...

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James In this poignant and thought-provoking novel, Henry James explores the complex relationship between money and happiness through the story of Isabel Archer, a...

The Thistle and the Rose Margaret, the first Tudor princess and queen consort of Scotland, has long been overlooked by historians. Yet, her life was one of great drama, marked by both privilege and...

The story of the US brig Commerce's ill-fated voyage to Mauritania in 1815 is one of survival against all odds. On August 28, 1815, the ship was dashed against Cape Bojador and lost, but its captain,...

Thinking Strategically: A Crash Course in Outmaneuvering Any Rival Develop a winning strategy with this essential guide to competitive edge in business, politics, and everyday life. Written by...

The Cavern Club: The Birthplace of the Beatles and Merseybeat The Cavern Club, a legendary music venue, played a pivotal role in shaping the history of popular music. This book tells the story of the...

Sherlock Holmes Mind Palace Puzzles is a unique blend of puzzles and classic mysteries. Dr Watson shares the detective's memory-boosting techniques, helping you to think like Sherlock and improve...

Sir Patrick Stewart's long-awaited memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of a beloved actor and living legend. With a career spanning six decades, Stewart has captivated audiences around the...

Discover incredible human-powered vehicles with writer and broadcaster James May. From bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter, explore the fascinating world of vehicles...

The Mind Illuminated: A Comprehensive Guide to Meditation This book offers a step-by-step approach to elevating your meditation practice, providing a clear and accessible path to greater peace and...

The Motorcycle Basics Techbook is a comprehensive guide to the workings of modern motorcycles and scooters. This fully illustrated book covers all common engine, chassis, and electrical systems,...

The fifth novel in the All Souls series, Shadow of Night, is now available to order.In this captivating instalment, the fragile balance of peace in a world of witches, daemons, and vampires is...

The Chosen Dead by Matthew Hall A complex web of death and deception unfolds in this gripping fifth instalment of the Coroner Jenny Cooper series. When a man's fatal plunge from a motorway bridge is...

A thrilling spy novel that shakes the foundations of the James Bond world. When a bomb explodes at the BBC, the country is plunged into chaos, and a global terrorist organisation sets its sights on a...

The Making of an American Movie Studio by David Thomson Behind the scenes at Warner Brothers film studio, four immigrant brothers transformed themselves into Hollywood moguls. From its shaky...

The Murmansk Venture by Major-General C Maynard In the final months of World War I, a small but significant force was dispatched to the Russian port of Murmansk. This book tells the story of the...

Daisy Darlymple is invited to her old school friend Gwen Tyndall's annual fireworks display at Edge Manor in the Cotswolds. However, this year's festivities are marred by tragedy when Gwen's father...

Zerox Machine Punk, Post-Punk and Fanzines in Britain, 1976-1988This visual history explores the artists, fans, and fanzines of influential British punk from 1976 to 1988. Drawing on previously...

Reality is broken. A mysterious epidemic is spreading, driving its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. As the world teeters on the brink of chaos, a stunning discovery threatens to...

Recursion is a mind-bending thriller that explores the nature of memory and what it means to be human. A mysterious epidemic spreads rapidly, driving its victims mad with memories of a life they...

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling is a novel about a small town at war with itself. When Barry Fairbrother's sudden death sets off a chain reaction, the town of Pagford is plunged into a bitter...

The Hearing Test by Eliza Barry Callahan is a novel about a young woman who awakens to a mysterious drone in her ear, diagnosed as Sudden Deafness with no explanation. As she navigates her new...

Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison Discover the inspiring stories of black men who broke barriers and fought injustice to realise their dreams and make the world a...

Sir Ernest Shackleton's Incredible Expedition is a gripping account of one of the most heroic and perilous journeys in Antarctic exploration history. In August 1914, Shackleton set off from England...

John Tradescant's story is a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary age in which he lived. As a gardener and confidante to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well placed to observe the social and...

Deadly Game is an explosive international thriller from Sir Michael Caine. When a metal box of radioactive material is found at a dump in East London, it's stolen in a violent raid, setting off a...

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a theatrical sensation that turned conventions upside-down in 18th-century London. By using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, Gay created a riotous and...

The Tempest is a masterpiece of magical effects, redemptive romance, poetry and politics. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, features stunning illustrations by...

Join Dickon on an unforgettable adventure as he recounts the first round-world voyage of Sir Francis Drake. This gripping tale brings to life the harsh realities of life on board ship in Tudor times,...

Being Happy! offers practical advice on how to overcome obstacles and achieve happiness. With its easy-to-understand approach, this self-help book provides hope for those seeking personal growth...

Born of the Desert is a gripping account of the early years of the SAS, a unit that earned a reputation for stealth, daring, and audacity in the Western Desert Campaign. Malcolm James, who served as...

The KJV Bible 1611 Edition is a faithful reproduction of the original 1611 King James Version Bible. This 400th anniversary edition features extensive margin notes, maps, and illustrations, providing...

The Brilliant Deep tells the inspiring story of Ken Nedimyer, a pioneering environmental scientist who dedicated his life to saving and rebuilding the world's coral reefs. With the help of his...

Christmas Oratorio (Vocal score) This majestic work by John Rutter takes on a landmark of the choral repertoire, the Christmas Oratorio. The piece weaves together words from St Luke and St Matthew...

A History of Britain in 100 Maps by Jeremy Black presents a unique perspective on British history through an extensive collection of maps. Spanning from medieval times to modern developments, this...

When life's challenges threaten to overwhelm us, it can be hard to find joy. Kay Warren knows this all too well, having lost her son Matthew to suicide in 2013. Yet even in the darkest moments, she...

Colonel Spanker's notorious novel explores the boundaries of refinement and pleasure in a society where discipline and pain are intertwined. First published in 2011, Experimental Lecture is a...

The Steal by Mark Bowden A week-by-week, state-by-state account of the effort to overturn the 2020 US presidential election, this book offers a detailed and nuanced exploration of the key events and...

Discover the humorous side of pet ownership with this collection of comics from Matthew Inman, creator of The Oatmeal. Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby features a vast array of comics...

This book offers a fresh approach to sales and negotiation, challenging conventional wisdom and providing a proven system to increase conversions by up to 64%. By applying the twelve-step Open With A...