6689 results for 'Besson, Peter'

A young man's quest for vengeance becomes an all-consuming force after a traumatic event from his childhood resurfaces. Twenty years later, Peter Edwards is driven by a burning need for revenge...

The Pharaoh's Stone by Nick Hawkes A gripping mystery that spans continents and uncovers secrets of the past. When Peter is released from prison, his life becomes entangled with a history professor...

In the Realm of Carnal Horror by Asi Hart is a gripping horror novel that delves into the darker side of human nature. In the aftermath of World War 3, Peter inherits his father's vast fortune and...

Tom Wright's Early Christian Letters for Everyone offers a unique window into the wisdom of the letters of James, Peter, John and Judah. Written in an accessible and anecdotal style, these letters...

The Abolition of Liberty: The Decline of Order and Justice in England by Peter Hitchens In this thought-provoking book, Peter Hitchens argues that our current approaches to law and order are failing...

The Naked God: Night's Dawn Trilogy 3 by Peter F. Hamilton is the epic conclusion to a trilogy that has spanned centuries and galaxies. As war rages on, humanity's last hope may lie in wait for an...

Wobble to Death: The First Sergeant Cribb Mystery by Peter Lovesey In 1879, Victorian London's six-day endurance walking race is all the rage. On a Monday morning in November, one of the contestants...

Gifts is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the magic of Christmas and the complexities of human relationships.When Maddy struggles to choose the perfect gift for her old school friend Peter, who...

The Mecca Mystery Probing the Black Hole at the Heart of Muslim History by Peter Townsend. Islam's theological and political claims are deeply rooted in history. However, the accuracy and reliability...

The Gallant Pioneers is a critically acclaimed history of Rangers Football Club's early years. First published in 2009, this fourth edition brings together new images and insights, shedding light on...

The Big FishermanA novel by Lloyd C. Douglas that explores the intersection of faith and human experience in the early Christian Church.Set against the backdrop of the Roman world, this story follows...

This is Spider-Man, the first book in Marvel's World of Reading series, introduces readers to the origin story of a beloved superhero. Peter Parker, a teenager from Queens, undergoes a life-changing...

Cooking and Dining in Medieval England by Peter C. D. Brears provides a comprehensive understanding of medieval food production and service. This in-depth study examines the mechanics of cooking and...

The Dreaming Void by Peter F. Hamilton is set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the galaxy under the protection of its powerful navy. At the heart of this civilization lies the...

QualityLand is a dystopian novel that explores a world where technology has created a highly optimised society. In this future, everything is geared towards personal improvement and efficiency.The...

The Prince of Evolution: Peter Kropotkin's Adventures in Science and Politics by Lee Alan Dugatkin is a fascinating account of the life and work of Russian Prince Peter Kropotkin, a man whose path to...

A young man's life is forever changed by a mysterious manuscript that has been hidden in his family home for years. The incomplete document tells the story of a German soldier's return after escaping...

The New World Disorder: How the West is Destroying Itself by Peter R. Neumann A far-sighted analysis of the world order and an urgent warning of what the future may hold, this book examines the...

Stay ahead in management with this concise guide to today's top thinking. Written by internationally respected business authors and consultants, it distills essential terms, concepts, and theories...

A massive interdimensional army of Spider-Men has been gathered to fight against an ancient and deadly threat. When the evil Inheritors begin exterminating spider-characters throughout the...

The North Face of the Eiger was notorious for its danger, claiming the lives of many mountaineers. In February 1966, two teams - one German and the other British-American - attempted to climb it by a...

Plague, Pestilence and Pandemic Voices from History by Peter Furtado is an eye-opening anthology that explores how people around the globe have suffered and survived during plague and pandemic. From...

The Conquest of Bread With an Excerpt from Comrade Kropotkin by Peter Kropotkin and Victor Robinson This 1892 work by Peter Kropotkin outlines his vision for a future society based on liberty,...

Peter Sloterdijk's Philosophical Temperaments explores the lives and ideas of influential thinkers from Plato to Foucault. This collection of nineteen vignettes offers rich insights into the...

Diabetes can have devastating effects on your feet, leading to amputations and a reduced quality of life. However, up to 85% of these cases could be prevented with the right care and management.This...

The Unfriend (West End Edition) by Steven Moffat When a chance encounter turns into a long-distance friendship, Peter and Debbie are drawn into a world of unexpected danger. Elsa, a widow from...

Only the Dead Can Tell A gripping mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Dorothy Guildford is found stabbed to death in her home, all signs point to her husband, Peter. But...

The Fall of the Roman Empire by Peter J. Heather is a groundbreaking narrative account of one of history's greatest mysteries: the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. In AD 378, the Roman Empire...

The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America's Response by Peter Balakian This is a chilling account of one of the first modern genocides, in which the Turkish government implemented mass...

Art History for Filmmakers: A Guide to Visual Storytelling. This book explores how images from art can be used by filmmakers to establish period detail, teach composition and lighting techniques, and...

A gripping mystery set in Germany during WWII. Inspector Peter Ritter is a man on borrowed time, his refusal to toe the Nazi party line having earned him too many enemies. When a second victim is...

The Gospel of Mark Discussion and Study Guide by Joseph McRae Mellichamp is an in-depth exploration of the Gospel of Mark, considered by many to be the work of Peter, one of Jesus' closest followers...

Outside In by Peter Hain is a personal and political account of one man's life, set against the tumultuous backdrop of South Africa's struggle for freedom. A former government insider, Hain recounts...

A hilarious and heartwarming holiday rom-com is set against the backdrop of Riverwood Mall. Chloe Kwon and Peter Li are rivals who can't stand each other, but their families' restaurants in the food...

Lorenz Peters' Moon Boots is a poignant and humorous tale about a musician's journey across Canada. After a breakup, Lester LaFleur sets out on the open road with his guitar, cowboy boots, and...

A new paperback edition of the ninth novel in the Rivers of London series is now available. Detective Peter Grant and his team from the Special Assessment Unit are tasked with solving a mysterious...

Jesus was born a Jew, raised a Jew, lived a Jew, died a Jew, and resurrected a Jew. He was an observant Jew who honored and observed the Sabbath and Jewish holidays, as well as the Torah, or the...

The Moonchild by David M. Cameron In a world where legend speaks of a chosen one, Peter Calender finds himself at the centre of a prophecy that could determine the fate of seven worlds. Believed to...

Gaelic Folklore by Peter Ramakers is a collection of folklore from Scotland and Ireland, showcasing a representative sample of Gaelic lore concerning fairies and other nature spirits.This volume...

The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge is a seminal work on management that has been a multi-million-copy bestseller for over 75 years. This...

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: The Biography by Peter Doggett is a fascinating and timely re-telling of a corner of music history. The story of the band's rise to success and their impact on 1960s...

From the Glorious Revolution to the defeat of Napoleon, Peter Ackroyd's Revolution: the History of England Volume 4 takes readers on a sweeping journey through the birth of modern Britain. This...

Elmer Bernstein, Film Composer: An Authorized Biography by Peter M. Bernstein is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and music of this Hollywood legend. Spanning 54 years, Bernstein's...

Key Words with Peter and Jane #5 Where We Go is part of a renowned reading scheme that uses frequently met words to help children learn to read confidently. This book introduces 46 new words,...

A blistering novel about love and resistance in 1980s New York, 'People in Trouble' is a powerful exploration of relationships, anger, and tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, this...

Explore the profound spiritual truths and life-changing insights found in the Gospel of John with Peter DeHaan's devotional Bible study, Living Water. This 40-reflection guide celebrates the poetic...

The Confederation Handbook by Peter F. Hamilton provides an in-depth look at the world and characters that make up his Night's Dawn Trilogy. This comprehensive companion volume offers detailed...

Spider-Man: Freshman Year collects issues #1-12. This collection brings together action, adventure and humour as Peter Parker navigates his early days as Spider-Man. As he faces off against the best...

Peter Handke's essays explore the world of storytelling through intimate meditations on everyday experiences. In "Essay on Tiredness," he examines the complexities of fatigue, transforming an...

The End of Grand Strategy: US Maritime Operations in the Twenty-first Century by Simon Reich and Peter J. Dombrowski. A fundamental shift is underway in American grand strategy, as the country's...

A gripping tale of struggle and passion set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1950s Kenya. In "No Happy Valley Shattered Colonial Dreams", Guy Hallowes masterfully weaves a story of conflict,...

Distant Archipelagos: Memories of Malaya by Peter Moss is a vivid portrait of another vanished world. Born in India and raised in Malaysia, Peter Moss spent his early years amidst the country's...

During Ramadan, food is forbidden from sunrise to sunset. For one whole month, my family observes this tradition every year, even though I've only been to a mosque twice in my life. While it's true...

Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China and the West by Peter Hessler In 1994, Peter Hessler embarked on an extraordinary journey from Beijing to New York, seeking answers about his own identity and...

The Messenger Moderna, the Vaccine, and the Business Gamble that Changed the World by Peter Loftus At the start of 2020, Moderna was a biotech company with uncertain prospects. Despite its innovative...

The Spy Shadows Forgiveness Is Sweet... Revenge Is Sweeter by Freddie P Peters is a gripping political and espionage thriller. Henry Crowne, a former IRA operative turned fugitive, has escaped from...

Aurora, Minnesota, is about to experience fireworks, but for Cork O'Connor and his new bride Rainy Bisonette, it's a Fourth of July that will be marked by a desperate phone call from their son Peter...

American Mandy Phillips embarks on a South African safari in search of adventure and healing after her engagement is shattered by her unfaithful fiancé. Her guide, Peter Leigh, proves to be more than...

The Workhouse Encyclopedia by Peter Higginbotham is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of workhouses and the poor relief system in Britain. This fully illustrated volume covers over 200 years of...

A comprehensive and engaging biography of London, taking readers on a journey through the city's history, geography, and culture. Peter Ackroyd masterfully weaves together historical narratives,...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Dead Language brings together the shocking storylines that have been building towards this moment. As past and present collide, Peter Parker finds himself facing an enemy with...

The Detective Wore Silk Drawers: The Second Sergeant Cribb Mystery by Peter Lovesey In Victorian England, bare-knuckle fighting was forbidden, but its underground world continued to thrive. When a...

Autumn Daffodils - Joanna's Story by Peter Turnham is a heart-stopping tale of love and secrets. Thirty years have passed since Joanna dramatically re-entered Charlie's life, bringing with her a...

A Social History of Knowledge II: From the Encyclopaedia to Wikipedia by Peter Burke. This second volume in Peter Burke's magisterial series offers a social history of knowledge, exploring how...

Wargame - the Roman Invasion, AD 43-84 by Peter Dennis and Andy Callan is a source book for creating armies using traditional skills with glue and scissors. It provides simple rules from veteran...

Death Sentences: A Collection of Deadly Tales from the World's Best Crime Writers. Literature can be a deadly thing. This anthology brings together 20 specially commissioned stories about books that...

In the bitter cold of an unrelenting winter, Tomas and his son Peter arrive in Chust. They settle there as woodcutters, despite the villagers' lack of hospitality. Tomas's past is shrouded in...

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...

Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease is an exciting historical novel about a young man on the run from the law. Fleeing from Sir Philip Morton, Peter Brownrigg finds himself in danger and must rely on...

The Kingdom to Come: Thoughts on the Union before and after the Scottish Independence Referendum by Peter Hennessy. In the aftermath of Scotland's 2014 independence referendum, the question of...

The Buried Life: Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler In 2011, Egypt was at the forefront of global attention as revolution swept across the country. But beneath the surface of events,...

The Silver Mistress by Peter O'Donnell is the seventh novel in the Modesty Blaise series. In this thrilling tale, Modesty Blaise and her trusty lieutenant Willie Garvin are drawn into a complex web...

The Founding of Compassion in World Farming by Emma Silverthorn explores the remarkable story of Anna and Peter Roberts, who transformed the animal welfare movement with their pioneering vision. From...

The Lost Tramways of England: Bradford by Peter Waller is a detailed history of Bradford's tram network, which operated for 61 years. This volume documents Britain's longest surviving trolleybus...

Set in the world of Peter Pan, Neverlanders: A Graphic Novel is a gritty reimagining of the story. When a group of lost teens stumble upon Paco, they invite him to join their crew, unaware that he's...

The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines is a commentary that provides a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the 2001 Directory issued by the Congregation for divine...

The Hulk Banner & the End by Peter David is a two-part story that explores the complex struggle between Bruce Banner and his alter ego, the Hulk. The first part, written by Brian Azzarello, follows...

The Opacity of Mind: An Integrative Theory of Self-Knowledge by Peter Carruthers. A widely-held assumption about our own thoughts is that we have privileged access to them. However, this view has...

Darkness Falling: The Strange Death of the Weimar Republic, 1930-33 by Peter Walther is a gripping account of the collapse of Germany's parliamentary democracy and the rise of National Socialist...

The Cambridge university community has taken to calling their new lecturer Wittgenstein Jr. His unorthodox teaching methods and philosophical musings have left his students both fascinated and...

A Theological Jurisprudence of Speculative Cinema Superheroes, Science Fictions and Fantasies of Modern Law by Timothy D. Peters explores how popular Hollywood films can reveal the underlying...

Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk In this unique exploration of the role of risk in our society, Peter Bernstein argues that the notion of bringing risk under control is one of the...

Innovation: The History of England Volume VI brings to a close Peter Ackroyd's acclaimed series with a sweeping narrative that spans nearly a century. From the end of the Boer War and the accession...

The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, Book 8 by M.J. Thomas In this eighth adventure of the time-traveling chapter book series, Peter and Mary find themselves in Jerusalem, where Jesus has grown up to...

The Core by Peter V. Brett is the epic conclusion to one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the twenty-first century. In this final installment, bestselling author Peter V. Brett brings the war...

Introducing Key Words with Peter and Jane #1 Look At This Series B, from National Geographic Books. This popular series uses the most frequently met words in English as a starting point for learning...

The Buried Life: Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler A revelatory and humane portrait of Egypt during its revolution, this book weaves together history, reporting, and memoir to tell the...

The 1814 Invasion of Washington by Peter Snow In August 1814, a pivotal moment in American history unfolded as British forces invaded Washington DC. The US president and his wife narrowly escaped the...

Animal Welfare in China Culture, Politics and Crisis explores the complex issues surrounding animal treatment, trade, and consumption in modern China. Peter Li examines key challenges, including...

The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant and Jennifer Bryant is a captivating story about the power of words. Peter Mark Roget, a shy young boy, found joy in organizing his ideas with...

Peter Hain's remarkable life story is one of unyielding activism and courage in the face of adversity. From his early days as an anti-apartheid campaigner to his later work exposing corruption in...

Essential Manners for Men provides practical guidance for navigating everyday situations with confidence. Peter Post shares his expertise to help men make informed decisions about what to do and say...

The Light Garden of the Angel King: Journeys in Afghanistan by Peter Levi In this thought-provoking account, Peter Levi explores the complex history of Afghanistan, tracing the paths of merchants,...

An Actor Adrift is the remarkable account of Japanese actor director Yoshi Oida's journey with Peter Brook's international theatre company. Since joining in 1968, Oida has become a leading member and...

Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Volume 5 by Peter Cozzens is a comprehensive collection of first-hand accounts, articles, maps, and illustrations that shed new light on the American Civil War...

A3 Threads and Connections by Peter Ahrends is an oblique telling of the history of architecture through three generations of architects. The story begins with the Soviet 1917 revolution, which had a...

The Lost Narrative of Jesus Deciphering The Transfiguration by Peter Cresswell A fresh examination of one of Christianity's most enigmatic events, the transfiguration is often seen as an impossible...

Peter Brook's work as a theatre director and creative genius is presented in this absorbing book. Through his approach to theatre, Brook seeks to convey the most vivid metaphor for life itself. This...

The Jaws Log Expanded Edition by Carl Gottlieb The story behind the making of one of the most iconic films of all time is told in this expanded edition of Carl Gottlieb's memoir. Hired as a...

The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters As the New Year of 1917 approaches, the Emerson family embarks on a perilous journey to Egypt, seeking a season of excavation without distractions. However, their...