2206 results for 'Brown, William'

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...

A heartwarming story of friendship and love in the Alaskan wilderness. Gentle Ben tells the tale of Mark Andersen, a young boy struggling to cope with the loss of his brother, and his unexpected bond...

Polyvagal Power in the Playroom: A Guide for Play TherapistsHelp children and their caregivers achieve deeper levels of safety and connection with this comprehensive guide for play therapists...

Natasha Pickowicz's first cookbook brings together 100 unique and whimsical baking recipes, reflecting her Chinese heritage, California childhood, and community bake sale experience. From Red Bean...

Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets introduces a humorous and engaging approach to understanding human babies. The book explains that Earthlets come in four colours: pink, brown, black, and yellow, but not...

Ntozake Shange's powerful play explores the diverse experiences of Black women, revealing the complexities of being a woman of colour in the 20th century. First performed in 1974, the work has been...

Immigration Law by Kevin Browne provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and ever-evolving field of immigration law.Written by an Associate Professor in Law, this authoritative guide covers...

Introducing The Harp and Laurel Wreath, a comprehensive collection of poetry for every age level, from grades one to twelve. Laura Berquist, a teacher and writer, has carefully curated this selection...

Westmoreland's War Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam by Gregory Daddis A fresh perspective on one of America's most divisive wars, this book challenges conventional wisdom on the Vietnam War...

The Inner Darkness by Jørn Lier Horst is a chilling Nordic Noir thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. After four years behind bars, notorious serial killer Thomas Kerr is finally...

A concise history of modern painting offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of this medium. Simon Morley's study places the foundation of modern art at the emergence of Romanticism and the...

The Rattle Bag is a unique anthology of poetry, carefully curated by two of the leading poets of contemporary literature. Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes have selected their personal favorites, listing...

The Western Highlands of Scotland offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate relationship between rocks and scenery in one of Europe's most fascinating geological regions. Spanning over...

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,...

Paddington Goes for GoldA hilarious story about Paddington's adventures at a local sports day. When he accompanies the Brown family to the event, nothing goes quite as planned. Will a gold medal ever...

Alice in Chains: The Untold Story The story of Alice in Chains is one of hard work, self-destruction, and resilience. From their early days as a grunge band on the Seattle music scene to their rise...

Oasis's 1998 visit to New Zealand marked a pivotal moment in the band's history, with their third album Be Here Now cementing their commercial peak. This book tells the story of that tour, drawing on...

Logan's Run: Last Day is a gripping dystopian tale set in a future where life is measured in years, not decades. At 21, Logan-6's existence is all but over, but he's given one final mission: to...

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth, who lives with her in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. To ensure she can be heard, Lord Goth has her wear large clumpy boots, making it hard for her to make...

The Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental undertaking that took seventy years to complete, drawing from the collective knowledge of tens of thousands of brilliant minds. At its core lies a...

Alec A Novel by William di Canzio is a reimagining of a secret love affair, first explored in E. M. Forster's classic novel Maurice. The story follows Alec Scudder, the gamekeeper who captures the...

David Douglas: The Natural History of the Northwest This biography and natural history book tells the story of David Douglas, a 19th-century Scottish naturalist and botanical explorer. From his...

William Faulkner's 1929 novel, The Sound and the Fury, is widely regarded as one of the most important English-language novels of the twentieth century. This revised and expanded Norton Critical...

Jolly's campers are guaranteed to have a holiday to remember, but that's not always easy to achieve. A range of colourful characters pour through Jolly's gates, each with their own story to tell. For...

The East Highland Way XT40 map provides an essential guide for walkers tackling this new 82-mile long distance route between Fort William and Aviemore. Pioneered by Kevin Langan, the trail forms a...

Harry Winston: The Definitive Biography of an American Icon By Ronald Winston and William Stadiem Skyhorse, 2023 Born into humble beginnings, Harry Weinstein transformed himself into one of the...

Discover 100 graded walks in one of the UK's most spectacular regions: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. This comprehensive guidebook features routes for all abilities, from low-level strolls to high-level...

Othello Texts and Contexts by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive edition of the play, featuring the Bevington edition accompanied by six sets of thematically arranged primary documents and...

The West Highland Way is a 96-mile hiking route that takes you through some of Britain's most spectacular scenery. From the outskirts of Glasgow to the centre of Fort William, this guidebook will...

15 years ago, a man named Simon Meier vanished from his home, leaving behind only a trail of unanswered questions. Now, a shocking discovery has been made in a remote Norwegian cabin, which may be...

Del Williams is a man to be reckoned with in the world of Soho's underworld. With a monopoly on the drugs, clubs, and girls, he's a force to be feared. But one person has managed to breach his...

Detailed guidance on precision long range shooting and hunting precision rifle handloading is provided in this comprehensive book. Jon Gillespie-Brown shares expert knowledge on building high-quality...

Abraham Lincoln's path to the presidency was marked by a unique blend of circumstances and character. In this highly original work, acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explores how Lincoln's...

The Tunnels of Wallingford: Fact or Fiction Wallingford, a town in Oxfordshire, England, boasts a rich history dating back over 1,000 years. The town's past is marked by the presence of the Castle...

Calcutta, 1837. The East India Company's grip on India is tenuous at best, and its most notorious son, Xavier Mountstuart, has vanished into thin air. Junior officer William Avery is sent to find...

The history of land ownership has been shaped by a profound idea: individual, exclusive ownership of the earth. This notion, which emerged in the modern era, had a profound impact on traditional...

Dr. William Glasser offers a new psychology that could help us overcome our inability to get along with one another, a source of much unhappiness. He argues that traditional external control...

Aubrey's Brief Lives Omnibus Edition by John Aubrey This comprehensive collection brings together the complete contents of all three Langley Press Brief Lives books, offering a unique insight into...

The Burrell Collection Renaissance of a Global Museum In 1944, Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance left their remarkable collection of over 6,000 objects to the City of Glasgow, ensuring its...

Life's little struggles are a familiar theme for Charlie Brown and his friends in this collection of Peanuts comics.From dealing with unrequited love to navigating sibling rivalry, the Peanuts gang...

Piggybook by Anthony Browne is a humorous tale about a family's transformation. When Mrs. Piggott leaves her husband and sons to themselves, they soon find themselves turning into pigs.The story...

Eat to Your Heart's Content is a collection of recipes designed to help maintain heart health, created by award-winning chef Sat Bains after his own experience with a heart attack. Following an...

Daphne Phelps inherited a beautiful house in Sicily in 1947, a golden stone Casa Cuseni that would become her home and a hub for a fascinating community. With little Italian and limited funds, she...

Heavy rain causes a landslide, but the real mystery begins when a body is found in the rubble. Detective William Wisting is quick to join the rescue operation, and by sunrise the next day, it becomes...

Adam Worth, the Real Moriarty: A Life of Crime and Deception The remarkable true story of Adam Worth, the master thief who inspired Conan Doyle's Moriarty, is a tale of cunning and deception. From...

Set in 1796, Scarlet Town is a gripping mystery that follows Laurence Jago as he returns to his home town of Helston, Cornwall, after a tumultuous escape from America. There, he finds himself...

The Powerhouse: An Unprecedented Look at Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency In 1975, five ambitious individuals left William Morris to form a talent agency that would revolutionize the entertainment...

International Security: A Very Short IntroductionExploring the complexities of international security, this book delves into the key debates surrounding contemporary security challenges and the...

Learning from Las Vegas, revised edition, explores the symbolism in architecture and the iconography of urban sprawl. The book challenges traditional notions of design, advocating for a more...

Beth Brown-Reinsel's revised and updated guide to knitting ganseys is a comprehensive resource for traditional and modern knitters alike. This second edition, released in 2018, features 100% new...

Justin Sandercoe's Easy Guitar Songbook features 101 popular songs that can be played with up to eight open chords. This collection includes well-known hits such as Ain't No Sunshine, Brown Eyed...

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is a masterful exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a sprawling and complex court case. At the heart of this intricate web of relationships...

Frontline Nurses by Holly Green is a heartwarming saga about brave nurses on the battlefield during World War I. Based on an amazing true story, this moving emotional tale follows Leonora Malham...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is a play that explores the complexities of ambition, power, and the human condition. Written in 1603, it is a story of a man who, driven by his own desires, commits a heinous...

Tabbie Browne's final episode in the trilogy is a thrilling climax to a supernatural suspense story. As the forces of good and evil clash, the fate of the main character hangs in the balance.The...

Goodnight Moon is a soothing bedtime story that has been a bedtime companion for generations of children. In a great green room, a little bunny is tucked up snugly and safely in bed, saying goodnight...

Ireland's most treasured legends come alive in this enchanting collection of favourite tales. Discover the timeless stories of the Children of Lir, the Brown Bull of Cooley, Deirdre of the Sorrows,...

The Idiot is a novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky that tells the story of Prince Myshkin, a gentle and naïve epileptic who returns to St Petersburg from a Swiss sanatorium. He visits his distant relative,...

Billy the Kid: An Autobiography In 1882, a notorious outlaw was released from prison after serving time for killing a Texas Ranger. He disappeared, only to re-emerge in 1948, after almost 70 years...

The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect by Roger Williams is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the consequences of technological advancement. When Lawrence creates an artificial...

A true crime story from Exmoor in 1858, The Wheal Eliza Murder is a harrowing account of a father's devastating crime. In July 1858, William Burgess took his six-year-old daughter, Anna Marie, to...

Discover the ultimate guide to the Doctor, the Time Lord who has been keeping the universe safe for over 60 years. This comprehensive guide features exclusive content from Ncuti Gatwa's first outing...

Tony Stark's world has been turned upside down. His company, his fortune, and even his sobriety are all gone. But with assassins closing in and a familiar foe seeking to destroy him, he's not alone -...

Centuries of Trial Vol 2. A History of Ireland Under English Rule spans over two centuries, from 1692 to 1922. This period saw significant turmoil in Ireland as it navigated under English rule. The...

The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style Since her engagement to Prince William, Kate Middleton has become synonymous with modern royal style. Her early choice of a sapphire blue wrap...

The West Highland Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails, is a 96-mile trek through sublime scenery, from the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. This two-way guidebook covers both the northbound and...

Adam, the Historical Figure: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration William Lane Craig sets out to answer the question of whether Adam, as described in the Bible, was a real historical person. He...

Michael Ovitz: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Most Powerful Man in Hollywood Michael Ovitz's story is one of unrelenting ambition and unapologetic success. As co-founder of Creative Artists...

Battle Action volume 2 is a gripping collection of twelve new stories that continue the hit graphic novel series. Written by an all-star team of Garth Ennis, John Wagner, Rob Williams, Dan Abnett,...

William Robinson's groundbreaking book, The Wild Garden, challenged the conventional approach to gardening in the late 19th century. Published in 1870, the book advocated for a naturalistic approach,...

Miss Buncle Married is a witty and engaging novel by Dorothy Emily Stevenson. In this Persephone Books edition, Miss Buncle's life takes an unexpected turn after her marriage to Reverend Brown.The...

Blind Owl Blues: The Mysterious Life and Death of Blues Legend Alan Wilson Alan Wilson, the enigmatic figure known as "Blind Owl", was a musical genius and co-founder of the influential blues-rock...

Lamda Verse and Prose Anthology: Volume 20 is a comprehensive collection of 155 pieces, including celebrated poems and prose extracts from classic and contemporary novels. This anthology is designed...

The Sunday Times Bestselling Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown Valentine Low, royal correspondent for The Times, reveals the gripping account of how the royal family really operates. The...

The Battle of Alamo: A New Perspective on the Heroes of 1836 The Battle of Alamo is a pivotal moment in American history, but few realise that a large number of those who fought and died for Texas at...

Adrian Mitchell's poetry is a testament to the power of the human spirit, with simplicity, clarity, and passion at its core. This collection brings together poems from over five decades, showcasing...

William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, is often overlooked in the pantheon of American leaders. However, his impact on the country's future role in the world was significant. In...

William Moreland is in mid-flight, his notorious past finally catching up with him. The Ridgerunner, a man of legend, has returned. Now, in his later years, he is driven by a desire to secure his...

The Land Beyond the Sea by Sharon Penman is an epic tale of drama and battle, set in the Kingdom of Jerusalem. In 1099, the First Crusade captured the city from the Saracens, marking the beginning of...

Wojtek: The Bear Who Went to War tells the remarkable true story of a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II.Based on the real-life exploits of Wojtek, this book is an...

The Road to Immortality by Geraldine Cummins In this thought-provoking book, the renowned psychic researcher Frederic William Henry Myers shares his extraordinary experiences of the afterlife,...

Wales, 1093. The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honour is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling...

When tragedy strikes, we are often thrown into a state of transition, forced to confront the unknown and navigate uncharted territory. For William Bridges, this was a personal experience he had...

Explore the origins of vampire fiction through fifteen chilling tales of bloodsucking mayhem. This anthology delves into the darker corners of Gothic horror, traditional folklore, satire, and...

A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel by Bradley Jersak What if God's true nature is one of selfless love, radically forgiving and co-suffering? This book challenges the toxic images of God...

The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One: How Corporate Executives and Politicians Looted the S&L Industry This expert insider's account reveals how corrupt CEOs and CFOs defraud companies for...

The Hasheesh Eater: Passages from the Life of a Pythagorean by Fitz Hugh Ludlow A groundbreaking and deeply personal account of the author's experiences with hashish, this book is a masterpiece of...

Brittany Williams shares 125 recipes that make it easier to enjoy delicious, healthy meals every day. Her approach is simple: just eat real food. With busy lives and families to feed, Brittany...

Park and Garden Birds by Rebecca Farley-Brown is a comprehensive guide to the birds you're likely to encounter in your own garden and local park.With detailed descriptions and photographs, this book...

A Boy, His Dog and the Sea by Anthony Browne is a poignant tale of a boy's ordinary walk on the beach with his dog, Scruff. The boy's reluctance to enjoy the walk is contrasted with Scruff's...

The Boys in the Boat: A Young Readers AdaptationIn 1936, nine working-class boys from the American West defied expectations to win gold at the Olympics. Their story is one of grit and determination,...

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 A Guide for Practice by Robert Brown, Debbie Martin, and Neil Allen provides indispensable support for mental health professionals working with vulnerable individuals in...