2133 results for 'Byron, Lord Lord George Gordon'

The man known as "Control" is dead, and a new generation has taken over. But George Smiley, a veteran of British Intelligence, is not ready to retire. When a young defector surfaces with a shocking...

The Predicament of Culture: A Critical Ethnography of the West in its Changing Relations with Other Societies. This book is a critical examination of the West's interactions with other societies,...

The Dragon Snatcher by M. P. Robertson is an exciting tale of adventure and bravery. When an evil ice wizard threatens to destroy all dragons, a young boy and his loyal pet dragon must work together...

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...

Deeply disturbing and unsettling, The Hunger by Alma Katsu is a chilling tale that explores the darkest corners of human nature. Based on the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party, this eerie...

Grumpy George prefers his life alone on his island, doing everything his own way. But when a cheerful little seal named Pebble wiggles up to him, she's determined to be his friend, despite his...

A riveting psychological thriller from Val McDermid, the Number One bestselling Queen of crime fiction. In the Peak District village of Scardale, a 13-year-old girl's disappearance in the winter of...

The Iliad by Homer Translated by George Chapman, this epic poem tells the story of Achilles, a great warrior, and his wrath before the walls of besieged Troy. Chapman's translation, considered his...

The Captain Underpants Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-3 Boxed Set) by Dav Pilkey is a hilarious and action-packed boxed set of the first three books in the series. George and Harold, two...

Edith Wharton's The Reef is a beautifully written novel about the complexities of love and relationships. The story revolves around Anna Leath, a wealthy widow living in France, and her complicated...

The Autobiography of Henry VIII With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers : a Novel by Margaret George This is the story of England's most famous and notorious king, Henry VIII. His life and reign were...

A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George is set against the tranquil backdrop of Cornwall's picturesque landscape. When a local journalist is brutally murdered, Inspector Thomas Lynley is drawn into...

Georges Simenon's Signed is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker corners of human nature. When a fortune-teller is found murdered in her apartment, Inspector Maigret must unravel a complex...

Anne's Kindred Spirits is the second book in a new early-reader series starring Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables.Anne is nervous but excited to meet Diana, a...

The Topeka School is a thought-provoking novel about the challenges of raising a good son in a culture of toxic masculinity. At the heart of the story is Adam Gordon, a senior at Topeka High School,...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a collection of three official prequel novellas set nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones. These never-before-collected adventures recount an age...

Inspector Ramsay is tasked with solving a murder that has shaken a small community. The victim, a young woman, was found in the boot of a car, and as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that...

The Queen of Glasgow, Toni McVay, is a force to be reckoned with in the city's underworld. Her methods are unorthodox, to say the least, and her employees are often reminded of her displeasure in a...

This comprehensive guide to clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing covers the most commonly used drugs in the NHS. The third edition of The Top 100 Drugs has been fully revised and updated...

The Duke: A Harrowing Tragedy of Boxing Proportions Carlos Acevedo's biography of Tommy Morrison is a gripping read that delves into the tumultuous life of a boxer who rose to fame in the 1990s...

The Beatles' story is one of the most fascinating in music history. This new book, All You Need Is Love, offers a unique insight into the final days and years of the Beatles phenomenon, drawing from...

The Love You Make: An Insider's Story of the Beatles A comprehensive and revealing biography of the Fab Four, written with the full cooperation of each band member and their intimates. This book...

A young girl wakes up one day to find herself alone in her small town. She had planned a secret sleepover with her friends, but instead, she's left behind as the town is mysteriously evacuated and...

The Late Monsieur Gallet by Georges Simenon is a haunting tale of misfortune and betrayal that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. A writer known for his ability to navigate both reality...

Twilight of the Romanovs: A Photographic Odyssey Across Imperial Russia brings to life the lives of the tsars and their subjects through rare archival photographs. Spanning from 1855 to 1918, this...

Albert Meltzer's autobiography is a lively and witty account of his sixty years of anarchist activism. Spanning his life from the age of 15, Meltzer's story is a unique recounting of many struggles...

The Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour is the tenth full-colour book in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. In this latest adventure, George and Harold find themselves in a desperate situation,...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy are THE FAMOUS FIVE, a group of friends who embark on thrilling adventures together. In this first book of the series, they spend their holidays exploring...

Two of George Orwell's most thought-provoking works are collected in this single volume. Orwell's powerful prose has captivated readers for decades, and these two novels remain as relevant today as...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of power. In this timeless allegory, a group of animals rebel against their mistreated owner, seeking equality and...

English Renaissance Poetry: A Collection of Shorter Poems from Skelton to Jonson This anthology brings together a diverse range of poets from the English Renaissance, a period of extraordinary poetic...

Rumi Seto is consumed by uncertainty, unsure of the answers to life's big questions. But one thing is certain: she wants to spend her life creating music with her sister, Lea. Tragedy strikes when...

The French Revolution A History by Thomas Carlyle is a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional approaches to history writing. First published in 2019, this revised edition offers an...

A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy In this Penguin Classics edition, Thomas Hardy's novel A Laodicean is presented with an introduction and notes that shed new light on its themes. The story revolves around...

Journeys to the Interior explores the concept of England through the work of contemporary poets. This collection brings together the thoughts and ideas of leading poets on their craft, offering...

The Beatles: A 40th Anniversary Edition Spent eighteen months with the Beatles at their peak in 1967 and 1968, Hunter Davies collected an intimate wealth of material that has made this book the...

Batman Vol. 3: Death of the Family The Joker's return to Gotham is a sinister one. After a year of hiding, the Clown Prince of Crime has unleashed his hatred on the people Batman holds dear. The Dark...

A Dictionary of British History by John Ashton Cannon and John Cannon provides authoritative entries on the people and events that have shaped Britain's history since 55 BC. With over 3,800 entries...

Mastering selling and taking control of business growth can be a game-changer. Gordon McAlpine, a self-made entrepreneur who has successfully scaled up his own global technology company, shares his...

The Cane Corso Complete Owner's Manual provides comprehensive guidance on caring for this powerful and intelligent Italian guard dog. From birth to the end of life, this manual covers essential...

The Fair Botanists Could One Rare Plant Hold the Key to a Thousand Riches?In 1822 Edinburgh, the city is abuzz with anticipation of King George IV's visit, but in the Botanic Garden, a different kind...

I Love You, Mummy Pig is a heartwarming picture book about the special bond between a mother and her little ones. Peppa and George want to make their Mummy Pig's day extra special, but things don't...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life is a masterful portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a pivotal role in shaping...

Discover the fascinating history of trains in this picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they have transformed our world. From George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway...

The Workhouse Girl by Dilly Court tells the story of Sarah, an eight-year-old girl forced to enter the notorious St Giles and St George's Workhouse with her widowed mother. After her mother's tragic...

The Legacy of Nietzsche's Philosophy of Laughter by Lydia Amir explores the role of humor in the good life, focusing on the ideas of three influential French thinkers: Georges Bataille, Gilles...

Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry by George C. Schatz and Mark A. Ratner provides a comprehensive exploration of quantum mechanical techniques from a chemistry and materials science perspective. The...

George Saunders's Tenth of December is a masterful collection of short stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. With a wry and unsettling tone, Saunders delves into the...

A photography book that brings Hilary Mantel's world to life. Zola once said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.' This book is the result of a...

This new translation by Susan Bernofsky offers a fresh perspective on Kafka's masterpiece. With David Cronenberg's introduction and Bernofsky's afterword, this edition is both thought-provoking and...

A remarkable and thought-provoking account of humanity's future, as seen through the eyes of Paul Amadeus Dienach. In 1921, Dienach falls into a coma, only to find himself transported to the year...

Letters to a Young Contrarian is a thought-provoking guide to principled dissent and disagreement. Christopher Hitchens, a renowned author and provocateur, explores the importance of contrarian...

George and Harold are in trouble again, and this time they've created a new breed of justice - a part dog, part man hero who's part of the law. Meet Dog Man, a hero with a head like a dog and a body...

Understanding the world around us is deeply rooted in the way we think and express ourselves. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson's influential book, Metaphors We Live By, explores the fundamental role of...

Tony Marnach and Michael Hennegan's candid and outrageous memoir is a harrowing and honest account of a life of extremes. Born on a London estate, Tony recounts his childhood where he honed his petty...

Silas Marner is a poignant tale of redemption and the power of human connection. Exiled from a religious community, Silas Marner lives a lonely life as a weaver, struggling to come to terms with a...

Down and Out in Paris and London is a vivid and moving memoir of George Orwell's time living among the desperately poor and destitute. Written in his twenties, this book documents his 'first contact...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

George E. Andrews' introduction to number theory offers a unique approach to this fundamental area of mathematics. By focusing on combinatorial methods, the author provides a clear and accessible...

Beyond the Breed: The New Way to Know and Understand Your Dog Discover the 9 Functional Characters in dogs, originally observed by wolf biologist Dr Gordon Haber, and learn how understanding these...

Shooting an Elephant With the Introductory Essay 'Why I Write' This powerful essay by George Orwell recounts a pivotal moment in his life as a police officer in Burma, where he was forced to shoot an...

Animal Farm: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition is a comprehensive guide to George Orwell's classic novel. Written for GCSE-level students, this edition includes the complete text of Animal Farm, an...

Explore the rich culinary world of Westeros and beyond with this unique cookbook. Inspired by the histories of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, 80 delicious recipes bring to life the...

Francesca Woodman On Being An Angel This comprehensive overview of Francesca Woodman's oeuvre offers a unique insight into the life and work of a pioneering photographer. The book explores Woodman's...

DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine for a gripping crime story. In the second book of Michael Wood's series, she faces a dark and complex case. When elderly George Rainsford discovers a...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life A fascinating and intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a crucial role in...

The Fight by Norman Mailer is a masterful book about the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. The story revolves around the clash between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman,...

George Orwell's Burmese Days is a powerful portrayal of British colonial rule in Burma, as seen through the eyes of a white timber merchant. The novel explores the complexities of a society where...

Jonas Flynt, an ex-soldier with ties to the Company of Rogues, is tasked with recovering a lost document that could alter the course of history. The will of Queen Anne may have been stolen,...

A to Z Chess Tactics Every Chess Move Explained by George Huczek is an invaluable resource for chess players of all levels. This comprehensive guide provides clear explanations of key terms and...

The Skeleton's Holiday is a collection of dreamlike, carnivalesque fables by Leonora Carrington, a leading light of the Surrealist movement. These masterpieces of invention and grand-guignol humour...

Dr. William Palmer's infamous trial in 1856 marked a significant milestone in the history of forensic science, as it was the first case to be moved due to extensive media coverage. This case, which...

The Voynich Manuscript is one of the world's most enduring mysteries, a puzzle that has captivated scholars for centuries. Despite extensive study, the manuscript remains a enigma, with its text and...

Set in a future where the One State is the epitome of perfection, Yevgeny Zamyatin's dystopian novel explores the tension between control and individuality. The city is a marvel of efficiency, where...

The Turbo Toilet 2000 returns in this full-colour graphic novel, the eleventh book in the Captain Underpants series. The carnivorous commode has built up a real appetite for revenge, and the fate of...

Stuart Little is a heartwarming tale of a small mouse with a big spirit. Born to a family of humans, Stuart lives in New York City with his parents, brother George, and their pet cat, Snowball. When...

A gripping mystery from the renowned Georges Simenon, The Cellars of the Majestic brings to life the darker side of glamorous expat life in Paris. When the body of Mrs. Clark, the wife of a wealthy...

E.M. Forster's A Room with a View is a poignant exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of love, social class, and cultural identity. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian...

Winston Smith's life is a carefully constructed lie. In the Record Department of the Ministry of Truth, he skillfully rewrites the past to suit the Party's needs. But as he goes about his work, he...

Alberto Prunetti's memoir offers a humorous and poignant look at life on the margins in modern-day Britain. The author's journey, from arriving in the UK with limited English and a passion for George...

Custer's Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America by T.J. Stiles is a magisterial biography that challenges the conventional image of George Armstrong Custer, revealing a complex and...

London, chief city of Airstrip One, is home to Julia Worthing, a mechanic in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. Under the ideology of IngSoc and the rule of the Party, she navigates her...

George Orwell: A New Life offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's greatest authors. D.J. Taylor, an award-winning biographer and scholar, presents a comprehensive reevaluation of...

The Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Message in a Bottle is a full-colour adventure story for readers aged 5+. A special toy hidden deep inside a cave leads to a rescue mission across Kirrin Island,...

The Richest Man in Babylon offers simple yet profound wisdom on thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. These timeless parables, rooted in ancient Babylonian stories, guide you towards...

Understanding your horse has never been more important. This comprehensive guide presents an innovative approach to equine psychological healthcare, exploring mental well-being, attachment theory and...

Travellers' Tales: Narratives of Home and Displacement by George Robertson explores the complex relationships between identity, culture, and travel. This collection of essays brings together diverse...

Fodor's Bermuda guidebook provides expert advice for planning your trip to this Caribbean island. With its easy-to-read layout and fresh information, this new edition is packed with maps,...

The History Behind Game of Thrones: The North Remembers by David C. Weinczok explores how George R. R. Martin drew inspiration from history when creating his iconic series. Scotland's rich history is...

George Saunders' Liberation Day is a masterful collection of short stories that explore our increasingly troubled world. With his trademark prose - wickedly funny, unsentimental and perfectly tuned -...

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists by Wilhelm Ellenberger, Hermann Alois Baum, and others is a comprehensive guide for artists and students. The book features 288 detailed drawings of animals,...

The Baseball 100 is a magnum opus that tells the story of baseball through the remarkable lives of its 100 greatest players. Spanning 880 pages, this book is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning...

The Battle of Pollocks Crossing by James L. Carr is a quirky comic novel about an English teacher's misadventures in the American Midwest. George Gidner, a teacher from Bradford, has the opportunity...

Wonderbook is a comprehensive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy, offering a unique and visually engaging approach to worldbuilding and imaginative fiction. With its emphasis on playfulness...

Murder on the Lusitania A Gripping Edwardian Whodunnit by Edward Marston September 1907 marks the beginning of a perilous journey for George Dillman, an undercover detective posing as a passenger on...

Neoliberalism is the dominant ideology of our time, shaping us in countless ways yet often left unarticulated. Journalists George Monbiot and filmmaker Peter Hutchison shatter this myth in Invisible...

From WHAM! to WOO: A Life on the MicJaney Lee Grace recounts her remarkable music career, from her early days as a singer in Manchester and Birmingham nightclubs to her time with iconic bands like...

Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices by Frank Viola and George Barna challenges the way we think about our church practices. The authors argue that many modern Christian...

Two full-colour adventures in one! George and Harold's antics are back, and this time they've got a mess on their hands. The evil twin lookalikes are back, and our heroes are in for a wild ride. Can...

The Presidents: A Comprehensive History of American Political Leadership This book offers a unique and in-depth exploration of the role and office of the US President, spanning 230 years of American...