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The Etruscan world comes alive in this comprehensive survey of Etruscan art, architecture, and culture. Recent discoveries and new scholarship shed new light on this enigmatic civilization, which...

The Building Surveyor's Pocket Book provides a comprehensive collection of essential information for building surveyors, covering key practice areas such as building pathology, performance, and...

Christopher Paolini's To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful science fiction novel that explores the complexities of first contact and its far-reaching consequences.When Kira Navárez discovers an...

Bosworth 1485: A Battlefield Rediscovered is a fascinating exploration of one of England's most iconic battles. The site of the 22 August 1485 clash between the armies of Henry Tudor and Richard III,...

The second title in Osprey's survey of the D-Day landings of World War II. On their western flank, the Allied forces combined a parachute drop by the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions with an...

The Oxford Handbook of Systematic Theology brings together authoritative accounts of current research in Christian systematic theology. This comprehensive survey covers all major areas of study,...

Paul Krugman's latest work offers a prescient analysis of the 2008 financial crisis and its resolution. In this updated version of his 1999 classic, Krugman explores the parallels between the current...

Early historic Scotland, spanning the 5th to 10th centuries AD, was a complex and dynamic landscape where diverse peoples and cultures interacted and competed for land and power. The transformation...

Discover the incredible true stories of the Supervet's most amazing animals. From bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons, Noel Fitzpatrick shares the remarkable tales of the...

Biddy Early: The Wise Woman of Clare is a captivating book that transports readers to a unique two-roomed thatched cottage in rural Ireland. Here, the enigmatic Biddy Early lived a life shrouded in...

Disgrace: A Global History of Sexual Violence This book offers a critical and comprehensive exploration of sexual violence across time and place, revealing the complex factors that facilitate its...

The Dunnes of Brittas: An Irish Family's Saga of Endurance The Dunne family has a long and storied history, with their clan chieftain, General Edward Dunne, at the helm of his estate, Brittas. His...

The Spiritual Journey of St Patrick by Aidan Larkin offers a fresh perspective on Ireland's most famous ambassador. Despite his widespread recognition, few people know about his spirituality and...

Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a girl whose outward appearance belies a traumatic childhood. When Cathy first fostered Dawn, she was struck by the girl's sweet and seemingly well-balanced...

Tree ferns are a striking presence in the landscape, evoking the exotic and commanding attention from both gardeners and casual observers alike. This comprehensive guide surveys the living tree...

Martin Margiela: The Women's Collections 1989-2009 This comprehensive survey of Martin Margiela's women's collections spans 20 years of groundbreaking fashion design. From 1989 to 2009, Margiela...

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2015 sets out the current state of the youth labor market worldwide, providing a comprehensive overview of progress made and areas for improvement. The report...

The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity by Manu S. Pillai In the 16th century, European missionaries arrived in India, encountering a complex and multifaceted Hinduism that defied their simplistic...

Agnes Pelton Desert Transcendentalist is the first complete survey of an underrecognized American modernist in over two decades. This book sheds light on the remarkable influence of Agnes Pelton,...

Paleogene Fossil Birds offers a comprehensive overview of the avian fossil record from the mass extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago to the end of the Oligocene epoch. This revised...

A comprehensive two-volume survey of the theories of electricity and space (aether) from ancient Greek philosophers to modern physics. This single-volume edition brings together both "The Classical...

Andrew Pierce's search for his birth mother is a heart-warming and thought-provoking journey that takes him back to his childhood in a Roman Catholic orphanage in Cheltenham. As he approaches middle...

The 2024 edition of Civil Aircraft Markings is the latest update to this long-standing annual publication. First published in 1950, this title has maintained its reputation as the go-to source for...

Little St. John's Day in 1827 marked the beginning of a remarkable diary, written in the Irish language by Humphrey O'Sullivan. This diary, a testament to his courage and originality, offers a unique...

Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends by Kieran Fanning is a beautifully bound collection of 18 favourite Irish fairy tales, myths and legends. This new edition brings together the rich mythical...

The Abc Rail Guide 2024 is the most comprehensive and accurate single volume reference source on the contemporary railway scene. Thoroughly revised for its regular April publication date, this annual...

The Gallstone-friendly Diet - Second Edition Everything You Never Wanted to Know about Gallstones (and how to Keep on Their Good Side) Gallstones are a growing health concern, with thousands of...

Oliver Cromwell: Commander in Chief by Ronald Hutton In the aftermath of the first civil war, the Parliamentarians found themselves at a stalemate, with disagreements over the way forward threatening...

The Islandman by Tomás Ó Crohan is a poignant account of life on the Great Blasket Island, where the author was born and died. Written with a shrewd and humorous detachment, the book offers a unique...

Suzanne Walsh's childhood was marked by unimaginable hardship. At just 10 years old, she and her five siblings were sent to Catholic orphanages in Dublin, Ireland, after their mother could no longer...

A Christmas escape to Lapland with family and friends sounds like the perfect solution for Christy Sullivan, but her marriage crisis and desire for time alone with her husband, Seb, make it a...

Along the Enchanted Way: A Story of Love and Life in RomaniaWilliam Blacker's journey to rural Romania is a tale of two worlds. In the snow-bound passes of northern Romania, he discovered a medieval...

Discover the essence of mainland Greece with this comprehensive travel guide. From the iconic Parthenon in Athens to the vibrant streets of Thessaloniki, explore the country's rich history, culture,...

The Guinness Girls: A Hint of Scandal In the 1930s, the lives of three Guinness sisters, Aileen, Maureen, and Oonagh, are about to take a dramatic turn. As they navigate the complexities of married...

Bill Murray's vivid portrait of adventure across the vast Northern Atlantic takes readers on a journey from the Arctic north of Norway to Nova Scotia. He begins in pursuit of a total solar eclipse in...

The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice is set against the rugged backdrop of Northern California's Pacific coast. A young reporter is sent to write about a grand mansion, but his assignment takes an unexpected...

The London Railway Atlas 6th Edition provides an in-depth look at the railway network in and around London. This latest fully revised edition reflects the changes made to the city's rail...

The South West Coast Path Map Booklet: Vol 1: Minehead to St Ives provides essential mapping for walkers tackling the northern section of this iconic 1015km trail. Featuring 1:25,000 OS maps, this...

The Empty Throne by Bernard Cornwell In this gripping novel, Bernard Cornwell explores the tumultuous world of 9th-century England. As Aethelred, Lord of the Mercians, draws to a close, his kingdom...

This anthology celebrates 21 years of the Connections festival, featuring a retrospective selection of plays from 12 leading playwrights. The National Theatre's literary department has commissioned...

Thirteen-year-old Jay survived a shark attack, leaving him with a big scar and a mysterious past. His estranged mum didn't survive the accident, and Jay and his dad moved to the west coast of...

A5 Atlas of Scotland provides detailed mapping for travelers. With a 4 mile to 1 inch scale, it features up-to-date information on historic sites, national trust locations, and Ireland. The atlas...

Rinsed From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks by Geoff White. The global underworld has long been ready to wash dirty money, but what happens when...

Alice Bell's Displeasure Island is a humorous and engaging mystery that follows Claire, a professional medium turned detective, as she investigates a treasure theft on Spike Island. When a murder...

In 1950, a secret affair in rural Ireland sets off a chain of events that would change the life of Marie Therese forever. Born out of wedlock and forced to leave her village as a child, she grows up...

Differential Equations and the Calculus of Variations by Lev Elsgolts This comprehensive textbook covers two fundamental areas of mathematics: differential equations and the calculus of variations...

The Apocalypse in the Early Middle Ages by James Palmer This groundbreaking study explores the impact of apocalyptic ideas on church and society in the Latin West between the 4th and 11th centuries...

The Genesis of the Abstract Group Concept A Contribution to the History of the Origin of Abstract Group Theory by Hans Wussing. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the development of the...

Breverton's Phantasmagoria A Compendium of Monsters, Myths and Legends is a unique collection of over 250 mythical animals from around the world. This fascinating book surveys the globe to uncover a...

The medieval economy was driven by a significant growth in trade, yet few have studied the network of roads that was so vital to this trade. This book explores the evidence from documents and maps to...

American Conspiracy Theories explores the enduring and widespread phenomenon of conspiracy theories in American culture. Drawing on a vast dataset of letters, surveys, and online discussions, authors...

The Emergence of Islam: A Brief Illustrated Survey This updated second edition of The Emergence of Islam offers a fascinating look at the history and development of Islam, tracing the origins and...

God's Lavish Grace by Terry Virgo Terry Virgo's personal journey of discovery into the life-transforming truth of God's lavish grace is a powerful and relatable story. In his early years as a...

A comprehensive history of the Middle East, now updated in its fifth edition, provides a detailed overview of the region's politics, regional rivalries, and economics. The book follows the historic...

Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy is a seminal work that explores the history and practice of shamanism across two and a half millennia. Mircea Eliade's comprehensive survey spans Siberia,...

The History of Reading: A Reader's Perspective This comprehensive overview of reading history covers seven key sections, each providing a clear introduction to the debates and perspectives shaping...

German Aircraft of World War I 1914-1918 by Edward Ward offers a comprehensive survey of the main types of aircraft used by the German Air Force during World War I. Spanning from early biplanes to...

Richard III's Books: A Glimpse into the Life and Library of a Medieval Prince This fully illustrated survey explores the books that belonged to Richard III, one of England's most infamous kings. By...

Nutrition A Holistic Approach by Rudolf Hauschka is a comprehensive guide to nutrition that challenges conventional understanding. Dr Hauschka's approach views matter, including food, as having a...

E.W. Bullinger's Number in Scripture is a scholarly study of the importance of numbers in scripture, offering expert insights into God's inspired word. This book provides a detailed survey of the...

Little Englanders: A Colourful Social History of the Edwardian Era The Edwardian era, spanning from the late 1890s to the outbreak of World War I, was a time of profound social change in Britain...

The Secret Hours by Santa Montefiore Faye's journey begins with a profound sense of loss and curiosity. Her mother is gone, leaving behind only a wish for Faye to scatter her ashes on the hills...

Britain's Dragonflies is the definitive guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland. With hundreds of stunning images and identification charts, this fully revised and...

The Murderer and the Taoiseach: Death, Politics and GUBU - Revisiting the Notorious Malcolm Macarthur Case by Harry McGee In the sweltering summer of 1982, a brutal killing spree shook Ireland to its...

Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld's latest pursuit is a never-ending quest for respect, which often takes an unexpected turn. In "Portuguese Irregular Verbs", he learns to play tennis and finds...

Cache Lake Country is a story of self-discovery and the joy of living off the land. In the 1950s, John Rowlands embarked on a solo canoeing journey through the Canadian wilderness to survey land for...

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile - A Woman's Journey Among the Treasures of Ancient Egypt -Part I- In 1873, Amelia Edwards embarked on a remarkable journey along the Nile, documenting the temples,...

Epistemology Becoming Intellectually Virtuous by W. Jay Wood This book explores the nature of knowledge and how we justify our beliefs. Wood examines the relationship between epistemology and...

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink Regret is often seen as a negative emotion, one that holds us back and diminishes our self-esteem. However, new research...

Sleep Paralysis: What It Is and How to Stop It by Chris WhiteSleep paralysis is a phenomenon that affects many people, causing temporary inability to move and often accompanied by terrifying...

The Death of Democracy by Benjamin Carter Hett is a panoramic survey of one of the most important periods in modern history. In the 1930s, Germany was at a turning point, with the Nazi phenomenon...

A Companion to American Indian History brings together twenty-five original essays by leading scholars in Native American history. This comprehensive collection surveys and evaluates the best...

Andy Warhol's pursuit of ideal beauty is a thread that runs throughout his career. From the late 1940s until his death in 1987, Warhol continuously searched for and visualized an ideal of male...

The Psychological Impact of Boarding School explores the long-term effects of boarding school experiences. This collection of research-based essays delves into various aspects of boarding school...

Medieval Heresies: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam explores how three major monotheistic religions - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - defined heresy and orthodoxy in the medieval world. From the...

Table Lands: Food in Children's Literature explores how food functions as a complex social discourse in children's texts. Authors Kara K. Keeling and Scott T. Pollard examine a wide range of genres,...

Tanks in the Battle of the Bulge by Steven J. Zaloga provides a detailed analysis of the key tank types that fought in the Ardennes Campaign of December 1944-January 1945. The book offers a...

Antti Ilmanen's comprehensive guide to harvesting market rewards offers a toolkit for investors to make informed decisions. The book explores how to forecast returns under different parameters,...

Writing for Art: The Aesthetics of Ekphrasis by Stephen Cheeke is a concise introduction to the history and theory of ekphrasis, exploring the relation of literary texts to the visual arts. The book...

A Literary Christmas: An Anthology by British Library Explore the magic of Christmas through the words of some of the greatest poets and writers in the English language. This seasonal compendium...

Why Therapists Choose to Become Therapists: A Practice-Based Enquiry is a thought-provoking exploration of the motivations behind becoming a therapist. First proposed by Sussman, this topic has been...

Reading Primary Sources: A Guide to Interpreting Texts from Nineteenth and Twentieth Century History. This second edition of Reading Primary Sources provides an in-depth exploration of source...

Walton Ford's large-scale watercolors appear to be reminiscent of 19th-century illustrators. However, upon closer inspection, his work reveals a complex and unsettling universe, replete with symbols,...

The Lost Plays of Greek Tragedy (Volume 2) Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides by Matthew Wright offers an authoritative critical guide to the lost plays of three of Greece's most renowned tragedians...

Improve Your Professional Dialogue with This Practical Guide Effective communication is essential for a fulfilling life and professional success. In "The Reflection Guide to Better Conversations",...

The European World 1500-1800 provides a concise and authoritative introduction to the dynamic period of early modern history, spanning the Renaissance and the French Revolution. This fully updated...

The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect A timely update to a fundamental text on journalism, this book explores the essential elements that define the...

Speculation is a thought-provoking collection that explores the concept of speculation in various fields, from art to philosophy, and its impact on contemporary life. The book delves into the power...

Normandy 1944: A Comprehensive Analysis of German Military Organization, Combat Power, and Organizational EffectivenessThis revised and updated reference book provides a thorough survey and analysis...

A comprehensive thesaurus, updated for the modern English language. Roget's International Thesaurus is a reference book that has been used by millions worldwide, built on the original concept...

The Gallic War is an autobiographical account of the campaigns fought by one of the most famous figures of European history. On one level, it is a straightforward narrative of the battles Caesar...

Reading Greek Text and Vocabulary is a one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. It combines modern and traditional language-learning techniques, making it a widely used...

Electric Eden: Unearthing Britain's Visionary Music is a comprehensive survey of the visionary classical and folk tradition in British music, spanning over a century. Rob Young's groundbreaking book...

A History of Korea: An Episodic Narrative by Kyung Moon Hwang provides a comprehensive introduction to Korean history, spanning over 1500 years. The book is structured around key moments in Korean...

The Rise and Fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James This comprehensive history spans four centuries and six continents, exploring the British Empire's expansion from the 16th to the 20th...

Explore the deeper potential of meditation beyond mindfulness with Andrew Holecek's guide to contemplative practice.Meditation can be more than just 20 minutes of tranquility a day. By incorporating...

Supporting Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy: A Practical Guide to Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Research. This comprehensive textbook is designed to support counsellors,...

Genocide Key Themes explores the complex and multifaceted nature of genocide, examining its various forms, contexts, and consequences. This comprehensive volume brings together leading scholars to...

57 Squadron is a detailed account of the wartime career of a British squadron that played a significant role in the Second World War. From its formation in northern France in September 1939, the...

Kate Beaton's Ducks Two Years in the Oil Sands is a powerful and poignant graphic narrative that sheds light on a lesser-known chapter in Canadian history. The story follows Katie, a young woman from...