3009 results for 'The Dominican Sisters of Mary'

The line between genius and sheer luck is often blurred, and a closer look at history's greatest minds reveals a surprising lack of common sense. Marie Curie's groundbreaking discoveries were matched...

Behind the gruesome ISIS beheading video, a remarkable story of faith and conviction emerges. In February 2015, twenty-one young Coptic Christian migrant workers from Egypt were brutally murdered on...

About Time 4: the Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who (Seasons 12 to 14) [Second Edition] offers a unique perspective on the beloved science fiction series. This guidebook examines the show's content...

Lulu I Don't Want to Fight is a candid and unflinching autobiography that takes readers on a journey from a Glasgow tenement to international stardom. Born Marie Lawrie, Lulu rose to fame at just 15...

London, 1922. Orphan girl Alice dreams of more than her life in Pink's jam factory. Inspired by stories about Mary Carr, a legendary thief from Victorian London, Alice sets up her own gang: The Forty...

Fifty million Americans struggle with weight problems linked to thyroid disease. Mary J. Shomon's updated guide, The Thyroid Diet Revolution, offers solutions to overcome these challenges. This...

Denise Mina's Rizzio is a gripping tale of power, politics and passion set against the tumultuous backdrop of 16th-century Scotland. On a fateful Saturday evening in March 1566, Mary, Queen of Scots,...

Charlotte by Martina Devlin is a novel that explores the life of Charlotte Brontë, a writer whose brief but extraordinary life was marked by love and tragedy. Her marriage to Arthur Bell in Ireland...

Britt-Marie Christoffersson's inspiring guide to embroidery on knitting is a treasure trove of creative possibilities. With simple stitches and beautiful results, you'll learn how to breathe new life...

The Gifford Girls and the Fight for Irish Freedom The lives of the Gifford sisters, Grace, Muriel, Nellie, and Sydney, are a testament to the power of family and conviction in the face of adversity...

A Crown So Silver by Lyra Selene is a dark and thrilling tale of magic, power, and the cost of revenge. On a mysterious island ruled by a cunning king, a deadly trial commences, offering a chance for...

In the small town of Sparrow, a dark legend has been woven over two centuries. Three sisters were sentenced to death for witchery and now, every summer, they return from the depths to claim three...

A man's desperate search for his sister becomes a terrifying journey across a country overrun by violent women. When Kevin's twin sister falls victim to the mysterious transformation, he sets out to...

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...

The Official Dick Van Dyke Show Book: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Television's Most Enduring Comedy This comprehensive book offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic...

The Liverbirds: Our Life in Britain's First Female Rock 'n' Roll Band In the early 1960s, four friends from Liverpool formed a band that would challenge the status quo of the music scene. The...

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori In 1819, a groundbreaking tale of the undead was first published in the London New Monthly Magazine, marking a significant shift in the...

Vlad and the Florence Nightingale Adventure is a full-colour illustrated picture book that tells the story of a flea and his rat friend living in Scutari Hospital in 1854. The arrival of Florence...

The Williamite Wars in Ireland by John Childs The Williamite Wars in Ireland was a pivotal conflict that shaped the course of Irish history. At its core, it was a struggle for power and survival,...

Bog Myrtle is a witty modern folktale that explores themes of capitalism, environmentalism, labor rights, and being a nice person. Two sisters, one stubbornly cheerful and one relentlessly grumpy,...

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Collection of Sacred Gnostic Texts In 1945, a remarkable discovery was made in Egypt, which would challenge our understanding of early Christianity and ancient religions...

Bobby Gillespie's memoir is a punk rock fairytale that explores the intersection of class struggle, music, and style. Born in 1961 in a working-class Glasgow family, Gillespie's journey began in the...

Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickedness A new investigation into the life of Miss Jane Marple, one of literature's most beloved detectives. Dr Mark Aldridge, an expert in Agatha Christie's...

A heartwarming tale of motherhood in wartime, set against the backdrop of St Ives in 1943. Sonya, a young woman who gave up her baby at seventeen, is inspired to discover what happened to her...

The Last Letter from Sicily by Lindsay Marie Morris is a heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love and impossible choices set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1939, Concetta's life is turned...

Iggy and Me is a heartwarming story about the special bond between two sisters. Through the eyes of her big sister, Flo, we see the world through Iggy's unique and imaginative perspective. With each...

Sister Emmanuel's new book on Spiritual Warfare is a timely reminder of the importance of prayer in our daily lives. In this book, she explores the concept of spiritual warfare, a battle against evil...

Little Miss becomes a big sis! Little Miss learns the wonders of becoming a big sister as she and her family celebrate the arrival of a new baby. A charming story about growing up and the joys of...

A collection of poetry from the renowned Brontë sisters, published under their pseudonyms in 1846. The poems, written by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, offer a unique glimpse into the lives and...

The Liars by Katherine Fleet is a tense and atmospheric destination thriller that explores the dark secrets of a summer past. Twenty-five years have passed since two sisters, Lex and her step-sister,...

Twelve-year-old Eliza and her sister Avery live in a small fishing village on the coast of Louisiana, where they've grown up alongside turtles, pelicans, and porpoises. But with sea levels rising,...

The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde is a gripping mystery novel by Eve Chase. When four sisters arrive at Applecote Manor to spend the summer, they are met with a family in turmoil. Their aunt and uncle...

Rediscover the ancient mystery teachings of the Cosmic Womb, a universal symbol of creation and feminine power. This book explores the holographic blueprint of the Womb of Creation within each of us,...

Elizabeth's Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester Lettice Knollys, a woman of extraordinary life, left an indelible mark on the Tudor era. As cousin to Elizabeth I and...

Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, was born in 1866 and lived a life marked by her close relationship with her mother. Following her mother's...

The Queen's Dolls' House: Revised and Updated Edition by Lucinda Lambton This lavishly illustrated book offers a detailed history of the creation, decoration, and furnishing of the royal dollhouse on...

A Storm of Sisters by Michelle Harrison is the fourth instalment of the Pinch of Magic Adventures. When the Widdershins sisters and Granny are called to look after cousin Clarissa, they soon find...

Gladys and Annie Barnes' quiet lives are disrupted by the arrival of a new landlord, a man feared by the local community for his ruthless tactics. His wife moves into part of the cottages, hoping to...

Set in a small New England community, Little Women tells the story of the March family, comprising four sisters with distinct personalities and aspirations. Meg, the eldest, strives for a ladylike...

A Sunday in Ville-d'Avray by Dominique Barbéris is a poignant exploration of sisterly relationships and the complexities of life. The story follows a woman who escapes the bustle of Paris to visit...

When the year they turn thirty-four arrives, the Kettle sisters face a night of revelations that will change their lives forever. For Lyn, Cat and Gemma, the bonds of sisterhood are strong, but the...

Outside Over There tells the story of Ida's desperate journey to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride.With her parents away, Ida must face her fears and venture...

A poignant story of resilience and hope, Saving the Butterfly follows a young brother and sister as they navigate a new home and a new beginning. After being rescued from the sea, they must come to...

Detective Jo Boden has grown up running from the shadow of her murdered sister. Now, she's forced to confront the past when her sister's convicted killer is released from prison and a filmmaker...

When a magical accident erases the memories of two royal sisters, their lives are forever changed. Separated for protection, they must navigate their new lives without the one thing that defines...

The Missing Daughter is a gripping and heart-wrenching novel from Emily Gunnis, exploring the dark secrets of a family's past. When a tragic event from her childhood comes to light, a young woman...

This young adult horror novel tells the story of Alice Lawrence, who is forced to relive the day her sister was murdered. When she wakes up in the courthouse bathroom, it's Halloween night a year...

Spectacular Things is a powerful story about the impossible choices we're forced to make in pursuit of our dreams. From New York Times bestselling author Beck Dorey-Stein comes a sweeping tale of...

A Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark and Memoirs of the Author of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin This collection of two closely linked works offers a unique...

Asiya's first day of school arrives, and with it, her sister Asiya's first day of wearing a hijab. The beautiful blue fabric flows like the ocean and the sky, a symbol of the unbreakable bond between...

When the glamorous celebrity lifestyle of her estranged sister is revealed to be a facade, Ana is left to uncover the truth about her sister's life. A heart-wrenching story of secrets, second...

Two years ago, Fran's sister Jenna disappeared on a wellness retreat in Gozo that went terribly wrong. Now, Tom Wade, the man behind Soul Shrink Retreats, has just been released from prison after...

The Knights Templar Nation: How Eleven Knights Created a New Country and a Refuge for the Grail For centuries, the origins and purpose of the Knights Templar have been shrouded in mystery. In this...

Rona Leonard's disappearance six years ago has left a void in her family's life. Now, her sister Fiona is determined to uncover the truth about her sister's past. Fiona's search for answers leads her...

Charlie McButton's world is one of computer games, but when a thunderstorm knocks out the electricity, his tech empire comes to a sudden halt. With no batteries in sight, he's forced to rely on an...

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is a heartwarming story of four sisters navigating life's challenges together. In this deluxe hardcover edition, beautifully illustrated by Anna Bond, the March...

A gripping and thought-provoking new crime mystery suspense thriller explores the lengths to which mothers will go to protect their sons. When it comes to genetic testing, two sisters take vastly...

The Lost Twin by Sophie Cleverly is a gripping mystery that follows the story of how the author became her sister. When Scarlet, her sister, mysteriously disappears from school, her quiet twin Ivy is...

A devastating crime has been committed in Ruby's family. Her mother is dead and her killer is behind bars. But for younger sister Sophie, guilt and shame are eating away. When news of another murder...

Six years have passed since the end of Sister, and Madison is now a teenager. During a visit to her older sister, she discovers a shocking family secret: their biological father was an anonymous...

The Curse of Oak Island: The Story of the World's Longest Treasure Hunt The story of Oak Island is one of the most enduring and intriguing in history, spanning over two centuries and captivating the...

Life in 1920s Liverpool is secure and comfortable for the Jenkins sisters, Gloria and Betty. Their father, Harry, is often away, but Sal is a capable and warm-hearted mother. Gloria's life is turned...

The Williamson sisters are Britain's most treasured World War II veterans, now in their 90s and still in demand at commemorative events. Despite their age, they're sprightly and sparky, always...

This heartwarming picture book tells the story of a sister's love and acceptance for her little brother, who is on the autism spectrum. With everyday experiences portrayed in a unique and relatable...

Raven's world is turned upside down when her sister fails to show up on her wedding day. With no choice but to take her place, she marries Ares Windsor, a man she's secretly loved for years. But...

The West Wing deserves a book that gets to the heart of its enduring legacy. This behind-the-scenes look at the creation and impact of the show is told by two of its cast members, Melissa Fitzgerald...

Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in a world of secrecy and code-breaking at her family's home in Bletchley Park. When the war breaks out, Robyn's life is turned upside down as she's assigned to...

David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane's epic run of the Amazing Spider-Man continues with a thrilling collection of stories. In this epic collection, Spider-Man faces off against a range of formidable...

Understanding Hormonal Imbalance: A Guide to Better Health If you're experiencing unexplained weight gain, loss of libido, or new-onset acne, it may be related to hormonal imbalances. Dr Mary Ryan, a...

A novel that reimagines America's past, Promise is a powerful story of resistance and love. In the rural town of Salt Point, the Kindred sisters and their neighbours, the Junketts, have built a life...

The Secrets of Rochester Place Unravel a Spellbinding Tale of Family Drama, Love and Betrayal In the aftermath of the devastating Guernica bombing, a young Basque girl named Teresa is evacuated to...

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: A Japanese Approach to Decluttering and Organizing For many of us, clutter seems like an insurmountable problem. Despite our best efforts, papers pile up and...

Green Dolphin Country A haunting love story set between two distant lands in the 19th century. When William Ozanne arrives on an island, he is captivated by sisters Marianne and Marguerite Le...

A young girl's life is turned upside down when her parents send her and her sister to the workhouse, forcing them to leave behind everything they know. The prospect of a new life in Canada offers a...

Triplets Phil, Maddie and Tina are a familiar sight, but Tina often feels overlooked. Luckily, her sisters are always there to protect her. When they join a new class, however, they're separated and...

Lola Reads to Leo by Anna McQuinn is a heartwarming story about the joy of reading and the challenges of being a big sister. As the new baby brother, Leo, arrives, Lola takes on her new role and...

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...

When the most beloved person in their family falls ill, Claudia and her sister Janine are forced to put aside their differences. Claudia, who prioritises her artwork and The Baby-sitters Club,...

The Pinch of Magic is a spellbinding story about three sisters who leave their old life behind to start anew in a picturesque village. However, as they settle into their new home, they discover that...

The Demon of Unrest: Abraham Lincoln and America's Road to Civil War In the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil War, the United States teetered on the...

A mysterious bird brings trouble to a family's summer fishing trip. When Cooper and his sister Anna come across an injured bird, Anna insists on taking it home to care for it. But the bird's strange...

Twelve-year-old sisters Lily and Erin have a complicated relationship, with Lily feeling like she can't relate to her overachieving sister. But after a trip to the Hairy Godmother salon, they wake up...

At the heart of a dark and ancient curse lies a tale of two sisters, bound by a bond that could be their salvation or their downfall.Channi, cursed with a serpent's face, and her beautiful sister...

A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of a story of love and social convention, Sense and Sensibility follows the parallel experiences of two sisters, Marianne and Elinor Dashwood, as they navigate the...

A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin is a captivating debut YA fantasy novel. In a desperate bid to save her sister's life, a young tea-maker named Ning travels to the imperial city to compete in...

When Addie's sister is found dead at the bottom of a ravine, the official cause is ruled an accident. But Addie knows the truth. A year later, Thatcher Montgomery, the boy who had a history with her...

The Kennedy twins are about to find themselves in a world of trouble. Twin sisters Lily and Daisy live a life controlled by their father Des, who forces them to perform at Eden's, a seedy London club...

On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel In a world of vivid imagination, two sisters, bound by a shared history and a fierce love for each other, must confront the dark forces that haunt their...

When Gods Fall: A Gripping Upper YA Fantasy In a world where magic is forbidden and the gods are dead, two sisters find themselves bound by fate. Alena's desire to save her father leads her down a...

The Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco is a dark fantasy novel about two sisters, Emilia and Vittoria, who are streghe - witches living secretly among humans. When Vittoria is brutally...

Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters are back in this exciting collection of three graphic novels. The Loud House 3 in 1 Vol. 6 features three hilarious stories: "Loud and Clear", "Sibling Rivalry", and...

Code Name Kingfisher is a powerful and emotional novel from Liz Kessler, a story of bravery, sisterhood and defiance during World War II.When 12-year-old Mila discovers a secret box from her...

Fifty Fifty is a gripping psychological thriller that follows two sisters who are on trial for murder. They accuse each other, but which one is telling the truth? The police investigation reveals a...

Under the Broken Sky is a powerful and poignant novel-in-verse about a young girl's experience during World War II. In occupied rural Manchuria, a Japanese orphan's life is turned upside down when...

A Game of Life Or Death by Triona Campbell is a gripping thriller that follows Asha Kennedy as she uncovers the truth behind her sister's mysterious death. Desperate for answers, Asha turns to her...

Lose yourself in this powerful historical novel, based on a real-life tragedy. When their father kills their mother, Dulcie and her sister are sent to an orphanage, with promises of a better life in...

For brothers and sisters of a new baby with cleft lip/palate, this heartwarming story offers a unique perspective. Baby Jack's experience is recounted through the eyes of his older sister, providing...

Richard Fitzwarren is an anti-hero with a dubious past and questionable morals, yet unswerving loyalties. His life is turned upside down when his displaced bastard brother, Jack, seeks to join him...

The One We Fell in Love With by Paige Toon Three sisters, identical in appearance but worlds apart in personality, find their lives entangled by a single man. Phoebe is torn between settling down and...

Ruby Miller's world was turned upside down when her fiancé revealed he was a lying cheat. Seeking solace, she embarked on a journey to Goa with her sister, only to find herself swept up in an...