1365 results for 'Addison, Nicholas'

The lives of three European monarchs are intertwined in a complex web of relationships and rivalries that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War I. King George V of Britain, Kaiser...

Inspector Morse takes on another complex case in this reissued detective mystery. A man with exceptional abilities has been murdered in his north Oxford home, and Chief Inspector Morse is tasked with...

Lives of the Poets by Samuel Johnson offers a unique insight into the lives and works of some of England's most celebrated poets. This collection of biographical sketches explores the lives,...

Kent Beck's Implementation Patterns provides expert guidance on creating high-quality code that is easy to understand and maintain. By applying simple principles, developers can write...

Khirbet Khizeh A Novel by S. Yizhar is a powerful and haunting novella that explores the complexities of modern Israel. In 1948, the Arab villagers of Khirbet Khizeh are forcibly expelled from their...

Tsar Nicholas II and the End of the Romanov Dynasty: A History of Imperial Russia's Downfall. The 17th century saw multiple pro-democratic revolutions in both hemispheres, while border-changing wars...

Enzo Griffin never felt like he belonged in the ordinary world. He was born to live amidst magic.A violent snow storm brought Enzo and his sister Ava face-to-face with their worst nightmare on...

Enzo Griffin never felt like he belonged in the ordinary world. He was born to live amidst magic.A violent snow storm brings Enzo and his sister Ava face-to-face with their worst nightmare: foul...

Yellowhammer is a gripping second murder mystery in the DI Nicholas Lowry series by James Henry. In July 1983, Essex, two corpses are found at Fox Farm, a property that is neither picturesque nor...

The Go Programming Language is a comprehensive guide to learning Go, a programming language that is easy to read and write, even for those without prior experience. The book covers the basics of Go,...

Nicholas Rowe's play "The Fair Penitent" is a domestic tragedy that explores themes of love and betrayal. Adapted from Massinger and Field's "The Fatal Dowry", this 18th-century work showcases Rowe's...

The AWK Programming Language is a versatile tool for solving a wide range of problems efficiently. Developed in 1977, it remains a reliable choice for programmers today. This updated edition shows...

In snowy modern London, a baffling mystery unfolds as Detective Inspector Arthur Stowe searches for missing children. A lead ties the case to the Yuletide legend, drawing him into the realm of the...

In snowy modern London, a festive season shrouded in mystery unfolds. Detective Inspector Arthur Stowe is entangled in a case of missing children that has stymied him for over a year. A possible lead...

Twas the Night Before Christmas is a beloved yuletide poem that has become an integral part of festive traditions. Traditionally attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, this poem has played a significant...

First published on December 23, 1823, in the Troy Sentinel, this beloved Christmas poem has become an integral part of American holiday tradition.Originally attributed to Clement Clark Moore, its...

British Captain Nick Everard's destroyer is crippled by Nazi gunfire in the German invasion of Norway. As he attempts to repair his ship hidden in a remote fjord, Everard becomes aware that his son...

Understanding distributed systems is crucial for enterprise architects and developers working with cloud services and products like Kafka and Kubernetes. However, designing and implementing these...

The Art of Unix ProgrammingA comprehensive guide to the design and implementation of Unix-based systems, this book provides a detailed exploration of the Unix operating system and its applications...

All the Drowning Seas by Alexander Fullerton is a gripping naval thriller that sets the stage for a desperate battle at sea. In 1942, as Japanese invasion fleets sweep across the Pacific, Allied...

Enterprise application development has evolved significantly with the emergence of new technologies, such as multi-tiered object-oriented platforms. However, implementing these tools can be...

Succeeding with Agile Software Development Using Scrum is a practical guide to implementing Scrum and agile methodologies in any organization. With extensive experience helping hundreds of software...

Australia's complex relationship with its place in the world is reflected in its literature. This has been explored by writers such as Patrick White and Alexis Wright, who have responded to the...

Crete, May 1941, was a desperate hour for British forces in the Mediterranean. Against all odds, Nick Everard and his crew faced an unrelenting Luftwaffe assault on their destroyer, Tuareg. Their...

A complete collection of the Guardians of Childhood books brings together five legendary figures from different worlds. This paperback boxed set reveals their origins and the epic battle that united...

User Stories Applied for Agile Software Development provides a practical approach to writing user stories and integrating them into your development lifecycle. By following Mike Cohn's blueprint,...

Pandas for Everyone Python Data Analysis is a comprehensive guide to managing and automating data analysis with the Pandas library in Python. With this book, you can rapidly automate and perform...

Large-scale Scrum: More with LeSS by Craig Larman and Bas Vodde offers practical guidance for large development organizations seeking to adopt agile practices. By distilling over a decade of...

Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams by Lisa Crispin and Janet Gregory provides essential insights into the role of testers in agile development. This comprehensive guide...

A hardcover edition of Ernest Hemingway's landmark novel, published in 2022. This Contemporary Classics edition is a modernist masterpiece that tracks the lives of American expatriates in post-World...

Leverage the "serverless mindset" to build and deploy software faster, better, and with less expense. This guide by Joseph Emison shows how to harness the power of serverless computing for maximum...

Essential Scrum is a comprehensive guide to the Scrum process, providing a single-source reference for team members, managers, and executives. Written by Kenneth S. Rubin, a leading Scrum coach and...

Leverage Sprint Goals to Supercharge Teamwork and Build Winning Products This concise guide helps you deliver exceptional value by aligning your team behind clear goals that drive real outcomes,...

The Great Age of the English Essay: An Anthology by Denise Gigante brings together some of the most significant periodical essays from 18th-century England. This collection showcases the genre's...

API Design Patterns for a Sustainable Future APIs are a crucial component of modern innovation and digital transformation, enabling breakthroughs in organizations and ecosystems of all kinds...

Balancing Coupling in Software Design: Universal Design Principles for Architecting Modular Software SystemsUnderstanding coupling is crucial for creating modular, evolvable, and resilient software...

Nancy Addison's comprehensive guide to a healthy vegetarian lifestyle is a valuable resource for anyone looking to adopt a plant-based diet. With its well-researched nutritional information and over...

Get started with Large Language Models (LLMs) and unlock their full potential. Sinan Ozdemir's Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models provides a practical, step-by-step guide to working with...

Get started with large language models like Llama 3, Claude 3, and GPT family with this practical guide. Sinan Ozdemir shares step-by-step instructions, best practices, real-world case studies, and...

The Practice Of The Presence Of God: A Guide to a Holy LifeThis collection of conversations and letters offers insight into the spiritual practices of Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century monk from...

There really was a St. Nicholas - a fourth-century bishop in Asia Minor who has become synonymous with generosity and kindness. This charming collection presents little-known legends and tales from...

The Brede Intermediate Lifeboats: A History of Design and Development. This book tells the story of the RNLI's 33ft Brede Intermediate Lifeboats, a class of lifeboat designed for smaller vessels...

The History of England's Cathedrals by Nicholas Orme is a comprehensive account of the country's most iconic buildings, stretching from Roman times to the present day. This book provides a complete...

Nicholas Monsarrat's memoir, My Brother Denys, is a poignant and introspective account of his life and relationships. The book offers a unique insight into the author's experiences and the people who...

Basic Reliability: An Introduction to Reliability EngineeringThis comprehensive guide to Reliability Engineering is written by Nicholas Summerville, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience...

Counting Miracles is a heart-wrenching yet uplifting novel from Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of The Notebook. When a stranger arrives in Asheboro, he's forced to confront the past he's...

Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi is a vivid and unvarnished account of the life of a mobster, offering a unique insight into the world of organized crime. The book chronicles the highs and lows of a...

The Brave by Nicholas Evans Forty years after a traumatic event, Tommy Bedford must confront his past when his son is charged with murder. A story of family, loyalty and the power of the human...

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks is a heart-wrenching and uplifting story about discovery and loss. When Maggie reflects on her past, she is forced to confront the choices she made and the love she left...

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution: A previously unknown collaboration between Sigmund Freud and Sherlock Holmes, as recorded by Dr. John H. Watson. This book reveals the detective's true whereabouts during...

The Dowel Arrow Handbook by Nicholas Tomihama is a comprehensive guide for those looking to create their own arrows for target archery and hunting. With the quality of dowels decreasing over time,...

The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas Monsarrat When war suddenly descended on Malta, Father Salvatore, a simple priest, found himself caring for a flood of homeless and starving people seeking shelter...

A beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar, its history, production, and joys, from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world's leading...

The Shallows: How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Think, Read and Remember The Internet has a profound impact on our daily lives, and its effects on our minds are just as significant. In this...

The Annotated I Caught Crippen by Nicholas Connell is a detailed account of the 1910 investigation that made Chief Inspector Walter Dew a household name. Dew's memoir, first published in 1938, is a...

Ian Fleming: The Complete Man A fresh and authoritative portrait of the man behind James Bond, drawing on unprecedented access to the Fleming family papers. This biography sheds new light on the life...

Treasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men who Stole the World The global economy's most powerful secret is revealed in this gripping exposé. Tax havens, where billions of dollars are laundered and...

Music: A Very Short Introduction by Nicholas Cook This book explores the history of music and thinking about music, focusing on its social and cultural dimensions. Drawing on a wide range of...

Nicholas Poullis's latest book offers a comprehensive guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere and accuracy. With a focus on harnessing classic watercolor techniques, Poullis shares...

Nicholas Eberstadt's Men without Work sheds light on a crisis that has been quietly unfolding in modern America. Despite low unemployment rates, over six million prime-age men were neither working...

GCSE 9-1 Geography AQA Exam Practice: Grades 7-9 Second Edition by Nicholas Rowles This updated workbook provides support and practice for students aiming for Grades 7-9 at GCSE. It breaks down how...

The Complete Tutankhamun by Nicholas Reeves is a revised and expanded edition of the landmark book on the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. First discovered in 1922, the tomb's treasures have...

Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the MarketsThis book challenges the idea that success is solely the result of skill and strategy, instead suggesting that luck plays a...

The Reaper's Greatest Missions: A Sniper's Art of Elimination Nicholas Irving, a legendary special operations sniper, shares his most significant and previously untold missions in this gripping...

Silver Linings: An Introduction to Silverpoint Drawing by Banjie Getsinger Nicholas is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and materials of silverpoint drawing. This book provides a thorough...

Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily LifeNassim Nicholas Taleb challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility. He...

Key Ideas in Trusts Law by Nicholas McBride provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of trusts law, making it easier for students to grasp a complex subject. The book begins by explaining the...

The Black Swan: Second Edition The Impact of the Highly Improbable: With a new section: "On Robustness and Fragility" A groundbreaking exploration of everything we know about what we don't know, this...

The Goblin Emperor is a gripping tale of power, politics, and identity. After years of exile, Maia, the youngest son of the Emperor, is thrust into the treacherous world of the Imperial Court when...

Antifragile Things that Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a thought-provoking exploration of how to thrive in an uncertain world. Taleb identifies a category of things that not only...

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable The concept of the black swan has profound implications for our understanding of the world. A black swan is a highly improbable event with three...

Cold Reading Technique: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Psychic Readings The world of psychics has become increasingly popular, with many seeking advice, guidance, and a glimpse into the future...

The Romanov Family's Final Years Through the Writings of Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant periods in modern history. Grand Duchess Tatiana...

Gordon Lightfoot: A Life in Song Gordon Lightfoot is a legendary musician whose songs have inspired and enchanted fans for over fifty years. From tender ballads like "Beautiful" to historical laments...

Vick "The Reaper" Harwood is back, but not in the way you'd expect. After a brief respite in Mexico, he's drawn back into a world of death and destruction by a mysterious entity known as THE BOARD...

Improv quilting is more than just a creative outlet - it's a way to express yourself, tell a story, and connect with others. In "Use and Ornament", author Nick Ball explores the history and future of...

Develop strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History with this comprehensive resource for OCR's British period studies and enquiries.This title explores the reigns of the Tudor monarchs...

Key to success in OCR AS/A-level History lies in effective revision. This proven formula combines key content coverage with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to help students...

Discover the art of working with meat. This comprehensive cookbook covers everything you need to know, from buying and preparing to cooking and serving. With over 250 recipes, you'll learn how to...

The Secrets of the Seven Metals This book explores the idea that traditional metals are connected to and influenced by the planets, challenging the traditional dualism that has been used in science...

A poignant love story set against the backdrop of a bygone era, The Notebook tells the tale of two young souls whose love endures despite the passage of time. In 1946, Noah Calhoun, a man haunted by...

This book provides up-to-date multiple choice questions in occupational medicine, developed using information from recent international publications and guidelines.It is designed to support students...

Culpeper's Complete Herbal Illustrated and Annotated Edition is a revised and beautifully designed guide to herbal remedies, updated for the modern era. First published over 360 years ago, this...

Build something together with your family. This book offers 15 fun and creative woodworking projects that are perfect for beginners. From simple blocks for children to shelves for storage, each...

Father Christmas needs a wee. He's been drinking drinks since half past three. At each different house that he visits, he drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long, he really,...

The Kurdish (Sorani) Dictionary & Phrasebook Romanized Sorani-English English-Sorani is a comprehensive resource for those interested in the Kurdish language. With an estimated 15 million speakers...

Woody's adventure takes a thrilling turn in this exciting retelling of the hit film. When Woody is taken away, it's up to his toy friends to rescue him. But now that he's met new friends, will he...

The Notebook is a heart-wrenching love story that has captured the hearts of many. Set in post-World War II North Carolina, it tells the tale of a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart...

The true story of love, marriage, adultery, murder, and revenge, Mafia-style, is told in this account of the mob's loss of control over the casino gambling industry of Las Vegas. Frank "Lefty"...

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's speeches and interviews have long been highly regarded in the Arab world, but now they are available in English for the first time. Newly translated from the Arabic, "Voice...

Ralph is a child genius who loves learning, but his school days are marred by bullying from a gang called 'the crew'. The pranks start innocently, but escalate to chasing Ralph home and throwing...

This OCR A-level History Workbook provides a step-by-step guide to writing a successful topic-based essay, helping students to build the required skills and track their progress. By breaking down the...

A Posthumous Memoir of John H. Watson, M.D. In the spring of 1895, a series of bizarre and gruesome events shook the heart of London's theater district. A critic was found murdered, a lawsuit sparked...

The Life and Death of Paul McCartney, 1942-66 A Very English Mystery by Nick Kollerstrom A mysterious event in the history of rock and roll has sparked an underground culture, with rumors circulating...

The Vision of God is a spiritual guidebook that explores the nature of the divine and the Christian experience. Written by a Christian mystic, this book provides a path for believers to move beyond...

The Queen's Knickers is a charming story about a little girl's imagination and her thoughts about the Queen's wardrobe choices.As the Queen prepares for a busy year of events, a young girl wonders...

Python by Example: Learn to Program in 150 Challenges Discover the power of Python programming with this engaging guide. Breaking down the skills into clear step-by-step chunks, it explains the...

The Everyday Blacksmith is a comprehensive guide to blacksmithing, covering the basics of safety, equipment, and techniques, as well as a diverse range of essential projects. This book is a valuable...

Burton G. Malkiel's A Random Walk Down Wall Street is a seminal work that challenged the conventional wisdom on investing in the stock market. First published in 1973, Malkiel's book remains a...

Tennis Elbow Pain: Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments for Lateral EpicondylitisThis comprehensive guide aims to educate and support individuals suffering from tennis elbow, helping them recover and...