930 results for 'Buxton, Nicholas'

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Just Meditation offers a straightforward approach to learning and practicing meditation, making it accessible to everyone. Nicholas Buxton explains meditation in clear terms, covering what it is, how...

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...

British Horror Cinema of the 1980s is a fascinating and diverse topic, and "Dead or Alive" is the first book-length study to explore it in depth. This book examines the genre movie production in the...

A comprehensive collection of Greek myths brings to life the origins of the Greek gods and their dominion over the world of humankind. This collection of fantastical stories features a potent...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Discover the hidden history of Britain's secret tunnels, chambers, and passageways. This fascinating book explores the mysterious and often forgotten architecture of the past, revealing a treasure...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

Build your own dependable archery bow with minimal equipment and space. PVC plumbing pipe offers a unique opportunity for archers of all experience levels to create a solidly performing bow. This...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

In the rural Italian village of Lazzarini Boscarino, life has lost its luster. The once-thriving community is now a shadow of its former self, with tourists only stopping by for directions and the...

Ramble Book is a tender and hilarious memoir from Adam Buxton, exploring the ups and downs of his life, from childhood to adulthood. With wit and self-awareness, Buxton shares stories of parenthood,...

Nicholaa de la Haye's remarkable story is one that needs to be told. In 1217, at the age of 60, she endured a three-month siege, resisting English rebel barons and their French allies. Her strength...

The Magic Man and His Dementia Adventure by Angie Buxton-King is a thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities. This poignant novel delves into the experiences of an individual living with...

Derek Niemann's Birds in a Cage tells the story of four men - Conder, Barrett, Waterston and Buxton - whose wartime experiences shaped them into giants of postwar wildlife conservation. Through...

Nicholas lives in a hollow tree. In the spring, he picks flowers and chases butterflies, and in the summer, watches frogs in the pond.In autumn, he sees animals preparing for winter, and when it...

Sanat Kumara Dictations Through the Messenger Tatyana Nicholaevna Mickushina continues the Masters of Wisdom series, presenting selected Messages from this Great Divine Being. These teachings were...

The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course for BeginnersThis comprehensive language course is designed to provide a solid foundation in basic Russian, with thirty lessons and revision...

The Huntsman's Tale by Ann Swinfen is set in Oxford in late Summer 1353. A group of friends, including Nicholas Elyot, return to his family farm to help with the harvest. However, a deer hunt in...

A traditional Christmas poem, first published in 1823, is presented here. The story takes place on Christmas Eve night and revolves around a father's encounter with St Nicholas as he delivers gifts...

Nicholas Ballantyne seeks to leave his violent past behind in his Himalayan retreat of Glenmire. However, the fragile peace he has achieved is short-lived, as the 1770s bring new threats to India and...

Oxford, Spring 1353. A young bookseller named Nicholas Elyot stumbles upon a shocking discovery: the body of William Farringdon floating in the River Cherwell. Initially, it appears to be a case of...

The European Sultanas of the Ottoman Empire by Anna Ivanova Buxton is an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked role of women in the Ottoman Empire. For over seven centuries, these women played...

The Marsh King's Daughter by Elizabeth Chadwick is a historical novel set in 13th-century England. In this gripping tale, a young man named Nicholas de Caen finds himself at the centre of a...

Gelis by her husband's side once more, Nicholas de Fleury returns to Scotland with a mission to make amends and settle old scores. But his plans are soon set upon by assassins, forcing him to use his...

The Anarchist's Guide to Travel is a practical manual for those who want to adopt a minimalist lifestyle and explore the world on their own terms. This book provides a comprehensive guide to...

The Shamanic Way of the Bee: Ancient Wisdom and Healing Practices of the Bee Masters Discover the ancient tradition of bee shamanism, a mysterious and enigmatic branch of shamanism that exists...

The Fighting Lion By Antoinette George In the tumultuous years following the Napoleonic wars, Nicholas de Bresancourt, Duc de Valenciennes, finds himself entangled in a web of espionage and loyalty...

When Nicholas's dad brings home an alligator, things don't quite go as planned. Crunchbag, the alligator, soon becomes a household pet, causing chaos in the bathroom and on the roof. But despite the...

Abominable Simon by Michael Buxton is a 28-page hardcover book.The story follows an unusual individual with a distinctive name, exploring themes that are both intriguing and thought-provoking.This...

Gambling Lion Part One of the Pride of Lions by Antoinette George is set against the backdrop of war and intrigue in early 19th-century London. In June 1812, Nicholas de Bresancourt, a charismatic...

The world of gin has exploded in recent years, with new brands and distilleries emerging all the time. To navigate this vast array of options, you need a trusted guide. Ian Buxton's latest book is...

Berlin, summer 1994, is a city where past and present collide. A serial killer is targeting gay men in the sweltering city, leaving behind a trail of death. Colin Buxton, like Berlin itself, is...

Fence: Rivals by C.S. Pacat is the latest chapter in Nicholas Cox's journey into competitive fencing. A deadly rival from his past threatens to derail his school's chances of success, forcing...

Something Wicked by Kerry Wilkinson is a gripping thriller about a teenager's disappearance in a small town. Nine months ago, Elaine Carr's only son Nicholas vanished in the woods near his home,...

Goats from a Small Island Grabbing Mallorcan Life by the Horns is a thought-provoking exploration of the unique culture and history of the Balearic Islands. Anna Nicholas delves into the fascinating...

Fence: Rise by C.S. Pacat is the highly anticipated next chapter in this fierce and heartfelt series.The story follows Nicholas and his friends as they celebrate their prestigious invitation to the...

Oxford, Spring 1353. A young bookseller's life is turned upside down when he discovers a student's body floating in the river Cherwell. As Nicholas Elyot delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers...

The dream of a new society has been shattered. General Aleksandr Kerensky's death sets off a chain reaction of chaos and destruction. His brother Nicholas is left to pick up the pieces, but he faces...

A grand house in the Spanish town of San Jorge holds secrets and new beginnings for Mr Harrington Brande and his young son Nicholas. After a painful separation from his wife, Brande seeks to rebuild...

In 1471, Nicholas de Fleury has confounded the powerful courts of Europe - England, France, Burgundy, Venice and Cyprus. His bank, the enigmatic House of Niccolo, is at the heart of the continent's...

Nicholas Dyer, assistant to Sir Christopher Wren, conceals a dark secret in the design of seven London churches. Two and a half centuries later, detective Nicholas Hawksmoor investigates a series of...

The Silent Woman is a gripping Elizabethan whodunnit that sets the stage for a dramatic and suspenseful tale. When a tragic event befalls the company manager of a struggling theatre, Nicholas...

Nicholas and his family are hatching eggs for their school's Easter Fair. However, the eggs keep going missing, and their new rabbits, Saucepan and Nibblewibble, are causing chaos in the garden. A...

A young boy's life is turned upside down when he finds a lost little budgie. As he searches for the bird's owner, he meets his elderly neighbour, Mr Buxton, who seems gruff but kind. But when they...

In 1980, Treive Nicholas arrived in Transkei, South Africa, at the age of 19. This was a year that would change his life forever. With a camera and a bag of dried apricots, he embarked on an...

The Night of WenceslasA chance business trip to Prague becomes a deadly assignment for Nicholas Whistler, a man disillusioned with his life in London. As he navigates the treacherous world of Cold...

The Earl's Unexpected Legacy Nicholas Fairchild is still adjusting to his new role as Earl of Penbrose, a position he never expected to hold. His mother has asked him to host a house party, and...

Elizabeth's reign is reaching its winter, and England's old adversaries are fading. But in a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal. In 1598, Nicholas Shelby, a physician and...

Britannia's Shark: A Naval Fiction Thriller In 1881, the British Empire's power seems unchallengeable, but a group of revolutionaries threaten its economic basis. Their weapon is an invention by a...

Hardened by battle and seasoned by war, four adventurers find themselves caught in the path of one of history's most enigmatic leaders. In 1571, the great naval battle of Lepanto marks a turning...

The Cipher is a dark and unsettling tale of obsession and transformation. When a strange hole appears in a storage room, would-be poet Nicholas and his lover Nakota are drawn into a world of terror...

A Place for God explores the big questions asked by each generation from those of origin and identity to happiness and hope. Pete Nicholas argues that by reinstating God's centrality in our lives, we...

The Norfolk Crane Story by John Buxton is a fascinating account of these magnificent birds.First introduced to Britain in 1850, the crane has since become an iconic symbol of the country's wetlands...

Naomi Westfield has the perfect fiancé - or so it seems. Nicholas Rose holds doors open for her, remembers her restaurant orders, and comes from a prestigious society family. But despite their...

Under the Sky We Make: A hopeful guide to effecting real change in our warming world. Climate scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas argues that individuals can make significant, lasting impact in solving...

The Heiress Bride: A Thrilling Regency Romance with a Dash of Mystery by Madeline Hunter. In this enthralling new love story, an eccentric and wealthy duke bequeaths three seemingly unknown women...

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks A poignant love story of teenage passion and enduring devotion, re-examined through the lens of a lifetime. When two former lovers are reunited at their hometown...

Nicholas's mum is having a baby. This means some big changes are coming their way. His mum is getting bigger and his granny wants to live in the garden. But that's not all, as there's an even bigger...

A Monaco Minute by Kaya Quinsey Holt is a friends-to-lovers F1 romance set in the breathtaking principality. Ten years after their past encounter, Nicholas Stefano and Miranda Thatcher are reunited...

Eleni Gatzoyiannis was arrested, tortured and shot in 1948. Her crime had been to help her children escape from the Communist guerrillas who occupied their village. Eight years old at the time,...

A gripping mystery unfolds in the shadows of the Cold War's end. Maggie Stewart's quiet life as a Master's student at Oxford University becomes entangled with her Russian professor, Nicholas...

Process Metaphysics: An Introduction to Process Philosophy by Nicholas Rescher provides a comprehensive overview of 20th-century American philosophy. Tracing the historical development from ancient...

The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr Nicholas Carr's exploration of how the Internet is changing us has sparked a crucial debate about the impact of technology on...

The competition has been reset. Seiji and Jesse's story continues in this new installment of the Fence series. A mystery fencer arrives at Halverton, the prestigious fencing training camp,...

A Traitor in the Family by Nicholas Searle is a gripping tale of shocking betrayal. When Bridget O'Neill glimpses a chance at a new life, free from her husband's violent world, she must confront the...

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks is a poignant love story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of true devotion. In 1958, Landon Carter's life takes an unexpected...