451 results for 'Chuta, Edith'

On September 30, 1962, a small group of federal marshals faced off against thousands of white civilians in Oxford, Mississippi, in what would become one of the most significant conflicts between...

Carter's Conundrums Book 1 of Meredith Pink's Adventures in Egypt by Fiona Deal. When English tourist Meredith Pink finds herself locked in the Howard Carter museum for the night, she unwittingly...

The Music Man: The Story Behind Meredith Willson's Iconic MusicalThis behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Meredith Willson's beloved musical, The Music Man, offers an intimate glimpse into the...

The History of the School's Integration During the Civil Rights Movement at the University of Mississippi is a detailed account of the pivotal events that led to the desegregation of one of America's...

The 'Meredith Effect' How a Soviet Spy Helped Change the Course of WWII by Peter Spring. In 1930s Britain, aircraft designers faced a daunting challenge: how to cool engines without increasing drag...

Edith's world was turned upside down when her husband Julius, swept off his feet by love at first sight, began to vanish into the shadows of Nazi Germany. As the laws that stripped Jews of their...

Coloring Book of Whimsical Fairies in Fantasy Fashion Enjoy coloring beautiful fairies dressed in the ruffles, ribbons and lace of fantasy fashions by fairy artist Meredith Dillman. This coloring...

Edith Fairchild's life was poised to take a dramatic turn in 1891. Her husband Benedict had recently inherited Spindrift House near Port Isaac, and Edith was inspired by the glorious Cornish light...

Snobs A Novel by Julian Fellowes A deliciously malicious portrait of upper-class society, this novel follows Edith Lavery as she navigates the complexities of 'good' society. With her attractive...

Edith's life is a jumble of siblings and responsibilities. Growing up in Depression-era Baltimore, she feels lost among her twelve brothers and sisters.A kind teacher encourages Edith to be a teacher...

The Hotel du Lac is a dignified establishment, welcoming those who value tradition and refinement. Here, Edith Hope, a romantic novelist with modest dreams, finds herself in a rarefied atmosphere,...

Death in Perugia by John Follain is a gripping account of one of the most infamous murder cases of the 21st century. In November 2007, the body of British student Meredith Kercher was found in her...

Discover the art of air frying with over 130 new recipes. Meredith Laurence's Air Fry Everything cookbook shows you how to create restaurant-style dishes at home, without added fat or calories. From...

Edith Wharton's Mr Jones is part of a series of small books reviving a charming Christmas tradition. During long, dark nights, people have gathered to share eerie tales, adding a supernatural shiver...

Edith Rossiter's disappearance from Taviscombe's nursing home is a mystery that requires careful investigation. As a close friend and amateur detective, Mrs Sheila Malory sets out to uncover the...

A Motor-Flight Through France by Edith WhartonOriginally published in 1908, this travelogue combines Edith Wharton's prose, love for travel and affinity for France to produce a compelling account of...

Edith Stoker's life is one of quiet desperation. Her father's obsession with building a wall in their backyard has created a prison of sorts, isolating her from the world outside. But when she begins...

The President's Wife: A Novel by Tracey Enerson Wood In this gripping historical novel, Edith Bolling takes on a role that was never intended for her - the presidency. After marrying President...

Edith Blais recounts her 450 days spent in captivity in the Sahara Desert, a harrowing experience that tested her humanity and will to survive. Her story begins with a chance encounter with Luca in a...

Robert is told by old Edith Sorrel that he can do anything. But Robert knows better - he's just a school geek. Yet, something compels him to visit Chance House, where a boy once fell to his death...

The Halfpenny Girls at Christmas by Maggie Mason is a heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg face new...

The Handfasted Wife by Carol McGrath is an epic adventure story of love, loss, survival and reconciliation set against the backdrop of the Norman Conquest. In 1066, Edith Swanneck's life is turned...

Edith Södergran's Complete Poems is a groundbreaking collection of visionary poetry that has been hailed as Finland's greatest modern poet. Written in Swedish, her poems are characterized by their...

This collection of short stories offers richly varied glimpses into the life of its author. Edith Aron's concise narratives take us on a journey through four continents, from the streets of Buenos...

A gorgeous love story with more than a touch of magical realism unfolds in this enchanting tale. Edith's life is one of isolation and confinement, but it is also filled with the promise of love and...

Stick Cat: Two Cats and a Baby is the latest hilarious adventure from Tom Watson. When their owners get married, Stick Cat and his best friend Edith live together in the same apartment. But with the...

Eva Figes recounts her family's harrowing experience fleeing Nazi Germany as a child, and the unexpected reunion with their former housemaid Edith ten years later. Edith's story is one of survival...

Edith Mayhew's life has been marked by loss and longing since her sister Betty vanished in 1942. Years later, as she prepares to sell her beloved Tea Planter's Club, Edith discovers a cache of...

The Fading of the Light by Charlotte Betts is a beautifully evocative family drama set in 1902 Cornwall. Edith Fairchild has built a thriving artists' community at Spindrift House, but her life is...

Edith's diary is a poignant and powerful exploration of loneliness. At 86 years old, she is dying from the isolation that has defined her life. This intimate and deeply personal account offers a...

Catherine Ryan Hyde's novel My Name is Anton tells the story of sacrifice and enduring love. In 1965, eighteen-year-old Anton Addison-Rice is still recovering from a tragic accident that took the...

Set against the stunning backdrop of Cornwall in 1891, The Light Within Us is a beautifully evocative multi-generational family drama that explores the complexities of love, art and identity.Talented...

Surrender to the Highlander Highland Brides by Lynsay SandsA captivating romance unfolds as Edith Drummond awakens in a castle overrun by rugged Highlanders, only to discover she's being slowly...

Bullied by everyone around her for years, Mavis Jackson's life has been marked by hardship and struggle. When her father leaves home to overcome his addiction, she is forced to fend for herself.Enter...

Set against the backdrop of war and social change, Letting in the Light is a beautifully evocative family drama that explores the complexities of love, loyalty and community.The story follows Edith...

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home by Denise Kiernan. In the late 19th century, a grand estate was built on 125,000 acres of North...

Three Novels of New York: A Collection of Edith Wharton's Most Beloved WorksEdith Wharton's three greatest novels come together in this deluxe edition, featuring a new introduction by Jonathan...

Why Translation Matters by Edith Grossman is a thought-provoking exploration of the cultural importance of translation and its role in shaping our understanding of literature.The translator's art, as...

Edith Grossman's translation of Exemplary Novels brings Cervantes's masterful short stories to English-language readers. This collection of twelve novellas showcases the breadth of Cervantes's...

Ava's life in Dublin takes an unexpected turn when she moves to Hong Kong in search of exciting experiences. There, she meets Julian, a charming British banker who offers her a taste of luxury and a...

Stick Cat: Cats in the City by Tom Watson is a humorous and action-packed rescue mission. When Stick Cat's best friend Edith visits her apartment, he discovers trouble brewing across the alley...

Edith Wharton's Old New York offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century America. These novellas showcase her compassionate and ironic vision, revealing the complexities of a society...

Stick Cat: Two Catch a Thief by Tom Watson is a humorous tale featuring stick-figure drawings that will leave you smiling. When strange noises start coming from the ceiling, Stick Cat and his friend...

The Mysteries of Glass by Sue Gee is set in 1860 and follows Richard Allen, a young curate who travels to a small hamlet outside Hereford. There, he falls passionately in love with Susannah Beddoes,...

Edith's memories of her life before the asylum are hazy, but her longing for a truth beyond her confinement is palpable. Fifteen years after being sent to Seacliff Lunatic Asylum, she has few...

The Village begins on the day the war ended, with two women, Edith and Wendy, spending the night at the Red Cross Post as they always have. As dawn breaks, they linger over their usual routine,...

Edith Graham's ordinary life is about to become extraordinary. In 1946, she finds herself in war-torn Germany, recruited to draw elusive Nazis out of hiding. As she delves deeper into the truth, the...

Edith Maynard-Livingstone's marriage to Basil has become comfortable, but not necessarily fulfilling. After growing up in poverty in rural Jamaica, she values stability above all else. When an old...

The Ancient Greeks Ten Ways They Shaped the Modern World by Edith Hall Discover how the ancient Greeks' unique traits shaped Western civilization. From democracy to rational science, and from poetry...

Edith Goodnough's life has been shaped by tragedy and hardship. Her childhood was marked by violence and loss, leaving her with a deep-seated need for family protection. As she grew older, this...

Finn Ackerman returns to his hometown of Three Rivers after ten years away, seeking a fresh start. He's looking forward to being welcomed home by the community, but what he finds instead is Edith...

Edith Wharton's The Custom of the Country is a thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of life in the American upper class during the Gilded Age. Written by one who drew upon her...

A Herstory of Economics by Edith Kuiper presents a groundbreaking perspective on the history of economic thought. For too long, the story of economics has been told from a male-dominated viewpoint,...

Bewitched by Edith Wharton is a haunting short story that showcases the author's mastery of atmospheric tension and subtle horror. Set in a decaying mansion, the tale gradually reveals its secrets,...

Edith Amy Pierce's life story is one of resilience and determination. Settling for an easy life was not part of her plan, even in her late 80s.She lived through the horrors of the Second World War in...

The Dress Doctor by Edith Head and Jane Kesner Ardmore is a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Paramount's fashion chief. This autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the world of Hollywood...

A newly rich American couple purchases an ancient manor house in England, seeking solitude. Their grounds are interrupted by a mysterious stranger, who vanishes shortly after. The wife's subsequent...

Edith Stein's theological anthropology offers great promise for understanding the human being in an era when this question is often misunderstood. In "Human and Divine Being", Donald Wallenfang...

Edith and Ada run Jimmy's Hope House, a refuge for unmarried mothers in London's East End. Both are struggling to overcome their past traumas. Edith, a doctor, offers free medical help to the poor,...

Annie Edith Landau was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on Jerusalem's cultural and social landscape. From 1899 until her death in 1945, she taught English at the Evelina de Rothschild...

The world's first modern novel, Don Quixote, is now available in a deluxe paperback edition. Edith Grossman's English translation of the Spanish masterpiece is a worthwhile read for anyone interested...

Edith Fairchild's life has been shaped by the absence of her husband, Benedict, who left their children and her when they were babies. Now, as their children approach adulthood, Edith and her...

The Halfpenny Girls at War by Maggie Mason is a heartwarming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. As war approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg fear for the safety of their...

The Swan Daughter by Carol McGrath In 11th century England, a true tale of elopement, love and courage unfolds. After the death of her aunt, Dowager Queen Edith, Gunnhild's future is uncertain. Will...

The Return of Ulysses: A Cultural History of Homer's Odyssey by Edith Hall Edith Hall explores the enduring appeal of Homer's epic, tracing its remarkable resilience to adaptation over three thousand...

Un país con tu nombre tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two people who live in a small, abandoned village. Jon, an elephant caretaker at the local zoo, and Edith, a widow living with...

A complex marriage is formed when two couples meet at a social gathering. Utchka and her husband are drawn to Severin Winter, who has recently met his wife Edith. As their relationships intertwine,...

Set against the lush backdrop of rural Massachusetts, Summer tells the story of Charity Royall's desperate bid for freedom from her stifling life. When a young city architect visits for the summer,...

George H. A. Clowes was a pivotal figure in the development of insulin production at the Eli Lilly Company. This biography, written by his grandson, presents his scientific achievements and also...

Twenty years after a baby was stolen from her push-chair, a woman is murdered in a care home. The two crimes are somehow linked, and a good bad girl may be the key to discovering the truth.Edith, an...

Edith Nesbit: A Life of Contrasts Eleanor Fitzsimons reveals the complex and fascinating life story of Edith Nesbit, author of beloved children's classics such as The Railway Children. Born into a...

The Story of the Amulet is the final instalment in Edith Nesbit's beloved "Psammead" series. In this captivating tale, Anthea, Cyril, Robert, Jane and their companions re-encounter the sand fairy,...

Three women, each with their own story to tell, have been left reeling from the same betrayal. Lady Eleanor Cresswell, Edith Westerham, and Lucille Belloes were all married to Bruce Nolan for his...

La bailarina de Auschwitz : una inspiradora historia de valentía y supervivencia by Edith Eva Eger. At sixteen, Edith Eva Eger was forced to leave her home in Hungary with her family after the Nazis...

Ethan Frome, a novella by Edith Wharton, tells the story of life at a remote Massachusetts farm. The household is managed by Mattie Silver, who keeps house for Etham and his wife Zeena, her cousin...

The story of the Five Children and their adventures continues as they face the challenges of war. When the First World War breaks out, the children's lives are disrupted in different ways. Cyril is...

A Questionable Death and Other Historical Quaker Midwife Mysteries by Edith Maxwell is a collection of short stories featuring Rose Carroll, a Quaker midwife in late 19th century New England. This...

Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize by Margo Rabb is a witty and whimsical mystery about self-discovery. After being bullied one too many times, 16-year-old Lucy is sent to New York City to care for an...

Lost Bread is a powerful and poignant memoir that recounts the author's experiences as a young Jewish girl living in Hungary during World War II. Edith Bruck's remarkable story follows her journey...

The Loft Generation: From the de Koonings to Twombly; Portraits and Sketches, 1942-2011 by Edith Schloss is a memoir that offers an invaluable account of the mid-twentieth-century New York School of...

Edith Gassion, known to all as 'Piaf', continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary life. This new version of Piaf vividly captures the glamour and squalor of...

Burntcoat by Sarah HallAs her life draws to an end, celebrated sculptor Edith Harkness prepares for her final days in the studio above. Below, the space is a crucible of memories and desire.It was...

The Sunflower Story by Edith L. Heiskell is a heartwarming tale about self-discovery and individuality.A sunflower struggling to find its place in the world has a chance encounter with the sun, which...

A Death at Seascape House is a charming British cozy mystery novel by Emma Jameson. On the idyllic island of St. Morwenna, librarian Jemima Jago returns to her childhood home to catalogue Cornwall's...

The Halfpenny Girls by Maggie Mason is a heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. In 1937, three young girls - Alice, Edith, and Marg - face hardships every...

The House of Mirth is a biting satire of the social elite in early 20th-century New York. Edith Wharton's masterpiece follows the tragic story of Lily Bart, a beautiful and ambitious young woman who...

Haiku Master Buson presents the work of this influential haiku poet in English for the first time. Buson is one of three Japanese masters of the haiku, alongside Basho and Issa.The collection...

Christmas for the District NursesA poignant and evocative tale set against the backdrop of World War II, this novel explores the challenges faced by district nurses in the East End of London during...

The Custom of the Country by Edith WhartonA scathing yet personal examination of the modern upper class, this novel follows Undine Spragg's ambitious social ascent from New York to Europe.Through her...

Edith Pearlman's collected stories are a masterful exploration of life's complexities. Spanning four decades of writing, these tales reveal a unique sensibility shot through with wit, lucidity and...

The House of MirthA tragic tale of social climbing and missed opportunity, Edith Wharton's 1905 novel follows Lily Bart as she navigates the treacherous world of New York high society.With beauty,...

First published in 1933, Occult Theocrasy Vol. 1 is a comprehensive exploration of secret societies and occult philosophy.This two-part work, written by Edith Starr Miller, Lady Queenborough, offers...

First published in 2017, High Albania offers a unique insight into the culture and customs of Northern Albania as it was in the early 20th century.Written by Victorian anthropologist and travel...

The Age of Innocence (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) by Edith Wharton Set against the backdrop of high society in New York City during the Gilded Age, this novel tells the story of Newland...

Fear: A Collection of Ghost StoriesRoald Dahl presents a chilling selection of 14 classic ghost stories, chosen by him himself. If you enjoy being scared, these spine-chilling tales will have you...

Edith Starr Miller's Occult Theocrasy Vol. 2 is a comprehensive exploration of secret societies and occult philosophy.Originally published in 1933, this two-volume set provides a wealth of...

The Growth of Firms, Middle East Oil and Other Essays by Edith Penrose A collection of essays that explore the connections between seemingly disparate subjects. Penrose examines the growth of firms,...

Based on the sensational true story of Alma Rattenbury, who went on trial with her 18-year-old lover for the murder of her husband, this novel explores the complexities of love, betrayal, guilt and...

Don Quixote, widely regarded as the world's first modern novel, is a humorous and tragic tale of adventure. The story follows the famous knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his loyal squire,...

For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs by Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer provides guidance and support for teenagers dealing with a parent's addiction. This book answers common questions...