1380 results for 'Compton, Virginia'

Accelerating Health Care Transformation with Lean and Innovation: The Virginia Mason ExperienceThis book describes how Virginia Mason Medical Center has successfully integrated innovative structures,...

All the Lives We Ever Lived: Seeking Solace in Virginia WoolfA deeply personal exploration of family, loss and homecoming, this book weaves together memoir, literary criticism and biography to shed...

Bare Knees: The Life and Films of Virginia Lee Corbin Virginia Lee Corbin was one of Hollywood's most popular child stars in the late 1910s. Her mother managed her career, helping her maintain...

Explore Virginia Beach with this charming board book. Take a tour along the famous Boardwalk, visit the iconic Cape Henry lighthouse and Neptune's Park, or head to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine...

Reconsidering Virginia Woolf's work for the 21st century, this collection of eleven essays explores coevolution, duality and contradiction. Divided into five parts, it examines the subjective,...

This intimate and unguarded account offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. Edited and with a Preface by Anne Olivier Bell, this...

Spanning from 1925 to 1930, this volume of Virginia Woolf's diary chronicles a pivotal period in her life and literary career. During these years, she published four of her most celebrated works: Mrs...

The Waves is a poetic and experimental novel that explores the human experience through the thoughts and interior soliloquies of its six characters. Set against the backdrop of the sea, the story...

Virginia Hall was a remarkable woman who played a crucial role in World War II. This biography tells her inspiring story.Born into a wealthy family, Virginia Hall grew up with a strong sense of...

Colonel John Singleton Mosby, known as the Gray Ghost, is one of the most famous figures in Northern Virginia's Civil War history. Despite a tumultuous childhood and early struggles, Mosby rose...

The Florida Brigade in Lee's Army of Northern Virginia is a comprehensive study of the units from Florida that served in Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Based on over...

This collection brings together Virginia Woolf's most insightful and thought-provoking works on literature and writing. Woolf explores a diverse range of subjects, from the intricacies of American...

The Virginia Venture: A Fresh Perspective on English Society and American Colonization By Misha Ewen, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2022 This groundbreaking study sheds new light on the role of...

The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Tragedy of Virginian Colonial Frontier In the summer of 1786, a devastating attack on a settler's household in Virginia left a trail of death and destruction. Captain...

Virginia Woolf's tragic death in 1941 was just the beginning of a mystery. Six decades later, landscape designer Jo Bellamy discovers Virginia's last diary at Sissinghurst Castle, its first entry...

This volume of Virginia Woolf's diary spans 1931 to 1935, a period marked by personal loss and external turmoil. As she navigates the complexities of her writing life and the changing world around...

Birds of Virginia Field Guide by Stan Tekiela is a comprehensive guide to identifying birds in the state. With 146 species organized by color, this field guide makes it easy to identify birds you...

Harvena Richter's groundbreaking study offers a unique insight into Virginia Woolf's inner world and her innovative approach to novel-writing. This in-depth exploration reveals new aspects of Woolf's...

Bacon's Rebellion, 1676-1677: A Study of Race, Class, and Frontier Conflict in Colonial Virginia In the early seventeenth century, the Chesapeake region of Virginia became a hub for a multiracial...

This fourth edition of a renowned compendium of family histories in Virginia genealogy marks a significant milestone in the field. Edited by the leading authority on Virginia genealogy, John...

Virginia Lee Burton's timeless stories have been entertaining children and families for over sixty years. This collection brings together four of her most popular tales, each featuring complete and...

Exploring the intersection of Virginia Woolf's work and contemporary art and literature, this collection of essays delves into the ways in which her ideas continue to influence and inspire new...

The Origins of Proslavery Christianity: White and Black Evangelicals in Colonial and Antebellum Virginia by Charles F. Irons In 18th-century Virginia, black and white evangelicals often worshipped...

A remarkable story of courage and sacrifice, Virginia d'Albert-Lake's diary and memoir recounts her experiences as an American woman in the French Resistance during World War II.Born in Ohio and...

Statute Law in Colonial Virginia Governors, Assemblymen, and the Revisals that Forged the Old Dominion by Warren M. Billings. Between 1632 and 1748, the General Assembly of Virginia made seven...

This diary chronicles the life of Virginia Woolf from January 1915, a time when she was poised to publish her first novel, The Voyage Out. Over the next four years, Woolf would go on to publish...

A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII's Most Dangerous Spy by Sonia Purnell is a meticulously researched and gripping history that reads like a thriller. In September...

Two years have passed since the bloody uprising in Ireland and Prime Minister Pitt looks to Catholic emancipation to heal the wounds. However, feelings are running high and there are those who will...

Virginia Woolf and the Problem of the Subject explores how Woolf's most experimental writing was not a rejection of social commitment, but rather a feminist subversion of patriarchal norms.This study...

The Hogarth Press and the Networks of Modernism explores the relationships forged by Leonard and Virginia Woolf through their publishing venture. This collection of essays delves into the impact of...

A 2023 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist. This autobiographical picture book tells the story of Yolanda Gladden and her community, who lived through the shutdown of public schools in...

The Girl Prince: A Prank that Provoked Debate and Reveal of a Troubling Legacy. In February 1910, Virginia Woolf played a famous prank on the British military. Blackening her face and masquerading as...

Discover the wild bounty of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. through the changing seasons.This full-color guide reveals the edible plants and healthful herbs that can be found in these...

The Battle of the Wilderness in Myth and Memory Reconsidering Virginia's Most Notorious Civil War Battlefield by Adam Petty. Historian Adam Petty examines how myths about the Wilderness, a pivotal...

Trailblazing Women Printmakers Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios and the Folly Cove Designers is a comprehensive history of one of America's longest-running block printing collectives, founded by...

Orlando: A Biography offers a unique perspective on Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece through an in-depth examination of individual sentences. This collection of 16 original essays explores the...

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a play that challenges conventional norms. At its core, it is a love story about two people navigating the complexities of a long-term relationship...

Rural Hours: The Country Lives of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Rosamond LehmannThree women, three countries, one transformative journey. In 1917, Virginia Woolf sought refuge in the...

A People's Guide to Richmond and Central Virginia is an alternative guidebook that explores the region's history through the perspectives of diverse communities. It highlights movements,...

Forced Founders: Indians, Debtors, Slaves, and the Making of the American Revolution in VirginiaThis provocative reinterpretation of one of America's most well-known events challenges the traditional...

Published in 1925, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway is widely regarded as one of her most outstanding works of modernist fiction. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the complexity and depth of...

This work provides valuable insights into the Tyrrell and Terrell family's history in Virginia and their English and Norman ancestors. As it is now in the public domain, you are free to copy and...

Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Avant-garde explores the intersection of art and politics in early 20th-century Europe. During a period marked by two world wars and rising threats of...

Discover the authentic experience of Virginia USA with insider tips from a local. This Greater Than a Tourist guide offers expert advice on how to explore the state like a true resident, rather than...

West Virginia Wildlife is a portable and beautifully illustrated guide to the state's diverse wildlife. Featuring 140 common species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes,...

The Battle of New Market in the Shenandoah Valley is a pivotal moment in American history. In May 1864, Union General Ulysses S. Grant launched a spring campaign to turn Robert E. Lee's strategic...

This collection presents two of Virginia Woolf's most profound and innovative works, showcasing her mastery of narrative form and deep exploration of human experience. At its heart is The Years, a...

On May 4, 1864, Ulysses Grant began his campaign to destroy Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. With a superior force and resources, Grant aimed to crush the Confederate army rather than...

A Passionate Apprentice: The Early Journals, 1897-1909These early journals chronicle Virginia Woolf's remarkable journey from adolescence to established writer. Edited and with a Preface and...

Virginia Woolf's short stories are a masterclass in experimentation and innovation. This collection showcases her unique style and form, shimmering with a peculiar genius that is both captivating and...

The Last Great Senator: Robert C. Byrd's Encounters with Eleven U.S. Presidents By David Corbin, published by West Virginia University Press in 2015. This book presents a fascinating portrait of...

The Freedom to Marry Loving v. Virginia is a story that changed the law of race and marriage in America. In 1958, Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving, two young lovers from Caroline County, Virginia,...

A comprehensive study guide to two of Virginia Woolf's most celebrated works, Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse. This in-depth resource provides an exploration of the author's life, writing style,...

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a story of love and revenge. The story revolves around Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a young man adopted into her family when he was just a boy. After...

Thirty-one essays presented at the twentieth annual international conference on Virginia Woolf come together in this collection to explore her complex engagement with the natural world. This diverse...

The End of the War in Virginia: A Fresh Perspective Petersburg to Appomattox is a collection of essays that re-examines the final days of fighting in the Civil War's eastern theater. This volume...

Virginia Giuffre's life was forever changed by sexual abuse at just seven years old. Her childhood ended abruptly as she struggled to cope with her new reality.After being rescued from a violent...

The US Navy's Fast-Attack Submarines, Vol. 2 Seawolf Class (SSN-21) and Virginia Class (SSN-774) By James C. Goodall Schiffer Publishing, 2020 This comprehensive history covers the development,...

Exploring the relationship between vision and aesthetics in Modernist literature, this study examines Virginia Woolf's novels and critical writings to understand how visuality shapes narrative.The...

Published in 1847, Jane Eyre is a thought-provoking novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the story follows the life of its enigmatic heroine,...

Discover the inspiring story behind one of medicine's most enduring innovations: the Apgar Score. Born at the turn of the twentieth century, Virginia "Ginny" Apgar defied convention with her love of...

Virginia Woolf's Unwritten Histories explores the interconnectedness of her modernism, feminism and understanding of history as a site of knowledge. This book examines how Woolf's historical thought...

Charles E. Lively: A Deadly Agent in the Coal Mine Wars The early twentieth century was marked by turmoil and violence in the coal mining communities of West Virginia and Colorado. At the heart of...

The remarkable mothers who shaped the lives of three literary giants are revealed in this fascinating biography. Julia Stephen, Clara Miller, and Aurelia Plath were extraordinary women in their own...

Browse the vibrant world of butterflies in the Southeast with this comprehensive field guide. Featuring nearly 600 full-color images, it showcases over 200 butterfly species found in North Carolina,...

Wolf at the Door: A True Story of World War II's Forgotten Battle for Hampton Roads The U.S. Fifth Naval District's victory over German U-boats in the struggle for Hampton Roads, Virginia during...

The Arts of Africa: Studying and Conserving the Collection A comprehensive analysis of one of the most significant collections of African art in the United States. This volume presents highlights...

The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love This is the story of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, two sex researchers who revolutionized...

This introduction to Virginia Woolf's life and works provides a clear and informative overview of her literary context and major writings. From her novels and short stories to her essays and...

Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot, and Virginia Woolf were women writers who forged lasting bonds with one another. Through letters and diaries, some previously unpublished, their...

The Civil Wars of General Joseph E. Johnston: Volume I - Virginia and Mississippi, 1861-1863 by Richard M. McMurry This study offers a fresh perspective on the American Civil War, focusing on the...

English Modernism: A Story of Eclecticism and Creativity In the 1930s and 1940s, a unique cultural movement emerged in England, one that blended the modern with the past. This was a time when artists...

Explore the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake region with this comprehensive guidebook. Spanning Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, it offers eighteen tours that take you to the war's most...

This collection brings together three of Virginia Woolf's most celebrated works: Between the Acts, Mrs. Dalloway, and Orlando. Each novel is a masterpiece that has left an indelible mark on modern...

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...

A Bloody Day at Gaines' Mill: The Battlefield Debut of the Army of Northern Virginia, June 27, 1862 In the summer of 1862, two great armies clashed outside Richmond in a series of battles that would...

Discover the natural and human history of Northern Virginia's most scenic trails. This fourth edition guidebook explores over 360 miles of pathways, from the rugged Allegheny Mountains to the gentle...

Alan Bennett's collection of television scripts is a witty and insightful look at life as it is lived. Published to coincide with a retrospective of his work, this volume features four notable...

Wildflowers & Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains & Piedmont: A Naturalist's Guide to the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, & Georgia is a comprehensive field guide that explores...

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America is a compact volume containing the full texts of two foundational documents in American history. Alongside these...

Discover the mysterious creatures of West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland. This book delves into the stories behind Bigfoot, Goatman, Frogmen, Black Dogs, Sheepsquatch, Mothman, Flatwoods Monster,...

The Reading Room of the British Museum: A Space for Women Writers This study explores the Reading Room of the British Museum as a site of imaginative potential for modern women writers in Victorian...

Guys and Guns Amok: Domestic Terrorism and School Shootings from the Oklahoma City Bombing to the Virginia Tech MassacreDouglas Kellner's analysis of domestic terrorism and school shootings offers a...

A searing portrayal of marriage and relationships, this play follows a night of intense confrontation and revelation as a middle-aged couple's guests become embroiled in their private struggles. As...

Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County is a powerful and thought-provoking true story that reveals a little-known chapter in American history. In 1954, following the landmark Brown v...

This second volume in a series by Louise Pledge Heath Foley helps researchers trace their colonial and immigrant ancestors in Charles City County and its southern part, which became Prince George...

Modernists and the Theatre explores how six influential writers engaged with theatre and performance. Drawing on archival material and fresh readings of neglected documents, James Moran examines the...

The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg, June 22-30, 1863 is the second and final installment of "If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania". This study fully...

Clarissa Dalloway's day is one of preparation and reminiscence as she gets ready for a party. Her thoughts turn to those she once loved, while in another part of London, Septimus Warren Smith...

American Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund S. Morgan is a thought-provoking study of the paradox at the heart of America's founding. In this book, Morgan explores how the country's struggle for...

Virginia Giuffre's life took a dramatic turn at the age of 7, when she was subjected to sexual abuse. Her childhood was marked by turmoil, and she was eventually rescued by the FBI at 14. She then...

The Waves is an astonishingly beautiful and poetic novel that explores the lives of six children growing up and experiencing friendship, love, and grief. Weaving together soliloquies from the novel's...

Discovering family satisfies a curiosity. One learns of the challenges faced by ancestors, struggles endured, accomplishments shared, the good and sometimes the bad. In this writing, the author spent...

This 2019 biography tells the story of six young women who revolutionized British writing with their honest and unflinching portrayals of life as a girl. Their work, including Shelagh Delaney's...

In a world where death is no longer a certainty, a new kind of entertainment has emerged. Television shows featuring people's final weeks are all the rage, and for Katherine Mortenhoe, her impending...

Rebel Writers: A Generation of Women Who Redefined Writing and Changed Lives Forever In 1958, a young woman's play about her life in London sparked a movement that would change the world. Shelagh...

Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide by Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke provides a comprehensive introduction to this widely used qualitative data analytic technique. Building on their 2006 paper,...

Annotating Modernism explores the relationship between modernist literature and midcentury poetry, reframing our understanding of this pivotal period in literary history.Amanda Golden draws on...

A Room of One's Own is a powerful feminist polemic that explores the themes of creativity, poverty, and sexual constraint on female writers. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, the...

The Forgotten Secrets of the Culver City Westside Barbell Club Revealed is a unique insight into the world of strength training in the 20th century. This book brings together a wealth of information,...