1052 results for 'Joan Bess'

Bonza the Monster and Joan and the Big Sail by Kirsty Holmes is a heartwarming story about two friends who turn an ordinary backyard into a magical adventure.With a little creativity, Joanie's back...

Jackie Bouvier, Ethel Skakel, and Joan Bennett - three women who married into one of America's most iconic families. This intimate biography explores their lives during the Camelot years, revealing...

Joan Mitchell: Paintings 1979-1985 is a significant publication that focuses on a pivotal period in the artist's career. From 1979 to 1985, Mitchell's studio practice flourished as she became...

The Uptown Local: A Memoir of Joy, Death, and Joan DidionA deeply moving memoir that explores the fault lines of class, family, loss, and creativity. Cory Leadbeater's hypnotic prose recounts his...

Joan of Arc's remarkable story is one of courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds. Despite being a woman leading men into battle, she inspired loyalty and admiration from her soldiers,...

Joan Mitchell: I carry my landscapes around with me offers a unique insight into the life and work of American abstract artist Joan Mitchell. This book focuses on her large-scale multipanel works...

For centuries, four royal women were shrouded in accusations of malicious witchcraft. This book offers a fresh perspective on their lives and the impact of these accusations.The author explores the...

Cocina con Joan Roca is a fundamental and groundbreaking work that reveals the basic techniques of cooking through visual and didactic explanations. With over 25 years of professional experience,...

Friedrich Schiller's Volume Three: Joan of Arc and William Tell presents two plays about historical figures whose legend has endured for centuries. In these works, Schiller reimagines his subjects'...

Cocina con Joan Roca a baja temperatura offers a comprehensive look at the cooking techniques used in El Celler de Can Roca, as well as those from the authors' own family kitchens. This cookbook...

Last Girl Before Freeway: The Life, Loves, Losses, and Liberation of Joan RiversA biography that delves into the inner workings of a woman who both reflected and redefined her world. Joan Rivers'...

Emma Watson's Unfinished Novel Completed by Joan Aiken and Jane Austen is a Regency romance novel that explores themes of loss and love. In this pastiche, 19-year-old Emma returns home after her...

Joan Plantagenet, known as the Fair Maid of Kent, was a remarkable woman who defied convention in her youth and later became one of the most influential people in the realm. This biography, written...

String theory and the universe's mathematical design are at the heart of this novel about a young math prodigy.Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius struggling to rebuild her shattered world after...

Joan Crawford's remarkable career spanned an incredible 45 years, from her first contract in 1925 to her final film release in 1970. This biography offers a fresh evaluation of the actress and woman...

Discover the remarkable true story of a young girl who led France to independence from English rule.Against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, Diane Stanley brings to life the story of a...

Joan Littlewood was a visionary theatre director who left an indelible mark on 20th-century theatre. This book offers a fresh examination of her work, exploring how she tackled complex themes such as...

The Lives of Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine is a biography that explores the lives of two Hollywood actresses who were sisters by birth but became legendary in their own right. The book...

A collection of three distinct historical and literary essays by A. Kingsley Porter explores fascinating legends from medieval history and literature. Pope Joan examines the legendary figure who...

Joan Blondell: A Life Between Takes is the first major biography of a Hollywood actress who conquered multiple stages of her career, from vaudeville to film and television. Born into a family of...

Emma Watson, an unfinished novel by Jane Austen brought to life by Joan Aiken, completes the story of the fictional Watson family. In 1803, Austen introduced the Watsons, but abandoned them five...

Bare-Bones Meditation: Waking Up from the Story of My LifeJoan Tollifson's memoir is a deeply personal and intense account of her journey towards self-discovery. Born with a physical difference, she...

Discover the story behind Joan of Arc and her journey to triumph in the Hundred Years' War. This captivating graphic novel tells the tale of a teenage French heroine who convinces the Dauphin to let...

Joan Crawford: The Last Word by Fred Lawrence Guiles is a meticulously researched biography that sets the record straight about her life. Through newly discovered sources and recent interviews,...

Discover the story behind Joan of Arc and her journey to triumph in the Hundred Years' War. This captivating graphic novel tells the tale of a teenage French heroine who convinces the Dauphin to let...

Four Queens and a Countess: Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, Mary I, Lady Jane Grey and Bess of HardwickThe intricate web of relationships between these six women was forged in the tumultuous...

No Picnic at Hanging Rock by Helen Goltz is an exploration of one of Australia's most enduring mysteries. On Valentine's Day 1900, three schoolgirls and their teacher vanished while on a school...

Phantom Lady: The Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock Joan Harrison was a woman with a dream of escaping her ordinary life and making a name for herself in Hollywood. By the 1930s, she had achieved...

Joan Crawford: The Last Word by Fred Lawrence Guiles is a meticulously researched biography that sets the record straight about her life. Through newly discovered sources and recent interviews,...

Joan Crawford's enduring fascination stems from her remarkable career and work in Hollywood. Forty-five years after her death, she remains an iconic figure in popular culture.Crawford's ability to...

Commemorating 40 years since Joan Jett's groundbreaking albums "Bad Reputation" and "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", this anthology brings together an impressive team of female creators to reimagine the...

Charlie Chaplin, the silent screen's "Little Tramp," was a beloved figure until he starred in a series of high-profile federal courtroom dramas. In 1944, he was on trial, described by a New York...

This book explores the connections between Karl Marx's economic theory and the work of two influential Cambridge economists, Piero Sraffa and Joan Robinson. Based on published and unpublished...

A woman and a man are bound by their shared fate. Condemned to burn at the stake, one is denied the comfort of faith. In a desperate attempt to ease her final moments, her sympathetic guard arranges...

This collection of scholarly papers presents a unique perspective on art and its relationship with politics. Prepared for presentation to a prestigious club, these papers explore various topics...

The Poems of Catullus A Bilingual Edition brings together the surviving works of Gaius Valerius Catullus in a fresh and engaging bilingual translation. Written during some of the most tumultuous...

Bertolt Brecht's Collected Plays: Volume Three includes some of his most experimental works, such as St Joan of the Stockyards and the Lehrstücke. These plays reject conventional theatre, instead...

The Homeric Hymns A Translation, with Introduction and Notes by Diane J. Rayor. These thirty-four ancient poems have captivated readers for two and a half millennia with their beautiful language and...

Ted Joans' Black Pow-Wow is a powerful collection of poetry that blends the rhythms of jazz music with unflinching honesty. Written by one of the first Beat poets, this book showcases Joans' unique...

Theatre Workshop: A Study of Modern British TheatreThis in-depth study explores the aims and achievements of one of Britain's most influential twentieth-century theatre companies, set against their...

A comprehensive sourcebook on ancient sex and sexuality, Homosexuality in Greece and Rome brings together a vast collection of primary texts from the ancient Mediterranean world. Professor Thomas K...

Dame Joan Collins returns with a dazzling new memoir, sharing the most memorable moments from her vibrant life in and out of the limelight. From her early years as a young star in Hollywood to her...

Authentic Movement: A collection of articles and interviews exploring the unconscious through movement. This volume brings together key papers and conversations with pioneers in the field, offering...

Play It As It Lays: A Novel by Joan Didion Joan Didion's Play It As It Lays is a searing portrayal of American life in the late 1960s, capturing the mood of a generation in spare, unflinching prose...

Blue Nights: A Memoir by Joan Didion A deeply personal and moving account of Joan Didion's thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness, and growing old. This book is a richly...

The Nazi regime's appropriation of classical antiquity played a significant role in shaping its ideology and actions. By embracing the heroes and lessons of ancient Greece and Rome, Hitler and the...

A collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 2022, offers a unique glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary writer. Spanning over five decades, these twelve pieces showcase Didion's...

A collection of essays by cultural critic Joan Acocella, exploring the lives and works of influential artists and two saints. Thirty-one essays cover a range of subjects, from Primo Levi's memoir...

Companionship in Grief explores one of life's most profound experiences: the death of a spouse. Drawing on five acclaimed memoirs, this book delves into the nature of spousal bereavement and its...

Discover the beauty of the New Forest on foot with Joan Begbie's Walking in the New Forest. First published in 2011, this guidebook takes you on a journey through the stunning landscapes and wildlife...

Transforming the Irvine Ranch tells the story of Orange County's transformation from 93,000 acres of farmland into an iconic Southern California landscape of beaches and modernist architecture.The...

A poignant and deeply personal exploration of love, loss, and the human experience. Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking is a powerful and moving account of her life with her husband, John...

A profoundly disturbing novel that ruthlessly dissects American life in the late 1960s, Play it as it Lays is a haunting portrayal of a generation's disillusionment. Maria Wyeth's life, a...

A searing portrait of loss and grief, this book is a powerful exploration of the human experience. Joan Didion recounts the devastating events that led to the loss of her husband and daughter, and...

Joan Didion's The White Album is a seminal work of American reportage, examining the tumultuous 1960s through the lens of her own spiritual confusion. Spanning key events, figures, and trends of the...

Joan Didion's notebooks from the 1970s offer a piercing view of the American political and cultural landscape. In "South and West From a Notebook", two extended excerpts from her notebooks are...

Melissa Joan Hart explains it all - from her early days in television to her current starring role - in this frank and funny behind-the-scenes look at her extraordinary career. With stories about...

Energy Healing for Animals: A Hands-On Guide for Enhancing the Health, Longevity, and Happiness of Your Pets Joan Ranquet offers a comprehensive guide to natural healing for pets, providing practical...

Joan Halifax's landmark work on death and dying offers a source of wisdom for those facing their own mortality or caring for a loved one nearing the end of life. Drawing on traditional Buddhist...

The Year of Magical Thinking is a deeply personal and profoundly universal exploration of marriage, life, and death. When illness strikes and life is turned upside down, the boundaries between...

The White Album is a collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 1979. In this comprehensive edition, three of her seminal works are brought together: Slouching toward Bethlehem, White Album,...

Joan Smith's new history of Rome's Imperial Women offers a fresh and authoritative perspective on the lives of the women who lived under the Julio-Claudian emperors. This book dispels the myths and...

Tupaia, the extraordinary navigator who sailed with Captain Cook, is a name that has been overlooked in history. Yet, his remarkable skills and achievements make him a fascinating figure. With a deep...

The story of five women who revolutionised modern art is a thrilling and revealing one. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 20th century, their lives and paintings propelled a seismic shift in...

First published in 1968, Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem is a seminal work of nonfiction that captures the essence of a pivotal moment in American history. This collection of essays...

The American political process is a complex and often contradictory landscape, and Joan Didion offers a keen and unflinching examination of its inner workings. Through a series of essays that dissect...

Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is a landmark film that captures the essence of a society on the brink of change. Set against the backdrop of Japan's post-war transformation, the movie tells the story...

Bessie Coleman's story is one of determination and perseverance. Before she became known as "Queen Bess" for her death-defying flying shows, she was just a little girl with a big imagination that...

Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back The relationship between college and non-college graduates of all races is driving politics to the far right in the US. A...

Aunt Bessie Observes by Diana Xarissa is a mystery novel that follows Elizabeth Cubbon, known as Bessie to those close to her. Living on an island she calls home, Bessie observes the world around her...

Bess and Joni, two friends who went on holiday together ten years ago, are now on opposite sides of a traumatic event. Bess was cleared of involvement in Evangeline's death, but the case made them...

Get the most out of your freezer with this comprehensive guide to freezing and cooking your favorite foods. Will It Freeze? covers everything from preparing and storing food to cooking with frozen...

The Hoffman Process: A Powerful Method for Transformation For over 35 years, the Hoffman Process has been helping people transform their lives. Now, Tim Laurence shares this powerful methodology in a...

Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world. This book helps children discover their place on the planet. It shows how easy it is to find where you live and how you fit in to the larger...

Slouching Towards Bethlehem is a collection of essays that explores the mood of 1960s America and the Californian counterculture. First published in 1968, this work of nonfiction offers an incisive...

Scotland, 1589. Besse Craw's life is turned upside down when her husband vanishes without a trace. As she struggles to care for her young daughter, she faces accusations of witchcraft and abuse from...

Cycle Tourism Map Mallorca is a comprehensive guide to exploring the island's unique landscapes and routes on two wheels. With 22 carefully selected routes, ranging from road cycling to mountain...

This comprehensive directory is the go-to guide for actors and performers seeking work in theatre, film, TV, radio, and comedy. It provides detailed information on industry contacts, including...

This Is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 BooksA curated collection of 50 books that challenge the traditional canon and celebrate diverse voices and experiences from around the world.From...

Lady Lupin Hastings is a newlywed wife with a kind heart and a determination to make her husband proud. However, when her husband's unpopular curate is murdered on Christmas Eve, she finds herself at...

A chilling masterpiece of terror, The Auctioneer is a suspenseful novel that builds a sense of creeping menace and dread page by page. In the isolated farming community of Harlowe, New Hampshire, the...

The Epic of Joanna: A Stone's Tale is an enchanting debut that combines elements of beloved fantasy stories. This lighthearted tale follows Joanna, an eleven-year-old girl with a mysterious past, as...

Bess and George are fighting, and Nancy is caught in the middle. It's Valentine's Day, but things aren't all hearts and flowers for Nancy. A mean valentine has been slipped into Bess' animal's pocket...

Bess Stoughton's life is about to change forever. As waiting woman to Lady Allingbourne, she has grown accustomed to a life of quiet routine. But when her father announces his plans for her marriage,...

The Shadow Girls: A Gripping Paranormal Mystery Thriller by Dawn Merriman In the small town of Ashby, a young woman named Bess Freeman has gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Rylan Flynn, a...

Bess's life in Bristol is one of ambiguity and confinement. Raised alongside the Liston family children, she has been increasingly relegated to domestic service since Joshua Liston's death. When...

Bess's life is defined by one thing: her voice. In a world where music is a luxury few can afford, she is forced to sell herself to the king of England, where she must navigate the treacherous world...

Bess's life should be blissfully happy, but as she plans a party for her husband, the cracks begin to show. As the party brings her family together, secrets and tensions come to the surface.Recently...

A Curious Visit by Jess Lea is an offbeat Australian romantic mystery that follows the investigations of Margaret Gale and Bess Campbell. The unlikely duo, partners in love and life, are on holiday...

At the rural cotton mill, life is hard and cruel, a far cry from the fresh start Bess had hoped for. She's left behind the London workhouse for a job, but the mill is like a prison with no way out...

Bess hates being a princess. She wants to have fun and do all sorts of things, but her mother, the Queen, says that "a Princess must always impress". There are things we don't do in a dress. Bess is...

Bess Crawford receives a desperate request from a dying soldier while serving as a nurse aboard a hospital ship. He asks her to reveal a family secret that could have far-reaching consequences. Back...

Bess Campbell has escaped to the windswept Australian coastal town of Port Bannir, seeking a fresh start. She's found a new sense of purpose in her job running a hip gallery and is enjoying the...

Bess of Hardwick's story is one of remarkable resilience and determination. On her 12th birthday, she receives an offer to serve as a waiting gentlewoman in the household of Lady Zouche, setting her...

Foxden Acres is a heart-wrenching and unforgettable historical novel about one woman's survival against all odds during World War Two. In 1939, England, Bess Dudley has made huge sacrifices to escape...

A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey is a poignant and powerful novel that follows the remarkable life of Bess Steed Garner from her childhood in 1899 to her death in 1977...

The Secrets of Crestwell Hall by Alexandra Walsh In 1605, Bess Throckmorton finds herself at the centre of a deadly plot to overthrow the king. With her husband Sir Walter Raleigh imprisoned in the...

London's lady champion boxer, Bess Abbott, has fought her share of battles - both in and out of the ring. But when one of her students needs protection, her tough exterior begins to crack open. Enter...

Bess Stein is ready to take charge as 6th grade class president. She's got big ideas, including a book vending machine, and her new friend June by her side as vice-president. But when the books they...

Bess Kalb's debut memoir, Nobody Will Tell You This But Me A True (As Told to Me) Story, is a heartwarming and humorous account of her family's history, reconstructed in the voice of her late...