1694 results for 'Margaret Heffernan'

The Thistle and the Rose: A Royal Romance In 1503, a treaty was signed that would change the course of history. Princess Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII, was betrothed to James IV of Scotland,...

Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury 1473-1541 Loyalty, Lineage and Leadership by Hazel Pierce. This biography reconsiders the life and martyrdom of Margaret Pole, a significant female figure in...

Royal Sisters: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret The lives of two royal sisters, born into a life of duty and privilege, are revealed in this intimate dual biography. From childhood to...

Julia Margaret Cameron: Arresting Beauty This comprehensive survey celebrates the photographic genius of Julia Margaret Cameron, one of the most innovative and influential photographers in history...

The Other Windsor Girl: A Novel of Love, Royalty, Whiskey, and Cigarettes by Georgie Blalock. In post-war Britain, Princess Margaret's glamorous world is one of high society and scandalous behavior...

Pythoness: The Life and Work of Margaret Lumbly Brown Margaret Lumley Brown was a leading figure in the Society of the Inner Light, taking over many of Dion Fortune's functions after her death in...

Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron: Portraits to Dream InTwo pioneering photographers, separated by time and geography, yet united in their quest to capture the essence of the human form...

The Other Tudor Princess brings to life the story of Margaret Douglas, a shadowy figure in Tudor history. She was Henry VIII's beloved niece, but her personal life was marked by scandalous affairs...

Margaret Skinnider: A Life of Activism and Commitment This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Margaret Skinnider, a woman whose activism and commitment to her causes have left an...

Margaret Tudor was the older sister of Henry VIII and went on to become Queen of Scotland after her marriage to James IV in 1503. Her life was marked by turmoil, as she navigated the complexities of...

The life and death of Margaret Clitherow, an Elizabethan Saint. Margaret's story is one of faith, defiance, and tragic fate. Born into a world torn between Protestantism and Catholicism, she chose to...

Margaret of York: The Diabolical Duchess The life of Margaret of York is one of intrigue and survival. As sister of Richard III, she became the standard bearer of the House of York and a thorn in the...

Margaret Laurence's short stories offer profound explorations of identity and self-discovery. Through her works, she examines the complexities of human experience in both Canada and Africa.This...

The Writings of Margaret of Oingt Medieval Prioress and MysticTranslated from Latin and Francoprovencal, this collection of writings offers a unique glimpse into the life and spirituality of...

Margaret Thatcher: Herself Alone is the final part of Charles Moore's comprehensive biography of Britain's first female Prime Minister. Based on unique access to Margaret Thatcher herself, her papers...

Margaret Thatcher's impact on politics was marked by a willingness to challenge established arguments and institutions. Her approach often led to significant changes, which can still be seen today...

A Refugee at Hanover Tavern: The Civil War Diary of Margaret Wight is a unique and poignant account of life during the American Civil War. In 1862, Margaret Copland Brown Wight and her family found...

Margaret Sanger's Eugenic Legacy: The Control of Female Fertility is a thought-provoking exploration of the life and ideas of American birth-control advocate Margaret Sanger. Her pioneering work in...

Sean Bull is nine years old in 1979, living in Dudley by the metal sea. His childhood is idyllic, filled with playing football and cricket for England, and holidays at the caravan in Wales. However,...

Margaret Thatcher's life story is one of remarkable transformation and enduring impact. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic politicians of the 20th century, her journey is a...

Lady Margaret Douglas: A Life of Intrigue and Survival This biography brings to life one of Tudor England's most overlooked key players, Lady Margaret Douglas. As the daughter and cousin of queens...

Margaret Bondfield was a trailblazer in British politics, holding numerous 'firsts' that shaped her remarkable career. As the first woman to serve as a government minister, Cabinet member and...

Sculpture and Coins: Margarete Bieber as Scholar and Collector explores the relationship between sculpture and coins in both private and public domains. This volume originates from the 2011 Ilse and...

The life story of Margaret Lockwood, a British actress who rose to fame in Hollywood's Golden Age, is revealed in this biography. From her early days as a stage performer to her success in films such...

The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the MoonThis biography tells the story of Margaret Hamilton, the computer engineer who played a crucial role in the...

The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher from Grocer's Daughter to Prime MinisterA balanced and unvarnished portrait of one of the most vital and controversial political figures of our time, this biography...

Caroline Slocock's memoir offers a unique insight into Margaret Thatcher's final years as Prime Minister, drawing on her own experiences as Thatcher's private secretary and diaries from the time...

A Study Guide for Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography,...

This biography brings to life the remarkable story of Margaret Wise Brown, the beloved author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. In forty-two pages, Mac Barnett artfully explores the life and...

Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants is a comprehensive and authoritative biography that delves into the life and times of the Iron Lady. In this second...

Margaret Fay Shaw's Hebridean photographs are a testament to her unique career as a photographer and folklorist. In 1924, she began capturing the beauty of the Hebrides by bicycle, a journey that...

Margaret Rutherford was a beloved figure in British comedy, but behind her serene front lay a life of trauma and struggle. This biography reveals the complex story of an actress who faced family...

Set against the sombre backdrop of 17th-century Scotland, this short story weaves together the true stories of two women who defied convention and paid the ultimate price for their convictions.The...

A Princely Brave Woman: Essays on Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle By Stephen Clucas This collection of essays re-examines the life and work of Margaret Cavendish, one of the most influential...

The Forgotten Tudor Women: A New Perspective Henry VIII's six wives are well-documented in history books, but few people know about his niece, daughter-in-law and mistress who lived on the fringes of...

The Literary Invention of Margaret Cavendish by Lara A. Dodds Margaret Cavendish is a figure whose role in early modern literary history has yet to be fully acknowledged. This study reassesses her...

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's remarkable story is one of hope and eternal joy. A holy French nun chosen by Our Lord to convey the promises of His Sacred Heart, she overcame a painful childhood,...

LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan returns in City of Secrets, the latest gripping mystery from P. J. Tracy. When a fatal car-jacking is reported, Nolan soon discovers that her victim was a key figure in...

London May 1913. A suffragette's murder sets off a chain of events that puts Dr Margaret Demeray's hospital and the fragile peace treaty on the brink of disaster. As tensions rise, Margaret becomes...

Desolation Canyon A Mystery by P.J. Tracy is a gripping police procedural that delves into the complexities of Los Angeles' residents. Detective Margaret Nolan's personal struggles are laid bare as...

Margaret Thatcher: Everything She Wants is the final part of Charles Moore's biography of Britain's first female Prime Minister. This comprehensive account tells the story of her last period in...

Revealing the intimate and complex relationship between two leaders who shaped history together.Nicholas Wapshott's in-depth exploration of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher's eight-year...

Adapting Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and Beyond explores the complex relationship between authors and their adaptations in various media. This collection delves into the work of Canadian...

Dr Margaret Murray's first case is a complex one. In October 1900, a student is found dead in her rented room at University College, London. The official verdict is suicide, but Dr Murray is not...

Deep into the Dark A Mystery by P. J. Tracy is a gripping procedural set in Los Angeles, featuring up-and-coming LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan and murder suspect Sam Easton. When friend Melody...

A soothing bedtime story from the beloved author of Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown. This charming tale tells the story of a little bunny who has to whisper because he's shy.Originally published...

A Tuscan Penitent: The Life and Legend of St. Margaret of Cortona by Giunta Bevegnati and Cuthbert Hess is a moving biography that tells the story of a young woman who defied convention in...

The Abbey of the Holy Ghost: Margaret of York, Charles the Bold, and the Politics of Devotion is a medieval devotional treatise that explores how to live a spiritual life in the secular world...

The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters by Andrew Morton A dual-biography that delves into the complex relationship between two sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret, who were forever changed when their...

Katie Stewart, a True Story and Other Tales is a collection of works by Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant. Born in Scotland in 1828, Oliphant was a novelist and historical writer who explored themes...

The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher from Grocer's Daughter to Iron LadyThis biography offers a comprehensive account of Margaret Thatcher's life, from her upbringing in Grantham to her leadership of the...

A baby unicorn, lost and alone, finds a new home with a young girl who is in need of a friend. When the girl's family moves to a new cottage by the sea, she discovers a magical sight - a group of...

The lives and editorial careers of Margaret Anderson and Jane Heap, the women who founded the avant-garde journal the Little Review in 1914, are explored in Making No Compromise. Born in the...

Margaret Morse Nice was a trailblazing ornithologist who broke down barriers to achieve greatness in her field. This biography sheds light on her remarkable intellectual journey, from her early...

Hardcover, 352 pages, published in 2019. Bernard Ingham's diaries offer a unique perspective on Margaret Thatcher's final years as Prime Minister. As her press secretary, Ingham was at the forefront...

Margaret Mead: A Twentieth-Century Faith explores the lesser-known aspect of her life - her faith. This biography re-narrates her life and reinterprets her work, highlighting religious concerns that...

The Sisters of Henry VIII: A Fresh Perspective on Royal Lives. Henry VIII's sisters have long been overshadowed by his famous six wives, but their lives had a profound impact on Europe during the...

Margaret H'Doubler's pioneering work in dance education has had a lasting impact on American universities. Janice Ross explores how H'Doubler's innovative approach to teaching changed the way...

This collection of essays honours Professor Margaret Brazier's significant contributions to healthcare law and bioethics. It brings together leading experts from the UK, Australia, the US, and...

Margaret Thatcher, the Conservative Party and the Northern Ireland Conflict, 1975-1990 by Stephen Kelly is an in-depth analysis of the British prime minister's views towards Northern Ireland from her...

The Tudor dynasty is often defined by its men, but their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters played significant roles in shaping history. This book tells the story of these women, from Margaret...

Natalie Payne's first assignment as Head of Ceremonies at the University of Oxford is to plan the autumn gala at St Margaret College. However, her plans are disrupted when she discovers the college's...

The Cambridge Companion to Margaret Atwood provides substantial reconceptualization of Atwood's writing in multiple genres that has spanned six decades. This second edition explores her Canadian...

Julia Margaret Cameron's photographs offer a unique window into the cultural and artistic circles of Victorian Britain. Born in Calcutta in 1815, Cameron was exposed to the complexities of...

A concise guide to understanding Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. This summary and analysis provides essential context and insights into the novel, helping you prepare for your reading...

London Summer 1912. Margaret Demeray's life is complicated by her work and new motherhood, leaving her wondering if she'll ever be free to help Fox again. When an unlikely spy plot comes to light,...

The story of Margaret Werner's survival in Stalin's Siberian death camps is one of hope and defiance. In 1930, Henry Ford sent his Detroit employees to live in Russia, but for Margaret, the...

The Negro Project: A Warning from History Margaret Sanger's legacy is complex and contentious. This book delves into the author's research on her life and work, revealing a disturbing pattern of harm...

Beautiful Joe was a dog whose story inspired a bestselling novel. He was an Airedale-type dog, medium-sized and brown, with likely bull terrier and fox terrier ancestry. After being cruelly abused by...

CARRIE, a hardback edition to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, is a haunting and enduring novel by Stephen King. In this beautifully produced book, Margaret Atwood introduces a new generation to...

A unique insight into Margaret Thatcher's foreign policy, as seen through the eyes of one of her key advisers. Robin Renwick offers an in-depth examination of the Iron Lady's diplomatic successes and...

Religion in the English Novel from Jane Austen to Margaret Atwood explores the complex relationship between faith and freedom in the English novel. From the philosophical underpinnings of Romanticism...

The Vengeance of Mothers: The Journals of Margaret Kelly & Molly McGill is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and survival. In 1873, the US government...

Margaret Cavendish's Observations upon Experimental Philosophy is a significant work in early modern philosophy. In this edition, published in 2001, she presents an original system of organicist...

Margaret Powell's Cookery Book offers a unique glimpse into the world of English country houses in the early twentieth century. As a member of the downstairs staff, Margaret Powell was responsible...

Margaret Thatcher: The Honorary Jew explores the significant role that British Jews played in shaping her beliefs and policies. This biography delves into the complex relationships between Margaret...

Margaret Anna Cusack's life was marked by courage and conviction. As the founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, she dedicated herself to fighting social injustice, particularly on behalf of...

A collection of ten short stories from Hilary Mantel, double Man Booker Prize-winning author. This is her first foray into the genre, and it showcases her remarkable gifts of characterisation and...

A bomb exploded at 2:54 a.m. on October 12, 1984, at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, during the Conservative Party Conference. The blast, carried out by the Irish Republican Army, killed five...

In 1943 Germany, Margarete Rosenbaum's survival depends on her ability to blend in. She has been living as Annegret Huber for two years, hiding in plain sight behind a mask of deception. But with the...

Discover the vibrant world of graphic knit patterns with Margaret Holzmann's latest collection. Featuring 30+ designs, this book showcases a range of themed motifs, from cats and dogs to festive...

Quaker Quicks: In Step with Quaker Testimony Simplicity, Truth, Equality and Peace - Inspired By Margaret Fell's WritingsThis book brings to life the writings of Margaret Fell, an inspiring leader in...

Daughter of the Dawn is a heart-wrenching WWII historical novel that follows Margarete's perilous journey as she hides in plain sight among the Nazis. With each passing day, she takes greater risks,...

Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky: A Comprehensive Reappraisal This book offers a fresh perspective on Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, a pioneering figure in architectural history and social architecture...

Liberation by Corinna Turner is a gripping tale of resistance and rebellion. After six months of fighting against the EuroGov, Margo and her allies are determined to take action, rescuing as many...

The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer In 17th-century East Anglia, a midwife, healer, and servant named Martha is a trusted figure in her coastal village, despite her unspoken nature. When a...

The English Interregnum was a time of intense persecution for early Quakers, who left behind a detailed record of their suffering. This study explores how Margaret Fell's efforts helped shape a...

The True Confessions of Adrian Mole Margaret Hilda Roberts and Susan Lilian Townsend is a humorous novel that follows 16-year-old Adrian as he navigates his way into adulthood. In this third...

The extraordinary story behind A Very British Scandal is one of glamour and scandal. Margaret, once hailed as the debutante of the year, was immortalised in Cole Porter's 'You're The Top'. However,...

The Icon & the Idealist: A Riveting History of Birth Control in America Stephanie Gorton's meticulously researched biography reveals the little-known rivalry between two women who shaped reproductive...

A collection of seven timeless novels by Judy Blume is available in this boxed set. These stories explore the challenges and joys of growing up, tackling topics such as faith, family change, and...

Down the Back of the Chair is a lively and humorous poem about a father's search for his lost car keys. He suspects they have fallen down the back of a chair, leading to a surprising assortment of...

Cwen 'A Wild Ride!' by Alice Albinia is a thought-provoking novel that explores an archipelago off Britain's east coast where women have created a society with their own civic institutions. In this...

The History of Physical Culture by Conor Heffernan provides a comprehensive historical overview of exercise practices from the Ancient World to the Modern Day. This engaging book explores the...

This collection brings together some of the most enduring works of literature, offering them at an affordable price in a single volume. With its attractive design, this book makes it easy for...

The African American Sonnet: A Literary History by Timo Müller explores a rich and often overlooked tradition in African American poetry. From the nineteenth century to the present, this book delves...

A collection of five beloved Judy Blume novels is now available in paperback. This boxed set includes gorgeous editions of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Deenie; Forever; Then Again, Maybe I...

Our Lady Of Victorian Feminism: A New Perspective on Nineteenth-Century Women's Writing. In the realm of Victorian studies, the Madonna has traditionally been associated with the feminine ideal...

Margaret Mead was determined to show that anthropology could tackle the psychology of modern societies in ways useful for waging war. This fascinating biography follows her and her closest...

Two thousand kilometres lie between Margo and her friends and the safety they're desperate to reach. But with the EuroGov's hunt closing in, their journey is far from over.Bane's words of reassurance...