2743 results for 'Brown, Robert G.'

Olivier Messiaen: A Life of Faith and Music This groundbreaking biography offers a fresh perspective on the life, ideas, and music of French composer Olivier Messiaen. Drawing from previously...

Robert Fisk's final work is a powerful and unflinching account of the Middle East over the last twenty years. Picking up where his previous book, The Great War of Civilisation, left off, Fisk...

The Oppenheimer play takes us into the heart of the Manhattan Project, revealing the personal cost of making history. In 1939, fascist regimes spread across Europe and two German chemists discovered...

James I: A King of Contrasts This major study of James I, the first Stuart king of Scotland, draws on a wide range of sources to assess his impact on his kingdom. Brown examines James's creation of a...

The story of how American cuisine was transformed by a counterculture movement is a fascinating one. In the 1960s and 1970s, a group of unconventional individuals rejected mainstream American food...

Discover the surprising myths about space and how they've shaped our understanding of the universe. In this fascinating book, Matt Brown explores the most common misconceptions about space and...

Paddington Abroad is a heartwarming tale about a bear's adventure abroad. When the Browns embark on their holiday, Paddington packs his bags with a disguise outfit, magic set and a map of France...

The Complete Peanuts: 1991 to 1992 by Charles M. Schulz is a collection of comic strips that showcase the complexities and nuances of human relationships. In this volume, love takes many shapes and...

A Clash of Kings: The Illustrated Edition by George R. R. Martin is a stunning illustrated edition of the second book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. This special edition features over twenty...

Dante's epic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a work of world literature that has inspired readers for 700 years. This beautifully accurate and clear verse translation, by renowned scholar and poet...

A Penguin Classic, this translation of Homer's epic poem brings the timeless story to life in a bold, contemporary idiom. Renowned translator Robert Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of the...

The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar Drawing from decades of research and travel in Russia, Robert Alexander brings to life the tragic story of the Romanov family's final days through the eyes...

A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, Philippa Gregory's The Virgin's Lover is a gripping tale of power, politics and romance. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth...

Jesse Stone is back in this gripping novel by Robert B. Parker. A wealthy and exclusive enclave, Stiles Island, is the target of a ruthless plot to invade and loot it. As the Paradise police chief,...

Elizabeth I: A Queen Reimagined This biography delves into the life of Elizabeth I, a woman who defied convention as she ascended the throne after her sister Mary's reign. Alison Weir's in-depth...

The Pebbles on the Beach, first published in 1954, is a charming guide to the simple pleasure of pebble spotting. This newly reissued edition includes a foreword by Robert Macfarlane and a handy...

The Brooklands Girls: the Maitland Trilogy 2 by Margaret Dickinson In the aftermath of the Great War, the Maitland family struggles to find purpose in their lives. Pips, who served as an ambulance...

Dark Entries is a masterclass in building dread through subtle, realistic detail. Robert Aickman's 'strange stories' are crafted with precision, revealing the neuroses of his characters in subtle...

Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe A shocking new investigation into the death of Marilyn Monroe reveals a conspiracy involving the US Attorney General. Drawing on secret police...

Altaïr's story has been hidden for centuries, but now it's time to reveal the truth. Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade is the gripping novelisation by Oliver Bowden, based on the phenomenally...

Dead Souls is a masterpiece of 19th-century Russian literature, written by Nikolai Gogol in the late 1830s. The novel follows the journey of Chichikov, a dismissed civil servant turned unscrupulous...

Doing English presents the key ideas and debates that shape how we study literature, exploring the value of literature, the canon, theory, politics, and the subject itself. Robert Eaglestone's clear...

Building Trust In Business, Politics, Relationships, and Life by Robert C. Solomon and Fernando Flores is a thought-provoking exploration of the essential precondition for real success in all...

Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well by Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp, and Skyler King is a comprehensive guide to developing essential critical thinking skills. This practical...

The Soviet Sixties: A Transformative Era From Stalin's death in 1953 to the tumultuous years that followed, the Soviet Union underwent a remarkable period of reform and transformation. Robert Hornsby...

Warhol & Mapplethorpe Guise & Dolls is an original exploration of the provocative portraits and self-portraits created by two influential artists. Patricia Hickson brings together the work of Andy...

This beautifully illustrated daily anthology brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries. With one carefully selected piece to savour every day, it's a...

A disturbing and mystifying case unfolds in Seville, where a man is found bound, gagged, and dead in front of his television. The gruesome self-inflicted wounds suggest a violent struggle to avoid...

The physical world around us holds the evidence of our shared history. However, when monuments and buildings are reshaped to serve ideological agendas, the historical record is manipulated. Robert...

The Ends of the Earth by Robert Goddard In 1919, the truth has never been in such short supply. Ex-flying ace James Maxted's quest to uncover the secret behind his father's death seems to have ended...

Discover the fascinating stories of the Tudor era with On This Day in Tudor History II. This comprehensive guide to Tudor events, including births, deaths, coronations, marriages, battles, arrests,...

The Wartime Scrapbook On the Home Front 1939 to 1945 by Robert Opie This scrapbook showcases a unique collection of ephemera from the UK's wartime period, offering a fascinating glimpse into life on...

Samuel Pepys' diary is a vivid and frank account of life in Restoration England, spanning the tumultuous 1660s. The diary covers major events such as the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague,...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational work in ethics that has engaged readers across centuries and civilizations. This English-language translation by Robert C. Bartlett and Susan D...

The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Robert L. Mack is a comprehensive collection of stories that have become an integral part of our shared cultural heritage. This edition offers extensive textual...

The Battle for Supremacy: A New Perspective on Napoleon and Wellington A fresh look at one of history's most famous rivalries, this biography presents a revisionist view of the relationship between...

The Last of the Tsars: Nicholas II and the Russian Revolution by Robert Service In March 1917, Nicholas II's reign came to an abrupt end as he abdicated, marking the beginning of the end for the...

The Machiavellians Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham This book presents an account of the modern Machiavellians, a group of influential thinkers who have shaped European politics. Burnham...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Sophie Rickard A powerful and thought-provoking graphic novel, this 2022 Eisner Award nominee brings to life the groundbreaking socialist novel of 1914. Robert...

Unfettered Tales by Masters of Fantasy brings together twenty-six exceptional short stories from some of the most acclaimed writers in the fantasy genre. This anthology features a diverse range of...

Emma Bovary is a novel about a woman trapped in a life that lacks passion and excitement. Her marriage to a doctor is mundane, and her desire for romance and adventure leads her down a path of...

Eugene Marais spent three years living in the South African wilderness, where he formed a deep bond with a troop of baboons. This period of his life had a profound impact on his research and writing,...

Overlay: Contemporary Art and the Art of Prehistory by Lucy R. Lippard This book explores the connection between contemporary art and prehistoric sites and symbols, revealing a continuum of forms,...

Understanding and treating adults from emotionally abusive or neglectful families is a complex task. This book presents an innovative therapeutic model for addressing these individuals, who are often...

Thomas De Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Other Writings presents a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of addiction, creativity, and the human experience. Edited by...

A unidentified female body is discovered in an abandoned butcher's shop, with her lips carefully stitched shut. The cause of death is unclear, but the full autopsy reveals a shocking discovery that...

The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer Translated by Robert Fagles, this epic poem remains a powerful exploration of the human experience, conveying the horrors and heroism of war...

This beautifully bound edition of classic Scottish poems is a treasure trove of verse from some of Scotland's most celebrated writers. Gaby Morgan has carefully selected a range of poems that...

The Dunlop Dynasty: The World's Greatest Road Racing Family This is the story of the Dunlop family, a family of motor-racing titans from Northern Ireland, as told through the eyes of renowned...

A Dictionary of Biology by Robert Hine is a comprehensive reference work that has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. The...

A chilling mystery unfolds in the Devon countryside, where a double murder sets off a chain of events that lead to a dark and sinister past. Robert and Greta Gerdner's deaths are linked to a...

A fully revised edition of Thomas More's influential work, Utopia, is now available. This third edition incorporates extensive updates to the editorial apparatus, reflecting scholarship published...

Still Not Safe: Patient Safety and the Middle-Managing of American MedicineThe rise of patient safety in the late 1990s was a response to the growing concern over medical errors in the US, which were...

Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts is a gripping novel about survival and redemption. When shots rang out in a shopping mall, Simone Knox was lucky to escape death, but the trauma she experienced that...

Create your own compost and grow better plants with Compost Science for Gardeners. This comprehensive science-based book demystifies composting practices, helping you determine the best technique for...

Albert Camus and the Quest for Meaning by Robert Zaretsky is a sympathetic and lively exploration of the author's remarkable character. Through an examination of themes that preoccupied Camus,...

Broadcasting Britain: 100 years of the BBC is a vivid celebration of a global cultural icon. From its humble beginnings in 1922 to its current status as a world leader, the BBC has played a pivotal...

Raphael A. Lafferty's unique voice has been widely acclaimed for its originality and influence in modern literature. This collection brings together 22 of his most notable tall tales, each one...

The Sentry A Joe Pike Novel by Robert Crais is an intense and suspenseful thriller that delves into the complex emotions of its enigmatic protagonist. When Joe Pike witnesses a brutal attack, he...

The Fourier series is a comprehensive graduate-level text that explores the properties of trigonometrical Fourier series in Hilbert space. It examines further properties and concludes with a detailed...

Logan must venture out into the blizzard to rescue his brother Drew. A severe storm has hit the area, and Logan's mother is worried about his safety. With his brother missing, Logan must navigate the...

The Complete Book of Dowsing and Divining by Peter Underwood offers a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and enigmatic phenomenon. From its origins in mythology to recent theories on its...

Butch Cassidy: The True Story of an American Outlaw This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Butch Cassidy, a man whose legend has been shaped by myth and folklore. Charles Leerhsen...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Nearly Definitive Edition A comprehensive and irreverent guide to the galaxy, this edition brings together the complete trilogy of novels, along with a wealth...

The Odyssey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Translated by Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic presents Homer's epic poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. The story follows Odysseus, a man...

Robbie Williams' life story has been the subject of much speculation and rumour. For the first time, a comprehensive and intimate account of his extraordinary life has been written. Chris Heath, who...

Summer 1968 was a time of great change and upheaval. The world was reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, and the Vietnam War raged on. Amidst this turmoil, three...

Robert A. Caro's life as a writer is a testament to the power of great storytelling. In this captivating account, he shares the lengths he has gone to produce his books, offering valuable insights...

The Branch Will Not Break is a poignant and evocative collection of poems that reflect on the author's formative years in poverty-stricken Ohio during the 1930s and 1940s. This anthology marks a...

A collection of tales that challenge the notion of sanctuary, Holy Ghosts brings together uncanny stories from the British Library's archives. Published between 1855 and 1935, these stories feature...

Thermodynamics for Chemists, Physicists and Engineers by Robert Hołyst and Andrzej Poniewierski is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, covering phenomenological thermodynamics and its...

Aesthetics, the second volume of Michel Foucault's collected works, explores the philosophy, literature, and art that shaped his approach to ethics and power. Foucault engages with key thinkers such...

The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything Economics is all around us, influencing the way we live and interact with the world. From the design of everyday products to the...

The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy brings together 125 poetic companions from across the centuries, including ancient Buddhist poets and modern Western voices. This unique anthology...

The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole Roland Huntford re-examines the most coveted prize in early 20th-century exploration, the race to the South Pole. Britain's Robert...

Against Nature (A Rebours) by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a novel that explores the excesses and decadence of fin-de-siècle society. The story revolves around Des Esseintes, an aristocrat who retreats to...

Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death has left his vast empire in turmoil. As rival claimants vie for power, ancient secrets begin to surface, threatening to upend the fragile balance of...

Islamic Art and Architecture by Robert Hillenbrand is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, featuring over 1,000 years of history and spanning from the Atlantic to India and China. This...

The Horrible Histories Sticker Activity Book: Terrifying Tudors is a fun and gruesome guide to life in Tudor Britain. With over 200 savage stickers, you can explore the Tudor family's rotten reign,...

The Jaws Log Expanded Edition by Carl Gottlieb The story behind the making of one of the most iconic films of all time is told in this expanded edition of Carl Gottlieb's memoir. Hired as a...

Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth, facing a desperate struggle for survival. Every other man, woman, and child has become a vampire, and they are hungry for his blood. By day, he stalks...

Discover the inspiring story of Robert Lewandowski, Poland's premier striker and one of the best strikers of all time. With over 500 senior career goals, Lewandowski has achieved incredible success...

A Crowd Is Not Company Journalist and broadcaster Robert Kee recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war, including his desperate journey across Poland after being shot down over Nazi-occupied...

The Only Bear For Me by Robert McPhillips is a heartwarming story about the special bond between a child and their teddy bear. A child's home is suddenly visited by bears from all over the world,...

Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction by Robert C. AllenThe growth of income differences between countries has been a dramatic phenomenon since the 16th century. The interplay between...

Discover the rich history of St Albans, a city with a colourful past dating back to the earliest recorded times in Britain. The city's famous abbey church, St Alban, dominates the landscape, but...

Keeper of Genesis is a historical and scientific detective work that explores the origins of history and the design of ancient Egyptian monuments. Graham Hancock and Robert Bauval present a new...

A new thriller from bestselling author Nora Roberts. Sometimes a gift can feel more like a curse. Thea Fox's life was forever changed when her parents were brutally murdered by a psychotic serial...

Evolution: The Human Story takes you back in time almost eight million years to explore the roots of the human family tree. Authored by experts and featuring a foreword by Professor Alice Roberts,...

The Rise of Magicks by Nora Roberts A thrilling conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy, this epic story combines love, war, family and magic in a battle against darkness. Fallon Swift has...

Winston Churchill's sojourns in the White House were a defining aspect of his diplomatic career. During the 1940s and 1950s, he spent weeks at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, engaging with President...

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child is a practical guide to helping parents and educators manage challenging behaviour in children who are prone to acting out. With its fully revised and...

Structure your essay with confidence using this clear and concise guide to Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Written by R.P. Davis, an expert in English Literature,...

The Years of Lyndon Johnson (Volume 3) by Robert A. Caro is a riveting account of power and politics in twentieth-century America. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography takes readers through one of...

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is a heartwarming holiday story that has captured the hearts of children for generations. Written in 1939 by Robert L. May, a copywriter at Montgomery Ward & Co., this...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde' is accompanied by a modern translation, literary analysis, and questions with model answers in this comprehensive study guide...

The story of Australia's birth is one of suffering and brutality, forged in the harsh conditions of England's convict transportation system. From the landing of the first fleet in 1788 to the final,...

The United Kingdom is a European country with a distinct historical experience. For most of its 150 centuries of habitation, Britain has been on the edge of mainland Europe, culturally and...

Danielle Roberts' life appears to be perfect, but beneath the surface, secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything. When her body is discovered on a park bench, a chain reaction of suspicion and...

Haggis Talk! is a lively collection of original poems that celebrate Scotland's rich culture and heritage. Written in three parts, the book features a range of humorous and lighthearted pieces that...