4074 results for 'Sharp, Margery'

Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling is a hilarious chapter book about a third-grader who has been solving mysteries for a whole month. Aven's unique brain power, which compensates for her...

A mysterious and intriguing tale unfolds within the twisted walls of La casa torcida. When the patriarch of the wealthy Leonides family is poisoned, suspicion falls on all who live under his roof. A...

DK Super Readers Level 2: Dinosaur Dinners is a fun and engaging nonfiction reader designed to help children progress in their reading skills. This title introduces kids to what dinosaurs ate, how...

Kakuro Puzzle Books Cross Products Easy - 200 Mind Teasers Puzzle - Large Print - Book 1 Logic Games For Adults - Brain Games Books For Adults - Mind Teaser Puzzles For AdultsA Kakuro puzzle is a...

The Government Inspector for Two Actors by Roger Pulvers is a theatrical challenge that requires ultra-quick changes. This adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's classic play, produced in Japan and Australia...

The neuropathic pain of shingles can be a debilitating condition, affecting sleep, eating, and relationships. This sharp and stabbing or dull and aching pain can even be triggered by everyday...

The Book of the Farm. Volume III. (Softcover) In the spring, the winds from the north and northeast bring sharp gusts, making them frequent and strong. As the winds shift, they can also blow from the...

Five students walk into detention, but only four will walk out alive. Bronwyn, Cooper, Nate, and Addy are all suspects in the mysterious death of outsider Simon, who died 24 hours before he could...

Uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world through the incredible fossils left behind. This book takes you on a journey to explore the fascinating world of fossils, from glittering ammonites to...

Iris's life is a carefully constructed facade, hiding the emptiness and desperation that threatens to consume her. She navigates the complexities of her relationships with a mix of bravado and...

Beneath the Bleeding by Val McDermid is a gripping psychological suspense novel that explores the darker side of human nature. When two young men are poisoned with a rare and deadly toxin, profiler...

Silent Waters is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the complex web of family secrets and lies. When police diver Jen Harper wakes up submerged in a river with no memory of how she got...

Discover the fascinating world of snakes, crocodiles, lizards and turtles. This comprehensive guide is packed with over 700 photographs and illustrations that reveal the intriguing aspects of all...

Where God Does Not Walk by Luke McCallin is a gripping historical thriller set against the backdrop of World War I. When a group of officers are found murdered, Lieutenant Gregor Reinhardt is tasked...

Rachel Long's debut collection of poems, My Darling from the Lions, announces a thrilling new presence in poetry. Each poem has a vivid story to tell - of family quirks, dating, and personal...

Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone is a humorous retelling of "The Sword and Stone" that introduces readers to mathematical angles. King Arthur has hidden his sword, Edgecalibur, and issued a...

The Wilt Alternative by Tom Sharpe In this biting satire, Henry Wilt's life is turned upside down when he becomes embroiled in a terrorist siege. As Head of a reconstituted department, Wilt must...

Cold Kill by Stephen Leather is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of undercover policing. When an investigation takes a deadly turn, Dan Shepherd and his team must navigate a...

Alexander Trocchi's verse collection Man at Leisure offers a unique glimpse into the poet and novelist's writing. Spanning several decades, the poems showcase Trocchi's lyrical style in his early...

Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley is a wickedly comic satire about a young couple's outrageous quest for their dream home. To achieve this goal, they're willing to go to shocking lengths - all for the...

Subtle Blood by Kj Charles is a gripping romance that delves into the darker corners of London's high society. When a brutal murder rocks the city, Will Darling and his partner Kim Secretan are drawn...

The World of Simon Rich by Simon Rich Simon Rich's world is one of absurdity and anxiety. He explores the ridiculousness of everyday life, from minor anxieties to life's biggest questions. With a...

Cassandra Pomfret's sharp tongue has caused quite a stir. Her father, in an attempt to rein her in, has decreed that she must marry before her sister can wed. However, Cassandra's reputation is about...

Crusty British detective Ian Dodge is back in action, this time working for a high-profile client. When a blackmailer threatens to expose her past misdeeds, Laura Lane turns to Ian to sort out the...

Babylon is a surreal and humorous novel that explores the chaos and absurdity of post-Soviet Russian life. The story follows Tartarsky, a poet and copywriter who becomes embroiled in a world of PR...

A Caribbean Cinderella story like no other, told from the perspective of Cendrillon's magical godmother. This Caldecott Honor-winning tale brings together romance and magic in a fresh retelling that...

Keep your mind sharp and healthy with over 200 classic Japanese puzzles. Puzzles have been shown to boost brain power, improving memory, spatial awareness, logic, and problem-solving, while also...

Mini Comas And Other Odd Thoughts by William R. Hanson is a humorous exploration of society's quirks and changes over time. Hanson proposes an explanation for the increasing craziness of modern life,...

Step back in time with over 50 nostalgic kriss kross puzzles from the 1950s. This collection is presented in large print format, making it easy to enjoy hours of puzzle-solving fun. Discover what...

When a diplomat dies suddenly in London's Portuguese embassy, Inspector Isabel Reis is called to investigate. Her reputation for solving sensitive cases involving powerful people makes her the...

The Appointment begins with a simple yet ominous summons: "Thursday morning, ten sharp". For our protagonist, this is just another day at the factory, but her actions will have far-reaching...

Heinrich Heine: Writing the Revolution George Prochnik's biography offers a concise and fast-paced portrait of the German poet, critic, and essayist. This study contextualizes Heine's life within the...

Kate Sharp's family has always been shrouded in mystery. Her mother vanished from Craig Dunain psychiatric hospital when Kate was just a child, leaving behind only unanswered questions. Now, with her...

A hilarious Off-Broadway hit, set in a run-down apartment, explores the tensions and conflicts that arise among three gay roommates during one frantic Christmas weekend. As the holiday season brings...

Sharp and lyrical poems celebrating the Black vernacular and its influence on pop culture, familial survival, storytelling, and creating safety in intimacy. These poems consider the brevity and...

Ruddy Gore is a historical mystery novel by Kerry Greenwood. When Phryne Fisher attends a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of events that...

Fame and fortune can't hide the secrets of her past. When Helen Redford returns to her old home town to make a TV show about her glittering career, she catches a glimpse of the might-have-beens that...

The Vanishing Statue by Carolyn Keene A priceless sculpture is stolen from an elite celebration of the arts, and Nancy Drew is determined to use the opportunity to sniff out the thief. With her...

Heather Christle's poems capture the essence of a generation coming of age in the early 21st century. Her words are alive with the energy of youth and attention.In "The Trees the Trees", each new...

The Teleporting Tomb and Other Tales by Vaughn Entwistle is a collection of paranormal mysteries that bring together two of Victorian England's greatest minds. Conan Doyle's consulting detective is...

As the Baltic Sea freezes over, the picturesque Island of Aero is bathed in pre-Christmas cheer and Danish hygge. But amidst the festive atmosphere, a dark secret lurks in one foreboding attic.A...

European Others offers a thought-provoking exploration of the position of racialized communities in Europe. By examining the tension between a growing nonwhite population and traditional notions of...

Word Fill-In Puzzles: 210 PuzzlesThis puzzle book offers 210 challenging word fill-in puzzles to test your cognitive skills. With a unique solution and no hints provided, you'll need to use deduction...

Boris the Potato Child is a graphic novel that tells the story of a young ruler who lives in a self-governing society. His mother, Bulle, was once the powerful queen of Marylene, but since its fall,...

XL Word Search with Super Large Print in Spanish - A Fun and Challenging Puzzle for Adults. This extra large print word search game is designed to be easy on the eyes, making it perfect for those...

Clarice Lispector's The Hour of the Star is a haunting and poignant tale of a young woman's struggles with identity and belonging. Through the eyes of Rodrigo S.M., a cosmopolitan narrator, we...

The House Across the Lake is a gripping novel by Riley Sager, a master of psychological suspense. Casey Fletcher, a recently widowed actress, retreats to her family's lake house in Vermont to escape...

Bad Fruit is a beautifully told story about a family's secrets and the storm of memories that can build over a summer. Seventeen-year-old Lily's life feels normal, but as the days heat up, she begins...

Special Circumstances is a gripping legal thriller that introduces us to Mike Daley, a former public defender turned solo practitioner. When his best friend and former colleague is charged with the...

A nail-biting immersive read, 'We Were Never Here' is a tense and original thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When a shocking discovery is made on the last night of a holiday, two...

Jane Chandler's life as an apprentice healer seems sheltered from the troubles of the wider world. However, her quiet existence is soon disrupted by the arrival of John Sharpe, who has been driven to...

The First 48 Hours by Simon Kernick is a gripping thriller that explores the lives of three individuals whose paths intersect in a deadly game of cat and mouse. As a detective, a mother, and a couple...

The Boy with the Bronze Axe by Kathleen Fidler is set in the ancient Stone Age village of Skara Brae on Orkney. In this compelling story, life nearly 3,000 years ago comes vividly to life through...

Justice Jones, super-smart and super-sleuth, is back for her fourth spine-tingling adventure. It's 1939 and war has broken out, changing everything at Highbury House school. The pupils have to help...

Improve your navigation skills with this engaging activity book featuring 50 maps from around the world. From historical to modern and fictional maps, there's something for every map enthusiast.Each...

Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell by M. C. Beaton is a gripping mystery that explores the darker side of love. When Agatha's marriage to James Lacey turns sour, she becomes embroiled in a murder...

Big Jack by J. D. Robb is a gripping thriller that follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas as she searches for a precious fortune in a future New York City. A decades-old heist has led to a new wave of danger,...

Christian Wiman's He Held Radical Light explores the complex relationships between art and faith, death and fame, heaven and oblivion. This moving meditation is a love letter to poetry, filled with...

Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur is a beautifully written novel about complicated family relationships and long-buried secrets. Against the backdrop of Cape Cod's lush natural beauty, Ken and Abby...

Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M. C. Beaton is a mystery novel that follows Agatha as she seeks true love in the village of Fryfam. However, her romantic notions are quickly dispelled by...

From Keynes to Piketty: The Century that Shook Up EconomicsThis comprehensive history of economic thought over the past century explores the key events and figures that transformed our understanding...

Connecting History: Higher Russia, 1881-1921This series provides a rich and relevant History curriculum for students, bringing together lesser-told narratives and academic excellence to inform and...

D. H. Lawrence: The Life of an Outsider is a deeply personal and thought-provoking portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. John Worthen offers a compelling reappraisal of...

Diana Athill's novel about love, betrayal and self-discovery in 1950s England is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human relationships.The story follows Meg Bailey as she navigates her...

The Humans by Stephen Karam A poignant and humorous portrayal of family dynamics, The Humans brings together three generations of the Blake family for a Thanksgiving gathering in their Lower...

Byron and the Poetics of Adversity by Jerome McGann Jerome McGann's latest work offers a fresh perspective on the life and poetry of Lord Byron, challenging traditional views of his work. This book...

Daisy Shoemaker's life seems perfect - a thriving cooking business, a full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful home in the Philadelphia suburbs. Yet, she can't sleep at night, feeling...

The Art of Poetry Edexcel GCSE Conflict by Neil Bowen is a comprehensive guide for students aiming to achieve top grades in their Literature GCSE. This book provides sharp and engaging critical...

Discover the versatility and beauty of Cascade 220 Sportweight yarn with 60 More Quick Knits. This latest addition to the popular series offers a range of projects, including hats, mittens, scarves,...

Jacen Manson's life as a junior doctor is a balancing act between career and personal relationships. With excessive hours and limited downtime, he struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy. His...

Death As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal is a thought-provoking exploration of life, death and eternity. Paleontologist Juan Luis Arsuaga shares his insights into the human condition with writer...

Fiona Figg's wedding plans are about to take a deadly turn. When her friend Kitty Lane is found unconscious in the locker room during a high-stakes competition, Fiona must put aside her bridal veil...

This 6th edition book offers a clear and entertaining exploration of various models of mental illness. Peter Tyrer presents four main approaches - disease, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, and...

A Disreputable Opening Repertoire by Jonathan Tait is a highly adventurous chess repertoire designed to meet 1 e4 with 1...e5 and take the initiative. By adopting an under-explored approach, Black...

A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath Fifteen years after slamming the door on her stifling domestic life, Nora Helmer returns with an urgent request. This unexpected sequel combines incongruous...

Brendan Chase's life appears to be one of ease and perfection. As a star wrestler and loving partner, he seems to have it all. However, beneath the surface, Brendan struggles with his identity and...

Quick Change: Tiny Tales of Transformation by Debbie Young is a collection of twenty wry and witty short stories that explore change at every stage of life, from birth to death.Written with an...

Slow Dance: A Novel by Rainbow Rowell is a powerful and deeply romantic love story that explores the complexities of human relationships. Shiloh Butler's life has taken a dramatic turn since her high...

The New Journalism and the Nonfiction Novel by John Hollowell explores the intersection of fact and fiction in 20th-century American writing. This critically sharp analysis examines the experiments...

Troubling Borders: An Anthology of Art and Literature by Southeast Asian Women in the Diaspora showcases the creative work of women from Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Filipino ancestry. This...

Southern Belle by Stuart Jaffe is a gripping mystery that delves into the world of dark magic and supernatural forces. When a new case brings to light an entire coven of witches, Max Porter must...

George Hurrell's Hollywood Glamour Portraits, 1925-1992 by Mark A. Vieira The definitive biography and photographic record of George Hurrell, the photographer behind some of Hollywood's most iconic...

The Real Happy Valley: True Stories of Crime and Heroism from Yorkshire's Front Line PolicewomenA gripping and inspiring true story of the bravery and dedication of policewomen on the front line of...

Master the skills of a British agent with MI6 Spy Skills for Civilians, a comprehensive guide to surveillance, safe travel, self-defense, and more.Written by a former SAS and MI6 operative, this book...

The Lost Evacuee by Cathy Sharp is a heartwarming and emotional novel about two young girls' journey to find happiness in the midst of hardship. As the Blitz casts a dark shadow over London, Julie...

Tennis Shoes is a sharp and funny story about two twins who discover they have a passion for tennis. Their family history is filled with talented players, and they're determined to follow in their...

Reacher: Persuader is the latest gripping novel in Lee Child's bestselling series. A masterclass in suspense and intrigue, this story follows Jack Reacher as he navigates a complex web of crime and...

Property tax specialist Lee Sharpe tackles one of the most common questions for property investors: how holding properties in a company affects taxes. This guide features over 45 practical case...

Insatiable is a witty and honest exploration of female desire, loneliness, and the struggle to fit in. It's a story about being unable to tell whether you're running towards your future or simply...

The Perfect Nine: An Epic TaleNgugi wa Thiong'o weaves a glorious narrative about the founding of Kenya's Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage, and unity. Set against the backdrop of Mount...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic that explores the complexities of class, society, and corruption in Regency England. At its centre are two women: Becky Sharp, who rises...

Wendy, Master of Art by Walter Scott is a witty satire that explores the complexities of MFA culture and the human experience. Through the story of Wendy, an aspiring artist navigating art school and...

A Guilty Thing Surprised by Ruth Rendell is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge from start to finish. With its intricate plot and unexpected twists, this book is suited to readers of...

Dorman-Smith's personal story comes alive in this collection of private letters and war diary entries. A candid and provocative portrait of a complex individual, this volume sheds light on the life...

Sudoku Puzzles for Fun and Challenge Brain Games Sudoku Puzzles offers over 130 puzzles to test your skills. Divided into five levels of difficulty, these puzzles are designed to provide hours of...

Louisa May Alcott's Selected Essays offer a unique glimpse into the life and writings of one of America's most celebrated authors. This collection brings together her witty and wide-ranging essays,...

Fool Me Once by Ashley Winstead is a romance that explores the chaos of wanting something you used to have. Lee Stone's past experiences have taught her to be cautious, but when old sparks reignite...

Beton Rouge by Simone Buchholz is a gripping thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. When two high-ranking executives are found brutally tortured outside their offices, the...

Tara Binns: Clued-Up Detective is an exciting mystery novel that follows the adventures of Tara Binns, a young police detective. When a missing person case comes to her attention, Tara uses her keen...

The Marketmaker A Gripping Financial Thriller by Michael Ridpath is a tale of high-stakes trading and deadly consequences. When disillusioned academic Nick Elliot joins forces with the enigmatic...