3009 results for 'Mary Morris, Carol Acton (Editor)'

Mauser Rifles, Vol. 2: 1918-1945 G. 98, K. 98b, Standard-Modell, K. 98k, Sniper, Markings, Ammunition, Accessories This book explores the design, manufacturing, and combat use of various Mauser rifle...

The Best Science Fiction of the Year Volume Seven by Neil Clarke Each year, Night Shade Books presents a collection of the finest science fiction stories, carefully curated by Hugo and World Fantasy...

John Steinbeck's Journal of a Novel: The East of Eden Letters In the months leading up to the publication of East of Eden, John Steinbeck engaged in a unique writing process, sharing his thoughts and...

Dottie and Mary's friendship began over a shared bag of penny sweets when they were eight years old. As they grew up, they shared every aspect of their lives, from school struggles to family dramas...

The Way of the Disciple by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis This book explores six key Gospel scenes to reveal the essential elements of Christian discipleship. It delves into the importance of becoming...

Kant's Metaphysics of Morals is a foundational work in moral philosophy, presenting the core concepts and principles of right and virtue. The book is divided into two parts: the Doctrine of Right,...

Discover the powerful voices that have shaped our world. Great Women's Speeches brings together a collection of inspiring speeches by women who have dared to ask for more. From trailblazers like...

Alan Bennett's Writing Home is a unique and entertaining collection of his prose writings, bringing together diaries, reminiscences, and reviews to create a vivid portrait of the playwright's life...

Bible Infographics for Kids Epic Guide to Jesus Discover the extraordinary world of Jesus through engaging infographics. This latest addition to the Bible Infographics for Kids series invites you to...

Anna: A Biography by Amy Odell Anna Wintour's journey to the top of the fashion world is a story of relentless ambition and determination. From her early days as a tomboy in 1960s London to her rise...

Mocha Dick: Or the White Whale of the Pacific In the early 19th century, a legendary albino sperm whale named Mocha Dick became infamous for his encounters with whalers off the coast of Chile. For...

James E. Files, the man who fired the fatal headshot from the infamous grassy knoll, reveals more chilling details surrounding the events that led up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy...

The Beatles Recording Reference Manual Volume 4: The Beatles Through Yellow Submarine (1968 - Early 1969) provides an in-depth look at the band's most innovative and progressive period, from the...

God's Church in the World: The Gift of Catholic Mission presents a confident and joyful assertion of the Catholic character of Christian mission and its sacramental nature. This collection of essays...

Scotland: The Story of a Nation A fresh look at Scotland's complex history, re-exploring cherished myths and uncovering new insights. Magnus Magnusson draws on the country's rich tradition of...

Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and EnergeticThis revised edition of Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's popular guide features the...

The Lesser Key of Solomon is a comprehensive grimoire that contains the seals, sigils, and charts of the original lesser book of Solomon. This fully illustrated trade paperback edition is a reprint...

A small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo is home to a couple in their thirties, who work from home as freelance copy-editors. Their lives are quiet and uneventful, with little to say to one...

Jon Sopel's insightful portrait of American life and politics explores a country in turmoil. As the BBC's North America Editor, Sopel has experienced America from a unique perspective, from flying...

Turn Vim into a full-blown development environment with Vim 8 and Neovim. This book shows you how to integrate your editor with tools for building, testing, linting, indexing, and searching your...

Swim alongside the ocean's most fascinating creatures with The Ultimate Shark Field Guide. This comprehensive visual guide is filled with detailed watercolor illustrations and notes from a marine...

Jo Payne and Mel Scott offer practical advice for creating a culture of growth and excellence in the classroom, helping pupils to become confident and successful learners. Their approach is based on...

Discover the Power of Nature's Healing Herbs Promote vibrant health and radiant beauty, soothe everyday ailments, and ease persistent stress with these simple, natural cures. Renowned herbalist...

Lazarus Man by Richard Price is a gripping novel that delves into the lives of a group of characters whose lives are forever changed by a devastating disaster. In the aftermath of a building collapse...

The Quality Street Wedding by Penny Thorpe is a heartwarming and engaging novel set against the backdrop of World War II. As the threat of war looms, the women at the Quality Street factory find...

Frankenstein, a story conceived in a literary game among friends in 1816, is a story of acceptance, tolerance, and the universal human need for companionship and love. The novel follows the journey...

Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage is a collection of beautifully retold stories that celebrate the power of being true to oneself. Mary Sebag-Montefiore brings new life to a range of...

Hardcover, 176 pages, 2014. This anthology brings together powerful poems from the front line of World War I, written by poets who served in the trenches. The poems are vivid and haunting, offering a...

Massage Fusion: A Step-by-Step Approach to Treating Chronic PainThis comprehensive guide offers a practical and dynamic approach to treating common pain issues, drawing on evidence-based techniques...

The role of gossip and rumour in shaping our perception of politics is a fascinating topic. In "Haven't You Heard?", Marie Le Conte explores how whispers, tittle-tattle and misinformation can...

Step into a world of your own creation with Marie Brennan's expert guide to worldbuilding. This collection of essays explores the art of crafting a rich and immersive setting, drawing on real-world...

The Spirit-Led Life: A Psycho-Spiritual Approach to Christianity and the Internal Family Systems. This book explores the parallels between Christianity and the Internal Family Systems model of...

One hundred brilliant essays on some of the best movies ever made, written by America's most trusted and best-known film critic Roger Ebert.This collection brings together a wide range of films, from...

Oxford University Press presents a collection of plays by eighteenth-century women dramatists. This volume features works by Mary Pix, Susanna Centlivre, Elizabeth Griffith and Hannah Cowley,...

Cathay, Ezra Pound's early monumental work, first published in 1915, is a collection of translations from the Chinese and an original poem, "The Seafarer". The book has undergone several revisions...

The Early Art of Norfolk: A Subject List of Extant and Lost Art Including Items Relevant to Early Drama This comprehensive guide explores the early art of Norfolk, focusing on the development of...

Mansfield Park is a novel that explores the lives of three families, with the quiet and unassuming Fanny Price at its centre. Fanny's loyalty and love for the son of the family who have taken her...

A collection of 25 classic Gothic tales, including the iconic "The Phantom of the Opera", brings together some of the most enduring and unsettling stories of the genre. This carefully curated omnibus...

The 1818 Text, Contexts, Criticism is a comprehensive edition of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein, featuring the original novel with annotations by J. Paul Hunter, as well as a wealth of...

Denise Mina's Rizzio Darkland Tales is a gripping and meticulously researched tale of power, politics and passion. In 1566, Mary, Queen of Scots, is hosting a supper party in her private chambers,...

Ibiza Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is a comprehensive guide to the island, featuring a large 40k scale map that covers both the East and West map sheets. The map includes official cycling routes,...

Sabertooth Cats is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic ice age animals. With its seven-inch fangs, the sabertooth cat was a formidable hunter in its time. The book features awesome...

Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe's latest book, On Palestine, offers a sober and unflinching analysis of the region's complex history and its future prospects. The authors, two leading voices in the...

Turn pasta night into an exciting experience with 175 recipes for the best and yummiest pasta sauces imaginable. Pasta can get repetitive if you're making it the same way every time, but this...

Mary Berry's 100 Sweet Treats and Puds is a compact cookbook filled with 100 mini bakes and puddings to satisfy any sweet tooth. From classic biscuits and pastries to decadent desserts like...

The Bull from the Sea Mary Renault's enthralling narrative brings to life a time when heroes battled monsters and gods strode the earth. Theseus, having freed Athens from the tribute demanded by the...

The Hungry Road by Marita Conlon-McKenna is a heart-wrenching account of one of Ireland's darkest periods. In 1845, a devastating potato blight brought widespread suffering and despair to the Irish...

Francis Crawford of Lymond returns to Edinburgh after five years in exile, but his welcome is not warm. Wanted for treason and murder, he is accompanied by a band of killers who will bring further...

This heartwarming tale celebrates the joy of the holiday season and the beauty of nature, as two friends work together to create a magical Christmas tree farm.With the help of her young neighbor,...

The Instant Vortex Air Fryer Oven Cookbook offers a comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of your new kitchen appliance. Created by best-selling cookbook author Donna-Marie Pye, this...

When a woman walks into a police station to confess to a murder, Detective Hollie Turner is initially relieved that the investigation is finally over. However, her instincts tell her that something...

Billie, Mary Alice, Helen and Natalie have spent forty years working for the Museum, an elite network of assassins. Now, as they prepare to retire, they're sent on an all-expenses-paid trip - but...

The Women of Llanrumney by Azuka Oforka is a powerful and searing drama that explores the impact of slavery on women's lives. Set in 1765, the play delves into the experiences of those who were...

Autumn 1583. Loyalty is bought with blood under Queen Elizabeth's rule. An astrological phenomenon heralds the dawn of a new age and the Queen's throne is in peril. As Mary Stuart's supporters scheme...

Sex has been a subject of fascination for centuries, and Mary Roach is one of the most entertaining writers to explore this topic. In "Bonk", she delves into the world of sexual physiology, examining...

Women who commanded ships and plundered riches have long been overlooked in the history of piracy. This book sheds light on some remarkable women who defied convention and forged their own paths at...

A robust theological argument against the assumption that God is male. Amy Peeler challenges the widely held assumption that the Bible depicts a male God, arguing instead that God values women and...

The Outer Hebrides A Historical Guide by Mary MacLeod Rivett offers a comprehensive exploration of the islands' rich history and cultural heritage. Spanning from prehistory to the present day, this...

The BTEC First Business Student Book provides comprehensive support for learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Business specification. The book covers three mandatory units and a range of...

The Fall of Gondolin is the final work of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fiction, bringing to a close Christopher Tolkien's life-long achievement as the editor and curator of his father's manuscripts...

The Art of the Lord of the Rings [60th Anniversary Edition] is a sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R...

The Gourmand's Egg: A Collection of Stories and Recipes A visual and literary exploration of the humble egg, celebrated for its link to food and culture. This debut volume in TASCHEN's series brings...

The Poem Lyric, Sign, Metre by Don Paterson is a comprehensive exploration of the art of poetry. Part polemic, part technical treatise, and part meditation, this book delves into the inner workings...

A New York Times Notable Book Best Books of 2021: TIME, Smithsonian New York Times Book Review * Editors' Choice. The United States experienced domestic violence on a scale not seen since the Civil...

Forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway is drawn into a new and complex case when the murder of women priests in a Norfolk shrine town sparks a thrilling investigation. A series of gruesome murders,...

Fantastically Great Women Scientists and Their Stories is a celebration of the incredible women who made groundbreaking scientific discoveries.From the fearless Katia Krafft to the trailblazing Mae...

The Problem of the Puer Aeternus by Marie-Louise von Franz This book explores the concept of the puer aeternus, a term used in Jungian psychology to describe a type of individual who remains...

Operation Nativity is a heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love, set against the magic of Christmas. When Oscar and Molly stumble upon a dazed Angel Gabriel in their grandparents' garden,...

The Female Malady: Women, Madness and English Culture, 1830-1980 by Elaine Showalter This thought-provoking study explores how cultural attitudes towards femininity have influenced the understanding...

The book of Judges presents Israel's frailty, the nation's need for deliverance, and God's use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth...

Mansfield Park is a nuanced exploration of the tension between superficial charm and genuine integrity, as embodied by the quiet and vulnerable Fanny Price. At the heart of the novel is Fanny's...

Discover the art of creating beautiful jewelry with colored pencils. Mary Karg guides you through 15 projects, taking you from simple techniques to more complex methods. Along the way, you'll find...

Get a deeper understanding of Mary Shelley's iconic novel, Frankenstein, with this enhanced edition designed for young readers. The book provides full context and explanatory footnotes to support...

The incredible true story of Francis Walsingham, the world's first super spy. This gripping narrative reveals the stimulating details of his remarkable life and work, including his network of spies...

Death comes to us all. In 1988, a pivotal moment shook the comic book world, leaving readers to decide the fate of a beloved hero. The Boy Wonder's future was put to the test as his impulsive nature...

The Great Wide Open is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family life. When Alice Burns, a young book editor, begins to read a manuscript about the...

Jesus A New Vision by Whitley Strieber is a provocative work of scholarship that challenges conventional views of Jesus' life and teachings. Strieber offers a fresh approach to understanding the...

Dance Technique of Lester Horton This book provides an authoritative guide to the principles of dance and dance-training, as developed by Lester Horton. The author, Ana Marie Forsythe, Cheryl Ball,...

When Alison Bannister stumbles upon an old portrait in an antiques shop, she uncovers a long-buried family secret that sets her on a quest to uncover the truth about her past. The painting, which...

100 Queer Poems is a vibrant anthology that celebrates the diversity of queer voices in poetry. Curated by Mary Jean Chan and Andrew McMillan, this collection brings together a range of poets from...

Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory is set in a divided country where power and loyalty are paramount. Against this backdrop, Ned Ferryman returns from America to join a rebellion against King James,...

In 1776, England was gripped by 'Canal Mania', a phenomenon that would transform trade and commerce over the next fifty years. Against this backdrop, two young people's lives became intertwined in a...

This festive collection brings together five short stories from Jodi Taylor, set in her always eventful worlds. From the Institute of Historical Research to Time Police HQ, and even Frogmorton Farm,...

A poisoning many years ago may not have been accidental after all. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house, along with a collection of unwanted bric-a-brac,...

GCSE English Literature Workbook: Frankenstein by CGP Books Help students succeed in the Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature exams with this comprehensive workbook for Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein...

The Lady of the Camellias is a landmark novel that has inspired some of the most iconic works in opera, ballet, and film. This sparkling new translation brings to life the story of Marguerite...

Hardcover, 208 pages, published 2024. Clair Wills' search for her missing cousin Mary takes her across archives and nations in pursuit of a family secret. Her uncle's decision to leave his lover Lily...

The Medici: A Family's Rise and Fall from Power A forensic study of the Renaissance banking dynasty reveals a world of art, literature, philosophy, and brutality. Mary Hollingsworth challenges the...

An anthology of shape poems about people who shaped the world is presented in this beautifully crafted gift book. Forty incredible poems are arranged in the shapes of their subjects, alongside...

Discover the incredible stories of women who changed the world. Kate Pankhurst's book brings to life the fascinating facts and achievements of women who made a real difference. From pioneering...

Discover the Danish art of happiness, hygge, and bring warmth and comfort into your home. Marie Tourell Søderberg's guide is a beautifully illustrated book filled with practical steps and ideas to...

Explore the darker side of Liverpool's history with Haunted Liverpool 2, a collection of bizarre and terrifying supernatural stories gathered from the city and its surroundings.Tom Slemen's...

The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing brings together a diverse collection of writings from across time and the world, showcasing the breadth and depth of feminist thought. From the 15th century to...

Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask by Mary Siisip Geniusz explores the traditional Anishinaabe teachings and botanical knowledge shared through stories. With over thirty years...

David thought his marriage was perfect. But when his wife Mary Rose dies suddenly, he's forced to re-examine their twenty years together. As he reflects on their relationship, David begins to uncover...

The Fall of Gondolin is the final work of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fiction, bringing to a close Christopher Tolkien's life-long achievement as the editor and curator of his father's manuscripts...

Exploring the reasons behind Britain's decision to leave the EU, Fintan O'Toole uncovers how trivial journalistic falsehoods became national obsessions; how indifference to truth and historical fact...

Glow, the autobiography of Rick James, is a no-holds-barred memoir of a rock star's life and soul. The book tells the story of James's upbringing, his introduction to musical geniuses of the time,...

The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History brings together a vast collection of images that showcase the horror genre in all its forms. From the early days of Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley to the...

Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is a foundational work in moral philosophy that has shaped the way we think about ethics and morality. In this influential book, Kant argues...