2347 results for 'Blake, Howard'

Howard Zinn's writings on war offer a unique perspective on conflict and its impact. This collection of twenty-six essays represents his thinking on a subject that has long concerned him, drawing on...

Calcutta, 1837. The East India Company's grip on India is tenuous at best, and its most notorious son, Xavier Mountstuart, has vanished into thin air. Junior officer William Avery is sent to find...

Discover the secrets of shooting a bow and arrow with the most complete instructional information book available. Written by Jerry Hill, a renowned archer in his own right, this book brings together...

Howard Barker Interviews 1980-2010 Conversations in Catastrophe by Mark Brown This collection of interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of renowned playwright Howard Barker, known...

Boxes: The Secret Life of Howard Hughes A fascinating and little-known chapter in American history is revealed in Boxes, a meticulously researched biography that uncovers new secrets about the life...

Introducing Shadow Kingdoms: The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard, Vol. 1This first volume in the Weird Works series presents all of Robert E. Howard's work for the pulp magazine Weird Tales,...

A collection of poems about the diverse guests who visit William Blake's inn, each one unique and full of character.These poems offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of William Blake's...

A brutal murder has taken place in a small community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with evidence pointing to a young wereleopard as the killer. However, Anita Blake's expert opinion is sought after...

Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, lived a remarkable life spanning eighty years and the reigns of six kings. His career played a pivotal role in shaping the recovery and success of the Howard...

Discover the story behind Starbucks' global success in this comic book biography. Howard Schultz's journey from small coffee sales to a global coffee empire is revealed in Orbit, a fascinating tale...

Howard Thurman: Essential WritingsThis collection of writings from renowned theologian and civil rights leader Howard Thurman explores the intersection of faith, culture, and social responsibility...

Railways Remembered: The Western Region 1962-1972 The Blake Paterson Collection by Kevin McCormack and Martin Jenkins. Blake Paterson was a railway enthusiast who worked for the Western Region,...

Nic Blake is eager to master the powerful magic of the Manifestors, just like her father. But as she navigates the challenges of being a Remarkable in an Unremarkable world, she faces unexpected...

The Pegasus Diaries: The Private Papers of Major John Howard DSO offers a unique insight into the life of a remarkable military leader. This book provides a detailed account of the preparation,...

The Ebbs and Flows of Fortune: The Life of Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk by David M. Head. Thomas Howard's life was marked by both remarkable achievements and personal turmoil. As the third...

Horst Cabal has risen from the dead once again. Resurrected by an occult conspiracy, he finds himself at the helm of a monstrous army, with a sinister plan to create a supernatural homeland. As Horst...

A haunting psychological thriller that will stay with you for a very long time. Betsy Blake was just four years old when she vanished outside her family home in Dublin. Seventeen years on, her father...

Professor Sato's Three Formulae Part 2 sees Captain Blake face off against Robo-Mortimer in a thrilling adventure. Professor Sató, a pioneer in cybernetics, has been kidnapped by Olrik and his...

The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent - Part 1When strange phenomena begin disrupting preparations for the British pavilion at the Brussels Universal Exposition, Professor Mortimer and his friend...

Becoming Mr Nice by Amber Marks offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of Britain's most notorious dope smuggler. This unique biography is woven from previously unseen material, including...

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, faces a new challenge when a wereleopard is abducted from the Narcissus in Chains club. As she delves into the dark world of shapeshifter crime and were-creature...

Howard Cosell: A Complex Legacy Revealed Brilliant and entertaining, this biography presents a thought-provoking portrayal of Howard Cosell's life and times. With more than forty interviews, Mark...

Eight Hours in Berlin is a gripping tale of espionage and mystery set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.In 1963, two seemingly unrelated events bring the world of international intrigue to...

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, finds herself entangled in a complex web of events when her ex-fiancé's brother is arrested. As she delves into the mystery, Anita must navigate the treacherous world of...

The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent - Part 2 sees Blake, Mortimer and Nasir embark on a perilous journey to Antarctica in search of Olrik and his allies. However, they soon discover that their...

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter and Supernatural Expert is facing her most daunting challenge yet. A number of werewolves have gone missing, and they've come to her for help. As she delves into the...

Howard Phillips Lovecraft: Dreamer on the Nightside is a biography written by Frank Belknap Long, who was a close friend of the author. First published in 1975, this book offers a unique insight into...

Howard Gardner's comprehensive survey of his writing and thinking about education offers unparalleled insight into creating purposeful curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment.This collection draws on...

The Abortionist of Howard Street: A History of Medicine and Crime in Nineteenth-century New YorkBy R.E. Fulton, Cornell University Press (2024)This absorbing history explores the life of Josephine...

Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor is a gripping mystery that follows Leigh's quest for answers after her parents' tragic death. Orphaned and struggling to fit into her new life,...

Anita Blake's reputation has taken some hits. Her work as a legal vampire executioner has earned her a high kill count, but on the personal front, no one seems to trust her. This is partly due to her...

Catherine Howard: A Queen's Tragic Fall from Power. In 1539, Catherine Howard became Henry VIII's fifth queen, marking a significant moment in the complex web of power struggles at court. Her...

Underwater archaeologist Jack Howard is back with a mission to uncover a shocking secret that could rewrite history. In 1890, a British soldier emerged from a Cairo sewer, claiming to have been...

Against The Grain by Joris-Karl Huysmans Translated into English by John Howard, this edition of Against The Grain is a meticulously restored version of the original work. The text has been carefully...

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, finds herself entangled in a complex web of preternatural crimes. A serial killer is targeting strippers, and she's been called in to help the police. As Anita navigates...

A Romantic Symphony: The Autobiography of Howard Hanson is an important addition to our understanding of American music. This autobiography, compiled and edited from manuscript sources, offers...

Russell Howard: The Good News, Bad News - The Biography is an intimate look at the life and career of one of the UK's favourite comedians. Abi Smith explores how Russell, from his awkward school days...

Two Lascivious Adventures of Mr. Howard A Continuation of Maud Cameron and Her GuardianThis erotic novel tells two tales of physical punishment and humiliation, as the protagonist, Mr. Howard, exacts...

Anita Blake is a U.S. Marshal with a unique skillset - she can raise zombies. Her reputation as a hard-nosed expert in zombie issues has earned her a certain respect, but it's also complicated by her...

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...

Benjamin Howard Baker Sportsman Supreme by Bob Phillips A remarkable athlete and Olympic competitor, Benjamin Baker's achievements in high jump, triple jump, hurdling, throwing discuss, javelin, and...

Howard Hughes: A Life of Turmoil and Transformation This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Howard Hughes, an American icon whose meteoric rise to fame was followed by a tumultuous...

A Beautiful Obsession brings together 25 years of plant collecting into a unique and flamboyant garden at Hunting Brook. This experimental space showcases a fusion of funky foliage, perennials, and...

A unique and fascinating exchange of letters between two literary giants, H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, is presented in this second volume of their correspondence. Spanning the years...

Hardcover, 206 pages, published in 2020. Howard Kendall's Notes on a Season offers an intimate look at one of football's most pivotal seasons. Compiled from matchday programme notes, this collection...

This two-volume anthology celebrates four centuries of English poetry, from the Elizabethan era to the present day. Spanning poets from Blake to Heaney, it offers an excellent portrayal of eighteenth...

The Keeper: Tim Howard's Inspiring Story This heartwarming memoir tells the story of Tim Howard, a young goalkeeper from New Jersey who overcame his Tourette Syndrome to become one of the world's top...

Hardcover book by Lerita Coleman Brown. 213 pages. This spiritual memoir invites readers to explore the life and teachings of Howard Thurman, a civil rights leader who championed silence,...

Seduction: Sex, Lies, and Stardom in Howard Hughes's HollywoodThis riveting popular history explores the inner workings of Hollywood's glamorous golden age through the stories of dozens of actresses...

The Green Howards in the Great War: 8th and 9th Battalions A.P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment by John Sheen. In August 1914, men from across North Yorkshire joined Alexandra's Princess of Wales's Own...

John Howard, Duke of Norfolk, was an unlikely supporter of Richard III. In 1455, he was a relatively obscure Suffolk gentleman with no titles to his name. Yet by the time of his death at Bosworth...

The Valley of the Immortals Part 2: The Thousandth Arm of the MekongMortimer is reunited with a seriously injured Nasir in the camp of General Li Hsi, where he was kidnapped to recover the...

Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Monkey on His Back A Tale About Telling the Truth is a story about making choices that can affect how we feel. When faced with decisions, Howard sometimes chooses not...

When air traffic controllers detect an unknown flying object in Tokyo, two aircraft are sent to intercept and identify it. However, their last message before they crash into each other is 'ryu' -...

The Fixers: Eddie Mannix and Howard Strickling and the MGM Publicity Machine E.J. Fleming's biography reveals the little-known story of two men who dominated Hollywood's golden age, solving problems...

Howard Hughes and the Creation of Modern Hollywood by Jeffrey Richardson explores the pivotal role this enigmatic figure played in shaping the film industry. With his vast wealth, Hughes challenged...

The Keeper: Tim Howard's Inspiring Story This heartwarming memoir tells the story of Tim Howard, a young goalkeeper from New Jersey who overcame his Tourette Syndrome to become one of the world's top...

The Girl in the Dark is a gripping crime thriller that follows Shannon's desperate search for answers before her tragic death. With the help of Detective John Byron, Shannon's friend Blake sets out...

Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor is a gripping mystery novel that follows Leigh's quest to uncover the truth behind her parents' murder. Orphaned and struggling to fit into her new...

The Secret of the Swordfish Part 3: SX1 Strikes Back by Edgar Pierre Jacobs is a gripping tale of resistance and freedom. Construction has begun on extraordinary machines, but Imperial forces are hot...

In a world where language holds extraordinary power, Nicodemus Weal is a cacographer with a unique gift - and a deadly curse. Unable to reproduce even simple magical texts without 'misspelling', he's...

A.J. and his friends are eager to join the Beaver Scouts and earn cool badges, but their scout leader, Miss Blake, has other plans. She's more concerned with preparing them for real emergencies like...

Howard Dean's presidential campaign marked a significant shift in the way campaigns are run today. By harnessing the power of the internet and tapping into a diverse pool of talented staff, the...

FBI Special Agent Patterson Blake's search for her missing sister continues in this gripping thriller. Following a lead to Dallas, she is paired with a rookie partner who proves to be more of a...

A Means to Freedom: The Letters of H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard (1930-1932)Two of the most influential figures in the history of weird fiction, H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, exchanged...

Viewpoints: Photographs from the Howard Greenberg Collection presents 100 iconic images that defined their time, along with the stories behind them and the photographers who captured them.These...

E. M. Forster's nuanced exploration of English society's class divisions brings together two seemingly disparate families in a chance encounter. The preposterous Wilcox family and the intelligent...

George Blake's remarkable story is at the heart of this gripping account of the Berlin Tunnel and the greatest conspiracy of the Cold War. Steve Vogel masterfully weaves together the intricate...

Howard Barker's Art of Theatre offers a unique insight into the work of this internationally acclaimed director-dramatist. This collection of essays provides an international perspective on Barker's...

Johannes Cabal the Detective by Jonathan L. Howard is a darkly comedic tale of necromancy and politics. When Johannes Cabal's attempt to steal a rare book goes awry, he finds himself facing a far...

Debunking Howard Zinn Exposing the Fake History That Turned a Generation against America by Mary Grabar. Mary Grabar's new book challenges the widely-held narrative about American history, exposing...

Howard's visit to the dentist may seem daunting at first, but as he sits in the chair, he begins to relax and discovers that going to the dentist isn't so bad after all. This friendly story is part...

Howard Thurston: The Greatest Magician in the World A forgotten icon of American showmanship, Howard Thurston was a magician who surpassed his contemporaries and set the standard for stage magic. In...

Henry VIII's Last Victim: The Life and Times of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey A complex figure of Henry VIII's reign, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, was both celebrated for his chivalrous deeds and...

Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about a woman who's made her fair share of mistakes. With a chaotic home life and uncontrolled ADHD, she's learned to keep...

Howard Zinn's vision for democratic education challenges the conventional approach to teaching in schools. This book presents his essays on education, previously unpublished, and explores how...

Catherine Howard's life was one of constant attention, her every move scrutinised by those around her. As the fifth wife of Henry VIII, her career was marked by scandal and tragedy. In this gripping...

The William Howard Taft Presidency by Lewis L. Gould provides a fresh assessment of the 20th-century US president's accomplishments and setbacks in office. A provocative new study, this book presents...

Deep under Sao Miguel island, a mysterious radioactive metal has been discovered, sparking a thrilling mystery. Could it be the legendary orichalcum of the lost city of Atlantis?Professor Mortimer's...

Building Home: A Biography of Howard F. Ahmanson and the Politics of the American Dream by Eric John Abrahamson explores the life of one of America's most successful entrepreneurs, who made his...

Charles Howard 'Dick' Ellis: A Life of Espionage and Betrayal? The longest serving spy for MI6, Charles Howard 'Dick' Ellis played a pivotal role in shaping the intelligence agencies of the United...

Smash Cut: A Memoir of Art and the 1970s and 1980s In this searing memoir, Brad Gooch recounts his life in 1980s New York City, a time of wild bohemians, glamorous celebrity, and complicated passions...

The Green Howards in the Boer War A Yorkshire Infantry Regiment at War in South Africa 1899-1902 by M. I. Ferrar. This book tells the story of the Green Howards, a famous county regiment with a long...

A young girl's disappearance sets off a chain of events in this gripping crime thriller. Twenty years ago, Sophie Nicoll vanished from school and her body was later found in a shallow grave. Now,...

A beautiful collection of writings that will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired. This book is a reminder that kindness, good, and caring are all around us if we only take the time to look. The...

William Howard Taft and the Philippines A Blueprint for Empire by Adam D. Burns is a detailed biography that explores the US president's vision for the Philippines between 1900 and 1921. Grounded in...

The Mystery of the Great Pyramid: The Papyrus of Manethon Professor Philip Mortimer has decided to spend his holidays in Cairo, where he plans to meet his old friend, Professor Ahmed Rassim Bey. Bey...

Howard Baskerville's life was marked by conviction and sacrifice. In 1907, he traveled to Persia as a Christian missionary, teaching English and preaching the gospel. However, his experiences with...

Henrietta Howard's life was a complex web of love, loyalty and politics. As Tracy Borman reveals in this engaging biography, she was both King George II's mistress and confidante, yet also a patron...

Edith Blake's War tells the remarkable true story of an Australian nurse who served in World War I. In 1918, while en route to France to care for wounded soldiers, Edith was tragically killed by a...

The Mystery of the Great Pyramid, Part 2After his friend's assassination, Mortimer sets out to track down Olrik, but information is scarce. He seeks help from Sheik Abdel Razek, an old man with...

Three Plays brings together three works by renowned historian and playwright Howard Zinn, exploring the legacy of Karl Marx and Emma Goldman through drama. This collection includes the previously...

The U Ray is a gripping tale of espionage and scientific discovery. When the High Council of Norlandia tasks Professor Marduk with militarising a major scientific breakthrough, the stakes are high...

A Third Testament: A Modern Pilgrim Explores the Spiritual Wanderings of Seven Influential Thinkers. This book brings to life the spiritual journeys of seven influential thinkers, from the hedonist...

Billy and the Minpins by Roald Dahl is a heart-pounding tale about a young boy's encounter with a mysterious group of tiny people living in the forest. When Billy ventures into the woods despite his...

Billy and the Minpins (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl is a heart-pounding tale of adventure and bravery. When Billy's mum forbids him from exploring the dark forest beyond the garden gate, he ignores...

The battle for Fennbirn has been won, but at what cost? Katharine, now crowned queen, struggles to silence whispers of her dubious heritage and uncertain fate. Meanwhile, Mirabella and Arsinoe have...

For those who've been running and hiding, it's time to fight back. The truth about the conspiracy threatening their lives is finally coming to light.The stakes are higher than ever as James returns...

The Fifth Queen Trilogy: Rise and Fall of Katharine Howard A historical novel trilogy presenting a fictionalized account of Katharine Howard's life at the Court of Henry VIII. The trilogy follows her...

Howard Thurman's lyrical collection of select published and unpublished works offers a transcendent vision of our world. Tracing his struggle with the particular manifestations of violence and hatred...