874 results for 'Bolander, Brooke'

Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn is a heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the difficult choices we face. Set against the backdrop of Ireland in the early 1950s, the novel follows Eilis Lacey as she leaves...

Brooklyn is a powerful and moving novel about one woman's journey to build a new life in America. Ellis Lacey leaves behind her small Irish village for a fresh start, but the weight of her family and...

A Rhetoric of the Unreal: Studies in Narrative and Structure, Especially of the Fantastic by Christine Brooke-Rose This 1983 study examines the essential differences between various narrative types,...

Clothing Poverty: A Vivid Exploration of Fast Fashion and Second-Hand Clothes This book takes readers on a journey to uncover the hidden world of fast fashion and second-hand clothes. By following...

Brooklyn is a gripping tale of survival and revenge. Brooklyn Melody James has finally faced the consequences of her actions, but as she reflects on the events that led her to this point, it becomes...

Brooklyn Heights by Miral El-Tahawy is a powerful novel about displacement and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of the 2008 presidential elections, it follows Hend's journey as she leaves her...

Welcome to Meadowbrook, a place that defies definition. Perched atop a mountain, its towering edifice inspires both awe and fear in equal measure.Over time, the secrets of those who have walked her...

Woodbrook is a rare house that has been the name of a small, rural area in Ireland for generations. The Kirkwood family has owned it since the seventeenth century. In 1932, David Thomson, then...

When a chance invitation from her twin sister arrives, Marianne Daventry sees an opportunity to escape the monotony of Bath and find romance in the English countryside. She soon finds herself at the...

Lionel Essrog, a young man with Tourette's syndrome, is hired by Frank Minna to join a group of orphaned boys from St Vincent's Home for Boys. As part of the Minna Men, a...

A colorful celebration of New York's diverse boroughs is captured in this vibrant photography book. Paul Lacy's photographs showcase a wide range of storefronts, each decorated with unique signs and...

This comprehensive anthology explores the sonnet's evolution over five and a half centuries. Edited by two renowned poets, Edward Hirsch and Eavan Boland, it delves into how individual poets have...

Taken is a gripping paranormal vampire romance by Shalini Boland. When Madison falls in love with Alexandre, she never expects her life to become a deadly game.Trapped in an underground city filled...

Brooks Cunningham returns to his hometown of Eden after ten years away, determined to rebuild his life and move on from past heartaches. However, he soon finds himself facing a familiar face - Xavier...

Avaline and Brooke are two friends with differing views on love. Avaline seeks romance in every aspect of life, while Brooke is focused on her next conquest. When Avaline falls for someone, she...

Ella's world is turned upside down when she discovers her husband's plan to sell the family farm. Determined to save Willowbrook and protect her daughter's future, she sets out to build the farm into...

There's a new witch in town! Life takes an unexpected turn when twelve-year-old Effie discovers her family's magical powers. She moves into their gigantic house, sensing that something is amiss. As...

The Schneider family's love for baseball runs deep. From Felix Schneider in the 1800s to Snider Flint in the present day, each member has a strong connection to the game and Brooklyn.Through nine...

Hunted is a dark fantasy romance novel by Shalini Boland. When Madison falls in love with Alexandre, she never expected complications to follow.As their relationship deepens, a new threat emerges in...

The Maths That Made Us: How Numbers Created Civilisation Discover the fascinating story of how numbers have shaped human history. Michael Brooks explores the maths that built our world, from ancient...

A History of Future Cities by Daniel Brook explores how Western influence has shaped the development of cities around the world. From 1703 to the present day, Brook examines the transformation of...

The Cliff House is a gripping psychological thriller about a group of friends who embark on a hen party getaway on a private island, only to have one of them go missing. A message from their missing...

Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn is a devastating story of love, loss and one woman's terrible choice between duty and personal freedom. In 1950s Ireland, Eilis Lacey faces the harsh reality of limited...

Discover the Hidden Gems of Brooklyn with This Personal Guidebook Katelijne Backer's new guidebook is a love letter to the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn, taking you off the beaten path to explore...

A poignant and deeply understanding story of childhood and family relationships, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a rich experience for anyone who misses out on it. Set against the backdrop of the...

A poignant and powerful novel about the fleeting nature of friendship and the fragility of life in 1970s Brooklyn. Four young lives are intertwined by shared secrets, songs, and dreams, but the harsh...

Alanbrooke: The Reluctant Warrior For the first time, the complex and contradictory character of Field Marshal Alanbrooke is revealed in a markedly different and more sympathetic light. As Chief of...

A new translation of Thomas Mann's first great novel, Buddenbrooks, brings to life a story of four generations of a wealthy bourgeois family in northern Germany. First published in 1900, this novel...

Set over fifty years in one Brooklyn neighbourhood, this novel weaves a complex and deeply human story of community, crime, and gentrification.A sweeping narrative that spans generations, tracing the...

Effie's life is about to take a strange turn. Her aunts are a little... unusual, and she's starting to wonder if she might be magical too. As she learns more about her family and herself, life in...

The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster A poignant and thought-provoking novel, The Brooklyn Follies explores the complexities of family dynamics and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of a...

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...

Teri Moreno's trip to Maui takes an unexpected turn when she reconnects with three men from her past. There's the marine biologist who called her back to the islands, the charming old crush from high...

It's winter 1940 in Cambridge, and the city is shrouded in snow. A tragic event sets off a chain of mysterious attacks, leaving Detective Inspector Eden Brooke to unravel a complex web of clues.The...

Brooklands Cradle of British Motor Racing and Aviation by Nicholas H Lancaster is a fascinating exploration of the history of motoring and aviation. Located near Weybridge in Surrey, Brooklands was...

A sweeping narrative of community, crime, and gentrification unfolds over fifty years in one Brooklyn neighborhood. In the 1970s, a daily ritual takes place, with money exchanged, belongings...

Eleven groundbreaking discoveries are challenging our understanding of the world. Michael Brooks explores these radical new insights, taking us to the extreme frontiers of what we know about the...

Last Exit to Brooklyn, a notorious masterpiece by Hubert Selby Jr., is a novel that has sparked intense debate and controversy. The book tells the stories of New Yorkers who confront the darkest...

The Little Brooklyn Bakery is a romantic comedy that follows Sophie Bennings as she navigates her life in New York City. After a painful break-up, Sophie throws herself into her work as a food...

Brooke McNamara's poems are a powerful expression of love and compassion, born from her experiences as a dancer, a zen monk, and a mother. In this thought-provoking collection, she invites readers to...

Charlie Brooker's Screen Burn is a hilarious collection of columns from the Guardian Guide. With his characteristic acerbic wit and gleeful malice, Charlie Brooker takes aim at a wide range of...

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a timeless and powerful novel that explores the lives of an immigrant family in early 20th-century Brooklyn. Set against the backdrop of poverty and deprivation, the story...

The Battle of Brooklyn 1776 On 27 August 1776, the fate of the United States hung in the balance. The largest clash of the Revolution, the Battle of Brooklyn was a pivotal moment in American history...

The Brooklyn Museum's Treasures Revealed A beautifully illustrated guide to the museum's vast collections, featuring spectacular photography and a curated selection of its most significant works...

A rock band's last-ditch summer festival tour is underway, with its members navigating the highs and lows of life on the road. On drums, Ed keeps the beat going despite his struggles to connect with...

A brilliant new translation of Thomas Mann's first great novel, Buddenbrooks, brings to life a story of four generations of a wealthy bourgeois family in northern Germany. First published in 1900,...

The Golem of Brooklyn A Novel by Adam Mansbach is a darkly comedic and thought-provoking tale that delves into Jewish history and the complexities of human nature. When an art teacher brings a...

The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David BrooksThis thought-provoking work explores the building blocks of human flourishing, delving into the lives of one...

Discover the secrets of Egyptian magic with this comprehensive training manual. Carter Kane's guide is packed with quizzes, stories and insider information on the Ancient Egyptian deities.This...

John Heilpern's true story of an extraordinary journey recounts the 1972 expedition through Africa by director Peter Brook and his international troupe. This was no ordinary theatrical tour, but...

Real by Katy Evans is a scorching romance about a young sports rehab specialist who finds herself drawn to a dangerously sexy underground fighter. Remington Tate's reputation precedes him, but Brooke...

Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World by Timothy Brook. The intricate details in Vermeer's paintings invite us to ponder their stories. What lies behind the beauty...

Caleb's Crossing A Novel by Geraldine Brooks is a captivating tale of love and faith set against the backdrop of 17th-century America. Against the historical fabric of this period, Brooks weaves a...

Disney Zombies: Welcome to Seabrook is a fun guidebook that explores the history of Seabrook, a diverse town with a unique population. The book shares the story of how the town came to be home to...

When Brooklyn Was Queer: A History is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the mid-19th century to the present day. This book uncovers the vibrant and forgotten queer...

Effie is excited to meet so many new witches, but her friends seem to be growing their little group without her. As she navigates her place in the group, Effie also faces the challenges of learning...

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story set at the turn of the century. This P.S. edition offers an expanded look into the world of the novel, with...

The Brookwood Killers: A Dark Secret in British History Deep within the Surrey countryside stands the Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial, home to nearly 3,500 men and women of the land forces of Britain...

Stephen Attebrook's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes deputy coroner in Ludlow. A seemingly quiet existence is disrupted by murder and intrigue. A death ruled as accidental drowning turns...

The No 1 Balloon Centre. Kidbrooke 1938-1945 By Peter Henry Sydenham In 1938, a crucial RAF facility was established in land between the current Thomas Tallis school and Kidbrooke railway station...

Dr. Victoria McClellan is writing a life of the poet Lydia Brooke, five years after Brooke's tragic suicide. Living in Grantchester, a village near Cambridge, Vic McClellan becomes immersed in...

From Brooklyn to Benares and Back is a journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Dada Vedaprajinananda's life story takes readers on a path of growth, from his early days in New York to...

Once Upon a Time in Donnybrook is a humorous and satirical tale that explores the complexities of Irish life. When Leinster House was burned to the ground, one man's attempt to pin the blame on...

Alex's world is turned upside down when her magic ceremony goes awry, forcing her to absorb all the power from her family line. With her family vanished and her powers out of control, she sets out on...

A 1659 Map of China Reveals a Surprising Global Trade Network In 2009, Timothy Brook discovered an unusual map in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, bequeathed by John Selden. The Selden Map is an...

Berrybrook Middle School Box SetExperience the everyday lives of the students at Berrybrook Middle School, where friendships and crushes are just a part of growing up. This all-in-one box set...

Discover the art of creating elegant French interiors with Carolyn Westbrook's expert guidance. Her signature style is inspired by her childhood memories and infused with timeless elegance, resulting...

Upbeat story about a little bunny who loves to hop. Brooklynn wears a brace at night but is determined to learn how to hop rope in time for the Hippity Hop Games. With hop rope rhymes and a can-do...

Lord Jim at Home by Dinah Brooke is a provocative exploration of privilege and violence in English society.The novel tells the story of a young man who grows up isolated, yet surrounded by luxury,...

Heaven on Earth by Thomas Brooks explores the nature of assurance in our worship of God. Written as a devotional, this work provides insight into the importance of certainty in one's faith. Thomas...

A new home was supposed to be a fresh start, but for one couple, it quickly turned into a nightmare. Shalini Boland's psychological thriller tells the story of a move that goes horribly wrong, with...

Peter Brook's The Empty Space explores four key aspects of theatre: 'Deadly, Holy, Rough and Immediate'. In this thought-provoking work, Brook draws on his life in love with the stage to examine...

Fearful Symmetry is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark history of a Nazi expedition to the frozen Himalayas. In 1940, five scientists embarked on an ill-fated journey in search of the...

War has come again to Ludlow, as an army under Prince Edward gathers to subdue the Welsh after their invasion of 1262. For Stephen Attebrook, a deputy coroner with a maimed foot, this is an...

The deadly underbelly of New York City's Brooklyn was once home to some of America's most powerful and notorious organized crime families. For over a century, the Red Hook section of Brooklyn was at...

Shadowbrook: A Novel of Love, War and the Birth of America By Beverly Swerling In 1754, a low-lying glen in Ohio Country became the site of the first musket ball fired, sparking a seven-year conflict...

The Brooklyn Home: Modern Havens in the City Discover the design philosophy behind ten iconic Brooklyn homes that embody the unique aesthetic of the Brooklyn Home Company. Founded by...

Silver has been stolen from secret hoards in the dead of night, a boy found dead in a glover's garden and a body discovered floating in the privy pit at an inn. As the penalties for possessing bad...

Effie navigates the ups and downs of growing up as a witch-in-training in this charming graphic novel series. School is back in session, bringing new friends, lessons, and magic. However, Effie's...

Beer School: Bottling Success at the Brooklyn Brewery tells the story of how two entrepreneurs, Steve Hindy and Tom Potter, turned their passion into a successful brewery in New York City. With...

The Black Coast: Book 1 by Mike BrooksWhen ships appear on the horizon, terror grips the citizens of Black Keep. For generations, they have been raided by the fearsome clanspeople of Tjakorsha, but...

Balzac's Lives offers a unique perspective on the life and work of French literary giant Honoré de Balzac. Through nine of his greatest characters, Peter Brooks sheds new light on the writer's era...

Brooke Bartlett has harboured a secret for half her life - one that threatens to upend her life in the small town of Baldwin's Shore. Now, with Luca Mendez back in town, she finds herself torn...

Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks: A Study of Decadence Written at just 25 years old, this epic novel explores the decline of a prominent merchant family in Hamburg towards the end of the nineteenth century...

Laureline and Valerian's investigation into elemental forces continues as they follow two promising leads across space and time.Greed and power threaten humanity, with strange phenomena appearing in...

Richard Holbrooke: A Life of Power and Ambition George Packer's epic biography tells the story of Richard Holbrooke, one of America's most legendary figures in recent history. With unparalleled...

Washington Roebling's life was one of courage in the face of extraordinary adversity. As the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge, he is often overshadowed by his iconic structure, but his story is far...

Jonathan Lethem's novel explores two interconnected stories. In one, Lionel Essrog, a young man with Tourette's syndrome, navigates a complex web of crime and identity in 1970s New York City. His...

London's Necropolis: A Guide to Brookwood CemeteryThis comprehensive guide explores the art and architecture of Brookwood Cemetery, one of the world's largest burial grounds. Opened in 1854 by the...

Briarhill to Brooklyn is a historical novel that tells the story of an Irish family's journey to freedom and opportunity in 19th-century America. Against the backdrop of a devastating potato blight...

The Confounding Case of the Carisbrook Emeralds by Stephanie Laurens is a tale of love, family, and mystery, set against the backdrop of the Victorian era. When a young lady is accused of theft, a...

For learners of English as a foreign language, this Level 5 Penguin Reader offers an exciting and thought-provoking story to help improve grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.The text...

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a heartwarming story about a young girl who brings joy and chaos to the lives of her two aunts. When the aunts agree to take in their poor relation, they soon discover...

A beautifully crafted novel by L. P. Hartley, Eustace and Hilda is a poignant exploration of sibling love and the complexities of human relationships. At its heart are two young adults, Eustace and...

The arrival of a new student in Sweet Valley brings new challenges for the twins, Jessica and Elizabeth. A girl named Brooke Dennis seems determined to avoid them, but Jessica and Elizabeth are...

The Sex Myth: Why Everything We're Told is Wrong by Brooke MagnantiBrooke Magnanti's investigation into the truth behind sex and the media's portrayal of it reveals that many of our assumptions are...

This charming picture book, first published in 1903, still enchants its readers and listeners with easy-to-learn rhymes and gorgeous pictures. The story of Johnny Crow's animal friends and their...

Every Parent Should Read This Book: A Guide to Navigating the Turbulent Years of 21st-Century Adolescence. As a recent graduate, Ben Brooks has experienced firsthand the challenges of growing up in...

A poignant and powerful coming-of-age story, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a heart-wrenching tale of life, love and loss set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th-century New York. Francie Nolan's...

Brooke Jones' conversation with God is a humorous and thought-provoking story that explores life's big questions.In this unique and inspiring tale, Brooke asks every question she can think of to the...