401 results for 'Cornelius, Geoffrey'

The Gelardi family motto, Sempre Avanti, reflects their commitment to progress and excellence. For four generations, the Gelardis have been driven by this philosophy as they built a legacy in the...

The Robber Barons: The Great American Capitalists, 1861-1901 by Matthew Josephson This book tells the story of the American capitalists who dominated the economy after the Civil War, shaping the...

Written at the end of the fourteenth century, Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales are a collection of stories that continue to resonate with readers today. Thirty pilgrims embark on a journey to...

The Battle of the Somme is one of the most famous films of war ever made. It records the most disastrous day in the history of the British army - 1 July 1916 - and had a huge impact when it was shown...

Chaucer Here and Now offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Geoffrey Chaucer. This collection of essays explores the many ways in which his writing has been interpreted, adapted, and...

Thomas Hoccleve: The Regiment of Princes is a comprehensive study of the poem written around 1411. This collection brings together all extant manuscripts of The Regiment, shedding new light on the...

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge: World Wide Witch Disney Masters Vol. 24 by Daniel Branca, John Lustig, and Geoffrey Blum is a collection of comics that showcase the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his...

The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King is a comprehensive guide to magical practices, drawing from ancient sources. This hardback volume contains both The Key of Solomon the King (The...

In 2010, two men from different worlds are brought together by fate. Cornelius Taine, a brilliant mathematician, predicts that humanity's extinction is all but certain, while Reid Malenfant, an...

The Retreat is a heartwarming and humorous Christian novel that explores the journey of a weary pastor seeking rest and renewal. After years of pouring into others, Pastor Case Parker feels...

Gaius Marius, one of Rome's greatest generals, stands at the threshold of decline. As he grows weaker, the stability of the Republic hangs in the balance. Ambition and power are about to collide in a...

Develop your guitar ensemble skills with Music Medals Bronze Guitar Ensemble Pieces. This collection features five original pieces and arrangements for duets, trios and quartets, graded to suit the...

The History of Newark-on-Trent; Being the Life Story of an Ancient Town (Volume II) by Cornelius Brown is a significant contribution to the field of history, offering valuable insights into the...

Oswald Hendryks Cornelius, a man of great notoriety, recounts his early career and the lessons he learned from his teachers in this frank and unapologetic memoir. His story is one of self-discovery,...

Translated into English for the first time, Historiae - The Histories Bilingual Parallel Text brings to life the works of Publius Cornelius Tacitus in both Latin and English. This bilingual parallel...

Oxford Playscripts: The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is an engaging classroom playscript that brings the medieval poet back to life. Four alchemists invite a group of pilgrims, including the...

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of Geoffrey Bawa, a pioneering architect of Sri Lanka. A renowned expert, David Robson, reviews Bawa's biography and legacy,...

Bawa: The Sri Lanka GardensThe work of architect Geoffrey Bawa is renowned for its unique fusion of vernacular style and modern construction, set against the lush tropical landscape of his native Sri...

The Forty Days of Musa Dagh by Franz Werfel In 1915, a young man returns to his childhood home in an Armenian village on the slopes of Musa Dagh. But as tensions rise and the government orders...

Samsung Rising: Conquering Tech Inside One of the World's Biggest Companies For decades, Samsung has been seen as a fast follower in the technology industry, but behind the scenes, the company has...

Vladlen Loginov's biography of Vladimir Lenin explores the revolutionary leader's early years and formative experiences that shaped his character. Through new sources and previously unknown...

Brexit has changed everything - from our government to our economy and principal trading relationship. This watershed moment is already transforming British politics in profound and lasting ways. In...

Boycott: The Autobiography The story behind one of the greatest British sportsmen of all time is revealed in this candid and insightful autobiography. Geoffrey Boycott, a legendary cricketer, shares...

Musings on Faith by an Ordinary Bloke offers a refreshingly honest insight into one person's journey with faith. A unique perspective from someone who has turned to their faith during tough times and...

Saladin: Hero of Islam by Geoffrey Hindley The extraordinary character and career of Saladin are key to understanding pivotal events in medieval history. This study explores his life, achievements,...

This full-colour edition explores the complete text of The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale through classroom-tested activities and illustrated information. A map of the Canterbury pilgrimage, a...

Russian History: A Very Short Introduction by Geoffrey Hosking This concise history of Russia explores the complexities of the Russian state and its people, from the struggle to control society to...

This book offers practical guidance for those seeking to understand marriage and its journey. Cornelius Lindsey shares his personal experiences and insights gained from years of dating, providing...

Archbishop Fisher: His Life and Times by Edward Carpenter is a comprehensive biography of Geoffrey Fisher, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1945 to 1961. A key figure in the ecumenical...

A warm and humorous play about the lives of a group of women attending a weekly tap-dance class in a North London church hall. The class is led by ex-professional dancer Mavis, who brings out the...

The Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change by Gregory R. Maio, Geoffrey Haddock, and Bas Verplanken is a comprehensive exploration of the scientific methods used to understand attitudes and...

Explore medieval history in a unique and engaging way with Medieval LEGO. This book brings the past to life through tiny, illustrated scenes made from LEGO bricks.Discover how events like the Battle...

Scatter 2 Politics in Deconstruction explores the complex relationship between democracy and sovereignty across a range of texts from ancient to modern philosophy. Geoffrey Bennington's...

The Origins of the Peloponnesian War is a provocative and wide-ranging examination of the causes of this pivotal conflict in ancient Greece. First published in 1972, Geoffrey de Ste Croix challenges...

Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study by Geoffrey C Elliott, Karima Kadi-Hanifi and Carla Solvason provides essential guidance for students navigating postgraduate study. This book demystifies...

Under the Volcano A Novel by Malcolm Lowry In this powerful and lyrical novel, Geoffrey Firmin's life is marked by turmoil. His struggles with addiction have overshadowed his existence, leaving him...

Italo Calvino's Six Memos for the Next Millennium is a collection of essays that explore the literary concepts closest to his heart. In these serious yet playful pieces, he reveals his debt to the...

A Brief History of the Anglo-Saxons by Geoffrey Hindley provides a comprehensive assessment of this pivotal historical period. Beginning with the invasion of England around AD 400, Hindley explores...

Fist Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence by Geoffrey Canada is a candid and riveting memoir that takes readers through his childhood in a world where violence stalked every street corner...

The Cambridge Companion to Chaucer offers a comprehensive and revised exploration of Geoffrey Chaucer's works. This extensively updated volume responds to recent debates in Chaucer Studies,...

Emperor: A New Life of Charles VA groundbreaking biography that reinterprets the life and reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, ruler of the world's first transatlantic empire. Drawing on vital new...

Wace's Roman de Brut is an English prose translation of a foundational work in medieval historiography. First adapted from Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin History of the Kings of Britain, this poem has...

The Historic Heart of Oxford University by Geoffrey Tyack is an in-depth exploration of the city's architectural heritage. Over eight centuries, the University of Oxford has grown to occupy a...

The Franco-Prussian War: The German Conquest of France in 1870-1871 The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 was a pivotal moment in European history, marked by a clash of military might and diplomatic...

Mary Owen's life takes an unexpected turn when she seeks work to support her elderly aunt. She catches the eye of Will, a young waiter at Letts restaurant, who persuades the head chef to take her on...

London, 1385. A city of shadows and fear, in a kingdom ruled by the headstrong young King Richard II, haunted by the spectre of revolt. For John Gower, part-time poet and full-time trader in...

Against Sortition? The Problem with Citizens' Assemblies by Geoffrey Grandjean This book examines the institutionalisation of sortition, a method of selecting political representatives through random...

The Turkish Language Reform: A Catastrophic Success by Geoffrey Lewis This is the first full account of the transformation of Ottoman Turkish into Modern Turkish. Based on the author's extensive...

The Periodic Table Past, Present, and Future by Geoffrey Rayner-Canham explores the various ways of organizing the chemical elements, revealing philosophical challenges along the way. This...

Lyrics to Songs from the Music Hall by Peter Geoffrey Porter is a collection of songs from a bygone era, when family entertainment was centred around live performances. The author's personal...

The Longest Day: A Masterful Account of D-Day Cornelius Ryan's seminal work on the Allied invasion of Normandy is a gripping and meticulously researched account of one of history's most pivotal...

The Lazy Universe: An Introduction to the Principle of Least Action by Jennifer Coopersmith is a unique exploration of the underlying principles that govern physical science and engineering. At its...

Geoffrey Chaucer's stories are brought to life in this modern English retelling, accompanied by illustrations and an introduction that sets the historical context for his works.A group of travellers...

Geoffrey West's groundbreaking book explores the universal laws that govern the sizes of organisms, cities, and companies. By applying the principles of physics to complex systems, West reveals...

Darwin's groundbreaking theories have been subject to scrutiny and debate for centuries. What Darwin Didn't Know sheds new light on the evolution of human anatomy through a fascinating exploration of...

Becoming the Man Women Want: A Playbook for Attracting and Keeping a Partner. Experts Tucker Max and Geoffrey Miller have spent over 20 years researching what women really want from their men, why...

The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty The story of the Vanderbilt family is one of ruthless ambition and unparalleled wealth. From humble beginnings as a small boat ferrying supplies in New York...

The Longest Day: The D-Day Story, June 6th 1944 Cornelius Ryan's account of D-Day is a powerful and emotive retelling of one of the most pivotal moments in history. On 6 June 1944, an unprecedented...

The Histories is a rich and complex narrative of the Roman Empire's tumultuous past, marked by war, civil strife, and periods of relative peace. Written by the renowned historian Cornelius Tacitus,...

The Psychology of Criminal Justice by Geoffrey Stephenson explores the complex dynamics at play in the criminal justice system. This book examines how decision-making processes are influenced by...

Tiffany Aching has finally achieved her dream of becoming a witch. However, this new role comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities. As she navigates her position, Tiffany finds...

SUCCESSION and THE BLACK ROSE by Barry FaulknerA gripping mystery that delves into the dark underbelly of London's crime families. When James Dawn, the powerful head of South London's major crime...

The Summa Theologiae: Volume 30, The Gospel of Grace 1a2ae. 106-114 by Cornelius Ernst is a landmark work in medieval western thought that continues to shape Catholic studies and Christian philosophy...

Under the Volcano is a powerful and haunting novel set in a small Mexican town, where the air is thick with the smell of death and decay. The story revolves around Geoffrey Firmin, a broken and...

You'll find yourself drawn into the world of Marling Hall, where the rhythms of everyday life are subtly disrupted by the arrival of outsiders. New York Times readers have praised Angela Thirkell's...

Three stories by Gustave Flaubert, a master of the short story. First published in 1877, these tales explore themes of doubt, love, loneliness, and religious experience.The collection includes "A...

Geoffrey Chaucer is often regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language, yet his life and work remain somewhat enigmatic. A royal servant with a complex past, Chaucer was involved in...

Discrimination and harassment can have devastating consequences for organizations. In "Acting with Respect", Geoffrey Scheer applies his expertise in analyzing human behavior to the workplace, using...

Birds: An Anthology by Jaqueline Mitchell This anthology celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds, bringing together poetry and prose from around the world. From the intricate nests of...

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism is a comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings and esoteric knowledge. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has drawn upon sources spanning Jewish scripture,...

The Collected Critical Writings brings together more than forty years of Geoffrey Hill's published criticism in a revised final form. This comprehensive collection also includes new work, providing a...

The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt by Arthur T. Vanderbilt II is a captivating true story that explores the rise and fall of one of America's most iconic families, the Vanderbilts. From their humble...

Barbara Nadel introduces Inspector Cetin Ikmen in her debut novel Belshazzar's Daughter. A gripping mystery unfolds when Leonid Meyer, a retired businessman with Nazi sympathies, is found murdered in...

The Wife of Willesden is Zadie Smith's first stage play, a modern retelling of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic The Wife of Bath's Prologue. Commissioned to celebrate Brent's year as Borough of Culture...

The Putney Debates by The Levellers In 1647, a series of debates with Oliver Cromwell took place in Civil War England, marking a pivotal moment in British history. The Levellers, who emerged from the...

The Roof-Climber's Guide to Trinity Omnibus Edition by Geoffrey Winthrop Young, John Hurst and Richard Williams. This comprehensive guide to Night Climbing is a culmination of the collective...

The seventeenth century was a time of unprecedented global crisis. Wars, revolutions, and human suffering were widespread, affecting England, Japan, the Russian Empire, sub-Saharan Africa, North...

The War of Annihilation: Combat and Genocide on the Eastern Front, 1941 By Geoffrey P. Megargee On June 22, 1941, Hitler launched a campaign that would leave devastating consequences for the Soviet...

Ambrosius Aurelianus and the Apocalypse of King Arthur Studies in Early Medieval History by Dane R. Pestano is a groundbreaking work that delves into the life and legends of Ambrosius Aurelianus, the...

The Pilgrims' Way To Canterbury from Winchester and London is a comprehensive guidebook for walkers and hikers. This historic pilgrimage route spans 136 miles from Winchester in Hampshire to...

The Wit of Cricket Second Innings by Barry Johnston is a humorous collection of anecdotes and stories from cricket's most beloved personalities. This updated edition features not only the most...

A true story of military history and adventure, Mimi and Toutou Go Forth: The Bizarre Battle Of Lake Tanganyika tells the tale of 28 men sent from Britain to take control of the longest lake in the...

Two eyewitness accounts from the chivalric age offer rare insights into medieval knighthood. Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and The Conquest of Constantinople by Geoffrey de Villehardouin, and...

The Spirit of the Quakers by Geoffrey Durham explores the core beliefs and practices of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. Through quotations from writings spanning 350 years,...

The Case of the Pope: Vatican Accountability for Human Rights Abuse by Geoffrey Robertson QC. A scathing critique of the Vatican's secret legal system, this book reveals how it has allowed paedophile...

The Welsh Harp Reservoir Through Time A visual celebration of an urban oasis in north-west London, tracing its history from the 19th century to the present day. This collection of photographs...

The Book of Ya'aqov: Practical Wisdom for Messiah-Followers Kevin Geoffrey's Not By Faith Only offers a fresh perspective on one of the most overlooked books of the Bible. This thought-provoking...

The Greatest Coast Guard Rescue Stories Ever Told is an unforgettable collection of air and sea rescues that capture readers' imaginations. Culled from books, magazines, and elsewhere, this book...

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...

Evolutionary Economics: Its Nature and Future by Geoffrey M. Hodgson explores the development of evolutionary economics as a research theme since 1980. This Element examines its core ideas, including...

The Poetry Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the poet's craft, covering essential elements such as metre and gender. This thorough resource offers practical criticism for students,...

Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution by Geoffrey A. Moore explores how companies can overcome inertia and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive...

Mazarin: The Crisis of Absolutism in France by Geoffrey Treasure is a detailed study of the life and reign of Jules Mazarin, who served as First Minister of France from 1643 until his death in 1661...

The Best Ever Book of Blackburn Rovers Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a collection of jokes that poke fun at various groups, including...

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...

The Final Feast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips is a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship and second chances. After 512 years of doing as he pleased, Ebenezer's life is turned upside down...

Geoffrey Robertson QC has been at the heart of some of the most high-profile legal cases over the past three decades. His work has been driven by a commitment to human rights, justice, freedom and...

A Student's Introduction to English Grammar by Rodney Huddleston, Geoffrey K. Pullum and Brett Reynolds is a comprehensive textbook on contemporary international Standard English grammar. This new...

The Enochian Evocation of Dr. John Dee is a translation of the original material received from direct Angelic contact, as recorded by Dr. John Dee and his partner Edward Kelly in 1852. During their...

The Angel of Highgate A Gothic Victorian Thriller by Vaughn Entwistle is a gripping tale of obsession and revenge set against the dark backdrop of Victorian London. Lord Geoffrey Thraxton, a...