288 results for 'Franz, MarieLouise Von'

Discover Prague, a city steeped in history and culture, where medieval splendour meets modern charm. This DK Eyewitness travel guide brings the city to life with expert-led insights, trusted travel...

Old Testament Theology by Gerhard von Rad and David Muir Gibson Stalker is a work of commanding range and penetration, making the author's ideas accessible to a greatly enlarged circle of readers...

A comprehensive history of physics, written by Max Von Laue, provides a detailed account of the subject's development and key figures. This work has been selected for its cultural importance and is...

Suit up and score with the ladies with this indispensable guide from Barney Stinson. Featuring a collection of legendary plays, including "The Lorenzo Von Matterhorn", "Mrs. Stinsfire", and "The Ted...

Johnny von Neumann was a man of unyielding conviction, whose pursuit of mathematical certainty drove him to the very limits of human understanding. As his faith in the underlying system crumbled, he...

Faust: Part Two by J. W. von Goethe is a dramatic epic that pays homage to classical Greek culture and storytelling traditions. Inspired by the Arabian Nights tales, this work follows the restless...

The Great Formal Machinery Works: Theories of Deduction and Computation at the Origins of the Digital Age The development of the digital age owes its existence to a crucial theoretical study of logic...

Hairy Maclary's Bone is a humorous rhyming story about the adventures of Hairy and his canine friends. With its sunny ink and watercolor illustrations, this beloved tale chronicles the escapades of...

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a comprehensive guide to gaining and maintaining power. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz, as well as the lives...

The Armanen Runes and the Black Sun in Modern Heathenry Volume I explores the teachings, practices, and rituals of the Armanen masters, including Guido von List, F. B. Marby, R. J. Gorsleben, and S...

Outside her window, snowflakes dance and twirl in the garden. For Poppy, they become something magical - Snow Children.Their wintry kingdom beckons, and with it, a party hosted by the Snow Queen. A...

The Book of Abramelin is a modern translation of a critical magical work, first published in English in 2006. This revised edition includes new material, copious footnotes, and an extensive index,...

Lote (Twenty in 2020) by Shola von Reinhold is a decadent queer literary debut that explores the pursuit of aesthetics and beauty through the lens of history. The novel follows Mathilda's journey as...

Punishment by Ferdinand von Schirach is a gripping collection of stories that explore the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our choices.Through the eyes of a nameless criminal...

A new invention has arrived in Ankh-Morpork, causing a stir among the city's inhabitants. The great clanging monster of a machine harnesses the power of all the elements: earth, air, fire and water...

Escape to the sun-kissed Mediterranean with Elizabeth von Arnim's beloved novel, The Enchanted April.Two women, feeling trapped in their lives, respond to an advertisement for a medieval Italian...

A Day at the Airport is a fun and engaging book that takes you on a journey to the airport with Huckle and Sally Cat and Lowly Worm. Rudolf von Flugel picks them up in his aeroplane-car and whisks...

Conan returns, unleashed and unbridled, in this first volume of the Savage Sword of Conan magazine. This collection brings together the first three issues, featuring all-new Conan comic strips from...

Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library is a delightful introduction to the popular picture book series by Lynley Dodd. This charming board book features a cast of lovable characters, including...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Occasions: 1912-1951 is a comprehensive collection of his key writings. Spanning nearly four decades, this volume brings together fifteen essential pieces,...

The Enchanted April, Elizabeth von Arnim's brilliant novella, tells the tale of four very different women who answer an advertisement in The Times and find themselves far from the drizzle of London...

The Exploration of Mars is a detailed guidebook for the first expedition to Mars, written by science writer Willy Ley and noted aerospace engineer Wernher Von Braun. First published in 1956, it...

In the eerie world of Blight Harbor, where the seventh-most haunted town in America holds secrets and terrors, a young girl must embark on a perilous journey to rescue her aunt. Desdemona, the local...

The Samurai Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class By Constantin von Oppeln-Bronikowski Tuttle Publishing, 2022 544 pages, paperback This comprehensive guide explores the...

The Flight to Italy: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Diary and Selected LettersJoin Goethe as he embarks on his journey to Italy, a country that has captivated him since childhood. This authentic diary...

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook: A Behind-the-Scenes Look For those who have always been enchanted by the iconic film, this book offers a unique glimpse into the making of The Sound of Music. The...

Marcello von Cauliflower Bonaparte Jackson is a dog with a very special way of thinking. He believes that everything belongs to him, and he's not afraid to claim it. A slipper, some pork chops, even...

The War Amongst the Angels A Trilogy by Michael Moorcock In a multiverse torn apart by the Second Ether, two individuals must navigate the unforgiving landscape of time and power. Rose Von Bek and...

Wittgenstein and His Times by Anthony Kenny provides a nuanced exploration of the philosopher's work and its context. The book delves into the contradictions of Wittgenstein's philosophy, examining...

Understanding the foundations of the American Republic is crucial for navigating the complexities of the US government and its institutions. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the key...

Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Electrified Tesla is a gripping graphic novel by Cynthia Von Buhler. In this latest adventure, Minky Woodcock takes on a case involving the enigmatic inventor Nikola...

An honest and humorous book about our bodies, written for children and early teens who want to understand and feel at home with their own skin. Katharina von der Gathen's book covers interesting...

A gripping James Bond adventure from a master storyteller, John Gardner, brings together a treacherous alliance of agents from the CIA, KGB, and Mossad in a mission to root out a ruthless leader...

Ludwig von Mises' The Anti-Capitalistic Mentality is a seminal work that explores the irrational fears and hatreds of intellectuals towards capitalism. Written in the early 20th century, this book...

Ravenloft's dark adventure awaits. Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. A party of adventurers has just...

Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischutz Overture is a cornerstone of German Romantic music, renowned for its dramatic and intense portrayal of the supernatural.First premiered in 1821, this orchestral...

A Concise History of Mathematics by Dirk Jan Struik provides an engaging and informative overview of the development of mathematics from ancient civilizations to the middle of the 20th century. The...

A year-round companion for gardeners, this anthology brings together a diverse range of writing on gardening and nature. From practical advice to poetic reflections, the Bedside Companion for...

Thomas Mann's novel explores the power of literary representation and the influence of the writer's imagination. Written 150 years after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, the...

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas père is a tale of obsession and deception. Cornelius von Baerle's quest to cultivate the elusive black tulip becomes an all-consuming passion, but his fortunes take...

Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss were two brilliant minds of the German Enlightenment. In 2007, Daniel Kehlmann brings their lives to vivid life in this novel. Humboldt, a Prussian...

Elizabeth and her German Garden A semi-autobiographical novel about the transformative power of a garden, Elizabeth von Arnim's 1898 novel has remained a beloved favourite for generations. After...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Courtney's War is a heart-wrenching tale of love, sacrifice, and survival. In the midst of war, two individuals find themselves torn apart, struggling to...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised is a philosophical and poetic drama that explores the complexities of human nature. This revised edition brings together...

On War is a foundational work on the nature of conflict and its relationship to politics. Carl von Clausewitz's treatise explores the concept of war as a means of continuing and fulfilling political...

The Royal Bank is facing a crisis, and it's time for a change of management. Who would not wish for that job? It's a job for life, but as former con-man Moist von Lipwig learns, the life may not be...

War by Numbers: Understanding Conventional Combat This book assesses the nature of conventional warfare through the analysis of historical combat, moving beyond the work of Carl von Clausewitz to...

Raising Steam is the third and final book in Terry Pratchett's Industrial Revolution series. In this novel, Moist von Lipwig finds himself at the helm of the Royal Bank and Post Office of...

Rupert of Hentzau is a sequel to Anthony Hope's earlier novel, set within a framing narrative that provides insight into the events of his previous work. Written in 1895 but not published until 1898,...

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene This influential book offers a comprehensive guide to gaining, observing, and defending against ultimate control. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli,...

Moist von Lipwig is a man with a life choice: be hanged, or put Ankh-Morpork's postal service back on its feet. The mail must get through, no matter the weather, the Post Office Workers' Friendly and...

Sweden, 1942, sets the stage for a complex web of loyalty and deception. Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Prince Philipp von Hesse, a close friend of Adolf Hitler, are cousins bound by family ties...

The Red Prince: The Fall of a Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Europe by Timothy Snyder is a masterful biography that charts the life of an extraordinary individual, whose loyalty to his Ukrainian...

Agent Weasel and the Fiendish Fox Gang is a humorous adventure about woodland super-spy Agent Weasel. Strange things are happening in the United Woodlands, with Rabbit warrens peppered with itching...

Building the H Bomb: A Personal History is a fascinating scientific memoir that recounts Kenneth Ford's experiences designing and building the first hydrogen bomb. Ford's unique perspective offers a...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Written by a Prussian soldier who witnessed the devastating power of the French Revolutionary armies, it is both...

Parzival, composed in the early thirteenth century, is a re-creation and completion of the story left unfinished by its initiator Chrétien de Troyes. Set against the backdrop of King Arthur's court,...

Conversations with Goethe in the Last Years of His Life by Johann Peter Eckermann offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature's greatest figures. This collection of conversations,...

First published in 1790, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Metamorphosis of Plants is a groundbreaking work that explores the unity of form in diverse plant structures. Inspired by his observations of...

Terry Pratchett's Making Money is a humorous fantasy novel that satirizes our own financial systems. In this second book of the Industrial Revolution series, Moist von Lipwig takes on a new role at...

Faust Part 1 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe In this first part of Goethe's great work, a brilliant scholar makes a pact with the devil, trading his mortal life for a moment of unparalleled glory. The...

Exploring the intersection of art and everyday life, this book delves into the work of artist Bruce Nauman. In the late 1960s, Nauman examined the role of the artist, their studio practice, and the...

The full story of Marvel's iconic villain, Doctor Doom, is revealed in this comprehensive collection. Written by the mastermind behind the character, Ed Brubaker, this book offers a unique...

Dreadnought Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War is a gripping narrative that explores the personal and political rivalries of the decades leading up to the First World War. Pulitzer...

In the small fishing village of Portugal, a select group of surfers push the limits of their sport by seeking to ride the biggest wave in history - a 100-foot wave known as the Everest of the ocean...

At midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire's 400 million people were finally free. The loss of India marked a turning point in history, as Britain's status as a superpower came to an end...

Unlocking the Dream Vision: The Secret History of Creation by R. J. Von-Bruening offers a profound exploration of the esoteric symbolism hidden within the ancient Book of Enoch. This unique journey...

Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt In the quiet hamlet of Bury, a young and aimless Lucy Minor struggles to find his place. With a penchant for lying and a fragile constitution, Lucy is an...

The air aces of Imperial Germany's Luftstreitkräfte are a fascinating subject for aviation historians and enthusiasts. This book brings together a vast collection of photographs of over 300 German...

Billy Williams' life is about to change forever. In 1911, he begins working down the mines as George V is crowned king, unaware that his family's fate is inextricably linked with that of the...

The Battle of Verdun by Alan Axelrod In December 1915, a plan was devised to demoralize Britain and knock France out of the war. The German army chief of staff, Erich von Falkenhayn, believed that by...

Goethe: Life as a Work of Art is a masterful biography that presents the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as an essential touchstone for the modern age. Rüdiger Safranski's in-depth...

The Lord of the Ring: A Journey in Search of Count Zinzendorf In 1999, a small town on the south coast of England became the birthplace of the international movement 24-7 Prayer. The inspiration for...

The Wartime Diaries of Count Galeazzo Ciano 1939-1943 by Galeazzo Ciano This diary provides a unique and personal account of Italy's involvement in World War II, offering insight into the inner...

Ferdynand Ossendowski's memoir of his extraordinary journey is a gripping account of adventure, politics, and mysticism. In 1911, Ossendowski found himself in the midst of a tumultuous period in...

The Women Who Flew for Hitler: A Double Biography of Nazi Germany's Most Decorated Test Pilots In 1930s Germany, two women defied convention to make their mark in the male-dominated field of flight...

Strategy: A History by Lawrence Freedman This comprehensive history of strategic thinking spans from the advanced strategies employed by primate groups to the great military innovations of Baron...

The Saturn V Flight Manual is a comprehensive reference guide to one of the most iconic and successful rockets in history. Designed by Wernher von Braun and Arthur Rudolph at NASA's Marshall Space...

The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism The origins of Nazi ideology have long been shrouded in mystery, with many historians focusing on the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. However, a...

Bob Johansson didn't believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. He soon discovered he was a sentient computer, controlling a Von Neumann probe that had...

The Baron Trump Collection: Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulger, Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey, The Last President (or 1900) This collection of...

The Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War: The History of the Wars that Led to Prussia's Unification of Germany The Congress of Vienna in 1815 marked the beginning of a delicate balance of...

The London Vampire by Lynn Shepherd Detective Charles Maddox is drawn into a dark world when he's requested to investigate the mysterious Baron Von Reisenberg. Initially, he views the case as an...

Bloody April 1917: The Birth of Modern Air Power by James S. Corum is a meticulously researched history of the World War I air campaign that marked a turning point in the use of airpower. Drawing on...

Bill Tompkins' life was marked by a series of extraordinary events that took him to the heart of the US government's most secretive projects. As a teenager, his personal ship models were confiscated...

The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution Walter Isaacson's book tells the story of the people who created the computer and the Internet, from Ada...

A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, 1812-22 by Henry Kissinger In the aftermath of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, European diplomats gathered in...

Danielle Steel's The Butler is a heart-wrenching tale of family, loyalty and the power of destiny. Born into a wealthy Argentine banking family, Joachim von Hartmann's life is forever changed when...