651 results for 'Ged, Brockie'

Rocky Marciano's remarkable story is one of unyielding dedication and the darker side of ambition. The only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated, Marciano's 49-0 record is a testament to his...

Witchfinders: A Seventeenth-century English Tragedy by Malcolm Gaskill In the midst of England's devastating civil war, a terrifying witch-hunt unfolded in a remote corner of Essex. Two men, driven...

The Tragedy of Southern Soul: Memphis 68 In the 1950s and 1960s, Memphis was at the forefront of musical innovation, with legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Al...

Gia Carangi's life was marked by both breathtaking beauty and devastating tragedy. From working at her father's Philadelphia luncheonette to gracing the covers of Cosmopolitan and Vogue, Gia's...

Suit up and save the world from an ancient threat. On a rugged planet, mech pilots battle terrifying kaiju to protect the people. As the war for control rages on, a mysterious power plots to use an...

Lady Katherine Grey: A Dynastic Tragedy by Conor Byrne is a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of one of England's most overlooked claimants to the throne. In 1601, as Elizabeth I's reign drew...

Scotland's Wings by Robert Jeffrey explores the lesser-known history of aviation in Scotland. From humble flying crafts made with wood and canvas to the construction of airfields that would later...

The Heroic Temper: Studies in Sophoclean Tragedy by Bernard Knox This book explores the common patterns and elements that define Sophocles' tragic heroes. Through a close examination of language and...

David Scott's Conscripts of Modernity: The Tragedy of Colonial Enlightenment explores how postcolonial scholarship often relies on a narrative of triumph and redemption, rather than tragedy. By...

A print-on-demand edition of Agatha Christie's Three Act Tragedy, specially designed for readers who prefer the classic 'A-format' paperbacks. Thirteen guests gathered at an actor's house for dinner,...

This 1980 essay explores one of the key threads in the story of cultural migration from Europe that began in the 1930s. It examines the work of the Frankfurt School, a unique chapter in the history...

Treasures In Tragedy: A Journey Through GriefA personal and poignant exploration of grief, written by a bereaved parent who found comfort in understanding that she was not alone.This book offers a...

The Tragedies by Julie Fain Lawrence is an abridged collection of Shakespeare's most iconic plays, designed for both small and large casts. This volume includes Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth,...

The Middleman - Volume 4 - The Doomsday Armageddon Apocalypse A spine-tingling adaptation of the lost series finale, this volume sees Wendy Watson and her boyfriend Tyler face their greatest...

Verity Price has always been drawn to the world of cryptozoology, but her true passion lies in dance. When she lands a year-long job in Manhattan to pursue her dream career, it seems like the perfect...

Maggie Nally's tragic story is one of unimaginable brutality and loss. On Easter Sunday 1915, just after her seventh birthday, Maggie was brutally attacked and murdered in a London Tube Station. Her...

The Tragedy of the European Union Disintegration or Revival? The future of the European Union hangs in the balance. Rising xenophobia and anti-EU sentiment have sparked concerns about the union's...

Planning A Tragedy: The Americanization of the War in Vietnam explores a pivotal moment in US foreign policy, examining how domestic decisions contributed to the escalation of the conflict.This study...

Chuck Tingle's erotic novel explores a world where the apocalypse has brought about a new era of butt-based chaos. When Pupper and his companions embark on a perilous journey to find the source of...

Ghost Run is the fourth novel in the acclaimed Day by Day Armageddon series, a gripping and suspenseful thriller that explores the desperate bid to survive in a world overrun by the undead. In this...

The Darkest Dawn: The Story of the Iolaire Tragedy At 1.55am on January 1st, 1919, disaster struck off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. The naval yacht HMY Iolaire, carrying 280 sailors home from...

Henry Kissinger and His World: A New Portrait of Realism. Barry Gewen presents a fresh understanding of Henry Kissinger's development as both a strategist and an intellectual, examining his unique...

The Cambridge Companion to English Renaissance Tragedy provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of key topics and canonical texts. Part I explores fundamental themes such as religion, revenge,...

The Tragedy of the Montevideo Maru by Kathryn Spurling In January 1942, Rabaul, New Guinea became a tropical paradise turned nightmare. Hundreds of Australian defence force volunteers and civilians...

She Chased The World: A Poetic Exploration Of Trauma. This poignant collection delves into the complexities of trauma, weaving a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable...

The Tragedy of the Street of Flowers by Jose Maria Eça de Queiras. A long-lost work discovered among the author's papers after his death, this novel was first published in Portugal in 1980. Its...

Neil Gaiman's dark fable of childhood and growing up is presented in this 20th anniversary edition of Mr Punch. A young boy discovers a world of extraordinary magic at the pier, but soon finds...

The Spanish Tragedy by Thomas Kyd is a seminal work in the genre of revenge drama. Written during the Elizabethan era, this play masterfully weaves together themes of love, politics and mortality...

Henry Kissinger and His World: A New Portrait of Realism. The life and policies of Henry Kissinger have been the subject of intense controversy. As a key figure in the Nixon and Ford administrations,...

A Tragedy of Lives: Women in Prison in Zimbabwe by Chiedza Musengezi This collection of personal stories sheds light on the lives of women who find themselves behind bars, revealing the circumstances...

The Spanish Civil War as a Religious Tragedy by José M. Sánchez is a comprehensive study of the conflict's religious dimension. Drawing on primary sources and secondary literature, Sánchez examines...

Alistair Horne's Hubris: The Tragedy of War in the Twentieth Century is a masterful analysis of six pivotal battles that shaped the 20th century. Excessive human pride and ambition played a...

Ladies' Greek Victorian Translations of Tragedy by Yopie Prins explores the culture of female classical literacy that emerged in the second half of the nineteenth century. During this time, women's...

Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon by Rosie Day is a powerful exploration of youth and identity. A young girl's world is turned upside down after her sister's untimely death, leading her to join a...

Fools of Time: Studies in Shakespearean Tragedy by Northrop Frye explores the fundamental nature of tragedy in Shakespeare's works. Dr. Frye identifies three core types of tragic vision, each shaped...

Nietzsche's earliest book, The Birth of Tragedy, is presented in this comprehensive study by M. S. Silk and J. P. Stern. The work examines its place in Nietzsche's philosophical career, its value as...

The Captive Woman's Lament in Greek Tragedy by Casey Dué explores the subversive aspect of captive women's songs in Athenian tragedy, which gave voice to marginalized groups such as women,...

Hardcover: 249 pages, published 18 November 1999 by University Press of Kentucky. The theater of Restoration England was a microcosm of its society, reflecting and shaping the values, power...

Genuine Multiculturalism: The Tragedy and Comedy of Diversity by Cecil Foster explores how societies can foster equality among diverse groups. Foster argues that genuine multiculturalism is about...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is a play that explores the complexities of ambition, power, and the human condition. Written in 1603, it is a story of a man who, driven by his own desires, commits a heinous...

A provocative and timely essay collection from Milan Kundera, exploring the complex relationship between Central Europe and European history. Kundera argues that the people of Central Europe are...

Fear Not Shakespeare's Tragedies: A Comprehensive Introduction explores four of William Shakespeare's greatest tragic plays in accessible detail. By placing these works within the context of ideas...

The euro's history is one of tragic consequences. Ashoka Mody's EuroTragedy offers a compelling account of how this flawed compromise emerged and its devastating impact on Europe. Mody, drawing from...

Venice Preserved A Tragedy in Five Acts by Thomas Otway is a poignant exploration of love, power, and oppression. In this tragic tale, a young man's words are met with silence and scorn, yet he finds...

Henry Kissinger's role in the Vietnam War prolonged the American tragedy and doomed the government of South Vietnam. The war ended in 1973 after eight years of fighting, bloodshed, and loss, with...

Queer Euripides Re-Readings in Greek Tragedy brings a fresh perspective to the works of ancient Athenian tragedian Euripides. This collection of twenty-one chapters by experts in classical studies,...

The Tragedy and Comedy of Life: Plato's Philebus A probing commentary on one of Plato's most complex dialogues, this work challenges traditional interpretations of the good and argues that Socrates...

The Ghost Runner: The Tragedy of the Man They Couldn't Stop In the 1950s, a young man's life was marked by a series of unlikely events that would ultimately define him as a runner. As a hapless...

Tony Blair: The Tragedy of Power by Tom Bower In 1997, Tony Blair became the youngest Prime Minister in British history at the age of 43, with a landslide majority and an approval rating of 93%. His...

Sue Klebold's A Mother's Reckoning is a heart-wrenching account of her journey to come to terms with the Columbine tragedy. For sixteen years, she has grappled with the questions that haunt her: how...

Robert Enke's life was marked by incredible success on the football pitch, but beneath the surface, he struggled with crippling depression. This poignant biography sheds light on the pressures faced...

The Day Italian Football Died: Torino and the Tragedy of SupergaOn 4 May 1949, tragedy struck the world of football when a plane carrying the Torino squad crashed into Superga, killing everyone on...

One Man's Climb: A Journey of Trauma, Tragedy and Triumph on K2A deeply personal account of climbing the world's most unpredictable mountain, K2. Adrian Hayes recounts his two attempts to conquer the...

The legend of the Shaggedy has been passed down for generations. But what if it's more than just a myth? Kelli and Shawn Anderson are not thrilled about their latest move, especially since their new...

The Day the Earth Caved In: An American Mining Tragedy by Joan Quigley On Valentine's Day 1981, a shocking event occurred in Centralia, Pennsylvania. Twelve-year-old Todd Domboski plunged through the...

Euripides' Medea is one of the most frequently performed and studied Greek tragedies. This searingly cruel tale of revenge has captivated audiences for centuries, offering a strikingly modern...

The Trojan Women A Tragedy by Euripides is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the human cost of war. Written in 415 BC, it is a commentary on the capture of the Aegean island of...

Tragedies of Spirit explores how Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit engages with tragedy in post-Kantian continental thought. Theodore D. George examines the philosophical significance of tragedy,...

Behind the Laughter: A Comedian's Tale of Tragedy and Hope is a powerful memoir that explores the intersection of laughter and tears. Anthony Griffith, a stand-up comic who has performed on The...

A comprehensive history of ancient Near East spans over three millennia, from the earliest written records to the conquests of Alexander the Magne. This two-volume work by Amélie Kuhrt offers a...

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...

Joseph Roth's life was marked by turmoil and self-mythologizing. This biography explores his journey from childhood in Brody to a restless life spent roaming Europe between the wars, including spells...

Winston Churchill's six-volume history of World War II remains one of the most comprehensive and compelling accounts of the conflict. This volume, Triumph and Tragedy, recounts the dramatic months as...

A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa by Howard W. French. This powerful account of recent African history offers a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the continent's...

Explore the beauty and depth of poetry with this collection of works by Joseph Freiherrn von Eichendorff. These poems are known for their romantic themes and vivid imagery, offering a testament to...

The Tragedy of King Christophe A Play by Aimé Césaire is a powerful exploration of transformation and oppression. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Haiti's early history, this play follows the...

The Violence of Empire: The Tragedy of the Congo-Océan Railroad By James Patrick Daughton In 1934, the construction of the Congo-Océan railroad was completed in Equatorial Africa, then a French...

Ta-Nehisi Coates' We Were Eight Years in Power is a powerful collection of essays that reflect on race, politics and the aftermath of Barack Obama's presidency. The book explores the tragic echoes of...

A Study Guide for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography,...

The story of Bar Qamtza has captivated Jewish communities for centuries. This tragic tale, which originated in rabbinic literature, tells of a private feud at a Jerusalem banquet that ultimately...

Euripides' Electra is a powerful and thought-provoking tragedy that explores the complexities of human emotion and experience. This translation brings to life the story of Electra, who seeks revenge...

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer This biography offers a deeply informed and riveting account of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and times, from his early career to...

The Last Witches of England A Tragedy of Sorcery and Superstition by John Callow. On a fateful morning in 1682, a magpie's ominous visit sparked a chain of events that would forever define three...

This extraordinary hardcover brings together four tragedies and four comedies from Shakespeare's repertoire, each depicted in LEGO bricks. With over two thousand color photographs, it's a unique gift...

Euripides' Trojan Women presents a powerful exploration of human suffering and the consequences of war. This tragedy offers a thought-provoking portrayal of the devastating effects of conflict, as...

This comprehensive guide to English grammar and usage is an ideal resource for learners of the language worldwide. Covering topics such as idioms, everyday phrases, business terminology, science...

The King and the Consul: A British Tragedy in Old Siam By Simon Landy In 1856, tensions between Britain and Siam came to a head over a violent incident at the new British consulate. This little-known...

When life takes an unexpected turn, tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye. For Chris Gregory, a young college student, his world was turned upside down when he collapsed and died from an...

The sinking of HMAS Sydney remains one of Australia's most enduring naval tragedies. On 19 November 1941, the light cruiser Sydney engaged in a fierce battle with German raider Kormoran off Carnarvon...

Tragedy and Redress in Western Literature A Philosophical Perspective by Richard Gaskin offers a unique perspective on tragic literature in the Western tradition. Analytic philosophy is used to...

Dante's understanding of tragedy and comedy is a complex and nuanced topic. In this study, Professor Kelly examines Dante's works to uncover his criteria for these genres, revealing that they were...

Jesus on Stage by Philip Oakeshott is an intriguing exploration of the Gospel of John as an ancient historical novel. The author argues that the evangelist's first draft was for a Greek play, drawing...

The world stands on the precipice of a nuclear Armageddon, as the demise of arms control principles and the shift in global power dynamics have led to a new era of nuclear warfare. Nuclear weapons,...

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...

A devastating portrait of America's opioid painkiller epidemic, American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts is a deeply disturbing and thought-provoking exploration of one of the deadliest...

Tragedies of the Jacobean era offer profound insights into the human experience. Written in a tumultuous time marked by scientific discovery and religious division, these plays reflect the anxieties...

Karl Kraus's apocalyptic tragedy 'The Last Days of Mankind' is a sprawling work that defies traditional play structures. Spanning five acts, a prologue and an epilogue, this longest play ever written...

Omens of Adversity: A critique of postcolonial temporality and its impact on political action and justice. The collapse of the Grenada Revolution in 1983 marked a devastating blow to a revolutionary...

Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy In the aftermath of tragedy, it is easy to turn to anger and resentment. Yet, in the face of unimaginable horror, some communities have found a way to...

John Marston - The Wonder of Women Or, The Tragedy of Sophonisba A collection of poetry and plays that showcase the literary talents of John Marston. Born in 1576, Marston began his writing career...

Greek Tragedy explores the original theatrical, political and ritual context of ancient tragedy, applying modern critical approaches to understand its enduring appeal. This engaging introduction to...

Tragedy has been a central theme in philosophical debate since Ancient Greece. Despite its significance, tragedy remains an understudied topic in philosophy. This book provides a comprehensive...

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer This gripping biography reveals the complex and flawed life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist behind the...

The Revenger's Tragedy by Gretchen E. Minton is a major new edition of a much studied play, offering depth and range associated with all Arden editions. The on-page commentary notes provide...

Charlotte van den Broeck's Bold Ventures explores the complex relationship between creators and their creations. In thirteen chapters, she delves into the stories of architects who met tragic ends,...

Leningrad: A City Under Siege 1941-44 Anna Reid's groundbreaking history sheds new light on one of the twentieth century's greatest calamities. In September 1941, Leningrad was surrounded by German...

The Tragedy of the Templars: The Rise and Fall of the Crusader States Michael Haag's gripping narrative explores the rise and fall of the Templars, who defended the Crusader States against all odds...

Newhaven Court: A History of Love, Tragedy and Intrigue Built in 1884 as the grand summer home for the Locker-Lampson family, Newhaven Court was a majestic red-brick mansion perched atop a windswept...

Gedi Sibony's artistic practice is rooted in his meticulous engagement with found materials, transforming discarded objects into spare and evocative works of art. Over two decades, he has developed a...

One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard NixonA gripping and insightful look at one of America's most tumultuous presidencies, this biography paints a devastating portrait of a complex and...