7542 results for 'Philip P. Davis'

Philip Burton's Gaia Warnings is a poignant poetry collection that explores the urgent relationship between humanity and the natural world.The author's evocative words convey the alarming decline of...

Angela Y. Davis's writings have profoundly influenced democratic theory, antiracist feminism, and critical studies for three decades.This collection brings together eighteen essays from her most...

Marion Davies, known to herself as "the captain of my soul", was a woman who defied convention and forged her own path in Hollywood. This biography, based on meticulous research and unprecedented...

Peter Maxwell Davies: A Life in Music This biography explores the life and work of Peter Maxwell Davies, a renowned British composer and conductor. Born in 1930, Davies was a key figure in the...

First published in 2013, this book showcases the history and traditions of the University of California, Davis.The university's origins date back to the early 20th century, when it established the...

Philip Marlowe navigates the complex streets of Los Angeles, a city of contrasts where scheming actresses and ruthless gang members coexist with virulent inequality. As a private detective, he lives...

Discover the early work of comicdom's esteemed artist, Jack Davis, in this rare and updated chronology of his earliest pieces.This collection showcases the incredible diversity of a master...

Philip Marlowe, the iconic detective created by Raymond Chandler, is reimagined in Joe Ide's "The Goodbye Coast". In this modern retelling, Marlowe navigates the complex and often ruthless world of...

Miles Davis was a pivotal figure in modern jazz. His iconic album Kind of Blue is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time, with sales of over 250,000 copies annually in the US...

Philip Larkin's poetry has a unique ability to evoke both levity and gloom. This selection, chosen by Martin Amis, brings together four collections and uncollected poems that showcase Larkin's...

Philip Kerr's 30 Trends in ELT Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers Pocket Editions provides a clear overview of key trends in English Language Teaching (ELT), identified through analysis of...

Bette Davis: A Life of Scandal and Sacrifice This intimate biography reveals the complex and often tumultuous life of Hollywood legend Bette Davis. Spanning her early years to her later years, the...

Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s brings together four seminal works by the visionary science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. This collection showcases his unique blend of philosophical inquiry...

A rare sighting of the Boreal Owl has set off a chain of events that will prove to be one of the most eventful weeks in recent history. For journalist Philip Dryden, it's a sense of foreboding that...

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, Nineteenth Edition is an essential resource for nursing students and professionals. This comprehensive guide delivers in-depth coverage of patient safety, including...

France Davis: An American Story Told is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of one man's life. Born with a nickname that set him apart from his family, France Davis came to see his name...

Philip Quaque's Letters to London, 1763-1811 offers a unique perspective on the complexities of identity and belonging in the modern period. Through his letters, Quaque navigates the contradictions...

The World Jones Made by Philip K. Dick is a prophetic and unsettling chronicle about a post-nuclear messiah who rises to power despite his own limitations. Floyd Jones, a sullen and ungainly...

John Davis: A Life of Espionage and Counter-Inspurgency. The career of John Davis was inextricably linked to that of Chin Peng, the leader of the Malayan Communist Party. During World War Two, Davis...

Suzanne Davis Gets a Life by Paula Marantz Cohen is a witty and insightful novel about a woman's quest to find meaning in her life. As Suzanne approaches her 35th birthday, she embarks on a humorous...

The Boy Who Never Came Home: The Inside Story of Missing Teenager Philip Cairns By Emma McMenamy Mirror Books, 2022 Thirty-five years after his disappearance, the case of Philip Cairns remains one of...

Philip Roth's essential nonfiction writings are collected in this definitive edition. Spanning his career, the collection includes six pieces published here for the first time and many others revised...

Philip W. Anderson: A Life of Physics and Influence Philip W. Anderson was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who transformed the field of solid-state physics into its current form, known as condensed...

This collection brings together the writings, lectures, and conversations of Philip Guston, one of the most intellectually adventurous painters of modern times. Through his wide reading in literature...

Philip Roth: Novels 1967-1972: When She Was Good / Portnoy's Complaint / Our Gang / The Breast is a collection of four novels that showcase Philip Roth's remarkable range and inventiveness. In this...

A beautifully rendered hardboiled novel that echoes the melancholy of Raymond Chandler's style, Benjamin Black's "The Black Eyed Blonde" is a gripping crime tale set in 1950s Los Angeles. Private...

George II: A Reign of Great Change George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland and Elector of Hanover, arrived in Britain at the age of thirty-one, marking a significant turning point in his life...

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #7 is a hilarious collection of three books featuring the lovable but mischievous cat, Garfield. The books, Garfield Hangs Out, Garfield Takes Up Space, and Garfield Says a...

Marion Davies: A Life of Glamour and Deception This biography tells the story of Marion Davies, a film star whose life was inextricably linked to that of William Randolph Hearst. From her early days...

The Golden Age of Speedway By Philip Dalling In the aftermath of World War II, British speedway experienced a remarkable surge in popularity. At its peak, ten million spectators flocked to tracks...

Philip Hughes's paintings capture the Australian landscape in all its complexity, from the rugged karst formations of the west to the windswept coastlines of Tasmania. His work is characterized by...

Reassessing Miles Davis' "electric period", this book explores its enduring influence on contemporary music. Often reviled by jazz purists, this phase - spanning from 1967 to 1991 - is reevaluated...

The BBKA Guide to Beekeeping, Second Edition This authoritative guide to beekeeping is an essential resource for anyone new to the hobby. With the number of amateur beekeepers increasing, this...

Total War: Warhammer - The Art of the Games is a stunning compendium of concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary from the award-winning PC strategy game trilogy.Explore the...

Alexander the Great's conquests are the stuff of legend, but it was his father Philip II who laid the foundations for his success. This book tells the story of their reigns in one volume, exploring...

Clear and detailed road map of Ireland at 9 miles to 1 inch. This handy guide features the latest new roads and motorways, making route-planning simple and easy. Key driving information is provided,...

The Planet of Slums: A Radical Vision of Urbanisation. In this groundbreaking work, Mike Davis explores the future of a profoundly unequal and unstable urban world. With vivid descriptions of...

King Philip's War 1675-76 America's Deadliest Colonial Conflict by Gabriele Esposito is a comprehensive study of one of the most pivotal conflicts in American history. This conflict, fought between...

Miles Davis's music in the mid-1960s is often overlooked, but Jeremy Yudkin sheds new light on this pivotal period in the trumpeter's life and work. This book explores how Davis's struggles with...

Alexander the Great's conquests are a testament to his extraordinary military prowess and leadership. From 334 until his death in 323, he expanded the Macedonian empire from Greece to Asia Minor, the...

Philip French's writings on cinema have been a staple for film enthusiasts and critics alike for nearly half a century. This collection brings together some of his most engaging and insightful pieces...

Crow Bait by Douglas Skelton is a gripping crime novel set in the dark underbelly of Glasgow in the 1990s. Ten years after his release from prison, Davie McCall is forced to confront his troubled...

Swing Landscape: A Study of Modernist Mural Painting This 2020 study explores one of the greatest works of twentieth-century American art, Stuart Davis's mural painting Swing Landscape. Commissioned...

Davie McCall is tired. Tired of violence and the life he's known for so long. He's managed to stay detached from its brutal nature, but lately, he's found himself enjoying it - perhaps more than he...

W. H. Davies' autobiography is a candid account of his unconventional life, marked by periods of hardship and struggle, as well as moments of triumph and discovery.Born in 1871 in the Pillgwenlly...

A Rabble in Arms: Massachusetts Towns and Militiamen During King Philip's War By Kyle F. Zelner, published by NYU Press in 2010. This comprehensive social history of Essex County, Massachusetts...

Discover the intricate world of Spanish royal fashion during the 17th century, as revealed in the life and work of Mateo Aguado, the most influential dress designer of his time. This book brings to...

Sir Philip Sidney: The Major Works offers a comprehensive collection of the poet's most significant works, including his sonnet sequence Astrophil and Stella, and substantial parts of both versions...

Lincoln Vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents The untold story of the Civil War has finally been told. Nigel Hamilton, the New York Times bestselling presidential biographer, reveals the drama of how...

The Macedonian Army of Philip II and Alexander the Great, 359-323 BC is a detailed analysis of the organization and equipment of the Macedonian army built by Philip II and later employed to...

Discover the inspiring story of Saint Philip Neri, a priest who lived out his baptismal call with spiritual intensity and pastoral charity. Canonized in 1622, he is celebrated for bringing the fire...

A comprehensive guide for orthodontic therapists, Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists provides the essential knowledge needed for daily clinical practice. Written in an accessible format, it covers...

Surrealist painter Mike Davis creates captivating scenes in the style of the Dutch Masters. Using oil paint, he crafts alternate worlds where anything is possible, combining personal symbols with...

Sammy Davis Jr's autobiography is a candid and engrossing account of his life as a man who dared to be different. Born into a world of racial segregation, Sammy Davis Jr defied conventions by living...

General Raymond G. Davis was a hardened combat veteran who drew parallels between his experiences in different conflicts.A native of Georgia, Davis joined the Marine Corps after university and went...

Davy Crockett: Young Rifleman is a biography that explores the childhood of the famous frontiersman and Congressman.Written by Aileen Wells Parks, this book focuses on Davy Crockett's early years,...

Philip K. Dick's Collected Stories Volume 4 is a comprehensive collection of the author's most influential short stories, showcasing his unique vision of the Science Fiction genre. This edition...

A double-sided map of the Cotswolds, featuring places of tourist and historic interest in an easy-to-read style. This leisure and tourist map provides detailed coverage of the area's road network at...

The Explorer and the Journalist: Frederick Cook, Philip Gibbs and the Scandal that Shocked the World In 1909, a telegram from American explorer Frederick Cook sent shockwaves through the polar...

Bette Davis's later years were marked by a remarkable transformation, and at the heart of this story is her extraordinary friendship with Kathryn Sermak. For ten years, Kathryn was Bette's loyal...

Clive James's collection of writings about Philip Larkin gathers together his most insightful and engaging thoughts on this major twentieth-century poet.James explores Larkin's poetry, novels, jazz,...

Warwick Davis shares his remarkable life story in this lively and down-to-earth memoir. From his early screen debut to his starring role in Ricky Gervais's sitcom, Life's Too Short, the actor offers...

Discover the shocking truth behind the business and lifestyle of Sir Philip Green in this jaw-dropping expose. Oliver Shah uncovers the truth behind one of Britain's biggest business scandals,...

Transcribe Miles Davis's iconic solos with precision and accuracy using this comprehensive collection of note-for-note transcriptions for Bb instruments.Featuring 50 meticulously recorded...

The Colonel of Tamarkan: A Forgotten Hero of World War II This remarkable biography tells the story of Lieutenant Colonel Philip Toosey, a British officer who commanded over 2,000 Allied prisoners of...

Discover the early works of two post-war painting giants in this beautifully illustrated book. In 1958, young David Hockney was inspired by Alan Davie's landmark Abstract Expressionist paintings at...

Clive James's love letter to Philip Larkin is a joyous and perceptive tribute to one of the 20th century's most cherished poets. This collection gathers all of James's writing on Larkin, including...

The Jeffrey Dahmer Story An American Nightmare The Oxford Apartments were a place where terror was lurking in the shadows. On a hot summer night in July 1991, a young man's desperate cry for help...

Exploring the intersection of modernity, memory and religion, this book builds upon a tradition of comparative sociology of religion developed by scholars such as David Martin. Grace Davie, a leading...

Trent's Own Case by E. C. Bentley and Herbert Warner Allen is a gripping mystery novel that explores the complexities of friendship and loyalty. When James Randolph is found murdered, Trent seems to...

An Analysis of Philip Zimbardo's the Lucifer Effect Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Alexander O'ConnorThis book explores how ordinary individuals can become perpetrators of evil acts,...

Discover the wisdom of two 19th-century spiritual teachers who pioneered holistic healing and enlightenment. This collection of quotes from Andrew Jackson Davis and Phineas P. Quimby offers guidance...

Bette Davis: A Personal Biography by Charlotte Chandler offers an intimate look at the life and career of Hollywood's iconic actress. Through extensive interviews with Davis herself, as well as those...

The False One by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger is a Jacobean drama that explores the affair between two historical figures. This play offers a unique perspective on contemporary political...

Gary Davis: A Life of Musical Genius. The life and musical genius of Rev. Gary Davis is revealed in this first biography. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with many of Davis's former...

Philip Hodgins' poems offer a profound and unflinching account of life in Australia. With a vivid and lucid style, he reveals the complexities and urgencies of living at the edge of existence...

The Mrs MacKinnons by Jayne Davis is a heartwarming historical romance set in England in 1799. After returning from India, Major Matthew Southam seeks to leave his past traumas behind, but instead...

Bette Davis was a force of nature that could find no ordinary outlet. This biography takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable career and personal life, revealing the highs and lows of her...

The Davies Caeadda Family: A Welsh Farming DynastyThis book tells the story of the Davies family who farmed in the mountains surrounding Machynlleth, covering their history from the early 1700s to...

Bette Davis' life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her craft. Despite not conforming to traditional Hollywood beauty standards, she became one of the most prominent actresses of the 20th...

Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston is a thought-provoking book that brings together two trailblazing artists from different generations. Contemporary Black artist Trenton Doyle Hancock has...

Philip K. Dick's final novels are gathered in this comprehensive collection, showcasing the author's exploration of religious revelation and its human consequences. A Maze of Death (1970) sets the...

Angela Davis: A Life Shaped by Context. Joy James explores the complex networks and ideologies that formed Angela Davis's public persona, tracing her journey from birth in Alabama to her rise as an...

Gordian III and Philip the Arab: The Roman Empire at a Crossroads A dual biography of two emperors who shaped the fate of Rome during its most turbulent period, the 'Third Century Crisis'. In 238,...

Philip Lynott's life was marked by contradictions - between his wild rock star excesses and his sensitive soul. This biography explores these tensions, tracing Lynott's journey from a troubled...

Philip Johnson, Architect of the Modern Century by Mark Lamster is a biography that lifts the veil on the life of one of America's most recognizable and influential figures. A complex and...

On Stage with Bette Davis: Inside the Famous Flop of Miss Moffat In 1974, one of Hollywood's most iconic stars agreed to star in a Broadway musical adaptation. The result was a production that opened...

The story of Davie Wilson's life and career is told in this engaging biography. Filled with anecdotes from his time at Rangers FC, Dundee United, Dumbarton, and the Scottish national side, as well as...

The Great Cat Conspiracy by Katie Davies is a humorous and mysterious tale of a mischievous cat who brings unexpected gifts into the house.When the cat's presents start to get out of hand, Anna's Dad...

Britain's best-selling school atlas, now in its 100th edition, is a trusted resource for Key Stage 4, GCSE, and A-level students in England and Wales, as well as international schools. The atlas has...

The Marriage of Tudor England and Habsburg Spain By Alexander Samson A fresh perspective on one of history's most overlooked reigns, this book reassesses the co-monarchy of Mary I and Philip II,...

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have been an integral part of Canada's history for over half of its existence as an independent nation. This scrapbook showcases their 22 official visits to the...

The Davis Dynasty: Fifty Years of Successful Investing on Wall Street A fascinating narrative that explores the lives of one of Wall Street's most illustrious families, this book chronicles their...

Piper in the Woods by Philip K. Dick A mysterious delusion has taken hold of Corporal Westerburg, and it's up to Doctor Henry Harris to uncover the truth behind his strange condition. A message from...

The partnership between Alfred H. Barr Jr. and Philip Johnson revolutionized modern art in America. In the 1920s and 1930s, they pioneered a new aesthetic that merged architecture with fine and...

The Studio Recordings of the Miles Davis Quintet, 1965-68 by Keith Waters provides an in-depth analysis of the influential jazz group's studio recordings from 1965 to 1968. This critical study...

Discover the life of Jefferson Davis from beginning to end. This concise biography explores the full character of the Southern Confederacy's leading statesman, shedding light on his motivations and...

John Sutherland's biography of Monica Jones offers a fresh perspective on the life of Philip Larkin's partner. A complex and multifaceted figure, Monica was both admired and reviled by those who knew...

A trio of American writers warn against the dangers of right-wing extremism in their dystopian novels. Jack London's "The Iron Heel" depicts a proto-fascist oligarchy that overthrows the government,...

Benedictions: A Collection of Gospel Words Dale Ralph Davis's benedictions offer a powerful reminder of God's promises and blessings. These spoken blessings, often used at the end of church services...