3182 results for 'Chambers, Robert William'

Charles Rowan and Richard Mayne: A Partnership that Shaped the Police Service The story of Charles Rowan and Richard Mayne, the first police commissioners, is one of remarkable partnership and...

Robert Altman's distinctive style has left an indelible mark on American cinema, influencing directors such as Spike Jonze and P. T. Anderson. This collection of original interviews sheds light on...

The Frontier Rangers of Colonial New England: From King Philip's War to the American Revolution The rugged landscape of 18th-century New England was home to a unique breed of warrior: the colonial...

Aeneas, the legendary hero of the Trojan War, sets out on a perilous journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. As he navigates treacherous seas and entangles himself in a tragic love...

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Venice, this captivating romance weaves a tale of love, secrets, and self-discovery. When Gina Bellini meets a mysterious stranger at the carnival, their...

Bjork and Bjork's Desirable Difficulties in Action is a comprehensive guide to evidence-informed strategies for long-term learning. The concept of desirable difficulties, identified by Elizabeth and...

The Plague of Fantasies by Slavoj Zizek Modern society is plagued by a proliferation of electronically inspired fantasies that obscure our ability to reason and understand the world around us. In...

Electricity has fueled a new epoch in human civilization. In A Question of Power, Robert Bryce explores how this has happened and what it means for our future. The global demand for power is doubling...

The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe, Britain's Greatest Press Baron A biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, who revolutionized popular journalism with his innovative approach...

The United States has been at war for nearly 70% of its history. Currently engaged in seven countries and operating special forces in 149 nations, the country's military involvement spans centuries...

Logos and Revelation explores the concept of mysticism through the writings of two influential medieval thinkers: Ibn 'Arabi and Meister Eckhart. By examining their works, Robert J. Dobie reveals...

After 50 years of keeping his memories at bay, Robert W. Smith shares his harrowing experiences of the Vietnam War in a deeply personal and moving account. This memoir weaves together over 130...

The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life by Jason Roberts is a gripping biography that explores the lives of two 18th-century scientists who dedicated their lives to surveying all life on Earth...

Phil Collins' candid and witty autobiography takes readers on a journey through his epic career, from his early days as a child actor to his rise as one of the most successful songwriters of the pop...

Oliver Reed was a man of immense talent and charisma, whose larger-than-life persona captivated audiences on screen. Yet, behind the bravado and bluster, lay a complex and deeply vulnerable...

Inheritance is the first book in a new gothic trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. A tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations, this novel...

The Bhagavad Gita A New Translation, Contexts, Criticism by Gavin D. Flood is a thought-provoking exploration of an ancient Hindu scripture. This new translation of the classic Sanskrit text brings...

English Church Music, Volume 2: Canticles and Responses is a comprehensive collection of sacred choral music. This second volume in the Oxford Choral Classics series presents a diverse range of...

Robert J. Wagner's memoir is a poignant and introspective account of his life, love, and career in Hollywood. From his early days as a salaried actor to his rise alongside stars like Spencer Tracy...

The SS Terra Nova: A Ship of Exploration and Endurance. This meticulously researched account tells the story of one of the most iconic polar exploration ships of the 'heroic age'. Built in wood to...

For aspiring photographers, this revised and updated handbook offers practical advice and inspiring images to help improve your skills. With a diverse range of photographers featured, including...

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground and The Double are two groundbreaking works of fiction that explore the complexities of human consciousness. The anonymous narrator of Notes from...

Skip Spence's life was a complex tapestry of creativity, excess, and struggle. As a key figure in the 1960s counterculture, Spence's innovative spirit and idiosyncratic personality helped shape the...

The Freelance Mum by Annie Ridout is a comprehensive guide to setting up a successful freelance career as a mother. With 70% more women choosing to go freelance in the last decade, it's no wonder...

Improve your Year 6 teaching with outdoor learning plans that align with the National Curriculum. This handbook provides a series of photocopiable lesson plans that cover each primary curriculum...

The Psychology of Humor at Work by Christopher Robert This book explores the complex role of humor in the workplace, examining its impact on individuals and teams. It delves into the psychological...

The Operator: A SEAL Team Warrior's Account of the Osama Bin Laden Takedown and Four Hundred Missions. Robert O'Neill's memoir takes readers on a gripping journey through his remarkable...

A Street in Arnhem: The Agony of Occupation and Liberation by Robert Kershaw tells the story of one street's experience during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. This book focuses on the lives...

Breaking Controlling Powers: Victory Over Spiritual Attacks Roberts Liardon has combined three of his most popular books to provide spiritual guidance for those seeking to overcome controlling powers...

John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons was a man of extraordinary contradictions. By day, he was a brilliant engineer who helped the Allies win World War II and NASA send spacecraft to the moon. Co-founder of...

The Havant Boy Ripper: The Murder of Percy Knight Searle In November 1888, a shocking crime shook the town of Havant, leaving a trail of tragedy and confusion in its wake. Eight-year-old Percy Knight...

Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection brings together 150 of the most striking images from a remarkable collection built over three decades. Spanning...

A gripping true Victorian murder mystery unfolds in Great Yarmouth, September 1900. A young woman is found dead on the beach, a bootlace tied tightly around her neck, sparking a nationwide...

The Portable World Bible presents the fundamental tenets of the world's basic source religions. This concise and authoritative collection offers readers a wealth of religious thought, selected and...

The Political Economy of International Relations by Robert Gilpin and Jean M. Gilpin The establishment of the post-World War II international institutional framework was a pivotal moment in world...

Caught in the Light by Robert Goddard is a gripping mystery that follows photographer Ian Jarrett as he searches for the woman he fell deeply in love with in Vienna. But when she disappears and her...

Demonstrating to Win! The Indespensible Guide for Demonstrating Complex Products by Robert Riefstahl is a practical guide for those leading prospects through the process of showcasing complex...

The Oresteia: A Trilogy of Tragedy and Transformation Aeschylus' groundbreaking trilogy explores the dark and troubled world of ancient Greece, where the cycle of violence and revenge threatens to...

The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister This book tells the extraordinary story of the office of Prime Minister, marking its third centenary. Historian Sir Anthony Seldon...

Eileen Ford was a woman who transformed the business of modeling, turning it into one of the most glamorous and desired professions. With her husband Jerry, she created the twentieth century's...

The Chalk Farm Railway Lands A Guided Tour 1830 to 2030 by Peter Darley explores the history of the railway, from its opening in 1837 to its decline in the 20th century. The book delves into the...

Othello Texts and Contexts by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive edition of the play, featuring the Bevington edition accompanied by six sets of thematically arranged primary documents and...

The West Highland Way is a 96-mile hiking route that takes you through some of Britain's most spectacular scenery. From the outskirts of Glasgow to the centre of Fort William, this guidebook will...

15 years ago, a man named Simon Meier vanished from his home, leaving behind only a trail of unanswered questions. Now, a shocking discovery has been made in a remote Norwegian cabin, which may be...

Del Williams is a man to be reckoned with in the world of Soho's underworld. With a monopoly on the drugs, clubs, and girls, he's a force to be feared. But one person has managed to breach his...

Musonius Rufus Lectures & Sayings by Caius Musonius Rufus This collection of lectures and sayings offers a unique insight into the practice of Stoicism, a philosophy that Musonius Rufus lived and...

The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction by William F. Bynum This book provides a comprehensive survey of the history of medicine, from ancient times to the present day. Bynum explores the...

Equus is a thought-provoking exploration of the limits of faith and the intersection of the sacred and profane. The story revolves around a young man, Alan Strang, who blinds six horses with a metal...

Daughters of the Dragon: A Comfort Woman's Story by William Andrews When Anna Carlson travels to Korea in search of her birth mother, she is met with devastating news: her mother is already dead...

Study and Revise for AS/a-Level: a Streetcar Named Desire is a comprehensive course companion designed to help students achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature. Written by...

Potty Training Seats: The Parenting Guide for Choosing the Best Suitable Potty Seat for Kids Choosing the right potty seat can be a daunting task for parents, but with the right guidance, it's easier...

The Pre-Raphaelites was founded in 1848 as a secret society that sought to revolutionize art by rejecting classical ideals and embracing a more spiritual and naturalistic approach. Led by William...

This collection of animal tales brings together some of the most beloved stories about cats and dogs from children's literature. Jacqueline Wilson has curated a selection of treasured classics,...

Abraham Lincoln's path to the presidency was marked by a unique blend of circumstances and character. In this highly original work, acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explores how Lincoln's...

The Tunnels of Wallingford: Fact or Fiction Wallingford, a town in Oxfordshire, England, boasts a rich history dating back over 1,000 years. The town's past is marked by the presence of the Castle...

Calcutta, 1837. The East India Company's grip on India is tenuous at best, and its most notorious son, Xavier Mountstuart, has vanished into thin air. Junior officer William Avery is sent to find...

The history of land ownership has been shaped by a profound idea: individual, exclusive ownership of the earth. This notion, which emerged in the modern era, had a profound impact on traditional...

Dr. William Glasser offers a new psychology that could help us overcome our inability to get along with one another, a source of much unhappiness. He argues that traditional external control...

Aubrey's Brief Lives Omnibus Edition by John Aubrey This comprehensive collection brings together the complete contents of all three Langley Press Brief Lives books, offering a unique insight into...

The Burrell Collection Renaissance of a Global Museum In 1944, Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance left their remarkable collection of over 6,000 objects to the City of Glasgow, ensuring its...

Alice in Chains: The Untold Story The story of Alice in Chains is one of hard work, self-destruction, and resilience. From their early days as a grunge band on the Seattle music scene to their rise...

Oasis's 1998 visit to New Zealand marked a pivotal moment in the band's history, with their third album Be Here Now cementing their commercial peak. This book tells the story of that tour, drawing on...

Logan's Run: Last Day is a gripping dystopian tale set in a future where life is measured in years, not decades. At 21, Logan-6's existence is all but over, but he's given one final mission: to...

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth, who lives with her in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. To ensure she can be heard, Lord Goth has her wear large clumpy boots, making it hard for her to make...

The Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental undertaking that took seventy years to complete, drawing from the collective knowledge of tens of thousands of brilliant minds. At its core lies a...

Alec A Novel by William di Canzio is a reimagining of a secret love affair, first explored in E. M. Forster's classic novel Maurice. The story follows Alec Scudder, the gamekeeper who captures the...

David Douglas: The Natural History of the Northwest This biography and natural history book tells the story of David Douglas, a 19th-century Scottish naturalist and botanical explorer. From his...

William Faulkner's 1929 novel, The Sound and the Fury, is widely regarded as one of the most important English-language novels of the twentieth century. This revised and expanded Norton Critical...

Jolly's campers are guaranteed to have a holiday to remember, but that's not always easy to achieve. A range of colourful characters pour through Jolly's gates, each with their own story to tell. For...

The East Highland Way XT40 map provides an essential guide for walkers tackling this new 82-mile long distance route between Fort William and Aviemore. Pioneered by Kevin Langan, the trail forms a...

Harry Winston: The Definitive Biography of an American Icon By Ronald Winston and William Stadiem Skyhorse, 2023 Born into humble beginnings, Harry Weinstein transformed himself into one of the...

Discover 100 graded walks in one of the UK's most spectacular regions: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. This comprehensive guidebook features routes for all abilities, from low-level strolls to high-level...

Westmoreland's War Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam by Gregory Daddis A fresh perspective on one of America's most divisive wars, this book challenges conventional wisdom on the Vietnam War...

The Inner Darkness by Jørn Lier Horst is a chilling Nordic Noir thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. After four years behind bars, notorious serial killer Thomas Kerr is finally...

A concise history of modern painting offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of this medium. Simon Morley's study places the foundation of modern art at the emergence of Romanticism and the...

The Rattle Bag is a unique anthology of poetry, carefully curated by two of the leading poets of contemporary literature. Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes have selected their personal favorites, listing...

The Western Highlands of Scotland offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate relationship between rocks and scenery in one of Europe's most fascinating geological regions. Spanning over...

A Dictionary of British History by John Ashton Cannon and John Cannon provides authoritative entries on the people and events that have shaped Britain's history since 55 BC. With over 3,800 entries...

Ludwig Van Beethoven's Complete Sonatas for Violin and Piano is a seminal collection of chamber music that showcases the composer's assured compositional mastery. Written over a period of 15 years,...

Eat to Your Heart's Content is a collection of recipes designed to help maintain heart health, created by award-winning chef Sat Bains after his own experience with a heart attack. Following an...

Daphne Phelps inherited a beautiful house in Sicily in 1947, a golden stone Casa Cuseni that would become her home and a hub for a fascinating community. With little Italian and limited funds, she...

Heavy rain causes a landslide, but the real mystery begins when a body is found in the rubble. Detective William Wisting is quick to join the rescue operation, and by sunrise the next day, it becomes...

Adam Worth, the Real Moriarty: A Life of Crime and Deception The remarkable true story of Adam Worth, the master thief who inspired Conan Doyle's Moriarty, is a tale of cunning and deception. From...

The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the Age Discover the vibrant world of Victorian Britain through the eyes of its artists. From the grandeur of Gothic architecture to the birth of the...

Set in 1796, Scarlet Town is a gripping mystery that follows Laurence Jago as he returns to his home town of Helston, Cornwall, after a tumultuous escape from America. There, he finds himself...

The Powerhouse: An Unprecedented Look at Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency In 1975, five ambitious individuals left William Morris to form a talent agency that would revolutionize the entertainment...

The storming of the Capitol on 6 January 2021 was a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the transition from one president to another to be one of the most perilous periods in the country's...

Charles Darwin's epic voyage on HMS Beagle had a profound impact on our understanding of life on Earth. In 1831, at just 22 years old, Darwin embarked on a five-year journey around the globe with his...

Understanding Your Social Style for Better Work Relationships This book helps you assess your behavior patterns and use that knowledge to manage others more effectively. Robert Bolton and Dorothy...

The Story of the Air Rhodesia Viscounts Shot Down by Russian-Made Missiles In 1978, two devastating air disasters shook the nation of Rhodesia, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. In...

The Blueprint of Our Individuality Robert Plomin, a leading expert in behavioural genetics, presents a groundbreaking argument that our DNA plays a profound role in shaping who we are. According to...

The Lime Twig, the first of three early novels by John Hawkes, is a powerful exploration of the human condition set against the dark backdrop of postwar London.Alongside Second Skin, a haunting tale...

Raymond Burr's life was a carefully constructed illusion. Behind the scenes of his iconic film noir roles and later, his popular television dramas, Burr led a secret life that was both remarkable and...

Bigfoot Walks: A Journey into the Heart of the Legend In the Pacific Northwest, a region of untamed wilderness and ancient secrets, Dr. Robert Pyle embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about...

The Bromley Boys: A True Story of Football at the Bottom. In the late 1960s, football was at its peak in England, with the country's team winning the World Cup. For Dave Roberts and his friends,...

Dark Water by Robert Bryndza is a gripping crime novel that delves into the dark secrets and lies that can destroy lives. When Detective Erika Foster receives a tip about key evidence in a major...

Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968 by Ryan H. Walsh In 1968, a pivotal year that shaped the course of American history, a unique cultural landscape emerged in Boston. This was a time of great...

The Mystery of Sophia Bearer of the New Culture - The Rose of the World In the beginning, Sophia was united with the Logos, and all things were made by their combined power. This ancient wisdom is...

Rumi: Bridge to the Soul is a beautiful collection of 90 new poems, most of them never published before, translated by Coleman Barks. This edition marks the 800th birthday of the great poet Rumi, and...

Edward Thomas was a poet whose life was marked by turmoil and tragedy. Now All Roads Lead to France is an account of his final five years, a period that saw him form a pivotal friendship with Robert...