369 results for 'Budworth, Geoffrey'

J. Arthur Rank and the British Film Industry is a comprehensive study of the film industry in post-war Britain. From the mid to late 1940s, Rank's sponsorship enabled some of the most iconic films of...

Is Socialism Feasible?: Towards an Alternative Future by Geoffrey M. Hodgson A timely and thought-provoking exploration of socialist ideology, this book challenges conventional wisdom on its...

The Mid-Tudor Crisis, 1545-1565 by Geoffrey Meen A period of significant change in England, from 1545 to 1565, was often characterised as a time of crisis. However, this assessment may be too...

Reading Chaucer's Poems: A Guided Selection offers an accessible introduction to the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, widely regarded as the Father of English Literature. This collection includes a linking...

Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has been a source of spine-tingling fear since its publication in 1820. The story revolves around a late night journey through the fog, where the...

The Wife of Bath is one of Geoffrey Chaucer's most developed characters in his Canterbury Tales. Her tale and prologue offer insight into the role of women in Late Middle Ages England, with her story...

Established companies face a critical challenge in driving next-generation growth. How can they move beyond past success and create new lines of business? Geoffrey Moore's expert advice offers a...

The Knight's Tale, written by Geoffrey Chaucer in 14th-century Middle English, is an epic story of love and war that has captivated readers for centuries. This modern English translation brings the...

Chaucer's Italy explores the profound impact of Italy and its people on the life and writing of Geoffrey Chaucer. This study delves into Chaucer's experiences as a court diplomat, customs official,...

The Truth About English Grammar by Geoffrey K. Pullum is a fresh approach to understanding the rules of English grammar and usage. For centuries, vague ideas about grammar have been passed down,...

Jack Johnson: A Life of Defiance and Triumph The first black heavyweight champion in history, Jack Johnson's life was marked by both triumph and turmoil. Prize-winning biographer Geoffrey C. Ward...

The Vietnam War by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns is an intimate history of America's least-understood conflict. More than forty years have passed since its end, yet its memory continues to shape the...

Blue Remembered Earth is the first volume in a monumental trilogy that spans over ten thousand years of future history. Set out beyond the solar system, into interstellar space and the dawn of...

Geoffrey Boycott's autobiography offers a personal side to his life that few knew existed. Thirteen years ago, he received a cancer diagnosis that tested his resolve, having previously faced the...

A Jewdas Haggadah For Diasporist Seders is an irreverent and humorous take on traditional Jewish seder. This unauthorized Haggadah from the collective Jewdas offers a radical and satirical approach...

The Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book by Geoffrey T. Carlton is a comprehensive guide to the vast array of merchandise produced for the Star Wars saga. Spanning over 24,000 items, this detailed...

The Great Bike Race: A Universal Requiem for Cycling's Greatest Event In 1976, Geoffrey Nicholson captured the essence of the Tour de France in his seminal work, The Great Bike Race. This vivid and...

The Best Ever Book of Irish Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a collection of jokes that will appeal to anyone who's ever been the target of...

The Middle Ages were a time of turmoil, marked by war, plague, revolt, and the overthrow of a king. Yet, amidst the chaos, the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer provides a unique window into the everyday...

Understanding the challenges of transitioning from a traditional business model to a high-tech market requires a new approach to marketing. Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore offers practical...

The 2019 Test Match Special Diary brings to life the excitement of England's biggest cricket season ever. With the men's and women's Ashes series and the ICC World Cup all taking place, the...

The Making of Our Urban Landscape by Geoffrey Tyack This book tells the story of how Britain's towns and cities came into being over the last two millennia, from Roman times to the present day. It...

Belfast and Derry in Revolt: A New History of the Start of the Troubles A new perspective on the early days of the Troubles, this book explores how multiple conflicts unfolded in Belfast and Derry...

As US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman found himself at the helm of one of the most prestigious law offices in America. His tenure was marked by a tumultuous...

The Duke of Deception: Memories of My Father by Geoffrey Wolff is a deeply personal and complex exploration of family, identity, and the human condition. This memoir delves into the life of Duke...

Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before Your Memory Fades is a heartwarming tale of people who must face up to their past in order to move on with their lives. In a small Tokyo cafe, customers can travel back...

Quakers are often asked about their beliefs, but rarely get to explain them. This is because Quakerism is a religion that lives by action rather than doctrine. At its heart, Quakerism is based on the...

The Killing Season: A History of the Indonesian Massacres, 1965-66 by Geoffrey B. Robinson explores one of the most brutal and least examined episodes of genocide and detention in the twentieth...

A medieval mystery unfolds in 1374 York when a prominent citizen is found dead in the woods. Owen Archer, former Captain of the Guard, is persuaded to investigate and soon discovers that a human...

Churchill's Shadow: A Radical Biography for Our Times. In this stimulating and incisive biography, Geoffrey Wheatcroft challenges the conventional narrative of Winston Churchill's life and legacy. By...

The Queen of Poisons A Novel by Robert Thorogood is a gripping mystery that delves into the world of small-town politics and murder. When Mayor Geoffrey Lushington dies suddenly, the police...

The Secret Wireless War by Geoffrey Pidgeon is a fascinating account of one of the UK's most important wireless traffic units during World War II. Formed in 1938, this unit played a crucial role in...

Bodies from the Library 6 brings together a diverse collection of lost and forgotten tales from the Golden Age of detection. This latest volume features an eclectic mix of stories by classic crime...

Trope Paris celebrates the unique urban landscapes and architectural treasures of France's capital city. This collection features over 200 photographs from 17 independent photographers, showcasing...

A Northern Light in Provence: A Novel by Elizabeth Birkelund In this enchanting novel, a woman's life is forever changed when she leaves her coastal Greenland village to translate the works of a...

Capitalism With a New Postscript on the Financial Crisis and Its Aftermath by Geoffrey Ingham provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of capitalism. Drawing on the works...

The Plantagenet Princes: Sons of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II Douglas Boyd explores the complex web of relationships and intrigue among the sons of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine,...

The Best Ever Book of Danish 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 Danes...

A Conspiracy of Wolves by Candace Robb In 1374, a gruesome murder sets off a chain reaction in York. A prominent citizen is found dead in the woods, his throat torn out, and rumors spread that wolves...

Vietnam - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture by Culture Smart! and Geoffrey Murray is an insightful guide to understanding the values, sensibilities, and modern way of life in...

Bernard Williams's latest collection of essays offers a profound exploration of political philosophy, one that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and reality. In this thought-provoking work,...

London's Hidden Gems: A Unique Portrait of the City Geoffrey Fletcher's fascinating exploration of London reveals the lesser-known aspects of this iconic city. Instead of focusing on grand landmarks,...

Twenty years ago, Geoffrey Robertson's groundbreaking book inspired the global justice movement. Since then, the movement has stalled as nationalism takes hold and populist governments retreat from...

The British tradition of "free speech" is a myth. For centuries, the law of defamation has worked to cover up misbehaviour by the rich and powerful, whose legal mercenaries intimidate investigative...

Game designers can harness the power of loss aversion to craft player experiences that elicit specific emotions. This phenomenon, rooted in human psychology, reveals why losing something is often...

The Anarchy: The Darkest Days of Medieval England by Teresa Cole In December 1135, Henry I's death left no clear heir to the English throne. Would Stephen, his nephew, claim the crown, or Matilda,...

The Reckoning: Death and Intrigue in the Promised Land by Patrick Bishop In February 1942, a dramatic confrontation took place in Tel-Aviv that would have far-reaching consequences. Avraham Stern, a...

The Best Ever Book of Huddersfield Town 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...

Stairways to Heaven: Rebuilding the British Film Industry By Geoffrey Macnab In 1980s Britain, the film industry was in crisis. With tiny production numbers, dwindling cinema attendance, and...

The Phantom Empire by Geoffrey O'Brien explores the profound impact of film on our collective consciousness. For nearly a century, we've been immersed in the world of cinema, and as a result, our...

Billions of Missing Links: A Rational Look at the Mysteries Evolution Can't Explain by Geoffrey S. Simmons. The natural world is full of intricate structures and systems that have evolved all at...

The Sinking Admiral by Agatha Christie and 13 other authors is a collaborative whodunit that brings together twelve members of the Detection Club to create an original, ebullient mystery. Set in the...

Philip II: A New Life. This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of Europe's most powerful monarchs. Philip II (1527-1598) was the king who married Mary Tudor and launched the Spanish Armada...

The Killing Season: A History of the Indonesian Massacres, 1965-66 by Geoffrey B. Robinson provides a comprehensive account of one of the largest and most swift instances of mass killing and...

The Best of the Sheffield Clarion Ramblers' Handbooks by Geoffrey Glasby D.Sc. In 1900, an ordinary man from Sheffield took an extraordinary step. G.H.B. Ward placed an advert in a newspaper inviting...

The Battles of Coronel and the Falklands, 1914 by Geoffrey Bennett In December 1914, a pivotal naval battle took place off the coast of South America. Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock's defeat at...

Faster Cures Accelerating the Future of Health by Michael Milken and Geoffrey E. Moore is a comprehensive account of the author's life work to accelerate medicine's evolution from a dark past to a...

POW on the Sumatra Railway tells the remarkable story of John Geoffrey Lee's survival against all odds during World War II. In 1941, Lee was captured by the Japanese while serving in the RAF and sent...

Safari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer is a breathtaking travel memoir that takes readers on a whirlwind tour around the globe. From his humble beginnings in Africa to his rise as a luxury...

The Seven Prayers of Fátima in Latin and EnglishThis prayer book collects the seven prayers that originated before, during, and after the well-known apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fátima,...

Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century by Geoffrey Parker is an accessible synthesis of a groundbreaking study that explores the devastating calamities of the...

Eden in the Altai: A New Perspective on Human Origins The idea of a lost Golden Age at the dawn of human existence is a universal theme across cultures. But where was this "Eden" located? Historian...

Prince Valiant Volume 7: A Year of Adventure and Growth. The seventh volume in the Prince Valiant series sees the titular hero facing new challenges as he navigates the complexities of fatherhood...

The Wealth of a Nation: Institutional Foundations of English Capitalism By Geoffrey M. Hodgson Hardcover, 304 pages, published 26 September 2023 In the 17th and 18th centuries, Britain underwent...

Spitfire Down: The Forgotten Stories of Fighter Boys Who Failed to Return The stories of wartime casualties have deeply moved Dilip Sarkar since childhood, driving him to spend his life...

Behind the scenes of the world's elite runners lies a remarkable story of coaching and dedication. Patrick Sang, one of the greatest coaches in the sport, has played a pivotal role in shaping the...

The Good Wife of Bath A (mostly) True Story is a provocative and immersive medieval novel told from the perspective of one of literature's most unforgettable characters, Eleanor, the Wife of Bath...

This full-colour edition of The Merchant's Prologue and Tale explores the complete text of Chaucer's work through a range of classroom-tested activities and illustrated information. A map of the...