361 results for 'Budworth, Geoffrey'

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,...

2000 AD Vs Battle Action: Comics Collide! brings together the iconic worlds of two legendary comics in a thrilling crossover event. This all-new collection reworks classic Battle Action strips into...

England Under the Tudors by Geoffrey Rudolph Elton is a comprehensive history of a pivotal period in British and European history. Spanning from the commencement of Henry VII's reign to the death of...

Geoffrey Chaucer's life was a complex web of politics, literature, and travel, reflecting the tumultuous world of 14th-century Europe. This biography, by renowned scholar Marion Turner, offers a...

The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature by Geoffrey Miller. A provocative exploration of how sexual attraction has influenced the evolution of the human mind. Darwin's...

The Free Speech Century by Lee C. Bollinger and Geoffrey R. Stone is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of free speech doctrine in America since 1919. This landmark work brings together...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...