1049 results for 'Burnett, Frances Hodgson'

Dear Pope Francis is a heartwarming picture book that brings together the thoughts and questions of children from around the world with the wise and compassionate responses of Pope Francis. Over 250...

The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of history, mystery, and travel writing. In 2020, author Ned Boulting purchased a short Pathé...

The Night Gate by Peter May A century-old murder mystery and a modern-day crime are intertwined in a complex web of events. In 1940, a young woman's life is forever changed as she becomes embroiled...

Transform your franchise's operations with a modern, user-friendly manual. Penny Hopkinson's Manual Magic provides a practical three-step approach to creating an effective Operations Manual that...

Discover the art of living in every moment with this celebration of the French lifestyle. Janine Marsh invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and indulge in the pleasures of French culture. From...

Discover the authentic voice of France with this comprehensive guide to French swearing. This book delves into the world of French insults, revealing dozens of commonly used swear words and phrases...

Janet Flanner's letters from Paris offer a unique perspective on life in France during the 1920s and early 1930s. Written under her pen name Genet, these fortnightly dispatches provide an insider's...

The Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion Daily Office Prayers Including the Collects Psalter and Lectionary This book provides a comprehensive guide to daily office prayers, including the...

Francis Cardozo's remarkable life is a testament to the power of determination and perseverance. Born to a formerly enslaved African American mother and a white Jewish father in antebellum South...

Leadership: A Philosophy for Leaders by Peter Koestenbaum is a thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental nature of leadership. First published over a decade ago, this revised edition reflects...

St. Francis Solano, a remarkable figure in the history of the New World, was known for his extraordinary abilities as a confessor and his unwavering dedication to his faith. In the midst of a city in...

Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 2 Lausanne and the Great St Bernard Pass to LuccaThis comprehensive guidebook covers the middle section of the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route,...

A suspenseful novel about deception, sexual obsession and atonement, set in a dilapidated English country house in 1969. Frances lives in the attic, where she discovers a peephole that allows her to...

This collection of eight French short stories, accompanied by parallel English translations, offers a unique opportunity to explore French literature and life. The stories are arranged in approximate...

St. Francis of Assisi His Life, Teachings, and Practice offers a simple and universal introduction to the life and teachings of one of Christianity's most revered figures.Author Jon M. Sweeney...

The French Navy in World War II by Jacques Mordal is a detailed account of the naval history of France during the Second World War. Prior to its publication in 1959, the story of the French Navy's...

Bordeaux, 1367. The Hundred Years' War rages on, and tensions are rising once more. Sir Thomas Blackstone, King Edward's Master of War, is tasked with a perilous mission to stem the tide of support...

When death comes, it's often with a sense of finality. But for some, that's not the end of their journey. Helen Greaves' extraordinary encounter with her friend Frances Banks after her passing is a...

Caribbean Critique explores the unique contribution of francophone Caribbean thinkers to Critical Theory. This book argues that their work has been shaped by the historical context of the Middle...

The Alice Network is a historical novel by Kate Quinn that tells the story of two women, Eve Gardiner and Charlie St. Clair, brought together in a mesmerizing tale of courage and redemption.In 1915,...

When buying a country estate in France seemed like a straightforward affair, Beth and her husband Jack embarked on an extraordinary adventure with their two fat dogs. As they drove thousands of...

The Love Letters of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi is a historical fiction novel that explores the journey of two great saints who changed the world. This book is a love story that delves into...

June 1943, Lyon, France. A secret meeting is held under orders from General de Gaulle, with the objective of uniting all resistance factions. But when the meeting is raided by the Gestapo, the plan...

Two women, two lives, one chance at redemption. Kit Mason has known only pain and struggle, while Frances Thornton appears to have it all. But beneath her perfect façade, Frances is hiding secrets...

First published in 1951, French Country Cooking introduced Britain to the rich culinary heritage of France's provinces and regions.Elizabeth David's groundbreaking book weaves together recipes from...

Explore the best of California with a flexible road trip guide. Moon California Road Trip offers practical advice and insider tips for driving the entire "Best of the West" loop, or mixing and...

Rick Stein's French Odyssey explores the rich culinary traditions of France through his gastronomic journey along the Canal du Midi. This collection features over 100 new recipes inspired by the...

Discover the fascinating world of the San Francisco 49ers with this ultimate trivia book. Packed with interesting facts and quizzes, it takes you on a journey from the Bay Area to the Pro Football...

Experience the vibrant food culture of southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with this stunning collection of recipes and stories.From the snow-capped Southern Alps to the French Mediterranean,...

Challenge your child's non-verbal reasoning skills with this practice book, designed to help them build confidence and success in their 11+ exams.Developed to support the most able children, this...

The Hundred Years War by Jonathan Sumption In the early fifteenth century, France experienced a catastrophic collapse, marking a rare and unprecedented event in its history. This devastating internal...

Bistro Cooking is a celebration of the hearty, soul-satisfying cuisine of France's neighborhood restaurants. Researched and written by Patricia Wells, this book brings together over 200 scrumptious...

Thomas More's Utopia, Francis Bacon's New Atlantis and Henry Neville's The Isle of Pines offer three distinct visions of alternative societies. Utopia, first published in 1516, is a scathing critique...

A gripping Oxford-based thriller by Simon Tolkien. Inspector Trave is racing against time to save a young man from the gallows as he unravels a complex web of deception and conspiracy. The case...

The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine A foundational work of political philosophy, first published in 1791 as a response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France. In this influential...

Eight Months on Ghazzah Street by Hilary Mantel is a haunting and gripping novel that explores the darker aspects of life in Saudi Arabia. In this prescient and thought-provoking book, Mantel...

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables is a sweeping tale of redemption and justice. The novel follows the life of Jean Valjean, a peasant wrongly imprisoned and...

The Black Prince A new biography of the legendary figure behind the legend. Michael Jones presents a thrilling vision of the man who won his spurs at Crécy, captured the king of France at Poitiers,...

Pierre Bensusan: Guitar Collection with Transcriptions of the Azwan Album & Live Pieces + Insights in English and FrancaisThis comprehensive guitar book features a collection of music transcriptions...

Felicity Cloake's cycling journey across France is a love letter to the country and its food. As she pedals 2,300km in search of culinary perfection, she weaves a tale that is part travelogue, part...

The Ride of Yeldis and Other Poems by Francis Vielé-Griffin is a collection of poetry that showcases the dreamy style of a pre-eminent French Symbolist poet. Originally published in France in 1893,...

Cyclist Magazine presents 35 of the world's most notorious cycling climbs, showcasing breathtaking photography, route maps, and statistics. This beautifully presented book guides readers through the...

A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital by Lizzie LaneWhen a tragic loss in the Great War propels her to pursue her true vocation, Frances Brakespeare faces a series of challenges that test her...

Alice Éclair leads a double life as a baker by day and a spy by night. When a brilliant young cyclist goes missing at France's Olympics training camp, Alice is recruited to help crack the case. With...

A comprehensive French phrasebook for everyday situations. This updated edition from Penguin includes essential words and expressions to help you navigate France with confidence. Phonetic...

The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1 1920-1963 by Ed Ward This comprehensive narrative covers the early years of rock & roll, from its roots in 1920s vaudeville and minstrel acts to the rise of...

A moving and powerful novel about sex, death, passion and prejudice in a small village in southern France, Nightingale explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of those who...

Sam Levitt, a master sleuth, and his partner Elena Morales are on the case when a Riviera socialite's diamonds are stolen. The latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but increasingly audacious...

The Knot by Jane Borodale is a historical romance novel that explores the complexities of love, science, and family secrets. When Henry Lyte brings his young bride Frances to his Somerset estate, he...

Daughters of War is a sweeping historical novel that explores the lives of three sisters in France during World War II. As the Nazi occupation tightens its grip, the sisters must navigate their own...

Take a journey to Château-de-la-Motte Husson with Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the Sunday Times bestselling authors behind the hit Channel 4 series Escape to the Château. In their spellbinding memoir,...

A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle is a humorous and engaging account of the author's experience of rural life in France. The book chronicles a year in the life of Mayle and his wife as they settle...

The True Story of the Loch Ness Monster by Frances Gilbert is a humorous take on the legendary creature. This engaging book presents an alternative explanation for the myth, accompanied by witty...

Real French home cooking is easier than you think! Audrey Le Goff shares simple, uncomplicated classics from her childhood in the north of France, full of rich, complex flavors. Explore France's...

Summer in the beautiful Périgord region of southern France brings a unique blend of mystery and escapism to the Dordogne Mysteries series. When a local folk group's latest hit is banned by the...

The Glass Blowers In the world of the glass-blowers, tradition and language are woven into the very fabric of their craft. A master craftsman breathes life into a vessel, shaping it with skill and...

The Coming of the Fairies - The Cottingley Incident In 1917, two young cousins, Elsie and Frances, took photographs that would capture the public's imagination for decades to come. The images, which...

A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart. In 18th-century Paris, Prince Sebastian is searching for a bride, but he's hiding a secret: by night, he becomes the...

Anne Boleyn's tragic fate has captivated the English public for centuries, and yet few have truly explored the origins of her downfall. Thorns, Lust and Glory by Estelle Paranque offers a fresh...

This bilingual phrase book provides essential French language skills for everyday situations in France. With its clear and concise phrases, you'll be able to converse with locals and navigate various...

In his third volume of travelogues, Peter Mayle continues to share the stories of an English couple's life abroad in Encore Provence. This account is filled with curious tales, including a school for...

The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson is a historical novel that explores the tumultuous world of 15th-century France. When her own child dies, young Mette is forced into service as a wet-nurse at...

French Tales offers a rich and varied portrait of French society and culture through its short fiction. Spanning twenty-two regions across France, this collection brings together an engaging range of...

Marie de France is a woman born from a long line of female warriors and crusaders, yet too coarse for courtly life. Cast from the royal court and sent to Angleterre, she takes up her new duty as the...

The Bowness Bequest is a gripping English cosy crime novel by Rebecca Tope. When Frances Henderson, a close friend of Simmy's mother, dies, Simmy inherits a mysterious bequest. But when Frances's...

The Glutton by A. K. Blakemore is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a man with an extraordinary appetite. Born into a world of hardship, he is driven by a hunger that defies...

Paddington Abroad is a heartwarming tale about a bear's adventure abroad. When the Browns embark on their holiday, Paddington packs his bags with a disguise outfit, magic set and a map of France...

The Church's words on racial equality are often at odds with its actions. A.D.A France-Williams examines the reality of institutional racism within the Church of England, revealing how black and...

A romantic novel set in Paris, this book tells the story of an American ballerina and her experiences in France. Mia Jenrow has always dreamed of becoming a professional ballerina, and she sees her...

The Seaside Girls Under Fire by Tracy Baines As the war rages on, the Seaside Girls face new challenges and uncertainties. Jessie Delaney's rise to fame in London's West End is put to the test, while...

Ariel's life is forever changed when she meets a handsome stranger called Joe. Their connection is undeniable, and they exchange numbers, agreeing to meet when he returns from a trip to France. But...

Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radley household again. Thirteen years had passed since she last encountered their eccentric magic circle - Frances, her new best friend; Frances' mother,...

The Hundred Years War: Trial by battle by Jonathan Sumption This is the first volume in a series that explores one of the most significant conflicts in European history. Beginning with the funeral of...

Julian Jackson's biography of Charles de Gaulle is a masterful portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. Drawing on previously unpublished sources, including letters, memoirs, and papers from the...

The Generals by Simon Scarrow In the aftermath of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte's reputation hangs in the balance. His military prowess in Italy and Egypt has saved him from treachery and...

Flora Steele and her fellow sleuth Jack Carrington embark on a French adventure to solve a chilling crime. When Jack's estranged mother calls, asking him to drop everything and come to France, they...

David Millar's autobiography is a candid and unflinching account of his life as a professional cyclist. From his early days sleeping in rented rooms in France to his rise to fame on the Tour de...

Louise de la Vallière is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or, Ten Years After. Against a tender love story, Alexandre Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de...

In the 23rd century, Earth is on the brink of extinction. A new Ice Age has brought famine, cold, and fanatic cults, threatening what's left of civilization. The ultimate prize, the Heart of Volent,...

The brutal battlefields of Europe during World War II were the testing ground for the young men of the 1st Battalion of the North Shore Regiment. On June 6, 1944, the soldiers landed on the coast of...

Stephen Clarke's 1000 Years of Annoying the French is a light-hearted and impeccably researched account of the great-fallings out between Britain and France since 1066. The author sets the record...

Bernadette of Lourdes: Her Life, Death and Visions is a scholarly biography that delves into the life of Bernadette Soubirous, one of France's most famous women. This new anniversary edition draws...

Sexing the Citizen: Morality and Masculinity in France, 1870-1920 by Judith Surkis explores how marriage became central to the making of a republican social order in Third Republic France. Marriage...

Radio Silence, the latest novel from acclaimed author Alice Oseman, is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of identity, freedom, and the pressure to succeed. When Frances...

The Jerusalem Files: A Thrilling Treasure Hunt Through History and Mystery The Jewish Menorah is one of the world's most sacred artefacts, a man-size lampstand with seven arms made from a single...

The Younger Pitt by John Ehrman is a detailed biography that explores the early life and career of William Pitt. This second volume of three examines the tumultuous years following Pitt's peak in...

The Pastons of Fifteenth-Century England is a fascinating story of one medieval family's fortunes over the course of a century. Through nearly 1,000 surviving letters, bestselling historians Frances...

Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks In 1942, Charlotte Gray embarks on a perilous journey to Occupied France, driven by two seemingly disparate objectives. Her mission is to complete a simple errand...

Gustave Caillebotte Painting Men is a richly illustrated volume that explores the complex portrait of Caillebotte, masculinity, and identity in late nineteenth-century France. The book features a...

In the midst of World War II, a small group of Jewish refugees find refuge in southern France. Three years after fleeing Nazi Germany, Ella and her sister Hanni have been sheltered among 100 other...

This book tells the story of the Vichy French Security Forces, a collaborationist regime's armed forces that played a significant role in hunting down and crushing the French Resistance during World...

A Good Year by Peter Mayle is a charming tale of a man's unexpected inheritance and the journey that follows. Max Skinner, a Londoner, is left his uncle's estate in France, an eighteenth-century...

Claude Cahun: A Life of Radical Art and Freedom Claude Cahun was a courageous Surrealist artist who championed freedom at every turn. Born in Nantes, France, Cahun met her partner, Suzanne Malherbe,...

The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt. The behaviour of teenagers can be puzzling, with young children...

Bristol in 1787 is a city of contrasts, where the stench of its docks is matched by the elegance of its new houses. For Josiah Cole, a small trader, the key to success lies in the respectable trade...

Our Lady of La Salette: A Mother Weeps for her Children tells the story of a pivotal moment in history when the people of Corps, France, were reminded of the importance of faith and observance. In...

A beautiful pink stucco villa stands high above the Mediterranean, its grandeur a reminder of a bygone era. Once a playground for the rich and glamorous, it now serves as a convalescent home for sick...

The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon is an essay by Karl Marx that explores two significant events in French history. Written in 1852, the essay examines the French coup of 1851, in which...

Veronique's post office is in ruins, and with it, her chance to save the village of Fogas from being forgotten. As she fights to get a new post office built, the community is torn apart by grief,...

David Sedaris's fourth book is a poignant comedy that mines his peculiar childhood, career path, and life in France. He explores the human inability to communicate, often with hilarious results. In...