537 results for 'Cubitt, Geoffrey'

Against Sortition? The Problem with Citizens' Assemblies by Geoffrey Grandjean This book examines the institutionalisation of sortition, a method of selecting political representatives through random...

The Turkish Language Reform: A Catastrophic Success by Geoffrey Lewis This is the first full account of the transformation of Ottoman Turkish into Modern Turkish. Based on the author's extensive...

Geoffrey Chaucer's ambitious project, "The Canterbury Tales", was begun in the 14th century as a testament to his versatility as an English courtier, diplomat, philosopher, and author. This...

Writing on the Wall: A Campaign for Commonsense Business By Geoffrey Burch This insightful analysis reveals why businesses often fail and how this can be prevented. Burch argues that companies need...

The Franco-Prussian War: The German Conquest of France in 1870-1871 The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 was a pivotal moment in European history, marked by a clash of military might and diplomatic...

The Origins of the Peloponnesian War is a provocative and wide-ranging examination of the causes of this pivotal conflict in ancient Greece. First published in 1972, Geoffrey de Ste Croix challenges...

Becoming the Man Women Want: A Playbook for Attracting and Keeping a Partner. Experts Tucker Max and Geoffrey Miller have spent over 20 years researching what women really want from their men, why...

British Politics in the Age of Anne: 40 Years On celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Geoffrey Holmes's seminal work. This volume explores how Holmes's writing has influenced later generations of...

The Body's Little Secrets by Geoffrey Beattie is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning.After his brother's sudden death, Matt...

The Psychology of Criminal Justice by Geoffrey Stephenson explores the complex dynamics at play in the criminal justice system. This book examines how decision-making processes are influenced by...

The Cambridge Companion to Chaucer offers a comprehensive and revised exploration of Geoffrey Chaucer's works. This extensively updated volume responds to recent debates in Chaucer Studies,...

If War Should Come by Mark Barnes presents a unique perspective on Britain's lead-up to World War II through press photographs from the era. The images reproduced here are now in the archives of The...

Giant Moth Perishes by Geoffrey Nutter is a collection of poetry that invites readers to slow down and appreciate the intricacies of everyday life. With exquisite attention to language and imagery,...

Britannia Latina: Latin in the Culture of Great Britain from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century explores the significant role that Latin played in shaping British culture over the centuries...

Emperor: A New Life of Charles VA groundbreaking biography that reinterprets the life and reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, ruler of the world's first transatlantic empire. Drawing on vital new...

Italo Calvino's Six Memos for the Next Millennium is a collection of essays that explore the literary concepts closest to his heart. In these serious yet playful pieces, he reveals his debt to the...

Wace's Roman de Brut is an English prose translation of a foundational work in medieval historiography. First adapted from Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin History of the Kings of Britain, this poem has...

Fist Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence by Geoffrey Canada is a candid and riveting memoir that takes readers through his childhood in a world where violence stalked every street corner...

The area around Hoyland has a rich history spanning over 1,000 years. This unique region showcases significant developments in agriculture, architecture, and industry, making it a fascinating study...

This selection from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to one of England's most beloved poets. Drawing from the famous Ellesmere Manuscript, this...

From ancient Persia to modern-day cities, the power of imperial powers has been reflected in their architecture. This book explores how buildings and monuments were used to justify and wield power...

The Wife of Willesden is Zadie Smith's first stage play, a modern retelling of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic The Wife of Bath's Prologue. Commissioned to celebrate Brent's year as Borough of Culture...

The Greatest Coast Guard Rescue Stories Ever Told is an unforgettable collection of air and sea rescues that capture readers' imaginations. Culled from books, magazines, and elsewhere, this book...

The Roof-Climber's Guide to Trinity Omnibus Edition by Geoffrey Winthrop Young, John Hurst and Richard Williams. This comprehensive guide to Night Climbing is a culmination of the collective...

The Infinite Staircase: What the Universe Tells Us About Life, Ethics, and Mortality by Geoffrey A. Moore is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's place in the universe and our moral...

The Verdi Baritone Studies in the Development of Dramatic Character by Geoffrey Edwards and Ryan Edwards. This book explores the creation and execution of seven iconic roles in 19th-century Italian...

The seventeenth century was a time of unprecedented global crisis. Wars, revolutions, and human suffering were widespread, affecting England, Japan, the Russian Empire, sub-Saharan Africa, North...

Two eyewitness accounts from the chivalric age offer rare insights into medieval knighthood. Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and The Conquest of Constantinople by Geoffrey de Villehardouin, and...

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism is a comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings and esoteric knowledge. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has drawn upon sources spanning Jewish scripture,...

A gruesome and humorous look at the history of methods of execution from around the world is presented in this book. Geoffrey Abbott explores the effectiveness of instruments of torture and reveals...

Charny's Men-at-Arms Questions Concerning the Joust, Tournaments, and War by Steven Muhlberger is a rare glimpse into the thoughts of medieval warriors. Written in the 14th century, this work...

The Pilgrims' Way To Canterbury from Winchester and London is a comprehensive guidebook for walkers and hikers. This historic pilgrimage route spans 136 miles from Winchester in Hampshire to...

A true story of military history and adventure, Mimi and Toutou Go Forth: The Bizarre Battle Of Lake Tanganyika tells the tale of 28 men sent from Britain to take control of the longest lake in the...

The War of Annihilation: Combat and Genocide on the Eastern Front, 1941 By Geoffrey P. Megargee On June 22, 1941, Hitler launched a campaign that would leave devastating consequences for the Soviet...

Ambrosius Aurelianus and the Apocalypse of King Arthur Studies in Early Medieval History by Dane R. Pestano is a groundbreaking work that delves into the life and legends of Ambrosius Aurelianus, the...

Writing and Reading Differently: Deconstruction and the Teaching of Composition and Literature explores the potential of deconstruction for teaching both composition and literature. This timely...

Geoffrey Chaucer is often regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language, yet his life and work remain somewhat enigmatic. A royal servant with a complex past, Chaucer was involved in...

The Putney Debates by The Levellers In 1647, a series of debates with Oliver Cromwell took place in Civil War England, marking a pivotal moment in British history. The Levellers, who emerged from the...

Discrimination and harassment can have devastating consequences for organizations. In "Acting with Respect", Geoffrey Scheer applies his expertise in analyzing human behavior to the workplace, using...

Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley's Morning Manna for Your Day One-Year Devotional offers practical guidance to help you navigate your journey with God. Each day's devotional provides three key elements: The...

Selected Journalism Edited and with an Introduction by Geoffrey Strickland By Stendhal This collection brings together a selection of articles written by Stendhal as a French correspondent for...

Fury's Child by Geoffrey Abrahams is a personal memoir that explores the author's experiences during National Service in the RAF. Born in 1933 to Romanian and Russian parents, Abrahams recounts his...

The Western Front of World War I saw some of the first major steps in a newly founded tradition - the war documentary. Known as "kinematographers," these men braved the front lines to capture the war...

The Wit of Cricket Second Innings by Barry Johnston is a humorous collection of anecdotes and stories from cricket's most beloved personalities. This updated edition features not only the most...

The Spirit of the Quakers by Geoffrey Durham explores the core beliefs and practices of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. Through quotations from writings spanning 350 years,...

The Case of the Pope: Vatican Accountability for Human Rights Abuse by Geoffrey Robertson QC. A scathing critique of the Vatican's secret legal system, this book reveals how it has allowed paedophile...

The Welsh Harp Reservoir Through Time A visual celebration of an urban oasis in north-west London, tracing its history from the 19th century to the present day. This collection of photographs...

The Collected Critical Writings brings together more than forty years of Geoffrey Hill's published criticism in a revised final form. This comprehensive collection also includes new work, providing a...

The Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare by Geoffrey Parker provides a comprehensive examination of how Western powers have waged war across centuries. From classical Greece and Rome to the wars...

Fairies at Work and Play offers an intriguing glimpse into the world of clairvoyance. Clairvoyant Geoffrey Hodson explores the various forms of etheric life, revealing their roles in nature and our...

Negative/Positive: A History of Photography by Geoffrey Batchen This book explores the complex relationship between photography's negative and positive aspects, revealing how these two components...

The Temiar Religion: A Study of Enchantment, Disenchantment and Re-enchantment in Malaysia's Uplands. Geoffrey Benjamin's groundbreaking work offers a nuanced exploration of the Temiar people's...

Under the Volcano is a powerful and haunting novel set in a small Mexican town, where the air is thick with the smell of death and decay. The story revolves around Geoffrey Firmin, a broken and...

You'll find yourself drawn into the world of Marling Hall, where the rhythms of everyday life are subtly disrupted by the arrival of outsiders. New York Times readers have praised Angela Thirkell's...

Three stories by Gustave Flaubert, a master of the short story. First published in 1877, these tales explore themes of doubt, love, loneliness, and religious experience.The collection includes "A...

Birds: An Anthology by Jaqueline Mitchell This anthology celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds, bringing together poetry and prose from around the world. From the intricate nests of...

The Uncollected Cases of Sherlock Holmes presents eight new stories about the great detective set against the backdrop of Victorian England. This era of significant progress in science, transport,...

Chaucer's People offers a vivid glimpse into medieval England through the lens of Geoffrey Chaucer's poetry. Liza Picard brings to life the everyday lives of people in fourteenth-century England,...

Feudal Society by Marc Bloch is a monumental work that dismantles traditional medievalist studies and presents a living, breathing account of feudalism in Western Europe from the ninth to the...

Eternally Vigilant brings together a group of distinguished legal scholars to reflect boldly on the past, present shape and future of freedom of speech. This comprehensive volume spans the entire...

The Book of Ya'aqov: Practical Wisdom for Messiah-Followers Kevin Geoffrey's Not By Faith Only offers a fresh perspective on one of the most overlooked books of the Bible. This thought-provoking...

The Comics Journal #304 features an in-depth conversation between Gary Groth and Tasmanian cartoonist Simon Hanselmann. Hanselmann discusses his critically acclaimed webcomic, which has been...

Dom Augustine Baker 1575-1641 by Geoffrey Scott A major study of the English mystical teacher Dom Augustine Baker O.S.B., this volume brings together work from scholars across various disciplines to...

Kinship, Islam, and the Politics of Marriage in Jordan explores the changing expectations around marriage in Jordan and the wider Middle East. Over several years of fieldwork, Geoffrey Hughes...

This engaging collection of literary essays explores the world of literature through the eyes of the everyday reader. Virginia Woolf delves into the works of renowned and lesser-known writers,...

Thirty years after his arrest in 1992, Fred West's crimes continue to shock and disturb. This new edition of Geoffrey Wansell's true crime masterpiece brings together previously unpublished material,...

The Army of Flanders and the Spanish Road, 1567-1659: A Study in Logistics. This seminal work by Geoffrey Parker revolutionized the field of military history with its focus on the logistical aspects...

Mazarin: The Crisis of Absolutism in France by Geoffrey Treasure is a detailed study of the life and reign of Jules Mazarin, who served as First Minister of France from 1643 until his death in 1661...

Thick and Dazzling Darkness explores how American poets have used language to express the divine in an age of secularism. Peter O'Leary examines the work of several writers, including Whitman,...

The Enochian Evocation of Dr. John Dee is a translation of the original material received from direct Angelic contact, as recorded by Dr. John Dee and his partner Edward Kelly in 1852. During their...

The Angel of Highgate A Gothic Victorian Thriller by Vaughn Entwistle is a gripping tale of obsession and revenge set against the dark backdrop of Victorian London. Lord Geoffrey Thraxton, a...

Bodies from the Library 6 brings together six forgotten stories of mystery and suspense by the masters of the Golden Age of detection. This latest volume in the series sheds light on previously...

The Oboe: A Comprehensive History By Geoffrey Burgess and Bruce Haynes This authoritative volume explores the rich history of the oboe, from its early forms to the present day. The authors delve into...

The Best Ever Book of Millwall 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 Jewish,...

Claudio Howerd-Wolferstan is an unlikely fugitive. He's not a spy, nor a communist, but he does break into a top-security Government hostel to retrieve his family's treasure. This daring act lands...

Geoffrey Robertson QC has been at the heart of some of the most high-profile legal cases over the past three decades. His work has been driven by a commitment to human rights, justice, freedom and...

The Beast and the Sovereign, Volume I by Jacques Derrida explores the persistent association between bestiality and sovereignty. In this seminar from 2001-2002, Derrida deconstructs traditional...

Aralorn: Masques and Wolfsbane is an epic fantasy adventure by Patricia Briggs. Born into a life of propriety and expectation, Aralorn fled her noble birthright to become a mercenary spy, seeking...

The city of Canterbury is renowned for its iconic cathedral and rich history. From Roman ruins to medieval streets, this vibrant city has witnessed countless events that have shaped its heritage. In...

War has come again to Ludlow, as an army under Prince Edward gathers to subdue the Welsh after their invasion of 1262. For Stephen Attebrook, a deputy coroner with a maimed foot, this is an...

Act of Consciousness To Be or Not to Be ... Enlightenend by Adamus Saint-Germain, Linda Benyo Hoppe, and Geoffrey Hoppe is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of reality. The authors...

Games can teach us about life, the universe and ourselves. In "GameTek", author Geoffrey Engelstein explores how games reveal fundamental aspects of our world, from chance and choice to competition...

Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution by Geoffrey A. Moore explores how companies can overcome inertia and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive...

Understanding Affordability: The Economics of Housing Markets by Geoffrey Meen and Christine Whitehead provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex forces driving housing unaffordability. Drawing...

The Best Ever Book of Blackburn Rovers 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...

The Cambridge History of Warfare by Geoffrey Parker provides a comprehensive examination of how Western powers have waged war across centuries. From classical Greece and Rome to the wars of the...

A Gift of Sanctuary: Owen Archer Series - Book Six by Candace Robb In 15th-century Wales, Owen Archer and Geoffrey Chaucer embark on a mission to recruit archers for the Duke of Lancaster's army...

The Reason of Rules: Constitutional Political Economy by Geoffrey Brennan and James M. Buchanan This book offers a fresh approach to understanding the role of rules in shaping economic life...

The Final Feast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips is a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship and second chances. After 512 years of doing as he pleased, Ebenezer's life is turned upside down...

A Student's Introduction to English Grammar by Rodney Huddleston, Geoffrey K. Pullum and Brett Reynolds is a comprehensive textbook on contemporary international Standard English grammar. This new...

The Trial of Vladimir Putin by Geoffrey Robertson offers a unique perspective on international law and its application to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The author, a renowned human rights lawyer,...

The Vietnam War: An Intimate History by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns is a comprehensive account of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. Drawing from hundreds of new interviews,...

Documentary Editing Principles & Practice by Jacob Bricca and Jacob Bricca Ace offers a comprehensive guide to the documentary editing process. From organizing raw footage to fine cutting and final...

Roland Barthes's influential book Camera Lucida has had a profound impact on photographic discourse. This anthology offers critical perspectives on Barthes's work, exploring its influence on...

This comprehensive overview of British politics and history covers 140 years of major developments in the country's society and role on the world stage. Malcolm Pearce and Geoffrey Stewart provide an...

This new edition of Geoffrey Parker's seminal work explores how the West, despite its small size and limited natural resources in 1500, came to dominate over one third of the world by 1800. Parker...

The New Great Power Competition at Sea: Eurasia's Emerging Maritime Geographies Geoffrey F. Gresh examines how the growing importance of India, China, and Russia is transforming maritime Eurasia, a...

The Crusades have left an indelible mark on European history, troubling Christian consciences and embittering Muslim attitudes towards the West. In this comprehensive account, Geoffrey Hindley...

Bezill is a Gothic fantasy novel by John Symonds, first published in 1962. The story follows Geoffrey Pellerin as he takes up residence at Bezill Tower to tutor the young boy Herbert Shakeshaft. Upon...

Deeply Responsible Business: A Global History of Values-Driven Leadership by Geoffrey Jones explores how successful companies balance profits with social purpose. From the Quaker capitalism of George...