3161 results for 'Davis, Whitney'

John Davis' story is one of survival and resilience in the face of war. Born in Colorado during the Great Depression, Davis grew up with a strong sense of patriotism and a desire to serve his country...

The RMS Queen Mary, a ship of unparalleled grandeur, has been a silent witness to history for thirty-one years. Its storied past includes helping to defeat Hitler and serving as a luxurious getaway...

Davy's life has always been marked by uncertainty. When his mother left, he was forced to move with his father and younger siblings to their grandparents' remote house in the Welsh countryside. It...

Olena Kalytiak Davis's poetry is marked by its unique balance of rigidity and expressiveness. Her voice stands out from others, even when drawing on literary influences such as Dante, Rilke, and...

Donald Davie: Selected Poems by Donald Davie This selection from the first thirty years of Donald Davie's poetry reveals an impassioned spirit advancing from Augustan reserve towards the treacherous,...

Cortney Davis's powerful and poignant collection explores the unexpected reversal of roles when a nurse becomes a patient. After a life-altering surgical mishap, Davis experienced firsthand the...

A serial arsonist is on the loose, and DCI Whitney Walker needs expert help to catch them. Forensic psychologist Dr Georgina Cavendish joins forces with her colleague to unravel the mystery behind...

Whitney Curry has her semester abroad all planned out, but things don't go as expected when she arrives in Paris. A budding theater nerd, she's dropped off at a prestigious new lycée and struggles to...

Seneca's Thyestes is a tragedy written in AD 62, set against the backdrop of Nero's Rome. This play has long been reviled for its graphic content, but Peter Davis argues that it should be understood...

Eleanor Davis's bike tour from Tucson, Arizona to Athens, Georgia is an epic journey that takes her far beyond the open road. As she navigates formidable headwinds and encounters with strangers,...

The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek series was a groundbreaking achievement in science fiction, but behind the scenes, a remarkable story of survival and...

Building Wealth: Achieving Personal and Financial Success in Real Estate and Business Without Money, Credit, or Luck by Russ Whitney. This revised edition of Building Wealth brings valuable insights...

An Autobiography by Angela Y. Davis is a powerful and enduring account of a life committed to radical change. First published in 1974, this book has resonated just as strongly today, thanks to...

Richard North Patterson's Loss of Innocence is a powerful family drama that explores the loss of innocence in America during a tumultuous era. In 1968, Whitney Dane's seemingly perfect life is...

Angela Y. Davis' groundbreaking collection of speeches explores the fundamental question of freedom and its relationship to power, race, gender, class, incarceration, conservatism, and social change...

The turbulent life of Dave Davies, co-founder of the iconic English rock group The Kinks, is revealed in this candid autobiography. Davies recounts his tumultuous relationships with his brother and...

The Origin of Life by Paul Davies presents a radical new theory about the origin of life in our universe. According to Davies, life may have begun billions of years ago under the Earth's surface and...

Discover the fascinating history of Europe's lost realms in this captivating book by Norman Davies.From the Mediterranean 'Empire of Aragon' to the half-forgotten kingdoms of Burgundy, Davies...

Becoming Rich: A Method for Manifesting Exceptional Wealth by Genevieve Davis Genevieve Davis shares her personal story of transforming her financial life through the power of magic. From living in a...

Lydia Davis's Varieties of Disturbance is a masterful collection of short stories that redefine the modern form. With her characteristic subtlety and innovation, Davis explores the complexities of...

Death and the Afterlife by Andrew Jackson Davis explores the phenomenon of death and its connection to life. In this collection of eight evening lectures, Davis delves into the mysteries of the...

Eleanor Davis's How to be Happy is a poignant collection of graphic short stories that showcase her unique narrative voice. With a range of techniques, from sketchy drawing to meticulously designed...

Castleford's Matches of the Day/Month/Year 1926-2018 by Dr John Davis is a comprehensive collection of rugby league match reports. As a dedicated fan and author, Dr Davis brings his extensive...

Aina and Whitney have been living on an island for twelve years, their lives governed by a strict routine of pills and a croft. But as the months pass, strange things begin to happen - shipwrecks...

A vicious attack. A dirty secret. And a chance for justice. Ex-police officer Sebastian Clifford is quickly finding that life as a private investigator is never quiet. His doors have only been open a...

The Sea Keeper's Daughters by Lisa Wingate is a contemporary novel that weaves together past and present to create an unexpected destiny. Whitney Monroe's desperate bid to save her business leads her...

American-based foreign correspondent Ivor Davis delivers a gripping account of the Manson murder spree in this true crime horror story. In "Manson Exposed: A Reporter's Fifty-Year Journey into...

When an erupting Icelandic volcano grounds all flights in and out of Europe, four vacationing Americans find themselves forced to confront their personal problems. Whitney and Will, a seemingly...

Talking Science by Adam Hart-Davis explores the stories behind modern scientific discoveries. He presents the challenges faced by scientists and the future of their findings through their own words...

Frank Marshall Davis's Black Moods collects his published and previously unpublished poems, showcasing his unique blend of social, cultural, and political concerns. From Chicago's urban landscape to...

A steamy romance novel by Whitney Wes. The story revolves around Andrea and Jenni, two women who engage in a passionate encounter. As their relationship deepens, they explore each other's desires,...

The Beatles: A 40th Anniversary Edition Spent eighteen months with the Beatles at their peak in 1967 and 1968, Hunter Davies collected an intimate wealth of material that has made this book the...

Gayle Taylor Davis's personal account of grief is a raw and honest portrayal of one woman's experience with loss. After receiving devastating news about her husband's sudden death, Davis found solace...

Dave Davies' memoir is a powerful and candid account of his life, from his time as lead guitarist of the Kinks to his personal struggles and recovery. The book offers a unique insight into the band's...

When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, two young friends are drawn into an extraordinary world of art and magic. Davie and Geordie, altar boys at their local church, soon discover that the...

The Passage of Darkness: An Ethnobiology of the Haitian Zombie By Wade Davis In 1982, Harvard-trained ethnobotanist Wade Davis embarked on an expedition into the Haitian countryside to investigate...

Art in the After-Culture Capitalist Crisis and Cultural Strategy by Ben Davis explores our current cultural landscape, where art is increasingly intertwined with the world around us. As catastrophic...

A Horse's Thought: A Journey into Honest Horsemanship by Tom Moates is a rare glimpse into the author's personal journey of improving his horsemanship skills with the guidance of renowned clinician...

London Parks by Hunter Davies is a celebration of the city's greatest green spaces. With a year spent walking around his favourite parks, Davies explores their unique appeal and hidden delights. From...

The Latin phrase lex orandi, lex credendi ('the law of praying is the law of believing') is often used in Anglican theological discussion. In this study, Martin Davie provides an in-depth exploration...

Leading for Growth: How Umpqua Bank Got Cool and Created a Culture of Greatness by Raymond P. Davis and Alan R. Shrader. In 1994, Ray Davis took over a small bank with big ambitions. Eleven years...

The Broken Promise of Infrastructure by Dominic Davies explores the complex relationship between infrastructure and society. This thought-provoking analysis examines how historical events have shaped...

Written 850 years ago, Khosrow and Shirin is a story of love and desire, presented here in a stunning modern-verse English translation by Dick Davis. This narrative poem tells the story of an Iranian...

Raymond Davis's story is one of the most sensational and misunderstood events of the War on Terror. In his memoir, The Contractor, Davis offers a firsthand account of the events that led to his...

Angela Y. Davis argues that the time for prisons is approaching an end. For generations, social movements have transformed institutions like slavery and segregation, making such practices untenable...

Davy's life has been one of running, but he's never quite figured out why. Now, forced to return to his childhood home, Gallows Close, Davy may finally uncover the truth behind his past.As police...

A stunning debut from Noah Davis, this collection of poems explores the human and more-than-human worlds of the Allegheny region of Appalachia. Through acts of modern myth making, Davis expands the...

The Dynamic Reti by Nigel Davies A comprehensive guide to the popular Reti Opening, this book offers a dynamic repertoire for White and in-depth analysis of both main lines and tricky sidelines...

Mobilizing Youth Communists and Catholics in Interwar France by Susan B. Whitney explores how young people became central to French politics between the two World Wars. This study examines the...

The universe's greatest secret: can science unlock its ultimate explanation? Physicist Paul Davies explores this question, examining the origins and evolution of the cosmos, the nature of life and...

The Accidental Universe by P. C. W. Davies Renowned physicist Paul Davies explores the fundamental questions that have puzzled humans for centuries: what is our purpose and the purpose of the...

At fifty, W. H. Davies made a decision that would change his life: he wanted to marry. Rejecting the literary circles that had once celebrated him, he set out to find the right partner in London's...

Gervase Howard's life takes an unexpected turn when her mother passes away and she is sent to live with relatives in service. She soon finds herself drawn to the eldest son, Davis, but their social...

Ed Davis's writing shines in his descriptive passages, showcasing his love of travel and landscapes. His stories take you to unexpected places.In 1972, like many of his generation, Ed Davis felt the...

Lindsey Davis presents four novella-length stories that illuminate her remarkable output of detective novels set in Ancient Rome. These four tales showcase Davis's unparalleled skill in weaving fact...

Adultery 101: A Warning Against the Dangers of Infidelity. In this thought-provoking work, Paul Davis shares his perspective on the devastating consequences of adultery, highlighting the importance...

The Journey Within by Brenig Davies is a poignant and humorous memoir that explores the complex relationships between place, time, and identity. Davies recounts their experiences growing up in the...

Direct your eyes to the God and find your exceeding joy in Psalms 38-51. This final instalment of Dale Ralph Davis' guide to the Psalms offers a careful study of these verses, with clear application...

Theatre and Entertainment by Jim Davis This book explores the relationship between theatre and entertainment, examining how audience reception, political theatre, and melodrama shape our...

Jim Davis celebrates three decades of laughter and lasagna with this lavishly illustrated tribute to his beloved comic strip character.Packed with over 400 strips, including 30 of Jim Davis's...

Nervous States: How Feeling Took Over the World by William DaviesA bold and compelling exploration of our new political reality, this book reveals how feelings have come to reshape our world. Drawing...

The Joy of Hard Work by Paul Davies offers a unique approach to achieving happiness and success. By combining Eastern and Western philosophies, Davies shares his own story of overcoming setbacks to...

The Haunted: A Social History of Ghosts by O. Davies This comprehensive social history of ghosts offers a fascinating and entertaining exploration of why a belief in ghosts continues to be vibrant...

The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Emancipation by David Brion Davis is a groundbreaking exploration of the complex and often contradictory attitudes towards slavery in 19th-century America. Davis...

Angela Yvonne Davis presents a collection of essays that explore key issues of our time. Spanning four decades, these writings examine topics such as racism, feminism and prison reform, alongside the...

A collection of speeches and writings by Angela Davis, this book addresses key issues of the past decade, including racial, sexual, and economic equality.Through her work, Davis explores the...

Tracy Whitney's past has finally caught up with her. Once a skilled thief, she thought she'd left it all behind when she settled down and started a family. But when tragedy strikes, Tracy is forced...

What's Eating the Universe? And Other Cosmic QuestionsBrilliant physicist Paul Davies explores the universe's greatest enigmas, from the super-void in the constellation of Eridanus to the mysteries...

The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Volume 1By Jefferson Davis, first published in 1881, this volume provides an account of the formation and early years of the Confederate States of...

The McKnight I Knew by Seymour Tally Davis Seymour Tally Davis's hometown of McKnight is often associated with crime, but this book offers a fresh perspective on the author's childhood and the...

Carys Davies's debut short story collection offers a poignant and witty exploration of life's unexpected twists. Shot through with emotional poignancy, these stories follow characters as they...

Terence Davies' film "Distant Voices, Still Lives" is an elegiac and intensely autobiographical meditation on a post-war working-class childhood. Set in a Liverpool before the Beatles, the film...

The Shape of Knowledge: An Introduction to Paraphilosophy by Benjamin Davies. This book explores the foundations of a new science of philosophy, which aims to resolve the barriers preventing our...

Third Wave Feminism and Transgender Strength Through Diversity by Edward Burlton Davies explores how two social factions - feminism and transgender rights - can work together to create positive...

Dying of Politeness is a candid and surprising memoir from two-time Academy Award winner Geena Davis. From her epically polite childhood to her iconic roles in Hollywood, Davis shares a journey of...

God and the New Physics by Paul Davies explores how recent physics discoveries are transforming our understanding of existence. This thought-provoking book examines key questions about the universe,...

The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies In this engaging story, a group of fourth-grade classmates turn their playground into a courtroom to try a classmate accused of theft. As they navigate the...

Carys Davies's second collection of short stories is a powerful exploration of human connection and isolation. Through spare, precise prose, she reveals the complexities of everyday lives, often with...

A poignant exploration of friendship and the complexities of human connection. When two old friends meet for a drink in Dublin, they are forced to confront the realities of their lives. Joe has a...

China Hand: An Autobiography by John Paton Davies, Jr. At the height of the McCarthyite hysteria in 1950s America, diplomat John Paton Davies, Jr. was unexpectedly fired from his job at the State...

Caveman Logic: The Persistence of Primitive Thinking in a Modern World by Hank Davis explores how our minds continue to rely on outdated thinking patterns that served our ancestors well in the past...

Biblical Numerology by John J. Davis is a thought-provoking exploration of the symbolic and mystical use of numbers in the Bible. This study delves into the conventional, rhetorical, and conventional...

The Selected Stories of Rhys DaviesA new selection of dark, witty and finely crafted stories from one of Wales' most celebrated writers is revealed in this Library of Wales edition. Foreword by Tomos...

David Smells! by David Shannon is a humorous board book that introduces the five senses to young children. Join David as he explores the world around him, discovering what he can touch, hear, see,...

David Rise by Mark Aldham Buchanan A trilogy of novels vividly recreating the life and times of David, a man of many contradictions. This tale is told through multiple perspectives, offering intimate...

Wade Davis's journey to the edge of the world is one of discovery and exploration. For over 30 years, he has traveled to remote and diverse locations, studying traditional cultures and their unique...

The Mirth of Nations by Christie Davies explores the world of jokes and humor across different English-speaking countries. Drawing on primary sources such as old joke books, Davies makes detailed...

The Native Speaker Myth and Reality by Alan Davies explores the concept of the native speaker, examining it from different perspectives. This book argues that the native speaker is both a myth and...

Ducktails, Drive-ins, and Broken Hearts: An Unsweetened Look at '50s Music by Hank Davis. This book offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the winners and losers of rock 'n' roll's formative...

Steve Davis's autobiography offers an intimate look at his journey to becoming one of the world's top snooker players. From humble beginnings in south London to international success, Davis recounts...

The Athanasian Creed by Martin Davie This book aims to revive interest in the neglected Athanasian Creed, a foundational document of Christian theology. Its five chapters explore the history and...

The Word Became Fresh: How to Preach from Old Testament Narrative Texts by Dale Ralph DavisThis book offers an approach to preaching that draws on the rich narrative of the Old Testament. By...

David and the Kingmaker by Fiona Veitch Smith is a heartwarming story about self-worth and God's plan for our lives. When the prophet Samuel comes to search for the next king of Israel, he finds...

Shakespeare's exploration of the complex relationships between fathers and daughters is a recurring theme in his works. This study examines the development of this theme across over 20 plays, drawing...

Castleford's Super League Story 1996 to March 2020 by John Davis is a comprehensive account of the club's experience in the Super League era. As a dedicated fan and author, John Davis brings his...

In Praise of Barbarians: Essays Against Empire by Mike Davis is a provocative collection of radical essays that challenges the dominant narratives of empire and power. With unflinching analysis,...

Bail-Bond Dodd: The Complete Cases Volume 1Hard-boiled detective stories by Norbert Davis, creator of one of pulp fiction's most iconic series. This collection brings together eight installments...

Thanks Inky: Tales of a Police Dog Handler is a collection of stories from David Davies' 26 years as a police officer and dog handler. With a mix of humorous and not-so-funny tales, the book shares...

Death, Ritual and Belief: The Rhetoric of Funerary Rites by Douglas J. Davies explores how death is perceived and commemorated across various cultures and religions. This book examines the symbolic...

The Bible can be a complex and fascinating subject. In "Don't Know Much About the Bible", Kenneth C. Davis brings new insights to this ancient text, exploring its history, contradictions, and...