755 results for 'Ellen Hopkins'

The Oxford History of Greece and the Hellenistic World By John Boardman, Jasper Griffin, and Oswyn Murray This comprehensive history covers the classical Greek world from the 8th to the 1st centuries...

Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune is a comprehensive survey of the ancient tradition of horoscopic astrology. This book provides a detailed exploration of the history, philosophy,...

The first comprehensive treatment of Panhellenism in English, this book explores its significance in archaic and classical Greece. Lynette Mitchell argues that Panhellenism played a crucial role in...

Great Power Diplomacy in the Hellenistic World explores the complex world of international relations in ancient Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.The book examines the techniques and practices...

The Poetry of Thought by George Steiner is an in-depth exploration of the interconnectedness of Western philosophy and its literary expression. Spanning over two millennia, this work examines the...

Xenophon's History is a detailed account of nearly fifty years of turmoil in ancient Greece, spanning the period from 411 to 362 BC. The work picks up where Thucydides left off, providing a...

Suparinpei: The Last Kata of Goju-Ryu Karate is an illustrated step-by-step guide to understanding this complex and little-understood kata. Written by experienced master Giles Hopkins, the book...

Gudetama: You're Egg-Cellent! A Fill-In Book is a unique and customizable gift for friends and loved ones. This officially licensed fill-in-the-blank book features charming expressions of love and...

Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me is an unflinching narrative about living with bipolar disorder. Ellen Forney's story explores the complex relationship between creativity and mental...

Shaping Knitting: A Designer's Guide to Understanding Stitches by Alison Ellen explores the intricacies of stitch structure and how different stitches work together to alter the thickness and shape...

Molly Pink's life as a bookstore event manager and Tarzana's latest murder suspect seems to be unraveling. Her weekly crochet group at Shedd & Royal Books and More has become her unlikely escape from...

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings brings together sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors to reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns...

The Runaway Bride A Lyme Park Scandal by Felicity York In 1826, Ellen Turner's life took an unexpected turn when she eloped with a stranger. Her decision sparked a heated court case that drew the...

The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives by Diane Johnson A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one. This empathetic and witty biography gives due to...

The Sewing Factory Girls by Posy Lovell is an uplifting and emotional tale of courage and friendship based on real events. In early 1911, Ellen works at the sewing machine factory in Clydebank,...

Deja que ocurra, una novela de amor y transformación, reunida en un precioso estuche. La autora más vendida en edición de bolsillo en 2021 y 2022, ofrece una historia conmovedora sobre la búsqueda...

Hymns From The Temple: A Hellenic Book of Prayer by Lykeia is a collection of poetic hymns to the Gods of Hellas, written in tribute to the Deathless Ones. This volume brings together some of...

Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC by Philip Matyszak The Hellenistic kingdoms, the remnants of Alexander the Great's vast empire, reached their peak in the mid-third...

The Hellenistic States' Armies: A Comprehensive Analysis This book provides an in-depth examination of the military forces employed by the Hellenistic States, from the division of Alexander the...

Greek has been a source of passionate conflict and fascination for centuries. This interdisciplinary study explores moments when conflicts about Greek and Greek-ness have erupted in both ancient and...

Billy Hopkins' novel High Hopes is based on his own experiences as a young teacher in Manchester after the war. Set against the backdrop of 1945, Billy Hopkins embarks on a journey to London to train...

The Greek War of Independence was sparked by a violent revolution in 1821, which drew widespread sympathy from Western Europe and the United States. Over a thousand volunteers set out to fight for...

Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece...

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs in this exciting search-and-find book. With over 130 colossal creatures to spot across 17 scenes, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure to track down a...

Greg the Sausage Roll: Egg-Cellent Easter Adventure Easter morning has arrived, and Greg is bursting with excitement. However, when the chocolate egg delivery doesn't arrive at the bakery, he and his...

A Companion to the Hellenistic World by Andrew Erskine provides an authoritative exploration of the world created by Alexander the Great. This comprehensive guide covers the period from Alexander's...

The Little Black Book of 5-chord Songs by Adrian Hopkins is a comprehensive guide to songwriting using just five chords. With a collection of 20 iconic songs, this book provides a wealth of...

Delphi and Olympia: A New Perspective on Ancient Greece's Sacred Sites. The sanctuaries of Delphi and Olympia are often associated with the famous oracle and Olympic games, respectively. However,...

Sweden 2012. A cold case from five years earlier has Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returning to work after a personal tragedy. The investigation involves Arnold Morinder, an electrician who disappeared...

Rock Stars Stole My Life! A Big Bad Love Affair with Music by Mark Ellen is a humorous and touching personal memoir that charts the author's 50-year love affair with rock and roll. From his early...

The Golden Hour is a sumptuous and evocative novel that brings to life the hidden truths and desires of late-Victorian Brighton. In this captivating tale, twins Ellen and Reynold Harper navigate the...

The Goddess was the central figure of ancient Greek religion and culture, a focus of devotion for thousands of years before the classical myths were recorded. In "Lost Goddesses of Early Greece",...

A collection of ten biographies tracing the history of Hellenistic Greece from Alexander's conquests to the arrival of Rome.These lives offer vivid portraits of politicians, rulers, and soldiers,...

The Hellenistic World Using Coins as SourcesThis book provides an up-to-date introduction to Hellenistic gold, silver and bronze coins in their cultural and economic contexts. It offers new...

The Rise of the Parthian Empire in the Hellenistic Middle East is a comprehensive study of early Parthian history within the Hellenistic world. This major work synthesises recent scholarship across...

What If Everybody Thought That?This companion book to What If Everybody Did That? explores common misconceptions about people and encourages kids to think more carefully before judging others.With...

The Stinky Giant by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman is a humorous tale about two friends who team up to solve a puzzle left by a giant with a rather unpleasant habit. When their valley is threatened by...

Roman militarism and expansion of power are often seen as uniquely Roman traits, but this study challenges that assumption. Arthur M. Eckstein argues that intense militarism and aggressiveness were...

Athens in Jerusalem explores how Jewish modernisers drew upon Hellenistic traditions as a model for revitalising their culture. Greek and Hellenistic concepts have become integral to Jewish identity,...

The Helots and Their Masters in Laconia and Messenia: Histories, Ideologies, Structures offers a fresh perspective on one of ancient Greece's most intriguing social systems. This collection of essays...

Billy Hopkins is thrilled to be released from the trials and tribulations of teaching when he takes early retirement. He's just buzzing with ideas for filling his time and making a spare buck -...

Discover the often-overlooked, frequently disgusting history of Britain that you never learned at school. James Felton's 52 Times Britain Was a Bellend is a humorous and illustrated exploration of 52...

DI Amy Winter knows evil. She's lived through it. Four-year-old Ellen is snatched by a stranger in the dead of night, leaving her devastated mother, Nicole, with a chilling message. The kidnapper...

Health Design Thinking: Creating Products and Services for Better Health By Bon Ku and Ellen Lupton MIT Press, 2022 This revised edition explores how design thinking can be applied to real-world...

The Cambridge History of Religions in the Ancient World: Volume 1 explores the complex and diverse religious traditions of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. Spanning from the Bronze Age...

Easter is approaching fast and the rabbits are busy in their workshop decorating chocolate eggs. But disaster strikes when a whole batch fall down the rabbit hole and land in Fairyland. Help Bunny...

The Hellenistic period saw significant advancements in naval design and technology. A naval arms race among the Successor States led to the development of various ship types, including the largest...

The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest: A Selection of Ancient Sources in TranslationThis comprehensive collection presents a panoramic view of the Hellenistic period through...

Peter Adamson's Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds offers an engaging exploration of eight hundred years of philosophical thought. From the third century BC to the sixth century AD,...

The Lock InA laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about friendship and love.When Ellen and Alexa are stuck in their attic with their hapless housemate Jack and Alexa's date from the night before, Ben, they...

Culture Is the Way: A Blueprint for Organizational Excellence In Culture Is the Way, Matt Mayberry shares his expertise on building a workplace culture that drives organizational excellence and...

Peppa's Egg-Cellent Easter Sticker Activity Book is a fun-filled activity book packed with Easter-themed puzzles and activities. Perfect for little ones who love Peppa and her friends, this sticker...

A gripping tale of con artists in 18th-century London unfolds in this page-turning drama. A group of skilled fraudsters and pickpockets, led by their enigmatic leader, Mother Hopkins, set out to...

Britain and Greece during the Greek Colonels' seven-year military junta from 1967 to 1974 is a period that has received relatively little attention. Konstantina Maragkou's book provides a...

Under a Broken Sky: The Untold Love Story from the Darkest Days of WWII In the midst of war, two hearts beat against the odds. Corfu, 1943, is a place of fear and uncertainty, where the Nazis are...

New Rome: The Roman Empire in the East, AD 395 - 700From the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the rise of a new power in the East, this book explores three centuries of pivotal events and...

Janet Yellen's remarkable rise to power is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating a more prosperous society for all. As the first woman in over two centuries to hold the position of...

The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon For the first time in history, the complete contents of Plethon's Renaissance-era...

The Hellenistic Philosophers: Volume 2, Greek and Latin Texts with Notes and Bibliography by A. A. Long and D. N. Sedley is a comprehensive sourcebook for students and scholars of ancient philosophy...

Get started with sailing with this comprehensive and illustrated handbook, written specifically for young people.With a foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur, this book provides a thorough introduction to...

Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica through stunning photographs.This book showcases the country's diverse landscapes and hidden gems, from lush vegetation to vibrant wildlife and picturesque...

Virgie Hopkins' life was marked by hardship and trauma from a young age. Abandoned by her mother at nine years old, she and her brother were forced to live in poverty-stricken coal mining camps...

C. J. Hopkins' Trumpocalypse Consent Factory Essays, Vol. I (2016-2017) is a collection of essays that offer an unorthodox analysis of the forces at play in the world today. Published in 2019, this...

The New GCSE Combined Science OCR Gateway Exam Practice Workbook - Foundation is a comprehensive study guide designed to support students in preparing for their OCR Gateway Combined Science GCSE...

In 1711, a remote corner of Ireland was gripped by fear and suspicion. A young newcomer accused one woman after another of witchcraft, sending the community into turmoil. But amidst this chaos,...

On the eve of World War II, two young ornithologists arrive on a remote Scottish island. They are joined by Kirk, the leaseholder, and his niece Ellen, who is smitten with the stars of silent comedy...

Emily Applegate's wedding plans are in disarray when her best friend's dream venue is cancelled at the last minute. With guests arriving from all over and chaos ensuing, Emily decides to take charge...

A mysterious portrait holds the key to a century-old tale of love, loss and deception. In 1905, celebrated artist John Sutton paints The Quartet, unaware of the passion and betrayal his brush strokes...

Master the Greek Alphabet: A Handwriting Practice Workbook is a comprehensive guide to perfecting your handwriting skills in the Hellenic script. This workbook provides detailed instruction and...

Thessaly: A Region of Complex Identity From the Archaic period to the early second century BC, Thessaly was a region of great importance in the ancient Greek world. This book explores the emergence...

A History of the Hellenistic World: 323 - 30 BC provides a comprehensive look at the Macedonian monarchies following Alexander the Great's reign, exploring their impact on the Greek world. This...

A beautiful novel that reminds us that our streets are thick with history. Over three decades and two generations, Ellen's story weaves in and out of the lives of those around her, as she navigates...

A Very Mice Coloring Book - Vol. 2: Frolicsome Fall with the House-Mouse(R) Family is a coloring book featuring whimsical illustrations by artist Ellen Jareckie. With over 20 black and white images...

Devon Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes from Around DevonThis collection showcases the unique linguistic heritage of Devon, featuring a selection of words and anecdotes that reveal the...

John II Komnenos, Emperor of Byzantium In the Shadow of Father and SonA new perspective on the reign of John II Komnenos, one of the most overlooked figures in Byzantine history. This study sheds...

Cold Blows the Wind by Catherine Meyrick is set in vibrant Hobart Town 1878, a place where people from all corners of the earth come to start anew. For Ellen Thompson, this means trying to escape her...

How Britain Loves the NHS: Practices of Care and ContestationThis book explores how attitudes to the National Health Service shape patient experience of healthcare, examining public practices such as...

Lyn Andrews' heart-warming and dramatic story of early twentieth-century Liverpool is set against the backdrop of poverty and hardship. When a fire destroys Jack Ryan's modest coal haulage business,...

The Famous Five stay at Smuggler's Top. They discover secret hiding places and underground tunnels in this fourth adventure by Enid Blyton. One night, they catch people signalling out to sea. Are...

A gripping international thriller, State of Terror is a pacey read that tackles timely and provocative themes. Co-written by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th secretary of state, and Louise Penny, a...

The Winter Solstice by Ellen Jackson The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the coldest, darkest season. This phenomenon is rooted in the Earth's tilt and orbit...

The War on Populism: Consent Factory Essays, Vol. II (2018-2019) C. J. Hopkins' second volume of essays continues his scathing critique of the mainstream media and political establishment's response...

Byzantium's imperial project was marked by spectacular conquests in the southeast against the Arabs, Bulgaria, and the Georgian and Armenian lands. By the early eleventh century, it had become the...

This cracking new activity book is packed with Easter fun to keep kids entertained during the holiday season. With mazes, spot-the-difference puzzles, matching pairs and more, it's the perfect gift...

Alien: Isolation is an official adaptation of the popular video game, offering a gripping narrative that delves into the life of Ellen Ripley and her daughter, Amanda Ripley. Amanda's search for...

Ellen F. Davis explores the relationship between land use and biblical theology in this thought-provoking collection of essays.The author examines how ancient Israel's concerns for arable land are...

Research and Psychotherapy: The Vital Link provides a comprehensive overview of principles and practices in supportive-expressive psychotherapy. Drs. Lester Luborsky and Ellen Luborsky offer expert...

This authoritative edition of Jane Eyre presents the text of the 1848 third edition, as last corrected by Charlotte Brontë. The novel is accompanied by explanatory footnotes and an introduction that...

The Ministry of Healing by Ellen White is an unabridged edition featuring a modern font for improved readability. This comprehensive work includes a Scriptural and Topical Index, providing valuable...

Ellen Siegelman explores the role of metaphor in psychotherapy, revealing how it can bridge the conscious and unconscious mind.Through case studies and clinical data, she demonstrates how metaphors...

A History of the Jews and Judaism in the Second Temple Period, Volume 2 The Coming of the Greeks: The Early Hellenistic Period (335-175 BCE) by Lester L. Grabbe This second volume of a four-volume...

This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable LifeA stirring memoir by Africa's first woman president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. In this account, she shares her journey from childhood to the...

Experience the world through the eyes of children as they start their new school year. Ellen Jackson and Jan Davey Ellis bring together first-person accounts from eleven countries, each with its own...

An Adventure in the Ancient Shang Dynasty by Jo Ellen Hemmings takes you back to a fascinating period in history. Imagine becoming an elite warrior for a powerful king and experiencing life in...

Rushing Waters: A Novel by Danielle SteelA devastating hurricane hits New York City, catching six people and their loved ones in its path. As they navigate the treacherous waters and chaos that...

One Night: Denied by Jodi Ellen Malpas is the latest installment in a bestselling trilogy that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. If you're looking for a passionate and authentic love...

The Inevitable Fall of Christopher Cynster is a historical romance with a dash of intrigue, set in rural Kent. When a gentleman hoping to avoid love becomes embroiled in an investigation into...

Unlock the full potential of animation with this comprehensive guide. From TV series to feature films, web animation to computer games, Ellen Besen reveals key principles that can be applied...

Thinking About Texts: An Introduction to English Studies by Chris Hopkins is a comprehensive textbook that develops advanced skills in reading texts and thinking critically about contemporary English...

The Rules: Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider is a refreshingly blunt guide to dating and relationships. This infamous handbook has garnered...