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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a hauntingly simple love story that has become a profoundly affecting work of literature. Written in 1925, this slim volume presents a tragic tale of the...

Ella Fitzgerald's life was on the rise, with her jazz music gaining popularity. However, her success was threatened when the biggest club in town refused to let her play due to her colour. Just when...

Tales of the Jazz Age by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of eleven short stories that capture the essence of 1920s America. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, these...

The Complete Heretic's Guide to Western Religion Book One: The Mormons Discover the secrets behind the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and its surprising history. Historian David...

The Genesis of Artistic Creativity: Asperger's Syndrome and the Arts by Michael Fitzgerald explores the lives of famous writers, philosophers, musicians, and painters in light of recognized criteria...

Ruth Butterham is a young woman on trial for murder, while Dorothea Truelove is a wealthy and beautiful young woman with a fascination for phrenology. When Dorothea visits Oakgate Prison, she is...

The Chester Killings by Simon McCleave is a gripping mystery that follows DI Ruth Hunter as she tracks down a serial killer terrorising the city. The brutal murders along the canal have shaken...

The Beautiful and the Damned by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that explores the excesses and disillusionments of the Jazz Age. Through a fictionalised account of his own marriage, Fitzgerald...

The Crack-Up Annotated Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a unique collection of writings that offer insight into the author's state of mind and personal perspective during the 1920s and 1930s...

BBC life during the Blitz is portrayed in a humorous and touching tale by Booker Prize-winning author Penelope Fitzgerald. The story takes place in the early years of World War II, when the Concert...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories by F Scott FitzgeraldThis Penguin Classics edition showcases the breadth of Fitzgerald's gift for the short story form, spanning multiple...

Ruth Castle seeks refuge in Haverbury village, hoping to rebuild her life. However, when family conflicts arise and a crisis hits close to home, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and...

Deep within the forest, a witch queen and her eight tree siren daughters reside, their kingdom sustained by the power of a heartless tree. For centuries, they have harvested souls to fuel their...

The City of Today is a Dying Thing In Search of the Cities of Tomorrow by Des FitzgeraldFitzgerald takes us on an urgent journey into the future of urban life, exploring the roots of today's green...

A widow's life is turned upside down by an unexpected visitor. Ruth, alone in her isolated house on the New South Wales coast, is surprised by Frida, who claims to be sent as her carer. As Frida...

The Attic at Wilton Place by Ce Rose is an atmospheric and twisty domestic suspense novel that packs a real emotional punch. Ruth Parker's life is turned upside down when glamorous actress 'Aunt'...

Liverpool, 1940. Ruth Holt's world is shattered when her young son is snatched away in broad daylight. Desperate to save him, she finds herself trapped in a web of deceit and danger. As the demands...

The Woman Who Censored Churchill by Ruth Ive During World War II, a top-secret transatlantic telephone link was established between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt to facilitate...

Frances FitzGerald's "Fire in the Lake" is a landmark history of Vietnam and the Vietnam War. Based on years of research and travel, this magisterial work takes us inside the country's complex past,...

Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald is a memoir-in-essays that recounts his journey from childhood to self-understanding and acceptance. Born into a life marked by trauma and...

The Great Gatsby / Authoritative Text, Contexts, Criticism by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a comprehensive edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel. This Norton Critical Edition includes the 1925...

Ruth's life has been turned upside down when her mother abandons her on Christmas Eve. With no money and few friends, she faces an uncertain future. However, when her father's behavior becomes...

Ruth Johnson has a score to settle with Esteban Mendez-Yuki. After he broke her heart and fled without explanation, she's set on revenge. Disguising herself as provincial debutante Evelyn Ojukwu,...

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a collection of short epigrammatic poems that challenge the illusions and consolations of mankind in every age. Written by medieval Persian poet, mathematician, and...

The Great Gatsby and Related Stories presents F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece in an authoritative new text, along with four brilliant stories that explore variations on the theme of desperate...

Richie Fitzgerald's memoir Cold-Water Eden is an immersive account of his groundbreaking surfing career and his experiences as one of Ireland's first professional surfers. Born in Bundoran,...

A missing teenager sparks a desperate investigation into human trafficking and prison corruption. Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter is drawn back into the case that has left her with unresolved grief,...

Jesus: Mything in Action presents new findings in Jesus Myth theory and critically examines its reception by biblical scholars. David Fitzgerald explores the extent and reliability of our sources for...

A Life in Letters: A New Collection Edited and Annotated by Matthew J. Bruccoli This comprehensive collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's letters offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of...

The New Girlfriend and Other Stories by Ruth Rendell is a collection of sleek and sinister stories that explore the darker side of human nature. These extraordinary tales delve into murder,...

In "In the Field of Grace", Tessa Afshar tells the story of Ruth, a woman who has lost everything except her beloved mother. With nothing to recommend her but love, Ruth leaves her home and arrives...

Daughter of Moloka'i A Novel by Alan Brennert is a powerful and poignant tale that explores the life of Ruth, the daughter of Rachel Kalama, who was quarantined at the isolated leprosy settlement of...

This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for identity in the early-twentieth century. The story follows an...

Ruth Thomas returns home from boarding school with a plan to leave her education behind and join the local lobstermen. She's determined to throw off the constraints of her privileged upbringing and...

The Great Gatsby (Wisehouse Classics Edition) by F Scott Fitzgerald is a novel set in the summer of 1922, exploring themes of decadence and excess through the story of Jay Gatsby's obsession with...

The Orphanage Girls by Mary Wood In the midst of East London's notorious orphanage, three young girls dare to dream of a life beyond the confines of their harsh reality. Ruth, Amy, and Ellen long to...

19 years ago, Ruth-Anne Baker's childhood friend was murdered by convicted killer Ethan Oswald. With Oswald dead and the case closed, everyone tells Ruth it's time to move on - but she believes there...

The Evangelicals: A Powerful and Dramatic Story of America's Religious SensibilityThis epic history by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Frances FitzGerald tells the story of the Evangelical movement...

Ruth's search for the truth about her father's past leads her to a shocking discovery. A series of long-lost cassettes, hidden away for decades, reveal a wartime story of hidden love and sacrifice...

Ruth Fitzmaurice's inspiring story is an urgent and uplifting letter to life itself. When her husband Simon was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, their lives were turned upside down. But in the...

Jesus: Mything in Action presents a compelling new perspective on the Jesus Myth theory. David Fitzgerald critically examines the controversial reception by biblical scholars and explores the...

DI Ruth Hunter's dream of starting a new life in Snowdonia was shattered when she became embroiled in a series of brutal murders. A veteran police officer, Ruth had been living with the pain of her...

Iris Digby's life was turned upside down when she vanished from her London home in 1948. Four years later, her estranged twin sister Ruth received a postcard that set off a chain of events. Ruth is...

A chilling Victorian gothic horror story about a young seamstress who claims her needle and thread have the power to kill. Dorothea Truelove is a wealthy and beautiful young woman, while Ruth...

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Short Stories offer a glimpse into the lives of those who came of age during the Jazz Age. This collection of 15 stories explores themes of youth and promise, as well as age and...

Gone Tonight is a gripping thriller about a mother-daughter relationship that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Catherine is ready to spread her wings and start a new career, her mother...

Ruth Barrett's life has been defined by her marriage to Mike and their chain of sports bars. But after 24 years together, she begins to question whether this is all there is. Convinced she's about to...

When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons explores the idea that God's grace is the only thing we truly need for freedom and peace. In this thought-provoking book, Ruth shares her personal journey of...

Joel Struthers recounts his six years as a professional soldier in the French Foreign Legion, including his experience in the elite Groupe des Commandos Parachutistes. This is a firsthand account of...

The Last Tycoon: A Novel of Hollywood's Golden Age In this sumptuous new hardback edition, F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished masterpiece comes to life. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1930s...

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám A Persian poet's legacy in English verse. In 1859, Edward FitzGerald published a free adaptation of ancient Persian quatrains, attaching them to the name of Omar Khayyám...

The Last Tycoon by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant tale of love, ambition and corruption in 1930s Hollywood. As Cecelia watches Monroe Stahr's descent into a reckless and ardent affair with an...

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and identity. Set against the glamorous backdrop of the French...

Ruth Miller's life has been shaped by the loss of her parents, and she is now determined to forge her own path. As she searches for answers about her family's past, she begins to understand the...

Ruth, a fragile and withdrawn 11-year-old girl, arrives at foster mother Maggie Hartley's doorstep with a harrowing past of abuse, neglect, and starvation. Her arrival sparks a desperate quest to...

A successful television executive's seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when she discovers an unexpected opportunity to carry her daughter's child through surrogacy. As Ruth navigates this...

When life appears perfect on the outside, but you're struggling to cope on the inside, it can be a heavy burden to carry. You may have learned to suppress your emotions, fearing that showing...

A fascinating story of courage and defiance across three generations is revealed in Natasha Walter's memoir. After her mother's sudden death at 75, Natasha Walter embarked on a journey to understand...

The Crimson Ribbon by Katherine Clements is a gripping tale of two women's lives intertwined by fate and circumstance. In 1646, Ruth Flowers finds herself forced to flee her home after being brutally...

The Bookshop In this poignant and introspective novel, Penelope Fitzgerald explores the complexities of human relationships through the eyes of a quiet, unassuming bookshop. As the story unfolds, the...

Little Clothbound Classics presents a poignant and thought-provoking collection of short stories from F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America's most celebrated writers of the 20th century. This...

The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends by Helen Fitzgerald. This guide is written specifically for teenagers who are struggling to cope with loss. Renowned grief counselor Helen...

Entropy: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth by Arieh Ben-Naim provides a clear and concise explanation of entropy and its applications. This book aims to clarify historical and...

Thomas Zoglauer explores the challenges of distinguishing truth from lies in a world where disinformation campaigns are increasingly prevalent. He examines the philosophical implications of...

The Beautiful and Damned Annotated Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a tragic exploration of the pitfalls of greed and materialism in the 1920s Jazz Age. Against the backdrop of glamour and...

Ruth's life is turned upside down when she and her mother are sent to investigate a long-buried treasure at Rook Farm. But as they dig deeper, secrets begin to surface.As the storm closes in, Ruth...

A summer housesitting opportunity in New York proves to be a perfect nightmare. Ruth and Adam, young and in love, are invited to spend their summer caring for an empty home, but things take a...

The Meeting Point by Lucy Caldwell is a thought-provoking novel about idealism and innocence. When Euan and Ruth arrive in Bahrain with their young daughter, they expect an adventure, but Ruth's...

A historical novel about a woman's quest to save others from mental illness, set against the backdrop of a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Ruth Emeraldine is driven by her brother's tragic death...

Grains of Truth is an autobiography that takes readers on a journey through the life of one of Scotland's most popular journalists. From his early days in Aberdeenshire to his long and distinguished...

The church of St. Laurence stands at the heart of the village, its crumbling structure a testament to the passing of time. Despite the wear and tear, it remains a shelter for those who need it...

The Great Gatsby, a novel by Scott Fitzgerald, is a poignant portrayal of the American Dream and its disillusionments. Set in the roaring twenties, the story revolves around the mysterious...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that explores the American Dream and its elusiveness through the story of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of love and wealth in 1920s America. Set against the...

This Side of Paradise by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of youth and identity. Written at just 24 years old, it marked the beginning of...

Ruth Handler's vision for a doll that would inspire little girls to use their imaginations and big dreams about their futures came to life in 1959. The result was Barbie, the most famous doll in the...

Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout is a practical guide to maintaining a thriving garden with minimal effort. The author's system eliminates the need for time-consuming tasks such as plowing,...

The winds of war bring uncertainty but also opportunity. In "Trouble for The Dockyard Girls", Tracy Baines weaves a heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the face of adversity...

Ruth Webber's life was marked by hardship from birth. Born in a Bristol brothel at the end of the eighteenth century, she had already faced a world that seemed determined to hold her back. Yet, with...

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tales of the Jazz Age is a poignant collection of short fiction that captures the essence of America during its most tumultuous period. Spanning the early twentieth-century...

This collection features F. Scott Fitzgerald's first two published novels, This Side of Paradise and The Beautiful and Damned, alongside 19 short stories, including "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," "The...

The Well by Catherine Chanter Catherine Chanter's debut novel is an astonishing tale of beauty and darkness. When Ruth Ardingly and her family first arrive at their new home, they are enchanted by...

Jesus invites us to be with him, offering our full and undivided attention. This is the essence of retreat, a practice that can bring greater freedom and surrender to our lives. In "Invitation to...

Ruth's world has been turned upside down. Her fiancé has broken up with her, leaving only one tangible reminder - their weekly shopping list. As she navigates this new reality, Ruth finds herself...

The Great Gatsby (Wisehouse Classics Edition) by F Scott Fitzgerald is set against the vibrant backdrop of Long Island's north shore in the summer of 1922. At its centre is Jay Gatsby, a mysterious...

The Pat Hobby Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of short stories that offer a vivid account of Hollywood's politics and hierarchies during the transition from the Silent Era to sound...

A beautifully illustrated graphic novel adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby, brings the roaring '20s to life in a new and exciting way. Adapted by Ted Adams and...

Ruth's smiles conceal a deep-seated hatred for her cousin Elizabeth, who was raised by Ruth's parents as their own. This powerful family dynamic is at the heart of Josephine Hart's psychological...

Seeing the Light: Gospel Stories from the SidelinesRuth Carter shares inspiring stories of everyday people who have experienced God's presence and guidance in their lives. Through these personal...

Oxford Literature Companions: A Student-Friendly Guide to F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. This guide provides a lively and engaging analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby,...

First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you. F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing is infused with the spirit of his era, and nowhere is this more evident than in his...

Ruth Friedman's world is turned upside down when her husband is arrested by the SS. With no one to turn to and four children to care for, she must find a way to protect them from the Nazi regime's...

Charlotte Mew and Her Friends by Penelope Fitzgerald is a poignant portrait of a life marked by both passion and tragedy. Born into a family plagued by illness, Charlotte Mew's own struggles with...

The Russian Doll is a gripping thriller that combines elements of romance and social commentary to create a wildly entertaining novel. When Ruth Miller returns a dropped scarf to Elena Shilkov, she...

Ruth Gilmartin's life is turned upside down when she discovers the truth about her mother, Sally. It's a revelation that takes her back to the long hot summer of 1976 and the secrets Sally has kept...

New Essays on The Great Gatsby by Matthew Joseph Bruccoli A collection of essays that explore the enduring significance of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, from its initial mixed reception to its current...

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that explores the complexities of love, wealth, and identity in 1920s America. Set against the glamorous backdrop of the French Riviera, the...

Discover the architectural delights of London through the eyes of Roger FitzGerald, a renowned architect with over 30 years of experience in the city.This unique guide combines FitzGerald's keen eye...

The Ark That Noah Built by Ruth Hearson is a charming picture book about one of the most famous stories from the Bible. With an appealing and repetitive text, this story builds up in length, making...

A World War II mystery unfolds in this captivating novel. In 1940, England is at war, and literature student Ruth Gladstone flees Cambridge University to escape an unwanted engagement and find...