417 results for 'Hurd, Douglas'

Thomas of Woodstock by Peter Corbin and Douglas Sedge is a scholarly play that has long been the subject of debate among scholars. This new edition offers a thorough re-examination of the text,...

Diana Wynne Jones at her finest - family feuds and chaos, magic with hilarious results. When their mother marries an Ogre, Casper, Johnny, and Gwinny are in for a shock. The Ogre brings his two sons,...

Domicide: The Global Destruction of Home is a thought-provoking analysis of how powerful interests destroy homes that stand in their way. Using real-life case studies, authors John Douglas Porteous...

A dark and unsettling mystery unfolds in this gripping novel. Natalie Grey's life is turned upside down when she discovers a disturbing link on her new partner's computer, leading her to question his...

Dark Spirit by Kate Douglas is the second book in her Spirit Wild series. Romy Sarika's life has been marked by suffering at the hands of a sadistic cult leader, but when she's ordered killed, her...

The Undying Monster A Tale of the Fifth Dimension by Jessie Douglas Kerruish Published in 2024, this novel marks a pivotal moment in British Weird fiction, securing its author's place in literary...

Art History for Filmmakers: A Guide to Visual Storytelling. This book explores how images from art can be used by filmmakers to establish period detail, teach composition and lighting techniques, and...

The Saturn V: A Monumental Achievement in Rocketry Developed to send humans to the Moon, the Saturn V rocket is an iconic and powerful machine that pushed the boundaries of rocketry. This lavishly...

How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business by Douglas W. HubbardThis insightful book shows you how to measure those things in your business, government agency, or...

West Lothian 40 Favourite Walks by Douglas Milne Discover the hidden gems of West Lothian, a region nestled between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with its unique blend of rural landscapes, industrial...

If you enjoy fast-paced, action-packed stories with a strong nautical theme, then Dive in the Sun is the perfect choice. This gripping historical adventure novel by Douglas Reeman is sure to keep you...

Annie Coffey's plans for a purely physical encounter with Charles Douglas didn't quite work out. Instead, secrets and desires were bared, hearts were broken, and she knew she had to leave this...

The Battle for Manila: A Brutal Campaign in World War II. In November 1944, General Douglas MacArthur's forces prepared to liberate Manila from Japanese occupation. However, the enemy had other plans...

The Trial is a haunting account of a young man's struggle to prove his innocence in a seemingly unjust system. On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, Joseph K is arrested and taken to a mysterious...

Last Chance to See is a thought-provoking book that combines witty writing with a serious message. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine's adventure takes readers on a journey to encounter some of the...

Rosa Parks: A Life by Douglas G. Brinkley is a deeply researched and moving biography that explores the life of an American heroine. Born in Jim Crow Alabama, Rosa Parks grew into a thoughtful and...

W.S. Graham's New Collected Poems offers a comprehensive picture of his work, spanning from his early publications in the 1940s to his final works of the late 1970s. This collection, edited by poet...

Black Nature brings together 180 poems from 93 African American poets to redefine the boundaries of nature writing. For too long, this genre has been overlooked in favour of more overtly political or...

A gripping mystery unfolds in this new novel from Louise Douglas. In the idyllic seaside town of Morranez, two untimely deaths spark a sinister chain of events. Mila Shepherd has come to France to...

A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband disappears, leaving behind only a cryptic phone and a trail of unanswered questions. As Maggie searches for answers, she uncovers secrets about...

W.B. Yeats and the People and Places That Inspired Him explores the poet's life through the lens of his time in Dublin, London, Sligo, and other parts of Ireland. The author delves into the homes,...

The B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and other iconic American bombers played a pivotal role in World War II. This detailed guide chronicles the history of USAAF and US Navy bombers from 1941 to...

Set amidst the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, A Secret at the Cottage by the Loch is a heartwarming second chance romance that will capture your imagination. Liz Parsons has fled her past to start...

The Monster of Florence is a true account of brutal serial murder in idyllic Italy. In 2000, author Douglas Preston discovered that an olive grove near his family's new home had been the scene of one...

Creative Strategy and the Business of Design by Douglas Davis is a guide to bridging the gap between creative thinking and business acumen. In this book, you'll learn how to translate marketing-speak...

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams is an instant New York Times bestseller that has sold over 1 million copies worldwide...

Forgiveness Making Peace with the Past: 8 Studies for Individuals Or Groups by Carolyn Nystrom and Douglas Connelly is a study guide that explores two essential themes: God's forgiveness of us and...

Nottingham Pubs by Douglas Whitworth A collection of archive images showcasing Nottingham's historic public houses and those that disappeared in the 1970s. This volume records over 200 of the city's...

Money Isn't The Problem, You Are explores the idea that our relationship with money is not about the amount of money we have, but about what we are willing to receive. Gary Douglas and Dain Heer...

Arthur Dent's life has been a series of unfortunate events, but this latest chapter is perhaps the most unexpected. After years of navigating the galaxy, he settles on the planet Lamuella, hoping for...

Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott's life is forever changed when one act of rebellion costs her her place in society. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating the challenges of...

A Nightingale Christmas Carol by Donna Douglas As the war draws to a close, the challenges faced by the nurses of the Nightingale Hospital remain. Dora, a nurse struggling to cope with her husband's...

A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke is a spellbinding novel of adventure and self-discovery. When Aubry Tourvel finds a mysterious wooden puzzle ball, her life takes an...

Charles Dickens's early career was marked by uncertainty and reinvention. In this biography, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst explores how an ambitious young Londoner transformed himself into England's...

The Seekers: The Man Who Died Twice The Seekers is a British comic strip that ran in the Daily Sketch from 1966 to 1971. Originally serialized in the Daily Sketch, this is the seventeenth installment...

A unique and captivating novel, Fourteen Days brings together a diverse cast of characters from some of the most acclaimed authors in literature. Each character has been written by a different major...

The Salmon of Doubt is a unique and captivating collection of writings from Douglas Adams, the renowned author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This posthumous publication brings together...

A Rattle of Bones: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller by Douglas Skelton In 1752, Seamus a'Ghlynne was executed for murder, despite being almost certainly innocent. Nearly three centuries later, reporter...

The letter of James has often been defined in terms of moral earnestness and repentance. However, Douglas J. Moo argues that this separation between theology and practice can lead people to read...

A gripping tale of espionage and alternate timelines. Rita Douglas is recruited as a US spy due to her unique genetic talent, which allows her to move between parallel universes. Her mission is to...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a novella that explores the transformative power of kindness and generosity. Written during a time of social change in England, the story follows Ebenezer...

New Order: A Photographic Legacy This collection of photographs showcases the iconic band New Order, one of the most influential groups of the last half century. Founded in the late 1970s, the band...

Lockerbie The Truth by Douglas Boyd presents a compelling case that challenges the widely-held narrative surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. The author's investigation reveals a complex web of...

A Sister's Wish by Donna Douglas is a heartwarming and dramatic wartime saga that explores everyday life on the home front during World War II. Against the backdrop of Hull's Blitz, the lives of two...

Protest Art: A Guide to Harnessing the Power of Art for Political Change This book explores how artists have joined forces with radical political movements to foster change throughout history. From...

Billy Driscoll and his best mate, Peter 'Rooksy' Rooker, have the run of their street in 1963. As they navigate the challenges of growing up, they find themselves drawn to two girls: Sarah Richards,...

When life throws you a curveball, it can be a real shock. For 58-year-old Jackie Douglas, that's exactly what happens when she comes home to find her husband packing a bag. Her comfortable retirement...

First published in 1964, One-Dimensional Man is a seminal work of political philosophy that has had a profound impact on radical thought and activism. This second edition, newly introduced by Marcuse...

Elijah Living Securely in an Insecure World by Douglas Connelly is a thought-provoking study guide that explores how to live with faith in a world filled with uncertainty. Part of the Lifebuilder...

Born in Zimbabwe, Douglas Rogers grew up in a country undergoing significant change. His life took an unexpected turn when he left his homeland for Europe and the United States, seeking adventure and...

American Conspiracies and Cover-ups brings together a wealth of knowledge from leading experts in alternative history to shed light on America's most significant secrets. This comprehensive guide...

Spiritual Revelations from Beyond the Veil: What Humanity Can Learn from the Near Death Experience offers a unique perspective on spirituality, decoupling it from traditional religious contexts. This...

Spring 1957 marked an unexpected turn for Lump, a dachshund who would become an unlikely muse for one of the world's most renowned artists. David Douglas Duncan, a photojournalist and friend to Pablo...

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a cult classic that has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. Written by Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this...

The Starship Titanic is a hilarious novelization of the third-best adventure game of 1999. This book tells the story of the launch of the greatest, most gorgeous, most technologically advanced...

Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture by Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick is a practical guide to using conversation to build effective teams. Today's...

Blinded war veteran Frederick Rowlands has escaped to the countryside in search of a secure life. However, his tranquility is short-lived as an old friend, Chief Inspector Douglas, seeks his...

The Nightingale Nurses by Donna Douglas As the final year of training comes to a close at The Nightingale Hospital, three young nurses face their most important challenges yet. Personal and...

Winds of Change: Britain in the Early Sixties By Peter Hennessy The early 1960s were a time of great change in Britain, marked by significant shifts in its society, relationship with Europe, and...

The Pixels of Paul Cézanne and Reflections on Other Artists is a collection of essays by Wim Wenders, in which he explores the work of fellow artists who have inspired him. Through his observations...

The Peacock Emporium A Novel by Jojo Moyes In the 1960s, a young woman named Athene Forster was known for her beauty, glamour, and reckless abandon. Her marriage to Douglas Fairley-Hulme was meant to...

Douglas Adams' The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is a hilarious sci-fi comedy that follows Arthur Dent and his crew as they embark on a journey through space. With the help of award-winning...

Defeat and Division: France at War, 1939-1942 is a comprehensive account of France's experience during World War II. Douglas Porch examines the events leading to France's collapse in 1940, the...

The Nightingale Sisters by Donna Douglas Life in the hospital is not all it seems. Behind the strict rules and high expectations of the ward sisters, each nurse harbours secrets and struggles of her...

Lou Channer wants a life outside of North Devon, but her choices are complicated. She takes a job as a clerk in the Canadian Navy depot in Plymouth, living with other girls from the depot who become...

West Yorkshire, 1926. Agnes Sheridan is set to make her mark as Bowden's first district nurse, but she faces resistance from the locals who prefer the village healer, Hannah Arkwright. As tensions...

The Eighteenth-Century English Underworld: A Complex Social Reality In the popular imagination, eighteenth-century England is often portrayed as a place of colourful eccentrics and bawdy knockabout...

Falling Away is a powerfully emotional and addictive second chance romance from bestselling author Penelope Douglas. After a mistake leaves her with a reputation to uphold, K.C. is forced to return...

Love is just fear, masquerading as a fever. It can bring a sense of liberation, but also lead to chaos and danger. In 1913, thousands of women in London are fighting for their right to vote, and...

The Torn Skirt A Novel by Rebecca Godfrey In the world of Mt. Douglas High, the air is thick with the scent of rebellion and desire. For Sara Shaw, a girl on the edge of fever and longing, the search...

Rudolf Diesel's life was one of incredible success and mysterious disappearance. In 1913, he boarded the steamship Dresden, bound for England with his revolutionary internal combustion engine, set to...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus is a science fiction comedy series that has become an international multi-media phenomenon. Created by Douglas Adams, it debuted as a radio comedy...

HMS Royston is a ship that has seen it all. With its vital role to carry out in supporting a battered group of MTBs, she must navigate treacherous conditions and risks at every turn. Sub-Lieutenant...

Flanders, June 1917, was a day like any other in the trenches. But for one man, it would be his last. A British officer and celebrated poet was shot dead, killed not by German fire, but while...

When the War is Over tells the heartwarming story of two young evacuees, Gwenda and Douglas Brady, who were sent to live with new families during World War II. Far from home and family, they found...

Coercion: Why We Listen to What "They" Say is a thought-provoking critique of the influence techniques behind our culture of consumerism. Douglas Rushkoff, a noted media pundit and author, delivers a...

Discover Marguerite Higgins' story of courage and determination as she covered the Korean War in this gripping graphic novel. In 1950, Higgins became bureau chief for the New York Herald Tribune's...

Battle Cry of Freedom: A Comprehensive History of the Civil War Era James McPherson's magnum opus is a masterful narrative that integrates the complex events of the two decades leading up to the...

The Defeat of the Damned: The Destruction of the Dirlewanger Brigade at the Battle of Ipolysag, December 1944 by Douglas E. Nash. In December 1944, one of the most notorious units of the Third Reich...

Unconscious Branding: How Neuroscience Can Empower Marketing By Douglas Van Praet Marketers have long focused on understanding consumer behavior, but this approach may be misguided. Consumers make...

The second volume of the remarkable diaries of Henry 'Chips' Channon takes us from the aftermath of the Munich agreement to the early years of the Second World War. This period of British history is...

The Bodyline Autopsy: A Gripping Account of Cricket's Most Notorious Scandal In 1932, England's cricket team embarked on a series against Australia that would become infamous for its brutal tactics...

Tanya Harris checks into her luxurious Beverly Hills Hotel room, eager to focus on her screenplay and spend time with her family. However, she soon discovers that her temporary home is a haven of...

Amy Sargeant's in-depth study of Joseph Losey's The Servant explores the film's place within a long tradition of fictional master-servant relationships. This analysis delves into the ways in which...

A mighty knight known as The Centurion is at the helm behind a powerful liege with dementia. However, when his love for a young woman begins to compromise the stability of the Scottish marches, he...

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a first-person narrative that follows its title character as he navigates great danger and uncertainty. After discovering treasure at the end of his previous...

A Play, a Pie and a Pint: Volume One brings together some of the most popular and critically acclaimed plays from the renowned Scottish theatre company's back catalogue. This first volume collects a...

Is a new reformation happening in the church? The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing movement that emphasizes signs and wonders and teaches that God is giving new...

Philip Sassoon: A Life at the Heart of Society At the height of British global power and influence, one man connected some of the most fascinating minds of his time. Philip Sassoon was a polymath -...

Glasgow 1961. Ten years have passed since we last visited 18 Dalbeattie Street in Maryhill. Life has changed little for some, yet new faces arrive to shake things up. Frank Galloway, a tram driver,...

The Skyhawk Years: A Story of Australian Aviation The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk played a significant role in the Royal Australian Navy's defense policy from 1968 to 1984, serving with two squadrons: VF805...

Discover 100 astonishing expeditions that have uncovered the clues to illuminate our past. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the "Lost City of the Monkey God", this chronicle tells incredible stories of...

Letters in a Suitcase offers a unique glimpse into the lives of three siblings during a pivotal period in history. From 1939 to 1948, Douglas Heelas recounts his experiences as he joins the army...

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler: The US Navy's Primary Fighter/Attack Aircraft The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a redesign of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A/B Hornet, which first flew in...

The Last Voyage of the Lucette: A True Story of Survival and Adventure. In January 1971, the Robertson family set sail from the south of England on their 43-foot schooner Lucette, bound for a...

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston is a gripping account of one of the most significant discoveries of the 21st century. For centuries, rumours have circulated about a lost city deep...

Gottfried Feder's "Manifesto for Breaking the Financial Slavery to Interest" is a seminal work by a key figure in the fight against debt-finance-capitalism. Feder's ideas provided a technical...

Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a story of a boy's journey down the Mississippi on a raft, conveyed with the voice and experience of the American frontier. In this gorgeous new...

The fifth book in the Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code. The spirit-cats...

The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House is a full-colour graphic novel that brings together six brand new stories from the bestselling series. Max Brallier's unique blend of...