412 results for 'Machias, Jules'

Science fiction and socialism have long been intertwined. Many science fiction writers are leftists, while others explore Marxist themes in their work. This genre is well-suited to examining the...

Around the World in 80 Days is a thrilling adventure about two men who embark on an incredible journey around the globe. In just 80 days, they must travel from London to various destinations and...

Little Clothbound Classics presents a compact and captivating edition of Georges Simenon's Inspector Maigret mystery. In this gripping adventure, an officer from Scotland Yard studies the methods of...

Nellie Bly's record-breaking journey around the world is a testament to her determination and courage. In 1890, she completed the feat in just 72 days, beating Jules Verne's fictional record and...

Phileas Fogg's bold challenge has been issued: travel around the world in eighty days and claim a substantial reward. With his servant Passepartout by his side, Fogg embarks on an extraordinary...

Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon is a prophetic novel that explores humanity's quest for space travel. Written in 1870, it was a pioneering work of science fiction that predicted many aspects...

Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by his impassioned opposition to the Vietnam War and his vision for a more egalitarian United States...

The Olympics are often touted as a celebration of athletic achievement, but the reality is more complex. In this thought-provoking book, Jules Boykoff reveals the darker side of the Games, where...

The Art of Losing Control: A Philosopher's Search for Ecstatic Experience For centuries, western culture has viewed ecstatic experience as a form of mental illness, dismissing the potential benefits...

Britain's military involvement in Afghanistan spans over a century, with four conflicts taking place between 1838 and 1919. These wars were sparked by Britain's desire to protect its territories in...

A Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne is an extraordinary adventure that has captivated readers for generations. In this edition, Professor Von Hardwigg's perilous journey into the...

Writing for Audiobooks by Jules Horne is a practical guide to help authors make the most of the booming audiobook market. With expertise gained from writing and presenting for BBC Radio, this book...

Abridged Edition of Around the World in 80 Days: English & French This dual-language edition of Jules Verne's story is designed for language students and enthusiasts alike. The story has been...

The Christmas Trip by Sandy Barker is a heartwarming holiday romance that brings together three friends for a festive and fun-filled Christmas. After a whirlwind year, best friends Chloe, Jules, and...

A Not So Quiet Christmas by Suzie Tullett is a heartwarming romantic comedy that follows Antonia's unexpected holiday adventure. After a solo getaway at an English country cottage, she finds herself...

Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacqueline Jules is an engaging chapter book that introduces readers to a boy with a special gift. When Freddie comes home from school, he finds a mysterious box containing...

The Moon at Noon by Jule Owen In 2055, England is struggling to cope with devastating floods, violence, and mysterious sickness. For Mathew Erlang, a treacherous journey to Elgol, an experimental...

From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, a visionary tale of space flight, was a groundbreaking novel by Jules Verne, a master of extraordinary voyages. Published in 2011, this edition is a UK...

For six years, Nick Foster has been investigating the brutal murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier outside her cottage in rural West Cork in 1996. This is a story that combines true crime with a deep...

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne and Tony Evans is a thrilling adventure about Phileas Fogg's incredible journey. In 1872, Fogg bets that he can travel around the world in just eighty...

Jules Evans' journey into the online marketplaces jungle to take part in an ayahuasca retreat is a story of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. This account explores the contemporary phenomenon...

Hardcover: 528 pages ISBN: 9781620555453 Inner Traditions/Bear, 2016 During the Belle Époque era, fin-de-siècle Paris experienced an intense revival of magical practices and doctrines. This period...

Josephine Baker in Art and Life presents a critical cultural study of the life and art of a Franco-American performer whose appearances shocked the world. This biography offers a nuanced exploration...

Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese is a reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, set in a contemporary romance. Juliet Wilmot, once a hopeless romantic, has sworn off love after heartbreak,...

The Phantom Tollbooth is a beloved fantasy that has captivated readers for generations. With over 5 million copies sold since its publication, this richly annotated edition is a must-have for anyone...

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a thrilling underwater adventure tale by Jules Verne. Three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with Captain Nemo aboard his submarine, the Nautilus...

A beautifully illustrated edition of Jules Verne's story is now available in a smaller format. This adaptation brings to life the wonders of the ocean and the enigmatic Captain Nemo, who commands the...

The Self-Propelled Island is a novel by Jules Verne, first published in English in 1896. Originally censored in translation, dozens of pages were cut from the story due to concerns about criticism of...

Brazil's 1970 World Cup was a tournament like no other. For the first time, it was televised live and in colour, bringing the magic of the game to a global audience. The Brazilian team, known as the...

Jules Verne's "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" is an unforgettable adventure that has captivated readers for generations. When an eccentric professor and his nephew stumble upon an ancient...

Tales of the Shadowmen 19 Demi-Monde brings together a diverse group of characters from pulp literature. This anthology features international heroes and villains, including gentleman-thief Arsène...

Screening the Text: Intertextuality in New Wave French Cinema by T. Jefferson Kline explores the complex relationship between film and literature in postwar France. The French New Wave directors of...

Three spine-tingling tales from Mary Downing Hahn come together in this ghostly collection. Daniel's sister disappears in a forest haunted by witches and beasts, while Jules is convinced that someone...

Princess Patricia Priscilla's 16th birthday ball is supposed to be the highlight of her royal life. But she's bored with it all. In a surprising move, she adopts a peasant disguise and escapes - for...

The Theory and Treatment of Depression Towards a Dynamic Interactionism Model by Jozef Corveleyn, Patrick Luyten, and Sidney Jules Blatt offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and...

Science Fiction: A Guide for the Perplexed by Sherryl Vint provides a comprehensive overview of this diverse and fascinating genre. Drawing on literature, film, and television, the book explores the...

Bathory Academy is the place to be when the sun goes down in New York. Here, the young ladies of the finest vampire families are trained in shapeshifting and luring their prey. At its heart is Lilith...

Conserving the Historic Environment by John Pendlebury and Jules Brown provides a grounding for planners and professionals in key conservation concepts. This book sets out the values and principles...

Around the World in Eighty Days offers an exciting adventure that has captivated readers for generations. In this new translation with illustrations by Ross Collins, Jules Verne's story follows...

Sophie Rindell has dreamed of performing on Broadway since she was a little girl. She's now waiting tables and sleeping on a friend's couch while she waits for her big break. When she lands an...

Asha's life was mapped out - she had her PhD, her career, and her future. But then she met Cyrus, an old high-school crush who changed everything. Together with their friend Jules, they came up with...

Around the World in 80 Books by David Damrosch is a thought-provoking journey through eighty exceptional books from around the globe. Inspired by Jules Verne's hero Phileas Fogg, Damrosch explores...

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...

European Paintings and Sculpture from Joslyn Art Museum is a comprehensive reexamination of the museum's permanent collection, marking an important milestone for the institution. This catalogue...

A magical anti-capitalist adventure awaits in Nino Cipri's Finna. This rambunctious story blends everyday awfulness with the horrors of the multiverse, exploring themes of queer relationships,...

The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook by Julee Rosso brings the same culinary spirit and imagination that made "The Silver Palate Cookbook" a success to entertaining company. This collection focuses...

In 1907, Robert Hugh Benson published Lord of the World, a thought-provoking novel that explores an uncertain future where the world is divided into warring factions. In this dystopian tale, utopian...

A poignant and relatable novel about the power and complexities of lifelong female friendship. Lauryn Chamberlain's debut explores the intricacies of a deep-rooted bond that has endured despite...

Gypsy: A Musical Suggested by the Memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee is a timeless musical with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on the memoirs of burlesque stripper Gypsy Rose Lee,...

The White Plague: Tuberculosis, Man, and Society By René Jules Dubos and Jean Dubos Rutgers University Press, 1987 This influential work challenges the conventional view of tuberculosis as a medical...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's lithographic works offer a unique window into the artistic and cultural landscape of fin-de-siècle Paris. This book explores the innovative approach to poster art that...

Fertility and Other Stories by Vsevolod Vi︠a︡cheslavovich Ivanov is a collection of short stories that reflect the author's experiences in Siberia and Central Asia during the Revolution and Civil War...

Edgar Allan Poe's Science Fiction Collection explores the intersection of horror and science in 16 thought-provoking stories. Spanning themes such as galvanism, time travel, and the resurrection of...

The Olympic Games have become a global celebration of exceptional athletics, gilded with corporate cash. In this provocative study, Jules Boykoff argues that the Games have evolved into a massive...

Emma Carpenter's life is one of solitude, with only her golden retriever Laika for company. She spends her days house-sitting a beachfront home on the rainy Washington coast, with occasional...

Jules Michelet's study of medieval superstition is a fascinating and thought-provoking work that explores the darker aspects of European society during the Middle Ages. This reprinted edition brings...

Zen practice can be a powerful tool for personal transformation, but it requires more than just meditation and study. In this book, Jules Shuzen Harris argues that contemporary American Buddhists...

Thirteen-year-old Max Tilt has stumbled upon an unfinished manuscript that could change his life forever. His great-great-great-grandfather Jules Verne's lost work, The Lost Treasures, holds the key...

Mythspace: Ignition is a graphic novel collection that reimagines traditional Filipino folklore as inspired by actual alien civilizations. The six stories explore a rich universe of monsters and...

Arabic Geometrical Pattern and Design by Jules Bourgoin is a comprehensive collection of Islamic art and design. This revised edition features 190 examples of intricate geometric patterns, including...

The History of Science Fiction A Graphic Novel Adventure takes you on a journey through time and space, tracing the progress of the science fiction genre from its origins to its respected status...

A laugh-out-loud train journey across Europe with a travel writer who should know better. Inspired by his budget InterRail trips of youth, Jules Brown embarked on an ambitious 9-city, 9-country...

The Bonnot Gang: A Story of Anarchist Illegality In 1911 Paris, a city of turmoil and revolution, a group of young anarchists came together to challenge the status quo. Led by Octave Garnier and...

The Walls We Build by Jules Hayes A poignant and complex tale of friendship and secrets set against the backdrop of World War II. When Florence writes to her grandson Richard, hinting at a dark past,...

The Helmholtz Curves: Tracing Lost Time Reconstructing the phenomenon of 'lost time', this book explores the work of two 19th-century thinkers, Hermann von Helmholtz and Marcel Proust. The author...

An absorbing exploration of life, loss, and love, The End of Loneliness is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power of chance to...

Samantha Elliot's life is turned upside down when she becomes the victim of a terror attack in London. She longs to know her rescuer's identity, but for his safety, he remains anonymous. As their...

The Vermilion Book of Occult Fiction brings together eighteen tales from the French occult revival of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This collection features key figures such as Jules...

African Art Reframed: Reflections and Dialogues on Museum Culture By Bennetta Jules-Rosette and J.R. Osborn University of Illinois Press, 2020 This book explores the changing way African art is...

La isla misteriosa es una novela de aventuras escrita por Jules Verne.En 1874, cinco hombres logran escapar del asedio de Richmond en un globo aerostático que finalmente se estrella en una isla...

Vincenzo Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi is paired with Georges Bizet's Carmen, Gaetano Donizetti's Anna Bolena and more in this comprehensive mezzo-soprano opera anthology. The collection...

Queer: A Graphic History explores the complex and often disputed histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action. Dr. Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele present a unique and engaging portrait...

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne is a thrilling tale of adventure and transformation. When Fogg joins forces with an irrepressible Frenchman, Passepartout, and a ravishing Indian...

Sebastian St. Cyr investigates the mysterious life and death of a nobleman convicted of murder in this enthralling historical mystery. In June 1814, London is abuzz with the royal families gathered...

Etidorhpa, first published in 1895, is an extraordinary adventure about a mysterious manuscript and its author's journey into the unknown. A man discovers the secrets of an occult organization, is...

The Ballad of the Anarchist Bandits: A Crime Spree that Gripped Belle Epoque Paris In 1911-1912, a wave of violent crime swept through Paris, leaving citizens terrified and police baffled. The Bonnot...

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a prophetic adventure novel that explores the human impulse to discover the world's hidden regions. Written by French novelist Jules Verne, this 1870 tale...

Dramatic Techniques for Creative Writers is a practical guide to powerful dramatic concepts used by playwrights and screenwriters. Discover how to transform your understanding of space, time,...

20,000 Leagues Remembered is an homage to Jules Verne's enduring classic, featuring 16 short stories inspired by his iconic submarine sensation. This collection takes readers on a wild adventure...

Bye Bye Germs Be a Handwashing Superhero is an entertaining and educational book that teaches children how to become handwashing superheroes. Dr Katie Laird, a microbiologist, and Professor Sarah...

Jules Renard's Journal 1887-1910 is a unique and captivating work that defies easy categorization. As a mayor and poet, Renard navigated the complexities of rural life and urban sophistication with...

The Nautilus Legacy by Lewis Crow A young man's world is turned upside down when he discovers his father was none other than the infamous Captain Nemo. This memoir recounts his life after a tragic...

Max Tilt: Enter the Core is the final installment in Peter Lerangis' thrilling adventure series. After discovering his great-great-great-grandfather Jules Verne's unfinished manuscript, Max and his...

The Who, What, Why of Zoology is an exciting introduction to the fascinating field of zoology. This fun and fact-packed book explores the animal kingdom, from the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys,...

The journals of the Goncourt brothers offer a unique glimpse into 19th-century French life and culture. Written in a rich and varied style, these personal records are as much a chronicle of an era as...

Around the World in Eighty Days and Five Weeks in a Balloon is a collection of two of Jules Verne's most enduring tales. Written by the renowned author in the late 19th century, these stories...

Sexuality: A Graphic Guide by Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often misunderstood world of sex and sexuality. With compassion, humour, and...

Discover over 275 fascinating species in this comprehensive introduction to animals. Jules Howard has carefully selected more than 275 species for this illustrated encyclopedia, which brings together...

The Olympics have a complex and often contentious history. Jules Boykoff's Power Games offers a critical examination of the modern Olympic Games, tracing their development from the 19th century to...

From Italy with Love by Jules Wake is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and romance that will keep you turning the pages. When Laurie inherits a vintage Ferrari from her eccentric uncle, she's...

Nellie Bly's record-breaking journey around the world in 72 days has become an iconic feat of endurance and determination. In 1890, she set out alone to beat Jules Verne's fictional record, covering...

This engaging picture book helps children build their vocabulary and literacy skills as they learn about animals from around the world. With over 1000 words to discover, it's packed with fascinating...

Lord of the Empty Isles: One Curse. Two Sworn Enemies. Thousands of Lives in the BalanceIn this gripping adult science-fiction novel, Jules Arbeaux weaves a tale of found family and queer-platonic...

Language, Truth and Logic by Alfred Jules Ayer is a seminal work that has helped shape modern thought. First published in 1936, this influential book presents the Logical Positivism movement, which...

Ruth Reichl's latest novel is a beautifully written exploration of food, life, love, and loss. When Stella St. Vincent receives a mysterious note and a one-way plane ticket to Paris, she is forced to...

The Kind by Jule Owen In 2472, the British Isles have been transformed into a desert archipelago. Those living outside the high-tech walled cities are known as the Non-Grata, forced to survive on...

A place for horse-people exists in rural Florida, where gleaming horses graze and majestic live oaks stretch over an old white cottage. This is Briar Hill Farm, a community that feels like a lifetime...

When a luxury cruise ship catches fire and sinks during its maiden voyage, marine explorer Dirk Pitt is racing against time to rescue those in danger. His efforts are soon overshadowed by a...

Hardcover, 304 pages, published 30/09/2014 In the decaying city of Victory, Missouri, a series of gruesome murders shakes the already fragile police force. Detective Jules Bettinger is tasked with...

Ray Castle's Moon Juice Stomper: A Novel is set in Goa from 1987 to 1996, a time when cultural exiles and outcasts converged on the Arabian Sea. This story weaves together music, politics, intrigue,...