388 results for 'PretorPinney, Gavin'

Who Discovered America? The Untold History of the Peopling of the Americas by Gavin Menzies and Ian Hudson challenges our understanding of how the American continents were settled. This book offers...

The Last Testament of Crighton Smythe by Gavin Gardiner is a gripping novella that delves into the darker corners of human psychology. Crighton Smythe, a social outcast, possesses a unique ability to...

Charlie Harris's life is already complicated enough, but when his old nemesis from library school turns up dead at the annual meeting of the Southern Academic Libraries Association, he finds himself...

Lady Preshea Villentia, known as the Mourning Star, is a woman with a reputation for being deadly. Her employers have marked four husbands for death, and she looks fabulous in black. At a Victorian...

When an escaped serial killer sets his sights on Nikki Sullivan, the only witness to his past crimes, Special Agent Gavin Lynley is determined to intervene. But as they navigate their growing...

The Memorial to the Missing of the Somme by Gavin Stamp is a study of Edwin Lutyens' iconic structure, which commemorates the war dead and bears the names of 73,000 soldiers whose bodies were never...

The Ukulele Handbook by Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Tom Hodgkinson is an illustrated guide to the history and practicalities of playing this popular instrument. The book delves into the ukulele's rich...

Night, Rain, and Neon: A New Cyberpunk Anthology by Ian McDonald is a tribute to William Gibson's groundbreaking novel Neuromancer. This anthology brings together new stories from some of the most...

The Malt Whisky Companion is a comprehensive guide to the world of malt whiskies. First published in 1989, this book has been updated to include the latest significant bottlings, making it an...

An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture by Gavin Blair explores the complex and fascinating world of the samurai. This visually rich...

Religious Studies Unit 1 - Religion and Philosophical Themes by Gavin Craigen and Joy White is a comprehensive revision guide designed to support students in achieving success in their WJEC GCSE...

User Experience Design: A Practical Introduction by Gavin Allanwood and Peter Beare is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of user-centered design. This second...

Revise Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin with confidence using this GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature revision guide from Collins. This text guide provides a comprehensive overview of the set text, including...

Dynamics and Relativity by Jeffrey Forshaw and Gavin Smith is an introductory text that focuses on the physical principles behind classical mechanics and relativity. The book assumes little prior...

Horror queen Danielle Vega reveals the sinister mystery behind Brooklyn's descent into evil in this terrifying prequel. When a helpless girl calls a teen helpline, whispering that someone is hurting...

American Lonesome: The Work of Bruce Springsteen explores the enduring legacy of one of America's most beloved musicians. From his formative environment to his outsider psychology, Gavin...

Revolutionary Europe: Politics, Community and Culture in Transnational Context, 1775-1922 by Gavin Murray-Miller is an original examination of radical political movements during Europe's long 19th...

Gavin MacLeod's remarkable journey spans over six decades, from his early days as a character actor to his iconic role as Captain Stubing in The Love Boat. In this memoir, he shares stories of his...

The Luddites were right about why you hate your job. In 19th century England, textile workers responded to new technologies by smashing them up. This act of resistance has been dismissed as...

The Mallaig Link by Caro Ayre is a gripping mystery that follows D I Gavin McKay as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of secrets and lies. A cryptic tip-off about a mysterious house near Mallaig...

The Bastard Legion: Friendly Fire Book 2 by Gavin G. Smith is a high-octane science fiction adventure that combines action and thrills with a unique twist. In this sequel to Friendly Fire, the...

Chasing Manhattan: A Novel by John Gray In this gripping novel, Chase Harrington finds herself at the centre of a new mystery surrounding Briarcliff Manor and its enigmatic owner, Sebastian Winthrop...

Econophonia: Music, Value, and Forms of Life by Gavin Steingo and Jairo Moreno explores the complex relationships between sound, music, and value. By challenging traditional notions of intrinsic...

Death at a Shetland Festival is a gripping mystery that takes place at a renowned folk music festival on the Shetland Islands. International folk legend Fintan Foley is found stabbed backstage, and...

AQA GCSE Computer Science 2E by George Rouse, Lorne Pearcey and Gavin Craddock is a comprehensive textbook designed to guide students through the updated AQA GCSE Computer Science specification...

Vlad the Impaler, a figure of both fascination and horror, has left an indelible mark on history. A complex and multifaceted individual, his legacy is marked by brutal atrocities and yet, also by a...

The Lions: When the Going Gets Tough Behind the scenes by Ian McGeechan In this unique and fascinating book, Sir Ian McGeechan shares his coaching notes to provide insight into what it means to be a...

The Execution, Life and Times of Patrick O'Donnell: A Man of Extraordinary Life. Patrick O'Donnell's story is one of mystery and intrigue. While history records his execution in 1883 for murder, it...

Suicide is a devastating act that challenges our understanding of what it means to live. In "Contemplating Suicide: The Language and Ethics of Self-harm", Gavin Fairbairn offers a fresh perspective...

Chet Baker's life was a study in contrasts - beauty and menace, innocence and destruction. From his emergence as a young jazz musician in the 1950s to his tragic death in Amsterdam in 1988, Baker's...

Gavin Francis's Intensive Care offers a deeply personal account of nine months spent caring for a society in crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. As a GP working in both urban and rural...

Change is an inherent part of being human. From puberty to menopause, and from growth to decay, our bodies undergo constant transformations. Some changes are unavoidable, while others are unique to...

Ammianus Marcellinus: A Historian's Subtle Art Gavin Kelly explores the literary qualities of Ammianus Marcellinus, one of the most important sources for the history of the fourth century AD. This...

Buried in a Shetland Tomb is the second book in Marsali Taylor's gripping Shetland Sailing Mysteries series. When a visiting couple goes missing from the Shetland oil capital of Brae, sailing skipper...

Help students achieve top grades in the WJEC GCSE English Language exam with this comprehensive workbook. Written by experienced examiner and teacher Keith Brindle and Gavin Browning, it provides...

The Neolithic of Mainland Scotland by Kenneth Brophy, Ian Ralston and Gavin MacGregor offers a fresh perspective on life in Scotland between 4000 and 2000 BC. This collection brings together leading...

Buried Angels is a gripping crime fiction novel that follows Detective Lottie Parker as she investigates a series of gruesome discoveries. When Faye Baker's body is found, Lottie must unravel the...

The human body remains an uncharted territory for many of us. In "Adventures in Human Being", Gavin Francis takes readers on a journey through health and illness, exploring the intricacies of the...

Downhill from Here: Running from John O'Groats to Land's End is a personal and inspiring account of one man's journey. As he approaches middle age, Gavin Boyter finds himself wondering what his life...

Passenger Trains in the North of England features over 270 black and white pictures showcasing the region's railway heritage. Spanning 65 years from 1957 to the present day, the book takes readers on...

The Red Years Theory, Politics, and Aesthetics in the Japanese '68 by Gavin Walker In 1968, Japan witnessed a pivotal moment in its history, as a new anti-colonial and anti-capitalist politics...

Game Changers: Encountering God and Changing the World by Gavin Calver and Anne Calver. This book explores how the Church can be a force for change in the world. Drawing on the story of Moses, it...

Toward a Secret Sky by Heather Maclean is an intelligent adventure-quest crossed with a sweeping, forbidden love story. Set against the backdrop of Scotland and London, this fast-paced thriller...

The God Wars are upon us. A world in ruins, leveled homes and devastated bodies stretch as far as the eye can see. For Lissa, it's a reality she's feared for too long. Belen's presence is a beacon of...

The SBS in World War II is a detailed account of Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during the Second World War. Established in 1943, the Special Boat Squadron was a highly trained and...

The latest Bob Skinner mystery from Quintin Jardine. A woman on maternity leave stumbles upon a body on a Scottish beach, sparking an investigation that uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies.As...

Lifting the Veil: A Witches' Guide to Trance-Prophesy, Drawing Down the Moon and Ecstatic Ritual This comprehensive guide fills a gap in available knowledge on trance, prophecy, deity-possession and...

A brutal murder in a deserted car park sets off a chain of events that exposes a sinister world of extreme violence and betrayal. Chief Inspector Gavin Ross is tasked with solving the case, but his...

The collapse of Enron in 2001 was a pivotal moment in American business history. At its peak, the Houston-based energy company boasted revenue of over $100 billion and had diversified into...

Building Social Web Applications: Establishing Community at the Heart of Your Site by Gavin Bell provides practical solutions for creating effective community sites that encourage visitors to...

Dyslexia and Inclusion Classroom Approaches for Assessment, Teaching and Learning by Gavin Reid is a comprehensive guide for teachers looking to effectively support students with dyslexia in...

The Queer Commons by Gavin Butt and Nadja Millner-Larsen explores the concept of the commons in relation to queer communities. This issue forges a connection between the common and the queer,...

K-9 Hunter / Not Without Her Child is a gripping dual-novel that combines elements of mystery, suspense and romance. When danger strikes, two women will risk everything to uncover the truth. Piper...

The future of artificial intelligence depends on its ability to deliver a positive user experience. As AI technologies advance rapidly, it's essential to examine their design from the user's...

Between You and Me Queer Disclosures in the New York Art World, 1948-1963 by Gavin Butt explores how discussions of homosexuality within the art world circulated informally in the decades leading up...

Buddhist-Christian Dual Belonging Affirmations, Objections, Explorations by Gavin D'Costa and Ross Thompson explores the growing phenomenon of individuals identifying as both Buddhist and Christian...

Gavin I. Langmuir's work on antisemitism has earned him an international reputation for its original and stimulating responses to complex questions in historical inquiry. In this book, he addresses...

The Broken Eye: Book 3 of Lightbringer by Brent Weeks As the old gods awaken and satrapies splinter, the Chromeria races to find the only man who might still end a civil war before it engulfs the...

The British & Irish Lions tour presents one of the greatest challenges in sport. Rugby is a game that rewards creative expression, toil, teamwork and a never-say-die attitude. It can be joyful,...

Unlock the secrets of great cooking with Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking. This accessible guide breaks down the science behind delicious food into easy-to-understand concepts, making it...

Christianity and World Religions: Addressing Disputed Questions in Theology of Religions by Gavin D'Costa This book explores Christianity's relationship with other world religions, tackling the...

A Medieval Christmas Novella by Terri Brisbin In the midst of the holiday season, Gavin MacLeod finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman who has arrived at Silloth Keep. As he tries to uncover her...

Kinship: Vol. 2 Place Belonging in a World of Relations by Gavin Van Horn, Robin Wall Kimmerer and John Hausdoerffer explores our deep interconnections with the living world. This lively series...

Black Beauty is a powerful and moving story about life as a horse in Victorian England. Told from the horse's own perspective, it recounts his idyllic colt-hood and experiences with various owners,...

The Fix: How Bankers Lied, Cheated and Colluded to Rig the World's Most Important Number By Liam Vaughan and Gavin Finch In the midst of the financial crisis, a group of traders and brokers from Wall...

The SAS in Occupied France 1: SAS Operations, June to October 1944 by Gavin Mortimer provides a detailed account of one of the most secretive and elite military units of World War II. This first...

A new thriller from Jonathan Moore, author of Simon Mayo's BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice The Poison Artist. Homicide inspector Gavin Cain is summoned to a grave site when he receives a call that...

Ryan Steck's latest thriller, Out for Blood, is set against the unforgiving backdrop of Montana's Big Sky Country. When Gavin Kline's team is ambushed while escorting a high-value prisoner, the...

The Language of Patient Feedback: A Corpus Linguistic Study of Online Health Communication by Paul Baker, Gavin Brookes, Craig Evans and John Bisagno. This book offers a unique insight into the world...

The Wailing Asteroid and the World That Couldn't Be is a double novel that explores two thought-provoking stories. In "The Wailing Asteroid," sci-fi maestro Murray Leinster presents a mysterious...

Ambition: Why It's Good to Want More and How to Get It by Rachel Bridge is a guide to harnessing your aspirations to achieve your lifetime goals. Scientific research and contributions from successful...

Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level. Gavin de Becker, a leading expert on predicting...

The World's Worst: A Guide to the Portsmouth Sinfonia By Christopher M. Reeves and Aaron Walker Soberscove Press, 2020 In 1970, students at Portsmouth College of Art formed an orchestra with a unique...

This insightful guide to achieving power and success reveals the secrets behind the stories told by the world's most successful leaders. Through over thirty years' experience interviewing top...

The Unpassing by Chia-Chia Lin is a powerful debut novel that explores the complexities of family life and the harsh realities of the American dream. In this moving story, a Taiwanese immigrant...

Chet Baker's life has become an American myth, a tale of tragic beauty and untimely demise. This biography delves into the trumpeter's dark journey, drawing on hundreds of interviews and previously...

Island of Dreams: A Personal History of a Remarkable Place is a deeply personal memoir about the search for home. After twenty years of drifting, Dan Boothby was given the chance to settle in a tiny...

Psyche, Science and Society offers a unique exploration of the intersection between Jungian psychology and sociology. Gavin Walker's essays engage with key themes such as race, gender, urban...

Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life is a visual tribute to the legendary performer and star of iconic television series. Spanning over 80 years, this comprehensive...

Samuel L. Jackson: A Life of Cool and Conviction This biography explores the life and career of Samuel L. Jackson, an actor whose embodiment of cool has become iconic in Hollywood. From his early...

Waves are all around us, from the beating of our hearts to the movement of food through our digestive tracts. They're also the transport systems of our bodies, carrying signals across our brains and...

Understanding Money: A Clear Explanation for Everyday Life Money is an integral part of our lives, yet its workings can be complex and difficult to grasp. In recent years, extraordinary financial...

Colonel Mark James Alexander was a highly respected leader in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He commanded three different battalions into combat, leading them with distinction in...

Sing for the Red Dress is a gripping narrative that weaves together a love story and a haunting exploration of the ongoing problem of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. In this powerful tale, Dr...

Understand the underlying laws that govern markets: the law of supply and demand, the law of cause and effect, and the law of effort versus result. However, to succeed in investing and trading,...

A sci-fi anthology chronicling mankind's first steps into interstellar space is presented in this collection of tales pieced together from recovered spacecraft records. Written by Mark Schey and...

Rethinking Difference in Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music Theory and Politics of Ambiguity by Gavin Lee offers a critical examination of the concept of difference in studies of gender and...

Bosasa: A Story of High-Level Corruption and Rampant Pillage The story of Bosasa began 20 years ago within the ANC Women's League, and has since become synonymous with the ANC's 'Heart of Darkness'...