381 results for 'Ramsay, Francesca'

The Prime Minister's Affair by Andrew Williams is a gripping historical thriller based on real events. In 1929, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald, is blackmailed by a former...

Dark Days at the Beach Hotel by Francesca Capaldi is a captivating saga set against the backdrop of World War One. When Helen Bygrove takes charge of the hotel, she and her team work tirelessly to...

Connecting to Our Ancestral Past is a transformative journey that explores one's history and powerful events of the past to understand and resolve problems of the present. Francesca Mason Boring...

Jennet Mallow's life is a canvas of contradictions - artist, wife, mother, and daughter. Born in 1924, she grew up with a disillusioned mother and a father haunted by memories of war. As Jennet...

The Doctor's Communication Handbook by Peter Tate and Francesca Frame is a comprehensive guide to improving patient communication skills for doctors. First published in 1994, this updated eighth...

Robert Storr Interviews on Art brings together over 60 fully illustrated discussions with some of the most renowned names in the art world. Conducted between 1981 and 2016, these interviews showcase...

Things I'll Never Say by Cassandra Newbould is a powerful and deeply personal coming-of-age story about teen mental health and navigating grief. Ten years ago, Casey Jones Caruso lost her twin...

Ways of Belonging: Undocumented Youth in the Shadow of Illegality by Francesca Meloni explores the experiences of young people living without documentation in Canada. Despite being excluded from K-12...

Bite Your Tongue by Francesca Rendle-Short is a poignant and thought-provoking memoir that explores the complexities of family relationships and the power of storytelling. Set against the backdrop of...

The Hiltons is a sweeping saga of an iconic American family's success and excess. Conrad Hilton's visionary ideas transformed the luxury hotel industry, but his personal life was marked by emotional...

The Map of Bones is the second book in Francesca Haig's critically acclaimed trilogy. In this post-apocalyptic world, four hundred years after a nuclear fire devastated the Earth, society has...

Lawrence Dallaglio's story is one of triumph and tragedy. As a Premiership, World Cup and Grand Slam winner, he embodies the charisma and colour of English rugby's greatest era. But his life off the...

The Spiral of Life: An Old Gods Story by Francesca McMahon is a young adult fantasy novel inspired by Celtic folklore. Eilean MacAlistair's life is in turmoil as she struggles to cope with her past...

Thorstein Veblen Economics for an Age of Crises by Erik S. Reinert and Francesca L. Viano offers a comprehensive assessment of the life and influence of one of the most celebrated economists of our...

Vendetta: The Mafia, Judge Falcone, and the Quest for Justice by John Follain On May 23, 2012, a devastating attack shook Italy, claiming the lives of Judge Paolo Borsellino and his wife Francesca,...

Bohuslav Martinu's symphonic style is the subject of this comprehensive assessment, tracing the evolution of his musical language and including detailed analyses of all six symphonies.The book...

Catherine da Costa's life hangs in the balance, and with it, the future of her family's legacy. As she faces mortality, she realizes that her granddaughters, Suzanne and Francesca, are more concerned...

Rice Global Networks and New Histories by Francesca Bray, Peter A. Coclanis, Edda L. Fields-Black, Dagmar Schäfer is a groundbreaking study that redefines our understanding of the history of rice and...

Set against the backdrop of a summer on the Isle of Skye, Virginia Woolf's masterpiece explores the complexities of family relationships and personal identity. As the Ramsay family and their guests...

Early and First Generation Green Diesels in Photographs by Brian J. Dickson This collection brings together four decades of photography documenting the development of early green diesel locomotives...

Jacques Cartier's Voyages offer a unique glimpse into the early European exploration of northeastern North America and its indigenous peoples. Written by Jacques Cartier and edited by Henry Percival...

The Pursuit of History Rangers FC (1992-98) by Martyn Ramsay In the summer of 1992, a fan's letter to a club fanzine expressed disappointment with the team's European performance, but optimism about...

The House of Hidden Secrets by C. E. Rose is a disturbing and eerie thriller that will send shivers down your spine. When Serena Green takes up residence as housekeeper at Ramsay Hall, an ancient...

The Good Barrister by Diane Coia-Ramsay is a romance novel set in Scotland in 1910. When Sophie Sullivan, a shopkeeper's daughter, rescues Miss Euphemia Cochrane from embarrassment at a Glasgow tea...

Wheels of Peril by Emily Organ is a mystery novel that follows the investigation into a fatal accident involving Mrs Mildred Cobnut. Inspector Mappin is tasked with solving the case, but the arrival...

Jihadi Culture on the World Wide Web by Gilbert Ramsay explores how "jihadi" content is consumed and constructed online. The author examines Arabic and English primary sources to understand the...

The Devil Stone by Caro Ramsay is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark underbelly of a small Highland village. A brutal murder takes place, and the only item stolen is an heirloom with a...

Understanding Feedback: A Critical Exploration for Teacher Educators by Caroline Elbra-Ramsay provides a nuanced understanding of feedback in education. In this critical text, the author explores the...

Blind Alley by Danielle Ramsay is a gripping murder mystery that follows DI Jack Brady as he investigates a series of brutal attacks in Whitley Bay. A serial rapist is terrorising the streets,...

Geoffrey Bell's Hesitant Comrades is a groundbreaking history that sheds new light on the complex relationship between the British working class and the Irish national revolution of 1916-21.The book...

HBR's 10 key reads on Lifelong Learning is a collection of articles by experts in the field to help you keep your skills fresh and relevant, support continuous improvement on your team, and prepare...

Surrealist Ghostliness by Katharine Conley explores the intersection of surrealism and ghostliness, tracing the movement's roots in history and its unique paradigm. Conley reveals how the experience...

The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig is set in a post-apocalyptic world four hundred years after a nuclear fire devastated the Earth. In this harsh new society, people are born with a twin, one an Alpha...

When You Were Me by Robert Rodi is a humorous and insightful exploration of gay archetypes. At its core, it's a story about two men who can't help but regret their life choices - one for not taking...

Writing for Science Students by Jennifer Boyle and Scott Ramsay is a comprehensive guide to help students develop effective writing skills in scientific disciplines. This book covers the key stages...

Literary Feasts brings together recipes and essays that explore the significance of food in literature. Each featured meal is accompanied by an authentic recipe, allowing readers to recreate them at...

Louis-Léopold Boilly's innovative paintings captured the essence of turbulent 19th-century France. This volume brings together two dozen previously unpublished works by the artist, showcasing his...

Architecture: Elements, Materials, Form (Princeton Field Guides to Art) by Francesca Prina is a comprehensive visual guide to the fundamental components of architecture. Spanning over 2,000 years of...

Architecture and the Novel under the Italian Fascist Regime by Francesca Billiani and Laura Pennacchietti explores the relationship between the novel and architecture during the Fascist period in...

In 1920s London's Mecklenburgh Square, a group of five remarkable women came together to forge their own paths. H.D., Dorothy L. Sayers, Jane Harrison, Eileen Power and Virginia Woolf formed a...

Italy, 1937. In a tiny village in rural Lombardy, Graziella Ponti is born into a loving family. Though they are not rich and life is full of challenges, they are content and safe, surrounded by the...

Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter by Francesca Simon is a humorous collection of four stories about a mischievous young boy's adventures. In these tales, Horrid Henry gets into all sorts of...

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia is a heartwarming story about the power of art and friendship. Eliza Mirk's anonymous online persona, LadyConstellation, has gained millions of followers,...

Transmogrify! brings together fourteen fantastical tales of trans magic, celebrating the diversity and creativity of trans experiences. This anthology is a significant addition to fantasy literature,...

Heartbreak in the Valleys by Francesca Capaldi is set against the backdrop of life in a Welsh mining village during World War I. For young housemaid Anwen Rhys, the hardships of her daily routine are...

Simone de Beauvoir's concept of ambiguity has had a lasting impact on philosophy and continues to influence contemporary debates. In "Ambiguous Cinema", Kelli Fuery explores how this idea relates to...

Dark Matter: An Insider's View of Independent Filmmaking in the 21st Century by Michael Winterbottom. In this insightful book, award-winning director Michael Winterbottom shares his unique...

The Labour Party's perpetual internal divisions have been a source of enduring concern for its supporters. A party torn apart by infighting is unable to present a united front, making it difficult to...

The Really Quite Good British Cookbook brings together 100 beloved recipes from Britain's top chefs, cooks, bakers, and local heroes. From Nigella Lawson's Chocolate Guinness Cake to Jamie Oliver's...

The Dragon in the Sea by Frank Herbert In the depths of an endless war, oil has become the ultimate prize. Nuclear-powered submarines brave enemy waters to tap into hidden reserves beneath the East's...

Create your own stylish home decor using polymer and air-dry clay. With these easy-to-use clays, you can make a wide range of beautiful items without needing a pottery studio. Francesca Stone shares...

Stronger than Death: Hart Crane's Last Year in Mexico by Francesca Bratton is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of grief, mental health, and the enduring power of poetry. In this powerful...

The Loft Generation: From the de Koonings to Twombly; Portraits and Sketches, 1942-2011 by Edith Schloss is a memoir that offers an invaluable account of the mid-twentieth-century New York School of...

A New Start at the Beach Hotel by Francesca Capaldi In the summer of 1914, Edie Moore flees her comfortable life as a governess to find a fresh start. She takes a job as a chambermaid at the...

Driven by Fate by Tessa Bailey In this sensual category romance, Francesca "Frankie" De Luca's life is defined by one rule: pay her debts. When she steps into Serve, a Manhattan club catering to...

On Curating: Interviews with Ten International Curators by Carolee Thea explores the intellectual convictions and personal visions that shape the most prestigious exhibitions in the world today...

Adam and Rachel are finally getting married. Childhood sweethearts whose lives have been intertwined for years, their wedding is set to be the event of the year. However, just as everything seems in...

Horrid Henry's Monster Movie by Francesca Simon is a collection of four new stories that showcase the mischievous antics of its titular character. In one tale, Horrid Henry makes his own scary movie,...

Butter Honey Pig Bread A Novel by Francesca Ekwuyasi tells the interconnected stories of three Nigerian women, bound together by trauma, love and the search for identity. Kambirinachi's decision to...

Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions by Francesca T. Royster In this groundbreaking work, Black country music is reimagined as a site of creativity and innovation, rather than a genre...

Discover Liotard and the Lavergne Family Breakfast by Francesca Whitlum-Cooper and Iris Moon is a beautifully illustrated study that explores one of Jean-Etienne Liotard's most famous pastel works,...

The Seastone by Francesca Tyer Months have passed since James Fynch returned to his world, but the memories of his extraordinary adventure linger. As he turns the dials of the gold clock, he finds...

Francesca Zappia's Katzenjammer is an eerie and savage novel that combines elements of American Horror Story and Kafka's The Metamorphosis. In this dark and suspenseful tale, Cat searches for a way...

The Suffering of Strangers by Caro Ramsay is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the darkest corners of human nature. A six-week-old baby has been swapped with another, and Detective...

Shadow Man by Margaret Kirk is a gripping Scottish crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. When Morven Murray, a popular TV presenter, is found murdered just before her...

The Regenerators, 2nd Edition By Ramsay Cook In late nineteenth-century Canada, a crisis of faith emerged among Protestant communities. As traditional religious beliefs were challenged by new...

April Harvey's life is turned upside down when her father dies in the Blitz. With no family left to turn to, she sets out to find the one person who can provide her with a sense of belonging - her...

Sandakan A Conspiracy of Silence by Lynette Ramsay Silver is a harrowing account of the lives and ultimate fate of the prisoners of war held at Sandakan POW camp in British North Borneo during World...

Debbie Mason's Driftwood Cove brings together two heartwarming stories in one novel. In this charming New England town, true love deserves a second chance.FBI agent Michael Gallagher returns to his...

The Attlee Government of 1945: A Turning Point in Labour Power. In 2024, the centenary of the first Labour government under Ramsay MacDonald marks an important milestone in British history. Professor...

Lily Briscoe's life has been marked by art and activism. As a suffragette and nurse during World War I, she found her voice in the midst of chaos. Now, with a painting displayed at the Royal Academy,...

The Promise and Peril of Credit: A Forgotten Legend about Jews and Finance In the West's centuries-long struggle to define private finance in society and politics, a persistent legend emerged that...

The Ladies of Londonderry: Women and Political Patronage By Diane Urquhart Bloomsbury Academic, 2020 For over one hundred and fifty years, the Marchionesses of Londonderry have played a significant...

A stimulating anthology of 14 futuristic L.A. fables explores the city's unique blend of natural disasters, artifice, wealth and poverty. Denise Hamilton has brought together fourteen stories,...

The Summer She Vanished is a heart-pounding crime thriller that explores the dark secrets and tangled web of lies in a small town. In 1972, two tragic events shook the community: Sister Francesca...

Trouble in the Valleys by Francesca Capaldi is a heart-warming and emotional wartime saga that explores the challenges faced by women during a time of great change. Spring 1919, amidst the Welsh...

Flint Carson's heart has been broken only once, but it still hurts. Country music star Tansey Sands' hit song about their past relationship is a painful reminder of what could never be. When a...

A History of Liverpool by Ramsay Muir is a comprehensive account of the city's development from its humble beginnings to its rise as a great international trading port. By focusing on key periods and...

Ada Salter: A Pioneer of Ethical Socialism Graham Taylor sheds new light on the remarkable life and work of Ada Salter, a pioneering figure in the socialist politics of the early twentieth century...

Avelina Ramsay feels trapped by her own beauty, longing for something more than just physical charm. Desperate for connection and purpose, she leaves home to stay with her childhood friend Jennie...

A century ago, a Labour government took power for the first time, marking a significant shift in British politics. The story of this groundbreaking administration is told through the eyes of its key...