363 results for 'Specter, Francesca'

One-Eyed Willie is back, but this time as a young teenager who teams up with his 16th-century friends on a thrilling adventure on the high seas. They find themselves on a pirate ship, bound for a...

The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire is a striking evocation of life's pressures and the secrets we keep. A deep-sea welder on an oil rig, Jack faces his own personal demons as he prepares for...

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...

Almond Blossoms and Beyond is a poignant collection of poetry by Mahmoud Darwish, one of the most important Palestinian contemporary poets. This is the first English translation of recent poetry by...

A new team of Power Rangers arrives in an unexpected bid to save the world. Drakkon's greatest foe faces a desperate threat from Mistress Vile, who plans to bring her nemesis into our world. But this...

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...

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...

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...

Wilfred Avery and the Unpredictable Image by Francesca Ramsay is a monograph that delves into the life and work of the painter and collagist Wilfred Avery. Avery's career was marked by an intense...

Creating Your Vintage Hallowe'en celebrates the folklore and traditions surrounding this unique holiday. This book delves into how folk used to celebrate with dressing up, fortune-telling games,...

Unseen Forces by Manly P. Hall is a treatise on the denizens of the invisible worlds and the individual's connection with them. This pamphlet explores the realms of Gnomes, Undines, Salamanders,...

The 1920s in America was a complex and contentious decade. Historian David J. Goldberg presents a new perspective on this period, integrating social and political history to provide a nuanced account...

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden is a chilling ghost story about a girl named Beth and two brothers who loved her. A sinister specter known as "the smiling man" grants wishes, but at a terrible cost...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged Vol. 5 brings together two formidable villains in a desperate bid to save the multiverse. As Dark Specter's power grows, former friends are forced to...

In 1867 Manchester, two men are driven by their pasts to seek justice in a city on the brink of chaos. Stephen Doyle, an Irish-American veteran of the Civil War, has come to England with a singular...

Cleopatra's Shadows by Emily Holleman is a gripping historical fiction novel that reimagines Cleopatra's rise to power through the eyes of her forgotten younger sister, Arsinoe. In this epic tale,...

Ghosts and specters have long fascinated our culture. But why is this obsession with the supernatural so prevalent today? Merlin Coverley's Hauntology explores the history behind our fascination with...

A mysterious former Sith wanders the galaxy in this stunning Star Wars tale. Inspired by the world of The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated anthology, an original novel explores the...

A collection of tales that challenge the notion of sanctuary, Holy Ghosts brings together uncanny stories from the British Library's archives. Published between 1855 and 1935, these stories feature...

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 Cartel 6: The Demise by Ashley & JaQuavis In the city of Las Vegas, where obscene wealth and corrupt deals reign, the stakes are high and the rules are hard to manipulate. The Cartel's plan to...

The fourth volume in Joe Hill's Eisner Award-winning series is a gripping collection of dark fantasy and suspense. Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom follows the story of Lucas Caravaggio, alias Zack...

Sarah Richards' life is one of routine and order, but when she begins to see a ghostly figure waving to her from afar, her world starts to unravel. As the visions intensify, Sarah becomes...

Heavyweight: A Family Story of the Holocaust, Empire, and Memory by Solomon J. Brager explores how inherited trauma, family history, and our understanding of identity are intertwined. Growing up with...

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 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged Vol. 4 brings together an epic battle for the future of the Power Rangers universe. With Mistress Vile's victory and the Dark Specter's infection...

Francisco Goldman's Monkey Boy is a powerful and moving novel about identity, family, and love. The story follows an American writer who flees to New York City after a threat, only to be drawn back...

Spf 666: Gótico Provençal Tropical Gothic Worldwide explores the darker mythologies of Provence, France, a region at the crossroads of colonial history and cultural reinvention. This critical...

Checks in the Balance: A New Theory of Separation of Powers The specter of unbridled executive power looms large in the American political imagination. Can checks and balances truly constrain...

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...

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...

In a world ravaged by the relentless march of nature, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. The few remaining humans are beset on all sides by the very forces that once sustained them. The...

The second epic fantasy in John Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen series follows the tumultuous Banished Lands as war rages across the realm. High King Nathair leads his holy crusade, backed by Queen...

In 1936, the seaside village of Split on the Adriatic coast is bustling with tourists and Jewish émigrés seeking refuge from persecution. But as war in Europe looms, the village becomes a hub for...

Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism - New Edition by Sheldon S. Wolin Sheldon Wolin's thought-provoking analysis explores the possibility that...

Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate: The Birth of Organized Crime in America The origins of organized crime in America are often shrouded in mystery. However, it was in the early 20th century that the...

The ubiquity of digital media in our lives is particularly evident when it comes to representing, sharing, and remembering loss. Digital specters can be found in various forms of social, online, and...

Casanova's Chinese Restaurant is a quintessential novel of English literature, offering a profound insight into the human experience. Anthony Powell's masterful storytelling weaves together the...

Tiya Miles explores the phenomenon of "ghost tours" that have become a staple of Southern tourism. These tours often rely on stories of enslaved black specters, but who are these ghosts? Miles...

Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has been a source of spine-tingling fear since its publication in 1820. The story revolves around a late night journey through the fog, where the...

Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition is a fully illustrated supernatural encyclopedia that delves into the world of paranormal phenomena. First introduced in the original Ghostbusters...

Energy A Human History by Richard Rhodes A meticulously researched exploration of energy transitions over time and an examination of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging...

A Moonlit Path of Madness by Catherine McCarthy is set against the eerie backdrop of early 20th-century Wales. When Grace inherits an antique clock and a seaside house, she's drawn into a world of...

Steve Aylett's latest collection, Smithereens, is a showcase for his unique brand of science fiction and humor. This 19-story anthology features a diverse range of tales, from the prophetic 'Download...

Islamism: A Complex and Contested Concept The term Islamism is often used to describe Muslim reform movements, but its meaning can be ambiguous. This book explores what it means to use this term in...

This chilling collection of true-life tales covers the whole of the Black Country, from Brierley Hill to Walsall and beyond. Compiled by Philip Solomon, Wolverhampton Express & Star's own psychic...

Twelve years ago, my mother vanished without warning. She left me and my twin brother with nothing but a trail of unanswered questions. But when a vampire appeared at our doorstep, demanding I track...

Emma Andrews' life was forever changed by her mother's madness. Twenty-five years later, she begins to see specters at Dulwich Manor, where a mysterious plague has taken hold. Her family fears fate...

Keira's life as Blighty Graveyard's groundskeeper is quiet and peaceful, but her mysterious past refuses to stay buried. When an old acquaintance invites her to dinner at his crumbling ancestral...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged Vol. 2 delves into the past to uncover new secrets about Zedd, Zordon, and Rita Repulsa. As the Rangers debate their priorities and face the fate of their...

Grave-robbing has been a part of human history for centuries. But what kind of person would engage in such an act? For Joey Crouch, a straight-A student living with his single mother in Chicago, life...

Apocalyptic military fiction with a powerful message. In this gripping novel, Iran's nuclear threat hangs over Israel like a specter. The country's leader is hospitalized, and its military is on high...

The Green River Killer: A Story of Terror and Investigation In 1982, a young woman's body was discovered floating near the Green River in Washington, marking the beginning of a devastating series of...

Eleven-year-old Ollie finds solace in books after a tragic loss, but when she discovers a chilling ghost story, she begins to wonder if the sinister specter, known as the smiling man, might be real...

Delia's Shadow by Jaime Lee Moyer is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. Delia Martin appears to lead an idyllic life, but beneath her...

Visitation explores how Black feminist avant-garde filmmakers use historical archives to visualize and reckon with violence suffered by Black women in the United States. By examining the work of Kara...

Gray Love Stories About Dating and New Relationships After 60 by Nan Bauer-Maglin and Daniel E. Hood explores the complexities of love and relationships in later life. This collection of stories...

A collectable boxed set of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is suited to readers and newcomers alike. This modern fantasy series has captivated readers for over twenty years with its...

A Secondhand Life by Pamela Crane is a dark thriller about the monsters that hide in plain sight. A string of murdered girls has left a trail of death, and an innocent man sits behind bars. But a...

The King of Warsaw by Szczepan Twardoch is set against the backdrop of 1937 Poland, a city teetering on the brink of chaos. Jakub Szapiro's dual life as a respected boxing hero and enforcer for a...