1329 results for 'Thompson, Basil'

The Fighting Emperors of Byzantium A collection of concise biographies of the most capable war leaders who shaped the survival of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1,000 years. The military prowess...

A Murder Is Arranged by Basil Thomson is a gripping mystery novel that follows the investigation into the murder of Margaret Gask at Scudamore Hall. The case takes a complex turn as Richardson, now...

A Different Class of Murder: The Story of Lord Lucan by Laura Thompson explores one of postwar Britain's most notorious murders. In 1974, two women were brutally attacked in their home, and the man...

Blackface by Ayanna Thompson explores the complex and often disturbing history of blackface in performance and everyday life. From its origins in early English stages to its contemporary...

High White Notes: The Rise and Fall of Gonzo JournalismThis critical examination of Hunter S. Thompson's writing explores his development as a literary voice, tracing the connections between his life...

Art Mystery by Mayo Thompson is a humorous and satirical crime noir that delves into the world of modern art and its commodification. A former footballer turned export agent, now specializing in...

Dr. Richard L. Thompson presents a thought-provoking investigation into the nature of consciousness and form, challenging the prevailing theories of physics and biology.The author argues that these...

The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art by Don Thompson. In this thought-provoking exploration, economist and author Don Thompson examines the economics behind the...

Ideologies in the Age of Extremes: A History of Liberalism, Conservatism, Communism and Fascism 1914-1991 by Willie Thompson. This book explores the complex web of political ideologies that shaped...

Jesus College, Oxford, 1881, is a place of privilege and learning. Yet, for one young man, it would prove to be his final resting place. A shocking discovery at the scene of death sets off a chain of...

Screwed by Ronnie Thompson is a candid and unflinching account of life as a prison officer. Thompson's experiences reveal the harsh realities behind bars, from corruption and violence to the...

The Barn: A History of Murder in Mississippi by Wright Thompson. This is a shocking and revelatory account of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, laying bare the long lead-up to the crime and how the...

An Angel on Oxford Street by Geoff Thompson is a humorous and lighthearted tale that explores the complexities of life in London.With its unique blend of wit and insight, this book offers a fresh...

Covered in Ink Tattoos, Women and the Politics of the Body by Beverly Yuen Thompson explores the often-overlooked world of women with tattoos. Through extensive interviews and autoethnography,...

Richard Thompson's life was inextricably linked to the musical awakening of 1967. At just eighteen years old, he co-founded Fairport Convention and helped shape the sound of folk rock. In this...

Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw JournalistSpanning 1968 to 1976, these previously unpublished letters reveal Hunter S. Thompson's remarkable journey as he built his...

The Millionaire Training by Larry Thompson In 1981, a pivotal moment in network marketing history took place at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. A young Vice President of Sales, Larry Thompson,...

Create realistic wildlife with expert needle felting techniques. Cindy-Lou Thompson shares her expertise in this comprehensive guide to creating lifelike animals using needle felting. With...

The Mythic Past: Biblical Archaeology And The Myth Of Israel by Thomas L. Thompson Thomas L. Thompson challenges long-held assumptions about the Jewish people's historical claims to a small area of...

Apocalyptic Dread: American Film at the Turn of the Millennium by Kirsten Moana Thompson explores how fears and anxieties about the future are reflected in recent American cinema. Through close...

Emma Thompson brings her unique perspective to the screen adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, and now readers can experience it in a whole new way. This book combines the complete...

The Tale of Tales by Giambattista Basile is a fantastical cycle of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over 5 days. In this rollicking and bawdy collection, a young princess named Zoza attempts to...

Sherry Carne's life was turned upside down when rogue immortals stormed her store, leaving chaos in their wake. But it was what happened next that would change everything - she discovered one of the...

The Authentic Leader by Neil Thompson offers a fresh perspective on leadership skills, challenging existing approaches and making a case for a human-centred approach. This book highlights the...

What makes a hit a hit? Derek Thompson explores the economics and psychology of why certain things become extraordinarily popular, drawing on ancient history and modern headlines to uncover the...

The Divine CEO: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Ascension This book offers a no-nonsense approach to understanding the hierarchy of spiritual growth. Geoff Thompson shares his expertise, gained from...

Breaking the Glass Armor: Neoformalist Film Analysis by Kristin Thompson This book offers a fresh perspective on film analysis, challenging conventional methods and encouraging critics to approach...

A review of World War II's strategic and tactical decisions is presented in this book by Mark Thompson. Drawing on decision science and game theory, Thompson examines how Allied leaders made mistakes...

The Interfaith Imperative: Religion, Dialogue, and Reality by Ross Thompson explores the limitations of current approaches to interfaith dialogue and proposes a new framework for understanding and...

Laura Thompson's Heiresses is a captivating exploration of the lives of women who inherited vast fortunes, only to struggle with the weight of their wealth. From the lavish parties and high-society...

Greg Thompson's story begins with a childhood encounter that would change his life forever. He shares how he has grown from a child who accepted his unique experiences to an adult openly discussing...

Write, publish and launch your inspirational book with Dave Thompson's system. This comprehensive guide has helped hundreds of authors achieve success.Dave Thompson is a 5-time best-selling author...

Premonitions: Selected Essays on the Culture of Revolt by Andrew Kieran ThompsonThis collection of essays offers an engaged assessment of contemporary radical politics, drawing inspiration from...

The Millionaire Training by Larry Thompson and Taylor Thompson is an audio recording of a pivotal event in the history of network marketing. In 1981, Herbalife's Vice President of Sales, Larry...

This collection of fourteen major essays offers a profound revisioning of conventional psychoanalysis, drawing on over twenty-five years of research to deepen our understanding of the human condition...

No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky: The Liberation of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, 1963-74 by Basil Davidson. This book provides a detailed analysis of the eleven-year struggle against Portuguese...

Discover the Power of Wellness Juices This comprehensive guide to gut-healing juices offers 60+ delicious and nutritious recipes to help you look and feel your best. Packed with powerful antioxidant...

Lark Rise to Candleford A Trilogy by Flora Thompson is a heartwarming portrayal of country life at the close of the 19th century. Based on the author's childhood and youth experiences, this trilogy...

Khazana: A Treasure Trove of Indo-Persian Recipes Inspired by the Mughals Discover the rich culinary heritage of the Indian sub-continent with this inspiring cookbook. Winner of MasterChef 2017,...

Alden Lloyd Thompson explores how Ellen White transformed from fear to joy and shares her story in this thought-provoking biography. Thompson delves into the meaning of inspiration, examines the...

Christian mindfulness offers a unique approach to wellbeing and spiritual growth. Dr Katherine Thompson explores how this practice can be rooted in a Christian worldview, providing exercises to help...

Francis of Assisi: A New Biography by Augustine Thompson is a fresh and authoritative exploration of the life of one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition. This biography sifts through...

Sarah Thompson's second collection of poetry explores feminism, resilience and survival in the modern world. This powerful work offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women today...

Mountain Amnesia explores the intersection of destruction and new beginnings in a world where nature relentlessly works towards its own disappearance. Thompson's poems depict a landscape where decay...

Evolution is often seen as a slow and steady process, but John N. Thompson challenges this view in Relentless Evolution.The author explores why adaptive evolution never ceases and how natural...

Ken Thompson's Notes from a Sceptical Gardener offers a fresh perspective on gardening by tackling the often-overlooked 'grit in the gardening oyster'. In this collection, he explores the science...

John Adams and the Spirit of Liberty by C. Bradley Thompson is a major revisionist study that reevaluates the political thought of America's second president. For over thirty years, Adams's ideas...

Evan Thompson explores the nature of self and consciousness in this thought-provoking work that combines neuroscience research with Indian and Western philosophy.Thompson examines how our sense of...

Guts & Glory: World War II by Ben Thompson is an in-depth guide to one of history's most significant conflicts. This account features legendary commanders, epic battles, and courageous individuals...

Laura Thompson's Heiresses explores the lives of women who inherited vast fortunes and struggled to live with their newfound wealth. From Mary Davies' dowry that gave her family their Mayfair estate,...

The relationship between life and mind has long been a subject of debate among philosophers and scientists. Evan Thompson's Mind in Life explores this question, drawing on a diverse range of sources...

Heather Thompson's personal journey of discovery into the heart of God is one that she shares with you in this practical and insightful book. Struggling to reconcile her outward faith with inner...

Flora Thompson's Lark Rise to Candleford trilogy is a beloved series that explores rural life in Oxfordshire during the late 19th century. This first volume, Lark Rise, tells the story of Laura's...

The Materials and Techniques of Medieval Painting by Daniel Varney Thompson provides an in-depth exploration of 20th-century knowledge on medieval painting. This comprehensive guide covers various...

A Swell-Looking Babe by Jim Thompson is a gripping crime narrative that explores themes of betrayal and the darker aspects of human nature. Dusty, a bellboy at a respectable hotel, finds himself...

Sherpa: The Memoir of Ang Tharkay Ang Tharkay's autobiography offers a unique perspective on the history of Himalayan exploration, drawing on his experiences as a Sherpa guide for some of the most...

Revelation's Geology: A Believing Geoscientist's Investigation of Prophesied Catastrophe & Rescue by Ryan Thompson explores the intersection of geology and biblical prophecy, examining how geological...

Echoes of Contempt: A History of Judeophobia and the Christian ChurchThis thought-provoking account explores two millennia of the complex and often fraught relationship between Christianity and...

The Montgomery Legend by R W Thompson examines the foundations and substance of a widely-held narrative. Published in 1967, this book provides insight into the circumstances surrounding its creation,...

The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson In September 1971, nearly 1,300 prisoners took over the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York to protest years of...

The Grunge Diaries Seattle, 1990-1994 by Dave Thompson This is the story of grunge music's rise to fame in Seattle during the 1990s. As a contributing editor to Alternative Press magazine and regular...

Major General Julian Thompson's account of the 1982 Falklands War is a gripping and authoritative narrative. As Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, he was at the heart of the planning and conduct of the...

Richard P. Thompson's study offers a fresh reading of Acts that explores the church within its literary place in the narrative. This approach uncovers descriptions of the church that emphasize key...

The Witchery of Archery by Maurice Thompson is a seminal work that explores the art and sport of archery in 19th-century America. Originally published in 1878, this treatise shares similarities with...

The engagement of postwar avant-garde with Eastern spirituality is explored in Felt Fluxus, Joseph Beuys, and the Dalai Lama. A 1982 meeting between Beuys and the Dalai Lama, arranged by Louwrien...

Evan Thompson challenges the notion that Buddhism is uniquely suited to our modern age in this thought-provoking essay. He argues that the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different,...

On the Making of Man by St. Gregory of Nyssa is a theological treatise that complements and completes the Hexaëmeron of St. Basil the Great. This work assumes an audience familiar with the latter...

A mysterious death unfolds in a remote island setting. In June 1960, nine strangers are trapped together at a small hotel off the coast of Corfú. When Edith Mander, an English tourist, is found dead...

Stress Buster: How to Stop Stress from Killing You by Geoff Thompson explores the complex relationship between stress and its effects on our lives. This practical handbook delves into the causes of...

The Doctrine of Scripture: An Introduction by Mark Thompson This book explores the Christian doctrine of Scripture, helping to strengthen readers' confidence in God's word. It delves into the...

Clifford Thompson's What It Is explores the tension between his deeply held values and the harsh realities of twenty-first-century America. Raised to treat every person with individual respect, he...

Exploring the complex relationships between class, education and personal experience, Jane Thompson's work provides a nuanced understanding of what learning really means for working-class women.The...

Lark Rise to Candleford is Flora Thompson's evocative portrayal of rural life in Oxfordshire during the 1880s. Through her fictional counterpart Laura, Thompson describes the daily lives of...

Discover your full vocal potential with this expert guide to singing. Written by Jo Thompson, one of the UK's leading vocal coaches, 'Find Your Voice' is an approachable and practical resource for...

Ash Thompson was one of the four hundred women who disguised themselves as men to fight against slavery during the American Civil War. Constance, a woman with a photograph of her husband waiting for...

The Hidden History of the Human Race For centuries, our understanding of human origins has been shaped by prevailing scientific theories. However, recent discoveries have uncovered a wealth of...

The Edwardians: A Record of Social Change in Early Twentieth Century Britain This book tells the story of ordinary people who lived during the reign of King Edward VII, from 1872 to 1906. Using oral...

Kevin Durant's Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and career of one of the most extraordinary basketball players in NBA history. With...

This fresh treatment of Paul's ethics explores how Christian communities can discern God's will for their lives. James Thompson argues that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based on both the story...

Deciding to become a Jedi can be an exciting and life-changing experience. However, it's not uncommon for people to idealize what being a Jedi means and then struggle to live up to those expectations...

Coffee, as an art form, has been perfected by Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, in this 19th-century essay. In it, he shares his expertise on brewing methods, bottling techniques, and innovative...

Visions of Saint Lucia by Angus Thompson is a photography book that explores the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Mexico. Through stunning images, Thompson captures the essence of this...

Elizabeth F. Thompson's book explores a pivotal moment in modern world history, when representative democracy became a political option for Arabs, and how the West denied this opportunity.The story...

The electric grid: what's behind the scenes? William L. Thompson, a retired expert in the electric business, explains how the grid works and what goes into maintaining it. He reveals the inner...

Cornish Milestones: The Development of Cornwall's Roads in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries by Ian Thompson. This book explores the history of road development in Cornwall, focusing on the...

Still Glides the Stream is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores rural English life in the late 19th and early 20th century. Written by Flora Jane Thompson, it offers a unique insight into the...

Singing About Melon by Luke Thompson explores the complexities of sense and silence through a diverse range of themes. The poems deploy unexpected imagery, from eels to mechanical squirrels, to...

A road trip with magic and mystery was never going to go smoothly for Basil and Sebastian. They're both after a pleasant holiday, but their plans are constantly disrupted by supernatural encounters...

The Monks of Tiron: A New Perspective on Twelfth-Century Reform This comprehensive history offers a fresh look at the Order of Tiron, challenging traditional assumptions about monastic reform in the...

Attracting wildlife to your garden doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it's easier than you might think. Ken Thompson explains how to create a haven for birds, bees and other creatures without...

Darwin's Most Wonderful Plants: A Revolutionary Botanist's Vision. Charles Darwin's work on plants is often overlooked in favour of his famous voyage on the Beagle. However, it was during this time...

The Witchery of Archery by Maurice Thompson is a seminal work on archery in America, first published in 1878. This new edition from Incandescence Press features a beautiful new type setting that...

William Blake and the Moral Law is a deeply felt work by E. P. Thompson, published in 1994. Written with passion, it explores the structure of Blake's thought and the character of his sensibility...

Lucy Thompson's groundbreaking autobiography offers a unique perspective on the traditional stories and struggles of the Yurok people. Written in 1916, this remarkable book provides a powerful voice...

Anarchist Survival Guide for Understanding Gestapo Swine Interrogation Mind Games Stay Free by Shutting the Fuck Up! is a concise guide for those at risk of police targeting due to their race, class,...

Culture as Weapon: The Art of Influence in Everyday Life by Nato Thompson explores how institutions use art and culture to shape public opinion and maintain power. From the early 20th century, the...

The Story Of Cawnpore by Mowbray Thompson is a personal account of one of the most horrific incidents of the Indian Mutiny. Written in 1857, just after his harrowing escape from the siege and...

Understanding why customers struggle to award you with must-win deals is crucial for success in business. Steve Thompson's insightful guide sheds light on the four key challenges that make it...

Loving Homosexuals as Jesus Would: A Fresh Christian Approach by Chad W. Thompson explores how Christians can relate to individuals who identify as gay, focusing on the importance of loving and...

Creedence Clearwater Revival's music has been a staple of American rock for decades. In this in-depth analysis, Tony Thompson explores every song and album from the band's remarkable discography...