862 results for 'Veynante, Denis'

Josie Adams had a brilliant speechwriting career in American politics, but a scandal destroyed everything. Now, she's unsure what to do with her life and moves back home with her mother in the...

A TWENTIETH-CENTURY DESIGN MEMOIR In the 1920s and 30s, the Modern Movement offered a corrective to the commercial world's debased aesthetics. Robert Best, a leading industrialist of the time, shared...

St. Gertrude the Great Herald of Divine LoveThis 12th-century German Benedictine nun was the only female saint titled "The Great". Her life is a testament to the depth of God's love for souls who...

A prince fights for his crown in this fourth installment of C. S. Lewis's beloved fantasy series. Prince Caspian is a beautifully illustrated edition featuring cover and interior art by Pauline...

My one-night stand turns out to be my billion-dollar enemy. A chance encounter at a bar leads to a night that's both perfect and complicated. As it transpires, he's not just any man - but a...

Moses the Egyptian by Jan Assmann explores the origins of monotheism and its impact on Western culture. This study delves into the historical memory of Moses, tracing his connection to the...

The archetypal story of Medea is a cautionary tale for our era. This synthesis of opposites - masculine and feminine principles - fails in the myth, as Euripides presents it, due to regression and...

Onna's exceptional magical abilities make her an outcast in her village school, but she refuses to be denied. She sets sail for the city-state of Hexos, determined to find a place at a university...

A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra, from bestselling author Katee Robert. "There's nowhere more dangerous than Olympus...and no one more captivating than its golden god:...

Wideacre by Philippa Gregory is a sweeping tale of passion and intrigue set in eighteenth-century England. Against the backdrop of her ancestral home, Beatrice Lacey struggles to assert control over...

The Wedding Engagement by Zoe Allison is a heartwarming romantic comedy about planning a wedding with the person you secretly love. Liv Holland has been hiding her feelings for Arran Adebayo, her...

Caballo de Troya 1. Jerusalén by Denis Rousseau and Corinne Cumerlato is a thought-provoking work that shatters the enigmatic mystery surrounding its pages. The authors have drawn upon real...

Why Art Criticism? A Reader brings together diverse perspectives in art theory and history to explore the unique achievements and virtues of influential art writers. From the 18th century to the...

Coaching Basketball: 30 Set Plays and Quick Hitters for the 1-4 High AlignmentThis comprehensive guide provides coaches with a versatile set of plays and quick hitters that can be run from a 1-4 high...

Red Rising Saga: Morning StarDarrow's quest for revenge and revolution has reached a boiling point. The Gold overlords demand his obedience, and he has risked everything to transform himself and...

Bobby Charlton to Denis Law, Ryan Giggs to Wayne Rooney, Man Utd Legends Alphabet presents the quintessential A to Z of strikers, defenders, goalies, captains and managers that have made their mark...

Olga da Polga has settled into her new home with her owners. Her spacious hutch is filled with stories of adventure and excitement. She loves to share these tales with her garden companions, Noel the...

Dr Denis Mukwege's life has been marked by courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming adversity. As a renowned doctor and human rights activist, he has dedicated himself to caring for victims...

Denis Diderot's Memoirs of a Nun is a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as religious hypocrisy and sexual repression. Written by one of the most influential figures of the French...

Brexit has left Britain in a state of unprecedented uncertainty. The outcome of the 2016 referendum has set off a chain reaction that will reshape the country's institutions, politics and...

Ada Hart is a woman who's built a life on her own terms. After a rocky start, she's clawed her way back from the bottom and is now running her own business. But when she lands a new project on a...

When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-DisciplineThis companion volume to When You Pray explores the underpinnings of the Church's practice of fasting and ascetic discipline. L. Joseph...

Cameron Post's life changes forever when her parents die in a car accident. With their passing, she inherits a secret: she's gay. Orphaned and living with her grandmother and ultraconservative aunt...

Tapestry of Fortunes A Novel by Elizabeth BergFour women embark on a journey to connect with parts of themselves long denied, as they venture into their pasts in order to shape their futures. After a...

The Social Rights of Jesus Christ the King by Fr Denis Fahey explores the doctrine of Christ the King and His rights in and over societies and nations, based on the teaching of the Church and the...

Troy Barrett's life is in chaos. Traded to a new team, a recent scandal, and a messy breakup have left him feeling lost. The last thing he needs is to work on his online presence with the team's...

A one-sided crush on a brother's best friend has been a secret for years, but when life blows up, he appears in the Hamptons. He reluctantly lets Lourde stay with him for the summer, and she's...

Chord by Chelsea M. Cameron is a new adult romance novel that follows the lives of two young women as they navigate their freshman year of college and discover unexpected connections with each other...

The Metacritique of Kant and the Possibility of Metaphysics by Hasan Spiker This short study explores one of the most fundamental paradoxes at the heart of Immanuel Kant's philosophy. It examines...

Denis de Rougemont explores the complex relationship between love and death in this thought-provoking work. Drawing on his analysis of the myth of Tristan, the author delves into the origins of...

Bergsonism by Gilles Deleuze is a companion to Bergson's Matter and Memory, exploring three fundamental concepts: duration, memory, and the élan vital. This work demonstrates the development and...

Ableism at Work: A comprehensive analysis of workplace inequalities experienced by workers with psychosocial disabilities. This book provides a detailed examination of regulatory frameworks and their...

Denis Lawson offers a comprehensive guide to acting for film and TV, drawing on his lifetime career in front of the camera. This accessible introduction covers everything from meeting the crew to...

Vesper Quill's life as a lab rat is turned upside down when she points out design flaws in Kent Corp spaceships. Her unique ability to see everything makes her a target, and she soon finds herself...

The Complete Folktales of A. N. Afanas'ev is a comprehensive collection of Russian folktales, widely regarded as the largest single collection in any European language and perhaps in the world...

The Amazing World of Video Game Development by Denis Galanin is an in-depth look at the process of creating video games. From art teams to music, and from pre-development to release, this book...

Sully Ward's college adventure was about to take an unexpected turn. Excitement and worry mingled as he embarked on this new chapter. In San Antonio, Sully found friendship and loss, but also...

Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of Europe's most powerful women, is crowned queen of England beside her young husband Henry II. As she navigates the complexities of royal life, Eleanor yearns for more than...

The Heart of Zen offers a unique approach to spiritual liberation, exploring the integration required for true awakening. A gradual, step-by-step guide, this book addresses the common problem of...

The Scapegoat Complex: A Study in Victim Psychology This book explores the phenomenon of scapegoating, examining its roots in historical ritual dreams, mythology, and case material. By investigating...

The Democratic Paradox by Chantal Mouffe Chantal Mouffe challenges the prevailing views on democratic politics, arguing that the inherent conflictual nature of democracy is often denied or downplayed...

The world faces a climate crisis and an ascendant far right. This new book explores how the far right thinks about the environment and how it is adapting to the contemporary world.It argues that,...

The Cloud of Unknowing and Other Works by Anonymous In the 14th century, a unique body of religious writings emerged in English, encompassing both orthodox and heretical works. The Cloud of Unknowing...

The first major battle of the 21st Century began at dawn on March 2, 2002. Over 200 soldiers from the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Divisions flew into Afghanistan's Shahikot valley, where they...

The Time and the Place And Other Stories by Naguib Mahfouz is a collection of selected stories translated by Denys Johnson-Daivies. These tales showcase the author's distinctive characters and...

Captain Kyle Roberts has been denied command of his carrier. With his ship in for repair, he's forced to take matters into his own hands. A covert operation is launched using a captured Commonwealth...

The Postman's Fiancée by Denis Thériault is a poignant and bittersweet love story that reunites readers with the touching characters from his previous novel, The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman...

Denis Murphy's poignant collection of poems, The Frozen Mask, offers a unique perspective on living with Parkinson's Disease. Diagnosed at 48, Murphy drew upon his experiences to express the emotions...

Betray Her by Caroline England is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A dark and twisty tale of lust, secrets, and revenge, it's suited to readers of...

Caroline Denton-Smyth is an eccentric woman who dreams of reform through her Christian Cinema Company. She sits alone in her West Kensington bedsitter, surrounded by feathers and beads, with a vision...

A WWII Scottish saga from Evelyn Hood. Set against the backdrop of 1941, this novel explores the lives and personalities of all the tenants living in a Paisley tenement building. As the threat of war...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a haunting adventure about ambition and the dangers of unchecked modernity. In this stunning clothbound edition, Coralie Bickford-Smith's design brings new life to the...

Kant's Metaphysics of Morals is a foundational work in moral philosophy, presenting the core concepts and principles of right and virtue. The book is divided into two parts: the Doctrine of Right,...

Frances Gorges was accused of witchcraft and survived. But if her torturers discover she is pregnant with Tom Wintour's child, it will mean certain death. To escape this fate, Frances is offered...

Denis Cotter's Paradiso Recipes and Reflections is a collection of new and evolved recipes from one of Ireland's most renowned restaurants. At its core, this book showcases the unique cuisine that...

For fans of high-octane action and adventure, this gripping novel is a worthwhile read. Seventeen-year-old Ethan Blake's life is about to take a drastic turn after witnessing a B.A.S.E. jump from his...

Catch-67: A Balanced Analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict By Micah Goodman, Yale University Press (2019) This thought-provoking book offers a nuanced examination of the internal Israeli...

The Curious Case of Faith & Grace by David B. Lyons is a gripping mystery that has captured the nation's attention. In a shocking turn of events, twin sisters Faith and Grace Tiddle were arrested for...

The Song of Songs has been a rich source of spiritual expression for centuries, particularly among male celibates. This tradition of commentarial interpretation has yielded a wealth of insights into...

Denis Johnson's third and most widely acclaimed collection of verse, The Incognito Lounge explores the darker aspects of human conduct with unflinching honesty. Johnson poses fundamental questions...

In 2043, the climate has finally changed. Violent storms ravage the planet and failing crops make much of the world uninhabitable. Amidst this chaos, the Department of Environmental Justice seeks out...

Fidel Castro was a man who shaped an island nation for over half a century. His rise to power in 1959 marked a significant turning point in world politics, as he outlasted ten US presidents and...

The British Raj Volume II: Decay by Elisabeth Beckett explores the events that led to the series of riots in India in 1919, with a focus on General Dyer and his role in the Amritsar incident. Using...

Julian If he ever caught on fire, Dahlia Muñoz would fan the flames with a smile. When she returns to Lake Wisteria, he intends to avoid her, but his meddling mother has other plans. Julian is tasked...

A Driver's Soul by Denis Lapiere is set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in motorsport history. In 1971, the Monaco Grand Prix was won by Jackie Stewart, while Michel Vaillant struggled with...

Nick Compton's life story is one of both triumph and turmoil. As the grandson of cricket legend Sir Denis Compton, he was born into a sporting family with immense expectations. Yet, in his quest for...

A secret pact sealed behind Newgate Prison's foreboding walls sets in motion a chain of events that will forever entwine two lives. A beautiful heiress is rescued from an arranged union, while a...

The Sunset Limited: A gripping philosophical drama from Cormac McCarthy. In this beautifully crafted play, two strangers meet on a New York subway platform and embark on a conversation that leads...

Carter thought he was over Emilia, but she walked back into his life. Now, he's torn between his head and heart - his head knows their relationship will end in disaster, yet his heart can't deny her...

Poison Ivy: Thorns by Kody Keplinger is a gothic-horror reimagining of an iconic DC antihero. Behind her bright red hair, Pamela Isley hides a complex and troubled past.When Alice Oh enters her life...

Vanessa Mazur knows she's doing the right thing. She shouldn't feel bad for quitting her job as an assistant to top defensive end Aiden Graves, who is known as The Wall of Winnipeg. For two years,...

When Things Are Alive They Hum by Hannah Bent is a moving exploration of love and existence. Marlowe's world is turned upside down when her sister Harper, living with a congenital heart disorder,...

Ava's night out with friends ended in a memorable encounter with a handsome stranger. Three months later, their paths crossed again when her boss announced his retirement and she became his new...

Fiancé on Paper by Nicole Snow is a romance novel about a woman who signs a fake engagement contract with her former schoolyard crush, now a successful businessman. Their past relationship was marked...

Falling in love wasn't part of the plan. Eliza Quan expects to be voted the next editor in chief of her school paper, but the staff has other ideas. They choose Len DiMartile, an injured star...

Gary Gilmore's life was marked by a series of violent acts, culminating in the murder of two men in 1976. His subsequent struggle for the right to die led to a highly publicised battle with the...

A Brief History of Protest Art by Aindrea Emelife explores the powerful role of art in challenging social and political injustices. This book showcases a range of artists who have used their work to...

Viper is the next instalment in the DARK IN YOU series, a deliciously hot paranormal romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Ella, an incantor, locks eyes with Viper, president of...

John Rudge's autobiography offers an unvarnished look at six decades in professional football. From his early days managing Port Vale to his later role as director of football at Stoke, Rudge shares...

A Daughter's Ruin by Kitty Neale is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and survival. Constance's privileged upbringing in Clapham has left her feeling unloved and unwanted, leading her to seek...

Explore the art and visual culture of medieval to Renaissance Europe in this innovative text book.Published in association with the Open University, "Art & Visual Culture 1100-1600" offers an...

Shattered Dreams: Israel and the Palestinians by Judah Passow is a poignant photographic record of life in a region torn apart by conflict. The images capture the human cost of an enduring struggle,...

A supernatural superthriller from John Ajvide Lindqvist takes you to a desolate place with no sun and no god. Four families remain, each having done something to bring them here - but they all deny...

Under an endless and unforgiving sky, five travellers venture into the Judean wilderness in search of redemption. Instead, they are met by a dangerous man, Musa, who falls under their dark influence...

A fascinating glimpse into Russia's pre-revolutionary society is offered by this intimate biography. Miss Emmie and her contemporaries were governesses who traveled abroad to find intellectual...

The Preacher's Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women CelebritiesSince the 1970s, women have played an increasingly prominent role in American evangelicalism, often taking on unofficial...

Blood Brothers by Ernst Haffner is a gripping and unflinching portrayal of life in Berlin's underworld before Hitler's rise to power. In stark detail, Haffner recounts the struggles of two men bound...

Roger Robinson's poetry collection A Portable Paradise explores the complexities of human experience, delving into themes of joy, anger, and the search for connection in a world marked by injustice...

When We Make It is an unforgettable debut young adult novel-in-verse that redefines what it means to "make it". Elisabet Velasquez brings a powerful voice and clarity to her story, exploring the...

Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War IIThis riveting story reveals the crucial role played by over 10,000 women who served as codebreakers during World War II...

A second chance ten years in the making. Andi Scott returns to her hometown after her father's death, only to discover that Corey Johnson, the former love she thought was lost forever, is still there...

Leeds United's recent history comes alive in this match-by-match account of two contrasting seasons under Marcelo Bielsa. The first season was marked by an electrifying brand of football that...

Ajax by Sophocles A study in archaic values, Ajax is a tragic play that explores the complexities of honour and revenge. After being denied Achilles' armour, Telamonian Ajax's world is turned upside...

Dottie Perks steps off the train and breathes in the sea air, surrounded by memories of childhood and friendship. She's forged a new life for herself in London, with a job and boyfriend to keep her...

A mysterious phone call sets off a chain of events that plunges a young family into unimaginable horror. Judge Scott Sampson's ordinary day takes an unexpected turn when his wife Alison texts him...

Christianity is often misunderstood as a life-denying faith, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Jesus came to bring life in all its fullness, and yet many Christians live as if he's only...

At 45, Deb Denis set her sights on climbing Africa's tallest peak before turning 50. With five years to prepare, she seized an unexpected opportunity to embark on the adventure of a lifetime...

Shameless King by Maya Hughes is a full-length standalone novel about two people who can't stand each other, but are forced to work together. Declan McAvoy, the star of the hockey team, and Makenna...

Eleanor Stewart's memoir offers an intimate portrait of convent and hospital life in 1960s Liverpool, a world of drama, excitement, and tragedy. Born into the swinging sixties, she navigates the...

The Battle of Arnhem Bridge, famously known as "The Bridge Too Far", was a pivotal moment in World War II. The 1st British Airborne Division's objective to capture the north end of the bridge proved...