10000 results for 'West, Chris'

The Weird Wild West: Tall Tales and Legends about the Frontier A collection of stories that capture the essence of the American West, from dusty cowboys to outlaws, gunfights, and gamblers. This book...

Terror Tales of the West Country brings together a chilling collection of stories set in England's mystical heart. From ancient hill-forts to rural landscapes, this anthology weaves a tapestry of...

A humorous and honest account of an ex-pat reporter's life in rural France. Chris Bockman's story is packed with amusing anecdotes and true stories about the characters and places he encountered...

The Grinning Killer: The True Story of Chris Halliwell In 2018, a shocking case of serial murder came to light, revealing the shocking truth about infamous killer Chris Halliwell. Despite admitting...

West African Food in the Middle Ages According to Arabic Sources by Tadeusz Lewicki This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the foodstuffs consumed in West Africa before the 16th century,...

The South West Scotland Collection Volume 4 explores the rich musical heritage of Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway. This collection brings together traditional and modern compositions, showcasing...

Ghanaian cuisine offers a unique and powerful culinary experience. The country's rich culture is reflected in its traditional dishes, which are often dictated by the ingredients available locally...

The Military Airfields of Britain: Wales and West Midlands By Ken Delve This book is part of a series that explores the military airfields of the British Isles. It focuses on the counties of...

Hard Target is the first book in the Chris Ryan Extreme series. Former SAS operative Joe Gardner has faced his share of danger, but nothing could have prepared him for what's about to happen.A phone...

The Dragons and the Snakes: How the Rest Learned to Fight the West by David Kilcullen In 1993, a newly-appointed CIA director warned that Western powers might have 'slain a large dragon' with the...

West Yorkshire Buses in Transition Before and After WYPTE by Keith W. Platt is a detailed look at the transformation of West Yorkshire's bus network following its merger in 1974. The photographs in...

Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and desert laboratory is a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This book celebrates that recognition and offers a new look at this world...

The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton is a gripping tale of three women whose lives are forever changed by a powerful hurricane barreling towards the Florida Keys in 1935.For one woman, the...

Victory in the West 1945: The final 100 days of the Second World War were a brutal and bloody fight, with Allied troops facing immense challenges as they crossed the Rhine and swept into Germany...

London's West End Creating the Pleasure District, 1800-1914 by Rohan McWilliam The West End of London has long been synonymous with excitement and spectacle. This fascinating history reveals how the...

The 'Local' Irish in the West of Scotland 1851-1921 by G. Vaughan This book offers a fresh perspective on the impact of Irish migrant communities on identity, politics, and religion in the West of...

The Wild West: A Captivating Guide to the American Old West. The American Wild West was a complex and often contradictory place, where lawmen and outlaws walked hand in hand. Many of the most...

Frontiers: A Short History of the American West offers a concise and engaging survey of the region's complex history. From the first contacts between Native Americans and Europeans to the beginning...

Unwind with the soothing world of Wild West Coloring Book for Adults. This adult coloring book features 24 beautiful designs on full-size, pure white paper, perfect for letting your creativity flow...

A sweeping history of the conflict between Islam and the West, spanning over 1,400 years, is presented in this book. The story begins with the first major Islamic attack on Christian land in 636 and...

From Plato to NATO: A New Vision for Western Identity In this comprehensive intellectual history, David Gress explores the legacy of the Western idea and its ongoing relevance in today's world. A...

Discover the natural beauty of south and west Wales through the eyes of lifelong nature-lover Marc Harris. This collection of articles takes you on a journey through the area's striking landscape,...

Discover the beauty of Edinburgh and its surrounding counties with this comprehensive guide to walks in Midlothian and West Lothian.The book features a selection of the best coastal paths, canal...

The Redeemed by Tim Pears is a powerful and moving tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of two world wars. In 1916, as war rages across Europe, two young people from different...

A darkly comedic tale of gangster underworld and rock'n'roll excess, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1950s Soho. Jez Butterworth's hit debut play Mojo is a slick and violent exploration of power...

Brian J. Rance's latest journey takes him through the West Midlands, as he embarks on a circular walk around this region of England. In 'A Midland Meander', Brian shares his experiences and insights...

The Dark Path: The Structure of War and the Rise of the West by Williamson Murray is a comprehensive history of the revolutions in war-fighting that have shaped the modern world. From the advent of...

You Die When You Die is an epic fantasy adventure about a young man named Finn and his companions as they flee their settlement after it's massacred by a hostile tribe. With no clear path to safety,...

The Story of Yoga From Ancient India to the Modern West by Alistair Shearer is a comprehensive history that sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time. This engaging tale explores...

The epic intelligence war between East and West is revealed in this gripping history of espionage and counter-espionage. From the early 20th century to the present day, the struggle between Russia...

The American West and Its Disappearing Water is a tale of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a story of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruption and intrigue, of...

Arhoolie Records Down Home Music: A Visual Storytelling Celebration This book brings together over 150 unseen and newly scanned photographs by Chris Strachwitz, founder of the legendary Arhoolie...

The archetype of the "witch" is deeply ingrained in European culture, recurring in folklore and fairytales. However, this image may be more complex than it initially seems. According to Edward...

The Norfolk Coast West map is the most detailed of the Ordnance Survey's outdoor maps, ideal for walkers, horse riders, and off-road cyclists. It provides comprehensive coverage of the area,...

The lines to the West Highlands begin their journey in Central Scotland, connecting with ports on the far West Coast. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these railway lines played a...

Hardcover book with 200 photographs in vivid black-and-white, including nearly all of the most legendary outlaws and lesser-known characters from the American West. This collection offers a unique...

Blondie's iconic style and sound were forever changed by Chris Stein's photographs. In this book, Stein shares his mostly unpublished images of Debbie Harry and the New York rock scene of the 1970s...

Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945-1972 explores the complex international relations of the post-war period. This in-depth study examines the causes and progression of the Cold War,...

Discover the beauty of the West Pennine Moors with 30 carefully selected day walks in this comprehensive guide. Spanning over 80 square miles, the area offers a diverse range of landscapes to...

Beautifully designed and packed with stunning photography, this guidebook offers 20 hassle-free walks in the Wirral and West Cheshire, perfect for dog owners looking to enjoy quality time with their...

The Fire Children A West African Folk Tale Frane Lessac's beautiful gouache paintings and Eric Maddern's vivid text come together in this compelling creation myth, inspired by West African masks and...

On the Brink: A Journey Through English Football's North WestSimon Hughes embarks on a journey through the north west, meeting those who shape the game and exploring how geography, industry, and...

Edgeland is a deeply personal and contemplative exploration of the South West Coast Path, as Sasha Swire embarks on a decade-long journey walking its northern stretch from Minehead to Land's End...

Learn the fundamentals of traditional woodcarving with Chris Pye's comprehensive guide. This manual is designed to provide a thorough introduction to the craft, covering essential tools, techniques,...

The medieval history of West Africa is preserved in Arabic writings from Islamic scholars. This collection brings together 372 pages of clear English translations, along with notes for evaluation and...

The Lonesome West (Modern Classics) A darkly comedic exploration of brotherly love and violence. Two brothers, Valene and Coleman, are locked in a cycle of argument and aggression, with their...

The Age of Division: Christendom from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation In this second volume of a four-part cultural history, John Strickland explores the decline and disintegration of...

Chris Bonington Mountaineer is a photographic autobiography that chronicles over sixty years of climbing the world's most breathtaking and challenging mountains. With an impressive record of...

Chris Mullin's latest volume of diaries offers a candid and introspective look at his life over the past decade. After retiring from Parliament in 2010, Mullin initially stopped keeping a diary, but...

The West Coast of North America is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, stretching from Alaska to Mexico and encompassing some of the world's most iconic landscapes. This comprehensive...

The Kremlin and Western spymasters have battled for supremacy for nearly a century. This book explores the triumphs, miscalculations, fatal errors, and betrayals of spymasters - East and West. From...

The Western Mystery Tradition: An Esoteric Heritage of the West by Christine Hartley. This book explores the hidden mystery tradition of Britain, drawing on folklore and song to reveal the legacy of...

Religion in the Medieval West explores the complex relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and Western European society during this pivotal period. The institutional Church's history is...

The Gentle Tamers: Women of the Old Wild West Dee Alexander Brown's engaging account explores the lives of women who played a significant role in shaping the American West. From Elizabeth Custer to...

Defending the West: A Critique of Edward Said's Orientalism by Ibn Warraq is a thorough examination of Edward Said's influential work, Orientalism. Published in 2007, this book presents a systematic...

Sunbathing with sheep in a pink bikini. Secrets that shake West Ranch to its core. Sassy Cowgirl Kisses is a romantic comedy about a young woman named Sassy who works hard to get her summer...

Explore the stunning landscapes of West Cornwall through the pencil and ink drawings of local artist Graham Sibley. This beautifully illustrated sketchbook takes you on a tour around the iconic towns...

Thirty years after his arrest in 1992, Fred West's crimes continue to shock and disturb. This new edition of Geoffrey Wansell's true crime masterpiece brings together previously unpublished material,...

A Wild West Ride takes Jack and Annie on another thrilling adventure as their treehouse lands in the midst of a ghost town. When a gang of horse thieves gallops by, they soon find themselves swept up...

Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China and the West by Peter Hessler In 1994, Peter Hessler embarked on an extraordinary journey from Beijing to New York, seeking answers about his own identity and...

The West Midlands Turf Wars: A Football History by Steve Tongue explores the complex and often bitter rivalries that have defined football in the region. From the founding of the world's first...

The Edge: Is Western Military Dominance Coming to an End? A sharply argued polemic by Newsnight's diplomatic and defence editor, Mark Urban, examining the workings and consequences of geo-political...

Pearson's Canal Companion: Leeds & Liverpool West Yorkshire Waterways by Michael Pearson is a comprehensive guide to the Leeds & Liverpool waterways in West Yorkshire. The book explores the history...

Joan Didion's notebooks from the 1970s offer a piercing view of the American political and cultural landscape. In "South and West From a Notebook", two extended excerpts from her notebooks are...

A vivid and inspiring poetry collection about what's possible when we heed our instincts and honor our intuition, allowing ourselves to strike out for new territories of love, pleasure, and peace...

From West Yorkshire to East BerlinA story about what it means to be human, this novel explores themes of grief, forgiveness, loyalty and second chances. When Jack Jagger's past comes back to haunt...

David Christie's Calmac Ships in the 1970s brings to life the author's experiences sailing on the iconic ferries that operated along Scotland's west coast. In 1974, after moving to Scotland, Christie...

Musical Notation in the West by James Grier explores the development of musical notation as a powerful system of communication between musicians. By tracing its evolution through both chronological...

Inside the twisted mind of a serial killer, a shocking story of family, deceit, and horror unfolds. Rose West, a seemingly ordinary mother, led a double life of unspeakable brutality, preying on...

A comprehensive history of the conflict between Islam and the West spans over 1,400 years, from the early seventh century to the present day. Raymond Ibrahim's book, Sword and Scimitar, chronicles...

The world we have is one we deserved. It's a desolate place, marked by the presence of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Their arrival signals the end times for humanity, leaving our best hope for...

A New History of the American West: "It's Your Misfortune and None of My Own" The creation of the American West is often seen as a story of vanishing frontiers, but Richard White challenges this...

The War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason by Douglas Murray In The War on the West, Douglas Murray challenges the prevailing narrative that Western nations are uniquely responsible...

West Yorkshire Mountain Biking - South Pennine Trails by Benjamin Haworth is a comprehensive guide to 23 of the best mountain bike rides in the region. Spanning distances from 10.5km to 32km, these...

The History of the Queen's Royal West Surrey is a detailed account of the regiment's history from its formation in 1660 to the present day. Written by Col. H. C. Wylly, this comprehensive volume...

Pussycats Why the Rest Keeps Beating the West is a thought-provoking exploration of why Western countries have struggled to maintain their military superiority in recent decades. Despite spending...

The New Cold War: Putin's Threat to Russia and the West by Edward LucasFirst published in 2008, this updated edition provides a comprehensive analysis of Russia under Vladimir Putin's leadership. The...

The Why Squad are curious about music. They're in class, but they don't know any instruments from West Africa! So, they go on an adventure to learn about some amazing instruments from the region...

The American West A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Aron explores the concept of the American West, tracing its development from the early encounters between Native Americans and Europeans to the...

The West Coast Main Line, 1957-1963 is a detailed history of one of Britain's most iconic railway routes. Spanning from London to Glasgow and beyond, this book explores the physical characteristics...

West Sussex Pubs offers 27 pubs over ten walks in this guidebook. The routes range from 2.75 miles to 9 miles and are carefully selected for their scenic views, historic landmarks, and convenient...

What the Rest Think of the West Since 600 AD offers a unique perspective on Western civilization by examining how other cultures have perceived and understood it over the centuries.The book presents...

A North West Picture Gallery by Bellcode Books is a collection of 260 black and white photographs showcasing the region's railway heritage. The images depict steam trains on branch lines, termini in...

The world we have is not the one we imagined, but it is the one we have earned. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ride across the Earth, signaling the end of humanity's time. In the second volume...

Coal and Tobacco: The Lowthers and the Economic Development of West Cumberland, 1660-1760 by J. V. Beckett The development of Whitehaven from a small fishing village to a thriving industrial centre...

The Scholar A West-Side Story by Courttia Newland is a gripping novel about two young men from different paths. After his father's death, Cory moves in with his cousin Sean, who has chosen education...

The archetype of the "witch" has been deeply ingrained in European culture for centuries. However, is this image merely a product of fantasy? Edward Dutton explores the history of witches and...

Konrad Adenauer's leadership as West Germany's first Chancellor was defined by his alliance with the free West. However, this success story belies a more complex history, in which Adenauer and his...

Set in the Canadian West, this heartwarming novel tells the story of a young teacher who leaves her past behind to start a new life in a small community.As she navigates the challenges of her new...

Masks from West and Central Africa offers a vibrant celebration of colour and form through 266 photographs of traditional polychrome masks. This collection showcases the largest representation of...

Iceland from the West to the South provides an in-depth exploration of Iceland's geological development and current processes. The book examines both geographic and geo-ecological aspects, offering...

Images of Fire Into Action with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service commemorates forty years since the formation of the service. This book showcases the Brigade's modern day work, its proud history...

The Awakening of the West: A Fresh Perspective on Buddhism and Western Culture Stephen Batchelor's insightful history explores the evolving relationship between Buddhism and Western culture. By...

West Coast Australia is your comprehensive guide to planning the ultimate trip to this incredible region. Explore popular and off the beaten track experiences, from wreck diving in Geographe Bay to...

Oedipus and Job in West African Religion is a significant work that has been selected by scholars for its cultural importance. As it falls within the public domain, you are free to copy and...

Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa with 80 easy, accessible recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef Pierre Thiam. This cookbook offers an entry point into the cooking of a region...

Whitland to Pembroke Dock is the latest volume in the West Wales Railways series, continuing the story of the South Wales Main Line from the Severn Tunnel to its end point in West Wales. This book...

The Russian Art of War: How the West Led Ukraine to Defeat Jacques Baud's latest analysis of the Ukraine conflict offers a nuanced understanding of the war's complexities. Drawing on official...

A New Divan brings together twenty-four poets from around the world to respond to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 200-year-old West-Eastern Divan. This new collection celebrates cross-cultural exchange...

Explore 20 Sportive Cycling Routes in South West England Discover the best cycling areas of south west England with this comprehensive guidebook. Spanning Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, and more,...