1890 results for 'Wilson, Rodney'

The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War, and Everest In the 1930s, Maurice Wilson, a World War I veteran, embarked on a daring plan to conquer Everest. He would fly a Gipsy Moth...

The Hydra's Tale: Imagining Disgust by R. Rawdon Wilson Disgust is a complex and multifaceted emotion that can be triggered by a wide range of experiences. What makes us feel disgusted, and how does...

Bright Horizons: A Critical Exploration of The AvengersThis comprehensive collection covers all 109 filmed episodes of The Avengers, featuring critical explorations of its unique blend of genres and...

Edward O. Wilson's Letters to a Young Scientist offers guidance for those seeking a successful career in science.Drawing on his own experiences, spanning sixty years of teaching and mentoring, Wilson...

The New Inquisition: Irrational Rationalism and the Citadel of Science by Robert Anton Wilson In this thought-provoking work, Robert Anton Wilson challenges fundamentalist thinking in science and its...

The Triple Thinkers: Twelve Essays on Literary Subjects is a collection of essays by Edmund Wilson, offering insightful commentary on literary subjects and authors. Wilson's writings cover a range of...

Colin Wilson's groundbreaking exploration of the rebel as genius has been rediscovered in this beautifully presented Tarcher Cornerstone Edition. First published in 1956, The Outsider marked one of...

Perth is a city where history and nature blend in unexpected ways. David Whish-Wilson's lyrical exploration reveals the richness beneath the surface of this Australian capital, where the Swan River...

Colin Wilson's lesser-known writings showcase his remarkable gifts as a writer and thinker in this essential collection.This volume brings together 17 of Colin Wilson's best published introductions,...

The Cabin: A Search for Personal Sanctuary by Hap Wilson. In 1970, Hap Wilson stumbled upon a remote cabin in Temagami, a place so far north it seemed like the end of the world. The cabin had been...

A History of British Serial Killing: The Shocking Account of Jack the Ripper, Harold Shipman and BeyondBy the UK's leading criminologist, David Wilson, this book tells the stories of Britain's serial...

The Yankee Problem: An American Dilemma For centuries, the influence of New England has shaped America's history and culture. Dr. Clyde Wilson explores this phenomenon in his thought-provoking...

Bryce Wilson's memoir of growing up in post-WWII Orkney is a warm and humorous account of life on the islands' Mainland. Born and raised in Stromness, Wilson shares stories of his childhood and young...

Swindled: From Poison Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee - the Dark History of the Food Cheats by Bee Wilson. The history of food is often seen as a tale of nourishment and sustenance, but it also has a...

Five Myths About Nuclear Weapons by Ward Wilson challenges our understanding of nuclear weapons and their role in international relations. Wilson examines nine nations with nuclear arsenals and sheds...

You Are a Beautiful Creature by Aicha Rodney is a thought-provoking self-help book that encourages readers to re-evaluate their perceptions and relationships. The author suggests that people may not...

Discover the fascinating world of Greek myths and legends in this engaging introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses. Exciting stories are retold for young readers, bringing to life...

Against Happiness In Praise of Melancholy by Eric G. Wilson In this thought-provoking exploration, scholar Eric G. Wilson challenges the notion that happiness is the ultimate goal. Instead, he argues...

The Case of the Haunted History Museum by Steve Brezenoff is a mystery story about a Natural History Museum that's said to be haunted. However, the museum's head paleontologist's son, Wilson Kipper,...

The Gospel of Matthew: Matthew 1-13 by Walter T. Wilson is a two-volume commentary that offers a compelling interpretation of the first book of the New Testament. Wilson frames Matthew's Gospel as a...

The Social Conquest of Earth by Edward O Wilson is a groundbreaking exploration of human evolution. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of biology and social behavior, Wilson challenges conventional...

The Threat of Liberation Imperialism and Revolution in Zanzibar by Amrit Wilson This book examines the tumultuous years of the Cold War, when imperialist powers sought to install pliant governments...

Unfolding the Past by Elizabeth Wilson is a fascinating personal memoir that explores the intricate relationship between personal experience and writing. Wilson recounts pivotal moments from her...

Something within Me: A Personal and Political Memoir by Michael Wilson offers a unique blend of personal and political experiences. As Minister of Finance, Wilson played a key role in shaping...

Ants are a force to be reckoned with. According to renowned scientist E.O. Wilson, they are "the most warlike of all animals", with colonies clashing in epic battles that dwarf historical events like...

A vibrant graphic adaptation of Edward O. Wilson's life story, this book brings together his childhood explorations and celebrated career in dynamic full-color illustrations.Written by New York Times...

When two long-dead Ancients are disturbed by Dr. Carson Beckett, devastating consequences threaten global existence.A desperate search for an Ancient device to save Lantea's world unfolds as Colonel...

A Call Less Ordinary by Rich Wilson explores one of life's most fundamental questions: what is my calling? Wilson shares his own journey of pursuing his calling, from discovery to perseverance, and...

Calvin Dill Wilson's short book explores an often-overlooked aspect of American history: the ownership of slaves by free African-Americans in the South before the Civil War.African-Americans, who had...

Set in 1844, Lady's Maid tells the story of Elizabeth Wilson, a young woman who takes up a position as a lady's maid at No. 50, Wimpole Street. Her life becomes intricately linked with that of her...

La velocidad de la luz es una exploración profunda y fascinante del mal y la culpa. La historia sigue al narrador, un joven aspirante a novelista, mientras conoce a Rodney Falk, su compañero de...

Kevin Wilson's stories are a masterful blend of the ordinary and the extraordinary. In "Tunneling to the Center of the Earth: Stories", he explores the complexities of human experience through...

David Wilson's Public Criminology and Hot News is an insightful exploration of how the media constructs our understanding of crime and punishment. Drawing on his experiences as a journalist, Wilson...

Wilson Williams struggles with his times-table tests. He finds it hard to keep up with Mrs. Porter's timed multiplication exercises, especially when compared to his classmates. Wilson wishes he could...

Rodney DeCroo's second poetry collection explores the complexities of memory and reveals heart-wrenching beauty in the shadows. His poems are a refreshingly unfiltered view of life, infused with...

After thirty years of marriage, Wilson is forced to confront a painful truth: his wife has fallen out of love with him. As he struggles to express his true feelings, memories of a remarkable...

The Ipswich Serial Murders: A True Crime Account In January 2006, the quiet town of Ipswich was plunged into fear as five women were brutally murdered over the course of just fifty days. Journalist...

Edward O. Wilson's Selected Writings offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the leading biologists and philosophical thinkers of our time. Spanning over five decades, this collection brings...

The Hive: The Story of the Honeybee and Us by Bee Wilson explores the fascinating world of honeybees. From their social structure to their impact on human culture, Wilson delves into the magical...

The Religious Dimensions of Confucianism by Rodney L. Taylor presents a comprehensive exploration of the tradition as a religious phenomenon.This book offers a sustained examination of the many and...

Marcia Williams was a trailblazing figure in British politics, serving as Harold Wilson's first female political adviser. Her relationship with the Prime Minister was shrouded in mystery, with some...

Murder at Golgotha: A Scientific Investigation Into the Last Days of Jesus' Life, His Death, and His Resurrection by Ian Wilson. This book offers a unique perspective on one of history's most...

The Gothic Cathedral: Architecture of the Great Church, 1130-1530 by Christopher Wilson This comprehensive study explores the creation and evolution of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals between...

Clericalism: The Death of PriesthoodBy George B. Wilson, a Jesuit priest and expert in organizational transformation, this book explores the challenges facing the church in the wake of the sexual...

Colin Wilson's Lo oculto explores the power of the human mind and its "paranormal" effects. Through an engaging narrative about prominent figures in occultism, such as John Dee, Dion Fortune,...

The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change by Bee Wilson In an age where wealth and prosperity have led to declining dietary standards, Bee Wilson sets out to understand the...

Resilient: A Handbook for Overcoming Adversity and Building a Million Dollar Business. Sevetri Wilson shares her personal journey from bootstrapping to securing Series A funding, offering valuable...

C.S. Lewis's writing has had a profound impact on Douglas Wilson's life and thought. In this collection of essays, Wilson explores Lewis's ideas on salvation, creation, heaven, hell, and education,...

A senior executive at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is found dead with a bullet wound to the head. The local police rule it a suicide, but Gladstone Marriott suspects foul play. Daniel Wilson, a...

Edward O. Wilson explores the fundamental questions that have puzzled humanity since our existence began: what makes us uniquely different from other species, and do we have a special place in the...

Modernism and Magic Explores the interplay between modernist experiment and occult discourses in the early twentieth century. Leigh Wilson argues that these discourses have at their heart a magical...

The Bassoon King: Art, Idiocy, and Other Sordid Tales from the Band Room is Rainn Wilson's memoir, offering a unique glimpse into his life, from growing up as a geek to finding success in comedy,...

Wild About Putney and Roehampton From the Heath to the River by Andrew WilsonThis book is a love letter to two London boroughs, exploring their history, culture and natural beauty. From the...

Rebel on Pointe: A Memoir of Ballet and BroadwayLee Wilson's inspiring memoir tells the story of her journey from stifling suburban life to the world of grand dance theaters and the bright lights of...

Charlie Wilson's life took a dramatic turn from being a leader of the Great Train Robbery gang to becoming a key figure in a multi-billion dollar cocaine network, partnering with Pablo Escobar to...

A. N. Wilson's Confessions: A Life of Failed Promises is a candid and humorous memoir that explores his early life, experiences of sexual abuse, and struggles with love and identity. The author...

London A Short History by A. N. Wilson is a concise and engaging exploration of the city's rich history, spanning over 2,000 years. From its Roman roots to its modern-day cosmopolitanism, Wilson...

God of All Things Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World by Andrew Wilson explores the idea that we can find glimpses of the divine in the world around us. Drawing on examples from the Bible...

Hard to Please by Nick Warburton is a story about Rodney's inventions that aim to please the grumpy owners of the Charming Tea Shop. Will his machines help him sell his father's delicious buns?This...

Ben Wilson's fascinating history of the city takes us on a thrilling global tour of the key urban centres of history, from ancient Uruk to modern-day Lagos. With rich detail and individual...

Charles Dickens: A Brilliant Life Revealed A. N. Wilson's biography is a brilliant and insightful celebration of the imaginative genius of Charles Dickens, published to commemorate the 150th...

Edward O. Wilson's latest work offers a profound exploration of creativity and its place in human history.The author, a renowned biologist, argues that human creativity is not a recent development,...

Belarus: The Last European Dictatorship by Andrew Wilson offers a comprehensive and revelatory history of modern Belarus, from independence in 1991 to the contested election of 2020. Wilson explores...

Murder at the Ashmolean sets the tone for a gripping mystery in 1895 Oxford. A senior executive is found dead in his office, with no apparent motive for the act. Museum administrator Gladstone...

Bad Karma: The True Story of a Mexico Trip from Hell tells the harrowing tale of Paul Wilson's ill-fated surf trip to mainland Mexico in 1978. With no money and a determination to prove himself,...

Action Steps for Expository Preachers offers practical guidance for pastors and those training others to preach. Rodney Wood presents a balanced approach to sermon preparation, providing clear...

Jesus by A. N. Wilson is a biography that reappraises our readings of the Gospels, presenting a compelling portrait of the man behind the myth. Wilson's book rescues Jesus from the tangles of...

Understanding American Government Agencies James Q. Wilson's Bureaucracy provides a comprehensive analysis of how government agencies operate and why they do so. This in-depth examination covers a...

Thinking About Crime by James Wilson offers a thought-provoking new perspective on crime. Published in 2013, this revised edition features a foreword by Charles Murray and presents a compelling...

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and his vision for "Biologic Living" are central to this fascinating exploration of American religious history. Wilson delves into the story of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, a...

Cosmic Trigger III: My Life After Death by Robert Anton Wilson is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of reality and identity. In this final volume of his Cosmic Trigger series, the author...

Cosmic Trigger: Final Secret of the IlluminatiThis thought-provoking exploration delves into the nature of consciousness and the human experience. Robert Anton Wilson's personal journey into the...

Cities of God: The Real Story of How Christianity Became an Urban Movement and Conquered RomeBy Rodney Stark, HarperCollinsThis groundbreaking study challenges conventional views on the rise of...

Step back into old Japan with William Scott Wilson's fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road. This ancient route, used by samurai and warlords since at least 701 C.E., runs through the...

The Strength to Dream: Literature and the Imagination by Colin WilsonThis thought-provoking essay explores our literary heritage through the lens of existential criticism, revealing that much modern...

Céline Sciamma Portraits by Emma Wilson explores the work of one of contemporary international filmmaking's most influential directors. A key figure in debates about the female gaze, sexuality and...

Religion and the Rebel by Colin Wilson is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of religion in expanding our consciousness and intensifying our sense of life. Through a series of insightful...

Heaven Misplaced: Christ's Kingdom on Earth by Douglas Wilson explores the end times and what they might mean for our world. Many Christians believe that when earth's final days arrive, things will...

Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction by Penelope Wilson For over three thousand years, hieroglyphs were an omnipresent force in ancient Egyptian culture, used as monumental art, to identify...

The films of Atom Egoyan are known for their immersive and complex worldscapes. This study by Emma Wilson provides a comprehensive analysis of Egoyan's cinematic work, exploring themes such as exile,...

Gut Feminism by Elizabeth A. Wilson challenges traditional feminist theory to reconsider its relationship with biological and pharmaceutical data. By examining research on depression,...

Arranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic by Mike Wilson explores a world where absurdity and chaos reign. A poet of keen intelligence, Wilson guides us through a landscape where reality is distorted and...

The Hitmen: A Family of Killers for Hire The Wilson family's business was simple: assassination. Brothers Eric, Keith, John, their cousin Alan, and nephew Luke worked for Ireland's criminal gangs,...

This practical guide helps you navigate the challenges of starting your own business. Rodney Willett shares his insights on what it takes to succeed, from the importance of integrity and...

Exploring the contradictions that have shaped America's history and culture, Rodney Clapp examines the tensions between holiness and hedonism, lonesomeness and community, tradition and progress.The...

Flannery O'Connor's Why Do the Heathen Rage? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Work in Progress by Jessica Hooten Wilson is a unique glimpse into the unfinished novel left behind by the celebrated...

Wilson Bentley's fascination with snowflakes began in childhood and only grew stronger as he grew older. He saw each tiny crystal as a little miracle, and his parents supported his curiosity by...

Night and Day is a novel by Virginia Woolf that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and social class in early 20th-century England.The story follows the lives of four young people -...

Robert Anton Wilson's The Starseed Signals offers a unique perspective on the life and ideas of Timothy Leary. Written in 1974, but not published until 2020, this previously lost manuscript provides...

The Future of Life by Edward O. Wilson Our world is home to an astonishing array of life, yet it faces unprecedented threats. In this book, scientist E.O. Wilson explores the natural wonders we are...

Virtuous: A Study for Ladies of Every Age by Nancy Wilson is a thoughtful exploration of fourteen biblical virtues designed to inspire women of all ages to pursue fruitfulness in their walk with...

Tug Wilson's Confessions of a Flying Instructor is a gripping and unvarnished account of life as a tactics and flying instructor on an RAF squadron in the early 1990s. With intimate candour, Wilson...

The Ground on Which I Stand by August Wilson is a powerful call to action for African American artists. Delivered as the keynote address at Theatre Communications Group's 11th biennial conference in...

The Glue Ponys is Chris Wilson's debut collection of short stories.Born in Newcastle and raised in East Africa before moving to California, Chris Wilson's life experiences have had a profound impact...

A.N. Wilson's After the Victorians explores Britain's rapid decline in global power and influence from 1901 to the early 1950s. This sweeping narrative covers World War I, the Communist Revolution,...

Fire! Fire! The Theatre's on Fire: A History of British Theatre FiresThis comprehensive history explores the often-overlooked phenomenon of theatre fires in Britain, from the 17th century to the...

Exploring the Religious Life challenges common misconceptions about religion in history and daily life. Rodney Stark draws on a wide range of sources to reassess various topics in the study of...

Get Ahead of Propagandists Countering Disinformation by Rodney G. Miller is a concise guide to understanding and resisting disinformation. In this 124-page paperback, Miller shares insights and...

Edmund Wilson's To the Finland Station is a sweeping account of the revolutionary ideas that shaped the modern world. From the French Revolution to Lenin's arrival in St. Petersburg in 1917, Wilson...