6689 results for 'Besson, Peter'

Peter Mandelson's memoir offers a unique insight into the inner workings of New Labour during its three terms in government. The book chronicles his defining relationships with key figures, including...

Eat the food you love and lose weight with a unique approach to portion control. Ben Smith and Peter Andre's #itsfine plan debunks common myths around fad diets, helping you break free from unhealthy...

Heidi is a heartwarming story about a young girl who loves living in the mountains with her grandfather and friend Peter. When she moves to Frankfurt, she feels homesick and longs to return to her...

When a university student's life is cut short in a tragic traffic accident, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace must navigate a complex web of grief and revenge. A chilling series of events unfolds as...

Nostradamus: The Complete Illustrated Prophecies by Peter Lemesurier is a comprehensive collection of the famous prophecies attributed to Michel de Nostredame, also known as Nostradamus. This...

Violet Oaklander's groundbreaking approach to working with children in therapy is presented in this pioneering book. A new introduction by Peter Mortola reflects on the enduring impact of Hidden...

Dick Francis's gripping mystery novel Comeback follows Peter Darwin as he returns to his childhood home in Gloucestershire and becomes embroiled in a string of unexplained horse deaths. As Darwin...

Bela Bartok's Mikrokosmos Volume 1 (Blue) is a comprehensive collection of 36 progressive piano pieces. Written for "didactic" purposes, this cycle reflects the composer's fascination with folk music...

From Leonardo Da Vinci to Susan Sontag, a history of the western polymath from the Renaissance to the present.This engaging account explores the lives and achievements of 500 western polymaths, who...

The Phoenician Women by Euripides is a thought-provoking tragedy that explores the complex and disturbing convergence of free will and fate. This edition, translated by Peter Burian and Brian Swann,...

The Orphan's Letters by Glynis Peters is a gripping and heartfelt historical novel that explores the lives of those affected by war. As the Second World War rages on, nurse Kitty Pattison's life...

Peter Riley's critical essays offer a unique perspective on modern English-language poetry. As poetry editor of The Fortnightly Review, Riley has had the opportunity to engage with over two dozen...

Simplify Your Study: Effective Strategies for Coursework and Exams by Peter Lia is a practical guide to help students master the skills needed for academic success. Organised around nine core units,...

Firing Blancs by Peter Stafford-Bow is a satirical novel that delves into the complexities of identity politics and corporate culture. When Felix Hart, Head of Wine at Gatesave Supermarkets, finds...

The Idolatry of God: Breaking the Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction Peter Rollins challenges traditional notions of faith, arguing that our expectations of a comfortable and satisfying...

The Locomotive of War: A Forensic Examination of History's Great Catalyst. War has long been regarded as a transformative force in history, shaping the course of nations and empires. Peter Clarke...

The relationship between neuroscience and faith has long been debated. Some have suggested that advances in brain science undermine traditional notions of spirituality. However, neuroscientist Peter...

Jane Austen and the Enlightenment explores the profound impact of 18th-century Enlightenment ideas on Jane Austen's writing. This groundbreaking study reveals how Austen's novels reflect the...

A captivating American political partnership is revealed in this riveting portrait. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney's relationship evolved dramatically over time, during an era marked by devastating...

A thrilling mystery that weaves together intrigue and suspense. When Ellie Pascoe finds herself under threat, her husband DCI Peter Pascoe and Superintendent Andy Dalziel assume it's because she's...

The House of Death is the thirty-second Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, set in Ireland in AD 672. A Feast of Beltaine approaches, bringing together seven senior princes to discuss King Colgú's...

Unlock your potential to think like a detective and solve problems with clarity. This book offers practical tactics and techniques to help you develop quick and accurate instincts, making better...

The Economics of Music by Peter Tschmuck is an in-depth exploration of the music industry's business model. The latest edition has been updated to reflect the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and...

LAPD Detective Peter Decker faces a case that will push him to the limit in this 21st installment of the bestselling series. When residents complain of a foul smell from an apartment rented by...

The Science of the Perfect Swing by Peter Dewhurst is an in-depth exploration of the physics behind golf. By understanding the underlying principles of the game, golfers can gain a deeper...

Orthodox Christianity: Reasonable Faith by Father Peter Farrington explores the evidence for the Orthodox Christian Faith and responds to criticisms that it is based on unproven assumptions. The...

A Force More Powerful: A Century of Non-Violent Conflict by Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall explores how popular movements have employed nonviolent action to bring about significant change in...

Nigeria's story is one of colonial legacy and complex identity. This personal history explores how British rule shaped the country's economic, political, and historic forces, leading to its collapse...

Step into the world of Peter and his saintly family. This picture book introduces children to a Christ-centered historical family of saints, Basil, Macrina, and Gregory. It shows what a virtue-filled...

Scientific Reasoning: The Bayesian Approach by Colin Howson and Peter Urbach is a comprehensive introduction to probability and statistics as applied to physical and social science. The authors...

To Hell and Back -- a Story of Redemption by Peter Eggleton is a humorous tale that reimagines Hell as a bureaucratic organisation. In this wild and satirical take, Hell's CEO, Satan, struggles to...

A Universe From Someone: Essays on Natural Theology by Peter S. Williams offers an informed overview of the contemporary case for God. This collection brings together essays and opening speeches from...

Published in 1836-37, The Pickwick Papers is a satirical masterpiece that catapulted Charles Dickens to literary fame. This collection of comedic adventures follows Mr. Samuel Pickwick and his...

The Last Emperor by Peter Monaghan In a world torn apart by social injustices and corruption, one man dares to challenge the status quo. With contempt for the established powers, he sets out to...

Waggit Forever follows the latest adventure of Waggit, an abandoned puppy who has made the big city park his home. As food becomes scarce and danger lurks around every corner, Waggit must lead his...

Exploring the relationship between musical theory and performance, Musical Topics and Musical Performance examines how understanding topical presence in a work can inform interpretative thoughts for...

Ethics in Public and Community Health by Peter Bradley and Amanda Burls explores the key ethical issues in public health. The contributors examine how to balance individual needs with community...

How Gay Men Prepare for Death: The Dying Business by Peter Robinson is a practical guide to end-of-life preparation. Drawing on personal experiences and research, this book provides valuable insights...

The story of leading physicists in Germany during the 1930s and '40s is one of moral complexity. Philip Ball explores how these scientists navigated their relationships with the Nazi state,...

Discover the rich history of Malden, from its early settlement in the 1640s to its growth into a thriving city over two centuries. This book explores the lives of key figures such as Peter Thacher...

British Agriculture in the First World War provides a comprehensive examination of how British farmers adapted to the challenges of wartime production. The author draws on previously neglected...

A Quantum Murder: the Mandel Files 2 by Peter F. Hamilton is a gripping space mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When respected quantum cosmology researcher Dr Edward Kitchener...

Join Peter Crouch on his hilarious and irreverent journey into the world of professional football. From the dressing room to the pitch, Crouch shares stories of the absurd, the bizarre and the just...

A hilarious new picture book from Peter Bently, winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books. When the sun goes down and the house is quiet, the cats of the...

Make Yourselves Gods: A Counter-History of Early Mormonism In nineteenth-century America, Mormons were often viewed as outsiders, their beliefs and practices perceived as extreme. This book offers a...

Dictionary of Business by Peter Collin provides essential guidance for those navigating the world of business. Covering thousands of basic terms in both British and American English, this...

Peter Jernigan's life is spiralling out of control. His marriage has ended, he's lost his job and feels disconnected from his teenage son. As the pressures mount, Jernigan turns to alcohol for...

Spring-Heeled Jack is a thrilling adventure told in words and pictures by Philip Pullman. Beautiful cover illustration by Peter Bailey and sumptuous illustrations throughout bring this story to life...

Becoming an Effective Family Therapist explores the complexities of the therapeutic relationship and its impact on family therapy. At its core, this book is about building strong connections with...

The German Genius: Europe's Third Renaissance, the Second Scientific Revolution and the Twentieth CenturyFrom the late Baroque period to the rise of Adolf Hitler in 1933, Germany underwent a profound...

Fly Fishing for Dummies offers a comprehensive guide to getting started with this enjoyable sport. With the right tools and techniques, anyone can learn to cast and enjoy fly fishing.Longtime fishing...

William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience is a collection of visionary poems that explore the complexities of human experience. This edition features stunning reproductions of the...

The Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction by Peter Smith and O. R. Jones is a clear and concise textbook for students new to philosophy. It provides a thorough introduction to the main issues in the...

This illustrated chapter book tells the story of Easter and the events that followed Jesus' resurrection. From Palm Sunday to Pentecost, this easy-to-read retelling brings the stories to life with...

The world economy relies heavily on the profits of transnational corporations. Politicians and non-profit organizations often rely on their backing, while people look to their brands for meaning...

The English Actor From Medieval to Modern by Peter Ackroyd is a comprehensive exploration of the unique approach to stagecraft in England. Spanning thirty chapters and covering centuries, this book...

A Book of Memories by Péter Nádas is a powerful and poignant work that weaves together three distinct narratives. The first part tells the story of a young Hungarian writer's doomed love affair with...

New Testament textual criticism has become a staple of Christian apologetics since Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus sparked renewed interest in the field. However, this increased focus has also led to...

Britain's Paranormal Forests: Unsettling Encounters in the Woods In this thought-provoking exploration, Dr Peter McCue examines a range of bizarre experiences reported by individuals who have...

The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic A deeply moving portrait of institutionalized patients whose abandoned possessions recall their forgotten lives. In 1995, a forgotten...

Shirley MacLaine's autobiography offers an intimate and powerful journey into her personal life and inner self. An intense love affair sparks her quest for self-discovery, taking her from Stockholm...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of Gestalt therapy, tracing its roots in philosophy to its practical applications in psychotherapy. Peter Philippson explores the intersection of...

Drawing The Motive Force of Architecture by Sir Peter Cook explores the creative significance of drawing in architecture. This established work provides perceptive insights into the subject,...

A graphic novel adaptation of Franz Kafka's famous story, "The Metamorphosis" is presented in an illustrated edition. Peter Kuper brings Kafka's prose to vivid life with his electric drawings,...

Discover the magic of mermaids and unlock your own sensuality and manifestation abilities. Flavia Kate Peters invites you to tap into the empowering energy frequency of these alluring elementals,...

The Gospel of Mark: Exploring the Key Texts and Themes of Jesus' Ministry. Written in Rome around 70 AD, the Gospel of Mark is one of the oldest and shortest accounts of Jesus' life in the New...

John Peter Kenney's study explores Augustine's developing understanding of contemplation, from his earliest accounts written before baptism to the classic Confessions. The book examines the pagan...

A behind-the-scenes account of the biggest counterintelligence story of our time, Compromised draws on lessons from Peter Strzok's long career in defending the United States against foreign threats...

Capital Ideas Evolving by Peter L. Bernstein is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of investment theory and practice since 1992. This book provides valuable insights into the development of...

Stone Spaces explores the development and applications of Boolean theorem over the last 45 years. This comprehensive treatment brings together various areas of mathematics, including algebra,...

Roy Fisher's groundbreaking work, The Citizen and the Making of City, is a pivotal moment in 20th-century Modernist poetry. This innovative edition brings together previously lost material to reveal...

The Talibanistan: A Complex and Fragmented Reality This book offers a nuanced understanding of the critical region straddling Afghanistan's border with Pakistan. Edited by Peter Bergen and Katherine...

AI and the Project Manager: How the Rise of Artificial Intelligence Will Change Your World by Peter Taylor As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, project managers are facing a...

Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian Witness provides a unique approach to defending Christianity. Using Jesus as a model and the letter of 1 Peter as a guiding text, this...

Japan's Pacific War: Personal Accounts from Japan's Warriors A groundbreaking oral history of Japan's involvement in World War II, this book brings to light the personal stories of former Japanese...

Peter Weiss's first prose work, The Shadow of the Coachman's Body, is a darkly comedic exploration of the lives of inanimate objects. In poet Rosmarie Waldrop's translation, this 1960 masterpiece...

The Lost Tramways of England: Brighton by Peter Waller is a detailed history of the tram network in Brighton, which operated until the outbreak of World War II. Despite being replaced by trolleybuses...

Icelight by Aly Monroe In 1947, London is at its darkest. Food rationing is severe, coal supplies are scarce, and the city is gripped by fear. Against this bleak backdrop, agent Peter Cotton is...

Old Drogheda offers a unique glimpse into Ireland's rich history and the town's enduring legacy. This collection of images showcases the region's most significant landmarks, including the medieval...

A beautifully bittersweet tale of passion, enchantment and the nature of fate unfolds in this long-awaited new novel from Peter S. Beagle. When an enigmatic young woman named Lioness Lazos arrives on...

This book introduces 76 new words to help children learn to read with confidence. Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in English as a starting point, gradually building...

Some Reasons for Traveling to Italy is an idiosyncratic guidebook that explores the reasons people have traveled to Italy throughout history. Architect Peter Wilson offers a unique perspective,...

Insight and Illusion: Themes in the Philosophy of Wittgenstein is a comprehensive examination of the evolution of Wittgenstein's thought from the Tractatus to his later 'mature' phase. This revised...

An intimate and empowering anthology of essays explores the changing face of female desire in whip-smart prose. Award-winning and emerging writers share their innermost longings, dismantling personal...

The Doom Bar, a treacherous sandbank in Cornwall's Camel estuary, is home to many watchers with different motives. For analyst George Gilbert, modelling its shifting sands offers a therapeutic...

The Painter by Peter Heller is a carefully composed story about one man's downward turning life in the American West. After serving time for a violent act, Jim Stegner struggles to manage his dark...

When the Light Goes Out: A Collection of Irish Lighthouse Fatalities by Peter Goulding documents the tragic events that occurred at Irish lighthouses between 1786 and 1972. This chronological account...

Julia A Novel by Peter Straub tells the story of a woman who seeks to escape her past, only to find herself confronting an inexplicable aura of evil. Her decision to purchase a large, old-fashioned...

The Golden Ocean by Patrick O'Brian is set in 1740 and follows the story of Peter Palafox, a young man from a poor Irish background who signs up as a mid-shipman on a ship. This is the first novel by...

First published in 1892, Kropotkin's 'The Conquest of Bread' is a seminal work of anarchist communism that outlines his vision for an ideal society. This collection includes the full text of 'The...

Chile's economic transformation in the 1970s and 1980s has been hailed as a "miracle" by some, but what about its workers? This book examines the human cost of neoliberal policies under Augusto...

Practical Raman Spectroscopy An Introduction by Peter Vandenabeele provides an open-learning approach to understanding Raman spectroscopy. This comprehensive guide covers both theoretical and...

Orson Welles's Citizen Kane A Casebook is a collection of essays that offer a lively set of critical interpretations and production information about one of the most admired films since the advent of...

Johann Peter Salomon's introduction to London in March 1781 marked a significant turning point in his career. While often credited with bringing Haydn to the city, Salomon's success was also...

This concise and illuminating book provides a road map to the evolving conceptual and policy terrain of the nonprofit sector. Peter Frumkin examines four important functions that have come to define...

Peter Sloterdijk explores the core logic of monotheism in this concise book. He examines the concept of belonging to a community through confession and loyalty, tracing its historical legacy and...

The Dhammapada: The Way of Truth is a critical edition of a foundational Buddhist text, first published posthumously in 1957. This new edition presents the Buddha's teachings in their most...

Chauncey C. Nash's collection of Inuit art is one of the oldest and most significant in the world. Donated to Harvard's Peabody Museum in the late 1950s, it includes over 300 prints and sculptures...

Bear was friendly, Bear was sweet, The nicest bear you'd ever meet! With little paws and little feet, And a very BIG bear bottom! Poor Bear! His bottom is causing chaos...Bump! Crash! Splat! Soon...