6689 results for 'Besson, Peter'

Art of Insomnia is a deeply moving collection of poetry that explores the theme of loss and grief. Written by Peter A, the book delves into the pain of sudden absence, using music that ranges from...

Rivers of London Volume 9: Monday, Monday is a gripping crime adventure that delves into the darker corners of London. When a routine undercover operation takes a deadly turn, Peter Grant and his...

Marrakech Express is a journey through Morocco, a country struggling to maintain its unique blend of tradition and tolerance in the turbulent winds of the Arab Spring. Award-winning journalist and...

The Hidden Queen is the second book in the Nightfall Saga, a new epic fantasy series by Peter V. Brett. After a brief respite, the demon corelings have returned with a fierce determination,...

Leadership: A Philosophy for Leaders by Peter Koestenbaum is a thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental nature of leadership. First published over a decade ago, this revised edition reflects...

Black Friday: The Eyemouth Fishing Disaster of 1881 is a gripping true story of survival and high adventure. On one fateful day, a coastal community lost 189 men in a single afternoon, leaving an...

Take your camera outside and capture stunning wildlife photos from the comfort of your own garden. Richard Peters shares his expertise in this comprehensive guide to wildlife photography at home.From...

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! This empowering picture book by Peter H. Reynolds encourages readers to use their actions, words, and voices to make a...

Stranded in the desert sands, Beck Granger and his friend Peter find themselves in a desperate fight for survival. After joining their uncle Al on holiday in Africa, they stumble upon a smuggling...

Amari and the Great Game by Bb Alston is the second book in the Supernatural Investigations trilogy. After saving the supernatural world with her brother's help, Amari Peters faces new challenges as...

A collection of 100 contemporary homes showcases the world's most innovative and pioneering designs from the past two decades. This publication brings together a diverse range of architects,...

The Black Prince's Road to Poitiers is a unique and detailed account of the English king's military campaigns in France during 1355-1356. By retracing the routes taken by the Black Prince, author...

Chinese Communist Espionage: An Intelligence Primer by Peter Mattis and Matthew Brazil is a comprehensive exploration of China's intelligence operations. Drawing from hundreds of Chinese sources,...

Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus is a rhyming story about a huge Diplodocus with an insatiable appetite. With a fantastic text written by Peter Curtis and Jeanne Willis, this book is perfect for...

Developing Skill: A Guide to 3v3 Soccer Coaching by Peter Prickett is a comprehensive resource for coaches and players alike. By focusing on the 3v3 method, this guide helps individuals develop...

Bryan Magee's engaging conversations with fifteen contemporary writers and philosophers provide an accessible account of Western philosophy and its greatest thinkers. Beginning with Socrates' death...

Cliffehaven, 1945. The war in Europe is over, but for Peggy Reilly and the residents of Beach View Boarding House, its effects are still far-reaching. Cockney evacuee Ivy and her sweetheart Andy are...

All aboard for a thrilling picture book adventure. Jack's ship is filled with gold, but a mischievous crew of thieves is hot on its heels. A squid opens a lid, a seal tries to steal, and a cat and...

Archaeology Versus Metal Detecting: The Cause and the Cure by Peter G. Spackman offers a no-holds-barred insight into the contentious relationship between archaeology and metal detecting, revealing...

The power of storytelling has become an integral part of modern life. In "Seduced by Story: The Use and Abuse of Narrative", Peter Brooks examines the alluring yet potentially deceptive nature of...

The Name Beneath the Stone Secret of the Unknown Warrior by Robert Newcome In 1917, Private Daniel Dawkins fought at Messines Ridge and Passchendaele, but his true story was hidden behind a veil of...

The Routledge Pantomime Reader 1800-1900 is a comprehensive anthology documenting this distinctive entertainment genre in nineteenth-century Britain. Over ten shows, readers witness pantomime's...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a timeless guide to power and strategy that has stood the test of time. Written over two thousand years ago, its penetrating insights remain highly relevant today.This...

A group of five men and one woman are stranded on an island of arctic ice with the skills to survive its harsh conditions. But their situation takes a deadly turn when a massive killer whale emerges...

Product Design Styling by Peter Dabbs is a comprehensive guide to styling consumer-focused products. This book breaks down the styling process into manageable stages, providing clear explanations and...

The Power Of Computational Thinking: Games, Magic And Puzzles To Help You Become A Computational ThinkerDiscover how computational thinking has transformed our world and learn to apply its powerful...

A condensed version of a renowned philosophical work, this book presents the most essential passages of St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, carefully selected and explained by Peter Kreeft.Written...

Scotland's Railways in the 1980s and 1990s A Snapshot in Time by Peter J. Green is a photographic record of Scotland's railways during a pivotal period. From 1984 to June 1991, the author made...

Washing the Dishes is an elegant primer that elevates the everyday task of cleaning up after meals into a meditative exercise. Peter Miller shows us how washing dishes can become a joy, a delight,...

So Many Ways To Hurt You by Adrian Street is the third instalment in his autobiography. This book chronicles the author's journey to achieving his dream of becoming a wrestler in Britain's Golden...

Poems of Food and Drink by Peter Washington is a unique anthology that explores the world of food and drink through poetry. Spanning centuries and cultures, this collection brings together a diverse...

Anarchism Is Movement by Tomás Ibáñez is a thought-provoking exploration of anarchism as a flexible and forward-thinking political philosophy. Drawing on his own experiences in the Paris student...

The Railway Children, written by E. Nesbit in 1906, is a beloved tale of humanity and kindness that has captivated readers for generations.When their father is falsely accused of spying, Roberta,...

The Digital Transformation Canvas by Marc K. Peter is a practical guide to building your digital transformation master plan. With its structured and step-by-step approach, you'll be able to navigate...

The T-34: A Revolutionary Tank Design In June 1941, the German army launched Operation Barbarossa, expecting to easily defeat the Soviet Union's outdated tanks. However, it was met with a surprise...

The Amazing Spider-Man Worldwide. The Osborn Identity After curing Norman Osborn of the Goblin serum and insanity, Peter Parker thought he had finally found peace. However, he soon discovered that a...

Understanding poetry requires more than just familiarity with its forms and devices. In this insightful guide, Peter Barry explores the ways in which poems create meaning through their structure and...

Oxford in Prints, 1675-1900 by Peter Whitfield is a collection of over seventy illustrated prints that showcase the city's development from its medieval origins to its neoclassical architecture...

Peter Willcox's remarkable life has been marked by courage and conviction in the face of adversity. As a senior captain for Greenpeace International, he has led crews into battle against some of the...

A beautifully crafted tale of love and longing set against the backdrop of New York's winter wonderland. In "Winter's Tale", Mark Helprin weaves a poignant narrative of a chance encounter between two...

The Kennedy Moment by Peter Adamson is a masterful political thriller that delves into the lives of ordinary people drawn into an extraordinary conspiracy. When a weekend reunion of old friends takes...

Little Red Tractor - The Day Dudley was Late by Peter Tye is a heartwarming story about life on a farm during wintertime. When Stan needs crushed barley for his cows, he must wait until the wind...

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter ScazzeroThis book offers a powerful roadmap for discipleship with Jesus,...

Moralizing Technology explores how technology shapes our daily lives and experiences. By examining the interaction between humans and machines, Peter-Paul Verbeek argues that morality is not just in...

Reading Gaol: A Short History by Peter Stoneley The iconic Reading Gaol is a building steeped in history and culture. Architectural showcase, site of prison reform experiments, and inspiration for...

A daring novel that portrays the violence inherent in both fascism and revolution, Sugandhi Alias Andal Devanayaki is a gripping tale of love, loyalty and survival. When Peter Jeevanandam arrives in...

A Chorister's Tale by Peter W. Gibson is a personal account of life at Durham School and Cathedral from 1928 to 2012. Born in the industrial northeast of England, Gibson recounts his childhood during...

The Other Side of Medicine by Peter Tate is a thought-provoking reflection on the changing face of general practice. Spanning over half a century, this collection of articles and short stories offers...

Sanar el trauma offers a personal guide to applying the Somatic Experiencing method, developed by Dr. Peter Levine, to overcome unexplained symptoms and traumas. This approach focuses on revisiting...

Peter Handke's A Sorrow Beyond Dreams is a poignant and introspective work that explores his mother's life and death. The author recounts her experiences spanning the rise of the Nazis, World War II,...

Cultural Norms and National Security: Police and Military in Postwar JapanThis book explores how Japan's unique approach to security policy is shaped by its cultural norms, particularly the quest for...

An expert introduction to robotics and artificial intelligence has been distilled into ten pivotal lessons. Peter J. Bentley's guide covers the essential information needed to understand our most...

A comprehensive history of Canadian organized crime spans centuries and features notorious figures. This updated edition profiles the most infamous criminals in Canada's history, from those who...

The Day is Dark by Peter Lancett is a gripping tale of darkness and struggle. In this latest installment of the series, the Dark Man finds himself entangled in a sinister plot to harness limitless...

Joy Division changed the face of music, reinventing rock in the post-punk era with a sound that would influence many others. This is the story of the band, told by their legendary bassist, Peter Hook...

Dry Bones That Dream is the seventh book in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series. A contract killing and a secret past push Chief Inspector Alan Banks to his limit. The case begins with the...

The Holocaust remains one of history's most profound and disturbing events. Why? Explaining the Holocaust by Peter Hayes offers new insights into this tragic period by addressing eight fundamental...

Shane Logan is a talented young goalie with a temper. When he joins his new football team, he makes an impressive debut. But what's behind Shane's tough exterior? His home life is complicated, and...

Prague in Black and Gold: A History of a City reveals the rich cultural heritage of this unique city, from its devastating past to its musical elegance. This comprehensive history unravels the...

Material Beings by Peter van Inwagen explores fundamental questions about reality and existence. The author tackles the nature of composition, identity, and unity in this thought-provoking work. Van...

Peter Gizzi's powerful new collection Fierce Elegy is a testament to the enduring power of love and loss. In this poignant work, Gizzi transforms the elegy into a mode that can transform a broken...

Smallcreep's Day is a surreal satire on modern industrial life. In this novel, Peter Currell Brown explores the monotony and meaninglessness of factory work through the eyes of Pinquean Smallcreep...

A Revolution Betrayed: How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System by Peter Hitchens explores the unintended consequences of attempts to create an egalitarian education system in the UK...

Brother Cadfael's latest challenge arrives in the form of two mysterious deaths at a medieval monastery. In 1143, Ellis Peters weaves a complex puzzle for her hero to unravel. As he delves into the...

The Philosophy Shop is a comprehensive collection of ideas and activities designed to inspire philosophical thinking in people of all ages. Edited by Peter Worley, this book brings together...

Narratives And Fictions In Educational Research (Doing Qualitative Research in Educational Settings) by Peter Clough explores how narrative inquiry can be used for progressive moral and political...

I Am Special is a workbook designed to help children with autism spectrum disorder understand and cope with their condition. Developed by Peter Vermeulen, this unique resource provides a supportive...

Otto Frank's journey home from Auschwitz began on 27 January 1945. However, it was only then that he started to uncover the truth about what had happened to his wife Edith, daughters Margot and Anne,...

A History of Italian Cinema provides an in-depth exploration of Italy's rich cinematic heritage. Building upon decades of research, Peter Bondanella and Federico Pacchioni have reorganised the...

The Temporal Void by Peter F. Hamilton In the midst of turmoil in the Commonwealth, a cult prepares for its pilgrimage into the Void, driven by visions of a paradise within. However, breaching the...

The untold story of Britain's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict is revealed in this meticulously researched examination of the Hussein-McMahon correspondence. Peter Shambrook sheds new light on...

This Lent book explores the rich spiritual themes that underpin Shakespeare's works. Each day of the season is reflected upon through a quotation from Shakespeare's characters and poems, alongside...

The Dance of Change by Peter M. Senge is a guide for business leaders seeking to navigate profound change within their organisations. It identifies key challenges that ultimately force companies to...

Build your dream cars with LEGO bricks. This book shows you how to create over a dozen sports cars, race cars, and muscle cars using the world's favorite building block. From classic vehicles like...

This concise and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of biology provides sophisticated coverage of central topics and the latest developments in the field. Peter Godfrey-Smith explores...

A marriage hangs in the balance as Rahel and Peter navigate their complicated past. After a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin, they find themselves on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many...

David Bowie and the 1970s offers a unique perspective on one of music's most pivotal decades. Cultural historian Peter Doggett explores how Bowie's music reflected and influenced the world around...

Bringing Up Baby is a screwball comedy from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Directed by Howard Hawks in 1938, it tells the story of a palaeosaurologist who becomes entangled with a wilful heiress,...

The bricks that built Victorian London are more than just a building material - they represent a complex network of finance and labour. This detailed history reveals how these 'London stocks' were...

Orphan-girl Hannah True faces strange happenings and suspicion when her town believes it's under attack by witches. In this gripping retelling of the Salem Witch Trials, Scott Peters and Juliet Fry...

It's early September 1942 and the German commander is poised to advance on Stalingrad. His mission was to take the city, crushing this crucial center of communication and manufacturing, and secure...

Classic Rock Ukulele Songbook by Hal Leonard Corp A collection of 16 iconic rock songs to play on ukulele, featuring arrangements for beginners and experienced players alike. This songbook includes...

Two Gods in Heaven challenges our understanding of Judeo-Christian monotheism by revealing a lesser-known aspect of Jewish history.The concept of a second, junior god in Judaism was once widely...

The Battle of Chickamauga was one of the bloodiest and most decisive campaigns of the Civil War. In September 1863, Union forces clashed with Confederate troops in northwestern Georgia, resulting in...

The battle lines have been drawn. Many Christians have fallen into the trap of proclaiming "Peace! Peace!" when there is no peace. In reality, the culture war rages on, with the church facing enemies...

From his humble beginnings in Yorkshire to building a business empire and becoming one of Britain's leading philanthropists, Sir Peter Lampl shares his inspiring story of making big money and giving...

COVID-19: A Biometric Vaccine in a Brave New World? The ability to freely examine information is a hallmark of democratic societies. However, groups seeking control and oppression often silence...

Ghosts of Kent offers a fascinating exploration of the county's haunted houses and authentic ghost stories from times past. This collection features true tales of paranormal encounters, including the...

George Soros: A Life in Full by Peter Osnos is a comprehensive and revealing new biography that sheds light on one of the most complex and misunderstood figures of our time. The name George Soros is...

A journey around the world's most famous bookshops reveals the magic that happens in these spaces. Jorge Carrión takes readers to iconic bookstores like Shakespeare & Co, Wells, Green Apple Books,...

Theory of the Modern Drama by Peter Szondi is a seminal analysis of the evolution of modern drama from the Renaissance to the present day. Szondi explores how the rise of modern drama was linked to...

Inference to the Best Explanation by Peter Lipton provides a comprehensive model for evaluating evidence and testing hypotheses. This influential work explores how we make inferences from data, with...

The Light and the Glory 1492-1793 by Peter Marshall and David Manuel This book explores America's history from a unique perspective - one that considers whether there was a divine call at its...

Help! For Writers 210 Solutions to the Problems Every Writer Faces by Roy Peter Clark is an indispensable guide for writers facing common challenges. This comprehensive resource offers ten short...

The Accidental Ecosystem: How Cities Became Wild Places Peter S. Alagona explores the unexpected phenomenon of urban wildlife thriving in cities across the United States, with many now hosting more...

The Four Geniuses of the Battle of Britain By David Coles and Peter Sherrard The outcome of the Battle of Britain was largely due to the innovative work of four key individuals. Their inventions and...

Swiss Sensibility: Exploring the Culture of Architecture in Switzerland This book presents 25 buildings in Switzerland designed by 16 influential Swiss architects, showcasing a range of styles and...

War Against the Papacy by James Larson explores the enduring significance of the papacy in the Catholic Church. Despite centuries of challenges to its authority, the Petrine office remains a bulwark...

Holiness and Ecclesiology in the New Testament explores the concept of holiness in the context of Christian theology. This collection of essays examines how the authors of the New Testament...

Peter Gizzi's powerful new collection Fierce Elegy is a work of love that transforms a broken heart into a fierce one. Winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Massachusetts Book Award, this poetry...