1380 results for 'Compton, Virginia'

Dervish Dust: The Life and Words of James Coburn is an intimate biography that delves into the life of Hollywood legend James Coburn. Drawing from his own words, including letters, poetry, journals,...

Cautionary tales from West Virginia, Africa, and Central Europe are woven together by each boy until they're certain that Mothman, Monster, and Ghost are after them. They're running for home, their...

Help prepare for the OET Reading Subtest with this comprehensive guide. Written by Virginia Allum, it covers all aspects of the test, including types of texts, reading skills and assessment.The book...

Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar: The Shocking True Story of the Notorious Drug Lord from the Woman Who Knew Him Best by Virginia Vallejo. In this explosive tale, journalist and socialite Virginia...

Yellow Wife: A Novel by Sadeqa Johnson In the midst of slavery's brutal reality, a young woman's survival depends on her wit and cunning. Born on a plantation in Virginia, Pheby Delores Brown has...

Byron W. Sewell's A Portmanteau Inspired by Lewis Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark is a unique blend of fiction and fantasy that takes readers on a journey through various stops on planet Earth and...

Hannah's War by Shirley Mann is a moving and dramatic World War II Land Girl saga. In 1942, at just nineteen years old, Hannah Compton joins over 200,000 women to do her part for the War effort as...

North Carolina's Confederate Hospitals 1861-1863, Volume I by Wade Sokolosky provides a detailed examination of the state's hospitals during the American Civil War. The book explores the role of the...

A novel by Virginia Woolf, published in 1925, Mrs Dalloway follows Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party. The story is constructed from two short stories and explores the life of its...

The Beetle Queen is a thrilling tale of adventure and friendship, as three friends - Darkus, Bertolt, and Virginia - team up to stop the evil Lucretia Cutter, a cruel beetle fashionista with a...

The Plant Hunter 'a Great Adventure' by T. L. Mogford is set in 1867 Chelsea, where plant nurseries dominate the landscape and the world of plant hunting thrives. A young salesman, Harry Compton,...

Charlie Harris's life is turned upside down when he enrolls in an early medieval history course and becomes entangled in a deadly love triangle on campus. As a library assistant and doting grandad,...

Bryan Ferry's Lyrics celebrates the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music's iconic first album with a collection of his evocative lyrics. This book brings together the words written for music across...

A collection of stories that capture the essence of human experience, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway's Party is a poignant exploration of society and its complexities.Through the lens of a party,...

London, 1933. The discovery of a young Indian woman's body in a South London canal sets off a chain of events that draws the expertise of a renowned psychologist and private investigator, Maisie...

Whisky Galore by Compton Mackenzie is a comedy classic that brings to life the feisty all-female touring theatre companies of the post-war years. Set in 1943, the story takes place on the Scottish...

A Sky for Us Alone by Kristin Russell is a powerful and heart-wrenching story of coming of age, falling in love, and trying to lead a life of dignity. In a small town ravaged by poverty and decay,...

African American history spans four centuries, from 1619 to the present. This comprehensive community history tells the story of African Americans through the voices of ninety brilliant writers.The...

A summer wedding, a stolen heirloom, an eccentric aunt - what could possibly go wrong? When a suspicious death follows a country wedding, Libby Forest's instincts tell her there's something amiss in...

Script and Cursive Alphabets 100 Complete Fonts is a comprehensive sourcebook featuring a wide range of type styles, including Liberty, Hannover, and Virginia Antique in both upper and lower-case...

The Master's Training by Stephen Kaung is a collection of messages delivered to church leaders in 1981 at a special conference in Richmond, Virginia. These sessions focus on key aspects of Christian...

The WavesA poetic tapestry of human experience, this novel tells the story of six very different friends as they progress from childhood to middle age through a series of connected monologues...

La señora Dalloway es una novela que explora la subjetividad a través de la experiencia intensa de una conciencia en un día de la vida de una mujer de la clase alta londinense. Publicada en 1925,...

The Satir Model: Family Therapy and Beyond by Virginia Satir is a comprehensive guide to her approach to therapy. This book provides a thorough overview of her concepts, therapeutic applications, and...

Top Doll is a highly inventive and moving novel that tells the story of a reclusive billionaire's life through the eyes of her antique dolls. With a unique blend of depth, compassion, and beauty,...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an experience that affects us all in different ways. Virginia Ironside offers a frank and insightful exploration of this complex issue, drawing on her own...

Cease Firing is a historical novel by Mary Johnston, published in 2017. Mary Johnston was an American novelist and women's rights advocate from Virginia, born into a family with strong literary and...

Downhill All the Way: An Autobiography of the Years 1919 to 1939This memoir offers a unique insight into Leonard Woolf's life, including his experiences with Virginia Woolf and the growth of the...

Essayism by Brian Dillon This personal and critical exploration of the essay genre delves into its history, contemporary possibilities, and the complexities of writing about it. Dillon navigates the...

The Homecoming: A Christmas Eve Search for FatherOn Christmas Eve, Clay Spencer fails to return home, leaving his worried family to wait. His son, determined to find him, sets out into the snowy...

Discover the history and development of literary criticism in this illustrated guide. From Plato to Virginia Woolf, Structuralism to Practical Criticism, Introducing Literary Criticism charts the...

Improve your English language skills for nursing with this comprehensive guide to the OET Writing Subtest.Written by Virginia Allum, this book provides detailed explanations and practice exercises to...

Shelf Life of Happiness is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of stories that explore the complexities of happiness. Through her characters' struggles and triumphs, Virginia Pye sheds light...

Elizabeth Barrett Browning's beloved cocker spaniel, Flush, is the star of this charming and intimate portrait. Through his adventures with bullying dogs, horrid maids, and robbers, we catch glimpses...

Pulling Words is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the complexities of life. Through simple yet powerful language, poet Nicholas Trandahl shares his experiences and observations from...

Lifeline by Virginia Haggard is a personal and introspective work that explores the complexities of family relationships through the lens of photography. The author's unique perspective as an...

Dr. Kay Scarpetta's chance at redemption comes with a cost to her soul in this gripping thriller.Returning to Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Scarpetta is faced with investigating the death of a...

The Voyage Out, Virginia Woolf's first novel, is a haunting exploration of a young woman's mind. Published in 1915, it marks the beginning of her fascination with capturing the mysteries and...

The Cloak: An Inspirational Account of Personal TransformationA gripping and thought-provoking memoir that chronicles one woman's journey of self-discovery over ten tumultuous years. With remarkable...

As she prepares for a dinner party, Mrs Dalloway's thoughts meander through memories and reflections on life and love. Her inner world is intertwined with that of Septimus Warren Smith, a veteran...

On a single day, Clarissa Dalloway's life is a complex tapestry of memories and choices. As she prepares for a party that evening, her mind wanders through the years, re-examining the decisions that...

The Invention of the White Race: The Origin of Racial Oppression by Theodore W. Allen A comprehensive analysis of the birth of slavery, racism, and white supremacy in the American South, this work...

First published by Virginia Woolf's own Hogarth Press in 1921, Monday or Tuesday is a unique collection of eight short stories that showcase her innovative style and observational powers.The volume...

Develop your students' medical English skills with this practical workbook. Virginia Allum's activities are designed to be used in the classroom and for self-study, covering topics such as prefixes,...

Two murders, two states, and a connection that's far from clear. In Oregon and Virginia, detectives Kara Quinn and Matt Costa investigate gruesome killings with eerie similarities.Their search for...

Detective Sarah Pribek has seen firsthand how quickly a cop's reputation can be ruined by accusations of wrongdoing. Her husband Shiloh is currently serving time in a Wisconsin prison, and since his...

The Hours / Mrs. Dalloway A Novel by Michael Cunningham and Virginia Woolf A joint publication of two iconic novels, The Hours and Mrs. Dalloway, brings together the works of Michael Cunningham and...

A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution In the spring of 1775, the American Revolution was unfolding in New England, but a pivotal...

Proust was a Neuroscientist by Jonah LehrerThis book explores how artists have discovered truths about the human mind that science is only now rediscovering. Through the work of celebrated writers,...

First published in 1925, this collection of essays by Virginia Woolf offers a unique perspective on literature from the point of view of the 'common reader'.Woolf's work is an eccentric and...

A gripping thriller about ambition and survival. Khloé Mercer, an ambitious journalist, is desperate to make a name for herself in her tough Norfolk, Virginia, neighborhood. When a murder takes...

On Fiction is a collection of essays by Virginia Woolf that explores the art of storytelling and reading. In this selection of lesser-known essays, Woolf examines her approach to fiction and...

The Way of Council by Jack Zimmerman and Virginia Coyle is a practical guide to training individuals in basic communication skills. This approach can be applied to a range of settings, including...

Be Civil! A Guide to Learning Civil Litigation and Evidence by Virginia V. Dunn is a comprehensive resource for those studying civil litigation and evidence.This third edition reflects the latest...

On a momentous day in June 1923, two lives intersect in unexpected ways. Clarissa Dalloway is preparing for a party, while Septimus Warren Smith struggles with the aftermath of war. As their paths...

Rita Mae Brown's Claws for Alarm is a mystery novel that follows the investigation into the murder of a young equine vet in a small Virginia town. The victim's clinic has been robbed of ketamine, a...

Virginia Hamilton's collection of 24 American black folk tales is a testament to the power of storytelling. With animal tales, supernatural stories, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of...

Be Civil! A Guide to Learning Civil Litigation and Evidence by Virginia V. Dunn is a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand civil litigation and evidence.This guide provides an...

The Tempest A Critical Reader by Alden T. Vaughan and Virginia Mason Vaughan is a comprehensive guide to Shakespeare's final play, exploring its most significant critical issues and suggesting new...

Henry David Thoreau's Walden is a profound exploration of simple living and self-sufficiency. In 1845, he moved to a cabin at Walden Pond to conduct an experiment in living a more austere life,...

Stephen Febble's weekend with his family is shaping up to be a disaster. With his daughter, her husband and child in tow, he's forced to confront his own world-weary attitude. As the evening wears on...

Virginia Woolf's semi-autobiographical novel about the Ramsay family explores the complexities of human experience and the nature of perception.The shifting points of view in the narrative highlight...

Deborah L. Parsons explores the key thinkers behind modernist literature in this comprehensive guide to James Joyce, Dorothy Richardson and Virginia Woolf.The connections between their theories on...

The Waves by Virginia Woolf A groundbreaking novel that redefines the boundaries of storytelling, The Waves is a profound exploration of self and identity. Through six distinct voices, Woolf weaves a...

Experimental Fiction: An Introduction for Readers and WritersThis unique introduction to experimental fiction explores the many forms of contemporary literature, from modernism to postmodernism. With...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Jacobite Risings, Devil Water tells the story of Charles Radcliffe and his daughter Jenny. As Charles fights to reclaim the English throne for his deposed...

The Cambridge Companion to To The Lighthouse provides in-depth analysis and exploration of Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece. This comprehensive guide is written by leading scholars, offering a...

Nat Turner's Confessions: A Historical Account of the Southampton Insurrection. Published in 2014, this book is a unique reproduction of Nat Turner's confessions, carefully crafted to preserve the...

Flush, an annotated edition with photographs, is a unique blend of biography and fantasy. Written by Virginia Woolf, this novel tells the story of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's eponymous cocker...

Santa's Sick of Cookies An Eastern Shore Christmas Tale by Karen Young Foley. In this charming tale, a young boy from the Eastern Shore of Virginia is determined to give Santa Claus some variety in...

This book tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who were forcibly transported to the Caribbean and North America in the 17th century. A previously untold chapter in Irish history, it...

The Collected Stories of Katherine MansfieldThis comprehensive collection brings together all of Katherine Mansfield's stories written up until her death in 1923. The volume offers a complete range...

Learn to achieve salon-quality acrylic nails at home with this easy-to-follow guide. Virginia Reali shares her expertise on how to apply acrylic nails, including tips and tricks for achieving...

Discover the natural world in this unique coloring book featuring 42 detailed black-and-white illustrations of wildlife found in your own backyard.From garter snakes to honeybees, and Virginia deer...

The Other Side of the Story: Structures and Strategies of Contemporary Feminist Narratives by Molly HiteThis book explores the connections between two influential feminist writers, Virginia Woolf and...

Explore the liberating powers of the mind with Virginia Woolf's visionary collection. This thought-provoking book delves into the experiences that make us human, from the constraints placed on women...

When former Senator Lincoln Bowe is discovered in remote Virginia woods with severe burns and missing his head, the situation quickly spirals out of control. A man with a troubled past, Bowe's...

Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War, claiming nearly 4,700 Confederate lives. Historian Gregory A. Coco presents a personal and poignant account of these soldiers'...

A young boy's greatest desire is to learn to read. In this powerful and moving story, he faces challenges that test his courage and determination.Set in a West Virginia settlement after emancipation,...

Short stories about wild animals written and illustrated by children aged 9-16. These are the short-listed stories from the PAWS Children's Animal Writing Competition 2011, judged by Virginia McKenna...

The final showdown in MG Leonard's acclaimed trilogy is here. Darkus, Bertolt and Virginia are facing their greatest challenge yet as they try to stop Lucretia Cutter from unleashing an army of giant...

Founded Upon the Seas: A Narrative of Some English Maritime and Overseas Enterprises During the Period 1550 to 1616This historical account explores the military, exploratory, and naval achievements...

When Madison Clark's past comes knocking, she's forced to confront the life she thought she'd left behind. Transitioning from her high-profile divorce in New York, she finds solace in Virginia with...

Tales from the Limestone is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the complexities of life and emotion. Set against the backdrop of West Virginia's mountainside, Josh Oster's work delves into...

Breece D'J Pancake's stories offer a poignant glimpse into the lives of those living in rural West Virginia. This collection, published posthumously, showcases the author's unique voice and...

The Common Reader - First Series by Virginia WoolfThis collection of literary essays explores the art of reading and its relationship to literature and culture. Woolf reflects on the works of various...

James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of RightsA dramatic account of the pivotal political struggles that shaped America's founding, this biography reveals the crucial role played by James...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable story is one of determination and perseverance. From her childhood in West Virginia to her groundbreaking work at NASA, this biography reveals the incredible journey of...

A concise study guide for Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", this resource provides a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, and more to support your literature project...

A Room of One's Own by Virginia WoolfFirst published in 1929, this influential feminist text explores the relationship between women and learning, writing and poverty. In it, Woolf argues that a...

Pride and Prejudice: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Sources, CriticismThis Norton Critical Edition presents the text of the 1813 first edition of Jane Austen's novel, accompanied by revised...

The Common Reader is an informal and witty celebration of our literary heritage by Virginia Woolf. In this second series of essays, she turns her brilliant eye on novels and poetry from John Donne to...

Art Can Help explores the purpose and responsibility of art in society. Internationally acclaimed photographer Robert Adams offers meditations on the role of art, advocating for pieces that evoke...

Charlotte Mew's poetry collection offers a profound exploration of faith, identity, and the human experience. Through dramatic monologues and introspective verse, Mew probes the complexities of...

A new cargo ship awaits its name. Before it sets sail, she is rewarded with a special gesture. This heartwarming story highlights the importance of kindness and generosity. The author has made a...

For those new to keeping chickens, this practical guide provides a comprehensive introduction to caring for these fascinating birds.With over 15 years of experience in keeping hens, Virginia Shirt...

The Long Week-end: A Social History of Great Britain, 1918-1939This comprehensive survey covers a vast range of topics, from politics and business to science, art, literature, and popular culture...

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 -...

The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap by Gerrick D. Kennedy is an in-depth look at one of music's most iconic groups, N.W.A. Formed in 1986, this group revolutionized hip-hop with their...

Set against the backdrop of a fading summer, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse is a poignant exploration of family, marriage, and the passage of time.The novel follows the Ramsays as they spend...