4590 results for 'Denis Edwards'

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu In the early eleventh century, Japan's Heian court was renowned for its refined culture and intricate politics. It was here that Lady Murasaki Shikibu penned...

Border Conflicts in a German African Colony is a detailed and thought-provoking account of a lesser-known chapter in Southern Africa's history. The story revolves around Edward Presgrave, an...

The Image of Edward the Black Prince in Georgian and Victorian England Negotiating the Late Medieval Past by Barbara Gribling. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the fourteenth-century...

A Guide to English Pattern Coins in Gold, Silver, Copper, and Pewter From Edward I. to Victoria, With Their Value by G. F. Crowther is a comprehensive reference work that explores the history of...

Edward Bransfield Explained - the First Man to Find and Chart the Antarctic Mainland Sheila Bransfield MA presents the definitive biography of one of Britain's greatest maritime explorers, Edward...

Charles I's Killers in America: A Gripping Story of Regicide and Exile. The execution of King Charles I in 1649 sparked a complex web of consequences, including the flight of some of those involved...

Denis Brenan Bullen was a figure of controversy in Cork's medical history during the first two-thirds of the 19th century. His teenage involvement in a dispute with John Woodroffe, surgeon at the...

Richard III and the Princes in the Tower: A Re-examination of Their Fate. The disappearance of Richard III's two nephews, Edward V and Richard of York, after his coronation in 1483 remains one of...

The Nonsense Books: A Collection of Whimsical Verse and IllustrationEdward Lear's beloved collection of nonsense verse is presented here in its entirety, featuring over 400 original illustrations...

A mysterious stranger appears in a Moscow park, bringing with him a magic show that astonishes the locals. But what is the true purpose of this enigmatic performance, and how does it relate to the...

Edward Fitz Randolph Jr.'s decision to leave England in 1630 for religious freedom and opportunity had far-reaching consequences. His descendants went on to play significant roles in shaping...

DCI Hannah Scarlett investigates the apparent suicide of Bethany Friend in the Serpent Pool. The case is complex: why would someone who feared water drown herself? As she delves deeper, Hannah...

The story of the twentieth century is largely one of science and technology's impact on human history. At its core, however, lies a complex tale of loyalty - to country, to science, and to each other...

Edward Rushton's poetry and activism offer a unique perspective on the tumultuous Age of Revolution. This book provides a comprehensive critical re-evaluation of his work, exploring its significance...

Discover the whimsical world of Edward Lear's nonsense poetry and prose in this comprehensive collection.Lear's unique brand of literary nonsense has captivated readers for generations with its...

Frances Graham was the muse of Edward Burne-Jones, a Pre-Raphaelite artist, for the last 25 years of his life. He wrote to her, 'I haven't a corner of my life or my thoughts where you are not'. This...

Sir Edward Coke and the Reformation of the Laws explores the complex legal thought of Sir Edward Coke, who sought to strengthen royal authority while addressing concerns about the common law. This...

Explore the intriguing theory that William Shakespeare was actually Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford. This thought-provoking book delves into the authorship question, presenting a compelling...

Omar Khayyam's quatrains, known as rubai, were written in Persian in the eleventh century for an audience at court. They explored the meanings of life, love, and friendship. For centuries, these...

A major new account of the relationship between Edward I and his earls in medieval England challenges traditional interpretations of his reign. Andrew M. Spencer's study reveals how nobles created...

This enchanting French fairy tale tells the story of true love in the face of adversity. It is the origin tale of the treasured Beauty and the Beast, a timeless story that has captivated readers for...

Edward R. Murrow's groundbreaking radio broadcasts from 1939 to 1941 brought the blitz into America's living rooms with his iconic phrase "This is London". However, behind the scenes, Murrow was...

Denied a Mummy is a heart-wrenching story about three siblings, Sean, Dougie, and Mary, who have faced unimaginable trauma in their young lives. After being left to fend for themselves by their...

Renaissance Impressions: A Golden Age of Printmaking The 16th century saw printmaking become a powerful tool for storytelling in Europe. Engravings, etchings, and woodcuts not only conveyed Christian...

The English Aristocracy at War: From the Welsh Wars of Edward I to the Battle of Bannockburn This book examines the military careers and activities of soldiers from elite medieval families, using...

Christopher Marlowe: Four Plays Tamburlaine, Parts One and Two, The Jew of Malta, Edward II and Dr FaustusThis collection brings together four of Christopher Marlowe's most popular plays, providing a...

Murder on the Lusitania A Gripping Edwardian Whodunnit by Edward Marston September 1907 marks the beginning of a perilous journey for George Dillman, an undercover detective posing as a passenger on...

Eddie has grown powerful, his command of demons strong and his exorcisms faultless. But Derek is sceptical, wondering where these abilities have come from.Then demons begin to recognise Eddie,...

In 13th-century Britain, Gerald Warbow prepares to pass on his legacy as legendary archer to the king. However, he has one final mission before settling into life as a country gentleman. The...

Get to know the charming animals that have captured the hearts of crocheters around the world. In this updated edition of Edward's Menagerie, Kerry Lord shares her collection of adorable animals,...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton's Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction - Volume 4 This final volume in a four-part collection brings together some of the most fascinating tales from the pen of Edward...

W. Edwards Deming's wisdom has had a profound impact on modern organizational thinking. A pioneer in systems thinking and management, he is widely credited with helping Japan achieve its remarkable...

Hindu Law And Judicature: From The Dharma-Śástra Of Yájnavalkya In English With Explanatory Notes And Introduction By Edward Röer And W. A. MontriouThis book is a re-creation of the original work,...

Wessex: A Captivating Guide to an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of England and Its Rulers. The history of Wessex is one of transformation and resilience. For five hundred years, this kingdom endured despite...

This collection of writings by Lady Georgiana Burne-Jones is considered culturally significant and has been preserved for public access. As it falls within the public domain in the United States,...

Lt Gen Edward M Almond was a senior Army officer who embodied the phrase "units don't fail, leaders do". His career was marked by both significant achievements and controversy. This book provides a...

Taylor & Francis Group, 2021 48 pages, Paperback Help you achieve success in your AQA GCSE (9-1) History exams with this comprehensive revision guide. Covering the British depth study 'Medieval...

The Twelve Terrors of Christmas by John Updike is a humorous and irreverent exploration of Christmas traditions. The book examines a dozen festive customs with a wry and jaundiced eye, revealing the...

On the remote Irish isle of Innishmahon, campaigning journalist Marianne Coltrane and her movie star partner Ryan O'Gorman are finally free to be together. But when nature conspires to keep them...

Behind every great writer there is a beloved pet, providing inspiration in life and in death, and companionship in what is often a lonely working existence. They also offer practical services, such...

Norwich City Miscellany brings together a wealth of fascinating facts and anecdotes about the Canaries. From the history of the club to its most memorable moments, this collection of trivia offers a...

Discover the beauty and diversity of Atlantic Canada with Lonely Planet's comprehensive travel guide. This expertly researched book provides everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip, from...

A Brief History of the Rise and Progress of Anabaptism in England To Which is Prefixed, Some Account of the Learned Dr. Wiclif, and a Defence of Him From the False Charge of His, and His Followeres,...

Captain Edward J. Ruppelt's story is one of conviction and determination in the face of an extraordinary phenomenon: UFO sightings. As the head of "Project Blue Book," Ruppelt was tasked with...

Dinky Toys: A Comprehensive Guide to the Popular Collectible. This book provides a detailed history and overview of Dinky toys, from their production in Britain, France, Spain, and other parts of the...

Highways and Byways in Sussex by Edward Verrall Lucas is a collection of essays that showcase the author's wit and insight into the region. Written with the collaboration of Frederick L. Griggs, an...

The Closed Circle: An Interpretation of the Arabs by David Pryce-Jones explores how Arab societies are defined by tribal, religious, and cultural traditions. In this thought-provoking study,...

The History of the Town and County of Kingston Upon Hull, From Its Foundation in the Reign of Edward the First to the Present Time is a comprehensive history of the town, covering its development...

The Black Prince: A More Realistic Portrait. Behind the legend of the Black Prince lies a complex and intriguing individual, whose life was marked by both great victories and lesser-known aspects of...

Denis Johnson's poetry collection brings together four previous books of poetry with a selection of new, unpublished work. This comprehensive collection showcases the poet's unique voice and style,...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton's collected supernatural and weird fiction is a testament to his versatility as a writer. A master of the gothic and occult genres, Lytton was one of the most popular and...

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is an intimate and deeply personal account of one of Christianity's most influential figures. Written around AD 397, this autobiography recounts Augustine's journey...

Peter the Whaler: His Early Life and Adventures in the Arctic Regions By William H. G. Kingston and Edward Duncan In this gripping tale, a young man's life takes a dramatic turn after he gets caught...

This book presents a fresh approach to British modernist poetry by exploring its relationship with the natural world. Challenging traditional views of modernism as primarily focused on urban life and...

Edward Cocker's Arithmetic: A Plain and Familiar Method for the Full Understanding of That Incomparable Art. This 18th-century manuscript provides a comprehensive guide to arithmetic, reflecting the...

The 1950 Revolution in Puerto Rico: A Powerful Story of Uprising and Suppression. In 1950, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an armed insurrection against the United States, sparking...

Edward Curtis's 1914 film In the Land of the Head Hunters was a groundbreaking work of early silent cinema, featuring an Indigenous cast and marking a significant moment in US film history. This...

Discover 50 adorable animal patterns to learn to crochet with Kerry Lord's latest collection. This comprehensive guide features a wide range of easy-to-make amigurumi characters, from...

This powerful story follows two sisters separated at birth, one who suffered abuse and neglect, and another who was loved and supported. Their lives took very different paths, but both were searching...

A chilling tale of supernatural terror and psychological unease. Two strangers find themselves inexplicably drawn to a vacant room in a house, despite seeing nothing out of the ordinary. As they...

David Kershaw's life was forever changed by Bill Shankly's words of encouragement. In 1950s Huddersfield Town FC, the paths of these three individuals crossed briefly, setting in motion a chain of...

The true story behind the legend of piracy is revealed in this comprehensive history. From Captain Avery to Captain Blackbeard, and from Major Bonnet to Anne Bonny, discover the fascinating accounts...

Miss Mapp, written by E. F. Benson, is a novel that explores the complexities of life in a small English town.Born into a family with a strong academic background, E. F. Benson drew upon his own...

Healing from the Courts of Heaven: A Leader's Guide to Removing Hindrances and Receiving God's Healing Power. This interactive leader's guide provides instruction on how to lead a small group, Bible...

The Story of My Heart: A Spiritual Autobiography This spiritual autobiography, first published in 1883, is a deeply personal and idealized portrayal of the English countryside as a utopian haven...

Yasunari Kawabata's poignant novel explores the complexities of love and regret in middle age. A chance encounter with Otoko, a woman from his past, sets off a chain of emotions that challenge Oki's...

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When private detective Henry Kimball is hired to investigate a cheating husband, he senses...

Archæologia Britannica, Giving Some Account Additional to What Has Hitherto Publish'd, of the Languages, Histories and Customs of the Original Inhabitants of Great Britain ... By Edward Lhwyd ... Vol...

A private detective with a troubled past is hired to investigate a cheating husband, but the case quickly becomes a complex web of lies and deceit. As he delves deeper, he finds himself drawn to a...

Custom and Myth (1874) by Andrew Lang and E. B. Tylor is a collection of folklore, mythology, and religion that explores the cultural heritage of human societies. Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet,...

Denis Johnson's Train Dreams is a poignant novella that captures the essence of a bygone era in the American West. Set against the backdrop of the early twentieth century, this extraordinary work of...

The Bridleway: How Horses Shaped the British Landscape Tiffany Francis-Baker explores the intricate history of Britain's bridleways, revealing how our relationship with horses has become deeply...

Discover the remarkable story of one of Victorian era's most unlikely super-athletes.This biography explores the life and times of an athlete who defied conventions to achieve great success in their...

Create your own unique creatures with Kerry Lord's amazing book of mix-and-match crochet patterns. Choose from a vast selection of body parts, colours, and embellishments to bring your imagination to...

The Dublin King: A 500-year-old mystery surrounding a boy who claimed to be a prince and was crowned in Dublin Cathedral. Historian John Ashdown-Hill questions the official view that this boy, known...

A thrilling adventure through the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the world's least explored regions. Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent sets out to chronicle this forgotten corner of Asia,...

The Minutes of Evidence Taken upon The Second Reading of The Bill, Intituled "An Act to Dissolve the Marriage of Louisa Turton with Thomas Edward Michell ... to Marry Again; and for Other Purposes.....

Consider the journey, not just the destination. Journeys of Simplicity invites you to reflect on the path we travel through life, and what we leave behind. With 40 vignettes from individuals who have...

The Princes in the Tower: A Re-examination of the Evidence By Josephine Wilkinson, published by Amberley Publishing. In the summer of 1483, two young boys were taken into the Tower of London and...

The Bach Remedies Repertory by F. J. Wheeler provides a comprehensive guide to choosing and administering homeopathic treatments using the Bach Flower remedies. This book explores the various...

A marriage built on lies can be deadly. When Cheryl met Xan nine years ago, she was a struggling single parent with a five-year-old son. Now they have two children and he's hell-bent on turning her...

Ted Deerhurst's life was marked by a relentless pursuit of surfing and escape. Born into a world of nobility, he found solace in the sport, but never quite reached the heights he desired. His quest...

Stanley Cohen explores how we avoid confronting uncomfortable realities, from personal struggles to global atrocities. This comprehensive study examines the ways in which individuals and...

Rethinking Chongqing: Mixed-Use and Super-Dense presents a unique collaboration between architects and developers to reimagine urban development in western China's rapidly growing economic hub. The...

The Charters of Guernsey by Tim Thornton A unique and fascinating look at the history of Guernsey, this annotated transcription/translation of the island's historic Royal Charters provides valuable...

A behind-the-scenes look at the life and times of rock and roll. Alan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, recounts his journey from a scruffy, stoned 20-year-old to a seasoned industry...

Design your own dolls with this amazing book of mix-and-match crochet patterns. Building up from the basic body, add hairstyles, hats, outfits and accessories to capture your family, friends and...

The identity of the world's most notorious serial killer is finally revealed in this latest edition of Naming Jack the Ripper. Russell Edwards' groundbreaking work, spanning over a decade, has solved...

American Conspiracies and Cover-ups brings together a wealth of knowledge from leading experts in alternative history to shed light on America's most significant secrets. This comprehensive guide...

Light from the East collates letters between two individuals that explore the concept of divine knowledge. These letters were edited for publication in 1927 and supplemented with additional articles...

Woodland Sketches: Op. 51 - for the Piano by Edward MacDowell This collection of piano pieces showcases the beauty of nature through music. Woodland Sketches, Op. 51, is a set of sonatas that evoke...

The Plantagenet Ancestry: A Comprehensive Guide to Elizabeth's Lineage This detailed work presents an extensive genealogical study of Elizabeth Plantagenet, tracing her ancestry back over 7,000...

The Osbick Bird by Edward Gorey A unique and unsettling tale of companionship, The Osbick Bird explores the complexities of life through the unlikely friendship between an artist and his unusual muse...

A comprehensive collection of over 350 limericks is presented in this anthology. Limericks are five-line rhyming poems with a distinctive bouncy rhythm, and they can range from humorous to clever and...

A Time to Grieve Follows A TIME TO BE by Rosemary Hillyard. Edward Oscar Croft's life is one of punctuality and control, but when he rushes to a court case, his world is turned upside down. After...

The Elephant in the Room: Silence and Denial in Everyday Life Eviatar Zerubavel explores how social realities are often denied, revealing the complex web of silence that underlies our everyday lives...

Discover pivotal events and characters that shaped England's modern age in this third compilation of historical accounts. From 1690 to 1953, explore the lives and times of notable figures such as...

The Genocide Against the Tutsi, and the Rwandan Churches Between Grief and Denial by Philippe Denis is a pioneering study that explores the role of Christian churches in the Rwandan genocide. In...

A visually engaging chronicle of British history from 1714 to the present day, tracing the development of the royal family and the growth of the British Empire.From the accession of George I in 1714...