821 results for 'Fortune, Joanna'

A grand and devastating portrait of the Sackler family, whose fortune was built on the success of Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin. This book follows the family's early success...

The Auld Kirk and Kirkyard at Peathill has stood since the 17th century, its ruins and gravestones a testament to the changing fortunes of the local community over the centuries. The gravestones...

Manchester City's rebirth is a story of resilience and determination, told by the man who oversaw the rescue operation. In 1998, the club was on the brink of collapse, relegated to the third tier of...

Summer in Tokyo brings heat and languid days. Claire spends her time between tutoring Mieko and daydreaming with her grandparents, who fled Korea decades ago to escape the civil war. Their past is...

Step into the dramatic world of Henry VIII's six wives, where one misstep could mean life or death. Historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of the...

A Fallen Rockstar. One Last Chance for Redemption. Johnny Klein's fame has faded, his marriage and fortune lost. But when offered one final opportunity, he takes a chance, only to be drawn into the...

Discover Delicious Dairy-Free Baking with This Comprehensive Cookbook. Lactose intolerance affects millions, making it challenging to find tasty baked goods without dairy. Fortunately, there are...

Understanding influence is crucial for business managers, as it affects not only their own success but also the well-being of their staff and the future of their company. Carl Jung's concepts of...

Improve Your Communication Skills and Build Successful Relationships with Confidence and Ease. Do you struggle to express yourself in social situations? You're not alone. Many people experience...

Eddie Virago's quest for fame and fortune in the London rock scene takes an unexpected turn. Leaving behind his Dublin home, he finds himself living with a girl he met on the ferry, amidst a cast of...

Madrid's transformation from a small village to a global city is a story of remarkable change. For centuries, it was overshadowed by nearby Toledo, but in the 16th century, Madrid's fortunes...

Discover the secrets of Afro-Brazilian magic and spirituality with Quimbanda Religion, The Secrets of Afro-Brazilian Magic, Spells & Rituals. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth...

The Palace of Versailles: A Story of Power and Glamour This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most famous palace, revealing the high drama and intrigue of the European courts that...

The Court of Hidden Faces Large Format Edition is a gamebook that invites you to embark on a journey of unlimited adventure. In this tyrannical realm, no one is what they seem, and life is cheap...

A propulsive and seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy, from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons End. Fabienne is dead, and her childhood best friend Agnès receives...

Sam's Stormy Night by Calum Greenall A wild storm has damaged Sam's home, leaving him feeling lost and overwhelmed. Fortunately, he has three friends who are willing to lend a helping hand. Sally the...

Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi is a retelling of the SF classic Little Fuzzy, with a unique twist.On the planet Zarathustra, Jack Holloway's life is about to change forever. As a contractor for the...

Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. As a Princeton graduate and daughter of a Fortune 500 mogul, her life seemed effortless. But when her fashion line was in peril, she turned to...

Puss in Boots is a charming tale about a young miller's son and his unexpected companion. When he receives a curious cat as a gift, he soon discovers that it has more to offer than just warm gloves...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic of love and social adventure set in the tawdry glamour of Regency society. At its heart are two heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley,...

Rotten Row is a collection of stories that span several decades, exploring the complexities of human relationships, love, loss, and the passing of time. The author weaves together tales of romance,...

Last Christmas at Ballyclare is a heartwarming and romantic novel by Emily Bell. After a recent heartbreak, Natasha returns to her childhood home in the Wicklow hills for Christmas, hoping for family...

Harriet Westaway has received an unexpected letter telling her she's inherited a substantial bequest from her grandmother. However, there's one problem - her grandparents died more than twenty years...

A traditional tale retold in a fun and lively way, this book tells the story of Dick Whittington's journey to London in search of a better life. However, the city is not as glamorous as he imagined,...

Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters is a detailed history of two iconic motor scooter brands that dominated European roads in the postwar era. Stuart Owen explores how Innocenti's Lambretta and...

Eugene Onegin is a novel in verse that tells the story of a bored and aimless young man who inherits a fortune and an estate. He strikes up a friendship with his neighbor, Vladimir Lensky, and...

Charles Dickens's last complete novel, Our Mutual Friend, is a glorious satire that spans all levels of Victorian society. The story centres on an inheritance - Old Harmon's profitable dust heaps -...

Wrongful imprisonment for fourteen years has left its mark on Edmond Dantes. His escape to the island of Monte Cristo marks the beginning of a new chapter in his life. A vast fortune in gold and a...

The Secrets of Saffron Hall is a historical novel that weaves together two women, separated by centuries, and a life-changing secret that threatens to upend their lives.In 1538, Eleanor's efforts to...

Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams The role of slavery in financing the Industrial Revolution in England is a complex and often overlooked topic. This book, first published in 1944, explores how...

The Last Stand by Mickey Spillane A new novel from the legendary mystery writer, published to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of his birth. This is the final book Mickey Spillane completed before...

In 1969, a mysterious travelling psychic claims to be able to tell anyone the date they will die. Four siblings, too young for what they're about to hear, sneak out to learn their fortunes. This...

Auctioneer Philip Serrell has seen it all in his twenty years of uncovering priceless antiques. From decaying farm sheds to tattooed travellers, he's met people with extraordinary possessions and...

Chloe's Lunar New Year is a heartwarming picture book about a special celebration. As the new year approaches, Chloe and her family prepare for the festivities, cooking a delicious feast and...

Thomas Cromwell is Chief Minister to Henry VIII, his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn, the king's new wife. But Anne has failed to give the king an heir, and Cromwell watches as Henry...

The Ghost Ship is a sweeping and epic love story set on the high seas in 1621. A mysterious vessel, the Ghost Ship, has been hunting pirates to liberate enslaved prisoners for months, its hull...

Dora Preston has always been driven to succeed in her music hall ambitions. When she intervenes to stop some young men from bullying a puppy, she finds herself in over her head. Fortunately, a kind...

Lady Henrietta Sedley has plans for her 29th year, and they don't involve finding love. She aims to inherit her father's business, make her own fortune, and experience pleasure without the burden of...

Rome in 110BC was a city of great ambition and ruthless struggle for power. Two men, Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, stood at its heart, driven by their own visions of greatness. Both were...

Elvis Presley's life was marked by fame, fortune, and tragedy, but few people knew the man behind the icon. In "Me and a Guy Named Elvis", Jerry Schilling shares his unique perspective on Elvis's...

A Girl Called Rose is a deeply moving story of young love, heroism, and the enduring strength of family ties, set against the turbulent years of The Great War. The author's third novel in the Hope...

Coming of age in a tumultuous world, a young man navigates the complexities of family, love, and identity. Working at his family's restaurant, he faces the challenges of his brother's aggression and...

Georges Simenon's Signed is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker corners of human nature. When a fortune-teller is found murdered in her apartment, Inspector Maigret must unravel a complex...

A History of the Gambia by J. M. Gray provides a comprehensive account of the region's colonial past from the Portuguese invasion in 1455 to British control in 1938. Written by a judge who witnessed...

When money is scarce, it can be a powerful motivator for murder. In "Inspector French and the Affair at Little Wokeham", two sisters and their brother each have a compelling reason to want their...

The Power of Imagination: The Neville Goddard Treasury This comprehensive anthology brings together the most influential writings of Neville Goddard, a modern mystic who revolutionized the way people...

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. Meet Charlie Bucket, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready...

Gia Scala: The First Gia is a biography that tells the story of the life and career of the iconic movie star Gia Scala. Born into a tumultuous world of fame and fortune, Scala's rise to stardom was...

The Wedding Dress is a story of love, loss, and resilience, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. In 1920s San Francisco, the Deveraux family's lives are...

The Hollywood Kidnap Case Mysteries at Sea by A. M. Howell is a thrilling instalment in the Mysteries at Sea series. When famous actress Estelle Fortune goes missing, Alice and her family must...

The Prince is a timeless work of realpolitik that explores the nature of power and its relationship with loyalty and fear. Written by Niccolò Machiavelli, a diplomat who witnessed the rise and fall...

Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale by Hannah Durkan is a thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure in the clouds. When Zeina's dream of exploring the skies becomes a reality, she finds herself on a...

Sextant: A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men who Mapped the World's Oceans In the tradition of pioneering explorers, David Barrie recounts the story of the sextant, a navigational instrument...

Dick Whittington - a Panto Script is a family-friendly pantomime script by cartoonist Roger Penwill. The story follows Dick Whittington and his faithful cat as they seek their fortune in London, with...

Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial visitor from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by nuclear wars. He lands on Earth, disguised as a human, with the intention of saving his own...

Set against the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous periods, Winter is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of family and loyalty. The story follows two brothers, bound together...

The Queen of Paranormal RomanceChristine Feehan's electrifying GhostWalker novel is a tale of unexpected passion and suspense. When Malichai Fortunes attacks a problem, he does it full force, earning...

Hardcover, 207 pages, First Edition, 2013. This photo journal and grunge rock micro-history offers a unique inside look at a pivotal eight-day period in Nirvana's touring life. In the final days of...

The Sackler dynasty's story is one of grandeur and devastation. From their humble beginnings to their rise as one of the world's richest families, the Sacklers' fortunes were built on the back of a...

Druss, the legendary Drenai warrior, has retreated to his mountain fortress, Dros Delnoch, seeking solitude and a life free from fame and fortune. But when the invading army of the Nadir threatens to...

Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy IndustryThe story of LEGO is one of the most remarkable in business history. In 2003, the company, which had been...

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas père is a tale of obsession and deception. Cornelius von Baerle's quest to cultivate the elusive black tulip becomes an all-consuming passion, but his fortunes take...

Mr. Moustache is a gentleman with a distinctive feature - a magnificent moustache. However, when his barber shaves it off, his behaviour changes. He becomes less polite and less helpful, causing...

A Del of a Life is a hilarious and heartfelt new autobiography from Sir David Jason, a national treasure. In this book, he shares his life and career experiences, offering wisdom on friendship,...

A disgraced soccer executive is forced to start anew in a small North Carolina town, where she must coach a struggling children's team. Her plans are quickly derailed by the team's unorthodox methods...

Darkmotherland is a sweeping epic that reimagines a dystopian Nepal, where personal ambitions are inextricably tied to political fortunes. Set against the backdrop of an earthquake-ravaged world,...

Nolan Sackett's life takes a perilous turn when he meets Penelope Hume in a cantina. She is not only captivating but also heir to a lost cache of gold, making her an irresistible target for those...

Cyrus Reed is a man with a reputation for ruthlessness. He controls fortunes and amasses empires with an iron fist. But one fateful night, his path crossed with that of a stranger in a poker game...

War and Peace, translated by Antony Briggs, is a sweeping epic that follows the lives of three Russian aristocrats against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Pierre Bezukhov, Prince...

The Kings & Queens of Scotland by Timothy Venning The kingdom of Scots was the last of the non-Anglo-Saxon states of Britain to survive as a political entity. This remarkable story of Scotland's...

A Rebellious Young Lady's Dilemma When her fortune is at stake, Miss Georgina must choose a husband to save her inheritance. Her only option is Adam, the tightly wound Duke of Ravenswood, who needs...

James I: A King of Contrasts This major study of James I, the first Stuart king of Scotland, draws on a wide range of sources to assess his impact on his kingdom. Brown examines James's creation of a...

Nicholas Young's grandmother Su Yi is nearing the end of her life, prompting a gathering of the entire Shang-Young clan from around the globe. As they converge on her estate, a fierce battle for...

The Men of the North: The Britons of Southern Scotland by Tim Clarkson This book explores the history of the North Britons, a native Celtic people who played a significant role in shaping Scottish...

Eric Stanley Pigeon by Dick King-Smith is a heartwarming tale about an unlikely friendship between two very different individuals. When Old Smelly, a struggling bettor, meets Eric Stanley Pigeon, his...

Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 is a richly imagined and inventive literary masterpiece that explores the complexities of love, art, and betrayal. Against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s...

The 28th and final novel in the Inspector Montalbano Mysteries series by Andrea Camilleri. A phone call on an early morning sets the tone for a trying day for Inspector Montalbano. The caller expects...

The Luminaries is a complex and intricately patterned mystery set in 1866 New Zealand. When Walter Moody arrives on the goldfields, he stumbles upon a tense gathering of twelve men discussing a...

Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel is a cosy crime mystery that sets the stage for murder in the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough. When an acting troupe books into the hotel to rehearse...

Kid Rodelo (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures) A Novel by Louis L'Amour In this gripping novel, a group of desperate men embark on a perilous journey to claim a fortune in gold. When they're joined by...

The Hotel Alpha is a poignant exploration of the human desire for sanctuary and the consequences of chasing dreams. Set against the backdrop of a once-great London landmark, this novel delves into...

Your husband's behaviour has turned your life upside down. You're struggling to cope with the anger, dismissiveness and lack of love that's replaced the relationship you once had. Fortunately, there...

Alexander the Great's empire, stretching from the Adriatic to modern-day India, was left to his two heirs, Philip III and Alexander IV, in a surprising joint kingship. However, six Macedonian...

Ada Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the ArcticSurvival in the Arctic is a remarkable true story of a young Inuit woman who defied the odds to emerge as the sole survivor of a disastrous polar...

Greg Heffley's luck is running out. His best friend has moved on, and making new friends in middle school is proving to be a challenge. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Greg decides to take a...

A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of Tolstoy's great Russian epic, War and Peace, is presented here in the first new English translation in forty years. Set against the sweeping backdrop of...

The Allcroft Family From Worcester to Stokesay This book tells the story of the Allcroft family, tracing their rise from humble beginnings in late 18th-century Worcester to their dominance of south...

A reimagined world turns the fortunes of humanity upside down in this wickedly satiric novel by Abdourahman A. Waberi. In the United States of Africa, a stream of desperate people from the West flows...

Scoff: A History of Food and Class in Britain by Pen Vogler explores how our eating habits reflect centuries of social prejudice. Through a fascinating examination of food, literature, artworks, and...

A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk In this mesmerizing love story, Orhan Pamuk weaves a tale of a man's search for meaning in a world of change. For forty years, the protagonist wanders through...

Explore the history of the occult from ancient times to the modern day with John Michael Greer, a respected scholar and practitioner. This book takes you on a journey through 100 dramatic incidents,...

The Battle of iSandlwana: A Clash of Warrior Traditions The single most destructive incident in the 150-year history of British colonisation in South Africa was the battle of iSandlwana, in which...

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the lives of a group of painters and decorators and their families in the Edwardian era...

The Score Takes Care of Itself: A Philosophy of Leadership In a remarkable career that transformed the San Francisco 49ers into a legendary dynasty, Bill Walsh's leadership principles have stood the...

The Yellow Admiral by Patrick O'Brian In this 18th novel in the acclaimed series, Patrick O'Brian masterfully weaves together the stories of two men: Jack Aubrey and Napoleon Bonaparte. As the...

The Books of the Beast: Essays on Aleister Crowley, Montague Summers and Others This authoritative guide to the magical first editions of Aleister Crowley is a must-have for bibliographers and those...

Tales from Jabba's Palace brings together a diverse range of stories set in the infamous palace of the galaxy's most notorious crime lord. This collection of original tales features contributions...

A comprehensive collection of occult knowledge, the Book of Forbidden Knowledge brings together a wide range of topics, including mesmerism, ceremonial magic, and folk healing, in a single volume...

Durga Saptashlokee: The Seven Verses from Devi Mahathmyam This collection of seven important slokas from the sacred text Devi Mahathmyam praises the glories of mother Durgaa and elaborately narrates...

Setting up and keeping a healthy saltwater aquarium requires more knowledge than you might think. Fortunately, this guide is here to make it easier. With its friendly and informative approach, it...