504 results for 'Gibson, Nova'

Hugh Jackman: A Hollywood Juggernaut Hugh Jackman is an international superstar who has joined the ranks of Australian actors Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe as a household name. His career in film and...

Part-detective story, part-cultural snapshot, Pattern Recognition is a gripping novel that explores the intersection of technology and society. William Gibson's pin-sharp prose brings to life a world...

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: A 48-Day Devotional Liturgy for Remembering Christ's Life, Death, and Resurrection. As Holy Week passes by quickly, it can be challenging to establish routines for...

Chester Raccoon finds comfort in his mother's loving gesture. A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon is a heartwarming story that conveys the importance of love and reassurance. With rhyming verse, this...

Max Gladstone's Empress of Forever is a space opera epic that combines vivid imagination with universe-spanning action. In this tense and vast novel, a brilliant tech founder named Vivian Liao finds...

In Adrian M Gibson's gripping debut, Mushroom Blues, the island nation of Hōppon is ravaged by war and occupation. As a devastating defeat in the Spore War lingers two years after, the capital city...

Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 27 In the dystopian nightmare of Mega-City One, the law is enforced by the Judges, powerful law enforcers who can stop total anarchy on the crime-ridden streets...

The Time Traveller's Almanac brings together over a century of literary journeys through time. This vast collection, curated by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, spans millions of years of Earth's history,...

Pulp Reading Popular Fiction explores the cultural significance of popular fiction in the late twentieth century. Scott McCracken examines how this genre provides a means to construct a sense of self...

BRIXMIS: The Last Cold War Mission The British Army's elite unit, BRIXMIS, played a crucial role in the Cold War, operating in secret behind enemy lines in post-war Germany. Established in 1949,...

Abigail Gibson has left her home in the suburbs of Westchester, New York. A note on the kitchen table and her ten-year-old son Sam are all that remain behind. Her sister Gillian receives the news and...

Trish Arnold's movement training for actors has never been fully explored in writing. Until now, her practice has been passed down through one-to-one teaching between practitioners. This book...

San Francisco, 2017. A new job for Verity Jane has just been secured, thanks to her reputation as 'the app-whisperer'. She's been hired to evaluate a cutting-edge digital assistant called Eunice...

The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories by T. A. Shippey is a comprehensive collection of science fiction tales from the 20th century. Spanning over six decades, this anthology takes readers on a...

The Loop Garoo Kid is a cowboy so bad he made a working posse of spells phone in sick. A bullwhacker so unfeeling he left the print of winged mice on hides of crawling women. A desperado so onery he...

Beyond Vanity: A History and Power of Hairdressing By Elizabeth L. Block MIT Press, 2024 In nineteenth-century America, hair held significant cultural meaning, influencing one's place in society. As...

Cesare Lombroso's groundbreaking work on women and crime has been extensively studied in criminology. La donna delinquente, originally published in 1893, was the first book to explore this topic in...

In the ravaged world of Telluria, a devastating holy war has returned humanity to the disorganization of the Middle Ages. Europe, China, and Russia have fragmented into little nations, each...

Wives and Daughters, Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel, is widely regarded as her masterpiece. Set in the small provincial town of Hollingford, the story revolves around Molly Gibson, whose life becomes...

Chaos and Cyber Culture by Timothy Leary is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between technology and human experience. This book delves into the world of cyber culture, where...

Sociological Paradigms and Organisational Analysis: Elements of the Sociology of Corporate Life by Burrell, Gibson;Morgan, Gareth provides an in-depth exploration of four key sociological paradigms...

A Conversation Larger Than the Universe brings together seventy literary artifacts that have shaped the science fiction and fantasy genre. This unique collection features books, magazines,...

Thirty arrangements of jazz standards for solo jazz guitar are presented in this comprehensive collection. The repertoire spans from early swing to modern jazz, featuring jazz blues, ballads, and...

A moose in the backyard! Luke's Saturday morning surprise is a story that will have you chuckling. When he wakes up his parents to show them the unexpected visitor, they're not convinced it's a good...

Maud Lewis World Without Shadows by Lance Woolaver is a stage play that explores the life of the famous Nova Scotia folk artist. First broadcast as a radio play in 1996, it has since been produced in...

Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 40 is a gripping epic that explores the darker side of democracy. In the dystopian metropolis of Mega-City One, Judge Dredd serves as both judge and executioner,...

Violet Brewster has just finished a project at local retirement village Maple Grange, when she learns that one of the residents, Phyllis Gibson, has passed away suddenly. A beautiful jewellery box is...

The Spirit of Inquiry: How One Extraordinary Society Shaped Modern Science By Susannah Gibson Oxford University Press, 2019 In the early 19th century, science was a relatively new and unimportant...

Everyday Magic follows Alfie Blackstack as he navigates his new life in Switherbroom Hall with his eccentric aunts. When the circus arrives, Alfie makes a friend in Calypso Fagan, but their fun is...

Anna begins receiving messages from another time, and her parents take her to see a doctor. He can find nothing wrong with her, but believes there may be some truth to what she is seeing. Anna is...

The Cyclist's Bucket List: A Celebration of 75 Quintessential Cycling Experiences Experience the thrill of cycling around the world through this unique collection of 75 quintessential experiences...

Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson is a gripping science fiction novel that delves into the darker corners of human experience. When a young girl's life is turned upside down, she finds herself at...

Las Vegas offers the perfect setting for Jamie Nova's celebration of her impending divorce. Joined by her two closest friends, she plans to make the most of her hard-earned holiday and leave her...

This dynamic collection presents four jazzy settings of favourite madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The first, 'Sing we and chant it', is a relaxed jazz waltz with a...

The X-Men '92 Omnibus brings together the most intense and unpredictable adventures of the X-Men from a pivotal decade. With the threat of Cassandra Nova neutralized, the young mutants are welcomed...

Scottish Colonial Literature: Writing the Atlantic, 1603-1707This book explores how the Scottish Atlantic influenced seventeenth-century literature and vice versa. Kirsten Sandrock examines three key...

The Last Legion A Novel by Valerio Massimo Manfredi In the final hours of the Roman Empire, a new legend was born. The Nova Invicta Legion, tasked with protecting the last emperor, faced an...

One summer can change your whole life. Eliot's parents send him to a remote fishing village in Nova Scotia as soon as school lets out, and he finds himself in a place that is both overwhelming and...

Yara Gibson returns to her hometown of Palmdale, California, for her parents' twentieth-anniversary party. A trip home she hadn't anticipated, but one that will change everything. Yara receives a...

Sebastian St. Cyr's latest case proves to be one of his most complex and perilous yet. In 1812, a young man named Alexander Ross is found dead under suspicious circumstances, with no apparent motive...

The Echo of Twilight by Judith Kinghorn In 1914, Pearl Gibson's life is transformed when she secures a position as a lady's maid for Lady Ottoline Campbell. Her new role takes her to the Campbell's...

The Guitar: A Journey Through the World of Instrument Making Tracing guitars back to their origins is a fascinating journey that reveals the intricate relationships between music, nature, and human...

Birdie Bowers was a man of boundless energy and determination. Born in 1883 to an entrepreneurial father and missionary mother, he spent his life traversing the globe, accumulating experiences that...

The Indestructible Tom Crean This is the true story of Tom Crean, a legendary Irish explorer who played a crucial role in three of the most famous expeditions in British history. From the thrilling...

Over 5 million Canadians claim Scottish ancestry, tracing their roots back to a wave of migration that began centuries ago. This book tells the story of those who left Scotland for Canada, exploring...

The Terra Nova icebreaker battles its way through the Arctic Ocean, a journey that shouldn't be attempted for hundreds of miles. Yet, a lone skier emerges from the snow, half-dead with cold, and...

Wives and Daughters is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell that explores the complexities of human relationships in 19th-century English society. When Molly Gibson's father remarries, her life becomes...

Sparrow, a boy born in a brothel at the edge of a dying empire, creates his own identity through music and flight. His world is one of stories, errands, and danger, as he navigates the complex...

Foundation of Transcendental Philosophy (Wissenschaftslehre) Nova Methodo is a seminal work in the history of philosophy. First published in 1796, it represents a key moment in the development of...

The Shag Harbour UFO Incident remains one of the world's most enduring unsolved mysteries. In 1967, a strange object crashed into the waters near Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, sparking an extensive...

Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves and the American RevolutionSimon Schama's gripping narrative tells the story of thousands of African-American slaves who fled plantations to fight behind British...

The Halifax Explosion: Canada's Worst Disaster On December 6, 1917, a devastating explosion rocked the harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia, killing over 2,000 people instantly. The Mont-Blanc and Imo...

The Girl in His Shadow A Novel by Audrey Blake In 19th century London, a young woman named Nora Beady is trained in the art of medicine by the eccentric surgeon Dr. Horace Croft. Raised after losing...

The Dam Busters: A Story of Courage and Bravery On 17 May 1943, the inhabitants of Günne, Germany, were faced with an immense tidal wave as it roared down the valley towards them. This was not just a...

The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet is a medically proven guide to managing symptoms of IBS, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, and other digestive disorders. By following this clear and accessible plan,...

Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most abandoned cities. Atlas of Lost Cities takes you on a journey to explore over 40 forsaken urban destinations, from ancient legendary...

The Rebels of Gold by Elise Kova is an epic and explosive conclusion to a dark fantasy saga. A new rebellion has risen from the remnants of the Five Guilds of Loom, standing against Dragon tyranny,...

The Soft Machine: A Surreal Space-Age Odyssey This groundbreaking novel marks the beginning of William S. Burroughs' influential Cut-Up Trilogy, which also includes Nova Express and The Ticket That...

Slow, beautiful stories crafted with enormous skill and precision, these tales explore the complexities and mysteries of the human heart. Set against the unforgiving landscape of Cape Breton, Nova...

Jason Bourne's latest mission has brought him face to face with his own troubled past. Three years ago, he was part of a high-stakes operation in Estonia that went horribly wrong. His partner and...

Elizabeth Bishop in Context brings together thirty-five essays by an international team of authors to explore the biographical and literary roots of her unique writing style. From her childhood...

Herbert Ponting Scott was born in Salisbury in 1870 and went on to become one of the most renowned photographers of his time. This biography explores his life, from his early days as a photographer...

A Pennyworth of Sunshine by Anna Jacobs In Anna Jacobs' latest novel, life in 19th century Lancashire and Australia takes a dramatic turn for Keara Michaels, a young woman forced to leave her family...

Covert Plants: Vegetal Consciousness and Agency in an Anthropocentric World by Prudence Gibson and Baylee Brits presents a groundbreaking exploration of the implications of plant life for our...

The Golden Years of Scottish Opera: A Period of Unparalleled Success Between 1962 and 1974, Scottish Opera experienced a remarkable twelve-year period of unbridled success, earning it the nickname...

The APOLLO Collection Vol.1: How America Won The Race To The Moon by Philip Gibson In 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for the United States: to land a man on the Moon before the...

Trinity College London Classical Guitar Exam Pieces From 2020: Grade 4 is a collection of ten graded pieces for guitar, carefully curated and edited for the 2020-2023 syllabus. This book offers a...

The Mum Who'd Had Enough by Fiona Gibson is a humorous and thought-provoking novel about marriage, family life and finding one's true self. After sixteen years together, Nate Turner discovers that...

Thunderstruck tells the story of two men whose lives intersected at the turn of the twentieth century. Hawley Crippen was a man who committed a heinous crime, while Guglielmo Marconi was an inventor...

Oak Island Odyssey: A Masonic Quest by Scott Clarke offers a compelling case for the connection between Freemasonry and the Oak Island treasure. Through extensive research, Clarke reveals captivating...

Set in the late 19th century, Anne of the Island follows the journey of Anne Shirley as she leaves her childhood home and begins her studies at Redmond College in Kingsport, Nova Scotia. This novel,...

The Gaelic Poems of Allan the Ridge MacDonald. This collection brings together the known Gaelic songs of Allan the Ridge MacDonald in print for the first time. Effie Rankin's compilation and...

The Ticket That Exploded is a provocative and urgent work that challenges the status quo. Edited and introduced by renowned scholar Oliver Harris, this new edition reveals how Burroughs' innovative...

Edward Wilson: Explorer, Naturalist, Artist is the first full biography of the Antarctic hero who accompanied Robert Falcon Scott on his celebrated expeditions. Born in 1872, Wilson's life was marked...

Latin to Funk Drum Method: Master Essential Latin Rhythms and Modern Funk Grooves By Jon Howells Discover the versatility of your drumming by learning authentic Latin grooves and adapting them into...

Fire on the Mountain by Terry Bisson In an alternate history of the United States, the Deep South has become an independent nation called Nova Africa. In 1959, a pregnant scientist embarks on a...

The Hadhad Family's Remarkable Journey from Syria to Canada is a heartwarming story about resilience and new beginnings. Tareq Hadhad's father, Isam, had spent over twenty years running a successful...

Bake Knit Sew: A Year of Creative Projects. This annual book showcases 12 baking recipes, 7 knitting patterns and 5 sewing projects, each paired with seasonal ingredients and materials. Evin...

Learn to master the rhythm guitar in Latin Jazz with Martin Taylor's comprehensive guide. This book takes you from the basics of bossa nova to creating endless comping patterns and embellishments,...

The Loom Saga: A World Divided by Magic and Machine. This comprehensive collection brings together all five books in Elise Kova's acclaimed series, presented as one large manuscript. It follows the...

The Potion Diaries by Amy McCulloch is a spellbinding adventure that combines magic, romance, and danger. When a love potion meant for someone else goes awry, the Princess of Nova falls in love with...

George Liele's Life and Legacy An Unsung Hero A comprehensive introduction to the life and work of George Liele, a pioneering Baptist minister who defied slavery to spread Christianity across the...

Moss the Anxious Asteroid is a heartwarming story about overcoming fear and embracing one's unique potential. A little asteroid named Moss is worried that he might cause problems, just like his...

Dante: A Comprehensive Intellectual Biography This authoritative biography offers a fresh account of Dante Alighieri's life and thought before and after his exile in 1302. Drawing on his writings,...

Featuring a brand new introduction from Sunday Times bestselling author, Clare Mackintosh, this reissue of Jackie Collins's bestselling novel offers a fresh perspective on the author's enduring...

Book three in Claire C Riley's gripping post-apocalyptic series, Odium III: The Dead Saga, is a heart-wrenching exploration of love and sacrifice.In this intense instalment, Nina embarks on a...

The Invention of Science: A New History of the Scientific Revolution by David Wootton In 1492, it was assumed that all significant knowledge was already available. However, the discovery of America...

Jason Bourne's latest mission is about to become his most personal. Three years ago, he and his partner Nova embarked on a perilous operation in Estonia that ended in tragedy. Now, with the woman he...

Bill Murray's vivid portrait of adventure across the vast Northern Atlantic takes readers on a journey from the Arctic north of Norway to Nova Scotia. He begins in pursuit of a total solar eclipse in...

Roland Barthes's lectures from 1978-1980 offer a unique insight into the creative process of writing a novel. In this volume, Barthes explores every step of the novel-writing journey, from desire to...

The Wind Seller by Rachael Preston is a powerful and moving novel about choices and consequences. In 1924, a mysterious schooner appears in a small Nova Scotia town, bringing with it a young woman...

The Nature of the Game: Links Golf at Bandon Dunes and Far Beyond By Mike Keiser and Stephen Goodwin In this comprehensive account, golf's most acclaimed course developer shares his vision for...

Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century brings together some of the most celebrated science fiction short stories from the past century. Orson Scott Card, a critically-acclaimed...

Thunderstruck tells the story of two men whose lives intersect during one of the greatest criminal chases in history. Hawley Crippen, a man with an unlikely claim to fame, and Guglielmo Marconi, the...

Brazil - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture Get to know the people behind the beaches and bossa nova. Brazil is a country of incredible diversity, with a wide range of...

Double Agent! Piano Duets Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Popular Songs Series Intermediate 1 Piano, 4 Hands Experience the fun of playing with a partner in these engaging piano duets. Perfect for...

Hal Leonard's Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 47 is a collection of 33 cherished hymns reimagined for jazz piano. This songbook features arrangements carefully crafted by Brent Edstrom, making it an...

A deeply personal exploration of the life and work of American poet Elizabeth Bishop is offered by novelist Colm Tóibín in this compelling portrait. Ranging across her poetry, prose, letters, and...

Art Nouveau Architecture by Anne Anderson explores the unique style that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Characterised by lavish sculpture, metalwork, or tile facades, Art Nouveau...

The Treasure Hunters Club A Mystery by Tom Ryan is a rollicking murder mystery set in Maple Bay, Nova Scotia. For nearly a century, people have sought the legendary lost pirate treasure, but locals...