619 results for 'Maurice Curtis'

The Dutch Armies of the 80 Years' War 1568-1648 (2) Cavalry, Artillery & Engineers by Bouko de Groot explores the innovative tactics and training used by the Dutch army during this pivotal period in...

A Long Way to Tipperary? Bombs, Bullets and Bravery in the Trenches of World War 1 by Maurice Graffet Neal is a personal account of one soldier's experience during the First World War. Written at...

Create 16 beautiful crocheted animals with Liberty fabric additions in calming pastel colours. This charming book from Eleonore & Maurice features a range of adorable creations, including plush...

Dr Nzinga's clinic promises to liberate you from the confines of being born in a black body, but at what cost? In this near-future Southern city plagued by fenced-in ghettos and police violence, more...

The Night of Fear A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense. In this 1931 classic, a man's cry for "Lights!" reveals a shocking discovery: a dead body found in a...

Amy Johnson: A Life of Trailblazing Flight and Private Turmoil. Constance Babington Smith's biography is based on exclusive access to Amy Johnson's private papers, offering a unique insight into the...

The Phenomenology of Modern Art Exploring Style and Experience Paul Crowther's new book offers a unique perspective on modern art, using phenomenological insights to understand the significance of...

The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon is set in 14th-century France, a time of great turmoil and power struggles. King Louis X's decision to marry Princess Clemence of Hungary has far-reaching...

The Armies of Sir Ralph Hopton: The Royalist Armies of the West 1642-46 by Laurence Spring. This book tells the story of Sir Ralph Hopton, one of the key commanders of the Royalist forces during the...

The Finest Music Early Irish Lyrics by Maurice Riordan is a collection of timeless and modern-day renditions of Ireland's rich literary heritage. This anthology brings together iconic poems from both...

Discover the evolution of motion graphics in the United States from avant-garde to industry. This comprehensive history explores the connections between American film, video art, and TV commercials...

The Unavowable Community by Maurice Blanchot explores the nature and possibility of community, questioning whether it is possible for individuals to come together in a truly communal setting. The...

Earth, Wind & Fire's That's the Way of the World is a landmark album that embodies the band's vision for uplifting humanity through music. Founded by Maurice White, the group created a unique sound...

Maurice Ashley's life lessons on and off the chessboard offer valuable insights into the game's timeless wisdom. As the first African American to attain International Grand Master status, Ashley has...

A Body to Spare by Maurice Procter is a gripping mystery that begins with a gruesome discovery in a morgue. A body, stripped of identification and badly battered, is found - but Inspector Martineau...

This vibrant graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of six renowned artists and illustrators. Through striking illustrations and small vignettes, their early lives are...

The Jewish people have long been the subject of inquiry into their identity - both as a race and as a religious group. For over a century, researchers have sought to understand who they are through...

Discover the fascinating world of ice hockey with this comprehensive collection of interesting facts and sports stories. From the early days of the game to its modern stars, this book is packed with...

Sense and Non-Sense by Maurice Merleau-Ponty explores the relationship between perception and reason. Written in 1945-47, these essays provide an introduction to Merleau-Ponty's thought, summarizing...

Africa: The Politics of Independence and Unity by Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein provides valuable analysis of African politics during the period when colonial rule began to disintegrate. Written in...

Jacques Derrida's On Touching explores the philosophy of touch from ancient thinkers to contemporary thought. This comprehensive review spans Plato and Aristotle to Jean-Luc Nancy, with discussions...

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...

Orationes pro Sex. Roscio ; de imperio Cn. Pompei ; pro Clventio ; In Catilinam ; Pro Mvrena ; Pro Caelio by Albert Curtis Clark This collection of speeches presents the works of Cicero in their...

This uplifting story explores what it means to like yourself. Alternating between two perspectives, a girl and a boy, Jamie Lee Curtis's text is paired with Laura Cornell's lively artwork to show...

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...

A gripping psychological thriller about a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage. Eliza Curran appears to have it all - a beautiful home, two healthy children and a wealthy husband. But behind closed...

Discover how to cook delicious and nutritious meals using offal, often overlooked ingredients that are surprisingly cheap. Curtis Pritchard shares 50 authentic recipes from around the world,...

Abby Curtis finds herself at her Aunt Reva's doorstep with nowhere to go but up. She's learning animal communication from her aunt and taking care of the rescue animals on the farm, an important part...

Elio Petri Investigation of a Filmmaker by Roberto Curti offers a detailed examination of the life and career of one of Italy's most influential directors. This book places Petri's work within the...

The Case of the Climbing Rat A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush is a gripping mystery that follows Ludovic Travers as he becomes embroiled in a complex and baffling case. When a series of...

Discover the gripping debut graphic novel from Hollywood horror legend Jamie Lee Curtis. Based on her script for the Comet Pictures/Blumhouse film, this story follows Nova Terrell as she seeks...

Dinosaur Honk! The Parasaurolophus makes a noise like a goose. She's a noisy Parasaurolophus who causes chaos wherever she goes, much to the annoyance of the other dinosaurs.But one day, Dinosaur...

A sparkling debut mystery novel from 1938, re-released after over seventy years. Harriet Rutland's Knock, Murderer, Knock! follows a series of tragic events at a drably genteel spa resort where...

Frontier by Grace Curtis is a heartwarming and humorous debut novel that combines elements of science fiction and romance. In a post-apocalyptic world, climate change has ravaged Earth, leaving it a...

A hospital's closure sparks panic in a town. Healthcare Assistant Rhea, local lad Aaron, and Curtis are among those affected. When they witness a horrific accident, a rare opportunity presents itself...

Experience the unbridled heroism and self-discovery of Sam Wilson, the all-new Captain America, in this action-packed anthology inspired by the Marvel comic book universe.Written by celebrated Black...

Integral Aikido: The Science, Art and Spirit of Nihon Goshin Aikido is a comprehensive guide to this unique martial art. Developed from scientific principles, Nihon Goshin Aikido (NGA) combines...

The Irish Revolution was a pivotal moment in modern history, marking the first successful revolt against the British Empire. Maurice Walsh's account provides a compelling narrative of this period,...

This moving tribute to philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty is written by one of his most influential contemporaries, Jean-Paul Sartre. In this single long essay, Sartre analyzes the work of...

The Year of Dangerous Days: Riots, Refugees, and Cocaine in Miami 1980 In 1980, Miami was on the brink of chaos. A city renowned for its vibrant culture and sunny skies, it was also grappling with a...

Ludovic Travers investigates a murder that appears to be both personal and professional. When Sir William Griffith's body is discovered in a hamper with a fatal throat wound, Superintendent Wharton...

The Coldstone A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia WentworthWhen Anthony Colstone inherits Stonegate from his grandfather's cousin, he is unaware that he will be haunted by death. Sir Jervis had...

The Case of the Three Strange Faces A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush is a gripping crime novel that follows the investigation into two murders on a train journey. As the story unfolds,...

The Case of the Flowery Corpse A Ludovic Travers Mystery A car crash, a blackmail case, and two murders in a quiet rural village - it's a mystery that seems impossible to solve. Ludovic Travers, a...

Twisty standalone thriller from Joël Dicker. Twists, turns and cliffhangers abound in this gripping tale. When a journalist approaches two retired police officers with a shocking claim about a...

A tropical storm sweeps Paradise Island, bringing with it a murder that fastens its suspicious fingers upon every resident of the Peacock Club. As the investigation unfolds, the enigmatic Eva Shale's...

Lady Anne Daventry's life was marked by secrets and suspicion. When she summons private detective Bruce Cardyn to her London home, he is tasked with uncovering the truth behind her murder. As Cardyn...

He Dies and Makes No Sign is a Golden Age mystery novel by Molly Thynne, first published in 1933. The story revolves around the murder of Julius Anthony, a violinist, whose body is discovered in a...

The Dower House Mystery A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth A mysterious invitation sets Amabel Grey on a path to uncover the secrets of the eerie Dower House, a place where previous tenants...

Grim Vengeance (Nemesis at Raynham Parva) is a gripping mystery novel that explores the darker side of human nature. When two foreign nationals are found murdered under suspicious circumstances, Sir...

How to Teach English Novels, Non-Fiction and Their Artful Navigation by Chris Curtis is a comprehensive guide for secondary school teachers looking to make English more intellectually challenging and...

Inspector Knollis is hoping for a quiet weekend in the country, but instead he finds himself embroiled in a murder case. Richard Huntingdon's body has been discovered in dense woods near a river, and...

The Case of the Kidnapped Colonel by Christopher Bush is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War Two. When the body of Penelope Craye, the flashy secretary of Colonel Brende, is...

Ripon Through Time by Maurice Taylor and Alan Stride is a fascinating exploration of the city's rich history. From its origins as a tropical sea-edge settlement to its development as a major market...

The Instant of My Death / Demeure Fiction and Testimony by Maurice Blanchot and Elizabeth Rottenberg is a significant philosophical text that explores the nature of writing, testimony, and truth...

Samuel Todes's Body and World explores how our bodily experience unites independent physical nature with subjective experience. This work builds upon the ideas of philosophers such as Martin...

A Nurse's Story: My Life in A&E During the Covid Crisis is a moving and honest account of life as an advanced clinical practitioner in a busy A&E department during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the...

Waiting is worth it. In this new self-help book for kids, Jamie Lee Curtis explains why waiting can be wonderful and give you a reason to cheer all year round. Waiting is not easy, especially when...

Learn French with Arsène Lupin Gentleman-Thief Interlinear French to English is an ideal resource for those looking to improve their language skills. This novel, adapted from Maurice Leblanc's famous...

Theatre and Performance Design: A Reader in Scenography brings together key writings from diverse fields to explore the visual composition of performance. Organised into five thematic sections, this...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a devastating exploration of the limits of human creativity, presenting the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. The novel tells the...

MI6 Fifty Years of Special Operations by Stephen Dorril is a comprehensive history of the UK government's overseas intelligence service. Behind the glamourous image of James Bond, Dorril reveals a...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty was a 20th-century philosopher whose ideas have had a profound impact on our understanding of perception and the human experience. This comprehensive introduction to his...

Beyond Death's Door by Maurice Rawlings explores one of humanity's most profound questions: what happens after death? A leading heart specialist shares the experiences of individuals who have...

Maurice Cowling's Mill and Liberalism is a thought-provoking analysis of John Stuart Mill's philosophical ideas. First published in 1963, this work has been subject to varying reactions over the...

Funk and Soul Covers: 40th Edition brings together over 500 legendary covers from a pivotal era in Black music. This anthology celebrates the artwork's ability to capture not only a buyer's interest,...

Becky by Sarah May is a sharp and viciously funny novel about a ruthless newspaper woman who will stop at nothing to reach the top. Determined to escape her dead-end past, she sets out to make a name...

Discover the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History in this informative collection. Learn about the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped...

African Europeans: An Untold History by Olivette Otele challenges the conventional view that Africans and African Europeans are a recent presence in Europe. Instead, Otele uncovers a rich and diverse...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception is a landmark work of twentieth-century thought that challenges prevailing views of existentialism and phenomenology. This new translation, the...

At the heart of Manchester United's success for thirty-six years was Maurice Watkins, the club's solicitor and later director. His autobiography reveals the brilliance of a character who shaped the...

Billy was fired with an all-consuming desire to own and fly a machine like the one she had watched rise above a muddy field. This venture would take her into aircraft manufacture during World War I...

A tribute to a Formula 1 legend, this book celebrates the extraordinary life of Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One. With contributions from drivers and industry figures, it combines fond...

The Impact of Hitler: British Politics and British Policy 1933-1940 by Maurice Cowling This book examines the complex relationship between British party politics and the conduct of British foreign...

The King Without a Kingdom by Maurice Druon is the seventh and final volume in The Accursed Kings series. In this conclusion to the epic saga, John II, 'The Good', ascends to the throne, marking the...

Twenty Years A-Growing tells the story of Maurice O'Sullivan's youth and the way of life that once thrived on the Great Blasket Island. Born in 1904, O'Sullivan grew up surrounded by a rich oral...

Ted Toadvine explores how Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology addresses the philosophical crisis at the heart of our environmental problems. By examining key moments in Merleau-Ponty's philosophy...

Shortlisted for the 2018 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award, this collection of ten scorching stories by Curtis Sittenfeld explores the theme of self-deception.The stories are united by a common...

Ellen Curtis runs her own business helping people who are running out of space. As a declutterer, she is used to encountering all sorts of unusual objects in the course of her work. However, when...

Granta 163: Best of Young British Novelists 5 celebrates the twenty most significant writers under forty working in the UK in 2023. This anthology brings together a diverse group of emerging voices,...

When James Elliott stumbles upon a mysterious house in the English countryside, he's met with a shocking sight: a girl whose face is frozen in terror and mouth open as if to scream. Her only words...

Silence in Court: A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth. The story begins with Honoria Maquisten planning to revise her will, but before the papers can be drawn up, she is dead from an overdose...

The Mystery of the Kneeling Woman A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton A mysterious death at a remote country house sets off a complex case for Inspector Collier, who must unravel a web of clues and...

A chilling letter sets off a cat-and-mouse game between two detectives. Ex-CID officer John Franklin and amateur detective Ludovic Travers are tasked with unraveling the mystery of 'Marius', who...

This satirical cabaret book brings you the latest in UK politics, with 140 videos linked by QR codes and over 180 parody songs and sketches. Organised by scandal, it covers Covid, Corruption,...

Ten years have passed since Jim and Jack Laydon went missing during the Great War. Their lives were marked by a complicated love triangle with Evelyn Prothero, who is still grieving as a widow. A...

Ludovic Travers, private investigator, is approached by an acquaintance from his past, Isabel Herne. She has fallen victim to a charming con-man who promised her the earth, including a valuable...

Thomas Curtis's love affair with cookery began watching his grandmother make scones as a child. This passion led him to become head chef of his family pub at just 25, showcasing a unique style that...

The Case of the Flying Donkey A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush is a gripping mystery that follows Ludovic Travers as he investigates a murder in Paris. Three years after acquiring a...

Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born is a heartwarming picture book about adoption and the importance of a loving family. Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell have joined forces to create a fresh...

Donovan Curtis's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally moves into the gifted and talented program at his middle school. Instead of getting in trouble for pulling off a major prank,...

This satirical take on recent UK politics is presented in cabaret style, featuring 120 parody songs and sketches. The book brings together renowned satirists Augusta Lees and Mike Cashman, who...

Down Under A Benbow Smith Mystery by Patricia Wentworth The disappearance of Rose Anne on the eve of her wedding to Captain Oliver Loddon is a mystery that puzzles the police. However, as Benbow...

Owning Regina: A Tale of Passion and Vulnerability This erotic and romantic novel tells the story of Meg Curtis, a TV commercial production coordinator who finds herself drawn to a free-spirited...

Ludovic Travers is approached by Mrs. Wilson with a seemingly straightforward case - find a missing man who used to perform a second-rate Houdini act in music halls. However, as one person disappears...

Microsound: Exploring the Realm of Sound Particles Curtis Roads' groundbreaking work delves into the world of microsound, where sound particles lasting less than one-tenth of a second are manipulated...

In 1955, autumn brings with it more than just changing leaves. For Loretta Davenport, it signals the start of a descent into darkness. A local girl's murder sets off a chain of events that will test...

The Case of the Amateur Actor A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush. A literary agent's murder and an amateur actor's disappearance are two seemingly unrelated events. However, when Ludovic...

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1980-1989 by Roberto Curti The Italian Gothic horror genre underwent significant changes in the 1980s, with established masters passing away or retiring and new...

Disgust is a powerful subconscious reaction that influences many aspects of our daily lives, from our eating habits to our relationships and values. This emotion plays a significant role in shaping...