10006 results for 'Parker, Wes'

A year has passed since a meteor collided with the moon, drastically changing the earth's climate. Life as Miranda Evans knew it no longer exists. Her friends and neighbours are dead, the landscape...

Hardcover, 272 pages. A teen girl's search for truth about her missing mother leads to an unlikely alliance with her former best friend, who harbors a dark secret that could change everything. As...

A story of family crises and reconciliations set against the backdrop of a sharply polarised world. Tim Lott's novel explores the complex relationships within families and stepfamilies, as well as...

Breakout, the latest addition to the Parker series, brings together the entire series under one publisher for the first time. Written by Donald E. Westlake under the pseudonym Richard Stark, this...

Parker's rules are simple: if a job looks like amateur hour, he walks away. But when an art dealer needs help with a high-risk scam, Parker is willing to lend a hand - for a price. As the stakes rise...

A powerful story about love's enduring power. We Must Be Brave explores the fierce bond between a mother and child, set against the backdrop of World War II. In December 1940, Ellen Parr finds an...

We Play Here is a powerful and evocative verse novel that explores the lives of four female friends growing up in North Belfast during the late 1980s. Against the turbulent backdrop of the Troubles,...

We Are Lost and Found by Helene Dunbar is a heart-wrenching young adult novel that explores the lives of three friends growing up in New York City during the early 1980s. Against the backdrop of the...

A nail-biting immersive read, 'We Were Never Here' is a tense and original thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When a shocking discovery is made on the last night of a holiday, two...

This gripping thriller follows Louis, a fixer and go-between, as he hunts down five Serbian war criminals who have fled to Europe to escape retribution. But Louis soon discovers that there's a sixth...

Parker's on the run, dodging danger at every turn. His escape takes him to rural Massachusetts, where he meets a small-town recluse with a grudge against the racetrack that fired him. Even on the...

Understanding the future of work in the UK is crucial for navigating the challenges ahead. This concise and authoritative book provides a clear overview of what we know about paid employment and...

Richard Swinburne presents a philosophical defence of the soul in this revised edition of Are We Bodies Or Souls?. He argues that our consciousness and experiences cannot be reduced to brain...

Banks' search for answers about his parents' disappearance takes him back to the city of Shanghai, where memories and recollections are proving elusive. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of...

Understanding the world around us is deeply rooted in the way we think and express ourselves. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson's influential book, Metaphors We Live By, explores the fundamental role of...

Understanding economic inequality in the UK has never been more pressing. This concise guide provides a clear and authoritative overview of what we know about economic inequalities, including new...

A shocking discovery on a coastal town's beach sets off a chain of events that challenges everything Alex Tillerson thought she knew about her family and community. As she fights for answers, she...

Charlie's world is turned upside down when she sees a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her husband on a dating app. Her initial reaction is one of shock and denial, but as she delves deeper...

Strangers We Know by Elle Marr is a chilling novel about a woman who embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about her family's dark past. When Ivy Hon discovers she may be connected to a...

The Choices We Make by Connor Adam Fox is a historical romance novel set against the backdrop of World War II. Herbert Richter, a young Nazi officer, finds himself in a difficult situation when he's...

In the shadow of World War II, a chilling mystery unfolds in Frankfurt. A series of mysterious deaths among young women sparks an investigation that leads to a shocking truth. As the story unfolds,...

The world is full of Human Angels, and you may be one of them. This new edition of We Are Human Angels, We Inspire Change A Complete Course For Angelic Humans offers an in-depth exploration of the...

Cars We Loved in the 1960s is a nostalgic journey back to a bygone era of driving, when highway speed limits were still a distant dream and buying a new car was a thrilling family event. This...

What We Do for Love by Ilene Beckerman is a poignant and charming exploration of love in all its forms. This beautifully illustrated book offers a refreshingly honest look at the ups and downs of...

All That We Have Lost is a heart-wrenching dual timeline novel that spans from occupied France in World War II to a beautiful abandoned chateau in modern-day France.When Imogen Wren's husband dies,...

The End of Things: Why We Neglect Endings in Our Lives. We often overlook the importance of healthy endings in our personal and professional lives. This has led to a culture of reflection and...

Longlisted for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize, We Meant Well is a powerful novel that explores the complexities of charitable outreach and the ambiguity of power. When Maya, a married mother,...

This gripping novel explores the complexities of motherhood and the secrets that can destroy it. A single mother's life is turned upside down when she wakes to find blood in her mouth and a severed...

Information, Entropy, Life and the Universe: What We Know and what We Do Not Know This book aims to clarify the concepts of information and entropy in simple terms, providing a clear understanding of...

When We Were Young by Richard Roper is a heartwarming and humorous story about two friends who reconnect after years apart. After a painful breakup, one friend finds himself living in his parents'...

The Vile Thing We Created by Robert P. Ottone is a chilling exploration of parenthood's darker side. A seemingly perfect relationship between Lola and Ian begins to unravel when they decide to take...

The America We Deserve is a book that first defined President Donald Trump's political ideas, offering a vision for America that is strong, optimistic, and founded on core Republican principles...

A poignant and hopeful tale about the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Amy Beashel's latest novel is a heart-wrenching yet uplifting exploration of grief, self-discovery, and the power of human...

A powerful examination of our interactions with strangers, Talking to Strangers reveals how often these encounters go wrong. Malcolm Gladwell explores why Fidel Castro was able to deceive the CIA for...

Dreams of a Lifetime: How Our Social Location Shapes Our Future Imaginations. Our dreams are often seen as private and unique, but what if our social status plays a role in shaping them? This book...

This memoir recounts the author's 22-year career in the music industry as a technician, spanning from small clubs and bars to large arenas and stadiums around the world. From his early days playing...

The Day We Left by Caroline Bond A heart-wrenching story about the complexities of family and identity. Identical twins Oli and Joe are born prematurely, their lives forever changed by the...

A moving and powerful debut novel, We Are All Birds of Uganda explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity in a richly woven narrative. Set against the backdrop of Uganda's tumultuous past...

The Steps We Took is a book of plain-spoken wisdom for people with addictions and those who love them. Joe McQ shares his own experience of living the Twelve Steps, one day at a time, and guides...

Climate change is affecting polar bears in the Arctic. This book explains what's happening and how we can help.The author has worked with Dr Steve Smith, a leading climatologist, to write this book...

When We Were Bad is a witty and poignant portrayal of a family in crisis, love, and denial. Claudia Rubin's life seems perfect - wife, mother, rabbi - but when her son Leo jilts his bride at their...

All the Things We Carry by Helen Docherty and Brizida Magro is a poignant exploration of what we carry within ourselves.The story follows a young girl who discovers that her suitcase has developed a...

The Painful Truth: The New Science of why We Hurt and how We Can Heal by Monty LymanDiscover the latest insights into pain science and the surprising truth about our most elusive feeling. Recent...

The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope is a scathing satire about the corrupting influence of wealth and power. A mysterious financier, Augustus Melmotte, buys his way into high society with his...

The Stories We Tell: How TV and Movies Long for and Echo the Truth by Mike Cosper. We spend a significant amount of time consuming stories through television and film. In fact, we watch an average of...

A humorous and poignant exploration of office life, Then We Came to the End is a satire that delves into the mundane and often absurd world of working relationships. At its core, it's a story about...

A brutal heist sets off a chain of violent events in Richard Stark's Deadly Edge. Parker and his woman Claire find themselves at the mercy of two sadistic, drug-crazed men who will stop at nothing to...

This provocative play explores the complexities of family, friendship and faith through a darkly comedic lens. Adapted from the author's Pulitzer-finalist short story, it is a thought-provoking...

The Second We Met by Maya Hughes tells the story of Elle Masterson and her unexpected encounter with Phoenix "Nix" Russo. After a chance meeting, they're forced to work together at a spring break...

Before We Disappear is a captivating romance about the magic of first love. Jack Nevin's life is turned upside down when his thievery catches up to him, forcing him to flee to America with the...

A heartbreaking yet hopeful story about memory, trauma, and ultimately love, How We Disappeared is a beautiful tale of endurance, identity, and memory set against the backdrop of WWII Singapore.When...

Frederick Joseph's We Alive, Beloved is a poignant poetry collection that finds joy in moments of difficulty. Through illuminating the beauty of being Black and sharing intimate truths about mental...

Protecting children from difficult truths can be more damaging than giving them a simple explanation. When we withhold information, we risk creating dark thoughts and feelings of exclusion. Children...

Arturo Pérez-Reverte's What We Become is a captivating tale of love and espionage set against the backdrop of sweeping historical eras. A chance encounter between two unlikely lovers, Max and Mecha,...

Victoria Kennefick's debut poetry collection, Eat Or We Both Starve, is a powerful exploration of the human experience. Drawing from everyday life and historical occasions, Kennefick forges these...

Christopher Matthew's tribute to A. A. Milne's poems, now available in a new edition, offers a reassuring volume for those turning sixty. Twenty years ago, Matthew took some of Milne's best-loved...

The Secrets We Keep by Theresa Howes is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that captures the endurance and strength of ordinary people in the darkest of times. In 1944, Marguerite Segal is recruited...

Go behind the scenes with your favorite WWE Superstars as they share hilarious and crazy road trip stories. From Big Show's shower mishaps to Triple H's run-ins with enthusiastic fans, this...

When We Fall is a moving story of three lives forever altered by one fatal choice. Set against the backdrop of WWII, this novel tells the tale of Vee Katchatourian, Ewa Hartman and Stefan Bergel,...

Why We Sing: A Celebration of Song by Julia Hollander explores the profound impact of singing on our lives. From its role in shaping our emotional and spiritual well-being to its ability to bring...

The Mess That We Made explores the devastating impact of trash and plastic on our oceans and marine life. Simple, rhythmic text builds to a powerful message, while vibrant digital artwork brings the...

When We Make It is an unforgettable debut young adult novel-in-verse that redefines what it means to "make it". Elisabet Velasquez brings energy, clarity and beauty to her story.Sarai, a...

When We Fall tells the story of three lives forever altered by one fatal choice. In 1943, pilot Vee Katchatourian makes an emergency landing in foggy England, where she meets enigmatic RAF airman...

Confronting death means facing it head-on. In contemporary society, this is often avoided, with funeral rites and other practices that once helped people connect with death now largely absent...

A provocative collection of short stories and novellas by Tomoyuki Hoshino challenges readers with its uncompromising vision and exuberant imagery. Drawing on diverse sources, including Borges,...

Published in 1938, 'Tomorrow We Live' is a collection of speeches and writings that showcase Oswald Mosley's distinctive style. At this critical moment in history, Mosley restates his vision for...

Richard Stark's Firebreak is a gripping novel that explores the changing world of crime in the early 21st century. As Parker navigates a complex web of high-stakes heists and narrow escapes, he must...

Grace by Max Lucado explores what it means to be changed by God's grace. This award-winning book delves into the concept of grace, revealing its transformative power and how it rewires us.Lucado...

The Things We Leave Behind by Clare Furniss is a compelling and poignant YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis. In a world where civil unrest has reached an all-time...

Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo is a heartwarming romantic comedy about two people from different worlds who find each other in unexpected ways. When K-pop starlet Lucky and tabloid reporter...

Alice Walker's passionate essays offer a refreshing perspective on the world we live in. In this collection, she shares her own story of activism and explores diverse public issues such as single...

Nandan's plan for a perfect junior year has taken an unexpected turn. After hooking up with his friend Dave, he finds himself questioning what it means to be "normal". As Nandan navigates his anxiety...

We Could Be Heroes by Ben Dirs and Tom Fordyce is a humorous collection of stories from the world of sport. The authors, who have made a living blogging about high-level sports for the BBC, share...

A gripping conclusion to the Everything Series, Everything We Give is a suspenseful novel that explores love, lies and family secrets. When award-winning photographer Ian Collins seemingly has it all...

Can't We Make Moral Judgements? by Mary MidgelyThis book explores the idea that we no longer need to make moral judgements, and how this view affects our attitudes towards law, institutions, and...

In "We Set the Dark on Fire", Tehlor Kay Mejia pens a compelling story that mirrors real-world issues of immigration and equality. At Medio School for Girls, students are trained for one of two roles...

Why We Can't WaitIn April 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a letter from his prison cell in response to criticism from local religious leaders. This powerful piece of writing, known as the...

A shocking murder rocks the small Minnesota town of Jewel in 1958, setting off a chain reaction of old grievances and new tensions. On Memorial Day, wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn's body is found...

A story of crises and reconciliations within families and stepfamilies, set against the backdrop of a sharply polarised world. Tim Lott's novel explores the conflict between generations and the...

Discover the fascinating world of clothing and its many uses. From chef's hats with 100 pleats to intricate ways of tying a tie, this book is packed full of interesting facts about clothes from...

When his dream life turns into a nightmare, Henry Parker's world is turned upside down.A man ends up dead after Henry's first story goes horribly wrong, and he finds himself accused of murder. With a...

Richard Stark's The Mourner is a gripping tale of convergence and deception. A priceless statue has been stolen from a French tomb, and Parker is hot on its trail. As he navigates a complex web of...

The Invisible World and the Visible World Where We Came From and Where We Shall Go To by Sukoun Choe is an exploration of our understanding of God and the natural world. For centuries, human...

We Are Still Here Afghan Women on Courage, Freedom, and the Fight to Be Heard by Nahid Shahalimi is a powerful collection of first-hand accounts from courageous Afghan women who refuse to be silenced...

The People We Were Before by Annabelle Thorpe is a heart-wrenching novel set against the backdrop of Yugoslavia's tumultuous past. In 1979, eight-year-old Miro and his family relocate to the...

We Can Be the New Wind: A 1980s Music Revolution The early 1980s saw a significant musical crossover between punk, hardcore punk, power pop, and neo-garage with alternative rock. This fusion of...

Families is a heartwarming board book that celebrates the diversity of loving families. Beautiful full-color photos showcase real LGBTQ and ally families, helping little ones to recognize and...

Atlantis has been a source of fascination for centuries. First described by ancient Greek philosopher Plato in 360 B.C., the idea of this underwater kingdom has endured in popular culture ever since...

Exploring the complexities of love through personal stories and insights from around the world. Laura Mucha's book We Need to Talk About Love brings together hundreds of conversations with people of...

A Small Town in Ukraine: The Place We Came From, the Place We Went Back to by Bernard Wasserstein This deeply affecting work of history and memoir recounts the dramatic and traumatic story of...

Charlotte Gold's law office is unexpectedly visited by her ex-fiancé Brian, who brings with him a complex case involving Roger Dykmans, a wealthy financier accused of wartime war crimes. As Charlotte...

In the kingdom of Arawiya, two legends are bound by a shared fate. Zafira, the Hunter, and Nasir, the Prince of Death, are forced to navigate a treacherous world where their very identities are at...

Now We Are Dead by Stuart MacBride Detective Chief Inspector Roberta Steel is facing a difficult decision. She can't prove that Jack Wallace is responsible for the recent attacks on women, but she...

The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope is a rich and immersive historical fantasy that blends magic, mystery, and mayhem. Clara Johnson's gift for communicating with spirits has become a curse,...

At Bexley School, everyone expects Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael to be together. But as they navigate their senior year, they're forced to confront the truth about their friendship, identities,...

Dahlia's life is a carefully constructed facade. In one reality, she has a good job and great friends; in another, she struggles with anxiety and a deeply buried secret. As her 30th birthday...

Experience the gripping story of the island's dark secrets and the family's complex relationships in this boxed set of two novels.WE WERE LIARS is a tale of a summer that unravels the truth about a...

Ingrid Erikson's life has been forever changed by the loss of her childhood best friend and bestselling author Cecelia Campbell. A rare trauma response has left her unable to escape into fiction, and...

Diane Guerrero's personal story of life as an undocumented immigrant in the US is a heart-wrenching tale of resilience. At 14, she was detained and deported while at school, but her American-born...