586 results for 'Rupert Butler'

The Art of How to Train Your Dragon 2 brings to life the creative process behind the second chapter of the DreamWorks Animation trilogy. With over 300 images, this official illustrated guide delves...

The Resurrection of Theism: Prolegomena to Christian Apology by Stuart C. Hackett This book presents a thoroughgoing rational apologetic for Christian faith, arguing that it should be defended using...

This collection of masterful poetry showcases the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of William Butler Yeats, Ireland's most accomplished poet. The poems selected here cover a wide range of...

A Black Tie Dinner for Seven: A Comedy Thriller by Anthony Shaffer In this gripping comedy thriller, seven strangers and their butler have gathered at a wealthy lawyer's mansion during a thunderstorm...

Louder and Funnier by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of humorous essays that showcase the author's unique blend of wit and observation. Originally published in magazines, these articles have been...

A fresh take on traditional fairy tales, this story follows Clara, a small but strong-willed princess who loves exploring the outdoors and collecting creatures. However, her life in the palace is not...

Kit Butler, one of London's most eligible bachelors, has no intention of marrying. His father's plans to match him with a suitable bride are thwarted when he proposes a deal: Lauren Edgeworth will...

A Mother's Heart by Carmel Harrington is a moving family saga that explores the complexities of love, loss and grief. As Rachel Butler navigates her new life as a single parent in Ireland, she must...

Emmy Jamieson has left her life behind to start anew in La Cour des Roses, a charming guesthouse in the French countryside. As she prepares for the biggest booking of her career, a golden wedding...

Edward Thomas was a poet whose life was marked by turmoil and tragedy. Now All Roads Lead to France is an account of his final five years, a period that saw him form a pivotal friendship with Robert...

Sun-kissed holidays and fine wine are the perfect antidote to heartbreak. For Emmy Jamieson, arriving at La Cour des Roses in the French countryside was just what she needed - two weeks of relaxation...

The SAS in Occupied France 2: SAS Operations, June to October 1944 by Gavin Mortimer is a detailed account of two of the most significant Second World War operations carried out by the Special Air...

A fatal shot rings out at a Yorkshire wedding in 1934. Kitty Underhay steps out of her car and onto the driveway of Thurscomb Castle, where she's a bridesmaid at her cousin Lucy's wedding to Lord...

This book offers a unique and accessible guide to more inclusive communication in a neurodiverse world. Written by language experts Zanne Gaynor and Kathryn Alevizos and autism consultant Joe Butler,...

The Girl in Blue by P. G. Wodehouse is a tale of love and pursuit that spans trials and tribulations.A fortune-hunter, an overweight solicitor, and a butler who isn't quite what he seems are just a...

Dawn by Octavia E. Butler is a thought-provoking post-apocalyptic novel that explores the complexities of humanity's future after a nuclear war.Centuries after a devastating event, Lilith Lyapo...

Nurse Prescribing Principles and Practice by Molly Courtenay and Michele Butler provides a comprehensive guide to nurse prescribing, responding to legislation that expanded nurses' roles within the...

The Hiring Formula: Finding Superstars to Help Grow Your BusinessAdam Butler's comprehensive guide offers practical solutions for businesses looking to improve their recruitment processes. With...

A fascinating glimpse into the eccentric lives of Anglican clergy is presented in this book. From the 'Mermaid of Morwenstow', who excommunicated a cat for mousing on a Sunday, to 'Mad Jack', who...

Second Language Identities explores how identity is a crucial aspect in various second language learning contexts. Drawing on poststructuralist thought and the work of prominent authors such as...

Dawn Butler's inspiring story is one of courage and conviction. As a trailblazing MP who has spoken truth to power, she now shares her lessons learned from life to help others forge their own path...

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Civil War, Gone with the Wind is an unforgettable tale of love and loss. Margaret Mitchell's magnificent historical epic vividly depicts the drama of...

Contemporary Photography and Theory offers an essential overview of key critical debates in fine art photography today. This book provides an in-depth discussion of five topic areas: identity,...

In 2024, America teeters on the brink of chaos. Environmental and economic crises have pushed the nation to the edge. For Lauren Olamina, life inside her gated community seems safe - until one...

The Rebirth of Nature: A New Synthesis for Our World. Rupert Sheldrake's groundbreaking work challenges our understanding of nature and its place in the universe. He argues that recent scientific...

Sir William Brereton and the Cheshire Army of Parliament, 1642-46 is a detailed study of the forces raised and maintained in the service of parliament in Cheshire between 1642 and 1646. Based on...

The Hardest Problem God, Evil and Suffering The problem of evil and suffering is a major obstacle to mainstream religious belief, yet it is often misunderstood. Visceral emotions can dominate...

The Soldier Poets of World War I: A Story of Tragedy and Sacrifice Michael Korda's epic narrative brings to life the intertwined lives of soldier poets who came to describe the First World War best,...

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry is a captivating collection of Celtic myth and legend. In this enchanting treasury, readers will discover a world of shadowy landscapes and ancient...

A cosy locked-room mystery in the style of PG Wodehouse, featuring Anty Boisjoly as he takes on his first case. His old Oxford chum is accused of murder and it's up to him to untangle a complex web...

A gripping crime drama with an emotionally charged family saga, Still Small Voice weaves together a complex web of love, lust, and obsession. In 1998, the body of bestselling author Nicky Butler is...

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Bloomsday, this collection brings together a diverse range of responses to James Joyce's Ulysses since its initial publication. From praise and condemnation by...

A beautifully crafted leather-bound collection of love poems from across six centuries. This elegant volume brings together ninety-seven timeless pieces, showcasing the works of renowned poets such...

A luxurious country wedding turns deadly when the mother of the bride is found murdered. Renowned sleuth Lord Edgington must prove his grandson's innocence by uncovering the truth behind the murder...

Amelia Earhart's remarkable life was cut short by her disappearance in 1937, but her legacy lives on through this authoritative biography. Based on extensive archival research and interviews with...

Cash Fraser hires Abigail Butler, posing as a paid escort, to be his pretend girlfriend. He's willing to pay for more than just her companionship, and Abby soon finds herself in over her head. As...

The fifth Earl of Shortlands' life is complicated by his haughty daughter and his butler, who also happens to be his rival in love. To sort out the problem, Mike Cardinal offers to pretend to be...

Master the art of sugar flowers with Jacqueline Butler's latest collection, Modern Sugar Flowers Volume 2. Building on the skills learned in the first volume, this book introduces over 20 new sugar...

A hilarious account of life with the children of the super rich is revealed in this behind-the-scenes memoir. With brilliant honesty and wit, Matt Knott takes us inside a world most of us only...

Twelve-year-old Lily McKinley is grieving the loss of Prince Pax when he appears to her with a message. He asks her to share what she has seen and heard in the valley, and the gift he gave for...

Aannex by Blake Butler is a thought-provoking novel that defies easy categorisation. Spanning billions of years and numerous locations, this complex work weaves together hundreds of characters and...

Queenie is set against the backdrop of Whitechapel in the 1930s, a time when life was harsh and opportunities scarce. For those with little, the war brought devastating consequences. Queenie's family...

Set in Regency England, Simply Love is a poignant and passionate novel about love, loss, and redemption. Anne Jewell, a teacher at Miss Martin's School for Girls, must confront the tragedy that...

Countersexual Manifesto by Paul B. Preciado is a provocative work that challenges conventional notions of gender, sexuality, and desire. This performative literary text offers a radical call to...

The Ogre Who Wasn't is a fresh and funny story about a little princess who loves to run wild and collect creepy-crawlies. But with a bossy butler and a pernickety nanny always on her case, life in...

Keinosuke Enoeda: A Tribute to the Tiger of Shotokan Karate This comprehensive biography is a fitting memorial to one of the greatest Shotokan Masters, Keinosuke Enoeda. With hundreds of photographs...

Downton Abbey: Rules for Household Staff by Justyn Barnes is a comprehensive guide to etiquette and techniques required for those working in the manor or on the grounds. This staff handbook reveals...

The Mandie Collection, Volume 7 by Lois Gladys Leppard is a captivating tale of mystery and adventure. In this latest installment, Mandie and her friends navigate the complexities of family...

Recognition and Ambivalence brings together leading scholars in social and political philosophy to explore the complex concept of recognition. A central debate between two major thinkers, Axel...

Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes is a wickedly smart and effortless tale of status paranoia amongst the poshest of the posh. In the idyllic English countryside, a grand country house and its inhabitants...

A Maiden's Voyage by Rosie Goodwin is a heartwarming and dramatic tale of love, family, and self-discovery. In 1912, 18-year-old Flora Butler's life is turned upside down when her mistress's father...

Ring for Jeeves, a humorous tale by P. G. Wodehouse, follows the story of William Belfry, the ninth Earl of Rowcester, and his trusted butler Jeeves.Befriended by Jeeves on secondment, Bill Belfry is...

Sisters of the Revolution gathers a highly curated selection of feminist speculative fiction from some of the most respected voices in the genre. Spanning four decades and multiple styles, this...

The World of Blandings is a wonderfully comprehensive collection of stories that bring to life the eccentric world of Blandings Castle. At its heart are the engagingly dotty Lord Emsworth and his...

The Hawker Tempest: A Comprehensive History Tony Butler presents a detailed and fully illustrated account of the Hawker Tempest in service. From its prototypes to the last survivors, this book...

Bertie Wooster's predicament is a familiar one: how to navigate the complexities of family and friendship when Aunt Dahlia demands his assistance in duping an antique dealer. As Bertie struggles to...

Unpayable Debt by Denise Ferreira da Silva explores the interconnected concepts of coloniality, raciality, and global capitalism through a black feminist lens. Drawing inspiration from Octavia E...

In "The Memory Librarian And Other Stories of Dirty Computer", Janelle Monáe returns to her Afrofuturistic world, exploring how different threads of liberation become tangled in a totalitarian...

Sun Tzu's timeless wisdom on leadership and strategy has been studied for centuries. This influential work offers insights into winning without conflict, demonstrating that with intelligence and...

A heartwarming holiday romance with a dash of humor and a second chance at love. Maya Bashir's Christmas is off to a rocky start after losing her boyfriend, but a surprise encounter with an old flame...

A Christmas mystery set in a snowbound country mansion brings together an eclectic group of guests. Olive and Jasper, a couple with a complicated past, are forced to work together when the butler...

Violet Remy-Robinson is an amateur detective with a passion for solving mysteries. In her latest adventure, she finds herself at the centre of a thrilling case involving a special cockatoo and a...

Set in the vibrant world of 19th-century music halls, Tipping the Velvet is a captivating tale of love, identity, and performance. Nan, a young woman with a passion for music, becomes infatuated with...

The Cold War: History in an Hour by Rupert Colley provides a concise account of the complex tensions that arose between Russia and America from the end of World War Two to the collapse of the Soviet...

Sun Tzu's timeless wisdom on strategy and leadership has been studied and applied for centuries. This luxury hardback edition of The Art of War offers a unique perspective on how to achieve success...

Classical liberalism is a fundamental political and social philosophy that has played a crucial role in shaping the modern world. Its ideas have fostered economic freedom, limited government scope,...

William Butler Yeats's Poetry, Drama, and Prose is a comprehensive collection of his major writings. It includes 145 poems from various periods, as well as plays, prose fiction, folklore, and...

The Iliad (Royal Collector's Edition) is an epic poem that tells the story of the ten-year siege of Troy, a city in ancient Greece. The narrative unfolds during a quarrel between King Agamemnon and...

The Playboy of the Western World and Two Other Irish Plays by J. M. Synge, William Butler Yeats, and Sean O'Casey. In 1907, the first performance of The Playboy of the Western World at Dublin's Abbey...

Eight million euro is at stake when Vincent Butler's ordinary day turns into a nightmare. A bank manager with a seemingly perfect life, he's forced to make an impossible choice: steal eight million...

Sun-kissed holidays and fine wine are the perfect antidote to life's troubles. For Emmy Jamieson, a two-week retreat at La Cour des Roses in the French countryside is just what she needs to rekindle...

The Body A Reader by Mariam Fraser and Monica Greco offers a comprehensive overview of the concept of the body in contemporary society. This collection of essays explores various social concerns,...

Orchid and the Wasp by Caoilinn Hughes is a novel that explores the complex relationships between ideals, ambitions, and exploitation in society. Gael Foess's life is marked by her single-minded...

A heart-warming standalone novel about the importance of family and being there for one another. Myra and Graham Butler's lives are filled with neatness, predictability - until they're named...

The city of Yorke is in a state of panic. A murder has taken place, and an ancient ghost-hound called the Barghest is believed to be on the loose. Rose Raventhorpe, Orpheus, and a secret society of...

In 1887, a chance performance sets Nancy's life on a path she never could have imagined. She finds herself drawn to the thrill of the stage and the excitement of Kitty Butler, a young woman who...

Quinnelope and the Mystery of the Missing Moon is an outrageously adorable and out-of-this-world entertainment. When the moon suddenly disappears from the sky, Quinnelope sees it as the perfect...

Wizards of Ozymandias: Reflections on the Decline and Fall by D. Butler Shaffer offers insightful commentary on the current state of Western culture and civilization. This collection of essays,...

Napoleon Hill's 1937 masterpiece, Think and Grow Rich, reveals the money-making secrets of America's most affluent people. By applying the principles outlined in this book, you can think like the...

Plato's The Republic is a foundational work of philosophy and political theory that explores the nature of justice, wisdom, and the ideal society. This deluxe edition, part of the Capstone Classics...

Brett Anderson's memoir offers a candid and moving account of the highs and lows of his life and career as the frontman of Suede. The book recalls the band's early days, from playing small gigs in...

Autobiographies is a unique and compelling memoir that spans the first fifty-eight years of William Butler Yeats' life. This collection of six autobiographical works offers a vivid account of his...

Paul B. Preciado's bold and transgressive book explores the concept of Uranism, a term coined in 1864 to define the 'third sex' and the rights of those who 'love differently'. The author recounts his...

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the English countryside and...

The Warriors and the Bankers by Alan Butler and Stephen Dafoe For centuries, the fate of the Knights Templar has been shrouded in mystery. Arrested in 1307, dissolved in 1312, and executed by 1314,...

Classic adventure stories by Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Stephen Crane, Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London are combined with imaginative tales by Isak Dinesen, Patricia Highsmith and J. G...

War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition In the midst of the First World War, a horse named Joey witnesses the brutal reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery and bullets,...

Under the full moon, strange events unfold at Blandings Castle. A portrait of The Empress is commissioned twice in succession for the Fat Pigs Class at the Shropshire Agricultural Show, with Lord...

Charles Holden's designs for the London Underground from 1924 to 1961 represent a high point of transport architecture and Modernist design in Britain. His collaboration with Frank Pick resulted in a...

The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater is a dark faerie tale set in a magical version of Victorian England. In this gothic romance, a young lord has been abducted by the Fair Folk, and his governess...

Alan Warner's Kitchenly 434 is set against the backdrop of Margaret Thatcher's rise to power in 1970s England. A sprawling Tudorbethan mansion, Kitchenly Mill Race, serves as the idyllic retreat for...

Evan Ryder returns in The Kobalt Dossier, a gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Eric Lustbader. Evan works for a clandestine arm of the Department of Defense, dedicated to...

Pilowsky Bankirer's Psychoanalytic Explorations of the Masculine and the Maternal offers a unique perspective on Freud's writings, focusing on circumcision as a marker for both masculine identity and...

Florence Scovel Shinn's The Game of Life and How to Play It is a timeless self-help guide that has been helping people achieve meaning, happiness, and success for nearly a century. First published in...

The End of Us is a dark and unpredictable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Myles and Lana Butler move into a new development in Wimbledon, they're struggling to make ends...

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell is a sweeping American epic that has captivated readers for over eighty years. Set against the tense historical backdrop of the American Civil War, this...

Hannah Wilke: Art for Life's Sake is a richly illustrated exploration of the provocative art and trailblazing feminism of American artist Hannah Wilke. Wilke consistently challenged the prevailing...

Robotics: A Very Short Introduction by Alan Winfield Robots have become an integral part of modern manufacturing and warehouse automation, as well as in homes and hospitals. They have also played a...

Jacques Derrida's groundbreaking work, Of Grammatology, has had a profound impact on contemporary criticism. First published in English forty years ago, this influential text continues to provoke and...

The Dictionary of Posh: A Language of Luxury and Humour. Hidden within normal English lies a secret language, known as Posh, spoken by those born with silver spoons in their mouths. This...