483 results for 'Skinner, Quentin'

Fatal Tribute A Gripping British Cozy Mystery by Pj Skinner In the high-stakes world of talent competitions, secrets and sabotage can be deadly. When investigative journalist Tanya Bowe agrees to...

The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy is a foundational text in Western magical practice. Comprising six separate volumes, this work offers a comprehensive guide to various forms of magic and...

Randy Steven Kraft's life was shrouded in deception and violence. Behind the façade of a normal computer programmer, he led a dark existence, preying on unsuspecting victims for his own twisted...

The Legacy of Kant in Sellars and Meillassoux Analytic and Continental Kantianism by Fabio Gironi This volume brings together experts from both analytic and continental philosophy to discuss the...

Crossbones Yard by Kate Rhodes A gruesome discovery at Crossbones Yard sets off a chain of events that will test the limits of psychologist Alice Quentin's expertise. A woman's body, with wounds...

Time, Change and Freedom: An Introduction to Metaphysics by Quentin Smith and L. Nathan Oaklander explores the fundamental concepts of time, change, and freedom in metaphysics. This engaging...

Gary Weber's memories of Hamster Dam are stirring. After a distressing series of events involving his patient, Julie Wilcox, he has had time to reflect and recall forgotten things. But was there ever...

Darrell Standing is a university professor serving a life sentence in San Quentin State Prison for murder. To break him, the prison officials use a device called "the jacket," which compresses the...

In a society where private lives become political and freedom of expression is not an option, one woman finds herself imprisoned. As her story spreads overseas, she is forced to make a brutal...

Perplexing Plots explores how crime fiction, plays, and films have made unconventional narrative mainstream. Since the nineteenth century, detective stories and suspense thrillers have allowed...

Speculative Realism: An Introduction by Graham Harman provides a comprehensive overview of this influential philosophical movement. First introduced in 2007 through a workshop at Goldsmiths,...

True Romance, Quentin Tarantino's first screenplay, is a twisted road movie about love and crime. Written by Tarantino when he was still a video-store clerk, this publication contains the original...

Killer Instinct: A Candid Account of Hollywood's Wild Ride In 1998, two young producers, Jane Hamsher and Don Murphy, took a bold step into the Hollywood studio system. Their decision to set up shop...

A mysterious death at Stonehenge sets off an investigation into the world of English eccentricity. When a human hand is discovered dangling from beneath a mound of snow, Detective Inspector Shanti...

Toby Daye's life is finally settling into a sense of normalcy. She has found a new role as Countess of Goldengreen and is even dating again, with her official squire Quentin by her side. However,...

Vinnie Got Blown Away by Jeremy Cameron and Jeremy Vinnie is a gripping crime thriller that explores the darker side of London's streets. When childhood friend Vinnie turns up dead at the bottom of a...

Charley Flinn, also known as "Mortimer," was a notorious outlaw in frontier California. After his release from San Quentin State Prison in 1863, Mortimer quickly regained his freedom and formed a...

The films of Quentin Tarantino are known for their unflinching portrayal of violence and racism. However, beyond the controversy surrounding these themes is a complex exploration of racial anxieties...

High Performing Investment Teams: Achieving Best Practices of Top Firms By Jim Ware, Jim Dethmer, Jamie Ziegler, and Fran Skinner John Wiley & Sons, 2006, 240 pages, Hardcover Building effective...

The Pink Elephants by PJ Skinner In 1993, Geologist Sam Harris receives a call that sets her on a perilous journey to the Masaibu project in West Africa. Corruption and chicanery have taken hold,...

European civilisation developed in a unique way, distinct from other regions such as Russia and the Islamic world. This concise overview explores some of the key factors that shaped its development,...

American jeweler Keith Lewis has been tackling issues of Queer identity and politics in his work since the late 1980s. His figurative and narrative jewelry often addresses the impact of the AIDS...

A Companion to Catullus by Marilyn B. Skinner provides a comprehensive overview of the Roman poet's work, reflecting the latest trends in Catullan studies. This collection of international scholars'...

The Rock Hole by Reavis Z. Wortham is a gripping mystery that explores the darker aspects of human nature. In 1964, rural Texas is shaken to its core by a serial killer known as "The Skinner", who...

Zog and the Flying Doctors is a heartwarming picture book about bravery, kindness, and friendship. When Princess Pearl's uncle falls ill, she must use her unique skills to cure him. With the help of...

Beautiful Bathrooms by Tina Skinner is a comprehensive guide to designing and decorating bathrooms. This visually stunning book showcases a wide range of styles and options for cabinetry, flooring,...

A Guide to Distributed Digital Preservation by Katherine Skinner and Matt Schultz provides practical examples for institutions seeking to establish effective organizational and technical processes...

The Dirty Dozen: A Gripping Inside Look at Hollywood's Most Iconic War Film In 1967, a cinematic blockbuster exploded onto American popular culture, shattering conventions and redefining the war...

The Search for Abraxas by Nevill Drury and Stephen Skinner is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explores the practice of magic in a rational and scientific manner. Written jointly with Colin...

The Mersey Girls by Sheila Riley In Liverpool 1950, Evie Kilgaren takes over the running of Skinner and Son's haulage yard, unaware that she is stepping into a complex web of blackmail, secrets, and...

Archidoxes of Magic by Theophrastus Paracelsus This 16th-century source work provides complete sets of zodiacal lames, characters, and planetary sigils for the practical application of magic. Written...

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Joke Book is a hilarious collection of jokes, limericks, riddles, and Knock knock jokes, specially themed around Roald Dahl's beloved characters. With over 400 jokes to keep...

Angie's life is turned upside down when her husband Quentin falls victim to a tragic accident, leaving her to face an impossible choice that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those...

Film Moments: A Collection of Key Scenes in Film History and Theory. The cinema is built from moments - brief, temporary, and transitory scenes that combine to create the whole. Our memories of films...

Stop Bloody Bossing Me About How We Need to Stop Being Told What to Do by Quentin Letts is a scathing critique of the bossy attitude prevalent in British society. From politicians and scientists to...

Carl Rogers: Dialogues Conversations with Leading Thinkers in Philosophy and Psychology This collection of conversations brings together seven remarkable discussions between Carl Rogers, a renowned...

Psych Experiments From Pavlov's Dogs to Rorschach's Inkblots, Put Psychology's Most Fascinating Studies to the Test by Michael A Britt. Discover how famous psychological experiments have shaped our...

Joshua Gang explores how behaviorism, a discredited school of psychology, can shed new light on literary studies. By examining the ways in which we attribute mental properties to objects like novels...

Understanding human learning has long been a challenging task. Despite numerous attempts to formulate scientific theories based on both animal experiments and human experience, progress has been slow...

Sins of the Mother by Anna Rigg is a captivating family saga set in early 19th-century rural Suffolk, England. Against the backdrop of an idyllic romance between shoemaker Charles Barber and...

A timely and thought-provoking novel with the hallmarks of old-school noir, The Girl You Call A Novel is a gripping tale of corruption, abuse, and the struggle for justice. When Max Le Corre, a...

A Cunning Man's Grimoire: The Secret of Secrets by Stephen Skinner and David Rankine is a unique and comprehensive manual of practical magic. This composite grimoire draws from various sources,...

The Idea of the Republic by Norberto Bobbio and Maurizio Viroli is a lively exploration of politics and political theory. This engaging book delves into the concept of the Republic and its relevance...

The Confession of Saint Patrick: A Unique Glimpse into the Life of Ireland's Patron Saint. This autobiography, written in the fifth century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of...

A gruesome crime scene sets off a chain of events in this gripping thriller. When a young woman is brutally murdered and left with a silver cross around her neck, Detective Quinn is tasked with...

Warfare in early 19th-century India was marked by British expansion and Napoleon's influence on European armies. In this period, General Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, fought key...

The Western Front of the Eastern Church: Uniate and Orthodox Conflict in Eighteenth-century Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia This study examines the complex religious and cultural shifts that...

Billy and the Minpins by Roald Dahl is a heartwarming tale about a young boy who defies his mother's warnings to explore the dark forest beyond their garden gate. There, he encounters the tiny...

FBI agent Kate O'Hare and charming con man Nicholas Fox are back in this thrilling adventure. They're racing against time to uncover a buried train filled with Nazi gold, a treasure that could change...

Samuel L. Jackson: A Life of Cool and Conviction This biography explores the life and career of Samuel L. Jackson, an actor whose embodiment of cool has become iconic in Hollywood. From his early...

The Essential Chomsky brings together a comprehensive collection of writings from one of the world's leading philosophers, linguists and critics. Spanning six decades, this single volume covers a...

Practical Zen Meditation and Beyond by Julian Daizan Skinner offers a comprehensive guide to Zen meditation, drawing on the author's extensive experience of the Rinzai Zen tradition. The book...

DCC Bob Skinner faces an impossible decision: would he kill to save a life? A gangster infiltration in Edinburgh sets off a chain reaction of events that throws everyone into confusion. As the stakes...

Explore the human condition through the great thinkers in psychology. This edition of 50 Psychology Classics brings together hundreds of ideas and over a century of thought from iconic figures such...

The Steganographia Books I-IV is a comprehensive collection of texts on spirit evocation and cryptography. Written in 1500 by Johannes Trithemius, this famous work has been partially published in...

Things I've Learnt Whilst Working in Hospitality Some People Are Just Arseholes by Emma Zeta Skinner. Working in hospitality is often seen as a glamorous industry, but for Alex, it was a source of...

Lectures on Theories of Learning explores the key principles and concepts that guided research in American experimental psychology in the twentieth century. This comprehensive guide takes you on a...

The Assassination Attempt on Ronald Reagan: A Harrowing Day in American History On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was just seventy days into his first term when John Hinckley Jr. opened fire...

Teddy Roosevelt delivers a powerful speech to an eager audience in July 1918, just days after receiving devastating news about his son Quentin's fate. Despite his personal turmoil, he takes the stage...

The Wealth of Nations Books 1-3 by Adam Smith is a foundational work in economic theory that explores the principles of free market capitalism. First published in 1776, this influential treatise...

Giant by Nicola Skinner is a darkly comic story about staying true to yourself, even if it means tearing everything down. On Minnie's island, giants look after human children and repair crumbling...

Eigengrau is a poignant exploration of love, identity and the complexities of human connection. In this thought-provoking drama, Penelope Skinner delves into the lives of three individuals navigating...

Psych 101: A Practical Guide to Understanding Human Behaviour This comprehensive guide cuts through the complexities of psychology, presenting essential theories and experiments in an engaging and...

Log and Timber Frame Homes by Tina Skinner Explore the beauty of traditional log and timber frame homes in this inspiring book. With over 35 houses featured inside and out, you'll discover great...

Strategic consultant Paul Skinner presents Collaborative Advantage as a practical guide to help you create a new approach to business success. We have reached a turning point in history, and creating...

The Veritable Key of Solomon Three Complete Versions of the Key of Solomon By Stephen Skinner and David Rankine Published by Golden Hoard Press Limited in 2010. This comprehensive grimoire is based...

Movies have the power to move us deeply and challenge our perspectives. In "Reel to Real: Race, Class and Sex at the Movies", bell hooks explores how films can be both profoundly personal and...

Louis L'Amour's Education of a Wandering Man A Memoir is a memoir that recounts his life of adventure and self-discovery. From leaving school at 15 to embark on a journey around the world, to his...

Down and Dirty Pictures: The Rise of Independent Film at Miramax, Sundance, and Beyond. In the late 1980s, a new generation of filmmakers began to break away from the traditional Hollywood studio...

Sam Harris's life has hit rock bottom. Exiled from her job in the capital and shunned by her colleagues, she takes a desperate job at a mining company in war-torn Tamazia. But things only get worse...

A Good Year by Peter Mayle is a charming tale of a man's unexpected inheritance and the journey that follows. Max Skinner, a Londoner, is left his uncle's estate in France, an eighteenth-century...

The Beginner's Guide to the Financial Universe: An Introduction to the Role of the Sun, Moon and Planets in Financial Markets by Christeen H. Skinner. This book provides an introduction to...

Blessed Dominic Barberi was a pivotal figure in the life of St John Henry Newman, yet his own story remains largely unknown. This biography sheds light on the remarkable life and ministry of this...

Leisure and Death: An Anthropological Tour of Risk, Death, and Dying by Adam Kaul and Jonathan Skinner explores how people navigate the relationship between leisure and mortality. This...

The Verbal Behavior Approach: Teaching Children with Autism and Related Disorders This practical guide provides a step-by-step approach to teaching children with autism and related disorders using...

The Secret History of Kindness: Learning From How Dogs Learn by Melissa Holbrook Pierson This insightful exploration delves into the world of positive reinforcement and its surprising connections to...

Betty Jean's life is already complicated enough. Her grown daughter has left her two young sons in her care, along with her other adult children and an ill husband. To make matters worse, she's still...

The Leipzig Connection: A History of How American Education Was Shaped. In 1875, a medical researcher in Germany laid the groundwork for a subject that would have far-reaching consequences for...

Warfare in the Indian Sub-Continent during the early years of the nineteenth century was marked by conflict between the British Empire and the Marathas. A young general, Arthur Wellesley, would later...

The Complete Enochian Dictionary: Unlocking the Language of the Angels In the late 16th century, a series of scrying experiments was conducted to explore the ability to contact the spirit world. The...

Book 8 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch. Peter Grant is facing fatherhood, and an uncertain future, with equal amounts of panic and...

Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning: A Response Pattern Analysis by W.W. Henton and I.H. Iversen is a comprehensive scholarly volume that explores the complex domain of behavioral...

From Nags to Numbnuts: A Skint Daddy's Guide to Horses, Horse People & Horse Sports is a hilarious and relatable account of one man's journey into the world of horses. With his blog 'Skint Dressage...