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The murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 sent shockwaves across medieval Europe. He rose from ordinary beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in England, but his fortunes changed when a bitter...

The first edition of Jerry Thomas' Bartender's Guide, published in 1862, is a seminal work in the world of mixology. This reprint of the original 1862 edition is a nostalgic tribute to a bygone era...

Thomas Middleton - The Revenger's Tragedy "He that Climbs Highest Had the Greatest Fall." Thomas Middleton was born in London in April 1580 and baptised on 18th April. His early life was marked by...

The Infernal Riddle of Thomas Peach is a masterful blend of 18th-century fiction and gothic horror. In this atmospheric novel, Jas Treadwell weaves a tale of mystery and suspense that explores the...

A beautiful perpetual calendar featuring inspirational Bible verses and stunning full-color paintings by Thomas Kinkade Studios. Each day of the year brings a new verse to reflect on, accompanied by...

A Scotsman Returns: Travels with Thomas Telford in the Highlands and Islands By Paul A Lynn This book offers a fresh perspective on Scotland's most celebrated engineer, Thomas Telford. Over 20 years,...

Thomas White (c. 1736-1811) Redesigning the Northern British Landscape by Deborah Turnbull and Louise Wickham. This volume restores Thomas White's reputation as a respected landscape designer,...

London in the spring of 1665 was a city full of fear. The plague had taken hold, and tensions were running high as Charles II's government struggled to cope with the crisis. Amidst this chaos, Thomas...

Thomas Jefferson, a man of contradictions, left an indelible mark on American history. In this thought-provoking biography, Christopher Hitchens offers a fresh perspective on the life of the Founding...

The Centrality of Christ in the Theology of Thomas F. Torrance Some Dogmatic Implications by Paul D. Molnar. This book presents three powerful essays examining the theology of Thomas F. Torrance,...

Stranger in the NightEva Rae Thomas is tasked with tracking down a killer who seems to have vanished into thin air. With no bodies, no missing persons, and no clear evidence of a crime, it's hard for...

Thomas Traherne was a 17th century spiritual writer. This collection brings together his poetry and prose, chosen by Denise Inge, offering insight into his life and work.The volume includes...

Thomas Thor Tangvald's life was marked by both beauty and tragedy. Born at sea to a father who built his own sailboat, Thomas spent his childhood surrounded by the ocean, yet was left an orphan after...

Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way Discover the fascinating story of Thomas Edison, a true pioneer in science and technology. While many people know him as the inventor of the light bulb, Edison's...

Sir Thomas Fairfax: A Groundbreaking Study of the English Revolution This book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant periods in English history. Andrew Hopper challenges the...

The Ebbs and Flows of Fortune: The Life of Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk by David M. Head. Thomas Howard's life was marked by both remarkable achievements and personal turmoil. As the third...

This comprehensive guide to Thomas Reid's philosophy explores his key ideas and their significance in the history of modern philosophy.Contributions from leading scholars cover various aspects of...

Pinklon Thomas' remarkable true story is one of survival and redemption. Born into a stable family unit, he was drawn into a life of crime at a young age, struggling with addiction before finding...

Deeper Than Indigo: Tracing Thomas Machell, Forgotten Explorer The story of Thomas Machell's life is revealed through his own illustrated journals, now held in the British Library. Jenny Balfour-Paul...

Thomas Merton's spiritual writings have become modern classics, offering insights into the monastic tradition. Esther de Waal has created a seven-day retreat programme using extracts from his works...

The Jerry Thomas Bartender's Guide 1887 Reprint is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of mixology. First published in 1862 as "A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials,...

A group of powerful Irish Protestants and Catholics gather at a country house to discuss Irish home rule. However, tensions run high when the meeting's moderator is found murdered in his bath. As...

The Witch by Mary Johnston A dramatist and writer of note in early 17th-century England, Thomas Middleton is known for his provocative works that often sparked controversy. This collection of...

Thomas De Quincey's life was marked by extremes: opium-fueled highs and desperate lows. His notorious essay 'On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts' remains a fascinating and disturbing work,...

Edward Thomas' 1913 Cycle Ride from Wandsworth to Somerset Revisited In March 1913, Edward Thomas embarked on a journey from Wandsworth in London to Somerset, seeking evidence of the enduring...

Help your toddler take their first steps towards independence with Thomas & Friends' Potty Book. This board book is designed to support potty training and make the experience fun for little ones.With...

Jerry Thomas' Bartender's Guide: A Collection of Classic CocktailsThis seminal volume, compiled by legendary bartender Jerry Thomas in 1862, is considered one of the most influential drink books ever...

Rufus Thomas was a pivotal figure in shaping the sound of American music. His early singles, recorded as blues transitioned into R&B, helped pave the way for rock 'n' roll. In the 1960s, his songs...

Thomas Chatterton and Neglected Genius, 1760-1830 by Daniel Cook offers new insights into the formation and development of literary scholarship in the period. This book examines how Chatterton's work...

Thomas Bexley's world has become a dark and lonely place. A year after a traumatic event, he struggles with terrible visions of the dead. When his former mentor is accused of a gruesome conspiracy,...

Thomas Cromwell: A Life of Power and Patronage This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important figures of the English Reformation. Thomas Cromwell, who rose from humble...

Thomas Traherne's theological writings are increasingly being recognised for their significance in Anglican theology. This collection provides an affordable introduction to his life and work, placing...

Discover the life and work of Thomas Aquinas in this comprehensive introduction by renowned scholar Jean-Pierre Torrell. Revised to include a new appendix, this first volume provides an authoritative...

Thomas Bradbury Chandler: A Loyalist Mind in Revolutionary America This biography delves into the intellectual world of Thomas Bradbury Chandler, an Anglican minister who defended monarchy and...

Kyle Thomas and his beloved meerkat Mylo embark on their most epic adventure yet - to an alternate dimension filled with beautiful creatures, some good, and some that will threaten our entire...

Thomas Hardy's Selected Writings offers a comprehensive collection of his work, spanning poetry and prose. This edition presents his poetry in its original form, as it appeared in individual volumes,...

Eighteenth-century Jamaica was a complex and often brutal society. This book explores the lives of Thomas Thistlewood, a British plantation owner, and his slaves in the Caribbean world during this...

Thomistic Mystagogy: St. Thomas Aquinas's Commentaries on the Mass by Hugh Barbour and Urban Hannon is an in-depth study of the saint's teaching on the meaning and purpose of the various rites...

This major new reading of Thomas Hardy's novels by leading critic George Levine offers a fresh perspective on the author's work. By focusing on Hardy's poetic and precise renderings of the natural...

Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century: An Introduction provides a concise and accessible overview of the author's influential work. This compact introduction lays out Piketty's central...

The Cheerleaders is a gripping thriller about an eerie sequence of events that left five cheerleaders dead in the town of Sunnybrook. A car accident and subsequent murders shook the community, and...

A dual biography of two of America's most enduringly fascinating figures, whose partnership helped birth a nation and whose subsequent falling out did much to fix its course. Thomas Jefferson and...

White Heat tells the remarkable story of an unlikely friendship between America's beloved poet Emily Dickinson and Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a literary figure with a fiery past. As the Civil War...

Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant A major new biography that sets the record straight on one of history's most fascinating figures. Tracy Borman's masterful...

Robert McG. Thomas Jr.'s obituaries were affectionately known as "McGs" among his fans, who praised his unique ability to capture the essence of fascinating lives with wit and style. With a keen eye...

Thomas Thistlewood's diaries offer a unique glimpse into plantation life in Jamaica during the 18th century. Spanning over 10,000 pages, these records provide a detailed chronicle of daily...

Treachery at Lancaster Gate is a gripping historical thriller set in Victorian London. A devastating bombing at Lancaster Gate leaves two policemen dead and three more gravely wounded, with the...

William and Thomas's adventures are full of hilarious mishaps and misadventures. In this first book in the I Told You So series, two best friends get themselves into all sorts of sticky situations...

Few novels have caused as much controversy and debate as Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. The novel's impact was so great that it sparked intense discussion among readers, with some viewing...

The Little Car Went Beep Beep! A Homage to Inventor Thomas Beckon by Terry Tumbler. A story about innovation and its impact on our world, this book pays tribute to the inventor of a revolutionary...

Thomas Hardy Selected Poems offers in-depth analysis and interpretation of the poet's works. This collection provides historical context, detailed discussions of key passages, and insights into...

The Lucy Poems is a charming collection of five poems written by William Wordsworth between 1798 and 1801. These lyrical poems explore themes of nature, grief, and unrequited love, set against the...

R. S. Thomas to Rowan Williams: Exploring Spiritual Resonance in Modern Welsh Poetry This book examines the spiritual dimensions of late-twentieth-century Welsh poetry, revealing an abundance of...

London, 1728. A young man is driven to the gallows at Tyburn, accused of murder. But Tom Hawkins is innocent, and he must prove it before it's too late. His troubles began when he told the most...

Thomas "Fats" Waller: The Great Solos, 1929-1937 This collection features 16 of Fats Waller's most celebrated piano solos, showcasing his unique style and artistry. The book includes performances of...

Thomas Edison Level 3 by Barbara Kramer and National Geographic Kids is an engaging biography that brings to life one of America's most influential figures. With its colourful photographs and...

Dr. Thomas Addison's groundbreaking work challenged the medical community in the 19th century.Despite facing intense criticism from his peers, Dr. Addison persevered and made significant...

Richard Thomas Parker: the Last Man to be Publicly Hanged in Nottingham tells the true story of a tragic event that took place in 1864. Emmaline Severn, a family descendant, shares her account of the...

Thomas De Quincey's life has been marked by darkness and obsession. Now, as a notorious 'opium-eater', he finds himself at the centre of a sinister game in Victorian London. A series of murders is...

A gripping spy thriller from the winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for Best Thriller of the Year. Thomas Kell's past comes back to haunt him when a Russian agent he blames for his...

Thomas Wolsey has risen to unprecedented heights in 16th-century England, but he is determined to reach even greater heights. His ambition is driven by a desire to reform the country and bring about...

The Awakening is a thought-provoking exploration of the occult group that has been ruling over humanity for thousands of years. The author argues that this group's power is rooted in their worship of...

Jerry Thomas' Bartenders Guide: A Comprehensive Collection of Cocktails and PunchesOriginally published in 1862, this landmark volume is widely regarded as the first serious American book on...

The Flame Imperishable: A Study of Tolkien's Metaphysics and its Thomistic Roots. This book explores the profound metaphysical thinker that was J.R.R. Tolkien, revealing how his works were shaped by...

The Rise of Thomas Cromwell: A New Understanding of Power and Politics in Henry VIII's Reign. This meticulously researched study challenges prevailing views of Thomas Cromwell, offering a fresh...

Thomas Aquinas's Treatise on Happiness and Ultimate Purpose is a comprehensive commentary that makes this medieval philosopher's work accessible to all readers. J. Budziszewski provides a...

Rachel Baker's life was cut short in an instant. Her car was found abandoned on a road, but she vanished into thin air. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets about her marriage and family begin...

Thomas Jefferson's writings offer a unique glimpse into the mind of America's third president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. This collection features his Autobiography,...

In Search of Sir Thomas Browne: The Life and Afterlife of the Seventeenth Century's Most Inquiring MindThis biography champions the skeptical nature and inquiring mind of Sir Thomas Browne, an...

A Georgian Comedy Featuring Thomas Gainsborough and Another Painter by Simon Edge is a humorous mystery set in 1777 England. In this era, portrait artist Thomas Gainsborough has a thriving practice...

Thomas Telford's name is familiar, but his story is less so. Born in 1757 in the Scottish Borders, he was plunged into poverty after his father died in infancy.Telford's life spanned almost eight...

Thomas Telford was arguably Britain's greatest civil engineer. This biography reveals his humble beginnings and describes his rise from journeyman stonemason to famous canal engineer. In 1793,...

This book presents St. Thomas Aquinas's five arguments for the existence of God in a clear and accessible way. Written as a dialogue, the arguments are explained in everyday language, with helpful...

London's Forgotten Children: A History of the Foundling Hospital In 1739, Captain Thomas Coram was deeply troubled by the sight of children dying in London's streets. These young lives were often...

The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster by Thomas Potts Palatine Books, 2011 This book provides a clear and concise account of the infamous 1612 witch hunt in Lancashire,...

Carl Schmitt's The Leviathan in the State Theory of Thomas Hobbes explores the enduring symbol of the protective Leviathan to address the nature of modern statehood. First published in 1938, this...

Thomas Pellow's remarkable story begins in 1716, when he was captured at sea by Barbary pirates and sold into slavery to the sultan of Morocco. This memoir is a testament to his strength and...

The White RabbitA harrowing true story of survival and resistance during World War II. In 1942, Wing Commander F.F.E. Yeo-Thomas parachuted into France to aid the Resistance, but two years later he...

Thomas Becket: A 900-year-old Story Retold brings to life one of Britain's most complex characters. Born into a merchant family, he rose to become Archbishop of Canterbury and advised two kings, but...

Experience the fascinating story behind one of medicine's most groundbreaking operations. Vivien Thomas was an unsung hero in the development of the Blue Baby Operation, and this book tells his...

Buried Deep is a gripping crime thriller that follows Detective Megan Thomas as she returns to her old life in Devon after years undercover. A murder sets off a chain of events that forces her to...

A Conspiracy of Violence by Susanna Gregory is a gripping historical mystery set in Restoration London.When a former spy is murdered, Thomas Chaloner, a reluctant investigator, is tasked with...

Thomas Cochrane, the man behind the legend. A life of daring exploits, bold decisions, and personal demons. David Cordingly's gripping narrative brings to life the story of a flawed Romantic hero who...

Thomas Hardy and the Death of Emma What His Writings Reveal by Andrew Norman is an in-depth examination of the poet's tumultuous marriage to Emma Gifford, as reflected in his poems. Hardy's early...

This comprehensive critical study explores all of Paul Thomas Anderson's feature films from Hard Eight (1996) to Licorice Pizza (2021), as well as his under-studied short films and music videos...

A Group of Noble Dames by Thomas Hardy is a collection of ten short stories, each told from the perspective of a member of a club who shares a tale about a noble dame from the 17th or 18th century...

Thomas Hardy's poetry after Emma's death offers a unique glimpse into his personal life and artistic evolution. This book-length study explores over 150 poems composed by Hardy in response to his...

The New Worlds of Thomas Robert Malthus: Rereading the Principle of Population A groundbreaking global history that fundamentally alters our understanding of Malthus's Essay on the Principle of...

The Pirate Coast: A Secret Mission in 1805 In 1805, President Thomas Jefferson authorized a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli and bring an end to the Barbary Pirates' reign of...

Thomas Aquinas's natural-law teaching posits that its primary precepts are self-evident and accessible to human reason. This idea is central to his philosophical system, which has been subject to...

Against All Things Ending by Stephen R. Donaldson In a desperate bid to find his adopted son, Linden Avery unleashes a catastrophic force that resurrects Thomas Covenant in a maelstrom of Earthpower...

This collection of 16 essays explores the intersections of history and exegesis in the writings of Bede and Adomnán, as well as the lives of Thomas Becket. A diverse range of perspectives is brought...

Published in 2013, Memoirs of a Monticello Slave is a unique and personal account of life as one of Thomas Jefferson's slaves.Isaac Jefferson dictated his memoirs to Charles Campbell in the 1840s,...

The Shadow of the Raven by Tessa Harris is a gripping historical mystery that delves into the darker side of 18th-century England. When Dr. Thomas Silkstone visits the Boughton Estate, he finds...

Thomas Pynchon and American Counterculture by Joanna Freer explores the anarchist politics in Pynchon's novels through the lens of 1960s counterculture. The author examines how Pynchon critiques...

The German Tradition of Self-Cultivation 'Bildung' from Humboldt to Thomas Mann By W. H. Bruford Cambridge University Press, 2010 In the 19th century, the concept of Bildung, or self-cultivation,...

Chasing the Italian Dream is a feel-good story about making your dreams come true in sun-kissed southern Italy. Jo Thomas's tale is full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance.Lucia has...

The Great Debate by Yuval Levin explores the roots of modern conservatism and liberalism in America. The book examines the views of two ideological titans, Edmund Burke and Thomas Paine, who sparred...

The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth Extracted Textually from the Gospels in Greek, Latin, French and English. In 1820, Thomas Jefferson carefully edited several Bibles to remove the life story...

Cobalt Red: the shocking truth about the human cost of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Siddharth Kara's powerful investigation reveals the brutal realities of the cobalt mining...