3503 results for 'Thorp, Edward Oakley'

The History of the Town and County of Kingston Upon Hull, From Its Foundation in the Reign of Edward the First to the Present Time is a comprehensive history of the town, covering its development...

Dinky Toys: A Comprehensive Guide to the Popular Collectible. This book provides a detailed history and overview of Dinky toys, from their production in Britain, France, Spain, and other parts of the...

The Closed Circle: An Interpretation of the Arabs by David Pryce-Jones explores how Arab societies are defined by tribal, religious, and cultural traditions. In this thought-provoking study,...

The Black Prince: A More Realistic Portrait. Behind the legend of the Black Prince lies a complex and intriguing individual, whose life was marked by both great victories and lesser-known aspects of...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton's collected supernatural and weird fiction is a testament to his versatility as a writer. A master of the gothic and occult genres, Lytton was one of the most popular and...

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is an intimate and deeply personal account of one of Christianity's most influential figures. Written around AD 397, this autobiography recounts Augustine's journey...

This book presents a fresh approach to British modernist poetry by exploring its relationship with the natural world. Challenging traditional views of modernism as primarily focused on urban life and...

Peter the Whaler: His Early Life and Adventures in the Arctic Regions By William H. G. Kingston and Edward Duncan In this gripping tale, a young man's life takes a dramatic turn after he gets caught...

Edward Cocker's Arithmetic: A Plain and Familiar Method for the Full Understanding of That Incomparable Art. This 18th-century manuscript provides a comprehensive guide to arithmetic, reflecting the...

Edward Curtis's 1914 film In the Land of the Head Hunters was a groundbreaking work of early silent cinema, featuring an Indigenous cast and marking a significant moment in US film history. This...

Discover 50 adorable animal patterns to learn to crochet with Kerry Lord's latest collection. This comprehensive guide features a wide range of easy-to-make amigurumi characters, from...

A chilling tale of supernatural terror and psychological unease. Two strangers find themselves inexplicably drawn to a vacant room in a house, despite seeing nothing out of the ordinary. As they...

The true story behind the legend of piracy is revealed in this comprehensive history. From Captain Avery to Captain Blackbeard, and from Major Bonnet to Anne Bonny, discover the fascinating accounts...

This powerful story follows two sisters separated at birth, one who suffered abuse and neglect, and another who was loved and supported. Their lives took very different paths, but both were searching...

Miss Mapp, written by E. F. Benson, is a novel that explores the complexities of life in a small English town.Born into a family with a strong academic background, E. F. Benson drew upon his own...

The Story of My Heart: A Spiritual Autobiography This spiritual autobiography, first published in 1883, is a deeply personal and idealized portrayal of the English countryside as a utopian haven...

Archæologia Britannica, Giving Some Account Additional to What Has Hitherto Publish'd, of the Languages, Histories and Customs of the Original Inhabitants of Great Britain ... By Edward Lhwyd ... Vol...

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When private detective Henry Kimball is hired to investigate a cheating husband, he senses...

Yasunari Kawabata's poignant novel explores the complexities of love and regret in middle age. A chance encounter with Otoko, a woman from his past, sets off a chain of emotions that challenge Oki's...

Custom and Myth (1874) by Andrew Lang and E. B. Tylor is a collection of folklore, mythology, and religion that explores the cultural heritage of human societies. Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet,...

A private detective with a troubled past is hired to investigate a cheating husband, but the case quickly becomes a complex web of lies and deceit. As he delves deeper, he finds himself drawn to a...

A Matter of Trust is a heartwarming Christian romance novel by Kimberly Rae Jordan. Melanie Thorpe has built walls around herself, protecting her from the pain of her past, and has learned to be...

The Bridleway: How Horses Shaped the British Landscape Tiffany Francis-Baker explores the intricate history of Britain's bridleways, revealing how our relationship with horses has become deeply...

Discover the remarkable story of one of Victorian era's most unlikely super-athletes.This biography explores the life and times of an athlete who defied conventions to achieve great success in their...

The Minutes of Evidence Taken upon The Second Reading of The Bill, Intituled "An Act to Dissolve the Marriage of Louisa Turton with Thomas Edward Michell ... to Marry Again; and for Other Purposes.....

Create your own unique creatures with Kerry Lord's amazing book of mix-and-match crochet patterns. Choose from a vast selection of body parts, colours, and embellishments to bring your imagination to...

A thrilling adventure through the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the world's least explored regions. Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent sets out to chronicle this forgotten corner of Asia,...

The Dublin King: A 500-year-old mystery surrounding a boy who claimed to be a prince and was crowned in Dublin Cathedral. Historian John Ashdown-Hill questions the official view that this boy, known...

Consider the journey, not just the destination. Journeys of Simplicity invites you to reflect on the path we travel through life, and what we leave behind. With 40 vignettes from individuals who have...

The Princes in the Tower: A Re-examination of the Evidence By Josephine Wilkinson, published by Amberley Publishing. In the summer of 1483, two young boys were taken into the Tower of London and...

The Bach Remedies Repertory by F. J. Wheeler provides a comprehensive guide to choosing and administering homeopathic treatments using the Bach Flower remedies. This book explores the various...

Ted Deerhurst's life was marked by a relentless pursuit of surfing and escape. Born into a world of nobility, he found solace in the sport, but never quite reached the heights he desired. His quest...

A behind-the-scenes look at the life and times of rock and roll. Alan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, recounts his journey from a scruffy, stoned 20-year-old to a seasoned industry...

Rethinking Chongqing: Mixed-Use and Super-Dense presents a unique collaboration between architects and developers to reimagine urban development in western China's rapidly growing economic hub. The...

The identity of the world's most notorious serial killer is finally revealed in this latest edition of Naming Jack the Ripper. Russell Edwards' groundbreaking work, spanning over a decade, has solved...

The Charters of Guernsey by Tim Thornton A unique and fascinating look at the history of Guernsey, this annotated transcription/translation of the island's historic Royal Charters provides valuable...

Design your own dolls with this amazing book of mix-and-match crochet patterns. Building up from the basic body, add hairstyles, hats, outfits and accessories to capture your family, friends and...

American Conspiracies and Cover-ups brings together a wealth of knowledge from leading experts in alternative history to shed light on America's most significant secrets. This comprehensive guide...

Light from the East collates letters between two individuals that explore the concept of divine knowledge. These letters were edited for publication in 1927 and supplemented with additional articles...

A Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market by Edward O. Thorp. The story of how one man revolutionised two vastly different worlds begins with a simple...

Woodland Sketches: Op. 51 - for the Piano by Edward MacDowell This collection of piano pieces showcases the beauty of nature through music. Woodland Sketches, Op. 51, is a set of sonatas that evoke...

The Osbick Bird by Edward Gorey A unique and unsettling tale of companionship, The Osbick Bird explores the complexities of life through the unlikely friendship between an artist and his unusual muse...

The Plantagenet Ancestry: A Comprehensive Guide to Elizabeth's Lineage This detailed work presents an extensive genealogical study of Elizabeth Plantagenet, tracing her ancestry back over 7,000...

A Time to Grieve Follows A TIME TO BE by Rosemary Hillyard. Edward Oscar Croft's life is one of punctuality and control, but when he rushes to a court case, his world is turned upside down. After...

A comprehensive collection of over 350 limericks is presented in this anthology. Limericks are five-line rhyming poems with a distinctive bouncy rhythm, and they can range from humorous to clever and...

Discover pivotal events and characters that shaped England's modern age in this third compilation of historical accounts. From 1690 to 1953, explore the lives and times of notable figures such as...

A visually engaging chronicle of British history from 1714 to the present day, tracing the development of the royal family and the growth of the British Empire.From the accession of George I in 1714...

Heath's only hope for survival lies in escape. After being declared guilty and sentenced to death row, his world has been turned upside down. With no further appeals possible, his only option is to...

Discover the radical and vibrant plays of Christopher Marlowe, a playwright of immense talent and a man of extreme passions.This edition presents Marlowe's five major plays, showcasing the vitality...

The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism by Edward Feser The idea of a war between science and religion has been a central theme in modern debates about the nature of the world and our...

The First Wall is the third book in the Horus Heresy Siege of Terra series. The war for the fate of mankind rages on, with the outer defences of the Palace of Terra having fallen. The walls of the...

The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest by Edward Chancellor For over five millennia, people have been borrowing and lending at interest, a practice that has been both widely accepted and...

Discover the power of plant-based cooking with Gaz Oakley's expert guidance. This comprehensive cookbook offers over 70 simple, protein-packed recipes that are perfect for busy lives. With clear...

The Bighead is back in this sequel to the splatterpunk masterpiece WHITE TRASH GOTHIC. Edward Lee's investigations into the secrets and horrors of Luntville continue, as he delves into the mysteries...

Edward Leedskalnin's exploration of magnetism is a thought-provoking journey into the enigmatic world of magnetic currents. In this book, Leedskalnin shares his unique insights and experiments,...

Delicious plant-based recipes for the festive season. Gaz Oakley shares fantastic alternatives to traditional holiday dishes, from Christmas breakfast to show-stopping lunches and spectacular...

The untold story of how FDR saved the American economy from default. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a bold decision to abandon the gold standard, a move that would have far-reaching...

Learn to see and work with color in a harmonious way with this practical guide to color theory.Building on the methods of Dr. Betty Edwards's bestseller The New Drawing on the Right Side of the...

Slow cooking is a journey, not just a destination. For Dean Edwards, it's a way to transform basic ingredients into something special. This book shares 90 delicious slow cooker recipes, all with...

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook: Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing Develop your drawing skills with this comprehensive workbook, designed to accompany the acclaimed...

This comprehensive guide to the Wild West covers eight captivating topics, including famous outlaws and lawmen, as well as stories about Native Americans and early settlers. From the Spanish...

D.B. Cooper and Flight 305 Reexamining the Hijacking and Disappearance by Robert H. Edwards On November 24, 1971, a man known as "D.B. Cooper" hijacked a Boeing 727 aircraft, taking it from Portland...

A Waiter in Paris: A Riveting Account of Life Behind the Scenes Edward Chisholm's memoir takes you on a journey into the heart of Paris, revealing the dark underbelly of the city's iconic restaurants...

The New Cold War: Putin's Threat to Russia and the West by Edward LucasFirst published in 2008, this updated edition provides a comprehensive analysis of Russia under Vladimir Putin's leadership. The...

This history of psychosomatic disorders explores how patients have produced symptoms in response to the cultural shifts of the larger society. From the most recent examples of complaints like chronic...

Dublin Foundation is a sweeping epic that explores the rich history and culture of Ireland through the lens of its capital city. Set against the backdrop of centuries past, the story unfolds through...

First published in 1889, 'The Square of Sevens' is a work of fiction by Edward Irenaeus Prime-Stevenson, a prolific author known for his pro-homosexuality writings. This edition is part of a new...

Cook Smart: Microwave 90 Fast and Fresh Energy-Saving Recipes by Dean Edwards Discover the convenience and versatility of your microwave with this comprehensive cookbook. With over 90 quick, easy,...

Edward Lee's Nipping Them in the Bud is a chilling splatterpunk thriller that pushes the boundaries of horror fiction. In this gripping tale, a mysterious figure offers a chance at eternal reward,...

Magnetic Current is a collection of writings by Edward Leedskalnin, a Latvian emigrant and amateur sculptor who built the Coral Castle in Florida. In this book, Leedskalnin shares his theories on...

Signal for Vengeance by Edward Marston is a gripping mystery set in 1860s Wimborne, Dorset. When railway officer John Bedloe is found dead on the tracks, Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Lemming are...

Black Sun, a novel by Edward Abbey, is a poignant love story set in the wilderness. The book chronicles the tumultuous relationship between a forest ranger and a young woman, whose introduction to...

Painting Abstract Landscapes is a comprehensive guide to exploring the emotive and expressive world of abstract landscape painting. By examining the works of Gareth Edwards, this book delves into the...

The Forger's Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century In 1933, a small-time Dutch painter created a forgery so convincing that it fooled one of the...

The Panasonic G9 Menu System Simplified The Panasonic G9 is a high-end stills camera, boasting features such as 60fps burst shooting, class-leading stabilization, and a user-configurable menu system...

The Finding Tinker Bell series is a collection of six adventures that follow the journey of four real girls as they explore a fairy's world. When Tinker Bell disappears, it's up to Kate, Mia, Lainey,...

Eerie East Anglia: Fearful Tales of Field and FenExplore the dark and unsettling side of East Anglia, where the boundaries between reality and the unknown are blurred. This collection of tales,...

A comprehensive guide to creating your own comics, written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross, with an introduction by acclaimed author Alice Oseman. This book is perfect for budding artists...

The Bighead: Author's Preferred Version by Edward Lee This unexpurgated version of the author's preferred work includes the original twenty-page ending, previously unpublished. The book features...

The Herd by Emily Edwards is a thought-provoking novel that explores a complex and controversial subject. The story delves into the differences between two women, Elizabeth and Bryony, who have...

Afghan Proverbs in Pashto and English: A Unique Multicultural Collaboration Discover the wisdom of Afghan Proverbs with 'Mataluna', a bilingual book featuring 151 commonly used Pashto Proverbs and 50...

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is a comprehensive guide to improving your drawing skills. This updated edition includes new research on brain plasticity and the significance...

Vegan Christmas offers a festive alternative to traditional holiday fare, with over 70 delicious and innovative recipes to enjoy throughout the season. Gaz Oakley shares expert guidance on menus,...

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile Fully Illustrated Second Edition by Amelia B. Edwards This 19th-century travelogue is a captivating account of a Victorian woman's journey to ancient Egypt. In 1873,...

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile - A Woman's Journey Among the Treasures of Ancient Egypt -Part I- In 1873, Amelia Edwards embarked on a remarkable journey along the Nile, documenting the temples,...

A bitterly cold winter in Yorke brings an unexpected visitor to the Cathedral's Mistletoe Service. Orphaned boy Orpheus bursts in, claiming his sister has been kidnapped. Rose Raventhorpe vows to...

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is a comprehensive guide to improving your drawing skills, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist. With over 50% new material, this updated...

Smoke and Pickles is a culinary journey that brings together the bold flavors of Korean and Southern cuisine. Chef Edward Lee's unique blend of ingredients and techniques reflects his heritage and...

The Wrath of God: The Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 On 1 November 1755, Lisbon was struck by a massive earthquake, a seismic disturbance estimated at 8.7 on the Richter scale. The city's fate was...

Rose Raventhorpe's life has been turned upside down when her beloved butler is found murdered in the hallway of her home. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on an investigation that leads...

Conversations on the Dark Secrets of Physics by Edward Teller, Wendy Teller, and Wilson Talley offers a unique perspective on the fundamental laws of physics. The authors simplify complex concepts,...

Canon Mark Oakley's Readings for Funerals is a thoughtful collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns, and prose, offering comfort and solace to those who are grieving.Featuring a range of authors,...

Behind the Crown: My Life Photographing the Royal Family For over 45 years, Arthur Edwards has chronicled the Royal Family for the Sun newspaper, capturing their triumphs and disasters, their...

The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is a unique and accessible retelling of this ancient Indian epic. Edward Viljoen's simplified version of the Gita's complex ideas makes...

The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone The Rosetta Stone, one of the world's most famous objects, has been a source of fascination for centuries. Discovered in 1799, this slab...

Discover the rich history of miniature vehicles made in France, presented in clear and colorful photographs. This comprehensive guide covers nearly 2000 vehicles from over 39 manufacturers, including...

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards is a comprehensive guide to understanding human behavior and building connections. By cracking the code of people, you'll learn...

The Edwardians: A Record of Social Change in Early Twentieth Century Britain This book tells the story of ordinary people who lived during the reign of King Edward VII, from 1872 to 1906. Using oral...

The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest by Edward Chancellor A comprehensive history of interest rates, tracing the story of capitalism from its origins to the present day. Chancellor explores...