6119 results for 'Sticker, Henry'

Charles Dickens's simple retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, written for his own children during 1846-1849. In this charming adaptation from the Gospel of St. Luke, Dickens aimed to teach young...

Charles Brandon - Tudor Knight by Tony Riches is a historical fiction novel based on actual events of courage and adventure in the turbulent world of the Tudor court. The story follows Brandon, a...

Sussex at War Through Time by Henry Buckton The county of Sussex played a significant role in the Second World War, with its coastline and towns becoming key targets for the German Luftwaffe...

Dusk of Dawn: An Essay Toward an Autobiography of a Race Concept is a powerful and personal account by W. E. B. Du Bois, one of the most influential African American scholars of his time. In this...

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...

Axel Munthe: The Road to San Michele tells the story of an extraordinary individual who came to define the times he lived in. Born into a Swedish family, Munthe rose to become one of the youngest...

The House of Echoes by Alexandra Walsh In 16th-century Tudor England, Anne Brandon's life is intertwined with that of her husband Lord Powis and the powerful king Henry VIII. As whispers of his...

Old Mortality is a historical romance that sets an unconventional hero against the forces of fanaticism in 17th-century Scotland. Henry Morton joins the rebels to fight Scotland's royalist...

Pamela Colman Smith's arrival in London marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey. As she settles into her new life, she finds herself at the centre of a mysterious world of magic and art. Her...

The Turbulent Past of a Little Piece of Paradise: A History of the Charente-Maritime by Henry Becket. A region in southwest France has long been prized for its benign geography, making it an...

Patient H.M. A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets by Luke Dittrich is a gripping exploration of the human brain and its darkest secrets. In 1953, Henry Molaison, a young factory worker,...

Constantin Brancusi Sculpting the Essence of Things by James Pearson explores the artist's distinctive sculptural forms and his quest for the 'essence of things'. Brancusi sought to strip away...

Sebastian St. Cyr is drawn into a case that threatens to upend everything he thought he knew about justice when a series of gruesome murders rocks London in 1814. The killings are eerily similar to a...

The de Montforts: A Family's Rise and Fall in Medieval Europe In the 13th century, the de Montfort family emerged from humble beginnings in France to become prominent leaders in European politics...

The Story of Charles Strange by Henry Wood is a poignant tale of coming of age and the importance of strong values. Orphaned at a young age, Charles was raised by his father and stepmother, who...

Nature Religion in America: From the Algonkian Indians to the New Age explores the complex and diverse history of American nature spirituality. This study charts the various responses to the natural...

The Savings and Loan Crisis: A Financial Fraud of Epic Proportions In 1999, Kitty Calavita, Henry N. Pontell, and Robert Tillman published a groundbreaking book that exposed the deliberate nature of...

Singing the Body Electric explores the relationship between the human voice and technology, revealing how technological mediation affects our understanding of the voice and the human body. Miriama...

The New Century Bergsonism, Phenomenology and Responses to Modern Science by Keith Ansell-Pearson and Alan D. Schrift This volume explores the pivotal period between 1890s and 1930s, marked by...

Counternarratives: Exploring Cultural Studies and Critical Pedagogies in Postmodern Spaces by Henry A. Giroux. In contemporary society, our lives are shaped by the ongoing struggle between dominant...

Contaminations Beyond Dialectics in Modern Literature, Science and Film by Michael Mack explores an alternative to traditional dialectical thinking. This book examines how various oppositions between...

Ethnopsychiatry explores the complex relationship between culture and mental health, a subject that has sparked intense debate in psychiatric research. Henri Ellenberger's groundbreaking work...

Henry David Thoreau's Walden and Civil Disobedience is a thought-provoking work that explores the intersection of nature, philosophy, and personal conviction. In 1857, Thoreau lived as a recluse in a...

Wolf Hall is a masterful English novel that brings the opulent, brutal world of the Tudors to vivid life. Hilary Mantel's writing weaves a complex and captivating tale of intrigue, power and...

Henry Wilt's life is a never-ending cycle of disappointment. Repeatedly passed over for promotion, he's stuck in a dead-end job, trying to drum up enthusiasm for literature among a workforce of...

Mary I: Queen of Sorrows by Alison Weir The story of Mary I, the princess who would become infamous as Bloody Mary, is one of tragedy and heartbreak. Born into a world of luxury and expectation,...

Zero History by William Gibson is a gripping spy thriller that skewers the absurdity of modern life with a light touch. Hubertus Bigend, the enigmatic head of global ad-agency Blue Ant, becomes...

Walden and Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau is a thought-provoking collection of writings on social responsibility and personal conviction. In 1845, Thoreau moved to a small cabin near...

A beautifully bound Clothbound Classics edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Northanger Abbey. This high-quality hardback features Coralie Bickford-Smith's award-winning design and is a must-have...

Discover how to put off 70 percent of the normal problems of aging and eliminate 50 percent of serious illness and injury with this comprehensive program. Dr. Henry Lodge provides the science, while...

The Tutor's Daughter by Julie Klassen is a Regency romance novel about Emma Smallwood, who travels to Cornwall with her widowed father to help him regain his spirits. They take up residence at the...

Coronation: A History of the British MonarchyThis comprehensive history sets each coronation into its political, social, religious and cultural context. From legitimising usurpers to reconciling...

Golden Lads: A Forgotten Figure in History For centuries, Anthony Bacon's life has been shrouded in mystery. Until now, his story was largely overshadowed by that of his more famous brother, Francis...

No Time to Play by Henry Farley is a gripping historical fiction novel inspired by true events. In war-torn Europe, 16-year-old Mitzi embarks on a perilous journey to protect two young children from...

Black Reconstruction in America: An Essay Toward a History of the Part which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880 by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois. This...

Elon Musk: A Visionary for the Future This biography delves into the extraordinary life and work of Elon Musk, one of Silicon Valley's most ambitious entrepreneurs. From his tumultuous upbringing in...

Discover the hidden treasures of Greenwich, one of London's most iconic districts. This comprehensive guide takes you beyond the mainstream sights to uncover the area's lesser-known attractions, from...

King Solomon's Mines by Henry Rider Haggard is an exciting adventure story that follows Allan Quatermain as he searches for his missing brother in the African interior. A map to the fabled King...

The Night-Watchman's Friend by Mary Fitt A mysterious inheritance sets off a chain of events in this gripping mystery. Henry Rowles, a reclusive man living by the sea wall, leaves behind a surprising...

The hulk of Henry VIII's flagship has been raised from the seabed, sparking a national conversation about heritage and identity. In this thought-provoking book, Patrick Wright explores how history...

The identity of Robin Hood remains one of England's greatest historical enigmas. For centuries, his legend has captivated people with tales of a brilliant archer who robbed from the rich to give to...

The Field of the Cloth of Gold by Amy Licence explores the extraordinary event in unprecedented detail. In 1520, two larger-than-life kings, Henry VIII and Charles V, met for a temporary, fairy-tale...

Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett In this powerful novel, Arnold Bennett explores the darker side of human nature through the story of Henry Earlforward, a shabby bookseller consumed by his own...

Dreams and Images: An Anthology of Catholic Poets brings together a diverse collection of poems from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. Spanning many topics and themes, this anthology showcases...

The Angevin Empire: A New Perspective This book tells the story of England's great medieval dynasty in an entirely new way. Instead of focusing on the kings, Richard Huscroft explores the experiences...

Intelligence Intervention in the Politics of Democratic States: The United States, Israel, and Britain by Uri Bar-Joseph explores how intelligence work is influenced by politics in modern democratic...

The Importance of Pawns: A Riveting Tale of Intrigue and Loyalty In 16th century France, the French court's glittering facade hides a complex web of danger and deception. Keira Morgan's novel, The...

Orbits: The Ables, Book 4 by Jeremy Scott A new generation of heroes is emerging, but their powers come with a deadly threat. A mysterious blood disease is sweeping through the custodian community,...

The Innovative University: Changing the DNA of Higher Education from the Inside Out By Clayton M. Christensen and Henry J. Eyring This book offers a nuanced analysis of how higher education can...

Sorry! The English and Their Manners is an engaging exploration of the patchwork of beliefs and behaviours that make up our understanding of good manners. Henry Hitchings delves into the history of...

Delphine Vimond's life has been forever changed by her father's violent arrest and the subsequent burning of his library. Ten years have passed since she last saw him, but the memories remain. When...

Dartmoor's Greatest Long Distance Walk: The Perambulation is a comprehensive history of how this 43-mile boundary was established in 1240. King Henry II ordered twelve knights to define the boundary,...

Fame is the ultimate prize, but at what cost? Henry Sinclair's career has hit rock bottom after his discovery was stolen by a rival. Desperate for recognition, he manipulates those around him to get...

Henri Bergson's 1904-1905 lectures at the Collège de France offer a unique insight into his philosophy of freedom. These extraordinary documents, which convey Bergson's voice and ideas, explore the...

The Hound of the Baskervilles (Royal Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) In 17th century England, a legendary hellhound was said to have killed Hugo Baskerville. Centuries later, Sir Henry Baskerville...

Jacques Derrida's Positions is a collection of three interviews that shed light on his complex ideas and concepts. In these conversations, Derrida addresses his critics, supporters, and the central...

Neil Gaiman's Smoke and Mirrors is an outstanding collection of short fiction that explores the boundaries between reality and illusion. With elegant original watercolor art by Henry Sene Yee, this...

Belle Newbold hasn't seen mountains for seven years, since her father's death and her mother's remarriage. When her stepfather invites the family on a camping tour with Henry Ford, she is forced to...

A Death in San Pietro: The Untold Story of Ernie Pyle, John Huston, and the Fight for Purple Heart Valley by Tim Brady. In December 1943, the Fifth Army's push into Sicily came to a halt near the...

The United States was self-consciously enacted through the spoken word. In this detailed examination of eighteenth-century American literature, Christopher Looby argues that crucial texts reveal how...

The Cleveland Street Scandal and its aftermath revealed a surprising connection between Victorian Britain's postal service and illicit sex. Postal Pleasures explores this relationship from 1840 to...

Wells Fargo: A History of the American West. The story of Wells Fargo is one of innovation and perseverance. Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, the company played a pivotal role in the...

Process and Aesthetics: An Outline of Whiteheadian Aesthetics and Beyond explores the relationship between aesthetics and philosophy through the lens of Alfred North Whitehead's work. Four scholars...

The Enthusiast Anatomy of the Fanatic in Seventeenth-century British Culture by William Cook Miller is an exploration of a character type that emerged in early modern Britain to discredit radical...

Law Without Force: A landmark in political and social philosophy, this book proposes a new basis for international law. First published nearly sixty years ago, its relevance endures as it challenges...

The Little Rascals: A Racial History of Our Gang By Julia Sun-Joo Lee and Henry Louis Gates Jr. In the world of Our Gang, black and white children played together, creating their own version of the...

Fighting Shadows in Vietnam: A Combat Memoir by Michael P. Moynihan, Jr. This memoir is a deeply personal account of one soldier's experience in the Vietnam War. Born into a family with military...

Lionheart, a gripping epic tale of war, loyalty and family, follows the story of Richard, the king's son, who earns the legendary name of Lionheart after a campaign to crush rebels in Aquitaine. But...

Henri Nouwen, a renowned author, priest, and counsellor, understood the spiritual life as a journey of faith and transformation. He believed that accountability, community, and relationships deepened...

The Survival of the Princes in the Tower Murder, Mystery and Myth by Matthew Lewis The murder of the Princes in the Tower is one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in British history...

The Cambridge Companion to Civil Disobedience by William E. Scheuerman The theory and practice of civil disobedience have taken on renewed importance in recent times, as individuals and groups seek...

The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets! Hear the story of the Tudors from an unlikely source: Arthur Inkbott, Queen Elizabeth I's favourite scribe. With his trusty ferret Smudge by his side,...

The Last White Rose: The Secret Wars of the Tudors by Desmond Seward The story of the Tudor dynasty's rise to power is often seen as a straightforward tale of victory and succession. However, this...

Napoleon Hill's original 1937 edition of Think and Grow Rich is a reproduction of his personal copy, as recommended by The Napoleon Hill Foundation. This book represents the culmination of Hill's...

The Paston Letters: A Selection in Modern Spelling By Norman Davis This collection of family letters offers a unique glimpse into life in fifteenth-century England, spanning three generations and...

Rebecca Rischin's For the End of Time is a captivating history of Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. Composed in 1940, the work was performed under trying circumstances: the temperature,...

The story of Margaret Werner's survival in Stalin's Siberian death camps is one of hope and defiance. In 1930, Henry Ford sent his Detroit employees to live in Russia, but for Margaret, the...

Strategy: A History explores the vast and complex history of strategic thinking, from the advanced strategies employed by primate groups to the military innovations of Baron Henri de Jomini and Carl...

Margaret of York: The Diabolical Duchess The life of Margaret of York is one of intrigue and survival. As sister of Richard III, she became the standard bearer of the House of York and a thorn in the...

Tudor Executions: A Study of Nobility and Treason. The Tudor dynasty was marked by a high number of executions, with nobles playing a significant role in their own downfall. This book examines the...

Dr. Henry Cloud offers ten strategies for overcoming self-defeating life patterns that will help you redirect your mistakes and make way for success-physically, personally, and spiritually.Mistakes...

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...

This comprehensive new book on Henri Matisse presents an accessible narrative about the artist and his work. Spanning fifty iconic works from the late nineteenth century to the mid-1950s, expert John...

A gripping Cold War spy thriller that will change your view forever. By a former special forces officer, this novel is poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré. In a world of espionage and...

Black Victorians Hidden in History by John Woolf and Keshia Nicole Abraham explores an alternative vision of Victorian Britain, one that reveals the achievements of people of colour who were often...

Alex Martin's quiet life is shattered when a desperate teenager calls for help on the coldest night of the year. She dusts off her trusty Finding Machine, breaking every rule to save him, and sets in...

Thomas Henry Huxley was stranded in the Coral Sea on the HMS Rattlesnake at just twenty-two years old. Yet, with his young Englishwoman Henrietta Heathorn by his side, he would go on to found one of...

This comprehensive account explores politics, government and society in 13th-century England. Three pivotal episodes - the revolt of the barons against King John in 1215, the protest against Henry...

Architecture Iconographies Survey by Matthew Wells This book explores the history and significance of architectural survey drawings, examining how they document and analyze existing buildings to...

At the heart of 16th-century England lies a tale of intrigue and romance. This captivating novel by Jean Plaidy explores the complex relationships between two queens, their fates inextricably linked...

Early Modern Wales: A Fresh Perspective on Nationhood This comprehensive history explores Wales from 1536 to 1689, shedding new light on the country's experiences during a pivotal period in British...

The National Security Council: Power and Decision-Making in the Highest Office. A former senior official in the Clinton Administration, David Rothkopf offers an unprecedented look at the inner...

A Long Hard Look at 'Psycho' by Raymond Durgnat is a comprehensive analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's film. First published in 1969, this new edition has been updated with an introduction by Henry K...

A gruesome murder at a summer picnic sets off a chain of events in this gripping historical mystery. In 1815, two women are found brutally murdered and posed in a chilling manner, echoing a pair of...

Jane Austen's life remains shrouded in mystery, with personal obscurity being one of its most striking features. This memoir, written by her great-nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh, offers a unique...

The Sixteenth Century in 100 Women by Amy Licence is a fascinating retelling of this pivotal period in history. Scouring records from across Europe and beyond, Licence brings to life the remarkable...

Proteus Vex Another dawn by Michael Owen Carroll is an alien space opera that follows the story of Proteus Vex, ex-soldier turned super-agent. After a brutal intergalactic war, the galaxies are...

At the Mercy of the Queen A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Anne Clinard Barnhill is a gripping historical tale set at the court of Henry VIII. When Lady Margaret Shelton, a young and innocent cousin of...

Ferramonti Salvation Behind the Barbed Wire by David Henryk Ropschitz is a powerful and personal account of life in one of Italy's largest internment camps during World War II. In 1982, the author...