2483 results for 'Bertram, Christopher'

A stunning special edition of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park celebrates her 250th Anniversary. In this beautifully bound hardcover, Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relations at Mansfield...

Visit from an Unknown Woman is a novella by Stefan Zweig, adapted by Christopher Hampton.This unsettling tale explores the complex and often fraught relationships between people, revealing the darker...

Translated with elegance by Christopher Whyte, The Silent Letter showcases the sharp observations and poignant insights of Catalan poet Jaume Subirana.This collection of poetry is characterized by...

The Gothic Cathedral: Architecture of the Great Church, 1130-1530 by Christopher Wilson This comprehensive study explores the creation and evolution of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals between...

Dear Friend and Gardener: Letters on Life and Gardening by Beth Chatto and Christopher Lloyd. In this engaging exchange of personal letters, two influential gardeners share their experiences,...

Meadows At Great Dixter and Beyond is a comprehensive guide to meadow gardening, exploring its development and management. First published in 2004, this book was written by Christopher Lloyd,...

Mansfield Park tells the story of Fanny Price, an 18-year-old girl who has grown up in the shadow of her glamorous relatives. When the Bertram family welcomes two new guests, Henry Crawford and his...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Abridged for Schools A stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's bestselling novel, this play brings the story of Christopher John Francis Boone to life...

Blackburn: A Town and Its People is a photographic essay that captures the essence of Lancashire's Blackburn town between 1979 and 1989. Over approximately 240 photographs, Christopher John Ball...

This Christmas, Haf needs a break from the year that's been. A kiss under the mistletoe with a stranger seems like just what she needs to blow off some steam. But when the next day arrives, everyone...

A young couple's perfect life is disrupted by the arrival of a six-year-old girl at their hospital. Christopher, a surgeon, and Hannah, a nurse, decide to take her home, but soon discover that Janie...

The Posthumous Papers of the Manuscripts Club by Christopher De Hamel is an enthralling exploration of the lives of those who have spent their time surrounded by illuminated manuscripts. Over the...

Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender by Christopher West explores the meaning of the body, sex, gender, and marriage through a thoroughly biblical lens...

Waterloo Station Through Time by John Christopher explores the history and development of one of Britain's busiest railway stations. From its humble beginnings as Waterloo Bridge Station in 1848, to...

The Shadow of the Object: Psychoanalysis of the Unthought Known by Christopher Bollas. This book explores the relationship between unconscious thinking and creativity, offering new insights into the...

The Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle: The Real Life Sherlock Holmes By Christopher Sandford A fascinating exploration of the connections between crime and literature, this book reveals how one man's...

The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations by Christopher LaschA groundbreaking analysis of narcissism as a social epidemic, first published in 1979 and now with a...

Soulwitch Rises by Christopher Mitchell is a gripping epic fantasy novel that pits two young mages against the forces of darkness. As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, the fate of the...

The Secret World: A History of Intelligence by Christopher M. Andrew For centuries, intelligence operations have played a crucial role in shaping the course of human history. Yet, much of this...

London, 1392. A mysterious presence is stirring at St Modwen's Church, with corpses being disturbed in the graveyard and coffins being dragged away under cover of night. Crispin Guest, a man with...

The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Tyerman For over 200 years, Europe was gripped by crusading fervour, creating one of the most extraordinary episodes in world history. This...

Robert Munsch cooks up some mischief in this scrumptious tale. When Christopher discovers play clay in the basement, he decides to create some cookies - and they're made entirely out of it! His...

Build a Rocket by Christopher York A young woman's life is turned upside down when she faces a daunting challenge. With her future hanging in the balance, can she find the strength to overcome and...

A heart-wrenching tale of friendship and survival against the odds, set in the Black Country town of Wednesbury. Thirteen-year-old Alice Truelove is forced to leave home after her father's cruelty,...

Discover the vast history of machine-written texts from the early days of computer generation systems. This anthology, Output, brings together 7 decades of creative writing produced by...

A lively debate between two prominent thinkers. In this thought-provoking exchange, Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson discuss whether Christianity is beneficial to the world.The gloves are off...

Exploring the doctrine of the Trinity is at the heart of this thought-provoking study of Christian worship.A rich and accessible exploration of the Trinitarian God, this book offers a nuanced...

Berta Isla is a darkly gripping novel by Javier Marías that examines a relationship shrouded in secrecy and concealment. Young and in love, Berta and Tomás Nevinson meet in Madrid, but their lives...

The Big Sky A Novel by Alfred Bertram Guthrie is a sweeping portrait of America's vast frontier. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this epic adventure novel follows three frontiersmen -...

Curbing Corruption: Practical Strategies for Sustainable Change by Bertram I. Spector is a comprehensive guide to tackling corruption in all its forms. Drawing on over 25 years of experience and...

The ForestA raw and mysterious play that explores the conflicting demands of family, career and sexual desire. Pierre finds himself at a turning point, torn between his comfortable life and the...

The Road by Christopher Hadley For two thousand years, the roads built by the Romans have shaped the flow of ideas and folktales in Britain. From Watling Street, the first road constructed on Kentish...

America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything by Christopher F. Rufo. In 1960s China, Mao launched a revolution that was bloody and failed. Yet, what if America had...

A Body at a Boarding School A 1920s Mystery by Benedict Brown is set in an atmosphere of tension and unease. When a body is discovered, bludgeoned to death with a monkey statue, the investigation...

Anthony Van Dyck & the Art of Portraiture by Christopher White This beautifully illustrated volume explores the portraiture of Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyck, situating his work within the context...

The World's Worst: A Guide to the Portsmouth Sinfonia By Christopher M. Reeves and Aaron Walker Soberscove Press, 2020 In 1970, students at Portsmouth College of Art formed an orchestra with a unique...

All's Well That Ends Well: Third Series (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series) by William Shakespeare In this new edition of All's Well That Ends Well, Suzanne Gossett offers fresh perspectives on the...

This schools' edition of Mark Haddon's novel has been adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens and is perfect for Key Stages 3 and 4. When Mrs Shears's dog is found dead, Christopher sets out to solve...

The Last World: A Novel with an Ovidian Repertory by Christoph Ransmayr. In this astonishing novel, Christoph Ransmayr weaves a tale of adventure and discovery that has captured the hearts of readers...

Polish The Crown is a powerful collection of memories, poems and beautiful illustrations that celebrate the life of a boy who grew up under the shadow of section 28. Born in Wales, Christopher...

The story of how hip-hop created and came to dominate the twenty-first century is told in "Dead Precedents". Roy Christopher explores how hip-hop's key elements, such as allusion, self-reference,...

A new write-in book for kids to craft their best short story in 500 words. With colourful illustrations throughout, it features prompts and ideas from bestselling children's author Christopher Edge...

Frederick the Great: A Military LifeThis biography explores the military genius of Frederick II, King of Prussia, renowned for his tactical and strategic ingenuity, daring determination, and ability...

For Once In My Life: An Absolutely Perfect Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy by Colleen ColemanLily Buckley's life is far from perfect. Three years after being left at the altar, she's still single and...

The Problem of Pain: A Study of the Book of Job By Christopher Ash This thought-provoking exploration of the biblical story of Job delves into the heart of one of humanity's most profound and...

A disappearance sets off a chain of events in this gripping mystery from Faye Kellerman. When Bertram Lanz, a disabled man, goes missing from a local diner, detective Peter Decker is put on the case...

Two Lives of St. Cuthbert by Bertram Colgrave provides an in-depth exploration of the life and legacy of this influential churchman. The two complementary lives, written anonymously in 698-705 and...

The Story of Fenwick and Its Family by Christopher Fenwick In 1882, John James Fenwick founded his eponymous business in Newcastle upon Tyne, marking the beginning of a remarkable entrepreneurial...

The Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland by Christopher Browning. In the summer of 1942, a unit of the German Order Police, Reserve Police Battalion 101,...

Sir Christopher Wren's remarkable career was marked by a combination of artistic vision and technical ingenuity. Despite lacking formal training, he went on to become one of the most renowned...

A gripping historical narrative exploring both the bounds of slavery and what it means to be truly free. Eleven-year-old George Washington Black-or Wash-a field slave on a Barbados sugar plantation,...

The complete screenplay of Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan. This film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind the atomic bomb, set against the backdrop of World War II...

The Lake District, a majestic landscape in Cumbria, is a place of enduring beauty and rich history. In this book, Christopher Winn takes readers on a fascinating journey through the region's hidden...

Dragon Eyre Badblood by Christopher Mitchell is set in a world torn apart by civil war and brutal occupation. The return of Blackrose, mightiest of dragons, heralds the beginning of a new uprising...

Space Oddity is a humorous and brainy book that combines science and comedy for a fun and out-of-this-world adventure.Author Christopher Edge brings together a story about a boy, his dad, and a...

Tragedies of the Jacobean era offer profound insights into the human experience. Written in a tumultuous time marked by scientific discovery and religious division, these plays reflect the anxieties...

The Yellow Room by Christopher BowdenA mysterious inheritance sets Jessica Tate on a path to uncovering a decades-old enigma that will change her life forever.When she discovers an old country house...

The Message of 2 Peter and Jude: The Promise of His Coming By Dick Lucas and Christopher Green The letters of 2 Peter and Jude offer a timely message for the church, warning against false guides who...

Yellowstone A Land of Wild and Wonder by Christopher Cauble is a stunning collection of photographs that invite you to experience America's first national park in a whole new way. Through masterful...

The Art of Perspective Who Tells the Story By Christopher Castellani When crafting a story, writers often face a crucial decision: who should narrate? Should it be an omniscient force or one of the...

Words and Images: An Essay on the Origin of Ideas by Christopher Gauker The traditional view of how we think is that our concepts arise from sensory perceptions, thoughts are built from these...

The Power Problem: How American Military Dominance Makes Us Less Safe, Less Prosperous, and Less Free by Christopher A. Preble A critical examination of America's military power and its impact on the...

Thirst No. 5: The Sacred Veil is the epic conclusion to Christopher Pike's bestselling series.Sita's centuries-long story comes full circle in this satisfying finale, as she faces her greatest...

Political Myth: A Theoretical Introduction by Christopher Flood explores how myths are used in politics to shape public understanding and discourse.This book examines the role of political myth in...

Discover the rich traditions of healing fungi in Eastern and Western cultures with this comprehensive handbook. Christopher Hobbs explores over 100 species of edible mushrooms, detailing their...

This concise history book explores the development of Sativacoin, a cryptocurrency that emerged in 2014. From its inception to the end of 2016, the book documents the key events and milestones in the...

Wolfe at Quebec: The Man Who Won the French and Indian WarThis biography tells the story of James Wolfe's final year, from his arrival in Canada to his pivotal role in the Battle of Quebec...

Christopher Isherwood's memoir recounts his experiences as a young British man living in Berlin, teaching English to make ends meet. His curiosity and fledgling writing ambitions led him to encounter...

President without a Party: The Life of John Tyler by Christopher J. Leahy This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and career of President John Tyler, one of the nation's least effective...

Islam and the West: A Dissonant Harmony of Civilisations by Christopher J. Walker The relationship between Islam and the West has long been perceived as one of deep historical and ideological gulf...

The Jean Freeman Gallery Does Not Exist by Christopher Howard In 1970, a series of advertisements appeared in four leading art magazines, promoting a group show and six solo exhibitions at the Jean...

Unfolding Grace by Christopher Murphy explores two lives, separated by time and circumstance, to reveal a profound truth about humanity's path.In 2000, a catastrophic event unfolds on a Norwegian...

Anthem Quality: A Theoretical Survey by Christopher KelenThis theoretical survey explores the general meaning of national anthems, examining the words we sing together with our compatriots when...

Quantification of Structural Liquidity Risk in Banks by Christoph WieserThis book proposes a model for quantifying structural liquidity risk, exploring the impact of refinancing costs on an...

A House in the Homeland offers a powerful exploration of soulful journeys made to recover memory and recuperate stolen pasts in the face of unspeakable histories. Survivors of the Armenian Genocide...

Collectors Coins is a comprehensive guide to the world of numismatics, covering the history, classification, and identification of coins from around the globe.Written by Christopher Henry Perkins,...

A meticulously researched narrative history of the great Indian uprising of 1857, this book is widely regarded as one of the best single-volume descriptions of the event.Written by acclaimed...

The Curiosities by Christopher Reid is a collection of seventy-some poems that celebrate lived experience through the letter 'C'. This inventive and celebrated poet weaves together tales of...

By 1808, both Britain and the United States had outlawed the transatlantic slave trade. Yet, the illicit trade continued in secret. In 1813, a British patrol raided a compound of slave pens in what...

Tempered by fire and separated by centuries, two extraordinary female detectives track a pair of murderous geniuses who will burn the world for their art. Nigella Parker, Detective Inspector with the...

Russia in the Middle East and North Africa: Continuity and Change by Chiara Lovotti, Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti, Christopher Hartwell The end of the Cold War marked a period of significant retreat...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational work of moral philosophy that explores the nature of human virtues and the ideal life. This new translation by Christopher Rowe brings the text into...

The Case of the Seven Bells A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher BushA cleverly planned murder sets off a complex investigation for crime-investigator Ludovic Travers, as he seeks to uncover the...

Christoph Bangert's latest book presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of war. The German photojournalist has long documented crises for international publications, but in this new work he...

Develop your jazz and popular music skills with this second collection from Christopher Norton's acclaimed Microjazz series.This set of progressive easy pieces in styles such as jazz, blues, rock 'n'...

Life in Victorian England offers a fascinating glimpse into the era when the British Empire reached its zenith. Christopher Hibbert explores this period, revealing a society that was both prosperous...

Lenin and the Russian Revolution by Christopher Hill is a detailed biography that explores the life and ideas of Vladimir Lenin, a key figure in the Russian Revolution.This book examines the complex...

The Florida Boom of the 1920s and How It Brought on the Great Depression by Christopher Knowlton. In the 1920s, Florida experienced an unprecedented land boom that drew millions to its sun-kissed...

The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds by Christopher E. Mason As human life on Earth is expected to come to an end in a few billion years, we have a moral duty to explore other...

The Art of the Artistic Director Conversations with Leading Practitioners by Christopher Haydon. This insightful book offers a unique perspective on the role of the artistic director in modern...

Schopenhauer: A Very Short IntroductionThis concise introduction to the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer provides a clear and accessible overview of his metaphysical system, focusing on the central...

This collection of seventeen new essays explores the complexities of Shakespeare's play through various lenses. Topics include anti-Semitism, the work of Christopher Marlowe, and the politics of...

At the heart of Nightmare Abbey is a complex web of relationships and desires. Christopher Glowry's life is marked by loss and his attempts to reform the world, but he finds himself drawn to two new...

Australian Symbolism: The Art of Dreams by Denise Mimmocchi explores the diverse world of Australian art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This comprehensive book examines two distinct...

Le Mans '55: The Crash That Changed the Face of Motor RacingThis book examines one of the most infamous crashes in motor racing history, recreating every aspect of the 1955 Le Mans event and its...

The Dream Archipelago is an interlinked collection of stories that explore war, relationships and different forms of reality. Set in a world vastly different from our own, these tales delve into the...

Game Time: Understanding Temporality in Video Games By Christopher Hanson, Indiana University Press, 2018. The mechanics of time in digital games have presented a new model for understanding time in...

A comprehensive exploration of the Middle Ages, Medieval Essays is a seminal work by renowned cultural historian Christopher Dawson. Spanning over a thousand years, Dawson's essays delve into the...

London's eclectic mix of past and present is captured in this unique collection of linocuts by Christopher Brown. From iconic landmarks to everyday city life, every aspect of London is represented in...

Fanny Price is an unwelcome guest at her uncle's estate, where her presence is kept afloat by his affection. However, when her uncle dies in a tragic accident, Fanny discovers evidence of foul play...