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Return of a Native: Learning from the Land challenges common perceptions of rural England and its place in our society. Vron Ware explores the complex relationship between urban and rural areas,...

A poignant drama about teenage pregnancy in 1960s Britain, Be My Baby tells the story of Mary Adams, a 19-year-old girl forced into a Mother-and-Baby Home after being seven months pregnant. The play...

A darkly comic stage adaptation of Kafka's classic novel, this book relocates The Trial to twenty-first century London. On his thirtieth birthday, Joseph K has his home-delivery intercepted by two...

All the Land by Jo LendleA biography of Alfred Wegener, the German scientist who pioneered the theory of continental drift, and his extraordinary journey to Greenland in 1930.This is the story of how...

Discover the story of the Holy Land and the people who lived there before the time of Christ in DK Eyewitness Books: Bible Lands. This revised edition brings together vibrant annotated photographs...

A bold and theatrically inventive adaptation of Jane Eyre brings the interior life of the novel to the stage. As a child, Jane is taught to stifle her natural exuberance by her severe guardians,...

Disco Pigs is a powerful debut play about two young people who share everything and nothing. Their lives are marked by moments of intense connection and fleeting experiences that leave an indelible...

Landmark Cases in Land Law is the sixth volume in the Landmark Cases series, collecting essays on leading cases in property law. Spanning from 1834 to 2011, this collection features eleven cases that...

Lucinda Coxon's Herding Cats is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of human relationships in a cold and alienating world. With unflinching honesty, she examines the ways in which we...

Arctic Storm Rising: A Novel by Dale Brown. In this gripping thriller, U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Nicholas Flynn is exiled to guard a remote radar post in Alaska's Arctic frontier after a...

A poignant exploration of identity and belonging, Great Expectations is a deeply human novel that has captivated readers for generations. With its memorable cast of characters, including Miss...

Sleepwalking Land is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the devastating effects of war on everyday life. Set against the backdrop of Mozambique's civil war, the story follows an unlikely duo...

Yakari in the Land of Wolves tells the story of a young warrior's quest for revenge against a wolf that attacked him three winters ago. After crossing paths with Three Legs, Yakari is faced with his...

The Rights and Wrongs of Land Restitution: 'Restoring What Was Ours' This critical ethnographic examination explores land restitution programs worldwide, drawing on memories and histories of past...

When Stefan tells his little brother that Santa isn't real, he expects to be grounded. Instead, he finds himself at the top of the Naughty List and facing a demon named Krampus.Stefan falls into The...

Set in the Appalachian wilderness between 1779 and 1784, The Land Breakers is a story of first and last things, of the violence of birth and death, of inescapable sacrifice and the faltering...

China: Land of Dragons and Emperors is a captivating exploration of China's rich history and culture. Spanning thousands of years, this fascinating book takes you on a journey through the land of...

Land Law provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and principles in this essential area of law. Judith Bray's clear explanations and structured approach make it easy to grasp the main...

A practical guide for residential land developers and construction professionals, compiled by R. Dodge Woodson, who draws on his years of experience in the field. This comprehensive checklist and...

Lady Ella Stockwell has spent idyllic summers at her uncle's home in Moonstone Landing since childhood. This year, however, brings a change with the arrival of wounded soldiers, including war hero...

English Landed Society in the Eighteenth Century explores the complex social hierarchy of 18th-century England, focusing on the three main categories of landowners: peers, gentry, and freeholders. At...

Confronting Land and Property Problems for Peace by Shinichi Takeuchi explores how land and property issues can exacerbate conflict in societies already affected by instability. This collection...

Set in 18th century England and Africa, Coram Boy is a powerful tale of two boys: Toby, rescued from an African slave ship, and Aaron, the illegitimate heir to a great estate. It's also a story about...

Vincent in Brixton is a moving portrayal of the young Vincent van Gogh's life. In 1873, he rents a room from an English widow and returns three years later to embark on a journey that will ultimately...

Set in a run-down residential hotel, Separate Tables is a poignant exploration of loneliness and repression. Two interconnected one-acts bring to life the lives of two women, each struggling with...

Stephen Greenhorn's Passing Places is a poignant and humorous account of life on the road.In 50 brief, vivid scenes, the author conveys the joys and frustrations of travel, as two young men make...

When a mysterious letter arrives from an American record company, claiming that a famous 1960s musician thought to have died young may still be alive, private investigator Sharman is drawn into a...

Mineral Land Rights: What You Need to Know is a concise guide to understanding mineral land rights. Written by Levonne Louie, a seasoned expert with 35+ years of experience in the field, this book...

The Land of Short Sentences by Stine Pilgaard is a humorous and understated novel about navigating unfamiliar environments and social interactions. A young woman relocates to a rural community in...

East is East is a poignant and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of cultural identity and family relationships. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Salford, the story follows the...

A morality tale for the modern world, Big God's mind is crumbling in Heaven. His daughter, Clem, the Goddess of Love and Sex and Beauty, has been rejected by her lover and banished to Earth. Down in...

Beginning Land Law provides a clear and accessible introduction to the subject, covering its structure, themes, and issues in an easy-to-understand format. With practical examples and a detailed...

The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult TransitionsAuthor Jeff Manion explores the biblical story of the Israelites' journey through the Sinai desert, using it as a metaphor for navigating...

Debates over public land's future continue to intensify. In Defense of Public Lands presents a comprehensive argument against privatization and transfer. Steven Davis examines empirical data and...

Learn to play guitar with triads. This book shows you how to use chords to play lead, combining major, minor, and 7th melody-chords to create customized scales for each chord in a song. With clear...

The Land Army's Lost Women by Emily Ashworth During World War Two, thousands of women joined the Women's Land Army to support the war effort. Their stories were often overlooked in history, but now...

Wondrous Journeys in Strange Lands is a richly imagined novel about a young Palestinian woman's adventures across the region. Born as an outcast, Qamar embarks on a journey of self-discovery and...

Walking the Land, Feeding the Fire: A Philosophy for the Future. In the Dene worldview, relationships form the foundation of a distinct way of knowing. For the Tlicho Dene, indigenous peoples of...

Turkey Rediscovered: A Land between Tradition and Modernity Klaus Reichert's journey through Turkey is an exhilarating exploration of history, culture, and identity. Without a guide, he travels to...

The Healing Land: A Journey Through the Kalahari Desert Rupert Isaacson's personal journey through the Kalahari desert is a moving account of mystery, magic and strange coincidence. Born in London to...

The West Highlands: A Land of Unspoiled Beauty This beautifully written guidebook takes you on a journey through the stunning landscapes of Argyll. From Inveraray to Loch Etive, Tom Atkinson shares...

Exploring the global housing market and its reliance on urban land prices, Broken City by Patrick M. Condon reveals how land has become an asset rather than a utility. This shift has led to runaway...

Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses offers practical insights into improving your land's health, family well-being, and business profitability. Drawing on decades of experience...

Land Is All That Matters: The Struggle That Shaped Irish HistoryAgrarian conflict and land ownership played a pivotal role in shaping modern Ireland. From the 18th century onwards, the struggle for...

A powerful account of Jews living in Muslim lands challenges common perceptions of their shared history. Martin Gilbert presents a fascinating and eloquent exploration of hope, opportunity, fear, and...

Rural land management is facing increasing pressure as demand for its natural resources grows. This competition between various stakeholders, including farmers, conservationists and tourists, can...

Land of Love and Ruins by Oddný Eir is a thought-provoking exploration of love, family, and our connection to nature. Written in the form of a diary, this beautifully crafted book weaves together...

Against Landlords: A Radical New Interpretation of the Housing Crisis The UK's housing crisis is a problem that affects us all, with millions of people living in precarious conditions and facing...

A vivid account of seeing what lies beyond the grave, "A Land Unknown Hell's Dominion" offers a unique perspective on the concept of hell. The author's personal journey to the afterlife raises...

Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Ireland, Seek the Fair Land tells the story of Dominick MacMahon's perilous journey in search of peace and freedom. Haunted by the brutal massacre at...

The New Enclosure: The Appropriation of Public Land in Neoliberal Britain by Brett Chistophers explores one of the most significant yet overlooked aspects of neoliberalism in Britain - the...

Scotland's Land Girls Breeches, Bombers and Backaches by Elaine M. Edwards explores the history of the Women's Land Army (WLA) during both World Wars. The WLA played a crucial role in filling the...

The history of land ownership has been shaped by a profound idea: individual, exclusive ownership of the earth. This notion, which emerged in the modern era, had a profound impact on traditional...

The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning By Chris Colfer In this third installment of the New York Times bestselling series, a mysterious clue left by the Brothers Grimm sets off a chain of events that...

Regeneration: The Rescue of a Wild Land is a story of conservation and the power of human effort to restore a damaged environment. In 1995, the National Trust for Scotland acquired Mar Lodge Estate...

Rights to Land: A Guide to Tenure Upgrading and Restitution in South Africa explores the complex issue of land rights in South Africa at a time when government-led land redistribution is underway.The...

Wraiths of the Broken Land by S. Craig Zahler is a brutal and unflinching Western that combines elements of Horror, Noir and Asian ultra-violence. Desperate to reclaim two kidnapped sisters who were...

The fiery sands of war are sweeping across the land. Gereint's city lies in ruins, its people struggling to survive as the griffins, once used as pawns, now hold the power. As the last remnants of...

Fear Stalks the Land! A Commonplace Book is a unique collection of writings, notes, and sketches from the creative process of Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood. Gathered from the period 1999 to 2000,...

The Waste Lands is the third novel in Stephen King's epic fantasy series. Roland, the Last Gunslinger, has altered ka by saving the life of Jake Chambers, a young boy, in New York. Now they exist in...

And the Land Lay Still is a sweeping portrait of modern Scotland, told through the interconnected stories of its people. Set against the backdrop of rapid change and great upheaval, this epic novel...

The Purple Land tells the story of an idealistic young Englishman who flees to Uruguay with his new wife in search of refuge. There, he becomes embroiled in a series of picaresque adventures that...

Valuing Place and Purpose: GIS for Land Administration explores how geospatial thinking is transforming land administration to achieve better economic, environmental, and social benefits. Real-life...

The True Bastards, the second book in Jonathan French's critically acclaimed fantasy adventure series, is a filthy, fierce and fun-fuelled read. In this action-packed sequel, Fetching faces her...

The Restrictive Covenant in the Control of Land Use by Donald L. Sabey and Ann R. EvertonThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of the restrictive covenant, a key concept in land use control,...

Embark on an epic adventure through THE PLAINS OF HOWLING DARKNESS, a land of treacherous wilderness and legendary prizes. Your quest begins with a choice: will you be a warrior, using combat skills...

The Lie of the Land: Exposing the Truth About Britain's Countryside Guy Shrubsole's latest book challenges a widely-held assumption about the relationship between landowners and the countryside. With...

John M. Coggeshall explores the complex relationship between people and their land in southern Appalachia, revealing how family ties to the land are deeply ingrained.In this ethnographic study,...

This Land is Mine: Barbadian Short Stories by Dorothy Lovell. A collection of stories that bring to life the everyday lives of ordinary Black folk in Barbados and perhaps the wider Caribbean, during...

The Lost Lands: A Magickal History of Lemuria, Atlantis and Avalon by Lucy Cavendish invites you to embark on a journey through time and space to uncover the secrets of three of the world's most...

The struggles of pastoral communities in Eastern Africa are starkly revealed in this collection of case studies. Long-term field research sheds light on the dispossession of indigenous dwellers from...

This Land is No Stranger A Nordic Thriller by Gil Reavill and Sarah Hollisyer is a gripping murder mystery that follows Veronika Brand as she escapes her troubled past in New York City. When a call...

Contaminated land and its reclamation for subsequent development and use are topics of great current interest. This volume explores the subject, covering aspects such as the origins and extent of...

Pure Land, Real World explores the intersection of modern Japanese thought and Buddhist philosophy through the works of three influential thinkers: economist Kawakami Hajime, philosopher Miki...

Simon Winchester explores the complex history of land ownership around the world. From the early 20th century to the present day, he examines how people have mapped, owned, stolen, cared for and...

The Metropolitan Railway and 'Metro-Land' by Irene Hawkes A new history of London's pioneering metro system, which transformed the city's suburbs and transport landscape. Built in 1863, the...

Simon Winchester explores the complex and often contentious history of land ownership around the world. From the early days of American westward expansion to the more recent debates over colonialist...

The Lies of the Land: An Honest History of Political Deceit by Adam Macqueen Trust in politicians is at an all-time low. We're living in a "post-truth" era where feelings often trump facts, and...

In a Land of Paper Gods by Rebecca Mackenzie is a shortlisted Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize 2017 debut novel set in China during the Second World War. Jiangxi Province, 1941, is home to...

Losing Your Land: Dispossession in the Great Lakes examines a pressing issue affecting Africa today - land-grabbing - and its impact on small-scale dispossession. This book explores how loss of land...

Psychoanalysis and the Paranormal Lands of Darkness explores the connections between paranormal phenomena and psychoanalytic theory. This book demonstrates how these two fields intersect,...

South Africa's resource-rich landscape holds the key to unlocking its economic potential. However, the benefits of this wealth are not being shared equitably among its population, leading to high...

The Land of Dreams by Vidar Sundstøl is a gripping first installment in the Minnesota Trilogy, set against the rugged backdrop of Lake Superior's north shore and the region's small towns and forests...

Football in the Land of the Soviets by Carles Viñas offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in modern political history. The story of football's emergence in early 20th century Russia is as...

Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land is a suspenseful black comedy that explores the darker side of rural life. When Quentin and Lottie Bredin move their three children to a remote part of Devon, they...

Luther Standing Bear's memoir offers a unique insight into the customs and traditions of the Teton Sioux. Written in collaboration with Melvin R. Gilmore and his niece Warcaziwin, this book provides...

The Land of Green Ginger is a tale of adventure and magic, where the fate of a young prince is intertwined with the mysterious forces of a hidden land.Prince Abu Ali's destiny is already foretold,...

Lands of Likeness: A Poetics of Contemplation by Kevin HartThis thought-provoking work explores the concept of contemplation in modernity, drawing on the ideas of philosophers and poets such as...

The Land That Made Us: The Peak District Farmer's Story is a collection of personal accounts from farmers who have shaped the landscape of the South West Peak. Spanning over eighty years, their...

The Fat of the Land by John Seymour is a seminal work that explores an alternative way of life. Published in 1976, it offers a personal and practical vision of living in harmony with nature.Written...

The Complete Land Law Text, Cases, and Materials provides students with a comprehensive understanding of land law. This textbook offers clear author commentary, choice extracts, and learning features...

The Hasselblad & the Moon Landing A unique perspective on the Apollo 11 mission through the lens of the iconic Hasselblad 500EL camera. This book explores the history of the camera and its role in...

The Martians Have Landed! A History of Media-Driven Panics and Hoaxes by Robert E. Bartholomew and Benjamin Radford explores the widespread impact of media on our lives, highlighting how...

Step into the story of the first moon landing with Hello, World! Moon Landing. This engaging nonfiction board book introduces young readers to the true story of how people first traveled to the moon...

Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow is a charming story about a young boy's quest for blueberries to surprise his mother. When he can't find any, a magical adventure begins. The King of Blueberry...

The Land of Little Rain is a collection of fourteen vignettes about the land and people of the California Sierras region. Mary Austin's love of the desert shines through in her lyrical observations,...

This exciting new addition to the Colin the Librarian series contains eight thrilling stories. A magic phoenix bookmark and an invisible emu friend lead Colin on daring adventures behind enemy lines,...

Dairy farmer Roger Evans's diary offers a unique glimpse into rural life, covering news from his farm and village, as well as tales from his neighbours. With a lifetime of experience as a dairy and...

The Suburban Land Question: A Global Survey This comprehensive survey explores the common elements of suburban development worldwide. Editors Richard Harris and Ute Lehrer examine the scale and pace...

Joshua has come home, but the familiar surroundings are no less troubled than they were in days gone by. Disputes simmer just below the surface, poisoning the air with tension. As Joshua navigates...