1194 results for 'Orange, Ursula'

Foliage Plants by Ursula Buchan is a comprehensive guide to the world of foliage in garden design. With its focus on the ever-changing colours and shapes of leaves, this book provides valuable...

The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin is a powerful exploration of violence, colonialism and resistance in a future history of Earth. When the peaceful aliens known as the Athsheans are...

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's writings offer a profound exploration of the reconciliation between faith and evolutionary theory. His holistic vision has had a lasting impact on contemporary...

Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence explores the complex relationships between two women, Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen, and the powerful men who shape their lives. A novel of regeneration and dark human...

This book explores the transcultural memory of the Mediterranean region through contemporary art practices and museum projects linked to migrations, exile, diaspora, and transnationality. It examines...

Orangutans did not always have their long arms. In fact, they used to spend their days playing around on the forest floor. They never had a thought about leaping and swinging high. One morning, a...

Fronto has found a new sense of purpose in the Roman army, but his life is turned upside down when his sister Ursula is captured by Snakebeard. With desertion punishable by death, Fronto must make an...

Unruly thinking has long been the catalyst for groundbreaking art and innovation. But how can this creative mindset be applied to everyday life to address pressing social, ecological, and economic...

This collection of 38 speeches offers a deeper understanding of our modern world, allowing readers to grasp the sentiments and emotions behind pivotal moments in history.From post-World War II to the...

The Wind's Twelve Quarters brings together some of Ursula K. Le Guin's finest short fiction, showcasing her unique blend of science fiction and literary themes.This collection includes notable works...

The fourth novel in Ursula K. Le Guin's acclaimed Earthsea series is now available with a fresh new look. Years after their last adventure together, Tenar and Ged are reunited when they discover that...

Danny Dragonbreath's latest adventure takes an unexpected turn when he visits his cousin in Mexico. Instead of spotting bats, Danny finds himself face to face with a giant bat monster who kidnaps him...

Danny Dragonbreath's school day doesn't go as planned when he receives a bad grade. To make matters worse, his sea-serpent cousin is by his side, ready for action.As Danny sets out to improve his...

Stones from the River is a powerful and moving story about ordinary people living in extraordinary times. Trudi Montag's life is marked by her differences, but it is only when she learns to see...

The Tombs of Atuan is a fantasy novel by Ursula K. Le Guin, set in the world of Earthsea. Tenar, a young woman, is chosen as high priestess to the ancient Powers of the Earth and tasked with guarding...

Ursula Hackett's approach to essay writing helps students create original and high-scoring essays that are enjoyable to write. This book provides dozens of hands-on exercises and clear examples to...

The Delicate Dependency by Michael Talbot In this gripping novel, Dr. John Gladstone's life is turned upside down when his carriage runs over a mysterious young man named Niccolo. As the doctor...

Exploring the power of language in epic fantasy, this book delves into the style and structure used by renowned authors to create immersive worlds.Through close readings of selected novels, including...

The Bogwoppit is a lively story about an orphan named Samantha who discovers a small, furry creature living in her new home's cellar. Believed to be extinct, this unusual pet brings joy and...

Science fiction often relies on racial difference to drive its narrative. In "Race in American Science Fiction", Isiah Lavender III examines how this is achieved and what it reveals about the genre's...

A standalone adventure set in Neal Asher's acclaimed Polity Universe. When a far-flung colony is attacked by powerful alien raptors, its inhabitants are forced to fight back - and adapt in ways they...

Deep within the Bubble Ocean, time is running out for the explorers as they face their most perilous quest yet. The evil Collector holds a group of children prisoner on Pirate Island, and it's up to...

The Making of a Cybertariat: Virtual Work in a Real World by Ursula Huws explores how digital technologies have transformed the workplace. This shift has led to changes in employment categories,...

D. H. Lawrence's Women in Love is a powerful and sexually explicit novel that explores the destructive nature of human relationships. The story follows Ursula Brangwen and her sister Gudrun as they...

The Sacred Depths of Nature by Ursula Goodenough is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between science and spirituality. This eloquent volume reconciles the modern scientific...

The Other Wind is the final book in Ursula K. Le Guin's acclaimed Earthsea series. Alder, a sorcerer, fears sleep as the dead try to pull him towards them at night, threatening to free themselves and...

The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence tells the story of three generations of the Brangwen family, whose lives are shaped by the changing world around them. Set against the backdrop of industrialization in...

Boka, The Sleepy Cat And Other Tails by Ursula Thakkar is a collection of captivating stories about life in a hidden cat paradise.Inside this charming book, you'll discover the adventures of Clio and...

The Other Wind is the final book in Ursula K. Le Guin's acclaimed Earthsea series. Alder, a sorcerer, fears sleep as the dead pull him towards them at night, threatening to free themselves and invade...

The Equestrienne by Ursula Kovalyk is set against the backdrop of 1984 in a small town in Czechoslovakia under totalitarian rule. Karolina, a teenage runaway, discovers a riding school where she...

The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction by Ursula K. Le Guin is an influential essay that redefines technology as a cultural carrier bag rather than a weapon of domination. It proposes that before the tool...

This collection brings together 33 masterpieces of fantasy short fiction, spanning from the 1940s to more recent years. It features works by notable authors such as L. Sprague de Camp, Fritz Leiber,...

Roman Signer - New Works by Ursula Ströbele Roman Signer (* 1938 in Appenzell) perceives sculpture as a processual description of a condition, expanding the usual three dimensions of objects into a...

Octavius Bear is accused of murder in a shocking turn of events. Evidence points to his guilt, but it may all be a frame-up. As Octavius' team works to clear his name, a group of scientists embark on...

Ursula Southeil, later known as Mother Shipton, lived in a cave near Knaresborough in North Yorkshire during the late fifteenth century. Following her husband's death, she returned to the cave where...

Religion and Gender by Ursula King provides an ideal introduction to debates in the field for those interested in the impact of women's studies and wider gender issues on religion around the world...

This collection of heart-warming animal stories is carefully curated by Helen Paiba for 7-year-old readers. Featuring tales from renowned children's writers, including Dick King-Smith, Ursula Moray...

Shelly Anderson just wants to be popular. Her parents have split and she has to start over at a new school with different classes, a brand new swim team and an unfamiliar social scene. When Shelly...

Tin Toys Trilogy by Ursula Holden is a powerful coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of family life and trauma. Born into an affluent family, three sisters are left to navigate their...

The Avram Davidson Treasury: A Tribute Collection brings together the finest work of this 20th-century American writer. Erudite and wildly creative, Davidson's stories are now introduced by some of...

Wise Words: How Susan Isaacs Changed Parenting brings together the columns of parenting adviser Ursula Wise and pioneering psychoanalyst Susan Isaacs, offering an insight into the development of...

New Boundaries in Political Science Fiction brings together twenty-four international scholars to assess recent influential voices and trends in the genre. The editors explore how science fiction...

The Baby on the Fire Escape: Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem by Julie Phillips. This insightful exploration delves into the complex relationship between motherhood and art. Phillips...

Orsinian Tales by Ursula K. Le Guin is a collection of stories set in the fictional kingdom of Orsinia, nestled in Central Europe. Against the backdrop of 19th-century European history, these tales...

Cats come alive in these stories, showcasing their unique place in human lives. From tales of affection to imaginative feline perspectives, this anthology explores the complex relationship between...

The Tangle by Justin Robertson is a dark fantasy novel that delves into the mysterious world of nature. This debut novel from a promising new author weaves a trans-dimensional tale of humanity's...

Ursula Burns shares her remarkable story in this memoir and cultural critique, which offers a unique perspective on American business and corporate life. Born to a single mother who instilled no...

Octavius Bear is tasked with investigating the killing of Ozzie Ostrich, a professional basketball player. As the primary suspect is Joe Jeau, star member of the Gotham Giraffes pro ball team,...

Vanessa tells the story of Ursula, who is fed up with mermaids and wants to make a name for herself. She uses an ancient spell to become human for the first time, taking on the identity of Vanessa as...

A slim and beautiful chronicle in the tradition of Naomi Mitchison and Ursula K. Le Guin, All the Horses of Iceland weaves a sorcerous journey through hospitality and enchantment. This hypnotic...

The Heathen by Narcyza Żmichowska is a poignant tale of love, loss and redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Poland, this novel explores the complex relationships between women and the...

Danny Dragonbreath's life as a mythical creature in a school for reptiles and amphibians is far from easy. Unlike his fellow dragons, he can't breathe fire, which makes him the target of bullying...

Ursula K. Le Guin's 'The Unreal and the Real Volume 1: Where on Earth' is a thought-provoking collection of 18 stories that explore the intersection of reality and the unknown. Spanning a range of...

The Time Traveller's Almanac 100 Stories Brought to You from the Future by Ann VanderMeer. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists, this collection brings...

Nature and the Numinous in Mythopoeic Fantasy Literature explores the connections between mythopoeic fantasy and ecocriticism and posthumanism. This book examines how works that engage the numinous...

The Rainbow by David Herbert Lawrence Published in 1915, this novel caused a stir with its frank representation of sexuality, leading to its banning by the police. Today, it is recognised as a...

Seeds and Other Stories by Ursula Pflug is a diverse collection of prose poems, literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, magic realism, and slipstream. Spanning decades of the author's life, these...

Orangutangled by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is a fun and playful story about two mischievous orangutans who get tangled up in a sticky mess. When they jump for some juicy mangoes, they fall into a gooey...

Love Letters of Great Men by Macmillan Collector's Library is a beautifully crafted collection of romantic letters from some of history's most iconic figures. Edited and introduced by Ursula Doyle,...

Love Letters of Great Men by Ursula Doyle brings together some of the most romantic letters in history. Real letters from famous figures like Mark Twain and Mozart, Robert Browning and Nelson, are...

The Islands of Chaldea is a new novel from Diana Wynne Jones, known for her magical storytelling. In this final book, co-authored with her sister Ursula Jones, Aileen embarks on an unexpected...

D.H. Lawrence's "Women in Love" is a powerful and modern novel that explores the complexities of love and human imperfections against the backdrop of social turmoil. Published in 1920, this sequel to...

Ariel's Sleepover Adventure This Little Golden Book is inspired by an episode of Disney Junior's Ariel series. Ariel and her friends are having too much fun to go to bed! She convinces Ursula to use...

Sacred Time is a powerful and poignant novel by Ursula Hegi that explores the complexities of family life in post-war America. When Anthony's uncle Malcolm's family moves in, his world is turned...

Ursula K. Le Guin's non-fiction collection offers a unique insight into her thoughts on anthropology, environmentalism, feminism, social justice and literary criticism. This selection showcases her...

Ursula Owen's Single Journey Only A Memoir is a deeply personal account of a life marked by turmoil and transformation. Born into a refugee family fleeing Nazi persecution, Owen's story spans decades...

Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973 This book profiles 107 women who appeared in spy films and television during the 1960s. Their roles range from innocent bystanders to...

Summer in Adders Fork brings sunshine and new beginnings for Rosie Strange. The relaunched Essex Witch Museum is thriving, with its revamped Ursula Cadence wing and picnic grounds attracting visitors...

Oxford, 1985. A body is found, and with it, a mystery that will lead two young women down a path of discovery and deceit. Ursula Flowerbutton, a wide-eyed country girl, and Nancy Feingold, her...

The Fifth Book of Earthsea: A Beautiful Hardback Edition Complete your collection of Ursula K. Le Guin's iconic series with this stunning hardback edition, featuring illustrations by Charles Vess...

Blood in the Alaskan wilderness sets off a chain of events that will leave you questioning the truth. When Jade Hunter fails to appear at an academic symposium, suspicion falls on reclusive...

Writing and reframing the Reich: Women Journalists in the Nazi and Post-War Press Deborah Barton explores the complex roles of women journalists in the German press during the National Socialist era...

A collection of critical essays explores the liberating possibilities for women writers in the short story form. This anthology takes a feminist approach to examining the work of selected British and...

Set in a future where the One State is the epitome of perfection, Yevgeny Zamyatin's dystopian novel explores the tension between control and individuality. The city is a marvel of efficiency, where...

The Devils by John Robert Whiting and John Whiting is a powerful play that weaves together the personal struggles of its characters with the tumultuous politics of 17th-century France. Set against...

The sixth mass extinction of species in Earth's history is underway, driven by human activity. To raise awareness about this crisis, artists, writers, and filmmakers are using various narrative...

Joanne is a powerful exploration of the pressures faced by one young woman as she buckles under the weight of her own struggles. Five interconnected short plays, written by Deborah Bruce, Theresa...

Reliquiae Vol 10 No 1 brings together a diverse range of ecologically aware writing from past and present. This biannual publication features translations of Aztec mythology, Icelandic Vǫluspá,...

Ursula K. Le Guin's Late in the Day is a poignant collection of poems that seek meaning in an ever-connected world. Through evocative language, she gives voice to everyday objects and occurrences,...

The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence explores the complexities of individuality and relationships through the eyes of Ursula Brangwen as she navigates womanhood and the modern world. Set against the...

Earthsea: The First Four Books is a collection of one of the most beloved and influential fantasy works of all time. Written by Úrsula K. Le Guin, this series follows two main characters as they...

The Beginning Place: A Novel by Ursula K. Le Guin In this thought-provoking novel, Hugh Rogers discovers a gateway to an idyllic world called Tembreabrezi, where time stands still in eternal twilight...

Ancient Ethics and the Natural World by Barbara M. Sattler and Ursula Coope explores the intricate relationship between ancient ethics and our understanding of the natural world. This volume brings...

Biographical Methods and Professional Practice An International Perspective by Prue Chamberlayne, Joanna Bornat, Ursula Apitzsch explores how biographical methods can enhance our understanding of...

Khairani Barokka's second poetry collection is an intricate exploration of colonialism and environmental injustice. Her acute language draws clear connections between the exploitation of fellow...

Colin Broderick's memoir offers a harrowing and unflinching account of his struggles with addiction and identity in 1980s and 1990s America. Born Irish, he navigates the complexities of heritage and...

The orangutan: an animal with remarkable features, including long red hair, thumb-like toes and arms longer than its legs. With its ability to swing through trees and use technology like iPads, it's...

Orangutan with a Van is a hilarious phonics reader that follows the adventures of Orangutan's removal van as it faces various obstacles. With Tiger moving house and a lot of belongings to transport,...

Budi's Story: A Heartwarming Tale of Rescue and Conservation. In the heart of Borneo, Indonesia, a young orangutan named Budi tells his incredible story of survival. After being rescued from the...

Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those young rebels who venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artifacts left behind by alien visitors. His life is dominated by the place and the...

A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson is a gripping novel that explores the life of Teddy Todd, a man who endures the challenges of war and its aftermath. As he navigates the 20th century, Teddy faces a...

A Golden Age mystery set in the world of science fiction. When Hilary Faulkes, the greedy heir to the estate of legendary author Fowler Faulkes, is stabbed nearly to death, Detective Terry Marshall...

John Derek: Actor, Director, Photographer is a biography that explores the life and career of Hollywood's most enduring leading man. Born in Hollywood, Derek's striking good looks helped secure him a...

Orangutans: Their History, Natural History and Conservation by Ronald Orenstein is a comprehensive survey of these charismatic red apes. Divided into three parts, the book explores orangutan ancestry...

At twenty-five, Birute Galdikas embarked on an adventure that would change her life forever. In 1971, she left behind the comforts of academia to live in the remote jungles of Indonesian Borneo with...

Orangeboy is a gripping and thought-provoking novel about a young boy's desperate bid to escape his past and protect those he loves. After making a promise to his mother, Marlon finds himself in a...

RHS The Garden Anthology brings together the best garden writing from over 100 years of The Garden magazine. This collection paints a rich picture of what gardening means today, revealing key moments...

Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible by Ursula Vernon is a humorous comic series that turns the traditional princess tale on its head. In this story, Hamster Princess Harriet is not your typical...

Orangutans Build Tree Nests An illustrated narrative nonfiction book that shows how animals use their special skills to make a home that fits their needs. This title in the series explains how...

Ride with the tide as the magical barrier surrounding the Isle of the Lost is breached, bringing a powerful trident to the surface. Uma, daughter of Ursula, sees an opportunity to claim the trident...