7653 results for 'Peabody, Richard R.'

A Companion to The Iliad by Malcolm M. Willcock provides a detailed line-by-line commentary on Homer's epic poem, making it accessible to readers who may not be familiar with Greek or the many...

The Older Nonconformity in Kendal: A History of the Unitarian Chapel in the Market Place with Transcripts of the Registers and Notices of the Nonconformist Academies of Richard Frankland, M.A., and...

The Giant Killer: An Incredible True Story of a Man of Unyielding Courage and Loyalty A tiny homeless man shares his astonishing life story with his only friend, a Miami cop, before being tragically...

Letters from a StoicA collection of letters written by Seneca to the Roman governor of Sicily, offering insights into the philosophy of Stoicism and its practical application in everyday life...

The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende In 1938, a young boy named Samuel boards the last Kindertransport train out of Austria, fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria for a new life in England. Eight decades...

A new generation of readers and explorers can experience the historic moon landing with this expanded edition of Moonshot. Brian Floca's beautifully illustrated account tells the story of Apollo 11's...

You Me Everything is a heart-wrenching and joyful novel about one woman's fierce determination to grab hold of her family. Jess travels to France with her ten-year-old son William, hoping to...

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Alicia Berenson's life was seemingly perfect, but on a fateful day six years ago, she made a shocking decision: she shot her husband five times in the head...

A timeless love story unfolds in this captivating novel. Secrets from the past begin to unravel as Briony Wood discovers a bundle of tattered letters hidden at a ruined villa in Italy, which lead her...

The Holdout: One Jury Member Changed the Verdict. What If She Was Wrong? A gripping and tense thriller that explores the complexities of justice and the power of individual decision-making. Ten years...

Homer's Odyssey: A Commentary Based on the English Translation of Richmond Lattimore provides in-depth analysis and explanation of Homer's epic poem. This commentary offers a detailed understanding...

Thirty years after seven teenagers went down to the woods, only six came back. Now, a body is discovered, and DCI Sheens is faced with a familiar case: Aurora Jackson, found at last. But this time,...

Dead Pretty is a gripping crime novel by David Mark, featuring DS McAvoy. Nine months have passed since Hannah Kelly went missing, and five days since Ava Delaney's death. Both cases are now in the...

You Me Everything is a heart-wrenching and joyful novel about one woman's fierce determination to grab hold of her family. Jess has brought her ten-year-old son William to spend the summer at Château...

The Empire is a novel by Michael Ball, published in 2023, set in the world of theatre in 1922. The story revolves around the lives of the people involved in the Empire theatre, where tensions rise as...

The Child by Fiona Barton is a gripping thriller about a decades-old tragedy that resurfaces in an evening newspaper. For three strangers, it's impossible to ignore - each with their own connection...

Inheritance by Jenny Eclair is a compelling new novel of family secrets that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.Set in a sprawling mansion in deepest Cornwall, the story...

A chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fifteen years ago, a serial killer known as 'The Whisper Man' terrorised the village of Featherbank, but with the killer behind bars,...

The Roanoke Girls: A Dark and Twisted Thriller In the world of the Roanoke family, beauty and mystery are just the surface. Beneath lies a dark truth that's never been spoken. Lane is one of the...

Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of family relationships and the secrets we keep.Annie's life is turned upside down when she hands her mother over...

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...

A luxury cruise liner, abandoned with no crew, steams into the mid-Atlantic. You are the only passenger left on board. The RMS Atlantica, bound for New York, has become a vessel of mystery and terror...

The Kingdom is a gripping novel that explores the complex web of relationships within a family. When the parents of two brothers die suddenly, their 16-year-old son Roy is left to care for his...

Beautifully written and evocative, this pulse-pounding thriller explores the darker side of family life. When a devastating event shatters her world, Lucy's search for answers becomes an...

A poignant and heart-wrenching love story that will leave you breathless. Holly Miller's novel tells the tale of two individuals, both haunted by their past and struggling to find their place in the...

A dark and twisted psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect life that hides a sinister secret. The story follows a couple whose life appears to be just like anyone else's, but beneath the...

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels True-crime author Amanda Bailey knows the notorious Alperton Angels cult all too well. Nearly two decades ago, the Angels attempted to sacrifice a baby they...

A historical suspense novel set in 1939, when Europe is on the brink of war. Young Lily Shepherd boards an ocean liner bound for Australia, seeking a new life and leaving her past behind. As she...

Shakespeare's complex dramatic language can be both challenging and rewarding to engage with. This study aid combines lively critical insight with practical guidance to help students develop the...

The Witchfinder's Sister by Beth Underdown is a gripping historical thriller that delves into the dark world of witchcraft in 17th-century England. When Alice Hopkins returns to her hometown of...

A list of favourite murders has been circulating online for years. Malcolm Kershaw's blog, Old Devils, featured eight of his most intriguing cases, including Agatha Christie's ABC Murders and...

Sugar by Bernice McFadden and Bernice L. McFadden is a poignant and bittersweet novel about a young woman named Sugar who arrives in a small southern town hoping to start over. As she settles into...

Freedoms worth fighting for are often the hardest to find. This is a beautifully written exploration of love in all its forms, set against the backdrop of war and occupation. On the island of...

London, 1754, has long been a city of secrets and surprises. For Bess Bright, the past has finally caught up, bringing with it a revelation that will change her life forever. Six years after leaving...

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and hope. When the Syrian city of Aleppo is destroyed by war, Nuri and his wife Afra are forced to escape with their young...

The Glass House is a captivating mystery about old family secrets and the truth that can shatter everything. When a baby is discovered deep in the woods, the Harrington family decides to keep her a...

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is a story about a murderer, a stolen child, and revenge. It's a tale of ordinary-seeming lives and the secrets they hide. In a house at the end of...

Agatha Christie meets The Mitford Murders in this dark golden age mystery. Wartime family secrets and lies in small town England are revealed in Josephine Fox's latest case. April 1941, Romsey,...

A simmering summer thriller that spans multiple time periods, Out Of Her Depth explores the choices we make as teenagers and their devastating consequences. When a group of glamorous teenagers at a...

Richard Middleton's Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction is a unique collection of 41 short stories that showcase his mastery of the strange and unusual. Born in Middlesex, England in 1882,...

Up in Smoke - Stories from a Life on Fire by Leigh Pickett is a humorous and heartwarming account of one firefighter's twenty-five years on the job. From battling blazes to navigating unexpected...

The 6:20 Man is a heart-racing thriller that delves into the world of high finance in New York, where greed, power, and ambition can lead to devastating consequences. When a close friend of Travis...

If I Let You Go by Charlotte Levin is a powerful exploration of a woman's struggle to come to terms with loss and the consequences of her past choices. Janet Brown's life is marked by a sense of calm...

A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick and a reader communities Choice Award Finalist, this novel is a heart-wrenching and epic tale of love, loss, and obsession. When a teenager is abducted, her...

When the Dust Settles: Searching for Hope After DisasterLucy Easthope's life has been marked by some of the world's most devastating disasters, from plane crashes to floods and pandemics. As a...

The Trespasser by Tana French is a gripping thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a young woman's body is found with no signs of struggle, Detective Antoinette Conway is...

The Stranger by Saskia Sarginson is a devastating love story full of intrigue and dark secrets. When her husband dies, Eleanor Rathmell's idyllic life in an English village begins to unravel.A...

Everyone Here is Lying is a gripping mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A seemingly perfect family man, William Wooler, returns home to find his daughter Avery unexpectedly present,...

Blythe and Violet. Mother and daughter. A bond like no other. But what if your little angel is a monster? And what if no one sees it but you? This gripping psychological thriller explores the dark...

Lady Charlotte Rathmore's disappearance by the lake of Blackwater Hall in 1940 sets off a chain of events that spans generations. A mysterious letter arrives in London, changing the life of Nancy...

A gorgeous epic tale of female friendship and family secrets unfolds in this sweeping story. When Catherine Christophe goes missing the day before her wedding anniversary, the clue to her...

Jason returns to town after a long absence, determined to rebuild his relationship with his younger brother Gibby. A day at the lake seems like the perfect way to reconnect, but their plans are...

The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191 is a comprehensive history of one of the most decisive military campaigns of the Third Crusade. John D. Hosler's engaging narrative explores the two-year-long siege that...

In 1957, the Delaney family's life was forever changed when they arrived at an American airbase in Suffolk. Within a year, their loving home was destroyed by secrets and lies. One girl, Hedy, had the...

Agnes Sharp's household, a gathering of elderly individuals, receives an unexpected visit from the police. A discovery next door sparks both concern and relief, as the group's own secrets are...

A gripping thriller that raises fundamental questions about justice and morality. When nine notorious criminals are granted lifelong anonymity, the consequences are devastating. For Olivia Campbell,...

Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary Together with Sellic Spell This edition of Beowulf brings together a translation of the epic poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, first completed in 1926, with a commentary...

The fourth and final volume of the full-color graphic novel adaptation of A Clash of Kings brings the simmering tensions to a explosive conclusion. Dany leaves Qarth with her dragons, while Theon...

The Complete Book of Aga Know-How by Richard Maggs is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Aga cooker. With years of experience and expertise, Richard Maggs shares his knowledge on...

The Silmarillion is a collection of stories and legends about the creation of the world and the history of the Elves and Valar, the powerful beings who shaped Middle-earth. Written by J.R.R. Tolkien,...

A new edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved Letters from Father Christmas is presented in a stunning hardback format, complete with full colour illustrations. This festive book features high-quality...

A lie has been told. In this gripping thriller, Lisa Ballantyne explores the devastating consequences when one of three friends isn't telling the truth. When Lorraine, a single mother, needs a night...

Lizzy Barber's Nanny Wanted is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of seemingly perfect families. When Lily takes a job as a nanny at Kewney Manor, she hopes to escape her toxic past...

The tension builds as secrets and lies simmer beneath the surface. A shocking disappearance sets off a chain of events that will leave you questioning everything.Thirty years after the traumatic...

The Square: A gripping new thriller from Celia Walden. When you've got a house to die for, be careful who you let in. Colette spends a lot of her time at Addison Square, one of the most desirable...

A chance encounter on the underground brings two people together, but their worlds are vastly different. Jacob's life is uncluttered, while Cora's is full of complications. As they navigate their...

Red Corona is a gripping spy thriller that explores the treacherous world of espionage in the early 1960s. When a secret agent is betrayed by a traitor in MI5, he must navigate a complex web of...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Miniature Editions) by Stephen R. Covey is a concise guide to personal and professional success. This compact Running Press Miniature Edition distils the...

Louise wakes up with a pounding headache, her mouth dry and her memories hazy. She knows she's done something wrong, but can't quite remember what. As she rolls over, she's shocked to see a stranger...

In 1922, a discovery on a snowy night sets off a chain of events that will expose the secrets of an ancient city. A body found on the roof of a skyscraper sparks a week of revelations and upheaval...

Brian Cox's The Lear Diaries offers an unflinching look at the pressures and personal costs of performing one of Shakespeare's most demanding roles. In this candid account, Cox recounts his...

Sleepless nights were just the beginning for Natalie Fanning. As she navigates her new role as a mother to her newborn son Oliver, she finds herself shouldering the responsibility alone. With her...

Lenni and Margot, a century of friendship and love. Seventeen-year-old Lenni has learned that life is short, but it's not only what you make of it that matters, but who you share it with. In an art...

Good Bad Love by Lisa Ballantyne is a gripping and emotionally charged novel about the complexities of human relationships. When two people are drawn together, it can be both exhilarating and...

The Blackbird by Tim Weaver is a heart-pounding missing persons case that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When CCTV footage captures the final moments of Cate and Aiden Gascoigne's car before...

Strangers living worlds apart, yet connected by a shared past, Kerry Hayes and Noah Martineau embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.When Kerry, a single mother living on a tough...

A gripping new thriller from Celia Walden, author of the bestselling Payday. When Colette spends most of her time at Addison Square, one of West London's most desirable addresses, she knows the place...

Rose Gold Watts thought she was ill for eighteen years, but it turned out her mother was a skilled deceiver. After five years in prison, Patty Watts is finally free, seeking to put old grievances...

When Aidan Poole logs onto his laptop late at night to Skype his girlfriend, Zoe, he's met with a chilling scene: she's not alone. A violent struggle has taken place, and then an unsettling silence...

Nicola Chester's memoir, On Gallows Down, is a powerful exploration of the intersection of nature, identity, and activism. The book tells the story of a life shaped by the landscape, and the enduring...

Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks is a gripping thriller that explores the complex lives of three women. Their seemingly perfect lives are turned upside down when a fire ravages their workplace, and...

A mysterious body on a skyscraper's roof sparks a week of secrets and rebirth in a city that defies time. It's 1922, and America is embracing the modern era, with jazz music and speakeasies filling...

Florence Lovelady, the most senior serving policewoman in Britain, visits convicted serial killer Larry Glassbrook in prison. He has one last task for her: to learn the identity of the remains...

Mastering artisan breads from around the world requires patience and practice, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Richard Bertinet shares his expertise in this comprehensive guide, covering a...

Discover the Essence of Success in 12 Inspiring Biographies. This concise collection brings together the lives of twelve influential individuals, from entrepreneurs and entertainers to world leaders...

The Innocent One by Lisa Ballantyne is a gripping new thriller that explores the complexities of justice and the power of the past to shape our present.When Daniel Hunter, a criminal solicitor,...

Cathy's summers at Roseland, the ancestral home of her best friend Eloise, were a highlight of her life. The sprawling Cornish coastline property, with its rich history, was a world away from the...

The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman is a heartwarming story about a young boy with a big heart and even bigger dreams. After the sudden loss of his best friend, Norman decides to pursue their shared...

The Shadow Friend by Alex North is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of friendship and the power of secrets. Twenty years after a tragic event, Paul is forced to...

The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd In this gripping psychological thriller, Elijah has lived in the woods for as long as he can remember. His only home, it's also his prison. When Elissa arrives, she's...

A star open-water swimmer's tragic death sets off a chain of questions and suspicions among her closest friends. Lissa's drowning off a remote island resort raises doubts about the circumstances...

This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel is a gripping thriller that explores the complex web of family dynamics and secrets. A self-help retreat promises a new way of life, but its true intentions are...

The White Peacock is D. H. Lawrence's first novel, published in 1911. Written over several years, it reflects his concerns about the impact of industrialisation and modernity on rural life. Set in...

The Blackbird is a gripping novel by Richard Stark, a master of the hard-boiled genre. This third book in the Alan Grofield series is a tense, action-packed tale of international crime and conspiracy...

The History of Middle-earth is a five-volume collection of writings by J.R.R. Tolkien, exploring the creation of his mythology, languages, and histories. This essential collection includes The Book...

When Joy Delaney vanishes, the seemingly perfect family she leaves behind is forced to confront the secrets they've been keeping. With four grown-up children and a successful business, the Delaneys...

The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Ayoade's unique voice and perspective shine through in this engaging and...

This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel is a gripping thriller that explores the dark secrets and tangled relationships within a family. When Natalie receives a mysterious message, she's forced to...

Alan Bennett's latest story is a glorious, darkly comic treat, set in a home for the elderly. Hill Topp House is a superior council home, more of a club than a home, where a community of...