602 results for 'Sampson, Geoffrey'

Theatre and Change in South Africa by Geoffrey V. Davis and Anne Fuchs explores the complex role of theatre in post-apartheid society. This collection of essays brings together contributions from a...

Chicago Hustle and Flow Gangs, Gangsta Rap, and Social Class by Geoffrey Victor Harkness explores the intersection of gang culture and rap music in Chicago. In this gripping account, Harkness delves...

Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before Your Memory Fades is a heartwarming tale of people who must face up to their past in order to move on with their lives. In a small Tokyo cafe, customers can travel back...

The Truth About English Grammar by Geoffrey K. Pullum is a fresh approach to understanding the rules of English grammar and usage. For centuries, vague ideas about grammar have been passed down,...

Jack Johnson: A Life of Defiance and Triumph The first black heavyweight champion in history, Jack Johnson's life was marked by both triumph and turmoil. Prize-winning biographer Geoffrey C. Ward...

Geoffrey Boycott's autobiography offers a personal side to his life that few knew existed. Thirteen years ago, he received a cancer diagnosis that tested his resolve, having previously faced the...

The Killing Season: A History of the Indonesian Massacres, 1965-66 by Geoffrey B. Robinson explores one of the most brutal and least examined episodes of genocide and detention in the twentieth...

The Great Bike Race: A Universal Requiem for Cycling's Greatest Event In 1976, Geoffrey Nicholson captured the essence of the Tour de France in his seminal work, The Great Bike Race. This vivid and...

In "If You Leave Us Here, We Will Die", Geoffrey Robinson recounts the devastating violence in East Timor in 1999 and the rare success in bringing it to an end. This book tells the story of East...

Friedrich Kittler's influential work continues to shape contemporary media theory, literary criticism and cultural studies. This collection of essays provides a comprehensive understanding of his...

The Middle Ages were a time of turmoil, marked by war, plague, revolt, and the overthrow of a king. Yet, amidst the chaos, the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer provides a unique window into the everyday...

As US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman found himself at the helm of one of the most prestigious law offices in America. His tenure was marked by a tumultuous...

The Knight's Tale, written by Geoffrey Chaucer in 14th-century Middle English, is an epic story of love and war that has captivated readers for centuries. This modern English translation brings the...

England Under the Tudors by Geoffrey Rudolph Elton is a comprehensive history of a pivotal period in British and European history. Spanning from the commencement of Henry VII's reign to the death of...

The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature by Geoffrey Miller. A provocative exploration of how sexual attraction has influenced the evolution of the human mind. Darwin's...

Quakers are often asked about their beliefs, but rarely get to explain them. This is because Quakerism is a religion that lives by action rather than doctrine. At its heart, Quakerism is based on the...

The Mid-Tudor Crisis, 1545-1565 by Geoffrey Meen A period of significant change in England, from 1545 to 1565, was often characterised as a time of crisis. However, this assessment may be too...

A Jewdas Haggadah For Diasporist Seders is an irreverent and humorous take on traditional Jewish seder. This unauthorized Haggadah from the collective Jewdas offers a radical and satirical approach...

Reading Chaucer's Poems: A Guided Selection offers an accessible introduction to the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, widely regarded as the Father of English Literature. This collection includes a linking...

The Last Divine Office: Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries By Geoffrey Moorhouse This book explores the profound impact of the English Reformation and the dissolution of monasteries,...

A unique anthology that brings together poetry and classical music, Accompanied Voices explores the relationship between composers and their works through a diverse range of international writing...

Eleanor Tennant's life is turned upside down when she's tasked with caring for her niece Belinda. Determined to help Belinda find the perfect suitor, Eleanor sets out to play matchmaker - but things...

Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has been a source of spine-tingling fear since its publication in 1820. The story revolves around a late night journey through the fog, where the...

Understanding the challenges of transitioning from a traditional business model to a high-tech market requires a new approach to marketing. Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore offers practical...

The 2019 Test Match Special Diary brings to life the excitement of England's biggest cricket season ever. With the men's and women's Ashes series and the ICC World Cup all taking place, the...

The Making of Our Urban Landscape by Geoffrey Tyack This book tells the story of how Britain's towns and cities came into being over the last two millennia, from Roman times to the present day. It...

Belfast and Derry in Revolt: A New History of the Start of the Troubles A new perspective on the early days of the Troubles, this book explores how multiple conflicts unfolded in Belfast and Derry...

The King Arthur Conspiracy: Uncovering History's True Hero Simon Stirling explores the origins of the legendary King Arthur, challenging the widely-held narrative that emerged in 1137. Drawing on a...

US Foreign Policy in the Middle East From American Missionaries to the Islamic State by Geoffrey F. Gresh and Tugrul Keskin provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution and transformation of...

Emotional Abuse in the Classroom by Geoffrey Darnton explores the often-overlooked issue of emotional abuse in educational settings. Research has shown that this type of abuse can have a profound and...

A professional hunter's mission takes a deadly turn in Geoffrey Household's gripping thriller. Passing through a Central European country under the iron grip of a ruthless dictator, he sets out to...

William Wells Brown and the Aesthetic of Attractions is a critical study of the life and work of William Wells Brown, an African American writer who was both a vocal abolitionist and a prolific...

2000 AD Vs Battle Action: Comics Collide! brings together the iconic worlds of two legendary comics in a thrilling crossover event. This all-new collection reworks classic Battle Action strips into...

The Free Speech Century by Lee C. Bollinger and Geoffrey R. Stone is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of free speech doctrine in America since 1919. This landmark work brings together...

The Vietnam War by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns is an intimate history of America's least-understood conflict. More than forty years have passed since its end, yet its memory continues to shape the...

Is Socialism Feasible?: Towards an Alternative Future by Geoffrey M. Hodgson A timely and thought-provoking exploration of socialist ideology, this book challenges conventional wisdom on its...

The Best Ever Book of Irish Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a collection of jokes that will appeal to anyone who's ever been the target of...

The Best Ever Book of Accountant Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a humorous collection of jokes tailored to appeal to individuals from...

Ben Jonson and Theatre Performance, Practice, and Theory by Richard Allen Cave, Elizabeth Schafer, Brian Woolland This book explores Ben Jonson's drama from the perspective of both theatre...

Geoffrey Chaucer's life was a complex web of politics, literature, and travel, reflecting the tumultuous world of 14th-century Europe. This biography, by renowned scholar Marion Turner, offers a...

J. Arthur Rank and the British Film Industry is a comprehensive study of the film industry in post-war Britain. From the mid to late 1940s, Rank's sponsorship enabled some of the most iconic films of...

Blue Remembered Earth is the first volume in a monumental trilogy that spans over ten thousand years of future history. Set out beyond the solar system, into interstellar space and the dawn of...

The Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book by Geoffrey T. Carlton is a comprehensive guide to the vast array of merchandise produced for the Star Wars saga. Spanning over 24,000 items, this detailed...

A medieval mystery unfolds in 1374 York when a prominent citizen is found dead in the woods. Owen Archer, former Captain of the Guard, is persuaded to investigate and soon discovers that a human...

Medieval Nonsense Signifying Nothing in Fourteenth-century England explores how medieval writers used linguistic thought to create new ideas and practices. This book examines close readings of works...

The Wife of Bath is one of Geoffrey Chaucer's most developed characters in his Canterbury Tales. Her tale and prologue offer insight into the role of women in Late Middle Ages England, with her story...

Established companies face a critical challenge in driving next-generation growth. How can they move beyond past success and create new lines of business? Geoffrey Moore's expert advice offers a...

The Making of the Boleyns By Claire Martin Hardcover, 256 pages, published 2023 Anne Boleyn's life is often portrayed as that of a courtesan, wife, and queen. However, behind her name lay a complex...

The Duke of Deception: Memories of My Father by Geoffrey Wolff is a deeply personal and complex exploration of family, identity, and the human condition. This memoir delves into the life of Duke...

Chaucer's Italy explores the profound impact of Italy and its people on the life and writing of Geoffrey Chaucer. This study delves into Chaucer's experiences as a court diplomat, customs official,...

The oil and gas industry has undergone significant changes in recent years. Volatile prices, global recession, pandemic, climate change, and rising demand for renewable energy sources have forced...

Saskia Bingham has earned a reputation in Medstowe village as both a femme fatale and a virgin. Rumours and speculation fuel her notoriety, with every man who gets too close to her meeting a tragic...

The Humanities and the Dream of America by Geoffrey Galt Harpham explores the concept of the humanities as an invention of the American academy in the post-war period. This idea is rooted in two key...

Developing and Maintaining Police-Researcher Partnerships to Facilitate Research Use A Comparative Analysis by Jeff Rojek, Peter Martin, and Geoffrey P. Alpert provides valuable insights into the...

Churchill's Shadow: A Radical Biography for Our Times. In this stimulating and incisive biography, Geoffrey Wheatcroft challenges the conventional narrative of Winston Churchill's life and legacy. By...

The Queen of Poisons A Novel by Robert Thorogood is a gripping mystery that delves into the world of small-town politics and murder. When Mayor Geoffrey Lushington dies suddenly, the police...

The Anarchy: The Darkest Days of Medieval England by Teresa Cole In December 1135, Henry I's death left no clear heir to the English throne. Would Stephen, his nephew, claim the crown, or Matilda,...

The Reckoning: Death and Intrigue in the Promised Land by Patrick Bishop In February 1942, a dramatic confrontation took place in Tel-Aviv that would have far-reaching consequences. Avraham Stern, a...

The Best Ever Book of Huddersfield Town Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a collection of jokes that poke fun at various groups, including...

London's Hidden Gems: A Unique Portrait of the City Geoffrey Fletcher's fascinating exploration of London reveals the lesser-known aspects of this iconic city. Instead of focusing on grand landmarks,...

Capitalism With a New Postscript on the Financial Crisis and Its Aftermath by Geoffrey Ingham provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of capitalism. Drawing on the works...

The Best Ever Book of Danish Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a collection of jokes that poke fun at various groups, including Danes...

A Conspiracy of Wolves by Candace Robb In 1374, a gruesome murder sets off a chain reaction in York. A prominent citizen is found dead in the woods, his throat torn out, and rumors spread that wolves...

Vietnam - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture by Culture Smart! and Geoffrey Murray is an insightful guide to understanding the values, sensibilities, and modern way of life in...

Stairways to Heaven: Rebuilding the British Film Industry By Geoffrey Macnab In 1980s Britain, the film industry was in crisis. With tiny production numbers, dwindling cinema attendance, and...

Twenty years ago, Geoffrey Robertson's groundbreaking book inspired the global justice movement. Since then, the movement has stalled as nationalism takes hold and populist governments retreat from...

A Northern Light in Provence: A Novel by Elizabeth Birkelund In this enchanting novel, a woman's life is forever changed when she leaves her coastal Greenland village to translate the works of a...

Bodies from the Library 6 brings together a diverse collection of lost and forgotten tales from the Golden Age of detection. This latest volume features an eclectic mix of stories by classic crime...

Sir Geoffrey Randall dispatches his deputy, Stephen Attebrook, to Clun to make contact with a spy and learn about Llywelyn ap Gruffydd's plans. Attebrook is also tasked with investigating the murder...

Opening Up Middle English Manuscripts is a comprehensive introduction to the modern study of Middle English manuscripts. This lavishly illustrated book approaches these texts in a way that takes into...

Billions of American tax dollars are invested in various social programs to tackle issues like the opioid epidemic and chronic unemployment. Yet, these problems persist and even grow. Howard Husock...

The British tradition of "free speech" is a myth. For centuries, the law of defamation has worked to cover up misbehaviour by the rich and powerful, whose legal mercenaries intimidate investigative...

Game designers can harness the power of loss aversion to craft player experiences that elicit specific emotions. This phenomenon, rooted in human psychology, reveals why losing something is often...

Bernard Williams's latest collection of essays offers a profound exploration of political philosophy, one that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and reality. In this thought-provoking work,...

The Secret Wireless War by Geoffrey Pidgeon is a fascinating account of one of the UK's most important wireless traffic units during World War II. Formed in 1938, this unit played a crucial role in...

The Phantom Empire by Geoffrey O'Brien explores the profound impact of film on our collective consciousness. For nearly a century, we've been immersed in the world of cinema, and as a result, our...

The Ghazals of Hafez: A Comprehensive Translation. For centuries, the poetry of Hafez has captivated readers with its beauty and depth. Now, for the first time in English, these iconic ghazals have...

Trope Paris celebrates the unique urban landscapes and architectural treasures of France's capital city. This collection features over 200 photographs from 17 independent photographers, showcasing...

The Plantagenet Princes: Sons of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II Douglas Boyd explores the complex web of relationships and intrigue among the sons of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine,...

The Seven Prayers of Fátima in Latin and EnglishThis prayer book collects the seven prayers that originated before, during, and after the well-known apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fátima,...

The Best of the Sheffield Clarion Ramblers' Handbooks by Geoffrey Glasby D.Sc. In 1900, an ordinary man from Sheffield took an extraordinary step. G.H.B. Ward placed an advert in a newspaper inviting...

The Sinking Admiral by Agatha Christie and 13 other authors is a collaborative whodunit that brings together twelve members of the Detection Club to create an original, ebullient mystery. Set in the...

Faster Cures Accelerating the Future of Health by Michael Milken and Geoffrey E. Moore is a comprehensive account of the author's life work to accelerate medicine's evolution from a dark past to a...

The Battles of Coronel and the Falklands, 1914 by Geoffrey Bennett In December 1914, a pivotal naval battle took place off the coast of South America. Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock's defeat at...

Safari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer is a breathtaking travel memoir that takes readers on a whirlwind tour around the globe. From his humble beginnings in Africa to his rise as a luxury...

A Legacy of Discrimination: The Essential Constitutionality of Affirmative Action by Lee C. Bollinger and Geoffrey R. Stone is a timely exploration of the history and legal foundations of affirmative...

Billions of Missing Links: A Rational Look at the Mysteries Evolution Can't Explain by Geoffrey S. Simmons. The natural world is full of intricate structures and systems that have evolved all at...

Philip II: A New Life. This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of Europe's most powerful monarchs. Philip II (1527-1598) was the king who married Mary Tudor and launched the Spanish Armada...

The Killing Season: A History of the Indonesian Massacres, 1965-66 by Geoffrey B. Robinson provides a comprehensive account of one of the largest and most swift instances of mass killing and...

POW on the Sumatra Railway tells the remarkable story of John Geoffrey Lee's survival against all odds during World War II. In 1941, Lee was captured by the Japanese while serving in the RAF and sent...

A Short Introduction to Judging and Legal Reasoning by Geoffrey Samuel provides a unique perspective on legal reasoning, examining it from three distinct viewpoints. The author identifies key...

Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century by Geoffrey Parker is an accessible synthesis of a groundbreaking study that explores the devastating calamities of the...

Inventiones: A Study of Fiction and Referentiality in Twelfth-Century English Historical Writing by Monika Otter. Monika Otter explores the relationship between history and fiction in the Latin...

Spitfire Down: The Forgotten Stories of Fighter Boys Who Failed to Return The stories of wartime casualties have deeply moved Dilip Sarkar since childhood, driving him to spend his life...

Prince Valiant Volume 7: A Year of Adventure and Growth. The seventh volume in the Prince Valiant series sees the titular hero facing new challenges as he navigates the complexities of fatherhood...

Behind the scenes of the world's elite runners lies a remarkable story of coaching and dedication. Patrick Sang, one of the greatest coaches in the sport, has played a pivotal role in shaping the...

The Wealth of a Nation: Institutional Foundations of English Capitalism By Geoffrey M. Hodgson Hardcover, 304 pages, published 26 September 2023 In the 17th and 18th centuries, Britain underwent...

Eden in the Altai: A New Perspective on Human Origins The idea of a lost Golden Age at the dawn of human existence is a universal theme across cultures. But where was this "Eden" located? Historian...

Gaspar Noé: A Conversation with the Provocateur of Contemporary French Cinema. This collection of interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of Gaspar Noé, one of the most provocative...