1351 results for 'Strindberg, August'

The Iron Horse was coming. Thundering and panting, it breathed black smoke, a fearsome sight for the Cheyenne people. This true story tells of August 7, 1867, when an "Iron Horse" was derailed by...

This book is a significant work in the cultural heritage of civilization. Written by Auguste Saudreau, it has been made available in the public domain, allowing for free copying and distribution...

A 16th National Camp-Meeting Record: A Glimpse into America's Holiness Movement. In July 1873, thousands gathered at Landisville, Pennsylvania, for the sixteenth national camp-meeting. This book...

A Daily Greek Devotional 365 Devotions on the Greek New Testament by Jared M August. This devotional offers practical insights into the Greek New Testament, providing a daily reading habit for...

Romeo and Juliet: A Play that Challenges Our AssumptionsThis edition of Shakespeare's iconic tale offers a fresh perspective on the star-crossed lovers, exploring ways in which the play questions...

The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine: A MemoirSteven Rinella's unforgettable year-long quest to recreate a 45-course meal from Auguste Escoffier's esoteric wild game recipes is a story of food,...

The Yellow House: A Novel about Vincent Van GoghA fictional account of Vincent van Gogh's life in Arles, France, from August 1888 to December 1889. This novel tells the story from van Gogh's point of...

August 1966, a summer of World Cup euphoria, is shattered by a brutal crime that shocks a nation. Three lives are forever changed by this event and its consequences that reverberate across three...

Spain, August 1810. The English army faces ruin in Spain, with the Duke of Wellington desperate for money to fund the war. A cache of hidden Spanish gold is the only solution, but capturing it will...

Journey to Mount Athos is a personal and spiritual journey that explores the heart of Orthodox monasticism. In August 2013, Father Spyridon Bailey embarked on a life-changing visit to this ancient...

Fourteen lectures given in Stuttgart between August 22 and September 4, 1906, offer a comprehensive introduction to Steiner's teachings. In these talks, he explores the fundamental nature of humanity...

Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking short stories introduce the concept of applying reason to solving crime, revolutionizing the genre of detective fiction.Between 1841 and 1844, Poe created three...

The Shaman's Way of Healing explores the connections between shamanism, psychotherapy, and Christian healing tradition. August Thalhamer, an Austrian Catholic theologian and psychotherapist, shares...

Hardcover, 204 pages, published August 2022 A powerful collection of images from world-class photographers capturing the humanity and determination of Ukraine's fight for freedom against all odds...

Pompeii was a thriving Roman city, frozen in time by a sudden and catastrophic eruption. On August 24, AD 79, Mount Vesuvius unleashed its fury, burying the city under a thick layer of ash.The...

A masterpiece of hurt, this novel tells the story of a poor rice-growing family struggling to exist in the Caribbean at the beginning of the last century. Against the backdrop of an August rainy...

Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear guide. Part of the popular "Read This" series, it reveals techniques and ideas behind inspirational works by masters such as Henri Matisse, Auguste...

This beautifully crafted treasury shares the rich legacy of Celtic sacred wisdom. Discover myths, rituals, recipes and crafts for every month of the year, as well as traditional blessings and guided...

One Thousand Days in Hong Kong is a personal account of life in the city during the 1960s. Mark Harland recounts his experiences attending a British Army School in Kowloon, set against the backdrop...

A gripping new conspiracy thriller that re-examines one of history's most infamous events. In August 1997, Princess Diana died in Paris. But what really happened? Private investigator Marc Novak is...

Anwar Sadat: The Life and Legacy of the Egyptian PresidentOn 17 August 1979, Anwar Sadat returned to Egypt after signing a historic treaty with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and U.S...

Composed in 1880 for an Arts and Industry Exhibition to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon's forces in 1812, Tchaikovsky's Overture No. 49 is one of the composer's most popular works.The...

August 1939. As a teenage Catholic virgin, Joan Wyndham spent her days trying to remain pure and unsullied, and her nights trying to stay alive. In the midst of war and uncertainty, she found solace...

August 1914 brings uncertainty to Liverpool, but for Sarah Hoxton, personal turmoil takes precedence. Her employer's son, Toby Percival, is smitten with her, despite their different social stations...

Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City. The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly...

Michael Farmer's insider account of Huge's transformation offers a unique perspective on the advertising agency business.In August 2021, author Michael Farmer was invited to observe the strategic and...

In August 1976, a remarkable encounter took place on Abair Road in Whitehall, NY. Police Officer Brian Gosselin faced a Bigfoot-type creature just 30 feet away, with his pistol pointed directly at it...

Hardcover, 378 pages, published August 2024. This book explores the role of the Quran in understanding divine accountability and its significance for individuals seeking answers to existential...

A gripping thriller that follows a woman's desperate quest to uncover the truth behind her pregnancy. Convinced that someone is trying to prevent her from becoming a mother, she embarks on a perilous...

Xi Jinping: Talks on Governance and Political Theory, Volume III. This collection brings together 99 key words from Xi Jinping's speeches and writings between August 2014 and September 2017...

The Clever Teens' Guide to World War Two is an essential guide for anyone looking to understand this pivotal moment in history. From Germany's invasion of Poland in September 1939 to the dropping of...

August evening brings no respite from the heat as Alexandra Cooper is summoned to a crime scene. A young woman's body has been pulled from the water, her hands and feet bound to a ladder in a...

A Sanskrit Grammar for Beginners in Devanagari and Roman Letters Throughout by Max Muller is an unchanged reprint of the original 1866 edition, published by Hansebooks. This publisher focuses on...

The online marketplaces Journal of Roger CasementA previously unpublished manuscript from the National Library of Ireland, this book offers a deeply detailed account of Casement's journey into the...

The Paris Mysteries Deluxe Edition brings together three iconic tales by Edgar Allan Poe, considered foundational to the detective genre. These gripping stories have enthralled readers for...

Stability and Trim for the Ship's Officer has been updated after 22 years to reflect the changing maritime industry. While technology and computers now perform calculations in minutes, understanding...

What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima? explores one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. In August 1945, as World War II drew to a close in Europe, American forces faced off against Japan in a...

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic crime novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Originally published in serial form from August 1901 to April 1902, it tells the story of an attempted murder...

J.S. Bach's Sinfonias (Three-Part Inventions) are a fundamental part of piano study, designed to prepare students for his larger works, such as the "Well-Tempered Clavier". This collection of 15...

The Battles of Columbey-Nouilly and VionvilleOn 14th August 1870, two battles took place that would mark a turning point in the Franco-Prussian War. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Prussian...

This is the unforgettable summer that changed everything for Belly. A time of wonder, a time of heartache, and a time of self-discovery. As the months of June and August stretch out before her, Belly...

On 10 August 1632, five leaders of the Society of Jesus gathered in a Roman palazzo to decide the fate of a simple mathematical idea. Their ruling would have far-reaching consequences, shaping the...

Dr. Greg Skomal's groundbreaking exploration of the Atlantic great white shark reveals the true nature of these mysterious apex predators.The story begins with a shocking event in August 2012, when a...

On a sweltering Sunday evening in August 1965, 56,000 people gathered at New York's Shea Stadium for a rock and roll concert that would go down in history. Promoter Sid Bernstein had dared to dream...

Discover 50 unique kaleidoscope pattern designs to unwind and express your creativity. This adult colouring book features full-page illustrations with borders, perfect for relaxing and reducing...

Panzer and Noodle's fishing adventure takes an unexpected turn when their prized catch disappears. Can they unravel the mystery behind the missing fish? This heartwarming tale of friendship and...

Franz Marc was a pivotal figure in early 20th-century German Expressionism. As a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter, he contributed to the development of modern art alongside Wassily Kandinsky,...

Wonder tells the story of August Pullman, a young boy born with a facial difference that has prevented him from attending mainstream school. As he starts at Beecher Prep, he wants to be treated as an...

A comprehensive and meticulously researched study of clothing and style from antiquity to the end of the 19th century, Auguste Racinet's work remains unparalleled in its scope and detail. Spanning...

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 17th-century France, Holy Fools is a captivating tale of love, transformation and redemption. Joanne Harris weaves a passionate story of a woman's journey from...

Brás Cubas's Posthumous Memoirs is a novel told from beyond the grave, beginning with his death at two o'clock in the afternoon on a Friday in August 1869. This remarkably experimental work was first...

In the latest installment of Lynne Truss's prize-winning murder mystery series, a curious killer strikes in 1950s Brighton. A trio of police detectives - Constable Twitten, Sergeant Brunswick and...

Drilling Through Discovery is the latest installment in Nick van der Leek's in-depth exploration of the Chris Watts case. This book delves deep into the 196 pages of discovery documents, integrating...

Charlie's meetings are always important. Sometimes they're courtesy calls, sometimes warnings. Either way, this is the most significant encounter you'll have with someone. In "The End of the Day",...

Hardcover, 368 pages. In August 1689, the English army has surrounded Carrickfergus in Ireland. Captain Holcroft Blood, a brilliant strategist and gunner, is ready to train his powerful cannon on the...

The Singer Sisters is a captivating family drama that delves into the glamour and secrets of a bygone era. Sarah Seltzer's masterful storytelling weaves a complex tapestry of relationships, love, and...

The Pentrich Rising: A Recipe for Revolution By Michael Parkin In August 1817, around 400 men took up arms in an attempt to overthrow their government. This armed rising, known as the Pentrich...

This is a personal and poignant account of one man's survival in Hiroshima. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city, and for nearly a day, Yoshio, the author's uncle, remained alive...

Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking detective stories, featuring the eccentric C. Auguste Dupin, are collected in this volume. Considered a seminal work in the genre, these tales showcase Poe's...

Bond 11+ CEM English & Verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers offers exam-style practice questions to help children prepare for the CEM 11+ test or other online selective school assessments. This revised...

The Silent Man by David Fennell is a gripping dark serial killer thriller that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. A new voice in British crime fiction, Fennell delivers a tense and...

Each August, Ana Magdalena Bach takes the ferry to the island where her mother is buried to visit her grave. These visits become an irresistible invitation to become someone different for one night a...

This 272-page guidebook chronicles one man's journey along the E4 European Long Distance Trail from Spain to Cyprus. Spanning over 6,662 miles, the route passes through eleven countries and...

This is your last day. Be strong. Don't hesitate. Cut and run. An exit with no return.Idris Ali's confessional novel opens with these words, spoken on an unbearably hot August afternoon in Cairo,...

Grief Ponderings From The Afterlife is a collection of distilled reflections from August Goforth's book The Risen: A Companion to Grief. Each pondering offers a concise insight into the nature of...

It Was An Awful Sunday tells the story of the 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, a closely knit battalion recruited from across the community in the North of Ireland, from August 1914 to the...

Fiat Money Inflation in France by A. D. White explores a pivotal moment in history when France turned to paper money, leading to devastating economic consequences. In 1789, the French nation faced...

The Sack of Rome, 1527 by André Chastel In August 1527, the city of Rome was ravaged by war, leaving behind a trail of destruction and cultural upheaval. This event had a profound impact on the...

Total eclipses of the Sun are rare and awe-inspiring celestial events. This comprehensive guide focuses on two significant eclipses: the August 21, 2017 eclipse that passed across the US mainland for...

A submarine patrols the icy seas on the fraying front line of the cold war. The crew's lives are marked by routine and isolation, but their world is shattered by a global crisis. Inspired by the...

Introduction to Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte is a foundational text in the philosophy of science. First published in 1865, this work outlines Comte's vision for a unified system of knowledge...

The Yorkshire Dales Northern & Central Explorer OL 30 is a detailed guide to the Northern and Central areas of the Yorkshire Dales, a beautiful region in northern England. This map provides essential...

The Bomb: The Weapon That Changed the World A graphic novel that reveals the incredible story behind the most disastrous weapon ever invented. On August 6, 1945, an explosive charge of over 15...

The Battle of Tannenberg: A Turning Point in World War I The German victory at Tannenberg in August 1914 marked a decisive turning point in the early stages of World War I. Historian Dennis Showalter...

Swallowing the Entire Ocean is a new poetry collection from Henry Normal, creator and performer of the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series A Normal... Written between August 2017 and January 2019, these...

Glyn Marston's life was forever changed in 1977 when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. That fateful August morning, he woke up in the middle of the road with no memory of how he got there.As Glyn...

When the August bank holiday arrives, Constable Twitten is looking forward to a quiet spell at work. But then they stumble upon two extremely high-profile murder cases, and their peaceful break is...

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon was born on August 4, 1900, and her life had a profound impact on Britain and its people. This official biography tells the story of Queen Elizabeth, from her...

Get Messy! Volume 2 Christian Basics Made Messy is a practical guide for running a Messy Church, providing everything needed to make the most of this innovative approach to community and discipleship...

A grumpy sunshine romance about opposites attracting, Eleanor Lark is an upbeat illustrator plagued by headaches and unruly strawberry blonde hair. After a cross-country flight, she blacks out cold...

Birmingham Blitz by Annie Murray is a heart-wrenching tale of love and family set against the backdrop of war. In August 1939, Genie Watkins' life is turned upside down as her country goes to war and...

The Space Shuttle Challenger Salvage Report provides an in-depth account of the largest search operation ever conducted by the U.S. Navy, which took place from February to August 1986. This report...

The Battle of Falaise: A Forgotten Campaign On 8 August 1944, the First Canadian Army launched Operation Totalize, aiming to break through German defences south of Caen. Despite numerical...

Tales from the darkest corners of the human imagination, as first introduced by H.P. Lovecraft in his iconic Weird Tales magazine stories.Here are some of the most enduring and chilling tales from...

Capturing Hill 70: Canada's Forgotten Battle of the First World WarIn August 1917, the Canadian Corps captured a vital piece of ground just north of Lens, France, in a battle that was both...

The Battle of Britain was one of the most fateful weeks in history, and Richard Collier's gripping account brings the story to life through eyewitness accounts from both the RAF and the Luftwaffe...

Two women wash up on a distant shore following a violent boating accident. Dazed by their experience, they look for a path home. But as they navigate this unfamiliar land, they discover that it is...

A new play for young performers, created from Shakespeare's works, brings fresh perspectives to familiar stories. In "The Wood of Words", a group of newcomers arrive at a dramatic gathering,...

Gilbert's life has become a prison, with Adam holding him hostage under the threat of harming Serge if he doesn't return to Marsella. But Serge reveals that it's time for them to part ways, yet their...

A photograph is forever. Or is it? Thierry Struvay's collection of found photographs presents a humorous and poignant glimpse into the human condition. The unassuming hardcover publication reveals...

The Battle That Began the War in Afghanistan In August 2001, Al-Qaeda launched a devastating attack on the US, killing thousands. In response, UK Special Forces entered the fray alongside CIA...

Paula the Vet introduces children to the phonics pattern au as in August. This Level 6 Songbirds Phonics book is part of an engaging series that combines beautifully illustrated stories with...

Auguste Lupa, renowned detective and possessor of a brilliant deductive mind, is summoned to the court of the Czar. There, with assistance from his father's legendary detectives, he unravels a...

The July-August 2021 issue of PN Review features a major account by Sinead Morrissey, reflecting on her experiences in Gdansk and the Belfast troubles that shaped her childhood. This issue also marks...

Calamity Jane saves Lucky Luke from a delicate situation. A friendship is quickly formed, and they arrive together in El Plomo.Here, Calamity Jane proves her strength and determination by winning an...

Edinburgh in August brings together a group of people drawn to the city for the Festival. Their lives are about to be thrown into turmoil by the arrival of Angelique Pascal, a talented violinist with...

Lover's Vows by August von Kotzebue and Inchbald is a play that has captured the hearts of audiences in England. Its enduring popularity suggests that the changes made to the original work are...

Sabotage on the Solar Express is a thrilling adventure story about a train that's been sabotaged, hurtling passengers into a heart-stopping journey across the Australian Outback. Billionaire train...

The Fortunes of Liberalism: Essays on Austrian Economics and the Ideal of Freedom by Friedrich August Hayek. This collection of essays explores the intersection of Austrian economics and classical...

A new hero will rise from the ashes of the final battle. This new hero will take The Shade into uncharted territories and usher in a world order where no predator may ever be safe again. As they...