6689 results for 'Besson, Peter'

Take a trip down memory lane with Nostalgia Nerd's Gadgets, Gizmos and Gimmicks: A Potted History of Personal Tech. Peter Leigh takes you on an entertaining journey through the history of over forty...

This comprehensive guide brings together two well-loved titles to address emerging trends and challenges in project management and personal development. Peter Taylor's straightforward and humorous...

Decorative Art 50s by Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell is a comprehensive overview of the decade's design movements. Published annually from 1906 to 1980, Decorative Art: The Studio Yearbook showcased...

The Gospel of Matthew Through New Eyes Volume Two: Jesus as Israel explores the pivotal teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, revealing how he reinterprets the story of Israel and its leaders...

Explore 50 of the most significant documents in world history, beautifully reproduced from national archives and museums around the globe. This collection brings to life key moments that have shaped...

Laura Templeton's life appears to be idyllic: married to her dream husband and mother to two beautiful daughters. However, beneath the surface, cracks begin to form when Peter fails to meet Laura's...

Three amateur sleuths are forced to put aside their differences when murder strikes in their small town. B & B proprietor Bea Cartwright, hippy cat lover Chandra Morrisey, and winery owner Kate...

A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June the twenty-second. Perle, a young widow, has given her house to benefit the abbey as...

The U.S. stock market's inner workings are shrouded in secrecy, but one thing is certain: high-frequency trading plays a significant role. In "Flash Boys Not So Fast", Peter Kováč sheds light on the...

John Piper explores end-times theology and Scripture's command to love the second coming of Christ in his latest book, Come, Lord Jesus. He examines key biblical texts around the second coming while...

Hungarian Soldier Vs Soviet Soldier Eastern Front 1941 by Péter Mujzer This fully illustrated study assesses the Hungarian and Soviet forces that clashed repeatedly in 1941 during the Barbarossa...

The Carnage Epic Collection: the Monster Inside brings together a wild and unpredictable story from one of comic book history's most iconic villains. Cletus Kasady's twisted tale takes a dark turn as...

The Ape who Guards the Balance by Elizabeth Peters is a gripping tale of archaeology and mystery. In 1907, Amelia Peabody Emerson's prospects for the archaeological season in Egypt seem bleak after...

Discover the fascinating history of Leicester City Football Club with this unique collection of anecdotes, legends, stats and facts. From the Foxes' most memorable moments to their most surprising...

At 6ft 7in tall, Peter Crouch is an imposing figure on the football pitch. But his story is one of perseverance and overcoming adversity. This autobiography reveals the highs and lows of Crouch's...

The World Championships 1966 and 1969 by Harry Golombek and Peter Clarke In two epic battles for the world crown, Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky clashed in 1966 and 1969. Petrosian's inspired...

The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck His Journey to the Court of the Great Khan Möngke, 1253-1255 by Peter Jackson In 1253-55, a Franciscan friar named William of Rubruck embarked on an...

Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art since the 1960s is a visual history of the psychedelic sensibility, featuring over seventy-five stunning color images. This book explores how an aesthetic that...

The Red Ripper: Inside the Mind of Russia's Most Brutal Serial Killer In 1992, Soviet serial killer Andrei Chikatilo was finally brought to justice after a 12-year killing spree that claimed over 50...

Fighting the effects of advancing years has never been more targeted. Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo's latest plan is an all-new individualized blood-type-specific approach to gain control over the signs and...

Golfing the British Isles: A Weekend Warrior's Guide to Scotland's Finest Courses. This beautifully photographed book offers a glimpse into some of the UK and Ireland's most celebrated golf courses,...

On his 19th birthday, Peter Allison made an impulsive decision that would take him to South America. After years of sharing stories about his African safari adventures, he set out to explore the...

The Battle of Le Hamel and the 93 Minutes that Changed the World by Peter FitzSimons is a gripping account of one of the most pivotal battles in history. On July 4, 1918, an Australian force led by...

An effective executive does not need to be a leader in the traditional sense. In fact, some of the most successful business and nonprofit CEOs Peter Drucker worked with over his 65-year consulting...

The Book of Ruth by Peter H. W. Lau is a thought-provoking commentary that explores the human and divine love at the heart of this pivotal biblical narrative. At its core, the story of Ruth is one of...

Dr. Peter Blood's quiet life in Somerset, England, was shattered when he tended to wounded rebels during the Monmouth Rebellion. His actions were misinterpreted as treasonous, and despite his...

Columbo Paying Attention 24/7 by David Martin-Jones is a thought-provoking exploration of how our globalised world emerged in the late 20th century. The author, Professor of Film Studies at the...

The Vatican Heresy: Bernini and the Building of the Hermetic Temple of the Sun In 16th century Italy, two powerful movements took hold during the Renaissance. The Hermetic Movement, inspired by...

Thomas Jefferson's Lifelong Investment in William Short is a fascinating biography that sheds new light on the enigmatic Founding Father. This book tells the story of the complex and enduring...

Rock balancing is an art form that uses ordinary rocks to create striking sculptures. Artist Peter Juhl shares his discovery of this unique magic and how it has brought together like-minded artists...

Number One Poultry Speaks explores the complex history and design of this iconic London building. Commissioned in 1985 by Peter Palumbo, it was designed by James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and...

Everything You Need offers practical guidance to help you live confidently and boldly as a member of God's kingdom. Dr. David Jeremiah draws on 2 Peter 1:3-11 to show how eight critical tools from...

Scottish Painting 1837 to the Present by William R. Hardie This comprehensive guide to Scottish painting explores the country's rich artistic heritage from its early beginnings to the present day...

The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Peter Gilliver provides a detailed history of the project from its inception in the 19th century to the present day. Drawing on extensive archival...

The Life and Times of Bob Cratchit: A Background Story to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Discover the inspiring true story behind one of literature's most beloved characters. This compelling...

Hybrid Warfare: Fighting Complex Opponents from Ancient to Modern Times By Williamson Murray and Peter R. Mansoor Cambridge University Press, 2012 This study explores the concept of hybrid warfare,...

Radiocarbon Dating and Chronological Modelling Guidelines and Best Practice by Alex Bayliss and Peter Marshall provides essential guidance for archaeologists on using radiocarbon dating and...

The Valley of Vision: Blake as Prophet and Revolutionary by Peter Fisher is a seminal work of literary criticism that explores the life and thought of William Blake. Tragically, the author's own life...

The Gospel of Priapus: A Handbook for Establishing Phallic Temples by Peter Schutes. This ancient text tells the story of a man who was born with extraordinary gifts and became a god, worshipped by...

The Global Energy Transition Law, Policy and Economics for Energy in the 21st Century by Peter D Cameron, Xiaoyi Mu, Volker Roeben This book explores the concept of energy transition and its...

Gothic Reflections: Narrative Force in Nineteenth-century Fiction explores the complex relationships between narrative power and social norms in Victorian literature. By examining the works of...

Writing Food History: A Global Perspective Kyri W. Claflin and Peter Scholliers explore the vibrant field of food history, tracing its development over three decades of interdisciplinary research...

The Somali Economy without State explores how Somalis have adapted to life in the absence of a functioning government. In the aftermath of the 1991 collapse, a thriving "informal" economy based on...

Boston's Back Bay was once a marshland transformed into a premier residential and institutional hub. Over three decades, from the late 1850s to the mid-1880s, this ambitious project brought in fill...

The Perils of Belonging: Autochthony, Citizenship, and Exclusion in Africa and Europe By Peter Geschiere In a world often described as cosmopolitan, people are increasingly asserting their identities...

Building Modern Business Applications: A Guide to Reactive Cloud Architecture for Java, Spring, and PostgreSQL Discover how to build modern business applications that benefit every developer. This...

The Pyramids on the Giza Plateau are one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, captured in tomb walls from almost every aspect of life in ancient Egypt. This book by Peter Der Manuelian...

Peter Greenaway: Joseph explores the story of Christ's beginning and end through a unique lens. A six-year-old girl's question about Jesus' parentage sparks the idea for this script, which reimagines...

The iconic jazz themes that defined 1970s spy films and TV shows continue to influence popular culture. Derrick Bang's meticulously researched book explores the history and discography of these...

This two-volume set presents detailed interpretations of singular performances by several of the most compelling actors in cinema history. What makes performance meaningful, how it reflects a...

Environmental Ethics and Forestry: A Reader by Peter C. List brings together new thinking in environmental ethics and philosophy as they apply to forestry. Over the past twenty-five years, North...

Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe tells the story of a puppy who finds himself alone in Central Park after being abandoned by his owner. With no other choice, he turns to a group of stray dogs for help,...

The Contemporary British Novel by James Acheson and Sarah C.E. Ross is a collection of essays that explore the work of over 20 major British novelists, all whose first novels were published since...

Materializing Difference: Consumer Culture, Politics, and Ethnicity among Romanian Roma By Péter Berta, University of Toronto Press, 2019. This book explores how objects shape human relationships and...

College is one of the biggest expenses many families face, and it can have a lasting impact on students' financial stability. A growing body of evidence suggests that the link between a college...

Tom Lake A Novel by Ann Patchett is a moving exploration of family, love and growing up. In 2020, Lara's daughters return to their family's orchard in Northern Michigan, prompting her to share the...

The Tsar's Happy Occasion Ritual and Dynasty in the Weddings of Russia's Rulers, 1495-1745 by Russell E. Martin is a cultural history that explores the royal weddings of early modern Russia. These...

Guitar King Michael Bloomfield's Life in the Blues by David Dann The story of Mike Bloomfield's life is one of electrifying music and vivid storytelling. This biography takes readers backstage,...

Step through the gate to a universe of science fiction adventure with Stargate: Points of Origins. This anthology brings together ten fantastic stories from across the Pegasus and Milky Way galaxies,...

A Year of Forest School Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season by Jane Worroll and Peter Houghton Get your children outside all year round with this inspiring collection of games,...

Joe Ledger is back in a collection of his most dynamic and bizarre short story adventures. This volume brings together classic reprints and exciting new material, taking Ledger and his team on...

The Wretched: An Echoes of Home Story by M. L. Rayner A haunting tale of past and present, The Wretched: An Echoes of Home Story weaves a complex narrative of trauma, guilt, and the unrelenting power...

Code Name: Lise is the true story of Odette Sansom, a remarkable woman who became one of WWII's most highly decorated spies. In 1942, Odette, inspired by her father's war heroism, joins the SOE to...

Tax Law Essential Legal Terms Explained: A Practical Guide to Understanding Types of Tax Law Dr. Peter Johnson's comprehensive guide to tax law provides a clear and concise understanding of essential...

The Mavericks: English Football When Flair Wore Flares In the early 1970s, a group of English footballers revolutionized the sport with their flair, style, and showmanship. This book tells the story...

Forests are the key to our planet's survival, yet they're facing unprecedented threats. In this thought-provoking book, Peter Wohlleben shares his insights on the critical role forests play in...

Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks In 1942, Charlotte Gray embarks on a perilous journey to Occupied France, driven by two seemingly disparate objectives. Her mission is to complete a simple errand...

This textbook companion provides expert guidance to help you improve your essential maths skills for economics. With all worked examples and questions within an economics context, you can develop...

Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest by Vashti Hardy is a highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor. In Inventia, science rules and technology grows in the forest, where plants...

Sister Fidelma returns in Revenge of the Stormbringer, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne. Summer, AD 672, brings danger to Cashel as Princess Gelgéis and her personal bodyguard...

The Men in Black by Tony O'Neill and Peter Walsh This is the second and final volume of the most hard-hitting terrace memoirs ever written. In it, Tony O'Neill continues his story from Red Army...

Beneath the surface of pictures lies a complex web of relationships and associations that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In "Relationships with Pictures: An Oblique...

The Road to Middle-earth by T. A. Shippey is a comprehensive exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's creative process and the sources of his inspiration. This revised edition includes unpublished extracts,...

George Orwell's Selected Journalism and Other Writings brings together a wide range of his non-fiction writing, showcasing his versatility as a journalist and commentator. Edited by renowned expert...

Dreams are products of the mind, and do not come from any external source. Artemidorus' The Interpretation of Dreams (Oneirocritica) is a comprehensive guide to understanding dreams, written in Greek...

Amílcar Cabral was a key figure in the fight against Portuguese colonialism in Africa. His leadership played a significant role in the collapse of the fascist regime and the dismantlement of...

Dirty Enlightenment presents a radical and stripped-down understanding of reality and our spiritual place within it. According to this perspective, we are not separate entities, but rather an...

Classical Philosophy: A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps is the first volume in Peter Adamson's ambitious series. This comprehensive history of philosophy offers an engaging and detailed look...

Niels Lyhne is a deeply personal and philosophical novel about a young man's search for purpose in life. Torn between romanticism and realism, faith and reason, he navigates complex relationships...

The Eighteenth-Century English Underworld: A Complex Social Reality In the popular imagination, eighteenth-century England is often portrayed as a place of colourful eccentrics and bawdy knockabout...

The Lockheed U-2 'Dragon Lady' Units 1955-90 is an in-depth examination of one of the most significant intelligence gathering platforms fielded by the US air force during the Cold War. Nicknamed the...

Hooked Neverland will never let go... A dark and eerie reimagining of the Peter Pan story, Hooked explores what happens to Captain James Hook after his countless deaths in Neverland. Resurrected...

Peter Adamson's Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds offers an engaging exploration of eight hundred years of philosophical thought. From the third century BC to the sixth century AD,...

Architecture Iconographies Survey by Matthew Wells This book explores the history and significance of architectural survey drawings, examining how they document and analyze existing buildings to...

St Ermin's Hotel has been at the heart of British intelligence since the 1930s. It was here that the Special Operations Executive was conceived over champagne, and its operations were run from three...

A Matter of Life and Death (Oberon Modern Plays) by Tom Morris In 1945, fate intervenes in a dramatic and unexpected way. A young airman's final words to a stranger, "I love you June. You are life...

The Circle by Peter Lovesey is a gripping mystery that follows Bob Naylor as he becomes embroiled in a complex case after a house fire claims the life of publisher Edgar Blacker. When Blacker had...

Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance tells the story of six decades of high-performance cars from Shelby's first AC Cobra to today's Mustang GT500.The book follows the journey of Carroll...

East of the Sun and West of the Moon is a collection of Nordic and Norwegian folklore edited by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe. This volume brings together timeless stories,...

Hitler's Piano Player: A Remarkable Life of Loyalty and Betrayal Ernst Hanfstaengl was a complex figure, known for his dual roles as court jester and foreign press chief to Adolf Hitler. However,...

The Acts of the Apostles: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary by Joseph A. Fitzmyer. For anyone interested in the origins of Christianity, this book is an indispensable resource. It...

Sir Peter Westmacott's memoirs offer a unique insight into the world of diplomacy, revealing the realities behind the glamour of ambassadorial life. With a career spanning forty years in the Foreign...

Sunderland's Promotion Years: The Stories Behind Each and Every AFC Promotion Season From 1890 to 1958, Sunderland enjoyed an impressive run in the top flight. However, their first relegation in 1958...

The Poems of Catullus A Bilingual Edition brings together the surviving works of Gaius Valerius Catullus in a fresh and engaging bilingual translation. Written during some of the most tumultuous...

First published in 1989, Žižek's The Sublime Object of Ideology is a groundbreaking work that has had a lasting impact on contemporary commentary. This influential book introduced the...

Television has been an integral part of British life since its introduction during World War II. From its early days as a novelty to its current status as a staple in many homes, TV has played a...

The F-86A Sabre Korea 1950-51 by Peter E. Davies is a detailed account of the first large-scale jet-vs-jet combats in history, featuring innovative tactical artwork and dramatic first-hand accounts...

Trishia - A Life Less Ordinary by Trisha Goddard is an intimate and candid autobiography that reveals the remarkable story behind Britain's number-one talk show host. After years of listening to...