6689 results for 'Besson, Peter'

Victory in the West 1945: The final 100 days of the Second World War were a brutal and bloody fight, with Allied troops facing immense challenges as they crossed the Rhine and swept into Germany...

In Tudor England, the stakes are high and the game is serious. When failure could mean beheading, the consequences are dire. Amidst the Reformation's turmoil, a rebel monk discovers a conspiracy that...

The World of Late Antiquity Ad 150-750 by Peter Brown is a groundbreaking study that explores the profound social and cultural changes that transformed the Mediterranean world between 150 and 750 AD...

Peter Millar's memoir of living in East Berlin during the Cold War era is a compelling and insightful account of one man's experiences at the heart of the conflict. Caught between East German border...

Fourteen-year-old Jim Hawkins' life is about to change forever when Billy Bones, a notorious pirate, bursts into The Admiral Benbow Inn. This chance encounter sets him on a journey aboard the ship...

The Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958-1960 is one of the most iconic guitar designs in history. Initially overlooked and quickly discontinued, it was the UK blues explosion of the 1960s that brought...

The Venom Epic Collection: The Hunger brings together some of the most pivotal storylines in the character's early days. As Eddie Brock struggles to maintain control over his symbiote, he finds...

Jet Lassiter's life as a pilot for Argeneau Inc. is one of luxury and adventure, but when his plane crashes in the mountains, he finds himself at the mercy of four injured passengers who need blood...

Lizzie's world is turned upside down when her twin brother Ed vanishes without a trace. His call-up letter reveals that he has been assigned to work in a coal mine, one of thousands of 'Bevin boys'...

Explore the darker side of the Marvel Multiverse in this gripping series of alternate tales. What if Loki took charge? Who would bring the Green Goblin to justice? In this collection, you'll...

Rediscovering Black Portraiture brings together over 50 re-creations of artworks featuring portraits of Black sitters by Peter Brathwaite. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brathwaite has researched and...

The Future Is Faster Than You Think: A Practical Playbook for Technological Convergence in Our Modern Era. In their previous books, Abundance and Bold, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler explored the...

Statistics and Scientific Method An Introduction for Students and Researchers by Peter J. Diggle and Amanda G. Chetwynd provides a unique approach to understanding statistical concepts within the...

The Chile Reader presents a diverse range of documents spanning over five hundred years of Chilean history. This collection includes selections from various individuals and groups, offering insights...

The South Downs Way is a comprehensive guide to one of the UK's most iconic long-distance trails. Written by experienced walkers and authors Peter Burton and Jon Cox, this book provides detailed...

The First Celebrities: Five Regency Portraits by Peter James Bowman In the early days of mass media, celebrity culture was at its peak. Newspapers, satirical prints and society gossip fueled an...

Berlin Stories is a beautifully presented hardcover anthology of stories set in Berlin. Spanning over a century, this collection of stories reflects the city's rich and turbulent history, from its...

Fleetwood Mac: A Collection of Candid Interviews and Encounters. The band's early success was marked by their first album being the UK's bestselling record in 1968. However, this triumph was followed...

A History of Love and Hate in 21 Statues by Peter Hughes offers a thought-provoking exploration of how our collective memory shapes us. Through the stories of 21 statues, this book reveals the...

Gary Snyder's "Dooby Lane Also Known as Guru Road" is a remarkable text of life and spirit, born from a chance discovery in the Black Rock desert. In 1996, Snyder and his wife stumbled upon DeWayne...

The Wealth Game: An Ordinary Person's Companion by Peter Alcaraz is a guide to navigating the obstacles and traps that can hinder financial success. By teaching you the basic concepts of money...

New York Times bestselling author Peter Robinson's Chief Inspector Alan Banks is tasked with solving a present-day homicide that bears an unsettling connection to a decades-old murder. In 1969, a...

Online church has become an integral part of our faith communities, offering a vital role in both current and future contexts. In this book, Peter DeHaan explores how to create effective digital...

The Atomic Bomb: A Story of Deceit and Flawed Decisions. In August 1944, the world was plunged into the Cold War, a superpower rivalry that would dominate global politics for decades to come. The...

A Strange Campaign: The Battle for Madagascar by Russell Phillips and Peter Caddick-Adams is a detailed account of one of the most intriguing conflicts of World War II. In 1942, British forces landed...

The Supermarket of the Visible: A Novel Theory of Image and Economics In our world, we are constantly surrounded by images that saturate our visibility. From the first elevators and escalators to...

A broad theory of civic life that asks the question "What should we do?" and shows how to ask it well for civic engagement. Peter Levine identifies the general challenges that confront people who ask...

La historia silenciada de Estados Unidos: una visión crítica de la política nortamericana del último sigloOliver Stone y Peter Kuznick ofrecen un análisis crítico de los grandes acontecimientos que...

Screen/Play: Derrida and Film Theory by Peter Brunette and David Wills explores the intersection of Jacques Derrida's philosophical ideas with film theory. The authors argue that Derrida's concepts,...

The Search for Justice: Lawyers in the Civil Rights Revolution, 1950-1975 by Peter Charles Hoffer explores the pivotal role of lawyers during this transformative period in American history. Against...

The Gannet Has Landed by Peter Kerr is a humorous romantic adventure about a young Scottish veterinary student who takes a gap-year job as a tour rep in Africa, only to find himself on the island of...

Popular Musics of the Non-Western World: An Introductory Survey by Peter Manuel provides an in-depth exploration of urban music styles from around the world. This comprehensive study examines genres...

Benedict XVI: A Life Volume Two - Professor and Prefect to Pope and Pope Emeritus 1966-The Present The story of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI continues in this second volume of Peter Seewald's...

Rivers Of London Vol. 1: Body Work is a gripping graphic novel that delves into the darker side of London's streets. Peter Grant, a young wizard, must navigate two complex cases that threaten the...

The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism The Assault on Truth is a powerful polemic by Peter Oborne, a former journalist and author. In this book,...

Climbers: Pain, Panache and Polka Dots in Cycling's Greatest Arenas by Peter Cossins explores what sets mountain-climbing athletes apart within the world of bike racing. Drawing on fresh one-to-one...

Hubert Wilkins was an Australian whose life was as remarkable as it was varied. Born into a family of pioneer pastoralists in South Australia, he went on to study engineering before pursuing...

Cybersecurity What Everyone Needs to Know by Peter W. Singer and Allan Friedman is a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity and its implications for modern warfare...

Struwwelpeter Or Pretty Stories and Funny Pictures is a beloved gift edition of a story. This beautifully illustrated book has been entertaining children and parents for generations with its wildly...

Underworlds: A Journey Through Subterranean Realms and Imagined Worlds Explore the hidden realms beneath our feet and the depths of our subconscious with this captivating visual journey. Featuring...

Justinian Emperor, Soldier, Saint is a groundbreaking biography that offers an intimate insight into the life and times of one of history's most significant rulers. From humble beginnings to...

Dorling Kindersley's rise to prominence was nothing short of remarkable. By the end of the last millennium, the company had become synonymous with illustrated household reference titles, its...

Investing in the stock market doesn't have to be complicated. According to Peter Lynch, a successful investor with over one million copies sold worldwide, anyone can make informed investment...

The fascinating story of the world's largest and most extraordinary animals. Until recently, creatures like giant lemurs, massive birds, and enormous crocodiles roamed the earth. These "megafauna"...

The Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine 1815 by Peter Hofschröer provides a detailed study of the appearance of Prussian soldiers who fought at Ligny, Wavre and Waterloo in 1815. This colourful analysis...

In 1948 Hamburg, a city still reeling from the devastation of war, Chief Inspector Frank Stave is faced with a new and complex case. A boy's body is found in the ruins of a shipyard, and as he delves...

The Avengers Epic Collection: The Evil Reborn brings together some of the most iconic storylines from the Marvel Universe. In this epic collection, Henry Peter Gyrich attempts to strip Earth's...

Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil's Den explores the life, philosophy, and lasting occult influence of Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan. This intimate...

France in the Dark Days of 1939-1940 offers a unique perspective on life in Paris during one of the most tumultuous periods of modern history. In September 1939, the city's inhabitants were caught...

The Animal Victoria Cross: 80th Anniversary Revised Edition by Peter Hawthorne Seventy-four animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told...

An Introduction to Political Thought: A Conceptual Toolkit by Peri Roberts and Peter Sutch is your comprehensive guide to understanding political thought. This new edition includes a brand-new...

In 1998, Peter Tremayne's gripping mystery novel brings to life the dark world of ancient Ireland. Sister Fidelma is sent to negotiate permission for a Christian church and school in Laisre's...

A financial terrorist in prison, two City bankers dead, and a $350 trillion banking scandal called LIBOR. The suspicious suicide of two high-profile City bankers brings former QC Nancy Wu and...

The Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution by Ayn Rand In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a significant cultural movement emerged in America, known as the "New Left". This movement...

A Cursed Place by Peter Hanington is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of private cyber-surveillance. Public Square, a tech company built on the philosophy of 'doing well by doing...

Understanding your digital business model has never been more crucial. Yet, many leaders struggle to define it and develop a compelling framework to guide their strategy.This insightful book provides...

The Long Journey of English: A Geographical History of the Language by Peter Trudgill English is one of the world's most widely spoken languages, with communities at opposite ends of the globe. Yet,...

Discover the art of storytelling with How to Tell a Story, a comprehensive guide to crafting captivating narratives. Peter Rubie and Gary Provost share their expertise on narrative hooks, sequencing,...

Roman Britain and Early England, 55 B.C.-A.D. 871 by Peter Hunter Blair The history of Britain begins with the Roman occupation, which left behind substantial documentary and archaeological evidence...

Francis Ford Coppola: A Biography by Peter Cowie explores the complex and often turbulent career of one of Hollywood's most iconic directors. Through exclusive interviews and three years of research,...

Dundee's tram network was one of the last traditional tramways to operate in Britain, with 56 trams surviving until the mid-1950s. This popular form of transport eventually gave way to buses, with...

Discover the art of close reading with 25 masterworks that will transform your writing. Roy Peter Clark, a renowned professor of writing from the US, invites you to explore the inner workings of...

Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach to Strategic Competition & Conventional Military Conflict is a comprehensive analysis of Russia's military doctrine and strategy. Written by Curtis L Fox, a...

The Authorised History of British Defence Economic Intelligence A Cold War in Whitehall, 1929-90 by Peter Davies offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of UK economic intelligence during the...

Digital Sampling: Exploring the Design and Use of Music Technologies This book provides an in-depth look at the development and application of sampling technologies in popular music since the 1980s...

Assignment Bletchley: A WW2 Story of Navy Intelligence, Spies and Intrigue In December 1941, Lieutenant Commander Anthony "Tony" Romella's life was about to take a dramatic turn. Ordered from his...

Collecting for the Public Works that Made a Difference: Essays for Peter Hecht is a thought-provoking collection of essays by renowned curators and art historians. In this book, 34 experts discuss...

The Notorious Edward Low: Pursuing the Last Great Villain of Piracy's Golden Age by Len Travers is a reexamination of the critical period in piracy history. Historian Len Travers delves into the...

Wings of the Gods: Birds in the World's Religions By Peter Gardella and Laurence Krute Birds have played a significant role in human religions, often serving as messengers between humans and gods...

The Essential Thirty Years War: A Documentary History provides a comprehensive and fresh perspective on one of Europe's most significant conflicts. This collection of primary documents offers a...

The Somali pirates' attack on the US flag ship Maersk Alabama in 2009 marked a sudden shift in their threat level, thrusting them onto the global stage. But what drives these men to engage in piracy?...

Antique Brass Wind Instruments Identification and Value Guide by Peter H. Adams is an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts of antique brass musical instruments. With over 100 original...

Hard Rock Memoir: Behind the Drums of Humble Pie Jerry Shirley's memoir offers an intimate look at the British rock band Humble Pie during their rise to fame in the 1970s. At just 17, Shirley joined...

Introduction to Strings and Branes by Peter West This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations required for research in strings and branes, a fundamental area of...

Summer 1312. The brutal murder of King Edward II's favourite, Peter Gaveston, unleashes a horde of demons. Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, hastens to the Dominican Priory at Blackfriars...

Dan Taylor's career as a bomb disposal expert in the British Army ended abruptly when an IED killed three of his team and left him scarred for life. Years later, he struggles to cope with the...

Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality. Quintin Jardine's latest mystery is set in Edinburgh and the Scottish countryside,...

A brutal murder has shaken the powerful North family in Newcastle, AD 2142. Detective Sidney Hurst is assigned to investigate, only to uncover a shocking connection to a series of murders on an alien...

Algebra A Very Short Introduction by Peter M. Higgins provides a comprehensive introduction to this fundamental branch of mathematics. This book explains algebra from scratch, taking readers through...

A Cyclist's Guide to the Pyrenees by Peter Cossins is a comprehensive guide to exploring the mountainous terrain of the Pyrenees. Inspired by Alfred Wainwright's walking guides, this book provides...

The Crossing: Sir Vivian Fuchs, Sir Edmund Hillary and the Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1953-58 by John Knight. In 1958, Sir Vivian Fuchs led an extraordinary expedition to cross Antarctica, supported...

Explore the life and legacy of Winston Churchill through the landscapes that shaped his experiences. Peter Clark's book takes you on a geographical journey across Britain and Ireland, following...

Building companies that take risks to create new things and use new technologies is the biggest challenge for 21st-century entrepreneurs. While Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs may not be around again,...

The Mosquito Special Operations in the Second World War: The Ultimate Fighter Bomber By Peter Saxton Hardcover, 272 pages, published 2024. This book tells the story of one of the most remarkable...

Humans are not entirely rational creatures. Our subconscious often leads us to make decisions that go against our own self-interest. For example, we might choose to hit the snooze button instead of...

The 1970s is often viewed as a decade of economic and political failure, but this volume argues that such a simplistic assessment overlooks the period's significance in shaping postwar British...

Bob Marley's life story is one of intense bonds, vibrant creativity and tumultuous relationships. This oral history, forty years in the making, brings together seventy-five friends, business...

Hurricane R4118 Revisited: The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery and Restoration to Flight of a Battle of Britain Survivor. The story of Hurricane R4118 continues, twelve years after its...

Glamorgan Cricketers 1949-1979 by Andrew Hignell is a comprehensive history of Glamorgan County Cricket Club's most successful seasons. Spanning from 1949 to 1979, this period saw the team achieve...

The Public Sector: Managing the Unmanageable offers practical advice to public sector managers on how to develop techniques to deal with the challenges they face. Based on original interviews with...

The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III: A Life of Genius and Turmoil Hugh Everett III's groundbreaking theory of multiple universes has had a profound impact on physics and philosophy. This biography,...

Beverley Shaw, a governess with a unique background, is thrilled to land her first job with Margot Cardew, a brilliant stage actress. However, she soon finds herself navigating the complexities of...

The Secret Contest to Invent Invisible Aircraft by Peter Westwick In January 1991, a dozen U.S. aircraft appeared in the skies over Baghdad, leaving Iraqi air defenses baffled. Their angular shape...

A Brief History of Medieval Warfare: The Rise and Fall of English Supremacy at Arms 1344-1485 by Peter Reid. For over 150 years, England engaged in almost continuous warfare with its neighbours, from...

Understanding industry disruption requires more than just knowledge of new technologies. In "Getting to Nimble", Peter A. High reveals how four forces - technology, policy, business models, and...

Peter Shapiro's story is one of remarkable success in the music industry. As a concert promoter, he has owned and operated some of the most iconic venues, including Wetlands in Tribeca and Brooklyn...

Audio Production Tips: Getting the Sound Right at the Source provides practical guidance for recording today's bands. By focusing on optimizing sound quality from the outset, author Peter Dowsett...

All The Dead Men Lie One Murdered Picket. One Exposed Government. Six Hundred Suspects. In October 1984, tensions between police and pickets at collieries across the country reached a boiling point...

John Francis Bentley: Architect of Westminster Cathedral By Peter Howell This biography tells the story of John Francis Bentley, the architect behind one of London's most iconic landmarks. Born in...

The 14-18 NOW: Contemporary Arts Commissions for the First World War Centenary is a beautifully illustrated hardback that showcases the public art programme that connected people with the First World...