696 results for 'Butler, J.L.'

Solar Flares: A Critical Examination of 1970s Science Fiction In the 1970s, science fiction underwent a significant transformation, polarising the genre across the political spectrum. On one hand,...

The definition of people as property at the heart of America's slave system is a stark contrast to the American dream. In "Haunted Property: Slavery and the Gothic", Sarah Gilbreath Ford explores how...

Queering the Second Wave: Anglophone and Francophone Contexts explores the connections between feminist thought and queer theory. This collection considers key figures from both fields, including...

Queer: A Graphic History explores the complex and often disputed histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action. Dr. Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele present a unique and engaging portrait...

The Old Reliable by P. G. Wodehouse is a witty and satirical comedy that pokes fun at the excesses of Hollywood's golden age. When Adela Cork inherits her late friend Carmen Flores' house, she hopes...

Elizabeth Butler Cullingford's Ireland's Others explores how Irish writers have used analogies with other oppressed groups to challenge hostile colonial stereotypes. This collection of essays...

Witch Hunt brings together sixteen international artists at the forefront of feminist thought. Their work is informed by the legacies of feminist theory and challenges patriarchal norms in various...

Erwin Rommel was a complex man: a born leader, brilliant soldier, and devoted husband. He proved himself a master of armored warfare in France, North Africa, and Normandy, running rings around a...

William Butler Yeats's early writings offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most celebrated poets. This collection, published to mark the 150th anniversary of his...

Addressing Ableism: Philosophical Questions Via Disability Studies by Jennifer Scuro explores the scale and scope of ableism, mapping out its institutionalized forms and critiquing neoliberal culture...

Grateful: A Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks by Diana Butler Bass. In our lives, gratitude is often seen as a virtue, but its practice can be elusive. This book explores the complexities of...

Braeburn Castle, a crumbling fortress on a rocky outcrop in a remote Scottish loch, has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. In 1921, a skeleton is discovered behind a wall, wearing a crown and...

Sir Adam Braid's life was about to take a deadly turn. A will change was set to be announced, but before that could happen, Sir Adam found himself stabbed through the neck in his London flat...

A bitterly cold winter in Yorke brings an unexpected visitor to the Cathedral's Mistletoe Service. Orphaned boy Orpheus bursts in, claiming his sister has been kidnapped. Rose Raventhorpe vows to...

M.A. Rothman and D.J. Butler's Time Trials is a gripping LitRPG novel that combines elements of science fiction and action-adventure to create an unforgettable reading experience. When linguist Marty...

The Personal Identity Second Edition brings together key contributions from prominent philosophers to explore this fundamental topic. The essays span centuries, from John Locke's pioneering work on...

The bildungsroman, a form of literary exploration, has long grappled with the idea of successful maturation and socialization. Despite its intention to portray characters' growth, many novels within...

Deep in the heart of moonshine country, a haunting story unfolds. In 1952, two teens vanished from a rural Kentucky prom night, leaving behind only secrets and unanswered questions. For Flannery...

The Miser of Mayfair by M. C. Beaton is a charming Regency romance that follows the story of Number 67 Clarges Street, a town house in the heart of London's fashionable West End. Despite its...

The Search for the White Bear Talisman by R. B. Butler is a gripping tale of prophecy and quest that sets the fate of an ancient tribe in motion. When a renowned prophet visits a remote island, her...

The Hon. Miss Phryne Fisher embarks on a holiday by the sea with her maid and trusted companion, accompanied by her two adoptive daughters and their dog. However, upon arrival at their rented...

Theorizing Gender: An Introduction by Alsop, Rachel; Fitzsimons, Annette This accessible text provides a theoretical overview of approaches to gender, exploring how we 'become engendered' and...

Bat biologist Barbara A. Schmidt-French and writer Carol A. Butler offer a comprehensive guide to bats in this accessible question-and-answer volume. With over 1,000 species worldwide, bats play a...

Graham Greene's The Third Man is a gripping tale of post-war Vienna, where a city lies in ruins and the truth is hard to find. A second-rate novelist, Rollo Martins, arrives penniless to visit his...

Stories from small museums offer a fresh perspective on recent museum history. Between 1970 and 1990, the number of independent museums in the UK increased dramatically, with many focusing on local...

The Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries Vol. 4 brings together two beloved franchises in a series of exciting adventures. When an old friend from butler school arrives, he's brought along his charges...

Oliver St John Gogarty: A Poet and His Times This biography offers a surprising and intimate portrait of Oliver St John Gogarty, one of Ireland's most fascinating figures. From his student days to...

The Tao Te Ching: An Ancient Guide to Attunement This luxury edition of an ancient Chinese scripture offers a timeless perspective on personal success and fulfillment. The text's focus on attunement,...

Prepare for your MRCS OSCE with confidence using the DrExam Part B Revision Guide Book 2. This comprehensive guide covers Clinical Examination, Communication Skills, and History Taking, providing you...

Detective Casey Butler has noticed a decline in residents visiting their hidden town, and she's not convinced it's just part of the natural ebb and flow. When an injured hiker appears at the...

Gothic and Modernism: Essaying Dark Literary Modernity explores the significant presence of the Gothic tradition in modern literature. This collection of essays, introduced by John Paul Riquelme,...

The Tick-Tock Trilogy is a gripping series of psychological thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Each book in this trilogy can be read as a standalone, but they are also linked by...

Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter: A Biography of Princess Louise is a richly packed and intriguing portrait of a princess who defied convention. Lucinda Hawksley's biography delves into the life...

Christmas in the Batcave: A Brave, Bold, and Utterly Exhausting Adventure is a hilarious picture book that brings together comic book fans of all ages. When the entire Bat-family comes home for...

Science fiction has long been a hub for groundbreaking thinkers and visionaries. From H.G. Wells to Octavia Butler, and from books to films and television shows, science fiction has played a...

The Star of Istanbul by Robert Olen Butler is a gripping tale of espionage and war. In 1915, foreign correspondent Kit Cobb is tasked with following a German intellectual into perilous waters aboard...

The lives and editorial careers of Margaret Anderson and Jane Heap, the women who founded the avant-garde journal the Little Review in 1914, are explored in Making No Compromise. Born in the...

Grant's Lieutenants From Chattanooga to Appomattox by Steven E. Woodworth This new volume assesses Union generalship during the final two years of the Civil War, focusing on Ulysses S. Grant's...

The Christian God has had many different faces throughout history. From his emergence in bronze age Canaan to the radical images of the end of the twentieth-century, our understanding of Him has...

A darkly humorous exploration of millennial life, The New Me by Halle Butler follows Millie, a 30-year-old temp who feels stuck in a never-ending cycle of frustration and disillusionment. When the...

This companion guide to the South West Coast Path offers added pleasure and knowledge for walkers who have completed the route in whole or part. With over 200 illustrations, including spectacular...

The Quest for the Guardians (the Dream Keeper Saga Book 4), Volume 4 by Kathryn Butler is a fast-paced adventure that takes readers on a thrilling quest to save the world from destruction. When evil...

The Truth Will Out Dara Gaffney's life is about to take a dramatic turn. Fresh from drama school, she lands the leading role in a revival of Eabha de Lacey's play, which is based on the true story of...

History of Ethics: Essential Readings with Commentary brings together key works and contemporary scholarship to explore Western moral philosophy. Editors Daniel Star and Roger Crisp introduce rich...

The Truth about Truman School by Dori Hillestad Butler is a thought-provoking novel that tackles difficult topics with honesty and sensitivity. Two students, Zebby and Amr, create a website to share...

The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the Age Discover the vibrant world of Victorian Britain through the eyes of its artists. From the grandeur of Gothic architecture to the birth of the...

Grounded: A Spiritual Revolution Diana Butler Bass explores how people are finding new spiritual ground by discovering and embracing God everywhere in the world around us. This shift from a vertical...

La parábola del sembrador by Octavia E. Butler is a gripping post-apocalyptic novel that explores themes of hope and terror in the face of catastrophic change. In the early 2020s, California is...

Bach Perspectives, Volume 10: Bach and the Organ explores various aspects of J.S. Bach's organ-related activities through groundbreaking essays by leading scholars. This collection sheds new light on...

The Olive Grove is a heartwarming story of finding peace and a new future. Antonia Butler, a woman on the brink of a life-changing decision, answers a job advert for a multilingual housekeeper at a...

Queer Theory, Gender Theory: An Instant Primer by Riki Anne Wilchins is a foundational text that offers a clear and accessible introduction to postmodern theory's impact on queer and gender studies...

Self Defense A Philosophy of Violence by Elsa Dorlin is a provocative exploration of the ethics of violence in the pursuit of self-defense. Throughout history, certain groups have been denied the...

Published in 1863 and long unavailable, Fanny Kemble's Journal offers a unique perspective on American slavery and life in the antebellum South. Written as letters to a friend during her time living...

Paul de Man and the Afterlife of Theory by Barbara Cohen This collection of essays explores the concept of "material events" in the work of Paul de Man, a crucial figure in literary theory. A...

Stages of Transmutation: Science Fiction, Biology, and Environmental Posthumanism by Tom Idema explores how acclaimed science fiction novels challenge our understanding of the human body and its...

Bostwick von Dogsbody, a skilled but sardonic magician, and his white rabbit companion Emmaline, embark on a perilous quest to retrieve the legendary Domino of Nonpareil. Their journey takes them to...

The Fart that Changed the World is a laugh-out-loud adventure story about the most important day of the year for King Fabian, who is hosting all the neighbouring rulers. However, things take a turn...

In a world where magic is real and single women are closely monitored for signs of witchcraft, one woman's quest to understand her past becomes a fight for her future. Jo has heard every theory about...

The Things That Fly in the Night: Female Vampires in Literature of the Circum-Caribbean and African Diaspora by Giselle Liza Anatol explores the complex and often unsettling figure of the soucouyant,...

Jung: A Feminist Revision explores the relationship between feminist theory and Jungian studies. This accessible text introduces Jung's life and work, his treatment of gender, and the range of...

Feeling stuck in your career can be a frustrating and demotivating experience. You may feel stale at work, agitated in your personal life, or just plain bored. But what if you could break free from...

W.B. Yeats: A Life of Poetry and Politics William Butler Yeats is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. His early work, marked by its use of Celtic mythology and...

Rise Above! Letters from Tyrone Guthrie offers a unique glimpse into the life and vision of a celebrated theatrical director whose influence continues to shape international theatre today. Through a...

Pleyn Delit Medieval Cookery for Modern Cooks is a revised edition of a beloved cookbook that brings medieval meals to life in modern kitchens. Constance Hieatt, Brenda Hosington, and Sharon Butler...

A Life with Mary Shelley explores the enduring fascination of literary theorist Barbara Johnson with the life and work of Mary Shelley. In this collection of essays, Johnson's lifelong interest in...

Bronte Mettlestone's life is turned upside down when her parents are killed by pirates. Raised by her Aunt Isabelle and the Butler, she has spent a comfortable childhood of afternoon teas and riding...

Lady Swift has been invited to a grand royal celebration in Little Buckford to toast the King's birthday. However, upon arrival, she discovers a body in the village hall. As preparations for the big...

The Routledge Handbook of Marxism and Post-Marxism brings together a global perspective on two influential research programs. Since the 1980s, thinkers such as Jürgen Habermas, Chantal Mouffe,...

Explore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and discover the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary life. This new volume contains the Enchiridion and selected Discourses of Epictetus, a renowned...

Sherlock Holmes is a master of his craft, with a business that is both his passion and his profession. In this collection of 23 tales, he presents a stream of clients with baffling mysteries to...

A Reverse Harem Vampire Romance. The epic showdown between two powerful vampire queens has begun. Shara Isador, strengthened by her new queen sib, plans to return to her mansion-in-progress for rest...

God in Gotham: The Miracle of Religion in Modern Manhattan by Jon Butler In the heart of America's supposed secular capital, a vibrant spiritual landscape emerged between the 1880s and 1960s. Despite...

Carly Cooper's life has been defined by amicable relationships, but her marriage to detective Trey Foster was anything but. After years of trying to make it work, they decided to go their separate...

Time Trials by M.A. Rothman and D.J. Butler is a gripping science fiction novel that combines elements of time travel, action, and adventure. When linguist Marty Cohen is approached with an offer he...

Forms Whole, Rhythm, Hierarchy, Network by Caroline Levine A new approach to understanding form and context in literature, politics, and beyond. Caroline Levine argues that forms shape not only works...

Diotima at the Barricades explores the complex exchanges between feminist intellectual life in post-modern France and the interpretation of ancient texts in Western philosophy. Paul Allen Miller...

Wild Bill Hickok: Separating Fact from Legend Joseph G. Rosa's biography delves into the life of James Butler Hickok, a man whose exploits have been both celebrated and vilified. Born in Illinois in...

A Death in Venice: A Gripping and Unputdownable Golden Age Cozy Mystery In 1924, Lady Eleanor Swift is enjoying a grand tour of Italy with her butler Clifford. Her latest stop is Venice, where she's...

Christmas, 1924, in the tiny Irish village of Derrydee. Lady Eleanor Swift has received an unexpected invitation to spend the festive season at her late uncle's estate, and she's thrilled to explore...

Ed Hartlepool has been living in self-imposed exile for five years, but with a settlement regarding his inheritance looming, he must return to his ancestral seat. Upon his return, he discovers that...

The concept of black utopia has long been a powerful force in African American struggle against racist oppression. Black utopian artists and thinkers have offered visions of a future beyond white...

Materialist Feminisms investigates the key debates in British and American feminism over the last thirty years. As intellectual terrain has shifted from Marxism to cultural materialism and...

The Age of Fracture marks a significant turning point in American history, as the ideas that shaped the country's social and economic landscape began to fragment in the late twentieth century. Daniel...

The Ladies of Llangollen: A Study in Romantic Friendship by Elizabeth Mavor In 1778, two women defied convention and embarked on a journey to create their own world. Eleanor Butler and Sarah...

50 Politics Classics Revised Edition brings together 50 influential works that have shaped history and continue to shape minds today. With insightful commentary, key quotes, and biographical...

Understanding a Pedagogy of Teacher Education Contexts for Teaching and Learning about Your Educational Practice By Brandon M. Butler and Shawn Michael Bullock This comprehensive resource provides...

The Diversity Project: Accelerating Progress Towards an Inclusive Culture in the Investment and Savings Industry In 2016, a group of industry leaders recognised that diversity and inclusion were no...

Lafcadio Hearn: The Man Who Introduced Voodoo, Creole Cooking and Japanese Ghosts to the World. Born in Greece and abandoned as a child, Lafcadio Hearn's life was marked by exile. He travelled...

Lady Eleanor Swift's first trip to New York City is off to a glamorous start, with high-society parties and sightseeing excursions at the Statue of Liberty. However, her luxurious lifestyle is...

The White Bear Talisman by R. B. Butler is a gripping tale of prophecy and quest that sets the fate of an ancient tribe in motion. When a renowned prophet visits a remote island, she delivers a...

Phryne Fisher steps out of her Hispano-Suiza and into a mystery that will test her mettle. A holiday by the sea with her maid, Dot, and two young companions seems like the perfect antidote to the...

William Butler Yeats has cast his long shadow over the history of both modern poetry and modern Ireland for so long that his preeminence is taken for granted. Now, in the first authorized biography...

A Quaint and Curious Volume: Tales and Poems of the Gothic By Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Browning, William Butler Yeats, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Horace Walpole,...

Dar cuenta de sí mismo es una obra filosófica que renueva la práctica ética, enfatizando la importancia del contexto social y político en la formación de la reflexión moral. La autora examina cómo la...

La abadía de Northanger es una novela irónica y divertida que explora la vida de Catherine Morland, una joven aficionada a las novelas góticas. Cuando los Tilney la invitan a pasar una temporada en...