744 results for 'Dodson, Frederick'

Peter Wright's memoir offers a unique perspective on the world of dance, drawing on his 70-year career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, producer and director. From his wartime beginnings with the...

The Empire of Manuel I Komnenos, 1143-1180 by Paul Magdalino This book reevaluates the reign of Manuel I Komnenos, the Byzantine emperor who ruled from 1143 to 1180. Recent scholarship has shed new...

Torrington: A History of Industry and Progress in Northwest Connecticut. In 1737, Ebenezer Lyman Jr. and his wife Sarah arrived in northwest Connecticut, finding little more than wilderness to settle...

The Ever-Victorious Army: A History of the Chinese Campaign (1860-64) Under Lt-Col C. G. Gordon This book tells the story of an elite force of Chinese troops, officered by Europeans and initially...

Plateau's Problem: An Invitation to Varifold Geometry by Frederick J. Almgren (Jr.) This influential book explores the theory of minimal surfaces and geometric measure theory, introducing the concept...

The Silver Meteor train rumbles to life as Ruth Ellen embarks on a journey towards a new life. In poems, she tells her story, leaving behind the cotton fields and distant Blue Ridge mountains. As she...

The Diplomacy of Theodore Roosevelt by Frederick W. Marks III offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most complex leaders. For decades, Theodore Roosevelt has been remembered as a rugged...

Marx in Management and Organisation Studies: Rethinking Value, Labour and Class Struggles by Frederick Harry Pitts offers a fresh perspective on the study of labour, value, and social antagonisms in...

Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Hearts by Nadine Akkerman is a fresh perspective on one of history's most misunderstood queens. For centuries, Elizabeth Stuart has been portrayed as a spendthrift and a...

A Little Book of Quotes from Karl Marx brings together over 350 quotes from one of history's most influential thinkers. Spanning major works and lesser-known writings, this collection offers insights...

God's Terrorists: The Wahhabi Cult and the Hidden Roots of Modern Jihad by Charles Allen The brutal assassination of Commissioner Frederick Mackeson in 1853 was a bloody declaration of conflict that...

Send Back the Money! explores a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in Scottish and American relations and Church history. Iain Whyte examines the Free Church's involvement with American...

Danger! - A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations is an 1886 work by American lawyer William Frederick Howe, detailing some of the notable cases handled by his law firm, which gained...

Israel and the Nations: The History of Israel from the Exodus to the Fall of the Second Temple explores the complex history of Israel from ancient times. Dr Frederick Fyvie Bruce examines the...

The Bone Cutter by G. F. Cope is a historical account of life as a surgeon's mate in the British Army during the late 18th century. Set against the backdrop of war and revolution, this gripping...

A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism by Frederick Kroon, Stuart Brock, and Jonathan McKeown-Green provides a comprehensive understanding of fictionalism as an alternative to realism. This...

Rites of Holy Week in the Extraordinary Form is a comprehensive guide to celebrating the sacred ceremonies of Classic Roman Rite during Holy Week. Written by Rev. Frederick R. McManus, this 1956...

Dr Harold Frederick Shipman was a pillar of the community, serving on local committees and donating prizes to the rugby club, yet he was also the most prolific serial killer the world has ever known,...

In the picturesque village of Inkbury, a murder shakes the tranquil landscape. Juno Mulligan, a former stand-up comic, has relocated to the village to care for her elderly mother, who may be in a...

Blinded war veteran Frederick Rowlands has escaped to the countryside in search of a secure life. However, his tranquility is short-lived as an old friend, Chief Inspector Douglas, seeks his...

The Battle of Rossbach 1757 New Perspectives on the Battle and Campaign by Alexander Querengässer In November 1757, Frederick's army achieved a significant victory over French and Imperial forces at...

1939: A People's History by Frederick Taylor offers a unique perspective on one of history's most pivotal years. Drawing on original sources, including recorded interviews and contemporary diaries,...

Beatrix Potter was born into a life of wealth in 1860s London, where her vivid imagination would take root. From an early age, she was fascinated by natural history and archaeology, spending hours...

Theoretical Nuclear Physics by John Markus Blatt and Victor Frederick Weisskopf is a comprehensive investigation into key aspects of theoretical nuclear physics. This widely adopted textbook focuses...

Gloucester's 1994 Cromwell Street police enquiry brought British and global media to the city's door via the evil acts of Frederick and Rosemary West. This true crime book reveals the experiences of...

The Campbell Legacy: A Turbulent History of Scotland's Highlanders In 2018, Robert Lindsay uncovered a treasure trove of letters, photos, and personal effects in his mother's inherited house. These...

Confronting Historical Paradigms: Peasants, Labor, and the Capitalist World System in Africa and Latin America by Frederick Cooper explores the significant shifts that have taken place in historical...

In 1950s Malaya, the Federation was torn apart by the Malayan Emergency. British, Australian and New Zealand troops struggled to defeat communist terrorists, while colonial administrators faced...

The Money Plot: A History from Shells to Bullion to Bitcoin By Frederick Kaufman Other Press, LLC, 2022, 304 pages, paperback. This book offers a fresh perspective on the concept of cash, tracing its...

Michael Somes: A Life in The Royal Ballet Michael Somes was the driving force behind The Royal Ballet's most iconic performances. Born in 1917, he defied convention to become a star and a maker of...

Discover the remarkable stories of Jewish Londoners who shaped global fashion in the 20th century. Fashion City reveals the vital role these individuals played in making London an iconic fashion...

The 'Meredith Effect' How a Soviet Spy Helped Change the Course of WWII by Peter Spring. In 1930s Britain, aircraft designers faced a daunting challenge: how to cool engines without increasing drag...

A rich narrative of self-emancipation in 19th-century America tells the story of Ellen and William Craft, an enslaved couple who achieved one of the boldest feats of freedom in history. In 1848, they...

Understanding Sexual Serial Killing by Frederick Toates and Olga Coschug-Toates This book offers a comprehensive analysis of sexual serial killing from a psychological perspective, integrating...

The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to That Which Is to Come is a complete and uncut edition of John Bunyan's timeless allegory. In this single volume, you'll find both the first half, written in...

Nicholas de Bresancourt, Duc de Valenciennes, has returned to France after years abroad. His life is complicated by his estranged wife and a long-lost daughter he's recently discovered. With the...

The Sovereignty of Reason: A Survey of the Rule of Faith Controversy in Seventeenth-Century England By Frederick C. Beiser, Princeton University Press, 2014. This book explores the development of...

American political thought has been shaped by those who fought against social inequality and economic exclusion. Yet the voices of African American resistance have often been neglected or forgotten...

Death of a Showman A Novel by Mariah Fredericks is set in 1914 New York and follows lady's maid Jane Prescott as she becomes embroiled in the world of Broadway theatre. When the show's abusive...

The History of the Catholic Church in Latin America From Conquest to Revolution and Beyond by John Frederick Schwaller offers a comprehensive synthesis of the Catholic Church's role in shaping Latin...

Scarlet Plume is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the largest Indian uprising in American history. In 1862, the conflict in southern Minnesota reached its boiling point as Sioux...

A Fierce Wind by Regan Walker In 1794 France, Zoé Ariane Donet's life is turned upside down when she meets the commander of the royalist army. When he falls in danger, she joins the cause to rescue...

The Kill List by Frederick Forsyth is a gripping thriller about a top secret catalogue of names held at the highest level of the US government. This list contains individuals who pose a threat to...

A beautifully crafted hardcover edition of Jane Austen's Persuasion, featuring hand-painted art by Laci Fowler. This exclusive collector's edition is perfect for those who appreciate fine literature...

Post-Imperial Possibilities by Jane Burbank and Frederick Cooper explores three large-scale projects that aimed to unite people across different regions in response to imperial legacies of inequality...

When a film star's peaceful holiday in Cornwall turns into a murder investigation, Frederick Rowlands is drawn into a complex web of politics and deceit. As he works with Secret Service agent Iris...

God cares how wives speak to their husbands. The nearest, clearest, and best opportunity every wife has to improve her marriage is becoming a better communicator. Couples who learn to speak, listen,...

Digital marketing in an AI world: futureproofing your PPC agency. Artificial intelligence is transforming the digital landscape, but as a PPC professional, you don't need to worry - you can thrive in...

The first volume of Frederick Copleston's comprehensive history of philosophy explores the development of philosophical thought from its earliest beginnings to the emergence of early modern...

The Grand Strategy of the Habsburg Empire by A. Wess Mitchell is a historical analysis of how Austria survived for centuries as a European great power despite facing numerous enemies and lacking many...

George Etherege - The Man of Mode Or, Sir Fopling Flutter. A Comedy by George Etherege. Written in 1664, this comedy marked the beginning of a new era in English theatre, laying the foundations for...

Pictures and Progress explores how prominent African American intellectuals and activists used photography in the 19th and early 20th centuries to shape perceptions about race and promote social...

The Atheist's Bible: A Study of the Treatise of the Three Impostors In 1239, Pope Gregory IX accused Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, of heresy, sparking a controversy that would persist for...

Impossible Witnesses: Truth, Abolitionism, and Slave Testimony by Dwight McBride explores the complex issues surrounding slavery, racial subjugation, and abolitionist politics in 19th-century black...

The Silver Meteor train rumbles into view as Ruth Ellen embarks on a journey to a new life up North. In poems, she recounts her experiences from the cotton fields to the Delaware River, reflecting on...

The Deception at Lyme Or, The Peril of Persuasion by Carrie Bebris A mysterious death at the Cobb in Lyme sets off a chain of events that draws the Darcys into a complex web of intrigue. Following...

Brain in Balance: Understanding the Genetics and Neurochemistry Behind Addiction and Sobriety by Frederick Von Stieff M D. Discover how your balance of neurotransmitters influences personality,...

Africa since 1940: The Past of the Present is a flagship textbook in Cambridge University Press' New Approaches to African History series. Revised to include the history and scholarship of Africa...

Tony Horwitz's latest book is an epic adventure that follows the trail of America's greatest landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. In the 1850s, Olmsted embarked on a remarkable journey as an...

Abolitionism: A Very Short Introduction explores the diverse and dynamic social movement to end slavery in the United States and internationally from the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries. This...

Darby English explores 1971, a pivotal year in American cultural politics, when two groundbreaking exhibitions opened. Contemporary Black Artists in America and The DeLuxe Show brought modernist...

True North: Peary Cook and the Race to the Pole by Bruce Henderson In 1909, two men laid claim to the ultimate prize in exploration. A century later, their rivalry remains one of the most enduring in...

The story of Nuff Sed begins in Victorian London, where a lighterman's life was marked by hardship and struggle. Frederick Horsfall's experiences unloading ships at the great exhibition of 1851 set...

Daphne du Maurier's correspondence with Oriel Malet spans thirty years, from their initial meeting at a London cocktail party in the early 1950s. Despite a twenty-year age gap between them, their...

Keeping a hibernating dragon should have been straightforward, but it was anything but for Anne Elliot. With her estate in debt and her father's denial adding to the pressure, Kellynch's awakening...

Shake-Down: The Complete Cases of MacBride & Kennedy Volume 2 (1930-33) by Frederick Nebel is a gripping collection of nine novelettes that showcase the masterful storytelling and wit of one of...

Equatorial Guinea, a small country roughly the size of Maryland, has long been plagued by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. In March 2004, a group of mercenaries from Britain, South...

Set in the Lancashire mill town of Bilsden, Spinners Lake is the final novel in Anna Jacobs' beloved saga series. In 1860, Frederick Hallam's death sets off a chain of events that will change the...

Rex V. Edith Thompson A Tale of Two Murders by Laura Thompson In 1922, a tragic event shook the quiet suburb of Ilford, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The case of Edith...

Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times by Nancy Koehn tells the gripping story of five remarkable leaders who changed history through their extraordinary passion and...

The Landing Ship Tank: A History of Amphibious Warfare 1942-2002 The Landing Ship Tank (LST) played a pivotal role in Allied amphibious landings during World War II, providing the backbone for...

Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Frederick Howard Taylor and Geraldine Taylor is a biography that reveals the life-changing experience that transformed Hudson Taylor's life in 1869. This pivotal...

A comprehensive guide to African American history is presented in this captivating volume. The story of African Americans is one of struggle and resilience, marked by courageous leaders who fought...

Weltschmerz Pessimism in German Philosophy, 1860-1900 by Frederick C. Beiser is an in-depth examination of pessimism's dominant presence in German philosophy during the second half of the nineteenth...

The Snake of Snowspire P.A. Williams Paperback, 124 pages, published 2014-07-22 In the midst of a bitter war between kingdoms, a fragile alliance is forged in the hope of securing crucial support...

Shelter: A Black Tale of Homeland, Baltimore is a memoir in essays that explores the complexities of homeownership, fatherhood, race, faith, and the history of an American city. In 2016, Lawrence...

Gwendolyn, the youngest daughter of the king, is a princess who defies traditional fairy-tale expectations. Unlike her sisters, she doesn't possess the physical beauty that often comes with royal...

Harold Shipman: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Serial Killer The man depicted on this book's cover appears to be an ordinary person, with no discernible warning signs. However, beneath...

The Dressmaker's Secret by Karen Dickson is a compelling saga that explores the complexities of family life and identity. In 1876, Dorset, a young woman named Beatrice Cullen arrives in the local...

Bronislava Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern La Nijinska is the first biography of twentieth-century ballet's premier female choreographer. Despite being overshadowed in life and legend by her...

The Kirk and the Kingdom: A Century of Tension in Scottish Social Theology 1830-1929 by Johnston McKay. This study sheds new light on the history of the Church of Scotland, revealing its role as a...

The Constitution of Americans: Cultural Anxiety and Narrative Form by Priscilla Wald explores how certain writers in the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries contributed to the development of...

Constructing the Black Masculine Identity and Ideality in African American Men's Literature and Culture, 1775-1995 by Maurice O. Wallace explores how black men have navigated the complex relationship...

Fugitive Science: Empiricism and Freedom in Early African American Culture is a groundbreaking exploration of how black artists and writers challenged scientific racism in 19th-century America. Britt...

The Lost Imperialist by Andrew Gailey Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, was a man of extraordinary achievements. As Viceroy of India and Governor-General of...

In a world where truth and trust are increasingly hard to come by, a leading legal theorist offers a fresh perspective on the nature of evidence. Frederick Schauer explores how we know what we think...

Aesthetics of Discomfort: Conversations on Disquieting Art By Frederick Luis Aldama and Herbert S. Lindenberger University of Michigan Press, 2016 This book explores the uncomfortable and the painful...

Founded in Fiction: The Uses of Fiction in the Early United States challenges the traditional narrative of American fiction's rise. In this original account, Thomas Koenigs explores how early...

The Train to Impossible Places: A Cursed Delivery is a thrilling middle-grade fantasy novel that combines fun and heart in equal measure. It's the first book in a planned trilogy, introducing readers...

The Irish Assassins Conspiracy: Revenge and the Phoenix Park Murders That Stunned Victorian England by Julie Kavanagh. In 1882, Ireland was on the brink of revolution. The Land League, led by...

Full Spectrum Dominance: Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order by Frederick William Engdahl This book provides a detailed analysis of the US strategy for maintaining global supremacy, known...

The Belgica's Journey Into the Dark Antarctic Night In August 1897, the Belgica set sail on an expedition to reach the white wilderness of the South Pole, but the ship soon became stuck fast in the...

Behind Enemy Lines is an action-packed WWII adventure novel that follows the unlikely duo of SAS Sergeant "Black Jack" Hastings and RAF Flight Lieutenant Frederick Balfour-Napier as they embark on a...

Dime Detective Magazine #2 Facsimile Edition brings together a collection of classic detective stories from one of pulp fiction's most iconic publications. First published in 1941, this issue...

The Royal Hampshire Regiment 1918-1954 by D. Scott Daniell is a comprehensive history of the unit's service from the end of World War I to the mid-1950s. This third volume in the official series...

American Women's Suffrage: Voices from the Long Struggle for the Vote 1776-1965 by Susan Ware. This comprehensive collection brings to life the pivotal story of the women and men who fought...

A captivating historical novel set in Gilded Age New York City, The Winthrop Agreement follows Rivkah Milmanovitch's journey from a miserable tenement to the heights of haute couture. After arriving...

The forgotten story of Central Asia's enlightenment is revealed in this sweeping history. S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating tale of how a region that today spans Kazakhstan to Afghanistan and...

Dracula's Bedlam is the second novel in the StokerVerse series, conceptualised and brought to life by writers Chris McAuley and Dacre Stoker. Guest writer John Peel also contributes to this excellent...

It's 1958 and Chief Superintendent Frederick Troy is looking forward to a well-deserved break after his promotion. However, his plans are disrupted when an old friend, Guy Burgess, approaches him...