889 results for 'Hardesty, Von'

Rudolf Steiner's lectures on Greek and Germanic mythology offer a unique insight into humanity's ancient evolutionary and spiritual history. Through these stories, ancient mystical wisdom is...

Wittgenstein and His Times by Anthony Kenny provides a nuanced exploration of the philosopher's work and its context. The book delves into the contradictions of Wittgenstein's philosophy, examining...

Understanding the foundations of the American Republic is crucial for navigating the complexities of the US government and its institutions. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the key...

Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Electrified Tesla is a gripping graphic novel by Cynthia Von Buhler. In this latest adventure, Minky Woodcock takes on a case involving the enigmatic inventor Nikola...

A series of high-profile assassinations takes place in a short span, with each victim having been carefully stalked and killed. A connection is established when a single rose is sent to each funeral,...

In wartime France, an unlikely romance blossoms between two individuals with opposing allegiances. Evelyn St. John, an English SOE operative, and Paul von Hoch, a German Abwehr officer, find...

A world where dinosaurs survived. In this thrilling adventure, Bea and Carter Kingsley embark on a journey to America with their godfather Theodore, following in the footsteps of their father's...

Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are back in their third adventure. A frost has hardened Pudding Pond and frozen Yogurt Falls, threatening to turn them into ice. Agent Asparagus needs their help to...

A Rage to Conquer: Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History by Michael Walsh War has been an integral part of human history, shaping societies and cultures in profound ways. In A...

A year-round companion for gardeners, this anthology brings together a diverse range of writing on gardening and nature. From practical advice to poetic reflections, the Bedside Companion for...

Darren Shan's Tunnels of Blood follows Darren and Evra Von as they uncover a trail of mysterious corpses. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they begin to suspect that Mr Crepsley may be hiding...

Polaris Rising is a gripping space opera that combines intense action with addictive storytelling. When Princess Ada von Hasenberg seizes control of her own destiny, she sets in motion a chain of...

The third instalment in Terry Pratchett's Industrial Revolution series brings his trademark inventiveness and humour to the Discworld. In 'Raising Steam', Moist von Lipwig, a con man turned civil...

Black Max Volume Two by Frank Pepper and Alfonso Font is a thrilling World War One aviation adventure with a horror twist. Lieutenant Tom Wilson returns to battle against Baron Maximilien Von Klorr...

A Daily Telegraph Book of the Year. The Nuremberg Tribunal was a pivotal moment in the 'free world's' response to tyranny and aggression during World War II, but it was only one part of a larger...

Cobble Hill A Novel by Cecily Von Ziegesar is a humorous and engaging story about four families navigating their complicated lives in Brooklyn.In this tale, the lives of four married couples and...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised is a philosophical and poetic drama that explores the complexities of human nature. This revised edition brings together...

Susan Wood's Women Portraits 1960-2000 is a collection of photographs showcasing some of the most influential women of the 20th century. Among her notable subjects are Diane von Furstenberg, Martha...

Berlin: The Capital of Spies During the Cold War, Berlin was at the forefront of espionage, with secret services from both NATO and the Warsaw Pact operating in the city. For nearly half a century,...

A New Divan brings together twenty-four poets from around the world to respond to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 200-year-old West-Eastern Divan. This new collection celebrates cross-cultural exchange...

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal is a gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel that sets the tone for his Industrial Revolution series. In this first book, con artist Moist von Lipwig faces an...

Goethe's Way of Science: A Phenomenology of Nature explores the unique approach to science developed by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This book delves into the philosophical foundations of his method,...

Charles Marsh's biography offers an intimate and detailed portrait of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the most significant Christian thinkers and martyrs of the 20th century.This elegantly written...

The Caucasus 1942-43: Kleist's Race for Oil In May 1942, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, a massive invasion of the Soviet Union. However, the German army soon discovered that oil was a...

The Lost City of Tanaris by Matt Whelan is an interactive adventure that lets you decide how the story unfolds. You'll play the role of Finneas Swift, exploring ancient ruins and encountering...

Timo von Bock's release from prison does not mark the end of his troubles. Instead, he is confined to his estate, under constant surveillance by police informers who have infiltrated his household...

Elizabeth and her German Garden A semi-autobiographical novel about the transformative power of a garden, Elizabeth von Arnim's 1898 novel has remained a beloved favourite for generations. After...

Clemens von Metternich: A New Vision for Peace Wolfram Siemann's landmark biography offers a fundamentally new image of the Austrian statesman, revealing him to be more forward-looking and nimble...

The T-34: A Revolutionary Tank Design In June 1941, the German army launched Operation Barbarossa, expecting to easily defeat the Soviet Union's outdated tanks. However, it was met with a surprise...

Tarzan and the Lost Empire is a thrilling adventure novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In this 12th installment of the Tarzan series, the ape-man embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his friend Erich...

Thomas Mann's novel explores the power of literary representation and the influence of the writer's imagination. Written 150 years after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, the...

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas père is a tale of obsession and deception. Cornelius von Baerle's quest to cultivate the elusive black tulip becomes an all-consuming passion, but his fortunes take...

Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss were two brilliant minds of the German Enlightenment. In 2007, Daniel Kehlmann brings their lives to vivid life in this novel. Humboldt, a Prussian...

This novel in five stories explores the complexities of identity and morality through the eyes of its enigmatic narrator. Born into a decaying aristocratic family, he grapples with his own Jewish...

The Secret History of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This revised edition includes stunning photographs that challenge NASA's official narrative about its origins and...

Prime Suspects: The Anatomy of Integers and Permutations is a unique graphic novel that explores fundamental ideas in mathematics. Led by Professor Gauss, a team of forensic mathematicians...

Tristan, written by Gottfried Von Strassburg in the early thirteenth century, is a medieval romance of grand passion and deceit. A young prince's attempt to win the hand of his uncle's bride leads to...

A Basket of Flowers by Christoph von Schmid is a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale about a young girl's journey towards faith and forgiveness. Mary's life is turned upside down when she is...

Ludwig von Mises's "On the Manipulation of Money and Credit" is a collection of three treatises that explore monetary theory and trade-cycle analysis. Written between 1923 and 1931, these essays...

Katharina Deliverance by Margaret Skea is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Katharina von Bora, a young girl forced into a convent and later becomes a key figure in the German...

Theatrical Theology: Exploring Faith in Everyday Life This collection of essays brings together thirteen theologians and pastors to explore the intersection of faith and theatre. Building on the work...

Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischutz Overture is a cornerstone of German Romantic music, renowned for its dramatic and intense portrayal of the supernatural.First premiered in 1821, this orchestral...

A Concise History of Mathematics by Dirk Jan Struik provides an engaging and informative overview of the development of mathematics from ancient civilizations to the middle of the 20th century. The...

The Landsknechts: German Militiamen from Late XV and XVI Century The Landsknechts were colourful mercenary soldiers who took over the Swiss forces' legacy, becoming one of Europe's most formidable...

The Strudlhof Steps: A Vast Portrait of Vienna Set against the backdrop of early-twentieth-century Vienna, this novel presents a wide and varied cast of characters, each with their own story to tell...

The Arabian Nights by Muhsin Mahdi and Daniel Heller-Roazen is a unique and lesser-known English translation of this beloved literary work. First appearing in English barely two hundred years ago,...

The Other Hoffmann Sister by Ben Fergusson is a gripping and evocative novel about two sisters set in pre-WW1 Germany. In 1902, when their family moves to German Southwest Africa, Ingrid's anxieties...

Conversations Of Goethe by Johann Peter Eckermann is a unique and insightful collection of discussions between the renowned German poet and literary giant, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and his friend...

War by Numbers: Understanding Conventional Combat This book assesses the nature of conventional warfare through the analysis of historical combat, moving beyond the work of Carl von Clausewitz to...

Gary North explains the essential tenets of Ludwig von Mises' monetary theory in this concise work. Mises on Money covers key topics such as the origin of money, the "regression theorem," fractional...

A deeply philosophical and psychologically complex novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Elective Affinities explores the intricate web of relationships between individuals and their choices. Written...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Courtney's War is a heart-wrenching tale of love, sacrifice, and survival. In the midst of war, two individuals find themselves torn apart, struggling to...

The Art of Living by Dietrich von Hildebrand is a concise guide to the moral life. With reverence as its foundation, this book explores various virtues and values that help individuals live a...

The Gold of the Gods by Erich Von Daniken presents astonishing new confirmation for his revolutionary theories. A mysterious system of caves and tunnels in Ecuador is explored, along with ancient...

Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent is an action-packed tale of mystery and adventure. Geronimo's in danger, according to secret agent Kornelius von Kickpaw, but he's not convinced. Meanwhile, his...

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene This influential book offers a comprehensive guide to gaining, observing, and defending against ultimate control. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli,...

Moist von Lipwig is a man with a life choice: be hanged, or put Ankh-Morpork's postal service back on its feet. The mail must get through, no matter the weather, the Post Office Workers' Friendly and...

The Hotchkiss Machine Guns From Verdun to Iwo Jima By John Walter, published by Bloomsbury USA in 2019. This title explores the action-packed history of the Hotchkiss machine gun and its derivatives,...

On the secluded continent of Edenvale, magic is a death sentence. Those who possess it are labelled Cursed and subjected to Cleansing, a horrific event involving a hot pyre and an iron collar.Sage's...

The Story of the Butterfly Children by Sibylle von Olfers is a charming tale about two young children who fall out of their cradle in the woods. A kind mother rabbit takes them home and cares for...

Carl von Clausewitz's seminal work "On War" is a foundational text for understanding the theory and goals of war. This comprehensive collection brings together the first four books, providing a...

The Kingdom Revealed by Rob Ryan is a beautifully illustrated fairytale about a young boy who longs to be ordinary. After running away from his royal life, he discovers that being normal comes with...

Napoleon's 1796 Italian Campaign by Carl von Clausewitz offers valuable insight into the French Revolutionary Wars and the development of military theory. This first English translation covers a...

At the height of the Cold War, the US State Department used an unexpected tool to counter Communism: jazz. From 1956 through the late 1970s, American musicians were dispatched to the far corners of...

This Dance of Bliss Ecstatic Poetry from Around the World is a collection of poems and wisdom stories from the world's great sacred traditions. Ivan M. Granger brings together works by Rumi, St. John...

A stunning novel by one of Germany's most important post-war writers, All for Nothing tells the story of a wealthy family's struggle to cope with the chaos of post-World War II life. In January 1945,...

Sophie Braithwaite and her daughter Wynne are preparing to welcome a distant cousin, Franz von Heiden, from Nazi Germany. As the threat of war looms across England in 1938, the Braithwaites must...

The Problem of the Puer Aeternus by Marie-Louise von Franz This book explores the concept of the puer aeternus, a term used in Jungian psychology to describe a type of individual who remains...

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius's groundbreaking Natural History of Palms is a monumental work that showcases his extensive travels through Brazil and Peru. Between 1823 and 1853, he published...

Danielle Steel's The Butler is a heart-wrenching tale of family, loyalty and destiny. Born into a wealthy Argentine banking family, Joachim von Hartmann's life takes a dramatic turn when his father's...

The War in the Air Over the Western Front 1914-18 Aces High is a vivid chronicle of aerial warfare during five turbulent years. In this period, fighter pilots lived in constant fear of being shot...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a foundational work that has shaped Western understanding of war and its role in policy. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, this edition by Michael Howard...

The Ice Queen by Nele Neuhaus is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark world of wartime secrets and deception. When the body of 92-year-old Jossi Goldberg is found shot to death, a cryptic...

The Great War is a novel that masterfully weaves together multiple stories spanning the duration of World War One. Set against the backdrop of 1914, this epic tale follows over seventy characters...

The Baron's Cloak: A History of the Russian Empire in War and Revolution by Willard Sunderland. This epic story follows the life of Baron Roman Fedorovich von Ungern-Sternberg, a Baltic German...

On War is a foundational work on the nature of conflict and its relationship to politics. Carl von Clausewitz's treatise explores the concept of war as a means of continuing and fulfilling political...

The Royal Bank is facing a crisis, and it's time for a change of management. Who would not wish for that job? It's a job for life, but as former con-man Moist von Lipwig learns, the life may not be...

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a novel written in the form of letters by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This bilingual edition features the original German text alongside an official English...

The Animate and the Inanimate by William Sidis is a thought-provoking work that explores the origins of life on Earth. Sidis proposes an alternative theory, drawing on ideas from Lord Kelvin and...

A rollicking history of sex that demystifies urban legends and myths. From historical attempts at birth control to Hildegard von Bingen's treatise on the female orgasm, this compendium sheds light on...

Sweden, 1942, sets the stage for a complex web of loyalty and deception. Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Prince Philipp von Hesse, a close friend of Adolf Hitler, are cousins bound by family ties...

The Red Prince: The Fall of a Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Europe by Timothy Snyder is a masterful biography that charts the life of an extraordinary individual, whose loyalty to his Ukrainian...

Donald's Happiest Adventures by Lewis Trondheim is presented as a "lost" 1960s Disney story, complete with retro-style color. When Donald complains that money can't buy happiness, Uncle Scrooge sets...

The Second World War looms over Europe, threatening to engulf the continent in war and death. Against this backdrop, two young people from different worlds find themselves drawn together by...

Stories for Christmas and the Festive Season brings together a collection of tales from female authors, each offering a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of the holiday season.From the...

Sophia Dorothea's life was one of unfulfilled dreams and tragic fate. Married to her first cousin, she found herself trapped in an unhappy union with a man who called her "pig snout". In the austere...

Tess Durbeyfield's life is marked by tragedy and hardship, her fate inextricably linked to the repressive social norms of Victorian England. Her father's decision to send her to work for the wealthy...

The West-Eastern Divan Complete, annotated new translation (bilingual edition) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents a lyrical conversation between European and Persian poetic traditions. In 1814,...

The Battle of Korsun-Cherkassy: A German Perspective. In January 1944, the Soviet Red Army launched a major attack on the German forces encircled in the Korsun Pocket. This account by General...

Bitcoin has been hailed as a revolutionary digital currency since its introduction in 2009. However, supporters of Bitcoin and its blockchain technology have surprisingly strong ties to far-right...

War remains an essential aspect of human history and culture. For every country, government, and individual, the ability to wage war in self-defence is crucial for survival. This means that war...

YouCat Tu libro de oración by George von Lengerke This book offers a collection of prayers drawn from the Bible and the writings of great prayerful individuals throughout history. It is divided into...

Albrecht von Wallenstein's Army, 1625-1634 by Laurence Spring offers a unique perspective on one of the most infamous military forces in history. Using archives from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Sweden...

Dark Destiny by Christine Feehan is a gripping tale of survival and forbidden love. After being brutally attacked as a child, Destiny was transformed into a creature of the night, but found solace in...

In April 1940, Poland was torn apart by the Soviet-Nazi Nonaggression pact. As the Russians rounded up enemies of the state in their occupation zone, one essential target slipped away - Dr. Sebastian...

The untold story of Germany's top aristocrats and their role in Hitler's secret diplomacy is revealed in this fascinating book. Karina Urbach explores how these influential individuals, including...

George Eliot and Nineteenth-Century Science: A Shift in Social Understanding This study explores how George Eliot's engagement with contemporary scientific theory influenced her fiction. Drawing on...

Raising Steam is the third and final book in Terry Pratchett's Industrial Revolution series. In this novel, Moist von Lipwig finds himself at the helm of the Royal Bank and Post Office of...

Rupert of Hentzau is a sequel to Anthony Hope's earlier novel, set within a framing narrative that provides insight into the events of his previous work. Written in 1895 but not published until 1898,...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Maxims and Reflections is a collection of his passing thoughts on art, ethics, literature, and natural science. Written over several decades, these 1,400 maxims reveal...