741 results for 'Harold Pinter'

The Swan Daughter by Carol McGrath In 11th century England, a true tale of elopement, love and courage unfolds. After the death of her aunt, Dowager Queen Edith, Gunnhild's future is uncertain. Will...

Harold Bloom's latest exploration of Shakespeare's most complex characters delves into the mind of Macbeth, one of William Shakespeare's most compelling anti-heroes. This final volume in a series of...

Learn the Art of Leather Tooling and Carving with This Comprehensive Guide. Discover how to create beautifully crafted leather items such as handbags, belts, watchbands, and billfolds. This book by...

The Shadow of a Great Rock: A Literary Appreciation of the King James Bible by Harold Bloom is a richly insightful reading of the King James Bible as a literary masterpiece. Published to coincide...

The Night Is Done: A Durant Family Saga by Sheila Myers In 1931, William Durant returns to his former estate in the Adirondacks to recount his story to copper magnate Harold Hochschild. Meanwhile,...

The Essential John Nash presents the full range of John Nash's diverse contributions to game theory and pure mathematics. This collection includes nine of his most influential papers, written over...

Entropy and the Magic Flute by Harold J. Morowitz is a collection of essays that showcase the author's unique blend of scientific insight and wit. With a wide-ranging intellect, Morowitz draws...

A Scholar's Tale: Intellectual Journey of a Displaced Child of EuropeGeoffrey Hartman's memoir offers a unique insight into his life and work, tracing the development of his literary scholarship from...

Susan Sontag's essays are re-examined through a philosophical lens in this scholarly study. The work sets up a dialogue between her writings and those of influential thinkers such as Hannah Arendt,...

William the Conqueror: The King Who Changed the Course of British History Born into a tumultuous past, William rose to power as a leader driven by determination. He established himself as a Duke...

Harold Wilson's famous reference to 'white heat' captured the optimistic spirit of a society in the midst of breathtaking change. British life seemed to have taken on a dramatic new momentum in the...

The Mercedes-Benz 230, 250 and 280 Owners Workshop Manual provides comprehensive guidance for DIY mechanics. Written by John Harold Haynes and P. G. Strasman, this manual is designed to help you...

Law and Revolution, II: The Impact of the Protestant Reformations on the Western Legal Tradition by Harold Joseph Berman is a comprehensive exploration of how the sixteenth-century German Reformation...

Byron's Poetry and Prose: A Comprehensive Collection This Norton Critical Edition brings together the complete works of George Gordon Byron Baron Byron in one authoritative volume. The collection...

Group-Analytic Psychotherapy: A Meeting of Minds by Harold Behr and Liesel Hearst offers a comprehensive account of group analysis, demystifying the workings of analytic groups for practitioners,...

Timing for Animation celebrates 40 years since its first publication in 1981. This updated edition brings fresh images, techniques, and expert advice from world-renowned animators to help you master...

Scaffolding Parenting: Raising Resilient Kids in an Age of Anxiety Parenting expert and child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz offers a powerful approach to helping children develop emotional resilience...

Blackpool, 1938. Margaret Finch begins her new job, one that requires discretion and observation skills. Her path intersects with Harold Davidson, the disgraced Rector of Stiffkey, who is at the...

Cathedrals of Science: The Personalities and Rivalries That Made Modern Chemistry The development of modern chemistry was shaped by the complex interactions of its pioneers. Thirteen brilliant...

Aromas del mundo by Harold McGee is an extraordinary guide to the science behind smells. By combining personal experiences and rigorous research, McGee reveals how our sense of smell influences our...

Mastering figure drawing has never been easier with this comprehensive guide. George Bridgman and Harold Speed share their expertise to help you improve your skills, from capturing the fundamental...

Grappling with the Bomb is a history of Britain's 1950s program to test the hydrogen bomb, code name Operation Grapple. In 1957-58, nine atmospheric nuclear tests were held at Malden Island and...

Iris Apfel: A Style Maverick Iris Apfel is a true original, a fashion icon whose unique style combines seemingly disparate elements with remarkable panache. This book showcases her extraordinary...

Samuel Scott's life was cut short while working on the ill-fated Titanic. His spirit now haunts the ship, moving restlessly among those who survived its tragic fate. As the vessel sails towards...

Understanding Human Behavior For Effective Police Work Third Edition by Harold Russell and Alan Beigel is a comprehensive guide for police officers and those training in the field. First published in...

Vita Sackville-West was a woman of many contradictions - aristocrat and iconoclast, devoted wife and lesbian, recluse and literary celebrity. This biography, written by acclaimed author Matthew...

Terhi Rantanen's Dead Men's Propaganda : Ideology and Utopia in Comparative Communications Studies explores the early development of comparative communications research between the 1920s and 1950s...

A dark and gripping tale of solitude and evil unfolds in this haunting novel. In 1970, Harold Stamp was convicted of murdering his grandmother, but was he truly guilty? Thirty years later, Jonathan...

Harold Perkin's Origins of Modern English Society explores the emergence of a new form of class society in Victorian England, tracing its roots to the Industrial Revolution. This comprehensive survey...

Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win is a compelling account of one woman's forty-year struggle for justice in Chicago. Helen Shiller's story takes readers from her radical anti-war activism in...

The Slayers of Moses: The Emergence of Rabbinic Interpretation in Modern Literary Theory by Susan A. Handelman This groundbreaking study explores the roots of modern interpretation, tracing the...

Sebastian King of Portugal: Four Essays explores the life and experiences of Sebastian, the last ruler of the Avis dynasty in Portugal. This collection of essays delves into the complexities of...

The British System of Government by Anthony Harold Birch provides an in-depth exploration of the UK's constitutional framework and its institutions. This comprehensive analysis delves into the...

Superman, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse were more than just cartoon characters during World War II - they played a role in boosting morale and supporting the war effort through comic books and strips...

The Complete Book of Dowsing and Divining by Peter Underwood offers a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and enigmatic phenomenon. From its origins in mythology to recent theories on its...

The Making of Cabaret is a comprehensive and engaging chronicle of the original Broadway production of Cabaret. The book explores the show's evolution from its origins in Christopher Isherwood's...

The Turbo Toilet 2000 returns in this full-colour graphic novel, the eleventh book in the Captain Underpants series. The carnivorous commode has built up a real appetite for revenge, and the fate of...

Councillor Harold Carobleat's death in his coffin is more than just a tragic event - it's a catalyst for Detective Inspector Purbright to re-examine the circumstances surrounding his neighbour,...

Henry Corbin's Alone with the Alone offers a profound exploration of Ṣūfism and its visionary tradition. This book delves into the life and doctrines of Ibn 'Arabī, one of the great mystics of all...

The Bible Code Solved by Tracy Yates In 1997, Michael Drosnin published The Bible Code, revealing that remarkable events from history are encoded within the Bible. This phenomenon has been...

Styrkar the warrior embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous lands in this gripping historical adventure. England, 1068, is a land torn apart by rebellion and invasion. Styrkar, a former...

Harold James examines the transformation of the Bank of England into a modern inflation-targeting independent central bank. This authoritative guide explores how the institution adapted to a newly...

The Ten Commandments For All God's Children by Harold L. Senkbeil is a guide to understanding and loving God's law. This book explores each commandment, its meaning and how Jesus fulfilled God's will...

England On This Day revisits the most memorable moments from England's cricket team past, weaving in quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to create an annual diary. From the first Test match in...

This comprehensive guide introduces you to developing network programs with Java. You'll learn how to use Java's network class library to accomplish common networking tasks such as writing...

The Case of Colin Norris: A Question of Justice Colin Norris has been serving a life sentence since 2008, despite maintaining his innocence. He was convicted of murdering and attempting to murder...

Harold Bloom's The Anatomy of Influence is a profound exploration of literary criticism as a way of life. For over half a century, Bloom has shared his knowledge with students and readers, and in...

Harold Schechter explores the real-life events that inspired some of cinema's most iconic crimes. From the necktie murders in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy to the fatal hookup in Looking for Mr. Goodbar,...

The problem of personal identity has been a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry for centuries. This comprehensive introduction explores the fundamental questions that underlie our understanding of...

The Positive Psychology of Meaning and Spirituality brings together a collection of essays from leading experts in the field. Edited by Paul T. P. Wong, Lilian C. J. Wong, and Marvin J. McDonald,...

Trade-Offs: An Introduction to Economic Reasoning and Social Issues is an analysis of public policy issues that often fall outside the realm of economic reasoning. Harold Winter provides readers with...

Emancipating Lincoln: A New Approach to the Proclamation. Harold Holzer examines the impact of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, from its creation to its changing meaning over time. Using...

Jeremy Hutchinson's Case Histories is a fascinating episodic cultural history of post-war Britain, chronicling the end of deference and secrecy, and the advent of a more permissive society. Thomas...

In June 1963, a pivotal moment in Cold War history unfolded at Birch Grove, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's country estate in Sussex. President John F. Kennedy and his counterpart engaged in a...

The stories of Norfolk's most intriguing clergy are revealed in this fascinating collection. From Augustus Jessopp and Whitwell Elwin, who found literary success, to Harold Davidson, whose...

Marcia Williams was a trailblazing figure in British politics, serving as Harold Wilson's first female political adviser. Her relationship with the Prime Minister was shrouded in mystery, with some...

The Monroe house is abuzz with excitement as Pete has won a contest to visit his idol, M. T. Graves, author of the popular FleshCrawlers series. But Chester the cat is not impressed - he's suspicious...

Scripture in the World Religions: A Short Introduction by Harold G. Coward offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of sacred texts across six major faiths. This systematic analysis examines...

Harold Phifer's life was marked by secrecy and silence about his childhood. For over fifty years, he kept hidden the truth about growing up with a mother struggling with mental illness, a greedy...

Leadership in all its forms can be both inspiring and infuriating. In his latest book, Bob Lutz shares his hard-won insights into what makes leaders tick - the good, the bad, and the ugly.Lutz draws...

TNT: The Power Within You by Claude Bristol and Harold Sherman is a self-help guide that explores the idea that there is a powerful force inside you waiting to be released. This revolutionary book...

Ted Chapin's behind-the-scenes account of creating Stephen Sondheim's Follies offers an intimate look at the making of one of modern musical theatre's most iconic shows. As sole production assistant,...

Bert Ramelson was a remarkable individual who lived through extraordinary times. Born into a Jewish ghetto in pre-1917 Ukraine, he went on to become Britain's most prominent communist during a period...

The House That George Built With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of About Fifty by Wilfrid Sheed. In the early 20th century, American popular music underwent a remarkable transformation...

City Songs and American Life, 1900-1950 by Michael L.asser explores the urban sensibility that defines the Great American Songbook. During the first half of the twentieth century, songwriters such as...

This comprehensive anthology brings together six centuries of great British and American poetry, offering readers a wealth of poetic achievement in a single volume. Harold Bloom's introduction, "The...

The latest Bob Skinner mystery from Quintin Jardine. A woman on maternity leave stumbles upon a body on a Scottish beach, sparking an investigation that uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies.As...

Britain in 1963 was a nation on the brink of social revolution. A Conservative government, led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, was dedicated to tradition and old-fashioned morality. Yet, a...

The Handfasted Wife by Carol McGrath is an epic adventure story of love, loss, survival and reconciliation set against the backdrop of the Norman Conquest. In 1066, Edith Swanneck's life is turned...

Wilfred Owen's life was marked by tragedy and untimely death, yet his poetry has endured as one of the most powerful voices of the 20th century. This biography, the result of over thirty years of...

Harold Evans' remarkable life story spans five decades of tumultuous change, from his working-class upbringing in Greater Manchester to his successful editorship of one of the UK's most respected...

Brexit Britain: The Consequences of the Vote to Leave the European Union By Paul Whiteley, Harold D. Clarke, Matthew Goodwin and Marianne C. Stewart A comprehensive analysis of the impact of Brexit...

The Work of the Deacon & Deaconess by Harold Nichols is a comprehensive guide to the role of deacons and deaconesses in churches. This 50th anniversary edition features new content and updates,...

A fresh perspective on Britain's tumultuous 1960s. Dominic Sandbrook's Never Had it So Good re-examines the myths of this period, revealing a more complicated picture of a society caught between...

Advanced Introduction to Behavioral Finance by Harold Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger and Victor Ricciardi provides a balanced exploration of the broad issues within the field of behavioral finance...

Townes Van Zandt: Music, Genius, and Rage A gripping memoir revealing the inner core of an enigmatic troubadour, whose deeply poetic music was a source of inspiration and healing for millions but was...

The British Women's Suffrage Campaign 1866-1928 by Harold L. Smith This Seminar Study provides a comprehensive history of the British women's suffrage campaign, tracing its development from the 1860s...

Harold Schechter presents 100 murder-related artifacts spanning two centuries in this unique look into the history of crime. These objects, including the false teeth of a female serial killer and the...

George VI: A Reluctant King George VI is part of the Penguin Monarchs series, offering a concise and expert account of England's rulers. Written by Philip Ziegler, one of Britain's most celebrated...

The United States has been engaged in what Charles Beard called "perpetual war for perpetual peace". Since 1945, nearly 200 military incursions have been cataloged as US aggressions. In this...

Baseball: The Early Years by Harold Seymour is a comprehensive study of the sport's origins and development. First published in 1989, this two-volume set recounts the true story of how baseball came...

Design is an integral part of our daily lives, shaping everything from technologies to environments. In "The Design Way", Harold Nelson and Erik Stolterman argue that design is not just about...

Turandot: The End of the Great Tradition is a study by renowned music scholars William Ashbrook and Harold Powers. First published in 1991, this book explores Puccini's unfinished opera Turandot,...

Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work Themes, Methods and Approaches by Saul Becker, Alan Bryman, Harry Ferguson, Thomas Harold Ferguson. This comprehensive guide is essential for...

Asylum: A Memoir of Family Secrets by Judy Bolton-Fasman is a fascinating exploration of family secrets and cultural identity. The author recounts her search for answers about her Cuban-born mother,...

Ursula K. Le Guin: Collected Poems (LOA #368) For the first time, a comprehensive collection of American poet Ursula K. Le Guin's collected poems is published. Spanning her entire career, from her...

Felix Holt: The Radical by George Eliot is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of class and identity in Victorian England. When Harold Transome, a young nobleman with a self-made...

In 1955, Harold Robbins' groundbreaking novel exposed America's complex relationship with female sexuality, shocking the literary world. This story, told from a woman's perspective, explores the...

Four chilling true crime stories in one collection from bestselling author Ryan Green. This volume brings together some of Green's most fascinating accounts of violence, abuse, deception and murder...

The Book of J by Harold Bloom A groundbreaking work of literary restoration, this book reveals the mysterious author behind one of the greatest narratives in all time. Scholars have long attributed...

Frankie Chasing Bear's life is a patchwork of cultures and traditions. After her husband's death, she joins the U.S. Government's Relocation Program and moves to Arizona, determined to raise her son...

The Adventurers by Harold Robbins is a gripping tale of revolution and danger set in the sultry jungles of South America. A young boy's life is forever changed when he witnesses his mother and sister...

Harold Evans's memoir offers an intimate account of Rupert Murdoch's rise to global media power. In 1981, Evans was the editor of one of Britain's most prestigious publications, the Sunday Times,...

Chicago's rich boxing history is as colourful as its most famous fighters. From "The Durable Dane" to "Stockyards" Harold Smith, the stories of these boxers are just as captivating as their names...

Jolly's campers are guaranteed to have a holiday to remember, but that's not always easy to achieve. A range of colourful characters pour through Jolly's gates, each with their own story to tell. For...

When Praises Go Up: Leading Worship with Power by Harold Mawela The role of the worship leader has become increasingly prominent in modern churches. However, this trend raises questions about the...

George and Harold are in for a surprise when Tippy Tinkletrousers, a time-travelling tyrant, pulls them from prison. But instead of facing evil mad scientists or alien cafeteria ladies, they're sent...

This pocket-size guide features 15 circular walking routes in Leicestershire and Rutland, each starting and/or finishing at a great local pub. The walks range from 3 to 6 miles long and offer a mix...

A gripping history that spans law, international affairs, and top-secret technology. In 1920s Britain, two inventors, Arthur Pollen and Harold Isherwood, developed an integrated system for gathering...

After You, Prime Minister by James Douglas-Hamilton is a thought-provoking memoir that offers a unique insight into the life of a British politician. With a career spanning over 23 years as an MP at...