1749 results for 'L'Amour, Louis'

Discover the authentic taste of Louisiana with this comprehensive cookbook. Cajun Recipes From Shreveport to New Orleans presents a collection of unique and delicious meals that showcase the...

Experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas through the masterful storytelling of some of our greatest literary minds. This anthology brings together 16 stories that capture the enduring appeal of...

Louisa's world was shattered in an instant. After a horrific car crash, she found herself fighting for her life in hospital, with her loving family gone. The news was devastating: both of her parents...

Blades of Freedom (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10) A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase is a gripping graphic novel that tells the true story of the Haitian Revolution. In 1791,...

The Rise of an American Powerhouse: Barings Bank and the Louisiana Purchase In 1775, John and Francis Baring & Company was one of many merchant houses in London riding the wave of expanding world...

American slave narratives are a unique and fascinating historical resource. Although they have their contextual limitations, they offer an invaluable primary source that allows one to gain insight...

Volume 6 of the Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz presents translations of previously unavailable material in English. It explores the profound visions of two influential saints, Saint...

Time After Time is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Louise Pentland. When Tabby's life feels stuck, she embarks on a journey to reinvent herself.After a...

The Trial of Governor T. Picton, for Inflicting The Torture on Louisa Calderon, a Free Mulatto, and One of his Britannic Majesty's Subjects, in The Island of Trinidad. This trial document is part of...

Louise Langdon Norton Little's life was one of remarkable resilience and strength. Born at the turn of the 20th century in a small rural community, she grew up in a deeply colonial society where...

Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau: Their Lives, Their Loves, Their Work by Susan Cheever is a biography that explores the lives of...

This gripping thriller follows Louis, a fixer and go-between, as he hunts down five Serbian war criminals who have fled to Europe to escape retribution. But Louis soon discovers that there's a sixth...

The Nameless Ones A Thriller by John Connolly In this heart-pounding thriller, international bestselling author John Connolly returns with his trademark dark and haunting prose. Four bodies are...

Versailles, 1667. Louis XIV is King of France at just 28 years old, still haunted by the memory of his father's opposition. To maintain power, he conceives of building Versailles - a palace designed...

In the Shadows of the Big House: Twenty-First-Century Antebellum Slave Cabins and Heritage Tourism in Louisiana explores the role of slave cabins at plantation museum sites in contemporary heritage...

Endurance: SAS Soldier. Polar Adventurer. Decorated LeaderIn 2018, Captain Louis Rudd MBE made history by completing a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica, pulling a 130 kg sledge for over 900...

Set against the vast and unforgiving landscape of Alaska in the final days of World War II, The Cloud Atlas is an enthralling debut novel that weaves together adventure, mystery, and romance. In this...

In 18th-century New Orleans, the testimony of over 150 enslaved individuals was meticulously recorded and preserved. This collection of court cases reveals how these people responded to their...

Louis Nowra Cosi (play) by Louis Nowra. A play about the power of art to bring people together and challenge societal norms. Lewis arrives at a mental institution with a bold plan: to stage a...

The End of Eddy: A Novel by Édouard LouisThis powerful and poignant novel tells the story of growing up gay in a working-class town in northern France. As a child, Eddy struggled to reconcile his...

The St. Louis Story: A Journey of Hope and Survival In 1939, the SS St. Louis set sail from Europe bound for Cuba, carrying hundreds of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. Among them was Hannah...

The King Who Ate My Breakfast by Edward Glover is a fun and engaging story that brings the past to life. When 10-year-old Louis stays with his grandparents, he's looking forward to a lavish holiday...

Finn and Rav's adventure takes an unexpected turn when they meet a girl reading Braille at the museum. In an instant, they find themselves transported to Paris, where they meet Louis Braille himself...

Louis is back with a new adventure. This time, he's learning about personal space at Personal Space Camp. Written in style and wit, this story addresses an important issue that kids need to...

Stephen King's Pet Sematary is a chilling tale of evil that exists far beyond the grave. In the idyllic rural town of Ludlow, Maine, a new beginning seems too good to be true for Dr. Louis Creed and...

When the lead actor drops dead on stage during a performance at Manchester's Victory Gang Parade theatre group, trainee reporter Edie York is thrust into a shocking mystery. As she investigates...

Toni Morrison's Treasury: A Collection of Eight stories for Children. This beautifully crafted hardcover volume brings together eight beloved children's books by Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize...

Louis de Bernières' latest collection of poems is a beautifully illustrated gift edition that explores the connections we make with others and the world around us. The author shares his passion for...

Louis's birthday gift from Uncle McAllister is a very special one - a tadpole all the way from Scotland. As Louis eagerly awaits Alphonse's transformation into a frog, it becomes clear that this...

Louis Ives, a young man recently out of work, finds himself in need of a new direction. Henry Harrison, a former actor and playwright, offers him a chance to join his life. This unlikely arrangement...

The Hidden Force is a thought-provoking novel by Louis Couperus, published in 2012. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, it explores the cultural divide between the Netherlands and their colony...

The Accordionist by Fred Vargas is a gripping mystery that follows two shocking murders in Paris. Young accordionist Clément Vauquer is suspected, but his disappearance from public view throws the...

Louis MacNeice's Selected Poems offers a comprehensive collection of his poetic work. This edition brings together poems grouped according to the collections published by Faber between 1935 and 1963,...

The Tale of Two Wolves by Louis Legrand is a thought-provoking story about the inner conflict we all face. A valuable lesson about the power of perspective, this book teaches us to focus on the good...

Colour photographs and black-and-white images showcase a range of toy robots, space ships, astronauts, and comic characters produced by the Louis Marx Company from the 1950s to the 1970s. These tin...

The End of Eddy's follow-up novel is a powerful and urgent exploration of violence. In 2012, Édouard Louis recounts a pivotal night that left him with physical and emotional scars. A chance encounter...

Treasure Island, with its 74 original illustrations by Louis Rhead, is an unabridged and fully illustrated version of Robert Louis Stevenson's story. This edition brings to life the quintessential...

Jewish Prayer by Louis JacobsThis comprehensive guide to Jewish prayer provides an in-depth exploration of the rituals and practices that are central to Jewish worship. Written by Rabbi Louis Jacobs,...

The King of Diamonds A Tale of Mystery and Adventure by Louis Tracy Louis Tracy was a prolific writer of fiction, best known for his work under the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser. Born in...

A modern gothic chiller inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Body Snatcher', Flesh and Blood is a chilling tale of four teenagers who seek shelter in an abandoned vicarage. As night falls, the...

Vampires, witchcraft and voodoo come together in this vivid and terrifying novel. Louis is a vampire struggling with guilt over his immortal life as a killer. After the murder of his child vampire,...

Sinking Bell is a gritty and searching fiction debut that explores violent collisions of love, cultures, and racism in its characters' lives. Bojan Louis draws empathetic portraits of people from...

Berlin is changing. Economic inequality is spiralling out of control, and the party is moving on. In an eco-community built and run by the corporation Anja works for, life is being experimented with...

The Time of Green Magic by Hilary McKay is a spell-binding novel about family, magic, and an old house. When Abi and her two step-brothers, Max and Louis, move into their new home, they start to...

Pieces of a Dream is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of spirituality and identity. When Iraq war veteran Louis Hedstrom meets an African-American Muslim woman named Khadija, and then a...

Published in 1883, Treasure Island is Robert Louis Stevenson's first long romance, marking his entry into popular success. The story was initially published as a serial in an English magazine called...

Louise de la Vallière's life was forever changed by one fateful action - taming a wild white stallion with ancient magic. This moment of youthful defiance would haunt her, shaping the course of her...

George's main goal for Career Day is to outdo his rival Louis in popularity and win back his bet. However, things take a turn when head lice invade Edith B. Sugarman Elementary School, making...

Lil Hardin Armstrong was a trailblazing musician who helped shape the sound of jazz. Her story is one of perseverance and partnership, as she overcame obstacles to become a leading figure in the...

The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman is a highly entertaining thriller that offers a twist-filled adventure. Louis Warlock, a skilled magician, is drawn into the world of espionage after...

An anthology of five plays from VAULT Festival 2023, showcasing new and rising talent in live performance.The collection features works by Joe Sellman-Leava, Eloka Obi and Saul Boyer, Zahra Jassi,...

A Flying Birthday Cake? by Louis Sachar is a story about a boy who can't sleep due to a late night of eating cake and drinking punch. As he lies awake, he hears a strange humming noise and feels the...

The Joe: Memories from the Heart of Hockeytown is a nostalgic look back at the history of Joe Louis Arena, home to the Detroit Red Wings. Named after legendary boxer Joe Louis, the arena played host...

Crusading in the Age of Joinville by Caroline Smith offers a fresh perspective on the motivations behind the crusades of Louis IX of France in the mid-thirteenth century. By examining the ideas and...

Unbroken: An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive tells the story of Louis Zamperini's incredible survival against all odds.In May 1943, an American military plane crashed into the...

The Sun King by Nancy Mitford This biography offers a clear and fascinating account of Louis XIV's life and reign. During his time as king, Louis XIV presided over a golden age of military and...

In Great Company: How to Spark Peak Performance By Creating an Emotionally Connected Workplace by Louis CarterA practical approach to building a lasting emotional connection between your staff and...

Butterflies of the Night offers an intimate look at Japan's vibrant nightclub scene through the eyes of American woman Lisa Louis. Her book is based on in-depth interviews with women from both...

Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, finds himself exiled in France when Warwick the Kingmaker puts Edward IV on the throne of England. Desperate to return the throne to the rightful King Henry VI,...

Diary of a Tar Heel Confederate Soldier by Léon Louis is a personal account of life as a soldier in the American Civil War. Written from the perspective of a North Carolina regiment member, this...

Three men played key roles in governance during the reign of King Louis IX in 13th-century France. Robert of Sorbon, Etienne Boileau, and Simon de Nesle were individuals with distinct backgrounds who...

Audrey Garnet lives a sheltered life in an exclusive community. Her world is turned upside down when Cecil and Louis Forrester arrive from England, seeking to make their fortunes. Audrey finds...

The story of my father is also the story of who I never was. In "Who Killed My Father", Édouard Louis recounts key moments in his father's life, revealing the tenderness and disconnects that defined...

The Battle Book 2/3 by Frederic Richaud Cinebook, 2021. 68 pages, paperback. The battle has been joined, and Massena holds onto Aspern with desperate determination. The French cavalry charges...

Charlie Parker is on the hunt for the most terrifying killers. Known as the Reapers, they are elite assassins whose names are whispered in fear. When Louis and his partner Angel become targets, they...

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, Scaramouche is an entertaining romantic adventure that follows André-Louis Moreau as he navigates a world torn apart by politics and passion...

Louis Oesterle's Miniatures, Op. 39 is a collection of 28 piano pieces showcasing the composer's mastery of classical music. This volume features a diverse range of works, from the evocative...

Sophie Mills' life was turned upside down in an instant. A car crash changed everything, and with it, her future. As she became guardian to two young girls, Bella and Izzy, Sophie discovered that the...

Love always comes with a price. St. Louis "Lou-Loc" Alexander's life is turned upside down after the murder of a dirty Los Angeles detective, forcing him to flee to New York in search of refuge. As...

El mensaje reencontradoA philosophical exploration of identity and human connection by Louis Cattiaux. This second edition of Herder Editorial's publication delves into the complexities of ethics and...

Studies in Daniel explores the significance of the Book of Daniel within Jewish tradition. First published in 1948, this study examines the historical and literary context of the book.The author,...

Lincoln's Hundred Days: The Emancipation Proclamation and the War for the Union by Louis P. Masur. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1862, was a pivotal moment in American history, yet its...

The Military Enlightenment: War and Culture in the French Empire from Louis XIV to Napoleon By Christy Pichichero Hardcover, 301 pages, published 2017. A new perspective on the Enlightenment and the...

Jazz on the River by William Howland Kenney is a fascinating history of jazz music that took to America's inland waterways. In 1917, steamboats began to travel north from New Orleans, bringing the...

The History of the Future American Essays by Edward McPherson explores America's complexities and contradictions. Through his essays, McPherson examines the spaces between history, experience, and...

Redemption in the Vineyards In 19th-century Reims, France, Nicole Clicquot's life is forever changed when she inherits her husband's vineyard. With her troubles now hers alone, she sets out to save...

Set against the backdrop of war and love, this first instalment in a trilogy tells the story of Louis-François Lejeune, a young colonel with a complicated past. In occupied Vienna, he finds himself...

The Trials of Phillis Wheatley: America's First Black Poet and Her Encounters with the Founding Fathers by Henry Louis Gates Jr. In 1773, Phillis Wheatley became the first person of African descent...

Two influential accounts of the Crusades from a Western perspective are presented here. Jean de Joinville's "Life of Saint Louis" and Geoffroy de Villehardouin's "Conquest of Constantinople" offer...

Louis Cardinal Billot's Liberalism: A Critique of Its Basic Principles and Various Forms is a newly translated English edition of his work. This revised translation features extensive footnotes, a...

A captivating historical thriller spanning a century of revenge, incest, and battle. When the powerful Duke of Aquitania is found dead in Compostela, his daughter Eleanor sets out for vengeance,...

A heartwarming tale about two possum musicians who discover jazz in New Orleans. Mama and Papa Poss embark on a musical journey down the Mississippi River, where they rescue Louis Catstrong from a...

Memorias de ultratumba is a deeply personal and universal work, in which the author, François-René de Chateaubriand, explores the intersection of his domestic life and his public existence as a...

Circé, la fille de Helios, possède un don unique : la sorcellerie. Elle se découvre capable de transformer ses ennemis en créatures monstrueuses et développe des rites occultes sur une île déserte...

Chase Me, a broke and beautiful novel, is a romantic comedy trilogy about three strangers who share an apartment in New York City. Roxy Cumberland, a college drop-out, signs up to perform singing...

Crusading kings such as Louis IX of France and Richard I of England exert a unique hold on our historical imagination. However, European rulers were not always eager participants in holy war. It...

The Infamous Sophie Dawes: A Rags-to-Riches Story of Scandal and Intrigue. Born into poverty on the Isle of Wight, Sophie Dawes defied her troubled childhood to rise to prominence in...

The Annals of Fulda Ninth-century Histories, Volume II by Timothy Reuter This translation and commentary brings back into print the principal narrative source for the period in which the Carolingian...

The Moral Corporation: Merck ExperiencesBy P. Roy Vagelos and Louis Galambos, this book offers a unique perspective on the pharmaceutical industry's challenges and successes.As former CEO of Merck,...

The story of three ordinary people in an extraordinary decade. In 1941, Ruth Kelman gives birth to her daughter Alice in a Tyneside cellar, while Louis Roxby adjusts to life in a prison camp. As the...

The Case of the Disappearing Cancer And Other Stories of Illness and Healing, Life and Death by Louis Heyse-Moore explores the complexities of healing through personal experience. With forty years of...

The First Thousand Years: A Global History of Christianity by Robert Louis Wilken This comprehensive history of Christianity spans over 1,000 years, from the life of Jesus to the present day. Robert...

Speaking of Dying: A Practical Guide to Using Counselling Skills in Palliative Care by Louis Heyse-Moore is a valuable resource for those working in palliative care. This book provides compassionate...

This 2015 republication of Alexandre Dumas's "Ten Years Later" brings to life the tumultuous reign of Louis XIV in 17th-century France. Serialised between 1847 and 1850, this novel is the second...

Set in 18th-century Scotland, Catriona is a sequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's earlier novel Kidnapped. The story follows David Balfour as he navigates the complexities of his past and present.The...

The War of the Spanish Succession: A 13-Year Conflict that Shaped Europe's Destiny Fought at the beginning of the 18th century, this war was the last major conflict engaged in by French King Louis...

Dark Intrusions: An Investigation Into the Paranormal Nature of Sleep Paralysis Experiences by Louis Proud Anomalist Books, 2009 This comprehensive exploration delves into the mysterious world of...

The Strongest Man That Ever Lived (Original Version, Restored) by George F. Jowett This 6" by 9" original version, restored and re-formatted edition of Jowett's 1927 classic is a must-have for anyone...

A novel about what really matters in life from Louis de Bernières explores the idea that sometimes we must look to the past to survive the future. Q, a quantum cryptographer for the government, seeks...

The King Took Flight by Timothy Tackett is a gripping account of one of the most extraordinary events of the French Revolution. In June 1791, King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette fled Paris in...