1133 results for 'Shaw, Roderick'

The Guardian Eleven Science Fiction Short StoriesA collection of eleven science fiction short stories by writers from across the globe, exploring themes of protection and responsibility.Featuring...

Sully was a hospital, established by the King Edward VII National Memorial Association to provide treatment and abolition of TB. This is its story.Ann Shaw's book explores the history of Sully, one...

A daring behind-enemy-lines mission is recounted in Patrick Leigh Fermor's account of the kidnapping of General Kreipe, a feat that showcases the author's remarkable life. In April 1944, Fermor and...

Bertie Wooster's predicament is a familiar one: how to navigate the complexities of family and friendship when Aunt Dahlia demands his assistance in duping an antique dealer. As Bertie struggles to...

PG Wodehouse: A Life Beyond the Jokes. This biography challenges common perceptions of PG Wodehouse's life and work, revealing that many of his stories were inspired by his own experiences. Roderick...

Discover the magic behind a simple trick. Roderick Hunt and Paul Shipton invite you to explore the world of magic tricks in this engaging and humorous book.With its unique blend of stories,...

Tecumseh: A Biography of the Shawnee Chief Who Fought to Protect Native Lands Born during a time of great change in the United States, Tecumseh was a leader who rallied the Native American people to...

The Grandville Bete Noire is a gripping thriller from Bryan Talbot. In this third volume of the series, a sinister plot unfolds at Toad Hall, while a brutal murder sets off a chain reaction of events...

Develop your child's language skills with this engaging Stage 3 story. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, it provides a rich context to help build fluency and comprehension.The...

One-Dimensional Queer challenges the conventional narrative of gay rights history, revealing its complex and multifaceted origins. Roderick A. Ferguson argues that queer liberation emerged from...

Paralysed by Matt Shaw is an extreme horror novel that pushes boundaries of decency. It tells the story of a serial killer and his accomplice, who will do anything for their master. The book contains...

Christianity: A Two Thousand Year HistoryThis comprehensive biography charts the story of Christianity from its humble beginnings to its current status as a global religious movement.From its early...

The Detective Adventure by Roderick Hunt is a phonics-based story that combines humour and drama with exciting magic key adventures. With familiar settings and new twists, this book will keep young...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 6: Stories: In the Garden is a story-based resource to support language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, this book provides a rich context...

Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis by David Lindsay is a masterpiece of political satire that continues to resonate with its piercing critique of Church and State. First performed in the 16th century,...

Carl Gustav Jung's work on synchronicity and the paranormal has had a profound impact on modern thought. This collection of writings brings together key concepts from across his oeuvre, providing a...

Roderick Alleyn returns in this gripping mystery novel. When his car breaks down, he finds himself stranded at Mount Seager Hospital, trapped with a group of quarantined soldiers, young employees...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 8: Stories: Viking Adventure is part of a popular series designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, this story provides a...

The Imperial War Museums' collection of contemporary art is a lesser-known but significant part of its holdings. This book showcases artwork created in response to recent and ongoing conflicts,...

Arusha National Park in northern Tanzania is a site of both breathtaking beauty and intense conflict. Roderick Neumann's analysis explores how this park embodies the complex relationships between...

Photographed over 20 years, this is a portrait of the Jesus Army. For most, they are the tambourine-wielding individuals who may intrude on our Saturday morning routines. But for those within the...

Brazil: The Forging of a Nation, 1798-1852 by Roderick Barman This comprehensive account explores Brazil's transformation from a collection of Portuguese colonies to a unified nation-state between...

Egg Fun is a wordless storybook that brings humour and drama to young readers. Roderick Hunt's engaging illustrations are accompanied by detailed inside cover notes, making it an ideal choice for...

Fashion Africa offers a comprehensive guide to contemporary African fashion, compiled with an ethical perspective. Jacqueline Shaw presents Africa as a vital hub for trade within the global...

Eating well can be a way of life, resulting in a healthier, happier you. Madeleine Shaw's approach is simple: focus on nourishing foods that heal your gut, and enjoy the benefits. This cookbook...

O Solo Homo: A Collection of Queer Solo PerformanceThis diverse and entertaining collection represents the cutting edge of queer solo performance. It explores themes that run deep, including sex,...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4 More Stories B is a reading pack designed to support children's language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, this story provides a rich...

This humorous account of life with a pug is not for everyone. The author's decision to bring home a dog was driven by a desire for companionship, but it soon became clear that the responsibility was...

Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop - Holiday in Japan is an exciting new set of stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. With humour and drama, these phonics-based tales feature...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: A Bark in the Night is a phonics fiction story that helps pupils practice their reading skills. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, this book is...

A Good Turn by Roderick Hunt is an exciting new set of stories that bring together familiar characters and brand new magic key adventures. With humour and drama, these phonics-based tales are perfect...

Eighteenth-century British Literature and Postcolonial Studies by Suvir Kaul offers a fresh perspective on the period's literary culture. This book explores how literary writing played a crucial role...

We Are Not What We Seem: Black Nationalism and Class Struggle in the American Century by Roderick D. Bush offers a fresh perspective on the Black Power movement and its leaders, shifting the focus...

Surfeit of Lampreys: Death and the Dancing Footman is the fourth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries. This collection commemorates 75...

The Cappuccino City: An Ethnography of Gentrification in Washington, DC's Shaw/U Street. In recent years, Washington, DC's Shaw/U Street has undergone a dramatic transformation. Where once stood an...

The Art of Swimming: Raising Your Performance with the Alexander Technique By Steven Shaw Discover how to swim more efficiently and effectively using the principles of the Alexander Technique. This...

Abject Quizzery: The Utterly Depressing Quiz Book by Karl Shaw is a humorous take on the traditional quiz format. With 328 pages of questions and answers, this book is perfect for those looking to...

A charming romance set in Victorian London follows Evie Harlow, a shy bookshop owner, as she navigates a high-society world with the help of Maximillian Shaw, Duke of Westbourne. When disaster...

The Code of The Woosters by P G Wodehouse A humorous tale of duty, loyalty, and the perils of social climbing, The Code of The Woosters follows Bertie Wooster as he navigates a series of...

The Stage 6 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories by Roderick Hunt provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. These stories are set in a variety of fantasy...

The Occupation of France: A History of Collaboration and Resistance 1940-1944 by Roderick Kedward provides a concise overview of life in occupied France from 1940 to 1944. This book examines the...

The Jeeves Omnibus by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse is a collection of short stories and novels that showcase the wit and charm of Bertie Wooster's trusted valet, Jeeves. This omnibus brings together...

The Greek Revolution of 1821 and Its Global Significance by Roderick Beaton. In the early 19th century, a period of profound change swept across Europe. This "age of revolution" saw decades of...

Survival in the Arctic by Roderick Hunt is an essential non-fiction guide for anyone interested in learning about survival techniques. This book provides valuable information on how to find shelter,...

A comprehensive collection of monologues from landmark plays of the 20th century, this book provides a dynamic challenge for actors. Featuring speeches by renowned playwrights such as Shaw, Sartre...

Aberrations in Black: Toward a Queer of Color Critique by Roderick A. Ferguson explores how sociological theories of racial difference have been shaped by discourses of sexuality, particularly in...

The Pelican BriefA gripping legal thriller that sparked a major film adaptation.In this suspenseful novel, a young law student named Darby Shaw prepares a brief that could change the course of...

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton is a thought-provoking work that explores ideas from prominent thinkers of his time, including H. G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, and Rudyard Kipling.This slim volume...

Discover 20 easy French horn pieces for beginners in this music book from Michael Shaw's Lettered Noteheads series.Each arrangement features larger notes and letter names printed within the note...

Agency and Responsibility: Essays on the Metaphysics of Freedom by Laura Ekstrom is a comprehensive collection of influential essays on free will. The anthology explores metaphysical issues...

Christianity: A Global History spans two millennia, tracing the development of Christianity from its humble beginnings to its current global presence. This comprehensive overview explores the major...

Dante's Monarchy offers a fascinating exploration of political theory, shedding light on the intellectual interests and achievements of one of the world's great poets. This work addresses the...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: First Sentences: Look At Me by Roderick Hunt is designed to help children develop their language comprehension and decoding skills. This pack introduces high-frequency...

The Portrait Problem by Roderick Hunt is an engaging story that presents a puzzle for the artist Botticelli to solve. Can the children help him crack it? This phonics-based story is part of a series...

Experience five unforgettable stories from Stephen King's pen, now in one volume for the first time.These iconic tales were brought to life on the big screen by some of Hollywood's biggest stars,...

The Bigfoot Mystery by Paul Shipton and Roderick Hunt is an exciting new adventure in the Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories series. In this story, the magic key takes the children on a journey to a...

Target: Italy - The Secret War Against Mussolini 1940-1943 by Roderick Bailey This is a gripping history of Britain's Special Operations Executive's clandestine efforts to strike at Fascist Italy...

Develop your child's phonics skills with this engaging Level 2 pack of six stories. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, these books are packed with humour and drama to keep...

The Code of the Woosters by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse is a humorous tale of trouble and intrigue. When Aunt Dahlia instructs Bertie Wooster to steal a silver jug, he finds himself entangled in a...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: More Stories B is a reading pack designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills in children. Written by Roderick Hunt, this story provides a...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Floppy's Phonics Fiction: Toads in the Road is a engaging decodable story that helps pupils practice their phonics skills with the help of their favourite characters...

Mastering the Flute with William Bennett is a comprehensive workbook that brings together the exercises and teaching methods of world-renowned flutist William Bennett. After over a decade of study,...

A mysterious theatre and a priceless glove set off a chain of events in this vivid and dramatic mystery novel by Ngaio Marsh. When Peregrine Jay is given the Dolphin Theatre, he's overjoyed - but his...

A Mammoth Task by Roderick Hunt is an engaging non-fiction book that accompanies the story of Wilf and Wilma's huge discovery on the beach after a storm. This paired title, part of the Oxford Reading...

Peregrine Roderick Clyde-Brown is a young boy with a unique set of skills that make him an unlikely candidate for traditional education. His literal nature and lack of discernible thought make him...

Grandville Force Majeure is a gripping detective thriller that follows Detective Inspector LeBrock as he navigates a treacherous world of gang wars, murder, and betrayal. With the help of his mentor...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4: Stories: House for Sale is part of a popular series designed to support children's language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, this story...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4: More Stories B is part of a series designed to support children's language development through engaging stories and activities. Written by Roderick Hunt, this pack...

First published in 1966, How to Talk Proper in Liverpool is a unique guide to the local dialect and way of life in Liverpool. Written by Frank Shaw and others, this book offers a fascinating insight...

Sick. SickER. SickEST The Bastard Collection is an extreme horror novel that explores the darkest corners of human nature. With graphic content and explicit language, this book is not for the faint...

Discover the art of quilting with Mandy Shaw's fresh approach to creating stunning, low-time projects. This comprehensive guide features 10 brilliant projects that showcase the wow factor, using fat...

Dean Andrews, Clay Shaw, David Ferrie, Lee Oswald and others - their lives intertwined in a complex web of events that led to one of America's most infamous assassinations. In "Pipe the Bimbo in...

Robbi's past and present collide in this second-chance romance. After a painful breakup, she's forced to pretend that her former lover, Lucus Shaw, is still the one for her - all while navigating her...

Keep Calm and Carry On offers words of wisdom to help navigate difficult times. This collection of motivational quotes, proverbs, mantras, and wry truths draws inspiration from notable figures such...

Essie Shaw's life as a beat cop is about to get a lot more complicated. After a recent battle with supernatural forces, she's been thrust into a world of magic and mayhem.A new assignment from her...

The Lost Gloves Colouring Book by Patricia A. Shaw is a unique and creative activity book for all ages.Colour your own illustrations from this charming story, which tells the tale of losing gloves in...

This study by Andrew Kennedy explores the modern movement in drama through an analysis of six key figures' theatrical language - Shaw, Eliot, Beckett, Pinter, Osborne and Arden. Dr Kennedy argues...

Colour My Cock: An Adult Colouring Book by Matt Shaw. For those who find themselves captivated by the subject, this adult colouring book offers a unique outlet for expression. With 44 pages of...

Savannah Shaw's life is about to take a dramatic turn. Relocating to the secluded village of Silver Valley, situated between looming mountains and endless forest on a small island, she begins to...

Old Grimsby by George Shaw This 2010 reprint of Old Grimsby offers a detailed history of Grimsby from Roman and Anglo-Saxon times to the mid-nineteenth century. The high-quality edition includes...

The Art of Drama Volume 1: An Inspector Calls is a comprehensive critical guide to George Bernard Shaw's play, offering high-quality analysis and teaching ideas for GCSE pupils and teachers.This...

Jade Shaw's life has become a script. Her relationships, her career, even her own voice - all seem to be being dictated by someone else. But when she finds a mysterious script on the floor outside...

Patti Smith's Horses is a groundbreaking fusion of poetry and garage band rock and roll. This book offers a detailed analysis of Patti Smith's lyrics, exploring themes such as love, sex, gender,...

This book provides guidance for educators and professionals working with children who have mild cognitive limitations but do not meet special education eligibility criteria.It offers practical...

A tiger in the back garden and a bird-eating spider in the cupboard are just the beginning of a thrilling adventure. When Mr Birdsnest moves in next door, Elmo and his sister soon discover that he's...

Boffin Boy and the Temples of Mars is the first title in a series designed to help struggling readers aged 8 to 14. When his father's life is tragically cut short, Rick Shaw vows to use his...

Seventy-five years since the first Inspector Alleyn mystery was published, this seventh volume in a set of omnibus editions brings together 32 complete cases. In "Off with His Head Singing in the...

The Travelling Players by Roderick Hunt is an exciting new set of stories that bring humour and drama to young readers. In this phonics-based tale, children play a crucial role in saving the day when...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+ Floppy's Phonics Fiction: A Big Mess is a set of six engaging stories designed to help pupils practice their phonics skills. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Floppy's Phonics Fiction: Bang the Gong This engaging story is part of the popular Oxford Reading Tree series, designed to help pupils practice their phonics skills with...

From the 18th to the 19th centuries, Germany was home to a vibrant cultural movement that produced some of Europe's most influential thinkers and artists. This period saw the emergence of iconic...

The Political Self: Understanding the Social Context for Mental Illness by Roderick Tweedy explores how our social and economic contexts profoundly affect our mental health and wellbeing. This book...

Newman: The Heart of Holiness explores the model of holiness offered by John Henry Newman, a poet, tractarian, academic, and former Anglican who became a Catholic convert and Cardinal. As he prepares...

A Man Lay Dead - Enter a Murderer - The Nursing Home Murder The first volume in a set of omnibus editions, this collection commemorates 75 years since the publication of Ngaio Marsh's first book. The...

Death in Ecstasy is the second volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries. In this case, Roderick Alleyn investigates a mysterious death at a...

Hungry Ghosts in the Machine: Digital Capitalism and the Search for Self examines how social and digital media exploit nostalgia to exacerbate anxiety, depression, and alienation, while offering...

Cover of Darkness is Roderick Chisholm's captivating autobiography, tracing the development of night-flying from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the final triumph over Germany.In this...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+ Floppy's Phonics Fiction: Hats is a set of six engaging stories designed to help pupils practice their phonics skills. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+ More Patterned Stories is a pack of six books designed to support children's language development. Written by Roderick Hunt, these stories provide a rich context for...

The Lemon Pip is an exciting new set of Level 1+ stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. These phonics-based tales are full of humour and drama, featuring familiar settings and real-life...