8053 results for 'Walter, Richard'

Bishop Richard Allen was a pivotal figure in American history, whose tireless advocacy for equality and justice helped shape the country's future. This biography sheds new light on his remarkable...

A woman accused of attempting to murder her son wakes up in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin with no memory of what happened. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma, and the police suspect her of trying...

Richard Rolle: On Lamentations presents a critical edition and translation of one of the earliest works by Richard Rolle, a hermit and mystic whose writings were widely read in England and Europe...

The Animator's Survival Kit: Walks provides essential chapters in mini form. For animators who need to focus on specific aspects of their work, these compact guides offer a convenient and portable...

Art and Identity in Scotland: A Cultural History from 1745 to Walter Scott This cultural history of Scotland explores how Scottish identity was represented and experienced during a pivotal period in...

Richard Woods (1715-1793) Master of the Pleasure Garden by Fiona Cowell is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on this often-overlooked landscape designer. A contemporary of Capability...

Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software is a thought-provoking biography that explores the life and legacy of the GNU project founder. Sam Williams' book interweaves biographical snapshots with...

James Reston, Jr.'s Warriors of God is a gripping account of the Third Crusade, a conflict that shaped world history for centuries. This epic battle left Jerusalem in Muslim hands until the twentieth...

A collection of short stories inspired by King Richard III, exploring his life and legacy through diverse narratives. This anthology brings to light the real man behind the infamous villain of...

Richard Scarry's Naughty Bunny is now back in print as a Little Golden Book. This endearing character may not intend to be naughty, but his actions often have that effect. From startling his mother...

Little Richard: A Life of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll... and Religion The life story of Little Richard Wayne Penniman is one of contrasts. On stage, he was a flamboyant showman, known for his...

This biography offers a comprehensive portrait of Richard Titmuss, a key figure in Britain's post-war welfare debates. Drawing on his own papers and interviews with those who knew him, the book...

Bishop Richard Williamson is a figure of intense polarisation, with some viewing him as a "beast" and a "dinosaur", while others see him as a hero. This biography, written by his friend and...

Walter Scott's Books Reading the Waverley Novels offers a fresh approach to understanding the author's works. By examining Scott's use of intertextual sources, this book provides a new perspective on...

Richard and Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights is a deeply personal album that has captivated listeners for decades. Written by its creators, this book offers an intimate look at the circumstances...

Richard Halliburton was a media darling in 1920s and '30s America, known for his daredevil exploits and polished charm. His articles and books captivated millions, with readers eagerly awaiting each...

Richard Cadman Etches: Entrepreneur and British Spy This biography tells the story of Richard Cadman Etches, a young man from Warwickshire who left home to seek his fortune in London. He established...

Richard Sorge's remarkable espionage mission in Tokyo during World War II is a story of incredible bravery and cunning. Born to a Russian mother and a German father, Sorge built a network of spies...

The wooden fishing boats of Richard Irvin & Sons are a testament to Scotland's rich maritime heritage. In this book, Gloria Wilson explores the Peterhead yard and its iconic cruiser sterned vessels,...

Depression and its impact on daily life is a reality many people face. Richard Baxter's practical wisdom offers comfort and guidance for those struggling with depression, a condition that can affect...

Richard M. Weaver's collected shorter writings offer a unique insight into his thought and ideas.This collection, assembled by Ted J. Smith III, brings together long-out-of-print and previously...

Richard McKeon's essays offer a profound introduction to his influential philosophical thought, which spanned international relations, aesthetics, and the organization of knowledge. This collection...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of post-Napoleonic Europe, Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Sharpe is tasked with navigating the treacherous landscape of Paris in search of a deadly assassin.The Duke...

The Townhouse Massacre: A Chilling Account of True Crime Horror On 13 July 1966, an evening that would become infamous for its brutality, Richard Speck broke into a townhouse in Chicago. He ordered...

A Loyal Traitor: A Richard Knox Spy Thriller By Tim Glister In 1966, London is a city of grey areas, where clear-cut lines have faded and whispers of conspiracies are everywhere. Spies from both...

Adele Levine's memoir offers a unique glimpse into life at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In her six years there, she witnessed soldiers in dire need of rehabilitation after injuries sustained in...

Understanding Richard Powers: A Critical Survey This critical survey presents an introduction to one of the most important American writers to emerge in the post-Pynchon era. Joseph Dewey contends...

Ben Stein's personal memoir of his friend Richard Nixon presents a unique perspective on the 37th President of the United States. In this account, Nixon is portrayed as a born peacemaker, driven by a...

Letters & Memoirs of Sir Richard Francis Burton Volume 3 1887-1924 is a collection of correspondence and reminiscences by Sir Richard Francis Burton, one of the most fascinating figures in Victorian...

This collection of thirteen essays critically engages with the philosophy of Richard Rorty, focusing on his ethics, epistemology, and politics. Drawing inspiration from pragmatism, Rorty sought to...

Richard Wagner's opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen and Fritz Lang's 1920s film Die Nibelungen are two works that creatively exploit contrasts between good and bad aesthetics to address the question...

The Composer Portraits series presents a unique and in-depth look at individual composers. This edition focuses on Richard Rodney Bennett, with a concise overview of his life and work. A selection of...

The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a play that explores the complexities of social relationships and the consequences of gossip. First performed in London at Drury Lane Theatre in...

Yellow Jack: How Yellow Fever Ravaged America and Walter Reed Discovered Its Deadly SecretsThe history of yellow fever is one of death and destruction, spanning over 350 years. From its earliest...

Behind the Privet Hedge: A Surprising Story of Social Change in Suburban Britain. The love affair with suburban gardening in the UK is often seen as a symbol of middle-class conformity, but its...

The Complete Richard Hannay Stories by John Buchan is a collection of five gripping adventures that introduce readers to Major General Sir Richard Hannay, a fictional secret agent created by writer...

The Animator's Survival Kit: Flexibility and Weight (Mini) This mini edition focuses on two essential aspects of animation: flexibility and weight. Richard Williams explains how to loosen up your...

This collection of essays by Richard Sylvan explores the potential of pararelevant logics to address fundamental problems in philosophy. Drafted between 1982 and 1996, these works represent Sylvan's...

This edited collection explores the concept of touch and embodiment in our experience of the world. Building on Richard Kearney's work in carnal hermeneutics, fourteen scholars examine various...

Richard Wagner's Essays on Conducting offers a unique insight into the world of classical music. This collection of essays, extensively annotated and accompanied by a critical essay, provides a...

Richard Hooker's Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity is a foundational text in Christian theology. Paul Anthony Dominiak offers a new perspective on Hooker's work, tracing how his concept of...

The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began by Stuart Clark. In September 1859, a gigantic cloud of seething gas enveloped the Earth,...

The Secret Lost Diary of Admiral Richard E. Byrd and the Phantom of the Poles For the first time, the secret diary of one of history's greatest adventurers is revealed. This extraordinary book...

Walter Benjamin's Selected Writings offers a unique insight into the life and thought of one of the twentieth century's most influential critical voices. For the first time in English, this volume...

The Travelling Vampire Show and Dreadful Tales is a collection of two dark and unsettling tales from Richard Laymon. In "The Travelling Vampire Show", three teenagers sneak into a travelling circus...

The Ghost of Frederic Chopin by Eric Faye is a bewitching mystery set in post-Communist Prague. Vera Foltynova, a widow in her late 50s, claims to receive visits from the ghost of great composer...

Francis Lovell, known as "Our Dogge", was a man with extraordinary connections to one of England's most infamous monarchs. As a boyhood friend and ward of Edward IV, he rose to become an ally and...

The Last Potter of Black Burton: A Story of Tradition and Transformation. For nearly three centuries, pottery played a vital role in the history of Burton-in-Lonsdale, situated on the borders of...

Wartime Europe, 1944. A mysterious figure from the past resurfaces in Paris, sending shockwaves through Britain's spy chiefs. MI6 sends their agent back to the city of her childhood to investigate,...

Ruth Sheehy explores the life and work of Irish liturgical artist Richard King, whose career was shaped by his relationships with religion, nationalism, and modernism. This study examines the...

After London; Or, Wild England In the aftermath of a catastrophic event, England is left to reclaim its natural beauty. The once-manicured fields and gardens are overgrown with weeds, as nature...

Richard Scarry's The Country Mouse and the City Mouse is a story of friendship and contrast. This charming story features three beloved fables from Aesop, now retold in a Little Golden Book format...

Richard Nixon: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History is a comprehensive biography that explores the complex legacy of the 37th US President. This in-depth account delves into Nixon's life,...

The Mystery of Henri Pick A fast-paced comic mystery that celebrates the power of books, The Mystery of Henri Pick follows a young editor who discovers a novel so powerful that she feels compelled to...

Richard Bruce Nugent was a writer and artist who lived at the center of the Harlem Renaissance. His work was groundbreaking in its celebration of same-sex desire, as seen in his contribution to the...

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Timothy Leary, Richard Nixon and the Hunt for the Fugitive King of LSD In 1970, Dr. Timothy Leary's life was marked by chaos and rebellion. After serving a prison...

Amaryllis at the Fair is a novel by Richard Jefferies, published in 2017. Jefferies's writing often explores the relationship between people and their surroundings, drawing heavily from his own...

Richard Eager: A Pilot's Story from Tennessee Eagle Scout to General Montgomery's "Flying Fortress" tells the remarkable true story of Colonel Richard E. Evans, an American pilot who flew with one of...

The History of King Richard the Third by Sir George Buck is a meticulously researched study of the life and reign of one of England's most infamous monarchs. Written in 1619, this work provides a...

This edition of Richard III presents the play in its original form as it would have been staged in Shakespeare's theater. Based on the 1597 Quarto, this new perspective informs every aspect of the...

Africa in Black Liberation Activism by Tunde Adeleke explores the lives and struggles of three influential twentieth-century activists: Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, and Walter Rodney. These...

The Love Interest by Victoria WaltersWhen librarian Liv Thomas meets Aiden Rivers, her life is turned upside down. His presence sparks inspiration for her writing, but also pushes all her buttons. As...

Battle for the Marble Palace: Abe Fortas, Earl Warren, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Forging of the Modern Supreme CourtMichael Bobelian's gripping account of 1968 reveals a pivotal moment...

The story behind Dazed and Confused, a film that became an iconic cultural touchstone. In 1993, Richard Linklater's coming-of-age movie about high school kids hanging out on the last day of school in...

Shakespeare's history plays are known for their gripping drama and real-life royal scandals. However, centuries-old language can make these stories feel inaccessible. This edition of King Richard the...

Sea Stories: True Adventures of a Great Lakes Freighter CaptainExperience the triumphs and struggles of life at sea through the eyes of Richard Metz, a seasoned Great Lakes captain with 20 years of...

Richard Nixon's speeches, writings and documents offer a unique insight into America's most controversial president. This collection brings together a wide range of texts, from schoolboy letters to...

Rocking the Closet: How Little Richard, Johnnie Ray, Liberace, and Johnny Mathis Queered Pop Music by Vincent L Stephens. In 1950s America, rebellion took many forms, including the challenge to...

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a comprehensive collection of Richard P. Feynman's most insightful and engaging writings on science, philosophy, and culture. Spanning interviews, speeches,...

Richard Nixon's rise to power is a story of turmoil and transformation in 1960s America. Perlstein's account begins with the 1965 Watts riots, a pivotal moment in the country's social and political...

Bill Woodrow and Richard Deacon's collaborative sculptures have been a significant part of their artistic practice since 1990. This new publication showcases over thirty years of work, featuring...

The unlikely friendship between two physicists who revolutionized our understanding of time and reality is revealed in this fascinating account. Richard Feynman and John Wheeler's collaboration,...

Textile historian Amanda Sikarskie, Ph.D., explores the fascinating story of the Dupree family, Huguenot weavers who settled in Spitalfields, London. Their work on luxurious silk brocade is not only...

Anne Neville's life was shaped by her tumultuous childhood, marked by her father Warwick's ruthless ambition and her own fragile nature. Yet, it was her friendship with Richard Plantagenet that...

Richard P. Feynman's life was marked by an insatiable curiosity and passion for discovery. This collection of over forty years' worth of his letters offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of...

The Rawlinson Collection: A Treasure Trove of Seal Matrices The University of Oxford's seal matrix collection is one of the most significant early collections of European seal matrices to survive...

A rare survival among Chichester registers, this volume provides a full and rounded picture of the diocese during a period of relative stability. It is one of only three surviving Chichester bishops'...

Crash Start: The Life and Legacy of Lieutenant Richard Guy Ormonde Hudson DSC Royal Naval Volunteer ReserveThis is the story of Lieutenant Richard Guy Ormonde Hudson, a brave and patriotic sailor who...

William Shakespeare's Richard III is a tragic tale of ambition and deceit. The story follows the ruthless Duke of Gloucester as he seizes power through cunning and murder.This Signet Classics edition...

The Second Life of Inspector Canessa by Roberto Perrone is a ferociously paced noir thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of Italy's past. After trading his brutal career in the Carabinieri...

Discover the stories behind the world's most successful entrepreneurs. This collection of six biographies delves into the lives of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, and Richard...

The Justice of Kings is a stunning piece of modern fantasy writing, where action, intrigue and magic collide. In a world where the imperial throne is under threat, Sir Konrad Vonvalt, a feared...

Transcripts of letters sent home by Walter Pounds M.M during World War I offer a personal perspective on life in the trenches. These letters, written from various locations including battlefields and...

Little Cat's day out has come to an end, and she's rushing back home. Her owner asks her all about it: was she happy? Was she brave? Was she kind?The little cat's answers are beautifully illustrated...

Agnes Sharp and the Trip of a Lifetime is the latest instalment in Leonie Swann's popular cosy crime series. Fans of Richard Osman will enjoy this engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing until...

The White Rose Rent Katherine, Daughter of Richard III In the aftermath of Richard III's death, a young woman must navigate the treacherous world of Tudor England. Katherine Plantagenet, the...

Richard Brautigan's A Confederate General from Big Sur, Dreaming of Babylon, and The Hawkline Monster are three novels that showcase the author's unique blend of humor, satire, and literary...

Richard Pryor's legacy continues to shape American culture with his irreverent humor and social critique. This anthology brings together insightful essays from scholars, critics, writers, filmmakers,...

This fictionalised account of a famous play is an excellent introduction to the works of William Shakespeare for junior readers. It offers a chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves and provides...

The Suspect By Kent Alexander and Kevin Salwen On July 27, 1996, a bomb exploded in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, injuring 111 people and killing two. Richard Jewell, a security guard who had...

When Is the Right Time to Sell My Business? Expert Guidance for Business Owners Selling your business can be a daunting prospect, but with the right approach, you can ensure a successful sale and...

Richard Nixon's presidency was marked by turmoil and scandal. When he appointed Alexander Haig as his new chief of staff in May 1973, many believed it would be a turning point for the administration...

Richard Bean's sixth collection of plays brings together three works that showcase his unique blend of comedy and drama. One Man, Two Guvnors is a hilarious take on Carlo Goldoni's classic Italian...

The Love Interest by Victoria Walters is a romantic comedy that explores the complexities of love and relationships. When librarian Liv Thomas meets Aiden Rivers, a friend of her brother's, she finds...

Richard Jefferies' writing on natural history and rural life offers a unique perspective on late Victorian England. A lesser-known aspect of his work reveals a complex author with diverse interests,...

A gripping story of murder and intrigue unfolds in this latest thriller from John F. Plimmer's Richard Rayner series. Following a series of killings across the UK, Inspector is tasked with linking...

Richard Ruiz has made a lasting impact on language planning and multilingual education with his innovative approach to language as a problem, a right, and a resource. This collection of his writings...

Richard Aldrich's comprehensive collection of writings offers valuable insights into the history of education. Spanning over 30 years of research and writing, this compilation brings together 14 key...

Richard Cottingham: A Descent into Madness In 1970s New York City, a serial killer was terrorizing prostitutes in Times Square, leaving a trail of brutal torture and murder in his wake. The victims...

The Visitors' Book In Francis Bacon's Shadow: The Lives of Richard Chopping and Denis Wirth-Miller by Jon Lys Turner is an extraordinary insight into the lives of two men who defied convention in...