10000 results for 'Andrew Towning'

The Permaculture City offers a comprehensive approach to regenerative design for urban, suburban, and town resilience. Toby Hemenway presents a holistic framework for creating sustainable communities...

Aix-en-Provence is M.F.K. Fisher's picture and map of a place, and by extension, herself. This memoir is a vibrant and perceptive profile of the kinship between a person and their surroundings...

Barbara Hendricks has entered a running race, but her slow pace might seem like a barrier to success. However, with the support of her best friend and owner Lorraine, Barbara begins to train in...

Set in the industrial townships of the Midlands, Arnold Bennett's novel tells the story of Anna, the daughter of a wealthy and reclusive man. His strict household rules have shaped her life, but when...

The Cape Town Book: A Guide to the City's History, People and PlacesThis comprehensive guide brings together all the stories of South Africa's first city, its landscape and its people. From geology...

West Germany is a country on the brink of turmoil, where protests simmer and tensions run high. In this gripping thriller, a mysterious disappearance sets off a chain of events that exposes the...

Step inside a beautiful winter wonderland where love and laughter await. Neve Whitaker is spending Christmas on Juniper Island, managing the Stardust Lake hotel alongside her wonderful family. But...

This account of growing up Catholic in a Northern Irish ghetto offers a unique perspective on the feelings generated by British rule. Eamonn McCann was at the center of events in Derry, which brought...

Dodge City, Kansas, is a place of legend. This New York Times bestselling story tells the true tale of the taming of the Wild West, set against the backdrop of one of the most depraved and criminal...

Join Curious George on an adventure around town. Each full-to-bursting scene represents a favorite spot in the neighborhood, from playgrounds to libraries and bustling farmer's markets. Rhyming text...

The Government of Space: Town Planning in Modern Society by Alison Ravetz provides a concise guide to the origins and evolution of British planning. First published in 1986, this book offers valuable...

A feel-good sapphic small-town summer romance is waiting for you. Hannah Taylor, a bestselling fantasy author, has hit a creative roadblock after her long-term relationship ends. Seeking solitude,...

The Cotswolds Town and Village Guide is a comprehensive guide to the area's places of interest. A glance at the maps reveals that the covered area extends beyond the classic region, but it remains...

Introducing My First Busy Town, an engaging tabbed board book for little ones to explore. This interactive book features bright and colourful pictures to encourage learning and play. With 13 picture...

Canastota, New York, is renowned for its rich boxing heritage and has been the site of many legendary title fights. This book tells the story of those "thunder gods of the ring" who made their mark...

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is renowned as the Mother of Cities and the Heart of Europe. Nestled against the Vltava River, this historical city has preserved its cultural significance...

A Town Like Alice is a powerful and moving story about the human spirit's capacity for strength and love in the face of adversity. When Jean Paget is captured by the Japanese army during World War...

For The Love of Women: A Study of Lesbian Secret Society in a Greek Town In this groundbreaking study, Elisabeth Kirtsoglou delves into the lives of women living in a small town outside Athens,...

Stockport Town Centre 1873 is an Old Ordnance Survey map from Alan Godfrey Maps. Published in 1873, it provides a detailed view of Stockport's town centre at that time.The map offers a unique glimpse...

London Transport's bus network underwent significant changes over several decades. In 1933, it was created with monopoly powers to run bus services in Greater London and beyond. Green Line express...

Sherri Baldy's My Besties Under The Sea Flower Town Coloring Book is a fun and creative way to relax and unwind. This coloring book features 29 adorable images that are perfect for adults and...

The Kentish Traveler's Companion In A Descriptive View Of The Towns, Villages, Remarkable Buildings, And Antiquities is a detailed guidebook written by Thomas Fisher in 1776. This comprehensive...

The 101 Club: A Season to Remember In the late 1970s, Huddersfield Town was on the brink of disaster. But under the leadership of manager Mick Buxton, a group of misfits and castoffs came together to...

Deep Six, released in 1986, was a compilation that marked an important moment in music history. It featured six local bands from Seattle: Soundgarden, Green River, Melvins, Malfunkshun, the U-Men and...

Berwick-upon-Tweed: A Town with Two Faces. This town, situated at the border between England and Scotland, boasts an absorbing historical tale woven into its old streets and buildings. While visitors...

A long-abandoned silver mine for sale seemed like an adventure too great to pass up. Instead, it became a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams...

Nuala's perfect relationship has been shattered by her husband James' untimely death. As she sets out to uncover the secrets he kept from her, she is drawn to a small Somerset town that holds many of...

Paul Theroux embarks on a journey from Cairo to Cape Town, traversing the African continent in a non-traditional manner. He travels across diverse landscapes, from bush and desert to rivers and...

William H. Turner's personal remembrance of kinship and community in eastern Kentucky's coal towns offers an intimate look at Black life during the final postwar boom years of coal mining.The Harlan...

Discover the hidden stories behind Cambridge's town and gown. This unique guidebook delves into the lesser-known tales of the city's fascinating past, featuring characters who have shaped its history...

Custom and Myth (1874) by Andrew Lang and E. B. Tylor is a collection of folklore, mythology, and religion that explores the cultural heritage of human societies. Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet,...

China in One Village: A Story of One Town and the Changing World by Liang Hong. In this powerful memoir, Liang Hong returns to her ancestral village in Henan Province, China, after a decade away...

A Good Country: My Life in Twelve Towns and the Devastating Battle for a White America by Sofia Ali-Khan. Sofia Ali-Khan's journey to understanding America is one of self-discovery, social justice,...

Sachin and Azhar at Cape Town is a remarkable story of partnership in cricket. In 1997, India's Tendulkar and Azharuddin combined to score an incredible 222 runs against South Africa's lethal bowling...

This paperback edition brings to life the stories of six of America's wealthiest and most influential men: John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford,...

A Bed Called Home: Life In The Migrant Labour Hostels of Cape Town by Mamphela Ramphele explores the lives of those living in migrant labour hostels, where a bed is often the only home. The author...

Travel back to a time when life was full of hedonistic delights and the pursuit of happiness was never far away. In "There's Always Risk in Movement: Tales from Old Reading Town", author Alan Croft...

A feel-good sapphic romantic comedy that's perfect for a cozy evening in. Jenny Lynton never planned to be an influencer, but after a post goes viral, she finds herself needing a place to stay in her...

Stockport in the Great War explores how the local community came together to support the war effort during World War I. Despite facing challenges such as food and fuel shortages, the town rallied...

Carole Rawcliffe challenges prevailing views of medieval urban life in this groundbreaking study of communal health in late medieval English towns and cities.A pioneering new approach reveals that,...

Track the facts about cowboys, ghost towns, outlaws, and more! The Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series is filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack...

Townes Van Zandt: A Life of Song This is the first serious biography of a man widely regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. Townes Van Zandt's life was marked by turmoil and creativity,...

Anna of the Five Towns is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1902 and one of his most notable works. Set in Staffordshire, England, the story revolves around Anna Tellwright, a young woman...

Expand your LEGO Winter Village with these brand new models! Get ready to grow your winter wonderland this holiday season. Within these pages you'll find complete instructions and full brick lists to...

David Wilson's gripping true story explores one of Scotland's most infamous miscarriages of justice. In 1970s Carluke, a young woman was brutally murdered, and a man was arrested, convicted, and...

A gruff single dad with a country music past hires his ex-fiancée's best friend as a nanny for the summer. He wasn't expecting to fall for her, but she brings light into his daughter's life and...

Compact and informative guide to Cape Town, packed with essential information for exploring the city. This pocket-sized travel guide features stunning photography, historical and cultural insights,...

First published in 1819, Thomas Bradshaw's General Directory provides historical accounts of various towns and cities in Northern Ireland. This edition offers carefully proofed and professionally...

Mixed Signals is a sweet and steamy small-town romance from B.K. Borison, suited to readers of romantic comedies. Layla Dupree, the owner of a bakery at Inglewild's most romantic destination, has...

Screen-Free Family Activities offers 365 ideas for play and adventure without screens. This book proposes activities to enjoy with your family in different spaces, such as at home, around town, or in...

A Small Town in Ukraine: The Place We Came From, the Place We Went Back to by Bernard Wasserstein. In this deeply affecting work of history and memoir, historian Bernard Wasserstein recounts the...

Get to know the East Fife region with the Ordnance Survey's EXP 371 map. This detailed map is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, providing essential information on rights of way, permissive paths, and...

Something Happened in Our Town A Child's Story about Racial Injustice This book tells the story of two families, one White and one Black, as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their...

The Avro Arrow: A Story of Friendship and Discovery In 1950s Canada, the new Avro Arrow plane is set to revolutionize aviation. For Mickey McCool, this means his world revolves around the project -...

The Last Detail Screenplays by Robert Towne A gripping screenplay that delves into the darker side of human nature, Chinatown is a complex and intricate tale of corruption and deceit. Set against the...

When country music star and self-proclaimed nemesis JJ Sutton comes to town, it's not exactly a welcome sight. Yet, after three years of heated exchanges, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to her...

The Chilton's Chrysler Grand Caravan/Town & Country 2008-12 Repair Manual covers U.S. and Canadian models of Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country, including the Caravan Cargo model...

Bread rises, wakes up to the sound of the school bus. Who lives in your neighborhood? This charming board book takes you on a tour of the people who live nearby.With its fresh modern art and hidden...

The Class of '65: A Student, a Divided Town, and the Long Road to Forgiveness by Jim Auchmutey. In 1964, Greg Wittkamper's experience at Americus High School was one of the worst of his life. Despite...

Paul Theroux's The Last Train to Zona Verde is a poignant account of his final African journey. Spanning 2,500 miles from Cape Town to Angola, this travelogue takes the reader on a thought-provoking...

Fatal Tribute A Gripping British Cozy Mystery by Pj Skinner In the high-stakes world of talent competitions, secrets and sabotage can be deadly. When investigative journalist Tanya Bowe agrees to...

The Year of the Cobbler: A Season of Triumph and Solidarity In June 2015, Northampton Town Football Club faced an uncertain future. With staff unpaid, fans demanding answers, and HMRC's winding-up...

Charles Bukowski's wild and immortal stories have become cult favourites, surfacing from the literary underground. This collection of anecdotal short stories showcases Bukowski's compelling...

Cradock: A History of Segregation and Apartheid in a South African Town By Jeffrey Butler, published by University of Virginia Press in 2017. This book offers a detailed history of Cradock, a small...

The Surprising Lives of Small-Town Doctors is a collection of stories from physicians who have traded in their stethoscopes for pens to share some of the most pivotal moments of their careers. From...

Iris Collins doesn't believe in plans. She's never been the reliable one in her family, but when she inherits a quaint purple Victorian, she seizes the chance to start over - on her terms. Her grand...

23 stories of extraordinary imagination from award-winning Scottish writer Jules Horne. This collection showcases her unique voice and mastery of the short story form.From the surreal to the...

A practical treatise on loch-fishing, written to dispel the notion that it is a second-rate form of fishing. The author aims to provide a readable account of the subject, avoiding technicalities and...

Dora Preston has always been driven to succeed in her music hall ambitions. When she intervenes to stop some young men from bullying a puppy, she finds herself in over her head. Fortunately, a kind...

A parade of animals from around the world has descended upon our street. In this striking and thought-provoking picture book, Michael Foreman brings together a diverse group of creatures, each with...

Big Nate Stays Classy by Lincoln Peirce is a hilarious collection of comics that follows Nate Wright as he navigates the ups and downs of school life. With his signature blend of humor and...

Tanya Bowe's life is turned upside down when her friend Lexi Burlington-Smythe borrows the office above her vintage shop in Seacastle. As Tanya gets drawn into the high-stake arguments surrounding...

This charming story is woven around many of Cambridge's landmarks, making it a great choice for children who live in or have visited the city. A cheese-lover's favourite haunts are featured...

Little Platoons: How a Revived One Nation Can Empower England's Forgotten Towns and Redraw the Political MapThis book offers a fresh perspective on Britain's future, arguing that by empowering its...

Discover the wisdom of two 19th-century spiritual teachers who pioneered holistic healing and enlightenment. This collection of quotes from Andrew Jackson Davis and Phineas P. Quimby offers guidance...

Iris Collins doesn't believe in plans. She's always been a self-declared chaos bunny with a track record of unfinished dreams. So when she inherits a quaint purple Victorian, she seizes the chance to...

Two mice with big personalities are about to swap homes in this charming tale. When they agree to live each other's lives, they find themselves in unexpected adventures at every turn.The beautiful...

Ghosts are everywhere, and they're not just harmless spirits. They can be deadly. For centuries, the Marin family has been hunting ghosts to keep people safe. But their methods don't always agree...

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction is a comprehensive guide to designing and building environments. It provides a language of patterns that can be used to articulate and communicate...

The Wal-Mart Effect: How an Out-of-town Superstore Became a Superpower By Charles Fishman Penguin Books Limited, 2007 336 pages, Paperback This investigative journey into the world of retail takes...

Dee's life as captain of the friend zone is turned upside down when her job - developing a dating app she coded herself - is put in jeopardy. To save it, she concocts a convincing lie: she's engaged...

A small-town romance that will capture your heart, suited to readers of Gilmore Girls. When high-powered lawyer Alexandra "Lexi" Thompson inherits her grandmother's charming bakeshop and café in the...

How to Save Our Town Centres offers a fresh perspective on the future of high streets. By examining the real issues behind empty buildings and 'shop local' campaigns, Julian Dobson sets out a...

David Wilson's Signs of Murder is a true story of a miscarriage of justice in a small Scottish town. In 1971, the brutal murder of a young woman shocked the community, and a man was arrested,...

Preston's remarkable transformation is a testament to the power of local action and community-led change. This book tells the story of how one city in the north of England took control of its economy...

Nora Roberts' Small Town Dreams is a heartwarming collection of two novels that explore the power of love and connection in unexpected places.In "First Impressions", Vance Banning, a reclusive...

The Right Wrong Match A Sweet, Small Town Romantic Comedy by Sara Jane Woodley is a charming romantic comedy about finding love in unexpected ways. After years of unrequited feelings for her best...

The Mindful Magician is here to help kids manage their strong feelings and overwhelming senses. This illustrated picture book tells the story of a special town called Feelings Town, where children...

This comprehensive study explores the lives and works of seven influential Victorian literary critics: George Henry Lewes, Walter Bagehot, Richard Holt Hutton, Leslie Stephen, Andrew Lang, George...

Knit a little bit of Halloween magic into your life with this unique guide to knitting inspired by the beloved characters from Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Featuring a mix of dark and...

A rural Pennsylvania town at the heart of the fracking controversy offers a stark contrast to the energy revolution often touted by shale gas extraction. Here, the decision to extract oil and gas...

The Thirteenth Doctor and her friends are on a mission to investigate a mysterious disturbance in time. Their search takes them to a dusty mining town at Hallowe'en, where they'll face a terrifying...

The Story of the Rear Column of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition is a detailed account of a significant expedition to Africa. Edited by Mrs J S Jameson, this volume provides a comprehensive overview...

Immerse yourself in the traditions and culture of a Japanese mountain town, where ancient crafts and ways of life continue to thrive.In this captivating journey, American writer and food stylist...

Placenames of France is an extensive alphabetical dictionary covering over 4,000 names in France, including Corsica and Monaco. This comprehensive reference includes natural features such as rivers,...

Africa Solo: My World Record Race from Cairo to Cape TownIn 2015, Mark Beaumont embarked on his latest world record attempt, cycling solo across Africa in under 50 days. This was his toughest...

Explore the authentic flavours and traditions of America's small towns through this stunning collection of Blue Ribbon-winning recipes.Beautifully illustrated with vibrant photographs, Liza...

The History and Antiquities of the Castle and Town of Arundel Including the Biography of Its Earls, From the Conquest to the Present Time by Mark Aloysius Tierney is a culturally significant work...

A Rabble in Arms: Massachusetts Towns and Militiamen During King Philip's War By Kyle F. Zelner, published by NYU Press in 2010. This comprehensive social history of Essex County, Massachusetts...

This study explores the transformation of Nottingham from a smaller town to one of the nation's leading industrial centres between 1815 and 1900. The city's development was significantly influenced...