1759 results for 'Charles Brockden Brown'

Pancho Villa: The Life and Legacy of the Famous Mexican Revolutionary The legend of Pancho Villa is one of heroism, tragedy, and romance. Born into poverty, he became a bandit to avenge an injustice...

The Italian Campaign of World War II: A Turning Point in the War The island of Sicily, with its snow-crowned volcano Mount Etna, played a pivotal role in 1943's Allied operations. Operation Husky, a...

The Maginot Line: A History of the Fortifications that Failed to Protect France from Nazi Germany During World War II The Maginot Line was a series of interconnected strongpoints and fortifications...

The Paris Library is a heart-wrenching and heart-lifting novel about the power of books and libraries to change people's lives. Based on a true story, it follows the lives of two women, separated by...

Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: the Mummy's Gold is a humorous and charming picture book adventure about a brave young knight on a quest to return a sack of stolen Egyptian gold. Sir Charlie's journey...

Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters is a captivating exploration of the life and legacy of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. With his understated yet distinctive style, Watts was...

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a TomatoA fun and imaginative look at the problem of fussy eating, this picture book is sure to make dinner time an adventure. Lauren Child's engaging story follows a young...

Charlie and Lola's first day at school is a worry. Lola is nearly big enough, but she's not so sure. She thinks she's too small to go to school, and that she's too busy at home to bother with school...

Charlotte Mullen's quiet life in a small Irish village is turned upside down when she takes in her orphaned cousin, Francie Fitzgerald. The arrival of this beautiful young woman sets off a chain of...

The History of Tiwanaku's Spectacular Temple of the Sun Puma Punku, a ruined stone temple in the altiplano plains of Bolivia, is a marvel of engineering and stonemasonry. Its remarkable stonework has...

Leadbelly: A Life and LegendThis definitive biography draws on a wealth of new archival material, interviews, and previously unknown recordings to reveal the life of Huddie Ledbetter, a towering...

Australia's Indigenous People: A Land of Rich History and Legacy The history of Australia's Indigenous people is a story of resilience and survival, spanning thousands of years. From the moment...

The Comanche: A History and Culture of the Native American Tribe. The Comanche were a powerful Native American tribe that thrived in a vast territory spanning parts of six states in the American West...

The Mossad: The History and Legacy of Israel's National Intelligence Agency The Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency, has a rich and complex history spanning over 70 years. Formed in 1949,...

The Syrian Civil War: The History of the 21st Century's Deadliest Conflict The Syrian Civil War is a complex and multifaceted conflict that has ravaged the country since 2011. It began as a series of...

The Hyksos: The History of the Foreign Invaders Who Conquered Ancient Egypt and Established the Fifteenth Dynasty From approximately 3100 BCE until around 1075 BCE, ancient Egypt was ruled by 20...

The Ancient Bosnian Pyramids: History and Mystery The mysterious hill of Visocica, located in the small town of Visoko, northwest of Sarajevo, has been the subject of international attention in...

Josip Broz Tito: The Life and Legacy of Yugoslavia's First President Josip Broz Tito, better known as Marshal Tito, was a pivotal figure in world history, whose leadership during World War II...

Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record-breaking performance at the London, 2012 Olympics. The world was captivated by the...

The Big Book Comes Alive is a recovery guide that you'll want to keep for yourself and share with others. Written for those in recovery, this book offers a supportive and accessible approach to the...

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. Meet Charlie Bucket, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready...

Charlie Parker is drawn into a dark web of deceit and lies when a troubled man, haunted by a past crime, turns to him for help. A 14-year-old girl has gone missing, and the man's own secrets threaten...

Experience the earliest years of one of the world's most beloved comic strips, presented in full chronological order for the first time. Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts' is a timeless collection of...

The Complete Peanuts 1985-1986 Volume 18 by Charles Monroe Schulz is a collection of comic strips from one of the most beloved cartoonists of all time. This volume brings together some of the most...

Charlotte by Helen Moffett is a powerful reimagining of a woman's journey in Regency England. In a world where societal expectations can be suffocating, Charlotte makes a choice that will propel her...

The Cyclemania event at Charleton House is coming to a close, but the summer sun is setting on a very different kind of celebration. Olivia Sharp, a cycling activist, is found dead, strangled with a...

Charles Soule and Ryan Browne present a magical, hilarious story about an evil wizard named Wizord and his talking koala sidekick Margaret as they journey to be good in a dark world. This collection...

Charles II's Great Escape tells the remarkable story of how the future king outwitted the greatest manhunt in British history after his father's execution and his own failed attempt to reclaim the...

This visually stunning reference book introduces children to the world of nautical codes, featuring a unique system of flags, morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling.Developed in...

Travels with Charley In Search of America is a thought-provoking account of John Steinbeck's 1960 journey across the United States. With his dog Charley by his side, Steinbeck set out to rediscover...

Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Big Adventure Join Sir Charlie Stinky Socks on a thrilling adventure through a deep, dark forest, where monstrous trees groan and terrible beasties moan. With his...

Introducing a fun and entertaining math adventure that's perfect for young learners. When a valuable fraction goes missing, George sets out to track it down, using his trusty Reducer-half ray gun to...

Charlie Pritchard has big ideas, and his job as a bank clerk certainly isn't enough to satisfy him. He dreams of a life of luxury with someone special, but soon finds himself drawn into a plan that...

Charlie the Choo-Choo is a heartwarming picture book about an unlikely friendship between a train engine and its devoted engineer. The story follows the special bond between Engineer Bob and his...

Charlotte Mason's vision for education was rooted in the idea that the world is governed by universal laws, which can be applied to learning. She sought to uncover the key principles of education and...

The Complete Peanuts 1975-1976 Volume 13 by Charles M. Schulz is the latest instalment in Canongate's highly collectible series, featuring an introduction by Robert Smigel.This volume brings together...

Charles, the latest in robot servant technology, is programmed to undertake the most menial household chores. Loyal, efficient and logical to a fault, he is designed to serve. However, a rather large...

Enter a world of invention and mischief, where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers. This beautifully presented edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator features official archive...

A hugely ambitious and stylistically acrobatic work, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye brings together a wide range of genres to create a thoroughly engaging story. Published in 2016, this...

Wilbur the pig's life has already been saved by Fern, but when he is sold to her uncle, he realises his life is in even more danger. Enter Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider...

Discover the untold story behind Queen Charlotte, Britain's longest reigning queen consort. This unique collection of essays, poetry, and artwork reveals the true history behind her remarkable life...

Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers is a unique collection of biographies that reveals the drummer's enduring admiration for the talents of many fellow drummers. Over the past 35 years, Charlie Watts...

The Beginner's Guide to Reading Music is a straightforward introduction to music notation, making it an ideal companion for those who want to learn to read music but haven't yet mastered the basics...

Queen Charlotte, a powerful and romantic novel, tells the story of the great love story between King George III and Queen Charlotte, a German Princess who was married to him in 1761. Born with fire...

The Four Filters: The Invention of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger This book explores the thought process behind Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's investment decisions, revealing a unique...

Charlie Mortdecai, art dealer and aristocrat, finds himself at the centre of a diplomatic crisis when a stolen Goya painting disappears. The theft is causing tension between Spain and its allies, but...

George Psalmanazar, one of the greatest charlatans in literary history, perpetrated a stupendous fraud on the people of London over 300 years ago. Claiming to have been born on the island of Taiwan,...

George III's attempt to create a happy, harmonious family was a mission that ultimately proved doomed. Janice Hadlow's account is an intensely moving exploration of the king's private life, written...

Queen Charlotte, a novel by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes, tells the story of a young woman's journey to the throne. In 1761, Charlotte is married to the King, and must navigate the intricate...

Pirate Latitudes takes us back to 1665, when Charles II's Jamaican colony is under threat from the Spanish empire. Set in the crowded and lawless capital of Port Royal, this gripping tale follows...

Revise Great Expectations by Charles Dickens with this comprehensive GCSE 9-1 English Literature Text Guide. Collins' Snap Revision Text Guide provides everything you need to score top marks on your...

Charles and his friends at the Puppy Place love giving a second chance to dogs in need. When a small dog is found abandoned, they quickly take him in and care for him until he finds his forever home...

Charlton Athletic On This Day takes you on a journey through the club's fascinating history, from its formation in 1905 to the present day. This unique diary-style book revisits all the most...

Charlie Chaplin, the silent screen's "Little Tramp," was a beloved figure until he starred in a series of high-profile federal courtroom dramas. In 1944, he was on trial, described by a New York...

On 12th October 1967, Cyprus Airways flight 284 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the island of Kastellorizo, resulting in the loss of all 66 passengers and crew. The flight, from London...

Checkpoint Charlie: The Cold War, the Berlin Wall and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth As the sixtieth anniversary of the Berlin Wall's construction approaches, a gripping history of Checkpoint...

This guidebook offers practical advice for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and their patients. Marilyn Charles draws on key concepts from psychoanalysis and psychology...

Test your brain power with these challenging crossword puzzles. The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 14 features 50 jumbo-sized puzzles designed to really challenge your word skills. Selected by...

Ada Lovelace & the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark Ada Lovelace was a creative and curious girl who found inspiration in science and math. When she met Charles Babbage, inventor of the first...

For young learners of English, a fun and exciting story awaits. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a Level 3 Reader that introduces key grammar and vocabulary points in a engaging way.Written by...

Learn to write tremendous characters with the help of Roald Dahl, the world's number one storyteller. This book is perfect for home learning, where you can pick up your pen and join Roald Dahl to...

Explore the music of a 20th-century jazz legend with this comprehensive guitar transcription book. Charlie Parker's iconic "heads" and improvised solos have been meticulously adapted for the guitar...

Get ready for a sweet adventure inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. This fun activity book is filled with puzzles, games, and fun activities to complete. With full-colour stickers and classic...

A collection of poetry from the renowned Brontë sisters, published under their pseudonyms in 1846. The poems, written by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, offer a unique glimpse into the lives and...

Charlie Munger's wisdom for investors and life is gathered in this collection of quotes. Born in 1924, Charlie Munger studied mathematics at the University of Michigan before graduating magna cum...

The Illustrated Letters of the Brontës brings together a unique and intimate view of the lives of three remarkable women, writers and sisters. Using their own words, as well as letters and diaries,...

The Demon Football Manager is the second book in the Charlie Fry Series, following the Football Boy Wonder. Charlie Fry has developed a magical gift after being hit by a lightning bolt, which allows...

Anna Latham and Charles Cornick are an unlikely pair, bound together by their roles as Alpha and Omega in the world of werewolves. When the FBI requests their help on a local serial-killer case, they...

The Sea, the Sea is a novel about a man's attempt to escape the world and find solitude. Charles Arrowby buys a house by the sea, where he plans to spend his days in contemplation, but his plans are...

Study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of jazz guitarist and bebop pioneer Charlie Christian. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of...

Twelve years have passed since June Broaden last saw Ryan Henderson, her high school enemy and secret crush. That's a long time to hold a grudge over some petty feud, but the memory of him has...

The Match by Sarah Adams is a heartwarming romance novel about second chances and the healing power of love. Evie Jones has dedicated her life to Southern Service Paws, a company that matched her...

Charlotte Salter's disappearance has left a trail of unanswered questions and unresolved grief. Her loved ones are still searching for answers, but the truth may be closer than they think. When Etty...

The Royal Book of the Year is a deeply personal and intimate account of the tumultuous lives of two brothers, William and Harry. Raised by their mother to be the closest of brothers, how have they...

Charles Lamosway has long watched the life he might have had unfold across the river, a life he can only glimpse of his neighbor Elizabeth's life on the far bank of Maine's Penobscot Reservation. The...

For the first time, the collective wisdom of two veteran investment advisors is compiled into a single volume. Over 30 years, they have chronicled the key lessons learned from Berkshire Hathaway's...

A Wrinkle in Time is a sci-fi adventure for children by bestselling US author Madeleine L'Engle. When Charles Wallace Murry searches for his lost father through a 'wrinkle in time', he finds himself...

A filmmaker is reported dead near Mount Everest. His brother, Charles Houston, is convinced he's alive and is determined to find him. The journey is fraught with danger as he travels from India to...

Brideshead Revisited is a nostalgic and reflective novel set amongst the English aristocracy in the run-up to the Second World War. It tells the story of Charles Ryder's infatuation with the...

Charlotte Salter's disappearance has left a family with more questions than answers. When her husband Alec fails to turn up to his 50th birthday party, his children are worried, but he seems...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a Level 3 Reader, introducing language learners to the world of bestselling authors and compelling content. With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language...

Shirley Jackson's dark and unsettling novel tells the story of Merricat and her sister Constance, who live in isolation in a remote house, having survived a tragic event six years earlier. When their...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a heartwarming tale that explores the transformative power of kindness and generosity. On this Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge's life takes an unexpected turn...

Thought-Forms, a rare colour edition, explores the human aura and its connection to mental and emotional state. Annie Besant and Charles W. Leadbeater describe how the aura changes in size, form and...

Gardening Myths and Misconceptions by Charles Dowding Conventional gardening wisdom can be misleading and contradictory. Many gardeners follow established 'rules' without questioning their validity...

Discover the fresh face of an age-old perspective on motherhood, childhood, and education. Leah Boden invites you to explore the timeless work of Charlotte Mason, a groundbreaking voice in education...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution has been beautifully retold in a stunning picture-book for children and adults alike.Long before humans existed, the living world looked very...

A gripping maritime adventure awaits in A Ship of War, the latest instalment in the electrifying historical series of Charles Hayden and the Themis. In 1794, Captain Charles Hayden embarks on a...

Charles Carneglia: A Life of Madness and Murder Charles Carneglia was a man who embodied the darker side of the New York mafia. His life was marked by a trail of violence and depravity, as he rose to...

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a chilling tale of mystery and horror. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the wild Devon moorland, the blame is placed on a family curse and the footprints...

The story of Peter Rabbit is a beautifully designed hardcover edition featuring illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore. This Little Apple Classics edition of Beatrix Potter's beloved story...

The Duke at Hazard by KJ Charles is a Regency romance that follows the story of the Duke of Severn, who has been robbed of his heirloom ring. To retrieve it, he takes on an unusual task: to survive...

Aristide Leonides' life was one of luxury and excess, but his death at the hands of a fatal barbiturate injection has left his family reeling. Suspicion falls heavily on his young widow, who stands...

The Republic: The Fight for Irish Independence, 1918-1923 by Charles Townshend A pivotal moment in modern Ireland's history is explored in this gripping narrative. From 1918 to 1923, the Irish fought...

The Silent Boy by Andrew Taylor In the midst of revolution and terror, a young boy's silence holds the key to a dark and sinister secret. Paris, 1792, is a city in chaos, where the streets run with...

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward Charles Condomine's latest literary endeavour takes an unexpected turn when he hosts a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. Instead, he finds himself...

Charles Eames and his wife Ray were pioneers in modern design, transforming the visual character of America through their work in architecture, furniture, textile design, photography, and film. Their...

GCSE English Literature Text Guide: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens This CGP Text Guide provides comprehensive support for GCSE English Literature students studying 'A Christmas Carol' by...

No Dig Cookbook: Seasonal Feasts from Homegrown VegetablesExperience the best of seasonal produce in your own kitchen with this unique cookbook. Charles Dowding's no-dig methods are showcased...