956 results for 'Fara, Patricia'

Patricia Cerda's Mestiza is a captivating historical account that delves into the complexities of a country torn between tragedy and beauty. Through the voice of a strong-willed woman, this narrative...

Ladies' Bane is a gripping golden age mystery that follows Miss Maud Silver as she unravels a tangled web of marriage, mystery and murder in a small town. When Allegra Trent's husband sweeps her away...

The Nativist Prophets of Early Islamic Iran: Rural Revolt and Local Zoroastrianism Patricia Crone's latest book explores the Iranian response to Muslim penetration in the countryside, the subsequent...

The Poet's Dog by Patricia MacLachlan is a poignant story about two children and their unlikely friendship with a gifted dog. Raised in a cabin, the dog was taught to listen to sonnets and understand...

Building Architectural Models by Patricia DeMarco and Guy DeMarco is a comprehensive guide to creating three-dimensional models from conceptual drawings. This book provides professional insight into...

Patricia Neal's autobiography is a candid and courageous account of her life. From her early days as a self-confident and determined actress to her later struggles with illness and personal loss,...

The Concrete Invention: Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection brings together a wealth of work from Latin American artists who transformed European Concrete art in the mid-20th century. Spanning the...

Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune Book 1 A groundbreaking science-fiction adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic novel, Dune is set in a sprawling feudal interstellar society. The story follows Paul...

Tanis Lyle's life was cut short by an unknown hand, leaving behind only a legacy of electric charm and a family feud that had been simmering for years. When Laura Fane, a distant cousin, finally...

Classic adventure stories by Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Stephen Crane, Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London are combined with imaginative tales by Isak Dinesen, Patricia Highsmith and J. G...

Engelbert Humperdinck shares his incredible life story in this autobiography, from living on the dole to buying a Hollywood palace. With openness and humour, he recounts his string of affairs and...

Silence Fallen is the tenth novel in Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. After being attacked and abducted in her home territory, Mercy finds herself alone in Europe with no money or clothing,...

The Miracle of Fasting Proven Throughout History by Paul Bragg and Patricia Bragg offers a step-by-step approach to harnessing the power of fasting for optimal health and energy. By detoxifying the...

Discover the fascinating world of fungi through the eyes of M. F. Lewis, a pioneering female mycologist from Victorian England. This beautifully illustrated volume collects hundreds of watercolors...

Mars has captivated human imagination for millennia. Astronomer Patricia Skelton explores our relationship with the Red Planet, tracing its impact on our understanding of planetary motion and...

Discover the secrets of vegetarian and vegan Asian cooking with this delightful cookbook. Patricia Tanumihardja shares her expertise in blending flavors, textures, aromas, and colors to create...

Patricia Highsmith's comprehensive guide to writing suspense fiction is a treasure trove of insights from one of the genre's finest masters. Drawing on her own decades-long experience as a writer,...

Princess Patricia Priscilla's 16th birthday ball is supposed to be the highlight of her royal life. But she's bored with it all. In a surprising move, she adopts a peasant disguise and escapes - for...

Silver Borne is the fifth novel in Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. After narrowly escaping the queen of the local vampire seethe, Mercy has been asked for help by the leader of the werewolf...

Freyja, Lady, Vanadis: An Introduction to the Goddess examines the complex deity of Norse mythology. Using original source material and scholarship, Patricia Lafayllve builds an image of Freyja as...

Mastering the intricacies of grammar is essential for effective communication in Standard American English. This self-teaching guide provides a clear and concise explanation of how grammar works,...

Gwennie Glaspole's life is a complex web of expectations and desires. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, she struggles to balance her role as wife and mother with her own sense of identity. In this...

Kay Scarpetta has been training at the Dover Port Mortuary, mastering the art of 'virtual autopsy' - a groundbreaking procedure that could soon revolutionise forensic science. When a young man drops...

Mercy Thompson faces her greatest challenge yet in this latest instalment of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling series. As a car mechanic and coyote shapeshifter, Mercy has always been willing to...

The Riddle-Master's Game by Patricia A. McKillip is set in a land where magic has vanished, leaving its ruler to face an unexpected destiny. Morgon, Prince of Hed, must embark on a perilous journey...

Adam Phillips explores the heart of psychoanalysis in two thought-provoking essays. He reveals how this therapeutic approach can enable both analyst and patient to live more fully, creatively. This...

The Butterfly is a powerful story of friendship and bravery in the face of unimaginable horror. Based on real events, this heart-wrenching tale follows two young girls as they find hope and comfort...

In the city of Ark, language has been reduced to just 500 words. This is the List, decreed by its leader John Noa as a way to prevent humans from making the same mistakes that led to the destruction...

By the winners of the Association for Talent Development's 2022 Thought Leader award, Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J. Phillips present a six-step process to demonstrate the value of any project...

Down Under A Benbow Smith Mystery by Patricia Wentworth The disappearance of Rose Anne on the eve of her wedding to Captain Oliver Loddon is a mystery that puzzles the police. However, as Benbow...

Rudolf Nureyev As I Remember Him by Patricia Boccadoro offers an intimate and amusing account of her personal encounters with the renowned dancer. In this engaging memoir, she recounts her first...

Vodka: A Global History by Patricia Herlihy is a fascinating exploration of the spirit's origins and rise to global popularity. From its mysterious beginnings in 14th-century Eastern Europe to its...

Train for Life: Discover How to Manage Adversity and Achieve Emotional Balance. Psychologist Patricia Ramírez shares her expertise on how to overcome challenges and find happiness. You may think your...

McDonald's has long been one of the world's most recognizable brand names. But what drives its success? For Patricia Sowell Harris, the answer lies in embracing diversity and inclusion. As McDonald's...

Dr. Patricia Allen's proven step-by-step program has helped over two thousand marriages. Now, you can benefit from her expertise too. This book offers practical advice on how to attract the right...

This surreal and subversive poetry collection is a virtuosic exploration of identity, desire, and the human condition. With its unique blend of humor, anger, and deadpan wit, Patricia Lockwood's work...

The Traumatic Surreal: Germanophone Women Artists and Surrealism After the Second World War This major study redefines the post-war trajectories of surrealism, exploring how women artists responded...

A mother and daughter struggle to come to terms with their differing faiths after ten years of silence. Undivided is a heart-wrenching story of healing and understanding, told through alternating...

Imperial Identities: Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Race in Colonial Algeria. This groundbreaking study explores how ethnic categories and cultural distinctions were developed and used as instruments...

The Cosmos of Soul: A Wake-up Call for Humanity by Patricia Cori This book offers a profound message of hope and transformation, guiding us to overcome fear and step into our role as citizens of the...

The Yellow House A Novel by Patricia Falvey is set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's tumultuous early 20th-century history. Eileen O'Neill's family is torn apart by religious intolerance and...

Envy in Everyday Life by Patricia Polledri explores the concept of envy as a form of emotional abuse. Contrary to the idea that envy is innate, Polledri argues that it is a learned response stemming...

For We Are Sold, I and My People: A Study of Women in Mexico's Maquiladoras This book examines the social costs of modern production through the lens of women working in maquiladoras, assembly plants...

Deconstruction, Feminist Theology, and the Problem of Difference Subverts the Race/Gender Divide by Ellen T. Armour explores how deconstruction can help address feminism's limitations in dealing with...

Living Beyond OCD Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy A Workbook for Adults by Patricia E. Zurita Ona This workbook provides a practical guide for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)...

Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs is the first novel in an extraordinary series set in a unique world. If you enjoy urban fantasy with its own rules and complex characters, this might be the perfect choice...

Silence in Court: A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth. The story begins with Honoria Maquisten planning to revise her will, but before the papers can be drawn up, she is dead from an overdose...

Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction What's Right For You by Patricia Anstett offers a comprehensive guide to breast reconstruction after mastectomy. With stories and photos of real women, this...

A beautifully illustrated edition of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, featuring a cover by acclaimed author and cartoonist Alison Bechdel. This Penguin Classics Graphic Deluxe Edition includes a new...

The Saint in Mimai by Leslie Charteris is a gripping mystery that follows Simon Templar and Patricia Burke as they arrive in Miami for a relaxing holiday. However, their plans are quickly derailed...

Flowers have played a vital role in human culture and survival for thousands of years. They provide essential food through fruits and seeds, add bursts of color to homes and gardens, and symbolize...

A special collection of poetry for parents and children to share together each night, Versos de buenas noches brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary children's poetry. This...

The human form has never been more scrutinized. From the 1960s onwards, sculptors have employed hyperrealism to capture the complexities of our perception. This art movement uses traditional...

Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students by Daryl Evans, Dina Coutsaftiki, C. Patricia Fathers is a comprehensive guide to understanding health promotion and its role in public health...

The traditional route to funding a business is often seen as the most reliable way to secure growth and success. However, this approach has its drawbacks, particularly for entrepreneurs who value...

In the beautiful southern Spanish town of La Joya de Andalucía, a new apartment complex opens its gates to welcome its first residents. For Anna and Austen MacDonald, an Irish couple preparing for...

The Bride Makes Herself Ready Updated Edition by James Goll and Patricia King is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be the Bride of Christ. Through revelation from Scripture, the...

The Girl in the Cellar by Patricia Wentworth is a gripping mystery that begins with a shocking discovery. A young woman awakens to find herself at the bottom of cellar steps, surrounded by the...

Supporting Students with Numeracy Difficulties in the Secondary Classroom Dyscalculia experts Patricia Babtie and Sue Dillon offer 100 practical ideas to help students grasp core maths skills, not...

Drawn from Nature: The Flowering of Irish Botanical Art is an in-depth exploration of the significance of Irish botanical art across various disciplines. Patricia Butler's research delves into the...

Whitework Inspirations brings together 8 stunning whitework embroidery projects from talented designers around the world. This special collection showcases beautifully intricate designs using white...

Ten years have passed since Jim and Jack Laydon went missing during the Great War. Their lives were marked by a complicated love triangle with Evelyn Prothero, who is still grieving as a widow. A...

Rhea Dillon's solo exhibition at Tate Britain, An Alterable Terrain, explores the fragmented body of a Black woman through sculpture and poetry. This publication brings together Dillon's poetically...

Job Queues, Gender Queues: Explaining Women's Inroads Into Male Occupations offers a thought-provoking analysis of women's increasing presence in traditionally male-dominated fields. Barbara Reskin...

Counterstory: A Rhetoric and Writing of Critical Race Theory by Aja Y. Martinez explores the power of counterstory as a methodology in rhetoric and writing studies, drawing on critical race theory...

Voices of the Survivors by Patricia Weiser Easteal is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of stories from women who have experienced rape and sexual abuse. Based on a nationwide survey, this...

Explore the fascinating history of the Southern United States with this comprehensive guide to Colonial and Revolutionary War-era sites.The authors, Patricia and Robert Foulke, have travelled...

American photographer Dewey Nicks' work in the 1990s magazine world was characterized by its boundless energy and nonstop fun. His fashion photography featured fascinating people, showcasing iconic...

Lid Off The Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook by Patricia Crowther offers an in-depth exploration of Witchcraft, delving into its history and the underlying principles of magic and self-initiation. This...

Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill, leaving behind their great castles, troves of magical artefacts and prisoners. When they were cast out, those creatures roamed freely through Underhill,...

The Best of Brevity brings together 84 of the most memorable reader favorites from the pages of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction, published over the past 20 years. This anthology...

Laura stood pale and trembling in her veiled dress, bound by a promise to marry Basil Stevens. Her fiancé Jim Mackenzie faced a Soviet firing squad, and only this marriage could save him. But what...

Racing the Wind: A Cumbrian Childhood is a poignant and evocative memoir that captures the essence of rural life in 1950s Britain. Patricia Nolan's account of her formative years, set against the...

Art Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction and Trauma by Patricia Quinn explores the benefits of art therapy in addressing addiction and trauma. This book examines how art therapy can help reveal...

Danger Calling: A Benbow Smith Mystery by Patricia Wentworth In this gripping mystery, Benbow Smith finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation. When his engagement is broken, he sees...

The Awkward Age by Henry James and Patricia Crick is a novel that explores the complexities of English society in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of London's high society, the story...

Patricia Cockrell's memoir offers a unique glimpse into her experiences as a Quaker in Russia during a time of great social change. After years of correspondence with schools in Moscow, she was...

Write a quality mystery novel in just 52 weekends with this step-by-step guide. Authors Robert J. Ray and Jack Remick share their expertise to help you master the craft of detective fiction, from...

New York's beaches have long been a place of summer fun and relaxation, but also of fear and uncertainty. Shark attacks have occurred along its shores since the days of New Amsterdam, with over...

Patricia Volk's memoir, Stuffed, is a vivid portrayal of life in a New York Jewish family and their old-fashioned, family-run restaurant. The author masterfully weaves together stories of eccentric...

Jonathan Goldberg's Melodrama: An Aesthetics of Impossibility explores the ways in which melodramatic film and literature provide an aesthetics of impossibility. Focusing on the concept of the...

The human heart remains the most remarkable machine in our world. However, to keep it healthy and strong, we need to take care of it. Paul Bragg and Patricia Bragg share simple suggestions for...

Sensual & Surreal Poetry is a captivating collection of poems and images that invites you to explore your deepest desires and fears. This stunning work features breathtaking and imaginative pieces...

This is the true story of Shirley Gilfillan, a young girl who suffered an extremely traumatic and cruel childhood. Born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1925, her early life was marked by abandonment...

Reading Children Literacy, Property, and the Dilemmas of Childhood in Nineteenth-Century America by Patricia Crain explores how American culture came to value reading as an identity. This book...

Border Fetishisms: Exploring Material Objects in Unstable Spaces Patricia Spyer's collection of essays delves into the complex cultural and commercial dimensions that shape fetish formations in...

In Bahia, Africa is often seen as a vibrant and nurturing presence. Patricia de Santana Pinho explores how Afro-Bahian cultural groups conceive of Africanness, blackness, and themselves in relation...

Brain-Wise Studies in Neurophilosophy by Patricia S. Churchland explores the profound impact of brain research on our understanding of the mind. Building on her earlier work, Neurophilosophy, this...

Discover how you and a tuna are connected in a food chain that starts with green things and ends with you. This engaging science title explores the importance of every link in a food chain, from...

The Annam Jewel A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth A mysterious gemstone has been at the centre of a trail of unhappiness for its owners. The Annam Jewel, stolen from a remote shrine, is said...

Ethics in Public Relations: A Guide to Best Practice by Patricia J. Parsons provides practical guidance for professionals and students alike on navigating the evolving landscape of public relations...

Lethal Intersections: Exploring the Connections Between Violence and Oppression Patricia Hill Collins examines how violence affects individuals differently based on their social status, sexuality,...

Umbria: The Heart of Italy is a personal and evocative account of one woman's journey to making a house in Umbria her home. Patricia Clough, a former foreign correspondent, shares her experiences as...

New York City Ballet: Choreography & Couture brings together the art forms of ballet and fashion in a stunning celebration of creative collaborations. Featuring over thirty top fashion designers,...

An all-star urban fantasy collection featuring short stories from bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, Kelley Armstrong and more. In this collection, ordinary people...

Montgomery Clift: A Biography by Patricia Bosworth is an intimate and vivid account of the life of one of Hollywood's most gifted actors. Through meticulous research and a deep understanding of her...

Braintrust: A New Account of Morality's Origins Patricia Churchland argues that morality originates in the biology of the brain. She describes how evolutionary pressures and cultural values have...

An Antidote to Violence Evaluating The Evidence by Barry Spivack and Patricia Anne Saunders explores the potential of Transcendental Meditation (TM) to create peace in society. The authors examine...

A terminal care nurse's life was already complicated enough. Her husband was a despondent alcoholic, her teenage sons were struggling, and she had patients to care for. But then she met him - a...