907 results for 'Patricia McCormick'

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...

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...

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...

Tom Ripley wants money, success, and the good life - and he's willing to kill for it. Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors, and the law, Ripley leaps at the chance to start afresh in...

Discover how to cultivate creativity and mindfulness through the simple practice of drawing. Patricia Watwood's comprehensive guide introduces readers to a systematic approach to drawing that...

Patricia Berry's Echo's Subtle Body Contributions to an Archetypal Psychology brings together her writings from 1972 to 1982, offering a unique approach to psychotherapy based on the primacy of image...

Patricia Meyer Spacks' On Rereading is a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with literature. After a lifetime of teaching, Spacks embarked on a year-long project to reread dozens of...

Anglo-Indian Food and Customs celebrates the rich heritage of this unique culture through Patricia Brown's personal anecdotes and mouth-watering recipes. This tenth anniversary edition offers an...

Aralorn: Masques and Wolfsbane is an epic fantasy adventure by Patricia Briggs. Born into a life of propriety and expectation, Aralorn fled her noble birthright to become a mercenary spy, seeking...

The Affective Turn: Theorizing the Social Patricia Ticineto Clough and Jean Halley explore how ongoing transformations in politics, economy, and culture are changing our understanding of the social...

Blue by Patricia Leavy is a novel about identity and friendship set against the backdrop of contemporary New York. The story follows three roommates as they navigate life and love in their...

The Difference "Difference" Makes Women and Leadership by Deborah L. Rhode explores the disparity in women's representation in formal leadership positions across various fields, including law,...

The Garden Club Murder by Amy Patricia Meade is a mystery novel that takes place in Coleton Creek, where the annual garden club awards luncheon is about to take place. Tish Tarragon's preparations...

Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines by Caroline Arnold Discover how birds take to the skies and explore the fascinating world of avian flight. This informative book looks at the mechanics of...

Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World offers a fresh perspective on Spanish colonial rule in the Philippine islands. By examining the archives of Spain's Asian empire, Kristie Patricia...

Communicating Science by LeeAnn Kahlor and Patricia A. Stout presents a comprehensive collection of poems written between autumn 1819 and autumn 1820. This volume features Shelley's response to the...

Gary Cooper at HIGH NOON A One-Person Play in Two Acts by Michael B. Druxman explores the complexities of Hollywood icon Gary Cooper's life, as he navigates health issues and personal struggles while...

Priestdaddy is a memoir that tells the story of Patricia Lockwood's unconventional upbringing. Her childhood was marked by an impoverished environment, a mother who spoke in riddles, and a father who...

Warhol & Mapplethorpe Guise & Dolls is an original exploration of the provocative portraits and self-portraits created by two influential artists. Patricia Hickson brings together the work of Andy...

Little Bird Lost by Patricia Hegarty is a heartwarming story about helping others to overcome obstacles. When Little Bird injures his wing in a fall and becomes separated from his flock, he needs the...

The Decree: A Thing An It Shall Be Established By Patricia King When you receive Christ as your personal Savior, you enter into an eternal and unbreakable covenant with God. At this moment, all of...

The modern First Lady: a position of great power and complexity. Behind the scenes of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, these women have navigated the intricacies of politics, public life, and personal...

Life in the Country House in Georgian Ireland by Patricia McCarthy offers a unique insight into the lives of aristocrats and gentry in 18th-century Ireland. Through new research from Irish national...

Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs is a gripping urban fantasy novel that follows Mercy Thompson as she navigates a complex web of danger and deception. When a member of the fae community calls in a...

When James Elliott stumbles upon a mysterious house in the English countryside, he's met with a shocking sight: a girl whose face is frozen in terror and mouth open as if to scream. Her only words...

The Best American Essays 2021 by Robert Atwan A powerful collection of essays that capture the essence of 2020, from the beauty to be found in adversity to the hope for a brighter future. Guest...

The Colour of Injustice: The Mysterious Murder of the Daughter of a High Court Judge by John Hostettler A true story of criminal injustice, this book revisits the facts and evidence surrounding the...

Doc Savage: The Jade Ogre A desperate plea for help sets Doc Savage on a perilous course aboard the Mandarin liner, where he must confront the depraved minions of Quon and face his most terrifying...

Raising the Dead: An Exploration of Death and Subjectivity in Twentieth-Century American Literature and Culture. Sharon Patricia Holland's groundbreaking work challenges traditional methods of...

Introduction to Vibrations and Waves by H. John Pain and Patricia Rankin provides a comprehensive understanding of wave propagation and its applications in physics. This textbook focuses on the...

Patricia A. Parker's Inescapable Romance explores the complex nature of romance as a form that seeks and postpones its object. By examining the works of four major poets - Ariosto, Spenser, Milton,...

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...

Zoya's Gift: Building a Bridge to a Global Family is a poignant and culturally rich memoir that explores the complexities of reaching across political, class, and cultural divides. After experiencing...

A woman's desperate cry echoes through a remote farmhouse in the Irish countryside. Years later, Detective Lottie Parker is called to a gruesome scene: a body face-down in a pool of blood, with signs...

Perplexing Plots explores how crime fiction, plays, and films have made unconventional narrative mainstream. Since the nineteenth century, detective stories and suspense thrillers have allowed...

Buried Angels is a gripping crime fiction novel that follows Detective Lottie Parker as she investigates a series of gruesome discoveries. When Faye Baker's body is found, Lottie must unravel the...

Tessa Cavendish Is Getting Married by Suzie Tullett is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of love, family, and two very determined mothers. When Tess and Leo plan their intimate wedding, they're met...

Daughter of Laharna by Patricia E. Beattie is a personal history that explores life in the iconic Laharna Hotel, Larne, which was home to the author for 24 years. The hotel's rich history spans from...

A powerful collection of poetry from women who are resisting and redefining their worlds. Editors Danielle Barnhart and Iris Mahan have brought together a diverse range of poets, each with their own...

Dots are all around us, in every shape and size. But have you ever stopped to think about what makes them different? Some dots are loud, while others are quiet. Some make us happy, while others make...

Buried Angels is an absolutely gripping crime fiction novel with a jaw-dropping twist. When Faye Baker discovers a fragile child's skull behind the walls of her new home, Detective Lottie Parker is...

The Talented MR Ripley (Screen and Cinema) by Anthony Minghella A gripping screenplay adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel, set against the stunning backdrop of Italy. Tom Ripley, a charismatic...

The Invention of Forever by Ann Patricia Turner-Savage is a gripping mystery that delves into Egypt's mystical past. A renowned academic's life is turned upside down when she finds herself at the...

Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English is a comprehensive and engaging guide to grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century. Patricia T. O'Conner, former editor at...

The Girl Immigrant by Patricia Ruiz Steele is a heartwarming and poignant memoir that tells the story of one woman's journey to a new land in search of hope and happiness. In 1911, Manuela and her...

The Mass Audience Rediscovering the Dominant Model by James G. Webster and Patricia F. Phalen is a critical examination of the concept of mass audience in media studies. First introduced in the early...

Life is something we all make up as we go along. In "Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up", Patricia Madson shares her experience and expertise to help you navigate life's unexpected moments...

Little Bones by Patricia Gibney is a heart-wrenching thriller that will leave you breathless. When Isabel Gallagher's lifeless body is discovered in her home, Detective Lottie Parker is tasked with...

The Quarter Horse by Patricia Gilkerson is a heartwarming story about friendship and responsibility. When Piper agrees to help her friend Jeff sell his horses, she hopes it will strengthen their bond...

The dark side of Hollywood's golden age. Between the 1920s and 1950s, films transformed from curiosity cabinets at fairs into a global spectacle. Those who shone brightly on the silver screen soon...

Walter Richard Sickert, the renowned English tonal painter, is often shrouded in mystery. His fascination with the 1888 Whitechapel murders, however, has sparked intense debate. In "Sickert and the...

Death on the Family Tree A Family Tree Mystery by Patricia Sprinkle When Katharine Murray's aunt passes away, she inherits a treasure trove of family heirlooms - but also a mystery. Among the...

The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell Dr Kay Scarpetta's life is in disarray after her encounter with killer Chandonne. Forced to leave her home, she seeks refuge with an old friend, Anna Zenner,...

Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility: An Annotated Edition offers a deeper understanding of her portrayal of two sisters navigating love, romance, and heartbreak. Patricia Meyer Spacks provides...

Aaronsohn's Maps: A Life That Shaped the Middle East Patricia Goldstone's biography reveals the extraordinary story of Aaron Aaronsohn, a young man who became convinced that water should govern...