3871 results for 'Wilson, Nancy'

The Sun King by Nancy Mitford This biography offers a clear and fascinating account of Louis XIV's life and reign. During his time as king, Louis XIV presided over a golden age of military and...

Edward O. Wilson's Selected Writings offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the leading biologists and philosophical thinkers of our time. Spanning over five decades, this collection brings...

Wilson Williams struggles with his times-table tests. He finds it hard to keep up with Mrs. Porter's timed multiplication exercises, especially when compared to his classmates. Wilson wishes he could...

Big Embroidery: Quick-to-Stitch Crewel Embroidery Designs with Yarn. Discover how to create beautiful crewel embroidery designs using everyday yarn, thanks to expert designer and author Nancy...

After thirty years of marriage, Wilson is forced to confront a painful truth: his wife has fallen out of love with him. As he struggles to express his true feelings, memories of a remarkable...

The Ipswich Serial Murders: A True Crime Account In January 2006, the quiet town of Ipswich was plunged into fear as five women were brutally murdered over the course of just fifty days. Journalist...

The Gothic Cathedral: Architecture of the Great Church, 1130-1530 by Christopher Wilson This comprehensive study explores the creation and evolution of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals between...

Edward O. Wilson explores the fundamental questions that have puzzled humanity since our existence began: what makes us uniquely different from other species, and do we have a special place in the...

A heart-wrenching saga of love, friendship and war unfolds in Mist Over the Mersey. Lyn Andrews' poignant novel tells the story of families torn apart by the devastating impact of World War I. As the...

Nancy Mitford's Complete Novels bring together eight sparklingly astute and hilarious novels that provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the bright young things of post-war England. From the...

This book provides an accessible introduction to inclusion for primary school teachers. Nancy Gedge shares her expertise and experience to help you understand what inclusion means and how to create...

The Literary Absolute: The Theory of Literature in German Romanticism by Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe and Jean-Luc Nancy. This study explores the emergence of the modern concept of literature in German...

Marcia Williams was a trailblazing figure in British politics, serving as Harold Wilson's first female political adviser. Her relationship with the Prime Minister was shrouded in mystery, with some...

Murder at Golgotha: A Scientific Investigation Into the Last Days of Jesus' Life, His Death, and His Resurrection by Ian Wilson. This book offers a unique perspective on one of history's most...

The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change by Bee Wilson In an age where wealth and prosperity have led to declining dietary standards, Bee Wilson sets out to understand the...

Resilient: A Handbook for Overcoming Adversity and Building a Million Dollar Business. Sevetri Wilson shares her personal journey from bootstrapping to securing Series A funding, offering valuable...

The Hive: The Story of the Honeybee and Us by Bee Wilson explores the fascinating world of honeybees. From their social structure to their impact on human culture, Wilson delves into the magical...

A senior executive at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is found dead with a bullet wound to the head. The local police rule it a suicide, but Gladstone Marriott suspects foul play. Daniel Wilson, a...

Colin Wilson's Lo oculto explores the power of the human mind and its "paranormal" effects. Through an engaging narrative about prominent figures in occultism, such as John Dee, Dion Fortune,...

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are on a mission to uncover the truth behind the mysterious sabotage at Kid Kuisine cooking camp. When the treats don't turn out as expected, from salty brownies to...

Fifty Words for Snow by Nancy Campbell Explore the fascinating world of words for snow from around the globe. This captivating book delves into the meanings behind 50 words for snow, revealing the...

The Parasol Flower by Karen Quevillon is a novel that delves into the life of Hannah Inglis, an artist who defies conventions in late 19th-century Malaysia. Through Hannah's letters and paintings,...

C.S. Lewis's writing has had a profound impact on Douglas Wilson's life and thought. In this collection of essays, Wilson explores Lewis's ideas on salvation, creation, heaven, hell, and education,...

The Pepper Girls - New Beginnings by Sandra Savage. In 1952, Lexie and Nancy Pepper face life without the support of their parents, Annie and Billy. As single mothers, they navigate the challenges of...

This ten-week Bible study explores how Moses wrote about Jesus in four books of the Pentateuch: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Seasoned teacher Nancy Guthrie shows that the story of...

Aging is an experience we all share, yet its meaning and significance can vary greatly from one stage of life to another. In this book, Nancy A. Pachana explores the complex changes that occur as we...

Wild About Putney and Roehampton From the Heath to the River by Andrew WilsonThis book is a love letter to two London boroughs, exploring their history, culture and natural beauty. From the...

Charlie Wilson's life took a dramatic turn from being a leader of the Great Train Robbery gang to becoming a key figure in a multi-billion dollar cocaine network, partnering with Pablo Escobar to...

A. N. Wilson's Confessions: A Life of Failed Promises is a candid and humorous memoir that explores his early life, experiences of sexual abuse, and struggles with love and identity. The author...

London A Short History by A. N. Wilson is a concise and engaging exploration of the city's rich history, spanning over 2,000 years. From its Roman roots to its modern-day cosmopolitanism, Wilson...

Modernism and Magic Explores the interplay between modernist experiment and occult discourses in the early twentieth century. Leigh Wilson argues that these discourses have at their heart a magical...

God of All Things Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World by Andrew Wilson explores the idea that we can find glimpses of the divine in the world around us. Drawing on examples from the Bible...

The Bassoon King: Art, Idiocy, and Other Sordid Tales from the Band Room is Rainn Wilson's memoir, offering a unique glimpse into his life, from growing up as a geek to finding success in comedy,...

Charles Dickens: A Brilliant Life Revealed A. N. Wilson's biography is a brilliant and insightful celebration of the imaginative genius of Charles Dickens, published to commemorate the 150th...

Edward O. Wilson's latest work offers a profound exploration of creativity and its place in human history.The author, a renowned biologist, argues that human creativity is not a recent development,...

Belarus: The Last European Dictatorship by Andrew Wilson offers a comprehensive and revelatory history of modern Belarus, from independence in 1991 to the contested election of 2020. Wilson explores...

Murder at the Ashmolean sets the tone for a gripping mystery in 1895 Oxford. A senior executive is found dead in his office, with no apparent motive for the act. Museum administrator Gladstone...

Bad Karma: The True Story of a Mexico Trip from Hell tells the harrowing tale of Paul Wilson's ill-fated surf trip to mainland Mexico in 1978. With no money and a determination to prove himself,...

Rebel on Pointe: A Memoir of Ballet and BroadwayLee Wilson's inspiring memoir tells the story of her journey from stifling suburban life to the world of grand dance theaters and the bright lights of...

We Live Here Too! Kids Talk About Good Citizenship by Nancy Loewen is an engaging introduction to good citizenship. This nonfiction picture book uses real-life experiences and advice column-style...

Cosmic Trigger III: My Life After Death by Robert Anton Wilson is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of reality and identity. In this final volume of his Cosmic Trigger series, the author...

Ben Wilson's fascinating history of the city takes us on a thrilling global tour of the key urban centres of history, from ancient Uruk to modern-day Lagos. With rich detail and individual...

A poignant and introspective memoir about the complexities of family relationships and the healing power of shared memories. Written by Jennifer Aniston's mother, Nancy Aniston, this book chronicles...

In 1887, a chance performance sets Nancy's life on a path she never could have imagined. She finds herself drawn to the thrill of the stage and the excitement of Kitty Butler, a young woman who...

A hilarious and outrageous detective novel by Nancy Spain. Murder has broken out at Radcliff Hall, a Sussex girls' boarding school, and two unorthodox detectives are called in to solve the case:...

The Old is Dying and the New Cannot Be Born: Progressive Neoliberalism to Trump and Beyond by Nancy Fraser. Neoliberal capitalism's faith in its ability to benefit the majority has been severely...

Cosmic Trigger: Final Secret of the IlluminatiThis thought-provoking exploration delves into the nature of consciousness and the human experience. Robert Anton Wilson's personal journey into the...

Thunderstone: A True Story of Losing One Home and Discovering Another by Nancy CampbellNancy Campbell's memoir is an intimate journal across the space of a defining summer, as she embarks on a...

When John and Nancy Petralia traded their rose-tinted glasses for 3D vision, they embarked on an Italian adventure that would change their lives forever. This memoir is part travelogue, part...

The Mitford Affair A Novel by Marie Benedict explores the complex lives of six British sisters who dominated English society between the World Wars. As their world begins to unravel, each sister...

The Little Runaways by Cathy Sharp is a gripping drama that explores the complex lives of two young children, Terry and Nancy, who arrive at St Saviour's Children's Home after being orphaned in a...

The Song of Peterloo by Carolyn O'Brien is a powerful and poignant novel set against the backdrop of Manchester's tumultuous 1819. Against a backdrop of poverty, desperation, and growing unrest,...

A Spelling Mistake: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Cozy Mystery by Nancy Warren. Quinn Callahan, a middle-aged witch, agrees to hold a book launch for bestselling author Bartholomew Branson. However,...

A heartwarming and humorous memoir about love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. When Nancy Balbirer's beloved beagle Ira is diagnosed with terminal kidney failure, she...

The films of Atom Egoyan are known for their immersive and complex worldscapes. This study by Emma Wilson provides a comprehensive analysis of Egoyan's cinematic work, exploring themes such as exile,...

Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction by Penelope Wilson For over three thousand years, hieroglyphs were an omnipresent force in ancient Egyptian culture, used as monumental art, to identify...

Jesus by A. N. Wilson is a biography that reappraises our readings of the Gospels, presenting a compelling portrait of the man behind the myth. Wilson's book rescues Jesus from the tangles of...

Understanding American Government Agencies James Q. Wilson's Bureaucracy provides a comprehensive analysis of how government agencies operate and why they do so. This in-depth examination covers a...

Thinking About Crime by James Wilson offers a thought-provoking new perspective on crime. Published in 2013, this revised edition features a foreword by Charles Murray and presents a compelling...

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and his vision for "Biologic Living" are central to this fascinating exploration of American religious history. Wilson delves into the story of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, a...

T.S. Eliot's Parisian Year by Nancy Duvall Hargrove is a meticulously researched study that sheds new light on the formative year in which the renowned poet spent in Paris. During this period, Eliot...

Step back into old Japan with William Scott Wilson's fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road. This ancient route, used by samurai and warlords since at least 701 C.E., runs through the...

The Strength to Dream: Literature and the Imagination by Colin WilsonThis thought-provoking essay explores our literary heritage through the lens of existential criticism, revealing that much modern...

Céline Sciamma Portraits by Emma Wilson explores the work of one of contemporary international filmmaking's most influential directors. A key figure in debates about the female gaze, sexuality and...

Religion and the Rebel by Colin Wilson is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of religion in expanding our consciousness and intensifying our sense of life. Through a series of insightful...

Heaven Misplaced: Christ's Kingdom on Earth by Douglas Wilson explores the end times and what they might mean for our world. Many Christians believe that when earth's final days arrive, things will...

Gut Feminism by Elizabeth A. Wilson challenges traditional feminist theory to reconsider its relationship with biological and pharmaceutical data. By examining research on depression,...

Arranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic by Mike Wilson explores a world where absurdity and chaos reign. A poet of keen intelligence, Wilson guides us through a landscape where reality is distorted and...

Robert Anton Wilson's The Starseed Signals offers a unique perspective on the life and ideas of Timothy Leary. Written in 1974, but not published until 2020, this previously lost manuscript provides...

The Paris Affair by Anton Du Beke In the midst of World War II, the Buckingham Hotel becomes a hub of intrigue and deception. As the war rages on, the hotel's staff must navigate the complexities of...

Dinosaur Juniors (2) - Give Peas a Chance In this second title from Rob Biddulph, the creative genius behind Draw With Rob and Blown Away!, Nancy faces a dinner dilemma that's sure to resonate with...

The young women who served in South Vietnam with the Red Cross Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO) program were known informally as Red Cross recreation workers. To the American men...

Flannery O'Connor's Why Do the Heathen Rage? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Work in Progress by Jessica Hooten Wilson is a unique glimpse into the unfinished novel left behind by the celebrated...

The Hitmen: A Family of Killers for Hire The Wilson family's business was simple: assassination. Brothers Eric, Keith, John, their cousin Alan, and nephew Luke worked for Ireland's criminal gangs,...

Concrete Poetry: A 21st-Century Anthology by Nancy Perloff is now available in paperback. This significant new collection redefines what concrete poetry means today, offering a fresh perspective on...

The summer of 1972 marked the beginning of Don's lifelong dream as he took up his first post as a United States Forest Service fire lookout at the Dunn Peak Lookout in Idaho's St. Joe National Forest...

Twelve award-winning science fiction authors from around the world explore the complexities of relationships in a future world shaped by evolving technology. This anthology considers how scientific...

Christmas with the Surplus Girls by Polly Heron is a heartwarming story set in Manchester in 1922. Nancy Pike, a pupil at the Miss Heskeths' school for surplus girls, is trying to make a better life...

You're More Than Dirt: An Allegory of Hope From The Gardener by Nancy E Sylvester is a powerful allegory that will resonate with anyone seeking true life. This story brings healing and restoration to...

The Glue Ponys is Chris Wilson's debut collection of short stories.Born in Newcastle and raised in East Africa before moving to California, Chris Wilson's life experiences have had a profound impact...

A.N. Wilson's After the Victorians explores Britain's rapid decline in global power and influence from 1901 to the early 1950s. This sweeping narrative covers World War I, the Communist Revolution,...

Darkness falls at teatime, and Nancy expects a quiet winter holiday. But when the lake freezes solid, she's forced to rethink her plans. A daring adventure unfolds as she joins forces with Dick and...

Discover a more peaceful and loving life within you. Nancy Rynes shares her wisdom gleaned from spiritual experiences to help you integrate spirituality into your daily routine.This daily guidebook,...

Tug Wilson's Confessions of a Flying Instructor is a gripping and unvarnished account of life as a tactics and flying instructor on an RAF squadron in the early 1990s. With intimate candour, Wilson...

The Ground on Which I Stand by August Wilson is a powerful call to action for African American artists. Delivered as the keynote address at Theatre Communications Group's 11th biennial conference in...

Wilson Bentley's fascination with snowflakes began in childhood and only grew stronger as he grew older. He saw each tiny crystal as a little miracle, and his parents supported his curiosity by...

The Promised One explores the book of Genesis as a gateway to understanding Jesus Christ. Through a 10-week guided study, Nancy Guthrie reveals how the Old Testament points to the person of Christ,...

The Big Bounce by Elmore Leonard A gripping thriller about a man torn between two women and a life of crime. Jack Ryan is drawn to Nancy Hayes' charms, but her thrill-seeking schemes may be more than...

The Sparrows of Sycamore Road by Pamela Evans is a heartwarming story set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1940, Nancy Sparrow leaves her job in a West End dress shop to volunteer for war...

A Key to Many Doors A Thrill-packed Tale of Mystery, Romance and Rebellion by Emilie Loring. In one day, Peter Gerard's life is turned upside down. News of a plot against the government shatters his...

In the Year of Jubilee by George Gissing is a powerful exploration of romance and ambition set against the backdrop of Victorian England. Against the backdrop of an unjust society, one woman's dreams...

US Secret Service Agent Nancy Sturgis and her sniffer-companion labradoodle, Iron, are used to going it alone. Their job is to provide pre-travel site security for the President. When logistics...

The ninth book in the Salt Mine series, Brain Drain is an exciting urban fantasy about a black ops agency that monitors supernatural activity from its subterranean headquarters. When magical...

The Dappled World: A Study of the Boundaries of Science By Nancy Cartwright Our modern mathematical sciences have led us to imagine a world governed by a single, elegant theory. However, Nancy...

Faking the Ancient Andes: A Study of Pre-Columbian Art Fraud By Karen Bruhns and Nancy L. Kelker Routledge, 2010 The world of pre-Columbian art is not always as it seems. Fakes and forgeries have...

The Future of Life by Edward O. Wilson Our world is home to an astonishing array of life, yet it faces unprecedented threats. In this book, scientist E.O. Wilson explores the natural wonders we are...

The History of Financial Planning: A Comprehensive Overview This book provides a detailed history of the financial planning profession, tracing its evolution over the years. From its emergence in the...

The golden summer of 1966 and England's great period of dominance on the world stage are just two of the bright spots in the history of English football. In The Anatomy of England, Jonathan Wilson...

One Smart Sheep is a humorous friendship story about a curious sheep named Wilson who finds himself alone in the big city after being transported by mistake. With his quick thinking and...