1019 results for 'Biggins, Walter'

The Invention of Scotland: Myth and History by Hugh Trevor-Roper This revised and updated book explores how myth has shaped Scottish identity over 400 years. Trevor-Roper examines three key myths:...

The Secret Within A comprehensive history of English medieval mysticism, exploring the lives and works of hermits, recluses, and spiritual outsiders. Wolfgang Riehle delves into the origins and...

The metropolis is a site of endless making and unmaking. From the attempt to imagine a 'city-symphony' to the cinematic tradition that runs from Walter Ruttmann to Terence Davies, Restless Cities...

The Canadian Brass Book of Beginning Quintets French Horn is a collection of 16 pieces for solo French horn, arranged by Walter Barnes. This repertoire features a range of styles and moods, from the...

The 1985 Chicago Bears: A Season to Remember In September 2011, Steve Delsohn published an in-depth account of the Chicago Bears' historic 1985 season. This book tells the story of one of the...

Dark Corners by Alex Walters is a gripping police procedural that delves into the dark secrets of a community. When a child's body is found on the edge of the Peak District, DCI Kenny Murrain and his...

James Thurber: Writings & Drawings is a comprehensive collection of the American humorist's best work, featuring over 500 wonderful drawings and a chronology of his life. This extensive anthology...

Benjamin's Ghosts Interventions in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory by Gerhard Richter explores the implications of Walter Benjamin's work for today's critical concerns. This collection of...

Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf's highly stylized portraits have long been celebrated for their dramatic narratives and contemplative atmospheres. Characterised by somber yet luminous hues, these...

The English Constitution by Walter Bagehot Published in 1867, this influential work remains a seminal analysis of the British political system. Bagehot's insightful examination of the monarchy, prime...

Mr. Men Go Camping is a fun-filled adventure featuring the beloved characters from the Mr Men series. Mr Strong enjoys camping trips for their fresh air and exercise, but things take a turn when...

Aesthetics and Politics by Theodor Adorno;Walter Benjamin;Ernst Bloch;Bertolt Brecht;Georg Lukacs An essential collection of key texts from the major Marxist controversies over literature and art in...

Francis Bacon's paintings were often inspired by unexpected sources. This book explores how photographs, film stills, and other images influenced his work, revealing key turning points in his...

German philosophy in the twentieth century was marked by intense debate and controversy. This book provides an introduction to the key thinkers of the period, exploring how they responded to the...

A Woman of Noble Wit by Rosemary Griggs is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Katherine, Sir Walter Raleigh's mother. Set against the turbulent background of Tudor England, the book...

Toward the Critique of Violence: A Critical Edition marks the centenary of Walter Benjamin's influential essay. This new edition presents a fully annotated translation, including twenty-one notes and...

Walter Bower's epic history of Scotland, Scotichronicon, is a sweeping narrative that spans centuries and explores the complexities of Scottish identity. Beginning with the mythical voyage of Scota,...

Hieronymus Bosch: A Painter of the Apocalypse The paintings of Hieronymus Bosch are a source of fascination and bewilderment. Professor Walter S. Gibson explores what makes these works so intriguing,...

Walter Mosley's Every Man a King is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker corners of human nature. When billionaire Roger Ferris enlists Joe King's help in investigating Alfred Quiller, a...

A comprehensive study guide to the English Romantic poets offers in-depth explanation and analysis of their works. This collection provides insight into the poetry of William Blake, Robert Burns,...

Walter 'Pops' Washington's life has become a complex web of relationships and responsibilities. His wife's passing has led to an influx of eccentric family members, who now occupy his spacious...

The Violent Season by Sara Walters is a gripping debut thriller that delves into the darker side of small-town life. In Wolf Ridge, a mysterious force seems to take hold every November, leaving a...

The Return of the Knights by Gregory Kontaxis is set to shake the foundations of Iovbridge. With no allies and an army at his disposal, Sophie Delamere faces an uncertain future as the ruthless man...

Selkirk and Melrose Through Time explores the rich history of these two picturesque towns in Scotland. Founded in the 12th century, Selkirk's development was driven by its thriving woollen industry,...

Caesar Country Cocktails, Clams & Canada is a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Caesar. Aaron Harowitz and Zack Silverman, co-founders of Walter Craft Caesar, share their expertise in this...

Linton Kwesi Johnson's poetry has long been a powerful force for social change, challenging neo-fascism and police violence while promoting socialism. In "Dread Poetry and Freedom", David Austin...

Jeremiah's poignant lament over Judah's social and religious disintegration reflects God's own pathos-laden yearning for his disobedient covenant people. In this widely praised expository commentary,...

Elizabeth's Sea Dogs: A Riveting Account of England's Most Infamous Mariners The story of Elizabeth's Sea Dogs is one of adventure, controversy and bravery. These men, including Francis Drake, John...

1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is a comprehensive guide to achieving precise color in your artwork. With this book, you'll no longer have to guess at colors, resulting in a...

Sergei Tretyakov was a multifaceted artist and intellectual whose name is known, but whose achievements are often overlooked. This book uncovers the diverse facets of his life and work, revealing the...

The Sandman by Lars Kepler A gripping serial killer thriller that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Jurek Walter, a man serving a life sentence, is still considered extremely...

Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Human Body is an interactive sticker book that lets young children learn about the human body through 11 colorful scenes and over 75 oversized stickers.With large,...

Love Lessons by Heidi Cullinan is a heartwarming novel about finding love in unexpected places. Kelly Davidson has waited to graduate high school and leave his small town behind, but when he arrives...

A Taste of Honey is a landmark film in British cinema history that continues to captivate audiences with its groundbreaking storytelling. Written by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Tony Richardson,...

Walter J. Ong's final work, Language as Hermeneutic, offers a distillation of his life's research into human culture and its relationship with language. This collection of essays and previously...

The French and Indian War: A Turning Point in North American History In 1754, a pivotal moment in the wilderness of western Pennsylvania marked the beginning of a long and bloody conflict. This epic...

Rescuing Penny Jane is a heartwarming and thought-provoking exploration of the world of homeless dogs and the people who work tirelessly to save them. Through her own volunteer work and conversations...

Lancashire, 1895. A new life begins for Lillian Hesketh, who has taken a bold step towards happiness after a difficult marriage. Widowed and pursued by her unscrupulous in-laws, Lillian finds refuge...

Silver Wishes is the first novel in the Jubilee Lake series by Anna Jacobs. When Elinor Pendleton's controlling stepfather dies, she thinks she's finally free. However, her hopes are quickly dashed...

Art and Architecture: a Place Between by Jane Rendell explores the evolving relationship between artists and architects, challenging traditional boundaries between the two fields. This book delves...

Famous Last Words: Confessions, Humour and Bravery of the Departing by Chris Wood is a fascinating collection of final utterings from individuals who met their demise in Britain's history. These...

The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea The story of the US Navy's triumph in World War II is one of four exceptional individuals who rose to the...

Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott In this epic tale, Ivanhoe's quest for love and loyalty becomes a fight for survival in medieval England. After being banished from his homeland, he joins the crusade of...

After the riots that swept through Los Angeles in 1965, Easy Rawlins's life is turned upside down when police arrive at his doorstep with an urgent request for help. A man was violently taken from...

The Invention of the Transistor and the Birth of the Information Age by Michael Riordan and Lillian Hoddeson. On December 16, 1947, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain made a groundbreaking discovery at...

Scotland's rich folklore heritage spans from Arthurian legends to magical creatures and supernatural beings. This comprehensive guide explores the country's diverse traditions, tracing the roots of...

Best and Edwards is a poignant and thought-provoking biography that explores the life and career of Duncan Edwards, one of British football's most promising young talents.Edwards' rise to fame was...

The North Korean Conundrum: Balancing Human Rights and Nuclear Security By Robert R. King and Gi-Wook Shin, published by Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center in 2021. The human rights...

Dubliners Authoritative Text, Contexts, Criticism is a comprehensive collection of James Joyce's short stories, presented in an authoritative edition. This Norton Critical Edition features the...

Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 1941-45 by John Walter is a fully illustrated study of the evolving sniping technology and tactics employed during World War II in Asia and the Pacific. This...

The New Institutionalism in Organizational Analysis by Walter W. Powell and Paul J. DiMaggio is a foundational work in the sociology of organizations. This collection brings together key foundation...

She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell Vol. 3: Girl Can't Help It is a gripping collection that sees Jen Walters facing her toughest challenge yet. A new villain, Scoundrel, has emerged with powers rivaling...

Walter de la Mare's Memoirs of a Midget is a deeply moving and enchanting novel about a young woman who finds herself isolated from society due to her small stature. With a passion for collecting...

Experience the thrilling adventures of Frank Osbaldistone and his time in Scotland with Rob Roy MacGregor during the 1715 Jacobite Rising. This engaging tale is presented in colorful comic strip...

Walter Mignolo's Local Histories/Global Designs is an influential argument about the "coloniality" of power. In a world where traditional dichotomies are blurring, he critiques current practices in...

Arts and Crafts Book Covers by Malcolm Haslam explores the uncharted territory of early book design. From 1860, artists such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Morris, and Walter Crane supplied...

First published in 1989, Žižek's The Sublime Object of Ideology is a groundbreaking work that has had a lasting impact on contemporary commentary. This influential book introduced the...

The Gabler edition of Ulysses is a meticulously corrected version of James Joyce's modernist masterpiece. Published in 1984, this edition was hailed as a monumental achievement, thanks to the...

Picasso: The Women in His Life is a tribute to the individual fates of the women who left their mark on the artist's life. This book focuses on the lives and creative works of ten women, rather than...

Swarm Management with Checkerboarding is a practical guide to preventing swarming in bee colonies. Based on the original work of Walter Wright, a retired NASA engineer, this booklet provides a...

The Wardle Family and Its Circle: Textile Production in the Arts and Crafts Era This book tells the story of the Wardle family, a family of entrepreneurs who played a significant role in the...

The Black Stallion Returns by Walter Farley Alec's quest to reunite with his beloved horse, the Black Stallion, takes him on a perilous journey across the desert. When Alec discovers that two men are...

Bess Throckmorton's life has been shaped by her family's troubled past. With an inheritance seemingly out of reach, she finds herself at the mercy of circumstance. Yet, when she secures a position at...

Scotland, Darien and the Atlantic World, 1698-1700 by Julie M. Orr This book offers a fresh perspective on Scotland's seventeenth-century trading colony in Panama, synthesising rare indigenous voice...

Death Parts Us A Serial Killer Thriller by Alex Walters is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. Twenty years ago, a former police officer's career was ruined after he...

The Night of Shooting Stars by Ben Pastor In 1940s Berlin, a dazzling clairvoyant's murder sets off a complex web of intrigue. Bora is tasked with investigating the death of Walter Niemeyer, whose...

The Darker Side of Western Modernity: Global Futures and Decolonial Options by Walter Mignolo explores the complex matrix of power that has been created and controlled by Western institutions from...

A collection of six beloved Eric Carle stories is now available in a convenient Ready-to-Read boxed set. This portable set includes paperback editions of Have You Seen My Cat?, The Greedy Python,...

An Introduction to the Old Testament, Third Edition: Exploring the Canon and Christian Imagination This updated edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament provides a comprehensive introduction...

A Psychological Analysis of Adolf Hitler--His Life and Legend is a groundbreaking study that delves into the mind of one of history's most infamous leaders. Written by American psychologist Walter C...

Walter Isaacson's latest biography tells the story of Jennifer Doudna, a scientist who revolutionized our understanding of DNA and transformed the field of genetics. When Doudna was in sixth grade,...

The Story of Henri Tod by William F. Buckley, Jr. In the midst of the Cold War, a high-stakes game of espionage unfolds in East Berlin. President Kennedy's administration is uncertain about the...

The Praxis Dread Empire's Fall by Walter Jon Williams is a gripping space opera that redefines the genre. This first book in the completed trilogy sets the stage for an epic struggle between freedom...

Cape Cod Modern: A Story of Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape. In 1937, a group of modernist architects and designers gathered at a summer home on Planting Island, near Cape Cod. Led by...

Old Mortality is a historical romance that sets an unconventional hero against the forces of fanaticism in 17th-century Scotland. Henry Morton joins the rebels to fight Scotland's royalist...

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic CodeWalter Isaacson's gripping history of our third scientific revolution, CRISPR gene editing, and the quest to understand...

The Age of Meltdown: A New Ethical Stance In an era marked by existential threat and relentless ambition, Michael Taussig poses a provocative question: what role might our mimetic faculty play in the...

Aloha Wanderwell's remarkable journey around the world in a Model T Ford began when she was just 16 years old. In 1922, she answered an ad placed in the Paris Herald by Captain Walter Wanderwell, who...

A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, Just Mercy is a clarion call to fix America's broken justice system. The US has the highest rate of incarceration in the world, with...

A beautifully crafted hardback treasury featuring an array of incredible stories, this collection is perfect for mythology lovers. It brings together Orpheus and Eurydice, Persephone, Theseus and the...

Sixty-five million years ago, a massive comet or asteroid collided with Earth, causing an explosion equivalent to a hundred million hydrogen bombs. The impact sent vaporized debris into the...

Bayard Rustin: A Legacy of Protest and Politics This biography sheds light on the life and work of Bayard Rustin, the civil rights leader behind the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom...

The Gulf of Naples was a magnet for European intellectuals in the 1920s, drawn to its untouched landscape. Among those who visited were scholars at a formative stage in their journeys, including...

This collection of 41 short stories showcases the wealth and variety of English-language fiction spanning over two centuries. From the early traditions of Sir Walter Scott and Nathaniel Hawthorne, to...

Experimental fashion has a dark side, exploring representations of death, trauma, alienation and decay. This seminal publication delves into cutting-edge fashion in the 1990s, examining its...

This modern edition of Much Ado About Nothing presents a comprehensive understanding of Shakespeare's beloved comedy. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition explores...

Waverley, a novel by Sir Walter Scott, tells the story of Edward Waverly's journey as he navigates his family's complex politics and finds himself torn between loyalty and love. Raised in a household...

Ruins of Modernity by Julia Hell and Andreas Schönle explores how we perceive and represent ruins, tracing a rich tradition of discourse from European modernity's confrontation with premodern pasts...

Aesthetics: Classic Readings by David E. Cooper provides a comprehensive collection of essays and writings on aesthetics and the philosophy of art. This revised edition features a diverse range of...

Leonid McGill's latest case is a complex web of deceit and betrayal. Seven years ago, Zella Grisham was arrested for a string of serious crimes, but she claims to have been wrongly accused. With the...

A psychological thriller from a father-son writing team, Crime Scene follows Clay Edison, a former star athlete turned deputy coroner, as he investigates a brutal murder. The case begins with the...

The fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of history's greatest disasters. However, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's collapse was actually a turning point for Europe, clearing the...

Walter Benjamin's "The Origin of German Trauerspiel" is a foundational work of modern literary criticism. First published in 2019, this new English translation by Howard Eiland brings fresh...

Learn to draw incredibly lifelike animals in vibrant colored pencil with the help of accomplished artist Bonny Snowdon. This book is the latest in Walter Foster Publishing's Realistic series, which...

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Day, Liza finds herself at a crossroads. She's been waiting for someone to love her for what feels like an eternity, but her current relationship is...

The Bible and Mental Health: Towards a Biblical Theology of Mental Health This timely and important book explores how we can use scripture to explore questions of mental health within a Christian...

Alexander Blix is a broken man, convicted for avenging his daughter's death and now held in one of Norway's high-security prisons. Inside, he faces daily humiliation from fellow inmates, but outside,...

Split A Life Shared: Living with Multiple Personality Disorder Maggie Walters' story is one of unimaginable abuse and survival. As a child, she was forced to split into multiple identities to cope...

Walter Benjamin's One-Way Street is a genre-defying work that challenges readers to navigate its unique urban landscape. Composed of sixty short prose pieces, this meditation on semiotics in 1920s...

Betta Fish: The Simple Guide to Caring for Your Magical Betta By Walter James Admore Publishing, 2019 If you're new to caring for betta fish, it's essential to understand that their needs go beyond...