873 results for 'Brenton, Howard'

Sandalwood Death is a powerful and poignant novel by Yan Mo, set against the backdrop of China's final imperial epoch. Against this broad historical canvas, the story centers on the complex interplay...

This 2024 study explores the history of children's literature about male homosexuality in English from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Building on the work of Edward Irenæus Prime-Stevenson,...

Powder Wars: The Supergrass Who Brought Down Britain's Biggest Drug Dealers is a gripping true crime account of modern gangsters. Paul Grimes, a notorious gangster, turned undercover informant after...

Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the Soul This book explores the role of plant spirits in shamanic rituals from around the world. Shamans use their knowledge of these...

Conan the Barbarian's comic-book life is told in this definitive biography and analysis by Roy Thomas. From 1970 to 1980, Thomas wrote about Conan's adventures, including his gigantic melancholies...

China's ambitions have long been shrouded in a veil of modesty. However, this façade has now been shed, revealing a nation increasingly asserting its place among global powers. According to former...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking treatise, On the Origin of Species, was at the centre of a heated debate at the 1860 meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. The subject of...

The City of Marble and Blood by Howard Andrew Jones is set in a world where gladiators, legionaries, and sorcerers have shaped the fate of its people. Hanuvar, a great general, returns to the land of...

A romantic comedy set in 1930s film, from Entertainment Weekly writer Maureen Lee Lenker. Joan Davis is a movie star with a reputation to uphold, but her career is threatened when she's paired with...

History's only four-time world heavyweight boxing champion and one of America's most admired athletes reveals his dramatic story of rise from poverty to the pinnacle of the toughest sport. Barely...

Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses: A Groundbreaking Approach to Healing. This book explores the science and history behind ozone therapy, revealing its potential to combat viruses such as...

The Muhammad Code: How a Desert Prophet Brought You ISIS, al Qaeda, and Boko Haram In 624 AD, a single prophet called himself "The Prophet of War", marking the beginning of a profoundly dangerous...

The Strip Las Vegas and the Architecture of the American Dream by Stefan Al explores the transformations of the iconic Las Vegas Strip, from its early days as a Wild West-inspired spectacle to its...

The Delirium Brief: A Laundry Files Novel by Charles Stross Bob Howard's career in the Laundry has been marked by brilliant hacking, ancient magic and combat with creatures of pure evil. However,...

The Boleyn Women: Tudor Femmes Fatales Who Changed English History By Elizabeth Norton The Boleyn family's rise to prominence was nothing short of remarkable. From humble beginnings as peasants, they...

Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Frederick Howard Taylor and Geraldine Taylor is a biography that reveals the life-changing experience that transformed Hudson Taylor's life in 1869. This pivotal...

Strategic Deception in the Second World War by Michael Howard is a detailed account of how the British successfully deceived the Germans about Allied strategic intentions during World War II. By...

The Lost Sam Spade Scripts by Jr. Grams In 1946, the radio series The Adventures of Sam Spade debuted on CBS, and its success was immediate. The show's popularity led to a surge in movie offers for...

Writing for Social Scientists offers reassurance to writers in all fields. Academic writing can be stressful, even for experienced scholars like Howard S. Becker. To overcome this challenge, Becker...

Luisa 'Lu' Brant, the newly elected state's attorney of Howard County, Maryland, is determined to make a name for herself by taking on a high-profile case. She is assigned to defend a mentally...

For decades, mothers have been told that breastfeeding is the single most important thing we can do for our children. However, many mums struggle to breastfeed and feel guilty about it. Guilt-Free...

Conan the Barbarian: Thrice Marked for Death Vol.2 Conan, the legendary creation of Robert E. Howard, continues to captivate audiences with his high-stakes adventures. In this second volume of the...

Here Be Magick: The People and Practices of the Coven of Atho This book tells the story of two men who lived unconventional lives in the 1950s and 60s. Charles Cardell, son of a famous stage...

Block Print Magic is a comprehensive guide to the techniques of linoleum block printing, featuring 17 step-by-step projects and inspiring examples from talented printmakers. This book provides a...

The Liar's Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard In 2019, a shocking true crime case in Ireland sent shockwaves through the nation. When Liz, a young woman, became the victim of the infamous Canal Killer,...

A wickedly observed novel about falling in love at the end of life. Howard Jacobson's latest work tells the story of Beryl Dusinbery, a 90-something woman who has forgotten everything - including her...

The Childhoods of Henry VIII's Heirs: A Tale of Ambition and Destiny Henry VIII's reign is often associated with his tumultuous marriages, but it was the foundations laid by him and Queen Katherine...

Aaron Pace's discovery of inter-dimensional travel via The Labyrinth sets him on a perilous journey through strange new worlds and alternate realities. However, his latest exploration leads to a...

This special issue of Theaker's Quarterly Fiction presents five foundational tales of unsplatterpunk, a new genre that combines extreme horror with positive messages. Guest-edited by Douglas J...

Lee Quiñones: Fifty Years of New York Graffiti Art and Beyond This comprehensive monograph presents the work of Puerto Rican-born artist Lee Quiñones, spanning five decades of his career. The book...

Lady Katherine Knollys: A Life Unacknowledged Born in 1524, Katherine Knollys was the first child of Mary Boleyn, who was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Despite being the king's daughter,...

Pat is an adorable little sea otter who loves to turn up her toes and float in the sea, chasing fish and asking lots of questions. But when she gets caught up in a scary adventure, she has to find...

Soul music was born in the midst of the American Civil Rights movement, evolving alongside the country's social and cultural landscape. This genre of music drew inspiration from local traditions and...

The Autobiography of the Leader of the Three Stooges by Moe Howard is a candid and humorous account of his life. Born into a working-class family in Brooklyn, Moe recounts how he turned his childhood...

Alfred Hitchcock's fixation on blonde actresses was more than just a cinematic quirk - it was a defining aspect of his artistic vision. This engrossing account finally puts these enigmatic women at...

Jean Peters was born in East Canton, Ohio, where her strikingly beautiful looks won her the 1945 Miss Ohio State Pageant while she studied at Ohio State University. This marked the beginning of an...

Bob Howard's latest assignment takes him to Japan, where he's tasked with policing the wards that lock down warded sites. His predecessor, Dr. Angleton, has been handling this job, but Bob's here to...

The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA's Double Helix A gripping story of genius, perseverance, and the darker side of science. In 1953, James...

Dick Powell: A One-Person Play in Two Acts by Michael B. Druxman Born in Arkansas, Dick Powell reinvented himself multiple times throughout his career. He began as a singer and musician, performing...

On Resistance: A Philosophy of Defiance by Howard Caygill In the contemporary political imagination and action, one word stands out as central to understanding our world: resistance. From armed...

Arkham House, the most famous small press in the field of weird fiction, has been a pioneering publisher since 1939. Founded in Sauk City, Wisconsin, it has played a significant role in the work of...

The Untold Story of Harry and Meghan's Shocking Split with the House of Windsor This explosive exposé takes readers inside Buckingham Palace to reveal the shocking events that led to Prince Harry and...

Tony Howard's Quest into the Unknown takes readers on a journey through his life as a climbing nomad. From his early days developing the crags of the English Peak District to his epic adventures in...

Create your own old school fantasy world with the Castle Oldskull Game World Generator. This comprehensive guide takes you from blank hex paper to a fully-realized game world, explaining the entire...

Weird Tales: 100 Years of Weird celebrates a century of brilliant storytelling with this comprehensive collection. Spanning cosmic horror, sword and sorcery adventure, eerie occult detective...

Hudson Rawlins is a man who values his independence. As the eldest son of a ranching family, he's happy to spend his days working the land and being left alone. But when Addy Howard arrives in...

A harrowing and transformative experience awaits in "My Descent Into Death And the Message of Love Which Brought Me Back". In 1980, Howard Storm's life took an unexpected turn when he found himself...

Kirth Gersen carries in his pocket a slip of paper with a list of five names written upon it - the names of five beings who have brought him nothing but pain and destruction. These Demon Princes are...

Deep Learning for Coders with Fastai and PyTorch AI Applications Without a PhD is a practical guide to building deep learning models using Python. Authors Jeremy Howard and Sylvain Gugger, creators...

Charlie Howard's next caper begins with a daring heist at a Las Vegas casino. A magician and part-time thief, Charlie is hired to relieve Josh Masters of a fortune in casino chips. However, the job...

The Massacre at My Lai 1968 and the Descent into Darkness by Howard Jones On March 16, 1968, American soldiers entered a group of hamlets in South Vietnam, sparking one of the most infamous...

Connie Converse: A Life of Music and Mystery The enigmatic life of Connie Converse, a mid-century New York singer and songwriter, has long fascinated music lovers. Her music, a unique blend of...

The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of America's Man-Made Landscape by James Howard Kunstler explores how America's landscape has evolved into a vast, homogenous expanse of highway strips,...

Regency Rebels A Dangerous Engagement: Marriage Made in Rebellion by Sophia James Severely wounded Captain Lucien Howard, Earl of Ross, has a boat waiting to take him home. If Alejandra Fernandez y...

The Flash: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3 Joshua Williamson's latest take on the Fastest Man Alive is a thrilling ride. After being exposed to the Negative Speed Force, Barry Allen's powers have...

The Duchess of Kent is a captivating biography of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, that offers an intimate and illuminating account of her life. From her birth during a snowstorm at the family home,...

Horror has descended upon the DC Universe, threatening its greatest heroes. When one of their earliest enemies is discovered inside the Hall of Justice, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman embark on...

The Secret of Life: A story of genius and perseverance, but also one of cronyism, misogyny, anti-Semitism, and misconduct. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick's discovery of the double helix...

Hardcover: 384 pages A collection of dark fantasy tales from popular female authors, including Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine and Sherrilyn Kenyon. These stories explore the complexities of...

Race: A Philosophical Introduction provides an accessible guide to understanding the complex and often misunderstood concept of race. Paul C. Taylor explores the main features and implications of...

El manantial es una novela que ha inspirado a generaciones de lectores con su argumento en favor del individualismo y la creatividad. La historia sigue a Howard Roark, un joven arquitecto que se...

London's dark underbelly can be a deadly place. For Bob Howard, an intelligence agent working for the top-secret Laundry agency, it's just another day at the office. When occult powers threaten the...

Marvel Comics in the 1970s: A Comprehensive Field Guide to the Era's Pop Culture Phenomenon. The 1970s marked a pivotal decade for Marvel Comics, as it transitioned from its initial wave of...

Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to a well-to-do family. His early interests in literature and science were marked by remarkable precocity. However, ill-health plagued...

The Arcadian Friends by Tim Richardson Between 1715 and 1750, a group of individuals from different walks of life came together to experiment with a new kind of landscape. Their innovative designs,...

Tony Stratton Smith was a quietly spoken, true English eccentric with a rebellious streak. He initially charmed his way into the music business as a manager in the early 1960s and later formed his...

The Paintings of J. Allen St. John Grand Master of Fantasy This collection showcases the full-color fantasy, science-fiction and adventure paintings of renowned illustrator J. Allen St. John. His...

In 1973, Myra Hindley was serving a life sentence for the moors murders. Behind bars, she fell in love with a sympathetic prison officer and former nun who helped her plan an escape from Holloway...

Stephen King's "Fairy Tale" is a gripping novel about a young man who inherits a mysterious world where good and evil are locked in a desperate struggle. Charlie Reade, a seemingly ordinary high...

Discover the power of plant-based protein with this essential guide. Plant-based eating can be a great way to boost your health and wellbeing, but it's often misunderstood when it comes to getting...

The Feast continues with Volume 5, featuring one of R.A. Lafferty's last stories, "The Hand of the Potter: An Idyll", completed in 1984 and published here for the first time. This collection also...

Alexander Berkman was a twentieth-century American revolutionary driven by a fierce idealism. His actions were marked by a willingness to sacrifice himself for justice and civil rights, a trait...

Death of a Generation: How the Assassinations of Diem and JFK Prolonged the Vietnam War The assassination of President John F. Kennedy has long been a source of speculation about how America and the...