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Discover 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations Explore alternative travel itineraries that reveal authentic and rewarding destinations beyond the standard tourist trail. Here Not There offers expert...

Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving is a comprehensive survey of human sexuality, covering its biological, psychological, and social complexities. Written by renowned sex researchers William...

The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern, May 7-12, 1864This in-depth study examines the pivotal battles fought between Grant's Army of the Potomac and Lee's Army of...

Translating Style: A Literary Approach to Translation is a thought-provoking exploration of the art of translating literary style. Parks challenges conventional approaches, instead offering a...

A Time to Remember Rosamunde Pilcher's poignant novels explore the complexities of human relationships and the power of second chances. In this moving story, two women navigate their pasts and...

Modernism and the Orient brings together a diverse range of essays by contributors from both East and West to explore the relationship between modern literature and Asia.This collection continues...

The Used Women's Book Club by Paul Bryers is a gripping thriller that weaves together literary threads to create a tense and suspenseful narrative. When one of its members' husbands is brutally...

This 2022 study reassesses the philosophical and literary representations of the unconscious in early twentieth-century literature. It explores how modernist thinkers and writers engaged with the...

¿Es real la realidad? confusión, desinformación, comunicación explores the pragmatic aspects of human communication in interpersonal relationships. This book considers communication as a...

The theft of Thomas Jefferson's violin at the Raleigh Tavern sets off a chain of events that will change their world forever. A valuable item and some incriminating notes are lost, and the thief must...

A thrilling debut novel about the lengths people will go to protect their families and deepest secrets. In rural Virginia, an experimental medical treatment device known as the Miracle Submarine has...

The Years is a brilliant exploration of Time's problems, age and youth, change and permanence, truth and illusion. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London during its formative decades, this novel...

The Songs of Betty Baach by Glenn Taylor is a powerful and evocative novel that weaves together three centuries of history. Set against the backdrop of West Virginia, this magical tale explores...

Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam tells the story of a group of teenage boys who dared to imagine a life beyond their coal-mining town. In 1957, the world's first space satellite, Sputnik, passes overhead,...

The Oxford Book of Aphorisms brings together a diverse range of voices to illuminate the complexities of human experience. This anthology showcases the wit and insight of aphorists from various...

Sarah by J. T. LeRoy is a provocative and unflinching novel that delves into the life of a young woman who has survived as a prostitute in the West Virginia truck stops. Her son, desperate to win her...

The Peninsula Campaign of 1862 was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. General George McClellan's grand scheme to march up the Virginia Peninsula and take the Confederate capital ultimately...

The Bonanza King: John Mackay and the Battle over the Greatest Riches in the American WestA monumentally researched biography of one of America's wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs, this book tells...

Architecture should be designed to fit its purpose, place and future possibilities. Robert Geddes argues that buildings, landscapes and cities should be designed in harmony with society, rather than...

William S. Rosecrans and the Union Victory is the first biography of this pivotal figure in over fifty years.This comprehensive study explores Rosecrans' military successes, including his crucial...

From Slavery to Freetown: The Story of Black Loyalists After the American RevolutionThis book tells the story of ten African Americans who were promised freedom by the British during the American...

Cradock: A History of Segregation and Apartheid in a South African Town By Jeffrey Butler, published by University of Virginia Press in 2017. This book offers a detailed history of Cradock, a small...

A dark and riveting vision of 1960s America, The Devil All the Time is a literary thriller that marries the intensity of Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers with the haunting atmosphere of Flannery...

The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom is a gripping novel set in Virginia before the Civil War. Orphaned and indentured to serve at a plantation, young Lavinia forms an unlikely bond with Belle, the...

Our Lady of the Nile is set against the backdrop of Rwanda's mounting racial tensions and violence. In this landmark novel, Scholastique Mukasonga explores the lives of young women growing up in a...

The Waves by Virginia Woolf This novel begins with six children playing in a garden by the sea and follows their lives as they grow up and experience friendship, love and grief. A poignant...

The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson is a gripping account of one of America's most infamous manhunts. In April 1865, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln sparked a...

A Room Of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is a foundational work of feminist literature that explores the social and economic barriers faced by women in the early 20th century. This edition features a...

Denene Millner's One Blood is a powerful novel about three women bound together by blood, love and family secrets. Raised in post-segregation Virginia, Grace is sent to live with her ambitious aunt...

A young woman in Buenos Aires becomes fascinated with three women living across the street from her family's home. She begins to watch them, imagining their lives and stories. As she observes them,...

Cilla McGowan has found a new sense of purpose in restoring homes, but when she inherits her grandmother's dilapidated farmhouse in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, she uncovers secrets and shadows from...

Ancient Christian Ecopoetics: Cosmologies, Saints, Things offers a provocative exploration of early Christianity's relationship with the natural world. Virginia Burrus draws on a range of sources to...

When Mrs Ramsay invites her guests to visit the nearby lighthouse, she sets in motion a journey that will take ten years to complete. A decade of war, grief and loss will have intervened, but for...

Nursing Models and Nursing Practice by Peter Aggleton and Helen Chalmers provides an overview of influential nursing models in use today. This textbook introduces key concepts developed by prominent...

When historian Megan Buchanan sets out to restore her great-great-grandfather's hunting lodge in Virginia, she hopes it will bring much-needed tourist revenue to the town. Instead, she uncovers...

A new edition of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, featuring a foreword by Jenny Offill. In this stunning portrait of one day in a woman's life, Woolf explores themes of time, memory and the city.The...

Disintegrating Democracy at Work explores how high pay and good working conditions can be achieved in service jobs. Virginia Doellgast examines the impact of policy choices on workplace democracy,...

In "In the Neighborhood of Normal", Cindy Maddox tells the story of Mish Atkinson, an 82-year-old woman from West Virginia who is determined to make the most of her remaining time. When she receives...

The Chandelier by Clarice Lispector is a novel that explores the inner world of its protagonist, Virginia, in search of freedom and creation. Through a series of slow-moving interior monologues, the...

Shakespeare's influence extended far beyond his plays to the minds and works of a remarkable group of individuals. For the Bloomsbury Group, Shakespeare was a constant presence, a creative benchmark...

Henry O'Toole's journey to America in 1848 is one of survival and transformation. Leaving poverty and famine behind, he seeks work as a blacksmith on the prosperous plantations of Virginia. In this...

Explore the tradition of the political essay with this anthology. David Bromwich presents twenty-seven essays by different writers from the seventeenth century to recent times, grappling with issues...

Shakespeare in the Theatre offers a unique collection of eyewitness accounts from some of the most renowned theatre critics and writers. These pieces provide a fascinating insight into the world of...

Modernism in a Global Context explores how literary modernism was shaped by transnational exchanges between Western and non-Western cultures. This survey of key issues and debates in contemporary...

The Battle of Glendale: A Turning Point in the Civil War On June 30, 1862, Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee scored a significant victory at a small Virginia crossroads known as Glendale. This...

Glory Over Everything is a gripping novel about a man's perilous journey through the Underground Railroad to save the boy he swore to protect.In 1830, Jamie Pyke, a celebrated silversmith, is living...

Freddy Ferguson faces a deadly puzzle when he discovers the body of a young woman in the woods of rural Virginia. The trail leads him through organized crime, espionage, and the international race...

The Waves by Virginia Woolf A poetic and haunting novel that explores the human experience through the lives of six friends from childhood to middle age. This experimental work delves into the...

Ill Feelings by Alice Hattrick explores the complex and often misunderstood world of medically unexplained illnesses. When both the author's mother and she herself fell ill with symptoms that defied...

Ambrose Wells' untimely demise sets off a chain of events that leads to a mysterious inheritance. A distant relative and their companion take up residence at Point Bless, Virginia, drawn by whispers...

Glamour in Six Dimensions: Modernism and the Radiance of Form explores an elusive concept that has shaped modern culture. Judith Brown examines the historical roots of glamour in early 20th-century...

Silent Vignettes: Stars, Studios and Stories from the Silent Movie Era By Tim Lussier Discover the often-overlooked stars of silent cinema in this engaging collection. Film historian and author Tim...

Relax and unwind with this inspiring adult coloring book, featuring over 30 motivational quotes about being in your thirties. Perfect for anyone looking to find serenity and calm during this life...

Sucking Up: A Brief Consideration of Sycophancy by Deborah Parker and Mark Parker is a humorous examination of sycophancy in literature and beyond. This book explores the concept of flattery and...

Implementing Lean in Healthcare: A Practical Guide 5S for Healthcare is a comprehensive guide to implementing lean methodology in healthcare settings. Based on the principles of the Toyota Production...

Charley Harper's art reduced subjects to their simplest forms, featuring circles and triangles instead of feathers and beaks. This style, known as minimal realism, became instantly recognizable...

Natalie Virginia Lang invites readers to reexamine their relationship with the natural world in this thought-provoking exploration of Sumas Mountain. Through poetic prose and personal reflection,...

Breece Pancake's Trilobites and Other Stories is a deeply unsettling and unflinchingly honest collection of tales that explore the darker corners of human experience. Set against the rugged landscape...

Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway is a landmark in twentieth-century fiction, exploring themes of identity, isolation and the human experience. This beautifully bound edition features an afterword by...

Public health is a term often used in various contexts, but what does it truly mean? This Very Short Introduction by Virginia Berridge explores the concept of public health, examining how different...

A shocking crime committed on a flight from Texas to Virginia sets off a chain of events that will leave you guessing until the very end. FBI Special Agent Smoky Barrett and her team investigate a...

A thrilling supernatural horror novel by Drew Starling. Four months have passed since tragedy struck the rural hamlet of Bensalem, Virginia, and Sheriff Cheryl McNamara is determined to uncover the...

Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, and Ben Hogan: A Dominant Trio in Golf History During the Great Depression, golf was facing an uncertain future. As spectator sport, it was struggling to survive. However,...

The American Iliad is a battle that has become synonymous with the nation's history. Gettysburg, fought in 1863, was a pivotal moment in the Civil War, one that would ultimately decide the outcome of...

The Mountain by Helen Bryan Set against the backdrop of America's early history, this epic novel tells the story of a tight-knit community in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1783, the township of...

Virginia Woolf's Entre actos is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of human experience in the face of war. Written in 1941, just before her death, this was one of Woolf's...

The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing brings together a diverse collection of writings from across time and the world, showcasing the breadth and depth of feminist thought. From the 15th century to...

The Common Reader: Second Series by Virginia Woolf is a collection of essays that explore the joys and lessons of reading. In this volume, Woolf shares her thoughts on how to approach literature,...

The Greenbrier Resort has long been a place of allure and intrigue, its hills in West Virginia drawing in presidents and film stars. But for one family, the resort's pull is more complex, their lives...

The Disgraceful Lord Gray / The Determined Lord Hadleigh by Virginia Heath In this captivating Regency romance, two strong-willed women navigate the complexities of love and trust. Theodora Cranford...

In this gripping novel, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie tell the story of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter. Patsy's life is marked by her father's devotion to his...

America's First Marines: Gooch's American Regiment, 1740- 1742In 1740, Great Britain declared war on Spain, sparking the War of Jenkin's Ear. As part of their Caribbean expedition, British forces...

In 1754, as tensions between France and Britain escalate on Canada's Acadian shore, one family finds themselves caught in the middle. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her kin are forced to navigate the...

Thomas Jefferson's life hung in the balance on June 4, 1781, as he fled Monticello mere minutes ahead of British soldiers. In "Flight from Monticello", Michael Kranish explores the pivotal moment...

The Alchemy of Sorrow brings together 13 exceptional authors to explore the complex and often painful experience of loss and grief. Through fantasy and science fiction, these stories delve into the...

Storm Jameson was a complex and multifaceted writer, whose work as an essayist is widely regarded as compelling. Yet her stature as a novelist and champion of social justice has often been overlooked...

A distinguished collection that redefines Modernist studies, The Gender of Modernism brings together key works and perspectives to explore the intersection of gender and modernism. This comprehensive...

Copperhead is the second book in Bernard Cornwell's series on the American Civil War. Set against the backdrop of the conflict, the story follows a northerner who has defected to the rebel South...

Ann Quin's prose never falters; it's stunning. This new collection of rare and unpublished writing by the cult 1960s author explores the risks and seductions of going over the edge. The stories cut...

Erich Auerbach's Mimesis: A seminal work of literary criticism that has shaped generations of readers. First published in German after the war, this expanded edition includes an introduction by...

A beautifully illustrated volume showcasing 100 rare and fascinating books from the National Trust's libraries. Spanning eight centuries, this collection includes illuminated medieval manuscripts,...

Heaven by Virginia Andrews is a heart-wrenching tale of family, loss and resilience. After her mother's death in childbirth, Heaven's life took a devastating turn as her father sold their siblings to...

A unique and captivating insight into the life of a legendary figure is presented in this collection of letters. Barry Day's expert analysis brings new depth to Coward's remarkable record, offering a...

The Lake Michigan Mothman: A High Strangeness in the Midwest Tobias Wayland presents an in-depth analysis of a decades-long series of unexplained sightings of a winged, humanoid figure around Lake...

Letters to Rheinhart Kleiner and Others by Howard Philip Lovecraft provides an intimate glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most influential writers. This collection of letters,...

Discover the link between the orb phenomenon and our true identities as eternal souls. This book explores the connection between orbs, near-death experiences, and the human soul, drawing from...

A Room of One's Own and Three Guineas by Virginia Woolf is a powerful collection of essays that challenge the social and intellectual status quo. First published in 1929, A Room of One's Own is a...

The Parish Survival Guide by Martin Dudley and Virginia Rounding is a practical handbook for clergy facing challenges in their ministry. It offers guidance on crisis management, leadership models,...

Beetlecreek is a powerful exploration of racial tension and provincialism in a small West Virginia town. In this moving novel, William Demby portrays the struggles of two young men from different...

Breathing as a core poetic principle in modern literature is explored by Stefanie Heine in this comparative study. She examines how literary texts reflect their own mediality, production, and...

Robert A. Monroe's extraordinary experiences, as described in this book, have captivated readers for decades. Monroe, a Virginia businessman, began to have unexplained episodes where he would leave...

Mason Currey's latest book explores how famous artists and thinkers have managed to support their creative lives. Through stories and reflections, he reveals the diverse paths taken by individuals...

The Illustrated History of Firearms, 2nd Edition showcases over 1,700 firearms in full color. Spanning from hand cannons dating back to 1350 to modern sporting rifles, this comprehensive guide covers...

A Deadly Discovery: The Woolf & Bell Mysteries Book 1 by Ciar Byrne is a gripping new cosy crime series that will keep you guessing until the very end.When local archaeologist Gideon Rivers returns...

Shana Abe's An American Beauty is a captivating tale of historical fiction inspired by the true story of Arabella Huntington. In 1867 Richmond, Virginia, Arabella stands out from her peers with an...

The Muse brothers' story is one of extraordinary hardship and resilience. In 1899, six-year-old George and nine-year-old Willie were taken from their home in Virginia by a white man who offered them...

Virginia Woolf's essays offer a fascinating glimpse into her remarkable gifts as a social and literary critic, as well as the development of her influential novelistic voice. This selection includes...

On Purpose: Ten Lessons on the Meaning of LifeThis thought-provoking collection of essays explores how reading and engaging with literature can help us live more purposefully, mindfully, and fully...

No Man's Land: The Place of the Woman Writer in the Twentieth Century by Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar explores the connections between femininity and modernity through the works of writers such...

A heart-stopping new novel based on the extraordinary true stories of an American socialite and a British secret agent whose acts of courage collide in the darkest hours of World War II. In 1940,...