2085 results for 'Dykes, Benjamin N.'

There's more to this museum than meets the eye! Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud bring their unique brand of wacky storytelling to this entertaining tale. When Henry is late for his class trip to the...

Robert Walser's Selected Stories presents a unique reading experience, characterized by a wry and buoyant voice that is both cheerful and disturbing. This collection showcases the talent of one of...

We're Not Leaving is a powerful collection of first-person narratives from everyday heroes who responded to the 9/11 disaster. Their stories of courage, sacrifice, and renewal offer a unique...

Gunshots & Goalposts: The Story of Northern Irish Football The history of Northern Irish football is a complex and often tumultuous tale, intertwined with the region's politics and sectarian...

The Age of Agade: Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia By Benjamin Read Foster Routledge, 2016, 438 pages, paperback. This comprehensive study explores the Akkadian period of Mesopotamian history,...

Each day in 2015, Jan Carson wrote a short story on the back of a postcard and mailed it to a friend. These tiny stories were inspired by everyday moments: an overheard conversation, a piece of art,...

Beware of this school! Henry takes his new classmate on a whirlwind tour of their school, revealing mysterious inventions and ninja-worthy cafeteria skills. But are some teachers more than they seem?...

Susan Sontag's On Photography explores the role of images in our lives and their impact on our understanding of the world. The author argues that our addiction to images affects not only how we...

The Gap and The Gain: A Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessBy focusing on the progress you've made, rather than the distance to your goals, you can unlock a more fulfilling and successful...

Radiance of Tomorrow A Novel by Ishmael Beah is a powerful and affecting novel about preserving what means most to us in uncertain times. Set in postwar Sierra Leone, it tells the story of two...

Benjamin Disraeli was a gifted parliamentarian and superb orator, writer and wit, but how much do we really know about the man behind his words? This book offers a fresh perspective on Disraeli's...

A Weekend in New York explores the complexities of family life and individual identity through the lens of a seemingly contented upper-middle-class New York household. As summer storms brew, tensions...

Alex Callinicos explores the relationship between human agents and social structures in Making History. This central question in social theory is approached by examining the work of influential...

Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies by Benjamin L. Merkle explores how Christians have understood the relationship between the Old and New Testaments...

Warren Buffett's approach to financial analysis is revealed in this insightful guide, written by Mary Buffett and David Clark. Drawing on the master investor's own strategies and anecdotes, the...

Gangsta Rap is a novel by Benjamin Zephaniah that explores the rap music scene, inequality and the lives of three boys caught up in it. Drawing on his own experiences, Zephaniah creates a story that...

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a Norton Critical Edition featuring an expanded translation by Benjamin R. Foster, which incorporates new discoveries to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the...

The Great Western Railway Pannier Tanks is a comprehensive guide to one of the most distinctive and iconic types of locomotives in British railway history. With hundreds of photographs throughout,...

Gordon Burn's Happy Like Murderers is a powerful and unflinching account of two people who lived together, raised children, provided sexual services, and pretended to offer social services for single...

Populism is a key concept in modern politics. It has been used to describe leaders and movements that challenge the established order and speak for 'the people' against 'the elite'. However, the term...

A trusted guide for modern parents, Dr. Spock's advice is reassuring and practical. This book offers sound guidance on navigating today's parenting challenges, from adapting to changing family...

Brian Leiter defends radical ideas from Nietzsche: there is no objectively true morality, and our conscious thoughts play almost no role in our actions. In this book, he presents a new interpretation...

The Secret Life of Groceries: A Deeply Curious Report on Our National Appetites In the tradition of investigative journalism that challenges our assumptions, Benjamin Lorr pulls back the curtain on...

The Compleat Rifleman Harris: A Soldier's Account of Life on Campaign During the Napoleonic Wars. Benjamin Harris' memoir is a gripping and personal account of life in the British Army during the...

Vermeer's Family Secrets offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Johannes Vermeer. By piecing together previously overlooked evidence and insights, Benjamin Binstock sheds new light on...

Let Me Not Be Mad A Story of Unravelling Minds by A. K. Benjamin is an immersive and provocative exploration of madness, love, and self-destruction that defies categorisation. Through a series of...

First published in 1949, this influential guide to investing has been updated with new commentaries and remains a trusted source for investors seeking sound principles.Benjamin Graham's timeless...

This Norton Critical Edition brings together seven distinct tale types, including multicultural versions and literary rescriptings. Maria Tatar's introductions and annotations provide new insights...

Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin's journey from Trinidad to London as part of the Windrush generation. At just ten years old, she was separated from her...

Benjamin Percy's first book of nonfiction explores how literary and genre fiction can coexist. In fifteen essays on the craft of fiction, he challenges traditional notions of what makes a 'literary'...

Jonny Benjamin's life-affirming memoir recounts his journey from despair to hope. In 2008, he stood on Waterloo Bridge, contemplating suicide, until a stranger intervened and saved his life. This...

An Introduction to Middle East Politics by Benjamin MacQueen provides a comprehensive survey of the region's modern political history. Written in an accessible manner, this revised edition covers key...

Captivating Technology explores how carceral technologies are being used to classify and coerce specific populations. The contributors examine whether these innovations can be reimagined for more...

Quicksilver is Neal Stephenson's first novel in his acclaimed Baroque Cycle. Set against the backdrop of 16th and 17th century England, this epic tale explores a world of war, scientific discovery,...

Lizzie Martin takes up a new role as companion to a wealthy widow in 1864. Her predecessor's mysterious disappearance has left unanswered questions, and when the body of a young girl is found among...

The Apple in the Dark is a deeply unsettling and profoundly moving exploration of what it means to become human. Martim's journey from a state of primal fear to one of reinvented humanity is both...

This memoir tells the story of James Brainerd Taylor, a 19th-century American evangelist who made a profound impact on thousands of lives. Written by Benjamin Holt Rice and John Holt Rice, it offers...

The Pillars of an Elite Sales Career: How to Build a Six-Figure Sales Career in TechDiscover the blueprint for success in technology sales with this career-building guide. Written by Benjamin Riall,...

The Politics of the Police by Benjamin Bowling, Robert Reiner, and James W. E. Sheptycki is a comprehensive analysis of the debates and controversies surrounding policing in today's globalized world...

Apex Magazine January 2018 is a collection of original science fiction, fantasy, and horror short stories from top authors in the field. Each issue features new, mind-bending fiction released on the...

J.M. Coetzee's Inner Workings gathers together his literary essays from 2000 to 2005, exploring the work of writers from various periods and traditions. The collection delves into the writings of...

Philosophers on Film from Bergson to Badiou is an anthology that brings together key writings by major continental philosophers on cinema and film. The collection presents a range of intellectual...

The Tongue of Adam by Abdelfattah Kilito is a thought-provoking exploration of humankind's multilingualism. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including ancient commentators and esoteric...

A beautifully rendered hardboiled novel that echoes the melancholy of Raymond Chandler's style, Benjamin Black's "The Black Eyed Blonde" is a gripping crime tale set in 1950s Los Angeles. Private...

Discover the untold stories of Bletchley Park's unsung heroes. Sinclair McKay reveals the lives of 100 people who worked at the famous wartime codebreaking centre, but whose remarkable contributions...

Ben and Imo by Mark Ravenhill As the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II approaches, Benjamin Britten faces a daunting task: writing a new opera about her predecessor Elizabeth I. Enter Imogen...

Behind the closed door of the therapist's office, a journey of self-discovery and recovery unfolds. Joshua Fletcher takes us into the individual sessions of four patients, sharing their struggles and...

Pikes Cocktail Book is a collection of 65 drinks recipes inspired by the legendary Pikes Ibiza, a unique venue that has hosted some of the world's most iconic events and gatherings.From the iconic...

Benjamin Franklin's eight-year mission to France was a gamble of his career, driven by fame, charisma, and ingenuity. With little diplomatic training and limited French, he outmaneuvered British...

Max's Picnic Book is a lively celebration of the art of eating outdoors, where the boundaries between food, company, and surroundings blur. The authors, Max Halley and Benjamin Benton, take a...

Aby Warburg's Mnemosyne Atlas is a groundbreaking work of mixed media assemblage, comprising hundreds of images from antiquity to the Renaissance, arranged in striking juxtapositions. Created during...

The final installment of the Star Trek: Coda trilogy brings together the crews of Jean-Luc Picard and Benjamin Sisko in a desperate bid to prevent a cosmic-level apocalypse. As the stakes grow...

Remote Sensing and GIS for Ecologists Using Open Source Software by Martin Wegmann, Benjamin Leutner, and Stefan Dech is a practical guide to integrating remote sensing and GIS into ecological...

Thirteen years have passed since the railway came to the Borders, bringing changes that would radically alter the lives of those who lived there. A legacy from the men who built the railway remains,...

The Ninth Metal by Benjamin PercyWhen a comet passed close to Earth, it brought about a new era. One year later, a meteor storm struck, causing widespread destruction in the small town of Northfall,...

Anger Management: Control and Manage Your Anger to Inspire a Healthier, Stress-Free Life by Benjamin Lindell. This book offers practical guidance on understanding and managing anger, helping you to...

Swearing is an integral part of our language, yet we often try to suppress it. Benjamin K. Bergen explores why swearing is so prevalent and what it reveals about our brains and ourselves. By...

The Oxford Book of Essays by John Gross offers a rich collection of 140 essays by 120 writers. Spanning various styles and topics, this anthology includes works by American essayists such as Benjamin...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tales of the Jazz Age is a beautifully bound gift edition that showcases the author's unique talent for crafting stories in every...

The Founding Fathers: An authoritative guide to the men who shaped America. This comprehensive resource provides valuable information on the historic period that led to the creation of the United...

Edgar Allan Poe's literary career remains shrouded in mystery, but this book provides a balanced overview of his life and writings. Benjamin F. Fisher explores Poe's experiments with various literary...

Opal Whiteley's childhood diary is a wistful and humorous account of her life in the Oregon wilderness. First published in 1902, it was an instant sensation, captivating readers with its innocent and...

A storm has left Asa's town in ruins, but amidst the debris in his garden, he discovers a small, winged creature. This astonishing find sets him on a mission to uncover the truth about fairies. Asa...

Benjamin Trotter and his friends have grown up, and life has become a whirlwind of jobs, marriages, and self-inflicted angst. As the millennium approaches, youthful hopes and dreams seem betrayed by...

Spirals: The Whirled Image in Twentieth-century Literature and Art explores how spirals are at the heart of modern literature and visual art. Nico Israel examines the work of writers and artists,...

Taylor Swift's Kitty Best Friends Bring Cattitude to Life in This Delightful Picture Book. Join Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin as they pull the strings to help their star friend shine. With whimsical...

A remarkable life story unfolds in this extraordinary memoir. Benjamin Ferencz shares his experiences as a poor immigrant in America during the Great Depression, his time at Harvard Law School, and...

Creating a harmonious home for both you and your feline companion is within reach. Jackson Galaxy and Kate Benjamin share practical DIY design solutions to address everyday cat care issues, such as...

The Matter of Language Abstraction and Poetry by Benjamin NoysA critical intervention that seeks to re-examine the relationship between language and matter, this book argues that our present moment...

The Public School Latin Grammar by Benjamin Hall Kennedy is a comprehensive guide to the Latin language. Written as an extension of his earlier Latin primers, this book offers a systematic approach...

The Heathen by Narcyza Żmichowska is a poignant tale of love, loss and redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Poland, this novel explores the complex relationships between women and the...

The Future of Food: A Scientific Quest In 2013, a Dutch scientist created the world's first laboratory-grown hamburger, sparking a global debate about the future of food. Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft...

A boxed set containing two novels by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe tells the story of two teenage boys who meet at their local swimming pool and form...

Some Anarchic Occasions by Benjamin Pattison is a thought-provoking coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of negative relationships and their lasting impact. As Johnny navigates his...

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...

The Great Decade of Philosophy, 1919-1929 by Wolfram Eilenberger is a gripping narrative that explores the intertwined lives of four philosophers whose ideas reshaped the twentieth century. Against...

Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers: A Fresh Perspective on an Extraordinary Reign. A new biography that challenges the conventional view of Queen Victoria's role in British politics. Anne...

A teacher is found murdered by two students in front of their whole school. The killer was not someone you'd expect - Mr Joseph was well liked and respected. But how could those boys, who were...

Infectious Disease: A Very Short Introduction by Marta L. Wayne and Benjamin M. Bolker explores the complex world of disease transmission and its impact on populations. The authors examine how new...

Jesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum, as inscribed upon the cross when Jesus was crucified, translates to "Jesus the Nazarene Ruler of the Judean." This Latin phrase, attributed to Pontius Pilate, has been...

Ordinary Cities: Between Modernity and Development challenges traditional approaches to urban studies by arguing that all cities are best understood as 'ordinary'. This groundbreaking book bridges...

A unique perspective on Victorian London emerges in this compelling microhistory of 1858. Historian Rosemary Ashton draws on contemporary sources to reveal significant turning points in the lives of...

Philosophers on Art from Kant to the Postmodernists A Critical Reader brings together twenty-five texts on art written by twenty philosophers. These essays cover a range of topics, including...

Sketches of Korea offers a fresh perspective on this often misunderstood country. Through the eyes of two foreigners, author Benjamin Joinau invites readers to explore the lesser-known faces of...

Stuart Bedford's life was inextricably linked to that of Benjamin Britten. His mother sang with the English Opera Group at the premieres of The Rape of Lucretia and Albert Herring, and the family...

Memoir: An Introduction by G. Thomas Couser provides a concise history and analysis of the memoir genre, tracing its origins in 18th-century British novels and early American roots in works like...

The Eternal Tao Te Ching offers a unique interpretation of this ancient philosophical text. After seven years of research and translation, Benjamin Hoff presents a streamlined version of the Taoist...

George Liele's Life and Legacy An Unsung Hero A comprehensive introduction to the life and work of George Liele, a pioneering Baptist minister who defied slavery to spread Christianity across the...

The Peter Rabbit Deluxe Plush Gift Set features beautifully designed board books and a cuddly plush toy rabbit. This gift set includes four stories about Peter's adventures, including The Tale of Mr...

Benjamin J. Cohen's Advanced Introduction to International Political Economy provides a comprehensive and up-to-date global survey of the field of international political economy.This second edition...

Boost your confidence and achieve your goals in just 7 days with this practical guide. By identifying key activities that bring meaning to your life and prioritising them, you can create a schedule...

The Winter Journey is the 20th episode in the Morland saga by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. In 1851, the fortunes of the Morland family are at their most buoyant, with Benjamin's steady hands guiding...

Star Trek: Warriors of the Mirror War brings together four gripping short stories from acclaimed authors Celeste Bronfman, J. Holtham, Danny Lore, and Marieke Nijkamp. In this collection, tensions...

The Century of Deception: The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth Century England by Ian Keable and Ian Keable-Elliott is a fascinating exploration of how deception has shaped our society. From the 18th...

The Sidekick by Benjamin Markovits is an exquisite novel that explores the complexities of male friendship and the tensions of getting older. At its core, it's a story about two men who form an...

Kenneth Goldsmith explores new ways of thinking about writing and language in the digital age. He examines how writers can move beyond creating new texts and instead manage, parse, appropriate, and...

The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving is a novel by Jonathan Evison that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of caring for others. When Ben Benjamin enrolls in a...

Patrick Keiller's essays offer a new perspective on how Britain works and sees itself. In this collection, he reflects on his career since the late 1970s, exploring themes such as the surrealist...

Super Bowl champion and father of five Benjamin Watson shares his expertise in this practical guide for new dads. The New Dad's Playbook provides a comprehensive game plan for navigating the...

An Apprenticeship Or the Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector is a deeply personal and psychological exploration of love and connection. Lóri's yearning for love is tempered by her fear of herself...