1137 results for 'Herriman, George'

The Krull House is a dark and unsettling novel by Georges Simenon, published in 2020. Written on the eve of the Second World War, it explores how distrust and hostility towards outsiders can descend...

Help children feel happy and grow their confidence with this interactive journal, packed with tried and tested self-esteem boosters, fun exercises, and creative activities. Dr. Alex George's journal...

The Yellow Dog is a gripping mystery by Georges Simenon, in which Inspector Maigret must navigate a complex web of suspicion and revenge in a small, seaside town in northwest France.A local wine...

Learn the fundamental principles of modern physics with this comprehensive primer. World-class physicist Leonard Susskind and citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky team up to provide a clear and concise...

Murder on the Minnesota is a gripping Edwardian murder mystery that sets sail for a new generation of readers. In 1908, private detectives George Dillman and Genevieve Masefield embark on a voyage...

An Officer and a Spy, the gripping Richard and Judy Book Club favourite, is a tale of deceit and corruption set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France. Georges Picquart, a decorated army...

Trilby by George Du Maurier has been a captivating tale for over a century. First published in 1894, this novel tells the story of Trilby O'Ferrall and her enigmatic mentor Svengali, who has become...

Presidential Leadership: A Nationwide Survey of America's Best and Worst Presidents. This comprehensive survey explores what makes a president great and ranks each from best to worst, based on a...

Discover the iconic designs of Mid-Century Modern, beautifully illustrated in this stylish gift book.Featuring over 90 pieces by more than 60 designers and design duos, this book showcases the most...

Ellie is starting a new school, and she's worried about making friends. But then she hears about a half-term pony camp, and she's excited to attend with her friends Summer and Jessie. Along with new...

Remarkable Golf Courses takes you on a journey to the extremes of the sport, from the highest to the lowest, and from the most northerly to the most southerly golf courses in the world. Explore the...

The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st CenturyGeorge Friedman's long-awaited book offers a lucid and readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the twenty-first...

The Rock Blaster is a powerful and moving portrait of a principled man's life, charting his journey through tragedy, heartbreak, true love, and the battle for a nation's soul. At the heart of the...

Rejoice! Rejoice! Britain in the 1980s The 1980s were a time of great division in Britain, with the country struggling to come to terms with its future. Margaret Thatcher's leadership had brought a...

Landmarks On The Move A Story of how Children Unplugged the World and Helped Adults Discover Its Magic by K P George. A group of kids begin to notice a pattern - landmarks are disappearing, only to...

The legend of Pygmalion has captivated audiences for centuries. George Bernard Shaw's celebrated play tells the story of a sculptor who creates a statue of such beauty that he falls in love with his...

The Final Innings: The Cricketers of Summer 1939 by Christopher Sandford The summer of 1939 marked the end of an era in English cricket. As war loomed, over 200 first-class players answered the call...

Kathryn Hulme's life was profoundly changed by her encounter with the mystic and philosopher George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff. This personal memoir is a tribute to him and his teachings, offering a vivid...

A Better Day: A Positive Mental Health Handbook This empowering handbook offers a fresh approach to mental health, encouraging young readers to care for their wellbeing with confidence. Dr Alex...

The man known as "Control" is dead, and a new generation has taken over. But George Smiley, a veteran of British Intelligence, is not ready to retire. When a young defector surfaces with a shocking...

The Predicament of Culture: A Critical Ethnography of the West in its Changing Relations with Other Societies. This book is a critical examination of the West's interactions with other societies,...

The Dragon Snatcher by M. P. Robertson is an exciting tale of adventure and bravery. When an evil ice wizard threatens to destroy all dragons, a young boy and his loyal pet dragon must work together...

A nostalgic look at the world of sport that brings colour to the black and white of yesteryear. Michael Parkinson's love letter to sport is a warm and humorous reflection on his life writing about...

Deeply disturbing and unsettling, The Hunger by Alma Katsu is a chilling tale that explores the darkest corners of human nature. Based on the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party, this eerie...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a collection of three official prequel novellas set nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones. These never-before-collected adventures recount an age...

Albert Meltzer's autobiography is a lively and witty account of his sixty years of anarchist activism. Spanning his life from the age of 15, Meltzer's story is a unique recounting of many struggles...

The Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour is the tenth full-colour book in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. In this latest adventure, George and Harold find themselves in a desperate situation,...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy are THE FAMOUS FIVE, a group of friends who embark on thrilling adventures together. In this first book of the series, they spend their holidays exploring...

Two of George Orwell's most thought-provoking works are collected in this single volume. Orwell's powerful prose has captivated readers for decades, and these two novels remain as relevant today as...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of power. In this timeless allegory, a group of animals rebel against their mistreated owner, seeking equality and...

English Renaissance Poetry: A Collection of Shorter Poems from Skelton to Jonson This anthology brings together a diverse range of poets from the English Renaissance, a period of extraordinary poetic...

Rumi Seto is consumed by uncertainty, unsure of the answers to life's big questions. But one thing is certain: she wants to spend her life creating music with her sister, Lea. Tragedy strikes when...

The French Revolution A History by Thomas Carlyle is a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional approaches to history writing. First published in 2019, this revised edition offers an...

A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy In this Penguin Classics edition, Thomas Hardy's novel A Laodicean is presented with an introduction and notes that shed new light on its themes. The story revolves around...

Journeys to the Interior explores the concept of England through the work of contemporary poets. This collection brings together the thoughts and ideas of leading poets on their craft, offering...

The Beatles: A 40th Anniversary Edition Spent eighteen months with the Beatles at their peak in 1967 and 1968, Hunter Davies collected an intimate wealth of material that has made this book the...

Francesca Woodman On Being An Angel This comprehensive overview of Francesca Woodman's oeuvre offers a unique insight into the life and work of a pioneering photographer. The book explores Woodman's...

DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine for a gripping crime story. In the second book of Michael Wood's series, she faces a dark and complex case. When elderly George Rainsford discovers a...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life A fascinating and intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a crucial role in...

The Fight by Norman Mailer is a masterful book about the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. The story revolves around the clash between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman,...

George Orwell's Burmese Days is a powerful portrayal of British colonial rule in Burma, as seen through the eyes of a white timber merchant. The novel explores the complexities of a society where...

Jonas Flynt, an ex-soldier with ties to the Company of Rogues, is tasked with recovering a lost document that could alter the course of history. The will of Queen Anne may have been stolen,...

A to Z Chess Tactics Every Chess Move Explained by George Huczek is an invaluable resource for chess players of all levels. This comprehensive guide provides clear explanations of key terms and...

The Skeleton's Holiday is a collection of dreamlike, carnivalesque fables by Leonora Carrington, a leading light of the Surrealist movement. These masterpieces of invention and grand-guignol humour...

A remarkable and thought-provoking account of humanity's future, as seen through the eyes of Paul Amadeus Dienach. In 1921, Dienach falls into a coma, only to find himself transported to the year...

Letters to a Young Contrarian is a thought-provoking guide to principled dissent and disagreement. Christopher Hitchens, a renowned author and provocateur, explores the importance of contrarian...

George and Harold are in trouble again, and this time they've created a new breed of justice - a part dog, part man hero who's part of the law. Meet Dog Man, a hero with a head like a dog and a body...

Understanding the world around us is deeply rooted in the way we think and express ourselves. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson's influential book, Metaphors We Live By, explores the fundamental role of...

Tony Marnach and Michael Hennegan's candid and outrageous memoir is a harrowing and honest account of a life of extremes. Born on a London estate, Tony recounts his childhood where he honed his petty...

Silas Marner is a poignant tale of redemption and the power of human connection. Exiled from a religious community, Silas Marner lives a lonely life as a weaver, struggling to come to terms with a...

Down and Out in Paris and London is a vivid and moving memoir of George Orwell's time living among the desperately poor and destitute. Written in his twenties, this book documents his 'first contact...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

George E. Andrews' introduction to number theory offers a unique approach to this fundamental area of mathematics. By focusing on combinatorial methods, the author provides a clear and accessible...

The Cane Corso Complete Owner's Manual provides comprehensive guidance on caring for this powerful and intelligent Italian guard dog. From birth to the end of life, this manual covers essential...

The Fair Botanists Could One Rare Plant Hold the Key to a Thousand Riches?In 1822 Edinburgh, the city is abuzz with anticipation of King George IV's visit, but in the Botanic Garden, a different kind...

I Love You, Mummy Pig is a heartwarming picture book about the special bond between a mother and her little ones. Peppa and George want to make their Mummy Pig's day extra special, but things don't...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life is a masterful portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a pivotal role in shaping...

Discover the fascinating history of trains in this picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they have transformed our world. From George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway...

The Workhouse Girl by Dilly Court tells the story of Sarah, an eight-year-old girl forced to enter the notorious St Giles and St George's Workhouse with her widowed mother. After her mother's tragic...

The Legacy of Nietzsche's Philosophy of Laughter by Lydia Amir explores the role of humor in the good life, focusing on the ideas of three influential French thinkers: Georges Bataille, Gilles...

Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry by George C. Schatz and Mark A. Ratner provides a comprehensive exploration of quantum mechanical techniques from a chemistry and materials science perspective. The...

George Saunders's Tenth of December is a masterful collection of short stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. With a wry and unsettling tone, Saunders delves into the...

A photography book that brings Hilary Mantel's world to life. Zola once said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.' This book is the result of a...

This new translation by Susan Bernofsky offers a fresh perspective on Kafka's masterpiece. With David Cronenberg's introduction and Bernofsky's afterword, this edition is both thought-provoking and...

The Duke: A Harrowing Tragedy of Boxing Proportions Carlos Acevedo's biography of Tommy Morrison is a gripping read that delves into the tumultuous life of a boxer who rose to fame in the 1990s...

The Beatles' story is one of the most fascinating in music history. This new book, All You Need Is Love, offers a unique insight into the final days and years of the Beatles phenomenon, drawing from...

The Love You Make: An Insider's Story of the Beatles A comprehensive and revealing biography of the Fab Four, written with the full cooperation of each band member and their intimates. This book...

A young girl wakes up one day to find herself alone in her small town. She had planned a secret sleepover with her friends, but instead, she's left behind as the town is mysteriously evacuated and...

The Late Monsieur Gallet by Georges Simenon is a haunting tale of misfortune and betrayal that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. A writer known for his ability to navigate both reality...

Twilight of the Romanovs: A Photographic Odyssey Across Imperial Russia brings to life the lives of the tsars and their subjects through rare archival photographs. Spanning from 1855 to 1918, this...

Shooting an Elephant With the Introductory Essay 'Why I Write' This powerful essay by George Orwell recounts a pivotal moment in his life as a police officer in Burma, where he was forced to shoot an...

Animal Farm: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition is a comprehensive guide to George Orwell's classic novel. Written for GCSE-level students, this edition includes the complete text of Animal Farm, an...

Explore the rich culinary world of Westeros and beyond with this unique cookbook. Inspired by the histories of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, 80 delicious recipes bring to life the...

This comprehensive guide to clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing covers the most commonly used drugs in the NHS. The third edition of The Top 100 Drugs has been fully revised and updated...

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists by Wilhelm Ellenberger, Hermann Alois Baum, and others is a comprehensive guide for artists and students. The book features 288 detailed drawings of animals,...

The Baseball 100 is a magnum opus that tells the story of baseball through the remarkable lives of its 100 greatest players. Spanning 880 pages, this book is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning...

The Battle of Pollocks Crossing by James L. Carr is a quirky comic novel about an English teacher's misadventures in the American Midwest. George Gidner, a teacher from Bradford, has the opportunity...

Wonderbook is a comprehensive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy, offering a unique and visually engaging approach to worldbuilding and imaginative fiction. With its emphasis on playfulness...

Murder on the Lusitania A Gripping Edwardian Whodunnit by Edward Marston September 1907 marks the beginning of a perilous journey for George Dillman, an undercover detective posing as a passenger on...

Neoliberalism is the dominant ideology of our time, shaping us in countless ways yet often left unarticulated. Journalists George Monbiot and filmmaker Peter Hutchison shatter this myth in Invisible...

From WHAM! to WOO: A Life on the MicJaney Lee Grace recounts her remarkable music career, from her early days as a singer in Manchester and Birmingham nightclubs to her time with iconic bands like...

Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices by Frank Viola and George Barna challenges the way we think about our church practices. The authors argue that many modern Christian...

Two full-colour adventures in one! George and Harold's antics are back, and this time they've got a mess on their hands. The evil twin lookalikes are back, and our heroes are in for a wild ride. Can...

The Presidents: A Comprehensive History of American Political Leadership This book offers a unique and in-depth exploration of the role and office of the US President, spanning 230 years of American...

AQA GCSE Computer Science 2E by George Rouse, Lorne Pearcey and Gavin Craddock is a comprehensive textbook designed to guide students through the updated AQA GCSE Computer Science specification...

Elizabeth George's latest Inspector Lynley novel is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. When a Member of Parliament requests an investigation into the suicide of his constituent, Assistant...

George and Mary Bailey are annual guests at many homes every winter, making It's a Wonderful Life more than just a holiday tradition - it's a powerful reminder that our lives can change everyone...

War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition In the midst of the First World War, a horse named Joey witnesses the brutal reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery and bullets,...

A century-old mystery has captivated adventurers and historians alike, drawing Mark Synnott into an expedition to uncover the truth about two of the most enigmatic figures in mountaineering history...

Published in 1635, Pyrotechnia is a treatise on making fireworks, written by John Babington, an inferior gunner in the military service of Charles I. The book is dedicated to the Earl of Newport,...

The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky by Stuart W. Sanders On January 19, 1862, the Battle of Mill Springs took place in south-central Kentucky, marking a significant turning point in the American...

The Battleship HMS Duke of York HMS Duke of York was the third of the King George V class battleships to be built after a lull in battleship design and construction following the signing of the...

The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham A gripping and epic biography of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, who rose to immense wealth and power through his...

Get It On: How the '70s Rocked Football The 1970s marked a pivotal era in English football, with a new generation of larger-than-life players and managers emerging to dominate the sport. This book...

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion First published in 1890, this influential work explores the evolution of human thought from magic and religion to scientific understanding. The book's...

A Stranger in Olondria is a debut fantasy novel that explores the complexities of art, life, and identity. Jevick, a young man from a distant land, embarks on a journey to Olondria, a country where...

Cathy Glass's fifteenth fostering memoir tells the story of a young boy's desperate need for love and care. Trapped in a world where his parents' love has turned to indifference, Danny finds solace...

Super Volcanoes: What They Reveal About Earth and the Worlds Beyond Discover the awe-inspiring power of volcanoes, which have shaped our planet's history and continue to fascinate scientists today...

Blue Kangaroo is a story about a special friendship between a little girl and her beloved toy, Blue Kangaroo. When Lily takes Blue Kangaroo to the park, she forgets to hold on tight, and he nearly...

Page Street, a narrow and atmospheric Bermondsey backstreet, is home to a tight-knit community struggling to cope with the challenges of poverty, hunger, and the devastating effects of the Great War...