1474 results for 'Sandbrook, Dominic'

The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition showcases the entire output of this iconic Italian manufacturer, from humble beginnings to high-performance street motorcycles. Ducati's history...

The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo JacksonA biography of the legendary multi-sport star, whose incredible athletic achievements and enduring cultural impact continue to fascinate. From the...

1964: The Year the Swinging Sixties Began is a vibrant and detailed account of a pivotal year in the 20th century. This was a year that saw significant social, cultural and technological change in...

The marriage of Ultron brings an unlikely union - but will it be a match made in heaven? Or will the android's plans for world domination prevail? As the West Coast Avengers navigate this unexpected...

A radical new approach to mental health care is presented in this thought-provoking book. Peter Kinderman challenges the dominant 'disease-model' and offers a contemporary, biopsychosocial...

We Need New Stories Challenging the Toxic Myths Behind Our Age of Discontent by Nesrine Malik is a powerful analysis that challenges the dominant narratives of our time. In this urgent and compelling...

The Norman Conquest has left an enduring legacy in England's landscape. Between 1066 and 1086, the largest transfer of property occurred, transforming English identity, sovereignty, kingship, and...

The concept of money has long been debated by economists and theologians alike. Philip Goodchild offers a unique perspective on this topic, examining the theory of money in relation to Adam Smith,...

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction by David M. Gwynn This concise introduction to the history of the Roman Republic explores the city's rise and fall, from its humble beginnings in ancient...

Artemisia Gentileschi and the Business of Art by Christopher R. Marshall is a new account of the life and work of the Italian Baroque painter, revealing how she built a successful career in a...

Improve your memory and unlock your full potential with this practical guide. Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas share their simple, fail-safe system for boosting your mental abilities, helping you to...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: A Story Behind the Screen A behind-the-scenes look at the rise and uncertain future of the Marvel Studios phenomenon. From its humble beginnings as a struggling...

The Plot to Bring Down the British Empire by Peter Hopkirk In 1914, a sinister plot was hatched in Berlin and unleashed from Constantinople, aiming to foment violent revolutionary uprisings against...

The Objective and Goal of Muhammad's Prophethood (saw) In the Light of the Holy Quran by Israr Ahmad This booklet presents an English translation of a significant paper that explores the Divinely...

Android Deception by Michael La Ronn The fragile alliance between humans and androids is on the brink of collapse. Just hours after an attack on the world government's capitol, evil android engineer...

Discover fresh ideas for your rock guitar playing with Exotic Scales for Rock Guitar Soloing. This comprehensive guidebook is designed to help you take your soloing to the next level, using patented...

Stephen Barber's biography of Jean Genet offers a concise and engaging introduction to the French writer's life and work. At its core, this study explores the intersection of thought and life that...

A scandalous double homicide sets off a chain of events in the psychological case files of Alex Cross. When two prominent figures are found murdered, their shocking deaths dominate the headlines. A...

The Werewolf Past and Future: Lycanthropy's Lost History and Modern Devolution by Maegan A. Stebbins explores the complex and fascinating history of werewolves, tracing their evolution from ancient...

Large Print Edition available at LargePrintLiberty.com. F.A. Hayek argues that if the government allowed individuals to choose their own currency and permitted entrepreneurs to innovate in the...

Rome's rise to dominance in less than fifty-three years is a remarkable story. Polybius' comprehensive history takes readers from Rome's first encounter with Carthage in 264 BC, through its conquest...

Atlanta's streets are treacherous, where ancient power and modern technology vie for dominance. Eight years ago, Julie Lennart left this city to uncover her true identity. Now she returns as Aurelia...

InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir explores the concept of intuition and its role in navigating life's challenges. In a world dominated by information overload,...

This influential book is the foundation of one of the most significant movements in twentieth-century psychology. In 1925, John B. Watson outlined two dominant approaches in American psychological...

The Routledge Handbook of Terrorism and Counterterrorism provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and debates on terrorism and counterterrorism. This authoritative handbook addresses...

Julian Jackson's biography of Charles de Gaulle is a masterful portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. Drawing on previously unpublished sources, including letters, memoirs, and papers from the...

The Age of Utopia: Christendom from the Renaissance to the Russian Revolution Between the 14th and 20th centuries, a profound shift took place in Western culture. Secular humanism, which emerged...

Las venas abiertas de América Latina: Edición conmemorativa del 50 Aniversario by Eduardo Galeano This edition of Las venas abiertas de América Latina marks a significant milestone in the book's...

Tyrone House and the St George Family: A Story of Decline and Ruin Located on a prominent site overlooking Galway Bay in the west of Ireland, Tyrone House was once one of the country's finest...

A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918 by G. J. Meyer In the summer of 1914, a single event sparked a chain reaction that would shake the foundations of Europe. The assassination of...

A bold and diverse collection of 27 stories about sex, Anonymous Sex brings together the works of some of the world's most acclaimed authors. Spanning the spectrum of desire, these stories explore...

The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Jails Vanessa Frake's 16-year career in a high-security women's prison was marked by encounters with notorious inmates, including Rosemary West...

Traditional Signalling on British Railways by Robert Hendry explores the evolution of signalling on British railways from the era of the Big Four and pre-Grouping companies to the period of...

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is a comprehensive guide to improving your drawing skills. This updated edition includes new research on brain plasticity and the significance...

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 Eye of the Master: A Social History of Artificial Intelligence This book offers a fresh perspective on the nature of artificial intelligence, challenging the dominant view that it is a quest to...

The Generals by Simon Scarrow In the aftermath of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte's reputation hangs in the balance. His military prowess in Italy and Egypt has saved him from treachery and...

The Rise of the Roman Empire by Polybius This seminal work of history chronicles the relentless growth of the Roman Empire, from its early campaigns in the Mediterranean to its eventual dominance of...

When the Emperor and his most trusted apprentice find themselves stranded in the midst of a brutal conflict, they must rely on each other and their mastery of the dark side to survive. Stranded on a...

Richard Sennett's The Craftsman is a provocative exploration of craftsmanship as a way of life. In an age dominated by pure competition, Sennett argues that the values of the craftsman can enrich our...

Now entering Fantasyland: A 500-Year History of America's Descent into Unreality From the Protestant Reformation to the present day, America's relationship with reality has been a complex and often...

Transformers have become the dominant architecture for achieving state-of-the-art results in natural language processing tasks. This practical book, now revised in full color, shows you how to train...

A Dress of Violet Taffeta is a sumptuous novel based on the true story of Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon, a trailblazing fashion icon of the La Belle Époque era. With a remarkable eye for color and texture,...

Jung: A Very Short Introduction by Anthony Stevens This concise introduction to Jungian psychology provides a clear overview of the key concepts, including the collective unconscious, complex,...

Hokusai's Fuji is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the artist's fascination with Mount Fuji, a motif that dominated his work for over two decades. From the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,...

Flavia Albia is a remarkable woman in a world dominated by men. Widowed and fiercely independent, she lives alone on the Aventine Hill in Rome and makes a good living as a hired investigator. With...

Chloe's life is full of simple pleasures: cherry sambuca, karaoke with Rihanna, and winding up her dad. But she's also a boxer, training for a fight that will change everything. As the Olympic boxing...

The Princeton Field Guide to Pterosaurs by Gregory S. Paul is an authoritative illustrated guide to these fascinating flying reptiles that dominated the skies for 160 million years. Covering 115...

The Motown Encyclopedia explores the history and significance of one of the most iconic record labels in music history. From its humble beginnings in Detroit to its global impact, this book delves...

Big Planet is a world of contrasts, where beauty and evil coexist in an uneasy balance. A splinter society known as the Bajarnum of Beaujolais seeks to dominate the planet, while a commission from...

A New Perspective on American History For centuries, the history of the United States has been told from a European-American perspective. However, this narrative has largely omitted the experiences...

Life on the Mississippi is an epic American adventure that combines history and travelogue in a captivating blend. Rinker Buck recounts his journey building a wooden flatboat from the 1800s and...

The Status Quo Is Just a Passing Phase Sunny and his kinfolk lived in harmony with their environment. During the dry season, they would hunt and gather as they pleased, sharing stories and engaging...

The grand seaside hotels that dominate Britain's coastal resorts are a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage. Emerging in the 18th century, these imposing structures reached their...

Matilda de Braose: Lady of Hay is a fascinating biography that explores the life and legend of a lesser-known medieval figure. Peter Ford delves into the history of Matilda, uncovering the...

Tools for Conviviality by Ivan Illich is a thought-provoking work that explores the need to redefine our relationship with tools and technology. Published in 2021, this book builds upon Illich's...

Neoliberalism: A Very Short Introduction explores the evolution and core ideas of this dominant economic paradigm. Emerging in the 1990s, neoliberalism has been associated with various political...

Christmas 1941 brings its own unique challenges to the nurses at the Nightingale Hospital. With shortages and defeats dominating the news, the British people are weary and demoralised, and The...

Cities around the world are striving to be global. This book tells the story of one of them, and in so doing raises questions that are essential for all cities. It explores how we can understand the...

A ritualistic murder has gone unsolved for ten years, leaving behind multiple suspects and a trail of unanswered questions. In 2012, two teenage girls were found murdered in what appeared to be a...

Frank Furedi examines how fear has become a dominant force in society today. In "How Fear Works", he explores two key themes: why fear has acquired such moral authority, and how our perception of...

The Enlightened Economy: Britain and the Industrial Revolution, 1700-1850 Joel Mokyr's landmark history offers a new perspective on Britain's extraordinary rise during the Industrial Revolution. By...

Daniel, a wealthy widower and Dominant, has his eyes on Anya, a strikingly beautiful virgin submissive from Canada. However, she hates him on sight. Or does she? As the bidding begins at Kingsley...

The Labour Party's transformation in the 21st Century is a story of extraordinary change. After more than a decade of dominance, the party lost two consecutive general elections and saw its...

Hayao Miyazaki's life and work are deeply intertwined with some of Japan's most iconic images: a toxic jungle, a bathhouse for gods, a red-haired fish girl, or a furry woodland spirit. This is the...

A gripping thriller from Tom Clancy's latest Jack Ryan adventure. When Japan's most influential industrialist devises a plan to cripple American superiority and elevate his country to dominance, he...

Saturnine is the fourth book in the Global best-selling The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra series. The Traitor Host of Horus Lupercal tightens its grip on the Palace of Terra, and one by one the walls...

The Queens of Animation: The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History by Nathalia Holt. For decades, the iconic films of Walt Disney Studios have...

The Man Who Knows Too Much about Russia For over twenty years, the author's life was controlled by the Soviet KGB, who used a lethal dose of a drug to extract secrets from him. This experience gave...

First published in 1940, An Agricultural Testament is a seminal work on organic farming that remains a cornerstone of the movement. The book explores the nature and management of soil fertility, with...

In the Age of Software, businesses face a daunting challenge: will they dominate and maintain relevance, or become digital relics? Dr. Mik Kersten offers a new approach to solve this problem with the...

Pauline Boty: A Pioneering Figure in British Pop Art Pauline Boty was a trailblazing artist who played a pivotal role in shaping the British Pop Art movement of the 1960s. As one of the few women to...

Biology Under the Influence: Dialectical Essays on the Coevolution of Nature and Society This collection of essays challenges the dominant views of science and nature, offering a nuanced...

The Tragedy of Great Power Politics is a thought-provoking analysis of the behavior of great powers in international relations. John Mearsheimer explores the question of whether a rising power can...

Breakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery Dr. Ahmed Hankir shares his personal journey of recovery from mental illness, from being a psychiatric patient to becoming an NHS...

The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind what We Eat The science of nutrition is often shrouded in mystery, with conflicting advice and fad diets dominating the headlines. But what if the key to...

The End of the American Empire: A Guide to the New World Disorder by Alan Friedman The United States, once a dominant global power, is experiencing a significant decline in influence. This decline is...

Valerie Solanas' SCUM Manifesto is a provocative and influential work of radical feminist theory. First published in 1968, the book's uncompromising vision of a society without men has been both...

Jonny Wilkinson's autobiography is a candid and introspective look at a remarkable career that spanned three decades and four World Cups. The book reveals the psychological struggles that Wilkinson...

Spensa's life as a starfighter pilot has been marked by extraordinary circumstances. She has saved her people from extermination and gained valuable insight into the galaxy beyond her home planet...

Karl Marx, Anthropologist by Thomas C. Patterson explores the enduring relevance of Marx's anthropological thought in the 21st century. A key figure in the development of modern thought, Marx's work...

The Island of Doctor Moreau and Other Stories by H. G. Wells, Emily Alder, and Keith Carrabine In this collection of four short stories, H. G. Wells explores the boundaries between humans and...

The sequel to the bestselling fantasy debut of 2017, Darksoul, is a thrilling tale of war and magic. The Red Gods' power has been unleashed, and the world is plunged into chaos. The fate of the...

Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust This book explores the disturbing connections between the way humans treat animals and the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The...

Discover your unique strengths and talents with Now, Discover Your Strengths, a groundbreaking book that has helped millions of people worldwide identify their strengths and achieve personal and...

The Druids of Britain have left an enduring legacy, but their true history remains shrouded in mystery. Historian Ronald Hutton sheds new light on the complex and often contradictory image of the...

The Decline of Empires by Heather A. Campbell The post-First World War period was a pivotal moment in global history, marked by significant shifts in international relations and geopolitics. In South...

The Robber Barons: The Great American Capitalists, 1861-1901 by Matthew Josephson This book tells the story of the American capitalists who dominated the economy after the Civil War, shaping the...

The New Puritans: A Devastating Critique of Our Cultural Climate Andrew Doyle's thought-provoking exploration of the new puritanism movement reveals a deeply troubling phenomenon. This ideology,...

The Wolf Age: A Thrilling History of the Viking-Anglo Saxon Conflicts The eleventh century was a time of ruthless conflict and brutal struggle for power in the lands surrounding the North Sea. The...

Elise Loehnen's provocative manifesto explores what it means for women to be 'good' and how these impulses are ingrained in us by a patriarchal culture. By examining the ancient rules that women...

World War II at Sea A Global History by Craig L. Symonds offers a comprehensive narrative of the naval war during 1939-1945. From the 1930 London Conference to the final years of the conflict,...

Syria After the Uprisings: A Global Analysis of the Conflict's Economic, Social and Political Characteristics. The Syrian uprising, which began in 2011, has been a dominant feature of global news for...

Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death has left his vast empire in turmoil. As rival claimants vie for power, ancient secrets begin to surface, threatening to upend the fragile balance of...

Causation: A User's Guide by L. A. Paul and Edward Jonathan Hall is a comprehensive exploration of one of philosophy's most fundamental concepts. Despite its widespread influence in science and...

New Labour's ideas and practices can be understood as reflections of the broader cultural and economic context in which they emerged. This book provides an in-depth analysis of New Labour, examining...

The Year Britain Became Master of the World by Frank McLynn In 1759, the British emerged victorious from the Seven Years War, securing mastery of the seas and cementing their position as a dominant...

Northland Stories brings together nineteen of Jack London's most enduring short works, exploring the complexities of human nature and the relationship between cultures in the frozen expanses of the...

Seyla Benhabib's work has significantly expanded critical theory to address issues of gender, migration, and difference. This collection brings together leading theorists and younger voices to...

Traces of History presents a new approach to understanding the complex systems of inequality imposed by European colonizers. By examining the historical relationships between colonial powers and...