6536 results for 'West, Dorothy'

The Food and Cooking of Milan and Bologna celebrates the rich culinary traditions of north-west Italy. This collection of classic dishes showcases the unique tastes and ingredients of the region,...

Awakening the Heart: East/West Approaches to Psychotherapy and the Healing Relationship by John Welwood explores the potential of meditation as a tool in psychotherapy. By combining Western...

The Moors: Islamic West 7th-15th Centuries AD By David Nicolle This book explores the colourful armies of Western Islam during their 700-year presence in Spain and Portugal. The Arab and Berber...

Grow Your Own in Lancashire: A Friendly Guide is a comprehensive guide for gardeners in the North West. This book provides valuable information and tips on growing your own, covering topics such as...

Discover 20 circular routes in South-West England's stunning Devon countryside. Jen and Sim Benson guide you through five geographical areas, featuring coastal circuits, moorland loops, and tours of...

The Complete Guide to West Highland White Terriers is a comprehensive guidebook for new owners of this popular breed. Written by Vanessa Richie, with input from eight top breeders, it provides expert...

Nature's Mutiny: How the Little Ice Age Transformed the West and Shaped the PresentBy Philipp Blom, Pan Macmillan, 2019. This innovative work of environmental history explores the great climate...

The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, 1951 - 1961 is the final part of a three-volume history of the regiment. This book tells the story of the last decade in the unit's existence before it was...

A Nasty Little War: The West's Fight to Reverse the Russian Revolution by Anna Reid. In the closing months of World War I, the Western Allies launched an ambitious military campaign in Russia, known...

The Indo-Europeans: Archaeology, Language, Race and the Search for the Origins of the West by Jean-Paul Demoule is a groundbreaking exploration of one of the most enduring puzzles in human history...

EXP ACT 262 Anglesey West is part of the Ordnance Survey's OS Explorer series, providing detailed maps for outdoor activities such as walking and off-road cycling.This map covers the island of...

This book tells the story of Britain's pioneering Windrush Generation, with a focus on those who settled in Derby. It explores the vitality and social, cultural, and economic value of the Caribbean...

The Cold War: A New Oral History of Life Between East and West by Bridget Kendall This meticulously researched account explores the Cold War through the eyes of those who experienced it first-hand...

Architecture of the Islamic West: North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, 700-1800 Discover the rich architectural heritage of the Western world's most renowned buildings, spanning over a thousand...

The Ordnance Survey's OS Explorer map provides detailed coverage of Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills West. This map is ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding, and off-road cycling...

A collection of over 130 colorful stories about the pioneers, cowboys, outlaws and lawmen who settled the American West. These tales, passed down through generations, have become an enduring part of...

One Eagle Soaring is a vibrant board book that introduces little ones to counting and numbers with the help of West Coast animals. From a single eagle soaring through the skies, to a pair of swimming...

The Panther Tank: German Army and Waffen-Ss Defence of the West, 1945 Dennis Oliver examines the role of the Panther tank in Germany's final efforts to stem the Allied advance on the Western Front...

Flying Up the Edgware Road tells the story of how north-west London became a hub of the British aircraft industry in the early years of the twentieth century. From Cricklewood to Colindale and...

A comprehensive guide to 150 species of garden insects commonly found in Britain and North-West Europe. With detailed descriptions, photographs, and information on life cycles, habitats, and...

The Grand Junction Canal in West Hertfordshire, 1791-1841 by Fabian Hiscock provides a detailed exploration of the impact of this significant technological and economic innovation on the region...

Alan Watts' 1961 book explores the intersection of Western psychotherapy and Eastern spiritual philosophies, offering a profound synthesis of the two. Watts examines the human condition in the face...

The teabowl has become an iconic form in contemporary ceramics, having evolved from its origins in Japan's chanoyu tea ceremony. Today, it is revered for its associations with sophistication and...

A door appears, leading to another city, another country, another life. For Nadia and Saeed, it's a chance to escape the war that grips their world. Desperate to survive, they step through the door...

Chrissie loves her life in London, but it's taken its toll. As an events manager, she's stressed and overworked, and her family is feeling the strain too. Her husband Rob has embarked on a year-long...

The Battle for the Hot Gates is a gripping narrative of one of history's most famous battles. In 480 B.C., a small army led by Leonidas made a heroic stand against the invading forces of Xerxes,...

The Walking Qurʼan explores the significance of Islamic education in West Africa over a thousand years. Through ethnographic fieldwork in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania, Rudolph Ware reveals how...

The Rising Sun of the West Kitab Al Irshad - The Book of Spiritual Guidance is a comprehensive guidebook filled with inspiring discourse and over 1,000 full-colour images. This book presents a...

Experience the warm hospitality and delicious food of New York's West Village at home with Jack's Wife Freda. This beautifully illustrated cookbook brings together beloved recipes for accessible,...

The Three-Cornered War: A Fresh Perspective on the Civil War's Impact on Native Peoples. Megan Kate Nelson sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American history, revealing how the Civil War...

Western Civilization's foundation lies in its reverence for God and reason. Ben Shapiro argues that these values have been instrumental in shaping the West into a beacon of freedom, progress, and...

A 16th-century Chinese folktale reimagined for modern readers, Monkey is a profound allegory of spiritual transformation. This masterful retelling brings to life the adventures of a rogue-trickster...

The South West Coast Path Map Booklet: Vol 1: Minehead to St Ives provides essential mapping for walkers tackling the northern section of this iconic 1015km trail. Featuring 1:25,000 OS maps, this...

The North-West Peak District offers some of the most spectacular and varied bouldering opportunities in the UK. In this comprehensive guide, Paul Durkin shares his expertise to help you navigate the...

The Long Gray Line: The American Journey of West Point's Class of 1966 by Rick Atkinson is a sweeping narrative that spans twenty-five years. This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author...

The Luftwaffe's First Setback in the West by Ryan K. Noppen In May 1940, the German High Command launched a bold airborne operation against the Netherlands, aiming to capture key strategic points and...

The West-Eastern Divan Complete, annotated new translation (bilingual edition) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents a lyrical conversation between European and Persian poetic traditions. In 1814,...

Yorkshire Dales Buses: A Photographic Journey through West Yorkshire's Wharfedale RoutesThis collection of historic bus photographs, taken from the 1950s to the 1970s, captures the beauty and charm...

1973 and Me: A Year of Cricket, Music, and MigrationThis memoir explores the significance of 1973 in the lives of those who experienced it, using first-hand testimonies and personal reflections. The...

Wes Anderson's latest film, Asteroid City, is inspired by a diverse range of sources. This collection of new and classic writing explores mid-century cinema and the American West, two subjects that...

The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today by Robert F. Taft. This study explores the development of the Divine Office, tracing its...

Shot All to Hell tells the story of Jesse James and his gang's infamous bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota. The book chronicles their daring heist and the two-week chase that followed, including...

Vladimir Putin and the small group of KGB men surrounding him rose to power and looted their country, a story that begins in the murk of the Soviet collapse. Investigative journalist Catherine Belton...

Fur trappers and traders of the early nineteenth century relied on a range of devices to open the untracked American west. This guide explores the tools that enabled their journeys, including guns,...

Rommel's Ghost Division: Victory in the West Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives by David Mitchelhill-Green In May 1940, Adolf Hitler launched a surprise invasion of Western Europe, with Erwin...

The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous Joseph Henrich explores how the Western mind came to be shaped by its unique cultural and...

A dead body and a mysterious van are all that remain of a stormy night. Dr Finn Mason, a renowned meteorologist, is found locked in his vehicle with no memory of how he got there. His friend DS Robin...

Decca Studios and Klooks Kleek West Hampstead's Musical Heritage Remembered by Dick Weindling and Marianne Colloms is a fascinating exploration of the lesser-known history of Decca, one of London's...

Explore the dramatic scenery of Provence's west coast with 30 circular day walks. This guidebook takes you through the Drome Provencale, Vaucluse and Var regions, offering routes suitable for both...

Vladimir Putin's Russia has been waging a concerted campaign to expand its influence and undermine Western institutions in recent years. But how and why did this come about, and who has orchestrated...

The Pioneers: A Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough In 1788, a group of brave pioneers set out from New England to settle the Northwest Territory, a...

The Oxford-Cambridge Line: A Railway's Revival The railway route between Oxford and Cambridge, known as the Varsity Line, has played a significant role in the region's transportation network...

The One Impossible Labyrinth by Matthew Reilly is a heart-pounding thriller that brings together action and adventure in a spectacular way. Jack West Jr faces his greatest challenge yet as he...

Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak is a vibrant board book featuring striking illustrations by renowned Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers. This sturdy book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast,...

In "Kinship at the Core", Marilyn Strathern explores the concept of village identity in north-west Essex through an ethnographic study of Elmdon. By examining the relationships between families, work...

The Lost Peace: How the West Failed to Prevent a Second Cold War by Richard Sakwa. In 1989, the world was poised for an enduring era of global peace as ideological divisions and conflicts began to be...

A true story of adventure and fortune in the cryptocurrency Wild West. Journalist Ethan Lou takes readers on a richly told first-person narrative through the tangled plots and worlds of Bitcoin,...

The Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides - North West and the Pennines For Everyone is a comprehensive guide to the canals and waterways in the north west of England. Covering the region around...

Yellowstone and the Great West Journals, Letters, and Images from the 1871 Hayden Expedition by Marlene Deahl Merrill. In 1871, a groundbreaking scientific expedition was conducted through Utah,...

Doug Scott and Alex MacIntyre's 1982 expedition to the Shishapangma massif in Tibet is a testament to the power of human determination and mountaineering skill. Following years of bureaucratic...

Rabbi Harvey Rides Again: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Folktales Let Loose in the Wild West brings together two worlds in a unique blend of humor and wisdom. In this follow-up to The Adventures of Rabbi...

The Ghosts of Guerrilla Memory: How Civil War Bushwhackers Became Gunslingers in the American West by Matthew C. Hulbert This book explores the complex and often contradictory ways Americans have...

The Pioneers: A Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough. In 1788, a group of courageous pioneers set out from New England to settle in the Northwest...

Indentured Labor explores the experiences of Asian immigrants in the British West Indies from 1838 to 1918. Walton Look Lai examines living and working conditions, immigrant communities, and their...

Born to Be a Baggie: A 50-Year Odyssey Born to be a Baggie is a heartwarming and often humorous account of one man's lifelong devotion to West Bromwich Albion Football Club. Dean Walton's story...

Vita and Harold: A Modern Love Story The marriage between Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson was one of the happiest and strangest unions in literary history. Both partners were known to have...

Jonah Goldberg's urgent argument that America and other democracies are in peril because they have lost the will to defend their values and institutions is now updated with a new preface.The author...

Step into the world of Horatio Hornblower, a creation of remarkable character in fiction. This omnibus edition brings together four novels that showcase Hornblower's relentless courage and...

This lavishly illustrated travel guide to West Coast USA is perfect for those looking to delve deeper into the region's history and culture. With its colourful magazine-style layout, it provides a...

Britain's War Against the Slave Trade: The Operations of the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron, 1807-1867 The story behind Britain's campaign to end the slave trade is one of bravery and sacrifice...

The Great American Delusion: How Myths are Putting the West at Risk Something is going badly wrong in America. But what is really happening, why, and what does it mean? In this thought-provoking...

Religion and the Specter of the West: A Critical Exploration of Sikhism in Postcolonial Contexts. This book offers a nuanced analysis of Sikhism, exploring its relationship with colonialism,...

The men who rode shotgun were no ordinary riders. Armed with sawed-off shotguns and an occasional revolver, they guarded valuable cargo through lawless terrain, risking their lives every time they...

Alexander Litvinenko's life was cut short in a brazen and deadly attack in central London. On 1 November 2006, he was poisoned with Polonium, a rare and highly radioactive substance that would...

For those seeking to experience adventure vicariously, this book offers a compelling account of one man's journey across North America.In 1804, John Colter embarked on the first US expedition to...

Turkey Under Erdoğan: A Country's Troubling Transformation Since 2002, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has overseen a significant shift in Turkey's politics and foreign policy. What was once a key ally of the...

CGP's Topic Guide to The American West (c1835-c1895) is an essential resource for students preparing for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History exam. This comprehensive guide provides crystal-clear revision...

The Making of the West End Stage Marriage, Management and the Mapping of Gender in London, 1830-1870This book presents a new history of the beginnings of the modern world of London entertainment. At...

Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 ADThis sweeping intellectual and social history explores the complex relationship between...

Discover the authentic flavours of the Caribbean with this comprehensive cookbook. Inside, you'll find 50 essential recipes from Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad, showcasing the most popular...

New Arrivals on West India Dock Road by Renita D'Silva In 1938, Divya makes the long sea journey from India to England, seeking a new life. However, her experience is marked by cruelty and...

Dorothy L. Sayers' eighth Lord Peter Wimsey mystery is a gripping tale of murder and deception. When a young woman falls asleep on a deserted beach and wakes to find a body, she is drawn into a...

This comprehensive guide to the West Country provides sailors with essential information for exploring the region's coastline and enjoying all it has to offer. From anchorages and walks to beaches...

Three One-Act Plays: Riverside Drive, Old Saybrook, and Central Park West by Woody Allen. Woody Allen's first dramatic writing in years, these three one-act plays offer humorous, insightful...

Unlock the deeper meaning of the tarot with Tarot Card Combinations. This comprehensive guide presents a unique and practical approach to interpreting the tarot, helping you master the ancient...

A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn - the Last Great Battle of the American West by James Donovan is a meticulously researched account of one of the most infamous battles in US history...

The Black Death and the Transformation of the West by David Herlihy A concise yet thought-provoking exploration of one of history's most pivotal events, this book challenges conventional views of the...

Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din RumiThis comprehensive study celebrates the enduring appeal of Jalal al-Din Rumi, one of the world's most...

Henry J. Kaiser: Builder in the Modern American West is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most influential entrepreneurs. Mark Foster draws on previously untapped archival material to...

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales with this comprehensive guidebook. Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: South and West Wharfedale, Littondale, Malhamdale, Dentdale and Ribblesdale...

Daiyu was named after a ghost. Her life took a dramatic turn when her parents disappeared, prompting her to run away and disguise herself as a boy. This decision sets her on a journey that spans an...

Zita West's Guide to Getting Pregnant is a comprehensive and structured programme for couples trying to conceive. With over 20 years of experience as a midwife and 7 years as an acupuncturist, Zita...

The War in the West: a New History Volume 2: the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 In the second instalment of his acclaimed history of the Second World War, James Holland examines the pivotal years of...

Alaina Grace's life was turned upside down when her plane took an unexpected detour. Stranded with eleven strangers on a Pacific island, she finds herself torn between two worlds and two loves. As...

Eric Williams's seminal work on the economic and moral implications of slavery is now available in book form. In "The Economic Aspect of the Abolition of the West Indian Slave Trade and Slavery",...

New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the WestA fast-paced account of America's plunge into simultaneous cold wars against two very different adversaries,...

Two extended excerpts from Joan Didion's notebooks offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary writer. These writings, previously unseen, reveal her observations on life,...

Twelve years have passed since Artor fulfilled his destiny and was crowned High King of the Britons. He has united Celtic Britain and defeated the Saxon scourge, but at great cost. As he stands at...

A chance encounter can change the course of our lives. For Neil, it's a new job and a romance that blossoms in Edinburgh. But an innocuous comment sets his career back and a betrayal shatters his...