1208 results for 'Adrian Barnes'

Mihai Eminescu's poetry and prose are a testament to the power of the human experience. Considered Europe's last great Romantic poet, Eminescu's work continues to appeal to readers with its universal...

The Secret World of Stargazing is a guide to the skies that will make the night sky your lifelong passion. It invites you to immerse yourself in the nature around you and the universe beyond.This...

The Battle of Cannae: A Devastating Defeat On August 2, 216 BC, a massive Roman army was crushed by the forces of Hannibal on a narrow plain near Cannae, resulting in one of the bloodiest single days...

The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass: Adrian Plass and the Church Weekend Adrian's attempt to keep a low profile at church has just become a lot more complicated. His son Gerald, now an Anglican vicar,...

The Secret Diary & Growing Pains of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4A candid and hilarious chronicle of adolescent life, told through the pages of a diary. Adrian Mole's story is one of teenage angst, family...

The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass (aged 37 3/4) is a humorous and lighthearted journal that chronicles the daily life of its fictional author, Adrian Plass. Written in a playful and facetious tone,...

Adrian Mole: the Cappuccino Years is a hilarious and relatable account of life's ups and downs. After divorce, fatherhood, and a stint in television, Adrian finds himself at a crossroads.As he...

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend is a humorous and poignant portrayal of adolescence. In this second instalment of his diaries, Adrian Mole navigates the challenges of growing up...

The Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author of Children of Time brings us an extraordinary space opera about humanity on the brink of extinction, and how one man's discovery will save or destroy us all...

The Collected Poems of Adrian Mole brings together over thirty years of verse from this iconic character. Featuring poems scattered throughout his diaries and writings, this slim volume showcases...

The second instalment in the humorous and touching diary of Adrian Mole, a teenager struggling to navigate the challenges of growing up and his own family's eccentricities.As Adrian continues to...

Adrian Mole's story continues in this, his final instalment. A series of hilarious and poignant events unfolds as he navigates love, marriage, and family life.A momentous day has arrived: it's the...

Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse is a heartwarming story about empathy and imagination. Adrian claims to have a horse, but his friend Chloe doesn't believe him. As they navigate their friendship,...

Adrian Mole's life is in disarray. His love life has hit rock bottom after being dumped by Pandora, and his writing career is struggling to take off. As he navigates the challenges of living with his...

Adrian Berg's artistic mission was to push the boundaries of representative painting and discover new interpretations of familiar scenes. By embracing the figurative in an era of abstraction, he...

Peter Watson, a man of mystery and intrigue, lived a life of luxury and excess in 20th-century Europe. His untimely death in 1956 shocked the art world, leaving behind a legacy of patronage and a...

Adrian Carton de Wiart's remarkable military career is a testament to his bravery and adaptability. From his early days as a trooper in the South African War to his later service with the British...

Adrian Mole's diaries offer a humorous and poignant glimpse into the life of a single father struggling to find purpose in the early 2000s. With his life in disarray, Adrian faces the challenges of...

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair is a dark fantasy novel that tells the story of Isolde de Lara, who is forced to marry the vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev in order to end a...

At thirty-five, Adrian Mole is officially middle-aged. He's still scribbling away in his diary, working as a bookseller and trying to navigate life's ups and downs.In this seventh book of the series,...

Adrian Ghenie Paintings 2014-19 by Juerg Judin is a comprehensive monograph showcasing the works of Romanian painter Adrian Ghenie. Since his notable exhibition at the 56th Venice Biennale in 2015,...

Adrian Shooter's life story is one of fascination with machines and people. As a young boy from Surrey, he was captivated by anything that moved, and his love for learning about individuals who drove...

Isolde, newly coronated queen, has finally found a king worthy of her in Adrian, a vampire who brings both love and danger into her life.Their bond is tested as politics in the Red Palace grow more...

Adrian's life has been a struggle since "That Day" when the world was overtaken by the undead. He's managed to stay alive by being resourceful and quick-witted, but his existence is about to become...

The stone barn is an iconic feature of the Cotswold landscape. This book provides a systematic look at the design, construction and changing use of these structures, tracing their development from...

Adrian Alston, known to football fans as 'Noddy', was a key member of the Australian team that achieved an incredible feat in 1974. Noddy: the Untold Story of Adrian Alston is a tell-all account by...

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 is a humorous and relatable account of adolescence. In this diary, Adrian navigates his first love, family relationships, and personal struggles.As he...

The Barn Owls by Tony Johnston is a gentle poem that recalls the memory of a barn that has stood alone in a wheat field for one hundred years. Every night, as the moon rises, a barn owl awakens and...

The Outwardness of Art: Selected Writings of Adrian Stokes A comprehensive selection of writings by British art theorist Adrian Stokes, this collection presents a substantial synthesis of aesthetics...

Destiny Stopped Screaming: The Life and Times of Adrian Borland A deeply researched and empathetic biography of the enigmatic frontman of The Sound, this book offers a vivid and tangible insight into...

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair is a dark fantasy romance that tells the story of Isolde de Lara's arranged marriage to vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev. Their union is meant to...

Girl Detective: A Friday Barnes Mystery by R. A. Spratt is an engaging mystery series for middle-grade readers. When Friday Barnes solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to attend Highcrest...

The Book of the Barn Owl by Sally Coulthard Discover the fascinating world of the barn owl, a bird of enchanting beauty and elusive nature. With its heart-shaped face and silent, graceful flight, the...

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair is a fantasy novel about a woman who is forced to marry a vampire king as part of a peace treaty, only to discover that her life is in grave danger...

Isolde, newly coronated queen, has finally found a king worthy of her in the vampire Adrian. Their love for each other has cost Isolde her father and her homeland. As politics in the Red Palace grow...

In the shadow of her family's dark past, Queen Isolde must navigate treacherous politics and ancient magic to claim her rightful place. Her bond with vampire king Adrian is tested by the very forces...

The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass, Christian Speaker (aged 45 3⁄4) continues the hilarious misadventures of its fictional alter-ego. In this latest instalment, Adrian gathers with his support group,...

Cassie Hobbes's search for the truth about her mother's murder has led her to a shocking revelation: her mother is alive. But the people holding her captive are more powerful and dangerous than...

William Barnes: A Poet of Rural Life Sir Andrew Motion introduces this selection of poems by William Barnes, a poet known for his evocations of Dorset life and landscape. Born in 1801, Barnes was a...

Adrián Villar Rojas: A Transitory World of Clay and Imagination This book presents the first comprehensive exploration of the career and fantastical worlds created by Argentinean artist Adrián Villar...

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: A Life and WorkThis concise biography offers an accessible introduction to the life and art of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, one of Britain's most important modern artists...

The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography by Gary James is a comprehensive and in-depth look at the life of Peter Barnes, a British professional darts player. This biography provides an exclusive insight...

The True Confessions of Adrian Mole Margaret Hilda Roberts and Susan Lilian Townsend is a humorous novel that follows 16-year-old Adrian as he navigates his way into adulthood. In this third...

Adrian Stoop was born in 1883 to a Dutch father and a Scottish-Irish mother. He went on to become one of England's greatest rugby players, leading Harlequins to success before the First World War. As...

A Calling for Charlie Barnes by Joshua Ferris is a humorous and moving novel about family, love, and identity. In this fine American story, a man's life is turned upside down by the challenges of...

The Tithe Barns: A Forgotten Legacy in Rural England During the Medieval period, farmers were required to offer one tenth of their yield to the Church, leading to the construction of large storage...

The Barn Owl Guardian of the Countryside by Jeff R Martin Discover the fascinating world of barn owls, often overlooked in favour of more dramatic birds. This book delves into the everyday lives of...

Adrian Doherty was blessed with extraordinary talent. Those who played alongside him in the Manchester United youth team in the early 1990s insist he was as good as Ryan Giggs, possibly even better...

Adrian Mole's diary is a candid and hilarious account of his life as a teenager. On a particularly miserable day, January 2nd, he reflects on his mother's antics and wonders if his parents might be...

A remote mining community in the American North West at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century is the setting for this historical thriller. As the gold rush comes to an end, the euphoria and...

The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole: Play (Modern Plays) This play is based on the internationally bestselling novel by Sue Townsend, which was first performed in 1984. It tells the story of Adrian...

The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass, on Tour Aged Far Too Young to Be Put on the Front Cover of a Book is a humorous and entertaining novel by Adrian Plass. This sequel to his previous books follows...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Covenanters' 'Killing Times', John Burnet of Barns is a tale of rivalry and survival. When John returns home, he finds himself denounced as an agent of the...

Adrian Henri was a British poet and painter who played a pivotal role in shaping Liverpool's cultural landscape. As one of the founding members of poetry-rock group The Liverpool Scene, he helped to...

Ralph Vaughan Williams and Adrian Boult is a detailed study of their working relationship and productive friendship. From 1918 onwards, Boult became one of Vaughan Williams's most important...

Doctor Faustus: The Life of the German Composer Adrian Leverkühn as Told by a Friend A masterpiece of German modernism, this novel tells the story of Adrian Leverkühn, a young composer driven to...

The Legend of Luther Arkwright by Bryan Talbot and Adrian Tchaikovsky is a new addition to the acclaimed science fiction graphic novel series. Set fifty years after its groundbreaking predecessor,...

By the big red barn in the great green field, a pink pig is learning to squeal. There are horses and sheep and goats and geese, as well as a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. This charming...

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 is a hilarious and poignant portrayal of adolescent life. Written in a candid and often painful voice, this diary entry provides an unflinching glimpse...

Open the Barn Door... introduces you to the sights and sounds of life on the farm. Lift flaps to discover horses, chickens, cows, and pigs in this fun-filled board book.With 10 lift-the-flap pages,...

Building your own small barn or outbuilding can be a cost-effective way to achieve your goals. With How to Build Small Barns & Outbuildings, Monte Burch guides you through the process from planning...

The Barn Owl Conservation Handbook provides in-depth information on all aspects of conserving this iconic species. Written by the experts at the Barn Owl Trust, this comprehensive guide covers key...

When human remains are discovered in a pond near Oxford, Chief Superintendent Graham Barnes is drawn into a complex and deadly investigation. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets that...

Friday Barnes is on an Arctic adventure. She's traveled 3000 kilometres to help her friend Binky, who may have been attacked by a polar bear. Now, he's facing court martial for dereliction of duty...

The Boy in the Barn by Ciana Stone is a gripping small-town thriller that weaves together secrets of the past with a tangled web of family, love, and evil. When Sophie Morgan returns to her hometown...

Julian Barnes from the Margins: Exploring the Writer's ArchivesThis in-depth study charts the creative practice of Julian Barnes, one of the UK's most acclaimed novelists. Vanessa Guignery delves...

Sydney F. Barnes was a cricketing genius whose remarkable talent and determination helped to pave the way for working-class people to achieve better lives. Born into poverty in Victorian England, he...

Old MacDonald's Barn invites you to join in the foot-stomping fun with its colorful and chunky design. This board book is part of Peter Lippman's popular Mini-House series, which has captured the...

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was a pioneering printmaker, known for her innovative techniques and artistic vision. This comprehensive catalogue brings together her entire body of work, from etching to...

Barn on Fire is a charming short story about a fire at a farm. Young children will enjoy finding out what happens next. The story is specially written for new readers.

Charlie Barnes is a mid-century man devoted to his newspaper and his landline. But when his son intervenes with a different idea of him, Charlie's life begins to unravel. As the Great Recession hits...

Friday Barnes is at war. When Friday gets involved in her friend Ian's family dispute, it seems like her knack for uncovering the truth may ruin their friendship once and for all. High school has...

Doctor Faustus is a novel that explores the complexities of genius and its consequences. Set against the backdrop of Germany's decline in the years leading up to 1945, the story follows Adrian...

Djuna Barnes' early works offer a unique glimpse into the vibrant literary scene of 20th-century New York. This collection of poetry, short stories, and articles showcases her distinctive voice and...

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables is a sweeping tale of redemption and justice. The novel follows the life of Jean Valjean, a peasant wrongly imprisoned and...

Friday Barnes is under arrest, and the case is getting murkier by the minute. When the mystery of the swamp-yeti at her school came to a head, Friday expected to be the one cracking the case, not the...

Four former headmasters arrive at Highcrest Academy to celebrate its anniversary, but their visit quickly turns into a case for Friday Barnes to solve.The students are forced to eat paleo food, and...

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3⁄4 is an engaging Level 3 Reader in the Penguin Readers series. Designed for learners of English as a foreign language, this title introduces key grammar and...

Owl - Barn, Barred, and Great Horned: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Artists and Woodcarvers. This detailed reference guide features 200 meticulously drawn illustrations of owls in multiple...

The Cat and the Corpse in the Old Barn is a mystery novel by Kate High. Clarice Beech's life is complicated by her two passions: animal rescue and Detective Inspector Rick Beech, with whom she has...

Sew your own starry quilt with 20 blocks and 7 designs. Inspired by traditional painted and wood blocks found on barns, author Shelley Cavanna shares a collection of modern quilt designs that are...

The corsairs of the Mediterranean were a unique breed of seafarers who bridged two worlds. From Southern Europe to Morocco and the Ottoman states, they met in bustling ports to trade goods, swap...

Clarice Beech's life is filled with two passions: animal rescue and her work as Detective Inspector Rick Beech. However, their separation for six months has left her feeling lost. When Lady Vita...

Lt Gen Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart's remarkable life is revealed in this groundbreaking biography. From his early experiences to his wartime roles and diplomatic missions, Ogden draws on extensive...

Friday Barnes faces her biggest challenge when she's forced to leave school for a family reunion. But things take a dark turn when her brother is kidnapped en route. Now, it's up to Friday to rescue...

The Barn: A History of Murder in Mississippi by Wright Thompson. This is a shocking and revelatory account of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, laying bare the long lead-up to the crime and how the...

A hidden corner of rural Britain comes alive in this captivating exploration of an old stone barn and its people. Sally Coulthard's latest work delves into the lives of those who once lived and...

Detective Rutherford Barnes has finally found his family. But someone is coming for them. A young man lies motionless on the ground, his body convulsing in a sudden and inexplicable seizure...

Dairy Barn Cleaner: Efficiency and Innovation in Dairy Waste ManagementThis practical guide explores innovative approaches to dairy waste management, focusing on efficiency and sustainability...

Tom Cotter's journey as "The Barn Find Hunter" is revealed in this behind-the-scenes look at his expertise in uncovering hidden collector cars. Since 2016, he has been filming episodes for Hagerty...

Thomas Mann's masterpiece reimagines the Faust legend in a modern context. In this deeply personal and artistic work, the composer Adrian Leverkühn makes a fateful bargain with the Devil, sacrificing...

A chance encounter with her former love brings back memories of what could have been. Eight years after Anne Elliot's decision to end their engagement, Captain Wentworth returns to her life, and she...

A darkly comedic novel about two auditors who concoct a plan to steal an entire egg farm's worth of chickens. As they assemble their team and descend upon the farm, a series of catastrophes ensues...

Little Red Barn is an engaging lift-a-flap board book that introduces young children to farm animals and life on the farm. With simple sentences and sturdy flaps, this perfect first book encourages...

Frankenstein, a groundbreaking work of Gothic horror, is presented in a new series of classic fiction in flexi leather-look binding. Written by Mary Shelley, this influential novel explores the...

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a chilling tale of a monster of incomprehensible evil and the intrepid band of heroes who hunt him. Through journal entries, letters, and other "found" writings, the story...

Sherlock Holmes is a master of deductive reasoning, able to solve complex crimes by spotting clues others overlook. His stories, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, follow his adventures with his...

The Bronte Sisters' works have captivated readers for generations. This omnibus edition brings together three of their most beloved novels: Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, alongside Agnes Grey...

This collection of 20 short stories is suited to readers of humorous and original tales. Featuring a mix of fractured fairytales, previously unpublished mysteries and other hilarious stories, it's an...

This collection brings together more than 20 of Edgar Allan Poe's most iconic tales of psychological horror and suspense. Among them are some of his most enduring stories, including "The Tell-Tale...