50 results for 'Alongi, Raoul'

Raoul Wallenberg's heroic life and mysterious disappearance are revealed in this definitive biography. A series of unlikely events led to his appointment as Sweden's Special Envoy to Budapest in...

Raoul Taburin is a poignant and humorous exploration of human nature. French author Sempé weaves a narrative that is both tenderly ironic and keenly observant, revealing the complexities of our own...

Raoul Moat's Short Life and Bloody Death by Vanessa Howard is a gripping account of one of Britain's most notorious manhunts. In just ten days, Raoul Moat brought terror to the Northumberland...

Surviving Nazi persecution in wartime Budapest, Frank Vajda recounts his harrowing experiences as a Jewish boy and the courageous efforts of those who risked their lives to save him.Vajda's memoir,...

Raoul 'Sonny' Balcaen's life story is one of passion and innovation in the world of American motor racing. As a teenager, he built his own Top Fuel dragster and went on to compete with some of the...

Raoul Endymion's quest begins with a mission to retrieve Aenea from the Sphinx before the Church troops reach her. Joined by an android named A. Bettik, Raoul and Aenea embark on a perilous journey...

The Fat Chef by Fredrik Nath is a historical novel set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1940, Paris falls to the occupying Germans, and Raoul, the Head Chef of Le Metro, finds himself forced...

Master Raoul's mission to combat human trafficking leads him to a slave auction, where he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to one of the captives. Kimberly, with her scarred body and unbroken spirit,...

Terra Ultima: The Discovery of a New Continent by Raoul DeleoA new continent has been discovered, but its secrets are waiting to be uncovered. follows the story as scientists and explorers unravel...

Thirteenth-century France. A legacy of wisdom has been kept alive for a thousand years through the mystical gifts of Mary Magdalene. Her descendant, Bridget, has grown up mastering these abilities,...

This second chance cowboy romance is a "hot and hilarious" tale from New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill. When Louisiana beauty salon owner Charmaine LeDeux discovers she's still married to...

Terra Ultima: The Discovery of a New Continent by Raoul Deleo is an extraordinary illustrated book that documents the strange new world of Terra Ultima for the very first time. This unique book...

Creating Freedom: Power, Control and the Fight for Our FutureRaoul Martinez challenges our understanding of freedom, exploring how it is shaped by the world around us. He examines the myths that...

Addictive Behaviour in Children and Young Adults: The Struggle for Freedom by Raoul Goldberg explores the health consequences of addictive behaviour in children and young people, as well as its...

This book tells the remarkable true stories of four everyday heroes who made a difference in history. Richard Martin, Thomas Barnardo, Raoul Wallenberg and Rosa Parks are just a few examples of...

The Draft Riots By Raoul Cauvin Cinebook In July 1863, simmering resentment in New York City boiled over into violent rioting. As the Civil War rages on, the Union faces a severe shortage of...

Citadel is a gripping historical fiction novel by Kate Mosse, set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The story follows Sandrine, a young woman drawn into a Resistance network, as she...

Fliers is a story about an old, forgotten species known as fliers, who possess the ability to fly without wings. For several decades, they lived peacefully among humans until a secret government...

The Navy Blues by Raoul Cauvin is a humorous comic series about two cavalrymen in the Union Army. Sergeant Cornelius Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch are an unlikely duo, with Chesterfield being...

Bronco Benny is a comic book that tells the story of Blutch and Chesterfield's mission to buy new horses for the Northern Cavalry. With the help of legendary horse trainer Ben "Bronco Benny" Wilcox,...

Raoul Peck's early screenplays offer a unique insight into his filmmaking style and thematic concerns. This collection brings together three key works: Lumumba, Haitian Corner, and The Man by the...

The Blues in Black and White by Raoul Cauvin is a gripping historical comic that brings to life the pivotal moment when photography was first used to document war. In 1863, President Lincoln...

This intriguing journey through World War II's major mysteries invites you to uncover the truth behind some of history's most enduring enigmas. Cheryl Pula delves into the fascinating stories of...

Raoul Vaneigem's The Revolution of Everyday Life is a lyrical critique of modern society. Published in 2012, just months before the May 1968 upheavals in France, this book offers a personal and...

The David is a gripping tale of espionage and deception set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. As the Union Navy tightens its grip on the South, a series of mysterious explosions rocks...

Chilean filmmaker Raoul Ruiz offers a fresh critique of the major themes haunting our audio-visual civilization in Poetics of Cinema. Based on a series of lectures given at Duke University, this book...

Down & Out: The Magazine Volume 1 Issue 3 by Barry Lancet is a collection of short stories that showcase the diversity and talent of its contributors. This issue features a new story by Canadian...

London Particular A mysterious death in Maida Vale sets off a complex investigation, shrouded in the thick fog of a London pea-souper. The victim, Raoul Vernet, has brought news from Switzerland that...

Louise de la Vallière is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or, Ten Years After. Against a tender love story, Alexandre Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de...

The Diary of Brother Prious Cornwall 1068: The Tale of The Brother, The Father, And The Knight In 1068, a pivotal moment in English history unfolded. A group of Saxon rebels, led by the sons of King...

Sound Writing: Experimental Modernism and the Poetics of Articulation by Tobias Wilke explores how avant-garde writers and artists rethought poetic language in the early 20th century. They drew on...

Unlikely Heroes: The Place of Holocaust Rescuers in Research and Teaching The stories of those who risked everything to save others during the Holocaust are often overlooked in favour of accounts...

The Rise of Endymion by Dan Simmons In a world on the brink of destruction, a new force has emerged to challenge the status quo. Aenea, a young woman with a profound message, has undergone a...

Experience the pinnacle of Detective fiction magazine publishing with this facsimile edition of Black Mask #129. First published in 1929, this issue represents the peak of the magazine's 20-year run,...

The winter solstice marks the return of the masquerade ball, an annual event that brings together fae and humans in a night of revelry. However, for those who lose their mask, the consequences are...

Garden Plants for Scotland is a comprehensive guide to the best plants for Scottish gardens. The book's authors, Kenneth Cox and Raoul Curtis-Machin, have evaluated thousands of plants in gardens...

Ludwig Bemelmans: A Life in Illustration This inaugural title in the new series, The Illustrators, showcases the work of Ludwig Bemelmans, creator and illustrator of the beloved children's classic...

Your Table Is Ready: Tales of a New York City Maître D' A career maître d'hotel who manned the front of some of New York City's hottest restaurants, Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has seen it all. From...

Raoul Vernet's lifeless body was discovered in a London pool of blood, his head brutally bashed in. His visit to Matilda, an old flame from years past, had been met with suspicion - and it seemed he...

Ariel Shepard has finally found a sense of home in her beautiful French chateau. After a year of renovation, she's become close to the quirky locals of Noyers-sur-Serein. However, when Madame...

The story of America's struggle with racism was told through the lives of three civil rights leaders: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. James Baldwin began this project in 1979, but...

Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology by Raoul Bott and Loring W. Tu is an introduction to algebraic topology using differential forms as a tool for exploring complex concepts. The authors focus...

Reggie Nadelson's Marvelous Manhattan is a timely and engaging exploration of the city's iconic places that have defined its cool since "cool" became a word. From family-owned businesses like Di...

The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic For over a century, communism has sought to control its most creative and powerful opponents. This dark history is...

A New Perspective on US History: An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States (10th Anniversary Edition) Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's groundbreaking work radically reframes over 400 years of US...

Paul Bartel: A Life and Films Director Paul Bartel was known for making films that challenged audience expectations with humour. His movies often explored themes of murder, greed, and transgressive...

The Vicomte de Bragelonne (Oxford World's Classics) by Alexandre Dumas is set against the backdrop of May 1660, when the fate of nations hangs in the balance. As Mazarin plots and Louis XIV navigates...

The New Monuments and the End of Man U.S. Sculpture Between War and Peace, 1945-1975 by Robert Slifkin In the aftermath of the atomic bombings in 1945, American artists began to question the very...

A Call to Courage by Holly Green In the midst of World War Two, 21-year-old Alix finds herself torn between two worlds. Studying in Paris, she is far from her Serbian father and English mother, both...