175 results for 'Angela Thirkell'

Façon de Parler 2 Activity Book is a comprehensive practice guide for adult beginners learning French. Angela Aries and Dominique Debney's expert teaching helps you build on your existing skills and...

Angela Garbes' Essential Labor is a thought-provoking exploration of the state of caregiving in America, and the role of mothering in creating a more equitable society. The author, a first-generation...

The Brandons is a witty and engaging novel by Angela Thirkell, published in 2015. The story revolves around Lavinia Brandon, a beautiful and charming widow, and her efforts to navigate the...

Angela Hanscom presents a compelling case for the importance of outdoor play in children's cognitive development and growth. A pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, Hanscom...

A young woman's lifeless body is discovered in a graveyard with multiple stab wounds, her final words silenced forever. The investigation that follows reveals a complex web of motives and secrets...

Angela Merkel: A Chancellorship Forged in Crisis Angela Merkel's rise to the top of European politics was unprecedented, marked by her status as the first female leader of Europe's biggest economy,...

A 75th-anniversary edition of Angela Carter's masterpiece, featuring a new introduction by Kelly Link. This Deluxe Edition of The Bloody Chamber includes subversively dark and sensual versions of...

Angela Hartnett's Angela's Kitchen brings a warm and inviting approach to home cooking. Drawing inspiration from her childhood experiences, the Michelin-starred chef shares over 200 recipes that...

Angela Rayner: The Unauthorised Biography of Angela Rayner Angela Rayner is a figure of great interest in British politics today. A self-declared socialist, she has pursued an unconventional path to...

A Study Guide for Angela Carter's "The Company of Wolves" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography,...

Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales is a collection of stories that challenge traditional notions of fairy tales. These lyrical, humorous, and often dark tales come from around the world, featuring a...

Angela Merkel's remarkable story is one of transformation and leadership. Born into a pastor's family in East Germany, she rose from a life of quiet dedication to become one of the world's most...

Angela Carter and the Fairy Tale is a diverse collection of scholarly essays, fiction, personal reminiscence, and interviews exploring the author's approaches to the fair-tale genre. Editors Danielle...

In the midst of a reality attack, a city descends into chaos. Desiderio, an employee, finds himself entangled in a web of madness, crime, and sexual excess. His quest for love and connection becomes...

Frank McCourt's memoir of growing up in poverty-stricken New York and Ireland is a heart-wrenching and humorous account of his childhood. Born into a family struggling to cope with the hardships of...

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is a beloved destination for young children, and this charming board book is a festive addition to their collection. It's a merry Christmas in the Neighborhood of Make...

Angela Carter's Book of Wayward Girls and Wicked Women is a provocative and subversive collection of stories that celebrates the female virtues of discontent, sexual disruptiveness, and bad manners...

The Girl with the Saddest Secret is a heart-wrenching true story about a young girl's difficult upbringing and the foster carer who fights to provide her with a safe and loving environment. Angela...

This critical guide to Angela Carter's THE BLOODY CHAMBER offers a scholarly exploration of the author's work, shedding light on the darker corners of her entertainingly twisted tales. The book...

The Girl with the Suitcase: The True Story of a Little Girl with Nowhere to Call HomeA heart-wrenching true story of a young girl's search for a forever home, and the dedicated foster carer who...

The Other Side of the Coin: Platinum Edition Angela Kelly's Platinum Jubilee edition of her book offers a unique glimpse into the life of the Royal Household. With never-before-seen photographs from...

A beautifully illustrated guide to nature through the seasons, A Year Unfolding is a celebration of printmaker Angela Harding's art and her journey through the changing seasons. The book features...

A festive anthology of the world's most magical, moving, chilling and surprising Christmas stories, selected from around the globe. This collection takes you on a journey from snowy woods to...

A beautiful book about identity, food, family, and relationships, this memoir is a warm and immersive account of growing up in a Chinese takeaway in rural Wales. From the early days of being made...

The Cortisol Fix Recipe Book by Angela Dowden offers a holistic approach to managing stress and promoting overall well-being through nourishing whole foods. By balancing hormone levels, this cookbook...

The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule by Angela Saini In this groundbreaking book, Angela Saini sets out to uncover the true roots of gendered oppression, tracing the complex history of how male...

A World Full of Spooky Stories by Angela McAllister is a child-friendly collection of spooky tales from around the globe, perfect for the Halloween season.Explore the darker side of folklore and...

Latin for Beginners by Angela Wilkes is a comprehensive introduction to the Latin language, perfect for complete beginners. The book features humorous illustrations that demonstrate hundreds of...

Angela Carter's dark and sensual retelling of fairy tales and legends is a masterful collection of short stories. In this absorbing and fantastic world, beauty and danger are inextricably linked, and...

Grit: Why Passion and Resilience are the Secrets to Success by Angela DuckworthThis book explores the idea that success is not solely dependent on innate talent, but rather on a combination of...

This beautifully illustrated collection of 50 favourite animal stories takes you on a journey around the world. Featuring creatures big and small, these tales bring together beloved fables, myths and...

Discover the joy of machine sewing with this comprehensive guide. Angela Pressley shares her expertise to help you create 30 beautiful and useful projects, from accessories to garments and home...

Step into a world of storytelling with this beautifully illustrated anthology of 12 Shakespearean tales, retold for children. Angela McAllister brings these beloved stories to life in a way that's...

Angela Harding's "Wild Light: A Printmaker's Day, a Printmaker's Night" is a collection of 70 original illustrations that invite you to explore the transformative power of light in the natural world...

Angela Nilsen's Good Food: Mediterranean Dishes is a cookbook that brings the sunshine of the Mediterranean to your kitchen, no matter the weather. With a wealth of comforting and cheerful dishes,...

Drawing cute animals has never been easier. With this book, artist and illustrator Angela Nguyen shares her expertise in creating adorable creatures using simple techniques and basic materials...

Angela Nguyen's Kawaii How to Draw Really Cute Food is a charming guide to creating adorable food art. This book showcases a delightful fusion of food and character drawings, where simple shapes and...

Learn the art of kawaii drawing with Angela Nguyen's expert guidance. This book teaches you how to draw anything and everything in an adorable manner, using just a biro or marker pen. You'll start by...

Discover the transformative power of energy healing with expert guidance from Angela Orora Medway-Smith. This comprehensive book offers personal stories and practical tools to help you unlock your...

The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Stress and Volatility (Second Edition) by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi is a comprehensive resource for writers looking to add depth...

Bring the rhythms of the seasons into your kitchen with this guide to cooking and celebrating produce, all year round. Seasoning explores the four seasons of the year, delving into over 50 vegetables...

This book is a comprehensive guide to drawing really cute fantasy creatures in the kawaii style. With clear step-by-step diagrams and a range of adorable beasts to draw, it's perfect for young...

Ace What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen is a thought-provoking exploration of asexuality in a world where sexual attraction is often the norm. Chen...

Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday are three pivotal figures in the blues tradition, whose careers have been largely misunderstood by critics. This book provides a fresh analysis...

Dead Memories: A Gripping Crime Thriller A young woman is found chained to a radiator, her life forever changed. Detective Kim Stone is drawn into a case that mirrors her own traumatic past, as a...

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall A Royal Survivor is a compelling new biography that reveals the transformation of Camilla, Queen Consort, from a figure unfairly maligned to a respected and influential...

Take your drawing skills to the next level with this comprehensive guide for teens. Angela Rizza's Easy Drawing Book provides 20 step-by-step projects to help you master the fundamentals of drawing,...

Sewing Machine Basics for Children is a fun and interactive guide to machine sewing, perfect for children aged 7 and above. With 30 projects to complete, this book provides a comprehensive...

When the Dogs Don't Bark: A Forensic Scientist's Search for the TruthAngela Gallop's remarkable story is a fascinating glimpse into the world of forensic science, where the pursuit of truth is...

The stories behind the Egyptian mummies on display in British and French museums are more complex than they initially seem. In Mummified, Angela Stienne delves into the lesser-known history of these...

Angela Y. Davis examines the intertwined histories of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, revealing the racism and class prejudice inherent in much of white feminism. This seminal work...

Broken Bones is a gripping serial killer thriller that sets Detective Kim Stone on a disturbing investigation. The murder of a young prostitute and a baby found abandoned on the same winter night...

Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Essays, Interviews and Speeches on Ferguson, Palestine and the Foundations of a Movement Angela Y. Davis examines the concept of freedom in the face of current world...

A Woman's Heart: Why Female Heart Health Really Matters by Angela Maas Discover the unique biology of the female heart and how it differs from the male heart. Dr Maas, an internationally acknowledged...

You'll find yourself drawn into the world of Marling Hall, where the rhythms of everyday life are subtly disrupted by the arrival of outsiders. New York Times readers have praised Angela Thirkell's...

Laura Morland and her young son Tony embark on a Christmas holiday at her country home, High Rising. However, their plans are complicated by the schemes of Laura's wealthy friend George Knox's...

St Kilda, the Last and Outmost Isle, challenges the popular perception of this enigmatic archipelago. For centuries, it has been seen as a remote and isolated place, but archaeologists Angela Gannon...

Discover the joy of creating unique and personalized soaps at home with this comprehensive guide. Soap making is a fun and creative hobby that allows you to experiment with different colors,...

Figure Drawing for Kids is a step-by-step guide to drawing people, perfect for young artists. With a focus on beginner-friendly exercises, this book helps you develop your skills through 13...

The Archangel Raphael: Patron of Healing, Happy Meetings, and JoyThis little book explores the Scriptural background of St. Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand before the Lord. It also...

A full playscript edition of Macbeth, designed to help students connect and engage with Shakespeare's classic play. This accessible edition features an on-page audio guide, large format book with...

A Year Full of Stories brings together 52 tales from around the world, one for every week of the year. This collection of myths, fairy tales and legends offers a rich resource of stories from diverse...

Unlock the Power of Your Character's Job Discover how a character's occupation can reveal their inner layers and drive the plot. The Occupation Thesaurus is a writer's guide to jobs, vocations, and...

Façon de Parler 1 is the first part of a highly illustrative and communicative course designed for adult beginners learning French. This coursebook guides you step by step through the basic language...

This picturebook tells the story of a special companion that is always by your side, no matter what you're trying to do. From tying your shoes to riding a bike, this companion is there to help you...

The Usborne First Cookbook is a practical and easy-to-use guide for beginner cooks. This new edition introduces the basics of cooking through a selection of favourite recipes, including spaghetti...

Discover the incredible diversity of animals that call Earth home in this comprehensive reference book. With over 2,500 species, 1,000 stunning photos, and more than a dozen engaging maps, this...

The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 2) Conflict is the golden thread that binds plot to arc, providing the complications, setbacks, and...

Learn Italian with humorous illustrations and everyday phrases.Get started with phrases like introducing yourself, asking directions, and eating out, all arranged by topic. Tips on pronunciation and...

Detective Kim Stone is tasked with investigating the death of a young man, Jamie Mills, who was found hanging from a tree in a local park. The initial ruling is that it was a suicide, but Kim's...

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Day, Liza finds herself at a crossroads. She's been waiting for someone to love her for what feels like an eternity, but her current relationship is...

Colour your way into a world of underwater wonder with this Junior Artist Colour by Numbers book. Featuring full-page illustrations, each page invites you to use the code to create a unique and...

A young woman lies on the floor, her eyes wide and unseeing, as her daughter kneels beside her, holding a knife and wearing a sequined ballgown. The scene is one of unimaginable horror, as Sheryl...

Sophie Fevvers is a mystery, a performance of identity that captivates all who see her. Part swan, part woman, she dazzles with her aerial skills and charms the Prince of Wales. But what lies beneath...

Façon de Parler 1 is a comprehensive French course for adult beginners, designed to help you learn the language for holidays, business, or exams. The accompanying activity book provides a wealth of...

Learn to draw people with recognizable likeness and capture the unique spirit of your subjects with Portrait Drawing for Kids. This step-by-step guide breaks down the art of portraiture into simple,...

Colour your way to creativity with Junior Artist Colour by Numbers: Unicorns. This engaging activity book features full-page illustrations and a fun colouring code to help you bring your favourite...

Colour your world with dinosaurs! This Junior Artist Colour by Numbers book features full-page illustrations of exciting animals, encouraging number recognition and attention to detail. By using the...

The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression Transform your characters' emotions into compelling, unique expressions. This ultimate guide helps you avoid the pitfalls of clichéd...

A Colouring Book of Magical Creatures to Bring Calm and Creativity. This charming colouring book is designed to help youngsters improve their artistic skills and concentration, while sparking their...

Hardcover, 208 pages, published April 2025 Mastering the Data Component of your business is key to achieving clarity and accountability. This comprehensive guide provides the tools you need to build...

Rotten Row is a collection of stories that span several decades, exploring the complexities of human relationships, love, loss, and the passing of time. The author weaves together tales of romance,...

Bumper Dot to Dot is a fun and interactive coloring book that combines counting and dot-to-dot fun. With graded dot-counts from 10 to 50, this book provides hours of entertainment for children aged 4...

Tracey Emin's Strangeland is a deeply personal and powerful memoir that explores the complexities of her life and art. This is a book about identity, creativity, and the search for meaning, written...

A gripping new thriller from James Patterson introduces us to Angela Hoot, a young tech genius who's offered a dream internship with the FBI. Angela's skills are put to the test when she's assigned...

A Breath of Life PulsationsThis posthumous work by Clarice Lispector is a mystical dialogue between an author and their creation, Angela Pralini. The fragments of the manuscript were "structured" by...

Tactical Remote Viewing is a practical guide to the remote viewing technique, a trained mental ability that can access information beyond the known senses. Developed as both a scientific research...

Cornwall is only a page away in this heartwarming novel, perfect for the summer holidays. A new beginning is on the horizon for Reverend Angela Whitehorn, who arrives in a Cornish village with her...

Take control of your health with this comprehensive cookbook, designed to support your kidneys and manage blood sugar levels. With 60 delicious and nutritious recipes, you'll find a wide variety of...

London Lampworkers Pirelli, Bimini and Komaromy Glass: Your Guide to Pirelli, Komaromy and Bimini Glass. Book 1 of a Four Part Trilogy. Discover the world of Pirelli, Bimini and Komaromy Glass, a...

A Breath of Life by Clarice Lispector is a posthumous work of great beauty and strangeness. In this unique dialogue, a male author engages in a mystical conversation with his creation, a woman named...

This intimate and behind-the-scenes celebration of the friendship between two beloved TV stars is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves comedy and behind-the-scenes stories. Jenna Fischer and Angela...

When Angela Wong disappeared at 16, her best friend Georgina Shaw kept the secret of her fate hidden for 14 years. Now, as a detective, Kaiser Brody is finally piecing together the truth behind...

The Girl Who Wanted to Belong is a deeply personal account of a young girl's struggles and the power of quiet care. Angela Hart, a devoted foster carer, shares her story of helping Lucy, an...

The legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on African Americans is a profound and complex issue. From the transatlantic slave trade to the present day, the experiences of enslaved people and their...

Antarctica: Land of the Penguins (Band 11/Lime) by Jonathan Scott and Angela Scott is a visually stunning book that showcases the beauty and enchanting secrets of Antarctica's penguin population. The...

A nostalgic portrayal of teenage life in the 1980s, "Like a Virgin" follows two friends as they navigate love, ambition and identity. With Madonna's music at their core, Angela and Mazine form a band...

Terrified: A deeply personal memoir from foster carer Angela Hart tells the emotionally devastating but ultimately uplifting true story of Vicky, a little girl who arrives at her doorstep unwanted...

Learn to draw adorable woodland friends with Angela Nguyen's playful guide. This easy-to-follow art book features clear step-by-step diagrams and a range of cute animals, fairies, and forest...

Eragon's world is full of wonder and challenge. A year has passed since he left Alagaësia, and the tasks of building a dragonhold, training a new generation of Dragon Riders, and dealing with the...