1812 results for 'Anthony, Piers'

The British have always had a special affinity for the seaside and piers are the epitome of the British seaside. This book takes you on a clockwise tour of our islands, stopping at every pier and...

Death on the Pier is a delightful murder mystery set in 1933 at The Palace Pier Theatre in Brighton. When Bertie Carroll's leading lady is shot and killed on stage, he turns real-life detective to...

Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts is a chilling horror anthology that weaves together the dark traditions of Japanese mythology with the culinary world. Written by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, this...

Bertie Carroll, a renowned playwright of the 1930s, finds himself at the centre of a real-life murder mystery when an actress is shot and killed during one of his performances. As he teams up with...

The Architecture of British Seaside Piers by Fred Gray is a fascinating exploration of the unique and often extraordinary seaside piers that dot the British coast. From their origins as simple...

World Travel: A Life of ExperienceThis entertaining and practical travel guide collects Anthony Bourdain's life of experience into a collection of his favorite places, in his own words. From hidden...

Katie Morag and the New Pier by Mairi Hedderwick is a heartwarming story about change and tradition. A new pier is being built on the island, bringing excitement and anticipation for the community...

Piers the Ploughman, written by an unknown minor cleric in the late fourteenth century, is a foundational work of English literature. Its enduring popularity stems from its vivid portrayal of...

A chilling exploration of grief and a dark suspense thriller, The Woman on the Pier is a gripping novel by B P Walter. When a mother's daughter is murdered, she becomes obsessed with the boy who...

Discover the charm of Britain's seaside piers with this comprehensive guidebook and logbook. Visit Britains Seaside Piers A Heritage Hunter Guide takes you on a journey to 61 piers in England, Wales,...

Anthony Borgia's exploration of the afterlife delves into the unknown, seeking answers from one who has experienced it firsthand. Published in 2017, this book presents a unique perspective on the...

One Hundred Piers brings together 100 beautiful paintings that capture the essence and individual stories of these iconic structures.The collection showcases the evolution of piers from their origins...

The Way to Love by Anthony De Mello In this final collection of meditations, Anthony De Mello invites readers to explore the ultimate question of love. Through thirty-one thought-provoking...

The Road To Clevedon Pier is the first anthology from Hedgehog Poetry Press, showcasing the winning and highly commended poems from its competition. This collection brings together a diverse range of...

Piers of the Homeless NightA collection of vivid snapshots from the life of an American writer, capturing the essence of his human experience.This book is part of Penguin Modern's celebration of its...

George Orwell's groundbreaking investigation into England's working class in the 1930s led him to write The Road to Wigan Pier. In this seminal work, Orwell delves into the lives of coal miners and...

A blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France during World War II. Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris, where he works at the Museum of Natural History. When she...

A Clockwork Orange (Restored Text) by Anthony Burgess is a groundbreaking novel that has become a landmark of modern literature. First published fifty years ago, its influence on popular culture is...

The Little Café at the End of the Pier is a heartwarming collection of novellas that explores love and connection in unexpected ways.When Jo takes over her grandparents' little café at the end of the...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell In 1930s northern England, George Orwell embarked on an investigation into the lives of the working class. Commissioned by a left-wing book club, he delved...

Mark Haddon's latest collection of short stories offers a searingly imaginative and emotionally taut exploration of human connection. In "The Pier Falls" and other tales, Haddon weaves together...

Anthony and the Gargoyle by Jo Ellen Bogart is a heartwarming story about an unexpected friendship. When Anthony discovers a mysterious hatchling inside his favorite rock, he sets out to uncover its...

Reading Piers Plowman offers a scholarly guide to this magnificent medieval poem. William Langland's fourteenth-century masterpiece explores society in its totality while delving into heady ideas...

Anthony Mario Ludovici's autobiography, The Confessions of an Anti-Feminist, offers a unique insight into the life and thought of one of Britain's most celebrated intellectuals of the early twentieth...

Anthony Bathurst is on the case when a mysterious duel to the death takes place in a seemingly ordinary setting. Dr Traquair has challenged his wife to a card game, with the winner getting away...

Spring 1523. As England prepares for war with France, a brutal murder takes place at Richmond Palace, targeting a visiting critic of Cardinal Wolsey. Anthony Blanke, trumpeter and groom, is once...

Summer 1522 brings a wave of pomp to Henry VIII's court as the Imperial emperor, Charles V, arrives. Anthony Blanke, son of John Blanke, is tasked with taking centre stage in a masque of King Arthur...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George OrwellThis non-fiction work documents Orwell's sociological investigations into the living conditions of the working class in the industrial north of England during...

The Artistry of Anthony Jackson by Andy Robertson is a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most accomplished musicians of our time. With a career spanning over four decades, Anthony...

Saint Anthony and the Christ Child by Helen Walker Homan is an engaging account of the life of St. Anthony of Padua, presented in a way that will enthrall a broad range of readers. The story follows...

Anthony Bathurst investigates a case that challenges his conviction. Merivale, a man who admits to killing his wife, claims he was asleep at the time and acting in a dream. Chief Inspector MacMorran...

A collection of rare and valuable quotations about Anthony Bourdain. This book features over 37 pages of immaculately presented and formatted quotes, carefully sourced from experienced researchers to...

The Sharp Quillet An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that unfolds at the Bar Point-to-Point meeting at Quiddington St Philip. A favourite to win, Justice Nicholas Flagon...

The Padded Door An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn A mysterious death at a doorstep sets off a chain of events in this classic mystery novel. Leonard Pearson, a man with a questionable past,...

William Langland's Piers Plowman is a masterpiece of medieval literature, offering a profound exploration of the social and religious landscape of the time. This Norton Critical Edition presents the...

Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well by Anthony De Mello is a spiritual guide to living an enlightened life. De Mello asserts that it is possible to attain enlightenment without effort, and...

George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier is a powerful and unflinching account of life in the industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s. Written with unblinking honesty and fury,...

Strangers on a Pier Portrait of a Family by Tash Aw is a captivating personal history that explores the cultural vitality of modern Asia through the author's own complicated family story. Through a...

Learn music theory in a way that's familiar to electronic music producers. This book uses the MIDI grid to explain the fundamentals of music theory, making it easier to understand and apply to your...

The Swinging Death An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that follows Dr. Julian Field's untimely death at St. Mark's Church. His body was found hanging from the light...

The Mystery of the Peacock's Eye An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that explores the darker side of human nature. When a woman is found dead, and a mysterious stranger...

Anthony Blunt: A Life of Contrasts Anthony Blunt, a man of many contradictions, was a Surveyor of the King's Pictures and Director of the Courtauld Institute. His life was marked by a deep passion...

Anthony Woodville: A Life Beyond the Shadows of History The Woodville family is often associated with the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. However, Anthony Woodville, the favourite sibling of Elizabeth,...

The Five Red Fingers: An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn A thrilling mystery unfolds when a millionaire horse trainer is found murdered just days after his horse wins the Derby. As the police...

Sex, death, political passion are the simple objects to which Pier Paolo Pasolini gives his elegiac heart. A poet and writer of great distinction, Pasolini was also an outspoken and original voice in...

At seventy-five, Terry and Monica Darlington had done everything they could think of doing. But in their Midlands canal town in November, life was looking dull and short on surprises. Then their...

Pier Angeli: A Fragile Life is the first full-length biography of actress Anna Maria Pierangeli, from her early life in Italy to her death at the age of 39. Born into a traditional Italian family,...

A chilling threat to her niece's safety sets DI Louise Blackwell on a perilous path. When a local school is targeted by a bomb threat, Blackwell finds herself entangled in her most personal case yet...

Anthony and Leah are two friends who couldn't be more different. Anthony is popular and loves science, while Leah is shy and struggles to make friends. But when they witness their friend being...

Anthony Bathurst is recruited to investigate the death of Robert Forsyth in the village of Upchalke. Forsyth had been brutally attacked in his home and stabbed through the chest with an unknown...

William Langland's Piers Plowman is a masterpiece of English Middle Ages poetry that encapsulates the great issues and debates of the 14th century. This poem vividly captures cataclysmic events such...

A poignant tribute to the life and legacy of Anthony Bourdain, this collection of quotes, memories, and images celebrates the impact of his unique spirit and passion on those who knew him and those...

Pier Groups: Art and Sex Along the New York Waterfront explores the intersection of avant-garde art and queer identities in 1970s New York City. This provocative book weaves together interviews,...

A serial killer stalks the countryside, targeting seemingly unrelated individuals. As the body count rises, Anthony Bathurst and Scotland Yard struggle to identify a pattern in the killings. With...

Read the inspiring true story of St. Anthony of Egypt, one of the first monks in Christian history.Lived from 251 to 356 A.D., St. Anthony's life was marked by his commitment to spiritual solitude...

Anthony Bathurst investigates a murder that took place on a bus. A local vicar is connected to the case and helps narrate its story. As Bathurst delves deeper, he assembles a team of helpers to...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George OrwellThis 1937 study of poverty and working-class life in northern England established Orwell as Britain's foremost political and social commentator. It remains...

Metropolitan Anthony's writings offer a profound exploration of Orthodoxy and its relevance to everyday life. Through his work, he shares his insights into prayer and the search for the living God...

The Road to Wigan PierA searing account of life in the industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s, this book is a powerful exploration of the social and economic conditions of...

Anthony Bathurst reaches Swallowcliffe Hall to protect its owner's husband from an unnamed threat. Upon arrival, one of the household members drops dead, despite no one being present at the time. As...

Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh was an extraordinary individual who sought to be in touch with his God while being responsible for a society torn apart. His life was marked by turmoil, yet he...

The Road to Wigan Pier is an unflinching account of life in poverty and deprivation during the 1930s. George Orwell's vivid descriptions bring to life the harsh realities of working-class life,...

A scream echoes through Considine Manor in Sussex, shattering the tranquility of Sir Charles's annual Cricket Week. The discovery of a body in the billiard room and the theft of Lady Considine's...

Big Anthony: His Story by Tomie dePaola is a charming tale of a lovable but hapless young man. From his birth, Big Anthony never pays attention, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps. As a boy, he...

The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Gustave Flaubert A masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a deeply personal and philosophical work that took Flaubert...

Anthony Bathurst is approached by Flora Donovan to look for her husband 'Lefty', who has left home after receiving a mysterious offer. A boxer with a troubled past, Lefty's disappearance leaves his...

Surviving a world without power requires more than just physical preparation. It demands a deep understanding of the skills needed to thrive in a crisis. "How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down"...

The Waffle House on the Pier is a heartwarming romantic comedy about a family-run business and the power of love. When Sadie's grandfather passes away, she returns to her hometown to help keep the...

Anthony Burgess: A Life of Complexity and Creativity This biography offers a comprehensive look at the life of Anthony Burgess, a writer known for his literary novels as well as his ultra-violent...

A mysterious encounter sets off a chain of events that will lead to a shocking discovery. When a chance meeting with a Wall Street financier and a visit to a village garden party take an unexpected...

Anthony Green's life's work is a testament to his enduring passion for art. Following his marriage to Mary Cozens-Walker, he dedicated himself to creating an impressive body of work spanning over 50...

This Christmas Eve at Vernon House promises to be one of comfort and joy, but the season's warmth is short-lived. When Sir Eustace Vernon disappears and his butler, Purvis, is found dead with a...

The Life and Prayers of Saint Anthony of Padua is a unique blend of biography and prayer book that invites readers to explore the life and legacy of this revered Christian figure.For centuries, Saint...

Sir John An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping tale of murder and mystery. Christmas at the country home of Sir John Wynward promises to be a peaceful and enjoyable occasion, but...

Anthony Van Dyck & the Art of Portraiture by Christopher White This beautifully illustrated volume explores the portraiture of Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyck, situating his work within the context...

A beautifully crafted memoir of childhood, told in prose and verse. Margaret Royall's story is a poignant portrait of growing up by the seaside, set against the stunning backdrop of Cleethorpes Pier...

Anthony Bourdain: The Last Interview and Other Conversations by MELVILLE HOUSE This collection of interviews showcases Anthony Bourdain's remarkable intellect and candour, offering a glimpse into his...

Anthony Bathurst is drawn into a complex and intriguing case when Jacqueline Hillier, a guest at a local dinner party, dies under mysterious circumstances. The official investigation rules her death...

When her husband's cruel behaviour became too much to bear, one woman was on the brink of despair. But then two unexpected visitors arrived at her doorstep, changing everything.The Franciscan...

Understanding Anthony Powell provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of British writer Nicholas Birns. This book offers a fresh examination of Birns' career, situating Powell's...

The trial that stunned America. On July 5, 2011, Casey Anthony walked away from one of the most sensational murder trials of all time, leaving behind more questions than answers. In "Imperfect...

Anthony Ainley - The Man Behind the Master Anthony Ainley was a man of many talents, but it is his work behind the scenes as a special effects expert that is the subject of this book. Karen Louise...

Flora Steele's amateur sleuthing skills are put to the test in this captivating cozy mystery novel. When a young woman's body is discovered on the pier, Flora is shocked to learn that the victim was...

Anthony Steel's life story is one of contrasts. On the surface, he seemed to have it all - a successful acting career in 1950s Britain. However, his personal life took a dramatic turn when he met and...

Anthony Burgess's musical life is an essential key to understanding his work. This book explores how his lifelong involvement in music informs our understanding of his novels and personal...

Anthony Clare: A Life Behind the Mic Anthony Clare was one of the most renowned psychiatrists of his generation. His groundbreaking BBC Radio 4 show, In the Psychiatrist's Chair, which ran from 1982...

George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier is a powerful and thought-provoking account of his experiences in the economically depressed north of England in the mid-1930s. In 1936, Orwell was tasked with...

Pier Paolo Pasolini's poetry offers a unique window into his artistic vision and creative range. Spanning nearly two decades, this collection brings together poems from every period of Pasolini's...

Anthony Salvin: Pioneer of Gothic Revival ArchitectureThis comprehensive study sheds new light on the life and works of Anthony Salvin, one of Britain's most important architects during the 19th...

The Secret Beast Club: the Mer-People of Crystal Pier By Robin Birch A mysterious necklace has been found in Liverpool, claiming to belong to a real mer-person. Ocean Jones, owner of a local...

Behind the scenes of Anthony Bourdain's television shows lay a complex and often chaotic world. In "In the Weeds", director and producer Tom Vitale takes readers on a journey to reveal the true...

Sir Anthony Sherley: A Life of Adventure and Intrigue. Anthony Sherley was one of three brothers from a Sussex gentry family whose adventures abroad fascinated their contemporaries. Their exploits...

Anthony Powell's Memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of England's most celebrated writers. This abridged and revised edition, first published in the US, provides a...

A Year with Anthony De Mello offers a unique opportunity to explore the wisdom of one of India's most revered spiritual teachers. This week-by-week workbook features 52 passages from De Mello, each...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell is an insightful exploration of the socio-political landscape of the working class in England's industrial north during the years leading up to World War II...

Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-text is a rich and imaginative poem that offers a vivid picture of medieval society. Written by William Langland, this work remains of enduring interest for...

Anthony Shaw's extraordinary art collection focuses on British sculptural ceramics, featuring works by prominent artists such as Gordon Baldwin, Ewen Henderson, and Gillian Lowndes. These artists are...

Kevin J Lynch's memoir takes readers on a journey through his 38-year career in diplomacy, spanning over 66 countries. From the confines of an office to the thrill of globetrotting adventures, Lynch...

George Orwell's searing account of working-class life in 1930s Yorkshire and Lancashire remains a powerful polemic today. His vivid descriptions of social injustice, cramped housing, and hazardous...

A comedy about five women who inherit a dilapidated theatre and plan to restore it to its former glory. Their ambitious fundraising scheme involves hosting a concert featuring local talent and a...