853 results for 'Barker, Patricia Swales'

In the tradition of Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle, a darkly humorous modern classic of Scottish literature, Elspeth Barker masterfully evokes the harsh climate of Scotland in...

Transform your home into a haven that supports your well-being and attracts success. Feng shui expert Patricia Lohan reveals a powerful yet simple truth: a happy life starts with a happy home. This...

Tom Ripley's world is one of shadows and deception, but in this fourth novel, a glimmer of compassion is revealed. A troubled young runaway arrives at his French estate, drawn into a world of secrets...

The God Code: A Global Conspiracy The world is on the brink of a dystopian transformation, driven by a sinister New World Order. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for this shift, as Big...

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia B. McConnellMany fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. By...

Patricia Williams, known as Ms. Pat, shares her unflinching and humorous memoir of growing up in Atlanta during the crack epidemic. Born and raised in a challenging environment, Pat recounts her...

Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs is a gripping entry in the Mercy Thompson series, where the stakes are high and the danger is real. As a car mechanic and coyote shapeshifter, Mercy finds herself at...

Opening Heaven's Door: A Journalist's Exploration of Nearing Death Awareness Patricia Pearson's thought-provoking book delves into the fascinating world of Nearing Death Awareness, where people...

Traces: The Memoir of a Forensic Scientist and Criminal InvestigatorPatricia Wiltshire's memoir takes you on a journey through the fascinating world where nature and crime intersect. You'll accompany...

The Pharmacist of Auschwitz: A Dark Tale of Murder and Greed In 1943, Victor Capesius, a 35-year-old pharmaceutical salesman from Romania, joined the Nazi SS and quickly rose to become the chief...

Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewelyn are the premier enquiry agents in 19th century London. In Heart of the Nile, they find themselves entangled in a deadly mystery involving a mummy, a giant ruby, and...

Clive Barker: Dark Imaginer explores the diverse literary, film and visionary creations of Clive Barker, a polymathic and influential British artist. This collection of innovative essays by leading...

Smoke Bitten is the latest thriller in a bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide. Mercy Thompson, a car mechanic with a unique gift, finds herself facing a threat unlike any other...

Charles Cornick and Anna Latham are tasked with investigating a mysterious disappearance in the Northern California mountains. A small town has vanished, leaving behind only their possessions. With...

Patricia Wants to Cuddle is a darkly comedic horror novel that combines elements of satire and supernatural thrills. When a group of contestants arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific...

Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen is a darkly comedic horror novel that follows four women competing for the affection of a mysterious bachelor. As they prepare to face the cameras and the...

Ancient Wargaming Rules for the Modern Gamer The WRG Ancients rule series was a groundbreaking development in wargaming, providing a universal rule set for simulating ancient and medieval warfare...

A Victorian London thriller sets the stage for a gripping mystery. When an Italian assassin's body is discovered in a barrel, enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant Thomas Llewelyn are tasked...

A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination set against the backdrop of wartime London. As the threat of air raids looms...

Hard Times for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a captivating tale of friendship and resilience set against the backdrop of World War II. When the war reaches London, the lives of...

Discover the enchanting world of Fairyopolis, where a new Flower Fairy named Lily embarks on a thrilling adventure.As she follows a mysterious message, Lily explores the treetops, a glimmering...

Blue Stockings: A Guide for Studying and Staging the PlayThis empowering story follows four young women as they fight for their right to education in a world that assumed women belonged at home...

Darren Barker's life was forever changed by tragedy. His younger brother Gary, an amateur boxing champion, died in a car accident at just 19 years old. This devastating loss led Darren to abandon his...

Fatal Enquiry, a gripping mystery novel by Will Thomas, reintroduces readers to the unforgettable world of Victorian London through the eyes of private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant,...

Patricia Neal: An Unquiet Life by Stephen Michael Shearer is a critical biography that delves into the life of the renowned actress Patricia Neal. Born in Kentucky, Neal's career spanned over sixty...

Patricia Laffan 'Devil Girl' Remembered is a biography that explores the life and career of Patricia Laffan, an Irish actress who rose to fame in the 1930s.Andrew Ross's book delves into Laffan's...

A gripping mystery set in Oslo, 1968. When Harald Olesen is found murdered in his apartment block, ambitious young detective Inspector Kolbjørn Kristiansen must navigate a complex web of lies and...

Greek Island Escape by Patricia Wilson In this heart-wrenching novel, an elderly woman's desperate search for her daughter sets off a chain of events that will change lives forever. A tragic past and...

The thirteenth novel in Patricia Cornwell's series follows Scarpetta as she returns to Virginia as a consultant pathologist. She is tasked with examining the death of a fourteen-year-old girl, which...

Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her) is a powerful play about recovery and resilience. After a year of healing, Patricia finds herself faced with an unexpected challenge...

A New Year's Eve murder sets off a chain of events in this gripping thriller from Patricia Cornwell. An investigative reporter is found dead in icy waters, and Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a phone call...

Patricia St. John Tells Her Own Story is a deeply personal account of her life, written in her own words. With her characteristic powers of description, she brings to life the people and places that...

Discover your inner muse and unlock your full writing potential with this inspiring anthology. Written by experienced authors Maria Iliffe-Wood, J.B. Hollows, and Jules Swales, Stories from the Muses...

A murder takes place at a banquet hosted by the world's third richest man, marking a fragile peace between two warring nations. Patricia and her team are tasked with unraveling the clues to find the...

Saffron Barker's life is anything but perfect. In her own words, she's navigating the ups and downs of adolescence with humor and enthusiasm. This candid and comical memoir takes you through a year...

Crowded House: A Gripping True Crime Story In June 2017, a shocking discovery in the Wicklow Mountains led to a chain of events that horrified the nation. Fifteen dismembered body parts were found,...

The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell In the small town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, violent death is a rare occurrence. But when an 11-year-old girl's body is discovered, the community is shaken...

The sixth book in Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series is a chilling tale of crime and suspense. Christmas has never been a good time for Dr Kay Scarpetta, as it always seems to heighten the...

Patricia Wells at Home in Provence brings to life the flavors and traditions of the French countryside. With over 175 recipes from her farmhouse kitchen, Patricia shares her passion for cooking with...

Patricia Highsmith - author of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley - was a complex and enigmatic figure. Her life was marked by secrets and contradictions, which she kept hidden from the...

The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to designing and building water harvesting systems such as swales, ponds, and dams. These earthworks can help channel water into...

Barker by Gill Munton is part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, designed to help children become fluent readers and confident speakers. This engaging storybook is carefully levelled to match...

The Royal Flying Corps in World War I tells the story of one of the most star-studded fighter squadrons of the conflict. From the blood-soaked skies above France to the trenches of Third Ypres and...

Patricia Highsmith: Her Diaries and Notebooks: The New York Years, 1941-1950 by Patricia Highsmith This one-volume assemblage of her diaries and notebooks, posthumously discovered behind Highsmith's...

Patricia Sandoval's life story is one of extraordinary redemption. Born into a broken home and struggling with addiction and homelessness, she found herself at the lowest point in her journey.But it...

A Study Guide for Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr Ripley" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author...

Patricia Highsmith's life was marked by turmoil and contradiction. A renowned author of psychological thrillers, she is best known for her novels such as 'The Talented Mr Ripley' and 'Strangers on a...

Patricia Highsmith's life was as darkly compelling as her fiction. This biography maps out her story from birth to her long self-exile in Europe, revealing her secret writing career and personal...

The Talented Mr Ripley: Play (Screen and Cinema) A gripping stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's crime novel, this play explores the complex morality of its enigmatic protagonist. Tom Ripley is...

The body of evidence has been left behind. A reclusive writer is dead, and her final manuscript has vanished. Someone is stalking Beryl Madison, making threatening phone calls that leave her...

Barker: Plays ThreeA collection of three plays by Howard Barker, exploring themes of power, identity and mortality.Claw examines the relationships between individuals in positions of authority, while...

Darkness Visible by William Golding introduces us to a world of profound psychological insight and philosophical exploration. Born in fire, Matty is a mysterious orphan born during London's Blitz,...

The One That I Want by Sandy Barker is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about Greta Davies, a successful features editor who's struggling to find love. Her boss enlists the help of the Ever After...

Christmas Wishes for the Bletchley Park Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming wartime saga that explores the challenges faced by the Bletchley Park girls during the fourth Christmas of the war...

The Air Raid Girls by Patricia McBride is set against the backdrop of England in 1940, as German bombs fall on London. When Lily Baker returns from a brief leave, she's forced to confront her own...

A magical tale of suburban life takes an unexpected turn with Mrs Caliban. When Dorothy hears strange voices on the radio announcing the escape of a green-skinned sea monster, she is drawn into a...

The Bletchley Park Girls by Patricia McBride In 1941, Lily Baker's life takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to work at the mysterious Bletchley Park. Behind the scenes of this secretive...

Rick Stein's French Odyssey explores the rich culinary traditions of France through his gastronomic journey along the Canal du Midi. This collection features over 100 new recipes inspired by the...

No Love Lost Selected Novellas by Rachel IngallsA collection of surreal and subversive tales that explore the darker side of human intimacy and relationships. From a monk transformed into a pregnant...

Democracy and Education by John Dewey explores the relationship between education and democracy, highlighting the importance of public education in fostering democratic values. In this seminal work,...

A struggling author's flight is delayed at the airport, and he strikes up a conversation with his former classmate Jeff in the First Class lounge. As they talk, Jeff shares a story from his past that...

The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford In this haunting novel, two siblings are sent to their uncle's Colorado mountain ranch for a summer of freedom and adventure. But as they navigate the untamed...

A veteran British journalist living in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protestor amidst the pro-democracy demonstrations. After twenty years as an ex-pat reporter, Adrian Gyle...

Eric Barker's latest book offers a fresh perspective on human relationships, drawing on science to challenge conventional wisdom about friendships, love, and social connections.By exploring the...

The Brontes is a groundbreaking biography that shatters the myths surrounding one of literature's most iconic families. Juliet Barker's meticulous research, based on first-hand examination of the...

Lily Baker's fresh start has just begun, but the world is on the brink of war. In 1939 England, she works at the local cinema, saving her pennies to improve her life. After being attacked while...

The Damnation Game by Clive BarkerA new introduction by the author invites readers into a dark world where the living are stalked by the dead. When a bodyguard discovers that someone is coming to...

The Brontës is a groundbreaking biography that shatters the myths surrounding this iconic literary family. Juliet Barker's meticulous research, based on first-hand examination of the Brontë...

Life Class by Pat Barker In the midst of war, art and humanity collide. This powerful novel, the first in Pat Barker's acclaimed Life Class trilogy, explores the devastating impact of conflict on the...

At the turn of the 20th century, four young women at Girton College, Cambridge, dared to challenge the status quo. Despite their academic prowess, they faced a daunting reality: the stigma of being a...

For those seeking love in all the wrong places, the Ever After Agency offers bespoke solutions to romantic problems. This clandestine organisation caters to individuals looking for a fresh start or...

The Isle of Man TT is a world of high-speed racing and high-risk living. In "Ragged Edge", Stuart Barker takes you behind the scenes of this brutal and unforgiving sport, where riders push themselves...

Joey Dunlop: the Definitive Biography by Stuart Barker is a comprehensive and intimate biography of the legendary motorcycle road racer. Born into poverty, Dunlop's life was marked by both incredible...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, The Library Girls of the East End tells the story of Cordelia, who takes up the post of head librarian in a small London library. Despite her mother's...

Hardcover, 218 pages, published in 2023. In the midst of war and social upheaval, one woman's determination to make a difference becomes a beacon of hope for her community. When Cordelia accepts the...

Patricia Polacco's poignant Christmas tale tells the story of a young boy's excitement and worry as Christmas Eve approaches. The Stowell family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pa, who promised to...

Sue Barker's autobiography is a candid and entertaining account of her life in tennis and television. Rewind to 1971, and you'll see a young Sue Barker, sent to a junior championship in France with a...

Elle Bliss's life is one of fashion and heartbreak. Her first love, Leo, abruptly ended things, then vanished - leaving her to wonder if she'll ever find someone who can measure up.A decade later,...

Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of loyalty and power. When Mercy Thompson's bond with her pack and mate is broken, she finds herself at the...

The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies is a beautifully redesigned edition of Cicely Mary Barker's original collection. The lavish, eye-catching jacket features silver foil, while the interior...

Night Broken by Patricia Briggs is a gripping novel that introduces a new and formidable threat to the world of Mercy Thompson. When a mysterious and malevolent presence begins to wreak havoc, Mercy...

The Hellbound Heart A Novel by Clive Barker A dark and twisted tale of obsession, desire, and the ultimate price of pleasure. When a man's insatiable appetite for pain leads him to a mysterious...

The Codebreaking Sisters: Our Secret War In 1939, the outbreak of war brought two sisters, Patricia and Jean Owtram, into the heart of Britain's secret war effort. Raised in a Lancashire country...

Regeneration is a powerful exploration of the deep legacy of human trauma in the First World War. At the Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland, 1917, army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating...

Troy has fallen, and the Greeks have won their bitter war. But the wind has vanished, and the seas becalmed by vengeful gods, leaving the warriors in limbo. The women of Troy remain, camped in the...

Bumps and Burpees: Your Guide to Staying Strong, Fit and Happy Throughout PregnancyCharlie Barker, a personal trainer and new mum, shares 36 safe and effective workouts designed specifically for...

O Caledonia is a vivid and eccentric novel about a young girl's life spent in a Scottish castle, where she must turn to her imagination to cope with the challenges of her reality. Twisted in...

Discover the hidden history of Haverfordwest, the county town of Pembrokeshire. Local author Patricia Swales Barker delves beneath the surface of this medieval town to uncover its fascinating story...

Cicely Mary Barker's Complete Book of Flower Fairies is a treasured collection of enchanting poetry and delicate illustrations. First published in 1923, this iconic book has been a source of...

Rich and regal, this 50th anniversary special edition of Patricia A. McKillip's beloved novel features new illustrations and a new introduction by Marjorie Liu.Set in a world of magic and wonder, the...

Strangers on a Train by Patricia HighsmithA chilling psychological thriller about two men who form an unlikely alliance, bound together by a shared secret. When Bruno makes a proposal that seems like...

A riveting drama of forbidden love, The Price of Salt tells the story of Therese Belivet, a stage designer trapped in a department-store job, whose life is forever changed by the arrival of Carol...

A spellbinding tale of magic and horror lies beneath the surface of our everyday world. When a mysterious carpet is discovered in a Liverpool home, two individuals from different walks of life are...

The Voyage Home by Pat Barker Ten years of bloodshed have finally come to an end, but the aftermath is a different kind of war. The spoils of battle are being looted, and among them are the Trojan...

Anna Latham and Charles Cornick are an unlikely pair, bound together by their roles as Alpha and Omega in the world of werewolves. When the FBI requests their help on a local serial-killer case, they...

Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Spring is a timeless collection of enchanting poetry and delicate illustrations. First published in 1923, this beloved book has been a source of magic for...

The Zodiac Experience Initiation Through the Twelve Signs by Patricia Crowther offers a unique approach to self-initiation, directly linked to the Sun's position in the zodiac. This ongoing process...

Carol by Patricia Highsmith In a New York department store, Therese's life is about to take a dramatic turn. She catches the eye of a sophisticated married woman, Carol, who is choosing a present for...

Patricia A. McKillip's Alphabet of Thorn is a timeless fable that weaves a captivating tale of magic, mystery and self-discovery. In the kingdom of Raine, a young orphan girl named Nepenthe is raised...

Developing Your Five Spiritual Senses: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with the Supernatural World Patricia King guides you on a journey to discover and nurture your spiritual senses, helping you to...