170 results for 'Bogarde, Dirk'

Dirk Bogarde: A Life of Contrasts This biography explores the complex life and career of English actor Dirk Bogarde, who dominated the films in which he starred. Bogarde's public persona as a matinee...

Audie Murphy, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Dirk Bogarde in WW2 by Melody Foreman The stories behind the stars are often more compelling than their screen appearances. This book delves into the...

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a cult classic that has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. Written by Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this...

Explore the world of Clive Cussler's iconic hero, Dirk Pitt, like never before. This unique insider's guide offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life and adventures of the world's greatest action...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure begins with a rescue mission on Russia's Lake Baikal, where a freak wave puts him and his partner Al Giordino in the midst of a mystery. When their ship is sabotaged and...

Poseidon's Arrow is a gripping thriller that follows NUMA director Dirk Pitt as he embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind a revolutionary submarine design. When the scientist...

A foundered Victorian ship holds a secret in its icy grave. When Dirk Pitt is nearly blown to pieces in a lab explosion, he suspects sabotage and sets out to uncover the truth. His investigation...

The Dirk Gently Omnibus is a collection of two quirky detective stories by Douglas Adams, the renowned author of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. In these two delightfully odd detective...

Dirk Pitt is on the trail of an ancient mystery that spans thousands of years. A deadly collision in the Detroit River sets off a chain of events that leads Pitt to suspect that a rogue cargo...

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a novel that weaves together seemingly disparate threads to reveal a complex and intriguing mystery. At its centre is Dirk Gently, a detective with a unique...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure begins with an unexpected discovery in the Middle East. A long-lost cargo from ancient times has been unearthed, and its revelation sets off a chain reaction of events...

Dirk Pitt returns to face a toxic threat in the Caribbean Sea. A mysterious outbreak is spreading rapidly, threatening not only the region but also the United States. As he investigates, Pitt becomes...

Dirk Pitt faces his most daunting challenge yet in this electrifying thriller. In 1945, two US bombers take off with atomic bombs, but only one gets through. Years later, a Norwegian vessel is...

The Writings of Dirk PhilipsThis collection contains all the known writings of early Anabaptist leader Dirk Philips, translated into English from his original 1564 Dutch volume. Annotations and...

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a wildly inventive novel that combines ghosts, time travel, and a detective's mission to save humanity from extinction. Douglas Adams weaves together a...

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas Adams is a witty and unsettling detective story that defies explanation. A mysterious explosion at Heathrow Airport sets off a chain reaction of events...

Dirk Gently, detective holístico, tiene un método de trabajo basado en la interconexión entre todas las cosas. En esta novela, una inexplicable explosión que devasta una terminal del aeropuerto de...

Dirk Willems: A Man Who Died to Save His Enemy The story of Dirk Willems, a Dutch Anabaptist, is one that stands out in the history of the Reformation. Five hundred years after his sacrifice, his...

Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House is an entertaining mystery for young readers. Ace reporter Dirk Bones sets out to uncover the truth behind a couple of ghosts haunting a house. As he...

Dirk Pitt must unravel an enduring historical mystery in the latest novel from Clive Cussler. In 1940, as the German army blitzes Europe, a mysterious piece of cargo is ordered to be removed from...

When a luxury cruise ship catches fire and sinks during its maiden voyage, marine explorer Dirk Pitt is racing against time to rescue those in danger. His efforts are soon overshadowed by a...

Dirk Pitt is on the trail of a decades-old mystery in Black Wind, a gripping adventure from Clive Cussler, the grand master of action and suspense.In the final days of World War Two, two submarines...

Dirk Sterling, a US Deputy Marshal, is tasked with capturing Beaux Crandall, a notorious fugitive and former mogul wanted by the FBI. Crandall has broken his pre-trial release conditions and...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the depths of the Pacific and the heights of the Himalayas in this thrilling novel by Clive Cussler.A forgotten plane crash in the Philippine Sea sets off a...

Raise the Titanic! by Clive Cussler is a thrilling novel that follows marine explorer Dirk Pitt as he embarks on his most perilous mission yet.On orders from the Pentagon, Pitt has been tasked with...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the depths of the Pacific Northwest and the bayous of Louisiana in a heart-pumping quest to uncover a sinister plot. When he rescues an undercover agent from...

The Last Kids on Earth: Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest by Max Brallier is a thrilling postapocalyptic adventure that follows the dynamic duo of Quint and Dirk as they embark on a quest for the ages...

Pieter-Dirk Uys has spent over 7,000 hours on stage. But behind the persona lies a complex and multifaceted individual. In this memoir, he shares stories from his life, including family memories, his...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the depths of the Pacific and the heights of the Himalayas in this thrilling novel by Clive Cussler.A forgotten plane crash in the Philippine Sea sets off a...

The Last Kids on Earth Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest is a thrilling new spin-off in the bestselling series. After the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as Quint...

Dallas was once a basketball wasteland, but then came Dirk Nowitzki, a German native with a cool efficiency and ability to make shots from impossible angles. His 21-season NBA career with the Dallas...

Dirk Lauwaert's Selected Writings span 25 years, from 1983 to 2008, offering a glimpse into his unique perspective on images and their connections to ethics, philosophy, and society. This collection...

Under the vast expanse of the night sky, a world of wonder and curiosity awaits. For millennia, the stars have been a shared canvas for human stories, traditions, and discoveries. Yet, as our world...

The Salmon of Doubt is a unique and captivating collection of writings from Douglas Adams, the renowned author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This posthumous publication brings together...

This comprehensive study of the Masonic "Rite of Memphis-Misraim" offers a detailed historical examination of the Egyptian Rites of Freemasonry. The Rite, which originated in 19th century France, is...

Dirk Bogarde's memoir, A Postillion Struck by Lightning, is a heartfelt account of his formative years. Born into a creative family, Bogarde found solace in art and expression, rather than more...

For the Time BeingThis collection of essays and reviews offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of Dirk Bogarde, one of Britain's most admired authors and actors. Written over an...

Dirk Bogarde's memoir offers a poignant and introspective look at his life in London. Forced to return home due to health concerns, Bogarde reflects on his experiences as an aspiring actor and the...

Snakes and Ladders follows Dirk Bogarde's journey from his army training camp at Catterick to his experiences in war. This memoir reveals how he emerged as a thoughtful man, shaped by the challenges...

West of Sunset by Dirk Bogarde is a sharp satire of movie-making America. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood's excesses, this novel tells the story of Hugo Arlington, a celebrated writer whose...

Dirk Bogarde's memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of a Hollywood star who lived a life of contradictions. During his time in the military, Bogarde experienced the harsh realities of war,...

Dirk Bogarde's memoir of his idyllic childhood in the Sussex Downs offers a poignant and evocative portrayal of a bygone era. From 1927 to 1934, he lived with his sister Elizabeth and their nanny...

Backcloth: A Memoir by Dirk Bogarde This memoir offers a new perspective on the life of a celebrated writer, filling in gaps between his previous works and highlighting previously unseen episodes...

Dirk Bogarde's An Orderly Man A Memoir is a poignant and introspective account of his life. After two decades of non-stop work, he seeks refuge in a neglected farmhouse in the South of France, hoping...

Close Up: An Actor's Tales is a candid and entertaining memoir that offers an extraordinary glimpse into John Fraser's life. With unflinching honesty, he recounts his relationships with famous stars...

Set in the glamorous world of 1920s Cap Ferrat, Voices in the Garden is a heartwarming tale of love and relationships. When Lady Cuckoo Peverill, a woman feeling suffocated by her life, takes an...

Ill Met by Moonlight is a true story of one of the most hazardous missions of the Second World War. In 1943, W. Stanley Moss and Major Patrick Leigh Fermor embarked on a perilous operation to kidnap...

Victim (2011) is a landmark film that tackled the existing law governing homosexual offences in Britain. Directed by Basil Dearden and produced by Michael Relph, it was a key moment in the life of...

William Caldicott's life is in disarray as he receives a mysterious letter from his estranged brother and the keys to their family home in France. Seeking solace, William sets out for rural France,...

The rich wildlife of Provence and Camargue is a true natural treasure. This region boasts an incredible variety of landscapes, from the arid plateau of La Crau to the Mediterranean hillsides and the...

Amy Sargeant's in-depth study of Joseph Losey's The Servant explores the film's place within a long tradition of fictional master-servant relationships. This analysis delves into the ways in which...

Artificial light has become an ever-present part of our lives, changing the natural world and affecting our health. Paul Bogard explores the problems caused by a lack of darkness and its impact on...

When Holly's plans to sleuth with her partner Dirk Dilly are foiled by school, she meets Callum, the son of the Prime Minister, who claims he was kidnapped by dragons a year ago. As Dirk investigates...

Dirk Lloyd, trapped in the body of a schoolboy, returns with another darkly hilarious adventure. Brilliantly funny and subversive, this book showcases Jamie Thomson's unique style. In this story, a...

Dirk Lloyd has a secret that could change everything. According to his own account, he is the earthly incarnation of a Dark Lord, ruler of the Darklands and leader of great armies of orcs and...

Battle-hardened warrior Dirk MacLerie isn't who everyone thinks he is. He's actually Dirk MacKay, heir apparent to the MacKay chiefdom and Dunnakeil Castle in Scotland. When Dirk returns home after a...

Dirk t'Larien receives a mysterious call from Gwen Delvano, summoning him to Worlorn, a planet on the brink of destruction. As the Festival world sinks into eternal night, its inhabitants face...

Dirk Lloyd, trapped in the body of a schoolboy, returns with another darkly hilarious adventure. Brilliantly funny and subversive, this book showcases Jamie Thomson's unique style. The Dark Lord is...

Dying of the Light is a chilling vision of eternal night, where cultures clash and codes of honor do not exist. In this volatile world, Dirk t'Larien finds himself bound to Worlorn by a whisperjewel,...

Dirk Friedel's decision to kill his officers has led to a very different kind of imprisonment. Now, he waits in jail for an assassin sent by their families to end his misery. However, when off-duty...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure begins with a call for help from a stricken archaeological expedition. He is drawn to a sacred well in the Andes, where he confronts a group of ruthless art thieves who...

The intersection of history and anthropology has led to a significant shift in the way scholars approach their research. This collection of essays and lectures reflects this change, as historian...

Dirk Pitt faces his greatest challenge yet as he unravels the mysteries beneath the Pacific Ocean. A top-secret hypersonic missile has been recovered from the wreckage of a cargo plane, but it's not...

Atlantis Found is the fifteenth Dirk Pitt adventure from Clive Cussler. Ancient artefacts are appearing around the world, hinting at a catastrophic event that will soon affect Earth.A mysterious...

A Wee Dose of Death by Fran Stewart is a mystery novel that follows Peggy Winn as she navigates her life in Hamelin, Vermont. Her business is thriving, but she faces an unexpected challenge with the...

A poignant debut novel about an unlikely friendship that blossoms into a lifelong bond. Jan de Vries, a talented pianist, is haunted by debilitating auditory hallucinations that threaten to destroy...

A crashed B-29 bomber lies hidden in the Pacific Ocean, holding a secret that could change the course of history. Fifty years after it sank, its deadly cargo remains lost at sea. Dirk Pitt is faced...

Nicholas B. Dirks' thought-provoking memoir offers a candid account of his time as Chancellor of Berkeley, grappling with the most pressing issues facing higher education today.From free speech and...

This introductory manual provides essential information for those looking to start their own olive growing enterprise. Written by Dirk Dowling, it aims to help prospective growers avoid common...

Discover how habits shape your life and unlock success. Bestselling author Dirk Zeller shares tried-and-true advice on creating, building, and cultivating winning habits to achieve your goals.Inside,...

The 2023 release from Soccer Books Limited is a paperback novel by Dirk Karsdorp. With 109 pages, it offers an engaging story for fans of sports and outdoors.Written in English, this edition was...

A Murder in Wellesley: A True Story of Deception and Betrayal In 1999, a brutal murder shook the affluent community of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Mabel Greineder's savage killing sent shockwaves...

The Great Nowitzki Basketball and the Meaning of Life tells the story of Dirk Nowitzki, one of the greatest players in basketball history. A seven-foot tall player who revolutionized the sport with...

Nine forgotten tales of doomed dalliances and struggles from the mind of Nightmare World creator Dirk Manning are now collected in one volume. Originally out of print, these stories were never before...

When Holly and her family visit Los Angeles for a holiday, their trip is filled with excitement. On her first day exploring the city, she befriends a movie director who has captured something unusual...

The ninth installment in the Dirk Pitt series is a gripping thriller that pits adventurer against the darkest forces of international terrorism. A deadly battle ensues when a UN plane carrying the...

The Great Nowitzki Basketball and the Meaning of Life is a biography that delves into the mindset of basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki. A seven-foot tall player, Nowitzki revolutionized the sport with...

By Fire Anthology Volume 5 by Andrew Grey When a firefighter is injured on the job, his colleagues' lack of concern can be just as hurtful as the injury itself. For Lee Stockton, this means being...

The Kronos Rising KRAKEN (volume 2): "If You Can't Beat 'em, Eat 'em." In the aftermath of the brutal battle between Ursula and Typhon, Dr. Derek "Dirk" Braddock seizes an opportunity to launch a...

Kyle Sterling has a problem - someone who doesn't deserve Christmas is getting all the gifts. To take that away from them, he tries to stop Dirk Donovan's Christmas, but ends up at the North Pole...

Get ready to train effectively and reach your full potential with this comprehensive guide to triathlon training. Written by multiple Ironman Champion & Olympian Dirk Bockel, "The Art Of Triathlon...

A Wee Homicide in the Hotel by Fran Stewart is a mystery novel that follows Peggy Winn, owner of a Scottish-themed shop, as she investigates the murder of Big Willie, a champion of traditional games...

What If Night? by Paul Bogard is a charming story about exploring darkness without fear. With stunning watercolors of night sky and wildlife, this book presents the thrill and wonder of discovering...

Solastalgia: An Anthology of Emotion in a Disappearing World by Paul Bogard explores the emotional impact of environmental degradation. As climate change and other ecological issues become...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the heart of the Sahara Desert, where a deadly secret threatens the world's oceans. A mysterious chemical leak from a top-secret installation is spreading...

Dirk Hadley has arrived in Bliss, Texas, with a charming smile and a convincing story. But behind his easygoing facade, he's on a mission to uncover the truth about his past. As he navigates the...

Dirk Schneider presents a compelling argument that modern natural science relies on the concept of the Holy Trinity to explain our world.A physicist's analysis uncovers surprising congruencies...

Dirk Pitt is back, and on his shoulders rests the fate of the entire planet. A mysterious Skytrain plane carrying a precious artefact has vanished over the Himalayas, leaving behind only questions...

Explore the rich landscapes and vibrant culture of Western Andalucia with this comprehensive guide to Huelva and Malaga.Written by experts Dirk Hilbers and John Cantelo, this title offers in-depth...

A mysterious plague in Antarctica threatens millions of lives. A ruthless diamond cartel is at the heart of the danger. When a devastating new technology is unleashed, Dirk Pitt must act fast to...

Dirk Damsma's book explores how Hegel and Marx's dialectical analysis can inform our understanding of mathematical and economic systems. By examining the structure and nature of these systems, Damsma...

Dirk Pitt must navigate a treacherous web of international intrigue when a long-lost treaty holds the key to saving a nation from economic collapse. The North American Treaty, a secret pact between...

The Ten Commandments Of Aerodynamics is a concise guide to understanding the science of aerodynamics. Written by Mike Giraud, a leading expert in the field, and Dirk Bockel, this book provides...

Cultures in Contact: A Broad and Pioneering Interpretation of Human Migration. Dirk Hoerder's magnum opus provides a sweeping history of human migration around the globe, spanning over ten centuries...

The Dark Lord: 4 - Headmaster of Doom is a darkly hilarious adventure that follows Dirk Lloyd, trapped in the body of a weedy schoolboy. Set in a ghoulish school, this fourth installment in the...

Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy is a thought-provoking memoir that chronicles actor Dirk Benedict's journey from his roots in Montana to the glamour of Hollywood. Alongside his transformation into a...

When a £40 million legacy is left to a small college in Kenya, investigations begin into the true identities of the heirs. Dirk Hendriks from South Africa and Henry Hendrix from California are among...

An Introduction to the Greek New Testament provides essential information about the Tyndale House Edition and the Greek New Testament as a whole. Written by Dirk Jongkind, one of the key scholars...

Theodor Adorno's critique of political economy has long been misunderstood as a relic of an early stage in his intellectual development. In reality, this work forms the core of his critical theory of...

The Missing by Dirk Kurbjuweit is a historical police procedural set in 1920s Germany. Against the backdrop of the Weimar Republic's rise and Adolf Hitler's imprisonment, Detective Inspector Robert...