2255 results for 'Burke, Helen'

The Good Life: Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living This one-volume edition brings together the Nearing's two classic books on rural homesteading, Living the Good Life and...

Kitson's Irish War: The Dirty War in Northern IrelandDavid Burke's book uncovers the evidence behind the British government's attempts to cover up the deaths of civilians in Northern Ireland, most of...

James Burke's first mission takes him to Ireland in 1793. Under cover, he is tasked with uncovering plots by Irish Nationalists to conspire with the French against English rule in Dublin. As Burke...

Bob Burke's Samovar is back for its fourth installment. After a series of escalating attacks by the Russian Mafia, Burke decides to take matters into his own hands and exact revenge. As a former Army...

Maud is an 88-year-old woman with a sharp tongue and a penchant for mischief. This humorous story collection by Helene Tursten features two previously untranslated tales that showcase Maud's feisty...

Helen DeWitt's novel explores the complexities of family life through the story of Sibylla, a single mother struggling to connect with her son Ludo. After a misguided one-night stand, Sibylla's...

The Metaphysics of Edmund Burke by Joseph Pappin explores the core metaphysical principles underlying Edmund Burke's political thought. This work challenges prevailing interpretations that view Burke...

Spark by Helen Hardt Donovan Steel's life is on track, with a promising career and a luxurious downtown loft. However, when his mother, the city attorney, asks him to return to his hometown and work...

Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy is a comprehensive guide to contemporary calligraphy techniques. Kirsten Burke shares her expertise in this beautifully illustrated book, covering...

Helen is a poignant play about the complex bond between mother and daughter. When her husband passes away, Helen is left to navigate life with her 15-year-old daughter Becca, who has recently lost...

Edmund Burke in America: The Contested Career of the Father of Modern Conservatism by Drew Maciag explores the complex and often contentious legacy of Edmund Burke, a key figure in modern...

Helen Keller's remarkable life story is brought to life in this inspiring picturebook biography. Doreen Rappaport weaves a poignant narrative, using Helen's own words to convey her courage and...

BURKE AND THE PIMPERNEL AFFAIR is a gripping tale of espionage and survival set against the intrigue-ridden backdrop of Napoleon's Paris in 1809. When a mission to run agents into France goes awry,...

Edmund Burke: A Diagnoser of Political Misrule Ross Carroll presents a nuanced portrait of Edmund Burke as a diagnostician of political misrule. Drawing on Burke's enormous corpus, Carroll argues...

Helen and the Grandbees by Alex Morrall is a heartwarming story about a woman who is forced to confront her past when her long-lost daughter returns with questions that she cannot answer. As Helen...

Andrew Vachss's Strega A Burke Novel is a gripping thriller that delves into the darkest corners of human nature. When Strega hires private investigator Burke, she sets him on a perilous quest to...

Euripides' Helen offers a detailed literary and cultural analysis of this influential play. Written in 2008, this edition provides a comprehensive understanding of Euripides' treatment of Helen and...

Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration is a beautifully designed and engaging account of the life of renowned English illustrator Helen Oxenbury. Spanning her early childhood through to her...

Edmund Burke for Our Time: Moral Imagination, Meaning, and PoliticsThis thought-provoking book offers a contemporary interpretation of Edmund Burke's political thought, exploring how his ideas...

The True Story Behind the Infamous Edinburgh Murderers In 19th-century Scotland, two men turned to murder as a means to survive. Their story is one of desperation and greed, driven by circumstances...

Burke & Hare is a graphic novel that tells the true story of two Irishmen who murdered 16 people and sold their bodies to Edinburgh University for dissection. This dark tale of medicine, murder, and...

When Detective Inspector Helen Grace is framed for murder, she becomes one of the country's most high-profile prisoners. HMP Holloway is a place of dark days and long nights with dangers at every...

Helen M Stevens Embroiderer's Countryside is a beautifully illustrated guide to nature-inspired embroidery. Using pure silk threads, Helen brings the natural world to life with stunning realism.This...

A woman's body is found in the road, a tragic accident or a cold-blooded killing? DI Helen Grace is on the scene, and she knows that nothing is as it seems. Across town, a shopkeeper is killed,...

Helen Sloane's Diary is Jeff Lucas' first novel, offering a humorous and poignant read. In this story, Helen is on a mission to help those in her community, but she receives unexpected assistance.As...

This Is Us by Helen McGinn is a heartwarming story about the complexities of life, love, and family. When Stella's husband Simon vanishes without explanation, she must navigate the challenges of...

A literary obsession with a deadly twist. When Helen starts work as a lecturer in English literature, she's hoping for a quiet life. But trouble knows where to find her. Her new students seem...

A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner is a powerful story about self-discovery and acceptance. When sixth grader Silas Wade researches former Major Leaguer Glenn Burke, he uncovers the true...

Stand Up Ferran Burke by Steven Camden is a heartwarming novel in verse that follows young Ferren through the ups and downs of secondary school. With its unique blend of poetry, images, and personal...

A 500-year-old secret hidden in a lost manuscript sets off a deadly quest. When London tour guide Helen meets a historian on the trail of the missing final play by Christopher Marlowe, she becomes...

The Story of Burke and Hare by Alexander Leighton is a detailed account of one of Scotland's most notorious crimes. In 1828, William Burke and William Hare were responsible for a series of brutal...

The Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy Practice Pad is a comprehensive guide to help you develop your modern calligraphy skills. This practice pad features three different types of...

Brian Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey A candid and unflinching account of life in the hockey world, from one of its most colourful figures. Brian Burke has lived a life that is as much about hockey as...

Chie Miyazaki's disappearance in the United States sets off a chain reaction among Japan's elite security officials. A covert search and rescue operation unfolds into a confrontation with a North...

The Doll's House Di Helen Grace 3 by M. J. Arlidge is a chilling thriller that follows Detective Inspector Helen Grace as she searches for a monster who's killed before. A young woman wakes up in a...

Alexandra Burke: A Star is Born This revealing biography chronicles Alexandra Burke's remarkable journey from a childhood in a cramped north London flat to winning The X Factor and achieving...

A deeply suggestive and subversive novel about desire and its power to drive us. Helen Trocchi's story follows her journey as she runs away from her past, discovering a world of excitement and...

Helen Keller: A Story of Unbreakable Spirit This biography tells the remarkable story of Helen Keller, who learned to overcome incredible obstacles with the help of her devoted friend Anne Sullivan...

A new nightmare has descended upon the forest, where the innocent are being hunted and murdered by a faceless figure. The victims are left with only their screams, echoing through the darkness, as...

Helene Hanff A Life by Stephen R. Pastore is a biography that explores the life and works of American writer Helene Hanff.Based on the author's interviews with her, this book delves into the life of...

Ted Honderich examines ideology and reality in British and American politics to establish the true distinctions of conservatism. He searches for the fundamental principle of conservatism by examining...

This book offers a year's worth of creative inspiration through calligraphy projects and techniques. From calendars and cards to baubles and biscuits, Kirsten Burke shares easy-to-follow craft ideas...

Brisees Helen Sear explores ideas of vision, touch and the representation of the nature of experience through a combination of drawing, lens-based media and digital technologies.The work is inspired...

Detective Inspector Helen Grace is at the centre of a gripping thriller. A man from her double life is found dead, and she must uncover the truth behind his murder. As she delves deeper, she...

Commerce and Manners in Edmund Burke's Political Economy by Gregory M. Collins provides a comprehensive study of Edmund Burke's economic thought, shedding new light on his views on trade, taxation,...

Helen of Troy is an epic novel that brings to life the complex tale of Helen, a figure at the heart of Greek mythology. Her beauty and immortal heritage make her both enchanting and hazardous,...

Helen Keller's life was marked by incredible challenges from a young age. Born deaf and blind, she faced a world of silence and darkness.With the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to...

Three raging fires light up the city skies in the fourth DI Helen Grace thriller by M J Arlidge. This is no ordinary firestarter seeking thrills, but a series of careful and calculating acts of...

Edmund Burke's life was marked by significant events and debates during one of the most extraordinary periods in world history. He navigated the complexities of the British Empire, advocated for...

Helen Levitt: A Photographic Legacy This new volume in the Photofile series showcases the work of celebrated photographer Helen Levitt. Born in Brooklyn in 1913, Levitt is renowned for her...

Helen Roseveare's remarkable story began in 1953, when she felt compelled to train medical workers in the Congo. With an unwavering commitment to her faith and a boundless energy, Helen dedicated...

The Two Worlds of Helen Duncan by Gena Brealey and Kay Hunter This book tells the true story of Helen Duncan, a woman whose remarkable gifts of clairvoyance and mediumship were overshadowed by...

Kenneth Burke + the Posthuman explores the complex relationship between humanism and posthumanism through the work of Kenneth Burke. This transdisciplinary book examines how Burke's ideas on...

Fiona Kovalenko's family is implicated in the darkest events of the twentieth century, and she must confront the truth about her own past. This is their story, told with a novelist's skill and...

Helen of Troy and Her Shameless Phantom by Norman Austin explores the complex image of Helen in Greek literature from ancient times. This study examines how different authors, including Stesichorus,...

Brad Steel is deeply in love with Daphne Wade, the woman who will soon become his wife and the mother of his unborn child. Their connection is more than just a union of two people - it's a destiny...

Billie Burke's life was marked by two contrasting careers: her rise to fame as a Broadway actress and her later success as a Hollywood character actress. Her marriage to Florenz Ziegfeld, a renowned...

Edmund Burke's collected works offer valuable insights into the intellectual foundations of modern political conservatism and aesthetic theory. This comprehensive volume surveys his thought across...

A sharp and visceral debut poetry collection reimagines Helen of Troy from Homer's Iliad as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. In this affecting character study, Maria Zoccola explores the...

The Helene Cixous Reader presents a substantial collection of texts by one of the most creative and brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Spanning twenty years of intellectual thought, this...

The Memoirs of Helene Kottanner (1439-1440) by Maya Christina Bijvoet Williamson and Helene Kottannerin. In 1440, a remarkable event took place in medieval Hungary. A servant and confidante of Queen...

Edmund Burke: A Visionary Who Shaped Modern Politics Edmund Burke was a complex and influential thinker whose ideas continue to resonate in modern politics. Born in Ireland in 1729, Burke's life was...

A modern-day ronin is systematically murdering martial arts masters in ritualized combat. Connor Burke, a part-time college teacher with a passion for martial arts, becomes embroiled in an...

Dorothy Herrmann's biography of Helen Keller offers a powerful and intimate portrait of a complex woman. This well-proportioned biography rescues its subject from the shackles of sainthood, revealing...

Helen Levitt was a pioneering street photographer whose work captured the essence of everyday life in New York's poorer neighbourhoods. Her photographs, spanning over six decades, are renowned for...

A chilling game of survival and deception unfolds in this gripping thriller. Two people are abducted, imprisoned, and left with a gun, with only one walking away alive. As Detective Helen Grace...

St Helens has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 150 years. This book by Sue Gerrard explores the town's hidden heritage, from its early days as four separate townships to its development...

James Lee Burke: A Literary Companion provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the works of acclaimed crime novelist James Lee Burke. This comprehensive guide explores the characters, settings,...

Helen Chadwick: The Oval Court by Marina Warner is an illustrated exploration of the artist's 1986 installation. This work showcased Chadwick's characteristic themes, including the female body and...

Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Detective Helen Grace is trapped among the hunted. Framed for a murder she didn't commit, she has a target on her back and nowhere to hide. As one of HM...

Patricia Lauber's Volcano: Eruption and Healing of Mt. St. Helens is a powerful photographic essay that recounts the devastating eruption of Mount St. Helens and its aftermath.Through clear and...

A 200-year-old mystery unravels in this gripping Dickensian-inspired murder mystery. When literary researcher Helen Oddfellow discovers an old newspaper cutting, she sets out to uncover the truth...

Edmund Burke and the Natural Law by Peter J. Stanlis is a thought-provoking exploration of the philosopher's relationship with natural law morality and politics. For nearly two centuries, the idea of...

Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore by Bettany Hughes For three thousand years, Helen of Troy has been the subject of fascination and controversy. From the earliest poets to modern historians,...

James Lee Burke's latest collection of stories brings together eight novellas that explore the complexities of human nature in different settings. Set against the backdrop of the American South,...

The true story of Helen Roseveare and her remarkable encounter with a hot water bottle in the jungle. In 1971, an orphaned baby girl prayed for God to send a hot water bottle to comfort her, but...

Edmund Burke and the Conservative Logic of Empire by Daniel O'Neill is a fresh and innovative exploration of the 18th-century thinker's stance on empire. Contrary to prevailing views, this book...

When Heather's new stepmother married her father, she became Heather's "poor stepsister" - a constant source of frustration. But now, something sinister has occurred. Heather has made contact with...

The Encomium of Helen (BCP Greek Texts) (English and Greek Edition) This ancient text is thought to have been written by Gorgias as a demonstration piece, showcasing his skills as a sophist,...

Helen Gurley Brown's remarkable story chronicles her rise to power as a cultural icon and trailblazer who redefined what it means to be an American woman. In the mid-Sixties, she transformed...

Edmund Burke's intellectual life is a complex and multifaceted subject. This biography explores the first three decades of his professional life, examining how his thoughts on politics, morality, and...

Hit the Road Helen! is a humorous retelling of a famous myth. When Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it leads to more trouble than they can imagine. But who is entirely to blame? The...

Discover the fascinating history of St Helens in this A-Z tour. From its early days as four townships to its transformation into a centre for innovation and industry, Sue Gerrard reveals the stories...

A chilling ghost story that explores family tensions and sibling relationships is presented in this novel by Mary Downing Hahn. Molly and her brother Michael are wary of their stepsister Heather, who...

Truman of St. Helens: The Man and His Mountain tells the story of Harry Truman, a 83-year-old man who owned the Mt. St. Helens Lodge resort on the shores of Spirit Lake. When Mount St. Helens erupted...

A city on the brink of chaos, a mother's desperate plea for help, and a detective's determination to uncover the truth. When Naomi's mother turns to Detective Inspector Helen Grace for assistance,...

Grandma Loves You! is a heartwarming story about the joy of welcoming a new baby to the family. In this special book, Grandma Bunny shares her love and excitement with the new arrival, and it's a...

The Cambridge Companion to Edmund Burke provides a comprehensive assessment of the thought and writings of this influential thinker. This volume explores the intellectual traditions that shaped his...

Auntie Loves You! is a heartwarming tribute to the special bond between an aunt and her little bunny. The story celebrates the tender moments of love and connection that make family relationships so...

In August 1860, Melbourne's streets were abuzz with excitement as the Victorian Exploring Expedition set off to become the first Europeans to cross Australia. Led by Robert O'Hara Burke and surveyor...

Helen Keller: A Story of Overcoming Challenges. This inspiring story follows Helen Keller as she faces great obstacles and finds ways to rise above her disabilities. With determination and hard work,...

Detective Helen Grace faces her own dark compulsions in this twisty new thriller from M. J. Arlidge. A killer has struck and a man is dead, breaching the sanctuary of the city's nightlife where...

Helen, one of six volumes in the new Loeb Classical Library edition, presents an alternative history by Euripides. In this play, a virtuous and faithful Helen is falsely blamed for actions attributed...

The Conservative Mind From Burke to Santayana by Russell Kirk explores the spirit of conservatism through its intellectual roots. Kirk examines three key areas: political philosophy, religious...

When their mother remarries, Molly and her brother Michael try to make friends with their new stepsister, Heather. However, Heather's behaviour is difficult to handle - she lies, tattles and...

Stealing Helen: A Comparative Perspective on the Abducted Wife. This study explores a common mythological pattern in folktales from around the world - the abduction of a beautiful woman by her...

A Brief History of Helen of Troy by Mark Schultz is an unsettling examination of complacency culture and the politics of beauty. Inspired by Euripides, this novel reimagines ancient themes in...

Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France is a seminal work that continues to shape our understanding of this pivotal moment in world history. First published in 1790, this influential...

Helen is a 14-page paperback book written by Jill Dudley and published in 2016.Published by Orpington Publishers, this book offers a concise story that can be easily read and understood.With its...

A National Book Critics Circle finalist and one of Vogue's Best Books of the Year, this biography brings to life the story of Helen Frankenthaler, a twentieth-century painter who made her mark in...