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Charles Bukowski Poetry: A Raw and Powerful Voice Edited by Abel Debritto, this collection of poems showcases the work of a writer whose transgressive legacy has left a lasting impact on modern...

You Get So Alone at Times by Charles Bukowski This collection of poetry offers a glimpse into the life of a poet known for his raw, unflinching style. In You Get So Alone at Times, Bukowski turns his...

Charles Bukowski's New Poems is a collection of raw, unflinching verse that captures the poet's struggles with life, love, and the search for meaning. Sifting through the chaos of modern existence,...

Charles Bukowski's Factotum is a vivid portrayal of urban life and the struggles of its inhabitants. This novel follows the life of Henry Chinaski, a man who navigates the country, taking on various...

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is a collection of poetry that offers a raw and unflinching look at life's darker corners. With its honest portrayal of the human experience, this book is a...

Charles Bukowski: A Life in PoetryThis biography explores the life and work of Charles Bukowski, a poet who revolutionised contemporary literature with his raw and rebellious style.A favourite among...

Love Is a Dog from Hell is a raw and lyrical exploration of the complexities of love, capturing the intensity and vulnerability of a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve.Bukowski's poetry is a...

Charles Bukowski Reader, A: Run With the HuntedThis collection brings together the best of Bukowski's novels, stories, and poems, offering an unflinching look at his life and a reading experience...

Linda King, a young poet and sculptor, meets Charles Bukowski, an underground writer and poet, in 1970s Los Angeles. She offers to create a sculpture of his face, and as she works on him, he seduces...

Roddy Doyle's gloriously silly comedy for children is a madcap adventure from start to finish. Join Rover the wonder-dog and the eccentric Mack family as they get into one hilarious escapade after...

Charles Bukowski and Raymond Carver: A Critical Exploration of Dirty Realism In this experimental monograph, Michael Hemmingson examines the works of Charles Bukowski and Raymond Carver through the...

Charles Bukowski's life was marked by excess and rebellion, yet beneath his tough exterior lay a complex and deeply human individual. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of the poet and...

Charles Bukowski and the Beat Movement: A Cultural Analysis. This book explores the life and literature of Charles Bukowski, focusing on his representation as an outsider and anti-hero in...

Charles Bukowski was hailed as "laureate of American lowlife" by Time magazine. A poet, novelist, short-story writer, journalist and cult figure, his life and work continue to be celebrated for their...

Charles Bukowski's poetry is a raw and observant portrayal of life. This collection showcases his unique voice, which brings people down to earth with its honesty and humor. Within these pages,...

Charles Bukowski's poetry is a powerful and poignant exploration of the human condition. Edited by Abel Debritto, this collection brings together a wide range of poems that showcase Bukowski's unique...

Charles Bukowski: A Life by Neeli Cherkovski is a deeply personal and insightful biography that explores the life and work of one of America's most beloved writers. Based on hundreds of conversations...

Charles Bukowski's autobiographical novel offers a powerful and unflinching look at his youth, told through the alter-ego of Henry Chinaski. A deeply personal and often humorous account, Ham on Rye...

Bukowski's Ghost Poems for Old Souls in New Bodies A raw and honest collection of 120 poems that capture the self-inflicted madness of the poet in all of us. This tribute to Charles Bukowski explores...

Charles Bronson: The Actor Who Embodied a New Era of Cinema The 1960s saw a shift in popular culture, with a more frank and severe view of societal reality emerging. In response, motion picture...

Tiffany Murray's childhood was a whirlwind of music, food, and family. Growing up at Rockfield, the iconic recording studios in Wales, she spent her days running around the farm, making friends with...

Charles Dowding's Vegetable Garden Diary No Dig, Healthy Soil, Fewer Weeds, 3rd Edition This full-color gardener's journal provides a year-round guide to growing great crops, with 75% advice on how...

Brian Doyle's One Long River of Song is a collection of essays that invite readers into the miraculous moments of everyday life. With a delightful sense of wonder, Doyle writes about the sanctity of...

Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle embarks on an ocean voyage with a crew that's not what she expected. When her travel plans fall through, she finds herself alone on a ship bound for America in 1832...

Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story is an autobiography by Roderick Toombs, aka Rowdy Roddy Piper, re-conceived and completed by his children, Ariel Teal Toombs and Colt Baird Toombs. Written after Piper's...

Doyle returns to Scotland Yard after maternity leave, assigned to assist DS Munoz in a bid to ease her back into work. Her first case is a possible suicide at the housing projects, a regular...

When There Is No Doctor: Practical Approach to Twenty-First Century Health and Home Medicine In uncertain times, having a reliable source of medical knowledge at home can be a lifeline. This book...

Charles Bukowski's Post Office is a raw and uncompromising portrayal of a life lived on the fringes. The story follows a man with a hand-to-mouth existence, supported by a mundane post office job,...

Charles Bukowski's latest collection of unpublished poems brings to light 143 previously unseen works of verse.These poems showcase Bukowski's signature gritty, amusing, and inspiring style, offering...

Conversations with Arthur Conan Doyle offers an imagined conversation with one of history's most fascinating figures. Authentically written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself, this unique collection...

Discover the fascinating story behind the world's most iconic detective and his creator. Doyle's World-Lost & Found explores the unknown histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,...

Charles Dickens: A Life and Times. This Very Short Introduction explores the key themes running through Charles Dickens's works, revealing his attitudes towards the harsh realities of 19th-century...

The Weird Tales of Arthur Conan Doyle A collection of supernatural suspense stories from one of literature's most beloved authors. Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his iconic detective Sherlock...

When Kathleen Doyle's husband returns from their holiday trip to Dublin, he's hiding more than just his exhaustion. A gruesome murder at the local station-house steps has left a trail of clues that...

War All the Time is a collection of poetry from the early 1980s, showcasing Charles Bukowski's continued growth as a poet. The poems in this selection reveal a man who has navigated the complexities...

Dublin's City Center Through Fresh Eyes Eamonn Doyle's genre-defining street photography is presented in a beautifully produced volume, showcasing his unique perspective on everyday life. Focused on...

The Days Run Away Like Wild Horses is a poignant collection of poems written by Charles Bukowski for his first love, Jane. This intimate work offers a glimpse into the emotional side of the poet,...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Meaning of Masculinity by Diana Barsham explores the life and career of a British icon, revealing the complexities of his identity and the cultural context in which he...

Charles Bukowski's Living On Luck is a unique collection of letters, poems, and drawings that showcase the author's distinctive voice and perspective.Blending the raw, unflinching honesty of his...

The Ways of Mental Prayer with Introductory Letter by Pope Pius X This book presents a systematic approach to contemplative prayer, drawing on the teachings of various saints and spiritual leaders...

The M5, M5A1, and Howitzer Motor Carriage M8: A Study of the Late Stuart Light Tanks in World War II. The Stuart light tank played a significant role in World War II, with its production divided into...

Reach for the Sun Vol. 3 is the third volume of Bukowski's letters from Black Sparrow Press, selected by Seamus Cooney.This collection offers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of America's...

Bukowski's latest collection of poetry is a candid and unflinching look at his life, spanning his childhood in the Depression, his early days as a struggling poet, and his later years of defiance in...

Charles Bukowski's Hot Water Music is a stark and unflinching portrayal of the darker side of human existence. In this collection of vignettes, the author strips away the veneer of society to reveal...

Chief Inspector Acton's latest case has taken an unexpected turn. A body was discovered in a burnt-out church, but it seems he hasn't mentioned it to Detective Sergeant Doyle - yet. As she navigates...

A General Introduction to the Semiotic of Charles Sanders Peirce by James Jakób Liszka provides a comprehensive and systematic account of Peirce's theory, including the role of semiotic in the system...

Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of literature's most iconic figures. This collection of letters between Arthur Conan Doyle and his mother spans...

Charles Bukowski's poetry is a treasure trove of raw, unflinching experience, spanning a lifetime of work. This selection of poems, The Pleasures of the Damned, brings together the poet's most...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life is a fascinating tale of literary ambition, personal tragedy, and public service. This biography, written by John Dickson Carr, draws on extensive access to Doyle's...

Conan Doyle and the Mysterious World of Light 1887-1920 by Matt Wingett is an in-depth exploration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's spiritualist career between 1887 and 1920. This book delves into Doyle's...

Conan Doyle's Wallet: A Spiritual Philosophy for Life and Beyond. This book explores the spiritual philosophy that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write about the afterlife. Based on his actual...

The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan during his time in prison. First published in 1678, it tells the story of an everyman named Christian as he travels from his...

The Faerie Vortex Book 5 is a mysterious Casebook that has left its authors in a state of profound agitation. Arthur Conan Doyle has discovered a fantastical story about a trip to the seaside town of...

Charles Bukowski's poetry from the 1970s is presented in this collection, offering a glimpse into a life marked by both turmoil and romance.The poems within are characterized by their raw,...

Great Writers on the Great War: Conan Doyle's WarThis edited selection from Arthur Conan Doyle's work examines the first year of World War I, charting the movements of troops through major battles...

Conan Doyle: The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes A groundbreaking biography that sheds new light on the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of one of literature's most enduring characters. This...

Artie Conan Doyle and the Scarlet Phantom by Robert J. Harris is an ingenious detective series that introduces readers to the young Arthur Conan Doyle as he solves his first major mystery. In this...

Father William Doyle S.J. by Alfred O'Rahilly is a significant work that has been considered by scholars and academicians for its value to literature.Originally published, this book has been...

King Lear, an annotated edition by Henry N. Hudson with an introduction by Charles Harold Herford, is a tragic exploration of human weakness and cruelty.The play tells the story of an elderly king...

Laird Barron's Occultation is a chilling collection of cosmic horror, pitting ordinary men and women against a chaotic cosmos. Nine tales of terror, including two previously unpublished stories,...

The grand estate of Acton has long been a place of ruthless ambition and material gain. For centuries, its residents have navigated the treacherous waters of wealth and power, willing to take risks...

A collection of Arthur Conan Doyle's finest non-Sherlock Holmes short stories offers a unique glimpse into his diverse writing style. This compilation brings together mystery, occult and supernatural...

A Study Guide for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis,...

Murder in Retribution Revised Edition by Anne Cleeland is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle takes on her new role as wife to...

A comprehensive and detailed biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is presented in this revised 2018 edition. The chronology covers his life from 1755 to 1930, including family events and major...

The Haunting of Hill House is a masterful tale of unnerving terror, first published in 1959. This deluxe edition brings together the works of Shirley Jackson, a renowned author of Gothic and...

Stranger in a Strange Land is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of first contact. The story follows a human raised on Mars,...

The life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, is shrouded in mystery. In 1916, he shocked his readers by declaring his belief in spiritualism, and when he published a book claiming...

Sherlock: the Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 2 brings together some of the most iconic stories from the legendary detective's canon. This carefully curated collection showcases the...

A memoir in essays from award-winning poet and novelist Kim Addonizio, reflecting on writing, relationships, and middle age. With unflinching wit, she recounts moments of inspiration at the desk and...

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...

Discover the lesser-known literary history of Arthur Conan Doyle's work with the Strand Magazine in the twentieth century. This book explores the relationship between author and publication, shedding...

The Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle: The Real Life Sherlock Holmes By Christopher Sandford A fascinating exploration of the connections between crime and literature, this book reveals how one man's...

Four of Charles Dickens's most enduring and popular works are collected in this elegant leather-bound edition. The Canterbury Classics edition brings together The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A...

The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare between 1610 and 1611, is likely his final play. The story revolves around Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda, who have been...

Published in 1623, "Measure for Measure" is one of William Shakespeare's most complex plays. Written around 1603 or 1604, it explores themes of justice, morality and the human condition.The play...

This final volume completes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's collection of supernatural and weird fiction. Spanning over 400 pages, it brings together a substantial set of tales that showcase Doyle's skill...

Considered by many as Shakespeare's masterpiece and one of the greatest dramas of all time, Hamlet is a story of betrayal, grief, and revenge. Its titular character, Prince of Denmark, discovers that...

Gemma Doyle looks forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with friends in London and tending to her ailing father. As Christmas approaches, she's drawn into a world of visions and...

Romeo and Juliet, an annotated edition by William Shakespeare, is a tragic tale of star-crossed lovers. A long-standing feud between two families sets in motion a love that cannot be truly realized,...

Conan Doyle for the Defence: A Sensational Murder and the Quest for Justice In 1908, a shocking murder took place in Glasgow, Scotland. Marion Gilchrist, an elderly spinster, was found bludgeoned to...

Billy Tully and Ernie Munger meet in the ring, their brief bout setting in motion a chain of events that will shape their lives. In a world where the promise of the good life is often overshadowed by...

Macbeth, a tragedy by William Shakespeare, tells the story of its titular character, a general who conspires with his wife to murder the King and usurp the throne. This powerful play explores the...

A tightly constructed drama that has stood the test of time, "Othello" is a tragic tale of jealousy and deceit. At its centre is Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, who secretly marries...

Charles Simic's prose poems offer a unique blend of wit, insight, and emotional depth. With a keen eye for the absurdities of life, Simic explores themes of love, memory, and the human condition...

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a legendary creature said to haunt the moors of Dartmoor, England. When Sir Charles Baskerville is attacked outside his castle, the case falls to Sherlock Holmes, the...

William Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" is a historical drama based on the lives of its title characters. This tragic play follows their relationship from the Sicilian revolt to Cleopatra's...

Written around 1595, Richard II is the first play in William Shakespeare's tetralogy of plays, exploring the final two years of King Richard II's life. This drama spans from 1398 to 1400 and delves...

Irish military chaplain Fr. Willie Doyle, S.J., died in action during the Battle of Passchendaele on August 16, 1917. His remarkable story is told in "To Raise the Fallen", a collection of his...

The Remedy: Robert Koch, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the Quest to Cure Tuberculosis In 1875, tuberculosis was the deadliest disease in the world, claiming a third of all lives. A diagnosis of TB was...

Arthur Conan Doyle's life was about to take a dramatic turn. In 1890s England, he returned from abroad and began a new chapter in his life at Undershaw, the house that would become a focal point for...

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare is a comedy that explores the complexities of relationships and the nature of love. In this story, a young woman with a notorious temper is seen as...

Father William Doyle was a Jesuit priest whose life was marked by remarkable spiritual wisdom and personal bravery. Born in modest circumstances to a large family, Doyle demonstrated an immense...

The Dead Assassin: A Paranormal Casebook by Vaughn Entwistle is a gripping tale that brings together two of Victorian England's greatest minds to solve bizarre and paranormal murders. In 1895, the...

The South African War was a pivotal moment in British history, and for three prominent writers - Rudyard Kipling, Mary Kingsley, and Arthur Conan Doyle - it marked a turning point in their lives...

Stories with Bite: A Collection of Vampire Tales from Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThis unique collection brings together some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's lesser-known vampire stories, showcasing his...

William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" is a play that has sparked controversy and debate for centuries. Written between 1596 and 1598, it tells the story of Bassanio, a young nobleman who...

Father William Doyle was a remarkable Jesuit priest whose life was cut short in World War One. Born into a modest family with seven siblings, Doyle's frail health as a child belied his determination...

A gripping crime thriller set against the stunning Lancashire landscape. DCI Liam Doyle is tasked with solving a complex murder case that has all the hallmarks of a clever and ruthless killer. As he...

Artie Conan Doyle is about to become famous for creating one of literature's greatest detectives. But first, he has a mystery of his own to solve. While exploring Greyfriars Kirkyard by night, Artie...