1586 results for 'Constantine, 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...

John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 26: The Curse of the ConstantinesA collection of stories that will test John Constantine's limits, as he delves into mysteries and uncovers dark secrets.This volume...

The Living Wood: A Historical Novel by Louis De Wohl This gripping historical novel tells the story of Helena, the devoted mother of Constantine, the first Christian emperor. Set against the...

Constantine the Emperor offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most influential figures. This comprehensive biography challenges prevailing views of Constantine's life and reign, revealing a...

Constantine and the Cities: Imperial Authority and Civic Politics explores how Christianity rose to become the religion of state in the Roman Empire. This book examines the complex relationship...

Constantine the Emperor: A New Biography of the Man Who Shaped History This year marks the 1700th anniversary of Constantine's conversion and victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. No Roman...

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...

The Life of Constantine (Vita Constantini) is a comprehensive account of the religious policies of the Roman Empire under Constantine's reign. Written by Eusebius in the 4th century AD, this...

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...

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...

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...

Constantine: Distorted Illusions is a story about a magician who doesn't need formal training to master his craft. Feeling the need for independence, Constantine takes an apprenticeship in the United...

The Roman Revolution of Constantine by Raymond Van Dam The reign of Emperor Constantine marked a pivotal moment in the transformation of Rome's Mediterranean empire. In 306, he seized power and went...

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...

Emperor Constantine the Great was a figure shrouded in mystery and contradictions. His life was marked by struggles and conquests, friendships and hatreds, loves and heartbreaks, grandeur and misery...

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...

Constantine the Great: A Military Life. This new study assesses whether Constantine's military achievements alone would have earned him the title 'the Great'. Ian Hughes examines the organization,...

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...

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...

Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews by James Carroll is a powerful exploration of the complex and often fraught history between Christianity and Judaism. This thought-provoking work delves...

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...

The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine provides a comprehensive survey of this pivotal period in history. This volume offers a readable and accessible exploration of the life and times of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Defending Constantine: The Twilight of an Empire and the Dawn of ChristendomPeter Leithart examines the legacy of Constantine, exploring the charges against his reign and uncovering a deeper...

Original Sins, the first Hellblazer collection, is now available in a new edition. This volume brings together John Constantine's early years, showcasing his best and worst qualities in equal measure...

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...

Learie Constantine was a cricketer like no other. Born in rural Trinidad in 1901, he went on to play Test cricket for the West Indies and club cricket for Nelson, earning him the nickname 'the most...

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...

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...

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...

Constantine and the Bishops: A Fresh Perspective on Imperial Rome. Historian H. A. Drake offers a nuanced understanding of Constantine's rule and his relations with Christians, challenging the...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Matt Ryan: Actor Behind the Trench Coat: Becoming Constantine by Mila Hasan This in-depth biography explores the life and career of Matt Ryan, best known for his iconic portrayal of John Constantine...

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,...

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 comprehensive history of Rome from its origins to the reign of Constantine. This seminal work offers a masterful synthesis of Roman civilisation, covering its political, military, social and...

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...

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...

Helen Keller's inspirational quotes offer a profound insight into her life and philosophy. This collection of over 700 quotes covers a wide range of topics, from optimism and friendship to nature,...

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...

Helen Keller was just six years old when her life changed forever. She contracted a rare disease that left her deaf and blind, making it hard for her to communicate with anyone. But with the help of...

Someone Just Like You is a deeply moving picture book that encourages empathy and kindness. It's a story about finding someone who shares your sense of humour and laughter, and wondering if they...

Helen Keller was a remarkable young girl who contracted an illness at a very young age, leaving her deaf and blind. Despite this, she was determined to learn and communicate with the world around her...

Tresco: Tean, St Helen's is a superscale map of the island and its holy islands, Tean and St Helens, in the Isles of Scilly. At 1:10,000 scale, it offers unrivalled detail, with 1km representing 8cm...

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...

A deeply moving picture book encouraging empathy and kindness, Someone Just Like You asks if there might be someone out there who is just like you.Helen Docherty's lyrical rhyming text is perfectly...

A man's body is found in an empty house, his heart cut out and delivered to his wife and children. Detective Inspector Helen Grace is tasked with uncovering the identity of the killer, who is...

The Early Christians: From Beginnings to Constantine By Hartmut Leppin This book tells the story of individual Christians in antiquity, exploring their beliefs, practices, and relationships with...

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...

Helen Keller's story is one of incredible resilience and determination. After contracting a childhood illness that left her blind and deaf, she faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. However,...

The Great War Diary of the St Helens Pals, the 11th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, chronicles their experiences in France and Flanders from 1914 to 1918. This personal account offers a unique...

Helen Keller's story is one of remarkable resilience and determination. Born with a rare disease that left her deaf and blind, she faced incredible challenges in communicating with others. However,...

Helen of Four Gates by Ethel Carnie Holdsworth is a dark and gothic romance set in the Lancashire hills. First published anonymously in 1917, it quickly gained popularity in Britain and the US. The...

Helen Saunders: A Modernist Rebel Helen Saunders was one of only two women to join the Vorticists, a radical art movement that emerged in London on the eve of the First World War. Her extraordinary...

The AD 312 Battle of the Milvian Bridge marked a pivotal moment in Roman history. Constantine's victory over his brother-in-law Maxentius led to a significant shift in Rome's spiritual direction, as...

Trinity, Canon, and Constantine: Clear Light on the Early Church by Alfred Byrd provides a concise guide to understanding the early Church. This non-denominational explanation covers key characters,...

This Waiting for Love by Helene Johnson is a collection of poems and writings that reveal the life and work of a lesser-known author from the Harlem Renaissance era.Johnson's poetry offers a unique...

The Nakajima Ki-49 'Helen' Units is a comprehensive study of the twin-engined bomber of the Pacific War, written by Japanese aviation expert George Eleftheriou. The book explores the development,...

Constantin Brancusi Sculpting the Essence of Things by James Pearson explores the artist's distinctive sculptural forms and his quest for the 'essence of things'. Brancusi sought to strip away...

Constantine the Great offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most complex figures. This biography delves into the life and reign of Constantine, the first Christian Roman emperor, navigating...

Barry Strauss presents a compelling narrative of the Roman Empire's transformation over three and a half centuries, tracing its rise to reinvention through the lives of ten influential emperors.The...

Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. HelensOn March 18, 1980, a catastrophic eruption shook the landscape of southwestern Washington State, forever changing our understanding of volcanic science...

Letters to Wilfred B. Talman and Helen V. and Genevieve Sully is a collection of letters written by H.P. Lovecraft to two individuals who played significant roles in his life. These letters,...

The Ghost of Helen Addison by Charles E. McGarry is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature.When a mysterious figure from the past begins to haunt a small town, the...

Sarn Helen A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future is a thought-provoking exploration of the country's complex history and its impact on the environment. Tom Bullough's journey along the...

Maribel Versus the Volcano: A Mount St Helens Survival Story tells the true story of a young girl's incredible journey during one of America's most significant natural disasters.In May 1980, a...

One hour to live. Those are the only words on the phone call that sets off a chain of events with no turning back.A chilling message that leaves its recipient with nothing but fear and uncertainty,...

Helen D'Oyly Carte's remarkable life is one of exceptional talent and determination. Born in 1852, she developed her skills through academic brilliance and a natural ability to manage complex...

Detective Inspector Helen Grace must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing and gripping, this debut introduces a determined, tough and damaged heroine who...

Helene Cixous, Rootprints: Memory and Life Writing is an in-depth exploration of the renowned French philosopher's theory and fiction. This collection provides a unique insight into Cixous's creative...

On May 10th, 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted in one of the most devastating events in recent US history.Eleven-year-old Jess Tanner finds herself trapped on the mountain as it unleashes its fury, with...

The Laugh of the Medusa: A New Concept in Feminist WritingThis 2013 essay explores the work of French feminist author Helene Cixous, who developed the concept of Ecriture Feminine, or "women's...

Jake Dillon's inaugural adventure thriller takes him to the headquarters of Ferran & Cardini, where he investigates a Cabinet Minister's sunken cruiser and its compromising cargo. What he finds is...

A chilling crime wave sweeps through the city, leaving no clues and no leads. Detective Inspector Helen Grace must navigate a complex web of cases that threaten to overwhelm her. As the crimes...