109 results for 'Elma Mcmenemy'

Santa's in trouble and it's up to Elma the Elf to save Christmas. With only one reindeer left, Comet, she needs all her skills as an inventor and problem-solver to get the presents delivered on time...

London A Three-dimensional Expanding City Skyline is a beautiful cut-paper souvenir that allows you to remember the city for ever. Featuring twelve famous London landmarks, this stunning memento is...

Aberdeen in 100 Dates by Elma McMenemy explores the city's rich history through 100 key dates. From pivotal events to social and sporting moments, this book reveals Aberdeen's past in all its...

A meteorite impact in 1952 sets off a chain of events that will determine humanity's future. As the climate cataclysm draws near, a massive effort to colonize space is launched, requiring a...

When a young man dies in a mysterious house fire in Akranes, Detective Elma is drawn into a complex case involving arson, multiple suspects, and a final online search that raises fears of a second...

The story of three remarkable men who changed the face of English football is one of triumph, pride, and community. From 1975 to 1985, Brian Clough, Bobby Robson, and Lawrie McMenemy led their teams...

A stranger's gruesome murder sets off a chain of events in this 28th installment of Peter Tremayne's acclaimed Sister Fidelma series. On the eve of Samhain, Brother Edulf and Aidan discover a man...

The Second Death by Peter Tremayne is set against the backdrop of the Great Fair of Bealtain at the fortress of Cashel. As preparations for the occasion take a deadly turn, two corpses are found...

Sister Fidelma returns in Bloodmoon, the twenty-ninth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne. In AD 671, Ireland is embroiled in turmoil as Sister Fidelma has a mission that she cannot reveal to anyone...

To Eliminate the Opiate Vol. 1 explores the history of conspiratorial efforts to undermine Judaism, revealing the connections between 18th-century movements and the modern world. The book delves into...

To Eliminate the Opiate Vol. 2 by Marvin S Antelman This book continues the history of conspiratorial efforts to subvert and undermine Judaism, revealing a complex web of secrets and deceit. It...

While Idaho Slept: A True Story of Murder, Media, and the Search for Truth The brutal stabbing of four University of Idaho students in November 2022 sent shockwaves through the small town of Moscow,...

A darkly funny and provocative novel reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women in a support group for trauma. In present-day New York City, five women meet in a basement support group...

Joe Spork repairs clockwork and lives above his shop in a wet, unknown part of London. His life is quiet, but when he fixes an unusual device, everything changes. The client remains unknown, and the...

The great house of Cashelmara dominates the lives of its inhabitants in this novel by Susan Howatch. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Irish estates, the de Salis family's struggles with their...

Ludwig Bemelmans' stories are a comfort food for the mind. His tales of life in a grand hotel are infused with a reporter's eye for sensory detail, yet they retain a whimsical, fairytale-like quality...

Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey is a heartwarming story about an ordinary pony who wishes to be extraordinary. Thelma's dream comes true in a surprising way, but she soon discovers that being...

Massinissa Selmani: A MonographThis comprehensive monograph celebrates the work of Massinissa Selmani, an artist shortlisted for the prestigious Prix Duchamp 2023. Born in Algiers in 1980, Selmani's...

Ludwig Bemelmans: A Life in Illustration This inaugural title in the new series, The Illustrators, showcases the work of Ludwig Bemelmans, creator and illustrator of the beloved children's classic...

With the Paras in Helmand: A Photographic Diary A unique and powerful account of life as a Paratrooper in Afghanistan, told through superb action photographs and no-nonsense prose. Craig Allen, a...

This 2022 publication by Creative Media Partners, LLC is considered culturally important and has been selected for preservation due to its significance in the knowledge base of civilization.As it...

The Case of the Michaelmas Goose by Clifford Witting A complex and intriguing case unfolds in this traditional mystery novel, as Inspector Charlton of the C.I.D. delves into the circumstances...

Sniper in Helmand: Six Months on the Frontline offers an unflinching account of life as a sniper in one of the world's most treacherous regions. James Cartwright, a decorated soldier, recounts his...

In 1998, Peter Tremayne's gripping mystery novel brings to life the dark world of ancient Ireland. Sister Fidelma is sent to negotiate permission for a Christian church and school in Laisre's...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: Wordless Stories A: Library provides wordless stories and context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. This pack introduces children to simple...

The snow is falling. Selma Falck finds herself trapped in a burning cabin on a freezing mountain, with no memory of how she got there. As she fights to survive the cold and her own wounds, she begins...

Thelma the Unicorn is a junior novel based on the popular Netflix animated movie. The story follows a pony with a big dream: to become a sparkly unicorn and make it big. With the help of a carrot and...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: More First Words: Up You Go by Roderick Hunt is designed to help children develop their language comprehension and decoding skills with simple first words and sentences...

Selma Falck's life was turned upside down when she was shot and her oldest friend was killed in a sniper attack. Initially, everyone assumed Selma was the prime target, but as two more people with...

In AD 670, a shocking murder sets off a chain of events that exposes a dark world of corruption and abuse within the church. Sister Fidelma, a skilled investigator, is drawn into a complex web of...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Pancake introduces young readers to simple words and sentences, helping them develop language comprehension and decoding skills.This wordless story and...

Sister Fidelma returns in the twentieth historical mystery by Peter Tremayne. An Irish merchant ship is attacked by a pirate vessel off the coast of the Breton peninsular, resulting in the deaths of...

The Thailand Travel Map Seventh Edition provides a convenient and easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created with durable coated paper, this map is designed to withstand frequent opening and folding...

The Helmand conflict has been a defining feature of Afghanistan's recent history. Yet, for outsiders, this period is often defined by specific events and interventions, rather than the ongoing...

Sister Fidelma returns in Revenge of the Stormbringer, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne. Summer, AD 672, brings a new challenge for the detective as Princess Gelgéis and her...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1 Wordless Stories B is designed to help children develop their language comprehension and decoding skills. This pack includes wordless stories, first words and more...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Good Trick is an introduction to simple language skills, using wordless stories and engaging text to help children develop their decoding abilities. This...

A Grave for Two by Anne HoltWhen Selma Falck's life is at its lowest point, she receives an unexpected visit from Hege Chin Morell, Norway's top female skier, who needs her help to clear a doping...

The Dream is part of the Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Stories series, designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills. This story features a predictable sentence structure to help...

Velma Gratch's life was about to change forever. In her first grade class, she struggled to be remembered by her teachers and classmates, overshadowed by her older sisters' perfect memories. But all...

The Go-kart is part of the Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Stories series, which provides a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. This pack includes six stories...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Who Is It?This introduction to language skills is designed for early readers, with simple first words and sentences that help develop decoding and...

A Prayer for the Damned by Peter Tremayne is the seventeenth historical mystery in the acclaimed Sister Fidelma series. When Abbot Ultán is found murdered, suspicion falls on the King of Connacht,...

In 666 A.D., Sister Fidelma sets out on a pilgrimage to reflect on her commitment to the Irish Celtic Church. Her journey by sea takes an unexpected turn when a fellow traveler disappears, and the...

The Haunted Abbot by Peter TremayneSister Fidelma and Brother Eadulf are faced with a mysterious and deadly puzzle in their latest investigation.This 11th mystery from the author explores themes of...

Thelma & Louise: A Film that Sparked a Conversation Released in 1991, Thelma & Louise was a landmark film that sparked a remarkable public discussion about feminism, violence, and the representation...

A Madeline Treasury: The Original Stories Discover the charming adventures of Madeline, a fearless little girl full of mischief and vitality. First published in 1939, Madeline has charmed generations...

The Shapeshifter's Lair by Peter Tremayne In the midst of AD 672, a mysterious death on a mountain road sets off a chain of events that will test the skills of Sister Fidelma, a Celtic mystery writer...

The House of Death by Peter Tremayne In AD 672, Ireland is gripped by fear and panic as a deadly plague ship brings the pestilence to its shores. Meanwhile, the seven senior princes of the kingdom of...

The Toys' Party is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Stage 2 series, designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills. This story features a predictable sentence structure to help build...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Fun at the Beach is an introduction to simple language skills through engaging stories and activities. This pack, written by Roderick Hunt, helps children...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Six in Bed is a pack of six books designed to help children develop their language comprehension and decoding skills. Each story features simple first words...

Sister Fidelma returns in Revenge of the Stormbringer, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne. Summer, AD 672, brings danger to Cashel as Princess Gelgéis and her personal bodyguard...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1 Wordless Stories A introduces young readers to the world of storytelling through wordless pictures and engaging narratives. This pack of six stories is designed to help...

Battle Understanding Conflict from Hastings to Helmand by Graeme Callister and Rachael Whitbread is a thought-provoking exploration of the factors that determine the outcome of battles. The authors...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Floppy FloppyThis introduction to language skills is presented through wordless stories and simple text, helping children develop their comprehension and...

The Shape of Battle: Six Campaigns from Hastings to Helmand By Allan Mallinson This comprehensive history explores six pivotal battles that shaped the course of warfare over the centuries. From the...

The Wobbly Tooth is part of the Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2 series, designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills. This story features a predictable sentence structure to help build...

The House of Death is the thirty-second Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, set in Ireland in AD 672. A Feast of Beltaine approaches, bringing together seven senior princes to discuss King Colgú's...

Death of a Heretic, the thirty-third Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, is a gripping tale of murder, deceit and treachery in medieval Ireland. In 672 AD, the abbey of Muman at Imleach Iubhair is the...

Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, now in its second edition, is a comprehensive guide for both students and design professionals. This book explores the role of prototypes in the design...

Autumn AD 672 brings a sense of foreboding as Abbot Brocc encounters a mysterious apparition. The soothsayer's words of impending death are dismissed, yet concern lingers. When the body is found in...

Screenplays from two groundbreaking films, now in one volume.Callie Khouri's screenplays for "Thelma & Louise" and "Something to Talk About" showcase her unique ability to craft compelling stories...

The Spider's Web by Peter Tremayne A shocking murder sets off a complex web of intrigue in this gripping mystery. Ebert, a respected leader, is found dead under mysterious circumstances, and the...

St Onans Academy is a place of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern challenges. For Nicky, a Scholarship exam has changed everything, earning him a spot at this esteemed school.As he...

Sister Fidelma and Brother Eadulf join forces to unravel a complex web of evil and vengeance in this meticulously researched mystery.Set against the backdrop of 7th-century Ireland, this novel weaves...

A headless female corpse is discovered in the drinking well of a remote abbey in south-west Ireland. A crucifix clutches one hand, while a pagan death symbol is tied to the other arm. In another part...

The Dutch defence in May 1940 was a dramatic and brief attempt to resist the German invasion. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Dutch forces put up an impressive fight, but ultimately succumbed...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Stories: What a Bad Dog!This engaging story is designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills, with a predictable sentence structure to help build...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: Decode and Develop: PuddlesThese six wordless stories are part of the Oxford Reading Tree series, designed to help children develop their reading skills. With humour and...

In a remote outpost of Afghanistan, a chance encounter with a terrified small white dog changed Pen Farthing's life forever. Appalled by the horrors of a local dog fight, he intervenes to free the...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: Decode and Develop: Fun in the Snow These wordless stories are part of the Oxford Reading Tree series, designed to help children develop their reading skills. The...

The Workhorse of Helmand A Chinook Crewman's Account of Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq by Michael Fry is a gripping account of life as a RAF Chinook crewman. Over 10 years, Mick Fry witnessed the...

The Shape of Battle: Six Campaigns from Hastings to Helmand By Allan Mallinson This book explores six significant battles in military history, each with its own unique context and circumstances. From...

Daphne Blake and Velma Dinkley are back to solve a new and terrifying mystery. This time, the culprit is far more frightening than any masked figure. A series of mysterious events and unexplained...

The Synod of Whitby in 664AD is a time of great tension and debate. The Celtic and Roman Churches are at odds, and conspirators plot an assassination amidst the gathering of leading churchmen and...

The Monk Who Vanished In 6th-century Ireland, a mysterious disappearance sets off a chain of events that Sister Fidelma must unravel. A set of holy relics and an aged monk vanish from the Abbey of...

Death in Helmand: A Southern Afghan Adventure In the lawless province of Helmand, Afghanistan, a complex web of deceit and false leads unfolds. When an Anglo-Dutch NGO is attacked, two men are left...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: Decode and Develop: Just for Mum is an engaging wordless story designed to help children develop their decoding skills. With its humorous storyline and familiar...

A History of Architectural Modelmaking in Britain reveals the often-overlooked contribution of modelmakers to the success and endurance of architectural models in Britain over the past 140 years...

A.D. 644 sees a respected scholar of the Celtic Church brutally murdered during a visit to Ireland. Sister Fidelma is summoned by the kingdom's ruler to solve the crime, but her time is limited. As...

Hardcover, 288 pages, published 2020. This is the story of two Marine infantrymen from First Battalion, Ninth Marines, who earned the nickname 'The Walking Dead' in Vietnam. Their experiences in...

Danger Close: The True Story of Helmand by Colonel Stuart Tootal is a gripping account of the British Army's experiences in Afghanistan. In 2006, 3 PARA became the first unit to enter Helmand...

Rudolf Spielmann was one of the world's top chess players in the first half of the 20th century. His career spanned four decades, marked by numerous tournament and match victories, including notable...

Lynda Blackmon Lowery's memoir tells the story of her experiences during the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery. At just 15 years old, she was one of the youngest participants in this...

The Full-Color Guide to Marvel Silver Age Collectibles From Mmms to Marvelmania by J. Ballmann is a comprehensive guide to Marvel toys and memorabilia from the 1960s. With over 1400 color pictures,...

A shocking secret is uncovered in the small Icelandic town of Akranes, when a woman's body is discovered at a local lighthouse. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of long-hidden...

Thelma Todd's death in 1935 remains a mystery that has captivated the public's imagination for decades. On a chilly Monday morning, a young maid discovered the popular film comedian lying dead in her...

Catherine Fowler's study of Chantal Akerman's 1975 film Jeanne Dielman offers a close textual analysis of performance, mise-en-scène, narrative structure, camerawork and editing. This in-depth...

Afghanistan: Britain's War in Helmand by David Reynolds is a detailed account of the British military campaign in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2014. The book examines the complexities of the conflict,...

Selma van de Perre's remarkable story is one of survival and defiance in the face of unimaginable adversity. As a Jewish resistance fighter and Ravensbrück survivor, Selma recounts her experiences...

The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories by Selma Lagerlöf is a poignant collection of tales that illuminate the spirit of Christmas through the lens of Swedish folklore and Christian traditions...

Louis Barthas' notebooks offer a harrowing first-hand account of life in the trenches during World War I. Translated into English for the first time, these writings provide a vivid and immediate...

Scooby-Doo: Velma and the Mystery of the River Ghost is an officially licensed picture book featuring Scooby-Doo and his friends. On a class trip, the Mystery Inc. gang discovers they are being...

Discover the inspiring story behind Velma Dinkley, the beloved brainiac from Scooby-Doo. This charming illustrated book explores the life lessons and values that make her a fan favorite, from the...

Sister Fidelma returns in Blood in Eden, the thirtieth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne. In AD 672, Ireland's hamlet of Cloichín appears to be a tranquil haven, but beneath its idyllic surface,...

Sister Fidelma returns in Blood in Eden, the thirtieth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne. In AD 672, Ireland's hamlet of Cloichín appears to be a haven of prosperity and community, but when Sister...

Spin Zhira Old Man in Helmand: A True Story of Love, Service and Incompetence by Chris Green. Chris Green's life seemed perfect - a beautiful wife and family, a high-paying job, a luxurious home, and...

The Hal Roach Comedy Shorts of Thelma Todd, ZaSu Pitts and Patsy KellyThis comprehensive collection examines the film careers of three pioneering female comedians who worked with renowned producer...

A stolen child. A missing woman. You can only save one is the second instalment in the gripping DS Ronnie Delmar series by Lucy Martin. In this tense and suspenseful thriller, a young boy goes...