500 results for 'Getty, Ransom'

Guarding the Globe Volume 1 reprints the first six-issue mini-series, introducing a new, international roster of heroes. The story follows Brit as he assembles a team to protect the globe from...

The House of Getty by Russell Miller is a gripping biography that delves into the extraordinary and often disturbing story of a unique American family. From their pioneering days in the Oklahoma oil...

Ransomed Hearts Ransomed Hearts, Part Two is the second instalment in the Ransomed Hearts series. After their husbands leave to protect their families, Frances and Miriam are left to start anew with...

The Getty: A Closer Look Inside This book takes readers on a tour of the Getty Museum, from its origins in J. Paul Getty's home to the modern facilities in Brentwood today. It explores the history...

A King's Ransom by Sharon Penman is a gripping historical novel that explores the darker years of Richard, a man whose courage and compassion became legendary. After being shipwrecked in the...

This songbook features 13 missional hymns that celebrate the Gospel and the call to sing, live and share it with all the world. The Getty Kid's Hymnal - For the Cause is part of the album series...

Arthur Ransome on the Broads offers an intimate portrait of the iconic children's author during his 1930s holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Drawing from Ransome's sailing log, diaries, and letters,...

The J. Paul Getty Museum Handbook of the Collection Eighth Edition is a comprehensive guide to the museum's most beloved objects.Featuring over 350 of the museum's most significant works, this...

Gardens and Plants of the Getty Villa is a comprehensive guide to the gardens at the Getty Villa in California. The book explores the design, planting, and uses of the ancient Roman garden, tracing...

In the midst of war-torn kingdoms, loyalty and duty are put to the test. Ransom Barton and his wife Claire de Murrow have arrived in Legault with a claim to reclaim their birthright title. As they...

Betrayal and war collide in the epic conclusion of the First Argentines series. Ransom Barton has served three Argentine kings, but his latest king, Jon-Landon, is determined to humiliate him once...

Ransom is an intense and vivid exploration of liberty and limit, of what it means to be alive, and searches for the possibility of hope in a fallen, wounded world.The poems in this collection display...

J. Paul Getty's autobiography offers an intimate and candid look at the life of one of the world's most fascinating figures. Written as he neared the end of his life, this lively memoir provides a...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book A is an introductory workbook designed for K - 6th grade students. This comprehensive handwriting program introduces the alphabet one letter and one...

The Taking of Getty Oil: A Riveting Tale of Family, Greed and Corporate Power Struggle. In 1984, J. Paul Getty's oil empire was in shambles, his family trust torn apart by bitter feuds. But the...

Sir Ransom Barton's quest to save his dynasty from itself has led him to the favor of Devon, the notorious Elder King. As he navigates the complexities of court life, Ransom finds himself at the...

The Ransom of Dond by Siobhan Dowd is a haunting tale that explores the complexities of love and fate. This thought-provoking story delves into the truth behind a mysterious event, weaving together...

Louis de Carmontelle was an 18th-century French artist who created a series of panoramic landscapes painted on translucent paper. These "moving pictures" were displayed at royal court gatherings,...

Ransom My Heart by Meg Cabot is a historical romance novel about a young woman who kidnaps a knight and holds him for ransom. What she doesn't know is that her captive is happy to be with her, but...

The Getty Murua Essays on the Making of Martin de Murua's "Historia General del Piru", J. Paul Getty Museum Ms. Ludwig XIII 16 A detailed and interdisciplinary analysis of the creation and fate of a...

Kidnap for ransom is a lucrative but complex business. Despite its risks, millions of people live and travel in areas with significant kidnap risks, yet such kidnaps are surprisingly rare. Most...

The Getty family's story is one of wealth, intrigue, and unexpected success. At its core is J. Paul Getty, an oil magnate who was once the richest man in the world. His descendants have followed...

The Bible's images of ransom, redemption, and forgiveness are deeply intertwined with the story of Jesus' death on the cross. But what do these concepts really mean? In "Ransomed, Redeemed, and...

Kidnap for Ransom: Resolving the Unthinkable by Richard P. Wright provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex and growing global problem. The book sheds light on the historical development...

Jeff Wheeler's latest novel, Knight's Ransom, is a gripping tale of power struggles and loyalty in the world of Kingfountain. A brutal war of succession has plunged the court into turmoil, with two...

The Getty Kids Hymnal - In Christ Alone is a matching folio to the album of the same name, featuring 12 hymns old and new for kids to enjoy. This collection includes timeless favourites like...

The Getty Graffiti Black Book brings together 150 Los Angeles artists in an unprecedented collaboration. In this unique publication, each artist has contributed to a black book, a traditional medium...

The Devil's Ransom by Brad Taylor A catastrophic attack has shaken the foundations of global power. As the world struggles to comprehend the extent of the damage, Taskforce operative Pike Logan is...

Swallows, Amazons and Coots: A Reading of Arthur Ransome by Julian Lovelock is a critical analysis of the Swallows and Amazons series. First published in 2016, this book offers an erudite assessment...

A Thoroughly Mischievous Person by Alan Kennedy is a fresh and insightful exploration of Arthur Ransome's life and work. Ransome's reputation as a children's author was cemented with the publication...

A King's Ransom by Laura E. Simms is a gripping crime fiction novel that follows Doctor Thomas Seabrook as he faces an ordinary day with his four grandchildren, only to be shot and taken along with...

The Ransom of Russian Art by John McPhee is a gripping account of a clandestine operation to acquire and smuggle dissident Soviet art out of the country. In the 1960s and 1970s, an American professor...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book E is the fifth workbook in a comprehensive program for teaching handwriting to K - 6th grade students. This book reviews basic italic, numerals, and...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book G is the seventh workbook in this comprehensive handwriting program for K - 6th grade. This book reviews basic italic, cursive italic, numerals and...

The Thrill of the Chase: A Collection of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum Samuel J. Wagstaff Jr.'s extraordinary collection of 26,000 photographs is a testament to his vision as a collector...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book C is the third instalment in this comprehensive handwriting programme for K - 6th grade students. This workbook reviews basic italic, numerals and...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book B is the second workbook in a comprehensive seven-part program designed for K - 6th grade students. This book reviews alphabet letters and words,...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book D is the fourth workbook in a comprehensive programme for K - 6th grade students. This book reviews basic italic and introduces cursive italic, with...

The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book F offers a comprehensive approach to teaching basic and cursive italic handwriting. This workbook is part of a seven-part program designed for K - 6th...

Faces of Power and Piety explores the fascinating world of medieval portraiture through captivating illustrations from the J. Paul Getty Museum and British Library collections. This volume delves...

Connor Reeves and his charges are in grave danger. A group of ruthless pirates has hijacked their yacht off the coast of Somalia, demanding a multi-million-dollar ransom for their safe return.The...

The J. Paul Getty Museum's Masterpiece Paintings is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book featuring over one hundred paintings from its renowned collection. Rooted in a passion for Italian...

The Getty Museum's Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan is a remarkable painting by Dutch artist Joachim Wtewael, created in an unusually demanding medium. Measuring just eight inches high, this...

Arthur Ransome was a renowned author, best known for his children's series Swallows and Amazons. However, his life took a dramatic turn in the 1910s and 1920s, when he worked as a Russian...

The Romanov Ransom by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell is an action-packed adventure that delves into the dark history of the Romanov fortune. In 1918, a massive ransom was paid to free the Romanovs...

The Romanov Ransom by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell is a thrilling adventure that delves into the dark history of the Romanov fortune. In 1918, a ransom was paid to free the Romanovs from the...

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a pioneering Nigerian activist who fought tirelessly for women's suffrage and equal rights in her country. Her international work with women's organizations took her to...

In 1141, the war-torn town of Shrewsbury is slowly returning to life. But amidst the rebuilding efforts, a young Welsh prisoner named Elis arrives at the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, destined...

A luxury yacht is the unlikely setting for Connor Reeves' latest bodyguard assignment. As a 14-year-old martial arts expert, he's tasked with protecting the twin daughters of an Australian media...

The Secret World of Kidnapping, Hostages and Ransom by Joel Simon explores the complex issue of whether governments should pay ransom to terrorists. In 2012, several Western journalists and aid...

The Riddler's Ransom is an interactive story where you make the choices for Batman as he tries to rescue a kidnapped businessman. The Riddler has set a series of riddles, and Batman must solve them...

A ransom note arrives at Coby McGannon's Jeep in the parking lot of the feed store. Feeling personally responsible to find out who the note was meant for, he teams up with Sheriff Laney Justice to...

Edward Weston: Photographs from the J. Paul Getty MuseumThis collection brings together over fifty photographs by one of the most influential figures in the history of photography, Edward Weston...

The Devil's Ransom Volume 6 by Antony Barone Kolenc In this gripping conclusion to the Harwood Mysteries series, Xan and his friends embark on a perilous journey across treacherous seas in search of...

Fight For The Future: Ransomed Hearts, Part OneA family of shapeshifters struggles to survive in a hostile world. When two young outsiders arrive in the valley, their story echoes the darkest secret...

A devastating crime rocks Fernanda Barnes's family to its core, bringing police detective Ted Lee into her life. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes the one person who can try to save her...

Swallows and Amazons' Lake District origins revealed in this fascinating biography.Using diaries, journals, and notes from key figures involved, Roger Wardale reconstructs the story behind the...

The Mystery of the King's Ransom by Helen Moss is an exciting adventure about four friends who team up to solve a mystery.When a young prince is kidnapped during a school camping trip, Scott, Jack,...

O. Henry's short stories are renowned for their lively wit and wisdom, featuring sudden twist endings and amusing characterizations alongside memorable moral lessons.This anthology brings together 24...

Visualizing Empire: Africa, Europe, and the Politics of Representation explores how official French visual culture shaped its colonial project and influenced citizens' perceptions of life in the...

A Dog's Ransom is a gripping psychological thriller by Patricia Highsmith. An anonymous poison pen letter writer has set their sights on an unsuspecting couple, targeting their beloved pet in a...

The Syrian Hilarion Capucci and the Pricelss Ransom In September 1983, a dramatic kidnapping took place just outside Beirut. Joseph Khouri, a 63-year-old man with significant connections to the...

The Conservation of Cave 85 at the Mogao Grottoes is a detailed report on a collaborative project between the Getty Conservation Institute and the Dunhuang Academy. The site, located along the...

The Fran and Ray Stark Collection of 20th-century Sculpture at the J. Paul Getty Museum is a comprehensive catalogue that celebrates the museum's new sculpture gardens and installations, featuring...

Detective Esa Khattak heads up Canada's Community Policing Section, handling sensitive cases across law enforcement. When INSET, the federal intelligence agency, calls him in on another potentially...

The Jean Brown Archive: A Radical Collection of Art and Change This book explores the radical artists who transformed the art world in the 20th century. Through the collections of Jean and Leonard...

William Henry Fox Talbot's photographs are a testament to his innovative spirit. In 1839, he announced the invention of the photogenic drawing, a process that revolutionized photography as we know it...

A Ransomed Dissident: A Life in Art Under the Soviets by Igor Golomstock In 1939, at just ten years old, Igor Golomstock accompanied his mother to the Russian Far East's vast network of labour camps...

Ransomed by M. A. Hunter is a gripping crime novel that delves into the dark side of human nature. Investigative journalist Emma Hunter returns to her hometown of Weymouth, where a twenty-year-old...

C.S. Lewis's "interplanetary" novels are often seen as precursors to the modern divide between fantasy and science fiction. This study explores their place in English literary history, examining the...

C.S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy is a lesser-known but critically important part of his oeuvre, offering a unique blend of science fiction and literary critique. This trilogy has fascinated readers since...

When Araluen's fragile peace with the Skandians is shattered, Will and the Rangers are sent to rescue their leader from a treacherous desert tribe. As they navigate the unforgiving landscape, they...

Rustler's Moon is a heartwarming small town cowboy romance that explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the power of human connection. Against the backdrop of a dusty Texas town, three...

Clyfford Still: The Artist's Materials provides a groundbreaking account of the materials and techniques used by one of America's most radical Abstract Expressionist painters. Until now, Clyfford...

Pontormo's Halberdier has long been a subject of debate among art historians. Elizabeth Cropper delves into the controversy surrounding the sitter's identity, exploring new evidence and challenging...

Richard, King of England, hasn't returned from the Crusades. Rumours say he may be dead, and his brother John Lackland begins moving his pieces to claim the throne, counting on the support - and...

The Life and the Work: Art and Biography A provocative exploration of the complex relationship between an artist's life and their work. This collection of essays by leading art historians examines...

In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians, news arrives that their leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe. The Rangers and Will are sent to free him, embarking on...

Jubilee Hamilton is left reeling after a fast fall to the bottom, her career and relationship in ruins. She inherits a run-down Texas farm, a far cry from the second chance she hoped for. To make...

Robin and the rebels are back in action. In Robert Muchamore's latest thrilling adventure, they're facing off against corrupt and brutal rule with more high-energy action than ever before. As winter...

Explore the symbolic meanings behind the natural world in traditional Western art. This visual dictionary reveals the fascinating and often magical connections between plants, animals, and...

Fernand Khnopff's Portrait of Jeanne K fer is a hauntingly beautiful painting that captures the vulnerability of its subject. Created in the late 19th century, the work showcases Khnopff's unique...

Ranked by many scholars as one of the greatest masters of early Italian Renaissance painting, Masaccio's innovative use of light effects revolutionized art history. This book explores his achievement...

Surfing the Conscious Nets: A Graphic Novel by Timothy LearyThis graphic novel is a unique Q&A chatroom session with Dr. Leary, exploring the electronic maze of cyborgiastic addiction and the search...

First published in 1758, Les ruines des plus beaux monuments de la Grece revolutionised European perceptions of Greek classical architecture. The book's stunning engravings of ancient ruins had a...

The underground business of kidnapping and trafficking has become a lucrative venture for those seeking to exploit the chaos of global instability. Loretta Napoleoni explores how this complex network...

The Third Cadfael Omnibus by Ellis Peters is a gripping mystery that unfolds in 12th-century England. When a prisoner dies under suspicious circumstances during an exchange, the local sheriff must be...

Richard Avedon was known for his portraits of powerful and accomplished people, but he also created a groundbreaking series of photographs that challenged stereotypes of the American West. In 1979,...

Sarah Ransome's harrowing account of her time trapped in a sex trafficking ring is a shocking and powerful story of survival. At the age of 22, she moved to New York with hopes for a better life, but...

The Getty family's story is one of extraordinary wealth and troubled episodes. At its centre is the infamous kidnapping of Paul Getty, whose grandfather J. Paul Getty refused to pay the ransom,...

The Desolations of Devil's Acre is the epic conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs. Jacob Portman and his friends face deadly enemies and navigate through...

Cyberinsurance: Rethinking Risk in an Age of CyberattacksThis comprehensive history of cyberinsurance examines why it has not improved cybersecurity and what governments can do to make it a more...

The Desolations of Devil's Acre is the epic conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. After a mysterious escape, Jacob Portman and Noor find themselves back at the place where...

Jacob Portman's next great challenge has begun. With his grandfather's final words, Jacob is entrusted with a perilous mission to deliver a mysterious peculiar named Noor Pradesh to a trusted...

A rich and utterly delightful handbook, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, Miss Peregrine's Museum of Wonders is a comprehensive guide to the peculiar world. This book covers everything...

Set sail on a timeless adventure with Swallows and Amazons, a beloved tale of childhood freedom and exploration. First published in 1930, this classic novel has captivated readers for generations...

This rhyming Step 1 reader follows the Tooth Fairy on a typical night at work, as she zips around a dreamy neighborhood in her tiny world. With big type and easy words, this early reader is perfect...

The Conference of the Birds is the latest installment in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. With his dying words, Jacob's final connection to his grandfather's secret life entrusts him...

Gettin' Old Ain't for Wimps: Inspirations and Stories to Warm Your Heart and Tickle Your Funny Bone by Karen O'Connor. Karen O'Connor shares personal and gathered stories about the blessings of...

Stuart Getty's guide to nonbinary pronouns and gender fluidity is a thoughtful and accessible resource. With witty illustrations and kind humor, Getty explains the hows and whys of they/them pronouns...