1995 results for 'Harrison, Virginia'

This comprehensive work explores the history of settlers in Augusta County, Virginia, and their descendants. The title is taken from a poem describing the old Valley Turnpike, which was an important...

Virginia Mayo: The Best Years of My Life Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1920, Virginia Mayo was a child who defied convention. She had a passion for performing, and her early years were filled with...

Dig for Victory; Monthly Growing Guides and Commentary by John Harrison is a collection of wartime monthly guides that helped Britain feed itself from its gardens and allotments during World War Two...

A Writer's Diary: Extracts from the Diary of Virginia Woolf This personal record spans twenty-seven years, offering a unique glimpse into the life and creative process of one of the twentieth...

Twenty years have passed since the loss of a loved one, and a message in a bottle has finally reached dry land. Olivia Harrison presents a poignant collection of twenty poems, Came the Lightening,...

Learn to play guitar with just three simple chords and start playing your favourite songs. This book teaches you how to play 19 popular songs using just three chords, including hits by Bob Dylan,...

A haunting tale of rural life and dark secrets unfolds in Harrison's Patch. Maggie Harrison's dream of self-sufficiency is put to the test as she and her family work their land, but they soon...

Presenting the complete collection of Robert E. Howard's private eye stories starring Steve Harrison.This volume brings together everything from Howard's own typescripts, including an early draft of...

Presenting the complete collection of Robert E. Howard's private eye stories starring Steve Harrison.This volume brings together everything from Howard's own typescripts, including an early draft of...

Virginia Wolf is a heartwarming story about two sisters and their special bond. When Virginia feels particularly wolfish, her sister Vanessa must find a way to help her feel better.The only solution...

Virginia Woolf: A Unique NarrativeThis intimate portrait of Virginia Woolf, one of the literary giants of the twentieth century, offers a unique insight into her life and writings. Nigel Nicolson's...

Virginia's Sisters: an anthology of women's writing brings together stories and poems from some of the most influential female voices of the 20th century. This collection features works by renowned...

A biography that truly captures the essence of its subject. Hermione Lee's Virginia Woolf is a richly layered portrait of the writer and the woman, balancing the complexities and contradictions of...

George Harrison: A Life of Contrasts Philip Norman's biography of George Harrison offers a fascinating portrait of the most undervalued and mysterious Beatle. Despite his significant contributions to...

Explore Virginia with Julia and her family on an unforgettable summer road trip. This engaging tour takes you through the state's diverse landscapes, from mountains to beaches, cities, and...

Jane Ellen Harrison was a trailblazing Classicist who revolutionized our understanding of Greek culture and religion. Her story is one of intellectual ambition and fierce competition for academic...

Explore the beauty of Virginia through the lens of its native photographers. Virginia: A Photographic Journey showcases the state's diverse landscapes, cities, and attractions in vibrant full-color...

In 1570, a group of Spanish missionaries established a settlement in eastern Virginia, which would later be known as Ajacán. This was a pivotal moment in American history, predating the English...

Virginia Woolf: A Life ReimaginedHermione Lee offers a fresh perspective on Virginia Woolf's life, exploring her historical context and the complex questions that continue to fascinate us today.This...

Tony Harrison's poetry is often seen as challenging to interpret. This book offers a new perspective on his work, exploring how it can be understood as a response to the horrors of the 20th century...

Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Virginia's state parks. Established in 1936, this pioneering system has grown to become one of the most diverse and award-winning park systems in the...

Virginia Woolf Icon by Brenda R. Silver explores the surprising visibility of this cultural icon in both high and popular culture.Silver analyzes how Virginia Woolf's image and authority have been...

Discover the charms of Virginia with this comprehensive guide. Expertly written and illustrated, it's packed with insider tips and practical information to help you make the most of your visit.From...

Jim Harrison's Essential Poems distills fourteen volumes into a powerful collection of visionary lyrics, meditative suites, shape-shifting ghazals, and prose-poem letters. Teeming with his legendary...

Jim Harrison's Complete Poems is a landmark collection that showcases the poet's remarkable body of work. Spanning decades of living and writing, this densely rich book features poems of every...

Harrison Ford: A Comprehensive Filmography and Biography. This in-depth look at Harrison Ford's life and career offers a detailed examination of his work in over 40 films, as well as narration roles,...

George Harrison: A Spiritual Creator Living in a Material World This comic book biography explores George Harrison's life from his teens to his death, delving into his conversion to Hinduism and its...

Discover the rich history behind Virginia's famous barbecue. With over four hundred years of tradition, Virginians claim to have invented southern-style barbecue.The unique blend of ingredients and...

The Letters of Virginia Woolf: 1932-1935Edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, this volume covers the final years of Virginia Woolf's life, during which she was working on her memoirs. The...

The history of Virginia comes alive in this collection of treasure tales that weave together stories of pirates, Indians, Revolutionary War heroes and Civil War raiders. The full text of the famous...

Rachel Harrison's "If I Did It" presents an unconventional approach to art and its role in society. The book features a series of monuments that challenge traditional notions of cultural and...

George Harrison Behind the Locked Door is a rich and insightful account of the life and career of George Harrison, one of the most fascinating and complex figures in rock music. This biography tracks...

This board book edition of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World is a beautiful introduction to following your biggest ideas. Featuring eighteen women creators, it showcases their...

Lou Harrison: American Musical Maverick American composer Lou Harrison was a trailblazer who challenged traditional musical norms alongside his contemporaries. His innovative explorations paved the...

Harrison Hedgehog is worried about his friends' safety as they cross roads to reach their hibernation spots. He comes up with an idea and shares it with his great uncle Herbert, who helps him find a...

West Virginia: The Illegal State by Jeremy T.K. Farley explores the creation of West Virginia as an unconstitutional act and its lasting impact on the state's history. The author, a native of Mingo...

George Harrison in The 70s Decades is a deeply personal and complex portrait of one of music's most fascinating figures. Eoghan Lyng sheds light on the contradictions that defined George Harrison,...

Quentin Bell's biography of Virginia Woolf is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of her life and work.Originally published in two volumes, this acclaimed biography delves into Virginia...

John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude tells the story of a man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time. In 1714, a prize was offered to provide a solution...

When Virginia's world is turned upside down, she finds an unlikely ally in the young girl who lives next door. A chance to make a difference, and a chance to heal her own heart, become intertwined in...

Vita & Virginia explores the extraordinary relationship between two women, whose letters to each other over twenty years reveal their thoughts on everyday life, friendships, literature and themselves...

Hubert Harrison: The Struggle for Equality, 1918-1927 This biography explores the final decade of Hubert Harrison's life, from 1918 to 1927. Jeffrey B. Perry examines Harrison's literary and...

Virginia Woolf: A Writer's Life by Lyndall Gordon explores the inner world of one of literature's most enigmatic figures. Through a deep understanding of her life and work, Gordon reveals the...

The French and Indian War in Virginia explores the pivotal role played by the Virginia Colony and the Ohio Trading Company during this period. In the 1750s, tensions between British and French...

This 1977 publication presents an exact transcription of genealogical data from the oldest Quaker records in Virginia, specifically the Chuckatuck Record. The record contains birth, marriage, and...

Discover the remarkable story of Virginia Woolf, a writer whose work continues to captivate audiences eighty years after her death. At just twenty-five, she felt at a crossroads in life and writing,...

A young girl's letter to the New York Sun sparks a stirring response that has become an American Christmas tradition. In 1897, Virginia O'Hanlon wrote to ask if there really was a Santa Claus. Her...

When ten-year-old Derek and eight-year-old Sam move to Virginia with their family, they have no idea what adventures the summer will bring. As they explore their old house and the surrounding woods,...

Discover the intimate and playful correspondence between two literary giants, Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, in this collection of letters and diary entries.Their relationship, which spanned...

The Short Stories of Virginia WoolfThis collection brings together 23 exceptional short stories that showcase Virginia Woolf's development and evolution as a writer. Through beautiful poetic prose,...

This Way Not That Way by Nick Cowen explores an unlikely partnership between two individuals from different walks of life. Victor Wayland, a local authority lifer, and Harrison, a young volunteer,...

The Arrival of the First Africans in Virginia by Ric Murphy is a historical account of a pivotal event in American colonial history. In 1619, thirty-two African men, women and children were forcibly...

Women of Bloomsbury Virginia, Vanessa and Carrington offers a fresh perspective on the lives of three women connected by friendship and artistic endeavour. Mary Ann Caws explores the personal...

The marriage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf was a dialogue about social belonging and exclusion. Their ideas infused their written work and influenced literary modernism through their publishing...

Eric Warner's study of Virginia Woolf's novel provides insight into its place within her oeuvre and the literary landscape of the time. The Waves is examined in relation to Woolf's career, her...

The CSS Virginia: Sink Before Surrender by John V. Quarstein is a detailed account of the ironclad's historic voyage and its significance in naval warfare during the American Civil War. In March...

Steve Andreas explores the work of family therapy pioneer Virginia Satir, renowned for her innovative techniques to help people solve problems in relationships.Satir's approach is characterized by...

A provocative study of language and politics, Virginia Woolf and the Politics of Language explores the power of words to shape our world. Judith Allen delves into the work of Virginia Woolf,...

Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West's creative intimacy is explored in this study of their relationship and work. The authors examine how the two women navigated their situation as married...

Virginia Woolf and the Fictions of Psychoanalysis brings a fresh perspective to her work, exploring the connections between psychoanalytic theory and her writing. Elizabeth Abel's insightful analysis...

Roots of Secession: Slavery and Politics in Antebellum VirginiaA provocative new look at the politics of secession in antebellum Virginia, this book places African Americans at the center of events...

The West Virginia State Capitol: A Masterpiece of American Architecture Cass Gilbert's magnum opus, the West Virginia State Capitol, is a testament to the power of classic design and conservative...

Hubert Harrison: A Radical Voice for Black America. From 1883 to 1918, Hubert Harrison was a highly influential writer, orator, educator, critic, and activist who combined class consciousness with...

Virginia Woolf lived in Richmond-upon-Thames for ten years, from 1914 to 1924, and it was here that she found a sense of peace and inspiration. Contrary to popular opinion, the town held a special...

Virginia Woolf's life in Richmond-upon-Thames is often overlooked, but this book sets the record straight. From 1914 to 1924, the famous author lived with her husband Leonard at Hogarth House, where...

Virginia's waterways played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, a network of routes used by enslaved people to seek freedom. From the time they were first brought to Jamestown in 1619,...

George Harrison's contributions to the Beatles and his solo career are explored in this highly personal book. Seth Rogovoy examines the guitarist's and songwriter's role in shaping the sound of the...

The Writings of Robert Harrison and Robert Browne This collection brings together scarce and little-known works by two key figures in English Separatism and Congregationalism. Robert Harrison and...

George Harrison was a working class mystic. Born in Liverpool to a bus conductor and shop assistant, his early life was marked by simplicity and hard work. This biography offers an honest and...

Virginia Woolf and Fashion: A Modernist PerspectiveThis book explores the connection between Virginia Woolf's writing and fashion, tracing the evolution of sartorial practice from the Victorian...

George Harrison's life was marked by both incredible success and turmoil. As a key member of one of the most influential bands in history, he composed timeless songs like 'Something' and 'Here Comes...

John Wood and Paul Harrison are known for their playful and beguiling video works, which showcase their economy of execution and sense of humour. This publication documents their work to date,...

West Virginia and the Civil War: Mountaineers are Always Free explores the complex history of West Virginia during the American Civil War. The state's unique position as the only one formed by...

George Harrison Marks was a man of mystery, with a job that seemed to embody the epitome of glamour. His photographs of beautiful women in a state of undress captivated the public's imagination in...

When Virginia Woolf comes back to life in the twenty-first century, her presence is met with chaos. Angela Lamb, a woman going through a mid-life crisis, finds herself at the centre of this...

Rex Harrison's life was marked by his urbane style, mordant wit, and legendary performances. This memoir offers a unique insight into the pressures of working with him and reviving a great musical on...

Discover the story of wine in Virginia, from its humble beginnings at Jamestown to the thriving world-class industry of today. Beyond Jefferson's Vines is the complete history of wine in Virginia,...

Virginia Woolf's Good Housekeeping Essays by Christine Reynier offers a fresh perspective on six commissioned essays published in the magazine. Originally written for a popular women's interest...

Virginia and the Wolf by Lynne Connolly is a Georgian romance novel about a woman who finds herself at the centre of a mystery.The Society for Single Ladies, founded by Miss Angela Childers, aims to...

The Collected Essays of Virginia WoolfA comprehensive collection of twenty-nine essays by one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, showcasing her unique insights into feminist,...

Tony Harrison's sixth collection of poetry includes a foreword by Lee Hall. This edition features his translation of Euripides's Hecuba, as well as two other notable plays: Fram and Iphigenia in...

Virginia Satir: Foundational Ideas explores the fundamental principles that underpin her approach to therapy and education. A pioneer in family therapy, Dr. Satir's work has had a profound impact on...

Explore the Best of Virginia and Maryland with This Comprehensive Guide Moon Virginia & Maryland is your ultimate travel companion for discovering the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant...

These 23 exceptional short stories showcase Virginia Woolf's development and evolution as a writer in beautiful poetic prose. From intimate details of life to classic modernist pieces, this...

Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell: A Childhood in St Ives This book provides a unique insight into the lives of two of England's most iconic female artists, Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. Growing up...

Wonderful Tonight: My Life with George Harrison and Eric ClaptonThis is Pattie Boyd's story, told for the first time, of her life as a muse to two of rock music's most iconic figures. From her early...

The Cambridge Companion to Virginia Woolf provides authoritative information about this influential author's life and work. Fully revised to reflect new scholarship, the second edition includes...

Explore the rich storytelling traditions of southwestern Virginia. This collection of local legends and folklore reveals the region's unique characters and places that have been passed down through...

Tony Harrison: Poet of Radical Classicism by Edith Hall is a groundbreaking study that explores the poet's unique and politically radical classicism. Hall argues that Harrison's poetry is deeply...

George Harrison's spiritual journey is a story of transformation, from the turmoil of his youth to the peace and harmony of his later years. Joshua Greene sheds new light on the enigmatic Beatle,...

The Diary of Virginia Woolf by Virginia Woolf is a poignant and introspective account of her final years. Spanning four days before her death at 59, this concluding volume of her diary chronicles the...

Twenty-nine essays by one of the finest essayists of the 20th Century, Virginia Woolf, are collected here in this comprehensive volume.Widely regarded for her insightful and innovative writing on...

Learn the art of film composition with Tom Harrison's expert guidance. As a seasoned professional who has worked on high-profile television shows and music teams in Hollywood, Harrison shares his...

Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell: A Very Close Conspiracy is a moving biography that explores the intricate relationship between two remarkably artistic women who jointly created the Bloomsbury Group...

The Confederate Soldiers of Rockbridge County, Virginia A Roster provides a comprehensive and detailed account of all known Confederate soldiers, sailors, and marines from the region. This exhaustive...

A collection of twenty-nine essays by Virginia Woolf, spanning topics from literature and feminism to art and biography.These writings showcase Woolf's unique voice and insight, offering a glimpse...

Stonewall Jackson and Winchester, Virginia is a detailed account of the relationship between the famous Confederate general and the town he came to call home. From June 1861 until his death in May...

With Lee in Virginia A Story of the American Civil War by George Alfred Henty. In this historical novel, a young man's loyalty is tested when he is tasked with caring for a field hand. The young man...

Tony Harrison's Selected Prose 1966-2016 is a richly varied collection that spans his lifetime's thinking about art and politics. This selection takes us on an extraordinary journey through...

The Virginia International Raceway is a 3.2-mile racing circuit with 12 turns and over 100 feet of elevation change, built in southern Virginia in 1957. Its unique design provides great natural...