2679 results for 'Helen Clare'

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...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. In this fifth instalment of the series, a new head girl is chosen, but not before a terrible accident and a hilarious...

Summer Term at St Clare's brings new friendships and secrets to the boarding school. Twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan look forward to their first summer term, but they soon make friends with Carlotta,...

John Clare: A BiographyJonathan Bate brings to life the complex and fascinating story of John Clare, one of Britain's most celebrated Romantic poets. From his humble beginnings as an agricultural...

Twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan's schooldays at St Clare's are never dull. In this sixth installment, Pat breaks her arm and misses the first weeks of term, causing her to feel left out when new girl...

Twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan are not your average students at St Clare's. They're determined to make their mark, but life at the boarding school has its own surprises in store for them. As they...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. In this second instalment, they're looking forward to meeting their friends once more as the Easter Term begins. Expect...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for its fifth-form students. Twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan are about to reach the sixth form, but they're not too old for tricks and escapades. French girl...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for its students. In this fourth installment of the series, twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan navigate their second form year alongside new classmates Gladys and...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. In this seventh installment of their boarding school adventures, they meet Eileen's mother, who has taken up the role of...

Clare Folk Tales by Ruth Marshall explores the rich heritage of myths and legends in Clare. This collection features traditional tales from across the county, including stories about well-known...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. In book nine, they've taken on an unexpected challenge: becoming head girl. It's a tough job, with cheeky classmates and...

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...

Clare and Her Captain by Michael Morpurgo is a heartwarming story about an unexpected friendship that changes her summer. On holiday in the countryside, Clare meets Thatcher Jones and his retired...

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...

John Clare's career has been often portrayed as a disaster, with editorial heavy-handedness and conservative patronage blamed for his struggles. However, this study reveals that Clare was not a...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. They face several surprises and arguments before they admit their troubles are of their own making, and settle down to...

Deepen your connection with the natural world by recording your observations and experiences in a nature journal. Clare Walker Leslie's expert guidance shows how drawing nature can be a powerful tool...

Discover your own Franciscan spiritual journey with Helen Julian CSF. This book explores the distinctive features of St Francis and St Clare's spirituality and shows how their practices can be...

John Clare: The Critical Heritage gathers together a large body of critical sources on a major literary figure. This collection presents contemporary responses to Clare's work, allowing readers to...

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...

The Gifford Girls and the Fight for Irish Freedom The lives of the Gifford sisters, Grace, Muriel, Nellie, and Sydney, are a testament to the power of family and conviction in the face of adversity...

This collection of early documents provides a unique insight into the life and spirituality of Saint Clare of Assisi. The third edition of this companion to Francis of Assisi: Early Documents offers...

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...

Discover the inspiring true story of Saint Clare, a young woman who found joy in the simple things and followed her heart to a life of faith.With full-color illustrations and a delightful tale, this...

Helen Keller's remarkable life story is brought to life in this inspiring picturebook biography. Doreen Rappaport weaves a poignant narrative, using Helen's own words to convey her courage and...

The House of the Witch by Clare Marchant is a gripping timeslip historical fiction novel that weaves together two stories set in different eras. In the present day, Adrianna finds refuge in a small,...

The West Clare Railway: A Branch Line's Legacy The West Clare Railway, now a relic of a bygone era, still holds a special place in the hearts of those who know its history. Spanning over 5,000 years...

Clare: Her Light and Her Song is a remarkable biography that tells the story of a strong woman who defied convention to follow her spiritual mentor, Francis of Assisi. Through thorough research, this...

Mandalas are intricate representations of the cosmos, found in cultures around the world. Their beauty is undeniable, and this book offers 64 stunning designs to colour in. The intricate patterns can...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for the twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. Claudine, the new Matron's niece, joins the school and causes chaos wherever she goes. The twins are enchanted by...

John Clare's poetry is a testament to the beauty and simplicity of rural life. In this collection, a contemporary poet selects and introduces his work, offering insights into his own writing and an...

Yevonde: Life and Colour brings together a comprehensive selection of works by the pioneering photographer Yevonde, who defied convention with her innovative approach to colour photography. This book...

Blood on the Banner: The Republican Struggle in Clare by Padraig Og O Ruairc offers a fresh perspective on the events that shaped County Clare for decades to come. Spanning from the start of the...

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...

Clare is an atlas that provides detailed maps and geographical information.The publication features various subjects including reference, atlases & maps, and travel maps.This edition includes 978...

The murder of a homeless woman triggers an avalanche in the cutthroat world of TV news. Clare Carlson, a TV news director, is shocked when the media barely covers her death, despite her own reporting...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan. In this second collection of books from Enid Blyton, the Second Form is in full swing, with new girls Gladys and Mirabel...

Francis and Clare: A True Story is a joint biography that explores the lives of two remarkable individuals whose devotion to God was tested by their families' objections to religious life. This book...

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...

Francis and Clare: The Struggles of the Saints of Assisi by Kathleen Brady is a dual biography that sheds new light on the lives of two of Christianity's most revered figures. Francis, known for his...

Trust no-one. Especially those who promise to save you. Clare Woodbrook has committed the perfect crime, but it's come at a terrible personal price. When she's offered a chance at redemption, she...

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...

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...

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,...

Clare Leighton's Rural Life An Anthology is a collection of writings and artwork by the renowned wood engraver Clare Leighton. Her work reflects her deep fascination with rural life, as she portrayed...

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...

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 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...

Clare Woods: As I Please A comprehensive monograph showcasing the unique and distinctive paintings of Clare Woods, one of Britain's most idiosyncratic painters. This beautifully crafted book presents...

Anthony Clare: A Life Behind the Mic Anthony Clare was one of the most renowned psychiatrists of his generation. His groundbreaking BBC Radio 4 show, In the Psychiatrist's Chair, which ran from 1982...

The Thing about Clare by Imogen Clark When their mother Dorothy dies, the Bliss siblings are left to navigate their complicated family bond. A dying wish and a devastating secret threaten to upend...

Clare of Assisi: A Woman of Light, Grit, and FaithThis inspiring biography uncovers the extraordinary story of Clare of Assisi, a medieval saint who chose a life of radical faith despite sacrificing...

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...

The Mediumship of Arnold Clare This book offers a detailed explanation of physical mediumship and spirit control, including the forces and techniques employed by mediums. It also explores the purpose...

A 500-year-old secret hidden in a lost manuscript sets off a deadly quest. When London tour guide Helen meets a historian on the trail of the missing final play by Christopher Marlowe, she becomes...

Clare and her bear star in this engaging Level 6 Songbirds Phonics book. Focusing on the air sound pattern as in hair, this title helps children practice their phonics skills.Written by Julia...

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...

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...

Helene Hanff A Life by Stephen R. Pastore is a biography that explores the life and works of American writer Helene Hanff.Based on the author's interviews with her, this book delves into the life of...

Francis and Clare of Assisi lived life to the full, finding remarkable simplicity and freedom in their relationship with God and creation. Their secret lay in their willingness to surrender...

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...

Clare Carlson's life was forever changed by one question: "Tell me what happened to my daughter?"For fifteen years, this anguished plea has haunted her. When eleven-year-old Lucy Devlin disappeared...

John Clare (1793-1864) was a poet who worked as an agricultural labourer in Northamptonshire before his mental health deteriorated, leading to his commitment to an insane asylum. He published four...

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...

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...

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,...

Clare Collins' collection of poems, Scattered Fragments, reflects her youth and the world around her in the late 1960s and early 1970s.The poems in this collection are deeply personal, exploring...

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...

John Clare's poetry is a testament to the power of nature and the human spirit. This collection brings together his most remarkable verse, showcasing the full range of his accomplishments.The poems...

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 Roseveare's remarkable story began in 1953, when she felt compelled to train medical workers in the Congo. With an unwavering commitment to her faith and a boundless energy, Helen dedicated...

This workbook provides a unique approach to studying the life of Saint Clare of Assisi, using primary sources and manageable topics from her life. It offers an introduction to feminine spirituality...

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...

A young man is found dead near a nightclub, with marks on his neck that suggest the Choker, a notorious killer targeting gay men. The victim has links to notorious criminals in the area, and more men...

Sarah Piper's life is marked by loneliness and scarcity, but when she's sent to assist a ghost hunter, her existence is forever changed. In 1920s England, Sarah is tasked with helping Alistair Gellis...

Helen of Troy and Her Shameless Phantom by Norman Austin explores the complex image of Helen in Greek literature from ancient times. This study examines how different authors, including Stesichorus,...

Clare Boothe Luce's life was one of remarkable ambition and achievement. This final volume in Sylvia Jukes Morris's biography chronicles her journey from Capitol Hill to diplomatic career,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Clare Hollingworth was a trailblazing journalist who broke news that would change history. Her remarkable career spanned two world wars, colonial conflicts and social upheaval. From witnessing the...

The Ballad of John ClareA poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the intricate relationship between personal life and the natural world. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Britain,...

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 murder at a luxurious country estate sets off a chain of events for DI Clare Mackay. The victim, Russell Fox, was a celebrity with many connections, and his death at the Lamond Lodge is a shock to...

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...

Patricia Lauber's Volcano: Eruption and Healing of Mt. St. Helens is a powerful photographic essay that recounts the devastating eruption of Mount St. Helens and its aftermath.Through clear and...

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...

Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Detective Helen Grace is trapped among the hunted. Framed for a murder she didn't commit, she has a target on her back and nowhere to hide. As one of HM...

A cold and snowy December in upstate New York sets the stage for a gripping mystery. Clare Fergusson, the first female priest of Millers Kill's Episcopal church, is struggling to prove herself as a...

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...

Elizabeth de Burgh, Lady of Clare, was a woman of remarkable spirit and influence in 14th-century England. Despite facing numerous challenges, including arranged marriages, imprisonment, and civil...

Asylum Improvisations on John Clare is a poetic journey that explores the human experience through the eyes of Lola Haskins. This collection of four sections takes the reader on a winding path, from...

This third volume in Peter Damian Fehlner's Collected Essays explores the roots of Franciscan Marian-ecclesiological vision and mission in the lives of Francis and Clare of Assisi. Fehlner examines...

DI Clare Mackay faces a test of her loyalty when a van containing two prison officers and a convicted jewel thief goes missing. A report reveals that both the officers' wives have also left the area,...