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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Discover the poetry of Robert Frost, a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, in this specially curated collection for young readers.This stunning collection brings together 35 poems, including...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Robert Frost's Selected Poems is a beautifully illustrated collection of his most renowned works. Featuring over 100 poems from his first three volumes, A Boy's Will, North of Boston, and Mountain...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Frost at Midnight by James Henry is a gripping crime novel that will appeal to fans of sharply plotted detective fiction. In August 1983, Detective Inspector Jack Frost's idyllic wedding venue has...

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...

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 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...

A Soul as Cold as Frost by Jennifer Kropf is a gripping young adult fantasy novel that delves into the darker side of the holiday season. When Helen Bell, a student with a troubled past, discovers...

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...

When Heather's new stepmother married her father, she became Heather's "poor stepsister" - a constant source of frustration. But now, something sinister has occurred. Heather has made contact with...

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,...

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 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,...

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...

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...

It's been one of the worst days of Detective Sergeant Jack Frost's life. He has buried his wife Mary and must now endure the wake, attended by all of Denton's finest, except for DC Sue Clark, who...

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...

Homemade frosting is a perfect match for moist cupcakes, cake pops, and other sweet treats. This book offers easy-to-make recipes that pack a punch of flavor, ditching preservatives and high fructose...

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...

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...

Helen Gurley Brown's remarkable story chronicles her rise to power as a cultural icon and trailblazer who redefined what it means to be an American woman. In the mid-Sixties, she transformed...

Stealing Helen: A Comparative Perspective on the Abducted Wife. This study explores a common mythological pattern in folktales from around the world - the abduction of a beautiful woman by her...

When their mother remarries, Molly and her brother Michael try to make friends with their new stepsister, Heather. However, Heather's behaviour is difficult to handle - she lies, tattles and...

Helen is a 14-page paperback book written by Jill Dudley and published in 2016.Published by Orpington Publishers, this book offers a concise story that can be easily read and understood.With its...

Helen, one of six volumes in the new Loeb Classical Library edition, presents an alternative history by Euripides. In this play, a virtuous and faithful Helen is falsely blamed for actions attributed...

A man's body is found in an empty house, with a gruesome memento left at his home for his family. Detective Helen Grace is tasked with uncovering the identity of the killer, who seems to be targeting...

Detective Inspector Jack Frost faces his toughest case yet when a series of gruesome murders and mysterious events unfold in his community. A young girl's body is found, brutally murdered, and...

Detective Sergeant Jack Frost's latest case is about to become his most personal. A 12-year-old girl goes missing from a department store changing room, and with DI Williams nowhere to be seen, DS...

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...

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...

The Ultimate Frosting Guide offers 30 different frosting recipes that are guaranteed to be creamier and more delicious than store-bought frosting. From classic flavours like chocolate and vanilla, to...

Detective Inspector Jack Frost is on the case when a local bookmaker is found badly injured in his car. As he investigates, Frost must navigate a complex web of enemies and crimes, including...

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...

Helen Lewis Shadows Behind the Dance by Maddy Tongue is a thought-provoking exploration of the world of dance and its connection to identity.This book delves into the complexities of performance,...

Telling It Slant: Critical Approaches to Helen OyeyemiThis collection brings together a range of critical approaches to critically acclaimed author Helen Oyeyemi, putting her work in dialogue with...

Helen Keller's remarkable life story is one of determination and courage. After contracting an illness that left her deaf and blind, she refused to let her disability hold her back. Instead, she...

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...

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,...

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...

Helen Keller: A Story of Overcoming Challenges. This inspiring story follows Helen Keller as she faces great obstacles and finds ways to rise above her disabilities. With determination and hard work,...

Detective Inspector Jack Frost is not exactly the department's favourite. His unorthodox methods and tendency to disregard protocol often put him at odds with his superiors. However, despite his...

Detective Inspector Jack Frost is determined to attend his colleague's leaving party, but first he has to deal with a gruesome discovery: a corpse blocking the drain of a public lavatory. As the body...

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...

Robert Frost's Poems is a comprehensive collection of his most celebrated and lesser-known verse. This anthology brings together some of Frost's most beloved poems, including "Birches," "Mending...

Selected Plays of Hélène Cixous brings together four translations into English of Helene Cixous' plays for the first time. This collection is a unique resource for scholars, students and...

Detective Inspector Jack Frost faces his toughest challenge yet with the discovery of two young girls' bodies. As he delves into the investigation, he must also navigate a crisis at Denton police...

Frost at Christmas by R.D. Wingfield is a gripping mystery that unfolds in the days leading up to Christmas. When eight-year-old Tracey Uphill fails to return from Sunday school, her desperate mother...

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...

Detective Inspector Jack Frost is tasked with solving a series of baffling crimes in Denton. A serial killer is targeting senior citizens, while a seemingly perfect young couple suffers arson attacks...

Mihoko Suzuki explores a literary tradition that portrays Helen of Troy and her descendants as responsible for epic conflicts, yet reclaims the woman's perspective as a source of insight and poetic...

Wordsworth and Helen Maria Williams; or, the Perils of Sensibility by Richard Gravil explores the complex relationship between William Wordsworth and the poet Helen Maria Williams. In this little...

The Frost Wings: The Reindeer and the Snowy Owl by Marisa Peña is an exciting chapter book that follows the adventures of four fairies as they help new animal friends and develop their magical powers...

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...

Detective Sergeant Jack Frost is back in action in this gripping prequel to R D Wingfield's A TOUCH OF FROST. In May 1982, Britain is celebrating a major naval victory, Princess Diana is expecting...

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 Frost Wings Puffins and the Mystery at Feather Cliffs by Marisa Peña is an exciting chapter book that follows the adventures of four fairies known as the Frost Wings. When their nesting sites are...

The Frost Wings Arctic Fox Rescue is the first book in a new chapter book series filled with adventure, fairies, and Arctic animals. Four fairies, each with their own unique magical powers, are...

Fatal Frost is the gripping sequel to First Frost. In May 1982, Britain is celebrating a major victory and embracing change as it welcomes its first black policeman. However, a series of gruesome...