3853 results for 'Helen Sword'

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Swords of Fire 2 brings together four new novellas from G. W. Thomas and other authors in the Swords & Sorcery series.These stories follow different characters as they navigate their own quests, but...

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 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...

The Sword Myth and Reality: Technology, History, Fighting, Forging, Movie SwordsExplore the fascinating world of swords in Europe from the 5th century to modern times. This comprehensive guide covers...

The Living Sword by Pemry Janes is a fantasy novel about a young man named Eurik who discovers he has inherited a living sword from his parents. Raised by a tribe, Eurik sets out to learn more about...

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...

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 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...

The Way of the Sword Volume One brings to life a centuries-old instruction manual for sword and spear fighting. Originally published around 200 years ago, this fully illustrated guide provides...

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,...

The Sevenfold Sword Warlord by Jonathan Moeller is set against a backdrop of catastrophic war. Ridmark Arban, known as the Shield Knight, is the only Swordbearer in the realm, allied with King Hektor...

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 Sevenfold Sword Maze is set in a dark and twisted world where the ruler of the Durance holds prisoners captive. Ridmark's quest to destroy the Seven Swords takes him into the heart of this...

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...

The Spirit of the Sword: A Comprehensive Guide to Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with the Japanese Sword This landmark book on Japanese swordsmanship offers a unique blend of technical information,...

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 Book of the Sword With 293 Illustrations A comprehensive exploration of the sword as both armament and potent symbol, this book spans centuries and cultures. Sir Richard F. Burton's elegant prose...

The Sword of Cartimandua by Griff Hosker is a gripping historical fiction novel that tells the story of the last Queen of the Brigante, Cartimandua. After being rescued by a Roman cavalry unit, her...

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...

Japanese swords have long been a source of fascination for collectors and enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide delves into the history, manufacture, and preservation of these iconic weapons. The...

Shakespeare's Sword by Alan Judd is a historical crime novella that explores the life and legacy of William Shakespeare. A mysterious sword mentioned in his will sets off a chain of events as an...

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...

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...

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...

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 Samurai Sword: A Handbook provides an in-depth exploration of these iconic blades. This comprehensive guide delves into the history and development of the samurai sword, including its various...

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...

The Saga of the Sword by Lynda Thrift is a thrilling tale that follows James as he discovers a mysterious sword while staying with an aged relative. On the other side of a stream, he meets Gordon,...

A New System of Sword Exercise With a Manual of the Sword for Officers, Mounted and Dismounted ... by Matthew O'Rourke. First published in 1872, this comprehensive guide to sword fighting provides...

This treatise on swords and their kinds is one of the few surviving technical works from medieval Islamic technology. Written in the 9th century by Muslim philosopher Ya'qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi, it...

A Woman of the Sword is an epic fantasy told from the perspective of Lidae, a woman whose life is defined by war and her unyielding sword. As she navigates the brutal realities of conflict, Lidae's...

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...

Swords of the North collects some of Robert E. Howard's finest tales of Sword and Sorcery, featuring legendary heroes such as Conan the Cimmerian and Kull, the king of Valusia.Also included in this...

The Twelve Rules of the Sword by Ito Ittosai is a foundational text for understanding traditional Japanese sword arts and Kendo. Written in the 16th century, this translation presents the philosophy...

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...

Detailed single-handed sword fighting and buckler-wielding instruction based on Medieval combat manuals, with step-by-step guide to multiple fighting stances and methods. This book provides a...

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...

The Sword in the Age of Chivalry by Ewart Oakeshott is a comprehensive history and typology of European knightly swords from approximately 1050 to 1550. This authoritative study draws on evidence...

Taiji Sword and Other Writings by Chen Wei-Ming is a rare insight into the history and practice of t'ai chi. Written in the 1920s, this influential book provides a unique perspective on the sport,...

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...

Detailed single-handed sword fighting techniques are explained in this comprehensive guide, based on historical evidence from 13th-century combat manuals. The book covers multiple fighting stances...

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,...

Swords in the Shadows brings together twenty-one stories that challenge the boundaries between fantasy and horror. This anthology delves into dark magic, terrifying creatures, and forbidden...

Sword and the Thistle is a historical drama that tells the story of clan MacKay in 13th-century Scotland. In this epic tale, the MacKays face a hostile monarch who declares them outlaws, threatening...

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...

The Japanese Pirate Sword: A Historical Guide to the Art of Japanese Swordsmanship. In the 17th century, Japanese pirates known as Wakou raided the Chinese coast, employing their razor-sharp swords...

Kurikara: The Sword and the Serpent is a comprehensive guide to Japanese sword practice and its spiritual underpinnings. Written by martial artist John Evans, this book explores the eight basic...

Your quest for the Sword of Life leads into the domain of Death, where the True Magi are gathering their powers. The moment of their reincarnation is at hand, but one thing can stop them from...

The Silver Sword is an unforgettable adventure story set against the backdrop of World War II. When Ruth, Edek and Bronia lose their parents in the chaos of war, they are left alone to fend for...

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...

Swords of the North collects some of Robert E. Howard's finest tales of Sword and Sorcery, featuring legendary heroes such as Conan the Cimmerian and Kull, the king of Valusia.Also included in this...

The straight two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages is a subject of intense fascination. This study, spanning over 40 years of research, explores its origins, development and use from...

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,...

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...

The Sevenfold Sword Guardian by Jonathan Moeller is set against a backdrop of dark powers rising to seize the world. As Ridmark Arban nears the end of his quest for the Seven Swords, he must escape...

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...

The Sword and Dagger in Myth & Legend is a compact volume packed with the history and lore of the sword. Profusely illustrated, it explores the origins of the sword from ancient times to the present...

D-Day is approaching and the world is watching. But what lies ahead for the men who will lead the charge? Based on actual battlefield detail, this fast-moving novel culminates in the attack on Sword...

Sword by Bogdan Teodorescu is a gripping mystery that explores the darker side of human nature. When a mysterious event occurs, a complex web of secrets and lies begins to unravel, leading to a...

The Sword of Justice By Aaron Williams In the world of Diablo, a hero is born. Jacob flees his homeland in search of destiny, guided by visions from an ancient prophet. His path converges with the...

The Silver Sword is a powerful and moving story of life during and after the Second World War, based on true accounts. It's a story of survival, hope, and the human spirit.The book tells the story of...

The Last Cavalry Sword: An Illustrated History of the Twilight Years of Cavalry Swords and the US Army's Last Sword. This book tells the story of the last sword ever designed by a major power for its...

Set in 17th-century Eastern Europe, With Fire and Sword is a sweeping historical novel that explores the complexities of war, politics, and identity. Written by Henryk Sienkiewicz, this epic tale...

Swords Against Cthulhu is an anthology that brings together sword and sorcery stories with the cosmic horror of the Cthulhu Mythos. In this blind, unreasoning universe, mighty warriors face off...

Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone is a humorous retelling of "The Sword and Stone" that introduces readers to mathematical angles. King Arthur has hidden his sword, Edgecalibur, and issued a...

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1: The Sword of SummerA young man's life is turned upside down when he discovers an impossible secret: he is the son of a Norse god. With the Viking myths...

Swords & Sorcery is a role-playing game designed to be easy to learn and play. With its simple rules and step-by-step introduction, you can start playing in just five minutes. This book provides the...

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...

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...

Sword & Planet is an anthology that revisits the spirit of classic science fiction and adventure. This collection brings together stories from various authors, set in a universe of planetary romance,...

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...

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...

A new and exciting voice in fiction has arrived with Knight of Swords. Ian Breckon's debut novel is a suspenseful period thriller that combines elements of gothic mystery and intrigue.When an officer...

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...