168 results for 'Himes, Sj'

Dear Chester, Dear John: A Landmark Collection of Correspondence Between Two African American Novelists. This revealing collection of letters between Chester Himes and John A. Williams offers a...

Pedro Arrupe SJ: A Life of Love and Justice This booklet tells the story of Pedro Arrupe, the 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Born in 1907, Arrupe's life was marked by his profound...

Rutilio Grande, SJ Homilies and Writings is a collection of writings that reflect the ministry of Rutilio Grande, SJ, a Jesuit priest who was assassinated in El Salvador for his work with the poor...

SJ Fowler's Enemies is a groundbreaking collection that blurs the lines between poetry and other art forms. This innovative work brings together over thirty artists, photographers, and writers in a...

SJ Axelby's Interior Portraits brings to life the homes of 89 leading creatives from various fields. This sumptuously illustrated book features watercolour paintings by SJ Axelby, accompanied by...

SJ Axelby's Painted Travels is a visually stunning tour of remarkable places around the world, captured in her signature watercolours. This book takes you on an armchair journey to bars, cafes,...

All the Queen's Men A Novel by Sophia J. Bennett and Sj Bennett is a gripping mystery that follows Queen Elizabeth II as she navigates the complexities of the royal court. When a staff member is...

The Suzuki SJ Series & Vitara Service and Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide for owners and mechanics working on these all-terrain vehicles. Covering petrol engines with capacities ranging from 1...

The Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion Daily Office Prayers Including the Collects Psalter and Lectionary This book provides a comprehensive guide to daily office prayers, including the...

Bright Wings, Dappled Things brings together the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, one of the greatest poets of the Victorian era, with the photography of Francis Browne, a renowned Jesuit artist...

The Necromancer's Reckoning by S. J. Himes, Sheena Jolie, and Sj Himes is a gripping tale of magic, power, and loyalty. When the High Council of Sorcery arrives in Boston, Angel Salvatore's world is...

Law from Below: A Constructive Model for Christian Engagement with Law Elisabeth Rain Kincaid argues that the theology of Francisco Suárez, SJ, can provide a constructive model for Christians to...

The Windsor Knot by S. J. Bennett is a unique and intriguing mystery series that combines clever crime-solving with the intrigue of royal life. In this first book, a secret crime-solving activity is...

The Essential Harlem Detectives by Chester Himes is a collection of four novels that form the core of his acclaimed series. Himes's gritty, hard-boiled detectives, Coffin Ed Johnson and Gravedigger...

A one-volume collection of four novels from Chester Himes's acclaimed Harlem Detectives series. Blistering and groundbreaking capers set in Harlem's criminal underworld, these masterful novels...

Cello Notes: Music and the Urgency of Time is a personal journey that explores the transformative power of music. Mavis Himes, a psychoanalyst with over forty years of experience, recounts her...

The Moral Life: Eight Lectures by James F. Keenan explores the fundamental nature of human existence and ethics through the lens of grief and vulnerability.Keenan argues that our experience of loss...

Adrian's dream was to be one of the boys, to run and play like all of them. He achieved this by experimenting on himself, curing his disease in the process. However, this transformation came with a...

The Big Gold Dream by Chester B. Himes is a hard-boiled crime novel that explores the darker side of urban America in 1950s Harlem.In this explosive and shocking tale, two detectives - Grave Digger...

The Noir Atlantic explores the influence of African American author Chester Himes on Francophone African crime fiction. In 1953, Himes emigrated to Paris, where he struggled as he had in the United...

Daisy's Run: A gripping space opera that sets off with a bang. After being rudely awakened from cryo-sleep, Daisy finds herself stranded on a damaged ship in deep space. As the crew struggles to stay...

Daisy's latest ordeal has left her with a new set of challenges. After surviving a harrowing experience, she finds herself facing an even greater threat to global stability. With the fate of Earth...

Cotton Comes to Harlem by Chester Himes is a gripping entry in the Harlem Detectives series. Two NYPD detectives, Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, are tasked with unraveling a complex scam...

The Heat's On by Chester Himes is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of Harlem. Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones are on the hunt for two missing criminals, but their investigation...

Sam has spent twelve years trapped in his own mind, unable to express himself. Then Sami appears, bringing with her an outgoing and articulate nature that quickly wins over those around her. But...

The Chimes by Anna Smaill is a remarkable debut novel that combines memory, music, and imagination to create a mind-expanding literary experience.In a world where life is orchestrated by a vast...

Chimera is Phoebe Giannisi's third collection in English, exploring a unique blend of field recordings, state archives, and ancient texts. Her latest work delves into the goat-herding practices of...

When an evil faerie steals Yanni's baby sister, Yanni is swept into a desperate quest to get her back. A changeling has been swapped for his sister, and rescuing her won't be easy. With the help of...

Gérard de Nerval's Sylvie and The Chimeras is a poignant novella that explores the complexities of love and longing. First published in 1853, it tells the story of a young man's intense relationships...

The Great Archimedes by Mario Geymonat is an in-depth exploration of one of history's most influential minds. Born in Syracuse, Sicily, around 287 BCE, Archimedes was a mathematician, physicist,...

The Great Chimera by M. Karagatsēs is a poignant tale of love, passion and death set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Greece. Marina's journey from her French upbringing to a new life...

The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as one ship's treachery sets off a chain reaction that could bring about its downfall. The Royal Martian Navy exploratory cruiser Rose has been stolen and is...

The Circles of Archimedes by Padraic Fallon is a novel that weaves together fiction, history, and classical Greek mythology to explore the search for personal and universal truths. When the ghost of...

Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick explores the life and work of one of history's most influential minds. This engaging biography delves into the inventions, discoveries, and...

The Works of Archimedes by Archimedes and Sir Thomas Little Heath A highly accessible English translation of the complete works of one of antiquity's greatest mathematicians, this volume presents...

Darkness awakens in western Oregon's forest as a terrifying creature stirs. Its presence is marked by an unsettling feeling of fear, and its ruthlessness knows no bounds. A group of teenagers, eager...

BBC BASIC V for the Acorn Archimedes is a comprehensive guide to programming on the Acorn Archimedes, focusing on the BBC BASIC V language. This book assumes a basic understanding of the language and...

The final instalment in Mira Grant's Parasitology trilogy. A world torn apart by an outbreak that has turned human hosts into mindless mobs, implanted tapeworms have created a terrifying new reality...

Annie Malone purchases a café on Heron Island, hoping to turn her dream into reality. However, when rumors spread that a developer plans to build a five-star resort, she must act fast to save the...

Becky's desperate situation makes love even more complicated. She's been given an experimental treatment to become a mermaid, but at what cost? The side effects are uncertain, and she's not the only...

The Chimera Strain Project StrikeForce, #2 by Kevin Lee Swaim In this gripping thriller, a soldier's past and present collide in a desperate bid to save the world. John Frist, a hero turned victim of...

Artemis travels to the distant moon of Oneiros aboard her ship, the Chimera, in search of organisms that can help alleviate Earth's global warming. However, as she journeys through space, it becomes...

Nothing As We Need It: A Chimera is a composite and impure form of criticism that embodies research as recursive, entangled, and many-voiced. Shaped by encounters with literature not translated in...

Cate Glass's A Summoning of Demons is the thrilling conclusion to the Chimera team series. In this gripping tale, magic-users face increasing hostility as an ancient monster is believed to be...

Entei Ryu Artworks Chimera is a comprehensive collection of 2D and 3D digital design works by concept artist Entei Ryu. This carefully curated book showcases her diverse range of artistic skills,...

After the war, Stan Resnick faces a daunting task: capturing a genetic threat that could change everything. With his own survival hanging in the balance, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of...

When Mr Archimedes takes a bath with his friends Kangaroo, Wombat and Goat, the water always overflows. Determined to find out who is causing the mess, he sets up a measuring system and takes turns...

The art of choking techniques is a complex and nuanced skill. This comprehensive guide explores traditional and modern methods, covering the fundamental skills required for effective execution.From...

A bawdy and comic trio of novellas, John Barth brings his signature wit to three tales often told. Scheherazade's story of survival through storytelling is reimagined alongside Perseus' quest to slay...

Paul Hoffman's account of modern mathematics is an engaging and accessible exploration of the world of mathematicians.The author, a syndicated columnist, provides a compelling narrative that sheds...

Ludwig van Beethoven's story is one of perseverance and passion. From a young age, he was devoted to music, spending hours at the piano under the guidance of his father. The chiming bells in the...

A Nurse for the Wolfman by Eve Langlais is an exciting new series that will thrill and chill. Margaret's dream job offer comes with a unique catch: she can't reveal its existence to anyone. Working...

The Lionman Kidnapping by Eve Langlais is a gripping tale of transformation and desire. After escaping the sinister experiments of the Chimaeram Clinic, Marcus finds himself inexplicably drawn back...

The Chimera Brigade Vol. 3 by Serge Lehman and Fabrice Colin is set in an alternate history where Europe's last generation of superhumans has taken control of its capital cities. In this gripping...

Judith Sornberger's Angel Chimes is a beautifully designed collection of poems that explore the Biblical stories behind the Christian liturgical cycle of Advent and Christmas. The poet draws on her...

Ellacombe Chimes: Two Hundred Years celebrates the 200th anniversary of the invention by Revd. H.T. Ellacombe. This book features over 100 churches and towers that participated in the commemoration...

Human Dignity and Liberal Politics explores the concept of common good in political philosophy and Christian ethics. The book clarifies this notion through three lenses: Aristotelian practical...

Chimera Island has long been shrouded in mystery and legend. Rumors of strange occurrences and unexplained events have circulated for over a century. A transport plane sent to evacuate scientists...

Things are looking up for Toby Daye. She's training her squire, doing her job, and has finally allowed herself to grow closer to the local King of Cats. However, when dead changelings start appearing...

Gabriella Castle's life has been filled with ambition and drive. Now, after an unexpected pregnancy forces her to return home, she finds herself at a crossroads. As she navigates the challenges of...

The Archimedes Codex: Revealing the Secrets of a Lost Palimpsest In 2008, a remarkable discovery was made that shed new light on one of history's greatest minds. Drawings and writings by Archimedes,...

Church and State in Contemporary Europe: The Chimera of Neutrality by John T. S. Madeley and Zsolt Enyedi explores the complex relationships between religion, politics, and society in modern Europe...

Archimedes: The Man Who Invented the Death Ray Shoo Rayner's engaging biography brings to life one of history's most inventive minds. Archimedes' ingenious war machines played a significant role in...

Underglobalization: Beijing's Media Urbanism and the Chimera of Legitimacy By Joshua Neves, published by Duke University Press in 2020. The cultural politics of "fakes" is a complex issue in...

Chester van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme is a humorous story about a boy who loses his gift for rhyme. One day, Chester wakes up and can't rhyme like he usually does. He tries to come up with his...

The Sublime Lady of Immortality: Teachings on Chime Phakme Nyingtik is a comprehensive collection of texts and teachings from the renowned masters of the Chime Phakme Nyingtik lineage. This book...

The Platonic and Archimedean Solids is an introduction to three-dimensional mathemagical space. This beautifully illustrated book explores the fascinating world of solids, revealing how they fit...

The Drag Queen of Elfland and Other Stories is the first collection of short stories by gay literary wunderkind Lawrence Schimel, published under Circlet Press's new gay and lesbian science fiction...

Discover the fascinating story of Archimedes, a man whose decisions shaped history. This engaging biography for kids explores the life and achievements of this great mathematician and engineer.By...

The story of science is one of extraordinary discoveries and groundbreaking minds. This book brings together twelve of its greatest figures - Archimedes, Galileo, Newton, Lavoisier, Faraday, Darwin,...

The Deadly Trade: A Comprehensive History of Submarine Warfare From the earliest experiments with underwater vessels to the most advanced technologies of the present day, submarine warfare has played...

Pompey Chimes, Pompey Times is a nostalgic collection of memories and memorabilia that will resonate with football fans of all ages. Author Sean Simpson delves into his personal archive of Pompey FC...

The Ultimate Guide to Singing for a Living is a comprehensive resource for those looking to launch or enhance their performing career. Written by Andrea McCormack, this book provides the inspiration...

Bob Dylan's music in the mid-1960s was marked by a shift away from overtly political songwriting. In Wicked Messenger, Mike Marqusee argues that this change was not a rejection of politics, but...

Chimerica by Lucy Kirkwood is a powerful and provocative play that explores international relations and the shifting balance of power between East and West. In 1989, a young American photojournalist...

Ho-fung Hung examines the shift in US-China relations, arguing that changing corporate dynamics between the two nations are at the root of this change.The author suggests that as China's economy...

Queer Chimerica: A Speculative Auto/ethnography of the Cool Child By Shana Leodar Ye This book explores the intersection of queer culture, politics, and institutions across China and the United...

Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The use of mercury-containing preservative Thimerosal in vaccines has been a topic of concern for over a decade, following a rise in...

Charles Dickens's Christmas Books bring together five beloved novels that capture the spirit of the Victorian Christmas revival. These stories, including "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The...

Charles Dickens's Christmas Books contain five novellas that capture the essence of Victorian Christmas celebrations. These stories, including "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", and "The Cricket on...

Charles Dickens' Christmas stories are an integral part of our holiday traditions. These five novellas showcase his enduring influence on the way we celebrate Christmas. Dickens' works, including A...

Four classic thrillers from the masters of crime fiction, gathered together in this second volume of American crime fiction from the 1960s. These nine novels showcase the genre's literary and...

The Historia Tolteca-Chichimeca was created at a pivotal moment in history, when two different systems of writing were being used. This manuscript is a unique blend of pictorial and alphabetic texts,...

Explore the pivotal moment when outsiders became insiders in country music. From 1968 to 1985, a group of artists, including Emmylou Harris and Rosanne Cash, transformed the genre with their unique...

A Rage in Harlem by Chester B. Himes is a gripping tale of crime and deception.When a clever scheme to make money goes awry, Jackson finds himself broke, wanted by the police, and racing against time...

If He Hollers, Let Him Go by Chester B. Himes is a powerful novel that explores the devastating effects of racism in 1940s America. Against the backdrop of a shipyard, where he works as a supervisor,...

The Big Gold Dream by Chester B. Himes is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the dark underbelly of urban life. When Alberta Wright's body is found on the street, her partner's desperate...

Apartment style is defined by Mariette Himes Gomez in this beautifully photographed book. With guidance from her expertise as one of Architectural Digest's Top 100 Decorators Worldwide, readers can...

Davie McCall's life was supposed to be normal after facing his father at the end of Crow Bait. However, when Dickie Himes is killed, war breaks out in Glasgow and Davie finds himself caught in the...

A gritty and unapologetic novel from Chester B. Himes, Cotton Comes to Harlem is a wild ride through the streets of Harlem in 1940s America. When thieves steal a large sum of money from a preacher's...

Dallas Noir by David Hale Smith A gritty collection of crime stories set against the darker corners of everyday life in Dallas. This anthology brings together the city's native writers, each...

Big Joe Pullen is dead and his wake is getting out of hand. When Reverend Short falls out of a window trying to see a thief fleeing a robbed store, he's saved when he lands in a bread basket...

A chaotic and unforgettable tale of crime and detection. In this gritty novel, a series of bizarre and violent incidents rocks the streets of Harlem, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Grave...

The Real Cool Killers by Chester Himes is a gripping crime novel that delves into the darker side of Harlem's streets. When Ulysses Galen turns up dead, detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed...

The Solstice Prince by S. J. Himes is a story of healing and self-discovery in a kingdom of magic and wonder.After being rescued from slavery, Jaime Buchanan struggles to find his place in the world...

Bread for the Journey: HomiliesA collection of Sunday homilies given by Fr Peter Steele sj, exploring a wide range of subjects from literature and philosophy to biblical studies and Christian...

This Part Is Silent: A Life Between Cultures by Sj Kim is a searing essay collection that explores displacement and loss, creativity and change, institutional power and progress. Born in Korea,...

William Miller's faith was shaken after surviving a fierce battle in the War of 1812. He turned to his Bible for answers and found an astonishing prophecy: the world would end. This message sparked...

Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Chester Himes were pressured by critics and publishers to enlighten mainstream audiences about race and African American culture. This book...

Crimes Against the State, Crimes Against Persons is a critical analysis of detective fiction in Cuba and Mexico. Persephone Braham explores how this genre reflects the complexities of modernity in...