214 results for 'Hoyle, McCall'

Sara Brighton's life has been turned upside down when her restaurant burns to the ground. Feeling lost and without creative outlet, she makes an impulsive decision to return to McCall, Idaho, a place...

Fred Hoyle's life was marked by groundbreaking scientific discoveries and controversy. His work on the creation of elements in stars revolutionised our understanding of the universe, while his...

Davie McCall is tired. Tired of violence and the life he's known for so long. He's managed to stay detached from its brutal nature, but lately, he's found himself enjoying it - perhaps more than he...

Cade McCall's quest for justice takes him down a treacherous path. After a devastating act, he sets out to find those responsible, driven by a fierce determination. This gripping tale of revenge and...

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...

After surviving the brutal battle of Franklin and a harsh Yankee prison camp, Cade McCall returns home to find that his loved one has married his brother. With nowhere left to stay in Tennessee, he...

Alexander McCall Smith's A Work of Beauty Edinburgh is a sumptuous new book that curates his own story of Scotland's capital city. Combining affectionate, incisive wit with stunning imagery drawn...

Hoyle's Card Games provides comprehensive information and instruction on playing various card games, including whist family, auction, colonel, ecarte, piquet, poker, hearts, baccarat, napoleon, and...

Alexander McCall Smith's Marvellous Mix-Ups is a bind-up edition of two exciting adventure mysteries. Spaghetti Tangle and Teacher Trouble are full of infectious fun, thanks to amazing illustrations...

Crow Bait by Douglas Skelton is a gripping crime novel set in the dark underbelly of Glasgow in the 1990s. Ten years after his release from prison, Davie McCall is forced to confront his troubled...

The discovery of the origins of the universe and everything in it is one of the most significant scientific stories of all time. In "Flashes of Creation", Paul Halpern tells the story of how British...

The Official Rules Of Card Games Hoyle Up-to-date is a comprehensive guide to card games that has been preserved for public access. First published in 2011, this work is now in the public domain and...

Merry and McCall Smith's Errors, Medicine and the Law explores how to hold healthcare professionals accountable for patient harm. While blame may be justified in some cases, an overemphasis on...

A cookbook inspired by the beloved 44 Scotland Street series, featuring recipes from the world of Edinburgh's New Town. With this delightful collection, readers can recreate some of their favourite...

Discover the stories behind six pioneering women who shaped the Women's Institute.This book profiles Adelaide Hoodless, Madge Watt, Lady Denman, Grace Hadow, Lady Brunner and Cicely McCall,...

For over 250 years, Hoyle's Rules of Games has been the go-to guide for players and strategists alike. This comprehensive reference guide covers a vast array of classic and popular games, including...

This comprehensive textbook provides a framework for exploring medical law and ethics, covering all key topics found on medical law courses. It offers an in-depth overview of the relationship between...

Shuffle your deck and discover the rules of all the most popular card games. Hoyle's Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games is a comprehensive guide to contemporary card games, covering everything from...

For anyone looking to improve their game-day skills, this comprehensive guide provides the complete rules and expert advice for popular games of skill and chance. From card games to solitaire, chess,...

This authoritative textbook provides a balanced approach to medical law, covering its relationship with medical practice and modern ethics. It offers in-depth analysis of recent court decisions and...

Greg the Sausage Roll is thrilled to be embarking on his first holiday, eager to try all the fun activities that come with it. He's looking forward to karaoke, splashing in the pool, and indulging in...

The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacFee is the latest instalment in the beloved 44 Scotland Street series. In this new book, Alexander McCall Smith weaves a tale of friendship, community, and the power...

The latest instalment in Alexander McCall Smith's beloved series follows Mma Ramotswe as she navigates a new and challenging mystery. With her usual patience and common-sense, she works to uncover...

A selection of thought-provoking talks from BBC Radio 4's Lent Talks series. This collection brings together six well-known personalities to reflect on various themes and ideas during the lead up to...

Davina's Smart Carbs Eat Carbs and Still Lose Weight With My Amazing 5 Week Smart Carb Plan! Davina McCall's latest cookbook tackles the age-old problem: we love carbs, but want to lose weight. In...

Life for Bertie seems to be moving at a pace that is rather out of his control. His plans for the future are being shaped by those around him, as he navigates the complexities of relationships and...

A chance encounter can change the course of our lives. For Neil, it's a new job and a romance that blossoms in Edinburgh. But an innocuous comment sets his career back and a betrayal shatters his...

Flowers in the Snow: The Life of Isobel Wylie HutchisonBetween 1901 and 1913, Scottish botanist Isobel Wylie Hutchison embarked on a remarkable journey to explore the Arctic regions, collecting plant...

A Song of Comfortable Chairs by Alexander McCall SmithWhen a new firm threatens to undercut his prices, Phuti's business is put to the test. With the help of Mma Ramotswe, he comes up with a campaign...

Adam was born at midnight on the stroke of the new millennium, and his life was already marked by tragedy. A cult, led by the fanatical Coron, had been hunting him since birth, driven by a twisted...

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith In this latest installment of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi find themselves entangled in a...

Menopausing: New Edition: the Positive Roadmap to Your Second SpringA groundbreaking book that tackles the myths and taboos surrounding menopause, offering a supportive community and honest,...

Get ready for a super-silly adventure with Greg the Sausage Roll! This hilarious book follows Greg as he learns to be really funny with the help of a superstar unicorn. With twists and turns galore,...

Robert McCall receives a cryptic message from his friend Granny, a former covert agent, warning him that he is being held captive in a North Korean prison camp. With no escape and surrounded by dense...

Robert McCall receives a cryptic message from his friend Granny, a former covert agent, warning him that he is being held captive in a North Korean prison camp. With no escape route and surrounded by...

Set against the backdrop of 1812, when Napoleon's invasion of Russia was underway, this historical action thriller brings together two seemingly disparate characters: John Andrew, a local smuggler...

Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and his friend Ken Klonsky spent ten years working to free David McCallum from prison. Their efforts finally paid off when McCallum was exonerated after serving twenty-nine...

John Hoyland's final decade was marked by a profound engagement with mortality, as he created a series of paintings that were both elegies and tributes. These works, including his 'Mysteries' series,...

The area around Hoyland has a rich history spanning over 1,000 years. This unique region showcases significant developments in agriculture, architecture, and industry, making it a fascinating study...

Yesterday Was a Lie: A Graphic NovelA mind-bending tale of intrigue and cosmic secrets, this graphic novel follows Hoyle as she delves into a world of surreal events and fragmented reality. With the...

Alexander McCall Smith's The Private Life of Spies is a collection of intriguing and inventive stories from the world of espionage. During World War II, one spy, Conradin Muller, was recruited...

Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper by Mark Hoyle and Roxanne Hoyle is a heartwarming Christmas picture book. It's Christmas Eve and Greg is bursting with excitement as he's chosen as a...

Forsaken: The Trinity and the Cross, and Why It Matters by Thomas H. McCall presents a thought-provoking exploration of Jesus' cry from the cross, examining its implications for trinitarian theology...

When a man from a far and lovely country leaves for a distant conflict, his relatives back home may be left with a mystery to solve. For Mma Ramotswe, a kind and helpful person, this is just one of...

Bertie is still struggling to break free from his mother's influence, navigating his yoga lessons and pink bedroom, as he tries to make sense of his new baby brother's uncanny resemblance to his...

The Pattern of Our Calling Ministry Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by David Hoyle In an era of rapid change, the theology of ministry is often overlooked in favour of more business-like approaches...

Mma Ramotswe's latest case is a peculiar one, involving a distant cousin's request for help with a family relative's hip operation. As she navigates the complexities of family responsibility, she...

The Great Hippopotamus Hotel is a mystery novel that follows Precious Ramotswe, a renowned detective from Botswana, as she investigates a series of problems at a country hotel. A chance meeting with...

Bertie is back in Glasgow, the city he loves, far from his controlling mother, Irene. A new classmate, Galactica MacFee, is causing a stir in his social circle, while a mysterious Pictish stone with...

The Man with the Silver Saab is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the complexities of life and crime in a Swedish city. Ulf Varg and his colleagues in the Department of Sensitive Crimes must...

The twenty-fourth book in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, From a Far and Lovely Country, follows Precious Ramotswe as she navigates a complex case involving a man who left his country for...

The first six books in the popular series, sealed in cellophane, are collected here. This collection includes The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Tears of the Giraffe, Morality for Beautiful Girls,...

In a Time of Distance And Other Poems by Alexander McCall Smith is a poignant collection that reflects on life's importance during challenging times. Written at the start of the global pandemic, this...

New residents have moved in to number 44 Scotland Street, joining the familiar faces of the building. A mystery surrounds them, as it does other things in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. Sister...

Big Lou's wedding day has finally arrived, but the celebrations are short-lived as she struggles to balance her newfound fame with her responsibilities. As the lure of her famous bacon rolls takes...

In a Time of Distance And Other Poems by Alexander McCall Smith is a poignant collection that reflects on life's importance during challenging times. Written at the start of the global pandemic, this...

The Silence of Bartleby by Dan McCall A fresh perspective on Herman Melville's story, exploring how it has been interpreted over the years. Dan McCall argues that in recent analyses, the text itself...

Nathan McCall's memoir is a powerful and thought-provoking account of his life, from a troubled childhood to a journey of self-discovery and redemption. Born into a close-knit family in a black...

What's Going On Nathan McCall delivers a series of front-line reports on the state of America's races in today's society. This volume challenges readers' assumptions, regardless of their pigmentation...

Excommunicated: A Heart-wrenching and Compelling Memoir About Family and Belonging. Craig Hoyle's memoir is a heart-wrenching account of his experiences as an excommunicated member of the Exclusive...

The Exquisite Art of Getting Even by Alexander McCall Smith is a collection of four tales that explore the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.From the island of...

The Renaissance Man: Masculinity in Fifteenth-Century Italy By Timothy McCall Reaktion Books, 2023 In fifteenth-century Italy, masculinity was not just a matter of elegance and refinement. It was...

Debating Restorative Justice explores the potential for restorative justice to transform the way we respond to harm caused by crime and antisocial behaviour. Carolyn Hoyle argues that communities and...

The Remaking of Archival Values by Victoria Hoyle explores the shifting landscape of archival theory and practice. Recent critical discourse has challenged long-standing principles, instead...

Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations is a collection of humorous stories about unexpected encounters, casual dates, and romantic entanglements. Alexander McCall Smith masterfully weaves tales that are...

The World According to Bertie by Alexander McCall Smith is a gently satirical and perceptive novel about life in Edinburgh. In this fourth installment of the 44 Scotland Street series, the residents...

Alexander McCall Smith's The Private Life of Spies is a collection of intriguing and inventive stories from the world of espionage. Set against the backdrop of World War II, these tales follow an...

The Exquisite Art of Getting Even by Alexander McCall Smith is a collection of four tales that explore the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. In these stories,...

An Englishwoman's Guide to the Cowboy by June Kearns is a historical romance novel set in 1867. After a stagecoach accident, Annie Haddon, a well-bred and bookish spinster from Victorian society,...

After the Bloodwood Staff by Laura E. Goodin is a subversive and unexpected adventure that playfully pokes fun at genre conventions.A chance encounter in a used bookstore sets off a chain of events...

The Bertie Project is the next instalment in Alexander McCall Smith's beloved series. Irene's return from her travels has brought chaos to Scotland Street, as her son Bertie's love life and interests...

Lorna Whitcomb's gossip column has exposed every secret in Hollywood, but one remains unsolved: the murder of her tipster, Glenn Hoyle. In 1940s Los Angeles, sleuthing duo Lillian Frost and Edith...

A Gathering: A Personal Anthology of Scottish Poems by Alexander McCall Smith is a carefully curated selection of lesser-known poems that will resonate with those familiar with them. Each poem has...

The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe by Taylor McCall A new history of medieval European anatomical images, this book explores how surgeons, doctors, monks, and artists understood and depicted human...

Alexander McCall Smith's personal account of how W. H. Auden has guided his life and might do for you too is a charming exploration of the poet's enduring relevance. The author, a novelist known for...

Alexander McCall Smith's latest installment in the 44 Scotland Street series is a witty and wise comedy that spirals out in surprising ways. Pat's life becomes complicated when she accepts an...

Greg the Sausage Roll: Wish You Were Here is a heartwarming story about a sausage roll's first holiday. He's excited to try new things, like karaoke and ice cream, but will he miss his friends back...

Transforming Thinking: Philosophical Inquiry in the Primary and Secondary Classroom by Catherine Claire McCall is a long-awaited guide to empowering teaching methods that can lead to significant...

Alexander McCall Smith's Detective Varg Novel: A Soothing and Relaxing Mystery The second book in Alexander McCall Smith's DETECTIVE VARG series, this novel is a form of meditation. As Detective Varg...

Alexander McCall Smith's personal account of how W. H. Auden has guided his life and might guide yours too is a charming exploration of the poet's enduring relevance. The author, a novelist known for...

The Dog Who Came In from the Cold by Alexander McCall Smith is a humorous and affectionate tale of love, life, and philosophy. In this latest installment of his delightful series, Pimlico's residents...

The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith is a humorous and intriguing novel that follows Ulf Varg as he navigates a sensitive crime, his own personal dilemma, and a mysterious...

The Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith Isabel Dalhousie's life is about to become even more complicated. With the arrival of her baby son and a new relationship, she must navigate...

The 23rd installment in Alexander McCall Smith's beloved series follows Mma Makutsi as she navigates her personal and professional life. Her husband, Phuti, is facing a challenge from an...

Bertie and his friends are back for another series of heart-warming and laugh-out-loud escapades in Edinburgh's favourite street. Alexander McCall Smith's characteristic charm and deftness shine...

Thirty short stories that explore romance, ambition, kindness and happiness in all their forms. From the short to the tiny, these tales range across diverse settings and characters.Australian popes,...

The Revolving Door of Life A 44 Scotland Street Novel by Alexander McCall Smith. Life in Edinburgh's celebrated Scotland Street has taken a turn for the better for seven-year-old Bertie Pollock,...

The Big-Top Mysteries (1) - the Case of the Vanishing Granny Alexander McCall Smith's exciting new series is here. The Shortbread Family Circus is in town, and with it, three talented siblings who...

A heartwarming story from internationally bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. Timo and his mother live in a small house with friends and neighbours, and have everything they need for happiness...

The Great Clown Conundrum by Alexander McCall Smith is an intriguing mystery to be solved at the Shortbread family's circus. A new season has begun, but chief clown Mr Birdcage faces a problem - none...

Tom Hoyle's Survivor is a gripping thriller about a mysterious death on an Ultimate Bushcraft adventure holiday. As more people die, suspicion grows and trust becomes a luxury no one can afford.The...

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is back with a new mystery. When a friend's daughter suddenly turns away, Mma Ramotswe is concerned. Meanwhile, several women in the area are under the spell of a...

A Conspiracy of Friends is the latest instalment in Alexander McCall Smith's popular series. Life in London's Pimlico neighborhood continues to be never dull for its residents, as they navigate their...

African folk tales come alive in this enchanting collection. Alexander McCall Smith weaves together stories that celebrate magic and the ordinary, revealing a world where bizarre things happen every...

For four thousand miles, the journey is just as important as the destination. In this gripping narrative, Robert McCall recounts the 2022 Race to Alaska, an epic adventure that pushed the limits of...

A Child's Garden of Verses is a treasured collection of poetry for children that has captured hearts for generations. Illustrated by Michael Foreman, these timeless verses are brought to life with...

African folktales are full of strange and wonderful stories. In this collection, Alexander McCall Smith brings you more illustrated tales from his celebration of African traditions.Here, you'll find...

Alexander McCall Smith's latest novel explores the complexities of love and relationships through the eyes of Isabel Dalhousie, a woman who seems to attract philosophical problems wherever she goes...

When a series of teenage girls goes missing, the Last Chance Rescue organization is called in to investigate. Their leader, Noah McCall, teams up with Samara Lyons, who poses as an underage teenager...

Dream Angus comes to you at night and bestows dreams. Just the sight of him may be enough to make you lose your heart, for he is also the god of love, youth and beauty. In this retelling of a Celtic...