496 results for 'Macmillan, Gilly'

The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson is a heartwarming and humorous story about an eleven-year-old girl's quest for independence. Gilly has been in more foster families than she can...

Harold Macmillan was a figure of paradox. On the surface, he embodied Edwardian elegance and urban civility, but beneath this façade lay emotional scars from his wife's infidelity and a deep-seated...

Andrew McPherson's in-depth study of William Gillies offers new insights into the life and work of this Scottish modernist painter. Through previously unseen paintings, McPherson reevaluates Gillies'...

James MacMillan's life and work are celebrated in this first in-depth look at the composer's life, music, and aesthetic. From his early beginnings to his current position as one of Britain's most...

The MacMillan Way: A Journey Through England's Countryside Discovering the history and culture behind this long-distance footpath, which raises awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support. The route...

The Macmillan Diaries II offers an in-depth look at Harold Macmillan's years as Prime Minister, covering a significant period in British history.This second volume of the diaries provides a unique...

Wee Gillis lives in Scotland, torn between two worlds. As an orphan, he spends half the year with his mother's people in the lowlands and the other half with his father's kin in the highlands. In...

The Sonnets by William Shakespeare A beautifully bound edition of Shakespeare's iconic collection of 154 sonnets, exploring themes of love, beauty and mortality. This Macmillan Collector's Library...

A beautiful hardback treasury of myths and legends from around the world is presented in this stunning collection. Spanning over forty stories, it brings together incredible tales from Greek and...

Harold Macmillan's diary covers the period from August 1950 to 1966, offering a unique insight into his rise through government and his observations of key events and figures. This first volume...

Francis Beckett's biography of Harold Macmillan explores the complex life of one of Britain's most influential post-war prime ministers.Macmillan's success in the United States had an unexpected...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of On the Origin of Species is a beautifully bound gift edition of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work. In this influential book, Darwin outlines his theory...

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a haunting and atmospheric poem that explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. In this beautifully bound edition, one of the most...

A beautifully bound anthology of poetry for love, featuring an introduction by bestselling author Joanna Trollope. This elegant collection brings together some of the greatest names in literature to...

Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse is a beautifully crafted novel that explores the thoughts and actions of a family and their guests on two separate occasions, ten years apart. Set against the...

Dubliners by James Joyce A beautifully bound edition of this iconic collection of short stories, first published in 1914. This Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition features real cloth binding...

A superb modern translation of one of China's most famous historical texts. Formed in a time of great unrest, The Analects remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life 2500 years later. This...

A beautifully bound edition of Pinocchio, featuring charming illustrations by Charles Folkard, is now available. Geppetto's creation, a marionette made from talking wood, comes to life as the...

The Warden by Anthony Trollope A beautifully bound edition of this beloved novel, featuring real cloth binding and high-quality paper. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is a treasure to love...

Middlemarch is a beautifully crafted novel that explores the complexities of Victorian life through the lives of its vividly drawn characters. Set in the town of Middlemarch, the story follows...

The Prophet is a beautifully bound pocket-sized edition of a timeless and thought-provoking work by Khalil Gibran. This collection of twenty-six poetic essays explores universal themes such as love,...

Little Women, beautifully bound in real cloth and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, is a story of idealized family life. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the...

Frankenstein is a dark parable of science misused, exploring the consequences of playing God. Mary Shelley's iconic novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein and his creation, a being brought to...

Walden by Henry David Thoreau is a thought-provoking work that explores the author's experiences living in a small house in the woods. Thoreau constructed the house himself, with the help of friends,...

The Moonstone is a masterpiece of Victorian detective fiction, featuring an intricate narrative of suspense and atmosphere. When Lady Verinder's uncle gifts her the Moonstone, a magnificent diamond,...

The Best of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of 15 short stories featuring the iconic detective and his trusted chronicler, Dr Watson. This beautifully bound edition, part of...

Peter Pan, beautifully bound in real cloth and featuring high-quality paper, is a treasured gift edition from Macmillan Collector's Library. J.M. Barrie's story has been illustrated by F.D. Bedford...

Twelfth Night is a romantic comedy of mistaken identity, where a young woman disguises herself as a man to serve a duke. She becomes embroiled in a complicated love triangle, with unexpected...

The Iliad by Homer is a masterpiece of ancient Greek literature that has captivated readers for centuries. This beautifully bound edition, part of Macmillan Collector's Library, features a...

William Butler Yeats's Collected Poems is a stunning collection of the greatest lyric poet Ireland has produced. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, features an...

V. S. Naipaul's Booker Prize winning novel explores the complexities of displacement and belonging. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this edition is introduced by acclaimed author Robert...

Siddhartha, a young man from a wealthy Brahmin family, sets out on a journey of self-discovery in ancient India. He seeks enlightenment and a sense of peace, but finds it elusive. He tries the...

Dorothy's journey to the magical land of Oz is a story of friendship and determination. This beautifully bound edition features original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and...

A beautifully bound edition of Nella Larsen's Passing, featuring an introduction by Christa Holm Vogelius. In this taut and mesmerizing narrative, two women navigate the complexities of racial...

A beautifully bound edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Sense and Sensibility is presented in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This stunning gift edition features real cloth binding,...

Anne of Avonlea, a beautifully bound gift edition from Macmillan Collector's Library, is a treasured retelling of Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved tale. With its real cloth binding and high-quality...

Black Beauty is a heart-wrenching tale of a horse's life, from his idyllic upbringing to his struggles with hardship and cruelty. This beautifully bound edition features stunning illustrations by...

Love Letters of Great Men by Macmillan Collector's Library is a beautifully crafted collection of romantic letters from some of history's most iconic figures. Edited and introduced by Ursula Doyle,...

Treasure Island is a beautifully bound pocket-sized gift edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's beloved children's story.First published in 1883, this thrilling adventure tale recounts the journey of...

Candide, or The Optimist is a scathing satire that Voltaire penned in the 18th century. This edition features an introduction by Dr Marine Ganofsky and is part of Macmillan Collector's Library, a...

The Master and Margarita is a masterpiece of twentieth-century Russian literature, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library. This stunning, clothbound edition features a translation by Diana Burgin...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Gulliver's Travels is a beautifully bound gift edition of this extraordinary tale. With its real cloth binding, high quality paper, and ribbon markers, it...

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a beautifully bound edition of a timeless collection of short stories and poems. In this Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition, Kipling's writing for...

The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey is a gripping thriller that explores the complex relationships between media, power and perception. A shocking true story forms the basis for this gripping tale,...

The Enigma of Arrival by V S Naipaul is a moving and beautifully written novel that explores the journey of a young Indian from Trinidad to post-imperial England. Through the eyes of its protagonist,...

Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway is a landmark in twentieth-century fiction, exploring themes of identity, isolation and the human experience. This beautifully bound edition features an afterword by...

The Taming of the Shrew is a beautifully bound edition of Shakespeare's first play, presented in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. Illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, this edition...

The Railway Children is a beautifully bound pocket-sized edition of E. Nesbit's beloved tale of three children who find freedom and adventure in a small country cottage at the bottom of their garden...

Beautifully bound in real cloth, this pocket-sized edition of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is a treasure to love and cherish. In elegant Macmillan Collector's Library style, it presents the...

Agnes Grey, a beautifully bound edition from Macmillan Collector's Library, offers a poignant portrayal of life as a governess in 19th-century England. Anne Brontë draws on her own experiences to...

David Copperfield, a beautifully bound pocket-sized gift edition from Macmillan Collector's Library, is a masterful tale of life and struggle. Charles Dickens brings to life the story of David...

Beautifully bound and printed in high quality paper, this gift edition is a treasure to love and keep. Macmillan Collector's Library presents a collection of stories about dogs that will appeal to...

The Wind in the Willows is a beautifully bound pocket-sized edition of Kenneth Grahame's beloved tale. This charming story follows the adventures of four animal friends - Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger -...

A beautifully bound edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, this Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition is a treasure to love and treasure. Translated from the Russian by Constance...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful allegory about the corrupting effects of power. Published in 1945, this satirical novel reflects Orwell's views on the failures of communism. When the old...

George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia is a personal account of his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. In 1936, Orwell arrived in Barcelona as a journalist, but soon found himself drawn into the...

Mansfield Park is a beautifully bound edition of Jane Austen's timeless novel, presented in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. With its real cloth binding and high-quality paper, this gift...

The Time Machine By H. G. Wells A beautifully bound pocket-sized edition of a groundbreaking science fiction novel, this Macmillan Collector's Library is a treasure to love and treasure. With its...

Discover a treasure trove of poems for children by renowned poet Charles Causley in this beautifully presented Macmillan Classics edition. Chosen and arranged by the author himself, the poems in this...

The Poetry of the First World War is a beautifully bound anthology of powerful poetry from one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history. Edited by Marcus Clapham, this collection brings together...

Hard Times is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family life and the consequences of misguided values. Published in 1854, this iconic work by Charles...

An Area of Darkness by V. S. Naipaul is a profound and poignant travelogue that explores his ancestral homeland with unflinching honesty.Naipaul's journey takes him from the bureaucratic heart of...

Prelude & Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield is a beautifully bound edition of this acclaimed short-story collection.Edited and introduced by Professor Meg Jensen, this Macmillan Collector's...

The Road to Wigan Pier is an unflinching account of life in poverty and deprivation during the 1930s. George Orwell's vivid descriptions bring to life the harsh realities of working-class life,...

Don Quixote, a masterpiece of world fiction, chronicles the famous picaresque adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza. Together they...

Edgar Allan Poe's collection of poetry and short stories is a treasure trove of dark imagination and masterful storytelling. This beautifully bound edition features a selection of his most famous...

The development of modern plastic surgery was greatly influenced by the British response to facial injuries sustained during World War I. As a result, a new branch of surgery emerged, with Harold...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief is a beautifully bound gift edition of this beloved tale. Translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira...

A beautifully bound edition of Susan Coolidge's beloved tale, featuring original illustrations by Addie Ledyard and an introduction by Jacqueline Wilson. This treasured children's story follows Katy...

A House for Mr Biswas by V. S. Naipaul is a powerful and poignant novel about one man's quest for autonomy in the face of adversity. Born into a life marked by misfortune, Mr Biswas sets out to defy...

Richard III by William Shakespeare A chilling portrayal of the lure of evil and the temptation of power, this edition of Richard III is part of the stunning Macmillan Collector's Library series...

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith is a wonderfully quirky coming-of-age story that affectionately draws a portrait of one of literature's funniest families. This beautifully bound edition, part of...

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo is a beautifully bound edition in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This stunning hardcover features real cloth binding, high-quality paper, and...

London: An Illustrated Literary Companion by Rosemary Gray is a beautifully crafted collection of writings about the city that Samuel Johnson once called "all that life can afford". This Macmillan...

Lark Rise to Candleford is a poignant and evocative portrayal of rural life in England between the wars. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this beautifully crafted edition features stunning,...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tales of the Jazz Age is a beautifully bound gift edition that showcases the author's unique talent for crafting stories in every...

This beautifully bound anthology brings together some of Ireland's most spine-tingling ghost stories. Featuring contributions from masters such as Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker, alongside...

The Macmillan Brothers' Publishing Empire: A Story of Radical Ideas and Literary Greats. In 1830s London, two idealistic brothers from a Scottish crofter's family set up a publishing house that would...

Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is a beautifully bound edition of his only novel, presented in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This stunning gift edition features real cloth...

The Yellow Wallpaper & Herland is a thought-provoking novella by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, introducing the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This beautifully bound edition features real cloth...

Poems About Birds is a beautifully bound collection of classic poetry that celebrates the lives of birds. Spanning from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, this annotated edition brings...

Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell is a personal account of poverty-stricken lives between the wars. This edition is introduced by writer Lara Feigel. In 1920s Paris, Orwell's...

James Herriot's second memoir, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet, offers a glimpse into the life of a recently qualified vet in the 1930s. Set in the Yorkshire village of Darrowby, the story follows the...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin is a beautifully bound gift edition of this powerful and thought-provoking novel. With its real cloth binding, high-quality paper,...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a stunning tribute to the enduring legacy of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective. This beautifully crafted volume...

Tales of Mystery & Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe is a beautifully bound collection of some of the most exciting and haunting stories ever written. These pocket-sized gift editions are part of...

Edna Pontellier's journey to self-discovery begins in this beautifully bound edition of Kate Chopin's novella and short stories collection. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America,...

Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson is a heartwarming and exciting adventure story about an orphan's journey to her distant relatives in Brazil. Maia's expectations are far exceeded as she...

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a beautifully bound gift edition of Jules Verne's iconic novel. With its real cloth cover and high-quality paper, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition...

The Joy of Walking by Suzy Cripps is a beautifully bound edition in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This collection of essays, poetry and fiction celebrates the joy of walking, exploring...

Graham Greene's blackly comic espionage thriller is set in pre-revolutionary Havana, a city where life is not easy. A struggling vacuum cleaner salesman, James Wormold, is tempted by an offer of...

A beautifully bound edition of Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities, presented in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This stunning gift edition features real cloth binding, high-quality...

Duncan Macmillan's first collection of plays brings together five powerful works that explore the human experience.Monster, Lungs, 2071, Every Brilliant Thing and People, Places And Things showcase...

Comedy and tragedy intertwine in this witty and engaging play about two couples and their complicated relationships. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this beautifully crafted edition...

The Macmillan Collector's Library presents A Book Lover's Guide to the Zodiac, a beautifully bound gift edition. This pocket-sized volume explores the connections between astrology and literature,...

Christina Rossetti's Goblin Market & Other Poems is a beautifully crafted collection of poetry that explores the complexities of desire and temptation. This edition features original illustrations by...

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is a profound and haunting dystopian novel that foresaw a surveillance state with chilling accuracy. Written in 1949, this story remains as relevant today as it...

Christmas is not always the season of goodwill. In fact, it can be a time of mysterious deaths, hidden poison bottles, and blunt instruments. This collection of ten stories from the golden age of...

The Turn of the Screw and Owen Wingrave is a masterful tale of psychological suspense and eerie atmosphere. In this beautifully bound edition, Henry James's classic ghost stories come together in a...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Far From the Madding Crowd is a beautifully bound gift edition of Thomas Hardy's novel. Set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the...