400 results for 'Margaret MacMillan'

A stunning box set of two companion novels, The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, from the acclaimed author Margaret Atwood. Set in a dystopian future, The Handmaid's Tale follows a Handmaid who...

Treating Arthritis by Margaret Hills and Christine Horner offers a natural approach to managing the condition, with the aim of improving levels of pain, mobility and wellbeing.The book explores the...

The Sound of Meaning: Exploring the Power of Consonants in Language Margaret Magnus, a renowned researcher in sound symbolism, delves into the fascinating world of how the sound of a word influences...

Margaret Beaufort of Bourne, Collyweston, Maxey and Deeping: The Tudor DynastyDiscover the remarkable story of a woman who shaped the course of history, yet remains largely forgotten in her local...

A Fine Tradition: The Embroidery of Margaret Light brings together a stunning collection of 14 projects that celebrate a rich design heritage. Inspired by traditional motifs, colour palettes and...

Discover the art of beading in Japanese style with this superb book. Beautiful beaded motifs are brought to life using time-honoured techniques and traditions.Inside, you'll find detailed...

Margaret of Austria: Governor of the Netherlands and Early 16th-Century Europe's Greatest Diplomat By Rozsa Gaston In 1480, Margaret was born in Brussels, marking the beginning of a life that would...

Embark on a two-week road trip along the Natchez Trace Parkway, from the country music capital to the birthplace of jazz. This guide features over 20 easy-to-use maps, site-to-site mileage, driving...

The SCM Studyguide Pastoral Theology provides a comprehensive introduction to pastoral theology, designed to support undergraduate courses in training for clergy and lay pastoral workers. This...

The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret MacMillan A gripping narrative of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I, this book explores the complex web of alliances,...

Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City. The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly...

Wild Flowers of Britain Month by Month is a beautifully illustrated guide to the delicate and beautiful wild flowers of the British Isles. Painted over a period of 45 years, Margaret Erskine Wilson's...

Judy Blume's Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret is a humorous coming-of-age story about a teenage girl's struggles with identity and self-discovery. Margaret is navigating a new school,...

Goodnight Moon Board Book & Bunny is a soothing bedtime story for little ones. A gentle tale of goodbyes and goodnights, it features a cuddly plush bunny. This board book is perfect for children who...

The Vanishing of Margaret Small by Neil Alexander At 75, Margaret Small is a woman of simple tastes and strong convictions. Her life is turned upside down when she begins receiving mysterious...

God's Own Gentlewoman: The Life of Margaret Paston Diane Watt explores the life of Margaret Paston, whose letters form one of the most extensive collections of personal writings by a medieval English...

The extraordinary true story of Margaret Beaufort, the 'Red Queen'. Born in the midst of the Wars of the Roses, she became the greatest heiress of her time, surviving a turbulent life marked by...

When life appears perfect on the outside, but you're struggling to cope on the inside, it can be a heavy burden to carry. You may have learned to suppress your emotions, fearing that showing...

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...

Margaret Thatcher's autobiography is a candid and compelling account of her remarkable life and time in power. The story of her journey from a young woman to the first female Prime Minister of Great...

Margaret Beaufort's life was one of calculated risk and unyielding determination. As the battle for royal supremacy raged between the houses of Lancaster and York, she found herself at the centre of...

Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume One: Not For Turning by Charles Moore is a comprehensive and deeply personal portrait of one of the most influential political figures of the...

Letters to Margaret is a poignant and humorous collection of letters written by Hunter Davies to his late wife, Margaret Forster. In these 23 letters, Davies recounts his life experiences, from his...

Damien Hirst and Margaret Mellis: A Connection Revealed This book explores the connection between two influential artists, Damien Hirst and Margaret Mellis, who became close friends and mentors...

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,...

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...

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...

Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron: Portraits to Dream InTwo pioneering photographers, separated by time and geography, yet united in their quest to capture the essence of the human form...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants is a comprehensive and authoritative biography that delves into the life and times of the Iron Lady. In this second...

Margaret Bondfield was a trailblazer in British politics, holding numerous 'firsts' that shaped her remarkable career. As the first woman to serve as a government minister, Cabinet member and...

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 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...

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,...

This biography brings to life the remarkable story of Margaret Wise Brown, the beloved author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. In forty-two pages, Mac Barnett artfully explores the life and...

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 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...

Margaret Rutherford was a beloved figure in British comedy, but behind her serene front lay a life of trauma and struggle. This biography reveals the complex story of an actress who faced family...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher from Grocer's Daughter to Iron LadyThis biography offers a comprehensive account of Margaret Thatcher's life, from her upbringing in Grantham to her leadership of the...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

A baby unicorn, lost and alone, finds a new home with a young girl who is in need of a friend. When the girl's family moves to a new cottage by the sea, she discovers a magical sight - a group of...

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a groundbreaking novel that explores the complexities of identity and artistic expression. Written by James Joyce, this beautifully bound edition is part of...

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...

Discover the timeless stories of ancient Greece in this beautifully bound edition. Macmillan Collector's Library presents a series of pocket-sized gift editions of beloved classic titles, featuring...

The Macmillan Collector's Library presents a beautifully bound edition of Classic Science Fiction Stories, selected and introduced by Adam Roberts. This collection brings together a diverse range of...

The Golden Treasury: The Best of Classic English Verse A beautifully bound edition of one of the most beloved anthologies of English poetry, The Golden Treasury is a treasure trove of verse from the...

Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass Selected Poems is a groundbreaking poetry collection that explores the human experience. First published in 1855, this revised and expanded edition, known as the...

Discover the vibrant world of graphic knit patterns with Margaret Holzmann's latest collection. Featuring 30+ designs, this book showcases a range of themed motifs, from cats and dogs to festive...

CARRIE, a hardback edition to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, is a haunting and enduring novel by Stephen King. In this beautifully produced book, Margaret Atwood introduces a new generation to...

A bomb exploded at 2:54 a.m. on October 12, 1984, at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, during the Conservative Party Conference. The blast, carried out by the Irish Republican Army, killed five...

A beautifully crafted hardback treasury featuring an array of incredible stories, this collection is perfect for mythology lovers. It brings together Orpheus and Eurydice, Persephone, Theseus and the...

The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer In 17th-century East Anglia, a midwife, healer, and servant named Martha is a trusted figure in her coastal village, despite her unspoken nature. When a...

A beautifully bound edition of two beloved classics, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. This Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition features real cloth binding,...

The Trial is a haunting account of a young man's struggle to prove his innocence in a seemingly unjust system. On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, Joseph K is arrested and taken to a mysterious...

The Prince is a timeless exploration of power and its exercise. Written in 1513 and published in 1532, this influential work offers a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power,...

The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal reflections on how to live a wise and virtuous life. Written in a clear and rational style, these aphorisms offer insights into the...

Colour your way into a fantastical world with this beautifully crafted colouring book, featuring the iconic illustrations of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale. The original woodblocks used in the first...

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a seminal work of Gothic fiction that continues to enthrall readers with its sensual and dark themes. This beautifully bound edition, featuring real cloth binding,...

Beautifully bound in real cloth, this gift edition of Great Expectations is a treasure to love and treasure. Charles Dickens's renowned novel tells the story of Pip, an orphan boy who wishes to...

Graham Greene's powerful novel explores the complex relationship between good and evil, as embodied by the troubled Pinkie Brown. A brutal murder sets off a chain of events that exposes the dark...

Pride and Prejudice is a beautifully bound edition of Jane Austen's timeless novel, featuring an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, this gift edition is...

The sweeping love story of two people who defy convention to follow their hearts. Anna Karenina, a beautifully bound edition, tells the tale of a woman trapped in a stifling marriage, swept off her...

Gaby Morgan's Poems for Little Ones is a charming collection of verse that celebrates the joys of childhood. This beautifully bound edition features a rich range of themes, from animals to nursery...

Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence is a poignant and satirical novel about a life of privilege and strict duty. Born into one of New York's leading families, Newland Archer has been shaped by the...

A beautifully crafted hardback edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's poignant story, featuring full colour illustrations by the author himself. This stunning gift book is bound in real cloth and...

The Enchanted April is a heartwarming novel about four women who share a castle in the Italian Riviera, seeking refuge from their lives and finding friendship and transformation in the process.Set...

The Portrait of a Lady is a poignant exploration of freedom and identity, set against the backdrop of a complex and intriguing social world. Isabel Archer, a young and independent woman, finds...

The Book of Tea is a beautifully crafted exploration of the Japanese tea ceremony and its place in traditional Japanese life. Written by a Japanese scholar and artist, this book offers a unique...

Greyfriars Bobby is a deeply moving story inspired by true events. In this beautifully bound edition, Auld Jock's life takes a poignant turn when he moves to Edinburgh in search of work. Despite...

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is a masterful exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a sprawling and complex court case. At the heart of this intricate web of relationships...

Charles Dickens' Ghost Stories is a collection of twenty spine-tingling tales that showcase the author's mastery of the genre. From the chilling histories of coincidence, insanity, and revenge, to...

John Keats' Selected Poems is a beautifully bound edition of his most celebrated works, showcasing the poet's extraordinary creativity and versatility.Edited and introduced by Dr Andrew Hodgson, this...

William Brown, a tousle-headed and lovable ball of mischief, has been entertaining readers since 1922. In his first appearance in print, this mischievous boy gets up to all sorts of trouble, from...

Moby-Dick is a masterpiece of American literature, a profound and imaginative tale of man's quest for the unknowable. Herman Melville's extraordinary novel transforms the world of the whaling ship...

A young prince from a distant planet visits Earth, sharing his unique perspective on life and its complexities. His encounter with an aviator stranded in the desert leads to a profound exploration of...

The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells is a masterful blend of tension, wit and terror that has captivated readers for generations. This beautifully bound edition features real cloth binding, high quality...

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a haunting tale of passion and greed, beautifully bound in real cloth. This reissue edition features an afterword by David Pinching, offering insight into the...

Three Men in a Boat is a hilarious and entertaining comic novel that follows the misadventures of three young men on a boating holiday along the Thames. With the aim of escaping the workaday world...

Beautifully bound in real cloth, this edition of Grimms' Fairy Tales is a treasure to behold. With its high-quality paper and ribbon markers, it's a book that will be loved and cherished for years to...

Andrew Pierce's search for his birth mother is a heart-warming and thought-provoking journey that takes him back to his childhood in a Roman Catholic orphanage in Cheltenham. As he approaches middle...