147 results for 'Markham, Beryl'

Beryl Markham's autobiography is a vivid account of her life in Africa, from her childhood surrounded by the tribal people to her adventures as a horse trainer and bush pilot.Markham's story is one...

Beryl Markham's life story is one of contrasts - a pioneering aviatrix and brilliant race-horse trainer, yet also a flamboyant beauty with a troubled past. This fully authorised biography, drawn from...

Raising a self-disciplined child requires more than just setting boundaries. It's about understanding and connecting with your child on a deeper level. Dr. Laura Markham's approach is based on the...

The Rosicrucian Manifestos in Modern English For over 400 years, the Rosicrucian Manifestos have captivated occultists, mystics, and spiritual seekers with their promise of hidden wisdom and...

Beryl Burton's remarkable life story is one of incredible achievement and perseverance. This biography explores her journey to becoming one of the greatest cyclists of all time, uncovering the...

When a missing persons case turns into a murder investigation in 1950s Leeds, Dan Markham and his partner are drawn into a deadly game. A body recovered from the River Aire sets them on a trail that...

Beryl, the remarkable true story of cycling legend Beryl Burton, has been specially commissioned as an adaptation from Maxine Peake's acclaimed 2012 Radio 4 play. This inspiring biography celebrates...

Beryl in its many color varieties is a favorite among mineral collectors and gemologists. This book provides an in-depth look at the formation and unique conditions that create fine aquamarines and...

The Awakening of Ivy Leavold by Sierra Simone is a historical romance novel set in Yorkshire, 1879. After being left destitute by her brother's death, Ivy Leavold finds herself taken in by her...

New Year's Day brings no rest for Detective Markham and his team. A body is found at Beauclair Drive allotments, strangled in Catherine Leckie's shed. Headteacher Catherine Leckie was known for her...

Roll Out The Beryl is a memoir by Kaye Crawford, published by Fantom Films Limited in August 2023. The book offers a personal and introspective look at the life and experiences of its author.Through...

A gripping crime mystery awaits in Oxford. When Detective Markham visits the Reynolds Museum, he's met with a gruesome discovery: a battered body posed in a glass case. Dr Timothy Colthurst, a...

A sleepy Saturday morning at the Mane Event salon turns into a scene of utter chaos when Becca Drew arrives to find her boss, Andrew Coxley, dead. His perfect hair has been ravaged by his own...

Discover the fascinating stories behind Bradford City's most iconic players. This collection profiles 100 of the club's most worthy players, from those with the most appearances to those who were...

Murder at a London Finishing School by Jessica Ellicott is a historical mystery that brings together two unlikely sleuths in a case of murder and deception. When a former classmate of the...

Beryl Burton dominated her sport with a longevity that rivals the greatest athletes in history. The cyclist, known as BB, was practically invincible in time trials, breaking records that still stand...

The Beryl Coronet is an illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mystery. A priceless crown has been entrusted to its guardian, but when a piece goes missing, all hope seems...

This atmospheric debut novel explores the complexities of female friendship and the power of jealousy and guilt. Katie's dream of escaping her rural town for a new life in Dublin confronts her with a...

Dr. Laura Markham offers a practical guide to helping siblings develop a lifelong bond and learn to manage their emotions in a way that fosters healthy relationships.By focusing on creating deep...

Calm Parents, Happy Siblings: A Practical Guide to Raising Harmonious Siblings Popular parenting expert Dr Laura Markham offers a simple yet powerful approach to fostering a loving and supportive...

West with the Night tells the story of Beryl Markham's remarkable aviation achievements. In 1936, she became the first person to fly non-stop from Europe to New York and the first woman to cross the...

Beryl Markham's memoir is a remarkable account of her extraordinary life, full of adventure and beauty. Born in England, she grew up with a unique upbringing that shaped her into a fearless...

West with the Night is Beryl Markham's memoir of her unconventional childhood and adventures as a pilot and mail carrier in East Africa.The book chronicles her experiences flying, scouting game for...

Circling the Sun A Novel by Paula McLainA powerful and beautifully written novel about a woman who defies convention to follow her dreams. Brought up in England, Beryl Markham is sent to Africa as a...

West with the Night tells the story of Beryl Markham's remarkable aviation achievements and her journey to become an aviation pioneer.In 1936, Markham embarked on a historic solo flight from England...

Circling the Sun by Paula McLain is a captivating tale of one woman's journey to self-discovery in 1920s colonial Kenya. Born into an Edwardian English family, Beryl Markham was transplanted to...

Charlie the Choo-Choo is a heartwarming picture book about an unlikely friendship between a train engine and its devoted engineer. The story follows the special bond between Engineer Bob and his...

Ray Cooney and John Chapman's comedy of errors follows the misadventures of two men who try to escape their mundane lives. When they concoct a plan to leave their wives, things quickly go awry.The...

Blood Will Have Blood is the second in a series of contemporary crime novels featuring DI Gilbert Markham and his teacher girlfriend Olivia Mullen. A brutal murder at their local secondary school...

The Memoir of a Victorian Antiquarian is a fascinating account of one man's life and passions. Written by Sir Clements Markham as a tribute to his father, Reverend David Markham, this memoir offers a...

A violent rebellion erupts in London's middle classes, targeting the comforts and conventions of civic responsibility. Psychologist David Markham's investigation into his ex-wife's death leads him to...

A Brief History of Pollution by Adam C. Markham explores the evolution of pollution from ancient times to the present day. This comprehensive study takes readers on a journey through 800 years of...

The Widow of Dartmoor by Warwick Downing is a gripping mystery that follows Beryl Stapleton, the widow of Jack Stapleton, as she seeks justice for her husband's murder. After being discovered with a...

The Old Wallpaper Story by Beryl Newton-Boardman is a personal tribute to her father's wartime experiences. Written in honour of his legacy, this book shares the story of those who served and died...

The body of evidence has been left behind. A reclusive writer is dead, and her final manuscript has vanished. Someone is stalking Beryl Madison, making threatening phone calls that leave her...

Lady Clarissa has decided to live life on her own terms. After a decade-long engagement, she's determined to avoid marriage and the men of society altogether. Least of all, Lord Markham, known for...

Beryl Wexler's life was about to take an unexpected turn. After leaving her hometown in search of bigger opportunities, she had built a successful career in music PR and was thriving in the...

Dame Beryl Grey's life is defined by her love of dance. From her early beginnings with the Sadler's Wells Ballet at just 14, to becoming the first English ballerina to dance at the Bolshoi and Kirov,...

Zylar of Kith B'alak is a four-time loser in the annual Choosing. His chances of finding a nest guardian are dwindling, and desperation drives him to try a matching service. However, a freak solar...

Beryl Gore's life is defined by the Palace Theater, where she spends her nights performing for an audience of drunken louts. By day, she works behind the scenes, maintaining the artificial wave...

The Biscuit Factory Girls at War is a heartwarming saga about family, friendship, and the challenges of war. Beryl's life is turned upside down when a devastating letter arrives, forcing her to...

A meditation on nostalgia, heritage and compassion, Lauren Markham's A Map of Future Ruins challenges the stories we've been told about migration. By exploring the intersection of history, myth and...

The Ties of Blood by Yves Swolfs is a gripping tale of revenge and conspiracy. Markham, the ruthless preacher, has finally met his end, but for one lone rider, the hunt is far from over.As he sets...

A Fiercely Addictive Mystery Unfolds in This Gripping Whodunit. Sheila Craven's sudden death at home sets off a chain of events that leads Detective Markham and his team down a twisted trail. The...

After the war, life was changing for Lily, Gladys and Beryl. As they looked to the future, their lives were far from simple.Lily's joyful summer wedding had brought happiness, but also doubts about...

Stella Markham is a woman who sees herself in others. If she can reflect her own beauty and charm back at them, they are welcome into her life. But if their true nature is revealed, she will reject...

A poignant and humorous portrayal of life's complexities, From Here to the Library explores the intricate relationships between individuals. Beryl Tidy's struggles with her demanding father serve as...

A Time of Peace by Beryl Matthews is a heartwarming and uplifting tale of one woman's journey to independence. In 1960, Kate sets out to make her mark in London as a photographer, guided by the...

A Time to Remember: A WWII Evacuee's Childhood in Wales by Beryl Mathias In September 1939, as Hitler began bombing Britain, over three million children were evacuated from London and southern...

Tracing Your Welsh Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians by Beryl Evans provides a comprehensive guide to researching ancestors from Wales. This authoritative handbook covers key archival sources,...

This comprehensive guide to lesser-known gems explores their history, properties, and geographic sources. With close-up photos and expert analysis, it provides visual judgement techniques for...

Golf is often seen as a solitary pursuit, but for Kevin Markham, it became an 11,000km journey across Ireland. In his trusty camper van, he played every 18-hole golf course in the country, meeting a...

British privateer Philip Carruthers embarks on a perilous journey to put his past behind him. On a secret mission for Queen Victoria, he finally finds the treasure he has been seeking for two long...

Napoleon by Felix Markham is a meticulously researched and vividly written account of the life and legend of one of history's most iconic figures. Based on intimate documents, including personal...

Ivy Leavold's search for a new start leads her to a mysterious and enigmatic man, Julian Markham, at Markham Hall. As she becomes embroiled in his world, she finds herself torn between a desire for...

The Angels of Venice by Philip Gwynne Jones The night of 12 November 2019, the city of Venice was hit by the worst flooding in 50 years. The streets were ravaged by gale force winds and the lagoon...

Iceland in World War II: Occupation and Transformation (The Story of Iceland) by Adrian E. Markham This book explores one of the most pivotal periods in Icelandic history, from the country's...

Olivia Santini has always relied on her hard work to get by. With seven years as assistant manager at Evergreen Resort and Spa under her belt, she's confident in her ability to drive business forward...

Beryl Gilroy's memoir is an unforgettable account of life in post-war London as a trailblazing black woman.Introduced by Bernardine Evaristo, this rediscovered classic is a shocking, moving and...

Valentine Windham's passion for music is matched only by his despair after an injury forces him to flee. Seeking solitude, he finds himself drawn to Ellen Markham, a woman hiding from her own secrets...

The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen is a gripping thriller that delves into the darkest corners of terror and survival. When three people disappear from Ellery's town in three years, all...

Beryl Hart's memoir is a personal and poignant account of her childhood during World War II, written for her grandchildren.Spanning from her early years to the war years, this biography offers a...

The Tenant of Wildfell HallA mysterious and beautiful young widow moves into Wildfell Hall, sparking whispers among her neighbours. As Gilbert Markham gets to know her, he uncovers painful secrets...

Watch your Teacher Carefully is a collection of poems and jokes that are sure to bring a smile. With fun stories like the dance with the disco sheep, but beware of Beryl the Budgie, this book is...

Red Curtain Up by Beryl Grey A culturally significant work now available in paperback. This publication is in the public domain and can be freely copied and distributed within the United States...

Set in 1940s Lincolnshire during World War II, Wartime Friends is a heartwarming tale of friendship and loyalty. Carolyn Holmes, a young woman from a farming family, joins the Auxiliary Territorial...

Master Georgie follows the journey of George Hardy, a surgeon and photographer who travels from Victorian Liverpool to the Crimean Peninsula in search of work. He is accompanied by a small group of...

The Legal MBA Essentials: Master the Business of LawTake your law practice to the next level with this comprehensive guide. Written by experienced legal professionals, James Markham and Darren Mee...

The struggles of war will build the strongest of friendships. In 1940, Liverpool, Alice Turner and Millie Markham work together at Rootes munitions factory, making shell caps and Halifax bombers...

The Dog in the Dickensian Imagination by Beryl Gray explores the significant role dogs played in Charles Dickens's vision and experience of London. Through a range of sources, including personal...

A beautifully bound edition of Anne Brontë's enduring novel, set in 19th-century England. Helen Graham, a young woman with a mysterious past, moves into Wildfell Hall with her son, sparking the...

A murder at the heart of a brewing rivalry. In the town of Markham, two breweries stand at odds, their owners, Richard and Emily Foster, locked in a bitter dispute. The return of a former bad boy,...

A reclusive author's life is turned to death in her own home. Forensic expert Kay Scarpetta must unravel the intricate evidence to uncover the truth behind Beryl Madison's murder. As she delves into...

The county of Hampshire has played host to some of England's most significant literary and historical landmarks. From its ancient capital to its role in the Royal Navy, the region has left an...

Shakespeare's Friends Revealed by Beryl Hughes explores a long-standing mystery about the playwright's associates. This theory, which draws on sonnets and historical records, offers a compelling...

The Titanic's doomed maiden voyage is a moment of tragic beauty, captured in prose of startling subtlety. Over the course of four fraught days, the lives of a small group of passengers are played out...

A heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and survival set against the backdrop of World War II. Fur Coat, No Knickers tells the story of Grace Donnelly and her family as they navigate the devastating...

Beryl Gilroy's life was marked by unexpected challenges as she pursued her dream of teaching in post-war Britain. Born into a Guyanese family, she moved to London in 1952 to secure a teaching...

Lily Collins steps up to her new role as sales junior at Marlow's department store in 1942. As shortages of staff and goods begin to bite, she must navigate the challenges of war with her fellow shop...

Discipline Without Damage: A Science-Based Approach to Raising Happy, Well-Behaved Children. This book offers a fresh perspective on discipline, one that prioritizes connection and understanding over...

Help your children develop emotional intelligence and strengthen your bond with this practical workbook. Dr. Laura Markham's approach is research-based and parent-tested, offering simple yet...

Puritans and Nonconformists is a historical study that sets the record straight on a group of influential individuals in 16th and 17th century England.The book focuses on the Eatons, a family who...

Brett L. Markham's comprehensive guide to mini farming provides a solid foundation for those looking to establish their own small-scale agricultural project. This handbook covers essential topics...

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte is a novel about a young woman's disastrous marriage and her flight from it. Helen Graham's story is one of wretched married life, told through her journal,...

Amerigo Vespucci's letters reveal his fascinating life as an adventurer, merchant and mapper of the New World. Published here in full, these writings provide insight into his discoveries and...

The League of Gentlewomen Witches: Dangerous Damsels Series Book 2 by India Holton is a captivating Victorian fantasy romance that will transport you to a world of magic and adventure.When the Amulet...

Calm Parents, Happy Kids is a practical and inspiring approach to parenting that eliminates threats, power struggles and manipulation, in favour of setting limits with empathy and communication. Dr...

The Art of Consultancy by Calvert Markham is a practical guide for anyone looking to deliver consultancy services effectively. Drawing on the author's experience training thousands of consultants,...

A millionaire financier's dream job turned deadly. Markham Crewe had secured the position of social secretary for Andrew Harrison, with its luxurious accommodation and easy writing tasks. However, he...

A tender love story that pulses with warmth and intelligence, Live a Little is a novel about finding new meaning in life's final stages. At the age of ninety-something, Beryl Dusinbery struggles to...

Amy Carter's life was forever changed when her father was hanged and her mother died. With no other options, she was taken in by Ben, an artist, and his kindly landlady, Mrs Dalton. For the first...

Three primary-source tracts relating to military archery in seventeenth century England are brought together in this volume. These include William Neade's Double-Armed Man, Gervase Markham's Art of...

Develop your skills as a successful consultant with Mastering Management Consultancy. This comprehensive guide provides expert advice on how to deliver exceptional service to clients and become an...

The Study of the Bible in the Middle Ages by Beryl Smalley provides a systematic account of the changes in Bible studies in northwestern Europe from the Carolingian renaissance to about 1300. This...

The Hardmen: Legends of the Cycling Gods tells the stories of 40 of the most heroic cyclists ever. From those who overcame incredible physical and mental challenges to emerge victorious, to those who...

The Student's Companion to the Theologians by Ian S. Markham is an extensive two-volume reference work that brings together a team of contemporary theologians and writers to provide in-depth...

Beyond Machiavelli, Second Edition is an updated overview of the field of policy analysis, covering critical issues and changes in the field. Beryl Radin examines the relationship between decision...

Lazarillo de Tormes is an important work from Spain's Golden Age of literature. First published in 1554, it was written by an anonymous author who chose to remain hidden due to the novel's heretical...

A Cosy Christmas in Cornwall by Jane Linfoot is the perfect choice for those seeking a heartwarming holiday read. Set against the picturesque backdrop of a Cornish castle, this romantic comedy...

Duluth by Gore Vidal is a novel that explores the intersection of reality and fiction. Two women, Edna and Beryl, find themselves in different worlds - one in a television series and the other in a...