76 results for 'Mervyn Sprung'

A dark and gothic drama unfolds in this stage adaptation of Mervyn Peake's legendary trilogy. Steerpike, a kitchen-boy turned renegade, navigates the treacherous world of Gormenghast, while Titus...

Set against the backdrop of the devastating Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic of 1793, Charles Brockden Brown's novel Arthur Mervyn; or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 weaves together the outbreak with...

Cai Draper's SPRUNG is a vibrant and energetic exploration of lockdown life, presented in bold, blank verse. With unflinching honesty, the poet shares their inner world, from the desire to connect...

The Illustrated Gormenghast Trilogy is a masterful work of imaginative writing, renowned for its richness and uniqueness. This special edition is enhanced by over 100 of Mervyn Peake's captivating...

The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America is a collection of poems compiled by Anne Bradstreet, showcasing her wit and learning. This volume includes a comprehensive discourse on the four elements,...

For the Honda C50, C70 & C90 1967 to 2003, get the expert guidance you need to keep your motorcycle in top condition. This comprehensive manual provides detailed step-by-step procedures for routine...

The Hunting of the Snark An Agony in Eight Fits by Mervyn Peake is a masterpiece of illustration that has been re-originated from the author's original artwork. This edition features a selection of...

The Magic of Unknowing: An East-West Soliloquy by Mervyn Sprung is a unique philosophical work that brings together seven Western philosophers in dialogue. Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hume,...

King Vortigern thinks he's so clever, but his servant Mervyn knows he is playing a dangerous game. Can Mervyn keep the King safe from invading Saxons, Pictish raiders, and a beautiful Saxon princess?...

The Potteries Through Time by Mervyn Edwards explores the history and identity of the Staffordshire Potteries, a region renowned for its ceramic manufacturing heritage. This collection of archive...

The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake In the vast, crumbling castle of Gormenghast, the seventy-seventh Earl, Titus Groan, is lord and heir. However, his life is not as straightforward as the...

Chief Value Officer: Accountants Can Save the Planet by Mervyn E. King, Mervyn King, and Jill Atkins is a thought-provoking exploration of integrated reporting and its potential to transform...

Letters from a Lost Uncle is a unique and imaginative work, illustrated with stunning original drawings that bring its eerie beauty to life. This collection celebrates the centenary of Mervyn Peake's...

The End of Alchemy: Money, Banking and the Future of the Global EconomyMervyn King's insightful analysis of the history and future of money and banking offers a fresh perspective on the mechanisms of...

Plato's work remains a fundamental starting-point for studying logic, metaphysics, and philosophy. However, his dialogues can be challenging to follow due to their age.A concise introduction by...

Coleridge's haunting poem tells the story of a nightmare voyage to the South Pole, as seen through the eyes of its sole survivor. Written in 1798, it is a tale of misfortune and redemption.The poem's...

Wingfield at War Vol. I by Mervyn Wingfield is a previously unpublished memoir that offers a unique insight into life as a submariner during World War II. The author recounts his experiences,...

This heartwarming story explores what it's like to live with Hirschsprung disease. Told from the perspective of Henry, who has the condition, and his older brother Peter, this book offers a unique...

Our son Kellen was born with Hirschsprung's Disease. When he was first diagnosed, we were given a small brochure with basic information about the disease. However, as we delved deeper into the...

Oscar was born with a rare bowel condition called Hirschsprung's disease. He had missing ganglion cells in his bowel, which meant he couldn't poo when he was born. At 13 days old, Oscar underwent...

Springwatch Unsprung: Exploring the Natural World. This collection brings together the most frequently asked questions from the BBC TV programme Springwatch Unsprung, covering everything from...

A comprehensive history of film music from the silent era to the present day. This lively introduction covers major trends in film scoring, including Hollywood practices and an international...

The vast and crumbling castle of Gormenghast stands as a testament to centuries of intrigue and manipulation. At its heart is Titus Groan, the seventy-seventh Earl, who is also heir to this...

Wolstanton & May Bank Through Time is a poignant pictorial record of life in a Staffordshire village. Through a unique blend of old and new photographs, author Mervyn Edwards pays tribute to the...

Longton Through Time by Mervyn Edwards explores the town's rich history and industrial heritage. The area is famous for its ceramic production, with numerous big businesses thriving in the region...

Puppetry: How to Do It is a practical and accessible guide to using puppetry in theatre. Written by an experienced director, this book focuses on the performer and the craft of bringing any puppet to...

Britten: War Requiem by Mervyn Cooke explores the background to Britten's use of Wilfred Owen's anti-war poetry in his iconic choral work. This handbook delves into the composer's lifelong pacifist...

The 77th Earl's journey continues in this fourth and final volume of the Gormenghast series. After leaving his crumbling castle, Titus faces new challenges as he navigates the larger world beyond its...

Three Jewish middle-aged sisters come together to celebrate Sara's 54th birthday in London. Sara, a brilliant banker, has given up on romance, while her sister Pfeni, a journalist and travel writer,...

Discover the hidden stories beneath Stoke-on-Trent's surface. Local historian Mervyn Edwards shares his 25-year collection of unique facts and anecdotes about the city's history, revealing its...

Titus Alone marks the final chapter in Mervyn Peake's epic Gormenghast Trilogy. In this stunning conclusion, the lord of Castle Gormenghast abdicates his throne and embarks on a journey into the...

Billy Bandril is the TV sensation sweeping the nation! His hilarious antics have kids and their parents waiting all week for another episode of mayhem. But when Lucy Wilson finds herself live on air...

Titus Alone marks the final part of Mervyn Peake's epic trilogy. Now almost twenty years old, Titus finds himself lost and alone after escaping from his oppressive past.Stranded in a bustling city...

The Irish in Manchester C. 1750-1921: Resistance, Adaptation and Identity by Mervyn Busteed explores the complex history of the Irish community in Manchester during the 19th century. Through an...

Fantasy as a distinct kind of narrative is a subject of ongoing debate. This study seeks to define fantasy and argues against vague interpretations that view it solely as escapism.Dr Jackson draws on...

From East to West Odyssey of a Soul by Roy Bhaskar is a radical work that re-examines Western and Eastern thought. Bhaskar's philosophy of critical realism is expanded upon, exploring the...

The Gormenghast Novels by Mervyn Peake is a breathtaking work of fantasy that transports readers to a world of dark struggle and vivid imagination. Within its sprawling, tumbledown halls, the members...

Dorothy K. Haynes' weird fiction is woven from threads of darkness and the supernatural, creating a fabric that's both unsettling and fascinating. This collection brings together her most enduring...

Radical Uncertainty: Decision-Making for an Unknowable Future by Mervyn King and John Kay is a thought-provoking analysis of how we cope with uncertainty in our lives. Drawing on biography, history,...

Stoke-on-Trent in 50 Buildings explores the city's notable architecture and offers original insights into its buildings compared to those found elsewhere. Local historian Mervyn Edwards shares his...

A century of literary experimentation has yielded a unique body of dark and strange stories, known as The Weird. These tales, from the likes of Lovecraft to Borges and Gaiman, transcend genre...

The Alchemists Inside the Secret World of Central Bankers by Neil Irwin In August 2007, three men who had never been elected to public office became the most powerful figures in the world. Ben...

Marilyn Monroe: A Cultural IconThis book explores the enduring influence of Marilyn Monroe on popular culture, from her iconic style to her representation in visual art and music.Contributors to Fan...

Danny and his grandfather, Fergus, are on the run again, with their cover blown in southern Spain. They return to London to confront their enemy, Fincham, but a teenage suicide bomber has brought...

The 'Aurora' had been a prosperous voyage, but its fortunes took a turn for the worse when it was discovered that the vessel had sprung a leak. A large English brig, the ship was rolling heavily in...

Rainbow People by Nicholas Mosley is a powerful exploration of borders, politics and hope. A family's journey along the Mediterranean coast becomes intertwined with the refugee crisis, as they watch...

Lucid and elegant analysis of three poets' styles. Helen Vendler's 1994 Richard Ellman Lectures explore the motives behind poets' dramatic breaks from their earlier styles, examining the interplay of...

The final volume of the epic fantasy series has arrived. Wizord, Margaret and their companions embark on an epic battle that takes them from their world to the Hole World and back again. The outcome...

Daisy Town is a graphic novel set in the Old West. A new town has sprung up overnight and its residents are eager for someone to keep them safe. Lucky Luke, a skilled gunslinger, spends the night in...

Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry collection, now first published, presents his most famous and critically acclaimed works. A key figure in the Victorian era's literary landscape, Hopkins is renowned for...

Arrivals and Departures by Alan Ayckbourn is a gripping drama that follows an undercover anti-terrorist squad as they plan to capture a notorious terrorist. As the operation unfolds, two outsiders...

Ben Tyler's life has taken a few wrong turns. Recently sprung from prison, he finds himself in a Cuban stockade waiting for his execution. However, he's not going down without getting the money he's...

Bart Ehrman explores the lives of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, the Apostle Paul, and Mary Magdalene. This engaging work separates fact from fiction, presenting complicated...

Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Study of Selected Poems by John Gilroy offers a comprehensive exploration of the poet's life and work. This in-depth study traces Hopkins's journey from his early years to...

Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry is renowned for its innovative style and profound spiritual insight. As a Jesuit priest, his faith deeply influenced his work, which explores the intersection of nature...

Digital Monsoon by Siddhartha Bose is a raw and uncompromising collection of poems that celebrates the dynamism of urban landscapes. In this follow-up to his acclaimed debut Kalagora, Bose proposes...

The Wounded Lion: Part Five and Conclusion of The Pride of Lions by Antoinette George. In 1816, Nicholas de Bresancourt, Duc de Valenciennes, thought he had finally found peace after the tumultuous...

The Screaming Staircase is a chilling new series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. For over fifty years, a horrifying epidemic of ghosts has plagued the country, and Psychic Investigations...

A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII's Most Dangerous Spy by Sonia Purnell is a meticulously researched and gripping history that reads like a thriller. In September...

Helen Fanshawe's European wedding tour with her husband Edward in 1844 is a fascinating story that has been largely overlooked until now. This collection of letters, fully transcribed and researched,...

A storm is coming for Sean Dillon and his team in this gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author. The attempted assassination of the ex-President of the United States sets off a...

England, 1586. A plot to kill Queen Elizabeth and install Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne is unfolding. Spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham is aware of the danger and allows it to progress,...

Spring has sprung in kindergarten, bringing new life to the classroom. But for one student, Mason, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. She feels like she can't do anything right, watching her friends...

Under the Glacier by Halldór Laxness is a wryly provocative novel that blends earthy and otherworldly elements. A young emissary is dispatched to investigate charges against a pastor at Snæfells...

Gerard Manley Hopkins' Poems Now First Published A collection of his most famous and critically acclaimed works, this compendium showcases the unique style and religious inspiration that earned him...

Rediscover the lost words of an ancient land in this new edition of Thirty-Two Words for Field. The English language has roots in Latin, French, and German, but it also contains traces of the Celtic...

Action thriller by Desmond Bagley set in Malta. A notorious Russian double agent is sprung from prison by The Scarperers, a brilliant gang that specialises in helping long-term inmates escape. Owen...

Discover the captivating world of Steampunk through the creative vision of today's leading artists. This unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England combines steam power with...

The Land Rover One Ten and Ninety Specification Guide provides detailed information on the original specifications of coil-sprung utility Land Rovers built between 1983 and 1990. These vehicles,...

The Canterbury Ales: Great Beers and Pubs Along the Route to Canterbury by Roger Protz Roger Protz explores the historic pubs and breweries along the route taken by pilgrims in Chaucer's famous tale...

The Little Book of Cults: A Pocket Guide to the World's Most Notorious Cults Explore the chilling world of cults, from manipulation to murder. This pocket guide delves into the sinister world of...

Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Study of His Poetry and Prose This book explores the life's work of Gerard Manley Hopkins through his poetry and prose, revealing a fascinatingly original expression of...

Turner has found a measure of peace in his new role as deputy sheriff in a small town within driving distance of Memphis. However, when a young man is forcibly sprung from jail after Sheriff Don...

Columba's Iona: A New History marks the 1450th anniversary of the Irishman's arrival on the island, where he founded the famous monastery and became Scotland's best-known Celtic saint. Historian...

Spring has sprung in Fredericksburg, Texas, and one of the town's most appealing attractions is Tally's Old Tyme Sweets. However, a bizarre burglary leaves a sour taste when replicas of vintage...

The Crossings: A Terrifying Novel of the Old West By Jack Ketchum In 1848, the Arizona Territory is a lawless land, where fate and violence have brought together an unlikely duo - reporter Marion T...