359 results for 'Nesbit, Edith'

This annotated collection brings together some of the most powerful and unsettling supernatural horror stories from E. Nesbit, a writer often overlooked in favour of her children's work. Nesbit's...

Edith in the Dark by Philip Meeks is a lesser-known horror story from celebrated author Edith Nesbit. Written during one of her husband's parties, this early tale showcases Nesbit's darker side. As...

Edith Nesbit: A Life of Contrasts Eleanor Fitzsimons reveals the complex and fascinating life story of Edith Nesbit, author of beloved children's classics such as The Railway Children. Born into a...

Edith Stein's spiritual writings offer a profound and intimate glimpse into her inner life. This collection of essays, meditations, and spiritual texts, compiled from her final years, provides a...

Edith Nesbit's natural gift for storytelling has brought her worldwide renown as a beloved children's author. However, beyond her popular stories lay a darker side to her imagination, revealed in...

Edith A Novel by Martina Devlin is a captivating narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of Irish Independence in 1921-22. Against this volatile landscape, Edith Somerville struggles to...

Edith Eva Eger's remarkable story is one of courage and transformation in the face of unimaginable horror.At the age of sixteen, Edie was sent to Auschwitz, where she was forced to endure...

Edith and Mr. Bear by Dare Wright is a heartwarming tale about a young girl's journey towards honesty and happiness. When Edith accidentally breaks her new mantle clock, she feels overwhelmed with...

Edith Stein, a Biography by Waltraud Herbstrith is a powerful and moving account of a remarkable woman's life. Born into a devout Jewish family in Germany, Edith converted to Catholicism and became a...

Edith and Kim is a gripping novel by Charlotte Philby that tells the story of Edith Tudor-Hart, a woman who played a pivotal role in 20th century espionage history. Drawing on Secret Intelligence...

Edith Holler is a witty and entrancing story about a young woman trapped in a ramshackle English playhouse. Her days are spent among the eccentric denizens of the theatre, but her father's warning...

Lillian Frost's life took an unexpected turn when she became a suspect in her former roommate Ruby Carroll's murder. The victim had been wearing a stolen gown from the Paramount Pictures wardrobe...

Life in a Jewish Family: Her Unfinished Autobiographical Account is a landmark work that offers a unique glimpse into the life of Edith Stein, one of the most significant German women of the 20th...

Edith Stein - Woman of Prayer Her Life and Ideals by Joanne Mosley presents a deeply personal and inspiring portrait of a remarkable woman. This biography delves behind the well-known labels to...

Evelyn Nesbit's life was one of fantasy and fame. By her 16th birthday in 1900, she had become an iconic figure, known to millions as the most photographed woman of her era. Her innocent sexuality...

Edith's Diary is a chilling character study that charts the darker side of success. When Edith's life begins to unravel, her diary entries take on a sinister tone, revealing a woman's desperate...

Edith and the Duckling by Dare Wright is a heartwarming story about two friends who care for a duckling after it hatches from its eggs. When the mother duck disappears, Edith and Little Bear take it...

Edith Cavell, Nurse Hero by Terri Arthur and Jaclyn Taylor is a heartwarming story about a British nurse who made a courageous decision during World War I. When asked to set up the first nurses'...

Edith Stein: A Christian Thinker for Our Times Sarah Borden presents an in-depth exploration of St Edith Stein's life and thought, covering her biography, early work in phenomenology, political...

Edith Stein A Philosophical Prologue by Alasdair MacIntyre explores the life and work of a pivotal intellectual of the 20th century. As a philosopher and theologian, Edith Stein's writings focused on...

Edith Cavell was born in 1865 to a family of modest means. She grew up in rural Norfolk and went on to work as a governess before training as a nurse in London. As a nurse, Edith's duty was not just...

Edith Rigby was a woman ahead of her time. In 19th-century Britain, she defied convention by owning and riding a bicycle in her hometown, a bold move for a woman of her class. She also founded a...

Edith Chaplin was a woman of remarkable influence and beauty, whose life was inextricably linked to the world of politics. At just twenty-one years old, she married into one of the most prominent...

Rex V. Edith Thompson A Tale of Two Murders by Laura Thompson In 1922, a tragic event shook the quiet suburb of Ilford, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The case of Edith...

A collection of remarkable letters that reveal the tragic story behind Edith Thompson's execution in 1923. Written by Laura Thompson, author of Rex vs Edith Thompson, this book gathers together the...

Edith Sitwell was a poet whose reputation had been somewhat overlooked by critics for over forty years. However, her contemporaries - including notable writers and artists - held her in high esteem,...

Edith Cavell: A Story of Bravery and Sacrifice Based on historical fact, this novel tells the story of Edith Cavell, a British nurse whose duties as a healer clashed with the demands of a ruthless...

The Cambridge Companion to Edith Wharton provides an in-depth exploration of the life and work of this major American writer. A collection of fresh essays, it offers new insights into Wharton's...

Edith Stein: A Life of Faith and Intellect In the early 20th century, Edith Stein was an extraordinary woman who defied conventions in both her intellectual pursuits and her personal life. As a...

Edith Wharton's Ghost Stories are a masterful collection of tales that evoke moods of disquiet and darkness within their own era. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, these stories...

Dame Edith Sitwell's poetry collection is a testament to her unconventional spirit. Born into a family marked by eccentricity and adversity, Sitwell's own life was shaped by a tumultuous upbringing,...

Edith Baker's remarkable life story is one of enduring faith and unwavering dedication to her spiritual calling. Born in Bristol, she went on to build a life marked by war, loss, and ultimately, the...

A gripping psychological thriller from a new talent in the genre. DCI Rachel Taylor is assigned to track down Hannah James, a young woman who has gone missing. As she delves deeper into the case, she...

Edith Summerskill was a pioneering figure in British politics and feminism. Her remarkable life story is told here by Labour MEP Mary Honeyball, who provides the first biography of this trailblazing...

Displaying Women: Spectacles of Leisure in Edith Wharton's New YorkThis study re-examines the role of women in the representation of leisure in turn-of-the-century New York, challenging the...

Edith Cavell: A Collection of Essays Celebrating Her Heroic Endeavours. This collection of essays explores the remarkable life and heroic acts of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who risked her own life...

Edith Stein: A Life of Faith and Courage. Born in Breslau at the end of the 19th century, Edith Stein was raised as an observant Jew. Her life took a dramatic turn with the outbreak of World War I,...

Edith Stein: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) This collection of writings by Edith Stein offers a unique insight into her spirituality, which integrated her philosophical...

Edith Bratt was a woman whose story is stranger than fiction. A financially independent and strong individual, she risked all for the man she loved, John Ronald. New research reveals a depth to their...

Edith Head: The Fifty-Year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer Discover the remarkable story of Edith Head, the legendary costume designer behind some of Hollywood's most iconic films...

Edith Blake's War tells the remarkable true story of an Australian nurse who served in World War I. In 1918, while en route to France to care for wounded soldiers, Edith was tragically killed by a...

Queen Emma and Queen Edith: Queenship and Women's Power in Eleventh-Century England by Pauline Stafford. The rule of the English kingdom was shaped by the integral role of royal queens, who played a...

Edith Wharton's ghost stories are a masterful blend of the irrational and the imaginative, born from her own deep-seated fear of the supernatural.Despite her own skepticism, Wharton's tales are...

Edith Wharton's Ghost Stories are a masterful collection of tales that evoke moods of disquiet and darkness within their own era. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, these stories...

The Farnsworth House: A Story of Love, Art, and Betrayal. In 1945, Edith Farnsworth commissioned German architect Mies van der Rohe to design a weekend home outside Chicago. Their collaboration would...

Edith Wharton's New York Stories offer a unique glimpse into the city's social hierarchy and the lives of its inhabitants. Written by an author who knew the city intimately, these stories reveal the...

Ornament and Silence: Essays on Women's Lives From Edith Wharton to Germaine Greer by Fraser and Kennedy is a collection of fourteen essays that explore women in love affairs, friendships, marriages,...

Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell is a dual biography that tells the story of two remarkable women who risked their lives to care for wounded soldiers during wartime. This book explores...

Edith Stein's collected works present a radical viewpoint on phenomenology, a philosophical approach that seeks to understand conscious experience. In her work, Stein builds upon the ideas of Edmund...

The lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down when their father suddenly disappears. With their mother left to care for them, they are forced to leave their comfortable London home...

A comforting coming of age fantasy story awaits. When the five children are faced with a grumpy sand-fairy, their wishes bring them into trouble. This special edition includes extra educational...

Edith Eger's incredible story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and freedom. Subjected to unimaginable hardships, she discovered tools for survival that continue to shape her...

The House of Mirth is a novel by Edith Wharton that tells the story of Lily Bart, a young woman struggling to find a balance between love and financial security in early 20th-century New York. Lily's...

On Location.....on Martha's Vineyard (The Making of the Movie "Jaws")By Edith Blake, published by Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Incorporated in 2005, this illustrated book takes a behind-the-scenes look...

Edith Wharton's Ghosts is a chilling collection of short stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. Written between 1902 and 1937, these tales of the supernatural are not meant to...

A comprehensive exploration of the myths that have shaped Western culture, from the gods of ancient Greece and Rome to the heroes of Norse legend. Edith Hamilton's Mythology brings to life the...

A stunningly illustrated edition of a story, this 75th anniversary edition of Mythology is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the world of gods and heroes. Since its original publication in 1942,...

The Age of Innocence by Edith WhartonA novel of subtle satire and dark comedy, set against the backdrop of upper-class New York society in the 1870s. The story revolves around the complex...

The Story of the Amulet is the final instalment in Edith Nesbit's beloved "Psammead" series. In this captivating tale, Anthea, Cyril, Robert, Jane and their companions re-encounter the sand fairy,...

Discover the timeless stories of gods and heroes in this comprehensive A-to-Z encyclopedia of classic myths and legends.Edith Hamilton's mythology brings to life the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths...

Ethan Frome is a deeply moving novella that explores the complexities of human relationships in a harsh and beautiful landscape. Written by Edith Wharton, this 1911 work of fiction is a powerful...

The Decoration of Houses is a seminal work on domestic design and architecture, first published in 1897. Written by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman, this influential book has been selected by scholars...

Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence is a poignant love story set in the 1870s, written in the aftermath of the First World War. The novel explores the complexities of the wealthy elite in New York...

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton In the rigid social hierarchy of 19th-century New York, desire and duty are locked in a struggle for supremacy. When May Welland announces her engagement to the...

A harrowing and hopeful memoir of survival and resilience, The Ballerina of Auschwitz shares the true story of a young woman's experience in one of the most infamous concentration camps of World War...

The Decoration of Houses is a masterpiece of interior design, offering timeless elegance and practical advice for creating beautiful spaces. Originally published in the early 20th century, this book...

Explore the many facets of fantasy writing in this beautifully bound collection of short stories. From eerie tales to magical narratives, and from the strange to the deeply moving, these stories...

A remarkable story of survival, forgiveness, and transformation. Edith Eva Eger's life is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and growth. After being sent to Auschwitz at the...

This glorious collection of vintage children's stories by Edith Nesbit features all three books from the Psammead trilogy: Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the...

The Railway Children tells the story of three children who move to a tiny cottage in the countryside after their father is taken away. The only advantage of their new home is the nearby railway,...

The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit In this heartwarming story, three siblings and their mother move to a new home near a railway station, where they watch trains go by and wave at the passengers...

The Enchanted Castle by Edith Nesbit is a captivating tale of three children who stumble upon a mysterious tunnel leading to a magical castle. Their discovery sets off a chain of astonishing events,...

The Story of the Amulet by Edith Nesbit is a captivating tale of magic and adventure. After making a wish that they would never ask for another, the five children find themselves reunited with their...

The Lark by E. NesbitIn this forgotten novel, Nesbit's talent for evoking the English countryside shines through in a tale of two young women who turn a cottage into a thriving guest house. With the...

The Book of Dragons is a collection of enchanting stories by English writer Edith Nesbit. First published in 1899, this charming book brings to life the magic and wonder of mythical beasts for...

Five Children and It is a story of childhood wonder and adventure. When five siblings move to the countryside with their parents, they discover a mysterious creature in a local gravel pit - a...

A beautifully translated modern Spanish classic, Nada is a powerful portrayal of life in war-torn Barcelona. First published sixty years ago, it has been translated into eighteen languages and now...

A teenage girl's lifeless body is discovered on a quiet suburban street, with only a silver heart-shaped charm hidden in her sock as a clue to her identity. Detective Meredith Somerset is tasked with...

A brutal murder at a child's birthday party sets off a chain of events that will test Detective Meredith Somerset to her limits. With no clear suspect and a web of motives, she must navigate the...

The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit is a collection of enchanting short stories that bring to life the magic and wonder of dragons.Written for children, these tales are full of imagination and...

Get Out of My Head is a compact illustrated guide for those struggling with anxiety and overthinking. Written by Meredith Arthur, this book offers a supportive and accessible approach to...

Turn the beauty of nature into intricate art with organic embroidery. This guide, written by renowned textile artist Meredith Woolnough, shares her techniques for creating exquisite pieces using a...

First published in 1902, "Five Children and It" is a charming children's novel by E. Nesbit. The story follows five young siblings who discover a magical sand-fairy with the power to grant wishes.The...

Peppa Pig Music Player is a fun-filled storybook that combines music and adventure. This full-color hardcover book features three engaging stories about Peppa Pig and her friends, accompanied by a...

The world's resources are dwindling, and with them, our livelihoods, homes, and cultures. Climate change is no distant threat; it's already impacting communities worldwide. Environmental expert Jeff...

The Wrong Shoes: A Meredith and Hodge Novel by M.K. Turner is a gripping murder mystery that brings together two complex characters in a thrilling adventure. When DCI John Meredith's life is...

The Girl on the Velvet Swing: Sex, Murder, and Madness at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century By Simon Baatz In 1901, Evelyn Nesbit's life was forever changed when she met Stanford White, one of...

Darkness Descending: The Murder of Meredith Kercher is a gripping true crime account of one of the most sensational murders of the 21st century. In November 2007, British student Meredith Kercher was...

Billy Meredith was one of football's most extraordinary and controversial characters. His name remains one of soccer's most famous to this day, 90 years after his last match. Born in 1874, Meredith...

Edith Creutzen's life was forever changed when she became Hitler's personal fortune teller. As their work intensified, Edith began to realize the extent of her power and the danger that came with it...

Meredith Maggs has everything a person needs. A weekly visit from the Tesco delivery guy, jigsaws to fill the time, recipes to perfect, and a beloved cat named Fred. Yet, despite her comfortable...

The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives by Diane Johnson A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one. This empathetic and witty biography gives due to...

Edith's world was turned upside down when her husband Julius, swept off his feet by love at first sight, began to vanish into the shadows of Nazi Germany. As the laws that stripped Jews of their...

The History of the School's Integration During the Civil Rights Movement at the University of Mississippi is a detailed account of the pivotal events that led to the desegregation of one of America's...

The 'Meredith Effect' How a Soviet Spy Helped Change the Course of WWII by Peter Spring. In 1930s Britain, aircraft designers faced a daunting challenge: how to cool engines without increasing drag...

Coloring Book of Whimsical Fairies in Fantasy Fashion Enjoy coloring beautiful fairies dressed in the ruffles, ribbons and lace of fantasy fashions by fairy artist Meredith Dillman. This coloring...

The Story of the Treasure Seekers;Being the Adventures of the Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune by E. NesbitFirst published in 1899, this novel tells the tale of six siblings who embark on an...

Snobs A Novel by Julian Fellowes A deliciously malicious portrait of upper-class society, this novel follows Edith Lavery as she navigates the complexities of 'good' society. With her attractive...

Death in Perugia by John Follain is a gripping account of one of the most infamous murder cases of the 21st century. In November 2007, the body of British student Meredith Kercher was found in her...

Discover the art of air frying with over 130 new recipes. Meredith Laurence's Air Fry Everything cookbook shows you how to create restaurant-style dishes at home, without added fat or calories. From...