1689 results for 'Palmer, Helen'

The Good Life: Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living This one-volume edition brings together the Nearing's two classic books on rural homesteading, Living the Good Life and...

The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern is a comprehensive guide to pattern fitting and alteration. After 20 years of experience, Pati...

Maud is an 88-year-old woman with a sharp tongue and a penchant for mischief. This humorous story collection by Helene Tursten features two previously untranslated tales that showcase Maud's feisty...

Helen DeWitt's novel explores the complexities of family life through the story of Sibylla, a single mother struggling to connect with her son Ludo. After a misguided one-night stand, Sibylla's...

Spark by Helen Hardt Donovan Steel's life is on track, with a promising career and a luxurious downtown loft. However, when his mother, the city attorney, asks him to return to his hometown and work...

Deep Blues: A Musical and Cultural History of the Mississippi Delta The blues is the foundation of American popular music, and Robert Palmer's book explores its origins and evolution. From its rural...

Helen is a poignant play about the complex bond between mother and daughter. When her husband passes away, Helen is left to navigate life with her 15-year-old daughter Becca, who has recently lost...

Helen and the Grandbees by Alex Morrall is a heartwarming story about a woman who is forced to confront her past when her long-lost daughter returns with questions that she cannot answer. As Helen...

Euripides' Helen offers a detailed literary and cultural analysis of this influential play. Written in 2008, this edition provides a comprehensive understanding of Euripides' treatment of Helen and...

Helen M Stevens Embroiderer's Countryside is a beautifully illustrated guide to nature-inspired embroidery. Using pure silk threads, Helen brings the natural world to life with stunning realism.This...

Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration is a beautifully designed and engaging account of the life of renowned English illustrator Helen Oxenbury. Spanning her early childhood through to her...

When Detective Inspector Helen Grace is framed for murder, she becomes one of the country's most high-profile prisoners. HMP Holloway is a place of dark days and long nights with dangers at every...

Helen Sloane's Diary is Jeff Lucas' first novel, offering a humorous and poignant read. In this story, Helen is on a mission to help those in her community, but she receives unexpected assistance.As...

This Is Us by Helen McGinn is a heartwarming story about the complexities of life, love, and family. When Stella's husband Simon vanishes without explanation, she must navigate the challenges of...

The Works of Samuel Palmer by Colin Harrison Discover the art of Samuel Palmer, a 20th-century artist whose work was largely unknown to the general public until a retrospective exhibition at the...

A woman's body is found in the road, a tragic accident or a cold-blooded killing? DI Helen Grace is on the scene, and she knows that nothing is as it seems. Across town, a shopkeeper is killed,...

The Doll's House Di Helen Grace 3 by M. J. Arlidge is a chilling thriller that follows Detective Inspector Helen Grace as she searches for a monster who's killed before. A young woman wakes up in a...

A literary obsession with a deadly twist. When Helen starts work as a lecturer in English literature, she's hoping for a quiet life. But trouble knows where to find her. Her new students seem...

A deeply suggestive and subversive novel about desire and its power to drive us. Helen Trocchi's story follows her journey as she runs away from her past, discovering a world of excitement and...

A new nightmare has descended upon the forest, where the innocent are being hunted and murdered by a faceless figure. The victims are left with only their screams, echoing through the darkness, as...

Helen of Troy is an epic novel that brings to life the complex tale of Helen, a figure at the heart of Greek mythology. Her beauty and immortal heritage make her both enchanting and hazardous,...

Brisees Helen Sear explores ideas of vision, touch and the representation of the nature of experience through a combination of drawing, lens-based media and digital technologies.The work is inspired...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside. In July 1940, as the British retreat at Dunkirk comes to an end, Tarn and...

Detective Inspector Helen Grace is at the centre of a gripping thriller. A man from her double life is found dead, and she must uncover the truth behind his murder. As she delves deeper, she...

Helen Keller: A Story of Unbreakable Spirit This biography tells the remarkable story of Helen Keller, who learned to overcome incredible obstacles with the help of her devoted friend Anne Sullivan...

Three raging fires light up the city skies in the fourth DI Helen Grace thriller by M J Arlidge. This is no ordinary firestarter seeking thrills, but a series of careful and calculating acts of...

Brad Steel is deeply in love with Daphne Wade, the woman who will soon become his wife and the mother of his unborn child. Their connection is more than just a union of two people - it's a destiny...

The Two Worlds of Helen Duncan by Gena Brealey and Kay Hunter This book tells the true story of Helen Duncan, a woman whose remarkable gifts of clairvoyance and mediumship were overshadowed by...

Helen Keller's life was marked by incredible challenges from a young age. Born deaf and blind, she faced a world of silence and darkness.With the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to...

Revitalize your garden with the power of locally sourced materials. Nigel Palmer's guide shows you how to create biologically diverse inoculants and mineral-rich amendments using materials like leaf...

Helen Levitt: A Photographic Legacy This new volume in the Photofile series showcases the work of celebrated photographer Helen Levitt. Born in Brooklyn in 1913, Levitt is renowned for her...

Fiona Kovalenko's family is implicated in the darkest events of the twentieth century, and she must confront the truth about her own past. This is their story, told with a novelist's skill and...

The Helene Cixous Reader presents a substantial collection of texts by one of the most creative and brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Spanning twenty years of intellectual thought, this...

A sharp and visceral debut poetry collection reimagines Helen of Troy from Homer's Iliad as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. In this affecting character study, Maria Zoccola explores the...

Dorothy Herrmann's biography of Helen Keller offers a powerful and intimate portrait of a complex woman. This well-proportioned biography rescues its subject from the shackles of sainthood, revealing...

Deeds of the Palmers' Gild of Ludlow is a unique collection of documents that chronicle the 300-year history of the Palmer's Gild, from its establishment to its dissolution in 1551. This volume...

The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch A dark and twisted tale of secrets and murder unfolds in this secret diary from the time Laura Palmer was twelve years old. The diary contains...

The Memoirs of Helene Kottanner (1439-1440) by Maya Christina Bijvoet Williamson and Helene Kottannerin. In 1440, a remarkable event took place in medieval Hungary. A servant and confidante of Queen...

A chilling game of survival and deception unfolds in this gripping thriller. Two people are abducted, imprisoned, and left with a gun, with only one walking away alive. As Detective Helen Grace...

Helen Levitt was a pioneering street photographer whose work captured the essence of everyday life in New York's poorer neighbourhoods. Her photographs, spanning over six decades, are renowned for...

St Helens has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 150 years. This book by Sue Gerrard explores the town's hidden heritage, from its early days as four separate townships to its development...

Helen Chadwick: The Oval Court by Marina Warner is an illustrated exploration of the artist's 1986 installation. This work showcased Chadwick's characteristic themes, including the female body and...

Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore by Bettany Hughes For three thousand years, Helen of Troy has been the subject of fascination and controversy. From the earliest poets to modern historians,...

Dr. William Palmer's infamous trial in 1856 marked a significant milestone in the history of forensic science, as it was the first case to be moved due to extensive media coverage. This case, which...

The true story of Helen Roseveare and her remarkable encounter with a hot water bottle in the jungle. In 1971, an orphaned baby girl prayed for God to send a hot water bottle to comfort her, but...

The Encomium of Helen (BCP Greek Texts) (English and Greek Edition) This ancient text is thought to have been written by Gorgias as a demonstration piece, showcasing his skills as a sophist,...

A 200-year-old mystery unravels in this gripping Dickensian-inspired murder mystery. When literary researcher Helen Oddfellow discovers an old newspaper cutting, she sets out to uncover the truth...

Discover the revolutionary breakthrough in understanding mental health and improving treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more. Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a new understanding of mental...

Auntie Loves You! is a heartwarming tribute to the special bond between an aunt and her little bunny. The story celebrates the tender moments of love and connection that make family relationships so...

Old Southgate and Palmers Green features 182 black and white photographs from the Melanie Mordsley collection, offering a comprehensive picture of the area's appearance between 1900 and 1939. A...

Katrina Palmer: A Research-Led Practice This publication is the first comprehensive survey of Katrina Palmer's career, introducing her innovative research-led practice to a broad audience. Palmer's...

Grandma Loves You! is a heartwarming story about the joy of welcoming a new baby to the family. In this special book, Grandma Bunny shares her love and excitement with the new arrival, and it's a...

Discover the fascinating history of St Helens in this A-Z tour. From its early days as four townships to its transformation into a centre for innovation and industry, Sue Gerrard reveals the stories...

Discover your life's full potential with What's Your Number... The Palmer Code. This self-help guide helps you understand the relationships between your daily activities and your appearance,...

Detective Helen Grace faces her own dark compulsions in this twisty new thriller from M. J. Arlidge. A killer has struck and a man is dead, breaching the sanctuary of the city's nightlife where...

Hit the Road Helen! is a humorous retelling of a famous myth. When Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it leads to more trouble than they can imagine. But who is entirely to blame? The...

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick is a thought-provoking novel that explores the fragile nature of reality in a world where technology has enabled people to escape into shared...

A city on the brink of chaos, a mother's desperate plea for help, and a detective's determination to uncover the truth. When Naomi's mother turns to Detective Inspector Helen Grace for assistance,...

A chilling ghost story that explores family tensions and sibling relationships is presented in this novel by Mary Downing Hahn. Molly and her brother Michael are wary of their stepsister Heather, who...

Truman of St. Helens: The Man and His Mountain tells the story of Harry Truman, a 83-year-old man who owned the Mt. St. Helens Lodge resort on the shores of Spirit Lake. When Mount St. Helens erupted...

The fourth mystery in the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series, A Prey to Murder, is a gripping tale of amateur detective work. Ann Cleeves weaves a complex web of relationships and motives, as...

A Brief History of Helen of Troy by Mark Schultz is an unsettling examination of complacency culture and the politics of beauty. Inspired by Euripides, this novel reimagines ancient themes in...

Cassie Palmer's life has been a whirlwind of supernatural events and ancient prophecies. As the chief seer of the pythian court, she's had to play catch up on years of missed training and navigate...

Annie Palmer's story has captivated Jamaica's history for generations. This epic drama weaves together themes of betrayal, romance, love and mystery to create a compelling tale. At its heart is the...

A National Book Critics Circle finalist and one of Vogue's Best Books of the Year, this biography brings to life the story of Helen Frankenthaler, a twentieth-century painter who made her mark in...

A deeply moving picture book encouraging empathy and kindness, Someone Just Like You asks if there might be someone out there who is just like you.Helen Docherty's lyrical rhyming text is perfectly...

Someone Just Like You is a deeply moving picture book that encourages empathy and kindness. It's a story about finding someone who shares your sense of humour and laughter, and wondering if they...

A man's body is found in an empty house, his heart cut out and delivered to his wife and children. Detective Inspector Helen Grace is tasked with uncovering the identity of the killer, who is...

Helen Keller was just six years old when her life changed forever. She contracted a rare disease that left her deaf and blind, making it hard for her to communicate with anyone. But with the help of...

A Bird in the Hand is the first novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves. In England's birdwatching paradise, a new breed has been sighted - a murderer. Young Tom French is found...

Helen Keller's inspirational quotes offer a profound insight into her life and philosophy. This collection of over 700 quotes covers a wide range of topics, from optimism and friendship to nature,...

Ann Cleeves' third mystery in the George and Palmer-Jones series follows a dark turn at a celebratory gathering on a Scottish island.Newlyweds Jim and Sarah return home from their honeymoon to find...

Helen Keller was a remarkable young girl who contracted an illness at a very young age, leaving her deaf and blind. Despite this, she was determined to learn and communicate with the world around her...

Tresco: Tean, St Helen's is a superscale map of the island and its holy islands, Tean and St Helens, in the Isles of Scilly. At 1:10,000 scale, it offers unrivalled detail, with 1km representing 8cm...

Emerson, Lake and Palmer: The Show That Never Ends ... Encore is a comprehensive account of the band's epic saga. First published in 2000 and now fully revised and updated, this book chronicles the...

Palmer Mills: A History and Technical DescriptionThe cotton spinning mills in Stockport, Cheshire, have a rich history dating back to around 1822. Originally built by James Marshall, the mills...

The Great War Diary of the St Helens Pals, the 11th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, chronicles their experiences in France and Flanders from 1914 to 1918. This personal account offers a unique...

Helen Saunders: A Modernist Rebel Helen Saunders was one of only two women to join the Vorticists, a radical art movement that emerged in London on the eve of the First World War. Her extraordinary...

Helen Keller's story is one of incredible resilience and determination. After contracting a childhood illness that left her blind and deaf, she faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. However,...

Helen Keller's story is one of remarkable resilience and determination. Born with a rare disease that left her deaf and blind, she faced incredible challenges in communicating with others. However,...

Helen of Four Gates by Ethel Carnie Holdsworth is a dark and gothic romance set in the Lancashire hills. First published anonymously in 1917, it quickly gained popularity in Britain and the US. The...

This Waiting for Love by Helene Johnson is a collection of poems and writings that reveal the life and work of a lesser-known author from the Harlem Renaissance era.Johnson's poetry offers a unique...

The Nakajima Ki-49 'Helen' Units is a comprehensive study of the twin-engined bomber of the Pacific War, written by Japanese aviation expert George Eleftheriou. The book explores the development,...

The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer by Bill Peschel is a reprinted court transcript from 1856, edited and corrected for the first time. The trial drew the attention of royalty and...

Letters to Wilfred B. Talman and Helen V. and Genevieve Sully is a collection of letters written by H.P. Lovecraft to two individuals who played significant roles in his life. These letters,...

A burnt-out prison van with three pre-murdered bodies inside is a shocking discovery. But what's the connection to an Organised Crime boss planning a heist at the Royal Mint in Wales? In this...

Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. HelensOn March 18, 1980, a catastrophic eruption shook the landscape of southwestern Washington State, forever changing our understanding of volcanic science...

The Ghost of Helen Addison by Charles E. McGarry is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature.When a mysterious figure from the past begins to haunt a small town, the...

Sarn Helen A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future is a thought-provoking exploration of the country's complex history and its impact on the environment. Tom Bullough's journey along the...

Arnold Palmer's Success Lessons shares the life-changing truths Brad Brewer learned from his mentor over three decades. A businessman, father, celebrity, philanthropist, and friend, Palmer taught...

Helen D'Oyly Carte's remarkable life is one of exceptional talent and determination. Born in 1852, she developed her skills through academic brilliance and a natural ability to manage complex...

Detective Inspector Helen Grace must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing and gripping, this debut introduces a determined, tough and damaged heroine who...

Helene Cixous, Rootprints: Memory and Life Writing is an in-depth exploration of the renowned French philosopher's theory and fiction. This collection provides a unique insight into Cixous's creative...

One hour to live. Those are the only words on the phone call that sets off a chain of events with no turning back.A chilling message that leaves its recipient with nothing but fear and uncertainty,...

Maribel Versus the Volcano: A Mount St Helens Survival Story tells the true story of a young girl's incredible journey during one of America's most significant natural disasters.In May 1980, a...

This is the heart-wrenching story of Marie McCourt's 30-year quest to find her murdered daughter. On 9 February 1988, Helen left her office in Liverpool city centre and was never seen again.Despite...

The 1973 U.S. Open was one of the most dramatic sporting events of the past half century. A Who's Who of golf greats gathered at Oakmont Country Club, with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus among those...

On May 10th, 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted in one of the most devastating events in recent US history.Eleven-year-old Jess Tanner finds herself trapped on the mountain as it unleashes its fury, with...

The Laugh of the Medusa: A New Concept in Feminist WritingThis 2013 essay explores the work of French feminist author Helene Cixous, who developed the concept of Ecriture Feminine, or "women's...

The Palmer House Cook Book features 1022 original recipes for home use, showcasing the culinary heritage of this iconic establishment.First published in 2011, this vintage cookbook offers a unique...