2562 results for 'Piers Anthony'

The British have always had a special affinity for the seaside and piers are the epitome of the British seaside. This book takes you on a clockwise tour of our islands, stopping at every pier and...

Death on the Pier is a delightful murder mystery set in 1933 at The Palace Pier Theatre in Brighton. When Bertie Carroll's leading lady is shot and killed on stage, he turns real-life detective to...

Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts is a chilling horror anthology that weaves together the dark traditions of Japanese mythology with the culinary world. Written by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, this...

Bertie Carroll, a renowned playwright of the 1930s, finds himself at the centre of a real-life murder mystery when an actress is shot and killed during one of his performances. As he teams up with...

A comprehensive guide to William Langland's masterpiece, A Companion to Piers Plowman offers an in-depth exploration of this fourteenth-century poem. Drawing on the expertise of internationally...

World Travel: A Life of ExperienceThis entertaining and practical travel guide collects Anthony Bourdain's life of experience into a collection of his favorite places, in his own words. From hidden...

The Architecture of British Seaside Piers by Fred Gray is a fascinating exploration of the unique and often extraordinary seaside piers that dot the British coast. From their origins as simple...

A chilling exploration of grief and a dark suspense thriller, The Woman on the Pier is a gripping novel by B P Walter. When a mother's daughter is murdered, she becomes obsessed with the boy who...

Katie Morag and the New Pier by Mairi Hedderwick is a heartwarming story about change and tradition. A new pier is being built on the island, bringing excitement and anticipation for the community...

Piers the Ploughman, written by an unknown minor cleric in the late fourteenth century, is a foundational work of English literature. Its enduring popularity stems from its vivid portrayal of...

William Langland's 14th-century poem Piers Plowman is a rich and complex work that defies easy summary. This translation, skillfully rendered by Donaldson, brings the alliterative verse to life with...

One Hundred Piers brings together 100 beautiful paintings that capture the essence and individual stories of these iconic structures.The collection showcases the evolution of piers from their origins...

Piers the Ploughman's Crede is an important work in the knowledge base of civilization. Written by William Langland, it has been selected for its cultural significance and is now in the public domain...

Pier Paolo Pasolini: Performing Authorship explores the complex relationship between artistic expression and societal oppression. Gian Maria Annovi examines how Pier Paolo Pasolini's work, including...

The Road To Clevedon Pier is the first anthology from Hedgehog Poetry Press, showcasing the winning and highly commended poems from its competition. This collection brings together a diverse range of...

Anthony Borgia's exploration of the afterlife delves into the unknown, seeking answers from one who has experienced it firsthand. Published in 2017, this book presents a unique perspective on the...

Discover the charm of Britain's seaside piers with this comprehensive guidebook and logbook. Visit Britains Seaside Piers A Heritage Hunter Guide takes you on a journey to 61 piers in England, Wales,...

The Way to Love by Anthony De Mello In this final collection of meditations, Anthony De Mello invites readers to explore the ultimate question of love. Through thirty-one thought-provoking...

George Orwell's groundbreaking investigation into England's working class in the 1930s led him to write The Road to Wigan Pier. In this seminal work, Orwell delves into the lives of coal miners and...

Piers of the Homeless NightA collection of vivid snapshots from the life of an American writer, capturing the essence of his human experience.This book is part of Penguin Modern's celebration of its...

A blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France during World War II. Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris, where he works at the Museum of Natural History. When she...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell In 1930s northern England, George Orwell embarked on an investigation into the lives of the working class. Commissioned by a left-wing book club, he delved...

A Clockwork Orange (Restored Text) by Anthony Burgess is a groundbreaking novel that has become a landmark of modern literature. First published fifty years ago, its influence on popular culture is...

Along The Pier! A Concertina Book for All Ages by Louise Lockhart is a vibrant and nostalgic celebration of seaside shops and their unique charm.This 10-panel concertina book features a striking...

The Little Café at the End of the Pier is a heartwarming collection of novellas that explores love and connection in unexpected ways.When Jo takes over her grandparents' little café at the end of the...

Mark Haddon's latest collection of short stories offers a searingly imaginative and emotionally taut exploration of human connection. In "The Pier Falls" and other tales, Haddon weaves together...

Reading Piers Plowman offers a scholarly guide to this magnificent medieval poem. William Langland's fourteenth-century masterpiece explores society in its totality while delving into heady ideas...

George Orwell's autobiographical novel, The Road to Wigan Pier, offers a candid and insightful look at his life during a period of significant personal change. In 1936, Orwell left his job at the...

Anthony and the Gargoyle by Jo Ellen Bogart is a heartwarming story about an unexpected friendship. When Anthony discovers a mysterious hatchling inside his favorite rock, he sets out to uncover its...

William Langland's Piers Plowman is an epic study of the human quest for truth, justice, and community. Written in response to the social crisis following the Black Plague, this poem remains...

Anthony Mario Ludovici's autobiography, The Confessions of an Anti-Feminist, offers a unique insight into the life and thought of one of Britain's most celebrated intellectuals of the early twentieth...

Anthony Bathurst is on the case when a mysterious duel to the death takes place in a seemingly ordinary setting. Dr Traquair has challenged his wife to a card game, with the winner getting away...

Pier Giorgio Frassati was a young man from an aristocratic Italian family who turned his life of privilege into one devoted to serving the poor. Despite being discouraged by his parents, he secretly...

Spring 1523. As England prepares for war with France, a brutal murder takes place at Richmond Palace, targeting a visiting critic of Cardinal Wolsey. Anthony Blanke, trumpeter and groom, is once...

Pier Giorgio Frassati's life was marked by adventure and friendship, yet he yearned for something more. Born into a wealthy family in Turin at the start of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio seemed to...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George OrwellThis non-fiction work documents Orwell's sociological investigations into the living conditions of the working class in the industrial north of England during...

Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well by Anthony De Mello is a spiritual guide to living an enlightened life. De Mello asserts that it is possible to attain enlightenment without effort, and...

George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier is a powerful and unflinching account of life in the industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s. Written with unblinking honesty and fury,...

Discover the story of Saint Anthony the Great, a man who found answers to his unhappy heart in the desert.A long time ago, Anthony gave up everything he owned and set out with nothing to find peace...

William Langland's Piers Plowman is a masterpiece of medieval literature, offering a profound exploration of the social and religious landscape of the time. This Norton Critical Edition presents the...

Learn music theory in a way that's familiar to electronic music producers. This book uses the MIDI grid to explain the fundamentals of music theory, making it easier to understand and apply to your...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George OrwellA searing account of life in the industrial north of England during the 1930s, this book reveals the stark contrasts between the lives of those who worked in...

The Artistry of Anthony Jackson by Andy Robertson is a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most accomplished musicians of our time. With a career spanning over four decades, Anthony...

Summer 1522 brings a wave of pomp to Henry VIII's court as the Imperial emperor, Charles V, arrives. Anthony Blanke, son of John Blanke, is tasked with taking centre stage in a masque of King Arthur...

The Pier Head is a story about a man who has built a life in post-war Britain, but his secrets are about to be uncovered. A new presence in his life brings him face to face with the past he thought...

Strangers on a Pier Portrait of a Family by Tash Aw is a captivating personal history that explores the cultural vitality of modern Asia through the author's own complicated family story. Through a...

The Padded Door An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn A mysterious death at a doorstep sets off a chain of events in this classic mystery novel. Leonard Pearson, a man with a questionable past,...

Anthony Bathurst investigates a case that challenges his conviction. Merivale, a man who admits to killing his wife, claims he was asleep at the time and acting in a dream. Chief Inspector MacMorran...

A collection of rare and valuable quotations about Anthony Bourdain. This book features over 37 pages of immaculately presented and formatted quotes, carefully sourced from experienced researchers to...

Saint Anthony and the Christ Child by Helen Walker Homan is an engaging account of the life of St. Anthony of Padua, presented in a way that will enthrall a broad range of readers. The story follows...

The Sharp Quillet An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that unfolds at the Bar Point-to-Point meeting at Quiddington St Philip. A favourite to win, Justice Nicholas Flagon...

At seventy-five, Terry and Monica Darlington had done everything they could think of doing. But in their Midlands canal town in November, life was looking dull and short on surprises. Then their...

Sex, death, political passion are the simple objects to which Pier Paolo Pasolini gives his elegiac heart. A poet and writer of great distinction, Pasolini was also an outspoken and original voice in...

Anthony Blunt: A Life of Contrasts Anthony Blunt, a man of many contradictions, was a Surveyor of the King's Pictures and Director of the Courtauld Institute. His life was marked by a deep passion...

The Mystery of the Peacock's Eye An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that explores the darker side of human nature. When a woman is found dead, and a mysterious stranger...

Pier Angeli: A Fragile Life is the first full-length biography of actress Anna Maria Pierangeli, from her early life in Italy to her death at the age of 39. Born into a traditional Italian family,...

Pier Groups: Art and Sex Along the New York Waterfront explores the intersection of avant-garde art and queer identities in 1970s New York City. This provocative book weaves together interviews,...

The Swinging Death An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that follows Dr. Julian Field's untimely death at St. Mark's Church. His body was found hanging from the light...

The biography of St. Anthony of Egypt is presented in its entirety within this edition, offering readers a chance to absorb and contemplate his life story. Authored by Christian Saint Athanasius of...

Wigan Pier: The Facts and Fictions of an Enduring Music Hall Joke by John Hannavy explores the origins and evolution of this iconic British comedy routine. The author delves into the history of Wigan...

A chilling threat to her niece's safety sets DI Louise Blackwell on a perilous path. When a local school is targeted by a bomb threat, Blackwell finds herself entangled in her most personal case yet...

The Five Red Fingers: An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn A thrilling mystery unfolds when a millionaire horse trainer is found murdered just days after his horse wins the Derby. As the police...

Anthony Woodville: A Life Beyond the Shadows of History The Woodville family is often associated with the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. However, Anthony Woodville, the favourite sibling of Elizabeth,...

The Road to Wigan PierA searing account of life in the industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s, this book is a powerful exploration of the social and economic conditions of...

William Langland's Piers Plowman is a masterpiece of English Middle Ages poetry that encapsulates the great issues and debates of the 14th century. This poem vividly captures cataclysmic events such...

The Life of Saint Anthony of Padua tells the story of the early life and spiritual journey of St. Anthony of Padua, a renowned Catholic saint.From his birth to his ordination as a friar, St...

First performed around 1607 at the Blackfriars Theatre or the Globe Theatre, Anthony and Cleopatra is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Its earliest printed appearance was in the First Folio of 1623...

Anthony and Leah are two friends who couldn't be more different. Anthony is popular and loves science, while Leah is shy and struggles to make friends. But when they witness their friend being...

A poignant tribute to the life and legacy of Anthony Bourdain, this collection of quotes, memories, and images celebrates the impact of his unique spirit and passion on those who knew him and those...

The Clockwork Testament Or: Enderby's End by Anthony Burgess A poignant and introspective novel that marks the end of one of Anthony Burgess's most beloved creations. This semi-autobiographical work...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George OrwellThis 1937 study of poverty and working-class life in northern England established Orwell as Britain's foremost political and social commentator. It remains...

Anthony Bathurst is recruited to investigate the death of Robert Forsyth in the village of Upchalke. Forsyth had been brutally attacked in his home and stabbed through the chest with an unknown...

Read the inspiring true story of St. Anthony of Egypt, one of the first monks in Christian history.Lived from 251 to 356 A.D., St. Anthony's life was marked by his commitment to spiritual solitude...

The Waffle House on the Pier is a heartwarming romantic comedy about a family-run business and the power of love. When Sadie's grandfather passes away, she returns to her hometown to help keep the...

Anthony Bathurst Mystery: A Murder to Unravel In this gripping mystery novel, a young lawyer named Peter Daventry finds himself entangled in a complex web of crime and deception. After purchasing...

Anthony Bathurst investigates a murder that took place on a bus. A local vicar is connected to the case and helps narrate its story. As Bathurst delves deeper, he assembles a team of helpers to...

Amar Akbar Anthony remains a benchmark in film entertainment, with many filmmakers striving to replicate its success. Journalist and author Sidharth Bhatia delves into the making of this beloved...

A serial killer stalks the countryside, targeting seemingly unrelated individuals. As the body count rises, Anthony Bathurst and Scotland Yard struggle to identify a pattern in the killings. With...

Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh was an extraordinary individual who sought to be in touch with his God while being responsible for a society torn apart. His life was marked by turmoil, yet he...

Anthony Bathurst reaches Swallowcliffe Hall to protect its owner's husband from an unnamed threat. Upon arrival, one of the household members drops dead, despite no one being present at the time. As...

Fear and Trembling An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping mystery that follows David Somerset's disappearance and the subsequent murders of his son and another man. As Inspector...

The Road to Wigan Pier is an unflinching account of life in poverty and deprivation during the 1930s. George Orwell's vivid descriptions bring to life the harsh realities of working-class life,...

Surviving a world without power requires more than just physical preparation. It demands a deep understanding of the skills needed to thrive in a crisis. "How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down"...

Puma is Anthony Burgess's lost science fiction novel, published for the first time in its intended format. In this apocalyptic tale, the planet Earth is crushed by a heavyweight intruder from a...

Metropolitan Anthony's writings offer a profound exploration of Orthodoxy and its relevance to everyday life. Through his work, he shares his insights into prayer and the search for the living God...

The Life of St. Anthony of Egypt is a biography written by Christian Saint Athanasius of Alexandria in the 4th century A.D. This hardcover edition presents the complete text for readers to absorb and...

A Vision of Battlements is Anthony Burgess's first novel, published in 2017. Set during World War II, the story follows Richard Ennis, an army sergeant with ambitions to compose great music and build...

Big Anthony: His Story by Tomie dePaola is a charming tale of a lovable but hapless young man. From his birth, Big Anthony never pays attention, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps. As a boy, he...

A scream echoes through Considine Manor in Sussex, shattering the tranquility of Sir Charles's annual Cricket Week. The discovery of a body in the billiard room and the theft of Lady Considine's...

This story is about a girl who sits in her bedroom looking out at the harbour. She remembers how it looks when a storm arrives and the walk across the pier to the lighthouse can be very dangerous...

Anthony Burgess: A Life of Complexity and Creativity This biography offers a comprehensive look at the life of Anthony Burgess, a writer known for his literary novels as well as his ultra-violent...

The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Gustave Flaubert A masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a deeply personal and philosophical work that took Flaubert...

A beautifully crafted memoir of childhood, told in prose and verse. Margaret Royall's story is a poignant portrait of growing up by the seaside, set against the stunning backdrop of Cleethorpes Pier...

Anthony Green's life's work is a testament to his enduring passion for art. Following his marriage to Mary Cozens-Walker, he dedicated himself to creating an impressive body of work spanning over 50...

Anthony Bathurst is approached by Flora Donovan to look for her husband 'Lefty', who has left home after receiving a mysterious offer. A boxer with a troubled past, Lefty's disappearance leaves his...

A mysterious encounter sets off a chain of events that will lead to a shocking discovery. When a chance meeting with a Wall Street financier and a visit to a village garden party take an unexpected...

Anthony Caro Stainless Steel by Karen Wilkin This monograph marks a significant milestone in Lund Humphries' series of works dedicated to British sculptor Anthony Caro. Focusing exclusively on his...

The Life and Prayers of Saint Anthony of Padua is a unique blend of biography and prayer book that invites readers to explore the life and legacy of this revered Christian figure.For centuries, Saint...

This Christmas Eve at Vernon House promises to be one of comfort and joy, but the season's warmth is short-lived. When Sir Eustace Vernon disappears and his butler, Purvis, is found dead with a...

Sir John An Anthony Bathurst Mystery by Brian Flynn is a gripping tale of murder and mystery. Christmas at the country home of Sir John Wynward promises to be a peaceful and enjoyable occasion, but...