868 results for 'Polacco, Patricia'

Transform your home into a haven that supports your well-being and attracts success. Feng shui expert Patricia Lohan reveals a powerful yet simple truth: a happy life starts with a happy home. This...

The God Code: A Global Conspiracy The world is on the brink of a dystopian transformation, driven by a sinister New World Order. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for this shift, as Big...

Tom Ripley's world is one of shadows and deception, but in this fourth novel, a glimmer of compassion is revealed. A troubled young runaway arrives at his French estate, drawn into a world of secrets...

Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs is a gripping entry in the Mercy Thompson series, where the stakes are high and the danger is real. As a car mechanic and coyote shapeshifter, Mercy finds herself at...

Patricia Williams, known as Ms. Pat, shares her unflinching and humorous memoir of growing up in Atlanta during the crack epidemic. Born and raised in a challenging environment, Pat recounts her...

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia B. McConnellMany fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. By...

Traces: The Memoir of a Forensic Scientist and Criminal InvestigatorPatricia Wiltshire's memoir takes you on a journey through the fascinating world where nature and crime intersect. You'll accompany...

The Pharmacist of Auschwitz: A Dark Tale of Murder and Greed In 1943, Victor Capesius, a 35-year-old pharmaceutical salesman from Romania, joined the Nazi SS and quickly rose to become the chief...

Patricia Polacco's poignant Christmas tale tells the story of a young boy's excitement and worry as Christmas Eve approaches. The Stowell family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pa, who promised to...

Opening Heaven's Door: A Journalist's Exploration of Nearing Death Awareness Patricia Pearson's thought-provoking book delves into the fascinating world of Nearing Death Awareness, where people...

Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen is a darkly comedic horror novel that follows four women competing for the affection of a mysterious bachelor. As they prepare to face the cameras and the...

Patricia Wants to Cuddle is a darkly comedic horror novel that combines elements of satire and supernatural thrills. When a group of contestants arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific...

Smoke Bitten is the latest thriller in a bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide. Mercy Thompson, a car mechanic with a unique gift, finds herself facing a threat unlike any other...

Charles Cornick and Anna Latham are tasked with investigating a mysterious disappearance in the Northern California mountains. A small town has vanished, leaving behind only their possessions. With...

Patricia Roc: A Star's Enduring LegacyThis biography tells the story of Patricia Roc, a British beauty and actress who rose to fame in the 1930s. With her striking looks and talent for acting, she...

A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination set against the backdrop of wartime London. As the threat of air raids looms...

Hard Times for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a captivating tale of friendship and resilience set against the backdrop of World War II. When the war reaches London, the lives of...

Patricia Neal: An Unquiet Life by Stephen Michael Shearer is a critical biography that delves into the life of the renowned actress Patricia Neal. Born in Kentucky, Neal's career spanned over sixty...

When a mysterious calling card appears at her doorstep, Patricia Fisher's relaxing armchair tour of the world is disrupted. As she navigates the intricate web of clues, she must also contend with the...

Patricia Laffan 'Devil Girl' Remembered is a biography that explores the life and career of Patricia Laffan, an Irish actress who rose to fame in the 1930s.Andrew Ross's book delves into Laffan's...

Greek Island Escape by Patricia Wilson In this heart-wrenching novel, an elderly woman's desperate search for her daughter sets off a chain of events that will change lives forever. A tragic past and...

A gripping mystery set in Oslo, 1968. When Harald Olesen is found murdered in his apartment block, ambitious young detective Inspector Kolbjørn Kristiansen must navigate a complex web of lies and...

The thirteenth novel in Patricia Cornwell's series follows Scarpetta as she returns to Virginia as a consultant pathologist. She is tasked with examining the death of a fourteen-year-old girl, which...

The Maltese Parrot by Steve Higgs is a gripping mystery that sets off on an unexpected adventure. When Patricia receives a mysterious visit from British Intelligence, she's drawn into a world of...

Patricia St. John Tells Her Own Story is a deeply personal account of her life, written in her own words. With her characteristic powers of description, she brings to life the people and places that...

Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her) is a powerful play about recovery and resilience. After a year of healing, Patricia finds herself faced with an unexpected challenge...

A New Year's Eve murder sets off a chain of events in this gripping thriller from Patricia Cornwell. An investigative reporter is found dead in icy waters, and Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a phone call...

A murder takes place at a banquet hosted by the world's third richest man, marking a fragile peace between two warring nations. Patricia and her team are tasked with unraveling the clues to find the...

Crowded House: A Gripping True Crime Story In June 2017, a shocking discovery in the Wicklow Mountains led to a chain of events that horrified the nation. Fifteen dismembered body parts were found,...

The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell In the small town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, violent death is a rare occurrence. But when an 11-year-old girl's body is discovered, the community is shaken...

The sixth book in Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series is a chilling tale of crime and suspense. Christmas has never been a good time for Dr Kay Scarpetta, as it always seems to heighten the...

Patricia Wells at Home in Provence brings to life the flavors and traditions of the French countryside. With over 175 recipes from her farmhouse kitchen, Patricia shares her passion for cooking with...

Patricia Highsmith - author of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley - was a complex and enigmatic figure. Her life was marked by secrets and contradictions, which she kept hidden from the...

Patricia Highsmith: Her Diaries and Notebooks: The New York Years, 1941-1950 by Patricia Highsmith This one-volume assemblage of her diaries and notebooks, posthumously discovered behind Highsmith's...

A Study Guide for Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr Ripley" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author...

Patricia Sandoval's life story is one of extraordinary redemption. Born into a broken home and struggling with addiction and homelessness, she found herself at the lowest point in her journey.But it...

Patricia Highsmith's life was marked by turmoil and contradiction. A renowned author of psychological thrillers, she is best known for her novels such as 'The Talented Mr Ripley' and 'Strangers on a...

Patricia A. McKillip's fantasy worlds are renowned for their depth and richness, inviting readers to explore their intricate landscapes and mythologies. This in-depth study analyzes her characters,...

Patricia Highsmith's life was as darkly compelling as her fiction. This biography maps out her story from birth to her long self-exile in Europe, revealing her secret writing career and personal...

The Talented Mr Ripley: Play (Screen and Cinema) A gripping stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's crime novel, this play explores the complex morality of its enigmatic protagonist. Tom Ripley is...

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...

Christmas Wishes for the Bletchley Park Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming wartime saga that explores the challenges faced by the Bletchley Park girls during the fourth Christmas of the war...

The Air Raid Girls by Patricia McBride is set against the backdrop of England in 1940, as German bombs fall on London. When Lily Baker returns from a brief leave, she's forced to confront her own...

A magical tale of suburban life takes an unexpected turn with Mrs Caliban. When Dorothy hears strange voices on the radio announcing the escape of a green-skinned sea monster, she is drawn into a...

Rick Stein's French Odyssey explores the rich culinary traditions of France through his gastronomic journey along the Canal du Midi. This collection features over 100 new recipes inspired by the...

Recording Conceptual Art: Early Interviews with Barry, Huebler, Kaltenbach, LeWitt, Morris, Oppenheim, Siegelaub, Smithson, and Weiner by Patricia Norvell This collection of interviews offers a...

The Bletchley Park Girls by Patricia McBride In 1941, Lily Baker's life takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to work at the mysterious Bletchley Park. Behind the scenes of this secretive...

No Love Lost Selected Novellas by Rachel IngallsA collection of surreal and subversive tales that explore the darker side of human intimacy and relationships. From a monk transformed into a pregnant...

Democracy and Education by John Dewey explores the relationship between education and democracy, highlighting the importance of public education in fostering democratic values. In this seminal work,...

A struggling author's flight is delayed at the airport, and he strikes up a conversation with his former classmate Jeff in the First Class lounge. As they talk, Jeff shares a story from his past that...

The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford In this haunting novel, two siblings are sent to their uncle's Colorado mountain ranch for a summer of freedom and adventure. But as they navigate the untamed...

A veteran British journalist living in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protestor amidst the pro-democracy demonstrations. After twenty years as an ex-pat reporter, Adrian Gyle...

Lily Baker's fresh start has just begun, but the world is on the brink of war. In 1939 England, she works at the local cinema, saving her pennies to improve her life. After being attacked while...

Ricardo Piglia's 3 vanguardias is a collection of lectures given by the author at the University of Buenos Aires in 1990. Spanning eleven classes, this volume brings together Piglia's thoughts on...

W. E. B. Du Bois's seminal work, The Souls of Black Folk, remains a powerful exploration of the complex relationships between education, racism, and social change in America.This influential text,...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, The Library Girls of the East End tells the story of Cordelia, who takes up the post of head librarian in a small London library. Despite her mother's...

Hardcover, 218 pages, published in 2023. In the midst of war and social upheaval, one woman's determination to make a difference becomes a beacon of hope for her community. When Cordelia accepts the...

A Rotten Redheaded Older Brother Patricia Polacco's picture book tells a lively and warmhearted tale of sibling rivalry. A little girl wishes she could do something to show her older, more talented...

Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of loyalty and power. When Mercy Thompson's bond with her pack and mate is broken, she finds herself at the...

A heartwarming story about family and love from Patricia Polacco explores what makes us special. In this home, Marmee, Meema, and their children cook dinner together, laugh together, dance, and play...

Night Broken by Patricia Briggs is a gripping novel that introduces a new and formidable threat to the world of Mercy Thompson. When a mysterious and malevolent presence begins to wreak havoc, Mercy...

A heartwarming story about a girl who found her voice despite struggling with reading. Patricia Polacco's autobiographical tale is a testament to the power of kindness and understanding in overcoming...

A heartwarming story about friendship and celebrating our differences, from acclaimed author Patricia Polacco. Trisha discovers that her new class is known as the "junkyard", but it's here she finds...

The Codebreaking Sisters: Our Secret War In 1939, the outbreak of war brought two sisters, Patricia and Jean Owtram, into the heart of Britain's secret war effort. Raised in a Lancashire country...

The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco is a heartwarming story about friendship and celebrating our differences. When Trisha discovers that her new class is called the junkyard, she's devastated -...

Strangers on a Train by Patricia HighsmithA chilling psychological thriller about two men who form an unlikely alliance, bound together by a shared secret. When Bruno makes a proposal that seems like...

The mischievous Polacco goats are back in this playful interactive chant. Three little goats find their way out of the gate and into all sorts of adventures, including a bridge, some mud, and a...

A riveting drama of forbidden love, The Price of Salt tells the story of Therese Belivet, a stage designer trapped in a department-store job, whose life is forever changed by the arrival of Carol...

Rich and regal, this 50th anniversary special edition of Patricia A. McKillip's beloved novel features new illustrations and a new introduction by Marjorie Liu.Set in a world of magic and wonder, the...

Anna Latham and Charles Cornick are an unlikely pair, bound together by their roles as Alpha and Omega in the world of werewolves. When the FBI requests their help on a local serial-killer case, they...

G is for Goat explores the alphabet through the antics of friendly goats and their animal friends. From A to Z, these playful animals romp through the alphabet, showcasing their unique personalities...

Patricia Polacco's picture book tells the story of her childhood and how a special librarian helped make her feel at home in a new state. When Patricia's family moved to Michigan, she struggled to...

The Zodiac Experience Initiation Through the Twelve Signs by Patricia Crowther offers a unique approach to self-initiation, directly linked to the Sun's position in the zodiac. This ongoing process...

Carol by Patricia Highsmith In a New York department store, Therese's life is about to take a dramatic turn. She catches the eye of a sophisticated married woman, Carol, who is choosing a present for...

Patricia A. McKillip's Alphabet of Thorn is a timeless fable that weaves a captivating tale of magic, mystery and self-discovery. In the kingdom of Raine, a young orphan girl named Nepenthe is raised...

Developing Your Five Spiritual Senses: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with the Supernatural World Patricia King guides you on a journey to discover and nurture your spiritual senses, helping you to...

Discover the rich diversity of female deities from around the world in this comprehensive encyclopedia. Patricia Monaghan's groundbreaking work brings together a vast array of goddesses and heroines...

Frost Burned is the latest installment in Patricia Briggs' captivating series, where Mercy Thompson's life is turned upside down. After becoming the mate of Alpha werewolf Adam Hauptman, Mercy's...

Two bodies in the woods, two secret autopsies, and a case that will test Dr Kay Scarpetta's skills like never before. When two campers are found mauled beyond recognition, Scarpetta is called in to...

Soul Taken is the latest gripping installment in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. When the vampire Wulfe vanishes, Mercy is left to navigate a complex web of supernatural threats and...

The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell As the holiday season approaches, Dr Kay Scarpetta finds herself at the centre of a deadly plot. Her increased visibility as the Chief Medical Examiner of...

Therese, a young sales clerk, and Carol, a lonely homemaker, form an unlikely bond that blossoms into an intimate romance. As they navigate the constraints of their daily lives and the societal norms...

Babushka Baba Yaga is a heartwarming story about a lonely old woman who longs for love and companionship. She's not like other witches, famous for eating children - instead, she wants to be a...

When Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows just what to do. He suggests a hunt for a bee tree, and half the town joins in the exciting chase.But it's not until everyone returns home...

Intersectionality is a vital lens for understanding how social inequalities intersect and shape one another. This fully revised and expanded second edition of Intersectionality by Patricia Hill...

The Pyramid Texts by Patricia Spencer This collection of ancient Egyptian texts presents the earliest known examples of Egyptian writing, providing a unique insight into the spiritual and funerary...

Write professional and effective psychotherapy treatment notes with this step-by-step guide. Patricia Csank-Baldwin, creator of Note Designer therapy note-writing software, shares her expertise to...

A quilt made from old clothes becomes a symbol of enduring love and faith for four generations of a family. From mother to daughter, it is passed down through the years, serving as a Sabbath...

A Family Reunion to Remember When Tricia's family gathers at her house for their annual reunion, the fun is in full swing. This year, Grandma has promised to teach the children how to catch...

Edvard Munch's photographic self-portraits offer a unique glimpse into the artist's radical vision. In the 1930s, Munch saw the camera as a means to express himself artistically, and his photographs...

Patricia Polacco's heartwarming story follows a group of children as they come together to do the right thing and bring their community closer.The children want to buy a special Easter bonnet for...

Discover a revolutionary new perspective on your relationship with your dog, and learn how to communicate with them in a way that brings out the best in them.Dr. Patricia McConnell, an Applied Animal...

A loud clap of thunder booms, rattling the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather ingredients around...

Old Moscow's Easter Festival is a time for vibrant traditions and beautiful eggs. In this charming tale, an injured goose named Rechenka brings joy to Babushka's life, but also causes a mishap that...

Goats say "maa-maa-maa." Birds say "cheep-cheep-cheep." Horses say "neigh-neigh-neigh." Rabbits say nothing at all! But when all of these animals get together and raise a loud, noisy commotion, what...

Mrs. Katz and Tush is a heartwarming picture book about friendship and shared experiences, written by Patricia Polacco.When Larnel asks Mrs. Katz to adopt an abandoned kitten, she agrees on one...

Lyla finds a great friend in Jamie on her first day of school. However, when Lyla makes the cheerleading squad and is invited to join a clique of popular girls, Jamie is left behind. As Lyla becomes...

The Butterfly is a powerful story of friendship and bravery in the face of unimaginable horror. Based on real events, this heart-wrenching tale follows two young girls as they find hope and comfort...

Mr. Lincoln's Way is a heartwarming story about an extraordinary school principal who empowers his students with kindness and understanding.The principal, known for his many talents, shows everyone...

Mead, the ancient drink of the gods, is an art that has been largely forgotten. However, with the right guidance, it can be easily mastered. Mead Made Easy is a step-by-step guide to making mead,...