2785 results for 'Ransom, Christopher'

Christopher Lee's autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life of a Hollywood legend. From his childhood to his varied film career, Lee shares stories of his friendships and experiences with...

Ransomed Hearts Ransomed Hearts, Part Two is the second instalment in the Ransomed Hearts series. After their husbands leave to protect their families, Frances and Miriam are left to start anew with...

Guarding the Globe Volume 1 reprints the first six-issue mini-series, introducing a new, international roster of heroes. The story follows Brit as he assembles a team to protect the globe from...

Arthur Ransome on the Broads offers an intimate portrait of the iconic children's author during his 1930s holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Drawing from Ransome's sailing log, diaries, and letters,...

A King's Ransom by Sharon Penman is a gripping historical novel that explores the darker years of Richard, a man whose courage and compassion became legendary. After being shipwrecked in the...

In the midst of war-torn kingdoms, loyalty and duty are put to the test. Ransom Barton and his wife Claire de Murrow have arrived in Legault with a claim to reclaim their birthright title. As they...

Ransom is an intense and vivid exploration of liberty and limit, of what it means to be alive, and searches for the possibility of hope in a fallen, wounded world.The poems in this collection display...

Sir Ransom Barton's quest to save his dynasty from itself has led him to the favor of Devon, the notorious Elder King. As he navigates the complexities of court life, Ransom finds himself at the...

The Bible's images of ransom, redemption, and forgiveness are deeply intertwined with the story of Jesus' death on the cross. But what do these concepts really mean? In "Ransomed, Redeemed, and...

Betrayal and war collide in the epic conclusion of the First Argentines series. Ransom Barton has served three Argentine kings, but his latest king, Jon-Landon, is determined to humiliate him once...

Ransom My Heart by Meg Cabot is a historical romance novel about a young woman who kidnaps a knight and holds him for ransom. What she doesn't know is that her captive is happy to be with her, but...

The Ransom of Dond by Siobhan Dowd is a haunting tale that explores the complexities of love and fate. This thought-provoking story delves into the truth behind a mysterious event, weaving together...

Kidnap for ransom is a lucrative but complex business. Despite its risks, millions of people live and travel in areas with significant kidnap risks, yet such kidnaps are surprisingly rare. Most...

Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal properties of mushrooms, drawing on the latest scientific research. A mycologist and herbalist, Hobbs profiles the...

Kidnap for Ransom: Resolving the Unthinkable by Richard P. Wright provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex and growing global problem. The book sheds light on the historical development...

Jeff Wheeler's latest novel, Knight's Ransom, is a gripping tale of power struggles and loyalty in the world of Kingfountain. A brutal war of succession has plunged the court into turmoil, with two...

Swallows, Amazons and Coots: A Reading of Arthur Ransome by Julian Lovelock is a critical analysis of the Swallows and Amazons series. First published in 2016, this book offers an erudite assessment...

A Thoroughly Mischievous Person by Alan Kennedy is a fresh and insightful exploration of Arthur Ransome's life and work. Ransome's reputation as a children's author was cemented with the publication...

The Devil's Ransom by Brad Taylor A catastrophic attack has shaken the foundations of global power. As the world struggles to comprehend the extent of the damage, Taskforce operative Pike Logan is...

A King's Ransom by Laura E. Simms is a gripping crime fiction novel that follows Doctor Thomas Seabrook as he faces an ordinary day with his four grandchildren, only to be shot and taken along with...

The Prestige is a gripping tale of obsession, secrecy, and the lengths to which two rival illusionists will go to outdo each other. Set against the backdrop of the late Victorian era, this masterful...

The Ransom of Russian Art by John McPhee is a gripping account of a clandestine operation to acquire and smuggle dissident Soviet art out of the country. In the 1960s and 1970s, an American professor...

Christopher Nibble loves munching dandelion leaves. In fact, all the guinea pigs in Dandeville do too - for breakfast, lunch and dinner.The problem is, the dandelions are starting to disappear. One...

The Riddler's Ransom is an interactive story where you make the choices for Batman as he tries to rescue a kidnapped businessman. The Riddler has set a series of riddles, and Batman must solve them...

The Romanov Ransom by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell is an action-packed adventure that delves into the dark history of the Romanov fortune. In 1918, a massive ransom was paid to free the Romanovs...

Arthur Ransome was a renowned author, best known for his children's series Swallows and Amazons. However, his life took a dramatic turn in the 1910s and 1920s, when he worked as a Russian...

Connor Reeves and his charges are in grave danger. A group of ruthless pirates has hijacked their yacht off the coast of Somalia, demanding a multi-million-dollar ransom for their safe return.The...

The Romanov Ransom by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell is a thrilling adventure that delves into the dark history of the Romanov fortune. In 1918, a ransom was paid to free the Romanovs from the...

Christopher Wood: A Life and Work in Two Worlds This authoritative monograph provides the first fully illustrated account of English painter Christopher Wood's life and work. With over 150 images, it...

The Secret World of Kidnapping, Hostages and Ransom by Joel Simon explores the complex issue of whether governments should pay ransom to terrorists. In 2012, several Western journalists and aid...

George Orwell's legacy continues to shape our understanding of politics, philosophy, and culture. In this thought-provoking biographical essay, Christopher Hitchens offers a nuanced assessment of...

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a pioneering Nigerian activist who fought tirelessly for women's suffrage and equal rights in her country. Her international work with women's organizations took her to...

Christopher's Garden by Elsa Beskow is a charming story about a boy who discovers the magical world of his garden. When he loses his ball, a new friend introduces him to the garden folk as they...

A luxury yacht is the unlikely setting for Connor Reeves' latest bodyguard assignment. As a 14-year-old martial arts expert, he's tasked with protecting the twin daughters of an Australian media...

In 1141, the war-torn town of Shrewsbury is slowly returning to life. But amidst the rebuilding efforts, a young Welsh prisoner named Elis arrives at the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, destined...

The Devil's Ransom Volume 6 by Antony Barone Kolenc In this gripping conclusion to the Harwood Mysteries series, Xan and his friends embark on a perilous journey across treacherous seas in search of...

The Murders of Christopher WattsCheryln Cadle shares a unique and intimate perspective on one of the most shocking crimes in recent history. In 2018, Christopher Watts murdered his pregnant wife and...

The Fictional Christopher Nolan explores how fiction plays a crucial role in leading to truth. Through close readings of all Christopher Nolan's films from Memento and Insomnia to Inception, Todd...

The Murders of Christopher WattsCheryln Cadle shares a harrowing account of the events leading up to the tragic murders of her husband and two young daughters, as revealed in a series of letters...

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm Volume 1 is a collection of stories set in the world of Alagaësia, where magic and dragons reign. Christopher Paolini weaves a tale of wonder, featuring three...

Christophe Pourny's comprehensive guide to furniture restoration is a must-have resource for anyone looking to restore, update, and care for their furniture. With a focus on provenance and history,...

A ransom note arrives at Coby McGannon's Jeep in the parking lot of the feed store. Feeling personally responsible to find out who the note was meant for, he teams up with Sheriff Laney Justice to...

Christopher Steele's latest book offers a searing new report on the threat posed by Putin and Trump to democracy, based on alarming intelligence exposed for the first time.As a British diplomat and...

O. Henry's short stories are renowned for their lively wit and wisdom, featuring sudden twist endings and amusing characterizations alongside memorable moral lessons.This anthology brings together 24...

Letters to a Young Contrarian is a thought-provoking guide to principled dissent and disagreement. Christopher Hitchens, a renowned author and provocateur, explores the importance of contrarian...

The Glamour by Christopher Priest A car bomb explosion leaves Cameraman Richard Grey with a blanked-out period in his memory. As he tries to recall the events leading up to the accident, he is...

Swallows and Amazons' Lake District origins revealed in this fascinating biography.Using diaries, journals, and notes from key figures involved, Roger Wardale reconstructs the story behind the...

Fight For The Future: Ransomed Hearts, Part OneA family of shapeshifters struggles to survive in a hostile world. When two young outsiders arrive in the valley, their story echoes the darkest secret...

The Mystery of the King's Ransom by Helen Moss is an exciting adventure about four friends who team up to solve a mystery.When a young prince is kidnapped during a school camping trip, Scott, Jack,...

Christopher's Diary: Echoes of Dollanganger is the second instalment in a new trilogy that continues the story begun in Flowers in the Attic.This gripping saga explores themes of family secrets, love...

The Christopher Bollas Reader brings together a selection of seminal papers by Christopher Bollas, a leading cultural critic and psychoanalyst. This collection includes essays such as "The Fascist...

The Federal Reserve, one of America's most mysterious institutions, has been at the centre of a radical experiment that has reshaped the country's economy for the worse. Business journalist...

Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan challenges the conventional view of progress as inherently good. In this thought-provoking book, Ryan argues that the "progress" of our...

Christopher the Ogre Cologre: It's Over!This family-friendly book brings a fresh perspective to the history of Christopher Columbus, challenging traditional narratives and shifting the focus towards...

Christoph Niemann's Souvenir features over 160 ink and pencil drawings that capture the essence of unfamiliar places. Each piece is a story of arrival and immersion, conveying the magic, light, and...

Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and...

The Syrian Hilarion Capucci and the Pricelss Ransom In September 1983, a dramatic kidnapping took place just outside Beirut. Joseph Khouri, a 63-year-old man with significant connections to the...

Gef! The Strange Tale of an Extra-Special Talking Mongoose by Christopher Josiffe In the mid-1930s, a mysterious creature known as Gef, a "talking mongoose" or "man-weasel," appeared in the home of a...

Christopher Pumpkin is a funny rhyming story about a Halloween pumpkin who doesn't want to be scary. A witch has magicked him to life, but he's not keen on getting the castle ready for a spooky party...

Christopher Hart's life is turned upside down when an old flame reaches out with a shocking claim: she's been convicted of murder, despite having no memory of the crime. As he tries to help her,...

A devastating crime rocks Fernanda Barnes's family to its core, bringing police detective Ted Lee into her life. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes the one person who can try to save her...

Catherine Cookson's Saint Christopher and the Gravedigger is a witty and engaging novel that explores the complexities of human nature. When the protagonist, Gravedigger John Gascoigne, is hit on the...

A Dog's Ransom is a gripping psychological thriller by Patricia Highsmith. An anonymous poison pen letter writer has set their sights on an unsuspecting couple, targeting their beloved pet in a...

Christopher Marlowe: A Study of the University WitsThis collection of essays examines the characteristics of the six University Wits, including Christopher Marlowe, and their influence on Elizabethan...

This book provides a comprehensive critical study of Christopher Meredith's fiction and poetry, exploring his significance in relation to Welsh writing in English.Diana Wallace examines all of...

Christopher Smart: A Poet of Adoration and Joy This study presents Christopher Smart as one of the finest English religious poets between George Herbert and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Despite his...

The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus By Christopher Columbus Published in 2013 by Igal Meirovich. This collection of accounts provides a detailed narrative of Columbus's historic voyages to the...

Christopher Isherwood Inside Out by Katherine Bucknell A new biography that sheds light on the life of a literary icon, whose writings about 1930s Berlin made him famous. Born into an English estate,...

Yogi in Suits: Christopher Nolan and Vedanta explores the intersection of ancient Indian wisdom and modern filmmaking. This thought-provoking book delves into how the works of renowned director...

London, 1670. A lavish party at a newly built house ends in tragedy when one of the guests is found murdered upon leaving. The victim's own creation bears the bloody footprint, and Christopher...

Commemorating the 450th birthday of a major English poet and dramatist, Christopher Marlowe at 450 presents a comprehensive appraisal of the Marlovian scholarly landscape. An international group of...

The Metapsychology of Christopher Bollas: An Introduction explores the work of psychoanalyst Christopher Bollas, providing an introduction to his unique theory of the mind. This systematic approach...

A Ransomed Dissident: A Life in Art Under the Soviets by Igor Golomstock In 1939, at just ten years old, Igor Golomstock accompanied his mother to the Russian Far East's vast network of labour camps...

Discover the story of Christopher Columbus, the sailor who dared to challenge conventional wisdom and set sail for the unknown. Born into a life at sea, Columbus's early experiences shaped his...

A Study Guide for Christopher Marlowe's "Tamburlaine the Great" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author...

The Many Faces of Christopher Watts: The Truth and TheoriesThis shocking true crime story has captivated the world. In 2018, the disappearance and murder of two young girls, along with their pregnant...

Christopher Isherwood's memoir of his experiences in 1930s Berlin is a candid and witty account of his journey to sexual liberation. In November 1929, he left England with a one-way ticket for...

Ransomed by M. A. Hunter is a gripping crime novel that delves into the dark side of human nature. Investigative journalist Emma Hunter returns to her hometown of Weymouth, where a twenty-year-old...

Tantra Illuminated: A Journey into the Heart of a Timeless Tradition Discover the profound teachings and transformative practices of Tantra, a spiritual movement that has been shrouded in mystery for...

Good Versus Evil in the Films of Christopher LeeThis study explores Sir Christopher Lee's legacy as a film actor and his diverse interpretations of the theme of good vs. evil, examining his most...

The Tragedy of King Christophe A Play by Aimé Césaire is a powerful exploration of transformation and oppression. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Haiti's early history, this play follows the...

Sir Christopher Wren: A Life of Genius and Innovation Sir Christopher Wren is now mostly remembered as a genius of architecture, but his legacy extends far beyond his iconic buildings. This concise...

Christopher Marlowe: A Renaissance LifeThis biography reconstructs the life of a radically innovative playwright who flourished briefly and died violently over 400 years ago. Constance Brown...

Sir Christopher Lee was the last of the great horror stars, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences today. This comprehensive overview of Lee's work in the horror genre delves...

Conceived exactly nine months before the five-hundredth anniversary of Columbus's discovery of the New World, the narrator of Christopher Unborn spends the novel waiting to be born. In this alternate...

Christopher Marlowe: A Renaissance LifeThis biography reconstructs the life of a radically innovative playwright who flourished briefly and died violently over four hundred years ago. Constance Brown...

David Riggs offers a nuanced and detailed portrait of Christopher Marlowe's life, from his childhood in poverty-stricken Canterbury to his time at Cambridge University, where he was drawn into a...

The Many Faces of Christopher Watts: The Truth and TheoriesThis shocking true crime story has captivated the world. In 2018, the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters shocked everyone...

History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino PeopleUncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus and learn all about the Taino people. In 1492, Columbus's voyages took him to islands in...

Discover how one man's journey across the seas changed the world. Christopher Columbus's life and explorations are told in an engaging narrative that combines historical fact with humourous...

C.S. Lewis's "interplanetary" novels are often seen as precursors to the modern divide between fantasy and science fiction. This study explores their place in English literary history, examining the...

A Study Guide for "Edward II" by Cengage Learning Gale provides a comprehensive resource for students and scholars. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography,...

A Meadow Murder - A Jan Christopher Mystery. Episode 4 by Helen Hollick is a gripping tale of country life disrupted by a murder. Set in North Devon, young library assistant Jan Christopher and her...

This story began over 100 years ago with a child who inspired his famous father, A. A. Milne, to create one of the most beloved children's characters in history.Christopher Robin Milne grew up in a...

A Mystery Of Murder A Jan Christopher Mystery - Episode 2 by Helen Hollick Christmas in Devon is supposed to be a time for joy and celebration, but when a murder is discovered at a local country...

Detective Inspector Sean Duffy is back in a case that will test his skills to the limit. In July 1992, Belfast is still reeling from the Troubles, and Duffy is struggling to find his place in the new...

Christoph Schaub's films on architecture showcase the intersection of design and reality. From experimental houses in Italy to iconic buildings around the world, his documentaries capture the essence...

Christopher Marlowe: Poet and Spy is a comprehensive biography that offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of England's most celebrated playwrights. Park Honan's in-depth study draws...

A critically acclaimed novel about international intrigue and deception. Paul Christopher is an American agent in deep cover, navigating a complex web of double-crosses and triple-agents. When a...

Christopher Marlowe's life was cut short in 1593, his death shrouded in mystery. For over four centuries, the official account of his murder - a violent quarrel over a bill - has been widely disputed...