179 results for 'Salk, Susanna'

Piranesi, a novel by Susanna Clarke, is a spectacular and intricate tale of mystery and wonder. The story revolves around the enigmatic House, its labyrinthine halls, and the secrets that lie within...

Susanna Kaysen's memoir of her time in a psychiatric hospital offers a vivid and unflinching portrayal of life on a psychiatric ward in the late 1960s. After a session with a psychiatrist, Kaysen was...

Discover the benefits of winter swimming in this beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world.Danish scientist Dr Susanna Søberg explains how...

Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine tells the story of Jonas Salk's involvement in developing a polio vaccine.This graphic novel recounts Salk's journey from his early days as a scientist to his...

Susanna: the Making of an English Girl is a memoir of displacement and national character that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Born into a family with a troubled past, Susanna's...

The Genesis of the Salk Institute: A Personal Account of its Founding. This engaging study recounts the origins and early years of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, drawing on the author's...

Susanna Shakespeare: A Glimpse into the Life of William Shakespeare's Eldest DaughterThis book tells the story of Susanna Hall, the eldest daughter of William Shakespeare, and her life with her...

Susanna Wesley's remarkable life is a testament to her unwavering faith and perseverance in the face of adversity. Born into a Puritan family, she went on to become a devoted wife, mother, and...

Susanna Salter stood up for her right to vote and became mayor of her town in 1887. In Kansas, women had just gained the right to vote in municipal elections, but some men didn't think they should...

In 1959, a group of men in the American white middle class began to challenge societal norms by embracing their feminine identities. Behind the scenes of this quiet revolution was a network of...

English Magic and Imperial Madness: A Critical Analysis of Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell This study explores the intersection of magic and colonialism in Regency England, as...

Piranesi is a novel by Susanna Clarke, winner of the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction. The book is a spectacular new novel that explores the mysteries of a labyrinthine world.In his notebooks, Piranesi...

Piranesi is a hypnotic new novel by Susanna Clarke, set in a dreamlike alternative reality. The house at its centre is a labyrinth of infinite rooms, corridors, and statues, where an ocean is...

Embracing the roots of yoga is essential to understanding its true potential. Susanna Barkataki explores the past's yogic traditions, bringing them alive today, and preserving them for the future...

London is on the brink of excess and corruption, as the Court of Charles II revels in the aftermath of the plague. In the midst of this debauchery, a grand ball is planned in honour of a long-dead...

A beautifully illustrated pop-up book brings magic and wonder to the story of Cinderella. The pumpkin transforms into a golden carriage, Cinderella's glass slipper sparkles on the palace steps, and...

Beautiful design vignettes and arrangements from top designers come together in this inspiring decorating book. Susanna Salk shows how personal touches can create chic spaces that reflect our...

Experience the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated pop-up book. On a quiet winter's night, when all is still, watch as the poem comes to life in a burst of colour and movement. A...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a lively picture book retelling of the popular fairy tale. In this version, Goldilocks is not deterred by warnings to stay away from the forest, and her curiosity...

Explore the homes of top designers and tastemakers, where personality and creativity shine through in every room. Susanna Salk shares her insights into the interiors she's encountered in her work as...

Shade can be a gardener's greatest opportunity, not obstacle. With the right approach, even the darkest corners of your garden can be transformed into thriving spaces. This comprehensive guide will...

This beautifully illustrated hardback edition of Aesop's fables is a treasure trove of timeless stories that convey valuable lessons about how to behave towards others.Featuring stunning artwork by...

The Firebird is a sweeping historical romance that spans centuries and continents. Art-dealer Nicola Marter's life is turned upside down when she encounters a mysterious woman selling a small wooden...

Snow Foal is a heart-wrenching middle grade debut that explores the complexities of love, healing, and friendship. When eleven-year-old Addie takes in a foster child on a remote Exmoor farm, she is...

Susanna Salk's latest book offers a passionate guide to transforming an empty space into a home. With beautiful interiors and expert advice from top designers, Making a House a Home provides...

Dr. Jonas Salk was driven by a desire to help others after witnessing the devastating effects of war on soldiers returning home. He worked tirelessly to become a doctor and eventually joined the team...

The films of the Brat Pack have left an indelible mark on popular culture. This book delves into the world of 1980s youth cinema, revealing the stories behind some of the most iconic movies of the...

As Roland and his companions face new challenges in their quest to reach the tower, they are met with adversity from every direction. Susannah Dean's fate is increasingly entwined with that of her...

Salki is a deeply personal and historically powerful exploration of memory and identity. In this moving work, the author recounts tragic stories from his family's past, detailing their lives,...

Salka Valka by Halldór Laxness is a poignant and powerful tale of self-discovery and resilience. In this remote Icelandic fishing village, a young woman named Salka Valka arrives with her daughter,...

This study guide is designed to accompany Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics, Seventh Edition. It provides extra exercises, activities and questions with answers to help students...

Rosalka The Silkie Woman and Other Stories, Plays and PoetryIsobel Lodge's imaginative tales are rooted in dramatic landscapes from her childhood home to inner-city Edinburgh and travels across...

Spindle Cove is a haven for those seeking refuge from the world. For some, it's a destination for young ladies with delicate constitutions, while others come to escape the wrong men. Here, Victor...

When her inheritance becomes a burden, Susanna Laven is forced to consider a marriage that would rather be a prison. But she finds an unexpected escape in a reading position for a temporarily blind...

This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs is a romantic comedy that explores love, passion, and redemption in the music industry. After hitting rock bottom, Jane finds herself on a journey of...

Susanna Weber's dress shop stands in the picturesque Madensky Square, a quiet little world of its own, nestled in the heart of glittering pre-war Vienna. Here, Susanna records her observations about...

Detailed Topographic Map Atlas for Hiking and Trekking in Peru. This atlas provides a comprehensive guide to the Inca Trail and surrounding areas, featuring detailed topographic maps at 1:75,000...

A Slice of Magic by A. G. Mayes is a heartwarming tale of family secrets and love. When Susanna Daniels receives a mysterious voicemail from her Aunt Erma, she finally gets the chance to uncover the...

A Poisonous Plot: The Twenty First Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew by Susanna Gregory is set in 1358 at Cambridge's Michaelhouse college, where financial struggles and rivalries threaten the...

Susanna Weber's dress shop stands in the picturesque Madensky Square, a quiet little world of its own, nestled in the heart of glittering pre-war Vienna. As the winter of 1910 unfurls into spring,...

Una lata en el bosque y otras historias sobre la empatíaThis new album from bestselling duo Susanna Isern and Rocio Bonilla presents linked stories featuring characters, perfect for reading...

The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain is a gripping suspense novel about a woman faced with an unimaginable dilemma. Susanna Miller has been reported for kidnapping her own eleven-month-old son, and...

Infectious Molecules and Human Disease by Jonas Salk explores the relationship between molecular biology and disease. This concise volume examines the role of molecules in human health and illness,...

The Rationality of Perception by Susanna Siegel Perception is often seen as a straightforward source of new information, but this view overlooks its complex relationship with reasoning. In this...

In June 1806, Susanna Quiner's life is forever changed when her four older sisters are kidnapped by a band of Potawatomi Indians from their cabin on the edge of Ohio's Great Black Swamp. With both...

Pope Francis: A Little Golden Book BiographyThis inspiring biography is an ideal introduction to nonfiction for young readers and fans of all ages. It tells the story of Pope Francis, the head of the...

When Susanna Osbourne meets Peter Edgeworth, Viscount Whitleaf, she feels an unmistakable sense of recognition. Despite his charming smile and seductive gaze, Peter is a man with a reputation for...

A bank heist in 1973 sets off a chain of events thirty years later. Charlie Dallas's life is turned upside down when his wife Susanna disappears, and he becomes embroiled in a desperate search for...

Susanna Sonnenberg's memoir Her Last Death is a powerful exploration of her complex relationship with her mother. When her aunt calls to inform her that her mother has been in a coma after a car...

A Conspiracy of Violence by Susanna Gregory is a gripping historical mystery set in Restoration London.When a former spy is murdered, Thomas Chaloner, a reluctant investigator, is tasked with...

The Gift: A Christmas Story from the Amish of Hart County by Shelley Shepard Gray is a heartwarming tale of love and blessings set against the backdrop of the holiday season. When Susanna Schwartz's...

This collection features 40 well-known children's songs in attractive arrangements for piano and voice. Easy-to-play accompaniments are included for each song, making it perfect for families or...

Eric Metaxas explores what makes a great person great in this collection of stories about fourteen individuals who changed history. Their lives are marked by courage, conviction and a willingness to...

Advanced Pragmatic Psychology offers practical tools and tips to help you create your life with joy and ease. By choosing a different point of view, you can go beyond drama and trauma and into a...

Los monstruos se mudan de casaA heartwarming story about change and friendship for early readers. When the monsters in Susanna Davidson's tale decide to move out, they leave behind their homes and...

Raven Winter by Susanna Bailey is a heartwarming story about finding friendship and hope in unexpected places. After her dad's imprisonment, Billie's life has become increasingly difficult, but when...

A unique friendship at the heart of art and history. Susanna Johnston's biography explores the relationship between John Fleming and Hugh Honour, two men who were giants in their field.John Fleming...

The History of Mary Prince (2008) is a remarkable account of one woman's struggle for freedom and survival in 19th-century Britain.Born into slavery, Mary Prince recounts her experiences as a slave...

Seattle's hidden history comes alive in this illustrated guide. Cartoonist and creator Susanna Ryan explores the city's most overlooked places, architecture, and infrastructure, revealing quirky...

Juvenal's Satires Book I is a seminal work of Roman poetry that has had a lasting impact on the genre. This new commentary by Susanna Morton Braund provides a fresh perspective on Juvenal's use of...

With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, Susanna Abse offers a unique perspective on love and relationships in this collection of 13 tales from her therapeutic encounters.From the pain of...

The Duke's Suspicion by Susanna CraigWhen a storm strands Erica Burke in the English Lake District, she finds herself at the mercy of Major Tristan Laurens, the Duke of Rayhnam. An unexpected heir...

A birthday party at school brings excitement and anticipation among the children. However, one child is left feeling sad and excluded when they are not invited to join in the celebrations. As the day...

Theologia Germanica Modern English Edition by Susanna Winkworth A 600-year-old treatise on devotion and theology, written in Latin Christianity of the Rhineland. Its influence can be seen in...

Bear Wants to Fly by Susanna Isern is a heartwarming tale about teamwork and believing in oneself. When Bear shares his dream of flying with his friend White Owl, the animals in the forest rally...

Little Tiger is not like other tigers. She spends her days pondering the ways of the world rather than hunting prey in the snow forests of Siberia. One day, eager to discover her own place within it,...

Eleanor's new school is shrouded in mystery and isolation. She struggles to connect with her classmates, but finds an unlikely ally in Davey - a strange and endearing boy who seems to know her better...

The Polio Paradox: What You Need to Know Richard L. Bruno explores the complexities of polio, a disease that has left many survivors with new and related symptoms years after the initial infection...

The dramatic history of America's tropical paradise unfolds in Paradise of the Pacific Approaching Hawaii. From volcanic eruptions to early Polynesian adventurers, this is the story of arrivals that...

Tabor the Terrierble by Susanna M Newstead is a charming tale about a young wire-haired fox terrier with a passion for gardening. In his spare time, he helps his daddy in their lovely garden, but...

The Happy Land Companion Songbook offers sheet music for 17 beloved songs from Laura Ingalls Wilder's recollections. These timeless tunes include Sweet By and By, The Girl I Left Behind Me, Oh!...

Françoise Gilot was known to Picasso as "The Woman Who Says No". A talented and feisty artist in her own right, she left him after ten years together. In 2012-2014, German journalist Malte Herwig...

The Wonder A Woman Keeps a Secret by Susanna Centlivre A 18th-century drama that explores the complexities of female relationships and the constraints placed upon women in society. Set against the...

Published in 1986, Charlotte Temple is a sentimental novel that offers a glimpse into the earliest American popular fiction. This reprinted edition includes an introduction by literary scholar Cathy...

The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley is a darkly romantic novel of historical fiction that delves into the mysteries of Scotland's past. Archaeologist Verity Grey searches for the truth about the...

A bold and intimate exploration of a childhood shaped by utopian ideals. Susanna Crossman recounts her experiences growing up in a community that defied traditional family structures, where children...

The Crusades: A History provides an authoritative exploration of one of the most significant topics in medieval and religious history. From the First Crusade to the present day, Jonathan Riley-Smith...

The Liar's Room by Simon Lelic is a darkly addictive thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. When Adam Geraghty walks into Susanna Fenton's office, she feels an unsettling sense of...

The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm is a heartwarming and hilarious tale about an unlikely duo who team up for the county science fair. Grandpa Melvin, in the body of a fourteen-year-old boy,...

Susanna Moore's memoir is a glittering and sardonic portrait of 1970s Hollywood. Born with no money, no belongings, and no prospects, Moore recounts her journey from Hawaii to Los Angeles, where she...

Discover the inspiring stories of women who shaped Christian history. From martyrs and mystics to scholars and reformers, these remarkable individuals offer valuable lessons in faith, perseverance,...

Designing the Doll by Susanna Oroyan is a comprehensive guide to creating your own handmade dolls. This book provides detailed instructions and techniques for crafting dolls from various materials,...

In this mesmerizing novel, Susanna Clarke crafts an intoxicating world within the labyrinthine halls of Piranesi's house. An ocean is imprisoned within its rooms, and waves thunder up staircases in...

The polio terror gripped America in the early 1950s, fueling widespread panic and inspiring an intense effort to find a cure. David Oshinsky's gripping narrative weaves together the story of this...

Restoration London is a city of intrigue and deception, where the streets are filled with secrets and the powerful will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. In "Blood on the Strand", Susanna...

A Plague on Both Your Houses by Susanna Gregory is set in 1348 Cambridge, where a terrible pestilence has ravaged Europe and is now threatening England. In this gripping mystery, physician Matthew...

Who's Laughing Now? Feminist Tactics in Social Media explores how women use humor as a form of resistance to misogyny and online sexism. By examining the affective dynamics of shame, shaming, and...

Old Masters Worldwide Markets, Movements and Museums, 1789-1939 by Susanna Avery-Quash and Barbara Pezzini explores the global movement of Old Master paintings from continental Europe after the...

The Graveyard School: An Anthology brings together the works of thirty-three authors who wrote gloomy meditations on mortality, often composed in churchyards, in 18th-century England. This collection...

Discover the stories of 50 remarkable women who have shaped the Christian faith and left an enduring legacy. Michelle DeRusha brings to life their inspiring narratives, showcasing courageous...

Duncan McKaskel's decision to move his family west was motivated by a desire for a better life. However, he knew that this journey would come with its own set of dangers, including the exhausting...

Thomas William Coke, first earl of Leicester, was a key figure in shaping Britain's agricultural landscape during the 18th and early 19th centuries. This biography provides a comprehensive account of...

Charlotte Temple and Lucy Temple by Susanna Rowson is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and resilience. In this poignant novel, a young girl's dreams of a new life in America are shattered when...

Happiness Is Here: A 30-Day Guide to Joy and Fulfilment by Susanna Halonen. Discover that happiness is not something you find outside, but rather it's within your reach. This practical guide shares...

In 1352, Meonbridge is a village where women's ambitions are met with scorn. Eleanor Titherige builds up her flock of sheep despite resistance from a resentful peasant, while Susanna Miller's husband...

A Murder at Rosamund's Gate A Mystery by Susanna Calkins is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense set in 17th-century England. When a fellow servant is brutally killed, Lucy Campion, a chambermaid,...

Vaccinated: From Cowpox to mRNA tells the remarkable story of vaccines and their lifesaving impact. Paul Offit, a respected physician and vaccine researcher, shares the fascinating tale of Maurice...

The History of Mary PrinceA groundbreaking narrative of survival and resilience, first published in Britain in 1831. This remarkable story recounts Mary Prince's experiences as a slave in the...

The Aeneid, a masterpiece of ancient poetry, is now available in a revised and expanded translation. This substantial revision of Sarah Ruden's celebrated 2008 translation brings Vergil's epic poem...

Published for the first time in full, Matthew Flinders's diaries reveal a wealth of detail about his life at home and in the village where he grew up. The daily routine of business, socialising with...