1030 results for 'Skinner, Katherine'

The Qigong Bible by Katherine Allen is a comprehensive guide to energy cultivation exercise, offering expert tips on how to incorporate Qigong into daily life for improved health, spiritual...

Death Scenes: A Homicide Detective's Scrapbook by Jack Huddleston is a unique collection of historic scene-of-crime photos, assembled by a now-deceased Los Angeles police detective. The book features...

The Gathering by Katherine Genet A mysterious inheritance sets Erin on a path to discover the truth about her family's past and the ancient magic that surrounds her. When Erin inherits a cottage in a...

A New York Times Notable Book and Best Book of the Year: New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Science Friday. The generic drug boom has been hailed as one of the most important public-health...

The Serial Killer's Apprentice by Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman is a gripping true crime account of the infamous Dean Corll case. In 1971, 14-year-old Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. became entangled...

Katherine Mansfield and Children explores the theme of 'Childlikeness' in the life and work of Katherine Mansfield. This facet of her personality is evident in her fiction, poetry, and juvenilia,...

This is the true story of a love affair that changed history - that of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. The novel tells of knights fighting in battle and serfs struggling in...

Katherine Johnson was a mathematical genius who played a crucial role in the historic Apollo 11 moon landings. Her story is one of determination and perseverance, as she overcame obstacles to achieve...

Katherine Carlyle is a novel about the search for identity and belonging. Created using IVF in the late 1980s, Katherine's life is marked by her mother's early death from cancer and her father's...

The Confession of Katherine Howard by Suzannah Dunn is a historical novel that explores the tumultuous life of Queen Katherine Howard. At 17, Katherine is summoned to court and quickly becomes...

Katherine Johnson's story is one of remarkable mathematical genius and determination. As a child, she was fascinated by numbers and calculations, and her love for math only grew stronger as she...

Katherine's Wish is a fictional retelling of Katherine Mansfield's final years, drawing on her journals, letters and diaries to create a vivid portrait of her life. Novelist Linda Lappin has crafted...

Katherine Hines' life story begins with tragedy, but it was in the midst of those challenges that she discovered God's power to transform lives. After years of struggling to find her place in the...

Katherine Grainger: My Autobiography is the inspiring story of a remarkable woman who defied expectations to achieve greatness. With a career spanning six World Championships and eight World Cup gold...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Scotland's history, James V: Katherine is a dramatic interpretation of key events during a pivotal time in the nation's story. A young woman, Katherine...

A month to decide whether to be a witch. In Wilde Grove, the wheel is turning, and the veil between the worlds grows thinner. Erin is beginning her training in the ways of magic, but her family...

Twin Crowns is a captivating young adult romantic fantasy that weaves a spell from the very first pages. The story follows two sisters, one destined to rule and the other to avenge her parents'...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable story is one of determination and perseverance. As a young woman, she challenged the injustices of her time, refusing to accept limitations placed upon her. Her hard...

Airbrushing for Scale Modelers by Aaron Skinner provides a comprehensive guide to airbrushing techniques for scale modelers. This book covers the fundamentals of airbrushing, including equipment...

In a world where death is no longer a certainty, a new kind of entertainment has emerged. Television shows featuring people's final weeks are all the rage, and for Katherine Mortenhoe, her impending...

The Katherine Mansfield Notebooks offer a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of modernism's most daring writers. Edited by Margaret Scott, this unexpurgated collection of Katherine...

Lady Katherine Grey: A Dynastic Tragedy by Conor Byrne is a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of one of England's most overlooked claimants to the throne. In 1601, as Elizabeth I's reign drew...

Katherine Swynford: A Woman of Power and Mystery This fascinating biography unravels the myths surrounding Katherine Swynford, a woman at the centre of medieval court life. Reconstructing her story...

Katherine Willoughby's life was one of intrigue and drama at the Tudor court. As a favourite of King Henry VIII, she knew all his wives and children, including his daughters Mary and Elizabeth, and...

Katherine Mansfield: A Secret LifeThis biography brings us closer than ever to one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Claire Tomalin's masterful portrait reveals the complexities...

Colin Singleton has a theory: that there's a predictable pattern to relationships, and that he can use it to his advantage. Nineteen times, he's been dumped by girls named Katherine. On a road trip...

The Critical Writings of Katherine MansfieldThis scholarly edition presents the first comprehensive collection of Katherine Mansfield's critical writings. A substantial introduction sets the...

Kettlethorpe, a small group of buildings in the English countryside, has been home to many lives shaped by significant events and personal experiences. Its history is woven from the stories of those...

Katherine Mansfield: A Life Beyond IdealisationThis biography sets the record straight on the life and career of Katherine Mansfield, one of England's most gifted short story writers. Born in New...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable story is one of determination and perseverance. From her childhood in West Virginia to her groundbreaking work at NASA, this biography reveals the incredible journey of...

Kirsty Gunn's "My Katherine Mansfield Project" is a deeply personal and introspective work that explores the intersection of home, belonging, and creativity. In this beautifully written notebook,...

Katherine Howard: A Reconsideration of Henry VIII's Most Defamed Queen For over 500 years, Katherine Howard has been vilified as a promiscuous and foolish young woman. Yet, this biography challenges...

Skinner's Trail by Quintin Jardine is a gripping thriller that follows a complex and suspenseful trail of crime. A man has been found murdered in a luxury villa, and the police suspect that his...

The Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonKatherine Johnson was a trailblazing mathematician who played a crucial role in the history of space travel. Her love of maths as a child led her to become...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable story is one of determination and mathematical brilliance. Born with a passion for learning, she excelled in school and was accepted to a prestigious university at a...

The fourth installment in the Scottish crime series sees Bob Skinner facing his most challenging case yet. A gruesome murder at a country club sets off a chain of events that take him from the world...

Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician who played a crucial role in NASA's early missions. Her calculations helped plan the trajectories for historic spaceflights, including the Apollo 11...

Lady Katherine Knollys: A Life Unacknowledged Born in 1524, Katherine Knollys was the first child of Mary Boleyn, who was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Despite being the king's daughter,...

Katherine Parr: Opportunist, Queen, Reformer - A Theological Perspective by Don Matzat. A fresh perspective on the life of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth and final wife, reveals a complex woman...

Katherine Parr: Opportunist, Queen, Reformer is a fresh perspective on the life of Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII. While most biographers portray her as driven by a desire for...

Meet Katherine Johnson, a mathematician whose work was crucial to the first US space launch. Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, Katherine and her colleagues used...

The Collected Stories of Katherine MansfieldThis comprehensive collection brings together all of Katherine Mansfield's stories written up until her death in 1923. The volume offers a complete range...

The Collected Stories of Katherine MansfieldThis collection represents the full range of Katherine Mansfield's writing, from short sharp studies to longer, richer tales. Her stories are moving,...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable story is one of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. From her early days as a gifted young mathematician to her groundbreaking work at NASA,...

Katherine Swynford: A Remarkable Woman in English History This biography tells the story of Katherine Swynford, a woman who defied convention and left an indelible mark on the English monarchy. Her...

Katherine Mansfield's engagement with periodical culture in early twentieth-century Britain is explored in this scholarly study. The book examines her contributions to various publications, including...

Katherine Johnson's inspiring story is a testament to the power of determination and hard work. As a young girl, she showed an exceptional aptitude for math, quickly skipping ahead several grades and...

Speedwell Book Three in The Katherine Wheel Series by Alex Martin As the 1920s dawn, Katy and Jem's future hangs in the balance. They must navigate the challenges of their new enterprise, risking...

December 1888 marks a fragile calm in London as Christmas approaches. A mysterious illness sweeps through Katherine Kramer after she cuts herself on a strange book at a dinner party, leaving her...

John Capgrave's The Life of Saint Katherine is the longest and most intricate Katherine legend written during the Middle Ages. This narrative tells the story of the life of the virgin martyr,...

Katherine Philips was a major seventeenth-century poet and playwright known for her innovative use of poetic styles to express passionate female friendship and moral acuity. Her literary career has...

In a world where death has been eradicated, one woman's fate is inescapable. Katherine Mortenhoe's terminal brain disease brings her to the attention of a "pain-starved public," and she becomes an...

Skinner's Mission is the sixth novel in the Edinburgh crime series by Quintin Jardine. When a car showroom is torched, leaving a charred body among the burnt-out luxury cars, Deputy Chief Constable...

Katherine and Juana: Sister Queens of Spain A gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and duty, Julia Fox's biography explores the lives of two remarkable women, Katherine of Aragon and Juana of Castile...

Skinner's Rules by Quintin Jardine is a gripping mystery that introduces readers to Detective Chief Superintendent Bob Skinner. A gruesome discovery in a dark alleyway sets off a chain of events as a...

King Henry's desire for a male heir sparks a complex web of personal narratives from three women: Katherine, his first wife; Anne Boleyn, the young and ambitious queen; and the protagonists...

Katherine Bernhardt: Why is a mushroom growing in my shower? This catalogue publication showcases the vibrant and playful paintings of American artist Katherine Bernhardt. Her works often combine the...

Katherine Lockhart has managed her brother's household with sense and reason for years. However, when he marries, her position becomes increasingly untenable, and she is sent to Helagon, his property...

Edinburgh's Deputy Chief Constable faces his toughest challenge yet in Skinner's Ordeal. A mid-air explosion rocks the Scottish skies, claiming the lives of prominent figures including the British...

Katherine Parr's Complete Works and Correspondence presents a significant collection of her writings, including Psalms or Prayers, Prayers or Meditations, The Lamentation of a Sinner, and a...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces his toughest challenges in this gripping crime thriller. A personal crisis is unfolding as his marriage teeters on the brink of collapse, and his private life...

Katherine Chidley was a prominent figure in 17th-century England, known for her outspoken views on religion and politics. Her writings from this period offer valuable insights into the complex...

Katherine Jackson French: Kentucky's Forgotten Ballad Collector by Elizabeth DiSavino explores the life and work of Katherine Jackson French, a pioneering musician who collected ballads from the...

A killer's secrets are about to be uncovered. The thirtieth mystery in Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner series is a gripping tale of murder, justice and the power of new evidence. Thirty years ago, a...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the techniques used by Graeco-Egyptian magicians, uncovering the academic tools and methods that were actually employed. By reading this book, you...

A killer may still be on the loose. Thirty years after a murder investigation was closed, a new lead has emerged, re-opening the case and drawing former Chief Constable Bob Skinner back into the...

Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by Alison Weir is the first novel in a six-part series about Henry VIII's Queens. This captivating story follows Katherine's journey from her Spanish homeland to...

A terrorist attack rocks the Edinburgh Festival, claiming responsibility for a series of escalating atrocities. As Assistant Chief Constable Bob Skinner delves deeper into the case, he uncovers...

This Norton Critical Edition brings together thirty-five of Katherine Mansfield's most significant short stories, along with explanatory annotations and insightful commentary. Written over a decade,...

Katherine Philips: A Pioneering Figure in English-Language Women's Literary HistoryThis groundbreaking study offers new insights into the life and work of Katherine Philips, a poet, translator,...

The Skinner: Spatterjay 1 by Neal Asher is set in a treacherous ocean planet where various agendas converge. A group of individuals with unique motivations - including immortality and a quest for...

The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr: A New Investigation The death of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last queen, remains one of the most enigmatic in royal history. Despite her remarkable survival...

Josephine Baker and Katherine Dunham were two trailblazing African American dancers who broke down racial barriers in film and literature. Their work continues to be overlooked, but this book sheds...

The Sisters Who Would Be Queen: The Tragedy of Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane Grey by Leanda De Lisle Behind the legend of the 'Nine Days Queen', lies a complex web of family, politics and loyalty...

A gripping mystery from bestselling author Quintin Jardine. Sir Robert Skinner's life is turned upside down when a series of unexplained deaths in his local community threaten to bring him crashing...

The Recollections of Skinner of Skinner's Horse A colourful career is recounted by James Skinner in this memoir. Skinner began his military exploits as a mercenary for Indian princes, becoming...

The Voynich Manuscript: A Mysterious Medieval Text This beautifully illustrated manuscript is one of the most enigmatic texts in the Western occult tradition. Written in a unique language and...

Last Resort is the twenty-fifth novel in the Bob Skinner series by Quintin Jardine. After thirty years of service, former Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces the possibility of ending his police career...

The White Rose Rent Katherine, Daughter of Richard III In the aftermath of Richard III's death, a young woman must navigate the treacherous world of Tudor England. Katherine Plantagenet, the...

Katherine Mansfield's life was marked by struggle and insecurity, yet she remained driven to create. This biography offers a fresh look at her life and achievements through her innovative short...

Frank Skinner's autobiography is a hilarious and candid account of his life. Born in 1957, Frank grew up with a passion for football and a penchant for drink, which he eventually overcame in 1987...

Bob Skinner returns in the latest gripping mystery from Quintin Jardine. A gritty and intense thriller that explores the darker side of human nature.This is the 10th book in the Bob Skinner series,...

Scotland's toughest cop is back in action in this gripping mystery from bestselling author Quintin Jardine. When millionaire Leo Speight is found poisoned at his Ayrshire mansion, Police Scotland has...

A stormy family gathering uncovers long-buried horrors. Thirty years after a double murder, detectives are searching for clues in two countries. A mysterious crime novelist has seemingly vanished,...

Pale Horse, Pale Rider: The Selected Short StoriesKatherine Anne Porter's masterful short fiction spans the American South and revolutionary Mexico, conjuring worlds both within and without. This...

This groundbreaking collection of essays challenges traditional notions of world literature by exploring the global production and dissemination of short stories. Katherine Mansfield's work is...

The Katherine Group: Newly Edited and Translated Works for Understanding Medieval English Spirituality. This collection brings together three significant works from medieval England, offering...

The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight On 29th February 2000, a chilling scene was discovered at a home, leaving the local police force stunned. A body was found in a chair,...

The Bad Fire by Quintin Jardine is the thirty-first gripping mystery in his popular series. Bob Skinner, now no longer Chief Constable, remains indispensable to Scotland's police force when it comes...

Game Over is the twenty-seventh gripping mystery from crime master Quintin Jardine. When supermodel Annette Bordeaux is found battered and strangled in her Edinburgh flat, former Chief Constable Bob...

Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality. Quintin Jardine's latest mystery is set in Edinburgh and the Scottish countryside,...

Bob Skinner's latest case begins with a shocking discovery in the back of a stolen car. As he delves deeper into the mystery, a body count rises and motives become increasingly complex.A former Chief...

A woman's body washes up on Cramond Island near the River Forth, sparking a murder investigation. Days later, another gruesome scene unfolds in Edinburgh, with blood covering every surface and a...

The White Hart Inn in Brasted was more than just a haven for weary fighter pilots during World War II. It was a place where they could share their hopes and fears, elation and sorrow, with the...

Death's Door by Quintin Jardine is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of the art world. When two young female artists are brutally murdered, the investigation that follows reveals a...

The Roots of Evil by Quintin Jardine is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. In this latest installment of his bestselling series, Bob Skinner faces off against a...

When a devastating storm hits, it uncovers long-buried secrets and sets off a chain reaction of events that lead to two decades-old murders being reopened. A team of detectives is tasked with solving...

This large print book offers dementia-friendly adaptations of Katherine Mansfield's beloved short stories. Retaining the poetic voice of Mansfield, these stories are brought to life with...

Byx is the last of her kind, a solitary dairne in a world where she once belonged to a thriving family. Determined to uncover the truth about her own existence, she sets out on a perilous journey to...

The Curious Cases of Cyriack Skinner Grey is a collection of 16 "locked room" mystery short stories by Arthur Porges. This comprehensive anthology includes three previously unpublished tales,...