10000 results for 'Took, Professor John'

Eight Dates offers a practical approach to effective relationship communication, providing a program of eight basic conversations that can result in a lifetime of love. By choosing to remain open,...

The Wayfinders (CBC Massey Lectures) by Professor Wade Davis PhD In this thought-provoking exploration, Professor Wade Davis PhD examines the complex relationships between culture, identity, and the...

Psychedelics: The Revolutionary Drugs That Could Change Your Life is a comprehensive guide to the science behind these powerful substances. Written by renowned expert Professor David Nutt, this book...

A searing and intimate memoir of war and its aftermath, The Education of Corporal John Musgrave is a powerful exploration of the human cost of conflict. The author's journey from small-town America...

John Thompson's easiest piano course is a comprehensive step-by-step guide designed for children just starting to learn the piano. The book features colorful illustrations and exercises to help...

Searching for signals from other worlds is a great venture of our time. If extraterrestrials are out there, we may be able to find their broadcasts, revealing fascinating new worlds that are home to...

The first grade book in the Modern Course series, this piano method book provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano, enabling students to think and feel musically.Developed to...

Heat 2: A NovelA gripping novel that expands on the universe and characters of Michael Mann's iconic crime film, Heat. Written by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner, this explosive read follows the story...

A soothing solution for those struggling to sleep, this anthology of soporific texts is designed to help you drift off quickly. Featuring dozens of short, dull passages, including "The Motion of Sand...

Being You: A New Science of Consciousness challenges our understanding of perception and reality, offering a radical new perspective on the nature of brain science.Anil Seth's groundbreaking theory...

Professor Astro Cat's Stargazing is an introduction to the stars in our universe, including our own sun. Scientific discoveries and human-made constellations are explored through Ben Newman's...

I Took the Moon for a Walk Embark on a dreamy, nighttime journey with a young boy and the moon. Together, they wander through tree-lined lanes, discover friends in the whistling dog choir, and...

You Are Not a Rock: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Mental Health for Humans Mental health is about being yourself, and it's a journey that requires strength, balance, and focus. Mark Freeman, who has...

The Professor's House by Willa Cather is set in the study of a man's former home, where he reflects on his life and the people who have shaped it. His wife, daughters, and Tom Outland, a student who...

The Steps We Took is a book of plain-spoken wisdom for people with addictions and those who love them. Joe McQ shares his own experience of living the Twelve Steps, one day at a time, and guides...

First published in 1857, "The Professor" is Charlotte Brontë's debut novel, telling the story of William Crimsworth, a young man who takes a new job as a teacher at an all-girls school in Brussels...

Professor Goose puts the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears under the microscope, separating fact from fiction. She reveals that bears live in dens, not houses, and explains why the smallest...

Hank Janson's Florida vacation turns into a nightmare when he encounters a succession of women who are all off-limits to him. Frustrated and desperate for a break, he finds himself stranded on a...

I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis is a soothing bedtime story about a young boy's magical nighttime adventure with the moon. Together, they wander through tree-lined lanes, discover...

Begin your piano journey with John Williams' most beloved themes, arranged for solo piano. This songbook features 14 iconic pieces from movies, including "Harry's Wondrous World", "Hymn to the...

The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm by Norman Hunter Professor Branestawm is a wonderfully nutty inventor who often finds himself in crazy scrapes. His brilliant ideas, though...

The Knight Who Took All DayA humorous cautionary tale about the dangers of showing off ensues when a foolish knight prepares for battle against a fire-breathing dragon.This lighthearted story is a...

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa is a poignant story about an unlikely friendship between a brilliant mathematician with short-term memory loss and his devoted housekeeper. Every...

Started Early, Took My Dog is a gripping literary crime novel from Kate Atkinson, the acclaimed author of Big Sky and Transcription. When security chief Tracy Waterhouse makes a shocking impulse...

A visceral and emotionally powerful horror novel, What the Woods Took is a poignant and electric tale of survival and self-discovery. When a group of troubled teens are stranded in the wilderness,...

Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In this story, Piggie is devastated when a big guy takes her ball! Gerald tries to help his friend, but can he be big enough to make things right?A heartwarming...

Discover the wonders of space travel with Professor Astro Cat's latest adventure. Easy-to-understand facts and descriptions introduce rockets, astronauts, satellites and the space station,...

The Deconstruction of Professor Thrub by D. D. Johnston is a radical and humorous exploration of twentieth-century history, spanning Ukraine's civil wars to the Scottish Highlands.Through the story...

Beautiful Piano Solos by John Williams Experience the iconic soundtracks of John Williams' most beloved films in a new and intimate way. This piano anthology features over 40 stunning arrangements of...

John Williams's three major works are collected in this comprehensive edition for the first time. The result is a volume that showcases the author's unique perspective on power, politics, and the...

God Took My Clothes explores the concept of death and the afterlife through the testimonies of over 700 people who have died, seen the afterlife, and returned. Their accounts reveal a non-judgmental...

Every Pill I Took: 2000-2001 by Michael Lorenzini In the 1990s and 2000s, ecstasy pills became a ubiquitous sight in club and rave scenes, with branding playing a crucial role in their appeal. To...

The King Took Flight by Timothy Tackett is a gripping account of one of the most extraordinary events of the French Revolution. In June 1791, King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette fled Paris in...

The Professor is a novel by Charlotte Brontë that tells the story of a young man who leaves his mundane clerkship to become a teacher in Belgium. There, he becomes embroiled in a complicated love...

Asha Tate is a hopeless romantic, believing in the existence of true soul mates. However, her track record with men suggests otherwise. When she stumbles upon the Instagram feed of Professor...

A law school teaches justice, but truth requires proof. For Professor Sturgis, this mantra has been a guiding principle for years. However, when a first-year student takes her own life, the professor...

Death and the Professor: A Golden Age Mystery by E. & M. a Radford A puzzle unfolds when a Professor of Logic and Philosophy joins an exclusive group of savants in Soho, who gather to debate complex...

Helping professors master writing as a productive and enjoyable experience is the focus of this self-help guide. Written by Robert Boice after two decades of research with writers, it provides a...

John Carey's life has been marked by his love of books and his unorthodox views on the arts. In this memoir, he recounts his journey from an ordinary background to becoming one of Oxford's most...

Celebrating 80 years since his first appearance in Red Rackham's Treasure, this book delves into the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus, one of Hergé's most beloved scientific geniuses...

One day, Dad's hair decided it was tired of being brushed and combed. It wanted to see the world and live life on its own terms.The hair took off, leaving Dad in its wake as he chased after it around...

The Professor of Forgetting is a new collection from acclaimed Irish poet Greg Delanty, exploring the complexities of human experience through a diverse range of poems.Structured in various forms,...

The life and legacy of Professor Longhair is revealed in this unique collection of photographs and memories. Fess's influence on New Orleans music and popular American music is documented through...

Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at WarA riveting account of four American reporters who, in the run-up to World War II, took on dictators and rewrote the rules of...

Rebekah Nathan's experience as an anthropology professor had left her perplexed by her students' behaviour. To better understand their world, she took a radical step: enrolling as a freshman and...

Professor Puffendorf's Secret Potions is a humorous tale about an inventor who shares her laboratory with a guinea pig and her lazy assistant. When the professor goes out to address a conference, her...

When life gives you lemons, it seems, the universe has other plans. For Leia, an unexpected phone number leads to a shocking encounter two years later with her new professor and PhD supervisor,...

John Harris' latest collection, The Art of John Harris: Volume II - Into the Blue, brings to life breathtaking, otherworldly vistas on a massive scale. This second volume from Titan Books showcases...

The FBI's high-stakes battle against Mexico's most feared drug cartel is revealed in this gripping true story. In 2018, Melissa Del Bosque exposed the inner workings of Los Zetas, a ruthless...

Twenty-one years after his wife and daughter were murdered in a plane bombing, Alan Tealing remains obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the official version of events. He is convinced that the...

The Professor's Advanced Book of Whimsy is a new collection of anecdotes, jokes and puzzles from Michael C Petty. This follow-up to his acclaimed previous work explores the nature of wit and humour...

Elton John's autobiography, Me, is a joyously funny, honest and moving story of the music icon's extraordinary life. The book reveals the truth about his life, from his early days as a shy boy with a...

Robert Kiyosaki's unconventional approach to investing is revealed in this thought-provoking book. Contrary to conventional wisdom, which advises saving and investing for the long term, Kiyosaki's...

Wisdom Sayings from Saint John of the CrossThis collection presents the wisdom sayings of St John of the Cross, written to guide those on a spiritual path. The sayings are designed to be...

Terry Castle's personal essays are a masterclass in wit and candour. This collection brings together some of her most captivating pieces, including "The Professor", a poignant account of her...

Tim Cook: The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next LevelIn 2011, Tim Cook took on an unprecedented challenge: succeeding Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. With worldwide scrutiny and expectations high, Cook...

Elvis Presley's TCB Band was a unique ensemble, with John Wilkinson on rhythm guitar, bringing a rich folk background to the iconic performer's live shows. This book offers a candid and thoughtful...

Elizabeth Stone has found a new lease on life after being diagnosed with cancer. Now in remission, she returns to the city where she studied years ago to investigate some little-known papers by T.S...

John Harris' visionary concept paintings capture the Universe on a massive scale, featuring epic landscapes, towering cities, and out-of-this-world science fiction vistas.This collection focuses on...

The Professor, Charlotte Brontë's first novel, is a thought-provoking exploration of power and desire. Written in the first person, the story follows William Crimsworth, a man navigating his...

John Keats: A RevaluationThis book offers a fresh perspective on Keats' major poetry, revealing how his work both challenges and critiques the dominant attitudes of his time. Professor Barnard...

The Hieroglyphic Monad by John Dee In 1564, Dr. John Dee wrote The Hieroglyphic Monad, a 13-day meditation on the unity underlying the universe. This work explains the monas, or unity, expressed in a...

Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss is a tender and compassionate novel about finding happiness. After a life of stress and missed opportunities, he embarks on a journey to discover his secret to...

Vladimir Putin's Russia has been waging a concerted campaign to expand its influence and undermine Western institutions in recent years. But how and why did this come about, and who has orchestrated...

Law professor Thomas Jackson McMurtrie wrote extensively on evidence in Alabama. However, his career is put at risk when a colleague uses a recent disagreement with student Rick Drake to end it...

A poignant and powerful novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain, John of John is a moving portrayal of a young man's return to his Hebridean island home. Out of money and with...

The Complete Poems of John Keats is a collection of the renowned English poet's most celebrated works. Written in a style that explores the limits of the imagination and celebrates the pleasures of...

This study of 1-3 John offers a Christ-centered exploration of how to follow Jesus in open devotion to God. Professor David L. Allen guides readers through these letters, providing insights into the...

Nervous States: How Feeling Took Over the World by William DaviesA bold and compelling exploration of our new political reality, this book reveals how feelings have come to reshape our world. Drawing...

This is Kathryn Tucker Windham's final book, a poignant and humorous account of her life. In it, she recounts how an unexpected guest took up residence in her home, leading to a lively conversation...

Vladimir Putin and the small group of KGB men surrounding him rose to power and looted their country, a story that begins in the murk of the Soviet collapse. Investigative journalist Catherine Belton...

Manhunters: The True Story of How We Took Down Pablo EscobarColombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's brutal Medellin Cartel was responsible for trafficking tonnes of cocaine to North America and Europe in...

John Calvin's Commentary on the Letter to the Hebrews is a foundational work of Christian theology, offering insight into the nature of God and the relationship between faith and works.Translated...

Explore the wonders of our solar system with Professor Astro Cat. This engaging journey takes you to each planet, revealing fascinating facts and secrets about their unique features. From the...

John Hoyland's final decade was marked by a profound engagement with mortality, as he created a series of paintings that were both elegies and tributes. These works, including his 'Mysteries' series,...

The Grapes of Wrath: The Journals of John Steinbeck John Steinbeck's creative process was marked by intense productivity between June and October 1938. During this period, he kept a journal that...

Tory Nation: How One Party Took Over is a thought-provoking investigation into the enduring influence of the Conservative Party in British politics. Samuel Earle explores the roots of the current...

A True and Faithful Relation of What Passed for Many Years Between Dr. John Dee and Some Spirits This work, presented with great tenderness and circumspection, was shared with men of high dignity in...

The Candy Machine: How Cocaine Took Over the World by Tom Feiling Cocaine is a lucrative business that has become deeply ingrained in modern society. Despite governments' efforts to combat it, the...

The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle by David Edmonds. In 1936, the life of Moritz Schlick, a prominent figure in the University of Vienna's philosophical...

The Social Struggle: How We Took Over The Internet shares the story of @WoodyandKleiny's journey to success. From initial failure and overcoming personal struggles, they reveal how determination and...

The Selected Plays of St. John Ervine brings together four of the Irish playwright's most notable works, showcasing his unique voice and perspective on human relationships and the complexities of...

Four friends with a ladder took on Brexit in a nationwide guerrilla advertising campaign that exposed the British government's hypocrisies. Armed with nothing more than ladders, roller brushes and...

The Curious Enlightenment of Professor Caritat A Novel of Ideas by Steven Lukes is a thought-provoking exploration of Western political philosophy. In this witty and engaging novel, a middle-aged...

Bessie Coleman's story is one of determination and perseverance. Before she became known as "Queen Bess" for her death-defying flying shows, she was just a little girl with a big imagination that...

Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World challenges the origins of 'Beatlemania' by tracing the events that led to Britain's twentieth century musical explosion.The story...

The Second Summer of Love: How Dance Music Took Over the World In the late 1980s, a new global music movement was born in Britain's dancefloors. As the country was gripped by Thatcherism, a different...

At just 16, Jessica Watson became the youngest person to sail solo, unassisted and non-stop around the world. Her incredible journey, which took 210 days and 24,285 nautical miles, has inspired...

The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Women's Courage and Resilience In 2014, northeastern Syria witnessed an extraordinary event - an all-female militia took on the Islamic State in the town of Kobani...

Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World challenges the origins of 'Beatlemania' by tracing the events that led to Britain's twentieth century musical explosion.The story...

The Hound of the D'Urbervilles is a gripping tale of crime and deception. Professor James Moriarty, a mastermind of evil, teams up with Colonel Sebastian 'Basher' Moran to run London's underworld,...

Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries is a fascinating collection of over 150 mathematical curiosities and conundrums. Packed with trademark humour and numerous illustrations, this...

The Great Defiance: How the World Took on the British Empire By David Veevers The traditional narrative of the British Empire's rise to global dominance often overlooks the crucial role played by...

Captain Professor: A Life in War and Peace by Michael Howard This memoir offers a unique insight into the life of one of Britain's most distinguished historians. Sir Michael Howard, who was awarded...

Silvio Berlusconi: The Epic Story of the Billionaire Who Took Over Italy By Alan Friedman Hardcover, 304 pages This candid biography offers a warts-and-all portrait of Silvio Berlusconi, the...

The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir by John Bolton As a key figure in the Trump Administration, John Bolton spent 453 days in the Oval Office, witnessing firsthand the inner workings of...

Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve a series of gruesome murders targeting London's aristocracy. As the body count rises, Scotland Yard turns to an unlikely ally: Professor James Moriarty, the...

Effie Gray: A Victorian Love Story The scandalous love triangle at the heart of the Victorian art world is revealed in this captivating biography. Effie Gray, a Scottish beauty, was married to John...

The Plain Guide to Grief by John Wilson is a straightforward and compassionate guide to navigating the complex emotions of grief. Written in clear and simple language, this book provides a supportive...

Professor Dr Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld's latest novel is a humorous exploration of academic politics and personal sacrifice. When a new deputy librarian threatens to disrupt the traditional approach...