121 results for 'Vidal Sassoon'

Vidal Sassoon: A Revolutionary in Style This book tells the story of Vidal Sassoon, a hairstylist who transformed style and social norms with his innovative cuts. In the 1960s, Sassoon's designs...

Vidal Sassoon's life story is one of remarkable transformation from an impoverished childhood to global fame. As the father of modern hairdressing, he revolutionised the industry with his sleek and...

The Sassoons: A Global Family of Art Collectors and Patrons. This lavishly illustrated book tells the sweeping global story of the Sassoon family, who were entrepreneurs and patrons of remarkable art...

Siegfried Sassoon: A Biography by Max Egremont offers an intimate and engaging portrait of a complex man. With unprecedented access to Sassoon's complete papers, as well as conversations with his...

Philip Sassoon: A Life at the Heart of Society At the height of British global power and influence, one man connected some of the most fascinating minds of his time. Philip Sassoon was a polymath -...

Witnessing the Witness of War Crimes, Mass Murder, and Genocide From the 1920s to the Present by Manuela Consonni and Philip G. Nord This volume reconsiders the concepts of "witnessing" and...

The Global Merchants: The Enterprise and Extravagance of the Sassoon Dynasty The story of the Sassoons, one of the nineteenth century's preeminent commercial families, is a fascinating tale of...

The Worlds of Victor Sassoon Bombay, London, Shanghai, 1918-1941 by Rosemary Wakeman explores the lives of three cities - Bombay, London, and Shanghai - as they underwent significant changes in the...

Gore Vidal's private life was as complex and multifaceted as his writing. In this intimate portrait, Tim Teeman uncovers the truth behind Vidal's personal relationships, sex life, and how they...

Siegfried Sassoon's poetry collection 'In the Warm, Rustling Music of the Hours That Guard Your Ancient Wisdom' offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of Britain's most renowned poets...

Siegfried Sassoon - The War Poems 'Man, it Seemed, Had Been Created to Jab the Life Out of Germans' This collection of poems showcases Siegfried Sassoon's powerful and poignant portrayal of war...

Gore Vidal's Selected Essays offer a unique glimpse into the mind of America's premier man of letters. This collection comprises twenty-four of his most engaging pieces, covering criticism, politics,...

Gore Vidal was one of America's most innovative and influential intellectuals of the past fifty years. In "How to Be an Intellectual in the Age of TV", Marcie Frank explores how Vidal's life and work...

Gore Vidal's public image was one of detachment and irony, but Michael Mewshaw's memoir Sympathy for the Devil offers a more nuanced portrait of the man behind the facade. This is a complex and...

Pablo de Tarso a Roma presents a new reconstruction of the history of Paul of Tarso within the framework of the ancient Christian movement. The book places great emphasis on the documentary value of...

Siegfried Sassoon's Memoirs of an Infantry Officer is a personal account of his experiences during World War I, spanning from the early spring of 1916 to the summer of 1917. The narrative takes the...

The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon by Siegfried Sassoon is arranged chronologically to reflect the poet's own experiences and growth. A biographical table provides context for understanding the...

Siegfried Sassoon's Collected Poems, 1908-1956 offers a unique insight into the poet's work, showcasing his most enduring and thought-provoking verse. This collection represents Sassoon's own...

Siegfried Sassoon's War Poems is a powerful collection of verse that conveys the shocking brutality and pointlessness of World War I. Written during his time in hospital recovering from wounds, these...

Boxing for Cuba: An Immigrant's Story by Guillermo Vicente Vidal In 1950s Cuba, Fidel Castro's revolution brought hope to many, including Guillermo Vicente Vidal and his middle-class parents...

The Mona Lisa: A History of the World's Most Famous Painting by Donald Sassoon. This groundbreaking book explores the enduring mystery and cultural significance of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic...

Gramsci and Contemporary Politics offers a thought-provoking exploration of Antonio Gramsci's ideas on politics and intellectuals. Spanning major transitions in global politics from the 1980s to the...

When her husband's sudden death reveals a lifetime of secrets, Eliza Kratke's world is turned upside down. With her routine shattered, she must confront the truth about her life and the person she...

Gore Vidal's Lincoln presents a nuanced portrayal of America's 16th president, moving beyond the iconic figure to reveal a complex individual grappling with the weight of his nation's turmoil. As the...

By Accident Or Design: Challenges and Coincidences in My LifeThis reflective autobiography explores the life of Rosemary Sassoon, a leading expert on handwriting and typography. Her journey takes her...

Siegfried Sassoon's Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man is a poignant and evocative portrayal of life before the devastating impact of war. Born into a world of village cricket and loyal grooms, this young...

A memoir spanning the first 40 years of Gore Vidal's life, Palimpsest is a richly detailed account of his childhood, education and early career. Born in Washington DC, Vidal recounts his experiences...

Gore Vidal's Dreaming War challenges the notion that America's current imperial ambitions are justified. In this series of essays, he examines the origins of America's involvement in Afghanistan and...

Gore Vidal's Selected Essays brings together a lifetime of commentary and criticism from one of America's most mercurial intellectuals. Spanning literature, politics, showbiz, and modern manners,...

Hollywood: A Novel of America in the 1920s by Gore Vidal is the fifth novel in Vidal's epic chronology, tracing the passage of American history. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hollywood's early...

Washington D.C. by Gore Vidal This is the sixth novel in Vidal's epic chronology, tracing the passage of American history from its founding to the present day. The story spans centuries, exploring...

Fevered Planet: How Diseases Emerge when We Harm NatureBy John Vidal, former Guardian environment editor, this timely and urgent investigation explores how human activities are releasing disease into...

Fevered Planet: How Diseases Emerge When We Harm NatureJohn Vidal's urgent investigation into the link between environmental collapse and global health reveals how human activities are creating the...

Gore Vidal's Point to Point Navigation is a memoir that recounts his life and times since PALIMPSEST. As he navigates the complexities of his own story, he draws an apt analogy from his naval days,...

Gore Vidal's United States Essays, 1952-1992 is a comprehensive collection of his most thought-provoking writings. Spanning nearly four decades, this selection showcases the author's unique...

Gore Vidal's Thieves Fall Out is a gripping tale of espionage and revolution set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1950s Egypt. In this lost novel, rediscovered after decades, Vidal masterfully...

The creak of saddle and hoofs echoes across the evening air as Siegfried Sassoon recalls moments of simplicity. In his memoirs, he writes about a bygone era - one of cricket matches, fox-hunting, and...

Cécile Vidal's Caribbean New Orleans Empire offers a unique perspective on the city's history, combining Atlantic and imperial viewpoints to shed light on the French colonists who established racial...

The United States has been engaged in what Charles Beard called "perpetual war for perpetual peace". Since 1945, nearly 200 military incursions have been cataloged as US aggressions. In this...

The StepsWeb Handwriting Workbook 1 provides a structured approach to teaching and consolidating correct letter formation for children aged 6 to 10. Using the Sassoon handwriting font, which is based...

Gore Vidal's essays offer a provocative and insightful exploration of various subjects, from profiles of notable figures to in-depth analyses of literary icons.Spanning a range of topics, these...

Colonel Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States, shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. In this historical novel, Gore Vidal challenges the common perception of Burr as a...

Dr. César Vidal invites you to explore the early days of Christianity in his latest work, Los Primeros Cristianos Un Recuento Bíblico E Histórico.Through a combination of biblical data and reliable...

Thieves Fall Out by Gore Vidal is a gripping pulp crime novel that offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most iconic writers. Written in the formative years of legendary author...

The Anxious Triumph: A Global History of Capitalism, 1860-1914 by Donald Sassoon This comprehensive history explores how capitalism became a global system in the late 19th century. After the...

The Golden Age A Novel by Gore Vidal offers a provocative reimagining of American politics from 1940 to 2000. At its core, this novel challenges a widely-held narrative, presenting a fictionalized...

Julian A Novel by Gore Vidal is a masterful historical novel that explores the tumultuous world of fourth-century Rome. At its centre is Julian, a brilliant and charismatic leader who finds himself...

The Black Hunter explores the Greek world from its margins, examining the complex system of oppositions that underpinned ancient culture and society. By focusing on four key themes - space and time,...

Abel's final mission is to save Noemi Vidal at all costs. To do so, he must escape the forces of Genesis and bargain with the one person who can destroy him: his creator's daughter.Noemi Vidal never...

Duluth by Gore Vidal is a novel that explores the intersection of reality and fiction. Two women, Edna and Beryl, find themselves in different worlds - one in a television series and the other in a...

Rocking The BoatA collection of essays that challenge conventional wisdom and explore the complexities of American politics and society.Written by Gore Vidal, this volume features his characteristic...

The United States has been engaged in what Charles A. Beard called perpetual war for perpetual peace. Nearly 200 military incursions since 1945 have seen the US as the aggressor, according to the...

Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, is invited to the unveiling of a groundbreaking scientific discovery at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. However, the evening...

The Sciences of the Soul: The Early Modern Origins of Psychology by Fernando Vidal Tracing the development of psychology from its emergence in the late sixteenth century to its institutionalization...

Dan Brown's Origin is a gripping thriller that follows Professor Robert Langdon as he unravels a mysterious discovery at a cutting-edge museum. When the evening's host, Edmond Kirsch, reveals a...

The Great War and Modern Memory by Paul Fussell is a landmark study that explores the impact of World War I on modern literature. First published in 1975, this influential work remains a powerful...

This play tells the story of the friendship between two of the finest Great War poets: Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Through letters and poetry, it paints a vivid picture of life during the war...

This comprehensive history of the Left in Western Europe spans 14 countries and two World Wars, tracing the fortunes of socialism from its rise with the Bolsheviks to the revival of feminism and the...

Beatriz Martín Vidal presents a surprising magic trick that challenges our understanding of reality. This illustrated book reveals the clever explanation behind a seemingly impossible feat,...

The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry is a powerful anthology of poetry from the Great War, featuring a diverse range of voices and experiences. The collection brings together famous verses by...

Improve Your Handwriting by Rosemary Sassoon and Gunnlaugur S. E. Briem is a practical guide to enhancing your handwriting skills. The book offers self-diagnosis techniques to identify problems and...

The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston is a collection of two memoirs: Sherston's Progress and both Memoirs.Written by Siegfried Sassoon, this work offers a unique insight into the life of a British...

Una hormiga en París: porque los grandes éxitos empiezan con una pequeña victoriaA personal account from Marc Vidal, this book shares valuable lessons about life and business gained from his first...

Gore Vidal's novel reimagines the Roman Empire at a pivotal moment in its history. The story revolves around an emperor who is both a brilliant leader and a complex individual, marked by his...

When her sister's reputation is threatened by the notorious Marquis of Vidal, Mary Challoner takes drastic action to protect her. Disguising herself as her younger sibling, she must navigate the...

War Poems by Siegfried Sassoon is a collection of poems that have been selected for their cultural importance and are part of the knowledge base of civilization. This work is now in the public...

Regeneration is a powerful exploration of the deep legacy of human trauma in the First World War. At the Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland, 1917, army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating...

Doggerel Poems about Dogs is an anthology that explores the essence of canine companionship through six hundred years of poetry. A diverse range of poets, from Dame Juliana Berners to Rudyard...

Abraham Lincoln's most essential writings are collected in this comprehensive volume, featuring detailed notes and an introduction by Gore Vidal. The selections range from Lincoln's legal arguments...

The horrors of war are laid bare in this powerful novel. In 1917, army psychiatrist William Rivers is tasked with treating shell-shocked soldiers at Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland. As he...

The City and the Pillar by Gore Vidal is a groundbreaking work of gay fiction that explores themes of desire, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.First published in 1948, this novel...

Lincoln: Narratives of Empire #2 by Gore Vidal is a historical work that explores the complexities of empire and its legacy. Published in 1994, this edition presents a unique perspective on the life...

Hardcover, 176 pages, 2014. This anthology brings together powerful poems from the front line of World War I, written by poets who served in the trenches. The poems are vivid and haunting, offering a...

Saddam Hussein's Ba'th Party Inside an Authoritarian Regime is a gripping portrayal of one of the most brutal regimes of the 20th century. Based on a massive archive of government documents captured...

The centenary of the First World War's outbreak marked a devastating turning point in European history. Yet, amidst the tragedy, it inspired some of the most profound poetry of the 20th century...

Thomas Hardy's Satires of Circumstance is a poignant collection of poems that explore the complexities of life and mortality. Published in 1914, this volume includes some of Hardy's most celebrated...

Bound For Barcelona Breaking Free, The Journey by Marcella Steele is a gripping novel about one woman's bold quest for love and self-discovery. Elena Vidal embarks on a thrilling adventure that takes...

Charlotte Mew: A Life of Poetic Resilience This comprehensive biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Charlotte Mew, a poet whose talent was undervalued in her time. Julia...

The War of the Poets is a fascinating account of literary rivalries and disputes among Britain's poets during the Georgian, Bloomsbury, and Modernist groups between 1919 and 1939. Spanning over two...

Welsh poet Hedd Wyn's iconic poem "Yr Arwr" (The Hero) tells the story of two estranged lovers searching for each other in a land ravaged by war and cruelty. Written just weeks before his tragic...

A 1968 Year of Protest that Divided America In this gripping new play, James Graham explores the tumultuous year that saw two men vying for the presidency. As William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal...

Niko receives a mysterious message that sets him on a new path to school and leads him to a house he's never seen before. There, he solves an enigma that allows him to enter a strange place where...

Cyrus Spitama's story spans centuries and continents in this historical novel by Gore Vidal. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations, the narrative weaves together the lives of influential...

Siegfried Sassoon's Sherston's Progress is the third volume in his trilogy of autobiographical works, offering a poignant and powerful portrayal of life during World War I. This memoir follows George...

Pine and the Winter Sparrow tells the story of an ancient legend about pine trees staying green all winter long. According to this tale, it was a kind act towards an injured little bird that earned...

La comunicación Lengua, cognición y sociedad by María Victoria Escandell Vidal is an exploration of the interconnectedness of language, cognition, and society. This book proposes a coherent...

The Great War Myth and Memory by Dan Todman A nuanced exploration of how our understanding of World War I has evolved over time. This book challenges the conventional narrative of the war, revealing...

Empire by Gore Vidal In this fourth tale in the Narratives of Empire series, a young American heiress sets out to build her own business empire at the dawn of the 20th century. With determination and...

A fascinating account of the gay writers who shaped American culture in the post-war era. This book tells the story of Truman Capote, Gore Vidal, Tennessee Williams, James Baldwin, Christopher...

What if someone other than Pius XII had been elected Pope in 1939? This counterfactual history explores an alternate path for the papacy, drawing on actual historical figures and documents from the...

Amelia Earhart's remarkable life was cut short by her disappearance in 1937, but her legacy lives on through this authoritative biography. Based on extensive archival research and interviews with...

Noemi Vidal has returned to her home planet, but she is no longer welcome. Her decision not to end the Liberty War by sacrificing Abel, the most advanced mechanical man ever made, has left her...

Informe sobre ciegos is a graphic novel adaptation of Ernesto Sabato's Sobre héroes y tumbas, translated into comic form by Alberto Breccia. First published in Spain in 1993, this dark and unsettling...

Goodbye to All That is a powerful and poignant account of Robert Graves's life, from his unhappy childhood to his experiences in the First World War and his subsequent decision to leave England...

Honeybee Veterinary Medicine Apis Mellifera L. by Nicolas Vidal-Naquet provides a comprehensive overview of bee biology and health, covering topics such as intoxication, diseases, parasites, and...

The Last Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman is a masterful exploration of wealth, family intrigue and political strategy in early 20th-century China. Against the backdrop of colonialism, communism...

The poetry of the Great War is a powerful and enduring body of work that has made a profound contribution to our understanding of war and its impact. This collection, widely acclaimed as an...

Benedictus de Spinoza's Ética demostrada según el orden geométrico is a foundational work in philosophy and ethics, composed as a set of definitions, axioms, postulates, laws, propositions, and notes...

Sir Edward 'Eddie' Marsh was an ornament of early twentieth-century society; a respected civil servant, polymath and scholar who led a remarkable life. He was Winston Churchill's longest serving...

Bartleby is a comic masterpiece that continues the inventive spirit of Tristram Shandy. This novel features numerous interruptions and digressions, as well as parodies of the picaresque and...