104 results for 'Vonnegut, Kurt'

This collection of letters offers an intimate and humorous glimpse into the life of Kurt Vonnegut. Spanning over six decades, these previously unpublished letters reveal the writer's unique...

Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1963-1973 is a comprehensive collection of four novels and three short stories by the renowned American author. This first volume in a projected three-volume edition...

Kurt Vonnegut: Novels 1976-1985 is a comprehensive collection of four novels and additional writings from one of America's most original satirists. Slapstick, Jailbird, Deadeye Dick, and Galápagos...

Kurt Cobain's personal notebooks offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential musicians of his time. More than twenty of these notebooks, filled with lyrics, drawings, and...

Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night is a thought-provoking novel that challenges our moral sense. The story revolves around Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, who is now on trial in Israel...

Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle is a science fiction satire that explores our deepest fears of global destruction. With his trademark dry wit, Vonnegut crafts a story about a deadly legacy left by Dr...

The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Winston Niles Rumfoord's extraordinary journey takes him to the farthest reaches of space and time. After flying his spaceship into a chrono-synclastic...

A chilling tale of global destruction, told with dark humour and biting irony, awaits in this science fiction novel. Kurt Vonnegut's story revolves around the invention of ice-nine, a lethal chemical...

On the Galapagos, a million years after Charles Darwin's initial visit, a new species has evolved. The human survivors of a catastrophic event have transformed into sleek, furry creatures with...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 1 offers a fresh perspective on the world of superheroes. In this collection, a hero's dark secrets are revealed, while a young man is mentored by a mysterious figure...

Fritz and Kurt is an extraordinary true story of love, courage, and survival. In 1938, the Nazis came to Vienna, bringing hatred and danger for Jewish families like Fritz's. When his father was taken...

Kurt Cobain sits alone in an attic extension, his hand poised over the trigger of a gun. He is about to become a Seattle suicide statistic, a figure to be reported in a local newspaper. Yet Kurt has...

A man falls to the ground and dies after using a cash machine. Shortly afterwards, a taxi driver is brutally murdered by two teenage girls who show no remorse. One girl escapes police custody and...

Billy Pilgrim's life is a complex tapestry of roles and experiences, woven together by the threads of war, time travel, and the search for meaning. This powerful and poignant novel tells the story of...

Kurt Jackson's Botanical Landscape is a collection of works that celebrate the diversity of the plant kingdom. The artist and environmentalist draws inspiration from day-to-day plants, as well as...

Kurt Jackson's Sea explores the artist's enduring fascination with the sea, capturing its ever-changing beauty and power. Through 200 colour images, Jackson reflects on his interactions with coastal...

Kurt Jackson's sketchbooks reveal the artist's daily creative process, with hundreds of pages bearing marks, notes, poems and scribbles that underpin his finished canvases. This collection of 20...

Grenadiers: The Story of Waffen SS General Kurt "Panzer" MeyerThis memoir offers a unique insight into the experiences of one of Germany's most decorated and successful soldiers during World War II...

Kurt Wallander's life seems to be back on track after accepting an offer on a new house. However, a discovery in the garden throws everything off balance - the skeleton of a middle-aged woman. As...

A gruesome and meticulously planned murder sets off a chain of events in this gripping mystery. Four nuns and a fifth woman are killed in a savage night-time attack, and one year later, Inspector...

The Man Who Smiled is a gripping mystery novel by Henning Mankell. After a traumatic event, Inspector Kurt Wallander is determined to leave the police force, but a new case draws him back in. A...

The Troubled Man by Henning Mankell is a gripping mystery that follows Detective Kurt Wallander as he investigates the disappearance of H kan von Enke, a man with a troubled past. A few months...

Danny Goldberg's memoir of his time with Nirvana offers a fresh perspective on the band's most pivotal years. From 1990 to 1994, Goldberg worked closely with Kurt Cobain, witnessing the band's...

Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking 1931 paper "On Formally Undecidable Propositions" continues to pose profound questions for mathematics, philosophy, computer science, and artificial intelligence. His...

Kurt Cobain's life and death have become an integral part of rock 'n' roll legend. This extraordinary story of artistic brilliance and the pain that extinguished it is told by music journalist...

Kurt Gödel's life has long been shrouded in mystery, despite his profound impact on modern science. This biography draws upon his letters and writings to explore his intellectual friendships,...

On Midsummer's Eve, three young friends gather in a wood to reenact an elaborate masque. But their performance is cut short when each of them is shot with a single bullet.The next day, one of...

As midsummer approaches, Inspector Wallander's plans for a peaceful holiday are disrupted by a tragic event. A teenage girl takes her own life before his eyes, and a former minister of justice is...

Sweden, winter 1991. A life raft washes up on a beach, containing two men shot dead. The initial case appears straightforward, but soon takes a sinister turn. Inspector Wallander's investigation...

Louise Akerblom's disappearance in 1992 sets off a chain of events that takes Inspector Wallander to the heart of international intrigue. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of...

The debut novel from a visionary author, published on a milestone birthday, offers a darkly comedic and thought-provoking exploration of a world where technology has revolutionised the workforce. In...

A crew of six crash-land on a distant planet, only to find themselves in a world that defies explanation. The landscape is a surreal tapestry of strange and wondrous sights, from the soft, spongy...

Written by Kurt Vonnegut, Bluebeard is a satirical piece presented in the form of Rabo Karabekian's fictional autobiography. This humorous and thought-provoking work reflects on life at seventy-one...

The Sirens of Titan: A Science Fiction Novel by Kurt Vonnegut In this thought-provoking novel, Kurt Vonnegut explores themes of free will and predestination through the story of Winston Niles...

The Roman Rituals by Kurt Kesler is a comprehensive translation of the rituals and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The translation of these rituals was a painstaking process, involving...

A beautifully presented hardback edition of Kurt Vonnegut's iconic novel, Slaughterhouse 5.Billy Pilgrim, a barber's assistant and optometrist, finds himself unstuck in time, hiding in the basement...

A Man Without a Country is a deeply personal and thought-provoking work by Kurt Vonnegut, written over the last five years in the form of a loose memoir. The result is a unique and intimate...

Kurt Vonnegut's collected graduation speeches and words of wisdom offer a unique blend of humor, insight, and satire. Chosen by fellow novelist Dan Wakefield, this expanded edition features 15...

Welcome to the Monkey House brings together twenty-five short stories from one of America's most beloved and provocative writers. Kurt Vonnegut's unique blend of humour, wit and bewilderment at...

Timequake is a novel that combines elements of science fiction and satire to explore themes of memory, free will, and the human experience. With his trademark wit, Kurt Vonnegut addresses issues such...

Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is a powerful and poignant account of the devastating consequences of war. This novel, which combines elements of historical fiction, science fiction, and...

Set against the backdrop of war and espionage, Kurt Vonnegut's novel explores the complexities of morality in a world where right and wrong are not always clear-cut. Howard W. Campbell Jr recounts...

God Bless You, Mr Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut is a satirical novel that follows Eliot Rosewater's journey as he navigates his inheritance and social conscience. After developing a sense of...

Real Jazz Standards for Guitar: A Contemporary Repertoire For years, jazz musicians have relied on real books as a source of repertoire. Now, Fundamental Changes has partnered with award-winning...

A beautifully packaged hardback edition of Haruki Murakami's surreal detective story, now with a new introduction by the author. The story begins with a seemingly ordinary life, but one that is about...

The Eden Express by Mark Vonnegut, M.D. Mark Vonnegut's journey to understand and cope with mental illness is both deeply personal and profoundly insightful. In this memoir, he recounts his struggles...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 3 brings together a sweeping epic from the city's history, spanning the 1970s and 80s. Charles and Royal Williams' lives are forever changed by their encounters with Astro...

The Avengers face their greatest challenge as Kang the Conqueror brings his vast legions to conquer the Earth. This ultimate triumph marks a turning point in the battle between the heroes and their...

While Mortals Sleep is a thought-provoking collection of stories from a master of American fiction. Written in the early years of his career, these tightly plotted tales are infused with Vonnegut's...

Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis by Eric Berne Forty years on, Dr. Eric Berne's groundbreaking book remains a powerful and eye-opening exploration of our most basic...

Breakfast of Champions is a humorous and thought-provoking novel that explores the human condition through a mix of science fiction, memoir, parable, and farce. Vonnegut's witty and inventive writing...

In the Footsteps of Mr Kurtz: Living on the Brink of Disaster in the Congo by Michela Wrong. A gripping account of life in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Mobutu years, when corruption...

Bake traditional Hungarian pastries at home with this easy-to-follow guide. Kurtos Kalacs, also known as Chimney Cakes, are a popular Hungarian treat that can be made in an oven, making them a great...

The Right of Way: A Pacific Transcription by Kurtis R. Kallenbach explores the concept of personal dominion and the search for a universal law governing one's existence. The author's journey to...

A comprehensive and engaging history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Not God explores the discovery and development of the program and fellowship that has helped countless individuals overcome addiction...

Journey of the Pharaohs: Numa Files #17 by Clive Cussler and Graham BrownKurt Austin's latest adventure begins when he rescues the crew of a Scottish trawler, only to find himself caught in a deadly...

Join Clive Cussler, the master of adventure, on a thrilling NUMA Files adventure as Kurt Austin races to Antarctica to stop a chilling plot that imperils the entire planet.A research ship is adrift...

Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are on a mission to uncover the legendary treasure of Pirate Queen Ching Shih. Their search takes them deep into the South China Sea, but they soon discover that their...

A freighter carrying highly advanced computers disappears in the Western Pacific. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are tasked with finding the missing vessel, which leads them into a complex web of...

Hansel and Gretel: A Guide to Engelbert Humperdinck's Opera by Lewis Isaacs and Kurt Rahlson is a rare find for music enthusiasts. This in-depth guide explores the life and works of Engelbert...

The Brain-Dead Megaphone by George Saunders is a collection of essays that train their eye on the real world, revealing its strange and wonderful qualities. In this first foray into non-fiction,...

Kurt Austin and his team are racing against time to uncover the truth behind the world's rapidly rising sea levels. Their mission takes them deep into the Pacific, in search of answers that could...

When Jakub Procha embarks on a solo mission to explore a cosmic dust cloud, he may be leaving behind a chance to redeem himself and find love again. His wife's disappearance adds an extra layer of...

Deep beneath the Eastern Atlantic Ocean lies an extraordinary underwater burial ground of ships and planes. A Japanese cargo ship explodes without warning, drawing Kurt Austin and the NUMA team into...

Kurt Austin and his team from NUMA embark on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious events. A priceless ancient treasure has been stolen, and the trail leads back to 1074...

Gödel's Proof: A Revolutionary Explanation of Kurt Godel's Theorem Kurt Godel's 1931 paper revolutionized mathematics and logic, challenging fundamental assumptions about the nature of truth. This...

The world's oil supply is dwindling, the stock market is in freefall, and a mysterious historical enigma holds the key to saving the future. When an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico destroys three oil...

The Landmark Julius Caesar The Complete Works: Gallic War, Civil War, Alexandrian War, African War, and Spanish War by Kurt A. Raaflaub This collection of five works presents a comprehensive picture...

Delve into the world of modern jazz guitar techniques with this in-depth guide. Jens Larsen and Joseph Alexander share their expertise to help you master the styles of leading musicians such as Kurt...

The world as we knew it has ended in chaos. A new threat has emerged, combining the undead with the bloodthirsty. Detective Kurt Weller's world is turned upside down as he navigates a changed...

White Death is the fourth novel in Clive Cussler's NUMA Files series. When a ship sinks off the Faroe Islands, trapping its crew beneath the waves, Kurt Austin of NUMA is called to investigate.A...

The sixth volume of Astro City Metrobook brings together the talents of star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, and Alex Ross to reveal the long-awaited history of the Broken Man. This pivotal...

Discover the fascinating world of psychology with DK's The Little Book of Psychology. This comprehensive guide explores the human mind, covering cognitive and behavioural psychology, and delving into...

Set Theory and the Continuum Hypothesis by Paul J. Cohen provides an accessible exploration of one of mathematics' most notorious problems. This self-contained study employs intuitive explanations...

A deadly force has been unleashed on the world. In the middle of the Indian Ocean, a NUMA research vessel is attacked by a swarm of black particles that kill everyone aboard and set the ship ablaze...

Nirvana's In Utero: The Full Story Behind the Band's Most Challenging Album. In 1993, Nirvana released their third studio album, In Utero, which marked a significant departure from their previous...

Direct Instruction: A Practitioner's Handbook by Kurt Engelmann provides a systematic explanation of the Direct Instruction methodology and DI program design. This comprehensive guide outlines a...

Marvels: The Remastered Edition by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross presents a richly detailed history of the Marvel Universe. Spanning from the debut of the Human Torch in 1939 to the shocking death of...

Cloudlanders by Christopher Mackie is a fast-paced fantasy adventure about an island of magic and mayhem floating above the flooded Earth. When a plane from nowhere appears, best friends Kurt and...

Grunge, a musical movement born in the Pacific north-west, emerged in the early 1980s. Its success was swift and unexpected, with Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' single catapulting the genre into...

A 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the iconic biography of Nirvana, updated with exclusive new content exploring the personal and cultural forces that inspired the music.First published in 1993,...

Some Murders in Berlin is a gripping historical thriller that delves into the darkest corners of human nature. In September 1943, Dr. Elin Lund finds herself at the centre of a gruesome investigation...

A comprehensive collection of Harry Styles' iconic fashion moments, showcasing his unique style and influences. From his early days as a pop star to his latest fashion ventures, this book features a...

The Kang Dynasty brings together an epic clash between the Avengers and their most formidable foe. In this ultimate showdown, the heroes face off against Kang's vast legions from multiple eras in a...

The Kingdom of the Cults: A Comprehensive Guide to Non-Christian Religions. This authoritative reference tool provides in-depth information on various cults, sects, and religions, helping readers...

Now entering Fantasyland: A 500-Year History of America's Descent into Unreality From the Protestant Reformation to the present day, America's relationship with reality has been a complex and often...

Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth This graphic novel tells the story of philosopher Bertrand Russell's spiritual odyssey as he searches for absolute truth. Russell's pursuit of unshakable logical...

Dave Grohl: A Life in Music. In 1990, punk-metal upstarts Nirvana added a new drummer to their band, setting off a chain of events that would change music forever. The loss of their friend Kurt, who...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 4 brings together some of the most exciting and unexpected stories from the world of Astro City. Samaritan faces his greatest foe across time and space, while the origins...

Clive Cussler's latest NUMA Files novel is a gripping tale of mystery and adventure. When a body frozen for ninety years in a glacier high in the French Alps is discovered, Kurt Austin and his team...

Kurt Gödel's celebrated theorem has had a profound impact on mathematics and philosophy for nearly a century. First published in 1931, it challenged prevailing presuppositions about the nature of...

The Focke-Wulf Fw 187: A Forgotten Fighter in German Aviation History. The Focke-Wulf Fw 187 was a twin-engined fighter developed by Professor Kurt Tank, first flying in the summer of 1937. Its speed...

The history of America's transformation into a system of unfettered profit and self-interest for the few, at the expense of the many, is a story of intrigue and deception. Over the last half century,...

The Unofficial Guide to the Art of Jack T. Chick Chick Tracts, Crusader Comics, and Battle Cry Newspapers by Kurt Kuersteiner is a comprehensive collection of images and text that explores the world...

A World Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Godel and Einstein In 1942, two of the most influential minds of the 20th century, Kurt Godel and Albert Einstein, formed a remarkable friendship that...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 2 brings together a diverse range of stories from the world of Astro City. This collection features a super-powered convict turned detective, a young lawyer entangled with...

Outraged: A Groundbreaking Perspective on the Moral Mind Kurt Gray's new book challenges our understanding of moral judgments and how we can overcome feelings of outrage that divide us. According to...

Berlin is a masterful work of historical fiction that brings to life the vibrant city of Weimar Germany in the years leading up to the rise of fascism. Jason Lutes' meticulously researched and...

The Battle for Twitter: A High-Stakes Corporate Saga Kurt Wagner's gripping account of the $44 billion takeover of Twitter delves into the origins of the platform, its vision and the forces that have...

The Twenty Seven Club by Lucy Nichol A nostalgic and humorous tale of friendship, discovery, and anxiety, set against the backdrop of 1990s music culture. Emma's life is turned upside down when she...