9971 results for 'West, Geoffrey'

Geoffrey of Monmouth was a medieval writer and historian who played a central role in shaping Britain's early history. His works, including his History of the Kings of Britain and Life of Merlin,...

Geoffrey the Wide Mouth Frog is an exciting tale about a frog's journey to uncover a secret about his kind. Living on a lily pad, Geoffrey sets out to find Mr. Al E. Gator, who holds the key to...

Geoffrey Boycott's 100,000-word diary of his Test match appearances forms the basis for this book, offering an unvarnished and often candid look at his cricket career.Written with award-winning...

The Geoffrey Hartman Reader brings together significant essays by the renowned literary critic and scholar. This collection reflects his diverse interests in contemporary literature and culture,...

Harold Bloom's comprehensive collection of interpretive essays provides expert commentary on Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless work. This volume is ideal for research and features an introduction,...

Beautifully executed architectural drawings from Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa are showcased in this anthology. Bawa's designs often incorporated local materials and layouts specific to Sri...

Geoffrey Chaucer's Influence on English Literature by Alfred Tobler is a significant contribution to the field of literature, considered valuable by scholars and academics alike. This book forms part...

Geoffrey Clarke: A Sculptor's Materials is a comprehensive monograph that explores the diverse artistic practice of this renowned sculptor. Initially trained in stained glass, Clarke developed an...

A Touch of Gold: The Reminiscences of Geoffrey Munn is a captivating autobiography that takes readers on a journey through the life and career of renowned jeweller and Antiques Roadshow presenter,...

Sir Geoffrey Mappestone and his loyal friend Roger are bound for Normandy and the Holy Land, but their journey is complicated by a series of mysterious events in Southampton. A deadly arrow intended...

The Clerk's Tale is a humorous medieval mystery that takes readers on a no-holds-barred tour of Oxford in the 14th century. When a young student dies under suspicious circumstances, Geoffrey Chaucer...

Geoffrey Hill's Later Work Radiance of Apprehension by Alex Wylie is an in-depth exploration of the poet's most recent and lesser-known works, spanning from 1996 to 2016. This collection provides...

Sir Geoffrey Mappestone mystery. In 1102, Sir Geoffrey is summoned back to Court by the King, despite his reservations about the King's motives. He soon finds himself entangled in a dispute between...

The Chronicle of Geoffrey Le Baker of Swinbrook by David Preest is a translation of a medieval chronicle that covers the reigns of Edward II and Edward III, culminating in the English victory at...

The Knight's Tale by M. J. Trow is a medieval mystery series starter that introduces poet Geoffrey Chaucer as an amateur sleuth. In 14th century England, Chaucer is forced to abandon his pilgrimage...

The West: An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward is an outstanding work of scholarly synthesis that tells the story of North America's westward expansion. Complemented by essays from seven noted...

Sir Geoffrey Mappestone and Sir Roger of Durham are drawn into a deadly web of intrigue in this gripping mystery set against the tumultuous backdrop of 12th-century England. A murder at the...

Sir Geoffrey Mappestone returns to his home at Goodrich Castle on the Welsh border in 1101. He is travelling with a knight carrying an urgent message for King Henry I, but this journey takes a deadly...

Discover the multifaceted life of medieval England's most famous poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. This new biography sheds light on the turbulent period in which he lived and how his various roles shaped his...

Being Geoffrey Boycott: A First and Second-Hand Account of 108 Caps is an autobiography that tells the story of the author's tumultuous time with the national cricket team.The book, written in...

What would it take to change the lives of poor children? For Geoffrey Canada, the answer was clear: everything. His quest to create a better future for these young people led him to develop...

The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving This influential travel book explores the complex relationship between American and English literary traditions. Written in the early...

Commander Geoffrey Peace is the only man for the job when the nukes are missing. Sent undercover to the Southern tip of Africa, he must infiltrate a hard-right Afrikaner movement that refuses to...

West's Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials is a comprehensive resource for understanding the basics of respiratory physiology, essential for medical and allied health students, as well as...

Patton's Tactician: The War Diary of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes is the first transcribed edition of Keyes's personal diary to be published. Edited by James W. Holsinger Jr., this diary...

The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer is presented in a unique way, offering everything needed to appreciate this medieval text. A newly edited Middle English text is accompanied...

Sir Geoffrey Mappestone returns from a desert patrol to find his closest friend murdered in a Jerusalem house. As he investigates further, he discovers that several other knights and priests have...

A comprehensive study guide to Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales offers in-depth explanation and analysis of this iconic work of Middle English literature. Written in 1392, the tale follows a...

Geoffrey Tristram's remarkable life as an organist and choirmaster is revealed in this comprehensive biography. From his birth in 1917 to his untimely death at the age of 61, the book charts his...

Geoffrey Chaucer's poetry has experienced a global renaissance in recent years, captivating audiences from diverse cultures around the world. This enduring appeal can be attributed to the unique...

The Secret World of Stargazing is a guide to the skies that will make the night sky your lifelong passion. It invites you to immerse yourself in the nature around you and the universe beyond.This...

The Land You Never Leave is the second book in Angus Watson's epic West of West Trilogy. Two tribes from different worlds embark on a perilous journey across the Ocean of Grass, driven by a prophecy...

Under the oak trees of the Oakwood Cemetery Annex in Montgomery, Alabama, lies the final resting place of a remarkable RAF officer, Air Commodore Geoffrey Stephenson CBE. His grave, marked by a date...

Geoffrey Gordon-Creed's memoir offers a candid and unflinching account of his wartime experiences, including his military campaigns and personal relationships.With unvarnished honesty, he recounts...

Mae West's memoir is a heart-wrenching account of her childhood with her serial killer parents, Fred and Rose West. The book tells the story of her upbringing in a violent and abusive environment,...

The final instalment in Angus Watson's West of West trilogy is a gripping tale of survival and prophecy. A mismatched group of refugees must battle monsters, treacherous landscapes and their own...

A Tale of Two Collectors: The Lithic Collections of Geoffrey Taylor and David Heys (with Particular Reference to the County of Yorkshire) This book presents the remarkable collections amassed by two...

The Massacre of Political Prisoners in Iran, 1988 by Geoffrey Robertson QC and Sarah Graham is a detailed account of one of the most shocking human rights atrocities of the 20th century. In 1988,...

East of West, West of East tells the remarkable story of a family caught in Japan at the outbreak of World War II. Through letters, journal extracts and personal recollections, Hamish Brown brings to...

Geoffrey "Woodbine Willie" Studdert Kennedy's powerful writings on war and peace continue to resonate today. A decorated frontline chaplain in World War I, he became a prominent voice for Christian...

West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life is an unflinching account of Jerry West's life story. Born into adversity, West recounts his journey from a troubled childhood to All-American success at...

David Mahan explores how poetry can be a form of theological discourse in this interdisciplinary work. He argues that poetry offers rich theological resources and instruction for the Christian...

Thirty years after his arrest in 1992, Fred West's crimes continue to shock and disturb. This new edition of Geoffrey Wansell's true crime masterpiece brings together previously unpublished material,...

This new edition of Geoffrey Parker's seminal work explores how the West, despite its small size and limited natural resources in 1500, came to dominate over one third of the world by 1800. Parker...

Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Warning to the West is a collection of three speeches and a BBC interview that sparked controversy in 1975. In these public addresses, Solzhenitsyn critiques the West's...

A humorous and adventurous account of one of the 20th century's strangest heroes, Commander Geoffrey Basil Spicer-Simson leads his men on an extraordinary quest for redemption. During World War I,...

The American West History of the Wild West and Westward Expansion 1803--1890 Discover the reality of life on the frontier during the Gilded Age, when the United States' expansion into the west seemed...

Thomas Moule's County Maps: The West of England Including the West Midlands is a detailed atlas covering this region. Published in 1994, it features 48 pages of maps and information about the area...

West African Religion: A Study of the Beliefs and Practices of Akan, Ewe, Yoruba, Ibo, and Kindred PeoplesThis comprehensive study explores the diverse religious traditions of West Africa, focusing...

The Mobilized American West, 1940-2000 by John M. Findlay is a historical overview of the region's modern development between 1940 and 2000. Between 1940 and 2000, the American Far West underwent...

Warning to the West is a collection of speeches delivered by Nobel Prize-winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn across America and Britain in 1975 and 1976. In these speeches, Solzhenitsyn warned of the...

The Last Sunset in the West: Britain's Vanishing West Coast OrcasDr Natalie Sanders' groundbreaking account of the world's last remaining orca pod, found along Britain's west coast, is a poignant...

The Atomic West explores how the development and use of atomic power in the United States transformed the American West. During World War II, the U.S. government established nuclear facilities in...

George Yancy's comprehensive text offers a systematic and thematic approach to Cornel West's philosophical work. It explores his distinctive form of prophetic pragmatism, historicist and...

The Rhizomatic West: Representing the American West in a Transnational, Global, Media Age by Neil Campbell. This book explores how the concept of the American West is represented across various...

The Way West by Alfred Bertram Guthrie (Jr.) In 1846, a group of settlers embark on a perilous journey from Missouri to Oregon, guided by Dick Summers as pilot of a wagon train. This Pulitzer...

The American West by Dee Alexander Brown is a comprehensive historical account of the 19th-century struggle for order in the American West. As the railroads expanded, the Plains Indians made their...

Douglas Murray's The War on the West is a thought-provoking exploration of the current state of Western civilization and its perceived flaws. Murray argues that the recent surge in anti-Western...

The West's security challenges are complex and multifaceted. In this thought-provoking book, James Gow argues for a radical re-interpretation of self-defence within international law and politics...

California beyond the clichés. Mark Arax's West of the West is a deeply personal and lyrical exploration of the Golden State, tracing its complex landscape through four years of travel and...

The 57th adventure of Lucky Luke brings laughter and excitement to the Wild West. When Colonel Cody asks for his help with a show, Lucky Luke humbly declines, joking that the Dalton brothers would be...

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin is a highly inventive mystery that begins with the reading of a very strange will. Sixteen unlikely people gather to hear the will of the rich Samuel W. Westing, who...

Fastest in the WestA lone outlaw takes matters into his own hands to prove that crime doesn't pay. With his exceptional skills, he's built a reputation as the fastest draw in the west. However, when...

The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization The West is facing a profound and irreversible shift in its cultural and demographic...

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin is a timeless and inventive mystery that has captivated young readers for generations. When sixteen unlikely people gather to hear the reading of the will of the...

The Minds of the West: Ethnocultural Evolution in the Rural Middle West, 1830-1917 by Jon Gjerde In the years leading up to World War I, thousands of migrants arrived in the American Middle West from...

Set against the vast expanse of the American West, these stories showcase Louis L'Amour's unique take on the frontier era.From the dusty trails to the lawless towns, these tales of cowboys and...

True West by Sam Shepard is a tense drama about two brothers who find themselves forced to work together after one pitches an idea for a movie that could make their fortunes. As they navigate the...

The White-West by David Andersson explores the complex dynamics between Western culture and other societies. Through a collection of essays published on Pressenza, Andersson examines how these...

Stagecoach West Scotland offers a unique glimpse into the history of bus operations in west central and south-west Scotland. From Greenock to Carlisle and Glasgow, this region has been served by...

The Wanderers is the second novel in Tim Pears' acclaimed West Country trilogy. Set in pre-First World War Devon and Cornwall, the story follows two teenagers, bound by love yet divided by fate, as...

East, West by Salman Rushdie A dazzling collection of short stories that explores the allure and confusion of cultures colliding. In this brilliant book, fantasy and reality blend as a rickshaw...

Civilization: The West and the Rest by Niall Ferguson explores the six key factors that contributed to the West's dominance over the Rest for centuries. Ferguson reveals how competition, science,...

Guns of the Old West: An Illustrated Guide is a comprehensive reference work that explores the history and use of firearms in the American West. The book delves into the world of shoulder arms,...

The West That WasA collection of unretouched photographs from the original 5" x 7" negatives, giving an unprecedented look at life on the ranch and trail.These real-life images of western cattlemen...

West with the Night tells the story of Beryl Markham's remarkable aviation achievements and her journey to become an aviation pioneer.In 1936, Markham embarked on a historic solo flight from England...

West with the Night tells the story of Beryl Markham's remarkable aviation achievements. In 1936, she became the first person to fly non-stop from Europe to New York and the first woman to cross the...

West Country Climbs offers a comprehensive guide to over 1000 climbs in the region's most iconic rock formations. Spanning from the rugged sea cliffs and moorland granites of Dartmoor and West...

Discover the fascinating history behind the Wild West. This engaging educational book explores the settlement of the American West, making it an enjoyable and interactive learning experience for 6th...

The Westing Game Anniversary Edition by Ellen Raskin is a highly inventive mystery that has captivated readers for twenty-five years. When sixteen people are invited to the reading of Samuel W...

The Essential West: Collected Essays by Elliott WestThis collection of essays showcases Elliott West's expertise as a historian and writer, exploring topics from viruses to buffalo, and the...

True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West From True West Magazine brings to life the authentic stories of the American West. Since 1953, True West magazine has been dedicated to sharing the true...

Roger Scruton's thought-provoking book explores the complex relationship between globalization and terrorism, arguing that understanding Islamic extremism requires examining both its historical...

Key West III Starting Over by Jon Breakfield is a humorous account of one couple's adventures in a quirky part of the world. The story follows their struggles to survive and thrive in a place where...

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin is a highly inventive mystery that begins with the reading of a very strange will. Sixteen unlikely people gather to hear the will of the rich Samuel W. Westing, who...

Warhol and the West explores the lesser-known aspect of Andy Warhol's artistic career, revealing the range of western imagery he produced. The artist's fascination with the American West, conveyed...

Hebrewisms in West African Culture and Thought This book explores the presence of Hebrew ideas and concepts in the cultures of West Africa. Joseph J. Williams examines the historical and social...

The Wild West show: a carefully crafted product of American entertainment. Paul Reddin explores how this popular spectacle was shaped from the "raw material of America", capitalising on public...

Water and the West: The Colorado River Compact and the Politics of Water in the American WestThis comprehensive account of western American water rights since the late 1800s has been updated to...

The Michelin U.S.A. West, Canada West Usa: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming; Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatch map...

The West London Line: A Railway Route in Transition The West London line is one of the few mainline railway routes that crosses London, spanning from Clapham Junction to Willesden Junction. This...

Islamism and the West offers a unique analysis of Islamist ideology, exploring how mainstream Islamist leaders have developed theories depicting the West as engaged in a sophisticated conspiracy to...

Franz West: The 1990s is a fully illustrated publication that explores the artist's work from this pivotal decade. During the 1990s, Franz West's career underwent significant transformations, marked...

Angus Martin's new collection of poems is an adventurous exploration of the west coast of Kintyre. Written during the winters of 2015/16 and 2016/17, these poems bring to life the fauna and flora of...

Chaucer's 'Parliament of Fowls' is a poem that explores themes of love, nature and human behaviour. This modern English verse translation by Simon Webb brings the humour and colour of Chaucer's...

The Wicked West of Cromwell Street: The Lives of Serial Killers Fred and Rose West A shocking true crime account of one of Britain's most notorious serial killer couples, whose crimes went undetected...

Stagecoach South West offers a unique glimpse into the region's bus network, spanning from city centres to rural areas and neighbouring counties. This collection of photographs showcases the...

West of Sunset by Dirk Bogarde is a sharp satire of movie-making America. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood's excesses, this novel tells the story of Hugo Arlington, a celebrated writer whose...

The Inner West: An Introduction to the Hidden Wisdom of the WestA collection of essays by seventeen leading authors exploring the Western esoteric traditions, including Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry,...

Railways of the West of England in the 1980s by Kevin Redwood The West of England Division was the largest and most varied of the three operating divisions of the Western Region, stretching from...