22 results for 'poplar'

Anne Shirley has graduated from Redmond College and is preparing to marry Gilbert Blythe. While Gilbert continues his medical studies, Anne takes a job as the principal of Summerside High School,...

Anne Shirley has left her old life behind and is ready to start anew. As she takes up her new role as principal of Summerside High School, she faces an unexpected challenge: the Pringles, the royal...

A personal and introspective exploration of the connection between humans and nature, Poplar is a thought-provoking book about the power of communication with the natural world.Through a series of...

Books 4-6 in L.M. Montgomery's beloved series follow Anne Shirley as she navigates new challenges and triumphs.In "Anne of Windy Poplars", Anne faces resistance from the Pringles, but finds support...

George Lansbury and the Councillors' Revolt: A well-documented study that raises important questions about the labour movement in the inter-war period.This book, first published in 1979, offers a...

Anne Shirley arrives in her new home with a secret admirer and a two-year wait until she can be married. As principal of the local high school, she faces opposition from the town's most powerful...

Teddy Baldock's remarkable story is one of triumph and tragedy. Born in 1908, he became Britain's youngest ever world champion at just 19 years old, defeating American Archie Bell at the Royal Albert...

Richmond Redeemed: The Siege at Petersburg, the Battles of Chaffin's Bluff and Poplar Spring Church, September 29 - October 2, 1864This comprehensive study focuses on Grant's Fifth Offensive in early...

The Delinquent Solution: A Study in Subcultural TheoryFirst published in 1966, this book presents a study of crime associated with subcultures. It explores the concept and theory of subcultures,...

Herbal Allies: My Journey with Plant MedicineThis personal and informative guide explores the author's journey to becoming an herbalist, drawing on his extensive knowledge of plants and their uses...

Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise sparked controversy in 1874, marking a turning point in painting. His innovative approach continued with works like Haystacks, Poplars and Water-lilies of Giverny,...

Football has been Harry Redknapp's life since childhood, under the street lamps of Poplar and on the hallowed grounds of Highbury. His love for the game has endured, even as his career has spanned...

The Story of a Cockney Kid by R. S. Lawrence Born in the 1930s, during a time when poverty was a way of life, this boy's story begins in the dock area of Poplar. As one of the first children...

When the patriarch of the Poplars is found dead, suspicion falls on those closest to him. A post-mortem reveals a more sinister cause of death: murder by poison. As the family's bitter quarrels and...

Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature explores the artist's enduring relationship with nature and the landscapes that inspired his work. From the metropolis of Paris to the Seine villages of Argenteuil...

William Woodruff's second volume of memoirs picks up in the early 1930s, as he arrives in Poplar and lands a job at a steel foundry. Despite the grim conditions, he proves indomitable.Outside work,...

Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald is a deeply personal and evocative collection of essays about our relationship with the natural world. Through her observations of animals, landscapes, and the...

The historic riverside neighbourhoods of East London are brought to life in this fascinating collection of images and stories. From the maritime stores of old Limehouse to the silk-weaving houses of...

Vincent van Gogh's drawings are some of the most expressive in the history of art. This comprehensive account celebrates the artist's achievements in this field, exploring his remarkable output of...

The Griffoni Polyptych Reborn in Bologna: A Masterpiece Rediscovered. In 1471 and 1472, two Italian Renaissance artists created a complex masterpiece commissioned by the patrons of the Basilica di...

A complete collection of eight beloved novels follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a spirited and imaginative young girl who wins the hearts of everyone she meets. From her early days at Green...

The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World by Michael Marmot explores the profound impact of social injustice on global health. A stark example is found in Baltimore's Upton/Druid Heights...