An A-Z of Hellraisers: A Comprehensive Compendium of Outrageous Insobriety (Sellers Robert)(Paperback)

An A-Z of Hellraisers: A Comprehensive Compendium of Outrageous Insobriety (Sellers Robert)(Paperback)

A quirky and anecdote-driven A-Z compendium celebrating the most outrageous, depraved, tortured, and eccentric hellraisers the world has ever seen, from Wild Bill Hickok to Ozzy, Francis Bacon to Belushi, Dean Martin to Courtney Love The miscreant mob in this whopper of a book--the last word on

The Anatomy of Melancholy (Burton Robert)(Paperback)

One of the major documents of modern European civilization, Robert Burton's astounding compendium, a survey of melancholy in all its myriad forms, has invited nothing but superlatives since its publication in the seventeenth century. Lewellyn Powys called it 'the greatest work of prose of the

The History of Massage: An Illustrated Survey from Around the World (Calvert Robert Noah)(Paperback)

The first comprehensive history of massage. - Written by Robert Noah Calvert, the founder of Massage Magazine. - Includes 200 black-and-white illustrations. - The definitive resource for all students and professionals in the fields of massage and bodywork. From the people of ancient Greece to the

Compendium of Cake Decorating Techniques - 300 Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets (Deacon Carol)(Paperback / softback)

An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting

Harry Potter: The Character Vault (Revenson Jody)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive, full-color compendium of the key characters in all eight of the Harry Potter films, filled with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, covering the costumes, makeup, weaponry, and behind-the-scenes story that brought each personality memorably to life on the big screen

What Fresh Lunacy is This? - The Authorized Biography of Oliver Reed (Sellers Robert)(Paperback / softback)

The authorised biography of Oliver Reed, one of Britain's best loved

History of Britain (Brocklehurst Ruth)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a comprehensive compendium of the history of Britain, encompassing various things from prehistoric times to the turn of the millennium. This book features internet links to additional resources, including video clips, games and interactive

Encyclopdia Hawkwindia: An Unauthorised Compendium: An Unauthorised Compendium (Thompson Dave)(Paperback)

The Encyclop dia Hawkwindia is the ultimate guide to more than fifty years of Hawkwind, from the first show in August,1969, to the next scheduled gig in February, 2021. Arranged alphabetically, the encyclop dia contain over 1,750 entries, from 'Abducted' to ZZZ, and includes every song... every

Finnegans Wake. James Joyce (Joyce James)(Paperback)

One of the greatest artistic works of the twentieth century, Finnegans Wake is both an outrageous epic and a wildly inventive comedy that rewards its readers with never-ending layers of meaning. This edition helps readers get past its reputation for difficulty in order to enjoy its astonishing

Essentials of Physical Anthropology (Jurmain Robert)(Paperback)

Concise, well-balanced, and comprehensive, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 10th Edition, introduces you to physical anthropology with the goal of helping you understand why it is important to know about human evolution. You'll learn how humans are biologically connected to all other life,

Countersexual Manifesto (Preciado Paul B.)(Paperback)

Countersexual Manifesto is an outrageous yet rigorous work of trans theory, a performative literary text, and an insistent call to action. Seeking to overthrow all constraints on what can be done with and to the body, Paul B. Preciado offers a provocative challenge to even the most radical claims

The Sublime Reader (Clewis Robert R.)(Paperback)

This is the first English-language anthology to provide a compendium of primary source material on the sublime. The book takes a chronological approach, covering the earliest ancient traditions up through the early and late modern periods and into contemporary theory. It takes an inclusive,

The Penguin Book of Russian Poetry (Chandler Robert)(Paperback)

An enchanting collection of the very best of Russian poetry, edited by acclaimed translator Robert Chandler together with poets Boris Dralyuk and Irina Mashinski In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, poetry's pre-eminence in Russia was unchallenged, with Pushkin and his

Compendium of Mosaic Techniques - 300 Tips, Techniques, Trade Secrets and Templates (Fitzgerald Bonnie)(Paperback / softback)

An indispensable mosaic compendium, packed with everything you need to

Little Labours (Galchen Rivka)(Paperback / softback)

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR A droll and dazzling compendium of observations, stories, lists, and brief essays about babies. 'Beguiling ... A wunderkabinett of baby-related curios ... A peculiar book, and astonishing in its effect.' Boston

An Introduction to English Grammar (Nelson Gerald)(Paperback)

An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book ('The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part ('The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be

The Kabbalistic Tradition: An Anthology of Jewish Mysticism (Unterman Alan)(Paperback)

A comprehensive survey of the Jewish mystical tradition An indispensable guide to thousands of years of spiritual inquiry, The Kabbalistic Tradition features writings from a variety of literary forms-from the earliest biblical sources through twentieth-century studies-as well as practical

Crackpot: The Obsessions of (Waters John)(Paperback)

An outrageous collection from the uniquely legendary John Waters, updated with new material--including Waters's 2002 New York Times article, 'Finally, Footlights on the Fat Girls.'Crackpot, originally released in 1986, is John Waters's brilliantly entertaining litany of odd and fascinating people,

Oscar Romero - Prophet of Hope (della Rocca Roberto Morozzo)(Paperback / softback)

Oscar Romero: Prophet of Hope is a comprehensive account of the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador's incredible journey of holiness and courageous witness in the face of cruel state oppression. Historian Roberto Morozzo Della Rocca draws directly on previously unpublished documents to write the

Rfk: His Words for Our Times (Kennedy Robert F.)(Paperback)

In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Francis Kennedy's death, an inspiring collection of his most famous speeches accompanied by commentary from notable historians and public figures.Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for Our Times, a celebration of

A Memory of Violets: A Novel of London's Flower Sellers (Gaynor Hazel)(Paperback)

From the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girl Who Came Home comes an unforgettable historical novel that tells the story of two long-lost sisters--orphaned flower sellers--and a young woman who is transformed by their experiences.'For little sister. . . . I will never stop looking for

A Manual of Fingerweaving (Austin Robert J.)(Paperback)

The craft of fingerweaving is becoming a lost art. This great how-to book contains comprehensive instructions and wonderful color photos that show all there is to know about fingerweaving. Traditional Indian patterns, weaving techniques and materials, beginner to advanced weaving projects,

The Little Book of Norwich (Storey Neil R.)(Paperback)

'The Little Book of Norwich 'is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people, and events in the city, from its earliest origins to the present day. Here you can read about entertainment, sports, industries, military history, transport, death and religion, crime and

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church(Paperback / softback)